Empty The Benches

The boys are joined by Washington Capitals senior writer, Mike Vogel. Mike joins the show to discuss his career, including how he got his start with the Caps, and through their run to the Stanley Cup. He shares some incredible stories about the industry and the team, as well as what it is like to travel with an NHL club for an entire season. 

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The boys are joined by Pittsburgh Penguins announcer and former host of NHL Tonight, Steve Mears. Steve joins the show to cover his broadcasting career and share some amazing stories about Mario Lemieux, calling games in the minors, and how legendary voices of the game helped him get to where he is today.

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The boys are joined by Bryan Canter to discuss his playing career. Bryan most recently played for Viking HC in Sweden, and has spent time playing at the collegiate and junior levels as well. They also discuss the NHL's proposed start date for the upcoming season, what obstacles are yet to be overcome before we see the puck drop, and give an update on the latest from the World Junior camps.

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The boys are joined by one of the newest members of the Washington Capitals organization, goaltender Zach Fucale. They cover most of Zach's career so far; winning the Memorial Cup with Halifax in 2013, being drafted in the second round by the Montreal Canadiens in 2013, and winning the World Juniors in 2015 with Team Canada. Zach also shares how focus, determination, and perseverance has shaped his path to the NHL and been instrumental in starting his business, Living Sisu. This is a can't-miss interview and we hope you enjoy it as much as the boys did!

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The boys are joined by one of Mac's former youth hockey teammates and JMU player Steven Baker to discuss his hockey career. They also take a look at what the NHL bubble system may look like for the 2021 season, critique the "reverse retro" jerseys that were released on Monday, and discuss the varying tiers of NHL teams going into next season.

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The boys are joined by Islander fans Dean Peluso and Mike Comparetto to discuss the current state and future direction of the New York Islanders. They cover everything from the Isles deep playoff run to the impending Matt Barzal contract situation. In addition to the Islanders talk the boys also look at several key injuries around the league as well as the latest news and signings.

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The boys are joined by friend of the program and die-hard Ranger fan Mark Quartararo as he gives his thoughts on what we can expect from the Broadway Blueshirts for the upcoming season. They cover key additions and subtractions as well as where their rookie sensation Alexis Lafrenière is expected to slot into the lineup. The boys also get you caught up on the latest news from around the NHL, key signings, and the never-ending Patrik Laine trade saga. 

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The boys recap and break down all of the trades that happened during the last two weeks of the NHL offseason. They also touch on a possible division realignment for the 2021 NHL season, the Blackhawks locker room issues, and Jumbo signing with the Leafs. Be sure to check out the new website at emptybetters.com and be on the lookout for new blog posts this week!

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The boys kick of Episode 46 with a huge announcement for the pod. They also dive into the most noteworthy signings from this wild start to the NHL Free Agency period. In addition to this they also discuss the possibility of the NHL playing their season opener at Lake Louise, recap the first round of the NHL Draft, and discuss the OHL's potential ban on contact for the 2020-2021 season.

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The boys are finally back recording in person! It's been 19 episodes since the last time they were together and Nick and Harrison couldn't be more excited. They break down all the news and rumors around the upcoming free agency as well as recap the Stanley Cup Final. They also give their obituary for the Dallas Stars, and Nick gives his 5 players to watch in the NHL Entry Draft. 

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