The new NHL season is just a short 3 days away. With that we clear up some of the stories we missed over the holiday period. To start with, David Backes may be placed on waivers by the Ducks. It would be the second time in the last couple years and is most likely a cap move. Corey Perry (Montreal), Vince Dunn (St. Louis), Dylan Strome (Chicago), Sami Vatanen (New Jersey) and Mathew Barzal (Islanders) have all signed contracts. There are others but clearly the big name is Barzal. A team friendly deal to be sure, he signed for 3 years at 21 million. Perry will be a boost to Julien's Canadiens team as well. Corey Crawford has decided to hang up the skates after 10 years with Chicago. After signing with the Devils, he decided that he didn't have any more to give to the game of hockey. We delve into the new season with vigor and make our picks for the 4 teams from each division to make the playoffs. While most teams overlap our lists, there are a few surprises. Finally, there are some young players making hay at Bruins training camp. We break down the players and discuss how the defense will look in the new season. All that and a frank conversation regarding the Chicago Blackhawks. Give us a listen, tell us what you think, dive into the new season and Enjoy the Show!
Episode 0251: NHL Pause; John Gillies; D Scoring; Kraken Swindle; Robby Fabbri; All Star Voting; Winter Classic; Brett Connolly; Jacob Chychrun and More!
Episode 0250: NHL Power Rankings; Gaudreau & Tkachuk; Benning/Green Out; Milestones; Jenny Potter; Vigneault Sacked; Bishop Done; Eichel Updates; Matvei Michkov and More!
Episode 0249: Racism Rears Up Again; NHL‘s Marketing Problem; Mikyla Grant-Mentis; Northeastern Hockey; Dean Evason; The DeBrusk Saga; Colleen Murphy, Brady Tkachuk and More!
Episode 0248: Black Friday Standings; Marchand Hearing; Bergevin Fired; Canucks Changes; Trade Block; Kane Clears Waivers and More!
Episode 0247: NHL Standings Conundrum; Colliton Out; Vancouver Issues; Eichel Trade; Ovi Catching Up; Tweet of the Week and More!
Episode 0246: The Eichel Saga; Aldrich/Skalde Fallout; Hot Seat GMs; Leafs All Time Game Winners; Danton Heinen; Marchand/B‘s Issues; Messier; Red Wings and More!
Episode 0245: Kovi New GM; Shasby New Head Coach; Doughty Injured; USHL Fall Classic; NAHL Showcase; Brad 2 From 400; Kraken Retire 32; Eichel Grievance and More!
Episode 0244: Opening Night; Sweeney Mess Ups; Matt Grzelcyk; McAvoy Extends; Brady Tkachuk Signs; Ovi Keeps Scoring; Allan Walsh on the Cap; Mike Robinson Ejected and More!
Episode 0243: NHL Power Rankings & Injury Bug; Price, Zibanejad, Eichel, Gibson; Ullmark vs. Swayman; B‘s Waivers; Lou Still Dealing; Etem to the Rescue and More!
Episode 0242: Season Predictions; Deniskin Suspended; Kristin Welsh; Lehner Hits Twitter; NCAA Preseason Rankings; the Red Wings; Twitter Poll and More!
Episode 0241: AZ Kachina is Back; Johnathan Toews Returns; E. Kane Allegations; Bednar Hot Seat; Price Out; Eichel Drama; Froden Impresses; Drouin, Ho-Sang, Sanford and More!
Episode 0240: Kane Speaks Out; Zach Smith Retires; Bozak to the Blues; Chara to Islanders; Eichel to Report; Hertl to B‘s?; Kraken Mailbag; Team Canada Lineups and More!
Episode 0239: NWHL Gone, Hello PHF; Seguin Healthy; Crosby Not Healthy; Dorian ”Rebuild Over”; Unsigned RFA‘s; Mikheyev Asks for Trade; Bergeron Poll and More!
Episode 0238: Kotkaniemi a ‘Cane; Dvorak a Hab; ‘Yotes New Home?; Leafs Try to Find a Hyman; Brady Not Happy; ‘03 Top 10 Redraft; Bergeron to 1500?; Where Will B‘s Finish and More!
Episode 0237: Japan Women's Hockey; Natalie Spooner; Hilary Knight; NHL Neutral Sites; The Eichel Epoch; Jesperi Kotkaniemi; Krejci; Alabama Club Hockey; Tavares; Rule Changes; Jimmy Hayes and More!
Episode 0236: Bergy's Next Deal; Lundqvist Retires; Coyotes Homeless; Dineen New Comets Coach; Tarasenko; Eichel; Ads on Sweaters; 3 Youngsters Perish; Roslovic, Draper and More!t
Episode 0235: Giroux Great?; Draisaitl Underestimated?; Jagr Still Playing; Chara Still Playing?; B's Coaching Changes & Goalie Situation; Wings 5 Best Transactions; NWHL Best D-man and More!
Episode 0234: Dvorak a Perfect Fit; Kessel to the Devils?; B's Development Camp; Krejci Replacements; Dominc Franco of West Point Signs AHL Deal and More!
Episode 0233: Toronto Signings; Evander Kane; The Eichel Saga; Ovi and His Contract; Krejci Going Home; Goodrow/Wilson Opening Night; Toews Back; Willie O'Ree and More!
Episode 0232: NHL Draft Recap; U of M Reaping Benefits; Bruins Picks Evaluated; Logan Mailloux & Brad Aldrich; Weber Done & Habs Issues; Flat Cap Winner; Brothers Together; Virtanen Available & More
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