The Puckliners Podcast: Recent Episodes
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On this week’s episode of the Puckliners Podcast Nick & Nick wrap up their preview of the 2019-2020 season. The guys start by discussing the Justin Falk trade (2:45), as well as the official end of holdout SZN (6:18). They then discuss the Auston Matthews lawsuit, and what it means for one of the league’s premiere superstars (17:15). Then the guys give their preseason Power Rankings (24:24), and their OFFICIAL Stanley Cup Predictions (41:15). Tune in!
On this week’s episode of The Puckliners Podcast we begin our 2019-2020 NHL season preview. The guys start by discussing the new contracts for Ottawa’s Thomas Chabot (3:16) and Tampa Bay’s Brayden Point (8:00). Nick & Nick then talk about the NHL Preseason and hand out the coveted “Preseason Player of the Year Award” (13:57). Following that the guys dive into their 2019-2020 NHL award predictions (To skip to a particular award look below). They then finish the episode up with a new installment of ReddLines (42:17). Tune In! Calder Trophy Prediction (19:30) Rocket Richard (22:46) Norris Trophy Winner (26:00) Vezina Trophy (30:20) Jack Adams Award (33:43) Art Ross Trophy (36:07) Hart Trophy (38:31)
On this week's episode of The Fifth Line the guys discuss the top rivalries of the NHL’s past and present. But before that they dive into the busy week in RFA signings (2:45), as nine restricted free agents have signed their deals since our latest episode. Nick and Nick also talk about the CBA Peace that was struck earlier in the week that pushes the current CBA through to 2022 (12:34). Then they dive straight in to the top NHL Rivalries (20:15). Tune in!
On this week's episode of “The Fifth Line” Nick & Nick become NHL General Managers for the day. But before that they discussed the retirement of the king or the Kronwall, Niklas Kronwall (2:37). They also discuss the Justin Falk trade rumors (10:29) and Zach Werenski’s shiny new contract (12:24). The the guys jump into the role of general manager and try to figure out what numbers the current class of RFA’s should get before holdout season. They talk about Winnipeg’s twin RFA’s Laine & Conner (20:24), the class of defenseman in Carlo, McAvoy, and Provorov (32:20), and superstar Mikko Rantanen (39:12) among others. Finally, they wrap the show with the obvious main event and the Mitch Marner contract talks (47:35). Tune in to The Fifth Line!
On this weeks episode of “The Fifth Line” Nick & Nick talk about team captains, their importance, and who should fill the current vacancies in the NHL. They also discuss Jesse Puljujarvi’s decision to play in Finland (2:40), and Justin Williams decision to “step away” from the game of hockey (12:13). Then the guys talk about whether or not it’s too early to name Panarin as the Rangers Captain (26:30), of Matthews is a shoe in for the next Captain in Toronto (44:13), & who should be the first captain of the Vegas Golden Knights (50:06). They finish the show up with a new edition of ReddLines (57:22). Tune in!
On this week's episode of The Fifth Line the guys discuss Bill Guerin being named the new General Manager of the Minnesota Wild (2:20). Nick & Nick also talk about #MarnerWatch (12:56) as well as the details on Evgeny Kuznetsov’s IIHF suspension (21:45). Lastly, they discuss the Vegas Golden Knights, and how they are entering the make or break years of their franchise already (32:30). Tune in to The Fifth Line!!
On this week’s episode of “The Fifth Line” Nick and Nick discuss the new home of the New York Islanders (3:00). The guys then go into a discussion about the remaining restricted free agents, specifically what they are waiting for? (10:35) They also discuss how much Patrick Laine and Kyle Conner can realistically expect to get from the Winnipeg Jets. (21:12) Then for their final discussion the guys tell us which Canadien team they think will be the next to hoist the Stanley Cup (29:31). Tune in to The Fifth Line!!!
On this week’s episode of The Fifth Line Nick and Nick discuss the NHL Network’s Top 20 Centers List. The guys dive into all the debates surrounding this list including; the Crosby vs. McDavid talk (4:02), is Brayden Point deserving of such a high standing (10:28), and is Tavares or Mathews the best Leaf? (15:53) Is Ryan O’Reilly overrated now? (24:45) The first installment of our ReddLines segment (40:00), and much more! Tune in to The Fifth Line!
On this episode of The Fifth Line Nick and Nick discuss the NHL’s Metropolitan Division. Before diving into the NHL’s strongest division “on paper” the guys discussed Andrei Vasilevskiy’s major contract extension (11:38), followed by another round of “Who’s In & Who’s Out” with the Metro Division (18:40). The guys then dive full on into the Metro to discuss the Columbus Knicks/Blue Jackets (22:32), Brlansky’s hot take on the Flyers (30:19), and whether or not the Islanders can repeat their magical 2018-19 campaign (38:22). The guys then discuss the two busiest teams this offseason asking if Lundqvist is still capable of taking a team to the top (43:51) and what we can expect from the Devils newest acquisition Nikita Gusev (48:49). Tune in to the 5th Line!!!
On this episode of The Fifth Line Nick and Nick discuss the NHL’s Atlantic Division. The guys start by discussing the goaltending of the easternmost division in the league. After that they discuss Leafs GM Kyle Dubas’ inability to stop making moves/Clarkson trade (22:30), and of course the Mitch Marner discussion including why this situation is different than William Nylanders’ last season (27:56). The Nicks then dive back into the rest of the division to talk about the Panthers newfound expectations after acquiring Bobrovsky (36:00), as well as how Tampa responds to last year's playoff disaster (40:00). It’s all wrapped up with an Atlantic Division segment of In & Out (53:38). Tune in to the 5th Line!!!
On this episode of The Fifth Line Nick and Nick discuss the NHL’s Central Division The guys discuss Stan Bowman’s “boys are back in town” mentality (16:10) and Matt Duchene’s first country album in Nashville (23:27). The guys then talk about giving Blake Wheeler the respect he deserves (28:52), The Stars spectacular offseason and Corey Perry’s revenge tour (31:22). The Nick’s wrap up this episode by talking about the Avs busy offseason (35:49), and a new installment of who’s in & who’s out (42:00). Tune in to the 5th Line!!!
On this episode of The Fifth Line Nick and Nick discuss the NHL’s Pacific Division starting with goalie talk (2:15). The guys then discuss which team made the biggest offseason splash (15:00) and which team will be the surprise of the NHL’s western most division (25:32). Also we have our first ever “Who’s In & Who’s Out” segment to discuss which Pacific teams should have high playoff hopes after the beginning of free agency (27:40). The guys then wrap it up with some offer sheet talk and the difference between Oui and Oi (37:45). Tune in for your weekly dose of hockey talk!
On the first ever episode of The Fifth Line Nick and Nick discuss the 2019 NHL Playoffs including the first ever “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” segment of the show (2:35). Also, is the style of play shifting once again? (10:56) The guys go on to discuss the NHL Awards (14:25) and give a preview of NHL Free Agency (26:07). Nick & Nick close out the show by talking Toronto Maple Leafs and their wizard GM Kyle Dubas (35:43), and also decide what teams are indeed in cap hell (39:19). Tune in for the very first episode of this new weekly hockey podcast.