The Hockey 411: Recent Episodes
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Connor Hrabchak from Winnipeg Sports Talk joined the podcast to help recap games four and five. The finals have been nothing short of spectacular so far. The controversial decisions, the big hits, and the constant chirping —it has been an amazing series. Can Florida wrap this up in game six? Tune in now!
Zach Laing from OilersNation joins the podcast to talk through the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals and recap round three. We are officially off and running during the finals. The first two games have been nothing short of spectacular. Can this tune into one of the better final rounds in modern history? Tune in now!
Ann Kimmel from Locked On Predators and Penalty Box Radio joins the podcast to give our main takeaways of round two as it wraps up. Oilers and Canes move on early in the week, while Dallas and Florida needed a little more time to take care of business. We go through each series and see what is ahead in round three. Tune in now!
Greg Young from Japer Rink joins the podcast to discuss the first half of Round Two. There’s even less time and space to make plays in this round—who knew? We go through each series and share our thoughts on how every team is adapting to the new challenges and different opponents. Tune in now!
Nathan Rudolph from DNVR Avalanche joins the podcast to help recap the first round of the NHL playoffs. This first round has been chaotic. There's just something about the warmer air and playoff hockey that fits perfectly together. We review each series from the first round and give our thoughts on what will come. Tune in now!
Hunter Hodies from Locked On Penguins and Sport Illustrated's The Spun makes his first appearance on the podcast to discuss the first round of the playoffs. The first round of playoffs is really a magical time of year. Coast to coast action with no delays. It's beautiful. We give our thoughts on each series and what we expect in the coming weeks. Tune in now!
Dennis Bernstein from The Fourth Period joins the podcast to preview the NHL playoffs. The wait is over—round one is here. We break down each matchup, highlight key areas to watch, spotlight x-factors, and dive into what could make the difference in the opening round. Tune in now!
Trevor Beggs from Locked On Canucks and Offside DH joins the podcast to officially recap the NHL season. We review some of our biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, and hand out awards. As we close the books on another regular season, we want to say how incredibly blessed we are to cover the league and have you with us. The playoffs can't start soon enough. Tune in now!
Mike Meyer from Blue Notes Rising re-joins the podcast to discuss the red-hot St. Louis Blues. The last time we had Mike on, St. Louis had recently made a coaching change. It looks like it's working out now. We review Montgomery's changes and discuss how dangerous this team can be in the playoffs. Tune in now!
Steve Peters from Inside The Coaches Room With Petey joins the podcast to discuss the Eastern Conference wildcard race. We have six teams in the hunt. That's right; six teams can all make two spots. We break each one down and why they can make it. Tune in now!
Jackie Spiegel from the Philadelphia Inquirer makes her first appearance on the podcast to talk about the Broad Street Bullies. Even with new additions from the off-season, this Flyers team is struggling to gain traction in the standings. We cover what Michkov adds to this team, defensemen adjustments, goaltending woes and so much more. Tune in now!
Emma Lingan from The Hockey News and Locked On Predators joins the podcast to discuss Nashville's slow start. From the big splashes in the off-season to starting slow out of the gate, we try to figure out where this organization is headed. Tune in now!
We stay out west this week, going from Utah to Colorado, with Evan Rawal from the Denver Gazette joining the podcast. The biggest questions with Colorado this year are goaltending and injuries. Sometimes, when you need a save, it just isn't there. We dissect this Colorado roster from top to bottom and see what improvements could be made. Tune in now.
Steve Peters from All City Network joins the show to talk about his former team the Utah HC. The hockey club is off to a fast start and continues to make waves in their new home. Can they keep this up? Tune in now!
Dave Turner from Devils Insiders makes his annual trip to the show to talk about the fast-starting team from New Jersey. Tom Fitzgerald made big splashes in the off-season and so far this Devils team looks like it's living up to the hype. Tune in now!
We're Back! Anthony from Expected Buffalo joins the podcast to continue our yearly tradition of previewing the upcoming season. We discuss what the Gaudreau brothers meant to us, how the summer went, the season's hot takes, and so much more. Tune in now!
Anthony from Expected Buffalo returns to the podcast to put a bow on the NHL regular season. We review our takes from the start of the year, react to many surprises, and hand out some awards. Tune in now!
Eric Friesen from the 99 Forever Podcast and Heavy Hockey Network joins the podcast to discuss the resurgent Edmonton Oilers. Since Kris Knoblauch was hired this Oilers' team has turned their season around. Can they make a deep push into the playoffs? Tune in now!
Jessi Pierce from NHL.com and Bardown Beauties Podcast returns to the show to discuss the Minnesota Wild. We break down this disappointing year in Minnesota and discuss what is needed to help fix this roster. Tune in now!
Ann Kimmel from Penalty Box Radio and Locked On Predators joins the show to talk about the red hot Nashville Predators. Ever since cancelling the U2 trip, Andrew Brunette has had his squad firing on all cylinders. Tune in now!
Ryan from Winged Wheel Media joins the show to discuss the streaky Detroit Red Wings. It looks like Detroit can finally return to the playoffs with the help of new additions Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat. Can they pull off an upset and win a playoff round? Tune in now!
Danny Shirey from Breakdowns and Breakaways joins the podcast to unpack the recent downfall of the Pittsburgh Penguins. It has been a season from hell for Pittsburgh. It can't get worse than this right? We dive into what went wrong and the lone positive from this season. Tune in now!
Jacob Stoller from The Hockey News and Jonny Lazarus from BR Open Ice and The Daily Faceoff join the podcast to recap the trade deadline. We discussed all of the big moves and how they will impact the race for the playoffs. Tune in now!
Dennis Bernstein from The Fourth Period makes his long-awaited return to the show to preview the trade deadline. Many of the big names have gone off the board but there are still deals to be made. Tune in now!
Ryan Henkel from The Hockey News makes his return to the show to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes. Be sure to tune in for the full breakdown of the team in Raleigh!
Kevin Dupont from The Boston Globe joins the podcast to break down the Boston Bruins. Boston still reigns supreme at the top of the East but Florida is hot on their tail. From Marchand 1K to the bromance in net, we cover it all in our latest episode. Tune in now!
Jesse Cohen from All The Kings Men podcast is back on the show to talk about the LA Kings. After the addition of Pierre-Luc Dubois, the Kings are primed for a Stanley Cup run. Can they continue their upward trend? Tune in now!
Erik Erlendsson from LighitningInsider.com joins the podcast to examine the Tampa Bay Lightning and their offseason so far. From extending Brandon Hagel to the Tanner Jeannot trade, we go through every major decision Tampa Bay has made. Tune in now!
Geoff Baker from the Seattle Times and author of Rising From The Deep joins the podcast for the first time to talk about the Seattle Kraken. The Kraken took a big step forward this season by making the playoffs and defeating the defending champion. Can they take another step forward? Tune in now!
Michael Remis from Winnipeg Sports Talk joins the podcast to talk about the changes WPG is going through this summer. From trading away Pierre-Luc Dubois to the rumors about Connor Hellebuyck, this Winnipeg team is headed for turbulence in the near future. Tune in now!
Danny Shirey from DK Pittsburgh Sports makes his second appearance on the podcast to talk about the Pittsburgh Penguins. With the overhaul in the front office, the Penguins are tasked to try and win now with an aging core. Can they make the necessary moves to stay afloat in a competitive conference? Tune in now!
James Johnson from The Win Column joins the podcast to discuss the newly reformed Calgary Flames. From trade requests to the front office change, we cover all the drama that the stampede city has gone through. Tune in now!
Chad DeDominicis joins the podcast to discuss the rising Buffalo Sabres. After a successful step forward, Buffalo will look to build on last season. Can they continue the momentum forward? Is Devon Levi the goalie of the future? Tune in to find out!
Trevor Beggs from Locked On Canucks makes his second appearance on the show as we continue on during the offseason. Vancouver continues to make waves and fix their team on the fly. Can this organization finally get out of no man's land and into the playoffs? Tune in to find out!
Brad Krysko from the Winged Wheel Podcast makes his long awaited return to discuss the Detroit Red Wings. From getting the top goal scorer on the market, to taking the next step in the Yzerplan we cover it all in our latest episode. Tune in now!
Jamey Baskow from FlyersNittyGritty.com joins the podcast for the first time to discuss the Philadelphia Flyers. After a difficult season, it looks like Daniel Briere has a plan for the black and orange. From selecting Michkov to the possible Travis Sanhiem trade, we cover all things Flyers related. Tune in now!
Rob Taub from NHL.com re-joins the podcast to recap the recent NHL Draft and day one of free agency. We cover all the big moves on the draft floor, surprise picks, and the big names on the move on July 1st. Tune in to hear all about it!
Steve Peters re-joins the podcast to talk about the Arizona Coyotes and what their off-season will entail. From possible relocation rumors to taking the next step in the rebuild, we cover it all! Tune in now! A Summary Of Topics Covered: 2:17 Arena Recap 7:45 Draft Preview 10:10 Recapping The Trade Deadline 19:05 Summer Thoughts … Continue reading Episode 172: The Last Howl?
Tony Cordasco from Locked On Golden Knights joins the show to help recap the Stanley Cup Finals! We go through how the Golden Knights got to the finals, what made them successful, and the feeling of bringing home Las Vegas' first championship. Tune in now!
Sheng Peng from San Jose Hockey Now and Sharks on NBCS (0:55) and Scott Matla from Locked On Canadiens (22:36) join the show to talk about the fourth and fifth overall draft-selecting teams, San Jose and Montreal. We go through how their respective seasons went, what the future holds, and much more! Tune in now!
Chico Resch from the New Jersey Devils joins the show for the first time to discuss his NHL and broadcasting career along with the team's long playoff run. From winning a Stanley Cup on Long Island to "Tequila-Akira" played at the Prudential Center, we cover everything red and black related. Tune in to hear his amazing stories!
Josh Brewster from Duck Calls and Brian Hedger from the Columbus Dispatch join the show as we continue our summer preview series with the Anaheim Ducks and Columbus Blue Jackets. We go through why these teams struggled, what to expect at the draft, and what the immediate fix is for the organization. Tune in now!
Mario Tirabassi from CHGO Blackhawks makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about the team to win the draft lottery, the Chicago Blackhawks. We go through how the rebuild looks after the lottery, what makes Bedard tick, and much more. Tune in now!
Ryan Henkel from Canes Country makes his return to the podcast to talk about the red-hot Carolina Hurricanes. From the trends in the playoffs to the technical adjustments made, this Hurricanes team might be the best team remaining in the East. Tune in now!
Zach Laing from OilersNation.com returns to the show to give his thoughts on the second round of the NHL playoffs. We dive deep into what makes Leon Draisaitl tick, the rise of Bouchard, and the dominance below the dots. Tune in to hear all about it!
Jacob Stoller from The Hockey News joins the podcast to talk about the first round of the NHL playoffs. From big hits to desperate teams, we cover it all. Be sure to tune in!
Anthony Sciandra from Expected Buffalo joins the podcast to reflect on the year along with looking back at our pre-season predictions. From "cold takes exposed" to loving Levi, we cover it all. Tune in now!
Noah Janofsky joins the podcast to talk about what it is like to work for an NCAA D1 hockey team. From working with Coach Carvel to being on the road with the boys, we go through all the behind-the-scenes work that is needed to make a team run. Tune in to hear all about it.
All the stops were pulled out for the wildcard race in the east. Rob Taub from NHL.com, Danny Shirey from DK Pittsburgh Sports, and David Dwork from The Hockey News all joined the show to discuss their respective teams. Which teams are going to make the playoffs? Tune in to hear a breakdown of each club!
Anthony Di Marco from The Fourth Period joins the podcast for the second time to talk about the Philadephia Flyers. Anthony was at the forefront of the recent front-office changes to the organization and helps to break them down. Can the Flyers fix their roster soon or is the team in for a long rebuild? Tune in to find out!
Michael Remis from Winnipeg Sports Talk joins the show for the first time to talk about the Winnipeg Jets. Michael covers the Jets daily and brings essential insights to break down the recent struggles. Can the Jets turn it around and finish this season strong? Tune in to find out!
Trevor Shackles from Silver Seven Sens joins the podcast to discuss the red-hot Ottawa Senators. Trevor has been covering the Senators for years and has been through the highs and lows. Can this team find a way into the playoffs? Tune in to find out!
Jonny Lazarus makes his second appearance on the podcast to discuss the recent NHL Trade Deadline. From working with B/R Open Ice to running The Blue Crew Podcast, Jonny continues to expand his reach. We go through some of the biggest winners and losers from this deadline. Tune in now!
David Pagnotta returns to the show to break down the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline. Dave brings the most up-to-date information on what is happening around the league. We go through some of the biggest names that have been moved and might get moved soon. Tune in to hear all about it!
Steve Peters from PHNX Sports joins the show to discuss the Arizona Coyotes. He is the former video coach of the Yotes and brings a wealth of knowledge about the organization. Arizona has been at the center of many trade discussions recently. Will they clean house at the deadline? Tune in to find out!
Randy Moller from the Florida Panthers joins the show for the first time to talk about his NHL and broadcasting career as well as this year’s team. From his legendary radio calls to the first season with Matthew Tkachuk, we go over everything that has happened in South Florida.
Rob Taub from NHL.com makes his first appearance on the show to talk about the New York Islanders. After months of speculation, Lou Lamoriello makes the first big splash of the year by trading for Bo Horvat. Is Lou done with trades? Does this deal push the Islanders into the playoffs? Tune in to find out!
Jesse Marshall makes his long-awaited return to the podcast to talk about the up-and-down season for the Penguins. Can Pittsburgh turn this season in the right direction? Is it time for a shake up with the supporting cast? Tune in to find out!
Mike Gould from Daily Faceoff joins the show to talk about the Calgary Flames. After a crazy offseason, this Flames team is right on the bubble. Can they make the playoffs? Did they win the trade? Tune in to find out!
Adam Stringham from Japers Rink Radio joins the show to discuss the Washington Capitals and all-time goal race. The Capitals have been playing better hockey as of late and they continue to make a push for the playoffs. Can they continue to keep this up? Tune in to find out!
Ryan Henkel from Canes Country joins the show to discuss the Metropolitan Division-leading Carolina Hurricanes. Can these Hurricanes continue to gain strength or fade away? Tune in to find out!
Saad Yousuf from the Athletic makes his second appearance on the show to discuss the rising Dallas Stars. From Jason Robertson bursting onto the scene to Jake Oettinger with a big save, the Stars are moving up the power ranks. How far can they go? Tune in to find out!
Bryan Bastin from On The Forecheck joins the show for the first time to discuss the Nashville Predators and their season so far. From flooding at Bridgestone Arena to a difficult start to the season, Nashville is looking to get its season back on track. Tune in to hear all about it!
Will Chase from 1st Ohio Battery makes his second appearance on the podcast to talk about the Columbus Blue Jackets. From injuries to challeging play, this season is starting to become a lost one. Can they turn it around? Tune in to find out!
Andy Eide returns to the show to talk about the surging Seattle Kraken. Seattle has turned heads this season, becoming one of the surprise teams so far. Can they keep up this pace? Tune in to find out!
Dave Turner from Devils Insiders joins the podcast again to discuss the high-flying New Jersey Devils. After a slow start, Lindy Ruff has this team rolling with no end in sight. Can they continue at their heated pace? Tune in to find out!
Trevor Beggs from Nucks Misconduct joins the show to talk about the Vancouver Canucks. From choice words to structural challenges, Vancouver is having a difficult time out of the gate. Be sure to tune in to hear all about it!
Jessi Pierce from Bardown Beauty Podcast joins the show to talk about the slow start from the Minnesota Wild. From starting 0-3 to big flower bouquets, the Wild are starting to find their foothold in the division. Can they continue the recent momentum? How much Flower power does this team need? Tune in to find out!
Zach Laing from Oilers Nation and Daily Faceoff joins the show to discuss the first week of NHL hockey. We go through rookies to watch, predictions, and our initial reactions. Tune in to find out!
Anthony Sciandra from Expected Buffalo joins the podcast to discuss some of the biggest questions about the 2022-23 NHL season. Who will take the next step? Will there be a blockbuster trade? Tune in to find out!
Ed Francis and Will Chase from 1st Ohio Battery join the show to break down CBJ's summer and free agency. The Blue Jackets added this year's big fish to their roster and could not be more excited. Can CBJ take the step this year? Who else won during free agency so far? Tune in to find out!
Nathan Rudolph from DNVR Avalanche returns to the show to discuss the Stanley Cup Finals. The Avs are on top of the hockey world right now. How did they do it? Was Tampa Bay far off? Tune in to find out!
Anthony Di Marco from The Fourth Period and the Brotherly Pod joins the show for the first time to talk about the Philadelphia Flyers. Fresh off of hiring John Tortorella, the Flyers are looking to have a strong summer. Can this team finish the re-tool and take the next step? Tune in to find out!
Andy Eide from NHL.com and the Sound of Hockey Podcast joins the show for the first time as we talk about the Seattle Kraken in their inaugural season. From our thoughts on the expansion draft a year later to next season, we cover it all in Seattle. Be sure to tune in on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
Jonny Lazarus from The Blue Yorker podcast joins the show to recap the third round. We go through our initial impressions and things we learned about each team in the conference finals. Who impressed you the most in the third round? Tune in to find out!
Irfaan Gaffar from The Fourth Period joins the show to talk about the second round of the playoffs. We cover all four matchups from the snowy mountains of the Rockies to the busy streets of New York City. Tune in to hear our thoughts on each series!
Dave Turner from Devils Insiders Podcast and Steve Peters from PHNX Sports joined the show as we move along in our off-season recaps. It seems that the Devils and Coyotes are going in opposite directions. One is looking to take the next step with its young core, and the other is looking to acquire even more assets. Tune in to hear all about the two teams!
We kick off our off-season recaps with Andrew Berkshire from the Steve Dangle Podcast Network. Andrew makes his return to the show to talk about the Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens had a tale of two seasons with a lot of turnover in between. Can Jeff Gorton and Ken Hughes get the ship turned around this summer? Tune in to find out!
Andrew Chelney from the Chel Squared Podcast returns to the show to talk about the first round of playoffs. From a triple-overtime game to multiple shutout games, the playoffs have been fantastic so far. Be sure to tune in to hear our first impressions of each series!
Jack Han from The Hockey Tactics Newsletter substack joins the podcast to discuss the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. From breakdown down systems in the AHL to identifying talent, Jack does it all (link to his book is on our website). Be sure to join our bracket pool (link on our website)! Who do you think comes out on top? Which matchup did we like best? Tune in to find out!
Chris Peters from DailyFaceoff.com returns to the show to help break down the Frozen Four and Owen Krepps from Vegas Hockey Now joins for the first time to talk about the Vegas Golden Knights. From Denver winning a national title to Vegas trying to get into the playoffs, we cover all ranges of emotions in the game of hockey. How did Denver win the title? Does Vegas have enough luck left down the stretch? Tune in to find out!
Forward Matthew Brown from Boston University joins the program for the first time. We went through his entire hockey career starting from his youth days to his time at BU. Do you want to know the life of a Hockey Easy player? Tune in to find out!
Nathan Rudolph from DNVR Avalanche returns to the podcast to talk about one of the best teams in the league. This season, Joe Sakic pushed all his chips into the center of the table. Can they finally achieve their long-awaited goal of winning the Stanley Cup? Tune in to find out!
Saad Yousuf from The Athletic makes his first appearance to talk about the Texas-sized team, the Dallas Stars. With the emergence of young studs, this green and black team is in the middle of a playoff hunt. Can they slide into a wildcard spot or will they struggle down the stretch? Tune in to find out!
David Pagnotta returns to the podcast to talk about the very busy NHL trade deadline. This year's deadline was filled with a ton of action. There wasn't a dull moment on March 21st. Which organizations hit home runs? Which teams fell short of their goal? Tune in to find out!
Jesse Cohen from All the Kings Men Podcast makes his long-awaited return to the show. The LA Kings are turning heads this season and are in the middle of a playoff hunt. Is this the first step out of the rebuild? Can they clinch a playoff spot? Tune in to find out!
Dennis Bernstein from The Fourth Period returns to the podcast to help break down the trade deadline. March 21st is the final day to make a trade and many teams will be active. Which names will be on the move? Tune in to find out!
Mike Gould from FlamesNation.com joins the show for his first time to talk about the big splash the Calgary Flames just made. Brad Treliving and company have gone all in this season. Can the Flames make a deep playoff run? Will they add again to their roster before the trade deadline? Tune in to find out!
Erik Erlendsson joins the show for his second apprentice to talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning and their continued success. The Bolts had some roster changes this offseason but it hasn't affected them so far. Can they keep it up? Tune in to find out!
Harman Dayal from The Athletic joins the show to break down the rollercoaster of a season for the Vancouver Canucks. Can the Canucks get out from the deep hole they are in? Tune in to find out!
Dave Dwork from WPLG Local 10 News returns to the show to talk about the red hot Florida Panthers. This Panther team has officially taken the next step in their development. Can they keep the momentum up? Tune in to find out!
Zach Laing from Oilers Nation joins the show to talk about the slumping Edmonton Oilers. Since December 1st, this Oilers team has been on a slide. Can they turn this slump around before it is too late? Tune in to find out!
Jesse Marshall from The Athletic joins the show to talk about the red-hot Pittsburgh Penguins. We go through the return of Malkin, the bounce back from Jarry, and so much more! Can the Penguins keep this up in the second half of the season? Tune in to find out!
Jessi Pierce from NHL.com and Bardown Beauties Podcast returns to the show to break down the Winter Classic and the Wild's strong start to the season. With the Winter Classic completed, Boldy and Rossi called up, it is becoming a very exciting time for the Minnesota Wild. The best is yet to come!
Avery Zaretsky from Barstool Sports returns to the show to discuss the red hot New York Rangers. Is Adam Fox the best defensemen in the league? Can the blueshirts keep up this pace? Tune in to find out!
Scott Matla from Eyes On The Prize and Locked on Canadiens Podcast joins the show to talk about the recent moves by the Montreal Canadiens and their slow start to the season. Can they turn it around? Will Jeff Gorton hire the right general manager? Tune in to find out!
Sam McKee from Sportnet 590 The Fan joins the show for his second time to talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs. From a tough start to the season to the Rielly extension, this Leafs team is figuring it out. Tune in to hear all about it!
Anthony Sciandra from Expected Buffalo returns to the show to talk about possibly the biggest trade of this NHL season. Jack Eichel was finally traded to the Vegas Golden Knights. We also dove into the Dahlin situation, Morgan Reilly extension, and much more. Tune in to hear it all!
Catherine Silverman from the 3 Cheers For Goalie Interference podcast joins the show for her second time to help talk about the rotating door of NHL goalies this offseason. Did your team make the right move in net? Tune in to fild out!