Hockey Central

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The latest hockey buzz with Daren Millard, former NHLer Nick Kypreos and former NHL executive Doug MacLean.

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04.21.2021

Jeff, Justin and Anthony react to the Leafs’ brutal loss to the Canucks, David Rittich’s performance and the Canucks’ chances of getting back into the playoff race. Kevin Woodley, of NHL.com and InGoal Magazine, discusses Toronto’s decision to start Rittich ...

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04.21.2021 April 21: Big Save Dave Doesn’t Live Up To The Nickname Jeff, Justin and Anthony react to the Leafs’ brutal loss to the Canucks, David Rittich’s performance and the Canucks’ chances of getting back into the playoff race. Kevin Woodley, of NHL.com and InGoal Magazine, discusses Toronto’s decision to start Rittich ...
04.20.2021 April 20: What Do The Leafs Do Without Hyman? Jeff and Justin look at why the Maple Leafs have struggled on the powerplay, who benefits from Zach Hyman missing time, and if the Flames can really get into the playoffs. Vegas analyst Mike McKenna talks about how impressive Patrick ...
04.19.2021 April 19: A Feel Good Ending In Vancouver Jeff and Anthony discuss the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Canucks, what is wrong with the Toronto powerplay and what needs to change. What did the win mean for the Canucks organisation after all they’ve gone through? The panel breaks ...
04.16.2021 April 16: Goalie Talk with Kevin Woodley Jeff and Justin dissect the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, discuss the Canucks’ schedule being postponed further, and Justin shares why he likes the Canadiens to bounce back against the Flames. Kevin Woodley of In-Goal Magazine & ...
04.15.2021 April 15: The Canucks gear up for their return Jeff and Justin go around the league discussing Auston Matthews being ruled out for tonight’s game, Rodion Amirov signing his entry-level contract, the future of the Flames, and JT Miller’s comments on the Vancouver Canucks’ return to play. Jeff and ...
04.13.2021 April 13: Recapping the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline Jeff and Justin open the show with their thoughts on the NHL Trade Deadline, before getting into what went wrong for the Maple Leafs against Montreal, and David Rittich likely facing the Flames tonight. Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston discusses the Jets’ ...
04.12.2021 April 12: It’s NHL Trade Deadline Day! Nick Alberga and Gord Stellick host. Nick and Gord react to the trades made so far; notably the Maple Leafs acquiring Nick Foligno and using their first-round pick to do so. Sportsnet’s Colby Armstrong weighs-in on the day’s moves, including ...
04.09.2021 April 9: Chatting with the Legendary Scotty Bowman Jeff, Justin and Anthony are joined by hockey icon Scotty Bowman to talk about coaching at a young age, an NHL rule that he would like to change, and much more. The panel discusses Edmonton’s dominance over Ottawa, and the ...
04.08.2021 April 8: Jack Campbell, The Undisputed No. 1 Goalie in Toronto? Jeff, Justin and Anthony look back at Jack Campbell’s record setting performance, why players like to play for him, and the Maple Leafs’ performance without William Nylander. Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino talks about WHL phenom Connor Bedard, how valuable first round ...
04.07.2021 April 7: Getting Ready For Another Toronto-Montreal Battle Nick, Justin and Anthony look at why a Maple Leafs-Canadiens rivalry is good for the NHL, if there should be concern that Freddy Andersen hasn’t skated in a while, and take a look around the rest of the league. Sportsnet’s ...
04.06.2021 April 6: Maple Leafs’ Powerplay Back On Track Jeff, Justin and Anthony discuss the Leafs’ win over the Flames, the powerplay finally scoring a goal, Auston Matthews being “back” and what’s going on with Calgary. Panthers TV Analyst Randy Moller stops by to talk about the great season ...
04.05.2021 April 5: What’s Next For The Canucks? Hockey Night in Canada’s Elliotte Friedman joins Jeff, Justin and Anthony to talk about the new positive tests for the Canucks over the weekend, what the rest of their season could look like, and how the NHL is handling the ...
04.02.2021 April 2: Trouble Brewing In Vancouver? Jeff and Justin are joined by Sportsnet’s Dan Murphy to give an update on the Canucks’ COVID-19 situation and gives his take on how this affect’s the remainder of their season and the trade deadline plans. Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman ...
03.31.2021 March 31: Having A Look At The Farm Jeff and Justin are joined by Toronto Marlies play-by-play voice Todd Crocker to talk about Alex Galchenyuk’s stint with the club, Nick Robertson’s role once he gets up with the Maple Leafs, and which defenceman could step up if someone ...
03.30.2021 March 30: A Tough Finish Against the Oilers Jeff and Justin are joined by Maple Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph to talk about Alex Galchenyuk’s early impact, if he’s worried about the goaltending situation, and which potential playoff matchup might worry the Leafs. Sara Civian of The Athletic ...
03.29.2021 March 29: The Leafs Take Out The Oilers Again Jeff and Justin discuss the 20th anniversary of Tie Domi getting into it with a fan in Philadelphia, Jack Campbell’s ability to make a timely save, and if we learned something about the Leafs in their Saturday night win over ...
03.26.2021 March 26: Sheldon Keefe Chats Everything Leafs Jeff, Justin and Anthony kick off the show with Chris Johnston, chatting about new quarantine rules, which team might get the last playoff spot in the North Division, and what to do with the Buffalo Sabres. Maple Leafs Head Coach ...
03.25.2021 March 25: An Avalanche of Talent Colorado Avalanche Analyst Peter McNab discusses Cale Makar’s ceiling, Nathan MacKinnon’s candidacy for the Hart Trophy, and reflects on the life of Blues legend Bob Plager. Plus, a discussion on what trades changed your view of hockey as kids, and ...
03.24.2021 March 24: NHL Referees In The Spotlight NHL Network analyst Ryan Callahan joins guest host Nick Alberga and Justin to chat about Tim Peel’s mic slip, conversations with officials during games, and the Lightning’s incredible season. NESN’s Billy Jaffe looks at the offensive struggles for the Bruins, ...
03.23.2021 March 23: COVID-19 Troubles In Montreal? TVA’s Louis Jean joins Jeff, Justin and Anthony to update the guys on the COVID-19 situation in Montreal, what the team might do ahead of the deadline, and what differences he’s seen from the club under Dom Ducharme. Vegas Golden ...
03.22.2021 March 22: Goalie Controversy? Not So Fast Jeff, Justin and Anthony discuss the idea of a goalie controversy in Toronto, the Canucks’ playoff chances, and how Connor McDavid has played since being shutout by the Maple Leafs. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly stops by to give an ...
03.19.2021 March 19: The Leafs Get Back At It David and Justin are joined by NHL on Sportsnet’s Colby Armstrong to discuss the Maple Leafs getting back to full strength, keeping your body in shape during the season, and why it’s sometimes hard to point the finger at Frederik ...
03.18.2021 March 18: A Look Around The North Division Jeff, Justin and Anthony open the show looking at the Rangers’ blowout win over the Flyers, the role of coaches in the NHL, and more. Hockey Night in Canada’s Kevin Bieksa drops by to talk about success under certain coaches, ...
03.17.2021 March 17: Krueger Dismissed In Buffalo Jeff and Justin kick off the show reacting to the Sabres firing Head Coach Ralph Krueger. Penguins President of Hockey Operations, Brian Burke, stops by to talk about life in Pittsburgh, how the team has played since he arrived, and ...
03.16.2021 March 16: Kyle Dubas Speaks Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas holds his mid-season media availability. Sportsnet’s Luke Fox stops by with Jeff, Justin and Anthony to react to the media conference, discuss what the Leafs might do before the trade deadline, and the play of ...
03.15.2021 March 15: Leafs in a slump, Flames sparked by Sutter Jeff, Anthony and Justin opine on how concerned Maple Leafs fans should be about the squad after losing five of six games. Which type of player should Toronto GM Kyle Dubas be adding to his roster? Should the Jets make ...
03.12.2021 March 12: Silky Smooth Auston Matthews Jeff, Justin and Anthony are joined by Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa to talk about Auston Matthews’ goal scoring abilities, William Nylander’s impressive performance, and what’s going on with Patrik Laine and John Tortorella in Columbus. Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino chats ...
03.11.2021 March 11: A Gamechanger for the NHL Hockey Night in Canada’s Elliotte Friedman joins Jeff, Justin and Anthony to talk about ESPN’s deal with the NHL, what to expect from another upcoming rights deal, and how Canadian teams might approach the trade market. The panel discusses what ...
03.10.2021 March 10: The Leafs’ Skid Hits Three Jeff and Justin discuss the impact of ESPN’s rights deal with the NHL, Connor Hellebuyck’s performance against Toronto, and what Sheldon Keefe would be preaching during this losing streak. Former NHL Head Coach Bruce Boudreau stops by to talk about ...
03.09.2021 March 9: Calgary Changes and the Mess in Buffalo Jeff and Justin are joined by Calgary Flames General Manager Brad Treliving to discuss the appointment of Darryl Sutter as the new head coach, the potential for roster improvement, and his take on moving the date of the draft. Mike ...
03.08.2021 March 8: A Rough and Tumble Weekend in the NHL Jeff, Justin and Anthony look back on the weekend that was, the Maple Leafs’ losing streak, the nastiness in the Battle of Alberta and Tom Wilson’s suspension. Hockey Night in Canada’s Jennifer Botterill stops by to talk about the PWHPA’s ...
03.05.2021 March 5: Saying Goodbye To Canada’s Hockey Dad Guest host David Amber joins Justin and Anthony to reflect on the life of Walter Gretzky. The panel weighs in on the Flames firing of Geoff Ward and appointment of Darryl Sutter, as well as the Maple Leafs’ loss to ...
03.04.2021 March 4: The Leafs Just Keep On Rolling! Jeff, Justin and Anthony react to the Maple Leafs’ sweep of the Oilers, why this team is different than in previous years, and the lack of a push back by Edmonton. NHL on Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston stops by to talk ...
03.03.2021 March 3: A Legendary Leaf Fan and Expectations For This Year Long-time CBC News correspondent and host of The National, Peter Mansbridge, joins Jeff and Justin to weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ season, waiting for the success bubble to burst, and the crossroads of politics and sports. The panel reacts ...
03.02.2021 March 2: The Leafs Blank The Oilers . . . Again! Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Dave Tippett stops by to talk about the two shutout losses to Toronto, what needs to improve from his team, and the evolution of Darnell Nurse’s game. Hockey Night in Canada’s Cassie Campbell-Pascall joins the panel ...
03.01.2021 March 1: Recapping A Wild Weekend In The NHL Jeff and Justin weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ shutout win over the Oilers, the Wild’s resurgence, and why the Jets have been so good thus far. Hockey Night in Canada’s Kelly Hrudey stops by to talk about Jordan Binnington’s ...
02.26.2021 Feb. 26: The North Division or Coronation Street? Chris Johnston from the NHL On Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada joins Jeff and Justin to talk about all the drama in the North Division, which storyline is most interesting and what’s going on with Jeff Skinner. Julie Stewart-Binks ...
02.25.2021 Feb. 25: Nylander Leads The Leafs and Where The Habs Go From Here Jeff and Justin react to the Leafs’ comeback win over the Flames, William Nylander’s enigmatic tendencies and Dave Rittich’s performance. TVA’s Louis Jean gives his opinion on the firing of Claude Julien, why Kirk Muller wasn’t kept around and if ...
02.24.2021 Feb. 24: The Habs Clean House Hockey Night in Canada’s Elliotte Friedman joins Jeff, Justin and Anthony to talk about the Canadiens firing of Claude Julien and Kirk Muller, why the team made the change now and who might could be the long-term replacement. Former NHL ...
02.23.2021 Feb. 23: A Bump In The Road For The Leafs Jeff, Justin and Anthony are joined by Mike Futa to talk about how the Leafs’ injuries affected them in a loss to the Flames, what is expected from Sam Bennett and seeing how Mark Giordano’s career has taken off since ...
02.22.2021 Feb. 22: Auston Matthews Lights It Up Jeff, Justin and Anthony discuss Auston Matthews’ hot streak, opportunities for Leaf players as the team gets hit by the injury bug and if we will ever see someone tie or break Darryl Sittler’s single game point record. Sportsnet’s Ryan ...
02.19.2021 Feb. 19: Nylanderthals and Blowing Up Twitter Mentions Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston joins Jeff, Justin and Anthony to talk about Auston Matthews’ scoring prowess, Joe Thornton’s fit on the top line, and which stories across the league have caught his eye. Craig Rivet of The Instigators drops by to ...
02.18.2021 Feb. 18: Hammer Time! Hockey Central Tonight’s Caroline Cameron joins Jeff and Justin to talk about finding players personalities with limited access, the importance of athletes being excited to be back on the ice, and trying to keep track of every team outside the ...
02.17.2021 Feb. 17: William Nylander In The Headlines Again Jeff and Justin are joined by Sportsnet’s Jason York to talk about William Nylander’s enigmatic tendencies, how the Maple Leafs are built under Sheldon Keefe, and Tim Stutzle’s development. Legendary Leafs forward Doug Gilmour discusses the current edition of the ...
02.16.2021 Feb. 16: Will the Leafs Bounce Back Or Shrink? Jeff, Justin and Anthony react to the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Senators, what was the big turning point and how they need to respond on Wednesday. Caroline Ouellette stops by to discuss The Good Deeds Cup, her involvement with ...
02.15.2021 Feb. 15: Time To Get Tavares And Nylander Going Sportsnet’s Shawn McKenzie joins Jeff, Anthony and Justin to talk about the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Canadiens, the lack of scoring from John Tavares & William Nylander, and if there should be some worry about the third line. The ...
02.12.2021 Feb. 12: Was Habs’ Start All A Mirage? Jeff and Justin are joined by Canadiens analyst PJ Stock who weighs in on the Habs’ play of late, if their early success was an illusion, and if Carey Price is still the answer in net. The boys discuss gold ...
02.11.2021 Feb. 11: Our Pal Burkie Says Goodbye . . . For Now Pittsburgh Penguins President of Hockey Operations Brian Burke stops by to discuss his new job and thanks the HC crew and fans for watching and listening. Maple Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph looks back on Toronto’s win over the Canadiens, ...
02.10.2021 Feb. 10: A Fond Farewell To Burkie Jeff and Justin react to Brian Burke’s hiring by the Penguins and reminisce about his time on the show. New Penguins GM Ron Hextall chats with the guys about his new job, getting to work alongside Brian, and what the ...
02.09.2021 Feb. 9: Sweeping Away The Canucks Jeff, Anthony and Justin react to the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 win over the Canucks, how far this team has progressed under Sheldon Keefe, and which players have impressed of late. Hockey Night in Canada’s Elliotte Friedman hops on to discuss ...

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Hockey Central episodes:

April 21: Big Save Dave Doesn’t Live Up To The Nickname

April 20: What Do The Leafs Do Without Hyman?

April 19: A Feel Good Ending In Vancouver

April 16: Goalie Talk with Kevin Woodley

April 15: The Canucks gear up for their return

April 13: Recapping the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline

April 12: It’s NHL Trade Deadline Day!

April 9: Chatting with the Legendary Scotty Bowman

April 8: Jack Campbell, The Undisputed No. 1 Goalie in Toronto?

April 7: Getting Ready For Another Toronto-Montreal Battle

April 6: Maple Leafs’ Powerplay Back On Track

April 5: What’s Next For The Canucks?

April 2: Trouble Brewing In Vancouver?

March 31: Having A Look At The Farm

March 30: A Tough Finish Against the Oilers

March 29: The Leafs Take Out The Oilers Again

March 26: Sheldon Keefe Chats Everything Leafs

March 25: An Avalanche of Talent

March 24: NHL Referees In The Spotlight

March 23: COVID-19 Troubles In Montreal?

March 22: Goalie Controversy? Not So Fast

March 19: The Leafs Get Back At It

March 18: A Look Around The North Division

March 17: Krueger Dismissed In Buffalo

March 16: Kyle Dubas Speaks

March 15: Leafs in a slump, Flames sparked by Sutter

March 12: Silky Smooth Auston Matthews

March 11: A Gamechanger for the NHL

March 10: The Leafs’ Skid Hits Three

March 9: Calgary Changes and the Mess in Buffalo

March 8: A Rough and Tumble Weekend in the NHL

March 5: Saying Goodbye To Canada’s Hockey Dad

March 4: The Leafs Just Keep On Rolling!

March 3: A Legendary Leaf Fan and Expectations For This Year

March 2: The Leafs Blank The Oilers . . . Again!

March 1: Recapping A Wild Weekend In The NHL

Feb. 26: The North Division or Coronation Street?

Feb. 25: Nylander Leads The Leafs and Where The Habs Go From Here

Feb. 24: The Habs Clean House

Feb. 23: A Bump In The Road For The Leafs

Feb. 22: Auston Matthews Lights It Up

Feb. 19: Nylanderthals and Blowing Up Twitter Mentions

Feb. 18: Hammer Time!

Feb. 17: William Nylander In The Headlines Again

Feb. 16: Will the Leafs Bounce Back Or Shrink?

Feb. 15: Time To Get Tavares And Nylander Going

Feb. 12: Was Habs’ Start All A Mirage?

Feb. 11: Our Pal Burkie Says Goodbye . . . For Now

Feb. 10: A Fond Farewell To Burkie

Feb. 9: Sweeping Away The Canucks

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