HatTrick

Topic 1: The Oilers enter the first round of the playoffs on a real heater! Having reeled off 9 wins in a row they will clash with the LA Kings in round 1. We break down what we are looking forward  too in this round 1 rematch! 

Topic 2: The guys rundown the rest of the series across the NHL and make some predictions for round 1. 

Topic 3: The Baseball season is underway so it's time to overreact to the first couple weeks and to jump to as many early conclusions as possible. Braydon gives us his thoughts on the Blue Jays and Elliott talks Padres!  

Topic 1: March Madness is wrapping up. It feels like the Woman's side has gained a lot of new viewers and the Men's side feels like it is still recovering from COVID. 

Topic 2: The Edmonton Oilers clinched a playoff spot on Saturday, so now it's time to discuss matchups and seeding. Who do you wanna meet in round 1 Oilers fans?

Topic 3: Is "Slap Fighting" the stupidest sport ever? Elliott and Jordan get into it as they discuss that and some other dumb sports... ENJOY! 

Topic 1: The NHL Pride night celebrations this season have been met with some unwanted attention. The decision not to participate by a few players sighting religious reasons as well as the choice by the Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild to not hold Pride events because of an apart risk to the safety of their Russian born players has lead to a lot of conversation about the issue and the reaction. We discuss how the NHL should respond.  And if people are missing the whole point! 

Topic 2: The World Baseball Classic was a huge hit and has lead to players in other sports wishing they too could play best on best. We look at the impact of the event and the future it might pave. 

Topic 3: HATS OFF! 

Topic 1: The feud between Canada's national soccer players and the governing body Canada Soccer has reached an all time level. Members of the Womens national team testified in front of a parliamentary committee this week outlining their grievances with the federation. The challenge is where is the money? And at this point where is the solution? We discuss...

Topic 2: Following the Oilers and Maple Leafs game on Saturday night Jordan has some questions about officiating and when penalties are being called. On three separate occasions penalties were assed after the whistle and all where offsetting minors. When is a penalty not a penalty? and then Elliott and Jordan discuss what rule changes they would make to the NHL!

Topic 3: The Golf war has continued. With the masters drawing close do people still care about LIV golf or is the PGA losing a war of its own making? And what effect might the Netflix series Full Swing have on golf?

Topic 1: The NHL Trade deadline has now passed and it was a busy week. We review the trades and discuss where the Oilers look post moves. 

Topic 2: WHO SAID WHAT?! Returns (from the dead) the game where Elliott and Braydon have to figure out... Who said what?... It isn't a very complicated game... but it's the one we got! 

Topic 3: Hats Off

Topic 1: The Oilers are in a funk. Three striaght loses in extra time or shootouts and even if three single pts is better then none its is a frustrating week to be an Oilers fan. So whats next? Will Holland make a move? Can the Oilers find their confidence? 

Topic 2: The NBA held its All-star weekend why is it they are the only league taht somehow makes it seem fun? The players first focus must help but what else has led to its success ?

Topic 3: The F1 Season is only weeks away and there are so many fun and interesting storyline leading into the 2023 campaign. 

Topic 1: The Super Bowl was Awesome! The KC Chiefs and the Eagles both came to play, and to play Offensive! Patrick Mahomes and KC pulling out a last minute win and their 2nd Championship in 4 years! 

Topic 2: This week Lebron James eclipsed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the NBA's all time scoring leader. Breaking what many called an unbreakable record. We discuss his accomplishment and look at some other "unbreakable" records. 

Topic 3: Hats Off! 

This Episode of HatTrick is present by RUNNING DOWN THE CLOCK

RDTC co-host Poya Riesi is our very special guest this week. 

Topic 1: The NHL All Star game and the NFL Pro bowl both arrived with a thud this weekend. Who exactly are these event for? 

Topic 2: The Super Bowl is this Sunday and we have a a football podcast host as our guest. Poya help set up what to watch for in the "Big Game" and even gives us his pick. 

Topic 3: Braydon, Elliott, Jordan & Poya all make some fun prop bets for the Super Bowl like how long the anthem will be and the color of the gatorade. What are your prop bets?

Topic 1: The NFL playoffs continue to bring the drama. But the big question to ask is if the Cowboys can ever win with Dak?

Topic 2: Jack Campbell is back! And he has helped lead the Oilers out of their annual midwinter slump, As the Oilers are on a 6 game winning streak. Is this turn around here to stay and what is next for the Oil as they round in to form heading towards the back half of the season. 

Topic 3: Hats Off! 

Topic 1: Wild Card Weekend is arguably the most exciting weekend in pro sports and this weekend delivered again! Big comebacks big fumbles and big coaching mistakes! Elliott and Jordan run down the games before looking at next weeks divisional matchups! 

Topic 2: NHL ROUND UP! Elliott and Jordan discuss a mix of stories from around the NHL this week including the performance of Kilm Kostin, The Canucks never ending Coaching soup opera and John Tortorella banning  iPads! 

Topic 3: We are seeing a new wave of in depth sports documentaries and although the sports doc is nothing new it does feel like they are having another moment! We discuss the impacts  of shows like "Drive to Survive" have on the shows they depict as well as share some recommendations to add to your viewing queue.