Canucks, Flyers make much-needed changes and fallout continues from Pionk/Spezza incident

On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire break down the plethora of coaching and management news across the league.The Vancouver Canucks finally made changes in firing Jim Benning and Travis Green, while bringing in Bruce Boudreau. Though these moves may be a little too late to save the Canucks' season as it stands now, a lot rides on the team's upcoming choice of general manager.Mere hours after the Canucks management news, the Philadelphia Flyers fired Alain Vigneault and Michel Therrien in the midst of a nine-game losing streak. As the Flyers attempt to get back on track to have a successful season, what should they do at the head coaching position with names such as Rick Tocchet and John Tortorella hanging around.Plus, Neal Pionk and Jason Spezza engaged in some dangerous tomfoolery in a recent game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets. With Pionk already serving a two-game suspension for kneeing Rasmus Sandin, will Spezza also sit for his retaliation run on the Jets' defenseman?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order.StatHeroStatHero is the first of its kind Daily Fantasy Sports platform where it’s YOU vs. the HOUSE in head to head fantasy matchups - winner take all. Sign up for FREE - RIGHT NOW - at StatHero.com/HOCKEY and use promo code HOCKEY for a One Hundred Percent Deposit Match.Omaha SteaksThe holidays are around the corner and finding the perfect gift is tricky. Omaha Steaks makes it easy to send friends and family an unforgettable gift guaranteed to be loved. Go to Omaha Steaks dot com and enter “NHL” into the search bar to order The Perfect Gift Package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices