NHL playoffs heating up, a legal steroid Olympics, UFO files that disappointed everyone, and two cold Great Lakes Brewery pints. Episode 38 of the Hazy Sports Podcast has it all.

Charlie and Jason break down the NHL Conference Finals from both sides — Montreal and Carolina putting on a tactical masterclass in the East, while Vegas and Colorado serve up one of the best storylines of the playoffs with Mitch Marner making every Leafs fan’s life miserable in the best possible way. They dig into what makes Carolina’s neutral zone so suffocating, why Cayden Primeau might be the most entertaining goalie in the building right now, and whether John Tortorella should be the next Oilers head coach. Then things get interesting.

The Enhanced Games — a fully legal, doctor-supervised athletic competition where swimmers, sprinters, and weightlifters can use whatever PEDs they want — is actually happening. Charlie and Jason debate what it means for sport, whether it opens a door for an enhanced NFL, and why they’re considering juicing up for their annual golf tournament.

Also on the pod: the UFO files were released and nobody cares, Johnny Manziel is fighting MMA now, Tottenham barely survived relegation, the Hamilton Hammers are a brand new AHL franchise worth watching, Tyler Rogers might have the lowest release point in baseball history, and the guys review their Great Lakes Brewery pints in the debut of the “What We’re Drinking” segment.

Weekly trivia: who scored the most goals in the 1980s, not counting Gretzky? Plus a preview of next week’s Wax Era Legends deep dive — Eric Lindros.

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It’s the May long weekend and the guys are fired up. Jason and Charlie open the show reacting to their Don Cherry clip exploding overnight — 210K views and 633 new subscribers in 48 hours — before getting into the sports talk you came for.

Tonight it’s Game 7, Montreal vs Buffalo, and the boys break down everything: goalie decisions, who they’re pulling for, and whether this has been the best series of the playoffs. From there it’s a full round-two recap covering Colorado’s ridiculous depth, Vegas finishing off Anaheim, and the unfair scheduling advantage Carolina gets sitting at home while Montreal and Buffalo go to war for a seventh time.

The guys also get into the NHL coaching carousel with the Oilers making a move, the rise of Celebrini and what he means for the future of Team Canada, and whether the Ice Hockey World Championships deserve more attention than they get buried under playoff coverage.

The Weekly Report Card covers Hearts FC’s heartbreaking near-miss, Jacob Dobish’s electric Bell Centre standing ovation, SGA winning his second straight NBA MVP, Connor McGregor’s long-awaited return against Max Holloway on July 11th, FIFA’s World Cup ticket price gouging, Nate Diaz’s concerning post-fight interviews, the never-ending Yellowstone spin-off machine, and a big F for the highest payroll in baseball sitting last in the NL East.

Charlie also drops a Conn Smythe trivia question — can you name the first non-Canadian defenseman to ever win it?

The Toronto Maple Leafs just won the NHL Draft Lottery and the debate is on —

do you take Gavin McKenna's elite offensive upside, or go with the complete

two-way game of Ivor Stenberg? Jason and Charlie break it all down, including

the Chayka and Sundin GM hiring controversy, what a Morgan Reilly trade to

Chicago could look like, and why the San Jose Sharks at #2 might be the most

interesting team heading into draft day.

Full NHL Round 2 playoff coverage: Colorado's dominant run through Minnesota,

Mitch Marner leading all playoff scorers on Vegas, the Montreal vs. Buffalo

series, and a deep dive on the OHL Finals between Kitchener and Barrie.

Then the guys take a trip down memory lane — the best concerts they've ever

attended. Nirvana at Maple Leaf Gardens in 1993. System of a Down opening

for Slayer before anyone knew who they were. Nine Inch Nails blowing Soundgarden

off the stage. The Sheepdogs at Hillside Festival. And one legendary Lollapalooza

story involving a lost shoe, a lost friend, and a very long night at Molson Park.

Weekly Report Card covers Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto, OHL stars

Sam O'Reilly and Kaeshawn Aitchison, Yasiel Puig's unlikely return in the

Canadian Baseball League, and why March Madness expanding to 78 teams is

a mistake.

Plus — NHL trivia: who was the first European player ever drafted first overall?

A laid-back but deep conversation for hockey fans, music lovers, and anyone

who grew up going to shows in the 90s.

Episode 35 is here and the NHL playoffs are delivering 🔥

We break down a massive Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning and debate whether Montreal let this series slip away—or if Tampa’s experience will take over when it matters most.

We also dive into:

* The shocking exit of the Edmonton Oilers

* What’s next for Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl

* The rise of the Anaheim Ducks and young playoff teams

* Buffalo’s momentum and Carolina’s dominance

* Round 2 predictions across the NHL

Plus:

Concert recap featuring Cattle Decapitation, weekly report cards, and NHL playoff trivia (all-time penalty minute leaders 👀).

If you’re following the Stanley Cup Playoffs, this episode has everything—analysis, bold takes, and real fan perspective.

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here and we’re breaking down every first-round series in the 2026 NHL Playoffs.

Can Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers finally get over the hump? Are the Montreal Canadiens ready to shock the Tampa Bay Lightning? Can Sidney Crosby make one more run with the Pittsburgh Penguins?

We break down every matchup, make our Stanley Cup picks, debate the biggest playoff storylines, and talk about the rise of Macklin Celebrini, the breakout Buffalo Sabres, and why this could be the craziest NHL postseason in years.

Plus:

• Full Eastern & Western Conference predictions

• Dark horse teams and upset picks

• Our Stanley Cup Final predictions

• The NHL record for most points in a playoff series

• Weekly report card and hottest takes

The NHL playoff race is heating up and the chaos is real.

In Episode 33 of the Hazy Sports Podcast, we break down the biggest storylines across the league as teams fight for position and momentum heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

We cover:

• Late-season coaching shakeups and what they mean

• The most intense playoff races across the NHL

• Connor McDavid’s dominant stretch run

• Cole Caufield’s historic season in Montreal

• Detroit’s playoff push and teams on the bubble

• Rising young stars making an impact

Plus, we dive into NHL trivia, weekly report cards, and some classic hockey stories.

If you’re following the NHL playoff race, this is your weekly breakdown of everything you need to know.

The NHL playoff race is coming down to the wire, and things are getting wild.

In Episode 32 of the Hazy Sports Podcast, we break down the tight Eastern Conference race with multiple teams battling for the final wildcard spot, including Detroit, Philadelphia, Ottawa, and more. We also take a look at teams gaining momentum at the perfect time — including the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres.

We cover:

• The crowded NHL Eastern Conference playoff race

• Edmonton Oilers finding their game late in the season

• Detroit Red Wings struggles and questions around management

• Surging teams like Buffalo, Montreal, and Pittsburgh

• Rookie standouts like Matthew Schaefer and Porter Martone

• Vegas making a bold coaching move before the playoffs

Plus, we get into:

• The NHL playoff format debate

• Weekly report card (best and worst in sports this week)

• Hockey trivia: last NHL players without helmets

• Frozen Four, March Madness, MLB, and Masters preview

And in classic Hazy fashion, we go off-script with a conversation about the Artemis mission, space travel, and the moon landing debate.

If you’re a hockey fan or just love real sports talk with personality, this episode covers it all.

The NHL is back from the Olympics and the playoff race is already chaos.

In Episode 31 of the Hazy Sports Podcast, we break down the Toronto Maple Leafs’ brutal start after the Olympic break and whether their playoff hopes are officially in danger. Is it time to sell at the NHL trade deadline?

We also dive into:

• NHL trade deadline rumors and potential impact moves

• Nazem Kadri trade speculation

• Steven Stamkos possibly returning to Tampa Bay

• The Edmonton Oilers’ inconsistency and playoff outlook

• Connor McDavid recording his 9th 100-point season and what it means for his legacy

• NHL media controversies and questionable interview moments

• A full Don Cherry retrospective — from Bruins coach to Coaches Corner icon

Plus, we debate Stanley Cup contenders in both conferences and answer this week’s NHL trivia question.

If you’re looking for weekly NHL analysis, hockey debate, trade deadline talk, playoff predictions, and classic hockey nostalgia — this episode is for you.

🎙 New episodes every week covering NHL news, trade rumors, and playoff races.

Olympic hockey delivered everything… except the ending Canada wanted.

In Episode 30, we break down the gold medal overtime loss and what it means for Team Canada, Connor McDavid’s legacy, and the future of Canadian hockey.

We dive into:

• Did Connor McDavid miss his defining Olympic moment?

• Is Macklin Celebrini already Canada’s second-best player?

• Was Connor Hellebuyck the real MVP of the tournament?

• Faceoff struggles without Crosby

• 3-on-3 overtime strategy debate

• Who raised their stock the most?

• NHL trade deadline implications

• Report cards, CBC coverage reactions, and our weekly hockey trivia

Plus, we talk about what this emotional Olympic run means as players return to the NHL regular season and gear up for the Stanley Cup playoff push.

Best-on-best hockey is back — and the game has never looked better.

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Best-on-best hockey is back — and Team Canada looks terrifying.

We break down:

• Connor McDavid somehow looking faster than the fastest players in the world

• Cale Makar separating himself as the best defenseman alive

• Macklin Celebrini already fitting in on the top line

• Canada’s only real weakness

• Sweden & Finland as dangerous first-round matchups

• The looming Canada vs USA gold medal collision course

Plus: Latvia’s rise, curling controversy, two-man luge confusion, and Super Bowl reactions.

Episode 29 of the Hazy Sports Podcast.

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