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Zachary Staden
Dump and Chase is a podcast dedicated to all things hockey. Here I will talk about the various ins and outs of the ever-changing hockey world like... - News - Trades - My opinions - And much more
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The final podcast of the summer... for now as Zach will mix in some hopeful interview and big news podcasts. So let us talk about the latest news and content.
Zach the Silovs trade and what it means for both Pittsburgh and Vancouver (1:00), comparing the Sharks and Hawks take on a rebuild plus a little Canadiens and Jackets talk (7:45), some off-season team grades (16:40), and finally Zach's top 20 goalies (26:55).
We are now in the dogs days of the NHL off-season but there is still tons of content to go over and news to talk about so you know Zach Staden has you covered with that analysis...
Zach starts off by discussing Ehlers to Carolina and how the Canes look as well as the Jets (0:40), the 11 RFA's who filed for arbitration and the Byram/McBain situations (6:35), his top 20 RFAs left on the market (17:23), three teams who have risen, stayed, or fallen (24:40), Zach's way too early top 10 cup favourites (34:50), and and his way too early top 10 2026 NHL prospects (38:48).
The draft is done and free agency has started so you know Zach Staden has you covered with all of the news, analysis, and more
Zach starts off by talking about the NHL draft as well as some reaches and steals (0:30), Dobson, Peterka, Miller and Marner trades (13:40), contract extensions and some grades (22:40), and finally free agency and Zach's thoughts (26:15).
The Cup has been handed out, the Panthers are back-to-back champs and now it's time for the draft and free agency so you know Zach Staden will have you covered with the of the news, analysis, and more...
Zach starts off by breaking down the game 6 clincher by Florida (0:55), biggest UFA's on the market and where he thinks they are going (8:53), Zach's top 20 summer trade targets (17:25), a little talk about NHL teams biggest want this summer (29:50), and finally some more draft talk and Michael Misa's draft profile (31:00).
The NHL could be done as soon as Tuesday with the Panthers up 3-2 so you know Zach Staden will have you covered with the news, analysis, and more...
Zach starts off by discussing games three, four and five of the cup final (0:25), possibility of a Brad Marchand Conn Smythe along with other candidates (7:35), Nations announcing their first six players for each Olympic hockey team (11:45), Chris Kreider to Anaheim and what could be brewing for Mika Zibanejad (19:24), and finally NHL draft player profiles as Zach details Matthew Schaefer and his ratings (25:20).
Two games into the Cup final and it feels like it's going to be a seven game battle so Zach Staden has you covered with all of the news, analysis, and other random hockey conversations...
Zach starts off by discussing games one and two of the cup final (0:30), the coaching carousel with Deboer fired, Muse to Pittsburgh, and Lalonde to Toronto and more (7:38), recent contract extensions and my grades (17:07), award check ins and who Zach picked (22:40), NHL draft talk (25:00), and finally the NCAA and Gavin McKenna? (28:52).
The NHL is now in it's final series, the Stanley Cup final! So Zach Staden has you covered with news, analysis, and previews of the rematch of Panthers vs Oilers and more...
Zach starts off by discussing the Oilers gentleman sweep over the Stars (0:30), the Panthers make quick work of the Hurricanes (9:19), previewing the cup final (14:25), players who weren't in the 2024 cup final who are now (22:20), Zach's thoughts on Faceoff: Inside the NHL players for season two (24:30), and finally Zach goes through his top 16 prospects after finishing his top 64 in this upcoming draft (27:20).
The Conference finals role on as we get closer to the final two and the cup so you know Zach Staden has you covered with news, analysis, and more in the hockey world.
Zach starts off by talking about the Oilers 2-1 series lead against the Stars (0:40), the Panthers domination versus the Hurricanes (6:32), team USA's win at the World's and their nice touch with Gaudreau (13:47), Brendan Shanahan leaving the Leafs and interview with the Isles plus their new GM in Mathieau Darche (17:00), and finally Don Sweeney gets a two year extension in Boston (20:45).
We are down to the final four in the NHL so you know Zach Staden is going to give his thoughts and opinions on everything!
Zach starts off by talking about the Panthers and the Leafs series (0:40), the Stars and Jets battle in game 6 (5:13), the Hurricanes domination against the Capitals (10:37), the Oilers take down the Knights quick in five games (15:00), previewing the Western Conference Final between the Oilers and Stars (17:32), and finally previewing the Eastern Conference Final between the Panthers and Hurricanes (19:40).
Round two is getting crazy with tons of news so you know Zach Staden is going to talk about it all...
Zach starts off by discussing the Jets and Stars series (0:29), the Panthers knotting things up at 2-2 (5:37) inconsistency by the referee's in these playoffs (10:35) the Oilers face a tough task in game four (11:57), Hurricanes seem to be finding their groove versus the Capitals (17:04), Utah is now the Mammoth and Zach's thoughts on the logo (20:57), Joel Quenneville gets hired by the Ducks as their new bench boss (25:11).
Round one is OVER, but now it's time for the next one so Zach Staden has you covered with analysis and predictions...
Zach starts off by discussing the Jets double OT thriller over the Blues (0:20), the Avalanche's collapse and Rantanen's revenge (3:41), the Knights win big against the Wild (7:37), the Kings future as the Oilers beat them again (10:35), the Leafs win the battle of Ontario versus the Senators (13:50), Bolts lose in five games as the Panthers don't let up (16:19), Strome and the Capitals beat Montreal in five (18:14), and finally Zach discusses the Hurricanes beat down of New Jersey (21:16).
The storylines keep building up in the Stanley Cup Playoffs so Zach Staden talks about all of the news and every series...
Zach starts off by discussing the Oilers as they knot things at 2-2 (0:39), playoff Hellebuyck as the Blues make it tough (4:54), Capitals game four win and 3-1 lead (8:34), Andersen hurt and the Devils on the brink (13:26), a "Wild" game four in Minnesota (17:08), the Stars and Avalanche battle (20:15), the Senators force game 5 (23:18), and what we can expect from the Bolts for their possible series tying game Monday night (25:52).
The playoffs have started and Zach Staden is giving his thoughts to some game one's and some series previews so stick around!
Zach starts off by discussing game one of Jets and Blues (0:40), Stars and Avalanche (4:05), Hurricanes and Devils (7:38), Senators and Leafs (10:31), Knights vs Wild (12:25), Larkin's comments on the Wings deadline (17:15), Rasmus Andersson playing with a broken fibula (20:56), and finally Laine's and Demidov's comments on Ovechkin and that series (22:50).
We are under a week away from the playoffs so you know Zach Staden is talking all about the upcoming fun!
Zach starts off by discussing the Winnipeg Jets clinching the presidents trophy (0:37), the Lightning's injuries (4:10), Ekholm possibly being done for the playoffs and the Oilers chances (8:05), the Calgary Flames and their playoff hopes (10:34), Avalanche and the Stars series (13:20), Devils and Hurricanes series (16:38), Kings and Oilers series (19:10), and finally Zach talks about the Habs and what their playoff future holds (22:41).
Apologies for the missed episode but the audio is back! Zach Staden is talking again and he dives into the biggest news...
895 goals for Ovechkin and the record (0:44), Atlantic division talk and a conspiracy? (3:18), East Wildcard is pulling away (10:15), Lane Hutson ties Habs record (13:19), Patrick Kane and 16 consecutive 20 goals seasons (16:13), who has the best odds for 1st overall and going over those teams (17:45), and finally the west playoffs (23:24).
Things are getting spicy down the stretch into the NHL playoffs so Zach Staden talks about it all...
Sheldon Keefe's pots game comments (0:38), Tomas Hertl's injury and what it means for Vegas (3:45), Jordan Kyrou and his impact on the Blues playoff hopes (6:02), Dalibor Dvorsky's debut (8:43), Swayman vs Kuemper non-fight (10:19), Pat Maroon's retirement (14:27), and finally the weekly standings check (17:10).
Things are starting to shape up in the playoff race so Zach Staden get to work by discussing...
Ottawa Senators are booming and my bet if they miss playoffs (0:30), east playoff talk (4:20), Mikko Rantanen's return to Colorado (11:25), the west playoff race (12:42), Connor Bedard's back to back misconducts (23:24).
The trade deadline has come and gone so now it's time to talk about trades, the playoff race, and more. So naturally Zach Staden has you covered...
Zach starts off by going over the biggest trades starting in Dallas (1:00), the Bruins big sell (5:57), Leafs beefing up (11:09), Colorado's many moves and their spot in the west (13:35), Staois and the Senators big swing (18:00), the disappointing deadline's by Winnipeg (22:14), Vancouver (25:20), Minnesota (27:53), and Los Angeles (30:18), the Blue Jackets real chance of making the playoffs (32:38), and who Zach's top cup contenders are (36:00).
The trade deadline is coming quick so Zach Staden has you covered on all the trades and news...
Zach starts off by discussing the the Seth Jones trade to Florida (0:50), Nyquist going to the Wild (3:47), Lindgren and Vesey to the mile high city (5:42), Zach's top 20 trade camdidates (8:36), how this summer could look for offer sheets (23:16), and finally an update on the standings pre-deadline (24:57).
The NHL is back and I AM BACK from a brief vacation... so let us talk hockey!
Zach Staden starts off by talking about the Four Nations, the finish, the look ahead, plus the Olympics and a bigger World Cup (0:38), Seth Jones requests a trade (6:00), the Bruins injury woes as Lindholm is done and the McAvoy's timeline (9:34), Hurricanes big offer to Rantanen, his play, and a possible trade? (11:51), NHL trade candidates + some team talk (15:27), first NHL weekend back post Four Nations (22:56), Ovechkin's goal chase... it's close (24:10), and finally Zach looks at the playoff race and how things will work out (25:35).
The NHL is on break and in comes the Four Nations so Zach Staden covers an interesting week in hockey…
Zach starts off with Four Nations news: Finland’s injuries, No Hughes for USA, Crosby is a ? (0:40), Wild Card race into the break (7:41), Demko hurt again (12:00), Islanders extending and trading ? (13:38), Revisiting the Rantanen trade (17:40), Donato emerging as a prime trade candidate (19:50), What to make of the Winnipeg Jets? (22:20).
WHAT A WEEK IN THE NHL... and you know Zach Staden has you covered.
Zach talks the Canucks as they go trade crazy (0:40), Frost and Farabee to Calgary (6:30), Granlund/Ceci to Dallas (10:16), Sharks future looks great (13:18), Logan Thompson extension (15:27), Saad to the Golden Knights (18:14), Red Wings since the McLellan hiring (21:00) Four Nations Finish Injuries (24:00), Monthly award rankings for January (26:50).
WHAT A WEEK for the NHL and hockey... and Zach is talking about it...
Zach starts off by discussing the Mikko Rantanen trade (0:30), the Canucks with Miller and Pettersson (5:38), Pietrangelo leaving the Four Nations and those optics (9:52), Is Drew Doughty now an option for Canada? (15:05), Sweden goaltending for Four Nations: Ersson for Markstrom (17:31), Seth Jones contract and a trade (21:48), Pavel Dorofeyev and his rise in Vegas (24:03), and finally the Will Borgen Contract extension (26:37).
As we inch closer to the trade deadline, Four Nations, and the random rumours Zach Staden breaks down another week in the NHL with his thoughts on it all...
Zach starts off by talking about the JT Miller trade rumours and situation in Vancouver (0:30), the Four Nations Faceoff lack of ticket sales (5:02), the crazy Bruins vs Seantors game (9:20), the Maple Leafs massive comeback over the Canadiens (12:51), Zach's top 8 volume three prospects for the upcoming draft (15:37), Kaapo Kakko's resurgence in Seattle (25:13), and finally Cam Fowler in St. Louis and how this trade has worked out well (27:24).
An eventful week has come and gone in the NHL so Zach Staden breaks down his thoughts for it all...
Zach starts off by mentioning Emil Heineman and his recovery (0:37), if Connor Hellebuyck a hart candidate (1:30), Connor Bedard hits 100 points and his career so far (5:51), the Detroit Red Wings win streak and their position (7:45), a forth playoff series between the Kings and Oilers, and their latest game (11:19), revisiting the Dubois X Kuemper trade (14:49), and finally Zach talks about Zach Werenski's season and his comparison to the Norris leader in Quinn Hughes (17:01).
The World Juniors have come and gone, it's a new year, and the NHL continues... so you know Zach Staden has you covered.
Zach starts off by discussing the World Juniors surprises, winners, stats, and more (0:40), the chaos in Vancouver (8:02), a Jonathan Toews return? (12:00), the Habs are two points back from playoffs (14:40), are the LA Kings underrated? (17:15), the Flames need to lose more (20:09), and finally Zach shares his updated NHL award rankings (23:33).
The year is almost over but that doesn't mean the news stops...
Zach starts off by discussing Latvia's massive upset over Canada (0:37), World Juniors Group A and a possible wild finish (4:10), Patrick Roy and the Isles struggles (6:37), Crosby leads the Penguins in assists all-time (10:00), Ovechkin's seems to not miss a step (11:37), Jake Evans as a big target around the trade deadline (13:24), the Winter Classic and expectations (17:00), and finally is Carter George Canada's X factor? (19:59).
Zach Staden talks all about this pasts week's hockey news and wishes everyone a happy holidays!
Zach starts off by discussing the Kakko trade to the Hurricanes (0:45), Matt Rempe's suspension (2:57), Kochetkov's two points against the Rangers and their struggles (6:00), Auston Matthews is injured again (9:00), Linus Ullmark is also on the IR and what the Sens could loose with him out (12:22), the Sabres streak continues to 13 losses in a row (14:55), Patrik Laine's unreal run and Lane Hutson's point pace (18:58), and finally Zach talks about the World Juniors covering his group predictions and ranking the top 10 teams (22:45).
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The roster freeze and holidays are quickly approaching as the NHL season keeps moving, and Zach Staden talks all about...
The Sabres 10 game losing streak (0:28), Connor Bedard's surge after the coaching switch in Chicago (5:36), the Rangers woes and what to do (7:51), Mackinnon being the first to hit 50 points (10:31), Ovechkin and his possible quick rebound from injury (12:39), Stolarz hits IR and what this means for Toronto (15:27), and Zach finishes off by discussing the World juniors including both divisions and some rosters deep dives (18:22).
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Zach Staden is back for another week of hockey news and fun talk about the sport we love.
Zach starts off by talking about the Rangers with their tough season so far, Trouba trade, and the Shesterkin contract (0:42), Georgiev and Blackwood switch places in a trade (6:10), Michael Misa and his soon to be commitment to Boston University in the NCAA next season (10:01), Team Canada's World Juniors roster changes as Beckett Sennecke and Zayne Parakh are added and injury talk on the team (13:17), and finally Zach dicusses the Four Nations Faceoff roster and his thoughts (17:00).
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Zach Staden brings on Max Bultman: Red Wings beat writer @TheAthletic and Contributor to @WingedWheelPod to talk all Detroit Red Wings.
Zach starts off by talking about the Wings start to the season and Max's thoughts (1:00), injuries being an issue and how the goaltending has been effected (4:13), Max's Wings MVP so far (7:31), what Detroit needs for this lineup to be successful and maybe what pieces they need to let go? (9:10), we get into Simon Edvinsson's season and how he looks (12:40), the Red Wings coaching questions and what may be happening (14:58), and finally Zach asks Max his favorite memory or moment when working in sports (17:00).
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The NHL has had an interesting week since we talked. From trades to the Four Nations' upcoming roster announcement, Zach Staden covers it all.
Zach starts by talking about Macklin Celebrini's surge after his injury (0:40), the trades of David Jiricek, Scott Wedgewood, and Justus Annunen (4:26), Zachs's November awards of the Calder, Vezina, and the Hart leaders (12:07), the Four Nations rosters and specifically who Canada will choose for their trio of goalies (17:24), a quick look and talk about some of the goalies in the NHL (21:40), and finally Zach talks about the CHL/USA game he attended in Oshawa and his thoughts on some of the top prospects in the upcoming NHL draft (23:37).
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Another Monday which means more news and Zach Staden talks about it all...
Zach starts off by discussing the Drew Bannister from the Blues and the hiring of Jim Montgomery (0:39), Leafs success without Matthews (3:25), Dustin Wolf and his impressive rookie year (6:48), the Carolina Hurricanes goalie woes (9:56), CHL/USA top prospects game (13:26), and finally the lengthy point streak of Cowan in London (15:24). Zach Staden's socials https://linktr.ee/zacharystadenEmail me your comments, questions, or anything in-between - Zacharystaden@hotmail.com
Zach Staden talks LA Kings hockey with Senior Manager, Editorial, Audio content, and Lakingsinsider.com personal for the Los Angeles Kings, Zach Dooley.
Both get into the Kings start to the season and if expectations have been reached or surpassed so far (0:50), the absence of Drew Doughty and Brandt Clarke filling in this role with Dooley's thoughts on him (3:01), Alex Laferriere's unexpected rise in the Kings this season (5:55), should fans be worried about Byfield's slow start after a big year last season (8:27), Dooley touches on the retrun of Kuemper to LA and even with injuires how good he has been (11:29), what additions the Kings may need down the road to really compete and make a difference (13:27), if there is anyone Dooley has his eye on to add (15:35), where the Kings sit in the "pecking order" compared to the rest of the NHL (16:43), and finally Zach asks Dooley what his favourite story is through his time working in hockey (19:10).
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Another week goes by but not without some fun so let's talk...
Zach starts off by discussing the Golden Knights and their recent extension in Brayden McNabb (0:41), Swayman's play and the Bruins start to the season (4:28), the Penguins are selling, so what now? (10:20), Zach stays in the Metro and talks about the Canes success and the Martin Necas show (15:08), looking into the goal leaders with some big surprises (18:38), the help has arrived in Colorado (21:43), and finally Mackenzie Blackwood and a possible trade with his solid season so far (24:07). Zach Staden's socials https://linktr.ee/zacharystadenEmail me your comments, questions, or anything in-between - Zacharystaden@hotmail.com
From teams surging up the ranks, Team Canada goaltending candidates and more to come, Zach Staden covers it all.
Zach starts off by talking about Cam Talbot and Logan Thompson for their chnaces to make the Four Nations (1:04), Matvei Michkov gets scartched (5:34), Nashville Predators news and maybe a rebuild? (9:19), the best team in the Metro is... (13:02), the Maple Leafs powerplay is fianally back? (16:09), and lastly Mark Stone's injury, his timeline, and his worth to Vegas (19:05).
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We are back and talking hockey so let us get into this!
Zach Staden starts off by discussing Ovehckin's solid start (0:32), the Jets continue to push ahead going 11-1-0 (2:43), Kirill Kaprizov's Hart trophy run so far (5:36), is Lukas Dostal the best goalie in the NHL right now plus Ducks talk (8:42), CHL (WHL, OHL, QMJHL), leading scorers (11:51), and finally the Calder trophy rankings and who is rising and falling (14:03).
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We are maybe not in the thick of the season yet but for sure in the full swing of the NHL.
Zach starts off by talking about Evgeni Malkin turning back the clock on his early season performance (0:55), the Winnipeg Jets' great start along with a Connor Hellebuyck surge (4:00), the Flames proving many wrong (7:01), Filip Gustavsson and the Minnesota Wild (9:55), the Predators woes to start the season (12:52), Jake Oettinger's extension and Zach's thoughts on that (16:35), and finally how Igor Shesterkin's early play is dictating a big contract and if it is worth it (17:32).
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The NHL is in full swing and now we can talk REAL NHL hockey!
Zach starts off with Utah's hot start (0:39), the Oilers on the opposite side with a winless start (3:14), the Golden Knights first line of Barbashev/Eichel/Stone (7:00), Georgiev's ROUGH start in Colorado (10:28), Igor Shesterkin denying an eight year 11 million dollar contract as well as Swayman and Ullmark's new signings (13:26), and finally the rookies including Celebrini's start and injury as well as discussion on Hutson, Stankoven, and Casey (17:57).
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NEWS NEWS and MORE NEWS. Zach Staden breaks down injuries, fun topics, as well as a debtale fine...
Zach starts off by talking about the Global series held in Germany talking about the atmosphere, fans, and game (1:00), his thoughts on the Sabres new captain in Rasmus Dahlin (3:08), the future is now in Utah as he quickly breaks down their young core (5:40), Matvei Michkov and his preseason (8:18), Cole Perfetti's new contract and his big years upcoming (10:58), the Laine injury and the Xhekaj fine after the Leafs/Habs game (12: 59), Zach's thoughts on Drew Doughty's fractured ankle concerning that loss and the impact (17:02), and finally the Swayman sitution in Boston (20:09).
*I could not get this up till today so my Swayman thoughts are pre anarchy!
Episodes every other Monday in the summer! *Unless an interview
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Episodes every other Monday in the summer! *Unless an interview
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We are so close to the NHL preseason but we have rookie camps, signings, and lots of hockey talk with Zach Staden...
Zach starts off by discussing the JVR signing in Columbus (0:55), Rookie camps that being Toronto, Montreal, and Philadelphia (2:01), the news coming out concerning the CHL and the NCAA (9:04), A Swayman update and where things are at in Boston contract wise (13:13), and finally the Yzerplan's number and the comparable for Seider (16:30).
Episodes every other Monday in the summer! *Unless an interview
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RIP JG & MG.
RFA's, contracts, money, and more. Zach Staden discusses it all...
Zach starts off by talking about the new Seth Jarvis contract in Carolina and the value in it (2:50), Lucas Raymond & Mortiz Seider and their status in Detroit (4:58), Swayman's camp and their big number for a deal (9:01), Olympic groups for 2026, and Russia's status (13:40), and finally Team Canada's goalie weakness for the upcoming Four Nations and Olympic games (17:52).
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Episodes every other Monday in the summer! *Unless an interview
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August has provided a lot of interesting news and here we discuss it all with Zach Staden...
Zach starts off by discussing the Oilers and their offer sheets of Holloway/Broberg as well as the trades of Podkolzin/Ceci (0:48), Maple Leafs name Auston Matthews as the newest captain (5:41), Landeskog's return to the NHL and what that will look like in Colorado (8:35), PTO candidates and which teams will try their luck (11:01), and finally Yaroslav Askarov and his trade request out of Nashville (16:02).
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Episodes every other Monday in the summer! *Unless an interview
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We are still far from the start of training camp but the conversations do not stop as Zach Staden and Columbus Blue Jackets team reporter Jeff Svoboda discuss the Blue Jackets and the burning questions for next season and on...
Zach starts off by asking Jeff his thoughts the new contracts for Kirill Marchenko and Kent Johnson (0:54), the Dean Evason hiring concerning our thoughts, expectations, and how to judge success (6:16), Laine's future in Columbus and discussing a possible trade, what steps Jeff thinks David Jiricek could/should make next season to make an impact (13:38), what Blue Jacket fans should be expecting next season (17:03), and finally Zach asks Jeff to describe newest first round draftee Cayden Lindstrom in one word and why (20:48)
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Episodes every other Monday in the summer! *Unless an interview
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It is always fun to talk hockey even with minimal news but there is still some good stuff to discuss...
Zach starts off by discussing Matvei Michkov and his arrival to Philly (0:55), RFA signings Byfield, Marchenko, Johnson, and an extension in Konecny (3:55), Ukko Pekka Luukkonen gets the bag but what does this mean for the goalie future in Buffalo with Devon Levi (9:45), Alex Nylander signs in Toronto and gives the Leafs some needed depth in a shallow bottom six (12:37), and finally Stan Bowman becomes the new General Manager in Edmonton and my thoughts on this (14:25).
Episodes every other Monday in the summer!
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Zach Staden gets going on all of the most recent NHL news in hockey...
Zach starts off by tackling the Rutger McGroarty saga and if teams should meet his demands (0:40), the Atlantic division and how close it will be (4:08), Zach talks about the Blue Jackets and their direction (7:28), and finally the STILL loaded unsigned RFA class (11:17).
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Zach Staden talks about the NHL off-season and the big last bit that was the draft, free agency, and more.
Free agency and which teams had the best and worst moves (1:12), Oilers new GM Jeff Jackson and his unreal off-season (4:25), Zach's thoughts on the NHL draft (7:08), and the very DEEP RFA class (13:05).
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Zach Staden brings on Anthony LaPanta who is the television play-by-play man for the Minnesota Wild
Zach starts off by talking about Brock Faber and his fantastic season (1:13), The Wild's special teams and what needs to change (3:10), Filip Gustavsson's downward look and a possible trade? (5:27), Anthony's thoughts on what type of player or players the Wild could sign in free agency (8:09), the status of Marco Rossi and his future (10:59), and finally Zach asks Anthony about what player he thinks will make the biggest impact next season (13:15).
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Zach Staden breaks down the final game of this NHL season, that being none other than a Stanley Cup Final game 7.
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Zach Staden talks Carolina Hurricanes hockey with Cory Lavalette, NSJNews and Canes reporter.
Zach starts off by asking about the new Chatfield contract and how this might influence the Canes view towards free agency (0:48), Jaacob Slavin and his upcoming contract extension with the Hurricanes (2:48), the RFA's and UFA's in the Hurricanes system most notably Martin Necas (4:40), Necas for Ullmark? (7:32), Cory's thoughts on who the Hurricanes could target in free agency (10:58).
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The Oilers push things to game 5 so WE GOT A SERIES!
Zach starts off by discussing the cup final and the Oilers performances (0:25), the Panthers... precisely Bobrovsky and Barkov as well as who is up for the Conn Smythe (2:50), is the pressure on the Panthers or the Oilers? (6:30), and finally Zach talks about free agency and how this DEEP UFA/RFA class is going to be really interesting (8:09).
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Zach Staden is joined by host of Rink Wide Vancouver and writer at Canucks Army Jeff Paterson as they discuss the Canucks off-season + playoffs...
Hronek, Zadorov, Myers... some big pieces possibly coming off the d-core, where are the Canucks with these names and could we see very different back end next season? (0:48), Lindholm out, so who's in? Some center, top six winger options (6:52) Zach asks Jeff about the unexpected step ups of Joshua and Silovs, along with their current statuses (13:01 ), is there anyone within the Canucks system that can provide some cheap "contract wise" depth? (19:35), and finally we end off with Jeff's Stanley Cup Finals prediction, who takes the cup: Panthers or Oilers? (27:05)Zach Staden's socials https://linktr.ee/zacharystadenEmail me your comments, questions, or anything in-between - Zacharystaden@hotmail.com
Zach Staden brings on JD Young writer for SJHockeynow to talk all about the San Jose Sharks bright future!
Zach dives right into the 2024 Draft as the Sharks own picks 1 and 14 in the first and another two picks in round two (0:56), they then discuss who the Sharks will pursue in free agency to put around Celebrini (3:30), Will Smith and his commitment to the Sharks, what to expect (6:48), William Eklund and what fans could see out of him in year number two (9:27), the Sharks RFA/UFA situation... who stays and who goes? (12:08), Quentin Musty / Kasper Halttunen (14:45), and finally JD's predictions for the Stanley Cup Final - Oilers vs. Panthers (18:03)
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The cup final is underway and there is lots to talk about...
Zach discusses Sergei Bobrovsky's unreal game 1 performance (0:23), Gretzky's praise for Barkov's defense and how he has already made a difference in one game vs Edmonton (1:46), the Nurse/Ceci pairing and how it lead partly to the Oilers demise (2:45), is game 2 a "must win" for the Oilers? (4:59), Capitals buying CapFriendly and that effect on the causal hockey fan (6:56), and finally Zach ends off with the Mitch Marner saga and the Leafs approach this possible trade (8:32).
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An exciting NHL draft is upcoming with lots of story lines so Zach Staden brings on Cam Robinson from Elite Prospects to talk all about it.
We start off by discussing the second overall selection and who could be chosen between Ivan Demidov and Artyom Levshunov (0:53), Oshawa Generals product Beckett Sennecke's rise in the NHL draft rankings (5:30), after Levshunov... which defender goes next in Parekh, Silayev, Dickinson, and Buium? (7:59), Zach asks Cam who his value picks are in the draft (12:58), finally we end off with Cam's top five mock draft and who he predicts could go where (18:00).
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Zach Staden brings on Michael Gallagher from NashvilleHockeyNow to dicuss the Predators off-season which could see some big moves afoot.
Zach starts off with the big question concerning Saros and Askarov and what things could look like in goal next season (0:28), Michael talks about the Predators options in FA/trade with 26+ million in cap space (4:45), Mitch Marner to Nashville and what a possible trade package could look like and if the Preds are even willing to pay him (9:03), the center choices in the free agent market.. Reinhart, Lindholm, Stephenson (12:45), what Trotz may do with an immense amount of draft capital over the next couple of seasons (15:40), and to end off the podcast Zach asks Michael who he thinks will make the biggest impact on the Predators in 2024-25 (18:39).
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THE FINAL IS SET. PANTHERS VS OILERS
Zach discusses the Western Conference Final which sees Edmonton beat Dallas four games to two after saying the opposite would happen (0:30), then move onto the East and talk about the Panthers domination of the Rangers and their back-to-back finals appearances (3:40), and finally the Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers (6:23).
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The conference finals are off and I'm here to RANT!Zach starts off by talking about the IIHF tournament that just wrapped up which saw Czechia beat Switzerland 2-0 with an exceptional performance by Lukas Dostal (0:45), Linus Ullmark trade talk and a trade for Necas that could come up again (2:50), the Oilers v. Stars series and how the Edmonton is holding up well (5:39), a very entertaining Rangers v. Panthers series which has some unfamiliar hero's (7:58), as well as a quick update on my NHL mock draft and draft related content (10:58). New episode every Monday at 12pm EST!Zach Staden's socials https://linktr.ee/zacharystadenEmail me your comments, questions, or anything in-between - Zacharystaden@hotmail.com
I'M BACK.
Zach discusses the big news around the NHL including 2023 number seven overall selection Matvei Michkov and his likely departure from the KHL to the NHL (0:45), the Carolina Hurricanes off-season and how they have A LOT of big choices to make (2:07), Leafs new head coach Craig Berube and how this could affect Marner's decision to stay or go (5:42), then finally things end off with a discussion on the Panthers/Rangers Eastern Conference Fianl (7:53), as well as game seven between the Oilers and Canucks (9:20).
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The dog days of the season are upon us so why not talk about the upcoming divisions and how they will look and in this case the Atlantic
Zach Staden starts it off with the Bruins as they get weaker down the middle but solidify their goalie position (0:50), the young and hungry Sabres and why we should temper expectations (4:11), how the Detriot Red Wings may be in tough for this season but have a lot to look forward to (7:35), the Eastern Conference Champion Panthers and what they will look to do (10:17), the Habs and their interesting team to say the least (12:19), the Senators and how they could be a top three team in the Atlantic this season (16:14), the always pesky Bolts and how Zach feels their team might be on the downward trend (19:08), and finally the Maple Leafs and how their weird offseason could be a blessing or a curse (21:23)
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Zach Staden sits down with Logan Stankoven and they talk about his career and his future.
Logan talks about his time in Kamloops and what it has meant to him (0:30), who his 'go to' travel guy is on team trips (2:02), what it is like to be at development camp and setup in Jamie Benn's stall (2:55), Logan's experience once drafted to Dallas and who reached out to him (4:00), the most recent World Juniors in Halifax and who he thought was the most serious and the most outgoing on the roster (5:38), why height does not matter as much in the NHL and rather the 'WANT' is more important when it comes to succeeding (8:10), his experience at Stars development camp and how he wants Stars fans to see him (11:20), and finally who Logan feels he has connected most with in development camp over the years (13:05).
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Zach Staden and Graeme Nichols sit down and talk all about the news surrounding the Ottawa Senators.
We touch on the Senators news starter Joonas Korpisalo and his new contract (0:21), Graeme's thoughts on Alex Debrincat and where that situation could be heading (2:59), what the possible return could look like for the Senators if he is traded (7:55), Graeme's picks of the Sens lineup and who he thinks should fill in the open gaps (11:42), Travis Hamonic being signed to a two-year 1.1million dollar contract (12:50), way to early predictions for the Senators season in 2023-24 (14:06), and finally Graeme's favourite story while working in the sports world (16:43).
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The NHL off season is in full swing and I cannot wait to get into things and talk all hockey.
Zach Staden starts it off with some thoughts (0:38), NHL draft talk and the picks (1:50), Zach discusses his draft steals (5:15), what teams had the best overall draft (12:14), Zach then gets into free agency with the winners and losers as of now (16:12), Pittsburgh Penguins (16:50), Detroit Red Wings (18:51), Toronto Maple Leafs (21:33), Tyler Bertuzzi finds a home in the six (23:37), Nashville Predators (25:51), Vancouver Canucks (28:09), the BIG fish still left in free agency (29:33), Max Domi, Marc Staal, and Dylan Gambrell find new homes (30:32), and finally news on Erik Karlsson (31:16).
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The Las Vegas Golden Knights are the 2023 Stanley Cup Champions, so let us talk about it.
Zach Staden discusses how the Knights take down the wild card hero Panthers in five games (2:20), Sergei Bobrovsky and his play as well as the costly mistakes the Panthers made (4:30), the many Conn Smythe picks that the voters could choose from and Jonathan Marchessault's win (9:05), my thoughts on the Panthers scorers and their lineup (12:51), and finally a special sound bite from the Stanley Cup final (15:45).
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The conference finals are now over and it is time to gear up for the Stanley Cup final between the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights.
Zach Staden starts off with a SWEEP by the hands of the Panthers over the Canes and what contributed to their success (0:51), the western side lacked no drama either as the Knights best the Stars in six in what was a series that could have went even worse for Dallas (8:20), Zach also gets into the recent news of Brad Treliving being named the new GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs as well as former GM Kyle Dubas being named for the President of Hockey Operations position for the Pittsburgh Penguins (16:38).
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Zach Staden and Brandon Maki from OSEG sit down and discuss various topics from the OHL (67's) to the NHL draft...We get into Brandon's thoughts on the 67's season (0:50), Pavel Mintyukov and what Ducks fans can expect from him transitioning from junior to the pro leagues (3:50), we also speak about Kraken prospect Logan Morrison (7:24), Brandon touches on what 67's fans can expect for next season (11:112), and what players to lookout for when coming off a record breaking year in Ottawa (13:08), we look into the upcoming NHL draft and the OHL players who may fall in the first round (15:25), and finally Brandons favourite story in his time working with the 67's (18:24)Zach Staden’s socials: https://linktr.ee/zacharystadenEmail me your comments, questions or anything in-between -Zacharystaden@hotmail.comBrandon Maki Twitter: @Brandonmaki_—————————————————————Upper Mentality https://uppermentality.ca
Round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs is over and it had everything from upsets to almost a massive underdog story and Zach Staden discusses it all. Zach Staden talks about the surging Florida Panthers and their takedown of the Maple Leafs in five games (1:47). The Hurricanes push ahead and show why they are cup favourites by setting aside the Devils in five (7:38). Zach then moves to the west to talk about the gritty series that saw the Golden Knights best the Oilers in six games (12:09). Finally the second round ends off with a real exciting game seven that had the Stars sliding past the underdog Kraken (18:41).Video Credit/sound: Sportsnet / ESPN Socials:Zach StadenInstagram: Zshockey1TikTok: ZshockeyTwitter: ZshockeyySubstack: Zach StadenEmail me your comments, questions or anything in-between - Zacharystaden@hotmail.com ------------------------Upper Mentality https://uppermentality.ca
Zach Staden and Joshua Kloke sit down and chat about the Toronto Maple Leafs and their series against the PanthersJoshua’s thoughts on game 4 (0:31), Mitch Marner, and his comments on the team's state in the series (2:39) The Leafs power play, and if Joshua thinks Sergei Bobrovsky will slow down (5:38), Joseph Woll’s first start in the NHL playoffs and how he played (9:17), what Joshua thinks the “keys to success” are for the Maple Leafs coming back in this series (13:24). Socials:Zach StadenInstagram: Zshockey1TikTok: ZshockeyTwitter: ZshockeyyEmail me your comments, questions, or anything in-between -Zacharystaden@hotmail.comJoshua Kloke - Twitter: Joshuakloke----------------------------------------------Upper Mentality https://uppermentality.ca
The NHL playoffs have started and round one is now finished with lots of upsets and tons to talk about, but Zach Staden has you covered. Zach Staden talks about each round-one series individually, starting with the west in the Oilers vs Kings series (0:52). Then the Golden Knights stun the Winnipeg Jets in five games (6:25). The Stars shine in a six-game battle with the Wild (11:21). The Seattle Kraken take down the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche (16:18). Zach moves onto the east with one of the biggest upsets in NHL history with the Panthers beating the Bruins in seven games (20:38). The Leafs finally move into the second round with a game six win over the Lightening (25:14). The Hurricanes stick it to the Islanders in six (29:01). The final round one series to end was the Devils making a statement and beating the Rangers in seven (34:09). Socials: Zach Staden Instagram: Zshockey1 TikTok: ZshockeyTwitter: ZshockeyySubstack: Zach Staden Email me your comments, questions or anything in-between - Zacharystaden@hotmail.com ------------------------ Upper Mentality https://uppermentality.ca
The NHL regular season is in its final weeks before playoffs and Zach Staden has lots to discuss. Zach starts off with segment one of "first thoughts" and how the wild card teams are progressing like the Penguins, Jets, Predators and more (0:43). He then jumps into the burning questions of "serious or delirious" and who he thinks will make the playoffs, the possibility of Leafs getting past the first round, and if McDavid hits 70 goals, and various other topics (7:58). Then move into "Rookie Roundup" discussing Devon Levi's upcoming NHL debut, Matty Beniers being destined for the Calder trophy, and who has impressed Zach most... (17:12). The final topic that Zach gets into is ZSmailbag where YOU send in the questions and he answers them (21:07). Socials:Zach StadenInstagram: Zshockey1TikTok/Twitter: ZshockeyEmail me your comments, questions or anything in-between - Zacharystaden@hotmail.com------------------------Upper Mentality https://uppermentality.ca
Zach Staden and Jesse Granger sit down and talk about the Las Vegas Golden Knights and what could be coming up...We discuss who the Knight's biggest worry is as the playoffs come closer (1:20), Jesse's thoughts on the Knight's trade deadline additions (3:55) With Mark Stone being sidelined, who are the next leaders on the team to step up? (9:22), the Quick trade and what this means for the Knights goaltending (13:36), What the ideal lines are for the Golden Knights going into the playoffs (17:54), Jesses favourite story from his time with the Golden Knights (21:59)Socials:Zach StadenTikTok/Twitter: ZshockeyEmail me your comments, questions or anything in-between - Zacharystaden@hotmail.comJesse Granger Twitter: @JesseGranger_------------------------Upper Mentality https://uppermentality.ca
Zach Staden and Saad Yousuf sit down and talk about the Dallas Stars and the buzz down in the Lone Star State...
We discuss the Stars and who they might be interested in (0:35), Saad's thoughts on the Dadanov trade and what moves he thinks the Stars should make (2:20), where the Stars will stand come playoff time, and what the best matchup would be (5:21), how the Stars may be becoming underrated because of their record (7:02), Saad's favourite moment while working in hockey (7:47), Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston and why they deserve more attention (10:08 ).
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Zach Staden and Michael Russo sit down and talk about the Minnesota wild and what is happening in the North Star State... We discuss the Ryan O'Reilly trade and what things were like leading up to it and how the Wild factor in (0:26). Where the centre position sits for the Wild (5:59). The Fleury / Gustavsson tandem (9:33). Russo talks about what the Wild’s biggest need is for the trade deadline (13:34). What Michael Russo’s favourite story is from his whole career (15:03).Socials: Zach Staden TikTok/Twitter: Zshockey Email me your comments, questions or anything in-between - Zacharystaden@hotmail.com Michael Russo Twitter: @RussoHockey------------------------ Upper Mentality https://uppermentality.ca
Zach Staden and Dr Andrew Ross sit down and talk about the money in the NHL along with other issues...Dr Ross tells us about himself (:50). Why the Coyotes will most likely not relocate to another region for a while (3:37). Could Quebec and the possibility of it being the next expansion team in the NHL? (9:20). Bally sports and why this affects the NHL and its future cap space (19:43). Why Gary Bettman does not like sending NHL players to the Olympics (23:07).Socials:Zach StadenTikTok/Twitter: ZshockeyEmail me your comments, questions or anything in-between - Zacharystaden@hotmail.com------------------------Upper Mentalityhttps://uppermentality.ca
Dump and Chase with Zach Staden, Zach gets into a bunch! Talk briefly about the Bo Horvat contract (get more in-depth later on) 0:27. "First thoughts" where I give my first impressions on the news around hockey 1:30. "Serious or Delirious" where we talk about certain NHL topics and say if they are “serious” or “delirious” 10:14. "Rookie Roundup" - Zach talks about the many NHL rookies and how they are playing and his thoughts on the Calder favourites 16:55. Send off 21:55. Send me your comments/questions for the next podcast for the first-ever "Zsmailbag" where I answer what hockey thoughts you send in!
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