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It's time for us to wrap up another 4th Line show.

This week we take one last look at the NHL news of the week (Matthew Tkachuk traded for Jonathan Huberdeau, Hockey Canada scandal) and then re-live some of our favorite moments.

Dave and Gary, as well as The Always Wonderful Joel, make their hosting returns, reflecting on their times on the show.

Our best and worst moments of the show are selected as we cycle through our favorite segments.

We also take one last effort to solve the Royal Rumble debate: Who should have been the winner?

Some of you sent final messages and questions for us. Thank you all for listening and being a part of this podcast journey! We really appreciate it all!

All this and more on the final episode of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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NHL teams got busy this week as they tried to sign all of the free agents!

We start by mapping out Johnny Gaudreau's roadtrip from Calgary to Columbus, hitting some highlight along the way. During the journey, we discuss:

Patrik Laine and Matthew Tkachuk not signing their RFA deals
Max Pacioretty and Brent Burns being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes
Cam Talbot going to Ottawa and Matt Murray to Toronto in a pair of goalie swaps
Ville Husso, Ben Chiarot, Andrew Copp, David Perron, Olli Määttä and Dominik Kubalik help Steve Yzerman win the offseason
Josh Manson, Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin stay with the Colorado Avalanche

All this and more on episode 388 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

See you next week for our final episode!

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It's draft night! We look back on the news of the week, as well as the happenings of draft night. This includes:

Nick's review of the Unrivaled documentary.
Carl's victory tour takes him to the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Parade
Kirby Dach was traded to the Montreal Canadiens
Alex DeBrincat was traded to the Ottawa Senators
Alexandar Georgiev was traded to the Colorado Avalanche
Ryan McDonagh was traded to the Nashville Predators
Marc-André Fleury stays with the Minnesota Wild
Kris Letang stays with the Pittsburgh Penguins
Mike Grier is the new GM of the San Jose Sharks
Derek Lalonde is the coach of the Detroit Red Wings
Jim Montgomery is the coach of the Boston Bruins
Juraj Slafkovsky goes 1st overall to the Montreal Canadiens
Shane Wright slips to the Seattle Kraken at #4

All this and more on episode 387 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Join us as Carl celebrates his Colorado Avalanche winning the 2022 Stanley Cup Championship!

As we look back at the series, we cover:

Nazem Kadri's overtime goal and the too many men call that wasn't
Crying Cooper
Darcy Kuemper and Andrei Vasilevskiy trading stolen wins
Nazem Kadri has a message for his haters
Gary Bettman would rather have COVID than get booed presenting the trophy
Cale Makar won the Conn Smythe
Nicolas Aube-Kubel dented the Stanley Cup

The NHL apparently hosted an awards ceremony. We look at Cale Makar's Norris, Auston Matthew's Hart and Ted Lindsay, Igor Shesterkin's Vezina and Moritz Seider's Calder.

Some coaches are in new places (Luke Richardson with the Chicago Blackhawks and Paul Maurice in Florida), while Barry Trotz decides he'd rather take time off than go to the Winnipeg Jets.

All this and more on episode 386 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With 2 games of the Stanley Cup Final in the bag, we record during the first period of Game 3 between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning. During it, we discuss:

Andrei Vasilevsky's active stick in Game 1
Colorado's adjustments and successes in a blowout Game 2
Penalties called (and not) throughout the playoff
Which trade deadline is better for Tampa: Nick Paul or Brandon Hagel?

This week a number of coaches found new teams, so we breakdown:

Bruce Cassidy to the Vegas Golden Knights
John Tortorella to the Philadelphia Flyers
Pete DeBoer to the Dallas Stars
Ryan Huska to the Chicago Blackhawks

We also had a trade this week! Shea Weber to the Vegas Golden Knights for Evgenii Dadonov. A great move for the Montreal Canadiens!

All this and more on episode 385 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Stanley Cup Final is here! Let's find out if Carl is emotionally prepared for it.

After making quick work of the Edmonton Oilers, the Colorado Avalanche had to wait to find out their opponent.

The Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back after two loses to eliminate the New York Rangers, after a late goal seemed to break their confidence. Was their any way that New York could over come the Tampa forecheck?

Nick provides Carl with the help that he needs heading into a stressful Stanley Cup Final. How does one properly prepare for this? We also look at the goalie matchup of Darcy Kuemper vs Andrei Vasilevsky, the annoying schedule and whether Conference Final trophies should be touched.

The Buffalo Sabres are retiring Ryan Miller's number. But is he eventually destined for the Hall of Fame?

All this and more on episode 384 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL Conference Finals are well underway!

With the New York Rangers moving past the Carolina Hurricanes, they're primed for a goalie matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. But is Andrei Vasilevsky vs. Igor Shesterkin living up to the billing?

The Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers have had a slew of controversial plays, including Evander Kane's hit on Nazem Kadri and Cale Makar's offside call. Were the right calls made? Darcy Kuemper had to leave, replaced by Pavel Francouz. Will he be good enough?

Martin St. Louis stays as the coach of the Montreal Canadiens, while Bruce Cassidy is fired by the Boston Bruins. Why did Boston feel the need to make the move?

Patrice Bergeron was the winner of the Selke trophy, which begs the question: When should we re-name awards after a player? Darryl Sutter won the Jack Adams trophy, which begged another question: Should Coach of the Year award be handed out on a 3 year rotiation?

All this and more on episode 383 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With the Conference Finals starting, we look back at the 2nd round and preview the 3rd.

Colorado Avalance vs. Edmonton Oilers

Nathan MacKinnon scores the goal of the playoffs, and it still isn't enough to stop a St. Louis Blues comeback
Blake Coleman is stopped from being Blake Goalman
Jacob Markstrom lets down the Calgary Flames when they needed him the most
Mac vs Mc as MacKinnon shows that he isn't worried about facing Connor McDavid

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers (Probably....don't blow this or I look real dumb)

Will Andrew Brunette be back coaching the Florida Panthers?
Why can't the Carolina Hurricanes win on the road?
Can anyone stop the juggernaught that the Tampa Bay Lightning have become?

Make sure to join us for the 3rd round of the playoffs because we're playing Hi Sticking over on our Twitter. Join in by picking the winning team and the score for each and every game of the NHL playoffs!

All this and more on episode 382 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is well under way and things are getting spicy! We take a look at each of the series including:

The Florida Panthers finally scoring a powerplay goal
The Tampa Bay Lightning getting their swagger back

_ The Carolina Hurricanes and their struggles to win on the road

Major injuries to Samuel Girard and Jordan Binnington in Game 3. Were they worthy of supplemental discipline? Can Ville Husso regain his regular season performance?
Too many goals being scored in Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers. Can the Flames find a way to stop Connor McDavid?

As the 2nd round of the playoffs continues, we're playing Hi Sticking over on our Twitter. Join in by picking the winning team and the score for each and every game of the NHL playoffs!

All this and more on episode 381 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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After FIVE!!! game 7's in the first round of the playoffs, the 2nd round is here. We look forward, while also looking back.

Some storylines we explore are:

Will Carter Verhaeghe continue to carry the Florida Panthers?
Should the Toronto Maple Leafs (and Mitch Marner) be blown up?
Will the Tampa Bay Lightning find the missing spark (and Brayden Point)?
Is Jordan Binnington officially back to his old form?
Did the Pittsburgh Penguins make the right choices with Sidney Crosby and Tristan Jarry?
Can the New York Rangers win without Hart trophy nominee level Igor Shesterkin?
Welcome to the Jake Oettinger coming out party!
The Battle of Alberta is primed to be a heavy and high scoring matchup!

We also break down the news of the week, including Pete DeBoer out as the coach of the Vegas Golden Knights and Lane Lambert out as the villain in Spiderman and in as the coach of the New York Islanders.

All this and more on episode 380 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL playoffs are well underway and the series are definitely not going as expected. We break down every series, trying to find out how all these 2-2 series will finish. Our look includes: - A surprising increase in goals

An equally surprising (and related?) increase in playoff penalty calls
Controversial goalie intereference calls
Whether the Toronto Maple Leafs or Edmonton Oilers have more pressure on them
Can the Florida Panthers advance with 0 powerplay goals?
Will the Colorado Avalanche and the magical Cale Makar sweep?
Brad Marchand and the wack-back
Mike Smith turning over the puck and keeping his job

As well, for news of the week:

The New York Islanders fired Barry Trotz
The Ottawa Senators fired Pierre McGuire
The Norris Trophy nominees were announced

All this and more on episode 379 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! Which also means that it's grilling season. What has Nick been smoking so far? Jeff Blashill is out as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Where will the team head from here? Could another former Red Wing be back in the mix?

Mark Scheifele had some pointed words that have given the Winnipeg Jets reasons to be concerned. How can the Jets fix the latest problem for the team?

The first round matchups are set, so let's see who Carl, Nick and Trash Dog pick for each matchup. Some storylines to watch:

How will Sheldon Keefe keep up with Jon Cooper's in series adjustment?
Triston Jarry and Juuse Saros' health
The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers pressure to reach high expectations

We also celebrate Hi Sticking and fantasy league victories, after ties are settled.

All this and more on episode 378 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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This week marks the end of the NHL regular season. And there are still plenty of races to be settled! Only Minnesota Wild vs. St Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings are set. Where else will teams lineup? Robin Lehner's abrupt end to the season brings to light a continued issue for the Vegas Golden Knights. Are they being wreckless with injuries? We look back at Guy Lafleur's career after his passing. Ryan Getzlaf played his final NHL game. How will he be remembered? The difficult decision is finally made, as the Dallas Stars are removed from the Elimintation Station, as two teams enter for the final eliminations of the season. The Vancouver Canucks were surging under Bruce Boudreau. Will they pick up where they ended off next year? The Vegas Golden Knights have had a myriad of injuries and disappointments this season. Are they a look to return next year? And where does Max Pacioretty end up? Lastly, we select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 376 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Marshawn Lynch is now a part owner of a the Seattle Kraken. Which begs the question: What zamboni donut-esque way would we spin our NHL ownership?

It was a busy week for goalies around the NHL, with Frederick Andersen and Tristan Jarry going out with injuries. What will this mean for their teams playoff chances?

The Athletic released a tell-all about Eugene Melnyk's time as the owner of the Ottawa Senators. But was it too soon after his passing?

Mike Bossy passed away this week. Where does the New York Islander great rank among the all time best?

There are two more teams to add to the Elimination Station. Up first: The Winnipeg Jets. Will Connor Hellebuyck return to form next year? Should Dave Lowry stay as the coach?

Lastly, we select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 376 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Nick is in COVID protocol, but that doesn't stop him from showing up!

Auston Matthews scored 50 goals in 50 games. Is Nick's prediction of 70 goals this season still within reach?

We take take a look at the pending playoff picture, starting in the fully locked in Eastern Conference, with many matchups left to settle. The picture in the West is much more complicated with the LA Kings still holding onto their unexpected playoff spot. How have they gotten this far and can they hold on?

Doug Wilson has resigned as the general manager of the San Jose Sharks, which begs the question: Can someone make the Hockey Hall of Fame twice?

The day has finally arrived! The New York Islanders have entered the Elimination Station. But are they too far off from a return to the playoffs?

Lastly, we select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 374 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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This week had another slew of hot button issues. But also, had enough time for background talk, cheese talk and Auston Matthews talk.

Jay Beagle tried to fight the entire Anaheim Ducks, particularly Troy Terry and Trevor Zegras. This opened a can of worms, looking at how games should be handled with a big lead, how fights should be initiated and if poking the goalie is allowed.

Keith Yandle's ironman streak ended. Leaving Phil Kessel as the ironest man standing. But should we still even care about ironman streaks?

Rapid fire playoff Would You Rather? Okay!

The Anaheim Ducks save the New York Islanders from the Elimination Station again. So, how do the Ducks avoid Jay Beagle and return to the playoffs?

Lastly, they select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 374 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Carl is back as him and Nick have a much less musical dive into the week of the NHL.

Eugene Melnyk passed away this week. How will the owner of the Ottawa Senators be remembered?

Evgenii Dadonov was dealt to the Anaheim Ducks. And then he wasn't. Who's to blame for the troubles?

It is time for a double Elimination Station! And Nick presents a challenge: Eliminate a Central division team from the playoffs. Which of the possible teams will make it? Which leads to a renewing of our very two-sided rivalry with Jamie Benn.

Lastly, they select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 373 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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What happens when Carl leaves Nick alone on NHL Trade Deadline Day? Tune in as Nick dive's into the musical mystery that is the trades of:

Hampus Lindholm to the Boston Bruins

Marc Andre Fleury to the Minnesota Wild

Nick Leddy to the Tampa Bay Lightning

Brandon Hagel to the Tampa Bay Lightning

Claude Giroux and Ben Chiarot to the Florida Panthers

Mark Giordano to the Toronto Maple Leafs

Calle Jarnkrok to the Calgary Flames

Travis Dermott to the Vancouver Canucks

Max Domi to the Carolina Hurricanes

Tune in next week to find out if Carl can perform a solo show as well as Nick can! (Editor's Note: He can't. It's not close. Please join me next week Nick. Please. I'm literally begging you.)

Lastly, Nick selects the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 372 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Aliens. They're out there. Probably. And they might watch hockey!

Auston Matthews got suspended for 2 games for his cross check on Rasmus Dahlin. So, does his end his Lady Byng bid?

As the Trade Deadline nears, Joe Pavelski and Rasmus Ristolainen signed extensions with the Dallas Stars and Philadelphia Flyers respectively. Josh Manson leaves the Anaheim Ducks to join the Colorado Avalanche. Is it a worthy risk for the Avs?

We announce a trade deadline contest. You can enter it here: https://forms.gle/k8EWL8Vozdh3n2616

The Detroit Red Wings have avoided the Elimination Station for some time, but they can no longer. But Nick has hope for the future. Should he?

Lastly, decide how to break a Hi Sticking tie and pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 371 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With Major League Baseball in a work stoppage, we look back at previous NHL work stoppages and try to decide if it was worth it in the end.

The NHL trade deadline is less than two weeks away. While it might not be a busy deadline, we look at which bubble playoff teams should be buyers or sellers and which players could be on the move.

The San Jose Sharks enter the Elimination Station. With San Jose on the other side of a closed window, but with many of the same players still under contract, where can they go from here?

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 368 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Did you know that the NHL hosted an outdoor game this weekend? Us either!

Following the Russian invasion, the IIHF has banned Russia and Belarus from all events moving forward. Was it the right move by the organization?

Last week Nick started a debate about Jonathan Bernier. This week, the debate is finished: Was he ever the worst goalie on the team?

The Ottawa Senators are the latest team welcomed into the Elimination Station. But the guys have hope for the future.

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 368 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Canada won hockey gold! Which more than makes up for an underwhelming men's tournament. Which will have to tide us over until a summer version of the World Junior Hockey Championship. Thank you for using our idea IIHF!

Jack Eichel returned, but not with the splash that Nick predicted.

The Toronto Maple Leafs made two deals with the Arizona Coyotes this week, picking up Ryan Dzingel and Carter Hutton. But why?

The Calgary Flames and sidney Crosby are the best of the week. While officiating takes the seat for the worst of the week.

The New Jersey Devils enter the Eliination Station. With Dougie Hamilton not being enough to bring them back to the playoffs, what is next?

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 368 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Between Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl and a busy week of hockey news, we've got a jammed packed episode for you! Canada and the USA are ready for another gold medal matchup in the Olympics. With
Canada winning round 1 in the tournament, what does the US have to do to bring home the gold? The Montreal Canadiens were hard at work first firing Dominique Ducharme and signing Martin St. Louis as their interm head coach and then trading Tyler Toffoli to the Calgary Flames. Were both moves a win for the team? How will Toffoli fit in with the Flames?

Jack Eichel is making his Vegas Golden Knights debut this week! What can be expected from him as he returns?

The Edmonton Oilers also made a coaching change this week. Is Jay Woodcroft the key to their return to a playoff position?

Brad Marchand returned to a usual place: the suspension list. While he admits that it was stupid, he thinks the suspension wasn't warranted. Is he right?

Eichel's former team, the Buffalo Sabres, enter the Elimination Station. Is this a team finally on the rise?

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 367 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The women's Olympic hockey tournament is well under way, leading to many sleepless nights. We recap a spectacular game between Canada and the USA, COVID difficulties and an increasing in the physical side of the game.

The NHL All Star weekend is behind us and we review the highs (Trevor Zegras) and the lows (deadtime on the broadcast).

The Chicago Blackhawks' chairman of the board refuses to discuss their controversial actions uncovered earlier this year. Which leads us to welcome them to the Elimination Station later.

Pat Verbeek was named the GM of the Anaheim Ducks, with Scott Niedermayer joining the fray as well. What approach can we expect from this front office moving forward?

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 365 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL is pulling out all of the stops for the NHL All Star Game in Las Vegas, including the Fountain Face Off and Blackjack. What else could make the Vegas skills competition even better?

Evander Kane has finally made it to the Edmonton Oilers. So, where will it take them?

The Arizona Coyotes are exploring the option of sharing a 5000 seat arena with Arizona State. Is this actually a viable option?

Aaron Dell broke Drake Batherson and received a 3 game suspension for it. Was it a fair punshment?

The Connors and the Coyotes features the Olympics and the Avalanche, for both categories.

The Elimination Station welcomes the Seattle Kraken for the first time ever! How does an expansion team make it's way to the playoffs?

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 365 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Jim Matheson had a classic "You smelt it, you dealt it" this as he accused Leon Draisaitl of being pissy.

This week's solution for the NHL has us developing a plan to fix the trade deadline. We also explore who could be available at this year's trade date, including Claude Giroux, Marc-Andre Fleury, Alex DeBrincat and John Klingberg.

NHL front offices got creative this week signing two former agents to general manager roles, but one was extra special!

Our "Connors and the Coyotes" takes us to an awful incident in the ECHL and a fight between Brad Marchand and the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Philadelphia Flyers enter the Elimination Station, begging the question: What is actually wrong with the team?

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 364 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Nick is back with an update on the outdoor rink. It's time for the maiden skate!

Connor McDavid was asked about the Edmonton Oilers signing Evander Kane and he definitely had some thoughts. Arguably too many thoughts. In multiple press conferences. Carl and Nick disagree on Connor's role in Edmonton.

The NHL All Star Game rosters are released. Are there any significant snubs? We have ideas for the league on how to improve the game!

Timo Meier and Nick Lidstrom are featured as our best of the week! While the Montreal Canadiens enter the Elimination Station. There are differing opinions on where this team should go. Which wins out?

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 363 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Evander Kane was cut by the San Jose Sharks, leading to a grievance by the NHLPA, as well as apparently teams looking to sign him. Where might he end up?

Marc Bergevin has a new home with the LA Kings. Why?

Rick Bowness had a great coach freakout this week. What is the all-time NHL coach freakout, including Patrick Roy, Marc Crawford and John Tortorella?

The Elimination Station is back! And is ready to welcome to Arizona Coyotes to it. What are the best next steps for the Coyotes to return to the playoffs?

Our "Connor and the Coyotes" has us visit Cale Makar breaking ankles, monkeys dropping pucks and an own goal.

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 362 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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We are back and ready to look back at everything that happened during the holiday break!

The NHL has a real problem with how they're handling COVID. And that is that they have cancelled almost every game in the second half of December. Their solution: Skip the Olympics. And that leads us to have positive things to say about Brad Marchand. 2022 is starting off weird!

Not only has the NHL had to cancel games, but the games that are happening aren't exactly the same quality that we're used to. What can be expected for the rest of 2022?

Even the World Junior hockey championship was cancelled! But don't worry, we have a solution to fix all of it!

But, there was good news over the break, as a fan in Seattle showed us all how we should interact with teams when at the game.

With it being that time of the year, we look around the NHL and see what some New Years Resolutions should be for various teams and even us as fans.

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week and restart a new type of Hi Sticking. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter.

All this and more on episode 361 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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COVID has officially sent the NHL season off of the rails. And our episode is in a similar place. But, we both got chicken out of it.

With COVID cases spiking throughout the NHL, we explore what the possible options for the league are, what we can expect from the schedule moving forward and try to answer yet again if NHL'ers will go to the Olympics.

Paul Maurice surprisingly resigned his role as the coach of the Winnipeg Jets. Why would he leave a good thing? Or is it not a good thing?

We answer some mailbag questions finding out what position we would play in the NHL and why Daniel Alfredsson isn't in the Hall of Fame.

We check our naughty and nice list to see how Santa is bringing presents to (looking at you Connor McDavid) and who Santa is bringing coal to (looking at you Tyler Bertuzzi). Who else is on the list?

All this and more on episode 360 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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How old is too old to make an attempt to make it to the NHL? This week we find out!

COVID cases continue to climb across the league, with the likelihood of players going to the Olympics dropping for several reasons. What are the next steps for the league and players?

The Arizona Coyotes made a "human error" that got them in a lot of trouble this week. Is there any way that the latest development leads to them getting a new arena?

Ben Bishop, oft injured goaltender, has officially hung up the pads. We remember his career and legacy.

Nick has to repay a bet by listing the top 5 Colorado Avalanche of all-time. Can he do it with a smile on his face?

Trevor Zegras made the Goal of the Year. But John Tortorella was still grumpy about it. Jacob Trouba's reign of terror makes Carl's worst of the week, as he goes head hunting.

All this and more on episode 359 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Another busy week in the NHL means that there is limited time for shenanigans!

Carl forgot that they planned to discuss the Jack Hughes extension with the New Jersey Devils. So, they started with it. Will this deal be good for New Jersey or a win for Jack?

The Vancouver Canucks cleaned house, firing coach Travis Green and GM Jim Benning, bringing in Bruce Boudreau as the new coach. Will this right the ship in Vancouver?

The firings continued as the Philadelphia Flyers fired Alain Vigneault and brought in Mike Yeo.

The Connors and the Coyotes bring us to a backup goalie (Jonas Johansson), an 11 game losing streak, a 6 game winning streak and a trip to Houston.

All this and more on episode 358 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Marc Bergevin was removed as the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, one year after the team reached the Stanley Cup Final, replaced by Jeff Gorton. Are the Canadiens heading in the right direction?

The Pittsburgh Penguins have been bought by Fenway Sports Group. What does this mean for the health of the team and the league?

Trouble is brewing in Boston, with Brad Marchand suspended for a slewfoot and Jake Debrusk requesting a trade. How will this all end?

The Connor and the Coyotes involves Artemi Panarin's wardrobe, Cale Makar's salad in Denver, and several worsts including a fantasy matchup, Evander Kane and Matt Murray on waivers, Islanders games cancelled for COVID and Brendan Lemieux feeling snacky.

All this and more on episode 357 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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In a rarity in the world of sports, the Omaha Lancers skipped their own games this weekend. What is going on in Nebraska? And where is Nebraska?

There are rumors that the Quebec Nordiques could return to the NHL. In what scenario would this be possible?

Connor McDavid, and other superstars in the league, complain about not getting penalties called. Are their concerns valid?

The Connors and The Coyotes returns with one of them taking a turn at the other seat. We also visit the island, Alberta and criticize the entire state of Pennsylvania. Welcome to our geography filled episode!

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week.

All this and more on episode 356 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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We start this week's show with the essentials, for beer league hockey. What are your must haves for a game?

The Ottawa Senators will not be playing hockey this week, as 10 players are out in COVID protocol. How likely is this to happen again? What long term effects will it have on the NHL season?

Bob Murray resigned from his role with the Anaheim Ducks. How connected is this to the Chicago Blackhawks investigation?

The Vezina finalists last year are struggling goalies this year. What could cure what ails Phillip Grubauer and Marc-Andre Fleury?

We debut (bring back?) a new segment, looking at the best and worst of the week (The Connors and the Coyotes). We look at what Connor McDavid and Alex Ovechkin did to earn accolades, and the Canucks and Panthers did to suffer the embarrassment.

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week.

All this and more on episode 355 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Jack Eichel has officially been freed from the Buffalo Sabres, heading to the Vegas Golden Knights. Was the return enough for Buffalo? How will Vegas fit Eichel into their salary cap moving forward?

Jeremy Colliton was fired by the Chicago Blackhawks. How does this organization find a good path forward on the ice?

Morgan Rielly and Adam Fox signed contract extensions. Has the market for free agent defensemen gotten too expensive?

Cole Caufield was sent down to the AHL by the Montreal Canadiens. Will this fix what ails him?

We play some over/under and Nick has some hot takes on what he think will happen the rest of the season? SpOILERS: One is record breaking.

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week and hand out some Hi Sticking prizes!

All this and more on episode 354 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Following the release of the Jenner and Block report into the sexual assault allegations made earlier this year, the fallout was widespread. But was it widespread enough? We dive into the entire investigation, the resignations of Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane shared their thoughts, the NHL fined the team, and released their own statements. What would the most appropriate response have been?

We are joined by Danielle Aubry, CEO of Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse. She provided valuable insight into what steps the NHL should take next, how victims can be best supported, and how we can create systems to make sexual abuse less prevalent.

All this and more on episode 353 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Carolina Hurricanes have our backs when it comes to finding out if the Montreal Canadiens have lost. Is it time for this rivalry to leave the front office and find its way on the ice?

The Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks are winless. The Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers and St. Louis Blues are lossless. Which one is the last one to win or lose respectively? Are the teams with offensive stars exploding more likely to succeed than teams winning by committee?

Team Canada has announced their initial list of goaltenders for the Winter Olympics. Which of Marc-Andre Fleury, Carey Price, Jordan Binnington, Darcy Kuemper, Carter Hart and Mackenzie Blackwood will head to China?

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week !

All this and more on episode 352 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Andrew Ladd is scoring, Gabe Landeskog and Dylan Larkin are getting suspended to name a few things that started a wild first week of the NHL season! Let the overreactions begin!

Evander Kane was suspended 21 games for violating COVID protocols. When can we expect to see him in the league again?

Charlie McAvoy, Ryan Pulock, Mattias Ekholm and Brady Tkachuk sign contract extensions this week. Plenty to overreact to.

We head to The Overreaction Room to look at Nikita Kucherov's injury, the winless Montreal Canadiens, the undefeated Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Bluejackets, goalies racing for a shutout, just to name a few.

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week return!

All this and more on episode 351 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL season is back and so is the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

The Seattle Kraken are starting their first season tonight. What can be expected from them?

The 4th Line Fantasy League was drafted and Nick has regrets.

Mika Zibanejad and Nick Suzuki signed extensions with the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens respectively. Which one was a better fit for the team?

What can be expected with COVID-19 protocols and difficulties this year? It has to be better.....right?

We take a look at the potential winners of awards this year and pick our dark horses for the Hart, Norris, Calder and Vezina.

Lastly, we announce the plan for Hi Sticking this year and the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week return!

All this and more on episode 350 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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We are one week away from the start of the NHL season!

"All or Nothing", the Toronto Maple Leafs docuseries, is out and Nick has strong reasons to believe that Paul MacLean is the hero we all need.

Robin Lehner dropped news this week of rumored drug treatment around the league. Everyone from Alain Vigneault to Gary Bettman had something to say. Is it done yet?

Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes signed extensions with the Vancouver Canucks. Were they team or player friendly?

It's prime to preview our most difficult division: The Metro!

Can the Hurricanes "defend" the title of best team in the division? Will the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals start their climb down the mountain? Is Dougie Hamilton enough for the New Jersey Devils to challenge for a playoff spot? Will the new regime and Gerard Gallant in New York help or hurt the Rangers?

All this and more on episode 349 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Preseason is hockey is here! Do we care yet?

The Buffalo Sabres have removed Jack Eichel as the captain of the team. What's next in the saga?

Kirill Kaprizov, Rasmus Dahlin and Elvis Merzļikins signed contract extensions. Who were the winners and losers of the deals?

The NHL has decided to crackdown on crosschecking. What will that actually look like and will it work?

We also preview the Atlantic division, as the Montreal Canadiens try to re-create their Stanley Cup Finals run with some new pieces in place, the Tampa Bay Lightning lose their 3rd line and try for the three-peat, the Leafs bring in just Petr Mrazek, and the Panthers lean on the young Spencer Knight, just to name a few of the storylines!

All this and more on episode 348 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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This week's news of the week saw old faces in new faces with Travis Zajac retiring a devil, Zach Parise re-uniting with Lou Lamoriello and Zdeno Chara going back to the Islanders. (It also was a great excuse for an exploration of the Zdeno Chara trade tree!)

We also preview the Central division, trying to figure out:

How likely it is that the Avalanche are the best team in the league
When and where Vladimir Tarasenko will be traded
Why the Coyotes rebranded and what a kachina is
If Marc-Andre Fleury and Kirby Dach are enough for the Blackhawks to return to the playoffs
When the window will end for the Nashville Predators

All this and more on episode 347 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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It's season preview time! And that's not even the biggest news of the week!

Nick has discovered something called a "Deathmatch Circus" and former NHL'er Darren McCarty will be taking part in one. What's the worst that can happen?

NHL coaches, such as Sylvain Lefebvre, are losing jobs because of their decisions to not be vaccinated. What other fallout can be expected from this?

It is time for the big news: We are retiring! Join us for our farewell tour, dubbed The Snides Tour, where we bring you the gifts, during the final season of The 4th Line Podcast. Thank you to everyone who's joined us along the way. Let's go out with a bang!

And now for the preview! Which California team will win the Battle of the Basement and come out on top of those 3 teams? Is there a chance that one of them won't be in the bottom 3 even? How likely is it that the Seattle Kraken will be a playoff team? Can Vegas re-gain the crown as Pacific Division champs?

All this and more on episode 346 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Team Canada are Gold Medal winners at the Women's World Hockey Championships. We re-live the nerve wracking gold medal game!

The Montreal Canadiens officially did not match the offer sheet that Jesper Kotkaniemi signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. But they did trade for Christian Dvorak from the Arizona Coyotes. Does this make them better?

The NHL announced two things for this upcoming season: 1) The NHL will be sending players to the Olympics. Will Phil Kessel be in the All Star Game or the Olympics? 2) The COVID Protocol. Is the treatment of unvaccinated players fair?

The Summer Movie Club has us re-living some old favorites and learning how a 17 year old would handle being the President and GM of a hockey team.

We also try to find out which ensemble sitcom cast would make the best hockey team. Is it Parks and Rec? Seinfeld? Friends?

All this and more on episode 345 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Jesperi Kotkaniemi signed the ultimate Uno reverse card: an offer sheet with the Carolina Hurricanes. We break down every single way that it is the best offer sheet of all time.

The Carolina Hurricanes were busy this week as they signed Andrei Svechnikov to an 8 year extension. Did they get it right after a poor start to the offseason?

Sean Couturier and the Philadelphia Flyers tried to one up Svech. And failed.

The New York Mets were booed by their fans. And responded in kind with boos of their own. Was that the appropriate response? Did the fans deserve it?

The Summer Movie Club has us watching the Tiger Woods documentary and learning how much it costs to visit Jurassic Park.

All this and more on episode 344 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Our summer movie series continues! This week we head to Saskatchewan for a legal battle, Miami for a Cuban sandwich and a wedding.

The Arizona Coyotes are without an arena moving forward. Again. But Gary Bettman doesn't seem worried. He even thinks that they might stay in the desert. What are their options?

Henrik Lundqvist announced his retirement from the NHL. Where does he rank all time?

We deep dive into two new rosters this week, looking at teams that made themselves better this offseason. The New Jersey Devils added Dougie Hamilton, Tomas Tatar and another brother to go with Jack Hughes. But is it enough to reach the playoffs? The Florida Panthers made the playoffs last year and decided that two Sams are better than one, adding Sam Reinhart to Sam Bennett. They also gave Joe Thornton one more landing spot.

All this and more on episode 343 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With a week away, Nick had time to watch "The Last Blockbuster", and he is back with his review! The Toronto Maple Leafs' docuseries "All or Nothing" comes out this October. What else would make for a good NHL documentary?

Juuse Saros signed a new contract with the Nashville Predators. How well does it lineup with other recent goalie contracts?

There are still several restricted free agents yet to sign, such as Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes, Brady Tkachuk and Andrei Svechnikov. We play a game of OVER/UNDER to see what their contracts might be.

The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights have made a number of moves this offseason, some good and some bad. We take a look at where they both sit heading into next year.

All this and more on episode 342 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The offseason is here, and so are the doctors!

A report from Nikita Zadorov on what life is like to be Nathan MacKinnon has led to several questions, including "What exactly does he eat?"

Evander Kane has reportedly been betting on NHL games, including San Jose Sharks. What should be the ramifications for him if this is in fact the case?

Philipp Grubauer's contract with the Seattle Kraken was rejected. How did this even happen?

Marc-Andre Fleury is officially going to be a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. Where does this put them in the Central division this year?

Jack Eichel wants to be traded and have surgery. The Buffalo Sabres want neither of those. Something has to give.

All this and more on episode 341 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

We'll be taking next week off and returning on August 16th. See you then!

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It is NHL free agency day, which means that there are over 150 signings, trades and pieces of follow up from draft weekend to talk about. Let's do that podcast!

The Minnesota Wild got the sliding Jesper Wallstedt with the Edmonton Oilers pick. Why didn't the Oilers pick him? And yet, the Oilers didn't make the worst choice in the draft. The Montreal Canadiens stepped in to steal that honor from them. Those moves aside, who were the winners and losers of the draft?

Leading up to free agency a number of trades happened, including:

Cam Atkinson and Jakub Voracek being swapping by the Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers
Marc-Andre Fleury being dealt for nothing
Tyler Johnson being a salary dump to the Chicago Blackhawks
Nate Schmidt and Brenden Dillon being acquired by the Winnipeg Jets
Darcy Kuemper is traded to the Colorado Avalance mid-show

As nearly $800 million was handed out in free agency, we dive into the signings of:

Alexander Ovechkin
Philipp Grubauer and the rest of the goalies on the market
Dougie Hamilton
Gabriel Landeskog
Cale Makar
Mike Hoffman
Phillip Danault
Ryan Suter
Blake Coleman
Zach Hyman
Tyson Barrie
Nick Foligno
Pavel Buchnevich

All this and more on episode 340 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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It's draft day and we're back with a LIVE episode, breaking down the beginning of the NHL draft and looking back on the news of the week.

But first, the Seattle Kraken have a team! With the excitement stolen from the actual draft event due to leaks, what picks were hits and what players did they miss out on as they built their starting roster?

In between picks, we had time to talk about all the other roster moves this week. Leading up to the draft, we had a number of trades, including:

Alex Nedeljkovic to the Detroit Red Wings

Shayne Gostisbehere to the Arizona Coyotes

Ryan Ellis and Rasmus Ristolainen to the Philadelphia Flyers

Oliver Ekman-Larsson to the Vancouver Canucks

Pavel Buchnevich to the St. Louis Blues

Seth Jones to the Chicago Blackhawks

Taylor Hall and Zach Hyman also have new contracts waiting for them.

And since we were still recording, there is a hidden bonus track with Nick's reaction to the Detroit Red Wings trading up to the 15th selection.

All this and more on episode 339 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Congratulations to the Tampa Bay Lightning on back to back Stanley Cup Championships! Leading to an all-time great press conference from Nikita Kucherov. Was he right? Did it matter about the salary cap? Should Andrei Vasilevskiy be the MVP? Did Montreal fans celebrate unnecessarily?

We review a hire, fire and retire.

Pekka Rinne announced his retirement. How will he be remembered?

Ryan Suter and Zach Parise were bought out for the Minnesota Wild. How will this help the team moving forward? Or will it? Where might these two end up?

Pierre McGuire was hired by the Ottawa Senators. But....why?

Duncan Keith was dealt to the Edmonton Oilers for Caleb Jones. Will he be the hero Edmonton deserves?

Vladimir Tarasenko has requested a trade from the St. Louis Blues? How will his return lineup with those of other potential offseason trade pieces?

All this and more on episode 338 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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We're half way through the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. The Tampa Bay Lightning failed close out the sweep in Game 4. What can be expected from the rest of this series? Will Jesperi Kotkaniemi be back in the lineup? Will the scores better represent the game performance? We'll find out this week!

The last NHL awards were handed out. We review what awards Kirill Kaprizov, Adam Fox, Marc-Andre Fleury and Connor McDavid won.

The offseason of NHL business has begun! This includes Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Joel Eriksson Ek signing 8 year extensions with the Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild respectively and Duncan Keith being rumored to be on the move to Edmonton. Are these smart moves? What moves are next?

All this and more on episode 337 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Stanley Cup Final is here!

We turn on the game and work our way through the first period of the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Along the way, we touch on:

Predictions for the Final and a review of the series that just ended
When is the appropriate time to not wear socks?
Conn Smythe favorites for both teams
Which wins out: A strong powerplay or a dominant penalty kill?
What is the best powerplay structure to use?
The All Star game and both outdoor games for next season
NHL players attending the 2022 Olympics in Beijing
The Chicago Blackhawks management are at the center of sexual assault allegations. What will the fallout be?

All this and more on episode 336 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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It's awards season! Rod Brind'Amour (Roderic) won the Jack Adams and said that he didn't fully deserve. Aleksander Barkov won the Selke Trophy, perhaps making sure that he is finally not underrated. Jaccob Slavin pulled off the difficult task of a defender winning the Lady Byng.

A lot happened between Game 3 and 4 of the Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights series. Dominique Ducharme tested positive for COVID. Marc-Andre Fleury gave up a goal. Robin Lehner took over in net. Is this Montreal's series to lose?

Ryan Pulock saved the game for the New York Islanders, but do the Tampa Bay Lightning still have a leg up on the series?

A listed of players that do not need to protected in the expansion draft was released. Is that far for all teams?

Ryan Kesler is back! Tune in to find out why we won't be watching Kes' House.

All this and more on episode 335 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL Semi-Finals are here!

Gerard Gallant is the head coach of the New York Rangers. Where else could the most sought after free agent coach have ended up?

With the New York Islanders continuing to shut down teams, do they what it takes to hold back the cap circumventing Tampa Bay Lighting? Since Dougie Hamilton mentioned it, are should the Injured Reserve rules be adjusted? And since he was mentioned, will the Carolina Hurricanes' strategy to let him talk to other teams work out for them?

The Boston Bruins continue to stay in contention. Can they bring back Taylor Hall to extend the streak?

The Montreal Canadiens continue to outpace expectations. What will it take for them to do it again against the Vegas Golden Knights?

Nick brings Carl on an emotional journey as he ranges from angry at his Avalanche to hopeful for the future. Which emotion is correct?

All this and more on episode 334 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL has reached another milestones to normalcy after COVID, with teams allowed to cross the Canada-US border again. What does this mean for the conclusion of the playoffs?

The Buffalo Sabres have won the 2021 NHL Draft Lottery. But who exactly will they be looking to pick first? We explore the fall out from The Most Boring Hour of Television!

Mark Scheifele was suspended 4 games for his hit on Jake Evans. Was it the right length? Is a comeback possible for Winnipeg?

The Carolina Hurricanes continue to give the Tampa Bay Lightning powerplays. If they can stay out of the box, can they get back in this series? Who should be in net: Petr Mrazek or Alex Nedeljkovic?

Carl is sad about his Colorado Avalanche and Nick tries to cheer him up with....a Nathan MacKinnon impression? Is all hope lost in Denver after the Vegas Golden Knights tie the series?

The New York Islanders have gotten Matthew Barzal hot. Is that enough to match the David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron line?

All this and more on episode 333 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Fresh off the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Montreal Canadiens, we look back on the series, particularly how bad Mitch Marner was, how much the Leafs were in their own heads, the different ways the Johnn Tavares loss effected them and what changes Kyle Dubas needs to make going forward.

Montreal is set to face the Winnipeg Jets now. With Winnipeg being a more similar fit to Montreal than Toronto, what can we expect from this game? Will Blake Wheeler be the key to cracking the Montreal code? Can Carey Price out duel Connor Hellebuyck?

The Colorado Avalanche scored a touchdown on the Vegas Golden Knights? Was Robin Lehner over Marc-Andre Fleury the reason? With Ryan Reaves' suspension, was it enough? Does his style of play fit into this series? And just how good is Nathan MacKinnon?

Many series do, but the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes might be the biggest special teams decided series of this years playoffs.

The Boston Bruins ruined Ilya Sorokin in Game 1. Were the New York Islanders right to go with Semyon Varlamov in Game 2? Who should be in net moving forward?

All this and more on episode 332 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL playoffs are in the heart of the first round, covering:

The Colorado Avalanche and their sweep of the St. Louis Blues. What went wrong with the Blues?

Nazem Kadri got suspended 8 games for his hit on Justin Faulk. Was it an appropriate length?

The Vegas Golden Knights have shut down Kirill Kaprizov. Will he overcome it before it is too late?

Is this the end of Alexander Ovechkin with the Washington Capitals?

Tristan Jarry has been letting down the Pittsburgh Penguins. Will he be the reason the New York Islanders advance?

We wish John Tavares the best and are glad that his injuries aren't as bad as they first seemed. Was his injury handled appropriately by all involved?

Are the Edmonton Oilers bad or the Winnipeg Jets good?

The Florida Panthers continue to rotate the goalie carousel, this time with Spencer Knight in net. Will he be the cure that ails them?

Is Carl back in love with Juuse Saros?

Be sure to check out the PWHPA and the Secret Dream Gap Tour on Sportsnet!

All this and more on episode 331 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The 2021 NHL Playoffs are here and we break down all 8 matchups of the first round.

Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals: Vitek Vanecek is out for the Capitals. Is Craig Anderson the answer for them?

New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Kyle Palmieri scored two goals in a game defined by the role players. Which star player will define this series and why is it Sidney Crosby?

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers: Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos are back for the Lightning. What impact will they have on this series? Is it fair that Tampa gets to bring them back like they did?

Nashville Predators vs. Carolina Hurricanes: How will Carolina beat Nashville at their own game?

Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights: How long can the Cam Talbot show last?

St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche: How did Nick get away with keeping Carl quite about the Avalanche until this point?

Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: After the Leafs advance, will it be Mitch Marner or William Nylander who the media demand to be traded?

Winnipeg Jets vs. Edmonton Oilers: Are two Connors better than one?

All this and more on episode 330 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Tom Wilson showed the New York Rangers the full brunt of his anger this week. And got away with it, while in the aftermath that followed, Jeff Gorton and John Davidson lost their jobs, the Rangers were fined $250,000. How did he pull this off and did the NHL make the right decisions?

With new COVID protocols announced for the playoffs, will the product on the ice be impacted?

Connor McDavid has 100 points on the season. Where does it rank in the all time best seasons ever?

John Tortorella and Rick Tocchet both mutually agreed to leave as coaches of their teams. What direction should the clubs take from here?

The Arizona Coyotes enter the Elimination Station. Aside from Phil Kessel, is there anything to give hope in the desert?

Lastly, we swing through the potential playoff matchups for a rapid-fire playoff preview!

All this and more on episode 329 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL has officially signed on to have TNT as their broadcast. What would be the ideal scenario for the NHL on TNT and why does it involve Chris Jericho breaking walls down?

The Seattle Kraken have joined the NHL as the 32nd team. What could the next few months look like for the Kraken?

With one week left in the NHL season we look at each of the divisional races. Who will win the tightly packed East? Will Nashville or Dallas make the playoffs in the Central? (Spoilers: See below!) How did the Avalanche not win the President's Trophy as many thought?

The Dallas Stars rip the Nashville Predators out of the Elimination Station. Would they make the playoffs if not for a COVID delay at the start of the season? Will a full year of Tyler Seguin, Alex Radulov and Ben Bishop be enough?

Play #HiLoSticking on Twitter and pick the OVER/UNDER in each Minnesota Wild game this week!

All this and more on episode 328 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With the world of soccer dealing with the fallout of the Super League, would a similar format work in the NHL? Would a relegation system work in the NHL?

We look up and down the standings to see which teams are in surprising locations and how they got there, including:

The Columbus Bluejackets ending John Tortorella's tour
The Washington Capitals overcoming a subpar Alexander Ovechkin
The Pittsburgh Penguins riding the Sidney Crosby train
The Florida Panthers avoiding the overpaid Sergei Bobrovsky
The Carolina Hurricanes celebrating with Rod the Bod

The Chicago Blackhawks enter the Elimination Station. With Kirby Dach returning next year, and Kevin Lankinen in net, are the Blackhawks ready to return to the playoffs, or are they still a few year away?

Play #HiLoSticking on Twitter and pick the OVER/UNDER in each Montreal Canadiens game this week!

All this and more on episode 32 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Vancouver Canucks are back! After a difficult time with COVID, they returned to the ice with a win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. What they can expect the rest of the season? What are some likely outcomes if an outbreak like this happens during the playoffs?

With the NHL trade deadline behind us we look at how new players like Anthony Mantha and Taylor Hall are fitting in on their new teams.

Patrick Marleau beats Gordie Howe's all time games record. Does it really matter?

The Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks both enter the Elimination Station. With most of the Flyers roster locked in for next year, where do they go this offseason? Would a Vezina-level Carter Hart be enough for them to be a Cup contender? Are the Canucks at risk for Elias Pettersson receiving an offer sheet this offseason?

Play #HiLoSticking on Twitter and pick the OVER/UNDER in each Pittsburgh Penguins game this week!

All this and more on episode 326 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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It's NHL trade deadline day!

We take a look at the buyers and sellers of trade deadline day.

BUYERS

The Florida Panthers: With Aaron Ekblad out they picked up Brandon Montour and also Sam Bennett. Is Florida the fresh start that Bennett needs?

Toronto Maple Leafs: Nick Foligno joins our Nick in Toronto. Is it a match made in heaven?

Colorado Avalanche: Carl Soderberg is back. SOUND THE ALARM!

SELLERS:

Columbus Bluejackets: David Savard and Foligno net a first round pick each. Is that the best deal of the deadline?

Detroit Red Wings: It's not. Because the Red Wings got Jakub Vrana and a 1st round pick for Anthony Mantha. How did Steve Yzerman do it?

BUFFALO: Taylor Hall got a new home in Boston. Is it what he needs to kick start his season?

Play #HiLoSticking on Twitter and pick the OVER/UNDER in each Carolina Hurricanes game this week!

All this and more on episode 325 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Vancouver Canucks are down and out in COVID protocol. With only 5 weeks left in the season, what are the choices for their schedule moving forward? Are there options for the NHL if they can't play all of their games?

Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon both got fined the maximum amount for poor behaviour on the ice this week. Was the fine warranted or was it superstar treatment that should have been suspended?

The Columbus Bluejackets enter the Elimination Station, begging 4 questions: 1) Where does Nick Foligno go? 2) Will Patrik Laine work out there? 3) Does one of their goalies get dealt at the deadline? 4) Is John Tortorella done in Columbus?

We also looked back at the week that was for the Winnipeg Jets, including a review of their side of the Pierre Luc Dubois trade.

Thank you to Aimee from The Store Next Door for joining us to let us know about the great work that they're doing! They'll be our prizes for Hi Lo Sticking for the rest of the season.

Play #HiLoSticking on Twitter and pick the OVER/UNDER in each Edmonton Oilers game this week!

All this and more on episode 324 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Officiating was the topic of the week in the NHL! Tim Peel made official what we all suspected: that referee's don't call the games fairly. Did the punishment fit the crime? Can any changes be expected from the league when it comes to calling penalties in the future?

Eric Staal was dealt to the Montreal Canadiens. Does this mean that they think they're a lock for the playoffs? Will Cole Caufield be joining the team?

The New York Rangers have entered the Elimination Station. After fully breaking Carter Hart, what is next for them? With a fist full of prospects, do they need to change anything to get back into the playoffs, or just keep letting Alexis Lafreniere and Kaapo Kakko develop?

The Florida Panthers lost a big piece with Aaron Ekblad gone for the season. What can they do to replace him? Has Sergei Bobrovsky finally fixed what ailed him?

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All this and more on episode 323 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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All it took was 12 loses, but the Buffalo Sabres finally fired Ralph Krueger. Where does Buffalo go from here?

With the trade deadline a mere 3 weeks away, we explore some of the possible trade pieces, including Taylor Hall, Mattias Ekholm and the entire Detroit Red Wings. Where could they end up?

The Calgary Flames find their way into the Elimination Station. With Darryl Sutter back coaching the team, what direction should the front office take building the roster? And does that direction include Johnny Gaudreau?

We look back at the week that was the New York Islanders. What is it about this year's version of the Islanders that is different than the past few years?

Play #HiLoSticking on Twitter and pick the OVER/UNDER in each Florida Panthers game this week!

All this and more on episode 322 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL is back on ESPN! We explore what this means for the future of the NHL's TV contract.

With some fans back in the building, the Tampa Bay Lightning raise their Stanley Cup banner. Again. Was it really necessary?

The Ottawa Senators are leaning into the sicko movement. Which begs the question: what is a sicko?

The San Jose Sharks enter the Elimination Station it what turns out to be our toughest set of decisions yet.

Lastly, we review the week that was for the Washington Capitals, as they wrap up their time as Nick's Lidstrom.

Play #HiLoSticking on Twitter and pick the OVER/UNDER in each New York Islanders game this week!

All this and more on episode 321 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Another week, another Northern coach fired! Darryl Sutter is the back the coach of the Calgary Flames. Is this the right choice to turn this team around for a playoff push?

Tom Wilson was suspended 7 games for his hit on Brandon Carlo. did the NHL get it right? What about the lack of suspension for Brett Pesce and Alex Ovechkin? Should they have been suspended?

The NHL has put forward a proposal for changes to the NHL draft lottery. Will they fix what ails the draft lottery?

This week's Elimination Station team eliminated themselves from the playoffs, so why shouldn't we?

Looking back at the week for the Colorado Avalanche, Nick had positives to see, while Carl has negatives. Is this a surprise?

Play #HiLoSticking on Twitter and pick the OVER/UNDER in each Washington Capitals game this week!

All this and more on episode 320 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL has a new promotion and it involves you!

Claude Julien and Kirk Muller were fired as coaches of the Montreal Canadiens, replaced with Dominique Ducharme and Alex Burrows (?). Is this what will get the Habs into the playoffs or are larger issues at hand?

Jordan Binnington threw a temper tantrum after getting pulled by the St. Louis Blues against the San Jose Sharks. What a sight to behold!

Jack Eichel and the Buffalo Sabres are at odds yet again. How will this stand off end?

With the NHL Trade Deadline just 6 weeks away, we look ahead for possible strategies for teams this season.

The Anaheim Ducks enter the Elimination Station. What are silver linings for the Ducks this season?

After we put the Tampa Bay Lightning back in as Nick's Lidstrom, Andrei Vasilevskiy didn't let in a goal. Will he ever let in a goal again?

Play #HiLoSticking on Twitter and pick the OVER/UNDER in each Colorado Avalanche game this week!

All this and more on episode 318 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL headed to Lake Tahoe and we discovered Gary Bettman's true nemesis: the sun!

With the ice melting in Lake Tahoe, was the outdoor by the lake experience a good one and should the NHL do it again?

Accusations have been made against Artemi Panarin. What is next for the New York Rangers' forward?

The Nashville Predators have essentially placed the entire team on the track block. What can they expect to get and who legitimately could be dealt?

Nico Hischier was named the captain of the New Jersey Devils. Was this the right choice?

As the Chicago Blackhawks keep winning, we wonder if they can keep up the pace. And also discover who Kevin Lankinen is. On the other hand, Sergei Bobrovsky is a Central division goalie not playing well. How can they fix him?

The Buffalo Sabres enter the Elimination Station. With an extended re-build well under way, what can they possibly do from here?

Play #HiLoSticking on Twitter and pick the OVER/UNDER in each Tampa Bay Lightning game this week!

All this and more on episode 318 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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A new week and another set of great games happened in the NHL!

Alex Galchenyuk was traded TWICE this week. Did that satisfy Nick's desire for a trade?

Ron Hextall was hired as the General Manger of the Philadelphia Flyers. At the same time, Brian Burke was hired as the President of Hockey Operations. What does the mean for the future of the organization?

There are rumored changes to the NHL draft lottery. What changes would make for a better draft lottery?

It's time for some Buy and Sell, featuring the Montreal Canadiens, Joe Pavelski and Marc-Andre Fleury.

The New Jersey Devils enter the Elimination Station. What pieces should the Devils hold onto moving forward and how is the draft not their best bet moving forward?

We also review the Toronto Maple Leafs' week, while Carl attempts to play Two Truths and a Lie.

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All this and more on episode 317 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Bluejackets entered unprecedented territory this week, featuring an offside challenge. Did the league make the right choice?

As the NHL sees the number of players in COVID protocol rise, they are looking to see what they can do to get things under control. Is there an easy answer?

Patrik Laine made his debut for the Columbus Bluejackets this week. Was he everything they'd hoped for?

The Vancouver Canuck are struggling. What's next for the club? And will they listen to our advise immediately?

The Los Angeles Kings enter the Elimination Station. With the battle for the basement taking place in California, how have they ended up the first west coast team eliminated from the playoffs?

We look back on the Philidelphia Flyers' week, including 2 blown leads against Boston and a big win against the Washington Capitals.

Play #HiLoSticking on Twitter and pick the OVER/UNDER in each Toronto Maple Leafs game this week!

All this and more on episode 316 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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All this and more on episode 314 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

The NHL has another round of COVID postponements, including the Vegas Golden Knights, Buffalo Sabres and the New Jersey Devils. The Sabres are upset about how they got into the COVID protocol situation. Do they have a right to be?

Jim Rutherford is out as the GM of the Pittsburgh Penguins. What is next for the organization?

Kevin Fiala was suspended for his hit on Matt Roy. Was it worthy of 3 games?

The New York Rangers have a problem in the person of Tony DeAngelo. How did it get this far and where do they go from here?

The Detroit Red Wings have been winless in the APLD era, which gets them into the Elimination Station. Let's find out what gives Nick hope about the future of this team.

The Dallas Stars were next week's Nick's Lidstrom. Aside from some bold jerseys, what stood out for them this week?

Play #HiLoSticking on Twitter and pick the OVER/UNDER in each Philadelphia Flyers game this week!

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Patrik Laine and Pierre-Luc Dubois finally got new homes! Which team won the trade and will the new teams be a breath of fresh air for them both?

The Carolina Hurricanes are the latest team suffering from COVID delays. With how things are going, is it likely that every team can play all 56 games? The Washington Capitals were fined for COVID related infractions. Was the fine appropriate?

The look back on the week that was for the Vegas Golden Knights has us explore the captaincy of Mark Stone and the goaltending tandem of Marc-Andre Fleury and Robin Lehner.

The Elimination Station is back! Which bottom dwelling team is getting eliminated from the playoffs, and why is it the Ottawa Senators?

What does it take this week to be Nick's Lidstrom? Being undefeated, that's what!

All this and more on episode 314 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The 2021 NHL Season is here!

Jakub Voracek did not hide his feelings during a press conference this week. How can we get more of this in the NHL?

The rookies are here! How have Alexis Lafreniere and Tim Stützle fared? And who is Kirill Kaprizov?

With such a small sample size, which opening week performances are we buying and selling? Steven Stamkos leading the league in scoring? The Minnesota Wild being undefeated? Semyon Varlamov and the New York Islanders not giving up goals? Juuse Saros finally having the job with the Nashville Predators?

We also debut a new segment called "Nick's Lidstrom", where we highlight a new contending team each week, leading to them being the team for #HiSticking that week. Head over to our Twitter and predict if the over or under will hit for each game that team play this week! This week's team: the Vegas Golden Knights!

All this and more on episode 313 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL season starts this week. THIS IS NOT A TEST! THE NHL SEASON STARTS THIS WEEK!

Gary Bettman won't say exactly how much money the NHL will lose this year, but the answer starts with a B. A Bettman of Money?

The NHL season already has been impacted with COVID-19, as the Dallas Stars are delayed. How will this impact other teams?

Mathew Barzal has signed an extension with the New York Islanders. Mike Hoffman also officially signed with the St. Louis Blues. How long can we expect deals of this caliber to be the norm?

The NHL is planning outdoor games in Lake Tahoe. But why?

We also preview the all new East and North divisions. What can be expected from the all-Canadian division?

All this and more on episode 312 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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This week on The 4th Line Hockey Podcast, with the NHL almost back, it's time to preview the Central division! But first, an update to an octopus news story from early 2020.

The NHL has modified the offside rule. Will it be for the better?

Zdeno Chara has signed with the Washington Capitals, but who will fill his vacancy with the Boston Bruins?

Pierre-Luc Dubois signed an extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but is apparently still not happy with the club. Will he find his way out?

Jonathon Toews is out for the Chicago Blackhawks, leaving an unfortunate and unexpected hole at center.

The AHL has put together a plan for this coming season. It's small, but will have a significant impact on the NHL teams they support.

With Canada and the US destined to meet in the finals of the World Junior Hockey Championship, who have been the standout players thus far?

We also preview the new Central Division, which somehow now houses both Stanley Cup finalists.

All this and more on episode 311 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL season nears and we start the divisional previews this week.

The Ottawa Senators are wheeling and dealing leading up to the start of the season. They started by picking up Derek Stepan from the Arizona Coyotes and followed that up by getting Braydon Coburn, Cedric Paquette and a 2nd round pick from the Tampa Bay Lightning for Marian Gaborik and Anders Nilsson. Who was the winner in each of these deals?

With the round robin of the World Junior Hockey Championships we look in to see if teams are doing too much by running up the score and see what upsets have happened so far.

Our division previews kick off on the West coast looking at questions like:

How drastically will the addition of the Minnesota Wild to this division change playoff outcomes?
Which team loaded up the most this offeason?
Where will each team finish in the standings?

All this and more on episode 310 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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This week we preview actual games that will be happening! GAMES! OF HOCKEY!

The NHL has announced their plan for the 2021 season. We review all of the changes including:

the timeline for the season
the new divisions, increased divisional play and changes to the playoffs
teams playing in new cities, with some cities allowing fans
taxi squads, three goalies and the death of the emergency backup goalie

Nikita Kucherov might start the year on the injured reserve for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Is this a blessing in disguise for their cap woes?

Henrik Lundqvist is unable to play for the Washington Capitals after being diagnosed with a heart condition. If this is the end of his career, he had a great one!

We also welcome Dylan Griffing of Dobber Prospects and The4thLinePodcast.com to preview the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships. He brings updates on players and teams dealing with COVID, predictions for breakout stars and the winner of the tournament and more!

All this and more on episode 309 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL is returning! (Probably. Maybe.)

A cheating scandal is hitting Swedish hockey, as details continue to come out. Is there any possible scenario where a team can justify intentionally losing a game?

Details of the 2020-2021 season have come out, including a re-alignment of the divisions. Who are the favorites to win and finish last in each division? With the NHL no longer wanting more money from the players, what creative advertising approaches are favorable?

The World Junior Hockey Championships are scheduled to start on Christmas Day, if the teams can ever make the plane trip over.

Our Summer Top 10 List takes a festive turn as we look at the best Christmas foods. What food on the list will Nick be giving a second chance, while Carl is busy overrating a cake?

All this and more on episode 308 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Another week, another lack of true update about the upcoming season!

The NHL didn't confirm a start date for the season, but it has been confirmed that the season will not be starting January 1st. What can be expected as we near the start date for the season? Are there creative options to getting the season going?

With the NHL season still waiting, the World Junior Hockey Championship will be taking place in Edmonton in December. What can we expect from that tournament? We will not be watching Alexis Lafrenière, even though his New York Rangers are not playing games. Are they making the right choice?

Nick Cousins was found to be running a pro-Nick Cousins burner account. What does he think about himself?

This inspires our Top 10 Nick's in the NHL! Which Nick is on top?

All this and more on episode 307 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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We have news! And among the news is the naming of Joe Sakic as the top general manager. Oh boy! But how will Stevie Nick handle his namesake not being on top?

Mikhail Sergachev and the Tampa Bay Lightning reach an extension. What does this do for the rest of the restricted free agent landscape remaining?

Both the Vegas Golden Knights and Columbus Blue Jackets had players test positive for COVID. So did the Canadian World Junior team. And the NHL has yet to announce their plan for the coming season. Gary Bettman still wants games to start January 1st. Is that possible?

The Summer Top 10 list takes us back through the last 23 years, looking at the top rule changes that have happened in the NHL. Which one is number 1?

All this and more on episode 306 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL was delayed in announcing their plans for the upcoming season, but we weren't delayed in being back for another offseason episode!

The NHL wants players to defer even more of their money. How will this impact the chances of hockey in 2021? And will this mean less flexibility by the players?

Kendall Coyne Schofield joined the Chicago Blackhawks coaching staff in two very well deserved roles.

In this week's flashback, we have TWO bests in our best and worst of the week.

Braden Holtby tried to move to Vancouver, but was held back by his tortoises. Why exactly? Nick will find out!

This inspired this week's top 10, which is the top 10 NHL team names that would be difficult to take across the border.

All this and more on episode 304 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With no NHL news we look back at what was in the news in the past!

What happened this time in 2019? Which coach was almost fired and which player had just come off an amazing week?

The NHL released the Retro Reverse jerseys this week. What were the hits and misses for the latest batch of alternate jerseys? Will this new type of jersey approach be a way of the future for the NHL?

The Summer Top 10 list has us looking at the top foods around the NHL, bringing up debates like pineapple on pizza, where queso belongs on the list and the best kind of buffet. Which NHL city ends up having the best type of food?

All this and more on episode 304 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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On the heals of last week's Summer Top 10 List, Auston Matthews was inspired by our mustache theme to do some work of his own.

Gary Bettman finally addressed what next season may look like and it's similar to what has been rumored. New divisions. Bubbles. No bubbles. And even more uncertainty!

A collection of players signed extensions, and we share our thoughts on Roope Hintz, Anthony Mantha, Ryan Strome and Ryan Pulock.

The Jordan Theory is created, trying to explain the careers of Jordan Staal and Jordan Subban.

The Summer Top 10 List takes us to the Top 10 2nd overall NHL draft picks, which has us ranking Daniel Sedin, Evgeni Malkin, Victor Hedman and Trevor Linden, to name a few! Who was crowned the #1 number 2 overall draft pick ever?

All this and more on episode 303 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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We're back and so is the Summer Top 10 List!

The OHL is looking into the possibility of being forced to play without hitting this season. What would that even look like? And how realistic is it tat this will happen?

The NHL is still looking at what this upcoming season will look like. 48 games? Waiting until after the Olympics?

Mitchell Miller was drafted by the Arizona Coyotes. And then when news came out of his past, they stood by their pick and eventually renounced the pick. Is this what the NHL meant by "Listening and learning"?

It's time for the Summer Top 10 List, this time looking at the top 10 mustaches (or moustaches) in honor (or honour) of Movember. Which player with a mustache was the best in NHL history? Lanny McDonald, Wendel Clark, Paul MacLean and Auston Matthews are amongst those vying for the top spot!

All this and more on episode 302 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The dog days of Summer are officially here, even in the winter!

With arbitration cases starting to be heard, is there a better way to do them and why is it The Arbitrashow?

There are a collection of contracts handed out this week, including Tyler Bertuzzi, Devon Toews, Jake Virtanen, Sam Reinhart, and Connor Brown. Who were the winners of this bunch?

The NHL "postponed" the Winter Classic and All Star Game, but promised new and creative events this upcoming season. What new and creative event would we want to have happen?

It's time to debut our offseason segment: The Summer Top 10! This week we look at the top 10 summer-all-year-long NHL cities. Have an idea for a list you'd like us to look at? Send us a message!

All this and more on episode 301 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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It is our 300th episode and we are ready to celebrate!

But first, the Vegas Golden Knights have signed Alex Pietrangelo to a fitting deal for the top free agent defenseman. This has to make Vegas the favorite now, right? It meant that they had to move Nate Schmidt to the Vancouver Canucks. Will trading him in division come back to bite them?

Or, will it even be in division? Bill Foley let it slip that there might be a Canadian division next year? What will hockey look like matchup wise next year? And is it all a ruse to get Canadian teams into the playoffs?

Nick also has the list of people with 300 goals, which starts a feud with Jamie Benn.

We're joined by the Always Wonderful Joel as we look back at the last 300 episodes and remember our favorite moments, talk about Joe Thornton coming to Toronto, sports in the land of COVID, just to name a few!

All this and more on episode 300 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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After a busy week in the NHL, we're back to review the NHL Draft and the start of free agency.

With some many top players at the top of the draft Nick is thrilled with the Lucas Raymond pick, while also surprised that Jack Quinn isn't a Hughes brother. The Nashville Predators selected Yaroslav Askarov as their goalie of the future and the Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets were big winners.

The goalie carousel spun and landed Matt Murray with the Ottawa Senators, Henrik Lundqvist with the Washington Capitals, Braden Holtby with the Vancouver Canucks, Jacob Markström with the Calgary Flames and Cam Talbot with the Minnesota Wild.

We also look at the signings of Taylor Hall, Tyson Barrie, TJ Brodie, Torey Krug and more!

Jonathon Toews and the Chicago Blackhawks players are upset with the direction of the team. Do they have a right to be?

All this and more on episode 299 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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It's officially the offseason!

The NHL draft is this week. It's time to look at Alexis Lafreniere, Tim Stutzle, Quinton Byfield and the rest of the draft prospects, where they could end up and what their futures will look like. Are there any teams that could be looking to make trades? New Jersey with multiple firsts? Toronto with Dubas promising to be busy?

The Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup Champions! Nick predicted them to win, Carl predicted Victor Hedman winning the Conn Smythe and the Lightning made questionable choices celebrating.

Robin Lehner is staying with the Vegas Golden Knights. So where does Marc-Andre Fleury end up?

Henrik Lundqvist was bought out by the New York Rangers. What is next for him?

Devan Dubnyk was dealt to the San Jose Sharks. Is that what they were missing?

All this and more on episode 298 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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For the final time of the season, there are games to preview!

The Dallas Stars are down 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Final. What do they need to do to complete the comeback? For each team, who would win the Conn Smythe Trophy?

Marc Staal was traded to the Detroit Red Wings by the New York Rangers. It's a win for Detroit, but why are the Rangers clearing out cap space?

The Pittsburgh Penguins sent Patric Hornqvist to the Florida Panthers. Why?

The Ottawa Senators move out another veteran, buying out Bobby Ryan. What are the Senators planning and where will Bobby Ryan land?

Jeff Petry got big money from the Montreal Canadiens. Was he derserving?

All this and more on episode 297 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Stanley Cup Final is here and so are the ever evolving rules for Nick's hockey pool.

The Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning meet up in the 2020 Stanley Cup Final. Who is the favorite and how do they match up? And will Steven Stamkos play? (Please play.)

Gary Bettman spoke about next season. Will we get to play hockey next year?

Alex Pietrangelo and the St. Louis Blues are at odds at contract negotiations. Where does he end up?

Eric Staal and Marcus Johansson were swapped between Buffalo and Minnesota. Is the VP of Business Development doing good work in Buffalo?

The main awards were handed out which meant that Carl was happy and also furious. Between Makar and MacKinnon, the emotions were flowing!

All this and more on episode 296 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Stanley Cup Finals are almost here and these playoffs are getting canasty!

The Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning are both up 3-1. Again. Will this round see more blown 3-1 leads?

We look at who are the Conn Smythe (playoff MVP) favorites for each of the remaining teams in the bubble. Can a defenseman win it for a change? (Inspired by articles from the writing team at The4thLinePodcast.com).

Geoff Ward is back as the coach of the Calgary Flames. But what will his roster look like next season?

Bruce Cassidy won the Jack Adams Award, while Lou Lamoriello won the GM of the Year award. Were they the best choices? What did Lou do to earn the win?

All this and more on episode 295 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL Conference Finals are here!

Before we look forward, we look back at the multiple Game 7's that defined the 2nd round. How did Carl handle the defeat of his Colorado Avalanche? What do the Canucks do with Jacob Markstrom and Thatcher Demko? Should the Flyers make roster changes to fix their funk?

Looking ahead to the finals, will "suffocating" be the key word defining this series? It just might be! Also, will Steven Stamkos ever get a chance to play in a big game?

Ryan Reaves was suspended one game for his hit on Tyler Motte. Did the NHL DoPS finally get one right?

Jake Allen was dealt to the Montreal Canadiens for a 3rd round pick. Why did these teams make this deal? Is it enough for the St. Louis Blues to keep Alex Pietrangelo?

All this and more on episode 294 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL took a stand against racism this week. Eventually. After playing on a day when many leagues boycotted games in support of of Black Lives Matter, the NHL took two days off to make a statement. Did the players and the league do the right thing?

Kasperi Kapanen was traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Which isn't surprising. What Pittsburgh gave up was!

The Arizona Coyotes were punished for illegal training of junior players. Was the penalty too much?

Every series is currently at 3-1. Can any of these teams make it back? Does Boston miss Tuukka Rask more than they'd like to admit or has Tampa just figured it out? What team is the "Better Columbus"? What is wrong with the Colorado Avalanche and why is it Cale Makar's fault?

All this and more on episode 293 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Carl is back and trying to learn from Nick's podcasting skills.

Todd Reirden was fired as the head coach of the Washington Capitals. Who is next? What else will the Capitals do this offseason? Will Braden Holtby return?

Rumors are starting to surface about what the NHL bubble might look like next season.

Marc Andre Fleury's agent Allan Walsh posted quite the picture of Fleury being stabbed in the back. Yikes!

The 2nd round of the playoffs is under way and we look at things such as:

Carter Hart has been next level.
Carl and Nick play a game of Seguin vs. Seguin and it has Carl rattled!
Ryan Reaves and Antoine Roussell hugging it out and bullying
What really happens in the bubble which leads to injuries?

All this and more on episode 292 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Half way through the first round of the NHL playoffs, a special guest joins the show!

Carl has abandoned Nick and Erin Ambrose, EA Sports NHL20 Bracket Challenge finalist and Team Canada National Program member, fills in for him.

Erin tells us about her pre-game routine and her path through women's hockey. She is also a member of the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) and shares the great work happening with the organization to grow and promote women's hockey.

They break down the NHL playoffs looking at each series including:

reviewing how their series picks are working out so far
Tuukka Rask opting out of the Stanley Cup playoffs
Erin's thoughts on fantastic Colorado defenseman Cale Makar
what it is like playing in front of an arena with no crowds

Find Erin on social media at @ambrose_13. Thank you to Erin for joining the show!

All this and more on episode 291 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Qualifying Round is over and it's time for the real playoffs to begin!

With the preliminary round over, Nick is frenzied. Between talk about:

permanently expanding the playoffs
Bob McKenzie retiring
Dale Tallon and the Florida Panthers parting ways
the New York Rangers winning the draft lottery

he is ready for things to calm down.

Every matchup is previewed looking at what we think will happen and what we want to happen. Nick also tries to get Carl frenzied by discussing his hopes for the Avalanche.

We also crown the Hi Sticking winner and select a random winner too!

All this and more on episode 290 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL postseason is here!

We review all of the action from the first two days of the NHL playoffs, including:

What is hockey like without fans? Is the intensity of regular playoffs still possible? Do the round robin games have any intensity?

The Matt Dumba diversity speech and the Hockey Diversity Alliance.

Mark Scheifele's injury at the hands of Matthew Tkachuk. Was there intent to it?

Drake Caggiula was suspended 1 game for his hit on Tyler Ennis. Was it a fair suspension?

There was a trend of a lot of penalties being called. Was it deserving? Will the trend continue?

Will any of the teams that lost game 1 come back and win the series?

All this and more on episode 289 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL has arrived in the bubble! But first, Wayne wants your help. Be a part of the future of waynesdryrub.com and share your recipes with us to put on the blog!

What is life like in the NHL bubble? How will the NHL media be covering the game while the playoffs happen?

The Seattle Kraken are the newest team to the NHL. How did the announcement set the tone for their future?

John Chayka "quit" as the GM of the Arizona Coyotes, leading to a bitter public discourse about it. Why all the drama?

This week we preview the Western Conference playoffs, including:

Which of Mike Smith or Mikko Koskinen will start for the Edmonton Oilers? What about David Rittich and Cam Talbot for the Calgary Flames?

Which of the Round Robin teams have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup? Is Carl hopeful for his Avalanche? Are there any upsets likely to happen?

All this and more on episode 288 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL playoffs are almost here and that means that it's time to preview the Eastern Conference Play in round!

The NHL released the latest COVID-19 test results. Has the NHL done all that they can to keep the players and staff safe?

The Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers will play a round robin tournament to warm up. What can be expected from this tournament?

With 4 best of 5 matchups happening, we look at:

Are Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins finally healthy enough?

Which goalie will start for the New York Rangers?

Can Sergei Bobrovsky return to form?

What do the Toronto Maple Leafs have to do to win a playoff round? And will this count?

Lastly, we get a phone call from "Wayne Pegula" who has some questions and also something to promote.

All this and more on episode 287 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Training camps are back and so are we!

The NHL officially announced the plan for Phase 3 and 4 of their return to play, as well as a CBA extension, which means Olympics and escrow!

Phase 3 of the NHL Return to Play has begun, which means training camp, players opting out and a look towards the the qualifying round which is both playoffs and not playoffs at the same time!

The Vancouver Canucks wanted Tyler Toffoli. Which apparently will cost them Brock Boeser.

Lindy Ruff is the new head coach of the New Jersey Devils. Why though?

The final Quarantine Corner is here and we examine which hub city is best: Edmonton or Toronto? It also has Nick setup to become the VP of Business Development.

All this and more on episode 286 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL Draft Lottery is here!

With the Detroit Red Wings having the best odds at the first overall pick. How does Nick handle the outcome?

Kevyn Adams was named the GM of the Buffalo Sabres. But why did the front office changes even happen?

The Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa, Kim St-Pierre, Ken Holland, Kevin Lowe and Doug Wilson to their ranks. Were they all worthy?

As players begin to return ahead of training camp opening July 10, how much do the fans deserve to know about players' health?

All this and more on episode 285 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With a couple weeks away from the show, The 4th Line is back!

Phase 1 of the NHL return to work has started! So we can be excited, right? Well, it led to players and staff testing positive for COVID. So, can the league do this?

Vegas has been selected as one of the hub cities for the NHL playoffs. Who else is on the table as a hub city? What makes Vegas a good choice?

What could NHL broadcasts look like with no fans in the arena? The choices are endless!

The Quarantine Corner takes us to the barber shop!

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The NHL has actual news, so we're back!

With a weird NHL playoff coming, should there be an asterisk next to it? And more importantly, how do you say asterisk? There are multiple questions to be had about playoff seeding. Is this the best way?

And if the seeding isn't confusing enough, wait until we try to explain the NHL draft lottery! Is Stevie Nick happy with the results for his Red Wings? What about conditional draft picks? What happens with them?

With the NHL clamoring for content, we have ideas!

The Quarantine Corner brings us to the world of mascots! Who is the strongest and what can you do with mascots in physical distancing?

All this and more on episode 283 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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We are back and there is news in the NHL!

The 24 team NHL playoff format has been announced, if it's possible to happen. With 24 teams in it, who are the winners and losers of this setup? Is it a fair setup? What would the first round of the playoffs look like?

The return to play procedures have been announced as well. What will hockey look like when it return?

The NHL draft has some more rumors. Are they worth believing?

We enter the Quarantine Corner looking at dog walkers, moving to a new country and changing dates.

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We are back with the news of the week from the NHL.

Which actually brings us to the AHL, as they have cancelled the rest of their season. What does this mean for the future of the NHL season and the future of the AHL?

We take a dive into what could be the best teams built from franchises that have never won a Stanley Cup. There are 11 of them. These teams have to be winners, right?

This week's Quarantine Corner brings us to the land of spiders and grilling.

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The NHL continues to near decisions. We might have news soon!

The NHL Board of Governors met this week to discuss the options surrounding the NHL draft and the options for the remainder of the NHL season. What will the draft look like? Is it fair and equitable? What are some of the potential options for returning to play?

The Quarantine Corner is back with questions about beards, mullets, your worst moments and how to find hope in a dark place called "Ottawa". Make sure to send us your quarantine questions at mail@the4thlinepodcast.com!

All this and more on episode 280 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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After a week away for moving related reasons, we've moved back into the podcast studio!

The NHL is nearing a decision on if, how and when they can return to action. In the last two weeks, is there more or less confidence in the NHL finishing this season?

Dustin Byfuglien and the Winnipeg Jets came to terms on a agreement to terminate his contract. What's next for Dusty?

The Columbus Blue Jackets have locked up their goaltending tandem of Elvis Merzlikins and Joonas Korpisalo for two more years. What does that do for the team moving forward?

Marco Scandella started also signed a contract extension. Also, his name isn't Marcus.

We debut a new segment called The Quarantine Corner, where we give you advice about how to solve your quarantine problems.

All this and more on episode 279 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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After a failed attempt at a Zoom hangout with listeners, Carl and Nick pick up the pieces and carry on.

NBC has been showing old Stanley Cup Final games, but is the best content watching people watch old Stanley Cup Final games?

The NHLPA rolled out their player poll, so we get to find out who players think are the best/worst trash talkers, the best social media follow and how exactly they love Sidney Crosby.

Lastly, with the NHL regular season likely cancelled, who should win the key awards? We predict the winners of the Hart, Norris, Vezina and Calder trophies.

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Nick has found the script for The Beer League! Our part of it. Tune in as we dive into the world of Paul, The Brewin's and The Jagr Bombs.

The NHL is trying to find a solution to how to finish the season. PK Subban wants to let all 31 teams into the playoffs. While the current prevailing idea is to host the games in North Dakota, but a horse, a sandbox and a coal mine stand in their way.

All this and more on episode 277 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Nick has good news and bad news. The script for his pilot is missing, but he found the notes!

The guys fill in the blanks of the pilot as Paul and the Brewins try to take home beer league supremacy.

It's also time for the final Elimination Station of the season. But it cannot be decided who should make it: the Columbus Bluejackets or the New York Islanders. So how about both? What steps are needed for each of these organizations moving forward? What can be done to give Mathew Barzal some help? Do we believe in Elvis Merzlikins?

All this and more on episode 276 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Another week without sports and another week of finding out what that means?

The 2020 Olympics are officially postponed. What uncharted territory does this lead us into?

The NHL released an FAQ regarding the season shut down this week, including several details including a training camp schedule before hockey returns and the impact for next season.

Yes, they might be tied for the last playoff spot, but the Vancouver Canucks have officially entered The Elimination Station powered by Park Power. Can the Canucks overcome years of bad moves and be on the right path?

What are you doing to pass the time without the NHL around? We'd love to hear from you!

All this and more on episode 275 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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While a lot has been happening in the sports world this week, Nick is having some very important blanket talk.

COVID-19 is expanding and the impact on the world of sports has grown as well. This week, we explore what it does mean for the NHL, including:

will the season continue and do we get a Stanley Cup champion?
what will happen with the salary cap this year?
why aren't teams paying their staff?
how will the CBA extension change?
when will the NHL draft be? When will free agency be? Will there even be an offseason?
what will broadcasters do without sports?

We also cover what we'll be doing now that there are no sports on TV. Do we have any new hobbies?

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With one month until the playoffs, The 4th Line is back to bring you the latest around the NHL.

The NHL is having to start to take measures based on the outbreak of coronavirus. What will this mean for hockey fans?

Tampa Bay and Boston gave us a preview of what a playoff matchup of them will look like. How will the Atlantic division shake down?

The Ottawa Senators and Jim Little parted ways. But nailing down exactly why is the hard part.

Roberto Luongo had his jersey retired by the Florida Panthers. Is the Hockey Hall of Fame the next step for him?

The Arizona Coyotes are on the verge of the playoffs. But also, are welcomed to the Elimination Station!

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As David Ayres has continued his Tour de Force, we discuss the logistics of the emergency backup goalie.

With the emergency backup goalie the flavor of the month, is that the best way to handle the goalie injury problem?

It's been a week since the trade deadline. The San Jose Sharks didn't trade Joe Thornton. Should they have moved him to finally let him get a Stanley Cup?

The Carolina Hurricanes are struggling with their top 2 goalies hurt. Can they fix the losing streak in time for a playoff birth?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are winning, in spite of their defense being almost entirely hurt. What's the trick?

Looking at the Western Conference playoff race, will the Minnesota Wild pull themselves out of the Elimination Station?

Speaking of the Elimination Station, the Chicago Blackhawks are the latest to enter it. Are there any moves to turn this team around, or do they just ride it out?

The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected too!

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On this all trade deadline episode can you imagine that we almost had to resort to an emergency backup podcaster (EBUP)? And would that EBUP be better than Nick?

This week, we try to touch on as many trades as possible, including (but not limited to):

Tyler Toffoli

Brenden Dillon

Marco Scandella

Alec Martinez

Ondrej Kase

Ilya Kovalchuk

Mike Green

Vladislav Namestnikov

Jean-Gabriel Pageau

Vincent Trocheck

Patrick Marleau

Andreas Athanasiou

Barclay Goodrow

Sami Vatanen

Robin Lehner

Brady Skjei

We even find time to look at new contracts for Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Chris Kreider and Jake Muzzin.

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The Mighty Ducks are back! What can we expect with Coach Bombay's return behind the bench?

Speaking of coaches, Bruce Boudreau was fired by the Minnesota Wild this week. But why?

Zack Kassian learned that kicking someone in the chest is not allowed. Was his punishment appropriate?

Evander Kane thinks that his suspension, as well as others, are not in line with the league's precedent and had some words for George Parros about it. Was he justified?

The New Jersey Devils got their trade deadline started moving Blake Coleman and Andy Greene. Will this set the price for the next week?

The Montreal Canadiens have finally entered the Elimination Station. With them out of playoff contention, what is next for the Habs?

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Cheating is rampant in sports these days and hockey is now exception anymore!

The Arizona Coyotes are being investigated for illegal fitness testing of junior players. Was it worth the potential $5 million in fines?

On the heals of a Frederik Andersen injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a trade for Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford from the Los Angeles Kings. Will it work out for them?

What other trades could happen before the deadline? Could Kyle Connor be on the move? Which goalie will have a new home?

Darnell Nurse has signed an extension with the Edmonton Oilers. Will it work for the team?

The New York Rangers enter The Elimination Station, but first....A TRADE! Jason Zucker is on his way to Pittsburgh in exchange for Alex Galchenyuk and a first. What is the initial reaction to the deal?

All this and more on episode 269 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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This week saw TWO editions of the hottest rivalry in the NHL: The Battle of Alberta.

In Version #1 David Rittich flipped his stick and Leon Draisaitl flipped his lid. In Version #2, Mike Smith got in a fight and Cam Talbot got in trouble. When was the last time we had a rivalry this good?

Justin aka Dustin Byfuglien is nearing the end of his time as a Winnipeg Jet. What does the future hold for the defenseman?

Gritty has been vindicated. Which led to what might be the initial pieces of The Mascot Union.

The Buffalo Sabres enter the Elimination Station. Is there something deeper wrong with the Sabres than just the roster?

The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected too!

All this and more on episode 268 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The NHL All Star Weekend is finally over.

We look back at the weekend that was, including:

The All Star Skills competition featured two new elements: The Women's 3-on-3 and the Shooting Stars Competition. Were they a hit? What were the highlights in the rest of the skills competition?

In the All-Star Game itself, what was noteworthy?

Gary Bettman had his press conference touching on a number of subjects about the future of the NHL, including the Olympics, the CBA and tracking data. Which has us the most excited? And which gives us the most hope?

After a hotly contested debate, the San Jose Sharks enter The Elimination Station powered by Park Power. What exactly is the window for this team?

The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected too!

All this and more on episode 264 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche played on recording day, which meant rivalries were renewed as per usual, right?

Gerard Gallant was replaced as the head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights and Pete DeBoer immediately replaced him. Gallant was also replaced as the coach of the Pacific Division for the All Star Game by Rick Tocchet. Where will Gallant go next?

Nicklas Backstrom signed an extension with the Washington Capitals. Who won the deal?

Brad Marchand lost the Boston Bruins a game this week, but was it fair?

As Alexander Ovechkin passes Mario Lemieux and continues to move up the all time goal scorer list, we predict where he will end up!

The New Jersey Devils are welcomed into the Elimination Station. What do they and Ikea furniture have in common?

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Pekka Rinne scored a goal! Which is a Best of the Week worth celebrating. Connor McDavid also scored a slightly more fancy goal! An extra best of the week! With the best(s) of the week under control, Jake Muzzin and Morgan Rielly take home of the Worsts of the Week honors.

Peter Laviolette and Ray Shero were removed by the Nashville Predators and New Jersey Devils respectively. Were these the right moves?

Zack Kassian and Matthew Tkachuk had a bruhaha that led to Kassian being suspended for 2 games. How did Tkachuk get away with it as

The final members of each All Star team were announced? But why do we still care?

The Minnesota Wild are welcomed to The Elimintation Station! Are Zach Parise and Ryan Suter the reason this team is struggling?

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With some time off over the holidays, it can be difficult to get back into the rhythm of things in 2020. For some, that means forgetting your pants on your way to work.

Canada are World Junior Championship Gold Medalists! Outside of that, who were the standouts of the tournament? Was it the officials?

Speaking of officiating, John Tortorella has some big issues with how the NHL timekeepers functioned as his Columbus Bluejackets lost out an a win and got Joonas Korpisalo injured thanks to them. Was his anger justified?

The 2020 All Star Game selections are announced, and are highlighted more by those who aren't there than who are. Will Dylan Larkin get his wish to stay home?

The Anaheim Ducks are welcomed into the Elimination Station.

The Dallas Stars welcomed the Nashville Predators into the Winter Classic. Corey Perry's welcoming party earned him a 5 game suspension. Was that enough? Is the Winter Classic still worth putting on?

The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected too!

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The year 2019 is over and we're here to re-live the year that was with the podcast!

2019 exit of the one and only Always Wonderful Joel. Let's remember his final episode.

It also brought Carl winning a bet against Nick which meant that he had to watch the Avalanche Stanley Cup video. What about it made him so mad?

Nick wasn't only mad this year, he was also so happy about the return of Steve Yzerman that all he could do was sing.

At the start of the summer Carl was very upset about the Tyson Barrie/Nazem Kadri trade. How well does it hold up?

Our Hardcore Hockey History saw us learn about the Sudbury Wold from Mike Committo, the documentary The Russian Five with Joshua Riehl, and the Wayne Gretzky Trade Tree.

Thank you for a great year. See you in 2020!

All this and more on episode 263 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With the holiday season upon us, it's time to explore what NHL teams would like to find under the Christmas tree. What would Nick give his Detroit Red Wings and Carl his Colorado Avalanche? Nick wraps up an apology for one team and another got to open their present early.

The World Junior Hockey Championships start on Boxing Day, as always. What is expected this year, with Canada looking to rebound, Finland looking to repeat and a tough US team joining in. For this tournament, play Hi Sticking with us by picking 1 forward, 1 defender and 1 goalie and if they put up points and wins, so do you!

With St. Nick on the show today, we look at who is on the Naughty and Nice list.

Lastly, with the 2010's ending, we look forward to the 2020's and predict what will happen in the next decade, looking at new teams, lockouts, rule changes and more!

All this and more on episode 262 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Another week, another coach fired! This time Jim Montgomery was fired for the Dallas Stars for "unprofessional conduct”. Marc Crawford was not fired by the Chicago Blackhawks after he took steps to improve after allegations in early December. And Pete DeBoer was fired for having bad goaltending. Which situation is most likely to lead to success?

Taylor Hall was traded to the Arizona Coyotes. Was the return worth it? And what does it signal for the direction of the New Jersey Devils?

Ilya Kovalchuk and the Los Angeles Kings make an appearance in the Worst of the Week.

In a return to the Elimination Station, the Ottawa Senators are officially eliminated. But is there good news on the horizon?

The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected too!

All this and more on episode 261 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Nick is back, but barely as he tells the tale of a harrowing adventure to Ottawa.

John Hynes has been fired for the New Jersey Devils. Where do the Devils go next?

Russia has been banned from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Does this mean that the NHL is more or less likely to attend the winter games?

The Best and Worst of the Week has us looking at John Carlson and the San Jose Sharks.

The Elimination Station is back! With the Red Wings last in the league, can Nick handle an in depth analysis of the Wings?

Lastly, the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected!

All this and more on episode 259 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With Nick away, it takes three people to replace him.

The Calgary Flames, and the NHL as a whole, had a bad week after news of coaches behaving badly happened repeatedly. Thankfully, this news is coming to light. What does it mean for the future of the league? Ryan Pike of Flames Nation and The Sporting News joins us to discuss the week that was for the Flames: the resignation of Bill Peters, the fallout and the future with Geoff Ward.

Matthew Dillner, producer of the Dale Jr. Download and lifelong New York Islanders fan, joins us to discuss the New York Islanders' fantastic season. With Matthew Barzal leading the way and Thomas Greiss and Semyon Varlamov sharing the net, who are the unsung heroes leading this team?

Alex Metzger, co-host of the MnM Podcast, joins us as well to see what teams are destined for a playoff position swap with the season at the one third mark. Can the Lightning turn it around? Are the Leafs destined for failure? Can the Flames recover from this terrible stretch?

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Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray (as if you needed to be reminded of that) helped someone break up over Cameo. Which led us down the rabbit hole of, which NHL'ers can we get to say things? (And also inspires a charitable effort from Nick.)

There was also a LOT of big news in the league this week.

Mike Babcock was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs. What can be expected from the Sheldon Keefe Leafs? Where will Babcock end up? Will of the news of locker room treatment impact his future?

A collection of suspensions were handed out this week (2 games for Alex Kerfoot, 3 games for Garnet Hathaway and 4 games for Robert Bortuzzo), which inspired a weird game of "Would You Rather?"

The NHLPA has filed a grievance on behalf of Dustin Byfuglien. But do they have a case?

The Best and Worst of the Week features....two bests! One with Robin Lehner and the second with TJ Brodie.

Lastly, a Hi Sticking winner is crowned and the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected!

All this and more on episode 258 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Another busy week of hockey and we are back with a break down of all that has happened. But before that, Dan Gable has had a statue of cheese made of him. Which begs several questions: Why? How? What else can you make a statue out of? Who would make a good hockey cheese statue?

The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to lose. What is ailing them and how can this problem be solved?

On the flip side, the Dallas Stars have turned things around after being called out by Jim Montgomery. Is this as good as it gets in Dallas?

Cory Schneider and Ilya Kovalchuk are on their way out with the New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings. What is next for them and their respective teams?

The best of the week features Jack Eichel. Is Jack finally escaping Connor McDavid's shadow? The best of the week features a Matt Calvert injury. Was it possible to avoid adding insult to injury?

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week!

All this and more on episode 257 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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On the heels of a controversial weekend off the ice, Carl and Nick are back!

The New York Islanders' winning streak is over. But that doesn't mean that hope is lost! Heck, they won 10 in a row!

Don Cherry has been removed as the host of Coach's Corner. While that was the right choice, what is next for Hockey Night in Canada segments?

Nick's Detroit Red Wings traded Jacob de la Rose for Robby Fabbri. There are big questions are why this trade happened, such as "What role did Nick play in making it happen?"

Nick Foligno was suspended 3 games for his elbow on Pierre-Édouard Bellemare. Did the NHL DoPS get it right for once?

NHL Player Polls were released this week, so now we know how players feel about Seattle, Gritty and drug suspensions.

This week's best and the worst include Auston Matthews, the Vancouver Canucks and Jacob Trouba.

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week!

All this and more on episode 256 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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On the heels of one of the biggest day in his life, Nick is back with a set of fresh perspectives!

Milan Lucic was suspended for two games for his punching of Kole Sherwood. Was it enough? Too much? Why does Lucic somehow stay in the news?

Andrei Svechnikov scored the first ever "lacrosse goal" in the NHL, which makes the guys wonder, how can we get more of this?

The New York Islanders have won 9 games in a row. How are they doing it though?

Dustin Byfuglien and the Winnipeg Jets continue to be at an impasse. Is there any way to mend this relationship moving forward, or has that ship sailed?

It's time for a brand new segment! "The Best and Worst of the Week", featuring shootouts and Elias Pettersson in the debut!

A Hi Sticking winner is crowned as well!

All this and more on episode 255 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Nick is away this week but German of the 104 Podcast is here to fill in!

We start by looking back on the news of the week, including:

Jonathan Toews is a proponent of a new format to the schedule that would lead to more sleep and less environmental harm. But is it better for the on ice product?

Roman Josi signed an extension with the Nashville Predators. As one of the best defenders in the league, there's no chance that it's a bad deal.....right?

Vladimir Tarasenko and Gabriel Landeskog are out for extended periods of time. Which of the Central division's Blues or Avalanche are best equipped to with stand the loss? Also, can Carl withstand the loss of his captain?

We also speak with Jay Scherer and David Mills, authors of Power Play: Professional Hockey and the Politics of Urban Development. What does modern day arena financing look like? They explore this through the lens of Rogers Place in Edmonton and share with us what they found.

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week!

All this and more on episode 254 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Mike Sullivan is not a fan of morning skates, or trimming ham. Apparently. All that and more on a new 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

Drew Doughty and Matthew Tkachuk have quite the rivalry going. How did it get to this point?

Valentin Zykov of the Vegas Golden Knights was suspended for performance enhancing drugs. What's in the water in Vegas?

The Colorado Avalanche finally lost. What gives Carl hope for the Avalanche to keep it up this season?

John Carlson is leading the league in points so far this season, which hasn't happened since 1975. How many awards would he win if he keeps it up?

Jazon Zucker is not a fan of Bruce Boudreau. Or is he?

Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week!

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On a Thanksgiving afternoon, Carl and Nick have much to be thankful for, including Cinnabon.

The Blackhawks and Devils are still winless. After a seemingly successful offseason, what does New Jersey need to do to get things on track? Does a change behind the bench need to happen?

There are still two undefeated teams left in the league as well: Edmonton and Colorado. Can Carl's team be the last to lose? Which of these opening performances is most sustainable?

With Bo Horvat being named the captain of the Vancouver Canucks, was that a good choice, and how important is the role of the captain?

Brayden Schenn and Alex Debrincat signed contract extensions, which got lost in the chaos of the opening week of the NHL season.

Nick takes Carl through a spin league reflecting on what each team has to give thanks for.

All this and more on episode 252 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Both Carl and Nick are supporters of undefeated teams. But how long will that last?

Diving into the undefeated, which of these teams will be the first to lose? It can't be the Avalanche or Red Wings, can it?

And what about the yet to be victorious? Which of the winless teams are most primed for a bounce back? Can we eliminate from the playoffs already?

What impact have the new rule changes had on games so far? Are coaches challenges used differently this year? Does picking the side on icing really matter?

Carl plays a round of "For or Against" starring such things as the Toronto Maple Leafs, Drew Doughty and Gary Bettman.

Also, a trade breaks mid show! Vladislav Namestnikov is off to Ottawa. But why?

With Dustin Byfuglien still away from the Winnipeg Jets, when will he return and what can the Jets do to fix their defense?

All this and more on episode 251 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Nick returns as we are mere days away from the start of the NHL regular season! But first, the news of the week.

The Colorado Avalanche are excited for the start of the regular season, and so are their fans. Unless they're trying to watch on their local cable, as Altitude Sports will not be distributed on the major carriers. Is this a sign of things to come for local sports?

Matthew Tkachuk, Patrik Laine, Kyle Connor and Mikko Rantanen all ended their restricted free agent stand still and signed contracts with the Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Jets (x2) and Colorado Avalanche respectively. Who were the winners and losers of the latest round of deals?

With one team left to preview, it's time to do the Atlantic division. What is the silver lining this season for the Senators and Red Wings? Can the Sabres take the necessary next step? Are Sergei Bobrovsky and Joel Quenneville enough for the Florida Panthers? Can the top 3 of Toronto, Boston and Tampa stay as the top 3?

A new format for Hi Sticking is announced! Pick 1 forward, 1 defenseman, and 1 goalie every week, running Monday to Sunday. You get 2 points for a goal, 1 point for an assist, 1 point for a win and 2 points for a shutout. Whatever they get that week, you earn too!

The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games are back too! What games are must watch for week 1?

All this and more on episode 250 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Another week closer to the season starting and another set of restricted free agents have signed!

With Nick away this week, Fred Anjema of the Slewfoot Hockey Show joins us! Another collection of free agents (and one pre mature) signed extensions. We dive into the deals of Brock Boeser, Brandon Carlo, Thomas Chabot and Brayden Point.

The Winnipeg Jets are in a rough spot with Patrik Laine alienating teammates and Dustin Byfuglien being on indefinite leave from the team. What are their options?

It's time to move to the Eastern Conference and preview the Metro division. Many teams have added big pieces this offseason like the New Jersey Devils adding Jack Hughes and P.K. Subban, the New York Rangers adding Artemi Panarin and Kappo Kakko, while others lost like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phil Kessel and the Columbus Bluejackets and everyone. What does this do to the prospects for division winners?

All this and more on episode 249 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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It was a big news week in the NHL!

The NHLPA announced that they would not opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement. With 2 more years of labour peace, can we avoid a work stoppage?

A collection of restricted free agents signed this week, the biggest name being Mitch Marner. With him finally signed, is everything solved in Leafs land? In addition to Marner, Jared Spurgeon, Joshua Morrissey, Ivan Provorov, Travis Konecny and Charlie McAvoy signed extensions. Who were the winners and losers?

It's also time to preview the Central division. In what is the toughest division in the NHL who will come out on top? (There's a general consensus who will be bottoms up.) Can Chicago and Robin Lehner get back to the playoffs? Can the Avalanche and Stars ride playoff success to a confidence boost? Can the Blues keep the Cup ride going? Can Nashville keep winning? Only time will tell. And us.

All this and more on episode 248 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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It's time for hockey to start! As prospect's camp, and soon to be NHL camps, are open it's time to start our division previews! But first....

Jake Gardiner has signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. Why did it take so long?

Zach Werenski signed an extension with the Columbus Bluejackets, which means that A RESTRICTED FREE AGENT SIGNED!

Niklas Kronwall retired. But is he done with the Red Wings?

The NHL's marketing strategy was highlighted this week, and spoilers, it's weird.

And now, the Pacific division preview! In a division won the by the Calgary Flames last year, the offseason saw James Neal and Milan Lucic swap teams, Phil Kessel join a team, Joe Pavelski leave a team and a lot of the teams do, well, nothing. What does that mean for 2019-2020? Will the elite players in the division step up?

We also hand out a copy of Mike Commito's book, Hockey 365.

All this and more on episode 247 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Hockey 365: Daily Stories from the Ice (Hockey 365, 1)

Today we wrap up the Hardcore Hockey History series!

But first, the NHL has decided to not opt out of the current CBA. Will the NHLPA follow suit? And what exactly does this mean? And can the NHL escrow part of this show?

Cam Ward retired this week and Justin Williams "retired". Are the rest of the Carolina Hurricanes safe?

With our summer series coming to an end, it is fitting to speak to author and hockey historian Mike Commito about what exactly it means to be a hockey historian and to share some fun stories along the way. This includes the tail of how this goal celebration came to be.

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Make sure to head to our Twitter for a chance to win a copy of Mike's book, Hockey 365.

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Hockey 365: Daily Stories from the Ice (Hockey 365, 1)

This week it's a question and answer special! Starting with conspiracy theories. Did Connor McDavid land on the moon?

We cover the news of Bill Guerin being named the general manager of the Minnesota Wild. What can we know about Guerin's management history?

Hardcore Hockey History takes us to the biggest mistakes in hockey history, including blunders, trades, draft picks and officiating featuring Patrik Stefan, Patrick Roy, Brett Hull, Kerry Fraser and more!

It's then time for an extended Q&A time. This includes topics such as best BBQ, Jesse Puljujarvi, cereal, chilling hockey moments, Trailer Park Boys and more!

All this and more on episode 245 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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As the NHL nears the end of summer, we look back at what NHL.com, which includes making borderline arbitrary lists ranking players at certain positions.

There are rumors that the NHL will be hosting a World Cup of Hockey again, this time in 2021. What does that mean for the future of NHL'ers in international hockey?

Speaking of which, what does that the past have to say about international hockey? What are some of the key moments? How did we get where we are today?

One of the biggest moments in international hockey was the 1972 Summit Series. We're joined by Rhonda McClure from thepinkpuck.com to discuss all things Summit Series.

Thank you again to Rhonda McClure from thepinkpuck.com for joining us today!

All this and more on episode 244 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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WARNING! Before throwing an octopus on the ice at the next Red Wings game, listen to this week's episode. It may just save your life, as we learn from a lady who let an octopus attach itself to her face.

Roberto Luongo's number has been retired by the Florida Panthers. Is his legacy enough to be deserving of the honor?

There are a number of free agents left unsigned, including Jake Gardiner, Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, Dan Girardi, Thomas Vanek and more! As for the restricted free agents, when will they sign? What is holding them up and who will be the first to cave?

Hardcore Hockey History takes us to the WHA/NHL merger, looking at the formation of the WHA, the floundering of the franchises, the merger with the NHL and the aftermath for the teams and players.

All this and more on episode 243 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Kevin Shattenkirk was bought out by the New York Rangers and then signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Is it possible that both teams made the right choice?

The Colorado Avalanche extended young defenseman Samuel Girard. Will this contract set the benchmark for similar players?

Ryan Callahan was dealt to the Ottawa Senators. Why would the Senators pick up Callahan?

Paul Fenton was removed as the general manager of the Minnesota Wild. What went wrong in Minnesota?

Nikita Gusev is newly with the New Jersey Devils. Will the deal be worth it for the Devils?

Lastly, we head down the hockey history path of collectibles, looking at some of our favorite piecs and even opening some hockey card packs. We have two left! Send us your favorite hockey card/hockey card stories to win a pack of your own.

All this and more on episode 242 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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This week is an all history episode! We sit down with Joshua Riehl, director of the documentary The Russian Five about the history of, you guessed it, the Russian Five. All things Russian Five are touched on, including:

What it took for the Russian Five to come to the NHL
How they adjusted to life in North America
The impact that they had on the game of hockey then and now

Make sure to watch The Russian Five on your favorite video watching platform!

All this and more on episode 241 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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It's late July and there is a shockingly large amount of news. And here. We. GO!

The Calgary Flames announced a proposed agreement on a new arena. And it has Carl predictably upset. But why?

James Neal and Milan Lucic were swapped by the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. Which struggling forward will have the most success in the future?

Ron Francis has been named the general manager of the Seattle TBD's. Good choice?

Jacob Trouba signed an extension with the New York Rangers, meaning that they need to make room for his new deal some how. But how?

In today's round of HHH, we dive into the Wayne Gretzky trade tree, featuring Jimmy Carson, Paul Coffey, Jari Kurri, Martin Gelinas, Patrick Roy, Carl's favorite Buffalo Sabre to name a few!

All this and more on episode 240 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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It might be summer, but there is still NHL news! Including:

Fresh off a Stanley Cup, Jordan Binnington has a new contract with the St. Louis Blues. Ryan Dzingel moves to the Carolina Hurricanes and Micheal Ferland takes his talents to Vancouver. Are the deals good?

Alexander Nylander was dealt from Buffalo to Chicago for Henri Jokiharju. Did either team win this deal?

In our Triple H segment (Hockey's Hardcore History) we look at how the NHL got from 6 teams to 31. Aside from the WHA merger, the NHL grew through expansion. What are the stories behind expansion? How did the teams get where they are today? And who is Frederic Chabot?

All this and more on episode 239 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With a light news week, the news of the light is quickly covered, including:

Alex Kerfoot ruins Carl's dream of a Colorado Avalanche offer sheet as he signs with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Speaking of offer sheets, Sebastian Aho officially is staying with the Carolina Hurricanes. Will bad blood remain?

Don Cherry is not done with Hockey Night in Canada. But should he be?

It's time to kick off our summer series, Hockey's Hardcore History", with a deep dive into the history of offer sheets. Who signed the first ever offer sheet? How did Scott Stevens end up where he did? How did Joe Sakic and Sergei Fedorov almost redefine the Avalanche-Red Wings rivalry?

All this and more on episode 238 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast, including Carl making his annual trip to the Calgary Stampede. What's on the menu this year?

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NHL Free agency opened on July the 1st and OH BOY was it a busy day!

Carl is not okay with the Tyson Barrie trade to Toronto. Can Nick convince him that Nazem Kadri is a good enough return?

More trades happened as Phil Kessel headed to Arizona and Ottawa did Toronto a favor and took Nikita Zaitsev off there hands. But why?

And then....the offer sheet bomb was dropped! With Sebastian Aho signing the offer sheet with the Montreal Canadiens, why exactly did he do it? And why did they? And why wouldn't Carolina match?

It's then time to dive into the rest of the signings, including Artemi Panarin, Sergei Bobrovsky, Matt Duchene, Mats Zuccarello, Semyon Varlamov, Anders Lee, Robin Lehner, Joe Pavelski, Timo Meier and more!

Can someone help us with taxes? Please. Anyone.

All this and more on episode 237 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With the 2019 NHL draft in the books, it's time to look back with hindsight and see who went where. Who had the best draft? Who had the worst draft? Who is Mortiz Seider? And, can Carl correctly identify the names of NHL draft picks?

In the midst of that, a trade happens as Calvin de Haan heads to Chicago for Anton Forsberg. Surprise! This is added to the Patrick Marleau, PK Subban and JT Miller trades from the weekend.

Lastly, the NHL is changing the way that they are doing reviews next season. But is it for the better?

All this and more on episode 236 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Congratulations to the St. Louis Blues on winning the 2019 Stanley Cup! We take a look back at Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final and re-live the season that was in the NHL, including Ryan O'Reilly's Conn Smythe victory.

The NHL Awards are this Wednesday, so we look at who should win the Calder, Jack Adams, Vezina, Norris and Hart trophies.

And while we're at it, we make the plan for Mighty Ducks 4. What has Charlie Conway been up to since we last saw him?

Erik Karlsson re-signed with the San Jose Sharks while Jordan Eberle stays with the New York Islanders. Who was the winner in each deal: team or player?

We also crown a Hi Sticking winner for the Stanley Cup Final! Congratulations Onthewarpathbuf!

And before we log off, Jacob Trouba was traded to the New York Rangers. We have the latest analysis!

All this and more on episode 235 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Stanley Cup Finals are going to a seventh game. GAME 7! But first.... how did we get there? Tyler Bozak got away with a trip. Zdeno Chara broke his jaw. Ivan Barbashev got suspended. Tuukka Rask played next level. And then it all came down to 1 game. What can be expected from Game 7?

Ticket prices are expensive. (You should use SeatGiant.ca and promo code 'apn' to fix that!) How far would we go to pay for sport?

Jeff Skinner signed a contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres. For $9 million a season. For 8 years. Is that too much for too long?

We have a trade to announce! Kevin Hayes was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers. As a pending free agent, where would he fit in with the Flyers?

Corey Perry is rumored to be on the move from the Anaheim Ducks. But is that actually possible or even practical?

The Toronto Raptors are up 3-1 in the NBA Finals. Nick brings us live updates on the state of Toronto as a city on the verge of a championship.

All this and more on episode 234 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With the Stanley Cup Final well under way, we break down how the Bruins got a 2-1 lead and what the St. Louis Blues need to do to get back in the series. (Hint: Grow a penalty kill and stop taking penalties)

The Kelly Cup is missing! Actually, they know exactly where it is. The Colorado Eagles have taken off with the trophy. How do you manage to steal a league's trophy and get away with it? We also learn what a Swamp Rabbit is.

With the NHL draft coming up, who can be expected to be taken where? Obviously, the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues got to the Stanley Cup finals through high draft picks. Or did they? We dive into the draft history of both of these teams!

All this and more on episode 233 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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After a trip to the west coast, the 4th Line is back and ready to preview the Stanley Cup Final.

What can be expected as the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues meet in a matchup 49 years in the making? Will officiating be improved for the final series of the NHL playoffs? Nick has a variety of facts to prepare everyone for the series.

With the San Jose Sharks eliminated, what will the future hold? Pending free agents Joe Thornton, Joe Pavelski and some not named Joe, like Erik Karlsson and Gustav Nyqvist, leave a variety of outcomes in San Jose.

Will Phil Kessel be traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins? Not to the Minnesota Wild!

DJ Smith was announced as the head coach of the Ottawa Senators. Can the Sens expect their new DJ to spin some fresh tracks?

All this and more on episode 232 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Inspired by the Stanley Cup playoffs, Nick gives Carl the silent treatment this week.

With the 2nd round over, Carl and Nick take a look back and forward in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Columbus Blue Jackets were eliminated by the Boston Bruins. What does next season hold for them?

After getting out to a 2-0 lead on the Carolina Hurricanes, are the Bruins primed for a sweep or can the Hurricanes push back?

Carl steps into a mini rant shack about offside challenges and a lazy line change. Can Nick reel him in?

With the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars both eliminated, is the future brighter than the present for these teams?

The St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks meet in the Western Conference Final. Can the Blues continue their amazing 2019?

Lastly, who would be the playoff MVP be for each team left in the playoffs? And can Ben Bishop still win it?

All this and more on episode 231 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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After a trip to San Jose, is Carl justified in being superstitious about his Colorado Avalanche and can Nick set him straight?

Ken Holland has become the general manager of the Edmonton Oilers. Knowing what we do about his time in Detroit, was that the right choice?

The Carolina Hurricanes have swept the New York Islanders. Do they have what it takes to make the Conference finals, especially with Curtis McElhinney in net?

Spinning through the rest of the series, what can be expected as the 2nd round wraps up?

The players of the NWHL and other professional women's leagues have gone on strike. What next steps will lead to a healthy league?

All this and more on episode 230 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs upon us, it's time for Carl and Nick to dive into what was and what will be.

In Game 7 of the Vegas Golden Knights and the San Jose Sharks a questionable 5 minute major was called. Was that the reason the Knights lost?

Looking ahead, with both series tied in the Western Conference, what can be expected? Can the Avalanche continue to keep pace with the star laden Sharks? Why should Nick watch the Stars and the Blues?

We are joined by Sam Blazer of 1st Ohio Battery as we discuss the season that has been, and will be, for the Columbus Blue Jackets. And most importantly, find out just how he came to get his latest tattoo.

The Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders are poised for a series with terrible ice conditions. Will it matter?

With them eliminated from the postseason, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Kyle Dubas have big decisions to make, including

All this and more on episode 229 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Steve Yzerman is back in Detroit, this time as the General Manager of his beloved Detroit Red Wings. It causes Nick to break out in song. But what will it bring to the Wings?

The Colorado Avalanche have moved onto the 2nd round of the playoffs? What was it that led them to victory over Calgary?

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins got swept. What do they need to do in the offseason to make up for it? What will Robin Lehner's deal look like? What about the Winnipeg Jets? Is Jacob Trouba on the way out?

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins meet in Game 7 again. Will Mike Babcock fix his seemingly obvious player usage issues?

All this and more on episode 228 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With the first round of the NHL playoffs underway, Carl shares his experiences as a man behind enemy lines in Calgary. The Avalanche have a split against the Flames. But how has Mike Smith been good?

New York Islanders have made Matt Murray look very human while neutralizing Sidney Crosby. Can the Penguins come back?

The Tampa Bay Lightning are surprisingly down to the Blue Jackets, and now without some of their best players. Is the biggest upset in recent memory pending?

Nazem Kadri stole the spotlight from the rest of the series with his hit on Jake DeBrusk. How long will he be suspended for? And will it ruin the Leafs' chances against Boston?

The Carolina Hurricanes are outshooting Washington but still losing. How can they fix it?

The Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators series is as advertised. Or is it?

The St. Louis Blues have taken advantage of poor performances from Connor Hellebuyck to go up 2-0. Is a good game from him all they need to win?

Joe Pavelski sacrificed his face for the San Jose Sharks. Will it be worth it?

All this and more on episode 227 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With the end of the NHL regular season here, it is time to preview the first round!

But first, with the season ending, it's also the time for coaches to go. Phil Housley, Bob Boughner and Willie Desjarden are no longer with the Sabres, Panthers and Kings respectively. Joel Quenneville will be joining Florida. What else does the future hold for these teams?

With 8 matchups set to kick off this week, each one is examined as Carl tries to give Nick a stat and see if he buys or sells it. There are some easier matchups to pick (Tampa over Columbus, Nashville over Dallas). But how do the rest of the series line up?

For the last time of the regular reason, a Hi Sticking winner is crowned!

All this and more on episode 226 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The 4th Line is back and ready to discuss the news of the week in the NHL!

With the playoffs one week away, we look at the playoff picture and who will or will not make the playoffs. Will it be Colorado or Arizona in the West? Who will win the duel between the Montreal Canadiens, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Bluejackets?

The last 2 teams are put in the Elimination Station. How can the Canadiens and Flyers adjust what they did this year to make the playoffs in 2020?

The CWHL disbanded this week, leaving many wondering what the future of women's professional hockey is. What does the future of the NWHL look like now?

The Detroit Red Wings have left the tank behind and started winning games. Is this better than tanking for a better pick? Is there a better lottery pick system that could provide better end of season results from teams?

The final Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the week are also selected.

All this and more on episode 225 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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After losing a bet, because his Detroit Red Wings lost, and having to watch the 1996 Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Video, and then losing another bet, because his Detroit Red Wings lost again, and having to watch it live on the podcast, Nick is as ready as he can be to watch this magical video.

Join us as we re-live the Colorado Avalanche moving from Quebec, preparing for the playoffs, beating the Canucks, Blackhawks, Red Wings and finally Panthers, in the playoffs before lifting the Stanley Cup!

Watch the video version of this week's episode on YouTube!

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The 4th Line is back and ready to discuss the news of the week in the NHL!

Eugene Melnyk took to the radio to discuss, of all things, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Which led to more Eugene Melnyk burner accounts being created. We speak to the creator of one of them, Mr. Shawn Cooper.

The Clarkson Cup was won by the Calgary Inferno this weekend. Nick was at the game and brings his review of the game and the state of the CWHL and NWHL.

Zdeno Chara is back from another season with the Boston Bruins. Where does he stand all time?

With the playoff almost here, what can be expected to happen? Will the Columbus Blue Jackets make it? Is Tampa the best team of the salary cap era?

The Florida Panthers make their way to the Elimination Station. Sure, they want Sergei Bobrovsky and Artemi Panarin. But what else could save them? Should Bob Boughner remain the head coach?

The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the week are also selected.

Join us Wednesday for our live event, "Nick Watches Colorado Avalanche Championship Video". Watch here: https://goo.gl/STCHtw

All this and more on episode 224 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With the playoffs nearing, the guys take a spin around the playoff picture. Are the Flames primed for an upset? Can Columbus go for a deep run? Or will they miss the playoffs entirely?

It's time to make up for lost time and put TWO teams in the Elimination Station. Both the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks have outperformed expectations this year, but where do they go from here? Can the Canucks ride the Elias Pettersson wave into next season, while fellow rookie Rasmus Dahlin continues to improve in Buffalo? Welcome to the Elimination Station!

A Hi Sticking winner is crowned and the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are picked ahead of a busy pre-playoff week.

All this and more on episode 223 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Carl and Nick are back and have an update on their bet, including a special event the last week of March!

Brad Marchand is never shy from sticking his nose where it shouldn't be and this week was no exception, with him sharing his thoughts on, of all things, the Mitch Marner contract situation. What does Bradley have to say about the situation?

Jakub Voracek and Jack Eichel were both suspended this week. Were the Philadelphia Flyer and Buffalo Sabre deserving of their punishments? Is the Department of Player Safety consistent?

The playoff format was confirmed to not be changing following the GM meetings. But should it? Would the 1-8 playoff seeding make for better hockey than the current division format?

The New York Rangers step into The Elimination Station! Does Henrik Lundqvist leave the Rangers before his career is over? Do they sign Panarin? What should they look for in the upcoming draft?

Lastly, the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games are selected.

All this and more on episode 222 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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It's time for a going away party, as The Always Wonderful Joel's final episode is here! Over the course of the show, we share some of our favorite Joel memories.

As well, we look at the behaviour of New York Islanders' fans when John Tavares returned, Guy Boucher's firing by the Ottawa Senators, place the Minnesota Wild in the Elimination Station, crown a Hi Sticking winner and select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week!

All this and more on episode 221 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

And for one last time.....boom city!

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The 2019 NHL Trade Deadline is here and with award season in full swing, we are here to bring you the latest NHL Trade Deadline Awards!

Over the course of the award show, we look at:

Matt Duchene to Columbus
Wayne Simmonds to Nashville
Mark Stone to Vegas
Calgary Flames doing nothing
Brandon Montour's only NHL award
The dissolution of Czechoslovakia

AND MORE!

Lastly, the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected!

All this and more on episode 220 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The Carolina Hurricanes were dubbed a "bunch of jerks" by Don Cherry this week for their win celebrations. Was he right? Are the Carolina Hurricanes a bunch of jerks or is Don Cherry just a grumpy old man?

The Edmonton Oilers traded Cam Talbot for Anthony Stolarz this week, which caused us to wonder, are the Philadelphia Flyers as good of a team as they appear to be lately? The Oilers also trade Ryan Spooner for Sam Gagner, which caused us to wonder, how can the Canucks fix their contract problems?

Evgeni Malkin was suspended for one game for his attempted hitting of Michael Raffl. Was it the right suspension?

The Anaheim Ducks make their way to the Elimination Station! With so many big money contracts not producing, how can they make their way back to contender status?

The St. Louis Blues have won 10 games in a row. So, they're good now....right?

The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected and more on episode 219 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The guys are back and have something worth celebrating! Auston Matthews has signed a contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not that Joel ever doubted it. Can Kyle Dubas manage to keep all of his pending free agents together after this deal?

Randy Carlyle is fired as the coach of the Anaheim Ducks. And Bob Murray has hired himself as the replacement. What is Bob thinking?

Joel has some very big news to share with us. Two big things in fact!

Brian Boyle has been dealt to the Nashville Predators for a 2nd round pick. Is that an over pay or the market at the deadline?

The Arizona Coyotes are in the Elimination Station and the fix for this team might just be in Houston.

Lastly, the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected!

All this and more on episode 218 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The guys are back and have something worth celebrating! Auston Matthews has signed a contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not that Joel ever doubted it. Can Kyle Dubas manage to keep all of his pending free agents together after this deal?

Randy Carlyle is fired as the coach of the Anaheim Ducks. And Bob Murray has hired himself as the replacement. What is Bob thinking?

Joel has some very big news to share with us. Two big things in fact!

Brian Boyle has been dealt to the Nashville Predators for a 2nd round pick. Is that an over pay or the market at the deadline?

The Arizona Coyotes are in the Elimination Station and the fix for this team might just be in Houston.

Lastly, the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected!

All this and more on episode 218 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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On the heels of two trades this week, The 4th Line is back early! Before we get to hockey, Joel has a very nice poem for us.

Jake Muzzin was dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs. What exactly were the LA Kings doing?

After that, the Pittsburgh Penguins got Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann from the Florida Panthers Derick Brassard, Riley Sheahan and some draft picks. Who won this deal?

With the trade deadline coming, who else could be on the move? What do the Blue Jackets do with Sergei Bobrovsky and Artemi Panarin?

The Edmonton Oilers take their spot in the Elimination Station. What else can be said?

The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected and Carl got a little carried away.

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The 4th Line Hockey Podcast is back with the latest from All Star weekend. But first, the Edmonton Oilers fired Peter Chiarelli this week. What does this mean for the direction that the Oilers will take into the future? What happens at the trade deadline, and who should be the next general manager of the team?

With the NHL All Star game behind us, was the game fun? Carl some ideas on how the game could be tweaked.

The NHL also showcased some of the great women's hockey players this weekend. What would a future of more collaboration mean for the improvement of the game?

New technology was also unveiled at All Star weekend. What does this future of tech look like for fans? Is it worth going down this path?

Nick and Carl welcome Alex Metzger to the show to take on Carl in a game of "Gar or Fehr". Who knows their CBA negotiations best?

The New Jersey Devils hop into the Elimination Station. What the devil would fix New Jersey's hockey club?

Lastly, the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are chosen, as NHL teams wrap up their post break byes.

All this and more on episode 216 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The guys are back and ready to break down the news from a busy week in the NHL, including a coach this week that offered to take on the ultimate role: Player Coach.

Nino Niederreiter was dealt by the Minnesota Wild to the Carolina for Viktor Rask. Who wins? The Canes also extended Teuvo Teravainen. The Carolina Player Coaches are doing things!

The Edmonton Oilers put Ryan Spooner on waivers and extended Mikko Koskinen. What are they doing in Edmonton? (They ask again)

The World Cup of Hockey was cancelled. What does this mean for labour peace in the future?

The New York Islanders continue to win! But where will they end up this season?

Lastly, the Detroit Red Wings enter the Elimination Station and a miniature Pavel Bures are selected.

All this and more on episode 215 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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With Nick in town and Joel missing, the guys sit down for a new episode, starting with the news of the week.

Sergei Bobrovsky was punished by the Columbus Blue Jackets for leaving the game early. How will this effect his future with the club?

Rick Nash has retired from the National Hockey League. How will we remember Rick?

With the NHL past the mid way point, we look at who would win some of the awards this season, including the Hart, Vezina, Calder, Norris, Jack Adams, and.....King Clancy?

There was a time that players were also the coaches. We demand a return of the Player-Coach! Who would be the ideal player coaches?

Lastly, a new batch of Pavel Bure Must Watch Games are selected. Head over to our Twitter to play Hi Sticking!

All this and more on episode 214 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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Happy new year! After a trip to see the Colorado Avalanche in Las Vegas, Carl is left wondering what can the rest of the NHL learn from the Vegas Golden Knights. Can the game day experience be made better?

The CEO of the Dallas Stars had less than nice things to say about Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin. Was that the right move for the team or should a different approach be taken? What should Jamie and Tyler "Not as Good as Nick" Seguin have done?

The NHL All Stars have been announced, and then some of them backed out. Can or should the NHL All Star Weekend be improved?

The Ottawa Senators make a trip to the Elimination Station. Is there anything that can be done to fix the Sens?

A winner is crowned in The 12 Days of Hi Sticking and a new batch of Pavel Bure Must Watch Games are selected. Head over to our Twitter to play Hi Sticking!

All this and more on episode 213 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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2018 was a great year here at the 4th Line Podcast and we bring you some of our favorite moments! On our final episode of 2018, we re-live some of our favorite moments of the year, including:

Nick joining the show! Nick started his first episode with a bang.

Sometimes we know what we're talking about and sometimes we hand out medical advice. Our 2nd clip is the latter.

What is goalie interference? We still don't know.

Which Detroit Red Wing does Nick hate the most? Let's find out!

Joel was so mad with Carl at one point this season that he ripped a team out of the Elimination Station

And a surprise phone call from earlier this season.

Merry Christmas and happy New Year!

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The guys are back and another NHL coach has been fired! Dave Hakstol has been fired as the coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. They also called up goaltending prospect Carter Hart. What does this mean for the Flyers the rest of the way?

The Edmonton Oilers and Ken Hitchcock have been well since his arrival, getting the team into a playoff spot. But do we believe it?

The World Junior Hockey Championships are almost here, meaning that some prospect is going to be over rated. Who are some of our favorite failed "prospects"?

The Elimination Station is back! Who is selected as the first team eliminated from playoff contention?

We also pick a "rapid fire" version of the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week, all the way until they return!

All this and more on episode 211 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The guys are back and so is NHL hockey in Seattle! Okay, so it's new to the city, but it's coming, and are here to break down all of the implications of it, including how this effects the NHL's potential upcoming work stoppage and what it means for the alignment of the divisions.

Zach Hyman was suspended two games this week. Which raises a few questions, such as "Huh?" and "Oh really?"

The NHL is bringing purple pucks to the Winter Classic. Or invisible pucks if you ask the right people. What kind of games is the NHL playing with the puck?

A spin is taken through the Central division. Who is the best? Who is the worst? What does the playoff situation look like?

The 12 Days of Hi Sticking are back and all the details about how it will work this year are here!

Lastly, a new slate of Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week is picked!

All this and more on episode 209 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast!

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The guys are back and so is William Nylander!

William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally agreed to terms on a new contract. How happy is Joel?

The Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche faced off which meant that one of us lost a bet and Tyler Bertuzzi was suspended for fighting someone from the bench. Should it have been allowed?

The NHL Board of Governors is meeting, which means that we get to hear Gary Bettman talk (yeah!) about things such as:

The salary cap going up
The Seattle Future NHL Team being an actual team
Being another person disappointed by Ottawa
The NHL wanting the World Cup of Hockey and the players not, for some reason of Olympic proportions

Lastly, a new slate of Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week is picked!

All this and more on episode 209 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast.

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The guys are back and another person has been fired in the NHL. This time it was Ron Hextall, being removed as the general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers. What direction will the Flyers go now that the architect of their franchise is gone?

The Arizona Coyotes traded Dylan Strome, along with Brendan Perlini, to the Chicago Blackhawks for Nick Schmaltz. Did they give up too soon on Strome?

Carl is in love with Mikko Rantanen. But how much? He plays a game of Would You Rather. Which, somehow, rekindles the Blake Wheeler contract debate.

With the William Nylander contract situation about to be resolved, how will it end? What can be expected next year when a collection of likely high priced RFA's need contracts?

The Buffalo Sabres refuse to lose. Will they? Doubtful.

Lastly, a new slate of Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week is picked!

All this and more on episode 208 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast.

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The guys are back and ready to break down the news of the week in the NHL.

Todd McLellan was fired by the Edmonton Oilers and Mike Yeo was fired by the St. Louis Blues. Is this the right direction for these organizations or just band-aids to fix a bigger issue?

Specifically looking at Edmonton, on the heals of the Ryan Spooner for Ryan Strome deal, the question must be asked, "When will Peter Chiarelli be fired as well?"

Carl Hagelin was dealt by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Los Angeles Kings for Tanner Pearson. Is this the move that will kickstart the Penguins?

The Penguins in general have been struggling this season. What is the problem with this team and is there reason to worry? Is Matt Murray proving to not actually be good?

We have a new Dart Guy! Gary Anderson claims that some smelly shenanigans were taking place in his darts match. What is the worst legal thing that can take place during a hockey game?

We also crown a Hi Sticking winner and pick a new slate of Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week!

All this and more on episode 207 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast.

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Carl, Joel and Nick are back to discuss the news of the week in the NHL, including:

The Ottawa Senators private conversation in an Uber was made public, after mocking the coaching staff, which begs the questions: What is the long term implication of this for the Senators, what would Connor McDavid be making fun of and how big was the Uber driver's vehicle?

Joel Quenneville was fired by the Chicago Blackhawks. What's the best fit for him as a head coach moving forward?

The new class is being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, including Gary Bettman and Martin Brodeur. Has Gary Bettman stopped being the NHL commissioner and now become a full WWE heel? Where does Brodeur rank all time for goalies and will Carl ever actually admit that he's a good goalie?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are rumored to be collecting trade offers for William Nylander. Will he stay, sit or be traded?

Lastly, they pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week!

All this and more on episode 206 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast.

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Nick and Joel are back to discuss the news of the week! Wait.....what?

Carl and Joel very excited that Nick Seguin has officially joined The 4th Line, especially since Carl cannot be found after a heartbreaking weekend from his Colorado Avalanche. And he has Elias Pettersson to blame. Well, and the Avalanche.

John Stevens was fired as the coach of the LA Kings, replaced by Willie Desjardins. But is it too little too late? Which coach could be next to be singing the Blues?

Pekka Rinne signed an extension with the Nashville Predators, meaning that the Juuse Saros Era has been delayed.

Yannie Gourde also signed an extension, staying in Tampa. How can the Lightning keep this team in tact?

Under what circumstances should the NHL step in when an owner is ruining the value of their franchise? Should they ever?

All this and more on episode 205 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast.

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Carl and Ben return after a hiatus for the 3rd installment of the 4th Line Fantasy Hockey show.

With the NHL season well on its ways, there is a lot going on across the NHL that carry importance within both the fantasy hockey world as well as the NHL itself. Carl and Ben tackle Saturday evening’s 11-game daily fantasy slate and touch on which value picks should be targeted, respective roster locks, as well as an explanation of frequently used terminology within the DFS fantasy world and tips for roster construction.

Carl and Ben also target season-long fantasy risers and fallers and provide insight on potential buy-low/sell-high candidates based off the trends observed in the young NHL season which can be used to bolster a fantasy team going forward.

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The Always Wonderful Joel is back and him and Carl break down the news of the week in the NHL.

Auston Matthews is hurt. How much should the Toronto Maple Leafs be worried about the health of their young star moving forward? What impact does this have on the William Nylander negotations?

Jake Allen is questionable with an injury for the St. Louis Blues. What will it take to turn around the Blues?

The Vancouver Canucks have been shockingly good to start the year and the Philadelphia Flyers have been shockingly bad. When Elias Pettersson and James van Riemsdyk return will they set higher sites for both teams?

The NHL announced a new gambling program moving forward, and it shouldn't be surprising, but Uncle Gary might have done it for the money.

Mark Borowiecki was suspended for 1 game and then took a game misconduct (with a 3 game suspension handed out after the show was recorded). Did he deserve them?

Speaking of suspended players, Tom Wilson's suspension wasn't reduced and Nate Schmidt signed a contract extension. Apparently taking steroids pays in more ways than one.

Lastly, a new slate of Pavel Bure Must Watch Games is selected.

All this and more on a episode 204 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast.

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Pinch hitting for The Always Wonderful Joel, Nick Seguin of Wings Nation makes his triumphant return to the show. What have the Detroit Red Wings been up to this season, aside from starting the game winless? What prospects are looking good?

Paul Kariya had his jersey retired, which means an obligatory Paul Kariya appreciation. What criteria should be used for retiring a player's number? Should Henrik Zetterberg head to the rafters?

Peter Laviolette lost a bet and had to wear a bull mask. Connor McDavid dressed like Homer Simpson. Is having fun allowed?!

Goalies are commenting that they're getting hurt more. Is there a fair trade off between injuries and allowing more goals?

A winner is crowned in Hi Sticking and a new slate of Pavel Bure Must Watch Games is selected.

All this and more on a episode 203 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast.

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Carl and Joel are back with the latest from around the NHL!

With the San Jose Sharks underperforming expectations, does that mean that it's a good time to swim with sharks? Doubtful. But don't tell a man in Toronto that.

With Elias Pettersson concussed, and Mike Matheson suspended, Eric Francis chose to turn the injury into a joke. Is this a sign of hockey culture or one person's poor choice?

With Frederik Andersen, who will the Toronto Maple Leafs turn to in net if Freddie is out long? And how worried is Joel about William Nylander this week?

The Colorado Avalanche claimed Marko Dano on waivers. Does it matter?

The Edmonton Oilers claim to be in search of a defenseman. Again. But what will they give up in a trade?

Staying in the Pacific division, it's time for a spin through the Calgary Flames, Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks. Sure, the sample size is small, but can these teams be expected to play like this the entire season?

They also pick their Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week!

All this and more on a episode 202 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast.

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On a Thanksgiving Monday, Carl and Joel are back to talk about the first week of the hockey season!

In a week that included a combined NINE goals from Auston Matthews and John Tavares, how is Joel feeling about his Maple Leafs? Carl's Avalanche have started undefeated, so he must finally be happy, right?

Injuries have started to hit the league, with Roberto Luongo, Jonathan Quick and James van Riemsdyk already missing time. How will their teams fill in for them while they're gone?

Tom Wilson has been suspended 20 games for his hit on Oskar Sundqvist. Is this enough to convince Tom to change?

Brad Marchand did Brad Marchand things in their season opener. While Jamie Benn showed him what not to do.

On a scale of Andrew Raycroft to Patrick Roy, how worried is Joel about William Nylander's contract situation?

They also pick their Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week!

All this and more on a brand new 4th Line Hockey Podcast

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Episode Number 200 is here!

Looking back on the first 200 episodes, Carl and Joel recap their favorite moments and have a quiz! Want to win prizes? Answer all 5 questions right and it could be you!

They are joined by a special guest: Gritty from the Philadelphia Flyers has a beef with what the guys had to say about his team! It's time to learn a little about the NHL's newest mascot.

It's time to preview the Western conference. Do the Predators have what it takes to repeat? Can the Golden Knights catch lightning in a bottle again? Will Carl's Avalanche make the playoffs?

The Pavel Bures are back! We pick our Pavel Bures for you to play Hi Sticking with them, now on Twitter and Facebook (while the Facebook experiment lasts).

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the journey through the first 200 episodes! Now, it's time to enjoy the hockey season together.

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It's time to do some season previews! First though, the Philadelphia Flyers debut their new mascot: Gritty. And he is terrifying.

Max Domi was suspended for the pre-season for his punch on Aaron Ekblad. Was it enough? (It never is)

This week the Eastern conference is previewed, looking at things such as:

Which of the terrible teams in the Atlantic division will be the most terrible? Which of the good, not great teams in the Metro division will be the most good, not great?

Who is the favorite to win the division? And how many times does Joel mention John Tavares.

All this and more on episode 199!

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Carl and Ben are joined by a collection of listeners as they do a fantasy hockey draft to show you some of the things to look for heading into your own drafts. Who are the first defensemen and goalies being drafted? Who are late round sleepers to watch out for?

They also talk about potential draft strategies. What positions are best to draft at what part of the draft? How do you best let the picks of your league mates effect your own picks?

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With the pre-season starting, the NHL decided to give us a busy week of off ice news!

Erik Karlsson was traded from the Ottawa Senators to the San Jose Sharks. Which leads to questions about why the Sens did it, where Karlsson ends up and how Pierre Dorion still is a GM.

Steve Yzerman stepped down as the general manager of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Where does he end up and where does it leave the Lightning?

Henrik Zetterberg retired as a Detroit Red Wing, but Joel isn't buying it.

Tyler Seguin signed an extension with the Dallas Stars, but why isn't he getting as much hype as other offseason signings?

Darnell Nurse and Josh Morrissey signed bridge deals. Which is more likely to stay with their team long term?

Rumors abound that the NHLPA will opt out of the current CBA deal, which means we get more Gary Bettman. Yeah..........

Austin Watson was suspended. Good.

Jake Dotchin was released by the Tampa Bay Lightning. Does this set a precedent for the future?

All this and more on episode 198!

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On the heels of the Max Pacioretty trade from the Montreal Canadiens to the Vegas Golden Knights for Tomas Tatar, etc., the real question that needs to be asked is: When did Marc Bergevin get so fit, and was he a better player than general manager? Did the trade have a winner, and is Patches' extension good for the Knights?

Seaking of extensions, Blake Wheeler signed an extension with the Winnipeg Jets. Is it a case of too much, too late?

The Vancouver Canucks are on the final Summer Hot Seat. With a mix of young talent and old players on this team, what can be expected from this team? And is Jim Benning getting better at his job? Find out, in an all new game of "Carl Picks the Best GM in the League"!

All this and more on episode 197!

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One month away from the start of the NHL season, Carl and Joel are back exploring some of the weirder NHL rules, including goaltender rules and what happens when the officials cannot officiate any longer.

Noah Hanifin has signed a contract extension with the Calgary Flames. Is it time to start worrying about the other un-signed RFA's?

Nate Schmidt has been suspended 20 games for performance enhancing substances. But his defense of the suspension is what has everyone talking. How much are the Vegas Golden Knights to blame for this? Is his defense worth buying?

The Philadelphia Flyers are on the Summer Hot Seat. Is this team better or worse than last year? What are their biggest strengths and weaknesses? Can Carter art be handed the keys to the team yet?

All this and more on episode 196!

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Fresh off the official 4th Line Podcast fantasy football draft, the guys are back talking about the latest in the world of hockey. Which, well, isn't very much. If you'd like to check out the aforementioned new fantasy hockey you can find it here.

Ryan Ellis signed a contract extension with the Nashville Predators. Was it a good deal for the team? Somehow this leads into a conversation about David Pastrnak's contract with the Boston Bruins. One year after signing it, is it a very team friendly contract based on how he is used?

The New Jersey Devils sit on the Summer Hot Seat. What does next season hold for this team? And how bad exactly is Andy Greene?

The release of NHL 19 is right around the corner. What are our favorite hockey video game memories? Who would be on our all star top line?

All this and more on episode 195!

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On the pilot episode of The 4th Line Fantasy Hockey Podcast, Carl Landra and Ben Ferguson explore all things fantasy hockey. Starting with their fantasy hockey history, we get to know the hosts of the newest fantasy hockey show a little better.

Looking different ways to play fantasy hockey, Ben brings an overview of how Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) works for hockey, including what stats count and where to play. When it comes to league format fantasy, what stats should be used?

Looking at this upcoming NHL season, the guys dive into the Atlantic division, looking at which players should be avoided or drafted from each of the teams, including:

Who exactly is worth drafting on the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings?
Where should Carey Price be drafted?
Who should be drafted first: Auston Matthews or John Tavares?

All this and more on the debut episode of this brand new fantasy hockey podcast!

Ben can be found on Twitter @WCS_BFerg

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With a brand new, now official name, Carl, Joel and Mike are back. What else is back? The NFL. With Joel's former favorite team coming off the Super Bowl, everyone is reminded about Carl switching away from the Vikings. Does he have regrets? Would he do it again? Looking at the NFL season ahead, who is the strongest underdog to win the Super Bowl? How do each of them feel about the chances of their respective teams?

Jose Urena and Ronald Acuna Jr. had an encounter to lead off a game this week. Is it ever okay for a pitcher to throw at a batter? Does fighting belong in baseball? And if it doesn't, how does Major League Baseball keep it away?

Mike brings a weird question which has them all wondering who they would bring back to life...as a baby?

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After a week off, Carl and Joel are back to cover the latest hockey happenings. But first, what happened on their week off? American weddings, running with the bulls and BBQ.

NBC has released the teams that will be playing on their broadcasts this year. Who were the winners and losers?

A number of contract extensions were handed out, including:

John Gibson with the Anaheim Ducks

William Karlsson with the Vegas Golden Knights

Dylan Larkin with the Detroit Red Wings

Christian Dvorak with the Arizona Coyotes

Are the contracts good or bad?

Jeff Skinner was traded to the Buffalo Sabres. What were the Carolina Hurricanes thinking?

The Minnesota Wild were selected to be this week's choice for the Summer Hot Seat! Which begs the question: how would Joel survive in the Wild of Minnesota?

All this and more!

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The guys are back and discover what it requires to steal a shark. (Spoilers: It is a shockingly small amount. Also, please do not steal sharks.)

Jarome Iginla has officially retired from the NHL. What moments of his will be remembered the most?

Tom Wilson has signed a highly questionable contract extension with the Washington Capitals. But is it the worst contract in the entire NHL?

Jason Zucker and Brady Skjei also signed new contracts. But were they good?

The Detroit Red Wings hop on the Summer Hot Seat. Can Joel name their former leading scorers?

As Demar Derozan was traded from the Toronto Raptors, Joel laments his favorite player being traded from his favorite team. What does one do when this happens?

All this and more on an all new 4th Line Podcast!

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The guys are back to discuss the collection of extensions handed out this offseason, including:

Connor Hellebuyck with the Winnipeg Jets

Marc Andre Fleury with the Vegas Golden Knights

Matt Dumba with the Minnesota Wild

Elias Lindholm with the Calgary Flames

And more!

The Anaheim Ducks have brought back their old logo for a 3rd jersey. But when are they bringing back the Mighty?

The Columbus Bluejackets are featured in this week's edition of the Summer Hot Seat. What happens with Artemi Panarin? How long does John Tortorella stay? Who's jersey would you get if you followed this team? And where do they finish this season?

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In an all new Blank Line Podcast, Carl, Joel and Mike endeavor to determine the new name for the show. What will it be? And will it also get them in trouble with an NHL team?

Following up from last week's 4th Line Podcast, fan favorites who become hated before they leave town is discussed. Inspired by Jose Bautista, who else falls along these lines? What about memorable heel turns?

On the heels of Mike Matheny's firing by the St. Louis Cardinals, how important is culture within an organization? What makes a good culture?

Lastly, Mike's Weird Question is inspired by Cory Taylor's tweet, looking at putting The Muppets into a movie.

Make sure to send in your ideas to fill in the blank and any other thoughts this episode may inspire!

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As we dive into the dog days of summer, it's a great time to explore some of the food options at this year's version of the Calgary Stampede. What makes for good fair food?

Turning to the news of hockey, the Erik Karlsson rumors are hot and heavy. Is it possible that he'll end up with the Tampa Bay Lightning? What about the Dallas Stars or Vegas Golden Knights?

Nikita Kucherov has signed an extension in Tampa. How does Steve Yzerman pull off this magic?

With the start of our new segment, we put the Buffalo Sabres on the Summer Hot Seat. How good does it feel to be on the Sabres bandwagon now?

Lastly, we dive into baseball. With the trade deadline approaching, who will be moved? And how are the Houston Astros cheating?

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NHL free agency is upon us and that means that we finally found out that JOHN TAVARES WENT TO JOEL'S TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS! Resident New York Islanders fan ,Matt from Reasons Are Several, joins us to get both sides of the story, looking at Tavares coming and going.

Other news of the week includes, but is not limited to:

James van Riemsdyk signing with the Philadelphia Flyers

The St. Louis Blues bringing in Tylewer Bozak, David Perron and Ryan O'Reilly

Carl's Colorado Avalanche adding Ian Cole and Matt Calvert

The Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings making the most confusing deals of the day

Ryan McDonagh signing a big extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning

Paul Stastny leaving the Winnipeg Jets, following their Steve Mason trade, for the Vegas Golden Knights

James Neal joining the Calgary Flames

Drew Doughty and Logan Couture re-signing with the LA Kings and San Jose Sharks

Rick Nash exploring retirement

And more!

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The guys are back to talk about all that happened at the 2018 NHL draft weekend. But first, Carl say Jurassic World. Would actually cloning dinosaurs be that terrible of an idea? We might find out.

Carl's real team and "former" bandwagon team made a deal as Brooks Orpik and Philipp Grubauer head to the Colorado Avalanche. Does this make Carl happy? Will this help the Washington Capitals sign John Carlson? (5 minutes after recording ended, we found out the answer)

The New York Islanders brought in Barry Trotz and had a great draft. Is that enough to get John Tavares to stay?

Ilya Kovlachuk is back in the NHL! But why did the LA Kings sign him?

The draft itself had some hits and some misses. Who were the winners and losers of the draft?

The Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes made a deal, centered around Dougie Hamilton. The main take away from it though, is that Dougie loves museums and apparently that's a bad thing. We disagree.

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Carl, Joel and Tiny Mike are back for another episode of The ---REDACTED--- Line Podcast! That's right folks, while The 4th Line remains the same, the special episodes with Tiny Mike need a new name and we need your help! Send in your names for the spin off show in our Podcast Naming Contest.

As we return to the show, there were a few trades in the NHL this week leading up to the draft. First, Alex Galchenyuk was traded by the Montreal Canadiens to the Arizona Coyotes for Max Domi. Then, the Ottawa Senators rid themselves of the Mike Hoffman drama, by dealing him to the San Jose Sharks for Mikkel Boedker, who subsequently rid themselves of the Mike Hoffman drama by dealing him to the Florida Panthers. What does all of this mean?

With summer upon us, the thoughts turn to vacations. What are our best vacation memories and what makes for a good vacation?

While celebrating summer, we think, in light of recent celebrations, what makes for a good championship celebration? How would we do it if we were to win The Big One?

Lastly, Mike's Weird Question ponders which would be better to come out of your body: Paint or Glitter?

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Carl and Joel are back to celebrate the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup Championship! They pull up just shy of celebrating to the same level as Ovechkin. Wrapping up the season:

Joel makes the case that he should have won the bracket group

Where and how much does John Carlson make next season? What can be expected by the Vegas Golden Knights? Who stays? Who comes?

On the heals of two high profile burner acocunt situations (Bryan Colangelo and Mike Hoffman's girlfriend), the guys talk about the good (who is selectly a Brian Burke burner account) and the bad (harrassment) of such accounts.

A Hi Sticking champion is crowned and some mailbag questions are answered, covering topics such as nougat, offer sheets and the Anaheim Ducks' Corey Perry and Ryan Kesler.

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German Villegas from Modern Manhood joins Carl this week as they recap the news of the week and more!

Up 3-1 in their series, the Washington Capitals look to close out the Vegas Golden Knights. How did they get this far? And who should win the Conn Smythe Trophy? Alex Ovechkin? Braden Holtby? Speaking of awards, German has some thoughts on who should win the Hart Trophy.

Garth Snow and Doug Weight are out of their roles as GM and Coach of the New York Islanders. What does this mean for the team moving forward, especially John Tavares?

When it comes to sports, politics are something that seem to always be a part of the equation, but why? Should it be this way?

All this and more on a brand new 4th Line!

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The guys are back after Joel narrowly escapes a run in with our opponents on Monday night, the opening night of the Stanley Cup Final. Which has Carl wondering, why it did it start on Monday night anyways? And why does Carl care about the schedule so much?

The Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals are off and running in Game 1 of their series. In a high scoring game number one, all anyone wants to take about is Tom Wilson. How dirty was his hit on Jonathan Marchessault?

Bryce Harper has had to switch allegiances as his hometown Knights face his adopted home town Capitals. What would happen to Carl and Joel in this situation?

Evander Kane signs an extension with the San Jose Sharks, which makes one wonder about the trickle down effect that this may have. What will James van Riemsdyk get for a contract? And how much does Carl love T.J. Oshie?

All this, a new Hi Sticking winner and more on a brand new 4th Line Podcast!

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In a very special episode of The 5th Line, where all 3 sit around the same table, the guys find out what random super powers they have been gifted. How do these super powers work for or against each of them? What if they were to fight against each other? Who would win? And why did Carl's man crush do the things that he did in Avenger's Infinity War?

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As Joel has to leave the show early, Carl and Mike are left alone to answer Mike's Weird Question, exploring the options of doing good or evil, and making profit from it.

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This week Joel is replaced by two fantastic guests as Steven and Rachel from the Hockey Feels join us, diving into the Conference Finals. Why have the series been close but the games haven't been?

Everyone either loves or hates the Vegas Golden Knights. Where do we stand with them in the Conference finals, and why?

Are there ways that an additional off ice official can be added to make calls as accurate as possible? How would this play out?

Kyle Dubas has been named general manger of the Toronto Maple Leafs. What does this mean for the future of the team?

Lastly, a Hi Sticking Champion is crowned for the 2nd round and a fresh slate is started for the 3rd round!

All this and more on a brand new 4th Line Podcast!

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Half of the Conference Finals have been set, meaning that the Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks have been sent home empty handed. In the middle of Boston's elimination, Brad Marchand started licking people again. What should the punishment have been? With Marchand taking to Twitter the morning after, Joel let's us know about his current Twitter goals.

Who do the Tampa Bay Lightning match up better against, or does it even matter? Can Tampa punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final right now?

When it comes to playoff narratives, Alex Ovechkin seems to always struggle, while Jake Guentzel has hit another gear. Do we believe either of these?

The Vegas Golden Knights continue to defy the odds. Who can actually stop them? How does the success of Vegas impact the expansion draft for the Seattle Future NHL Team?

Carl almost spoils a movie. Multiple times. When is it okay to talk about a new movie?

Lastly, a #HiSticking update which features a Hi Sticking expert at the top of the standings!

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A day later than usual, we find out that The 4th Line Podcast make a pretty good slo pitch team.

Lou Lamoriello is out as the General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. What is his role with the team now and who is the next GM? Meanwhile, Brian Burke is no longer with the Calgary Flames' front office. Is an extended time doing TV in his future? What does this mean for Calgary? Front office shifting happens for the Carolina Hurricanes as well.

Tuukka Rask threw a tuukka tantrum in Game 1 of the Boston Bruins game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Why are more people concerned about if the goal should have counted then what happened after the goal?

The other 3 series are reviewed after a historically even start to the 2nd round.

Mike Laybourne brings us a Hi Sticking review of the Round 1 of the playoffs, and we choose a winner of this round of Hi Sticking. An update on the 2nd round Hi Sticking happens as well. Head over to Twitter and join us for Hi Sticking!

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The first round nears the end, which means that Carl's Colorado Avalanche finally have their season ended. Is the Counselling Couch needed? The Nashville Predators and Winnipeg Jets face off in round 2. Are the Preds still the favorite in the West?

The Tampa Bay Lightning made easy work of the New Jersey Devils. Will Nikita Kucherov be able to lead the team into the 2nd round?

Officiating is still terrible. How much does it impact the quality of the game?

After scoring 28 goals in 6 games, the Pittsburgh Penguins eliminated the Philadelphia Flyers. Can the Pens 3 peat? Are we sick of Pens vs Washington Capitals? If they advance, is this finally Washington's year?

After a couple of sweeps, the Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks are rested and ready for round 2. What will it take to stop the Golden Knights?

Chuck Fletcher is out as the general manager of the Minnesota Wild.

Bill "Don't Call Me Jim" Peters is officially hired by the Calgary Flames.

Joel's Toronto Maple Leafs try to come back against the Boston Bruins. Joel tries to hold it together as his team holds onto the playoffs.

Lastly, there is a Hi Sticking update, with 400 points handed out in the 1st round of the playoffs. We start fresh in round 2!

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One week into the Stanley Cup playoffs Joel sees the Penguins, including Hot Dog and Philip.

The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to get a win in game 3 over the Boston Bruins. Is that enough to give Joel hope. After Nazem Kadri's 3 game suspension, is it too much when compared to other punishment handed out? What would have been fair?

Cory Schneider and Braden Holtby have taken back the nets for the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals. Is it too little too late? Do teams struggle to play well in front of the bonafide #1 starter?

If Phil Kessel were to read slam poetry, what would it be about?

The Colorado Avalanche chased Pekka Rinne in game number 3. Is there any chance that he'll continue to struggle?

Linemen and referees are under intense scrutiny in the playoffs, but have they been extra horrible this post season?

Three teams are already looking for new coaches next season, with Alain Vigneault, Ken Hitchcock and Glen Gulutzan leaving the New York Rangers, Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames respectively. Who should be their replacements and where will they end up?

The Vezina candidates are announced. Are they right?

Lastly, there is a Hi Sticking update, with hundreds of points being handed out so far!

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Following a tragic accident, former host Gary brings a tribute to the Humboldt Broncos and coach Darcy Haugen. May they rest in peace.

The 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! And somehow, with many thanks to Carl's reverse jinxes, the Colorado Avalanche made the playoffs. How must Matt Duchene feel about this? Now that they are in the playoffs, how quickly will the Avalanche be eliminated by the Nashville Predators?

In the rest of the Western Conference, the Minnesota Wild face the Winnipeg Jets. How much will the Wild miss Ryan Suter? The Vegas Golden Knights have had a historic run this season. Will it end at the hands of the LA Kings? Following the injury train, can the Anaheim Ducks survive against the San Jose Sharks without Cam Fowler and with an ailing John Gibson?

Heading to the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins begs the question: when will the Penguins stop being good? The Washington Capitals vs Columbus Blue Jackets makes Joel wonder if the Capitals are the perfect post hype sleepers. The Tampa Bay Lightning managed to win the Atlantic Division facing the New Jersey Devils. How easily can a banged up Lightning team handle New Jersey? Lastly, the Boston Bruins face Joel's Toronto Maple Leafs. Boston has been the better team on paper, but can Toronto avenge old demons and beat the Bruins?

We also crown Logan as our newest Hi Sticking winner and start a new round of Playoff Hi Sticking!

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Parks and Rec is a fantastic show made special by the characters on the show. But which one is the best? In this month's [BLANK] Line, we each fill out our Parks and Rec Bracket and compare who we picked as our favorite characters. What theme does Carl have in his bracket? Which division is the hardest route to the final 4? As well, which character on the show are we each most like? All this and more!

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To wrap it up, Mike's Weird Question asks, if you had to fight the entire cast of a sitcom to be in their group, which would you pick?

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The playoffs are one week away, so Carl and Joel are back to preview the push to the playoffs. But first, what is the best Easter candy? The Florida Panthers are all but eliminated in the East, but who will finish where?

After removing the Colorado Avalanche from the Elimination Station, will they go back in? Or will the St. Louis Blues be the last casualty of the season? Who makes the playoffs ov

Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin have retired from the NHL. Where do they rank as the greatest Vancouver Canucks of all time?

Erik Karlsson picked up the puck following his final game in Ottawa. Does this mean his time with the Ottawa Senators has come to an end?

Lastly, the final Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected.

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Carl is ready to celebrate his victory in The 4th Line Podcast's fantasy league and Joel is disappointed with those who played against Carl.

The Anaheim Ducks were afraid to play against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in overtime this week. Is this a trend that we could see growing? What could be done to counter it? Should it be a penalty?

Don Cherry had comments about Eugene Melnyk and the Ottawa Senators that are generally accepted as wrong. Is it finally time to call it quits with Coach's Corner?

The Dallas Stars head to the Elimination Station. Is Ben Bishop enough for this team? How do you add to Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn to make this team a contender? Will they make the playoffs next season?

Steven Stamkos is taking a rest, or hurt. Either way, who have the better Stanley Cup chances this year: Tampa Bay Lightning or Boston Bruins?

As a new Hi Sticking champion is crowned, so changes are made to how the game is played. Now everyone has a chance to win, no matter how many points you get! This leads to the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week to be played, paired with the new Hi Sticking rules.

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The guys are back and Joel is upset with Carl and his reverse jinxing ways. So upset in fact, that in an unprecedented move he is removing the Colorado Avalanche from the Elimination Station. But have the Avs done enough to merit this? Can they ride on Nathan MacKinnon's wings to the playoffs?

With the Avalanche out, the Calgary Flames go in. How far are the Flames from being Stanley Cup contenders? Can Mike Smith do this again next year? Would the Flames do the Travis Hamonic deal again?

The general managers are meeting to discuss changes to goalie interference, playoff format changes, long term injured reserve and, for some reason, power plays? Which of these changes are actually better for the game?

William Karlsson has been on a tear this season. We look at him and other surprising scoring leaders.

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The guys are back and Joel is already upset. On the website this week a case was made for Taylor Hall, Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy. He wants to know where Evgeni Malkin's name is.

Brad Marchand was at his usual antics again. Will he be punished for it this time? It leads to the question of who the player you hated cheering for the most was. Send us your answers for next week's show!

As we near the playoffs (less than a month to go), Joel is looking at the standings and disappointed that the playoff format will give us worse matchups. Carl loves the rivalries this format gives. Who is right?

The NHLPA released the results of their player poll and most of the results are as expected, except for you: Why do the players still think Jonathan Toews is good?

The Carolina Hurricanes have disappointed Carl as his bandwagon team this year, which gets them placed in the Elimination Station. With Ron Francis removed as general manager, where does this team go next? Who stays and who goes for Carolina in the offseason?

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The guys are back and wonder, who are some of the more unconventional players in the NHL? Sure, none are the level of Dominik Hasek, but are any even close?

The NHL is heading to Seattle! How will the expansion rules impact moves leading up to them joining the league?

Gary Bettman made an appearance in Calgary, talking about the Flames arena situation, which had Carl in a mood. Joel tries to find the keys to the Rant Shack, while Carl rants alone outside.

The NY Islanders make an appearance in the Elimination Station. So, we all know that John Tavares need to stay for this team to stay. But what else should be done?

A Hi Sticking champion is crowned, Carl and Joel face off in the fantasy playoffs and the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected, for a short round of Hi Sticking.

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After a busy trade deadline, the guys are back with and Carl recaps his time at the Avalanche vs Flames game in Calgary. Which leads to the saddest elimination station yet.

Art Middleton of Jets Nation joins us as he shares his thoughts on the trade deadline for the Winnipeg Jets. How does Paul Stastny fit into the Jets lineup? What exactly did the Jets gave up? How close are Jacob Trouba and Steve Mason to returning?

Carl and Joel pick their post-trade deadline Stanley Cup favorites. Who do they think will make the Final from each conference?

They also read your broken bone stories. This is not for the faint of heart.

Lastly, the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected. These are the last games to get points for Hi Sticking until the round resets, so get your selections in!

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The guys are back for this ALL TRADE DEADLINE EPISODE! Along the way, stay tuned for Carl getting surprisingly fired up about facial hair policies around the NHL. The following trades are also talked about:

Nick Holden to the Boston Bruins

Darcy Kuemper to the Arizona Coyotes

Michael Grabner to the New Jersey Devils

Derick Brassard to the Pittsburgh Penguins; Ryan Reaves to the Vegas Golden Knights

Brandon Davidson to the New York Islanders

Tomas Plekanec to the Toronto Maple Leafs

Rick Nash to the Boston Bruins

Ryan Hartman to the Nashville Predators

Paul Stastny to the Winnipeg Jets

Tomas Tatar to the Vegas Golden Knights

Evander Kane to the San Jose Sharks

Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller to the Tampa Bay Lightning

Who should have been traded who wasn't? Who were the deadline winners and losers?

Lastly, Tuesday and Wednesday Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected. Only 2 days, because The 4th Line is back Wednesday night with another brand new episode!

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Carl is joined by Nick Seguin, managing editor of Wings Nation, as The Always Wonderful Joel is away this week.

Dion Phaneuf was traded this week from the Ottawa Senators to the LA Kings for Marian Gaborik. But why? Following that, Nikita Soshnikov was moved by the Toronto Maple Leafs to the St. Louis Blues, showing that the Leafs really did have too many forwards.

Nick shares with us his thoughts on all of the potential Detroit Red Wings deadline moves, including Luke Glendening to the Leafs, Mike Green to the Washington Capitals and Petr Mrazek to the Philadelphia Flyers (more on this later).

The New York Rangers are placed in the Elimination Station. What will they do at the trade deadline this week? Will Henrik Lundqvist spend his entire career as a Ranger? Will Rick Nash return next season?

The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected and before the show ends, Petr Mrazek is traded by the Detroit Red Wings to the Philadelphia Flyers and is ready to give his initial thoughts on the deal.

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The guys are back and ready to break down the news of the week in the National Hockey League, including:

Another set of suspensions are handed out with Dustin Brown getting 1 game and Alex Burrows getting 10 games. Did the Department of Player Safety actually get one right?

The Ottawa Senators extended general manager Pierre Dorion's contract. But why?

Glen Sather and Jeff Gorton wrote a letter to the fans of the New York Rangers explaining the path forward for them. What should the Rangers do next? Do they trade Rick Nash? Ryan McDonough? Henrik Lundqvist?

The Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers are on the docket as we pull double duty in the Elimination Station. Both of these were playoff teams last year. What went wrong?

Joel plays a game of "Former NHLer Olympian Over/Under". Can you defeat Joel in this new game?

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The guys are back and as the Anaheim Ducks and Toronto Maple Leafs face off, the guys are reminded of the trade that brought Freddy Anderson to Toronto. Who is the better goalie between him and John Gibson? Would each of these teams do this trade again if given the chance?

Somehow James Neal was not suspended or penalized for two handing Connor Hellebuyck. However, Filip Forsberg was suspended for his hit on Jimmy Vesey. What is going on?!

The Montreal Canadiens have been bad this year, which has netted them a spot in the Elimination Station. How do you fix this team? Does it involve trading Carey Price?

Joel is back to try and make people's lives better, offering free "medical" advice to those with burning questions. We want to hear your worst broken arm stories! Send them in and you might win a prize.

Lastly, a Hi Sticking champion is crowned and the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected!

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The guys are back and they break down the events of all star weekend in Tampa.

Does anyone know what goalie interference is anymore? What should be done to bring clarity to the goalie interference confusion?

Auston Matthews and Steven Stamkos tried convincing players to join them on their teams. Is this collusion? Do we care?

The Tampa Bay Lightning are the favorite to win the President's Trophy this year. Joel thinks that this means that they're primed for a 1st round exit.

Jaromir Jagr's NHL has likely ended. Where does he rank amoungst the all time greats.

The New York Islanders are returning to the island. Does this help their case in retaining John Tavares?

The Vancouver Canucks make a stop in the Elimination Station as they figure out what to do with the team, specifically where the Sedins should end up.

Lastly, the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected!

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Carl, Joel and Mike are back as they dive into an episode that is all one weird question: If you could spend a day and eat without any consequence, what would you do?

How would you plan you day? What would you eat? Where would you eat it? When would you take this special day? All this and more in an all new [BLANK] Line Podcast!

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The guys are back and are recording in the midst of the Colorado Avalanche versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. This is Joel's first time watching the Avalanche during their winning streak. What does he think of the new Avalanche? Can they actually win with Jonathan Bernier in net? All this and more as their friendship takes a great testing.

This week it was announced that Carey Price had chronic fatigue syndrome. Was does this mean for Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens?

Eric Lindros had his number retired by the Philadelphia Flyers. What are our lasting memories

Carl had a very unique conversation with Micah Blake McCurdy, the man behind hockeyviz.com, taking a look at what it's truly like to develop a mathematical model behind hockey.

Next up, the guys up put a new team in the Elimination Station. But first, they have a new jingle! Who ends up being eliminated this week? (Spoiler: It's the Detroit Red Wings)

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The guys are back and Carl has gotten Joel in a mood. But he won't let Carl say why. (Hint: If you stay to the end, you'll know why. Don't skip to the end right now. Don't do it!)

With both the All Star game rosters and the Team Canada Men's Olympic roster being announced this week, it left us asking a lot of questions such as: Why are so many players going from certain teams? Why isn't Phil Kessel on the team? Why would Cale Makar turn down Team Canada?

Carl continually gets excited about the Colorado Avalanche. Please bear with him.

Two more teams are put into the Elimination Station: The Florida Panthers and the Ottawa Senators. What can be done to turn these two teams around and get them back into playoff contention?

Joel has a theory about the Montreal Canadiens, and he doesn't like it.

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The guys are back for the first episode of 2018 and Carl has reason to celebrate: His Colorado Avalanche are currently in a playoff spot. Does Joel buy that they can stay there the entire season?

As one with a beard, Joel gives us necessary insight into the battle of Nazem Kadri vs Joe Thornton's Beard. Why did the fight even happen? And why pull the beard?

Lias Andersson threw his silver medal from the World Junior Hockey Championships into the crowd. When is this okay? With Canada winning the gold medal it begs the next question: Should this be our Olympic men's hockey team?

The guys bring a new segment to the show: The Elimination Station. This week the guys pick the Arizona Coyotes and the Buffalo Sabres as the teams that they are eliminating from playoff contention and ask the question, "What's next?"

Peter Chiarelli made another trade this week, which made us wonder, is he the worst GM in the league?

Lastly, the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected. Find out who gets selected and play along with Hi Sticking on Twitter.

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The guys are back from their week off for a power shortened episode (sort of), promising for a Bigger and Better 2018. Before Joel loses power, the guys discuss:

The outdoor game from the World Junior Hockey Championship. Was this the worse hockey game that ever took place? The refs were bad. The TV camera placement was bad. The weather was bad. And the play was bad. Is there anything to actually take away from this game?

The Arizona Coyotes' Zac Rinaldo was suspended six games for his sucker punch on Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard. Was this enough of a punishment?

Rounding out the bad news for 2017, the Winnipeg Jets will be without Mark Scheifele for almost 2 months. Can they maintain they performance without him?

Carl is left alone so he picks the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week, for you to play Hi Sticking with.

To make up for the shortness of this week's episode, let's revisit a landmark episode for the show: The Captain's Royal Rumble. Originally released on July 31, 2016 this is "probably [Joel's] greatest idea ever for the show".

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The guys are busy celebrating the holidays this week bringing you our favorite clips from the past year. And, here. We. Go.

2:03 - On our very first Patreon episode we took an in depth look at the career of Roberto Luongo. What were our highlights? How will we remember him?

34:06 - As Joel's Toronto Maple Leafs are making a push for the playoffs, he's on edge and something is really grinding his gears.

44:32 - The Stanley Cup Final is nearing an end and amidst a recap of what has happened so far and a preview of what is to come, Joel has a bone to pick.

58:41 - With the dog days of summer upon us, our conversation shifted to a look at the sports media landscape. How did it change in the first half of 2017? With this look back, how was it different in the final half of 2017?

1:17:47 - When Joel is away, Carl and Tiny Mike will play. On the 5th Line Podcast, Carl and Tiny reminisced about the song Summer Girls by LFO, remembering how great, and confusing, the song was.

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The guys are back and Joel is ready to celebrate as Joel and Tiny Mike conquered Carl's team in fantasy hockey this week. Then they jump into Erik Johnson's suspension for his hit on Vladislav Namestnikov. Will Carl be a homer about a member of the Colorado Avalanche?

The All Star vote closes soon. The guys check in and see the status of the vote thus far, and seeing who else would be worthy all stars.

Eugene Melnyk and Gary Bettman had some very special comments on the Ottawa Senators' situation this week. How can this situation be made worse and how many ways will they find to do this? There may also be an attempt made to contact Gary Bettman. If the Senators do get moved, where should they moved to, and what should they be called?

The World Junior Championships are coming up. Are Canada the favorites again? Who should we be on the lookout for?

The Pittsburgh Penguins are put on The Hot Seat. What is wrong with the team? Can, or should, they make changes to right the ship and return to the playoffs?

Lastly, they pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week!

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The new era of the show begins as Carl and Joel sit around the kitchen table and talk hockey!

The Seattle Supertsunamis have officially been granted permission to start the process of forming a new NHL team. As an owner and a player, would you want the league to continue to add teams?

There are talks that the Calgary Flames will be sold to a group from Houston. Is this all a big ploy from the Flames to get a new arena? Could this actually be a financially wise decision?

Talk about Erik Karlsson being traded by the Ottawa Senators is heating up. In what world would the Senators actually trade Karlsson and what would the return have to be?

Joel has an obsession with Jamie Benn, so the Dallas Stars are put on the Hot Seat. Is Ben Bishop good or bad? Can Jamie Benn carry this team into the playoffs?

Lastly, they announce the 12 Days of Hi Sticking and crown a Hi Sticking champion from the last round.

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The guys are back and Christmas songs everywhere have them in a holiday mood. It's short lived as Joel is offended that someone suggests that he may become a Calgary Flames fan. Should you cheer for the team from the city you live in?

Seattle approved their new arena. The guys talk about how quick Gary Bettman will bring a team to the Pacific Northwest.

Both agree that the New Jersey Devils won the trade with the Anaheim Ducks and are getting worried for the Anaheim Ducks and their playoff hopes.

Three playoff teams from last year are struggling and there is concern shown if Chicago, Minnesota and Anaheim will make the playoffs or not.

Are An-Drew Doughty and Carl Erik Karlsson colluding with each other in preparing for Free Agency?

Joel and Carl play a new game and it ends in controversy.

Do you have what it takes to watch every Pavel Bure of the week and win a one week edition of #HiSticking? Joel thinks he does and is going to give it a go.

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Joel is on location, live from beautiful Surrey, BC, as Carl gets the bad news that Gabe Landeskog has been suspended for 4 games for his cross check on Matthew Tkachuk.

Goalies keep getting injured. First Carey Price was out, and now has returned, but Matt Murray, Martin Jones, Antti Raanta, Steve Mason, Al Montoya and the Vegas Goalie Injuries are all still banged up. What should these teams be doing to solve their goalie problems? Is there something behind the goalie injuries?

Speaking of goalies, what does a guy have to do to get Curtis McElhinney out of the Toronto Maple Leafs' net?

The Vegas Golden Knights and New York Islanders can't lose at home. Is there something that they're doing differently?

The St. Louis Blues are put on the Hot Seat. How can the best team in the league sneak under the radar? Vladimir Tarasenko and the gang have been on fire. What does the rest of the season look like for the Blues?

There were a flurry of trades in The 4th Line Listener league this weekend. Who came out on top?

The guys also pick a new batch of Must Watch Pavel Bure's of the Week are picked.

Lastly, they play a new game tentatively titled "Name That Hockey Card". Can you beat Joel at it?

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Carl and Joel are left without Tiny this week, but place an emergency call to wish him a happy Thanksgiving. The talk quickly turns to queso and thanksgiving food, culminating with the creation of a new holiday leftover meal.

After they let Mike go, Carl and Joel they play a round of Black Friday Price is Right and then, prepare everyone for the upcoming Grey Cup by going over what makes the CFL such a weird league.

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This week in the NHL as Luke Witkowski, Matthew Tkachuk and Radko Gudas, to name a few, were gifted with suspensions. Were they fair and justified? Should they have gotten more?

Carey Price's injury has reared it's ugly head again. What should the Montreal Canadiens do with their star goaltender?

Carl and Joel are then joined by Dan Robson, author of Killer: My Life in Hockey, to discuss the book co-authored by Joel's favorite hockey player: Doug Gilmour. What was it like getting to know Dougie better? And how exactly did Gilmour meet Pat Burns when he came to Toronto?

The guys touch on the announcement of new outdoor games and question why we even care.

The New York Islanders had a busy week beating the two best teams in the NHL (and splitting a series against the Carolina Hurricanes). Are the Islanders a threat the rest of the way?

Lastly, a new batch of Must Watch Pavel Bure's of the Week are picked.

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Joel is almost ready to head east while Carl has his review on the Colorado Avalanche with Samuel Girard and the Ottawa Senators with Matt Duchene.

Carl's bandwagon Carolina Hurricanes are last in the Metropolitan division. While to some that would be concerning, Carl isn't worried yet, while Joel has a different take.

Joel made a bet with Rod from The Listening Party Podcast (http://www.thelisteningpartypodcast.com/) which means that Rod is here to explain to the guys why Dustin Brown is such a great player.

Going off of the Hurricanes conversation, what teams should already be playing for next season? And also, what should be done with the NHL scoring system, more specifically: loser points?

The Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs have been very sneaky with their injuries of late. What can we as fans expect from teams when it comes to reporting injuries?

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Joel starts packing his house and has a couple of great finds, which are some vintage hockey items. What else will he find in his house?

MATT DUCHENE HAS BEEN TRADED!

That is a mere understatement for how Carl felt Sunday afternoon as Duchene walked off the ice as the Colorado Avalanche traded Duchene to the Ottawa Senators, who traded Kyle Turris to the Nashville Predators. Who won the trade? Is Carl finally content or did Joe Sakic make a flop of a trade as the general manager? What does this trade mean for the Avalanche into the future?

Joel is concerned with the play of his Toronto Maple Leafs. What is Mike Babcock doing with the lines. Joel wants Mitch Marner moved to a different line, but what else will make him happy? (Hint: Free Josh Leivo)

The Edmonton Oilers continue to struggle. Is their any hope insight?

There was a huge trade in The 4th Line Fantasy Hockey League, as Joel and Tiny Mike shake things up sending Alex Ovechkin away and receive Carey Price in a blockbuster 10 player deal. Who won?

The guys crown a Hi Sticking champion and pick a new set of Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week.

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The guys are back and Joel is finally ready to share his big news. What does this mean for the future of the show? Can Carl and Joel survive such a big change?

The Vegas Golden Knights are off to a red hot start. With the injuries to goalies Marc-Andre Fleury, Malcom Subban and Oscar Dansk, how much longer can it last? With Vegas shipping Vadim Shipachyov back to Russia, will this have an impact on the Knights' season? What exactly is going on with the Shipachyov situation?

The Arizona Coyotes have finally won a game. What took them so long? What is wrong with the Coyotes and how will they turn things around?

What bad teams will be good? What good teams will be bad? Carl and Joel look into what can help a team get off to a hot start, or what can make a team look ice cold.

Joel experienced the best live sporting event of his life this week. What makes for great live sports? What if it isn't your team?

They also pick a final 6 games for the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week, to play Game Winning Goal Hi Sticking with on Twitter.

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The [BLANK] Line is back with their first ever Halloween Spooktacular! The guys talk about their favorite Halloween candy, costumes that they've worn and their favorite Halloween episodes and movies.

They also tell the [BLANK] Line's origin story and dive into their favorite sports video games.

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Joel returns to the show and has some big news, but he won't tell us. But he will hint at the news the entire show. The show starts with cleaning out the Rant Shack for Carl so that he can step into it and share his thoughts about the Los Angeles Kings and Jonathon Quick's treatment of the concussion protocol. What is the point in a concussion protocol if no one follows it?

Roman Polak is back on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Will Joel at least acknowledge that it's happening?

The Montreal Canadiens continue to struggle. What is the solution? Is there a solution?

Antti Niemi's time as the Pittsburgh Penguins' backup goaltender has come to an end. Who should the Penguins be looking to as the new backup? Malcolm Subban has joined the wounded with the Vegas Golden Knights meaning that they are on their third goalie of the season. Backup goalies in the NHL are a surprisingly important piece of a team, when an injury occurs. Why don't teams look for better backups?

Andreas Athanasiou is back with the Detroit Red Wings. Why did it take so long and what exactly are the Red Wings doing?

The guys also pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week, for which you can play Game Winning Goal Hi Sticking!

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The Always Wonderful Joel is away this week and The Always Tiny Mike fills in! They break down the first week of the fantasy hockey season, the Patrick Nemeth/Tyler Seguin fight and ex-teammates fighting , the start to the San Jose Sharks season and Malcolm Subban's revenge against the Boston Bruins.

They are also joined by Dan Rice (@DRDiabloTHW) as he brings us the heads up on:

Nico Hischier, Will Butcher and Marcus Johansson are part of a new, faster brand of New Jersey Devils hockey
Has Cory Schneider returned to form after a down season?
Who exactly is Jesper Bratt?
The Devils have partnered with the NWHL. What does this look like for the Metropolitan Riveters?

Double guest day continues as JD Burke (@JDylanBurke) lets the guys know the latest on the Vancouver Canucks, including:

With injuries to Loui Eriksson and Alex Edler, who can the Canucks count on as replacements?
How is The Travis Green Era beginning in Vancouver?
With the Canucks looking towards the future, who are the Canucks of tomorrow that we need to be watching for?
Who is likely to be moved at the NHL trade deadline?

Lastly, the guys crown a Hi Sticking winner and pick a new batch of games for this week's Hi Sticking!

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The guys are back and are full of overreactions to the first week of the NHL season! Joel is thrilled with his Leafs and Carl is cautiously optimistic that the Avs won't completely break his heart. They cover:

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been scoring like crazy. Sure, they might keep it up all year, but can they hold their leads?
The fashion police were out in full force this week. When will it end?
Aside from fashion penalties, there is also an increase in all penalties to start the season. Why? Also, how come? Lastly, why?
Carl's Avalanche weren't entirely embarrassing to start the season. Is there hope?
During his first week of Hurricane's fandom, what are Carl's thoughts on the team?
The Vegas Golden Knights are 2-0. But also traded Calvin Pickard. And might lose Vadim Shipachyov back to the KHL. What exactly is their plan?

They also play a game of Buy or Sell with the Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators, Jake Allen, Connor McDavid and more!

Lastly, they pick the Hi Sticking games of the week and announce changes to their Patreon tiers.

Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week:

Arizona Coyotes vs Vegas Golden Knights

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Washington Capitals

Dallas Stars vs Nashville Predators

New York Rangers vs Columbus Bluejackets

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens

New York Islanders vs Los Angeles Kings

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The guys are back and they celebrate the return of hockey. Awards, Stanley Cup predictions and how much hair Jagr will have by the end of the season are the main topics on the fly. The fantasy league was drafted just minutes before the show was recorded and Carl complained about his picks even though he shouldn’t have. Spoilers: they didn’t pick the Oilers to win the cup. Confusion arises around the global “we” vs. the royal “we”. Is it Brett or Brent Burns? The guys are both on Team Joel for the Calder Trophy. They also realize that they would be great NHL owners.

They picked the first Hi Sticking games of the 2017-18 season.

Wednesday: Flames - Oilers

Thursday: Pittsburgh-Chicago

Friday: Dallas-Vegas

Saturday: Minny - Canes

Sunday: Habs - NYR

Monday: Chicago - Toronto

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Joel is off hanging out with famous basketball players so Carl and Tiny Mike are left to hold it down. As Joel is off with the Toronto Raptors, Carl and Mike talk about how they handle themselves around celebrities. Do they stay composed? Do they even care about meeting a celebrity or famous athlete? And from that, would they want to be a celebrity themselves?

With the seasons changing, Carl and Tiny reminisce about what makes fall such a great time and compare and contrast the weather between their two cities. Speaking of summer, Summer Girls by the Lyte Funkie Ones (LFO) has arguably the weirdest lyrics of all time. Ever. All time. Ever. The guys explore what exactly is going on in the song, including, but not limited to:

What year does this song take place?
Why does Chinese food make him sick?
Has anyone ever been romantically persuaded by Larry Bird?
What rhymes with hornet?

They also look at the adventures of Kevin Durant on Twitter and discuss the likes and dislikes of athletes on Twitter.

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The guys are back with their final division preview, which means it is almost time for hockey! They start with some news:

NBC will be showing the Olympics instead of NHL hockey, since the NHL isn't going to the Olympics. Is this a ploy by NBC to get back at Uncle Gary or just NBC doing what makes money?
Jaromir Jagr officially won't be starting the NHL season. Where does he end up and will he play in the NHL again?
The Vegas Golden Knights will have season ticket holders' names on the ice. A nice touch or tacky?

And now, for the LAST DIVISION PREVIEW!

The Detroit Red Wings are opening The Pizza Oven in Detroit, but will they be able to cook up any wins?
Joel introduces a new game called "You Don't Know Jack!" Do the Buffalo Sabres know Mr. Jack Eichel? Do they know who to surround him with to make a winning team? Does Eichel need anyone to surround him?
The Boston Bruins had some great individual performances last season. Can Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak repeat?
Jonathan Marchessault is gone. Jason Demers is gone. Reilly Smith is gone. But, can the Florida Panthers still improve on last year?
The Ottawa Senators get the brunt of Joel's hate. Why does he hate them so much and what can they do outside of Erik Karlsson?
Steven Stamkos is back, and the Tampa Bay Lightning hope that that means they are back in the playoffs. Can they survive without Ben Bishop and Jonathon Drouin?
The Toronto Maple Leafs are going to return to the playoffs. Auston Matthews. Auston Matthews. Auston Matthews. Auston Matthews. Auston Matthews.
As much as any team in the league, the Canadiens are dependent on one player: Carey Price. The additions of Karl Alzner and the aforementioned Drouin ought to make things easier for Mr. Price.

Lastly, the 4th Line Fantasy Hockey team gets filled!

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The 4th Line Podcast is a weekly hockey podcast hosted by Carl Landra and Joel Schnell. Every week they share their unique and fun take on what is happening in the world of hockey. While they don’t take themselves too seriously, they have a typical no 4th line attitude: what they lack in finesse, they make for in being willing to go to the corners and work hard to get the job done.

Who are Carl and Joel? Carl comes from Calgary, AB. His facial hair of choice is a mustache. His team of choice is the Colorado Avalanche and his smoked meat of choice is brisket. Joel comes from Nanaimo, BC. His facial hair of choice is a beard. His team of choice is the Toronto Maple Leafs and his smoked meat of choice is ribs.

The guys are back and Carl is fired up! They start off the show covering the news of the week, including:

The Calgary Flames made an announcement regarding their new arena and Carl is not happy about it
Matt Duchene showed up to camp and Nikita Zadorov agreed to a contract. Will that cheer Carl up?
David Pastrnak signed an extension with the Boston Bruins. Is it good?
Brian Little signed a not little contract with the Winnipeg Jets. Why?

They also preview the Metropolitan division:

After getting the 1st overall draft pick, can the New Jersey Devils get better?
With Nolan Patrick added to the mix, can the Flyers add themselves to the playoff mix?
John Tavares still needs to sign an extension with the Islanders. Will Andrew Ladd be enough to convince him to stay?
Carl's new bandwagon team, the Carolina Hurricanes, are a mixed bag in Joel's book.
Alex Ovechkin says the Capitals won't "be suck" this year. Is he right?
The Blue Jackets and John Tortorella are out to prove that Carl was wrong to not pick them as his bandwagon team. How?
The two time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins are good. What's next for them?

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The guys recorded a little early this week, missing out all of the hot PTO signings late in the week. However, they were able to talk about the Flames' signing of Sam Bennett and preview the Central division.

We learn that starting the show by talking about the Colorado Avalanche is a bad idea if we want Carl to be in a good mood. The Avalanche have to be better than last year (right?), but are they still the worst in the league?
The Dallas Stars have a new goalie (Ben Bishop) and an expensive new winger (Alex Radulov). Can this return them to the division title they held two years ago?
The Winnipeg jets have a new goalie (Steve Mason) and an incredibly talented young center (Mark Scheifele). Can this return them to the playoffs?
We all know those teams that we always think are better than they actually perform. The St. Louis Blues are one of them. Will Jake Allen live up to the expectations finally?
The Nashville Predators were surprise Stanley Cup finalists. Now what?
Aside from the acquisition of Tyler Ennis, the Minnesota Wild maintained status quo. It worked well enough before. Don't mess with success, right?
The Chicago Blackhawks continue to re-tool and adjust to pay for their expensive stars. When does the run end?

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Tiny Mike and The Always Wonderful Joel get together without Carl to discuss:

their favorite flavors of ice cream
the McGregor-Mayweather fight
other cross style fights that they would like to see
conspiracy theories about the McGregor-Mayweather fight and other theories they do or do not believe in

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The guys are back and hockey is almost back as well. One of the signs that hockey is back is the annual 4th Line Podcast Divisional Previews! This week it gets kick started by looking at the Pacific division, including:

The Vancouver Canucks signed Thomas Vanek this week. Do they know how to properly tank? What will their goaltenders give them, as Jacob Markström is handed the reigns in net?
The Vegas Golden Knights actually get to play hockey soon. Will their defense be enough to carry them?
The Los Angeles Kings are a team that used to be really good. How do they get back there again?
The Arizona Coyotes made a lot of changes this offseason. Are the acquisitions of Derek Stepan, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Antti Raanta going to put them into the playoffs?
Mike Smith takes over as the #1 goalie in Calgary. How much of a change is that from last season? Will their defense be enough to carry them?
The San Jose Sharks lost Patrick Marleau, but how big of a loss is that anyways?
As they returned to the playoffs, will the Oilers now capture the division title?
The Ducks lost of defensemen, but gained a backup goalie. Can they hold off the Edmonton Connor McDavid's?

Carl and Joel also announce the very exciting fact that they have joined the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB. They also hand out a copy of Rob Vollman's Hockey Abstract 2017 to a lucky participant, try to survive the heat and finish their fantasy football draft.

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The guys are joined by Rob Vollman, author of Hockey Abstract 2017,as they talk about the latest edition of Hockey Abstract, including:

the evolution of Rob's Hockey Abstracts
how best to evaluate goaltenders
what can be done to take coaching in consideration during a stastical evaluation
review Rob's updated player usage charts in the latest charts
find out what stat Rob wishes didn't exist and what data he wishes he could have

Tweet to the show account with the hashtag #HockeyAbstract and retweet the pinned tweet for Episode 146 to be entered to win a copy of Hockey Abstract 2017.

Carl and Joel also break down the latest of the week:

Leon Draisaitl signed a giant extension with the Oilers. How does this impact the team into the future and what does this mean for other contracts being handed out around the league?
Brandon Dubinsky is annoyed by the way that college players and being granted free agency and signing their entry level contracts. But is he right?
As annoyed as Dubinsky was, Joel is even more frustrated, and this time it's at referees and people who eat bagels like a donut.

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Carl, Joel and Tiny Mike are back on The [BLANK] Line for another month! In this month's episode the guys talk about sports heartbreak as Mike and Joel re-live their most recent wounds and share how they dealt with it and go through the various stages of healing together.

The guys then get to know each other a little better as we find out who showers the least, who will turn on each other first in a zombie apocalypse and more.

Lastly, it's time for Mike's Weird Question, which makes them all wonder, what kind of cut rate super power they would like to have.

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The guys are joined by German Villegas from the Modern Manhood Podcast (modernmanhood.org)

In this episode we talk about the state of masculinity in hockey, especially in the NHL. How does the way that a person views manliness impact their view on violence, injures, sexuality and more.

Modern Manhood is a podcast that mostly concentrates on the lives and viewpoints of many different male voices talking about their own masculinity. The biggest problem we have as males is that we don’t talk about our own experiences and problems about our own manhood; and that being a man now looks a lot different that it used to be, or that we think it is.

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The guys are back as Carl is finally ready to make a decision on his bandwagon team. To help him make the decision Carl asks Alison Lukan (https://twitter.com/AlisonL) to help him decide if the Columbus Bluejackets are the team for him? What is it like to cheer for a team with John Tortorella as the coach?

Carl then makes his decision: Which of the Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes or Columbus Bluejackets will be his bandwagon team for the 2017-18 NHL season?

Will Joel quit the show? If so, we read your submissions for why you should replace him.

Joel also needs to ask for some help with some sports ethics questions and comes to Carl for some help.

Let us know your submissions for which subreddit Carl and Joel would be admins for and you can win a 4th Line Podcast Mini Stick!

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The guys are back as they bring you TWO contests and the latest updates in Carl's bandwagon search.

Mike from DucksNPucks.com joins us to sell Carl on jumping aboard the Anaheim Ducks bandwagon, covering such things as:

How good will this team be?
How hated are the Ducks really?
Does anyone east of the Mississippi actually watch Anaheim Ducks games?
Would it help if Mike sweetened the pot a little bit?

Thank very much to Mike for coming on the show!

Carl and Joel talk about:

What counts as a blowout? How about a 60-1 football game? Also, how do you score one point in a football game?
Mike Fisher, the former captain of the Nashville Predators retired. Does this mean that he'll be on the Olympic team? Who will become the next captain of the Preds?
Joel threatens to quit and asks for your help in finding a new co-host to replace him. Tell us why YOU should be Joel's replacement.
Joel also admits to running the r/Adele subreddit.
Is the sophomore slump a real thing? Let's look at the numbers! Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/hockey/comments/6pyo15/is_this_sophomore_slump_a_real_thing/
Contest #2! If you were told that Carl and Joel each ran a subreddit, which subreddit would you guess they run?

Enter the contests and check out the latest on all our social media accounts!

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The guys are backed as Carl has reached a final three in his bandwagon team decision. He calls on Mike and Derek from Section328.com to help him decide if the Carolina Hurricanes are the team for him. They touch on:

What makes the Hurricanes a good team to follow
What is a hidden joy about the Canes?
What is the worst part about being a Caniac?
What kind of a team the Canes are and who are the most fun players to watch
Where will the Hurricanes finish in the standings this year?

Carl and Joel also review the Ryan Johansen extension with the Nashville Predators. How does this compare to other recent contracts? Also, with Andrei Markov going to the KHL, where will the Montreal Canadiens look to for skill on the powerplay? Lastly, with rumors of what Canada's Olympic men's hockey team will look like, will it even be worth watching for Canadians?

Thank you to Mike and Derek from Section 328 for joining us again!

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The guys are joined by Tiny Mike Torres as they go through the news of the week, focusing on the extensions of Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Colton Parayko and Viktor Arvidsson. They also help Mike discover the world of hockey, answering questions from "What makes one player better than another?" to "What do Canadian celebrities know about hockey?"

The guys also go deep into the realm of music and sports, talking goal-songs, walk-up songs and more. What makes a good jock jam and what would they pick for their own?

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The Always Wonderful Joel is away but Nick Seguin from Wings Nation (wingsnation.com) fills in! They talk Detroit Red Wings offseason, including:

How did they do in the draft? Was Michael Rasmussen a good selection for them?
In free agency, the Red Wings brought in Trevor Daley and have to still re-sign Tomas Tatar. What is the direction that the Wings are taking for the future?

They also talk about the news of the week:

Tyler Johnson and Ondrej Palat re-signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Is this team good enough to return to the Stanley Cup Final?
Jaromir Jagr is still a free agent. Where will he end up?
Jaccob Slavin signed a 7 year extension with the Carolina Hurricanes. Are the Canes poised for a playoff run?
The Hurricanes also had an offer to purchase the team this week. Does this impact the health of the franchise in Carolina?

It is also the 4th Line Podcast debut for a new segment called "Letter of Intent", where we explore the world of college hockey with Gwen de Young and Kyle Willaert, this week looking at the best college players taken in this year's NHL entry draft.

With this being Nick's second appearance on the show, it was time for a little get to know you with Mr. Seguin, as we find out his most recent new thing, his least favorite good Red Wing and more!

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The guys are back as they explore more of what Carl should do with his bandwagon team problem. What should he be looking for in a bandwagon team? What about cheering for a bandwagon team in the same division as the Avalanche? The listeners have their suggestions and Joel gives his thoughts on who he should cheer for.

They also break down the news of the week, including:

Connor McDavid's contract with the Edmonton Oilers. How does this impact future signings that will happen? How much will the likes of Leon Draisaitl, John Tavares, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews sign for?
Alex Galchenyuk, Zach Hyman and more re-signed with their teams as the offseason signings continute to trickle in

Lastly, Carl and Joel talk about the current state of sports media as they look back on how we got here, where we'll go and if they're okay with the direction that sports media is going.

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The guys are back as they break down all that happened in the week following the NHL draft, including:

-Carey Price signed an 8 year extension with the Canadiens. How will that turn out for them?

The Washington Capitals kept their RFA's on the roster. Is it enough for them to continue to be a Stanley Cup contender?
The signings of Marleau and Hainsey but the Toronto Maple Leafs. Will this hurt them into the future more than it will help them now?

-The moves of Carl's Colorado Avalanche. Were they enough to give him hope?

What were the best deals of NHL free agency? What were the worst? Who were the winners and losers?
The trades of Hamonic, Methot and Scandella. How were all of these defensemen traded for so little?

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After surviving their first episode, the [BLANK] Line is back talking most hated characters on sitcoms, drafting their ultimate multi-sport teams and answering Mike's weird question.

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The guys are back as they walk through a busy week of NHL transactions looking a what happened in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft, the trades leading up to the NHL draft and the NHL draft itself. What a week!

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The guys are back as they wrap up game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, including:

Does the early whistle missed goal matter?
Who should have won the Conn Smythe?

They then take a look at the news of the week leading up to the NHL expansion draft, touching on:

The buyouts of Dan Girardi, Simon Depres and Francois Beauchemin
The Jonathon Drouin for Mikhail Sergachev trade
The NHL protected lists and who both Carl and Joel think will be chosen by the Vegas Golden Knights

Lastly, they give some thoughts on who will win some of the awards in Vegas, Shane Doan's run with the Arizona Coyotes ending and the best and worst of the new Adidas jerseys.

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The guys are back as the Stanley Cup playoffs near the end, with at most 2 games left. They touch on the news of the week including Joel having multiple bones to pick and: - The home team has won every game in the final so far. Will it continue? - Sidney Crosby and P.K. Subban got into a wrestling match in Game 5. Was the punishment sufficient? - Who will win the Stanley Cup? The also start to preview the NHL offseason, talking about: - Shayne Gostisbehere has a new 6 year contract. What does the future look like for the Philadelphia Flyers? - The Chicago Blackhawks are rumored to be moving a core piece, such as Brent Seabrook. Is the end near for the Hawks? - Bob Boughner will be the coach in Florida. Why? - The Competition Committee has proposed new rule changes. Are they good? The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/4thLinePodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back and Carl is dealing with statements that he made on the debut episode of The 5th Line Podcast about what he would do for $1000. They also dive into the Stanley Cup Final thus far. - Is Pekka Rinne any good? Which Pekka Rinne is for real? Is he regressing to the mean? What even is regressing to the mean? Is mean regression a thing? - The Penguins won the first 2 games in the series. Does this mean that they have all of the momentum? Is momentum a thing? - Jake Guentzel has 5 game winning goals so far in the playoffs. Does this make him the Conn Smythe favorite? - Offside reviews are causing all kinds of confusion. How can it be fixed? - What lengths should one go to to smuggle a catfish into a hockey game? - PK Subban guaranteed a win in Game 3. Are we okay with this? - Kyle Dubas is staying in Toronto. Is this good for the Toronto front office situation? All this and more! The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/4thLinePodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

Carl, Joel and Mike sit down for the 1st ever episode of The [BLANK] Line Podcast, covering a variety of topics including: - Where does Lebron James fit in the legacy of greatest athletes ever? He's made the finals 7 years in a row. Is anyone better? - Outgoing athletes are a part of sports that fans either love or hate. There is no sitting on the fence with it. Where does that cross the line? Mike also brings his "Weird Question of the Month/Week/Day", asking about Space Jam skill stealing and drinking a player's sweat. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/4thLinePodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com

The guys are back as they break down the end of the conference finals and preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators. They also talk about: - the possibility of Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov leaving the Washington Capitals for the KHL - Kyle Dubas discussing joining the Colorado Avalanche as their new general manager - PK Subban is personable and speaks his mind. How can the NHL have more of that? They also bring a preview of The 5th Line Podcast. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/4thLinePodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they break down the Conference finals, including: - The injuries to Ryan Johansen and Mike Fisher have the Nashville Predator's backs against the wall. Can they hold off the Anaheim Ducks in a best of 3? - The Predator's anthem singer is upset. But can anyone remember his name? - The Pittsburgh Penguins finally made the switch in net. Has Marc Andre Fleury played his last game for the Penguins? - How big of a difference maker is Erik Karlsson for the Ottawa Senators? Is he good enough to take them to the Cup final? - The schedule for the Stanley Cup final is released. Will it make for better hockey? - The officiating has been inconsistent at best this playoff. Is there a way to fix it? - On the heels of the Cavs blowing out the Celtics in the NBA playoffs, what is the equivalent type game in hockey? Why is there such a different between the NHL and the NBA when it comes to parity. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/4thLinePodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back to break down the news of the week as the 3rd round of the Stanley Cup playoffs get started, including: - Sidney Crosby has had at least one concussion so far this playoff. What should be done to prevent them from having more? - With the Washington Capitals eliminated, where does the team go from here? Who will be around next year? When will Ovechkin be traded away? - The Nashville Predators have been dominant so far in the playoffs. How long does it last? - Ben Bishop signed a contract with the Dallas Stars. Who is the odd man out in Dallas? - Ilya Kovalchuk is coming back to the NHL. Where will he end up? All this and more! The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/4thLinePodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are running a man short, so they are joined by Graeme, co-host of the Purple Army Podcast (twitter.com/purplearmypod). They talk about the news of the 2nd round of the playoffs, including: - The Edmonton Oilers are disappointed with calls by the officials. Do they have a right to be? Being down 3-2 to the Anaheim Ducks, are the Oilers out of it? - The Nashville Predators are yet to lose at home. Will that trend continue as they aim to close out the St. Louis Blues? - Sidney Crosby is dealing with a concussion. Was it on purpose by Matt Niskanen? Is moving Ovechkin to the 3rd line the saving grace for the Washington Capitals? What do they need to do to win the series? - After giving up 13 goals in the last 3 games, are the Ottawa Senators proving to be outmatched by the New York Rangers? The Colorado Avalanche lost the draft lottery. How did Carl handle it? We also catch up on the latest from the EIHL and the Braehead Clan. Many thanks to Graeme for joining us this week! The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/4thLinePodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they recap the end to the 1st round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, including: - Joel's feelings about the end of the season for his Toronto Maple Leafs - Has the Montreal Canadiens window closed? What do they do this offseason to best prepare for the future? - After a trip to the Finals last year the Sharks are now out in the first round. What does this mean for their franchise? They also preview the second round of the playoffs, looking at The Senators vs Rangers, Capitals vs Penguins, Ducks vs Oilers and Predators vs Blues. Lastly, they look at the NHL draft lottery and decide who are the worst managed team in the league. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/4thLinePodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they record with the Leafs and Capitals game freshly ended. Talk talk through the news of the week and the happenings in the NHL playoffs. - The Toronto Maple Leafs are down to the Washington Capitals, but does this mean they're done? - With the Pittsburgh Penguins making quick work of the Columbus Blue Jackets, are they bettered suited for a 2nd round matchup against a potentially playoff tested Capitals team? Should Marc-Andre Fleury or Matt Murray start in net in round 2? - With the Chicago Blackhawks being swept by the Nashville Predators, is it time for the Hawks to panic? - Coach Dan Bylsma and GM Tim Murray are gone in Buffalo, following comments from Jack Eichel. What effect did Eichel's comments have on the firing and what does this mean for the future of the Sabres? - Linesman Don Henderson has sued Dennis Wideman and the Calgary Flames for $10.25 million dollars. What does that mean for Wideman and the Flames? Joel also plays another round of "Let's Roll the NHL Draft Lottery" as Carl pretends it's not happening. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Patreon: patreon.com/4thLinePodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back and ready to break down what has happened in the 1st round of the NHL playoffs to this point, including: - Matt Calvert's likely unsuspended cross check on Tom Kuhnhackl. How much did the Tortorella trickle down effect impact this Calvert hit. - Joel's Toronto Maple Leafs played well enough to win against the Washington Capitals. How will they perform in game 2? And when will Carl acknowledge that the Caps are his team? - The Penguins are rolling against the Bluejackets. Will Matt Murray get his job back when he's healthy? - Can the Minnesota Wild do enough to beat Jake Allen? Is he actually good? - What do the Oilers need to do to beat the Sharks? Will their undisciplined play be their undoing? They also look at coaching changes in Dallas, LA, Vancouver, Florida and Las Vegas. Lastly, Joel introdues a new segment called "Let's Play the NHL Draft Lottery". The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are joined by Nick Seguin from Wings Nation this week as he fills in for Joel and they touch on the state of the Detroit Red Wings, including if Ken Holland and Jeff Blashill are the right people to turn around the Wings. They also go through the news of the week, including: - The NHL has officially stated that they will not be going to the Olympics. Does it matter? Is the World Cup of Hockey enough of a "best on best" - Brad Marchand was suspended 2 games for his spear on Jake Dotchin. Was it enough? Does Marchand need to be stopped? - The playoffs start this week and there is 1 spot left up for grabs. Who gets it between the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders? - Three playoff matchups are known so far: Penguins/Bluejackets, Rangers/Canadiens and Oilers/Sharks. What can be expected from these series and some of the likely other series? Also, playoff Hi Sticking is back, where every game is a Pavel Bure. Who will you pick to be the game winning goal scorer? The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are awake and ready to record at their new Saturday morning time as they bring you their takes on the latest happenings in the NHL, including: - John Tavares' sore hamstring and the impact it has on the New York Islanders' playoff chances - The Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning are coming fast for the Boston Bruins second wild card spot. Will they make it? - The Washington Capitals are coming into the playoffs at the top again. Will they make it? Is this their last chance? - Nikitia Zaitsev is nearing a contract extension. How does compare to Karl Alzner? They also talk about the Human Suction Cup, how long it'll take spiders to take over the world, pick the Pavel Bures of the Week and more! The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back and joined by Caleb Eefting of Rönnängs IK as he tells them what it is like to go from playing in Canada to being the leading scorer of the SHL Division 3. They also talk about the news of the week, including: - Sidney Crosby's hack on Ryan O'Reilly and slash on Marc Methot. Did Crosby deserve supplemental discipline for his slash? - Freddie Anderson and Tuukka Rask are hurt for their respective teams. How will this impact the playoff race? - What playoff matchups would excite us the most? Lastly, the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected. Join in on Twitter and play Hi Sticking! The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they try to rally through Joel's Leafs playing the biggest game of the season thus far during the show to talk about the news of the week, including: - Matthew Tkachuk's suspension for his elbow on Drew Doughty. Has Tkachuk reached the level of players like Andrew Shaw? - Brad Marchand (also in the Andrew Shaw range) is tied for the league lead in points. Where does he rank and how do we all come to terms with this? - What even is an offside anymore? - What do the playoff races look like? Are the teams already set in the West? Who can make it in the East? - How do the New York Rangers look heading into the playoffs? The guys also pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week, for Game Winning Goal Hi Sticking. Play along on Twitter! The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they get ready for the playoff race and touch on the news of the week including: - The Arizona Coyotes struggles getting an arena - The red hot Calgary Flames' 9 game winning streak - The Vegas Golden Knights' expansion draft information will not be publicized - The Eastern conference playoff race is broken down in detail, focusing on who will finish 3rd in the Atlantic division and get the last wild car spot They also talk about their favorite Jelly Belly flavor, what they like about a barber shop, pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games for Hi Sticking and more! The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back and Joel has some very kind words to say about our friends at The Listening Party Podcast. They also break down the dealings at the trade deadline, focusing on the Shattenkirk, Filppula, and Lazar deals. They also touch on the news of the week, including: - The Vegas Golden Knights being officially open for business - Eddie Lack being called out by coach Bill Peters - Is Patrick Kane currently the best player in the NHL? - Josh Ho Sang wearing #66 and should numbers be retired in the NHL They end by picking the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week for Hi Sticking. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as the NHL trade deadline is almost here! They start by breaking down the trades of Ben Bishop, Martin Hanzal, Brian Boyle, Alex Burrows, Jordie Benn, Michael Stone. Tomas Jurco, Patrick Eaves and Ron Hainsey. They then touch on the recent trend of aggression in hockey, with the addition of the Kesler/Carter fight, the AHL hallway fight and a college player fighting a ref. Joel has tips on how curb the aggression and that tip is using a meat injector. They wrap by previewing the trade deadline to come and pick the Pavel Bure's of the Week. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they break down the news of the week including: - Michel Therrien being fired and replaced by Claude Julien - Gustav Nyquist and Antoine Vermette's suspensions - Ryan Johansen being sad that no one acknowledged his return to Columbus - How to fix the NHL salary cap to make trades more likely - How NHL linesmen screwed us this week The guys also announce a new scoring system for GWG Hi Sticking and pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week! The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back and ready to celebrate Valentine's Day. Which of the two are most romantic? The also talk about the news of the week including: - Gustav Nyquist impending suspension for his facial spear of Jared Spurgeon - Claude Julien's firing by the Boston Bruins - Joe Sakic's trip to Boston for trade talks - The Atlantic Division is tightening up. Who will come out on top? Who should make trade deadline moves? - Columbus Bluejackets having issues with John Tortorella - Gary Bettman being in favor of keeping the Islanders in Brooklyn They also discuss possible changes to GWG Hi Sticking and pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they celebrate being an award winning podcast and talk about the goings on of the week, including: - Ken Hitchcock being fired - Dreams are had about Erik Karlsson and Rob Blake - The Colorado Avalanche won a game. What does that mean for how sad they make Carl? - The New York Islanders have started to turn things around. Is it for real? We also share our thoughts on John Tavares' comments - How did Gary Bettman deflate our hopes and dreams this week? - Who is already out of playoff race? Who are sellers at the trade deadline? We also crown a January Hi Sticking winner and pick the Pavel Bures for the week. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back from the All Star break and have thoughts on the NHL Top 100, the skills competition, the All Star game and Gary Bettman's press conference, as well as the recent news of the Islanders having to move arenas, some Pavel Bure Must Watch Games and read your picks for personalized goal songs The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

Joel is back this week as the guys open with what to do when you cheer for a team that isn't your main team. Is it better to watch that team win or a rival lose? They also go through the news of the week, including: Jack Capuano has been fired. What do the New York Islanders do next? Do the Boston Bruins fire coach Claude Julien? What goal songs do you wish players would use How do you save the season for the St. Louis Blues? How do you fix the Dallas Stars? We find out how sad the Colorado Avalanche make Carl this week Gary Bettman gets screwed for a change They pick a small slate of "Pavel Bure Must Watch Games" ahead of the upcoming All Star Break. Don't forget to send in your pick for custom goal songs! The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are a man short as Mike Bonn from Scuttlepuck joins Carl this week talking through the goings on of the week, including: - All Star Game roster announcement - Players fighting against their long time teams - How sad do the Avs make Carl? - A recap/preview of the Oilers - How did Gary Bettman screw us this week? - They hand out the midseason awards (Hart, Vezina, Norris, Jack Adams, Calder) They also find out your picks for the Eli Manning of the NHL and pick the Pavel Bure's of the week. You can find Mike at www.scuttlepuck.com The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they start the show by trying to figure out which NHL player has a career that mirrors that of Eli Manning. They also: - wrap up the 2017 World Junior Championships - preview the changes to jerseys next season, including the removal of 3rd jerseys - find out how sad the Avs make Carl, including some trade talk - talk All Star Game captains and pick their own Western division teams - learn how Gary Bettman screwed us this week - relive the Blue Jackets winning streak and decide how they'll fare the rest of the way - talk who's in and who's out of the playoffs halfway through the season The Pavel Bure's of the Week are decided and more! Tweet, Facebook or email us your answer to this week's Hi Sticking question. Who is the NHL equivalent of Eli Manning? The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back from their Christmas vacation with Joel getting to start 2017 celebrating the Leaf's victory in the Centennial Classic. They also touch on the news ending 2016, including: - Jaroslav Halak being put on waivers - Matt Murray's injury - Jack Eichel calling out his Sabres' teammates - The Bluejackets and Wild having the streakest game ever - Chris Pronger somehow still playing in an alumni game while being on an NHL roster - How sad the Avalanche make Carl They also recap the World Junior Championships heading into the playoff rounds, re-evaluate the Shea Weber/PK Subban traded, bring Gary Bettman's greatest hits of 2016 and pick the Pavel Bure's of the Week for Game Winning Goal Hi Sticking. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back and ready to celebrate Christmas! They talk about their favorite Christmas movies, food and gifts, as well as their favorite hockey moments of 2016 and look ahead to the rest of the 2016-17 NHL season. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back as they bring the final (regular) episode of 2016. In it they talk about the start of the World Juniors, Babcock's love of Freddy Gauthier, the struggles of making ice in Carolina, how sad the Avalanche make Carl this week, the Eakin suspension for his hit on Lundqvist, find out how Bettman screwed us this week and pick the remaining Pavel Bures for 2016. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as Joel helps Carl through a counselling couch/rant shack session, helping Carl deal with the weekend that was his Avalanche losing 10-1. They also sort through a couple of suspensions to Oleksiak and Borowiecki and some non-suspensions to Taylor Hall and Carey Price. Lastly, they touch on the Vegas Golden Knights' trademark issues, learn how Gary Bettman screwed us this week and picked the Pavel Bure's of the week. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as Carl got to see Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs in person and was slightly underwhelmed. The guys touch on a variety of topics including: - The Flames 8-3 win and if they're starting to turn things around? - Switching the points system to use a 3 point game - Who will eventually be the Ovechkin to Crosby's McDavid? - Shane Doan's legacy - The Penguins goaltending situation - An expansion draft "Who will be protected?" rabbit hole Two new segments debut titled "How sad do the Avalanche Make Carl this week?" and "How did Gary Bettman screw us?" They also introduce Trivia Tuesday and pick the Pavel Bure's for the week! The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they cover the news of the week, including: - The firing of Gerard Gallant by the Florida Panthers - The naming of the Vegas Golden Knights - The Brent Burns extension with the San Jose Sharks - The Jimmy Howard injury and Petr Mrazek's turn in net They also look at what is happening at the quarter poll of the season and who they are and are not worried about, covering the Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Ottawa Senators and more. They also give details about what will be happening with Hi Sticking in December, share the Pavel Bures of the Week and Joel tells the story about him being color blind. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back and joined by Mike Laybourne as they talk about the rash of injuries in the league, including Stamkos, Gaudreau and Hall, and try to decide the status of the Flames' rebuild. The NHL announced changes to the All Star Game format and it likely changed no one's view of the game. The Red Wings and Maple Leafs showed off their new jerseys and only one of them are good. Lastly, the guys touch on the state of goaltending in the NHL and pick the Pavel Bures of the week. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys back as they share their thoughts on the players being inducted into the Hall of Fame and share their thoughts on who should be in The Hall but is missing. They also get to have a mini Rant Shack on Gary Bettman's CBA comments, the NHL playing in the Olympics and the Arizona Coyotes getting a new arena. They also get into a debate based on the Avs "Trust or Bust" articles and try to decide if the Avs are good or bad. Lastly, they try to decide whether to veto a fantasy hockey trade, rule the punishment for a bet and pick the Pavel Bure's for Hi Sticking. Things even get a little political. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are joined by Dan Rice (twitter.com/DRDiabloTHW) as he fills in for Joel and Dan helps get Carl up to speed on the New Jersey Devils' season thus far, including if Schneider can win the Vezina and the impact Taylor Hall has had on the team. Then, surprisingly and unexpectedly, Andrew Ladd scores and the guys breakdown his situation with the Islanders and what can be done to turn the situation around. Joel's Leafs' had an eventful week, as Kadri avoids suspension and Joel is concerned about the rematch in 6 weeks. The wrap up by covering the Trouba extension with the Jets, the Habs getting blown out and Dan helps pick the Hi Sticking games for the week. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back on an empty Halloween, touching on NHL rookies being returned to Junior, the Hampus Lindholm extension, if Andrew Ladd is good or bad, Halak trade rumors, Joel plays our 13th Halloween Trivia, crown a new Hi Sticking champion and start a new round of Pavel Bures. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as Carl shares his excitement about Mikko Rantanen joining the Avalanche, and Joel has anger about the Leafs blowing leads. Is Carl too excited about the Oilers' start to the season? They also debut a new segment called "Trust or Bust" as they decide if hot or cold starts are for real. The guys also touch on the Blackhawks terrible penalty kill and the Canucks lucky start. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys record "LIVE" and in person in a hotel room in Seattle as Joel gets to celebrate Auston Matthews 4 goal debut, and then enters the Rant Shack about linesmen. As part of their trip to Seattle, the guys take in an Everett Silvertips game, and it was one of the weirdest hockey experiences they've ever had. They also answer questions like: What do the LA Kings do to replace Jonathon Quick? With Kucherov signed, what happens to Ben Bishop in Tampa? Are the Flames actually better this year? They also tweak the Pavel Bure's of the Week, debuting the "Valeri Bures". Limited Edition 100th Episode Gear! teespring.com/4th-line-podcast-100th-episode Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they record on the brink of Nail Yakupov trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the St. Louis Blues, as well as the Oilers' signing of Kris Russell. The guys touch on where the St. Louis Blues are as a franchise, with all of the changes to their lineup this offseason. Carl and Joel also make their Stanley Cup Champion predictions, answer some listener questions, including a re-draft of the 1st round draft picks, and bring back The Pavel Bure's of the Week, where you pick the game winning goal scorers and win a mini-stick! Limited Edition 100th Episode Gear! teespring.com/4th-line-podcast-100th-episode Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they celebrate their 100th episode, with Joel getting to eat cake. They touch on Canada's rout at the World Cup and what it means for the future of the tournament, the suspensions players have received this preseason and preview the Metropolitan division. This weekend was the 4th Line Podcast fantasy draft, so they cover their teams and Joel and his team have already been accused of collusion. Limited Edition 100th Episode Gear! https://teespring.com/4th-line-podcast-100th-episode The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they talk about Team Europe facing off against Canada in the World Cup of Hockey, Trouba's trade request, break down the Atlantic division, touching on Joel's Leafs, as well as the Sabres, Senators, Canadiens, Bruins, Red Wings, Lightning and Panthers. Lastly, they pick teams for their fantasy hockey teams. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they talk about the opening games of the World Cup of Hockey, including the Americans struggles, Canada's excellence, Rinne's struggles and the speed of the young guns. They also predict the finalists and talk about the potential outcomes of contract situations for restricted free agents like Gaudreau and Kucherov. Joel tries to get into a feud with Bailey from the the LA Kings, they talk best Twitter follows in hockey, and try to plan how to go to a game in Vegas with so many season tickets sold. Carl and Joel then preview the entire Central division, going from the Jets to the Stars. Lastly, they give away a copy of Rob Vollman's Stat Shot and fill out the fantasy league. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they are joined by Rob Vollman (hockeyabstract.com) as they talk about Rob's new book "Stat Shot", a book about hockey, for people who like hockey, through the lens of statistics. They touch on some of the topics in the book, including the worst trades in NHL history and goalie save percentage and get Rob's thoughts on the Calgary Flames, and even give away a copy of Stat Shot to a listener. Felix Sicard (twitter.com/Felix_Sicard) also stops by to help Carl and Joel preview the Pacific division, touching on all 7 teams and having some healthy disagreement about some of the offseason moves made by the Pacific division teams. Lastly, they set up the final matchup in the 4th Line Favorite Bracket and put some people into the fantasy hockey league. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back and in person as they help Joel deal with the injury to Frederik Andersen, talk injury replacements for the World Cup of Hockey, settle on the final 4 in the Favorite Player Bracket and give a sneak peak of next week's guest. They also give their predictions for who will win the awards for the 2016-17 season, predicting the Jacks Adams, Vezina, Calder, Norris and Hart trophies. Lastly, they settle on the format for this year's fantasy hockey league, put 2 people in the league and Joel tours Carl's recording space. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys have Ben Kerr from Last Word on Sports fill in for Joel as they talk about the passing project with Sean Tierney (@SeanTierneyTss). Ben and Carl also cover Bednar coaching the Avs, the signings of Hudler and Pirri, the names and front office moves of Las Vegas, World Cup of Hockey odds and start the final 8 of the 4th Line Favorites bracket. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they break down the news of the week (a swimmer behaving badly, Enroth and Vesey signing) and recap the Western side of the Favorite Player Bracket and preview the Eastern Conference. They also setup the fantasy hockey league, talk about preferred fantasy categories and top fantasty players for the year. Lastly, they answer some of your questions from a Twitter Q&A. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

This week the guys are pleased to have Adam Scorgie, producer of the upcoming documentary Ice Guardians, on the show to talk about the film which covers the history of enforcers in the game of hockey, talking to many of the NHL enforcers we've come to know over the past decades. They also talk about Patrick Roy quitting, the impact and potential replacements for the Avalanche and if this changes Roy's legacy, Jimmy Vesey's pending free agency and changes to the way young players enter the league. Lastly, they enter the 2nd round of the 4th Line Favorite bracket. The4thLinePodcast.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as they bring ALL of the feedback from The Captain's Royal Rumble episode, including emails, hand out 2 mini sticks, re-cap some of the best remaining free agents, go through the Metro division in our favorite players bracket, talk about what we do with the Stanley Cup for our day if we won, and touch on some of our favorite desserts. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back as Carl gets to celebrate the Tyson Barrie extension, they figure out which NHL captain would win a Royal Rumble and they cover the results of the Central division in the 4th Live Favorites bracket. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Shoot the Shred podcast shredpod.simplecast.fm

The guys are back this week as they sit down with Ken Boehlke from The Sin Bin (SinBin.vegas) to talk Las Vegas' upcoming NHL team, covering: - the team name - George McPhee's staff building - roster construction - T Mobile Arena experience - ticket sales - betting on hockey and more! Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back to break down the news of the week, including the Zibanejad/Brassard deal, the Benn and Killorn extensions, Matt Pfeffer's comments on the Subban/Weber trade, and Las Vegas' GM announcement. They also share some listener half baked ideas and cover the Central division of The 4th Line Favorite Bracket. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back to talk about the news of the very limited news of the week, including contract extensions to Markstrom, Scheifele and MacKinnon, and the rule changes to the AHL, which leads to the guys coming up with their own half baked rule change ideas for the NHL. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back on the Hot Seat as they talk about the state of free agency in sports and how to get paid while doing no work. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back as they break down the Hall for Larsson and Subban for Weber trades, the Stamkos and Hedman extensions, and the slew of NHL free agent signings including Nielsen, Lucic, Okposo, Ladd, Eriksson, Reimer, Backes, Boedker, Martin and start the Favorite Player Bracket by covering the Pacific division. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back on the Hot Seat as Joel brings his take on fireworks and Carl tries to fix the Olympics. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back and joined (mostly) by Cousin Caleb as they break down all of the action surrounding the 2016 NHL Draft, including the Yandle and Shaw extensions, the Eller/Shaw combo trade, Puljujarvi slipping to Edmonton, Arizona loading up on prospects, and take part in a hearty debate about if Brian Elliot is going to succeed as the starter in Calgary. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back as they discuss over tipping, how money is made, monkeys taking over a village and spider problems. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back as Joel's Leafs trade for Frederick Anderson, Vesey is traded to the Sabres, Yandle is dealt to the Panthers, Datsyuk goes to the KHL and the Red Wings pick up the pieces, the Hurricanes make a great trade with the Blackhawks and they do last second draft preview. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back as they recap the Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup finals victory, remember Gordie Howe (including a great story about dolphins) and are joined by Ryan Pike, Thomas Krulikowski and Mark Scheig as we do a mock draft of the first half of round 1 of the 2016 NHL draft. Ryan: twitter.com/RyanNPike Thomas: twitter.com/whyhockey Mark: twitter.com/THWMark Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are LIVE during game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, joined by Andrew Forbes to do the show live. They obviously talk about game 4 of the finals between the Penguins and Sharks in San Jose, mixing in expansion/relocation details, Andrew's time at the Draft Combine, ways to enhance rivalries by adjusting the schedule, possible goalie changes next season and more! Andrew: twitter.com/AndrewGForbes Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back on the Hot Seat as they talk about the world wide adventures of 7 year old kids, for the good and the bad, and players that we hate and why. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back as the Stanley Cup Final gets under way, with them talking about their prediction for the Stanley Cup champion, if they would prefer Matt Murray or Martin Jones, pick their Conn Smythe winners, discuss the latest World Cup rosters, react to Bettman's state of the league address, touching on expansion, the Olympics and the salary cap, and announce their live show during Game 4. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back on the Hot Seat as they touch on a variety of topics including what age their personality fits best, new couches, the Justin Trudeau elbow and favourite unheralded athletes. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back to break down the first 5 games of Lightning vs Penguins and Sharks vs Blues, talk about the recent goalie performances, what to do with clutch playoff performances, the impact of the IIHF World Championships (WE'RE #1!) and share their feelings on the NHL leaving the Olympics. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys bring a brand new format for the Hot Seat, as they bring some of their favorite topics, touching on a variety of topics. This week it gets started with The BBBBQ: Basketball, Bautista and BBQ Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back as they break down the end of the NHL conference semi-finals, the start of the conference finals, the Arizona Coyotes' continued arena problems, expansion teams, a trip to Vegas, Hart trophy nominees and Joel makes a bold prediction! Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys have a fill in co-host with Caleb Eefting (@the_real_cabo) taking over Carl's seat, with Caleb and Joel breaking down the middle of the 2nd round of the playoffs, answer some listener questions and more! Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are joined by Mike Poepping (@pep30) and Matt Pryor( @BigTex1926) to talk about the St. Louis Blues vs. Dallas Stars series following the Blues 6-1 victory in Game 3, covering what Dallas did wrong, St. Louis did right, if the game was as closed as Ken Hitchcock said it was, which goalie the Stars will play going forward, and get some series predictions. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back to talk draft lottery, Auston Matthews, Sharks/Preds, Blues/Stars, Lightning/Isles, Auston Matthews, Caps/Pens, Stamkos coming to Toronto, Bruce Boudreau's firing, the Calder trophy, Auston Matthews, the Norris and Vezina trophies and a special treat for next week's show. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back as they recap the series that have finished in round 1 and preview the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, help Rod and Denise from The Listening Party Podcast deal with their team's loss on Joel's Counselling Couch and touch on inappropriate fan traditions. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are joined by Felix Sicard (@Felix_Sicard) and Dan Mount (@DanMountSports) as they put the Anaheim Ducks and Nashville Predators series on the Hot Seat, talking with each about the performance of their respective teams, what it will take to get the win in the series and get some series predictions. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back to break down the first round of the NHL playoffs so far, touching on every matchup including if Steve Mason's bad goal against was the worst goal against ever, Abdelkader's non-fight, which teams will mount a comeback and which one's won't and more! Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are joined by Andrew Forbes (@AndrewGForbes) of The Hockey Writers as he steps in for Joel and they preview all 8 matchups in the 1st round of the playoffs, making their picks not just through the first round, but all the way to the Stanley Cup Final Playoff Bracket: goo.gl/ZhANxw Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back to talk about the suspensions of Duncan Keith and Nazem Kadri, injuries to Stamkos, Fleury, Allen and Backes, Todd McLellan steps into the Rant Shack, Carl tries his hand at some playoff trivia, and bring the final Pavel Bures for the season Playoff Bracket: http://goo.gl/ZhANxw Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are joined by Kristi Loucks (@LoucksKE) of The Hockey Writers as they talk about the pending suspension of Duncan Keith, the impact this will have on the Blackhawks playoff chances and debate if Keith is a dirty player, including a comparison to Brad Marchand. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back to talk about playoff races, the struggling Red Wings, Islanders and Avalanche and the surging Kings, Penguins and Blues, Nail Yakupov's trade request from the Oilers, the release of emails regarding player safety, Ryan O'Reilly's Masterton nomination, a new set of Pavel Bure's for GWG Hi Sticking, Joel puts the NHL in Kangaroo Court and more! Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are joined by Dave Isaac, covering the Philadelphia Flyers for the Courier Post (@davegisaac), to talk all things Flyers, covering the Neuvirth and Voracek injuries, the remaining Flyers schedule, Voracek's predictions, ideal playoff matchups, the emergence of Shayne Gostisbehere and more. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back as they break down the impliciations about NHL expansion teams, and predict some of the players that will be kept for teams, including the Leafs, Avalanche and Coyotes, talk about who's jersey we would get, injury prevention, playoff races and hand out a mini stick in Hi Sticking and bring you the games to predict game winning goal scorers for this week! This week's show is brought to you by Hank's BBQ Sauce (hanksbbqsauce.com) Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are joined by Matt (reasonsareseveral.com)to talk about the New York Islanders, covering the injury to Jaroslav Halak, the quality of the team's 4th line and their chances in the playoffs. Matt also helps the guys prepare for March Madness and Joel and Matt talk a little NBA before they face off in an Islanders quiz. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys talk about Dennis Wideman's suspension being reduced, best ways to handle suspension appeals, adjustment to the draft lottery, possible changes in goalie equipment, what to do with the Pittsburgh Penguins future, Carl takes a Colorado Avalanche quiz, bring Hi Sticking and fantasy hockey updates and more. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back breaking down the World Cup Rosters, the Heritage Classic, Jonathon Drouin's return from suspension to the AHL, Dennis Wideman's suspension appeal the impact of his suspension on his team and his future, bring a preview of potential playoff matchups and share the Pavel Bure games for a return of this week's Game Winning Goal Hi Sticking March Madness: http://goo.gl/uFUthN Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are here to break down the week that was leading up to the trade deadline, touching on Ladd, Reimer, the Florida Panthers, Schultz, Staal, Boedker, Russell and more, bring up several must watch games in the Pavel Bures of the week and ask for your trade feedback in Hi Sticking Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are joined by Jesse Cohen from All the Kings Men Podcast to chat about the LA Kings, covering the teams recent slump/plateau, the acquisition of Schenn and Lecavalier, Milan Lucic contract extension, the team putting past off the ice issues behind them and potential trade deadline deals. Jesse can be found on Twitter (@KingsMenPodcast) and TheRoyalHalf.com Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back as they return to the Kangaroo Court as Joel charges the entire NHL and Carl in separate incidents, they touch on the 3 trades of the week, including the Leafs robbing the Sharks, preview some moves before the trade deadline, give you The Pavel Bures and hand out a mini sticking in our Game Winning Goal Hi Sticking.

The guys are joined by Joe, Gwen and Eddie from The 4th Line Podcast Fantasy Hockey League as they recap the season so far in the league. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys talk about the struggles of Carl posting game results, firing of Mike Yeo, the non-trading of Stamkos, the benching of Evander Kane, bring 7 different Pavel Bures and extend the Hi Sticking Game Winning Goal edition

The guys are back to let Joel share his excitement about the Dion Phaneuf trade, as the 9 players in the trade, including Matt "Still Staying in Toronto" Frattin, and Nazem "Throat Slash" Kadri are put on the Hot Seat. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are changing things up with a new leader of the show and talk World Cup rosters, Dustin Byfuglien's contract extension, Martin Brodeur's jersey retirement, rank some of the best goalies of the last few decades, bring The Pavel Bures and have a new Hi Sticking. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back after the All Star break to decide how many games Dennis Wideman should be suspended, share their thoughts on the All Star weekend events, including John Scott winning the MVP, get the Rant Shack ready to talk about Gary Bettman's extension, debut a new segment called The Pavel Bures and hand out a mini stick in Hi Sticking Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are joined by Jay Vean of the Avs Hockey Podcast as they talk almost all things Colorado Avalanche, touching on the Avs recent defensive call ups, the team's approach to advanced metrics, the Stadium Series, and the future outlook for the team, just to name some of the topics covered. The Avs Hockey Podcast can be found on Twitter (@AvsPodcast). Links to iTunes and more and be found at their website (http://www.avshockeypodcast.com/) Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys show off their skills in geography and grammar as they break down the week that was in the NHL, touching on favorite Skills Competition moments, players being benched in Nashville and Edmonton, the Milan Lucic suspension, Vinny Lecavalier's performance in LA, the Barkov extension, Bell Let's Talk, Hi Sticking and more! Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys spend some time talking about trade rumors, as Jonathon Drouin gets suspended by the Tampa Bay Lightning, fake tweets about JVR going to the New York Rangers happen and Joel almost abandons his team. Carl reopens old wounds and Joel almost abandons his team as they barely hold it together. Twitter: twitter.com/The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are back again to share their thoughts on the John Scott All Star debacle, the fun that is the Arizona Coyotes, favorite and least favorite players to watch, the greatness that is Patrick Kane this year, the Cam Talbot extension in Edmonton and what to do with the Oilers, the Hagelin/Perron trade, hand out a mini stick in Hi Sticking and the effects of the Kopitar extension on Stamkos' next contract. Twitter: @The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys are joined by Mike Poepping from The Hockey Writers as they talk about the season that has been for the St. Louis Blues, covering the trade rumors surrounding Kevin Shattenkirk, Robby Fabbri and Jonathon Drouin, the injuries to Paul Stastny and Jake Allen and the potential coaching and front office changes coming in St. Louis. Mike can be found on Twitter at @pep30.

The guys talk about the week that was in the NHL covering the Johansen/Jones trade, the Lecavalier/Schenn swap, Ovechkin hitting 500 goals, Bettman's thoughts on CalgaryNEXT and ask you a career achievement Hi Sticking.

The guys are joined by Ross, Graeme and Steven from the Purple Army Podcast as they discuss the EIHL and the Braehead Clan, covering a brief history of the league, where the league is at and how the Braehead Clan are performing so far this season. Check them out on Twitter @purplearmypod Twitter: @The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys talk about the Lightning struggles with Drouin and Stamkos, discuss if Jarome Iginla is a future Hall of Famer, briefly touch on the All star game captains, World Junior championships and the Winter classic, try to figure out if the latest Leafs are the real Leafs and hand out the prize package for The 12 Days of Hi Sticking

The guys are joined by Joel Schnell from The 4th Line Podcast as they catch him up on what's been happening in the world of hockey since he was last on, and Joel shares his thoughts on what's happened with the Scrivens/Kassian trade, Stamkos rumors and had a dream. Twitter: @The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys (minus the Always Wonderful Joel) are joined by Cousin Ryan as they talk about the struggles of the Canadiens, the Kassian/Scrivens trade, the Halak injury, and spend some time on the World Junior Hockey Championships, covering Canada's performance so far, the injuries to Sweden. They finish covering the Panthers run to the top of the division and the Flames home ice success. Twitter: @The4thLinePod Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: the4thlinepod@gmail.com

The guys bring you their "Best Of" clips from the start to the 2015-16 NHL season. Including the deciding "The Greatest Thing about Hockey", original Rant Shack, clips from their Jen Scrivens and Rob Vollman interviews, Joel's impassioned opinions on Gary Bettman and they spend time casting Space Puck.

The guys are joined by Dan Rice of The Hockey Writers to talk about the New Jersey Devils on the Hot Seat this week. They recap the season so far, evaluate the offseason acquisitions, talk about the change in culture under John Hynes and the new coaching staff and give a review of some of their prospects. Dan also brings the question for Day 7 of the 12 Days of Hi Sticking

The guys are one down again, so Dan Mount, Nashville Predators beat writer for The Hockey Writers, gets the call. Carl and Dan talk about the Predators season so far, the firing of Mike Johnston, are interrupted with some breaking news, talk about said breaking news, talk Kane's point streak, new Stamkos rumors, conditioning stints, read some Hi Sticking comments and bring you the question for the 6th Day of Hi Sticking.

The guys (minus Joel) are joined by Rick Rischall of The Hockey Writers as they put the Chicago Blackhawks on the Hot Seat, covering if the Hawks have a Cup hangover, the performance of the Patrick Kane line, if Marion Hossa has anything left in the tank, the depth of the Blackhawks defense behind Duncan Keith and the top 4 and Nashville's prohibitive ticket policies. Rick also brings a Blackhawks themed question for the 12 Days of Hi Sticking.

The guys are missing Joel and are joined by Matt from Reasons Are Several (@ReasonsAre) as Matt and Carl talk about NHL expansion, hockey in the Pacific NW, the Radko Gudas suspension and Brandon Prust fine, John Scott leading All Star voting, outdoor games in the World Juniors, rec hockey and kick off the "12 Days of Hi Sticking"

The guys are joined by Matthew and Thomas from whyhockey and thesunshineskate.com to put the Florida Panthers on the Hot Seat. Ranging from the highlights of the year, most overrated and underrated Panthers, prospects to watch and year end projections

The guys break down the news of the week, talking about Carey Price's injury, the Dubinsky suspension, the redacted emails from the NHL, and are joined by Reide Housley from Defending the Blue Line about the great work that the charity does for military families, give an update on the fantasy hockey league and Carl tries his hand at answering trivia in Hi Sticking

The guys are joined by Mark Simon from ESPN Stats & Info to chat about the New York Rangers, including Mark's favorite Rangers memories, if they can stay atop the Eastern Conference and how this team stacks up against recent Rangers teams. Mark can be found on Twitter @msimonespn

The guys talk about how good James Reimer actually is, where Travis Hamonic could get traded to, Joel learns the All Star Game format and they quickly pick teams, they decide what teams are destined to maintain their location in the standings, read your Hi Sticking submissions, hand out a mini stick and have a new trivia based Hi Sticking.

The guys spend some time going through the news of the week, including Gabriel Landeskog's suspension, Matt Duchene's trade rumors, 3 on 3 in the All Star Game, hand out a mini stick and give you a new trivia question for Hi Sticking and Joel steps into the rant shack to talk about his favorite rant topic: Gary Bettman

The guys are connected through the magic of cell phones to talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs as Joel deals with if winning is good or bad, who has impressed, who has depressed, if Babcock is good for the Maple Leafs this season and what the future looks like for the Leafs current players. They also want your feedback on if scoring in the league needs to be increased and let you know how to win at #HiSticking this week. Twitter: @The4thLinePod Email: The4thLinePod@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/The4thLinePodcast

The guys talk about the injury to Connor McDavid, new Rookie of the Year candidates, potential rule changes to increase scoring, the Flint Firebirds drama in the OHL, put the Blackhawks and Islanders on the Hot Seat, help welcome some new members to the Hockey Hall of Fame and bring some trivia to Hi Sticking.

The guys sit down to talk about the Pacific Division, starting at the struggling Ducks and finishing with the Kings and Canucks at the top of the division. They cover a variety of topics including what's causing Anaheim's struggles, the Flames goaltending problems, the young guns in Arizona surprising the rest of the division and updating their playoff predictions.

The guys chat with Rob Vollman, author of the Hockey Abstract (http://www.hockeyabstract.com), as he gives them a crash course on advanced statistics in the National Hockey League. They also talk about the news of the week in the NHL, celebrate Jagr’s mullet and Virtanen staying, decide if the Habs can win without Price or if the Dallas Stars are actually a good team and more on this 1st birthday episode!

The guys chat with Jen Scrivens from the New York Riveters in the brand new NWHL. Jen shares what it has been like to be part of a new league, breaking ground for women in professional hockey. She tells of the charitable work of the NWHL, interaction with the fans and more!

The guys talk about John Tortorella's arrival in Columbus, if Bob Hartley should be departing from Calgary, if the Ducks will ever score, if the Habs will ever lose, Dustin Byfuglien's hatred of 3 on 3, Yannick Weber's comments on being benched, declare a winner in Hi Sticking and Joel welcome's Carl into a new segment.

The guys talk to Michael Pityk from The Hockey Writers about the successes and struggles of the Metro division, covering everything from Crosby and Kessel with the Penguins, to the winless start for the Bluejackets, and the Islanders winning in Brooklyn.

The guys talk about the week that was in the NHL, read some Hi Sticking submissions and break down the ESPN franchise rankings.

The guys overreact to the smallest sample size they could manage and share their thoughts on the first 6 days of the NHL season, Joel puts the LA Kings in Kangaroo Court and then lets us join him for one of his most painful moments, wrapping up by handing out a mini stick in Hi Sticking

The guys talk about the importance of pre-season games, as the Oilers get out to a 6-0 start, predict the winners of the Hart, Vezina, Norris and Calder trophies and Stanley Cup finalists, read your Hi Sticking submissions and decide what counts as a Jersey Foul.

The guys are joined by Mark Scheig (@THWMark) to talk about the Metropolitan division, previewing all of the teams and predicting our over/unders. They also talk about extensions handed out to defensemen, debate Duncan Keith, hand out a mini-stick and put 4 more people into our fantasy hockey league.

The guys talk to Andrew Forbes (@AndrewGForbes) and Mike Straw (@MikeStrawWrites) from The Hockey Writers as they preview the eight teams of the Atlantic Division, cover the news of the week, read submissions to the fantasy hockey league and go through a moth heavy Hi Sticking

The guys break down the news of the week (Cody Franson, World Cup of Hockey), talk about coach's challenges, preview the fantasy hockey season, giving some of the players that they are going to be targeting this year, share their picks for Stanley Cup favorite and let you know how to join The 4th Line Fantasy Hockey League

The guys preview the Central division with Alli Baker (@allibaker23) and Dan Mount (@DanMountSports ) from The Hockey Writers. They also break down the news of the week (Voynov, Peverley and Vasilevsky) and give away a mini stick as they name their giveaway segment. Also, Joel asks the listeners to reach out to us in a new and special way.

The guys talk to Felix Sicard (@FelixSicard_THW) and Marcy Di Michele (@marcyTHW) as the head back onto the Hot Seat and preview the Pacific Division. They also talk about the NHL new jersey deal and the arena proposal in Calgary and need your help naming their new segment (there's even a prize involved!)

The guys are joined by Rod and Denise from The Listening Party Podcast (@TheLPPod)for an all Kangaroo Court Episode. Are the LA Kings hypocrites? Are movies too loud? Are goalies overrated? Is in arena entertainment helpful? With the help of the The Listening Party Podcast, we'll decide these topics and more

The 4th Line and Scuttlepuck join forces to bring you this special episode! Joel and Mike finally come face to face about Jordan Eberle being overrated, the guys talk about fan faux pas' and more in this mid-week special

The guys share their thoughts on the news of the weak, talk about the most important players on teams, the worst trades of all time, teams not worth watching and debut a new segment: The Rant Shack

The guys talk about the news of the week (Bernier, Matthews, Sutter, Kane), whether it is ok to have a secondary favorite team and share their favorite live sports stories.

The guys talk about the Voracek and Galchenyuk contracts, the Bonino/Sutter trade, talk to Dan Rice from The Hockey Writers about the New Jersey Devils and realignment, share some of their fantasy hockey history and read your feedback about Space Jam. Twitter - @The4thLinePod Email - the4thlinepod@gmail.com Website - thehockeywriters.com/podcast/

The guys talk about Lou Lamoriello joining the Maple Leafs, contract extensions handed out this week, the Ryan O'Reilly incident and cast the hockey version of Space Jam

The guys react to the Ryan Kesler extension, talk to Tabatha Patterson about the Dallas Stars additions of Antti Niemi, Patrick Sharp and Johnny Oduya, decide The Definitive Greatest Thing About Hockey and share the player that they would be upset about losing on various teams. Twitter - @The4thLinePod Email - the4thlinepod@gmail.com Website - http://thehockeywriters.com/podcast/

The guys take their top 32 things that make hockey great and try to decide which one is ultimately The Definitive Greatest Thing About Hockey. They take the time to disagree on just about every pick as they attempt to mutually decide which is best Twitter - @The4thLinePod Email - the4thlinepod@gmail.com Website - http://thehockeywriters.com/podcast/

The guys break down free agent frenzy, touching on the new contracts of Beauchemin, Sekera, Green, Ward, Niemi, O'Reilly to name. a few. They break down the trade of Brandon Saad, as well as Phil Kessel leaving Joel's Leafs. To top it off, they talk to Ryan Pike from The Hockey Writers about the Calgary Flames' offseason moves and put the NHL awards in Kangaroo court.

The guys break down the week that was in the NHL, from the NHL draft, to draft day trades, preview some of what to expect when free agency opens, defend their opinions on overrated player(s) and get to know Joel a little better.

The guys welcome Joel as the new co-host and do some draft prep. Carl and Joel talk about players that should be traded before the trade deadline and Mark Scheig and Ross Bonander from The Hockey Writers and Matthew O'Brien from whyhockey join for a mock draft. They even have some time to put a Bluejacket in Kangaroo Court

The guys celebrate the Elizabeth Cup as they hand out their prize for the 1st Annual 4th Line Bracket Challenge, talk about the Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks, review the Arizona Coyotes situation with their arena, talk to Andrew Bensch from The Hockey Writers about captains and stars that should be traded and put facial hair BACK in Kangaroo Court

The guys announce their partnership with The Hockey Writers, record a show during game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, talking with Dan Herrejon about the Tampa Bay Lightning, have a rapid fire Kangaroo Court and re-cap the events of Game 3

The guys talk the Blackhawks and Lightning making the Stanley Cup Finals, new coaching hires in Buffalo and San Jose and have a guest appearance in Kangaroo Court

The guys talk about the conference finals, the Mike Babcock hiring, put a general manager and third jerseys in Kanagaroo Court and enter a new era for the show

The guys discuss: Coaching changes, the playoffs, and drug the World Hockey Championships into Kangaroo Court.

The guys discuss: the 2nd round of the Playoffs, preview the Western Conference Finals and things get "hairy" in Kangaroo Court.

The guys break down: the 4 second round series, Brandon Prust's shenanigans, and the boring NJ Devils GM addition.

The guys talk about: Oilers finally getting it right, review the first round of the playoffs, talk about the second round and drag injuries and nuts into Kangaroo court.

The guys and special guest @dsawatzky discuss the horrid draft lottery results, give their feedback on all the playoff match ups, and drag "Flubby Dubby" into Kangaroo court.

The guys go: PLAYOFF CRAZY!!!

The guys talk about the Dustin Byfuglien suspension, the playoff race, how to stop tanking, and tough hockey player moments.

The playoff race is heating up and so are the guys! This episode the guys discuss: the Metropolitan Division, debate tanking, goaltending, and Ilya Kovalchuk and the playoff race and as always host Kangaroo Court!

The guys get to know Dave, go through the proposed NHL rule changes, break down the evolving playoff picture and gush over Carey Price in the Atlantic division hot seat!

The guys learn more about Jonathan Toews... errr... Carl, talk about Carey Price for the Hart, take a spin through the Pacific division in the hot seat, discuss Johnny Hockey and Sean Monahan in Kangaroo Court and get a present from The Listening Party Podcast!

The guys go a little deeper and ask some questions to Gary, take a spin through the Central Division and get into an ethics debate in Kangaroo Court.

The guys break down (almost) every trade that happened in the week leading up to the trade deadline and the trade deadline itself.

The guys break down (almost) every trade that happened in the week leading up to the trade deadline and the trade deadline itself.

The guys discuss fancy stats, #TankNation & the rest of the Atlantic division, and put the entire Red Wings/Stars game on Kangaroo Court.

The guys record the podcast in a frozen tundra, talk about the Evander Kane and Cody Franson trades, put the Metropolitan division on the Hot Seat, charge the Montreal Canadiens in Kangaroo Court, read your emails and celebrate a birthday.

The guys are back for a midweek teaser! The revisit some conversations they just didn't have enough time to finish in episode 14.

The guys break down the Evander Kane Situation, evaluate the Lundqvist injury, put the Pacific Division on the Hot Seat, and have fun with this week's Kangaroo Court.

The guys talk about Martin Brodeur's role with the Blues, Jarome Iginla's Hall of Fame resume, World Cup jersey ads, take a spin around the Central division's goaltending situation, Gary breaks some news and we get the results of the All Star team vote.

The guys evaluate Mike Richards on waivers, the Zac Rinaldo suspension, recap All Star Game weekend, hold their own All Star Game draft and leave up to you to decide between #TeamDave and #TeamGary

The guys talk about Unblock 2015, All Star captains, All Star goalies getting replaced, the Winnipeg Jets and Dustin Byfuglien, the World Cup of Hockey and read your emails.

The guys talk about Randy Carlyle being fired, share thoughts on Phil Kessel reacting to an "idiot", give their midseason awards, question the All Star Game format and get some betting lines on their own show. Cooke vs Weber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scpO0oU5aT0

The guys (including Gary) return for 2015 to talk about The World Juniors, The Winter Classic, Devils coaching change, Gary's long awaited turn in Kangroo court and as always read fan emails.

The guys (minus Gary) help our Scottish friend pick an NHL team, rant about the Oilers (again), breakdown this weeks KHL news and reminisce about the World Juniors.

This week the guys talk about mumps, playoff movers and shakers, the role of the captain today, Gary getting blocked by James Duthie and read your feedback.

The guys give their opinions on Paul MacLean's firing, Latvian All Star Zemgus Girgensons, social media behaviour, Craig MacTavish's press conference, recap the Avalanche-Flames game and read your feedback

The guys honor Pat Quinn, make hypothetical trades to fix the Oilers, talk about recent contract extensions and the effect it has on the league, recap the Flames who refuse to quit, introduce a new segment and read your feedback, all while following Carl and Gary's teams play in a tight game.

Episode 4: The guys discuss on what grounds is it ok to trade in your team loyalty, discover they actually have something in common, and collectively hate on Milan Lucic. Also there is an attempt to establish a weekly Flames segment (name still coming) Lucic Hit: http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/milan-lucic-responds-boston-bruins-dalton-prout-one-punch/ Prust Shenanigans :http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/gotta-see-it-montreal-canadiens-brandon-prust-new-york-rangers-henrik-lundqvist/

Episode 3: The guys get talk about Connor McDavid and his broken hand, Hockey Hall of Fame inducties, NHL in Las Vegas, ads on jerseys and recap Dave's brush with Uncle Leo

Episode 2: The guys get opinonated on fighting, scariest NHL arenas to be a fan and penalty box selfies. Oh and there isn't a lot of love for Marc Andre Fleury, Matt Cooke and Chris Krieder. Leafs/Sens Fan Fight: http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/brawl-between-fans-of-leafs-senators-fans-caught-on-video-1.2095646 Roussel Shenanigans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5FBUVF67qs

The first episode for The 4th Line Podcast team. Carl, Gary & Dave recap the first month of the season, talk about suprises, and try hard not to screw up