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Hockey: The Talking Puck Podcast is the companion audio podcast to the Talking Puck TV Show, broadcast live Sunday nights at 9 pm ET on Twitch (http://twitch.tv/talkingpuck) and YouTube (http://bit.ly/talkingpuck) featuring veteran NHL play-by-play men Tom Callahan and Mike Haynes.
Tom and Mike drop pods all week long, covering everything from breaking hockey news and analysis to trivia and hockey history.
Two former NHL play-by-play guys, Tom Callahan and Mike Haynes, talk hockey any chance they get. Subscribe and follow for more great analysis and insight as well as plenty of stories that can only come from being behind the scenes.
Tom Callahan and Mike Haynes are back! The Talking Puck Podcast returns with a look at the 2023 NHL Trade Deadline. Plenty has happened so far, and there's still time before Friday's 3 pm ET deadline hits. Are we done with the big names?
Today's episode features veteran NHL voices Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) breaking down the best remaining NHL Free Agents. Where do players like Nazem Kadri and John Klingberg end up?
The Calgary Flames have dealt Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers for Jonathan Huberdeau, MacKenzie Weegar, a first round pick and a prospect. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) break down the deal for you.
Part 2 of our series looking at who went where in the early days of NHL Free Agency 2022. Tom and Mike both have plenty of thoughts on which teams got better, which teams got worse... and a few that stood pat. Has the balance of power changed anywhere in the league?
The goaltending landscape has shifted quite a bit in the early days of NHL Free Agency. Tom and Mike get into who landed where, and whether or not they love it or hate it. The first of a two-part series - skaters movement coming tomorrow.
This year's NHL Entry Draft brought serious movement on the trade front, as well as on contracts for several pending free agents. While not every player has decided to re-sign with their former team, already several big name players are setting the bar for this year's NHL Free Agency sweepstakes starting July 13. Veteran NHL voices Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) go deep on what has already happened, and what it means when the floodgates open this week.
There's NHL coaching news everywhere today - Barry Trotz has made a decision, and we'll tell you what it is. Also, Chicago and Florida have new head coaches, while other teams now have to figure out what direction to go. Plus a Patrice Bergeron update. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) breaks it down for you on today's podcast.
Rumors of the death of the Tampa Bay Lightning were premature at best, as the Bolts came roaring back to take Game Three of the Stanley Cup Final 6-2. The Colorado Avalanche still lead the series 2-1, but suddenly there are big questions for the Avs including who will start in net for Game Four? Tom Callahan and Mike Haynes get into the storylines coming out of Monday's game and look ahead to whether Tampa Bay can tie the series before it goes back to Denver on Friday.
Tom drops a Tiny Biscuits that isn't so tiny today - plenty of news and notes going around the NHL before Game Two of the Stanley Cup Final. The Nashville Predators are being sold, Shea Weber has been dealt to the Vegas Golden Knights, a few more coaching vacancies have been filled, the Arizona Coyotes aren't dead in the desert yet, plus plenty of NHL trade rumors and free agency questions.
We're set for a titanic matchup between the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Final. Who will be the toast of the NHL when the final buzzer sounds? Tom Callahan and Mike Haynes go deep into their burning questions for each team to try and figure out who will win it all this year.
The Colorado Avalanche swept the Edmonton Oilers to advance to the Stanley Cup Final, now who will they face? The Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Rangers will go at least six games to decide the series. Plus what now for the Edmonton Oilers and what's going on with David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) take a look.
And then there were four - the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have reached the Conference Finals, with the Edmonton Oilers taking on the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference, and the New York Rangers battling the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference. Who will be left standing to challenge for hockey supremacy? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) take a look at who is left, and also analyze what the losers from the last round can do to take that next step.
At this year's NHL Trade Deadline, several teams made moves to go for a Stanley Cup victory. Some teams made no moves, electing to go forward with what they had. How did some of those acquisitions pan out two rounds into the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) take a look with the benefit of hindsight.
The Talking Puck Podcast hits 200 shows! Join Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) as they give you their thoughts and analysis on the Second Round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. We know the Tampa Bay Lightning are through, who is next?
Dare we imagine that the second round eclipse the first in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs this year? With four tremendous matchups and major rivalries going head-to-head, that's exactly what could be in store. Join Tom Callahan and Mike Haynes for a look into each series.
Mike Haynes wanted to weigh in with his thoughts on the New York Islanders letting Barry Trotz go, and the conversation expands to current NHL head coaching vacancies... and those that might be coming due to a team bowing out in the first round. Tom Callahan joins Mike as they do their best to stir the pot.
Only the Colorado Avalanche has moved on in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs after a first-round sweep of the Nashville Predators. Who will be the next to fall? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) offer up their opinions and analysis of where every remaining series sits heading into Wednesday night's action.
In shocking news this Monday, Barry Trotz has been let go as the head coach of the New York Islanders. The Stanley Cup-winning coach was let go after failing to make the playoffs this season. Which teams will be looking at Trotz, and what situations fit him best? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) takes a look.
Today's Tiny Biscuits has Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) bringing you the latest news and notes ahead of tonight's NHL Stanley Cup Playoff games. Plenty of goaltending news and a lot of things revolving around the Boston Bruins.
Every NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs series has one game played. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) provide their reactions to what's happened so far, which teams look good, which look bad, and the chances for goaltending changes in Minnesota, Boston and more. Tom also deftly poke checks Mike right before he was able to get off a phrase he'd been saving just for this podcast.
It's finally time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) preview both conferences and give you keys for each series.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) drops a Friday night preview with NHL playoff implications everywhere for both Eastern and Western Conference teams. While the eight are set in each conference, who they play or where they play is not.
On this edition of the podcast, SiriusXM's Zig Fracassi stops by the show to talk about how the playoffs are setting up in the Eastern Conference, what he likes about the Buffalo Sabres going forward, and offers his thoughts on what's going wrong with the Vegas Golden Knights.
So much happened today in the NHL, Tom Callahan just had to make a return to Tiny Biscuits. There's so much to talk about including the Robin Lehner Vegas Golden Knights fiasco; an Arizona Coyotes arena update and it doesn't look good; and RIP Guy LaFleur.
Today's episode covers a lot of ground, and it starts with Auston Matthews as the greatest single-season goal scorer in Toronto Maple Leafs history. But who would you choose to start a team between Connor McDavid and Matthews - and more importantly why? Plus Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) tell plenty of stories about guys who loved to talk... and those who didn't.
The LTIR situation in the NHL is getting more out of hand with each passing injury. The Vegas Golden Knights just stuffed everyone possible on IR to get Mark Stone back under the cap, but still have tons of issues until the playoffs. Plus what's the difference between being hurt and being injured? And of course, there's some story time with Tom and Mike.
The old NHL standard for suspending a superstar was pretty simple - it didn't happen. Stars rarely got in trouble past some type of fine from the players association. But recent suspensions handed out to Auston Matthews and Evgeny Malkin may show the standard is changing. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) discuss what it means now and in the future.
Mike Haynes loves to throw out issues for discussion, and this week Mike is borrowing from an old Dave Letterman trope with Jay Leno - What's Bugging Mike (this week anyway). Prepare for some talk about the NCAA Frozen Four coverage, one-day contracts and jersey retirements.
The NFL just changed its overtime rules, albeit only for playoff football. Now both teams will get a chance to touch the ball before the game ends. While hockey has many differences, should the NHL look at a revised overtime format for next season? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) have differing opinions on changes.
The NHL is at a crossroads. Head injury information is more well-known than ever, yet late and dangerous hits persist in the game. Conversely, even when a clean hit is thrown it seems a fight must take place, and sometimes a star player like Nathan MacKinnon misses time because he felt compelled to answer the bell. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) try to sort out some difficult questions, and Mike gives us insight into one of the greatest pests of all time, Claude Lemieux.
Having one old goalie in Tom Callahan, and the dad of a current goalie in Mike Haynes, the guys feel compelled to leave the beaten path this episode and talk about one of the quirkiest positions in all sports. From the psychological difference between a shootout or an overtime loss to just what compels someone to don the pads in the first place, it's a fun conversation to switch things up.
They just couldn't help but take one more look back at the NHL Trade Deadline. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) uncover more than a few insights looking back at the deals made... and even those not made.
The NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone, and veteran NHL voices Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) and Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) give you the breakdown of winners, losers and everything in between. If you missed the show live Monday night, this is the complete replay as a podcast.
The NHL Trade Deadline might be March 21 but that's not stopping teams like Florida, Colorado, Calgary and more from getting a jump on the competition. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) takes a look at the moves that have already been made and gives you his top five trade targets at all positions.
This year's Western Conference NHL Wild Card race could be the best we've seen in a long time, thanks to tremendous parity and teams that fail to separate themselves from the pack on a regular basis. Outside of Colorado, St. Louis and Calgary, is anyone viewed as a lock to get in? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) discuss the wide-open West.
The Chicago Blackhawks GM search has resulted in the interim tag being removed from Kyle Davidson. Now what? The Hawks face a long road back to prosperity, and it starts with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews.
There are plenty of familiar names atop the NHL scoring race this season, but some surprises as well. Chris Kreider and Jonathan Huberdeau are having career years, but can they keep it up long enough to upset behemoths like Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Alexander Ovechkin? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) talk about the chance that we see a new name join the elites this season.
It's a busy week in hockey as Jack Eichel returns in Vegas, Evander Kane goes back to San Jose, and the Calgary Flames grab Tyler Toffoli in an early trade with the Montreal Canadiens. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) break it down for you.
This week's show is taped early because of that football game. Both the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers fired their coaches while the St. Louis Blues extended theirs. Tuukka Rask retires, Brad Marchand suspended, Vegas might not need to make a trade after all and more. Join Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) on the podcast version of this week's Talking Puck TV show.
Let's face it, as much as the NHL says it wants players to have personalities, it seems there are those who immediately move to crush the soul of anyone bold enough to try and have fun. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) have much to say on this, including thoughts about where the game of hockey is going in the future.
It's a nightmare stretch in the NHL right now as games get bunched up and rescheduled due to COVID-19. Especially for the New York Islanders and Ottawa Senators, this is a dangerous problem. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) tells you why in the return of Tiny Biscuits.
Alexander Ovechkin is on the way to another 50-goal season with the Washington Capitals. At the end of the season he could be roughly 120 goals behind Wayne Gretzky for the most all-time. Can he catch the Great One? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) do something they've never done in discussing it. Listen in to find out what.
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Keith Yandle is set to surpass Doug Jarvis as the NHL's all-time consecutive games played leader. Why are we not hearing more about this? Also, which NHL record or records are unbreakable? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) discuss.
Evander Kane may or may not play in the NHL again. John Klingberg doesn't feel appreciated in Dallas. Are these one off situations, or a symptom of a larger culture shift in the NHL? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (busterthedog33) give their thoughts.
As an unpredictable NHL season continues on, the Pacific Division looks to be the craziest of them all. Every team but the Seattle Kraken seem to have a shot at the playoffs. The Vancouver Canucks are the hottest team with a new coach, but the Anaheim Ducks continue to impress, the LA Kings are quietly playing well, and the Vegas Golden Knights might get Jack Eichel into the lineup as soon as next month. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) cover all the bases out West.
With the turn of the page to 2022, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) discuss some of the teams they believe will be worth watching in the second half of the season.
It's something we've become use to over the last two years: COVID-19 forcing postponements and cancellations of sporting events. The NHL is once again pushing back games, but will the former Olympic break be enough to cover it? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) take a look.
As LA's Todd McLellan hits the 500 win milestone, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) are trying to decide - who is the best current NHL coach?
We've seen plenty of changes already in the NHL this year: Vancouver, Philadelphia, Chicago and Montreal have all made big moves in the front office. Who needed it most and who might be next? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) take a look.
Dallas is one of the hottest teams in the NHL, but are they good enough? Plus a surprise Braden Holtby stat, the oddest Bill Guerin story you've ever heard, and some Wild and Rangers talk.
The Malcolm Subban trade underscores exactly why the Buffalo Sabres are struggling, and it's not going away any time soon.
Evander Kane and Matt Murray have been sent to the AHL. Does either player have a chance to make it back to the NHL, and if so, what will it take? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) take a look.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) give you their far-too-early NHL award winners, plus a few other fun tidbits including which type of coach is best to travel with.
Mike Haynes (@busterthedog33) opines on whether or not he thinks the game should stop if a goalie loses his gear in the middle of the play. Is it a player safety issue, or should we play on?
There have been 16 women to get their names on the Stanley Cup. Mike tells you who was the first, and asks whether or not he thinks there will be a female NHL player on the Cup in the near future.
After a ridiculously long wait, Jack Eichel has finally been traded to the Vegas Golden Knights. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) explains why the trade is really good for both teams.
Mike Haynes takes a look at Ryan Getzlaf hitting a big milestone with the Anaheim Ducks, and wonders if he's now the greatest player in franchise history.
As the dominos fall in the Chicago Blackhawks organization, there's a bigger problem endemic to all sports. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) is asking a big-picture question that could shape the future of pro sports.
Mike Haynes drops his first podcast for the Talking Puck Podcast, talking about one of his favorite topics: player comebacks.
The Talking Puck Podcast returns for 21-22 with Tom Callahan diving right into the season's chaotic start. There have been some surprises and disappointments, but which ones are for real, and which ones are only temporary?
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) is about to spend a podcast defending a player he never thought he would, in a situation that's growing tiresome across the sport.
The haze of the Tom Wilson incident is clouding a few more fires burning with the Washington Capitals. Is the team in trouble? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) takes a look at some of the big - but somehow obscured - stories around the team.
Tom Wilson once again went too far in Monday's game against the New York Rangers. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) says enough is enough, but will the league actually care?
In another month or so, we're going to narrow down to four teams left for the Stanley Cup. What will the NHL do with the winner of the North? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) looks into what could happen.
Citing competitive balance over mental health, the league is holding back on allowing players to move about more freely after being vaccinated - something they were originally promised. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) says the league needs to do the right thing and value more than just wins and losses.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) tells you why this week is the most important week for teams that want to make the playoffs, not next week.
This season in the NHL several records have fallen, the biggest of which is Patrick Marleau assuming the title of most games played all-time. Yet it seems events like this are not getting their due. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) says it's time to go back to actually watching the games.
Team Canada has appointed a new leadership team for the men's world championship squad representing a changing of the guard for Hockey Canada. Will USA Hockey do the same soon?
The talk will increase as we get closer to the NHL playoffs which this year start in the middle of May. Will we see another bubble, and if so how long? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) thinks we should.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) is back with a new podcast and jumps right into why the league is only getting it half right when it comes to the Vancouver Canucks, COVID-19 and the season.
There are always a few surprise names that end up on the wire around the NHL trade deadline. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) ponders a few who could be on the move not named Taylor Hall.
This will be the first trade deadline involving the Seattle Kraken as they prepare for the team's inaugural season next fall. Plus, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about which names may be on the move as soon as this week.
The NHL trade deadline is two weeks away, and many teams in the middle still haven't figured out who they are yet. Before teams mortgage the future for this year, there are some important points to remember according to Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir)
There are so many different threads coming from the Tim Peel fallout this week. One of those is the question of integrity in the NHL and sports in general. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) gets into whether or not this could really ruin hockey for some fans.
It's a subject most people don't want to talk about or acknowledge, but Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) isn't surprised or offended by the unpopular truth behind Tim Peel's f-bomb statement this week. Tom has been talking about "the clicker" for years.
The NHL's Board of Governors approved changes to the lottery system for the first overall draft pick, but Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) doesn't think they've gone far enough to improve chances for the worst teams.
It's an odd year in the NHL, 56 games and plenty of back-to-backs or even four-game series against another club. Does this give certain teams an unfair advantage? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) definitely has an opinion on this.
With several teams missing important players due to injury, and the Toronto Maple Leafs blatantly saying they're in the market for a rental, we should see things pick up pretty early according to Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir).
The Buffalo Sabres have only six wins this season. So today the club fired Ralph Krueger in the midst of a 12-game winless streak. Is it really his fault? And the most important question to fans and the organization is what now? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) takes a look at what led to this moment and where it could go from here.
Two aging veteran players. Both have played with one team their entire career. Two completely different situations. What do teams "owe" loyal players? Anything? Does the answer change depending on what that player is currently doing? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) juxtaposes two completely different, yet similar, NHL lifers.
With Marc-Andre Fleury in COVID-19 protocols right now, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) gets into which team could least afford to lose its starting goaltender to COVID or injury right now.
When will we take the health of hockey players seriously? How much will it take to reverse course and actually protect the mental and physical health of players? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) feels a bit like a broken record, but someone has to keep sounding the clarion call until things change.
Alex Ovechkin called Tom Wilson's seven-game suspension a "joke". No one is laughing Alex. Time to zip that lip. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) says there's only one way to get these hits out of the game, and that's hit players in the wallet. Hard.
The Buffalo Sabres are frustrating the faithful with a lack of progress on and off the ice this season. They've tried rebooting the GM, the head coach, and some of the players. What next?
The Columbus Blue Jackets are losers of five straight games and are falling fast from playoff contention. John Tortorella says he doesn't care. I believe that. I also believe his seat is scorching hot right now. What's going on in Columbus and how it affects the trade deadline with Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir).
Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson has declared that his next head coach must be fluent in French. Is that smart, fair, or important? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) looks at both sides of the issue and offers some thoughts.
There's been so many surprises in the NHL so far, both teams and players. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) attempts to wrap his mind around as many as possible in a short period of time.
This weekend, the NHL will play a pair of games at an outdoor rink set in beautiful Lake Tahoe. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) tells you why these two games mean more than two points in the long run for the entire league.
When a highly-touted prospect fails to develop, that reputation often follows them their entire career. Especially with a high draft position. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) says it's time to adjust those expectations after a time.
The lists are getting longer of players and staff on the NHL's COVID-19 protocols. Is the league trying too hard to get the season over and done? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) shares his thoughts.
So far this season, it seems like there's been a lot of blown leads and bad goaltending. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) digs in and talks about why.
Tom Callahan talks about what the end of four straight regular season games against the same opponent looks like in practice as opposed to in theory. Plus COVID issues still plague sports. Follow Tom on Twitter @CallahanOnAir and don't miss Talking Puck TV Sundays at 9 pm ET on twitch.tv/talkingpuck or YouTube bit.ly/talkingpuck
Just over a week into the new NHL season, and already fans, media and even some hockey ops people are eyeballing the panic button. You don't get to push it says Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir), not just yet.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) asks why certain teams keep falling victim to the exact same problems year after year.
Hockey is back, even if it is a little off right now. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) discusses why things are going to be a little sloppy for a bit yet.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) gives several reasons to be excited for this year. Buckle Up!
It will happen. COVID-19 is going to knock players out of the lineup and potentially force game cancellations or postponements. Is the NHL really ready for the extent of what could happen? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) discusses the situation.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) explains why we all need to make peace with expanded corporate advertising in the NHL because the cat is out of the bag.
As the NHL season approaches, the NHL has introduced a fancy new technologically advanced puck. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) fills you in and answers that one burning question we all have about it.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) wants to know why we're not talking about this year's NHL Playoff format more. There's some amazing possibilities.
Mike Hoffman is the biggest name to sign a Professional Tryout contract this week, but there's a lot of PTOs floating around right now. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) explains why that is going to happen more in a cap crunch world.
It's the time of year to pause and reflect on things. 2020 has been ridiculous. So what would Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) put under everyone's tree? Quite a bit it turns out.
Tom Callahan (2CallahanOnAir) has all your important dates for the upcoming NHL season right here on this podcast. Plus taking time for a little gratitude. Please subscribe!
Time is ticking for the NHL and its teams to ready up for the 2021 NHL season. Is there more than meets the eye holding things up? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) takes a look.
This week The Hamburgler (Andrew Hammond) signed in Minnesota due to Alex Staylock's indefinite absence. It underscores a point for Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) this year: goaltending depth has never been more important.
Some NHL clubs are not happy with the potential divisions for this year's return. Why? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) has an answer you might not have considered.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) wants to know why, even after VGK owner Bill Foley said it on TV, no one is talking about whether or not the California teams (or any others) will have to relocate for the season. Foley wants the Cali teams at T-Mobile. Will it happen?
It looks like we're almost at the point where a return framework will be finalized. Does that mean the runway is cleared for player movement to take off? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about it.
Four teams are talking about playing outdoor games if and when the NHL returns. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) tells you who, and whether or not they could pull it off.
The NHL has adjusted its start date aim to January 15. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) says that's optimistic. Plus why not let Lafrieniere and Hughes head to the WJC?
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) wants to know how the NHL will react if COVID-19 prevents a team from icing a competitive roster.
While it's early and tempers have not flared, discussions are heating up over whether or not the players will accept further deferring salaries as owners struggle to operate their franchise during a pandemic. So many moving parts. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) takes a look at the portending storm.
You can't win them all, but which teams had the best reverse retro jerseys? Who had the worst? Something fun to talk about in the midst of all this COVID craziness.
Adidas has fully teased out its upcoming Reverse Retro jerseys for all 31 NHL teams. Have you figured out the code from this week's tweet? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) takes a look at clues and what we know.
On today's Tiny Biscuits, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about why players might not be on board with a January 1 start date and may be looking two to four weeks after that.
The NBA may vote as soon as Thursday to schedule a return to play on December 22. Does this pressure the NHL to return sooner than February 1 or even January 1? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) takes a look.
Everyone thought they were going to be smarter this expansion draft and that Seattle might suffer. Then the pandemic hit. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) says everything has changed.
The AHL has revised its start date to February 5, 2021. Can an announcement by the NHL be far behind? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) takes a look.
Among the things we have to accept when the NHL comes back will be a Canadian division, at least for a little while. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) explains.
More jerseys? Indeed! Four leaked jerseys for the NHL's Reserve Retro campaign are today's topic.
In this episode, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) takes a look at why an 82 game schedule is not the best idea for the 20-21 season at this point.
This year more than any in recent memory, arbitration awards are going to play a key role in how teams prepare for next season - whenever that may be.
In this episode, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about how the signings of Alex Pietrangelo and Taylor Hall will affect the rest of the off-season.
In this episode, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) explains what might be missing from the draft in 2020.
Toronto sports writer and radio host Damien Cox says this Cup wasn't as difficult to win. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) thinks otherwise.
When free agency opens on Oct. 9, outside of very few exceptions it will be a buyer's market this year. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) considers some of the effects of that fact.
Count it down! The Draft is Oct. 6 & 7, and Free Agency starts Oct. 9 at noon ET. Expect a lot of activity between now and then.
It doesn't always happen, but this year two NHL Awards in particular gave recognition to players where it was due. Join Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) to find out which ones.
Torey Krug seems as good as gone from Boston, and this could be the closing of the window for the Bruins.
Trades, hirings, firings, player free agency talk... all in the middle of the Stanley Cup Final? Yup, it's the Silly Season of 2020.
We're not out of the woods yet, not even close. Ryan Reaves was called a "mutt" in Game Five by an (as of now) unknown Stars player and the mics picked it up clearly. Are the players really listening?
Spare a thought for the people who have dedicated their lives to the world of sports behind the scenes... many are about to lose their jobs.
Did you know? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) used to have a vote for the NHL Coach of the Year as an NHL broadcaster. Tom talks about this year's award winner Bruce Cassidy, and what his thoughts are when picking an award winner.
In the old days when VHS was a thing, coaches would roll the team bus over the tape of a particularly bad game... can the Isles mentally do the same in Game Two? Join Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) as he tells you why it might not be as bad as it looks.
Thursday, the NHL announced several initiatives to combat racism and invite inclusion in the sport. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about the initiatives.
Jake Allen has been dealt to Montreal. What does that mean for the Blues, Habs, and then the pending goaltender market this off-season? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) takes a look.
Depth is important in today's NHL, and Tom Callahan wonders if you could possibly win without being deep in this position most of all.
We are living in one of the most unique periods of history, sports or otherwise, ever. Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) discusses the reasons why athletes are able to express themselves more than ever.
Why is everyone so surprised about Vancouver? Or the Islanders? Or anyone left at this point? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) on why everyone deserves a seat at this table.
How much time is enough to build a winning hockey team? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) examines the question on the heels of the Todd Reirden firing.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) hops up on his soapbox, fed up with the post-season suspension standards.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about which team looks the best right now as eliminations happen and clubs are sent home this week.
In this episode, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about teams that are just now getting it in gear in the bubble, and why we shouldn't judge the early exit teams too harshly.
In today's episode, Tom Callahan asks if the Blue Jackets are for real, if the penalties will ever stop, and sending well-wishes to Claude Julien and Dan Hamhuis.
In this episode, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) looks at the method behind Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour's madness, and wonders if the Golden Knights shouldn't just start Marc Andre Fleury in Game Two against Chicago.
Who knew? The former NHL goaltender called it on Twitter, and the Rangers now own the first overall draft pick in the 2020 draft.
Thoughts are scattered today - Tom Callahan talks about the game he's most excited for Saturday night and gives you some insight into what a broadcaster hears (or doesn't) while discussing the TV coverage of the bubble.
Who are your Top Four teams in the return to play right now? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) gives you his four, and even an honorable mention to boot.
In today's episode, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about each team in the NHL's return to play and the goaltending choices they may or may not face. Will someone be too quick to pull the plug? And who just plain started the wrong guy? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/ymYUsdJ
It starts for real today - the NHL gets back to meaningful hockey August 1, and Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) gives a quick rundown of all 24 teams based on exactly one exhibition game.
The games have begun! Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about what has stood out the most so far as the NHL finally drops the puck on game action.
All 24 teams have entered the bubble this week as we creep closer to meaningful NHL games for the first time since March.
Unleash the Kraken! Seattle's NHL team has a name, and a unique advantage heading towards its inaugural season in 2021.
Who is the real MVP this year in the NHL? Hart Trophy talk with Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir).
Join Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) as he attempts to pump a little common sense into the expectations of not only fans but the hockey media.
A huge day Monday for the Minnesota Wild as the team removes the interim tag from Dean Evason while finally landing Kirill Kaprizov .
The NHL has announced game dates starting August 1 for the Return To Play. Prepare for five games day one as we jump right back into hockey after the pause! Follow Tom Callahan on Twitter @CallahanOnAir and join the Talking Puck Discord: https://discord.gg/pFypb7X
You have 52 spots on your NHL bubble "roster", so as an organization who do you pick to come with you? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) examines that question.
Today, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) wonders how the newly-ratified CBA will affect free agency and contracts for players in the near future.
On today's Tiny Biscuits, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) breaks down some of the issues that must be ironed out before the NHL and NHLPA agree to return to play.
In this episode, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about the way the NHL ended up with Edmonton and Toronto as host cities - almost by default.
In this episode, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) wonders whether all NHL players will return even if the season resumes as planned, especially given the players in the NBA and MLB who say they won't play.
In this episode Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about Artemi Panarin's declaration on social media that now is the time to fix escrow, urging other players not to report to training camps in July unless a fix is in place.
In today's Tiny Biscuits, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about the NHL's new free agency date, and what that date also tells us about some other key events including the NHL Entry Draft and the start to next season.
In this episode, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about the six remaining cities under consideration as hosts for the NHL's potential return to play this summer.
The Sabres have cleaned house, even in AHL Rochester. The only person left standing is head coach Ralph Kreuger as Kevyn Adams has been named the team's new GM. So what now for the Sabres and the team's nine-season playoff drought? Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about it. You can too at the new Talking Puck Discord - join here.
In today's pod, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) talks about the possibility of Toronto, Edmonton or Vancouver being a hub city for the NHL's Return to Play. Join the new Talking Puck Discord for more great hockey conversation! Invite link here.
In this episode Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Jay Levin (@BowTieSports) analyze how different teams might handle their goaltending tandems for the NHL's Return To Play.
In today's Tiny Biscuits, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) examines what broadcast coverage of the NHL's Return to Play will be like, and why concerns are exaggerated.
Tom Callahan drops an extra Tiny Biscuits as the NHL announces its playoff format for the pending return to play.
In today's Tiny Biscuits, Tom Callahan talks about why the actual selection of cities for the NHL doesn't really matter.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Jay Levin (@BowTieSports) start the conversation on the NHL's road back to playing games.
Jay almost gets Tom to go off the rails in this one! After reading the entire document, Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Jay Levin (@BowTieSports) summarize the remaining key points of the NHL Return to Play protocol.
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Jay Levin (@BowTieSports) discuss which cities would most likely host the NHL's return to play and why those cities make the most sense.
Former NHL play-by-play caller Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and former NHL media staffer Jay Levin (@BowtieSports) take a look at the NHL's Return to Play outline and give you their major takeaways.
Today's podcast is the fourth in a series of four in which Tom Callahan (@callahanonair) and Jay Levin (@bowtiesports) look at which team in the NHL's Pacific Division benefits most from the break.
Jay Levin (@bowtiesports) and Tom Callahan (@callahanonair) present part three of four in the series: which team or teams benefit most from the break... and who suffers most?
Tom Callahan (@CallahanOnAir) and Jay Levin (@BowtieSports) talk about which teams will benefit most from the pause in the Atlantic Division.
Tom Callahan (@callahanonair) and Jay Levin (@bowtiesports) discuss which teams may benefit the most from the NHL's stoppage due to COVID-19 in the Metropolitan Division. They also ponder who it might have hurt the most. The first of a series of four pods on the topic.
Jay (@bowtiesports) has been talking about a tournament for the first overall NHL draft pick for a few years. Now at least one team has floated the idea to the league. Listen in with Jay and Tom (@callahanonair) as they discuss the possibilities.
Tom jumps up on his soapbox about player safety while Jay proposes an interesting solution to playoff suspensions. Plus the guys talk about both conferences, surprises and what to expect this week as the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs begins to really take shape.
Part Two of the Talking Puck Playoff Preview as Tom and Jay tackle the Eastern Conference.
On today's Talking Puck: Tiny Biscuits, Jay discusses his idea for a Draft Pick Tournament instead of the ping pong ball solution.
Tom and Jay bring you a special two part look at the playoffs, starting with the Western Conference matchups.
Jay and Tom look at the NHL Wild Card race in the home stretch, and Tom wants Jordan Binnington's name in consideration for the Calder... and a few other things.
Tom defends tanking while Jay proposes a different way to determine who picks first overall. Our most controversial podcast ever!
Tom and Jay take a look at the Pacific Divsion including the Oilers struggling once again, the surprising Flames, Sharks putting it together and Vegas once again in strong contention.
Tom and Jay take a look at the possible buyers and sellers six weeks ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
Tom and Jay discuss the NHL's newest partnership with MGM Resorts and the possible effects on the league and its players.
Former NHL voice Tom Callahan and Jay Levin talk about which goaltenders have the most pressure on them this season. Read more at talkingpuck.wordpress.com and follow Tom @CallahanOnAir and Jay @BowTieSports on Twitter.
Tom and Jay discuss Las Vegas expansion, Seattle possibilities, and the upcoming draft this weekend in Buffalo.
Looking ahead to the NHL Entry Draft this weekend Tom and Jay discuss who might move where and for what.
Tom and Jay get into the goaltending market and the trades going on leading up to the NHL Entry Draft this weekend in Buffalo, NY.
Las Vegas is joining the league according to an AP report, so Tom and Jay tackle that and all the ramifications of expansion. Plus buyouts are coming! Listen in on Talking Puck.
Tom and Jay wrap the Stanley Cup Final, talk Conn Smythe and decide the difference between teams that disappointed and those that didn't.
Tom and Jay break down tonight's Game 6, looking at the coaching matchup and the lack of supplemental discipline for Roman Polak.
Tom and Jay discuss the passing of Gordie Howe and how the Stanley Cup Final has changed after Game 5.
Tom and Jay talk Game 5 and wonder who might win the Conn Smythe if Pittsburgh wraps it up tonight.
Tom and Jay take a look at Game 3 and keep you from having to watch or listen to the intermission shows.
Tom and Jay look back at Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and ahead to Game 2, plus Marleau's hit and keys to success for both teams.
Tom Callahan and Jay Levin preview the Stanley Cup Final matchup between the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Tom and Jay recap the Preds and Stars forcing Game 7s and look ahead to Washington and Pittsburgh Game 6. #TPP
Today in Part Deux, Tom and Jay talk about tonight's pending Game 6 with the Blues and Stars plus take a look at the Eastern Conference where Tampa Bay awaits the winner of Washington/Pittsburgh. #TPP
Today on part one of the Talking Puck Podcast, Tom and Jay break down Game 6 for Preds and Sharks. #TPP
Tom Callahan and Jay Levin talking about the Preds getting back in it against the Sharks and the Blues stepping on the Stars.
Tom and Jay discuss the animosity in the Caps Penguins series and wonder if the Islanders can take down the Lightning.
Tom Callahan and Jay Levin talk Preds and Sharks as they prepare for Game 3 tonight in Nashville.
Talking #Blues #Blackhawks and #Preds #Ducks #NHL playoff action tonight with Tom Callahan and Jay Levin.
Tom and Jay tackle the Pacific Division preview today, talking Sharks/Kings and Ducks/Preds. #TPP
Actually recorded on Wednesday before Game 1 between Chicago and St. Louis, Tom Callahan and Jay Levin break down the Central division playoff matchups.