Icey Takes

Not any hockey news to report on so Jeff and Big Dave open the show, and end the show, with baseball talk. They start with the controversy upon the Cervelli interview with reporter Dejan Kovacevic and how all that has transpired (0:00-14:00), then jump into the recaps of both the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game (14:00-36:20) and then the boys discuss the two trades that happened over the weekend with both Starting PItchers Andrew Cashner and Homer Bailey getting moved (36:20-49:00). As per usual the guys end the show with MVP of the week, only this time it's mutual (49:00-55:40).

To start the show Big Dave vents about Joe Maddon and how he handled the game on 4th of July while getting ejected (0:00-17:50), the DINGER DERBY predictions were made by Jeff and Big Dave in the MLB (17:50-32:53) and then the boys wrap up baseball talk with the most surprising teams in baseball at the All-Star break, both good and bad (32:53-44:25).

For Hockey Talk the owner of the Carolina Hurricanes owner Thomas Dundon was not pleased with the Montreal Canadiens putting in an offer for Sebastian Aho, who is on offer sheets, Jeff and Big Dave break that move down (44:25-51:35) and Mike Sullivan agreed to a contract extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 4 year deal so the guys express their thoughts about the deal (51:35-57:05). 

The guys wrap up the show with the Most Valuable Player and the first Least Valuable Player of the week (57:05-1:02:13).

The boys start off the show talking about the biggest and latest signings that happened immediately in the NHL, going over the best, worst and most surprising signings so far (0:00-30:24), a big trade emerged over the weekend and the two go over what they like and don't like about the moving pieces (30:24-44:35) and the conspiracy theories come out for the coaching position with the Penguins, Jeff and Big Dave break out their predictions for who will be remaining in Pittsburgh (44:35-54:28). 

For Baseball Talk the guys go over the All-Star Election and their thoughts of how it was selected this year (54:28-1:07:30) and Jeff breaks down his thoughts about the Yankees v. Red Sox series in London (1:07:30-1:12:00) and then they wrap up the show with their MVP's of the week (1:12:00-1:18:49).

Jeff and Big Dave introduce themselves and then jump into the draft for the NHL, specifically talking about Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko going number 1 and 2 respectively and how their teams will fare with those players (0:00-16:35), with all the big trades that happened during the draft the guys discuss which trade was the best over the weekend from the big 3 (16:35-25:10) and the guys discuss some of the NHL regular season awards and mention the awards they agree and disagree with (25:10-36:20). 

For Baseball Talk they start with breaking the news of the Jordan Hicks injury, then laugh about the Mets debacle that ensued in the clubhouse after a loss to the Cubs on the road (36:20-49:12), then they pass out mid season awards in the MLB for MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year for both the AL & NL (49:12-1:13:40), before they end the show Jeff and Big Dave give their short reasons of the idea of Tampa Bay splits their home games in Tampa Bay and Montreal, finally they give out their MVP's of the week to wrap up the show (1:13:40-1:23:11). 

Jeff and Big Dave kick it off with the intro and the congratulations to the St. Louis Blues on becoming the Stanley Cup champs, plus discuss other stories that surrounded the series (0:00-15:35). Then the two discuss the trades that happened this past week with Washington and Philadelphia exchanging defensemen, and the Pittsburgh and Chicago trade which involved defensemen and a 5th round pick (15:35-29:45). Finally two players inked extensions with their club, with Erik Karlsson and Carl Hagelin staying with the San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals (29:45-38:00). 

In Baseball Talk Jeff and Big Dave discuss the Pirates and Braves series and everything else that was endured during the 4 game stretch (38:00-52:50), the Yankees projected roster and lineup looks scary, so the guys answer the question "Is the Evil Empire back in the Bronx?" (52:50-1:00:55) and Kanley Jensen pulled off an incredible move over the weekend. What did he do? Check it out here (1:00:55-1:06:00). 

Then the boys give their MVP's of the week and wrap up the show with futures odds in the MLB (1:06:00-1:11:16).

The boys are back and talk about their past weekend before diving into the two big signings in the MLB with Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel (0:00-15:20). The favorite baseball teams of Jeff and Big Dave faced off against each other last week and they breakdown the 3 games and give a small glimpse into the next series (15:20-27:25). Thoughts and prayers were sent out to the Ortiz family after what happened to David Ortiz (27:25-30:25) and Madison Bumgarner trade rumors are brought up and how he got mad about Max Muncy pimping a homerun against him (30:25-39:40). 

For Hockey Talk it is Game. 7. For. The. Cup. Jeff and Big Dave break down the series between the two teams and everything else regarding the series (39:40-53:00). Jeff Skinner signs a huge deal to stay with the Sabres (53:00-55:45) and Big Dave asks Jeff why people complain about the length of the MLB season when the NHL season is longer month-to-month (55:45-1:01:00). Then the two give their Game 7 predictions and who will win the Conn Smythe for each team (1:01:00-1:03:20). Finally they give their MVP's of the week (1:03:20-1:06:16).

Jeff and Big Dave are back and ready to get down right away with their intro and recap of the Stanley Cup Final, and who will come out on top with Lord Stanley (0:00-16:05). Jack Hughes and Kappo Kaakko did not participate in the NHL Combine, so Jeff and Big Dave discuss is it fair for those players to sit out for the combine already being placed as the #1 and #2 picks for the upcoming draft (16:05-24:00). After that the two bring up the contract extensions of Chad Ruhwedel, Jussi Riikola, and the trade where Kevin Hayes, who is an unrestricted free agent, was dealt to the Philadelphia Flyers (24:00-29:30). 

For Baseball Talk the boys start with the MLB draft and the short recap of what happened in the first round with their favorite teams (29:30-37:30). Free Agency 2.0 has started, so Jeff and Big Dave discuss where Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel will land (37:30-49:50). Afterword the guys discuss how valuable the closer is in the game of baseball today (49:50-52:45). Then the two wrap up baseball talk with the best team in baseball and bring up the question of "Do you believe in the Twins this year?" (52:45-1:02:30). 

The guys give their MVP's of the week and wrap up the show (1:02:30-1:05:35). 

Jeff and Big Dave opening up the show with their past week and introduce their guest of the show, Zack Morris, who is making his first appearance on the show (0:00-4:30).

The guys lead off with the Boston Bruins, who are the first team to reach the Stanley Cup Final, and they focus in on some key players (4:30-16:00), then they bring up both teams in the Western Conference, first with the St. Louis Blues (16:00-20:00), then with the San Jose Sharks, and discussed what each team brings to the Finals if they make it (20:00-25:50). After the preview the boys discuss a controversial non-call in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, and why FanDuel is giving a refund to everyone who bet on the St. Louis Blues to win (25:50-34:50). Finally, the 3 end Hockey Talk with a game regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins and of three players on the roster (Malkin, Letang and Kessel) who would you extend, cut and trade (34:50-48:08).

In Baseball Talk they all start with the horrors that have happened with the New York Mets in the past weekend, and every other story that occurred while being swept by the worst team in baseball (48:08-1:05:00), the Pirates 11 game road trip recap (1:05:00-1:10:38) and then the Braves youth movement is brought up to wrap up Baseball Talk (1:10:38-1:17:50). Then the show is wrapped up with their MVP's of the week (1:17:50-1:23:25). 

Jeff and Big Dave start off the show in a somber mood recapping the Game 7 loss for the Avalanche (0:00-9:45) then bring up the discussion of replay in sports and how it might be hurting officiating (9:45-18:45). One more series recap was brought up with the Blues and Stars game 7 and the two discuss how much of an improbable year the Blues have with their playoff run (18:45-24:30) and Logan Couture's potential chance to win the Conn Smythe Award, plus they talk about Joe Thornton's chance to win his first cup, as well as Jeff mentions his favorite player to never win a cup (24:30-31:36). To wrap up Hockey Talk the Boston v. Carolina series is brought up and the debate of who should play Goalie for Game 3 is brought up (31:36-39:20) and a shout out from Jeff for the USA hockey team in the World Cup (39:20-39:55). 

In Baseball Talk the guys lead off with Mike Fiers of the Athletics throwing the MLB's first no-hitter of the season (39:55-43:25), a comment made by Madison Bumgarner after his Sunday performance to burn Yasiel Puig (43:25-48:40), an early recap of Jeff and Big Dave's picks for rookie of the year and comeback player of the year (48:40-53:18) and the sign that was made by a fan in Wrigley Field could have him potentially banned for life from the stadium and the two discuss the outcry over that situation (53:18-1:03:35). Finally the show is wrapped up with MVP's of the week (103:35-1:10:51).

 Jeff and Big Dave open up the show with a little controversy that occurred in the Braves and Marlins game on Friday night and debate whether or not it was okay for Gausman to throw at Urena (0:00-18:12). Then the two shift over to discuss how well the Cubs have been playing after their awful start (18:12-25:00), the Angels are bringing back Shohei Ohtani to DH after having Tommy John surgery in the offseason (25:00-29:10) and Alex Cora denies his invitation to the White House and the two explain why Alex Cora is missing out on a big opportunity with this decision (29:10-36:02), then Big Dave wraps up Baseball Talk with the recap of last week for the Pirates (36:02-40:02).

In Hockey Talk the guys serve up the series that are still in progress starting with the Bruins and Blue Jackets (40:02-46:18), then the Avalanche against the Sharks (46:18-48:37) and the Stars against the Blues (48:37-51:18). After that the guys bring up the Brad Marchand punch in game 4 on Scott Harrington and are upset that their was zero punishment for the winger (51:18-55:15), then the World Championship is discussed and the two talk about Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko potentially playing each other (55:15-58:09) and Jeff brings up the CWHL ceasing operations and the response the NWHL had for the cease (58:09-1:06:41).   

The two wrap up the show with their MVPs of the week (1:06:41-1:11:59).