3v3 Podcast

Episode 84:

Discussion on other names that could be used in place of “captain”. The minimal news that’s currently in the NHL at the moment. Comments on the new NHL 94 Rewind video game. Theories on why goalies have a reputation for being weird. Ideas on who shouldn’t write hockey movie screenplays. Thoughts on what Gary Bettman’s actual role is in the NHL. Question of the week: One coach & no tech on the bench – yay or nay?

Recorded 6 December 2020

Episode 83:

Discussion (or more accurately, Pat’s rant) on the NHL using the CHL as a development league, & how that should change. Some problems with amateur hockey & travel teams. Some commentary on the new Animaniacs series revival & voice actors. Rumors regarding the upcoming NHL season. Santa Clara County, California, banning sports practices and how it could affect the San Jose Sharks. Question of the week: Hypothetical question: If the US military told all sports leagues that they could no longer use military terms anymore, what would you rename team captains as?

Recorded 29 November 2020

Episode 82:

Discussion on how NHL teams might manage their prospects this coming season. The actual state of the Seattle Kraken’s Northgate practice facility. Thoughts on the reverse retro NHL jerseys before they debut. Question of the week: Is it time for the NHL to end any development league agreement(s) with the CHL?

Recorded 15 November 2020

Episode 81:

Possible names if history were to repeat itself & the San Jose Sharks moved to Cleveland. Thoughts on the idea of LaBron James owning an NHL team. If a team’s legacy should stay with the town, or with the business entity that’s moved to another city. The question of city branding of teams vs branding individual teams in the same city. Instead of fewer defenders, adding more to the ice & taking off a forward. A few words on Alex Trebek. Question of the week: If the AHL doesn’t have all of their teams participating next season, and the NHL does, what’s going to happen to prospects?

Recorded 8 November 2020

Episode 80:

Discussion on possible names for a “positionless” player on the ice. Mike “Doc” Emerick retiring from NHL broadcasting. Vegas Golden Knights announce a fourth jersey. The Boston Bruins making very few moves thus far during the offseason. The fun idea of NHL teams being named after their coaches when they hire them. Managing a franchise on NHL 21 (EA SPORTS). NHL arbitration hearings. Question of the week: What will the franchise be called when San Jose Sharks go the way of the California Golden Seals and end up somewhere like Cleveland?

Recorded 25 October 2020

Episode 79:

Discussion on Ron Francis wheeling & dealing before Seattle’s expansion draft. The Toronto Maple Leafs possible moves during the expansion draft, & Joe Thornton signing a one-year deal with the Leafs. Patrick Marleau & whether he’ll break Gordie Howe’s games played record this coming season. San Jose resigning former players to play there again this offseason. Talk about a creating an accurate defensive model in hockey. Question of the week: What would be a great name for a “positionless” player on the ice?

Recorded 18 October 2020

Episode 78:

Discussion on making existing NHL jerseys as gaudy as possible. Random things & stuff about a Washington State born NHLers. NHL GMs re-signing players they’ve drafted or signed while working at other teams. NHL trades, free agent signings, player arbitration, & speculation. Putting non-Anglicized names on jerseys, including diacritic marks. NHL teams with interesting salary cap issues. Question of the week: Does Seattle GM Ron Francis have it in him to wheel & deal like Vegas did before their expansion draft?

Recorded 11 October 2020

Episode 77:

Sans Patrick this episode, Pat & Cassie discussed people who deserve some recognition for the good work that they do by being on an NHL broadcast. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman downplaying dissatisfied NHL players who anonymously shared their thoughts about the NHL Bubbles. The Vegas Golden Knights third jersey reveal. Teams should sell some of the same sort of athletic wear & shoes NHL players use for working out in, including player-specific gear like custom shoes. Lack of regional marketing from some NHL teams. Question of the week: If you were designing the gaudiest jersey you could come up with, what team would you choose and what would it look like?

Recorded 4 October 2020

Episode 76:

Discussion on what the NHL might do if they play a full season without the AHL. Relegation league possibilities. Independent AHL owners maybe taking on different leagues or sports. The various meanings of “future considerations” in NHL trades. The apparent intimidation factor of Steve Yzerman. Possible reasons why Steven Stamkos played for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Ottawa Senators buying out Bobby Ryan, & where he might go next. Question of the week: Who would be an awesome person who does good work that we’d love to see work on a broadcast next season?

Recorded 27 September 2020

Episode 75:

Discussion on when the NHL will start their next season. The new/old Ottawa Senators jersey look. The Minnesota Wild’s trade of Eric Staal to the Buffalo Sabres & their coaching change. The new GM of the Arizona Coyotes. Once more with the wondering about what Marc Bergevin is doing with the Montreal Canadiens roster. Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Dallas Stars & the Tampa Bay Lightning. Question of the week: If the NHL plays an 82-game season starting in December, how do they accommodate for the AHL not being able to play?

Recorded 20 September 2020