3v3 Podcast

Episode 74:

Discussion on who we feel bad for during these NHL playoffs. Trades happening during the NHL playoffs, which is not the usual. Expected goals scored stats, and other statistical absurdities. NHL awards, and how we’d change them, Part I. The rumor of Joe Thornton playing in Switzerland resurfacing once again. Scoreboard watching instead of watching games. Pat’s mini-rant: Kid’s hockey travel teams traveling during a pandemic and player tracking. M-A Fleury for A. Larsson trade speculation. Stanley Cup Final picks...sort of. NHL awards, and how we’d change them, Part II. Question of the week: When do you think the NHL will start its new season?

Recorded 13 September 2020

Episode 73:

Discussion on how we’d change NHL the post-game interview process. People having problems with low scoring playoff games, & all kinds of creative ways that could be changed. New York Islanders Mat Barzal’s problems with being hit in the face. The quality of play vs a normal playoff setup, & if the difference in difficulty is any different. The stupid & unfortunate things teams & media will overlook that players do, even in the NHL. Whether there are actually any “good” GMs in the NHL or not. The mysteries of New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz’s successes & misses. Question of the week: Is there someone during this playoff that you really feel bad for?

Recorded 7 September 2020

Episode 72:

Discussion on our starting six lineup of players with single digit numbers on their jersey. Sightings of Seattle Kraken gear in the wilds of Western Washington State. NHL general managers and coaches being fired after falling out of playoffs. The NHL trying to shorten up the time it takes between rounds to make the tournament end sooner. More about the media unhappy with John Tortorella’s post-game presser following the Columbus Blue Jackets falling out of the first round. Question of the week: If you were the PR person of an NHL team, how would you choose to change post-game interviews?

Recorded 23 August 2020

Episode 71:

Discussion on if COVID-19 should cause the CHL to blow up the billet family system. The messed up priorities of the amateur hockey development ladder in the United States. How Rod Brind’Amour and John Tortorella appear to coach a bit differently than other head coaches in the NHL. Why women in the media ask different questions than the men in the media. Question of the week: Without duplicating numbers, create your starting six lineup out of players wearing single digit numbers on their jerseys, with no duplicate numbers in your lineup, and these players had to have worn a single digit number for the majority of their NHL career.

Recorded 16 August 2020

Episode 70:

Discussion on possibly more equal media coverage for both conferences. NHL qualifier series results, as of this recording. The NHL’s second draft lottery craziness. Stanley Cup Playoffs first round matchups. NHL GMs making decisions about their teams during the next abbreviated offseason based on this tournament. Starting a new hockey season in December or January. Question of the week: Is COVID-19 the perfect opportunity for the CHL to blow up the billet family system?

Recorded 9 August 2020

Episode 69:

Discussion on what fans in Seattle might do to send their NHL team off to a Bubble. NHL players wearing tinted visors. Players not participating in the Return the Play offseason training. The NHL’s weak messaging when it comes the Black Lives Matter movement. The first & second-ish day of the NHL’s Return to Play qualifying round. Question of the week: With this particular playoff format, do you think that media coverage for both conferences will be more equal than in previous years?

Recorded 2 August 2020

Episode 68:

Brief discussion on petty organized team activities that should be put in the NHL CBA to piss off other teams. The Arizona Coyotes GM drama, & possible replacements. The Professional Hockey Writers Association’s issues with lack of personnel & availability inside the NHL Hub Bubbles. The possible fate of play-by-play man John Forslund after a fallout with the Carolina Hurricanes. The announcement of the name, colors, & jerseys of Seattle’s new NHL team. Question of the week: If Seattle had a current team heading to a Bubble, what would the local fans do to send off their team?

Recorded 26 July 2020

Episode 67:

Discussion about our six-man lineups of players who have one syllable in their last name. Teams sharing which players have been deemed “unfit”. If one Hub has to shut down due to too many players / coaches being “unfit”, what could happen. Figuring out who might write the “Hub life” exposé 20 years from now. Show format ideas for a new NHL 24/7 series. The Toronto Maple Leafs being accused of unfair practices by other NHL teams. Question of the week: What is the most ridiculous or petty organized team activity that should be put in the NHL CBA to piss off other teams?

Recorded 19 July 2020

Episode 66:

Discussion on how long Donald Fehr may have with the NHLPA. NHL Players who have opted out as of this recording. Fan video solicitations from NHL teams, maybe for creating potential crowd noise inside the arena. Sidney Crosby’s quote about inviting teammates to practice before training camp. Signing an entry level contract and then burning the first year, but not being able to play in games. Question of the week: What’s the best 6-man starting lineup that you can make with one-syllable last names?

Recorded 12 July 2020

Episode 65:

Discussion about what it will take to shut the NHL down this summer. How the NHL proposes to keep NHL team players, coaches, and staff safe. (We’d said 51 individuals allowed, but it’s actually 52.) Problems in other professional men’s sports regarding COVID-19 testing. How many teams would need to forfeit due to players & coaches being infected. The NHL’s chaotic first overall pick this year. The NHL & NHLPA CBA negotiations. Question of the week: How much longer does Donald Fehr have left with the NHLPA?

Recorded 6 July 2020