Episode 194:

Discussion on the almost free space hockey players for Puckdoku. Where in the world is Steve Konowalchuk? Former NHLers going into coaching in the lower levels of hockey instead of starting out in the NHL. Reaching NHL career milestones. Thoughts on the Erik Karlsson trade to Pittsburgh. The totally random pop culture tangents. Brian Burke being hired in a leadership role with the PWHPA player’s union. The future of Vegas & their salary cap issues.

Recorded 20 August 2023

Episode 193:

Discussion on the white elephant gift-type players of the NHL. NHLers who have played on many, many teams. Vladimir Tarasenko signing a one-year deal with the Ottawa Senators. The rumors of Erik Karlsson potentially being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. NHL prospects drafted in June that have already signed with their NHL teams. Unrestricted free agents left unsigned this summer.

Recorded 30 July 2023

Episode 192:

Discussion - or ranting - about the PWHPA's takeover of the PHF. Suggestion for a women’s summer roller hockey league for those who don’t get picked up by new teams. The state of the LA Kings, & comments on free agency. Ken Holland’s dubious track record. Retracting some earlier statements about Pittsburgh. Speculation about Seattle’s future handling of Shane Wright. Question of the week: If NHL GMs had a white elephant gift exchange, which players would be considered white elephants?

Recorded 9 July 2023

Episode 191:

Discussion on what the definition of “new blood” in an NHL front office might mean. The interesting mass exodus from Calgary…& Winnipeg. Pierre-Luc Dubois to Los Angeles rumors. Aden Hill’s rumored extension with Vegas. Chances of the salary cap going up significantly in the near future. The current state of Arizona’s salary cap, such as it is. Carolina galaxy-braining their roster. What’s going on in Nashville, & Vegas’s salary cap Cup hangover.

Recorded 25 June 2023

Episode 190:

Vegas winning the Stanley Cup…& lingering questions regarding the Conn Smythe trophy. Speculation as to where Patrick Roy might end up as an NHL head coach. The Ottawa Senators finally being sold. The Calder Cup Final between Hershey & Coachella Valley. A WHL franchise moves from Winnipeg to Wenatchee. Pat is trying to determine if this podcast is kid-friendly. The Seattle problem (?) that is Shane Wright. Pierre-Luc Dubois wanting to play in Montreal.

Recorded 18 June 2023

Episode 189:

Discussion on the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim documentary. Kyle Dubas signing with the Pittsburgh Penguins. The forthcoming media complaints of if/when the Vegas Golden Knights win the Cup after 6 years of existence. Our takes on what a special advisor to the General Manager might actually do. University of Michigan’s Adam Fantilli’s decision with the Anaheim Ducks. The possible breakup of Vegas after they win the Cup.

Recorded 11 June 2023

Episode 188:

Discussion about Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between Vegas & Florida. Edmonton deciding to trade draft picks because they don’t have any OHL scouts. More on Patrick’s mom’s hockey journey. The Quest for the Cup episode with Carolina & Rod Brind’Amour. Putting teams in dry locations in a climate changing world. The AHL’s Calder Cup playoffs update. Seattle hockey success & Ron Francis’s extension. …Aaannd we finally devolve into a music podcast, briefly.

Recorded 4 June 2023

Episode 187:

NHL playoffs creates new hockey junkies. Non-NHL hockey broadcasts & what we think ought to happen with NHL Network. The puzzling & unnecessarily drawn-out Ottawa Senators sale. Questionable changes in NHL/ESPN related programming. TNT & ESPN broadcast personalities & how they might match up better. Our predictions on who might win the Western Conference Final.

Recorded 28 May 2023

Episode 186:

About those Toronto Maple Leafs & their GM decisions. Pat’s experience attending a multiple overtime playoff game in Carolina. And here go the hockey analytics rants…. Then there’s the ongoing drama of the never ending Arizona Coyotes arena problems. Where we would put a relocated NHL team. The Chicago Hockey Team’s continued unrepentant shadiness. Having too much structure in hockey. ESPN’s Quest for the Cup series is still being made.

Recorded 21 May 2023

TBD