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That's Hockey Talk airs LIVE every Wednesday night at 8pm on YouTube.com/ThatsHockeyTalk. Nick Maraldo (@nickmaraldo) & Gumpy (@Bubbagumpino) from the Pat McAfee Show (@PatMcAfeeShow) are joined by Stanley Cup champion Mike Rupp as they talk about ALL the aciton ON & OFF the ice for the NHL season. Former players, legends, analysts, insiders, & many more drop by for interviews & hilarious conversations as the boys go over the best goals, biggest hits, sickest plays, fights, & their best bets every episode... & That's Hockey Talk!
CONGRATS to the Vegas Golden Knights and their fans on winning the Stanley Cup. Rupper joins the show just minutes from a flight back from Sin City & the guys recap the Final & all of the news coming out as the season comes to an end. From injuries, rumors, & front office/coaching hires the guys hit on everything happening.
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The hockey icon himself Paul Biz Nasty Bissonnette jumps on to chat with the boys about the Vegas Golden Knight's 2 game lead in the Cup Finals so far. Biz shares some incredible tales about working with the Great One Wayne Gretzky, playing with Mario Lemieux & Sidney Crosby, & his thoughts on the Finals. There's some offseason conversation too as Biz has some thoughts on former Leafs GM Kyle Dubas going to Pittsburgh & Mike Babcock taking the job behind the bench in Columbus.
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Both the Eastern & Western Conference Finals have been 1 sided affairs and the guys wonder if either of the losing teams can turn the momentum and save their season. The Jamie Benn hit & suspension have everybody buzzing. Did the league get it right? The Florida Panthers are the playoff's most incredible story and have 2 potential MVP candidates but who deserves it more? The guys play a game of What IF when it comes to the last 2 games of the season and how different things could have gone for multiple teams. Finally a massive article has hit the internet on the troubles in the Pittsburgh front office and behind the scenes. With Kyle Dubas interviewing for the GM job with the Penguins the guys talk about the fit and if he can turn things around there or if it will be the same as Toronto.
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It's the Dallas Stars & the Vegas Golden Knights. It's the Carolina Hurricanes & the Florida Panthers. It's the Conference Finals that no one saw coming & the boys are all about it. The Arizona Coyotes got BAD news when it comes to their arena & potential future in Arizona. Mr. Game 7 Justin Williams joins the show to chat about his career, his 3 Stanley Cup wins, his phenomenal game 7 stats & mentality, & the Carolina Hurricanes playoff run. Justin shared what it was like to play with Rod Brind'Amour winning a cup & then returning to Raleigh to play for him as he became the coach.
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Business has picked up in the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. There's drama in Toronto as they're down in the series to Florida and jobs & careers are on the line. A veteran Carolina Hurricanes team has controlled the series so far against New Jersey & the boys debate if the Devils can get back into it. A surprise goaltending performance in Vegas has the Golden Knights up on the Oilers and has the guys debating the high scoring games in the 2nd round. The Stars & Kraken have been lighting the lamp in an evenly matched series. The conversation also gets into the controversy surround the Draft lottery & Connor Bedard going to the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Welcome to That's Hockey Talk LIVE. We're talking EVERYTHING happening ON & OFF the ice. In this episode Rupper is in tahn and doing the show live with Nick in the Thunderdome. The guys get into the 2nd round of the playoffs and react to some of the surprise upsets in the 1st round. Former goaltender 7 current ESPN hockey analyst Kevin Weekes joins the conversation to talk playing goal, playoffs, & some potential offseason rumors. Boston Connor calls in to chat after the Bruins loss & his rediscovered love for the game. THE hockey aficionado himself Pat McAfee jumps into the conversation & reacts to the playoffs, hockey culture, & expansion.
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We're halfway through the 1st round of the Stanley Cup playoffs and with no sweeps we have incredible games in every series to chat about. The guys hit each series & dive into who has impressed & who needs to show more at this time of the year. The big conversation on the internet has been the officiating and Nick, Gumpy, & Rupper talk about how they think it has gone & what could be done to make it better & easier for the officials to get the right calls made. Finally they share their thoughts on some surprise picks for how they see some series ending.
The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have started in incredible fashion with multiple upsets and story lines emerging left & right. The guys react to every series opening games and what they expect next. 2X Stanley Cup Champion & New Jersey Devils legend Bobby Holik joins the show to chat about coming to America from the Czech Republic, his career with the Devils, & his thoughts on this year's playoff battles. Bobby speaks openly and honestly & doesn't pull any punches in this electric conversation.
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We are a few days away from the puck drop on the Stanley Cup Playoffs & tensions are high. The seeding is almost set & the format is taking shape as to who will matchup with who as the boys went through & picked their favorites to make it to the Finals. The Pittsburgh Penguins have been eliminated for the first time in 16 seasons & Nick is not taking it well. Gumps shares his thoughts on the west & the battle ahead for his Dallas Stars, while Rupper shocks everyone with his picks. Vegas Golden Knights insider Gary Lawless joined the boys to talk about the run to the top of the Western conference & what lies ahead for the team from Sin City. Former Maple Leaf & radio show host Carlo Colaiacovo joined the show next to share his thoughts on the Leafs season & what a playoff run would mean for the team who have seen their fair share of disappointments.
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The playoffs are RIGHT around the corner and the wildcard race is as close as it can possibly be in BOTH conferences. The Penguins, Panthers, & Islanders are all fighting for 2 spots in the east and the guys give their thoughts on who gets it done. The West still has a lot to be decided from seeding and the potential matchups are juicy. Rupper shares a story on his latest trip on the NYC train. Gumps & Nick have a solid idea for emergency back up goaltenders for each team. The Hockey Aficionado Pat McAfee joins the conversation and comes up with a brilliant idea to course-correct the Arizona Coyotes. Boston Connnor comes in hot with the Bruins chatter.
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1 of the greatest American born players to ever lace up a pair of skates Jeremy Roenick joins the show to chat about his NHL career, his persona both on & off the ice, playing for USA hockey, & his life in retirement. JR shares some incredible insight into what made him one of the greats and his thoughts on the game today. Check out his new batch of whiskey at https://whiskeyinthewild.com/. The guys also got the chance to chat with the current GM of the New Jersey Devils Tom Fitzgerald. Tom played over 1,000 games in the NHL & has now helped build the Devils into a powerhouse. He shares his philosophy on building his team & getting the most out of his guys.
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A pioneer in the sports world a hall of fame broadcaster and legend in the radio world and one of the best Sporstcenter anchor's of ALL time the 1 & only Linda Cohn joins the show to chat about her hockey fandom, how she got into the game, playing goalie growing up against the boys, getting into covering the game, & her thoughts on the season this year. Rupper has a new setup and the guys dissect his awesome new backdrop & all of the hidden gems. FInally the guys dive into the NHLPA players poll to see who the actual players think is the best goalie, forward, dman, & the best spots to play & visit.
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The episode starts an issue that MUST be addressed... Stanley Cup Champion & game 7 goal scoring hero Michael Rupp has shaved his beard. The boys get into the who where why what & how of it all. Legendary player & coach Bruce Boudreau. Bruce chats about his role in the iconic movie Slapshot, his playing career in the minor leagues & NHL, getting into coaching, the incredible stops along the way, his success as an NHL coach, & his predictions for this years playoffs. The fellas close out the show with a conversation on goaltending & who should get the starts? The hot hand? or the more experienced vet?
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A record breaking season for the Boston Bruins keeps rolling as they hit 100 points and seemingly cannot lose. The boys react to the trade deadline moves now that the dust has settled, some key injuries, & pivotal playoff races. Brad Marchand had some interesting comments on the NHL all star game weekend & Rupper shares his thoughts & insight. Connor McDavid seemingly already has the MVP locked up but there's another skilled stud out west who is a shoe in for a major award as well in the midst of an historic season. Finally is the NHL about to expand to a 33rd & 34th team? Some rumors have been floating around the internet.
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Will anything be left by the time the trade deadline hits at 3pm on Friday? The boys discuss the moves made up to this point & what's to come. They're joined by the 1 & only Ryan Whitney the host of Spittin' Chiclets & inventor of Pink Whitney. Whit shares his takes on the trade deadline so far, his career in the NHL, & his success off the ice with his post playing career on the internet. Nick, Gumps, & Rupper all give their favorite & least favorite deals of the deadline so far.
The trade deadline is so close we can feel it & moves are already happening. With the rumors flying the guys talk about who could be on the move & who needs what to get their team that much closer to the Cup. Host of the 32 Thoughts Pod & 1 of the best insiders in the game Elliotte Freidman joins the show & shares everything he's hearing about the trade market & what we could we see go down before the deadline on March 3rd.
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WEEKSIE is back with the boys talking ALL things trade deadline. The NHL trade deadline is March 3rd but it's never too early to churn the rumor mill. With Tarasenko & Horvat already bolstering lineups for the Rangers & Islanders in the Metro division who will be next to make a move? What's going on in Vancouver? Will this be the last of Kane & Toews in Chicago? All these questions & more on this episode.
The ALL TIME Arizona Coyote & Captain Canada himself Shane Doan joins the show & shares his life on & off the ice. Shane chats coming up as a young player in western Canada & making the transition from Winnipeg to Arizona, playing with legends like Mario Lemieux, Keith Tkachuk, Jeremy Roenick, becoming a Captain, & his international hockey experiences. The Bo Horvat trade from Vancouver to the Islanders came out of no where & has Nick, Gumps, & Rupper reacting in all different fashions. Other topics include what's next for the Canucks, All Star weekend, & the incredible season of Connor McDavid.
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Josh Yohe of the Athletic who covers the Pittsburgh Penguins joins the show to chat. The conversation bounces around the league to start with the coaching change in Vancouver from BBQ Bruce to Rick Tocchet. Josh gives an in depth look at the Pittsburgh Penguins, chats his history with the team, the goaltending this season, & the incredible story of Kris Letang returning from a stroke & the passing of his father to score an OT game winner. Finally Josh gifts the listeners a great Geno Malkin story. Gumpy and Nick cover Steven Stamkos scoring his 500th career goal & take a look at the playoff picture as we near the All Star break.
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Host & analyst from the NHL Network, NHL on TNT, & WWE TV Jackie Redmond joins the show and gives her thoughts on the season thus far. Jackie shares her feelings on the Canadian teams, breaks down her insane schedule, & shares her in-depth experience with the LA Kings recently. There’s even a little WWE conversation for the marks out there. Rupper shares an insightful story on the casualness of the fighting in the game & how “the code” works for players policing themselves on the ice going back to a game in his career against the Bruins. The boys talk playoffs and look at who might be on the outside looking in after a few short months.
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Connor McDavid's socks took the hockey world by storm this past week on the internet as he showed off the disgusting pair that he has been wearing the entire time throughout his whole NHL career thus far. NHL Network analyst & analytics expert Mike Kelly joined the show to chat numbers in the hockey world. Mike breaks down some key numbers and analytic terms used to evaluate players & teams & predicts which teams will keep it going on a playoff push & who will fall potentially fall short. Other topics include the Bruins potential record breaking season, Seattle sending Shane Wright back to Juniors & the subsequent trade, & Blake Wheeler battling through an unbelievable injury.
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2X Cup winner Brooks Orpik joins the show to talk about coming into the NHL playing with Mario Lemieux, then Sidney Crosby, & then Alex Ovechkin. From his days in Wilkes Barre-Scranton with the Baby Pens, to Cup Finals, & the Olympics Brooks has seen & done it all & shares some incredible insight. The boys discuss the scary situation with Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin & how it relates to past incidents we've seen in the NHL in recent years. The Carolina Hurricanes are rolling red hot & Team Canada is rolling at the WJC alogn with #TexasHockey stringing together wins to the delight of Gumps. Rupp chats about his experience at the Winter Classic over the weekend to wrap things up.
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What is the deal with all of the streakiness in the NHL this year? We're seeing long winning streaks from a lot of teams coupled with rather long losing streaks and the guys try to figure out why. Congratulations are in order for Alex Ovechkin passing Gordie Howe to become 2nd ALL TIME in goals scored. Evan Foxy & Pat McAfee joined the boys for a bit of good ol' fashioned Red Wings/Penguins hockey talking chirp session. The Leafs got into trouble with a fine from the league after the mandatory break & a Boxing Day mishap. Rupper dives into his Winter Classic experiences after playing in 2 outdoor games & the guys look ahead to the WC on Jan 2nd at Fenway Park.
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Mark Messier yes the NHL LEGEND, 6X Stanley Cup champion, Hall of Famer Mark Messier joined the show to chat about his 25 year career, becoming a Captain, drinking a magical psilocybin tea, training his mind & body, & opening up in a way you've NEVER heard before. After the boys convo with Moose they touch on the upcoming Winter Classic, Cale Makar getting a penalty call waived, & Michael Bunting getting bodied by a linesmen. Be a friend, tell a friend, this convo with Mark Messier is one for the ages.
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From undrafted free agent, to mulitple time 20 goal scorer in the NHL, to NHL Network & TSN analyst Mike Johnson joins the guys to talk hockey on this episode. History has been made with Alex Ovechkin scoring his 800th career goal & now his former coach Barry Trotz may be on the shelf until next season. The boys dive into what makes the great players great, how does hockey sense work, & Rupper shares a few incredible stories from the ice. The Leafs are rolling, fingers are getting bit off in Arizona, & much to Rupper's dismay Jagr is back at it lacing them up.
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Just as the show gets going Tage Thompson is making history for the Buffalo Sabres live while the boys recap Matt Murray & the Leafs shutout win over the Stars. The Colorado Avalanche are facing some significant injuries & Rupper shares some insight into what it's like for a team to be missing their star players. Jordan Binnington got called out by his coach in the media for his actions recently & the guys react. Dallas Stars Head Coach Pete DeBoer joins the show to talk his playing career, becoming a coach, coaching some legends of the game, & his life off the ice.
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The show starts with tough news out of Pittsburgh after a controversial OT loss & then the announcement of Kris Letang suffering a 2nd stroke and will be sidelined indefinitely. The fellows get into Matt Murray's return to form, the New Jersey Devils & Boston Bruins continued dominance, & the WILD 9-8 OT finish between the Seattle Kraken & the LA Kings. Other topics include Tage Thompson lighting it up in Buffalo, Rupper's "Freak" status with the Leafs fans, & Pat McAfee joins the boys for a Trivia question giveaway.
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With a massive slate of games on the docket the boys bounce from team to team checking in on the major storylines from across the league. From the Devils 13 game win streak to the disastrous season in Vancouver & everything in between. Rupper shares a few stories from his time with the Devils and putting together winning streaks breaking down the art and science of the "money on the board" in the locker room.
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The show opens with the boys bouncing around the league checking in on the hot & not so hot teams around the league. USA hockey legend, former New Jersey Devil/Minnesota Wild, & current New York Islander winger Zach Parise joined the show for an incredible conversation on his career. Zach spoke about his free agency experience, going home to Minnesota, growing up on the ODRs in Minny, going the Cup Final with NJ, his relationship with Lou Lamoriello, playing with Marty Brodeur, of course being teammates with Rupper, & so much more.
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With Rupper a scratch tonight the boys reached out to an old friend AQ Shipley to join the conversation for the evening. The hot topics were the Penguins losing streak, the Evander Kane injury, & with AQ living in Arizona the Coyote's situation naturally hit home. The Hockey Afficianado Pat McAfee jumped in and discussed the potential of owning an NHL team with Ryan Reynolds making waves in the news for his interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators.
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Hot & slow starts kick off the show as the boys chat about the surprising beginning to the season. Devils Captain Nico Hischier joins the show to talk about his season, playing in New Jersey, life in the US, & life on the road in the NHL. @BostonConnr invades the show & takes a Bruins victory lap after their incredible start & massive comeback in Pittsburgh.
The boys kick off the show with a tribute to the new NHL Ironman with 990 consecutive games played Phil Kessel. Legendary broadcaster in the TV & radio world Steve Kouleas joins the show & he brings the JUICE. Nick, Gumps, & Rupper, pick Kouley's brain on the best teams in the league & some who are struggling. Rupper shares some of the perks of playing for a big market team and how the top franchises treat their players.
This episode kicks right off with a conversation with the Boston Bruins color commentary legend Andy Brickley and his incredible Boston accent. Brick joins the boys to chat about the Bruins hot start to the season and tumultuous offseason. The conversation continues jumping straight into the next guest the stud for the Nashville Predators Nino Niederreiter. Nino has some amazing tales from playing with Rupper, his time in Carolina with Rod the Bod, & coming to the states as a teenager from Switzerland. The show wraps up with the fellas spinning around the league going over some hot & slow starts from some unexpected teams and new jersey unveils from a few squads.
Surprise, surprise... Week 2 of the season gets going with 2 guests. Jason Zucker of the Pittsburgh Penguins kicks things off. Rupper & Zucker talk about their time in Minnesota, Jason growing up in Vegas, getting into the league, & coming to Pittsburgh. Andy Greene the former captain of the Devils & most recently of the New York Islanders who just announced his retirement followed it up with his incredible journey from undrafted free agent to over 1,000 games played in the league & some of his run-ins with the infamous GM Lou Lamoriello.
The boys are BACK... Nick, Gumps, & Rupper get back in the saddle and chat about the offseason with their biggest surprises and get right into predicting playoff teams. They each put together their playoff parlays via FanDuel Sportsbook for the upcoming season and make their picks for the Hart, Vezina, Norris, Calder, & Rocket Richard trophies & of course give out their way too early Stanley Cup picks.
Congratulations are in order for the Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche & their incredible season. Nick, Rupper, & Gumpy react to the Finals & look ahead to the upcoming craziness of the offseason. Host of the 32 Thoughts pod & NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins the show to update everyone with the latest rumors and whispers on the draft, trade front, & upcoming free agent market. The guys wrap it up while reflecting on the season & the growth of the show this year.
With Tampa Bay winning game 3 the boys are buzzing for the potential of a long Cup Final. Gumpy shares his thoughts on the new coaching hire for the Dallas Stars. Rupper joins in from a secret location in Amalie arena in Tampa & the conversation hits the NHL awards, the game 3 offsides review, Kadri's return, Vasi finding his game, & much more.
Who gets to DANCE with LORDO? The Colorado Avalanche have finally made it to the Final & Tampa Bay Lightning are back for a 3rd straight appearance trying to 3peat & keep the Cup for another boat parade. The boys dig into the matchup for Final as well as some offseason coaching updates with Torts looking like the guy in Philly & Bruce Cassidy heading from Boston to Vegas. Was that actually Connor McDavid boozing it up on the streets in that video? Are Gumpy & LEGENDARY actress Lisa Ann going to tie the knot? Rupper joins the boys LIVE from Denver to answer all these questions & more.
Kevin Weekes joins the guys to chat the Eastern Conference Finals & the sweep from Colorado in the west. They dive into the offseason coaching carousel with the surprise firing of Bruce Cassidy in Boston and Weekesy gives some insight into how and why things went down. The crew dives into the playoff broadcasts & officiating the actual value of goaltending coaches, and the wild and crazy fandom on social media.
After an utterly insane 8-6 Colorado Avalanche win over the Edmonton Oilers last night in game 1 of the WCF the boys react to all of the madness and watch live as Game 1 of the ECF with the New York Rangers & the Tampa Bay Lightning unfolds. Mike Smith has infected another series with his whackiness & the guys dive into the controversial Cale Makar no offsides goal call from last night. The guys discuss the Rangers impressive run so far & if Tampa can keep it going without Brayden Point. Finally they chat about the Stanley Cup coming to the PMI office & some of Rupper's day with the Cup.
With 1 series already over from a Tampa Bay sweep, the boys look at the 2nd round of the playoffs while watching the Colorado Avalanche attempt to close out the series against the St. Louis Blues. Nazem Kadri has become the center of attention & created quite the conversation. Things start off looking at Florida Panthers elimination and where they go from here. Connor McDavid has taken over the Battle of Alberta and the Mike Smith & Jacob Markstrom goaltending battle has become must watch TV. A legend in the hockey broadcasting & podcasting world Jeff Marek joins the fellas for an in depth conversation covering everything refs, headshots, speed of the game, hockey history, changing the game, & plenty of incredible stories from his years of covering the game.
After a wild 1st round of Stanley Cup action the boy look ahead to the 2nd round and watch the Rangers & Hurricanes kick off game 1 live. Former Avalanche defenseman John-Michael Liles joins the conversation to chat about the Avs impressive round 1 sweep & game 1 OT win in round 2, his career playing with the Avalanche super team in 03-04, & his stops in Toronto, & Carolina. Other topics include the Battle of Alberta, what's next for the Penguins & Dallas Stars, headshots, & some David Clarkson & Patty Elias stories from Rupper's New Jersey days.
The boys watch along with the Penguins @ Rangers & Capitals @ Panthers game 5 1st round matchups and discuss the 1st round results so far. Reactions to the draft lottery & Montreal winning the 1st overall pick with the draft happening this summer in Montreal as well as the all the finalists for the Calder, Vezina, & the Norris trophies. Pat McAfee joins to chat & Rupper tells some incredible fighting stories on his time matching up with BizNasty.
Round 1 has begun and there are storylines out the ass to discuss. From surprise upsets to dominating performances the guys go through each 1 of the 1st round matchups. New York Ranger Legend & future Hall of Fame King Henry Hank Lundqvist joins the show to chat about his career, his impeccable style, & the playoffs thus far. Pat McAfee gets in the mix to chat about the Penguins & Rangers 1st round matchup & FINALLY the much anticipated return of former co host AQ Shipley comes to fruition.
The Playoffs are only days away and the boys are fired up. Things are coming down to the wire in the Western conference and it’s been a disappointment for Vegas as it looks like they’re going to miss the cut for the first time in their team’s history. The boys take a look at what led the Golden Knights to this spot. They run through the potential playoff matchups in each conference and offer predictions.
In one of the longest episodes in THT history, this show dives into Rupper’s big weekend ahead calling a Penguins/Red Wings game for the NHL network. The guys get into the major stories across the league with playoff matchups, Carey Price’s return, & the final days of the regular season.
Stanley Cup Champion, gold medalist, & hockey hall of fame Chris Pronger chats with the boys about anything & EVERYTHING in his career. Chris gives an incredibly candid look at coming into the league as an 18 year old, the financial decision making from athletes, playing in Canadian & American markets, playing with & against countless legends, & even his time working for the NHL Department of Player Safety.
3X Stanley Cup Champion and the 3rd most winningest goaltender in NHL history Marc Andre Fleury THE FLOWER joined the boys for a conversation on his career with stops in Pittsburgh, Vegas, Chicago, & now Minnesota. Marc Andre shared some incredible stories on his career on the ice, his helmet & pad designs, his former teammates, pranks with the boys, & his favorite save of all time. Rupper, Nick, & Gump go through the current playoff picture & discuss the drama around Auston Matthews 50 goals in 50 games performance, plus the Evgeni Malkin suspension. With the news of Ryan Getlzaf announcing his retirement Rupper shares some stories from his days with the Devils playing in the Cup final against the Ducks & Paul Kariya that you won't want to miss.
Auston Matthews is scoring at an unbelievable pace and might have taken over the Hart trophy race & the boys discuss his impact. Radio legend the Super Genius Mark Madden joins the show and chats with the crew about the Eastern conference playoff race, the Penguins & Rangers, the Avalanche dominance, the Minnesota Wild goalie situation, the brawl & comments from Arizona, & Keith Yandles Iron Man streak coming to an end. He also shares some tales from the great Mario Lemieux.
An early show this week as some of the boys are traveling to Dallas for WrestleMania. Rupper joins the show LIVE from PPG during the Penguins vs Rangers game and covers everything going on in the NHL at the moment plus some potential playoff matchups. Pat McAfee, Ty Schmit, Boston Connor, & Evan Fox jump in to go over the playoff picture and a trivia question.
Minnesota Wild GM & 2X Stanley Cup Champion Billy Guerin chats with the boys about his career on the ice, becoming a general manager, & making moves at the trade deadline. After some classic stories from the legend, Pat McAfee & Ty Schmit join the convo to chat about the mess the Vegas Golden Knights have become. Finally the MVP of the trade deadline Kevin Weekes jumps on to talk about the NHL insider game and recap the deadline deals that changed the landscape.
NHL Analyst and longtime goaltender for the Bruins, Flyers, Rangers, & Islanders Martin Biron brings the energy to chat with the boys about his career & time in the league, playing with Hasek, the Buffalo Sabres, Jack Eichel, & the upcoming trade deadline. The boys go on a bit of a geography lesson learning about Newfoundland & the LEGEND of a human that is former Devils D man Colin White & the tales from his basement bar “One Eyed Whiteys.” Pat McAfee helps bring the episode home with a recap & a trivia giveaway.
7 time Stanley Cup Champ & Hockey Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier share some old time hockey stories from his LEGENDARY career from his time with the Islanders, to the Penguins, to his coaching days. Bryan clears up 2 infamous stories about chirping Brian Bellows in the Stanley Cup Final & the locker room "celebration" after beating the Oilers as Gretzky & Paul Coffey walked by the Isles locker room. Kevin Weekes joins the boys for the 2nd half of the show to dissect all the latest trade deadline rumors and gossip and share his thoughts on who needs who and what. The guys wrap the episode with a tough trivia question and call it a night so Rupper can hit the tahn in Vegas.
NHL Network & WWE host Jackie Redmond joins Rupper, Nick, & Gump to chat about the NHL, her career, the WWE Universe, & of course her Leafs fandom. With the trade deadline looming the discussion is all about who's staying, who's going, who's buying, who's selling? Rupper dips his toes into the insider game and drops a few rumors he's been hearing from around the league.
After a week off the boys are back with a MASSIVE guest, fan of the St. Louis Blues Jon Hamm joins the show to chat about the Blues season, growing up a hockey fan, and the Stanley Cup win in 19. The Oilers and Habs are on a run with their recent coaching changes & Rupper shares some incredible insight into playing for a team with a coaching change & what goes into the "pregame nap" routines for NHL players. Other topics include the upcoming outdoor game in Nashville, the Calgary Flames win streak, Jackie Aces making his Vegas debut, & of course trivia with Pat McAfee.
The boys went LIVE in LA with Rupper still holding it dahn on the East coast. Rupper shares his All Star Game experience and the conversation over Trevor Zegras' amazing goal and his run at the Calder trophy. Brad Marchand went berzerk against the Pens and got suspended. Pat & Boston Connor pop in and things get HEATED. Reactions to the Tuukka Rask retirement from all the guys, plus the news of the coaching change in Montreal & more.
Stanley Cup Champion and a man who's done it all in the hockey media world Nick Kypreos joins That's Hockey Talk. Kyper shares some hilarious stories from his time in the league, the Ranger's cup run, playing for Iron Mike Keenan, and gives his thoughts on some of the current happenings in the NHL including the All Star Game. After chatting with Kyper everything goes to hell when Evan Fox & Boston Connor somehow hacked their way into the show & started an all out hockey talk assault. After order is restored a trivia giveaway wraps things up for the evening.
Mikey Anderson of the LA Kings joins the crew to chat about his young career in the Show, playing with Drew Doughty, rookie dinners, & the Kings resurgence. Some house keeping is in order with the boys and Pat McAfee joins to as Rupper shares some stories about life on the road in the NHL. The Flyers losing streak continues but congratulations are in order for Keith Yandle as he becomes the NHL’s new iron man. The boys give their opinions on the Aaron Dell suspension for the hit on Batherson and Gumps is happy as can be about the Dallas Stars climbing back into a playoff spot. They send it home with a trivia question and a giveaway.
This episode features NHL veteran of 1100 games & current Florida Panthers HC Andrew Brunette. Bruno chats with the boys about what makes Panthers team so good & being ready to take the next step in the playoffs as well as looking back on his career and being the last player to score a goal on Patrick Roy. Other topics the boys get into include the Willie O’Ree & Chris Pronger jersey retirements, the Marchand/Hurricanes/Trocheck feud, & the media blowup with Leon Draisaitl & Jim Matheson. Pat McAfee joins the show & things wrap up with a Trivia Question giveaway.
Brady Skjei of the Carolina Hurricanes joins the show to chat about his career, the infamous Chance the Rapper SNL skit, & playing for the LEGEND Rod the Bod in Carolina. It’s comebacks galore on this episode as the boys get into Geno Malkin, Kucherov, Tuukka Rask, and Jack Eichel all making their comebacks. Pat McAfee jumps into the mix and peppers Rupper with some questions about hockey culture. Bobby Clarke made some polarizing comments about former Flyers GM & current Penguins GM Ron Hextall that are discussed and of course a trivia question giveaway to wrap things up.
This episode features 10 year NHL veteran goaltender and color commentator for the Nashville Predators Chris Mason. Mace joins the boys to chat about the Predators hot run, his time in the league, & shares some amazing stories & perspective on what its like to play as a goalie in the NHL. Rupper reflects on his weekend in Minnesota for the Winter Classic as well as his time playing in 2 of them. The boys talk about the legend that is Jaromir Jagr & Rupper’s infamous run ins with number 68. Pat McAfee joins to share some thoughts as everyone reacts live to the finish of the St. Louis Blues & Pittsburgh Penguins game as well as a round of Penguins trivia to close out the show with 2 $5,000 winners on twitter.
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The Insider to the Insider's Elliotte Friedman from Hockey Night in Canada joins the boys to chat about the canceled World Junior Championships, the NHL players not going to the Olympics, and what the rest of the season could look like. Elliotte shares some incredible stories and fields all kinds of questions. Pat McAfee (The Hockey Aficionado) joins the show for a few stories from Uncle Rupper on his time with Geno Malkin.
With the league on break for the holidays the Covid shutdown the fellas talk about the NHL & players pulling out of the upcoming Olympics. Former St. Louis Blues & New Jersey Devils LEGEND Cam Janssen joins the boys to talk about his career, shares some hilarious prank & fighting stories, & what it was like being teammates with & fighting Rupper. The conversation wraps up with a look at NHL future odds on who will win Lord Stanley, the divisions, and major awards thanks to our friends at FanDuel Sportsbook.
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2X Stanley Cup Champion & Pittsburgh Penguins legend Phil Bourque joins the boys & shares some stories from covering the current day Penguins to playing with Mario Lemieux & Jagr. Goalies are a huge topic of conversation as the boys get into Carey Price & Ben Bishop's return to the ice & some Olympics conversation. Pat McAfee jumps in as the boys cover the incredible Trevor Zegras Michigan style assist. With new coaches in Vancouver & Philadelphia there was a lot to get into this week. The show wraps up with a discussion on the recent suspensions & some good old fashioned officiating talk.
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This episode features Dallas Stars Head Coach Rick Bowness fresh after coaching his NHL record 2,500th game. Rick chats with the boys about his life, career, & even coaching Rupper for a bit in Arizona. Big news out of Montreal as the Habs cleaned house and fired their GM and the boys consider some potential replacements. Other topics of conversation include the Brendan Lemieux and Brady Tkachuk biting incident, Nathan MacKinnon’s return, a potential Jake DeBrusk trade, & more.
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A lot of uniform discussion on this episode as the New Jersey Devils unveiled their new 3rd alternate uniforms as well as Team Canada & Team USA olympic uniform reveals. Connor McDavid is a topic after finally being held pointless for the 1st time dating back to May 1st of LAST season. The boys talk playoff chances and are joined by the Hockey Aficionado Pat McAfee. Rupper joins the show later live from PPG Paints Arena as he was covering the Penguins home game.
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Max Domi of the Columbus Blue Jackets joins the boys to chat about his life and career so far in the NHL. The boys cover the Ducks impressive start and turnaround, Getzlaf getting his 1000th point, and Kevin Hayes return to the Flyers. Pat McAfee joins Gump, Nick, & Rupper to dig into the Penguins sale to the Fenway Sports Group. As always Rupper shares a few INCREDIBLE stories.
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Former Rangers Captain & Olympian for team USA Ryan Callahan joins the boys to chat about his career, going from NYC to Tampa Bay, & shares some awesome stories. Be sure to check out his INCREDIBLE foundation RyanCallahanfoundation.org/ doing amazing things for families battling pediatric cancer. Other topics include Jack Eichel to Vegas, the Anaheim Ducks surge, & Ovechkin moving into 4th ALL TIME in goal scoring with Brett Hull. THE Hockey Aficionado Pat McAfee joins the conversation and Rupper tells a classic story involving former referee Wild Bill McCreary.
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ESPN & NHL Network analyst, former goaltender, & insider Kevin Weekes joins Gumps, Nick, & Rupper to chat about the latest news & rumors around the league. Weekesy breaks down the latest information on the Jack Eichel trade situation and where he could potentially end up, plus shares a few hilarious stories. The boys check in on the rebuild in Detroit and what's going on in Pittsburgh. Rupper shares some incredible stories about a feud that lasted 5 years & the rather unique way he acquired his jersey collection.
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Marcus Foligno "Moose" of the Minnesota Wild joins Nick, Gumpy, & Rupper to chat about his time in the league, following in his dad's footsteps playing for Buffalo, & shares some incredible stories about his Minnesota teammates. The guys share their thoughts on the Blackhawks scandal. THE Hockey Aficionado Pat McAfee jumps into the convo & Rupper reveals what it was like playing with Sid & Geno in Pittsburgh.
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The boys are watching along with the Bruins @ Flyers game tonight & talking EVERYTHING happening ON & OFF the ice across the league. This is the episode where Rupper shares the story of his incredible fight story with big Zdeno Chara. Somehow, someway the Buffalo Sabres are undefeated while the Montreal Canadians fresh off a trip to the Stanley Cup Finals are completely defeated. What's gone wrong in Chicago so far? The boys get into the best & worst barns to play in across the league & Rupper starts a beef with the Canucks fans in Vancouver.
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The 2021 season has begun & Nick, Gumps, & Mike Rupp share their thoughts on the new broadcast looks from ESPN & TNT. They cover the season opening games as the Penguins took on the Lightning & welcome the Seattle Kraken to the league as they took on the Vegas Golden Knights. Rupper shares some INCREDIBLE stories about almost mangling 3 rather large high profile New York city iconic athletes with his car & a ton of gems from his time in the league. Plus thoughts on the Brady Tkachuk/Ottawa Senators stand off & all the hockey talk you can handle.
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It's a new season, we got a new show... LET'S GOOO! The boys are going LIVE every Wednesday on YouTube.com/ThatsHockeyTalk & since Super Bowl Champion AQ Shipley is coaching & can't join them until after football season, they picked up a veteran free agent in Stanley Cup Champion & NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp. Rupper will join the boys every week throughout the season to chat about eveything on & off the ice. This episode recaps some of the major offseason story lines & provides a preview of what's to come in the 21-22 season.
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We recap everything that's gone dahn in Free Agency & all of the trades changing the landscape of the league. Join us for a full rundahn & see who made the best moves & who looks silly. Will MAF play for Chicago? Where will Jack Eichel end up? We try to answer that & much more.
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With the NHL Entry Draft this weekend & the Seattle expansion draft earlier this week there's a lot to sort through. We chat about all of the trades that have gone down so far. The boys were surprised with some of Seattle's selections & look ahead to the free agency period to come.
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Nick, AQ, & Gumpy are back to chat about the Lightning's 2nd Stanley Cup win in 9 months! There's been some controversy in the aftermath about Kucherov's press conference, cap circumvention, & Vasilevskiy's goalie equipment. It's been a hell of a season & an incredible playoff run, we thank all of you for joining us along the way.
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With the semifinal round wrapping up Nick & Gumpy talk about how the Canadiens keep winning & Vegas frustrations and the underappreciation for both the Lightning & the Islanders. The officiating in these series has been under the microscope & the boys might have a solution to create some more consistency.
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Cohost of Sports Rage & Game Time Decisions Cam Stewart joins the show to chat about the semifinals series so far. We also get into the latest coaching news & where Jack Eichel will end up.
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No AQ Shipley & with Montreal set to play Vegas so we went back to the well & brought Gabe Morency back for another episode. We preview the Stanley Cup Semifinal round of course with Vegas/Montreal & Tampa Bay/New York & get into Gabe’s conspiracy theories. We also talk about the Avalanche, their disappointment, & post game comments from MacKinnon. We also chat about Tuukka Rask, Taylor Hall, & the Bruins.
Gabe Morency @SportsRage joins us to chat about all things NHL playoffs. The Mark Scheifele suspension, Mitch Marner & the Leafs, the Habs run, meeting Wanye Gretzky & so much more. Nick, Gumpy, & AQ break down the remaining series & the officiating in the playoffs
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As round 1 winds down Nick & AQ say goodbye to the Penguins as the Islanders move on to face the Bruins. Gumpy still doesn't trust the Leafs & thinks they're going to blow it. We discuss and react to round 1 & take a look at what to expect in round 2.
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Podcaster, Radio host, writer, & Pittsburgh's own Dave Dameshek joins AQ, Nick, & Gumpy to chat about the round 1 games so far.
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Days away from the Stanley Cup playoffs we take a look at each matchup and pick our round 1 winners. There's still a lot of news to dissect for the non playoff teams too with 3 coaching vacancies and the Jack Eichel/Buffalo Sabres drama continues with some explosive words from the Captain.
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We take a deep dive into the Tom Wilson situation & the fallout including the Rangers firing their GM & team President. We compare the Sidney Crosby & Travis Konecny incident & chat about the NHL's Department of Player Safety.
AQ's got a brand new pair of rollerblades & things are off to a hot start. The NHL agreed to their 2nd TV contract in the states & we chat all about how it could work. Will we see a studio show similar to the NBA's on TNT? Who would you want as hosts? Plus news on 2 new potential season formats for the league next season.
We take a look at some huge achievements throughout the league over the past week. We're talking monumental historic type stuff. You don't see these types of achievements often so don't sleep on this one.
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Did your team add the right piece? Did they do enough? We try to answer all that and more with a look back at all of the moves on deadline day and leading up to it.
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Who's available? Who's a seller? Who's a buyer? Who should HOOOOOLD? We go over everything you need to know to get ready for the trade deadline on Monday April 12th.
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TSN, NBC, & NHL analyst & former player Mike Johnson joins to chat about his career, the Tim Peel fallout, USA vs Canada, the trade deadline, & gives us some division picks.
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We chat about the hot mic in the Predators & Red Wings game that caught referee Tim Peel red handed. This is a deep dive convo into the ever-changing officiating standard in the NHL & the presence of make up calls throughout the game. What can be done about it? Will it change? Did the league do enough in response?
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The Sabres fired their head coach Ralph Krueger after a 12 game losing streak and we take a quick look at his career coming from the English Football world. Ovechkin keeps lighting the lamp and moving up the NHL all time goal scoring list. The Islanders suffer a major injury and we look at how that will impact them. Lots of love for the 2 new superstars in Minnesota.
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HUGE NEWS as the NHL & ESPN have agreed on a 7 year $2.8 BILLION dollar US TV rights deal. We talk about what we would like to see ESPN do & what this means for the NHL. 3X Cup champion Aaron Ward joins us to chat about his work with the league on analytics, the coaching carousel, a few rumors, & shares a few stories from his days in the show.
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We're putting full episodes on YouTube! If you enjoy watching instead of just listening episodes will be posted to our new YouTube channel the day after they drop. Are Jack Eichel's days in Buffalo numbered? The trade rumors have heated up and we analyze the market for Eichel's services. Fans are back in the stands at a few arenas around the league including Columbus but Torts might not be back behind the bench. Should Columbus look to move on or wait it out? Former Penguins GM Jim Rutherford had some interesting comments on the Cam & Strick podcast that we react to. We address a few situations where a certain team & player are not getting the amount of respect they deserve.
What the hell is going on with Artemi Panarin taking a leave of absence from the New York Rangers? An alleged russian hit piece with political ties made waves when Panarin was accused of assaulting a young woman back in 2011. Host of Blueshirts Breakaway Ryan Mead fills us on in all the info and chats about the Rangers season. We discuss the firing of Claude Julien and the Canadiens struggles. Plus other coaching news in the league, the Blackhawks are back, & watch out for the Florida Panthers.
AQ is back from his bender and ready to talk hockey. COVID has forced the NHL to change its protocols and make massive modifications to the schedule. We chat about what that means for the players as they try and navigate through the season to the playoffs. We discuss the mindset of playoff bubble teams and whether they should buy or sell. Goaltending has been a hot button issue lately after a leaguewide drop off in play.
Congrats to cohost AQ Shipley who won the Super Bowl. AQ calls in for a quick chat. Patrick Laine & Torts have gotten off to a rocky start to the relationship. We discuss the Penguins hiring Ron Hextall for GM and President of Hockey Operations Ron Burke. We interview ESPN MMA journalist & Montreal native & Habs fan Ariel Helwani.
Edmonton's big 2 are running away with the scoring race already and it's Ottawa's fault. Would the Penguins actually trade Sidney Crosby? Patrick Laine has a rough start in Columbus and we take a look at the turnaround of the Montreal Canadiens. Plus what the hell went down with Tony D & the Rangers. Follow along on Twitter @ThatsHockeyTalk
GM Jim Rutherford has resigned in Pittsburgh for personal reasons. Patrick Laine is now a Columbus Blue Jacket & Pierre Luc Dubois is a Winnipeg Jet after a monster trade. We discuss how COVID has impacted a few more teams, some tasty treats from Fan Duel to bet with, & Pat McAfee & Boston Connor stop by to chat about the Penguins & Bruins.
THE Hockey Aficionado Pat McAfee joins the show to drop some knowledge. We chat about surprises early in the season, hitting the overs, Mitt's hockey newfound hockey fandom, and the league recalling the sensor tracking pucks.
FINALLY the 20-21 season begins and we kick it off with a quick refresher on the new format of the league. Odds courtesy from our friends at @FanDuel on all of the favorites to win the new divisions and we cover a few storylines to keep an eye on at the beginning of the year.
Congrats to the Cup champs the Tampa Bay Lightning. We take a quick look at the future for the Bolts and the Stars. A look ahead at the big offseason storylines and potential moves as free agency starts in just a few days on October 9th.
Let's go... The time is here... After one of the craziest and most insane seasons in the history of hockey it's time for Lord Stanley to find a new home. The boys run through what this Dallas Stars vs Tampa Bay Lightning series will look like plus give their picks on the final. Who's taking home the Conn Smythe? No one is certain but there are some great odds on Fan Duel. Also a look at the Eric Staal trade to Buffalo.
Rumors are swirling of an extension for Robin Lehner in Vegas. What does that mean for MAF? Can either goalie hold up against Dallas? Are the New York Islanders done or can they climb out of the gutter back into this series? Is Tampa Bay a team of destiny? We answer all these questions plus an update on Goldberg from the Mighty Ducks movies.
Was MAF done wrong by VGK coach Peter DeBoer? Kapanen traded back to Pittsburgh, was it too much? Is Barry Trotz worth his weight in gold? We answer all these questions plus a look at all 4 series and all 8 teams battling it out for the Covid Cup.
Taking a look at the first few games from every series of the 1st round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Reactions to the officiating in the Carolina - Boston series as well as the coaching and goaltending in the Columbus - Tampa Bay rematch from last year. AQ and Gump have a their sleeper team out west. Plus a quick look at some big decisions this offseason for Pittsburgh and Nashville.
OH CANADA… Gumpy joins us from the great white north to chat about the qualifying and round robin games so far. From the broadcast, to all the action on the ice, to the random hat trick hat tossers we dive into it all. A ton of surprises from the first few games to go over.
A few exhibition games under the belt and it feels good to be alive again. Reactions to the first few games and the broadcasts from Toronto and Edmonton as we get ready for the qualifying round to start on August 1st. Plus a brief discussion on the Arizona Coyotes and their GM situation.
Tons of info coming at you in this one. The leagues 32nd franchise in Seattle officially have a name, uniforms, and an arena… RELEASE THE KRAKEN. All of the leagues players will report to their respective hubs Edmonton in the west and Toronto in the east and we break down what the players can expect when they arrive. Get your bets in at FanDuel as we preview the odds and give our picks for each series in the best of 5 qualifying round.
No media leaks, no angry comments, no foul play, no bad blood... The NHL and NHLPA got it done and the league is coming back starting July 28th after agreeing to brand new CBA. AQ and Nick go over the NHL's timeline and schedule of games for the season re-start. A few intriguing changes in the new CBA are discussed and a real hot button issue starts a fiery debate to close the show.
Did Detroit get screwed with the NHL Draft lottery? Yes, but no... Well maybe. AQ and Nick maybe partly to blame. Tons of info has come out about the the two hub cities and the potential to return to play. The NHL and NHLPA are getting ready to vote on a CBA extension and if it happens will have some real momentum moving forward. The guys break down what it all could mean for the league and it's players.
Pat McAfee joins the show and we discuss the 24 team playoff tournament and all of the logistics to get the guys back on the ice. @NHLRumorsDaily calls in to give us an update on the NHL and NHLPA negotiations and hub cities conversation.
The NHL and NHLPA have set forth a potential timeline to return to games and finish the season. @NHLRumorsDaily joins the show to share the NHL's current timeline in getting back on the ice to finish the regular season. How will that come into play with the draft scheduled to happen in June? Listen in to find out.
No hockey but still talking... A few NHL players and the board of Governors have developed a potential plan and timeline for if and when the league could possibly resume. We take a look at the plan and how it could potentially work. LA Kings writer and Sudbury Wolves team historian Mike Commito joins us to discuss some hockey history, working with the LA Kings, and his start in the business.
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There's no Hockey but we're still talking. Pat McAfee and Gump join the discussion as we talk to 3X Stanley Cup champ Aaron Ward who now works hand in hand with the NHL in developing the player and puck tracking system. Aaron shares stories from his time with the Red Wings and their legendary line up, adjusting to a new market in Carolina, the lockout, NHL fights, and celebrating with the Cup.
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A lot of questions around the league and we have the answers. The NHL has developed a new puck filled with equipment for player and data tracking that it will implement starting in the playoffs. Is this a good idea or a disaster waiting to happen? The GMs have met and agreed to amend the offside replay review, but did they do enough? And who is the NHL MVP with less than a quarter of the season left the race may not be as tight as it seems.
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David Ayres took the hockey world by storm as a 42 year old zamboni driver suiting up in net for the Carolina Hurricanes and the guys react to him holding down the fort against the Leafs. With a flurry of trades @NHLrumorsDaily (NRD) joins the show again to help recap who is going where and what to make of deadline day.
Rumor guru @NHLRumorsDaily joins the show and the guys recap some of the deals that have gone down so far and look ahead at what to expect before the trade deadline on Monday 2/24. If you have a question on who's going where? There's an answer for you in this show.
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An in depth conversation with former NHL D man and tough guy Stu Bickel. If you've ever wondered what it's like to fight through the ranks from juniors all the way to the show this is the episode for you. From his toughest scraps, playing for John Tortorella, to his transition to coaching Stu lays it all out. You can follow Stu on twitter at @StuBickel.
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Jesse Marshall (Twitter: @jmarshfof) from the Athletic joins the show for a crash course in analytics and "fancy stats" in today's game. Jesse breaks it all down in a digestible fashion to help understand what the hell all these stats mean. Plus the boys discuss Ovechkin's record breaking goal pace in his quest to 700 and eventually catching Gretzky. The Columbus Blue Jackets are turning heads thanks to their new man in between the pipes meanwhile Toronto has found themselves in bit of trouble in net. JT Miller from the Canucks had some choice words when taking on the Big Bad Bruins and they caused a bit of a stir.
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A quick recap of the All Star weekend in St. Louis and some good (and bad) news about the Mighty Ducks coming back into our lives with Disney+. Former NHLer and current NHL Network and TSN analyst Mike Johnson joins the show to chat about his career, the trade deadline, the playoff push, and shares some classic stories. You can find Mike on twitter @Mike_p_Johnson
The boys interview the NHL's lead color commentator and one of the best broadcasters and in all of sports Mr. Eddie Olczyk.
Edzo is a former 1st round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks, who scored in his very 1st NHL game, then went on to play 16 seasons in the NHL, a US olympian, former head coach, a member of the US Hockey Hall of fame and a member of the 1994 Stanley Cup winning New York Rangers.
Edzo recently released a very personal and detailed book “Eddie Olczyk: Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life" available on amazon and anywhere books are sold. From shooting hundreds of tennis balls at a goal in his childhood living room to the ups and downs of his improbable hockey career to rollicking stories from the booth and the backstretch, Olczyk guides readers on his journey toward his ultimate test: a battle against Stage 3 colon cancer. For years, Olczyk's goal was to be the best husband, father, broadcaster, and handicapper he could be. Today he has a new one: to bring as much awareness and support to those fighting cancer as he possibly can. In this emotional but often hilarious autobiography, you'll learn why the people who know Eddie Olczyk best might describe him as "tremendously tremendous."
Pat McAfee, CFO Phil Mains, and Gump join AQ & Nick to chat about Ovi's incredible goal scoring run, Justin Williams return the Hurricanes, Penguins fans giving Matt Murray the "Bronx cheer," and the Chicago Blackhawks fighting at practice plus the return of Coach Q with Florida.
On the forty year anniversary of the historic "Miracle on Ice" the captain of the 1980 U.S Men’s Olympic Hockey Team, Mike Eruzione joins the show to chat about winning the gold, Coach Herb Brooks, the movie "Miracle", NHL players in the Olympics, and his life after hockey. Check out Mike's new book "The Making of a Miracle" in stores now.
A pair of surprise firings for Gerard Gallant in Vegas and GM Ray Shero in New Jersey have @NHLRumorsDaily calling in to help us sort through the front office drama plus some rumored names on the trade block. Nick and AQ dive in on Crosby returning the Pens, Brad Marchand's whiff, Filip Forsberg's beautiful Michigan/Lacrosse goal, and the Kassian/Tkachuk hits and asswhooping.
We're back! A new season and even though we're mid way through we look back on some of the top story lines from the first half of the season and what went right and what went very wrong for some teams. Justin Williams is back in Carolina and we talk about what that means and his impact. What's going on in Nashville... Plus some hockey betting talk and Nick and AQ give their 5 most under appreciated players from the last decade.
Find out everything that went down with the NHL Free Agency period. Our Canadian brother Gump joins the show and we discuss the major moves and money being thrown around by the NHL GMs. Tune in to find out who got paid and who got played.
With the NHL Draft approaching this weekend the offseason is in full swing and already off to a hot a start. We welcome @NHLRumorsDaily to the show to talk trade and free agency rumors and reports. Multiple trades have already gone down this week and the guys analyze what's gone down and what could be coming. Check out his work at https://nhlrumorsdaily.com/.
The St. Louis Blues are your 2019 Stanley Cup Champions after a harrowing 7 game series. This episode takes a look back at how the Blues went from worst to first, their run through the playoffs, and some eye opening numbers. The guys talk their highlights and favorite moments of the 2019 season and take a quick look ahead at the offseason.
10 year pro Eric Tangradi joins the show to talk about his journey as a 10 year professional hockey player in the NHL and AHL. He shares some insight from his time in Pittsburgh, what the locker room was like with Sidney Crosby, going against Steve Downie in juniors, his battle with concussion symptoms, his growth as a player and person, and his what's next in his career. The guys also recap game 4 from the Stanley Cup Finals and dig into how the Bruins will move forward without Zdeno Chara.
2 Games down in the Stanley Cup Final and the series is even at 1 game a piece. The Blues managed to escape Boston with a game 2 OT win after Carl Gunnarson calls his shot. The boys talk about St. Louis problem with penalties and Boston's depth players putting any doubt to rest. Pat McAfee stops in and gives his take on the finals so far and his fondness for going "top ched."
The Blues took care of a short handed San Jose club to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals in a rematch of the 1970's against the Boston Bruins. Gorms takes some unnecessary shots at Bobby Orr's famous flying goal and the boys preview and offer up their predictions for the finales. A Happy Birthday to AQ Shipley and a few touching notes from him with a personal story in relation to the way St. Louis and Blues have rallied around "Gloria."
Tuukka put on a performance for the ages to give the Bruins a 3-0 series lead and the guys discuss how he turned from pariah to hero. Looking out west who's inconsistency will cost them the series and what will it take for either the Sharks or Blues to take control. Also, a little debate on what the NHL can do to improve video review and still be efficient.
Justin Williams isn't happy with his or his teams effort being down 2-0 in the series to Boston and called game 2 a "Poop sandwich." Who does Carolina start in net in game 3? The guys offer up their advice to coach Rod. Some sloppy play from the Blues has the Sharks up 1-0, they've bounced back and dominated on the road all playoffs can they keep it going in the Shark Tank?
A heroic effort from Ben Bishop fell just short in a game 7 defeat to the St. Louis Blues and the boys tell who they think is going to be make their picks for the San Jose/Colorado game 7 series clincher tonight. A few thoughts on the McAvoy suspension and the current rules regarding hits to the head as well as a look ahead to the ECF with Boston and the Jerks in Carolina.
The Hurricanes sweep has caused Don Cherry to lose his mind and there is all kinds of petty in Carolina. All eyes were on Dallas and St. Louis yesterday and it was more than just the hockey that had everyone glued to their TV. The Sharks are circling and the Blue Jackets are trying to hold the line before a potential retreat in each of their respective series plus the guys dig into the Ken Holland hiring in Edmonton and the situation in Detroit.
Can the Islanders find some offense and turn this series around tonight? Can Boston find some production from their big time players? Can Brad Marchand help himself at all after a cheap shot to Scott Harrington? All these questions are discussed on today's episode as well as a roast of Stars D man Lindell after his flop fest. AQ shares a story from the gridiron where he let a pest sucker him in and the boys debate if tonight is do or die for the Islanders.
All tied up across the board in the second round except for the Carolina Hurricanes surprisingly up 2 games to none on the road. How does playing in Brooklyn change things for the Islanders compared to Nassau? Can the Blues keep their road win streak alive? Can San Jose overcome and get out of their own heads? The guys discuss the finalists for the Hart/MVP trophy and how the big time players have shown up for Colorado and Columbus.
The San Jose Sharks and Las Vegas Golden Knights put on one of the most incredible, remarkable, and memorable game 7 performances in NHL history last night and the guys dissect how everything came into place. Pat McAfee joins the show to discuss his LOCK of the Golden Knights and the voodoo style curse magic he possesses. Looking ahead to another game 7 tonight as well as sizing up some future playoff series.
Double OT wasn't enough to finish off the Sharks and now Vegas must face their first game 7 in team history. Will they be up to the task? Toronto is still reeling from the 'Drake Curse' and head back to Beantown for a series finale. The guys also try to figure out if Carolina and Nashville have enough in the tank to stretch their series to 7. What bandwagon are the boys jumping on now?
Things went south quickly for Tampa and Pittsburgh as the boys breakdown the shocking sweeps. After a disturbing start lady luck has kissed the Vegas Golden Knights and Mark Stone has them rolling. Thoughts on the Ryan Reaves/Evander Kane feud as well as the Ovechkin knockout. Analysis on the remaining playoff series and some vindication for Gorman with his Toronto pick.
After a historical season Tampa Bay is on the ropes and time is running out. The boys breakdown what's happened to make Pittsburgh look so pedestrian. Nothing lifts the spirits like a quick trip to Vegas and putting the theory of defense wins championships to the test in the Nashville-Dallas series. They recap all of the action over the weekend and look ahead to the 4 series playing their game 3's tonight.
Special guest Pat McAfee joins the show and chimes in on his "lock" plus a wild night to kick things off across the league. The boys break down a HUGE come from behind upset victory by Columbus, a road win for the Dallas Stars, and a sloppy uninspired Penguins team drops game 1 in a rowdy Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. Looking ahead to tonights games, the guys breakdown the remaining series and give their takes.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs kick off tonight! The guys breakdown all of the series dropping the puck tonight. They also go on record with their picks for winners of every series as well as their cup winners. The PMI Playoff Bracket challenge is live where you can enter your picks and compete against Nick, Gorms, & AQ check out @ThatsHockeyTalk on twitter for the link. The winner will have get their pick of multiple free items from Store.PatMcAfeeShow.Com. Part 2 will release tomorrow with reactions and previews of Thursday nights games.
With 2 games left in the season Nick, Gorms, and AQ Shipley break down the playoff race. The East has been Tampa’s playground but they have some questions to answer in the post season. A couple big names are returning from injuries and their potential impacts are discussed. What lies ahead for a few non playoff teams and the guys break down some interesting comments coming out of Edmonton.
Nick, Gorms, and AQ look forward to the playoffs and some potential matchups. Who’s getting in and who’s left at home with a shot at the #1 overall pick. Is the current playoff format the right way to get the best matchups and make sure the best teams get a shot at the cup? A lot of Norris Trophy debate and some heated comments from Drew Doughty plus the guys have a potential solution to help shine some light on the league’s best defensemen.
Nick, Gorms, and AQ Shipley recap one of the best games of the season with the President's Trophy winning Tampa Bay Lightning going into the Verizon Center taking on the defending Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals in a potential playoff preview. They breakdown who the real 2nd best team in the league is and attempt to get to the bottom of the Penguins recent late game collapses. There are some mixed opinions on the Carolina Hurricanes Storm Surge celebrations but the guys agree the Canes are for real. Plus a little breakdown for a "slumping" player and what that really means and a playoff projection for both conferences.
Presented by The Pat McAfee Show 2.0, in the first installment of "That's Hockey Talk," Nick Maraldo and Gorms dive into some of the hot button issues that are making waves around the NHL right now as we get closer and closer to the playoffs, talk about who they like right now, some of their most hated players in the NHL, and more as they cover everything you might've missed this week in hockey. Along the way, Arizona Cardinals center AQ Shipley will join the guys to give his thoughts on all the happenings around the league. Subscribe, rate, and review, and come have a good time with us.
Nick Maraldo, Gorms, and AQ Shipley of the Arizona Cardinals give you all the hockey talk you can handle in this new podcast presented by Pat McAfee Inc.