Evander Kane and Jack Eichel embroiled in controversies, and the Western Conference is bad

This week on the Cross-Check NHL Show Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke start the show with breaking news from the Blackhawks' sexual assault scandal, before diving into yet another controversy for Evander Kane. Kane's wife leveled a series of serious allegations against him over instagram, and the NHL is investigating.Heading into next season, is the Western Conference bad? Outside of the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights, are any teams in the West better than mediocre? How many would even make the playoffs in the East?Jack Eichel's agents have made their disagreements with the Buffalo Sabres and frustrations with Eichel's status public. Does this pressure force a trade, or make one less likely?Finally, the hosts break into some Olympics talk to finish off the show.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.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices