Checking From Behind

In this episode of Checking From Behind, we delve into the NHL Stanley Cup Final as the Florida Panthers draw closer to securing back-to-back championships. We break down the thrilling details of Games 3, 4, and 5, highlighting the improbable comebacks from the Edmonton Oilers and the Panthers’ championship resilience.

Additionally, we celebrate the recent NHL award winners, including the prestigious Hart, Norris, and Calder Trophies, offering our analysis on the impact of these athletes. We discuss the significant trade involving Chris Kreider between the Ducks and Rangers, and pay tribute to NHL veteran TJ Oshie as he officially retires. 

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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:43) Cup Final Recap So Far

(00:16:44) Norris Trophy Winner

(00:23:15) Calder Trophy Winner

(00:27:18) Hellebuyck Wins Hart/Vezina

(00:33:56) Ducks Acquire Kreider

(00:45:04) TJ Oshie Retires

(00:54:25) NHL Coming Back to Atlanta?

(01:06:51) Outro

In this episode, we break down the thrilling start to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, recapping the chaos and intensity of Games 1 and 2. Then, we dive into the latest NHL news, including the Dallas Stars firing head coach Pete DeBoer, highlights from Gary Bettman’s press conference, the Penguins and Bruins making big coaching hires, and the Colorado Avalanche extending Brock Nelson.

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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod

(00:41) Cup Finals

(15:09) Stars Fire Deboer

(20:26) Bettman Presser Recap

(29:54) Penguins Hire Dan Muse

(34:10) Bruins Hire Sturm as New Coach

(40:26) Avs Re-sign Nelson

(47:18) Outro

In this episode, we recap the Conference Finals and dive into the drama surrounding some of the coaches in both series. Then, we break down our Stanley Cup Final preview—what it will take for the Oilers or Panthers to lift the Cup.

We also cover the latest NHL news:

The Minnesota Wild are reportedly shopping Marco Rossi

The Sabres are exploring trade options for Bowen Byram

Peterka trade rumors are shut down

Buffalo hires Jarmo Kekalainen as GM

And the New York Rangers are testing the RFA market for K’Andre Miller

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(00:00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod

(00:02:20) Dal/Edm Recap

(00:21:01) Car/Fla Recap

(00:30:26) Stanley Cup Final Preview

(00:46:56) Wild Trading Rossi?

(00:53:08) Sabres trading Byram?

(00:59:52) Peterka Rumor Mill

(01:04:10) Sabres Hire Jarmo Kekalainen

(01:11:30) Rangers testing K'andre Miller RFA Market

(01:22:12) Outro

We dive deep into the NHL Conference Finals — and it's getting wild.

The Florida Panthers have taken full control of the series, exposing the Carolina Hurricanes and jumping out to a dominant 3-0 lead. Over in the West, the Oilers vs. Stars matchup has been nothing short of chaotic, and we break down the mayhem and momentum swings in that series.

After that, we tackle the latest NHL news:

The Toronto Maple Leafs won’t renew Brendan Shanahan’s contract

The Chicago Blackhawks hire Jeff Blashill as their new head coach

The New York Islanders bring in Mathieu Darche as their new GM

The Buffalo Sabres are shopping Bowen Byram on the trade market

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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod

(00:49) Dal/Edm

(14:13) Car/Fla

(24:21) Leafs & Shanahan

(29:15) Hawks find next Head Coach

(34:31) Islanders find new GM

(41:46) Sabres exploring Byram trade?

(53:59) Outro

The 2025 NHL Conference Finals are set! In this episode, we recap the second-round series that wrapped up over the weekend and discuss what’s next for Mitch Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Then, we dive into full previews and predictions for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, including key matchups, X-factors, and who we think will advance to the Stanley Cup Final.

To wrap things up, we each pick one player from every remaining team with the best chance to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.

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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod

(00:40) Tor/Fla Recap

(18:51) Dal/Wpg Recap

(26:56) Dal/Edm Preview

(38:25) Car/Fla Preview

(45:11) Conn Smythe Predictions?

(48:43) Outro

In this episode we continued to cover the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. Auston Matthews steps up big in Game 6, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a thrilling win over the Florida Panthers and forcing a Game 7. The Carolina Hurricanes dominate the Washington Capitals and officially clinch their spot in the Eastern Conference Final. In the West, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers take care of business, knocking out the Vegas Golden Knights in 5 games. And in the Central Division clash, the Winnipeg Jets stay alive with a clutch Game 5 win over the Dallas Stars, forcing Game 6.

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It’s been a busy start to the week in the NHL! The LA Kings have named Ken Holland their new GM, while both the Philadelphia Flyers and Vancouver Canucks have filled their head coaching vacancies.

We break down all four second-round playoff series, with each on the verge of a conclusion:

The Florida Panthers take a 3-2 series lead after a Game 5 win

The Edmonton Oilers eliminate the Vegas Golden Knights and advance to the Western Conference Final

The Dallas Stars, getting healthy at the right time, lead the Winnipeg Jets 3-1

The Carolina Hurricanes are also up 3-1 in their series

We also discuss potential Conference Final matchups and how each team is shaping up. Don’t miss this breakdown of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs!

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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod

(01:05) Kings Hire Holland As GM

(07:01) Flyers Hire Tocchet as HC

(11:34) Canucks Hire Foote as HC

(17:49) Tor/Fla

(24:14) Vgk/Edm

(32:37) Wpg/Dal

(38:22) Wsh/Car

(51:03) Outro

In this episode of the podcast, we break down every second-round series of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. We dive into why the Toronto Maple Leafs feel like a different team this season, and whether this could finally be their year. We analyze the Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals series, which has turned into a defensive chess match with limited offense. The Edmonton Oilers’ forward depth is stepping up in a big way against the Vegas Golden Knights, and we ask the question — is Connor Hellebuyck officially back to elite form?

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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod

(00:38) Tor/Fla

(15:48) Wsh/Car

(21:59) Vgk/Edm

(31:41) Wpg/Dal

(43:11) Ducks hire Quenneville

(47:42) Outro

The Second Round of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is heating up! We break down every second-round series, including:

🏒 Are the Toronto Maple Leafs finally different this year?

🏒 The Carolina Hurricanes dominate the Capitals — are they the East's team to beat?

🏒 The Edmonton Oilers are on a mission — can McDavid and Draisaitl go all the way?

🏒 Is Mikko Rantanen quietly the Dallas Stars' best player in the playoffs?

We also cover breaking NHL news:

🎟️ The New York Islanders win the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery

🦣 Meet the Utah Mammoth — we react to the new team name and full jersey reveal

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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod

(00:48) NHL Draft Lottery

(06:14) Utah MAMMOTH

(08:22) Tor/Fla

(16:32) Wsh/Car

(22:50) Vgk/Edm

(28:37) Wpg/Dal

(32:14) Outro

The second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially underway! In this episode, we recap all the chaos and surprises from the first round, share our predictions for Round 2, and break down some major NHL news — including the New York Rangers reportedly offering Mike Sullivan a record-breaking contract to become their next head coach, and the Carolina Hurricanes re-signing Frederik Andersen to a one-year deal.

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(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod

(02:53) Jack Adams Award Finalists

(07:32) Selke Finalists

(11:01) Rangers Hire Sullivan

(13:23) Tor/Fla

(24:33) Wsh/Car

(29:44) Vgk/Edm

(38:26) Dal/Wpg or Stl

(45:55) Outro