High Flyin' Podcast

With the 2026 Olympic Winter Games approaching, Jude and Nolan create a tier list of national hockey rosters and debate which teams are built to dominate. The episode also features a second tier list where they rank the jerseys of the 12 Olympic hockey nations and show off their fashion takes.

Jude and Nolan break down the NFL playoffs and share their Super Bowl predictions before shifting to a debate on who should go first overall among top prospects McKenna, Stenberg, and Verhoeff. The episode also covers proposed NHL rule changes involving coaching and the points system, plus a look at the changes underway in Columbus.

Jude and special co host Ciaran jump into the NBA scene covering the rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the impact of Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, and the league’s top rookies. The episode also explores Trae Young’s trade to the Washington Wizards and what lies ahead for the Los Angeles Lakers.

On the morning of Team Canada’s Olympic roster announcement, Jude and Nolan build their own Team Canada lineup, selecting 25 players and debating who deserved a spot. They also discuss the biggest snubs on the official Olympic roster and what it says about the state of Canadian hockey.

With the NHL entering its Christmas break, the lads dive into how parity across the league has never been higher. They focus on the Detroit Red Wings leading the Atlantic Division, the ongoing struggles of the Winnipeg Jets, and debate a possible new NHL playoff format. The episode also explores what qualities define a true Stanley Cup contending goalie tandem.

The lads break down the Quinn Hughes trade in depth, examining one of the biggest NHL trades of the generation from both the Minnesota and Vancouver perspectives. They also cover the Stuart Skinner trade, Jarmo Kekalainen’s move to Buffalo, and updates on plans for a new Vancouver Whitecaps stadium.

The episode begins with a full recap of a massive sports weekend highlighted by two major championships and the FIFA World Cup draw. From there, the lads take a detailed look at the struggling Winnipeg Jets before examining the improved goaltending situation with the Vegas Golden Knights and what it could mean moving forward.

The lads take a full tour through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the past week in the NHL calling out the Florida Panthers and the Vancouver Canucks along the way. They also preview one of the most action packed championship weekends of the year and discuss the surprising situation unfolding in Milan with Lian Bichsel and the uncertainty surrounding the ice hockey venue for the 2026 Olympics.

The lads take a deep look at how legitimate the Montreal Canadiens are despite a wave of injuries. They also explore fresh trade rumors around the Carolina Hurricanes and Vancouver Canucks, and dig into topics like Mikko Rantanen, the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs, contract extensions, Jesper Wallstedt, and more.

Former West Shore Safety Ben Seward joins the High Flyin Podcast to talk all things NHL including the Anaheim Ducks, the Denver Broncos, the state of team ownership, and the stories shaping the league right now. Ben also shares how he played a key role in taking a national food chain across the Atlantic and what that experience taught him about leadership and business growth.

Tune in for sharp hockey analysis, honest conversations, and fresh insights from inside the world of pro sports. Perfect for fans who want smart NHL talk every week.