ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast

We preview the upcoming Stanley Cup Final between our beloved Carolina Hurricanes and the hated Vegas Golden Knights.  As well, Claude Lemieux and Dennis Hull pass in a sad week in the NHL.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ron Schock News Claude Lemieux Dennis Hull Who will be next Oilers coach - Bednar? Cassidy?  Semi Finals - how it went World Championships Guess the 5th -  Stanley Cup Final prediction Connections: Last Week - Sidney Crosby, Mitch Marner, Nathan MacKinnon, Andrew Shaw This Week- Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Bernie Parent, Bobby Orr Next Week - Playoff updates

The series in the Stanley Cup semi-finals have brought some surprises with Vegas up 3-0 on Colorado and the Canadiens giving the Hurricanes all they can handle. The Montreal Victoire win the Walter Cup in the PWHL. Plus the NHL is bringing out city-connect sweaters and Mike isn't happy.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Steve Payne  News Why won't refs make a call in OT?  Disagreement over offside call?  City connect sweaters Oilers coachinig interviews Vegas up 3-0 Hurricanes outshooting Habs but just scraping by PWHL Walter Cup final - Montreal Winners Guess the 5th -  Mike's Proposal to radically change the Stanley Cup Playoffs Connections: Last Week - Sidney Crosby, Mitch Marner, Nathan MacKinnon, Andrew Shaw Next Week - Playoff updates

We were thrilled to interview NHL Legend Rick Middleton for this episode. Rick is Executive Producer for the documentary Ice Gold: A Journey from Worst to First, the story of the US sled hockey team which Rick coached to Olympic gold in 2002.  We also got some great stories from his time with the Boston Bruins and also playing for Canada in the 81 and 84 Canada Cups.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Rick Middleton INTERVIEW: Rick Middleton  News Leafs hire controversial GM John Chayka and it doesn't go well.  Leafs win draft lottery Leafs fire Berube Oilers fire Knoblauch Guess the 5th -  Playoffs - Avs and Canes advance quickly  Vegas 3 Ducks 2 Canadiens 2 Sabres 2  PWHL - Featuring Kate Kate manifests Victoire win over Frost for Walter Cup Final Berth Ottawa defeats Fleet to make it an all Canadian final.  Connections: Last Week - Steve Yzerman, Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Sid Abel  Next Week - Playoff updates

The hockey world is saddened as goaltender and broadcaster John Garrett passes away unexpectedly.  NHL refs refuse to live by the words: Call what you see not what you think happened.  Oilers bounce back but are still down 3-2. Avs and Hurricanes are first to get through to 2nd round. Kate is back to preview the PWHL playoffs.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Teppo Numminen News John Garrett Anaheim OT goal that refs somehow called a goal when they didn't see it Series updates Guess the 5th -  PWHL - Season review and Playoff preview - Featuring Kate   Connections: Last Week - Peter Bondra, Patrick Marleau, Pat Verbeek, Keith Tkachuk  This Week - Steve Yzerman, Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Sid Abel  DOPeS - Ridely Greig  Next Week - Playoff updates

The Stanley Cup Playoffs have started and we give our take on each series. Why does the NHL penalize broken and dropped sticks?  Plus Chris Pronger wrote a book and explained his early exit from Edmonton. Kevin Lowe was having none of it.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Peter Bondra Playoffs  OTT vs CAR PIT vs PHI MIN vs DAL COL vs LAK EDM vs ANA VGK vs UTA MTL vs TBL BOS vs BUF Guess the 5th -  News Chris Pronger Keith Pelley's reign in TO Sundin in?  Patrick Allvin out in Van WIll Ovi be back?  Season stats leaders  Connections: Last Week - Stamkos, McDavid, Matthews, Ovechkin, Pastrnak - Active players with 60 goal seasons This Week - Peter Bondra, Patrick Marleau, Pat Verbeek, Keith Tkachuk  Next Week - Playoff updates

It's Masters weekend, but we're back to talk some hockey.  Some big firings in the past week with Jim Treliving, Patrick Roy and Bruce Cassidy all getting the axe.  There are only a couple of playoff spots available and we review who is in the running for them.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Kevin Shattenkirk News Caufield gets 50 for Montreal Treliving Firing Bruce Cassidy fired Patrick Roy Fired - will he be the new guy in Toronto? Mammoth make history?  Ovechkin scores 1000 Guess the 5th -  Playoff races  Connections: Patrick Kane, David Pastrnak, Patrick Laine, Artemi Panerin - none scored a short handed goal  This Week - Stamkos, Ovechkin, McDavid, Matthews, Pastrnak Crazy Stat Next Week - Playoff matchups and predictions review

Radko Gudas injured Auston Matthews in a knee on knee check and the NHL's Department of Player Safety came to the rescue...sort of...not really.  The Buffalo Sabres are on top of the world right now.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Gary Smith News Radko Gudas Suspension AJ Greer Suspension McDavid hits 1200 points - 3rd fastest in league history Playoff picture  Guess the 5th -  Winnipeg Jets season - what happened Connections: Patrick Kane, David Pastrnak, Patrick Laine, Artemi Panerin Crazy Stat Next Week - Playoff races

In one of only a few significant deals at the deadline, John Carlson moved to Anaheim.  Will he return to the Caps? Nazem Kadri was moved back to Colorado as well but the biggest story was the deals that got leaked and then blocked by no movement clauses.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Michal Handzus News John Carlson to Anaheim  Nazem Kadri to Colorado Leafs sell off assets Minnesota adds depth   PWHL Montreal tied with Boston at top Stats review Upcoming games Guess the 5th -  Colton Parayko deal gets blocked by No Movement Clause. Some heated discussions as deal got leaked.  What is future of no movement clauses?  Kucherov Connections:  Brett Hull, Marcus Foligno, William Nylander, Thomas Harley  Crazy Stat DOPeS - Evgeni Malkin gets 5 games for slashing Next Week - Playoff races

In 2 games for the ages, team USA came out on top in both the Women's and Men's Olympic tournaments. In the women's game, it took a late USA power play goal to push the game to OT and Megan Keller won it just 4:00 mintues in.  For the men, Connor Hellebuyck held off Canada for the 2nd and 3rd periods to force OT and Jack Hughes scored the game winner.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Michal Handzus News Men's Final - USA 2 Canada 1 Tournament wrap up - 1/4 Final games to OT, Semis  Women's Hockey USA 2 Can 1  Tournament wrap up - Canada did well to force OT - sat back in 3rd period  Guess the 5th -  Return to NHL Action  Wednesday Feb 25 - 8 games Leafs vs Lightning / Oilers vs Ducks  Thursday Feb 26 - 12 games - Leafs vs Panthers / Oilers vs Kings Leafs have 25 games to move up 4 places  - 6pts behind Bruins  Oilers just in playoff spot - 4 pts up on Kings but Kings have 2 games in hand  Deadline March 6 PWHL Nov 26 - MTL vs NY  Nov 27 TOR vs SEA Connections:  Brett Hull, Marcus Foligno, William Nylander, Thomas Harley  Crazy Stat   Next Week - Trade Deadline approaching

Both Canada and the USA went to OT in their quarter-final matchups in men's hockey to advance to the semis. Finland and Slovakia will be the competition. The classic USA vs Canada rivalry continues in women's hockey but the US is the decided favourite heading in.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Doug Bodger News Canada 4 vs Czechia 3 OT USA 2 vs Sweden 1 OT Slovakia 6 Germany 2 Finland 3 Switzerland 2 OT Tom Wilson fight vs France Points Leaders Guess the 5th -  Women's Hockey Can Vs USA in Final  Points Leaders - 6 USA in top 10 USA Goalie Aerin Frankel - 1 goal in 4 games    Upcoming Games - Thursday Bronze and Gold medal games for women  Fri - Men's Semi Finals Sat - Men's Bronze Sun - Men's Gold    Connections: Last week: Marie Philip Poulin, Vladislav Tretiak, Teemu Selanne, Jiri Holik  This week:  Crazy Stat   Next Week - Olympics Finals - NHL / PWHL Back

Some late injuries puts Canada's roster back to a less controversion one.  Finland's women's team is forced to postpone game 1 due to a norovirus outbreak. Can anyone beat Team USA on the women's side. Kate is back to give us some players to watch outside of Team USA and Team Canada.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ivan Boldirev  News Team Canada Men's late roster changes Team USA Men's final roster change Favourites Guess the 5th -  PWHL update at Olympic Break Walter Cup Backstory Women's tournament discussion Players to watch for Connections: Last Week Eric Lindros, Connor McDavid, Aaron Eckblad, Matt Schaefer - all 1st overall picks in OHL and NHL  This week: Marie Philip Poulin, Vladislav Tretiak, Teemu Selanne, Jiri Holik  Crazy Stat Going Streaking - Next Week - Olympics Updates from both tourneys

Artemi Panarin has been shut down by the Rangers as they look for a trade before the Olympics roster freeze. Another Oilers D man gets a hattrick. The changes in the standings since Christmas are nuts.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ivan Boldirev  News Panarin possible trade destinations Roster freeze and trade deadline Red Wings game Oilers D hat tricks Demko out for season Philly to tank?  Guess the 5th -  Predictions review - lots has changed since Christmas Connections: This Week Eric Lindros, Connor McDavid, Aaron Eckblad, Matt Schaefer Last Week: Joel Quenneville, Scotty Bowman, Al Arbour, Jacques Martin  Crazy Stat Going Streaking - Next Week - Olympics- Women's hockey starts,

Evan Bouchard puts up 6 points against the Capitals including a rare defenceman hat trick! Mitch Marner made his return to Toronto this week and he took some boos but got the win, getting the last laugh. More PWHL updates from Kate.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ivan Boldirev  News Bouchard 3G 3A, McDavid 5 pts Marner return to TO Lightning 15 game points streak ends Stadium series Rasmus Andersson to Vegas who continue to cheat the cap PWHL update Guess the 5th -  Eastern Conference is nuts. Atlantic Metro  Trade Deadline approaches - who is on the market?  Connections: Last Week - Yvon Lambert, Pierre Mondu, Guy Carbonneau, Rick Meagher THis Week: Joel Quenneville, Scotty Bowman, Al Arbour, Jacques Martin  Crazy Stat Going Streaking -  ANA 6W, UTA 5W DET, TBL, UTA 8-1-1  VAN 1-9-0, NYR 2-7-1  Next Week - Olympics, Predictions review

Kate Bonn joined us to give us the low-down on the PWHL in the first of a regular segment to discuss all the goings-on. After asking what's wrong with the Jets, they go on a bit of a streak.  The Rangers and Canucks declare that they are tanking...kind of. The mess that is the NHL playoff format.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player:Jude Drouin  News Streaking teams Senators need a goalie...stat! Playoff format called into question since 2nd and 3rd in West would play in first round.  PWHL Update Guess the 5th -  Winnipeg Jets Breakdown Connections: Last Week - Jarome Iginla, Steven Stamkos, John Bucyk,  Mike Modano THis Week: Yvon Lambert, Pierre Mondu, Guy Carbonneau, Rick Meagher Crazy Stat Going Streaking -  McDavid gets to 20 games  VGK - 6W, BOS-5W, WPG-4W VAN - 6L, PHI-5L  Next Week - Player Stats updates

Sweden wins the World Junior Championship in a win over Czechia. Canada wins bronze with win over Finland. The Lightning is the hottest team in the league and the Leafs are chasing the Sabres for a playoff spot. McDavid's point streak gets to 18 games.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player:Pat Verbeek  News World Junior  - Sweden! Senators Ullmark controversy Olympic ice gets tested Draisaiitl 1000 points Leafs going well Faceoff ideas Winter Classic numbers Guess the 5th -  Canada and USA Olympic rosters announced.   Connections: Last Week - Pat Verbeek, Keith Tkachuk, Peter Bondra, Patrick Marleau Crazy Stat Going Streaking - TBL have 9 wins in a row.  Next Week - Olympics

For the first time in 3 years, Canada advances past the quarter final with a dominant win over Slovakia.  The US get upset at home by Finland.  The Leafs have found new life and seem to be rolling as have the Sabres who have found themselves in a playoff spot.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player:Pat Verbeek  News World Junior  - Canada looking good. USA loses heartbreaker World Junior Semis Winter Classic Leafs- Marc Savard was the problem Sabres win 10 straight  Guess the 5th -  Canada and USA Olympic rosters announced.   Some surprises left off of both teams . Connections: Last Week - Doug Jarvis, Brayden Point, Theo Fleury, Kris Letang This Week - Pat Verbeek, Keith Tkachuk, Peter Bondra, Patrick Marleau Crazy Stat DOPeS - what do they even do?  Next Week - World Juniors Champs.

Canada and the USA are both undefeated after 2 games but they both have been tested by supposedly weaker teams. Marc Savard was clearly the problem with the Leafs. Plus Listener Grievances.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Bryan Little News Canada and USA have both been tested early at World Juniors. What's wrong with Auston Matthews?  McDavid on a tear with 35 pts in last 15 games Olympics rosters Dec 31 Guess the 5th -  Listener Festivus Grievances Connections: Last Week - Noel Picard, Stu Barnes, Jim Dowd, Fred Sasakamoose - All born on Christmas day Listener Grievances Crazy Stat Next Week - World Juniors update!

The Leafs continiue to struggle and Craig Berube seems to be at a loss as to how to fix it.  The Penguins are for sale and Fenway looks to make a nice profit. With Festivus on the horizon, we air our grievances.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ernie Hicke  News Berube with the quote of the year Phillipe Danault returns to Montreal Brandon Bussi with an amazing start to his NHL career Penguins for saale Flyers broadcaster suspension PWHL - Abby Rocque with a great goal and even better interview Guess the 5th -  Predictions review   Connections: Last Week: Gerard Gallant, Noah Dobson, Brad Richards, Errol Thompson - Thanks for sending your answers This Week - Noel Picard, Stu Barnes, Jim Dowd, Fred Sasakamoose Airing of Grievances Next Week - World Juniors!

In a bold move, the Minnesota Wild trade 4 first-round picks for Quinn Huges from Vancouver - what  is wrong with Van?  The Oilers finally made a move in goal by sending Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh for Tristan Jarry. The Oilers put a beating on the Leafs 6-3 in the  Hockey Night headliner.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Gerard Gallant News Oilers trade Skinner, Kulak and a 2nd for Tristan Jarry Oilers trade a 3rd round pick for Spencer Stastney  Minnesota trades Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium and 2026 1st to Vancouver for Quinn Hughes  MacKinnon passes Sakic for most Avalanche goals World Junior practices Guess the 5th -  Olympics Teams - Canada, USA, Finland, Sweden, Czechia, Italy, Switzerland, France, Latvia, Denmark, Germany, Slovakia Connections: Last Week: Marin Stastny, Luke Hughes, Reg Bentley, Duane Sutter This Week: Gerard Gallant, Noah Dobson, Brad Richards, Errol Thompson   DOPeS - Bobby McMann 1 Game for highstick  Crazy Stat Next Week - Christmas Special

The Olympic arena is 3 feet short and a day late.  Will it affect the NHL players' participation?  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Dale Hawerchuk  News Olympic arena fiasco. Hand passes are somehow a big controversy.  Seattle Torrent set US record for Women's Pro game. Oilers and Leafs slowly improving McDavid up to 2nd  East and West Conferences have winner and loser divisions Guess the 5th -  US Olympic Team - are they the favourite? Connections: This Week: Marin Stastny, Luke Hughes, Reg Bentley, Duane Sutter Goin' Streakin' VGK/NYI - 3W SEA/NJD -5L  DOPeS - Rantanen 1 Game  Crazy Stat Next Week - Forecast for the rest of Olympic teams - who will challenge Canada / USA?

Paul Stewart returns to ScuttlePuck to brag about the success of the Tampa Bay Lightning and puts us to the test is special editions of Guess the 5th and Connections.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Kelly Miller News Sens and Sharks go helmetless in Vegas. Leafs and Oilers win big - are they past their troubles? Lightning and Avalanche are hot Guest PAUL STEWART!!! Guess the 5th - hosted by Paul Stewart Connections: Last Week: What connects Scott Niedermeyer, Darryl Sittler, Reggie Leach and Frank Mahovlich? - All wore number 27.  Canadian Olympic Team Prediction Next Week - US Olympic Teaam

The PWHL started its 3rd season with a full slate this weekend.  The Oilers and Leafs continue to struggle.  Did Brad Treliving give Craig Berube the kiss of death this week when he gave a full endorsement in his press conference?   Fancy Stats review-  who is for real and who isn't?   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player: Darcy Rota News PWHL  Jack Hughes injury Avalanche steamrolling the league Treliving Press Conference Standings - Atlantic very tight Points Leaders Guess the 5th Fancy Stats - who is for real and who isn't? Connections: Last Week: What connects Dit Clapper, Ted Lindsay, Bobby Orr and Terry Sawchuk? All entered Hall of Fame without waiting standard 3 year period.  This Week: What connects Scott Niedermeyer, Darryl Sittler, Reggie Leach and Frank Mahovlich? Going Streaking DOPeS Next Week - Olympic rosters projections  Possible guest

After a couple of weeks away due to work and pleasure we're back and there is lots to discuss. Both the Leafs and Oilers have had middling starts to the season and we get into what's wrong and a little on how to fix it. The Hall of Fame inducted this years' new members and there were some real beauties.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player: Cam Atkinson News 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees Bedard Hat Trick Oilers and Leafs Struggles Guess the 5th Standings review - Atlantic  and Pacific significant surprises Connections: What connects Dit Clapper, Ted Lindsay, Bobby Orr and Terry Sawchuk?  Crazy Stat Next Week - Full stats breakdown - are the surprises for real?  Olympic roster projections

We finally announce the first cohort of ScuttlePuck Milt Schmidt Award winners! We also discuss the underwhelming start by both the Leafs and Oilers and look at the major surprises so far.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Jere Lehtinen News Ovechkin closes on 900G Bettman Interview on 32 Thoughts Ducks off to surprising start Leafs and Oilers underwhelm NBA gambling scandaal Guess the 5th MILT SCHMIDT AWARD WINNERS NHL Surprises - East Top 3 in Atlantic includes MTL and DET Last in East is TBL Connections  Last week - Montreal numbers 9.10.22,44,28,5 - all scored 50G - congrats Jim, Atish, Brendan This week - What is the connection between Ovechkin, Crosby, Kopitar and Mikael Backlund NHL Surprises - West Central Utah in 1st Pacific top 3 includes SEA and ANA Last in West is CGY Crazy Stat

We are 1 week into the new season but the biggest news this week wasn't game results or team performance, it has  been some big name signings plus a couple of low-key ones that could prove significant. We have the Milt Schmidt Award nominees.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Nick Libett News -  Habs honoured Ken Dryden in home opener - cool  BIG Signings Lane Hutson - 8 years, $70.8 MM Jack Eichel - 8yrs, $13.5MM Kyle Connor - 8yr, $12MM Oilers Signings  Jack Roslovic - $1.5MM Mattias Ekhom - $4MM x 3  Leafs 1-2  stumble with 2 losses to Red Wings Easton Cowan (2023 1st rnd) gets call up and plays on top line - 14:05 ice time  Sens - Brady Tkachuk out 4 weeks  Oilers Goaltending issue gets highlighted in 1st game Pickard starts game 2  Sabres start 0-3 - ugh - Kevyn Adams is in trouble -  Guess the 5th Milt Schmidt Award George Armstrong - Maple Leafs 2. Jean Beliveau - Canadiens 3. Joe Sakic - Nordiques / Avalanche 4. Steve Yzerman - Red Wings  5. Stan Smyl - Canucks 6. Bobby Clarke - Flyers    Next Award Idea - Annual award - Best undrafted player of the season - Includes playoffs  2024-25 - Sergei Bobrovsky  Connections Jim Stecker / Nora- congrats  This Week -What do the numbers  9, 10, 22, 44 have in common for the Montreal Canadiens?   New Uniforms - will review a couple each week Good - Blues - beautiful - liked previous but these are great - cool STL logo on pants - can be creative and look good  Bad - Oilers - 3rd jersey - retro style - bland cream colour- cool shoulder yokes - why? Not near as good as regulars, no history Crazy Stat  Next week - narrow down Milt Schmidt to a winne

2 Days before the season was to start for him, Connor McDavid gave the Oilers the best news possible by signing a 2 year extension at the same pay that he has been getting for the past 8 years.  It's huge news for the Oilers and their fans. Mike was away in Detroit and recorded remotely to discuss the news.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player- Jyrki Lumme  News McDavid - $12.5MM x 2 Bowman presser - McDavid - "Everyone understands the situation. We want to win here. We want to bring it back here and make the city proud. But mostly for the guys in this room. We've been through a lot together, and to see it through together is important.  Does it lend urgency? That's a good byproduct. i guess." Jake Walman - $7MM x 7  Great signing  Trade for Connor Ingram  102 games  .907 for AZ Masterton trophy  Zero risk acquisition - will go to Bakersfield Guess the 5th  Tampa Bay / Fla games  Offender / Entity Penalty / Suspension / Fine Reason / Notes Scott Sabourin (TB) 4 games suspension; forfeits ~$16,145.84 Match penalty for ungloved "sucker punch" to Aaron Ekblad early in the game. Scouting The Refs+3ESPN.com+3The Hockey News+3 J.J. Moser (TB) 2 games suspension; forfeits ~$35,156.26 Boarding hit on Jesper Boqvist; major + game misconduct. Scouting The Refs+3ESPN.com+3The Hockey News+3 Roman Schmidt (TB) <td valign="t

The season is a week away and we give all our prognostications on what we expect to happen this year. There were some bold predictions and some....not so much. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Title Player Shawn Horcoff Shirts off for Horcoff NEWS Stolarz signs - 4 x $3.75MM Atlantic Division Team Strengths / What's Going Well Key Challenges / What Could Go Wrong Expectations or Projection for 2025-26 Florida Panthers They're coming off back-to-back Stanley Cups, meaning they have experience, confidence, and a championship mindset. They also have strong core players, and continuity tends to help. CBSSports.com+3DraftKings Network+3NHL+3 Big blow: their captain Aleksander Barkov suffered a serious knee injury (ACL/MCL) in training camp, and is likely out for much or all of the season. That hurts leadership, two-way play, and depth. The Sun+2Reuters+2 Also, Matthew Tkachuk is recovering from surgery and may miss time. DraftKings Network+1 They'll need next-man up to step out. Still expected to be a top-team in the Atlantic, maybe the favorite. But their margin for error is slimmer without Barkov. If they stay healthy otherwise, they should contend for division and maybe again deep in the playoffs. Toronto Maple Leafs Very strong offensive core (Matthews, Nylander, etc.), good goaltending (Stolarz / Woll) last season. They won the division in 2024-25, so momentum and confidence are there. Daily Faceoff+3Wikipedia+3The Hockey Writers+3 Major change: Mitch Marner is gone (trade / sign-and-trade), so they lose a big creator and offensive driver. The Hockey Writers+2hockeybuzz.com+2 Depth on the blue line is a concern; mobility and puck-moving among the defense isn't elite. Also any injuries to top forwards could hurt. The Hockey Writers+1 They will likely still compete

Elliotte Friedman has suggested twice in the past week that the Kirill Kaprizov contract situation makes him believe that there is tampering going on. Will the NHL do anything about it? Can they? It's been a tough month for hall of fame goalies as Bernie Parent and Ed Giacomin passed away last week. All this plus we look to the upcoming season and what we might expect with some off the wall predictions. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Title Player Dallas Drake Shoutout - Nathaniel from Edmonton -been listening Sending stickers News Kirill Kaprizov - turned down 8 x $16,000,000 Friedman: ON 32 thoughts said his take was that since it didn't get accepted, Kaprizov's camp must believe they have an offer higher elsewhere. He then said on The Fan Hockey Show - "I do believe there has been tampering going on. I'll never be able to prove it, but I believe it." Will this be the case where the NHL finally gets to drop the hammer on teams. Who is it? Oilers McDavid - waiting for Kaprizov to sign largest deal? Friedman says he thinks when McDavid signs, we will be very surprised at how low it will be Zack Hyman - will be out for a month at least recovering from wrist surgery Key Departures / Losses Player Role / Impact What the Oilers Lose Evander Kane Big, physical winger; provided playoff grit; scored some clutch goals in their run. New York Post+3ESPN.com+3NHL+3 Loss of experience, net-front presence, and some scoring ability on the wing. Cap space freed up. Puckpedia+1 John Klingberg Veteran defenseman, could move the puck and helped on power plays. Daily Faceoff+1 Leaves a gap in puck-moving defense; need someone to replace his skill set. Daily Faceoff Corey Perry Veteran winger, presence in locker room; some scoring and depth contributions. ESPN.com+1 Less veteran depth up front; more need for younger players or middle-6 to step up. FlamesNatio

NHL Legend Ken Dryden passed away this weekend and we discuss the remarkable hockey career and post-hockey career he had.  Carey Price's contract got traded and Connor McDavid's next contract has yet to be signed.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player -  Dennis Hextall News Carey Price Trade to San Jose -  McDavid watch - why hasn't he signed? Marner Interview with Mark Masters - puff piece extraorinaire CBA - implementing new rules this year -my Tkachuk theory is shot down! Teams can send one 19 year old to AHL instead of Junior Retention rules changing - must be 75 days between retentions (3 way trades done) Karill Kaprisov rumours - $16MM?  Is McDavid waiting for this to be completed?  Guess the 5th Ken Dryden -  Played 8 seasons, won the cup 6 times. Conn Smythe before Calder 5 Vezinas Record 258-57-74 Playoffs 80-32 quit for a year to get law degree MP  Author of The Game - Connections -  Last Week Marcel Dionne, Peter Sarno, Cory Locke, Mark Savard  This Week -  Ken Dryden, Vladislav Tretiak, Eric Lindros, Jarome Iginla

Not much going on in the NHL but author Aaron Bell has a new book out titled "Junior Hockey Giants" and he joined us to tell us all about the book and regale us with tales from his time working for the CHL. Plus we have a lively discussion on who should win the inaugural Milt Schmidt award. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Get ScuttlePuck merch at our store here. Visit Aaron Bell's website Hockey Docs Buy Aaron's Book "Junior Hockey Giants" Title Player Mark Johnson News: McDavid contract watch continues - things pretty quiet but "insiders" expect something before training camp in 3-5 year range Tkachuk - surgery needed but waiting - why? INTERVIEW: Aaron Bell - Junior Hockey Giants - Guess the 5th Milt Schmidt - Potential Inaugural Recipients (Past or Present): 1. Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins 20-year Bruin, ultimate team-first player, Selke legend, captain with quiet strength, community leader. 2. Steve Yzerman – Detroit Red Wings 22-year playing career in Detroit; transitioned to front office. Humble, tough leader. Maintained loyalty even post-retirement by returning to Detroit in GM role. 3. Nicklas Lidström – Detroit Red Wings Entire 20-season career with the Wings. Graceful, steady, classy. Embodied humility and professionalism. 4. Dustin Brown – Los Angeles Kings Longtime captain, two-time Cup winner, played entire career with LA. Quiet but fierce leadership. 5. Henrik Lundqvist – New York Rangers Though retired with a heart condition before playing a game for the Capitals, his loyalty to the Rangers was unwavering. Iconic presence and community figure. 6. Shane Doan – Arizona Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets Franchise Stayed with the franchise through relocations and struggles. Embodied loyalty, leadership, and class. 7. Jean Béliveau (Posthumous) – Montreal Canadiens A legend whose playing, executive, and ambassador roles spanned decades. Perhaps the closest parallel to Schmidt in character. 8. Stan Smyl – Vancouver Canucks Played entire career with Vancouver, then served in many off-ice roles. Loyal servant to the franchise through thick and thin. 9. Craig Anderson – Buffalo Sabres (Honorary for Ottawa) While not a full-career on

We are mid-summer so not alot going on in the NHL but that doesn't we've stopped thinking about hockey. On this episode we finally put together the criteria for the Milt Schmidt award.  We also get up to speed on the latest NHL news including the acquittal of the 5 Hockey Canada players.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Get ScuttlePuck merch at our store here. Title Player - Darryl Sydor  News  Ehlers signs with Hurricanes $8.5 x 6 yrs Marner signing - tampering explanation from Friedman - Vegas offered Roy to make sure Leafs didn't place tampering complaint Hockey Canada players acquitted - not cleared to play in NHL pending review Oilers trade for Hobey Baker winner Ike Howard  Nick Backstrom officially retires and will return to play for Brynas in Swedish league  Emergency backup rules - full time travelling with team must be available for every game, home or away no prior NHL standard games less than 80 pro games in total no pro hockey prev 3 seasons no contract or reserve-list obligations to NHL or affiliates can be practice goalie, equip mgr, video coach   Guess the 5th    🏆 The Milt Schmidt Award Award Description: Presented annually to the individual in professional hockey who best exemplifies lifelong loyalty to a single team, while upholding the values and character embodied by Boston Bruins legend Milt Schmidt—leadership, humility, perseverance, and selfless service to the game. Primary Criterion: 🟨 Unwavering Loyalty A long-standing and committed association with a single NHL organization, performing multiple functions player, coach, executive, or contributor. Demonstrates enduring dedication through multiple roles, seasons, or eras within the same team. Prioritizes team success and legacy over personal gain or greener pastures. Supporting Criteria: 🟦 Leader

A quick review of the draft and the dreadful presentation by the NHL. We then discuss free agency which had its moments but wasn't really all that consequential. Plus, we give some insight on our summer plans.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Get ScuttlePuck merch at our store here. Title Player - Dit Clapper - Milt Schmidt  scuttlepuck.dashery.com News 2025 Draft - thoughts on decentralized approach / presentation Receiving line of players Draft house where players talked to GMs Will this approach last?  Big moves Canadiens trade 2 x 2025 1st round picks for Noah Dobson  Dobson, 25,  was RFA and looking for $11MM.  Islanders moving into full rebuild under Darche  Will they move Sorokin?  Team to watch at deadline  Montreal - good get in Dobson to pair with Hutson Big 6'4" , offensive, strong positioning - eliteprospects.com  Canadiens building smart, but need top end scoring Dobson, Hutson, Montembeault great core pieces New LTIR Rules -  Playoff salary cap - 20 player lineup must meet cap LTIR relief - previous season's avg salary unless confirmed out for playoffs 2026-27  Dustin Schwartz out as Oilers goalie coach - finally  Christian Fischer retirement at 28 - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6472813/2025/07/04/christian-fischer-retires-nhl-red-wings-blue-jackets-coyotes/ Guess the 5th  Free Agency Leafs pretty quiet  Oilers getting flack for

The 2025 Draft is upon us and we have a quick review of the top prospects and what we think teams will do. Any big trades to come? Also we'll have a look at free agency to see who are the biggest targets and which teams will be most active. Lastly, the NHL leaked some changes for the 2026 season and the expected CBA MOU that may be announced this week. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Get ScuttlePuck merch at our store here. We've got some cool items with our special 500 Episodes logo. Title Player Brad Boyes - 505 career reg season points News https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/nhl-player-qa-anonymous-reaction-new-cba-nhlpa Some big changes coming for 2026! Draft June 27, 28 - decentralized as discussed last week Free Agency July 1 Trades Evander Kane to Vancouver for 4th round pick Trevor Zegras to Flyers for Ryan Poehling, 2nd (via CBJ), 2026 4th Mason Marchment to Seattle for 4th, 2026 3rd Reacquire question - could Colorado reacquire Rantanen - since salary retained in the transaction they can't acquire for a full year Draft Picks 12 - MTL 11 - PIT 10 - ANA, BUF, CHI, PHI 3 -STL 2 - COL Guess the 5th DRAFT PREVIEW Expected 1. Matthew Schaefer, D (Erie Otters, OHL) Expected Draft Position: No. 1 overall – New York Islanders Consensus top prospect—elite skating, offensive instincts from the blue line, and ceiling as a potential franchise defenseman nhl.com+15espn.com+15timesofindia.indiatimes.com+15nypost.com. Nearly every analyst ranks him #1 , and it's widely expected he'll be the Islanders' pick reuters.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1. 2. Michael Misa, C (Saginaw Spirit, OHL) Projected Pick: No. 2 – San Jose Sharks A dynamic, high-IQ center—compared to Tavares and Stamkos—with 134 points in 65 OHL games<a href= "https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/45451349/nhl-2025-draft-ranking-p

The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in 6 games.  After being tied at 2-2 the Panthers overwhelmed the Oilers in games 5 and 6.  Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe. We discuss what the Panthers did right  and where the Oilers went wrong.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player - Andrew Cogliano NEWS Playoffs -      Game 3 - Panthers blow out Oilers 6-1 ( who predicted that? )    Game 4 -  Oilers come back after going down 3-0 -  McDavid almost posterizes Ekblad Skinner pulled at 3-0 and OIlers come back    Game 5 - Panthers win 5-2 low shots, grinding, opportunistic game Marchand with 2    Game 6 - 5-1 Panthers win cup. Bennett Conn Smythe Reinhart gets 4 in final game Playoff stats McDavid - 33 points Draisaitl - 33 points Reinhart,Bouchard, Tkachuk, Verhaeghe - 23 points - Edmonton sports talk - very critical, too old, lots of criticisms that weren't said after 4 games.  - Oilers injuries - Hyman, Ekholm, too much - Oilers SV% in playoffs - .888  - Pickard .886 / Skinner .889  7 wins each - who is the starter?  - Reg season  Pickard .900 / Skinner .896 - they got exact same goaltending in playoffs.  Why expect something different?  - Florida - .914 - Bob played every minute. Among goalies that played 5 games or more in playoffs, Skinner was 10th of 17, Pickard 13th.   - Seravalli reporting that league investigating Kane on LTIR - of course they are. Next for Oilers Bouchard?  Skinner?  Guess the 5th Final, random thoughts on playoffs -  Refs in the way Linesmen - drop the puck! Hockey Night broadcast comments -  Tkachuk pregame interview - questio

The Stanley Cup Final heads to Florida with the teams tied at 1 and we give our takes.  There have been several coaching hires which we talk about and then we discuss the NHL awards that have been given out to date.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Check out ScuttlePuck's online Merch store here. 1. Opening Banter Germany, wedding  Listener shout-outs and feedback Title Player - Tod Sloan 2. Listener Mail replacement TBD 4. Coaching Moves: Who Wins the Offseason? Best fit: Sturm in Boston? Muse in Pittsburgh? Tocchet in Philly? Teams still searching: Dallas and others How coaching style aligns with team direction Connections - Last week - Nick Cousins, Marc Crawford, Andrew Shaw, Matt Cooke This week - Al McInnes, Cam Ward, Alex Ovechkin, Ryan O'Re

The Oilers and the Panthers made quick work of their Conference Finals opponents as they both advanced after 5 games.  What does the Stanley Cup Final have in store? Lane Lambert to coach the Kraken. Meanwhile the Minnesota Frost repeat as PWHL champions.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio News Check out ScuttlePuck's online Merch store at www.scuttlepuck.dashery.com Playoffs  Oilers 4 Stars 1  McDavid - leading NHL in points 26 Panthers 4 Hurricanes 1  Final repeat - game 1 Wednesday June 4 PWHL - Minnesota Frost Expansion - Seattle / Vancouver Treliving - changes, including between the ears   Guess the 5th   Connections - Last week - Boom Boom Geoffrion, Doug Harvey, Tom Johnson, Bert Olmstead  This week - Matt Cooke, Marc Crawford, Nick Cousins, Andrew Shaw

The conference finals have started and the Panthers look set to eliminate the Hurricanes quickly. The Oilers are up 2-1 in a series that has been a bit back and forth. The USA won the World's and the PWHL heads into its final week with the Frost up  2-1 on the Charge.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player - Pelle Eklund Feedback - thanks for congrats from Nora, David Hyuben, Mark Cannons, Adam Cairns Playoffs!  Oilers 2 v Stars 1 DAL 6 EDM 3 - Stars 3 PP goals in 3rd  EDM 3 DAL 0 - Nurse slash injures Hintz  EDM 6 DAL 1  - McDavid 2 goals - Skinner kept them in it in 2nd - Blown calls both ways Skinner answering critics Panthers 3 v Hurricanes 0 FLA 5 CAR 2 FLA 5 CAR 0 FLA 6 CAR 2 What's to say?  CF% 54 SF% 49.6 GF% 7.69  xGF%45.58 Led league in reg season with xGF% 55.99  15 straight Conf Final losses  2023 - Panthers 2019 - Bruins 2009 - Penguins What next, assuming loss? Brind'amour, Tulsky?   Guess the 5th  News Shanahan out in Toronto Pelley will not hire President - Treliving will report to him.  No Grit. No Grind. No Greatness.   PWHL - Minnesota Frost 2 v Ottawa Charge 1 - all 3 games in OT  Best of 5.  Game 4 in Minnesota on Monday. Game 5 Wed  World Championships  USA wins in OT on goal by Tage Thompson - 1-0 over Switzerland  Sweden bronze with win over Denmark Denmark beat Canada 2-1 in quarter final.  Hall of Fame Inductions -  Henrik Lundqvist Zdeno Chara Vicky Sunohara - Canadian Women's <span class= "Appl

The Leafs are out, the Oilers are in but we don't care 'cause it's our 500th episode!!! We have lots of audio clips and notes of congratulatins. Thanks to all for listening, we really appreication it!! Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Title Player Ed Jovanovski Feedback - notes from listeners on 500 News - FLA 4 v TOR 3 Leafs out in another game 7. (7 in a row) 2 6-1 defeats in last 3 games Past 9 seasons - over 100pts 6 times 2 series wins What's going to change? Marner? Tavares? Shanahan? Treliving? EDM 4 v VGK 1 Oilers played physically Kasperi Kapanen came in after sitting first 9 Skinner back to back shutouts after Pickard hurt Game 4 3-0 win was huge. Oilers changed PK approach - super aggressive CAR 4 v. WSH 1 Caps outshot 149-96 in series - less than 20 shots / game DAL 4 v WPG 2 Scheiffele plays after father passes away Jets have lost 10 straight road playoff games - back to game 1 in 2023 vs VGK Hellebuyck issue? 2 shutouts in series - .905 SV% Stars living up to hype. Rantanen…man Deboer good luck charms Other news Ken Holland to Kings Rick Tocchet to Flyers Mike Sullivan to Rangers Adam Foote promoted by Canucks Are there no new minds in hockey? Lafreniere rumoured to be going to Montreal - another example of Canadiens thinking they will turn around a French Canadian kid who has promise but couldn't make it elsewhere. Celebratory audio clips - Quick memories or stories about the podcast over 500 episodes Memories - Pete Wood's epic rant about Canadiens Justin Bourne Ken Reid / Ivanka Bruce Dowbiggin Recording from Gold Lake dock 2016 Draft - recorded with Krulikoski and Matt O'Brien 2022 Draft - train ride to Montreal, meeting up with Yaremchuk, talking to Scouts - seeing GMs walking around. The chaos of the first round. Predicting Penguins Cup win in 2017 Predicted Coyotes move to Utah Guess the 5th Conference Finals CAR v FLA Start May 22 - every other night at 8:00pm Carolina Hurricanes Regular Season Record: 47–30–5 (99 points) Division Rank: 2nd in Metropolitan Head Coach: Rod Brind'Amour Key Players: Sebastian Aho (74 points), Seth Jarvis (32 goals), Jalen Chatfield (+22 plus-minus) Goaltending: Frederik Andersen has been stellar in the postseason, recording a 5–0 record with a 1.

In a crazy 2nd round, the Leafs open up a 2 game lead on the Panthers and then give it back when they go to Florda. The Oilers are up 2-1 but an injury to Calvin Pickard has forced them to rely on Stuart Skinner who is struggling. Connor Hellebuyck has been up and down like a toilet seat. Which Hellebuyck will they get in game 4? The Canes look set to go up 3-1 over the Caps.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio 🎙️ ScuttlePuck Podcast - Episode [Your Episode Number] 📅 May 12, 2025 🏒 Title Player: Marc Savard    1️⃣ Title Player: Marc Savard - Golfer 2️⃣ Feedback & Banter 5️⃣ 🧑‍🏫 News Ducks hire Joel Quenneville Returns to NHL bench Huge move for Anaheim's rebuild   4️⃣ 🌍 World Championship Update Germany 🇩🇪 Wins over Hungary (6–1) & Kazakhstan (4–1) Seider own goal, team rebounds Stützle joins this week Canada 🇨🇦 Wins over Latvia, Slovenia. France next  7️⃣ ❓ Guess the 5th Playoff-themed edition of the classic trivia game   3️⃣ NHL Playoffs - Round 2 Update Leafs vs Panthers: Tied 2–2 Domi hit on Barkov sparks brawl - fined Cifu controversy Matthews taking heat Oilers vs Golden Knights: Oilers lead 2–1 Nicolas Roy facing hearing after illegal check - $7812 fine  Tough break for Draisatl game winner - what was Skinner doing?  Skinner to start game 4/ - 0 for 3 so far Hurricanes vs Capitals: Canes lead 2–1 Game 3: 4–0 shutout Stars vs Jets: Stars lead 2–1 Dallas offense surging Kicked in goal - good or no?  Hellebuyck - follows up shutout with meh performance Mason Marchmant taps ref  8️⃣ 🔗 Connections Last Week: Conn Smythe winners ini 2000s This week - 1975 Islanders, 2010 Flyers, 2014 La Kings, 1942 Leafs

Round 1 Wrapped up with an incredible game for the Winnipeg Jets as they defeated the St. Louis Blues. Round 2 has started and the Oilers and Leafs are off to good starts. How are the Panthers avoiding appropriate discipline from the NHL? Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Title Player Todd Marchant News Top NHL Headlines (10–12 mins) Stolarz injury aftermath Bennett hit non-suspension Ekblad suspended Islanders win draft lottery Rob Blake exits LA Lafrenière trade rumors Utah Mammoth PWHL - Reg season over - Montreal gets to pick playoff opponent Montreal Toronto Ottawa Minnesota Trophy Nominees Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (Perseverance, Sportsmanship, Dedication) Marc-Andre Fleury (MIN), Gabriel Landeskog (COL), Sean Monahan (CBJ)1 Selke Trophy (Best Defensive Forward) Aleksander Barkov (FLA), Anthony Cirelli (TB), Sam Reinhart (FLA)2 Jack Adams Award (Best Head Coach) Scott Arniel (WPG), Spencer Carbery (WSH), Martin St. Louis (MTL)2 Norris Trophy (Best Defenseman) Quinn Hughes (VAN), Cale Makar (COL), Zach Werenski (CBJ)47 Ted Lindsay Award (Most Outstanding Player, voted by players) Nikita Kucherov (TB), Nathan MacKinnon (COL), Cale Makar (COL)56 Vezina Trophy (Best Goaltender) Connor Hellebuyck (WPG), Darcy Kuemper (LAK), Andrei Vasilevskiy (TB) Hart Draisaitl, Hellebuyck, Kucherov Calder - tomorrow Guess the 5th 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Second Round Breakdown (UPDATED) (25–30 mins)

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and we breakdown the first round series and make our predictions right through to the Stanley Cup Champion.  We also have a look at our preseason predictions and review the final points leaders.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Craig Simpson Feedback News Laviolette and Bylsma out as coaches Play off Series  Leafs 3 Sens 1 Overall play Leafs have been better other than game 1  Sens controlled play but Leafs got all the goals 2 OT Games Big diff between xGF and CF  Core 4 producing  Stolarz steady Any concerns?    Panthers 2 Lightning 1 Hagel suspension on Barkov Tkachuk late hit on Guentzel   Captials 3 Canadiens 1 -    bench shenanigans - Anderson / Wilson fined for unsportsmanlike  Total goals 9-9  Canadiens dominated Game 3   Hurricanes 3 Devils 1 Devils outscoring at 5 v 5 4-3 in series xGF very even  Goaltending - thought would be weak, but good both sides Could easily go long   Guess the 5th    Kings 2 Oilers 2 All the goals LAK 16 EDM 14 8-8 in 5v5 goals PP 7-2 LAK Oilers PK% 41.7 - can only get better!  Last year Oilers PK was near perfect Oilers D Skinner / Pickard?  Kuemper only OK so far.    Wild 2 Golden Knights 2 Vegas has been by far better team statistically Except for SV% Haven't watched but numbers not good for Hill   Avalance 2 Stars 2  Dallas - 7 goals in 4 games and vs 13 for COL<span class= "App

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and we breakdown the first round series and make our predictions right through to the Stanley Cup Champion.  We also have a look at our preseason predictions and review the final points leaders.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Al Secord Feedback - thanks to all for playing - getting lots of responses  News Season over and matchups set.  Habs make it in on last night  Panarin - Rangers paid out employee after sex assoult allegations Ovechkin says he will play next year - final year of contract Points Leaders  Overall  Kucherov 37 84 121   MacKinnon 32 84 116  Draisaitl 52 54 106 McDavid gets 8th 100 point season - tied with Dionne for 3rd most    Defence Makar 30 62 92 Werenski 23 59 82  Hughes 16 60 76    Rookies Hutson 6 60 66 Michkov 26 37 63 Celebrini 25 38 63 Hutson wins Calder?    Goalies  Stolarz .926  Hellebuyck .925  Kuemper .922    Guess the 5th  Regular Season predictions review Connections LAST WEEK  - Brady Tkachuk, Rasmus Ristolainen, Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Dahlin THIS WEEK  - Dineen, Lowry, Patrick, Brind'amour   Brackets  WPG v STL  Closer than you might think  Hellebuyck + Higher end Scoring give Jets edge<span class= "Apple-converted-s

The Masters was just too good not to talk about it so we brought in Golf Pro Jonathan Gee to discuss Rory's amazing win and the incredible last round of this year's Masters. We then discussed all the latest hockey news including Rogers' new TV deal and what it will cost to go to Leafs playoff games. Plus we have a guess at this year's trophy races. Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Sylvain Turgeon #2 in 1983 Draft -  1 - Lawton 2 - Turgeon 3 - Lafontaine 4 - Yzerman 5 - Barrasso Feedback - Atish email - Crosby 2nd greatest of all time / 4 on 4  / Leonard - get well soon News -  Masters - Jon Gee Rose - 10 birdies McIroy - 1 over - 2 double bogeys, 3 bogeys on round including last hole Rogers contract -  12 years, $11 Billion  Current deal expires after 2025-26 - was 12 years, $5.2 Billion word was they were losing money - how does this make sense? Rogers reported 50% increase in viewership Still some blackouts but up to 10 more games per team can be made national instead of regional No deal yet with CBC - Bettman seemed to suggest Rogers will get a deal Same old same old?   Leafs playoff ticket prices - $29,000 for 16 games.   $1,460 per seat for 4th round.  1 4th round game - approx ticket revenue $24 million.     Ray Shero died Wednesday Landeskog back playing in AHL after 3 years - uncertain about playoffs for Avs Ekholm, McDavid returned this week but Ekholm left game. Hyman left game as well. Oilers current injuries - Draisaitl, Ekholm, Kane, Frederic, Nuge, Walman, Klingberg, Hyman, Skinner Pickard doing his best, but Bowman made big mistake not addressing goaltending   Leafs Top spot in Atlantic  - Battle of Ontario looking likely.    Guess the 5th    Playoffs  Bruins fully embraced the tan

Much to Mike's chagrin, Alexander Ovechkin becomes the NHL's all time goal scoring leader  with a truly astounding 895 goals!   We also look at the Oilers and Leafs as they get ready for the playoffs. Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Dion Phaneuf  News Ovi breaks the goal record. Oilers win two but Draisaitl goes down again - suggestions of load management for Oilers -  Leafs - may fans oddly optimistic How about them Blues? 12 game winning streak has them solidly in playoffs Nov 24 Blues fired Drew Bannister and brought in Jim Montgomery - Jack Adams? Before coaching change: CF% / SF% 48%. / GF% 41%.  SV% 89.7% SH% 7.77% After coaching change: CF%/SF% 49-50% / GF% 60%. SV% 92.84%. SH%10.54%  Is that coaching?   Up to coach change, Binnington was 89.4 SV% 2.91 GAA after 92.6% SV% 1.95 GAA Guess the 5th Playoff races -  West -  Wild 89 GR 5 Flames 84 GR 7 East Canadiens 81 GR 7 Rangers 79 GR 7 Blue Jackets 77 GR 8 Red Wings 77 GR 7  Everything else pretty much decided.  Season ends Sat April 17 Connections -  Last Week - This week - Linus Ullmark, Tristen Jarry, Philip Gustavsson, Alex Nedeljkovic   Correct Answers - Atish Singh, Cameron Miller, Jim Stecker (our other judge listener) Jim has been to Casa Bonita - any others? This week - Bobby Hull, Rick Ley, JC Tremblay, Richard Brodeur  Crazy Stat - From Jim Stecker - Yankees scored 3 home runs on first 3 pitches of game on March 29 DOPeS - nothing

With several key players out heading to the playoffs, including McDavid and Draisaitl, Mike is concerned about the Oilers prospects.  John Tortarella gets fired by the Flyers, which isn't a huge surprise, but why now? Plus we have a look at the playoff picture as the matchups start to come into focus.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player- Johnny Bucyk - 493 PIM  News Oilers Injuries - McDavid, Draisaitl, Skinner, Ekholm, Kane, Frederic - Are they screwed for playoffs if they make it?  6 points up on Vancouver 5-4-1 in last 10 - can they hold on?  Draisaitl played last night - 3 points, 2 G including 50 and 51 Only active player with 4 seasons with 50 G and 50A in same season Tortarella - fired in Philly - 2-7-1 in last 10 - 9 games left in season - why now? https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/why-philadelphia-flyers-fired-coach-john-tortorella-behavior "Becoming increasingly combative with everyone in the organization, from management, to coaches, to players, to staff, Tortorella's antics wore on everyone."   Brent Burns  -915 consecutive games - 4th all time    Ovi Ovechkin - 5 back of Gretzky, 6 to pass - should have stayed at 888 -  10 Games to go and scored at .072 per game pace. Goal Scoring -  2024-25 - Leon with 51 leads 2023-24 - 4 players, Matthes 69, Reinhart 57, Hyman 54, Mackinnon 51 2022-23 - 5 players McDavid 64, Pastrnak 61, Rantanen 55, Draisaitl 52 2021-22 - 4 players Matthews 60, Draisatil, 55, Kreider 52, Ovi 50  2021-20, 19-20 None 2018-19 Ovi 51, Draisaitl 50   Crosby - passes Gretzky with 20th ppg season   Guess the 5th    Playoff Races  Points - Leafs could win Atlantic - how important Top 3 in each division pretty much set Only top in Atlantic up for grabs   Close to certain matchu

For the first time ever, we have an in-studio guest as Paul Steward from www.bucpower.com joins us to tell us about his North American tour and discuss the latest in the NHL. He also puts us to the test in Guess the 5th.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Tony Granato  Feedback - David Hyuben - Guelph Biltmores News -  Paul's tour through North America impressions of US, Vegas, Leafs game Gretzky/ Bettman following Ovechkin - only needs 8 now Oilers lost 8th loss in last 11. Athletic ranked their goalie tandem as 27th in NHL Leafs - healing for Mitch Marner? - Leafs want to sign but no negotiations so far so would you be interested?  Marner's answer "No"  Lebrun carrying water for the team?  Will Mitch stay? Does it depend on playoffs? Guess the 5th - Paul Standings review  Sens only 4 behind Lightning - is Paul concerned?  6 pts between Penguins in 9th wildcard and Bluejackets in 2nd wildcard Streaking - Senators / Hurricans W5  No one beyond L2  Connections -   Last WEEK - Ryan Smyth, John Anderson, Dylan Cozens, Jim Thompson  This Week - Carryover

Concerns that the trade deadline would be a bit of a dud turned out to be very active and with some big names moving. Despite the Stars and Panthers making big moves for big names, both the Oilers and Leafs made moves but no blockbusters. The Bruns clearly decided to punt on this yeaar and be in a position to take advantage of lots of cap space this summer.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player - Jean Ratelle News Trade Deadline Marchand to Florida - Boston eats half salary and gets 2027 2nd - crazy low return Rantanen to Dallas  Carlo to Leafs Coyle, Nelson  to Avalanche   Oilers…. Jake Walman Trent Frederic  All primary competition added to top, Oilers shored up bottom half of lineup Leafs - Scott Laughton, Brandon Carlo - shored up Defence Marner - was on the block  Sens move Josh Norris Bruins - big time retool  - Marchand, Carlo, Coyle, Frederic - 3 pts out of wildcard  - give up on this season   - All players brought back other than Middelestadt, Minten  on expiring deals  Approx $66MM in cap allocation for next season. Cap is $95.5 Post Deadline  Cap favourites  Guess the 5th  POST DEADLINE REBUILDERS Draft Picks - Puck Pedia Pick Value  - based on Matt Perri calculation - https://puckpedia.com/PerriPickValue ANA - 317.6 BOS - 119.6 BUF - 160.52 CGY - 193.89 CAR - 120.31 CHI - 361.68 COL - 49.96 CBJ - 342.45

Seth Jones was traded by the Blackhawks Saturday in one of the bigger moves so far in the lead up to the trade deadline. Will there be anything left for deadline day? The Oilers broke a 5 game losing streak while the Jets had their 11 game winning streak come to an end.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Norm Ullman - 490 Goals  News 6 Trades this week  Seth Jones Trade Jones plus 2026 4th to Florida for Spencer Knight and 2026 1st, protected to Chicago. Chicago retained $2,500,000 Oilers break 5 game losing skid  - Pickard starts on HNIC prime game vs Hurricanes - trade looming?  - Lowetide - focused on McDavid struggles with GF% - always been well above 50% - away from Lean is 40% - Leon is 60% w/o 97 - what is going on?  Jets 11 game winning streak ends vs Nashville Thursday  1st in NHL +71 Goal differential  5v5 Stats GF% 59.07 vs CF% 49.7 SV% 93.5 (1)    PP 30.5% (1) PK 79% (16)   Atlantic - TOP 3 Pulling away with winning streaks Stadium series - Detroit vs Columbus - 94,000  - Gaudreau tributes - both teams wore Gaudreau sweaters from different stages of career - visually stunning - great sweaters on both sides PWHL - annual game at Bell Centre - over 17,000 - Montreal beat Boston in OT  Guess the 5th  TRADE DEADLINE - Friday March 7  Who's Left?  Seravalli Board https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/sources-sabres-phones-buzzing-with-interest-in-j-j-peterka-who-joins-trade-targets-board Brock Nelson Scott laughton Brandon Tanev Jake Evans Casey Middelsstadt Bowen Byram Carson Soucy Rickard Rakell Kyle Palmi

In a thrilling final game, Canada defeated the USA in overtime with Connor McDavid getting the winner on a pass from Mitch Marner.  Overall the tournament exceeded all expectations.  Now we head back to the season as the trade deadline looms.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player - Steve Rucchin   94-95 San Diego Gulls - IHL - Allan Bester, Bob Essensa, Miro Satan,  Assistant Coach - Kurt Kleinendorst - 1st coach of Belleville Sens News Canada wins 3-2 in OT vs USA to win 4 Nations Game stories -  Binnington saves the day, particularly in OT -  Boos of Canadian Anthem - politics brought to another level Harley a revelation to me Good to see Marner feature prominently in final game - had been quite after goal vs Sweden McDavid game MVP MacKinnon tourney MVP Injuries - McAvoy, Tkachuk, Theodore, Pettersson  Final was most-watched hockey telecast in ESPN history Olympics in 2026! Guess the 5th Back to NHL!  Oilers back-to-back losses 6-3 to Flyers and 7-3 to Caps.  Have I mentioned they need to trade for a goalie ? Of course Ovechkin gets hattrick today.  Leafs come back with 6-3 win over Hurricanes. Playoff Wildcard Races East West Goin' Streakin'  Jets W9 Lightning, Ducks W4 Ottawa L4 Oilers L3 Trade Deadline - March 7  Seravalli Trade Target list - https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2-weeks-before-nhl-trade-deadline-carolina-hurricanes-mikko-rantanen-trade-targets-board Interesting Names - Bowen Byram  Elias Pettersson  Jamie Oleksiak Mikko Rantanen - if Canes can't get him sign, coul

We're excited to say that, despite our misgivings, the 4 Nations faceoff has been outstanding. The USA beat Canada in a game that started with 3 fights in the first 9 seconds and then it was a tight checking, hard-hitting game. The re-match is scheduled in the final on Thursday.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Nelson Emerson News 4 Nations -  Canada 4 Sweden 3  USA 6 Finland 1 USA 3 Canada 1 - 3 fights in first 9 seconds! - HNIC panel giddy - Binnington 2 tough goals, some great saves - Canada unable to challenge Hellebuyck  - USA Defence amazing - Thomas Harley played great Finland 4 Sweden 3  - big game for Finland Canada 5 vs Finland 3 Overall thoughts - much higher intensity than I expected - great hockey, fun to watch - would it be better on bigger ice?    Other stories  - Makar out with sickness and possibly injury - Matt Tkachuk out with injury  - Final on Thurs  Final preview - Guess the 5th NHL announced that there will be a World Cup (name?) every 4 years, 2 years after Olympics. Finally. Connections  Last One - Patric Hornqvist, Jacob Middleton, Gerry Meehan, Paul Maurice - all last pick in the NHL draft  This week - Chris Phillips, Denis Potvin, Gilbert Perreault, Rick DiPietro  Crazy Stat