Episode 134:

Discussion on where we think Canadian-based NHL teams should temporarily move to in the US due to covid restrictions. The Arizona Coyotes sign a deal with Arizona State University to play in their new facility for 3 years. Sports arena placement in a community. The Edmonton Oilers fire head coach Dave Tippett. The Montreal Canadiens hire Martin St. Louis as head coach. Cammi Granato being hired as an assistant general manager for the Vancouver Canucks. Question of the week: What is your salary cap solution for getting Jack Eichel into the Vegas Golden Knights lineup, & how does he do in his first 5 games?

Recorded 13 February 2022

Episode 133:

Skating a man down this week, Pat and Cassie discuss creating an NHL All-Star Weekend event around a player of our choice. The NHL All-Star Weekend’s mis-marketing. The NHL’s many failures in trying to create more entertaining events. NHL outdoor games & speculation about their jersey design. Our view on the purpose of the NHL commissioner, & team ownership. Question of the week: If all of the Canadian-based NHL teams were to move to the US temporarily because of less stringent covid restrictions, what cities should they end up in?

Recorded 6 February 2022

Episode 132:

Discussion about our comebacks to the Brad Marchand escrow chirp-tweet. The LA Kings Quinton Byfield’s first NHL goal. The Anaheim Ducks Trevor Zegras’s Michigan goals. The Arizona Coyotes moving into the new Arizona State University hockey arena next season. A proposed Arizona and Edmonton full-team swap. The Buffalo Sabres goaltending situation. Question of the week: Pick a hockey player from any era & at any level, & create an NHL All-Star Weekend event around them.

Recorded 30 January 2022

Episode 131:

Discussion about the circumstances we’d consider granting teams the power to decline penalties. The now infamous exchange between Jim Matheson & Leon Dreisaitl. The general state of hockey at the moment. The ongoing train wreck that is the Edmonton Oilers. Rick Westhead’s amazing (& infuriating) series hockey exposés. The idea of players owning a stake in the teams that they play on, & how the PHF manages this scenario. Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand’s chirp to the Carolina Hurricanes’ Twitter account. Question of the week: What would have been your reply to Brad Marchand’s escrow tweet?

Recorded 23 January 2022

Episode 130:

Discussion on which players, outside of Mitch Marner, we think need to shoot more. Ray Bourque’s goal scoring ability, and why current defenders don’t shoot more. Created controversy regarding a Vancouver Canucks reporter. Florida NHL teams being successful right now. The Seattle Kraken proves the Vegas Golden Knights expansion success was an outlier. Question of the week: Under what circumstances would you consider granting teams the power to decline penalties on the opposing team in a game, & therefore declining going on the power play?

Recorded 16 January 2022

Episode 129:

Discussion on our picks for players to talk about the technicalities & mechanics of playing hockey. Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar’s play of the week (last week). Possible player shootout strategies. Referee Wes McCauley’s moment in the spotlight. Color commentators & their level of on-air entertainment. Toronto Maples Leafs’ Mitch Marner not living up to his contract. Question of the week: What player - outside of Marner - just doesn’t shoot enough in the NHL?

Recorded 9 January 2022

Episode 128:

Discussion on where we think Paul Maurice might end up next. The current state of women’s ice hockey, with the U18 women’s tournament being canceled by the IIHF. Patrick’s new adventures in NHL 22 (the video game, for those who don’t play). Question of the week: If you could pick 3-5 hockey players to talk about the technicalities & mechanics of playing hockey, who would they be?

Recorded 26 December 2021

Episode 127:

Discussion about where the Oak View Group could build a facility for “preseason NHL” games. A review of the Climate Pledge Arena experience in Seattle. Former NHLers Jarome Iginla’s son being drafted by the WHL Seattle Thunderbirds. The Edmonton Oilers’ Connor McDavid & Leon Dreisaitl. The idea of moving the Olympic ice hockey tournament to the Summer games. Paul Maurice resigning from the Winnipeg Jets head coaching job. Question of the week: When he is ready, what will Paul Maurice’s next hockey job be?

Recorded 19 December 2021

Episode 126:

Discussion on which teams we think could use Claude Giroux by the NHL trade deadline. NHL teams scouting San Jose’s Evander Kane at his first AHL game back after suspension. The New York Islanders possibly making moves. The Vancouver Canucks’ owner cleaning house. [Accidental bossa nova interlude.] John Tortorella’s comments regarding unconventional hockey plays. NHL Board of Governors meetings. Question of the week: Name a city you’d like to see the Oak View Group build a facility in that’s suitable for preseason hockey – that isn’t Quebec City, Houston, or Kansas City.

Campfire video link, care of Patrick: https://youtu.be/-wKiNZ-u-HA

Recorded 12 December 2021

Episode 125:

Discussion on whether we’d choose M-A Fleury or Rask to help an NHL team right now. New Montreal Canadiens VP of Hockey Ops Jeff Gorton’s first media interview. The Philadelphia Flyers firing their coaching staff. Thoughts on Patrick Roy becoming the new Habs GM. Speculation on if the geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe might affect Alex Ovechkin’s race to beat Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record. TNT broadcasting Edmonton Oilers games. The new 3ICE Hockey summer league. Question of the week: Who do you think could use a player like Claude Giroux before the trade deadline this season?

Recorded 5 December 2021