Howitzer Hockey

Is everything alright in Tampa Bay? Cooper feels like some players aren't playing up to the franchise standard. How serious is this Boston Bruins team in winning the Stanley Cup? Seem to be everybody's Cup favorites. Ottawa is making a late push to get into the playoffs, but have a lot of tough competition in the East. We discuss who we think made the best trade in the 2022-2023 season, one might be a surprise. Quick had zero interest in going to Columbus, Ohio. Does Carolina already have their future goaltender for years to come? The Canada Games recently concluded and there have been some big named NHL players that have participated in the tournament. Connor McDavid might just be the best player to ever play, can he get 70 this season? We go over our best bets for Thursday, March 9th games; please bet responsibly. Sit back and enjoy the ride. 

You get a player, you get a player, you get pick, everybody gets something! What a week it has been in the NHL trade wise, there has been so many trades and they aren't small deals either. The East just might kill each other. Showtime, Patty Kane goes to the New York Rangers just like he wanted, reuniting with good pal Panarin. The big fish Timo Meier goes to a strong Devils team. Leafs add a lot of physicality and players who bring a lot to the table. Tampa once agains sells their first round pick for a Big 3rd liner. And Boston keeps up by adding Orlov and Hathaway. So much movement over the last couple of weeks and we are excited to review and watch these new faces in new places. 

Trade rumours are swirling like every time we hit the flusher after a do do. What is going on in Calgary? Struggles continue as we go into the second half of the season. Kane to Leafs, Kane to Rangers? Meier to Devils, Meier to Leafs? Looks like the Maple Leafs will get a player regardless, even if it isn't a big fish. Bednar and the Avalanche are unhappy with the schedule. How long is to long to sit your trade candidates out for? Smart or not? Easy money with Howitzer hockeys best bets!! 

Do people still watch the All-Star game or do they watch paint dry instead? We share our opinions on this years events and some ideas on how to improve it. Crosby said he would like to see the playoff format go back to 1-8 to reward the higher seeding teams. LeBron James breaks the NBA all time points record. Bo Horvat bought some new razors and might get sponsored by Gillette because of Lou's strict rules. Should the 3-on-3 overtimes be longer to reduce games ending in a shootout or is the format fine how it is? Got a new MAKE THE CASE, who is the most valuable player to their team. Also back with our Best Bets to help our fans make some money. Sit back and enjoy!

If you want to hear a good hockey podcast then you better listen to this one! We got trade talks, Hurricanes mean business, Islanders now a playoff team?!?!? Is Lou Lamoriello going for gold in his twilight years and putting all of his chips into the centre of the table. Is there truly tanking in the NHL or is Gary Bettman right? Bad news on viewership ratings in the United States going down 22%. Also have concert talk, dumb Leaf fans wearing their Leafs jerseys to TD Garden, a great joke, and our NEW segment "MAKE THE CASE" !!! 

Discussion on the never ending Canucks coaching and roster dilemma, Johnny Hockeys return to Calgary as it was not a warm welcome back. Retiring jersey numbers, should they be doing it as often as some teams are? Shoulder injuries and how they impact a player for the future. Trade speculation, will it be a shark week extravaganza leading up to the trade deadline? Snowblowers coming in clutch or not so clutch during a good Canadian snow storm. We brought back the two separate parlays. Enjoy and bet responsibly.

This week we cover a variety of different topics from a story back in the day involving legendary goaltender Ed Belfour. How the New Jersey Devils are playing so far this season, can they make the playoffs? What are the Canucks going to do with their team? Jim Rutherford wasn't shy with the media in what he wants for the Vancouver Canucks moving forward. Thoughts on the All-Star Game, do you still watch or even enjoy the All-Star game? And something that has been a hot topic in the NHL world; should the league take out the shootout. According to the leagues best player they should. Us two hosts butted heads a couple times so we brought two different two team parlay locks for Thursday's games. Enjoy and bet responsibly.

Will there ever be a team in Halifax, Nova Scotia? Family package deals for hockey games, should more teams being doing them to get more people to the games. Are any NHL players on steroids or are they all clean? If you were Bedard what NHL team would you want to get selected by? Quotes to live by in life. Talk about how dominate the Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins are; which one comes out of the East or is it a different team? We got your Howitzer Hockey best bets for Thursday and Saturday. Enjoy!

McDavid is scoring at a rate we haven't seen in years, can he break 140 points and 60 goals this season? The Dead Puck Era is officially over, hopefully we never see it again because are more entertained as viewers. Can Erik Karlsson break the 100 point mark this season? Does he get traded by the Sharks? Sad news from the Monday Night Football game that needs to be brought up about Damar Hamlin. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery for Damar. Buckle up folks.

Lots of World Junior talk, will Canada win back to back Gold Medals? Who is the best hockey Country? Touch base on the generational talent Connor Bedard and compare him to certain NHLers. Do athletes still take ice baths to help heal their body's? Leafs getting fined for breaking the CBA. Sidney Crosby being awarded the Order of Appointment for being one of the greatest hockey players of all time and for supporting community service initiatives for youth. Weekly Gambling Corner, please bet responsibly. Enjoy!