Checking From Behind

By Zach & Preston

Welcome to The Checking From Behind Podcast! Join us for the Journey as we discuss all things NHL. Your host is Zach and joined alongside him is his favorite co-host of all time, Preston. Zach is curr... more

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February 16, 2026 Olympic Preliminary Round Recap: Knockout Bracket Is Set | Ep 166
Zach flies solo in this episode as he recaps the Men’s Olympic Hockey Preliminary Round, breaking down the biggest surprises, disappointments, and how the knockout bracket is shaping up. He highlights Slovakia’s surge, medal contenders, and who could take home Olympic gold. Then he shifts to the Women’s Tournament, where Team USA continues its dominant run, racking up shutouts and outscoring opponents 26–1. With the semifinals set, Zach predicts how the final medal games will play out
New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST
Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.
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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod
(03:05) Preliminary Recap
(11:54) Knockout RD Predictions
(25:56) Women's Olympic Hockey
(28:49) Outro

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February 09, 2026 Who Will Bring Home Gold in 2026? Our Olympic Hockey Preview | Ep 165
In this episode, we kick things off with the excitement building around the start of Men’s Olympic Hockey. We break down our full 2026 Olympic Hockey preview, including roster thoughts, matchup expectations, and our predictions for who takes home the gold. From there, we shift to the NHL standings heading into the break, looking at where every team sits and whether we could see any major movement once play resumes. We also revisit our preseason award picks and compare them to our updated choices based on how the season has unfolded. Next, we dive into the Columbus Blue Jackets’ surprising surge, a stretch of games that has completely changed the outlook of their season. And to wrap things up, we close with our bold predictions for the rest of the 2026 NHL regular season.
New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST
Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.
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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod
(00:59) Olympic Hockey Preview
(09:00) Around NHL Standings
(28:34) Awards
(37:03) Jackets On a Heater
(43:38) Bold Predictions
(51:16) Outro

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February 06, 2026 The LA Kings Trading for Artemi Panarin Saved Their Season | Ep 164
In this episode, we break down the LA Kings trading for Artemi Panarin and immediately signing him to a two‑year extension. We also cover the Devils acquiring Nick Bjugstad, the incredible Stadium Series game on Sunday night, and how the Tampa Bay Lightning have been the NHL’s best team over the last 20+ games. After that, we dive into the situation in Philadelphia involving Rick Tocchet and Matvei Michkov. We wrap up with Barry Trotz stepping down as the Predators’ GM.
New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST
Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.
Follow Us on Social Media:
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en
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Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/checkingfrombehind
Email | [email protected] ️
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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod
(00:32) Panarin Traded to Kings
(13:54) Bjugstad Traded to Devils
(15:58) Stadium Series Recap
(29:22) Michkov Drama
(33:54) Trotz Steps Down
(48:58) Outro

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February 02, 2026 The East Is a Bloodbath: The Playoff Race Just Got Crazier | Ep 163
We break down a massive day of NHL news, starting with Patrick Kane passing Mike Modano to become the highest‑scoring American‑born player in league history. We also dive into Rasmus Dahlin’s frustration with the huge number of Canadiens fans in Buffalo, the upcoming Stadium Series matchup in Tampa Bay, and Linus Ullmark’s return to the Ottawa Senators. From there, we look at the Columbus Blue Jackets’ surge under new head coach Rick Bowness and why the Eastern Conference playoff race has turned into complete chaos. To wrap things up, we run through every major NHL award race and where things stand right now.
New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST
Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.
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Email | [email protected] ️
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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod
(03:30) Quick Hitters
(19:34) East Has Gotten Crazier
(32:17) Award Races
(51:12) Outro

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52min
January 30, 2026 The Buffalo Sabres Are Finally Playing Sustainable Hockey | Ep 162
In this episode, we break down a massive week of NHL news and rumors. The New York Islanders pull off two trades, the Colorado Avalanche lock up Sam Malinski with a new extension, and the Detroit Red Wings re‑sign Ben Chiarot. We dive into whether Artemi Panarin has played his final game as a New York Ranger, the William Nylander controversy fueling the Toronto Maple Leafs’ struggles, and why the Buffalo Sabres’ recent surge looks sustainable. It’s a full roundup of NHL trades, contract extensions, drama, and team storylines from around the league.
New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.
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Email | [email protected] ️
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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod
(01:30) Islanders Trades
(12:48) Malinski Extension
(15:21) Chariot Extension
(21:28) Demko Out For Season
(24:31) Panarin Trade Imminent
(27:57) Nylander Controversy
(34:25) Leafs Struggles
(42:44) Sabres Sustainable Hockey
(52:15) Outro

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53min
January 26, 2026 NHL Rumor Mill HEATING UP: Major Trades Coming? | Ep 161
Dive into today’s NHL Rumor Mill as we break down Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto. To wrap things up, we take a full look around the NHL standings, highlighting which teams are heating up and which ones are struggling to keep pace. If you’re following NHL rumors, trade news, and league trends, this episode has everything you need.
New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST
Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:28) Marner Return's to Toronto
(10:03) Rumor Mill
(43:41) Around the League
(55:40) Outro

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January 23, 2026 Rasmus Andersson to Vegas Changes EVERYTHING for the Golden Knights | Ep 160
In this episode, we break down the Buffalo Sabres signing Josh Doan to a massive long‑term extension and what it means for the team’s future. We also dive into two major NHL trades from the week — the Calgary Flames moving Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights and the Vancouver Canucks sending Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks. From there, we react to Jackson LaCombe replacing Seth Jones on Team USA’s Olympic roster and what that change signals for the tournament. We wrap up with our full NHL Contenders and Pretenders list for this season.
New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST
Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.
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(00:00) Introduction
(00:45) Josh Doan Extension
(07:25) Andersson Traded to Vegas
(12:45) Sherwood Traded to Sharks
(17:40) LaCombe Replaces Jones
(24:43) Contenders & Pretenders
(38:48) Outro

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January 19, 2026 The Rangers Are Officially Retooling — What Happens Now? | Ep 159
In today’s episode, we break down the latest NHL news starting with the Rasmus Andersson trade talks that are heating up as multiple contenders circle the Flames’ top defenseman. We then dive into the New York Rangers’ plan to retool and reshape their roster over the next few years. Finally, we take a look at two of the league’s hottest teams — the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning — both riding impressive streaks and climbing the standings.
New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST
Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.
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(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:48) Rasmus Andersson Trade Soon?
(00:10:05) Rangers Re-tool
(00:29:14) Leafs Hot Streak
(00:39:59) Lightning Are Back?
(00:47:39) Around the League
(01:02:07) Outro

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January 16, 2026 Rookie Report: The Young Stars Taking Over the NHL | Ep 158
In today’s episode, we break down the 2026 NHL Draft coming to Buffalo before diving into the Columbus Blue Jackets’ head‑coaching change. We roll into our midseason Rookie Report with updates on the league’s top first‑year players, then examine the New York Rangers’ recent collapse and what’s driving their downturn. To wrap things up, we go around the league and discuss the latest NHL trade rumors and the players whose names are starting to surface
New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.
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(00:00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod
(00:01:08) Quick Hitters
(00:24:41) Rookie Report
(00:34:54 Rangers Downfall Continues
(00:47:38) Trade rumors
(01:01:36) Outro

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1h 3min
January 12, 2026 Our Midseason Biggest Surprises & Disappointments | Ep 157
In this episode, Elodie joins the show as we break down one of the biggest surprises of the season — the Pittsburgh Penguins — and look at which other NHL teams are overperforming or underperforming. We then dive into Team Canada’s projected Olympic roster and debate the toughest decisions. After that, we take a full look around the league standings and wrap things up with our midseason playoff predictions
New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST
Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.
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(00:00) Introduction
(03:42) Penguins talk
(09:55) Surprises & Disappointments
(21:52) Team Canada
(26:00) Hart Trophy Debate
(35:08) Around the NHL
(38:05) Midseason Playoff Predictions
(56:28) Outro

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FAQs about Checking From Behind:

How many episodes does Checking From Behind have?

The podcast currently has 185 episodes available.