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Crosby Prep School Stories with Stephen J. Nesbitt + First Steps of Phase 2 Plans

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Sean, Rob and Josh are back together after Memorial Day with news of the NHL's planned transition into Phase 2 trickling out over the weekend. The guys discuss the first steps of the league's lengthy document laying out protocols for players and coaches, as well as some concerns about the proposed 24-team playoff format. Then, The Athletic Pittsburgh's Stephen J. Nesbitt joins to chat about his recent feature on Sidney Crosby and his year at Minnesota prep school. Stephen discusses the work that went into the piece and some of the players he talked to from Crosby's days at Shattuck-St. Mary’s, as well as his own conversations with Crosby and what the story showed about Sid's memories of that time in his life. Read Stephen's story about Sidney Crosby here: https://theathletic.com/1803310/2020/05/20/is-this-real-stories-of-sidney-crosbys-year-at-a-minnesota-prep-school/ Start your free trial at The Athletic by going to theathletic.com/penultimate. Right now, our listeners get 40% off an annual subscription. Follow Sean on Twitter: @seangentille Follow Rob: @Real_RobRossi Follow Josh: @JoshYohe Follow Stephen: @stephenjnesbitt