Icey Takes

The boys are back with Zack and get into the woes the Pittsburgh Penguins have been going through the past couple weeks, and they try to decipher what could happen in the future (0:00-17:55), then the guys bring up the Ottawa Senators’ problems in the front office (17:55-23:42). Zack tells us a story about the Coyotes game he attended, then they started to reminisce about other stadiums (23:42-29:21). Mika Zibinajad scored 5 goals against the Capitals and the guys think about other 5 goal performances in recent history (29:21-32:00)

For Baseball Talk the guys dive into the Tyler Glasnow comments made over the weekend about how the Pirates managed their pitching staff (32:00-39:43), then Justin Verlander is injured, so how does that impact the Astros? (39:43-44:07) After that Barry Bonds made comments about not being in the HOF, so they guys dive into those comments (44:07-53:30). Then the guys remember a legend in Hockey that passed away over the past week (53:30-56:40)

The guys wrap up the show with their MVP’s of the week (56:40-58:21)

Jeff and Big Dave kick off the show celebrating their 50th episode with each other and give a late congratulations to Alexander Ovechkin on reaching the 700 goal milestone (0:00-3:25), then they get into the dire situation the Pittsburgh Penguins after their 6th loss in a row (3:25-15:15). After that, the guys bring up the question “Can we believe in the Philadelphia Flyers?” after their recent winning streak (15:15-22:55), then the GM’s of the NHL decided they did not want to change the “Emergency Back-Up Goalie” situation after David Ayres secured a win against the Maple Leafs (22:55-31:00). Then Jeff and Big Dave give out their opinion of what they would change in the NHL (31:00-40:05). Finally the guys discuss the comments made by Quinn Hughes on the Calder trophy at the end of the year (40:05-47:15).

For Baseball Talk they go over the current Astros situation and what has happened to them in spring training (47:15-53:00). Then the boys go over some of the prospects in the top 100 in the league, as well as cover some of the prospects for their favorite team (53:00-59:00). After that the guys discuss the possible comeback story of Jose Bautista, as a pitcher? (59:00-1:03:30).

To wrap up the show the guys give their MVP’s of the week (1:03:30-1:10:30).

Jeff and Big Dave introduce themselves and cover all the big trades that happened in the NHL at the trade deadline, starting with the Patrick Marleau trade (0:00-8:35), then they discuss the other Pens trade as they acquire Conor Sheary and Evan Rodrigues (8:35-19:01). After that they discuss some of the bigger trades that happened, starting with Ilya Kovalchuk trade to the Capitals (19:01-25:40), then they go over to the Jean Gabriel Pageau deal to the New York Islanders (25:40-31:30). After all that Jeff and Big Dave go over the big deals that were made by the Hurricanes (31:30-40:10). Then the controversial moves of Lehner going to the Golden Knights, the Goodrow deal to the Lightning, and some moves the Oilers made, along with other things that happened in the NHL (40:10-50:15).

For Baseball Talk the guys talk about Madison Bumgarner’s secret alias of Mason Saunders and how he competed in rodeos, plus they talk about the Houston Astros getting the boo birds in Spring Training games (50:15-1:04:34).

To wrap it up Jeff and Big Dave give their MVP’s of the week.

The boys introduce themselves and get into the bizarre firing of Bruce Boudreau and discuss what Minnesota is planning in the future (0:00-11:06). Then Zack of Pens of Anarchy broke another trade that happened during the show, plus dive into the Blake Coleman trade (11:06-18:06). Then the boys discuss the Jason Zucker trade from last week and how he performed in the first 3 games, plus, Pens recap (18:06-41:00). After that Evander Kane is blazing a trail after getting suspended 3 games and speaking against the NHL Player’s Safety and the NHL as a whole (41:00-48:00), then to wrap it up with Hockey Talk Jeff, Zack and Big Dave give praises to the people who saved Jay Bouwmeester’s life during the Blues and Ducks game (48:00-51:34).

For Baseball Talk the guys go on a massive rant surrounding comments made by commissioner Rob Manfred and the comments made by Houston Astros players defending other player’s actions, and other players from other teams criticizing both the Astros and Rob Manfred (51:34-1:16:10). Then the guys discuss the Baseball Prospectus team projections for each division and that had Jeff livid (1:16:10-1:26:50).

They wrap up the show with their MVP’s of the week (1:26:50-1:32:49).

The boys open up the show by introducing themselves and jumping into the conversation of the MLB looking to expand the playoffs in 2022 and what they think about the initial plans (0:00-17:50). Then the MLB had a 3-way trade, then they didn’t, then the trades happened but not the way it was originally intended (17:50-28:45). After that Zack of Pens of Anarchy talks about his fantasy team keepers for the upcoming fantasy baseball season (28:45-35:05).

For Hockey Talk the guys go over the Pens performance last week and everything that ensued, from the goalie situation, to John Marino’s injury, and some trades the Pens will make based off the injury (35:05-55:15). Then the guys had BREAKING NEWS. The Pens and Wild made a trade. The Wild sent over Jason Zucker and the Pens send Alex Galchenyuk, a 2020 First Round pick, and Calen Addison. The guys take a breath and dissect the trade (55:15-1:07:23). Finally the guys go over the run that Alex Ovechkin and his chase for the goal record in a career, as he closes in on 700 goals currently (1:07:23-1:13:47)

To wrap up the show the guys give out their MVP’s of the week (1:13:47-1:18:47).

Jeff and Big Dave start off the show by discussing the Super Bowl shortly and then jump into the Pens recap of their last two games and what they have ahead of schedule (0:00-21:00), then the guys discuss the Battle of Alberta and the big goalie fight that occurred (21:00-29:40), and they shortly discuss that Dustin Byfuglien and the Winnipeg Jets might come to a mutual agreement to part ways (29:40-31:00).

For Baseball Talk the guys discuss the Mookie Betts and Nolan Arenado trade rumors that have swirled around the baseball world (31:00-49:05) and then they wrap up the show with their MVP's of the week (49:05-53:35).

Jeff and Big Dave have guest Zack from Pens of Anarchy join them and jump into the Marte trade that sent the outfielder to Arizona (0:00-16:32), Justin Verlander pissed off C.C. Sabathia while receiving his Cy Young Award with a certain comment (16:32-30:53) and the Reds signed Nicholas Castellanos (30:53-38:30). 

For Hockey Talk the guys briefly talk about the Pens (38:30-40:20), they discuss the skills competition and All-Star weekend as a whole (40:20-1:00:30) and then they make bold 2nd half predictions for the NHL (1:00:30-1:13:00). 

The guys wrap up with a little commemoration to Kobe Bryant as their MVP of the week (1:13:00-1:19:20).

Jeff and Big Dave start out the show with their introduction and discussing the jeers and mocks towards Matt Murray in their comeback win against the Bruins (0:00-15:30). Then they recap the Pens games over the past week before heading into a 10 game stretch of no games after they play Philly (15:30-23:10). After that the guys have fun pointing out the most surprising teams in the NHL thus far (23:10-35:48). Finally they go over the firings of both Gerard Gallant and Ray Shero (35:48-45:30).

For Baseball Talk the guys over of the punishment the Houston Astros received for cheating during the 2017 season (45:30-57:22), then they go over the possibility of what the Red Sox might receive if they are found guilty of cheating in 2018 (57:22-1:05:00). Finally the guys end the show by deciding who they would vote into the MLB HOF if they had their choice, followed by the MVP's of the week (1:05:00-1:20:00). 

Jeff and Big Dave get right to the firing of Peter Laviolette in Nashville and the guys speculate where the Predators go from here (0:00-10:55). The guys get into their analysis of the Winter Classic (10:55-18:31), Corey Perry's ejection and next years thoughts for the Winter Classic's game in Minnesota (18:31-25:00). After that Jeff does his Pens recap and preview, and the boys have a small discussion about Mike Sullivan excellence this year (25:00-36:40). Then they wrap it up with the statement Jim Montgomery put out last week (36:40-39:50).

For Baseball Talk the boys discuss the rumors of the L.A Angels pursuing Mike Clevinger of the Indians (39:50-48:45). After that they go over Josh Donaldson's availability and the ties to the Braves...again (48:45-53:37). Finally the guys go over an article they found detailing how the MLB wants to prevent sign stealing in the future (53:37-1:02:36).

They wrap it up with their MVP AND LVP of the week! (1:02:36-1:05:37).

The boys lead off with their intro and a little review of how the Pens have played over the past month (0:00-17:15). Then they discuss the John Tortorella rant that lead to the Blue Jackets losing the game, and their goalie (17:15-28:45). After that Jeff and Big Dave reminisce about the past decade, discussing big moments in their life over the past 10 years as fans and "media guys" in college and on this podcast. Buckle up! These are some big moments (28:45-1:16:20).