Due For A Sharpening

This is a recording of our first-ever live event where the boys watched and reacted to the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery as it happened in real time. To say things didn't go the way of the DFAS Boys would be an understatement. As the recording goes on, we do an impromptu deep dive into why this year's NHL Draft Lottery and the direction that the first pick will be going is a TERRIBLE look for Gary Bettman, the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL as a whole.

In today’s episode, the boys give their take on the recent playoff game results and what we’ve learned since the last episode.   Also with the end of the season upcoming, that also means that the NHL draft takes place in the not-so-distant future.   The boys weigh in on what they think might happen and how they hope their beloved Red Wings pan out.   In an episode riddled with Wi-Fi and technological issues, the boys persevered.   On to the draft lottery!

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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The boys discuss their thoughts and feelings on the first round of the playoffs and some of the news and possible matchups throughout the rest of the playoff rounds. Dan and Eric are also both quite distracted as they speak as they talk us through some good, live hockey fights and discuss who the NHL wants to see in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Toronto Maple Leaf's recent playoff drought gets covered, as well as everyone's general disdain for the franchise as a whole. Hot takes, Dan makes up facts, you know the drill.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

Listen to episodes and find more information about Due For A Sharpening at www.dueforasharpening.com

Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dueforasharpening/

The boys welcome back their good friend and Equipment Manager for the Northern Michigan University Wildcats Hockey Team, Karsten Kamps. The boys discuss NMU Hockey's late-season push and all the excitement that came with the CCHA playoffs. Karsten discusses some of the offseason changes and some of the duties he has in the offseason as equipment manager preparing for next season. Ridiculous merch plans surface as the question of NIL spurs some very...Interesting....ideas and finally the boys discuss who'd they'd like to see in the end of the NCAA playoffs.

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The boys start the episode by discussing the wonderful world of per diem dining during work travel and using that money at the wonderful restaurant that is Ponderosa Steakhouse.   Dan tells tales of his recent trip to Detroit to see our beloved Red Wings and the absurdity of player-used equipment for sale in the team store.  The boys also discuss their absolute hatred for the shootout and their possible solutions to improve games that end regulation in a stalemate.   And finally, on the day this episode was recorded, the QMJHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) banned fighting in the interest of creating a “culture change” and the boys have some incredibly passionate takes on the direction the league has taken.  

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The boys begin with a discussion of a number of odd coincidental encounters with the movie, The Cable Guy.   They explore the myriad of trades that have taken place and what to expect from the remaining days before the trade deadline.   The boys also put on their homer helmets and spend some time talking about the best team in the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings and their moves before the deadline.   

Important note: This episode was recorded on Thursday, March 2nd, before the trade deadline came and went along with a few more moves.   

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The boys discuss a wide variety of situations involving the upcoming trade deadline.  They also attempt to pick their greatest lines of all time and Eric says no to Eddie Shore.  As always, be sure to follow us on Instagram as well as check out our website!

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The boys discuss the ever-evolving All-Star Game weekend and everyone's true feelings about Bobby Hull.  They also welcome the host of the Sports_Adapted Podcast, Tyler Jacoby, for an interview diving into the topics of his career in the sport of sled hockey as well as the world of adaptive sports.

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The boys talk about the in's and out's of drop-in beer league hockey from their perspective.   From what kind of drinks people drink on the bench to what really grinds their gears, the boys cover it all.   

The boys analyze the Detroit Red Wing's move to expose Jakub Vrana to waivers and what lies ahead for him in Grand Rapids and beyond.