The Craig & Mike Puckast: Recent Episodes
The Craig & Mike Puckast
Hockey Analyst, and former NHL executive Craig Button teams up with sports host Mike Kelly to break down anything, and everything in the world of hockey.
On Episode 6, Craig and Mike recap the spirited Flames-Kings game (0:47) from Wednesday night. Matthew Tkachuk playing the role of agitator for the Flames. The Kings (8:00) are on life support, but they're still a competitive team. The Blackhawks (9:02) are on fire, and have to be the Stanley Cup favourites. The NHL Playoff format (11:15) is simply ridiculous. The Penguins (17:15)have a ton of injuries, and are not playing their best hockey. Sidney Crosby (19:54) is the best player in the world, but is he the most valuable player on the Pens? Could Kris Letang be more valuable to the team? Defencemen (21:11) shouldn’t be overlooked. Tampa Bay (24:40) is getting hot, and Steven Stamkos might be close to coming back. The Capitals (26:02) are the best they’ve ever been in the Ovechkin era. The Oilers (32:00) clinch a playoff spot. It's hard to believe there was no NHL hockey in Minnesota (36:55) for 7 years. Hockey (37:30) in China. We play the game of “What if” (39:15) - What if the Winnipeg Jets didn’t move to Phoenix? What if Patrick Kane was drafted by the Flyers. Frozen Four (45:22) predictions.
On Episode 4, Craig (0:30) joins the podcast from Hawaii. The Bruins (2:50) fire Claude Julien. The Bruins do not have a lot of skill (5:00). How much does luck (7:00) have to do with the Bruins lack of success? Can Tuukka Rask (8:26) play better? The Washington Capitals (10:30) are stacked. What is wrong (12:45) with the Blue Jackets? Alex Wennberg (16:30) of the Blue Jackets joins the podcast. Outdoor (17:30) practices and games. The importance (18:40) of playing multiple sports growing up. First (23:30) training camp with John Tortorella. The ups and downs (26:40) of the power play. Craig (30:28) has some advice for young hockey players. Minnesota Wild (31:24) are definitely a Stanley Cup contender.
Thanks Derek Felska @CreaseAndAssist for the listener question of the week!
On this week's episode, Craig is live (0:45) from Las Vegas. The Golden Knights (2:30) are getting ready. How will the NFL (5:15) impact the NHL team in Vegas? Issues with (6:57) the Boston Bruins. Brad Marchand's (14:50) antics. The Maple Leafs (19:03) continue to roll. Steve Yzerman's theory (21:40) on winning in the playoffs. The Senators (24:10) are still playing good hockey. Are the Oilers (26:30) a playoff-ready team? What do the Oilers (33:10) need to add? Thanks for the question @nick_w91. The Dallas Stars (34:00) formula for winning. The Top Prospects Game (40:30) takes place in Quebec City this week. Do you like (40:30) the NHL All Star format?