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We discuss if the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nazem Kadri are the Real Deal.

Guests: Ian Boisvert – Covers the Canadiens at Rabid Habs and the Nosebleedscast. @MaybeItsIan Bob McElligott – Radio play by play for the Columbus Blue Jackets @BobbyMacSports Jeff Svoboda – Team reporter for the Columbus Blue Jackets @JacketsInsider Trending Now: Are They The Real Deal (2:19)

Ian Boisvert joins to chat if they are “the real deal”:

• Colorado’s Nazem Kadri
• The Florida Panthers
• Pittsburgh’s Tristan Jarry
• Vancouver’s Bruce Boudreau

Both also talk about:

• Who could be the next General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens
• If the Canadiens will do some kind of rebuild
• What could stop the Toronto Maple Leafs from getting past the first round in 2022

Team Iso : Columbus Blue Jackets (29:30)

Bob McElligott and Jeff Svoboda breakdown the Blue Jackets:

• Why are they so hot at Nationwide Arena, and cold away
• Can Elvis Merzlikins score an NHL goal
• How is Cole Sillinger’s development
• Who will be available from Columbus come NHL trade deadline

Thank you

I just wanted to thank everyone for listening, and sharing my podcast every week. From the fans, to family, to all my guests. From the bottom of my heart it’s been a pleasure to do Jablam Sports Hockey.

I need to take a hiatus now for my health.

I wish everyone to stay safe, and be strong.

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We hand out some New Years Resolutions for our guests teams, discuss the 2022 NHL Winter Classic from top to bottom, and dive deep into why the New Jersey Devils defence is struggling this season.

Guests: Tony Abbott – Covers the Minnesota Wild @10KRinks @OhHiTony Evan Lobsinger – co-host of the Winged Wheel Podcast @HockeytownEvan Matt Loughlin – New Jersey Devils radio play by play man @MattLoug Robert Aitken Jr. – Sportswriter at North Jersey @RobertAitkenJr Trending Now – New Years Resolutions (2:10)

Tony Abbott and Evan Lobsinger discuss the New Years Resolutions for both the Minnesota Wild, and Detroit Red Wings:

• MNWild: Keep this run going into the playoffs
• Red Wings: Not allow their play to drop
• Red Wings: Keep drafting well in the top rounds
• Red Wings: Who on the team has a “Miro Heiskanen” style of game play

Trending Now – NHL 2022 Winter Classic (2:10)

Tony Abbott and Evan Lobsinger breakdown the NHL 2022 Winter Classic:

• How cold it was
• Why the defence as so poor on both teams
• The NHL 2022 Winter Classic jerseys

Team ISO : New Jersey Devils (25:13) 

Matt Loughlin and Robert Aitken Jr. breakdown the New Jersey Devils:

• Devils New Years Resolutions
• Can the Devils turn their season around
• Why the defence is having a rough time

What can we learn from the Devils’ worst scoring chances against? – From the Athletic

• Why Ty Smith is struggling in his sophomore season
• Where has Jesper Bratt’s game improved the most
• Why has Andreas Johansson play been steady this season
• Could Alexandar Holtz play for the big club soon
• What is Alexandar Holtz’s ceiling potential

Thank you:

To my long time listeners, and everyone who has helped me along the way. Please continue to subscribe and share the podcast to who ever loves sports, hockey, or a person with a dream to do this every week. I bless you all from the bottom of my heart.

Taking Time Away:

I believe many people know I’ve been dealing with peripheral neuropathy. I don’t know how to deal with it now as it’s gotten extreme. If anyone has any answers, please don’t hesitate to let me know. Thank you.

 

Articles:

Robert Aitken Jr piece: Devils fall short to Penguins, 3-2, for sixth straight loss

10 Rinks piece : Who Besides Kaprizov Should Represent Wild At All-Star Game?

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We hand out NHL Santa’s Naughty or nice list, and what were on some NHL teams wishes this Christmas. We team Iso the Los Angeles Kings with Daryl Evans, and Dennis Bernstein, where the Kings core Jonathan Quick, Drew Doughty and Anze Kopitar are finding the fountain of youth from, while the fresh talent keeps coming in.

Guests: Rob Taub – Covers the Islanders @IslesFix @RTaub_ George Malik – Covers the Red Wings at The Malik Report @georgemalik Daryl Evans – LA Kings commentator @DarylEvans15 Dennis Bernstein – Host of @hotstovetfp on Sirius XM NHL and on Kings of the podcast @DennisTFP Trending Now – Santa’s naughty or nice list (2:10)

George Malik and Rob Taub help out with NHL Santa’s naughty or nice list:

George’s naughty and nice list:

• Brendan Lemieux
• Moritz Seider

Rob’s naughty and nice list:

• NHL’s suspended players
• Lucas Raymond

Peter’s naughty and nice list:

• IIHF Association
• Trevor Zegras

Trending Now – NHL Teams Christmas Wishes (2:10)

George Malik and Rob Taub give you their NHL Teams Christmas Wishes:

• Redwings: To be healthy
• Islanders: To have no one on the covid list
• Maple Leafs: Get past the 1st round in the NHL playoffs

Team ISO : Los Angeles Kings (28:32) 

Daryl Evans and Dennis Bernstein breakdown the kings:

• LA Kings: Naughty
• LA Kings: Nice

 

• Fountain of youth: Jonathan Quick
• Fountain of youth: Drew Doughty
• Fountain of youth: Anze Kopitar

 

• Prince: Arthur Kaliyev
• Prince: Sean Durzi
• Prince: Rasmus Kupari

• Can Adrian Kempe score 30 goals this season

Thank you:

Rob Taub and George Malik joining for Trending now.

I really hope the IIHF reverses that ruling to somehow find a way maybe on later to have the U18 women play their tournament.

For Daryl and Dennis. They are two pros who I’ve been blessed with for their time, and letting me learn how to keep being better.

Thank you, and again Happy Holidays and good health for everyone.

Articles:

George Malik: HSJ in the morning: Moritz Seider vs. Jack Hughes, round 1, goes to ‘Mo’

Rory Sumner: Selke Trophy voting: a valuable exercise in futility

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In this episode, we talk the NHL carousel, with coaches from Paul Maurice, Dave Lowry, to Mike Yeo and Bruce Boudreau. We go deep in this weeks Team ISO discussing what is wrong with the Seattle Kraken’s goaltending, what they need to fix there, and how the defence is playing.

Stay to the end of the episode for an important update to the podcast.

Guests: Jennifer Chefaro – 20+ years coaching/training in hockey @ShootwAuthority Mitchell Clinton – Jets TV Host  @MitchellClinton Andy Eide – Covers the Kraken for NHL.com, @710ESPNSeattle and on @sound_hockey

@AndyEide Nick Gismondi – Analyst, reporter covering the Seattle Kraken @NickGismondi Trending Now: NHL Coaching Carousel (2:15)

Jennifer Chefaro and Mitchell Clinton discuss:

• Ex-Jets head coach Paul Maurice press conference
• What Maurice meant to the organization, players, and fans

 

• What is new intern head coach Dave Lowry’s resume
• What it might be for father Dave Lowry coaching Adam Lowry

• New coaching: Bruce Boudreau factor in Vancouver
• New coaching: Why teams get up to play for their new leader

Team Iso: Seattle Kraken: (23:20)

Andy Eide, and Nick Gismondi breakdown the kraken:

• What is the primary reason the Kraken aren’t winning enough
• Why their goaltending hasn’t been up to par
• How to fix Philipp Grubauer and their netminding

• Why Carson Soucy is underrated
• What to expect from Jeremy Lauzon

• Why Brandon Tanev has been that X-factor this season

• How soon could you see Matthew Beniers in a Kraken jersey
• What type of talent is Beniers and Ryker Evans

Thank you:

Thanks to our guests; Nick is always a blast coming on, he’s been huge for myself and others in our hockey community. Same for Mitchell and Jennifer for coming on again talking Jets and coaching. Also to Andy for finally getting him on the show, he and the rest had a lot of fun talking hockey.

Shoutout :

Before we go, I want to just say a few words. I’m dealing with neuropathy and some health issues. It’s a long story. If you can just one thing to support me. Please share and subscribe to this episode on social media, and tag @jablamSports and myself. We’ll have our merchandise shop up and running in March. please pick something up then. Even a Jablam Sports Hockey Card image, jerseys and hats will be available.

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Playoff contenders and pretenders are pointed out, but do the New York Islanders have a cursed, or Arizona Coyotes have no home? We also talk about the new management winning for the Vancouver Canucks, and dive deeper into the Islanders covid and injury struggles.

Guests: José M. Romero – Covers the Arizona Coyotes for for Az central Sports @RomeroJoseM Brady Trettenero – Digital hockey content and writer for @Canucks @BradyTrett Joe Pantorno – He’s a sports editor @amNewYork covering the New York Islanders @JoePantorno Andy Graziano – Columnist covering the Islanders for NYI Hockey Now @AndyGraz_19 Trending Now: Coyotes No Home (2:18)

 

Jose M Romero breaks down:

• Will they be playing in Gila River soon
• Where else could the Yotes play
• Why Gary Bettman wants the team to stay in Arizona

Trending Now: Canucks Trade? (2:18)

Brady Trettenero discusses:

• How the Canucks have been playing well under coach Bruce Boudreau
• Who could be traded out of Vancouver

Trending Now: Pretenders and Contenders (2:18)

Brady, Jose and Peter give you their picks to who could make the playoffs, and might not:

Pacific:

• Brady – Contenders: Canucks Prentenders: Ducks
• Jose – Contenders: Ducks Prentenders: Sharks
• Peter – Contenders: Golden Knights Prentenders: Ducks

Central:

• Brady – Contenders: Jets Prentenders: Predators
• Jose – Contenders: Stars Prentenders: Blues
• Peter – Contenders: Jets Prentenders: Avalanche

Metropolitan:

• Brady – Contenders: Islanders Prentenders: Rangers
• Jose – Contenders: Blue Jackets Prentenders: Rangers
• Peter – Contenders: Islanders Prentenders: Rangers

Atlantic:

• Brady – Contenders: Red Wings Prentenders: Bruins
• Jose – Contenders: Maple Leafs Prentenders: Red Wings
• Peter – Contenders: Senators Prentenders: Lightning

Trending Now Bonus: 2022 All-Star Game (2:18)

Brady and Peter have fun chatting about the 2022 NHL All-Star game on Youtube:

(video on YouTube)

• Why they like/dislike the 3 on 3 rules
• Who they can’t wait to watch at the game (Hint: Peter wants to see Zegras, and…)

Team Iso: New York Islanders (28:49)

Joe and Andy analyze the Islanders:

• Why the Islanders are playing so poorly

Islanders notes: Cizikas, Nelson ‘days away’ from returning; Noah Dobson hits 100 games

• How much the Covid-19 virus has affected the team
• If anyone will be fired
• Who could be traded and why
• What the future looks like in Oliver Wahlstrom

Team Iso Bonus: New York Islanders (28:49)

Joe and Andy analyze the Islanders on YouTube:

(video on YouTube)

• Can Zdeno Chara retire soon
• Will and of the teams vetarans turn their game around

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In this Episode, we dive deep into the coaching changes in Philadelphia and Vancouver, how well the Florida Panthers are playing and the big New Jersey Devils resigning of Jack Hughes.

Guests: David Dwork – Covers the Florida Panthers @WPLGLocal10 and on the podcast @ChirpingTheCats. @DavidDwork Robert Aitken Jr. – Sportswriter at North Jersey and The Record Sports @RobertAitkenJr Jason Myrtetus – Covers the Philadelphia Flyers, and is on the pre/intermission and post game show.  @jasonmyrt Adam Kimelman – Deputy managing editor NHL.com. @NHLAdamK Trending Now: Hot Panthers (2:03)

David Dwork joins to discuss:

• Does Aaron Ekblad deserve to be in the Norris conversation
• Why are the Panthers better this year

Trending Now: Money Jack Hughes (2:03)

Robert Aitken Jr explains:

• When will Jack Hughes live up to his new contract
• What is Hughes potential

Trending Now: Jason Spezza (2:03)

Both David Dwork and Robert Aitken Jr breakdown:

• How long should Jason Spezza get suspended for
• When will the NHL crack down on dirty plays

Team Iso: Philadelphia Flyers (25:48)

Adam Kimelman and Jason Myrtetus open up about:

• What could have head coach Alain Vigneault done differently
• Can new interim head coach Mike Yeo become the official coach

• Where can the Flyers get more scoring from
• When and who could get traded

Thank you

I’d like to thank guests Adam and Jason for really getting into the real problems with the Flyers, as well letting the broad street fans know to hold off of any big trade changes. Thanks to David for always having time to jump on the show, and for Robert to have plenty to say including the old guard on coaches.

LINKS:

Our poignant Kyle Beach vs The Chicago Blackhawks, and Maple Leafs’ Marner is in his head episode.

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In this Episode, we discuss all things Alexander Ovechkin will he win the Rocket this year, when he will surpass Wayne Gretzky in most goals scored in the NHL. Breakdown the Blackhawks scoring woes, and all the changes. As well how many games LA Kings’ Brendan Lemieux should be suspended for biting Brady Tkachuk.

Guests: Courtney Laughlin – Has covered the Capitals for NBC @CourtneyL_Caps Joe Brand – Studio host covering the Blackhawks on @WGNRadio @Joe_Brand1 Scott Powers – The Blackhawks reporter for The Athletic. @ByScottPowers Trending Now: Brendan Lemieux (2:09)

Courtney Laughlin and our host discuss:

• Is there a rise in biting in hockey

• How many games will Brendan Lemieux get suspended for?

Trending Now: Scott Gordon and Montreal (2:09)

• Must the General Manager for the Montreal Canadiens be French speaking
• Do we need more inclusiveness in hockey

Trending Now: Alexander Ovechkin (2:09)

• Could Ovechkin win the Maurice Rocket Richard trophy this year?
• How does the captain continue to score more goals at 36 years old?
• Will he beat Wayne Gretzky for more goals all time in the NHL?

Team Iso: Chicago Blackhawks (26:26)

Breaking down the Blackhawks are Scott Powers and Joe Brand:

• How much is this seasons struggles ex-head coach Jeremy Colliton’s fault
• Is new head coach Derek King solving problems

• Will Alex Debrincat be the next coming of Bobby Hull

• Was the Seth Jones trade actually bad
• What top prospect is Lukas Reichel

Thank you: 

Thanks to all my guests today. Courtney always brings a smile to my face. Wow we talked for awhile before and after our record. Also to Scott Powers and Joe Brand, they really have a team dealing with many problems in Chicago there, but at least a goaltender isn’t one.

I want to give a special thanks to Hoan, on our social team. He’s been helping us a lot over the last year and a half. Thank you Hoan for all your blood sweat and tears. He might not be on the team too long, and I value our friendship.

Next week:

Philadelphia Flyers, their hot start and cold play the last while.

LINKS:

Our poignant Kyle Beach vs The Chicago Blackhawks, and Maple Leafs’ Marner is in his head episode.

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Preview with Christian Arnold and Nick Gismondi

In this short clip both guest talk about ways both the Islanders and Kraken can improve in the near future.

   

 

In this Episode, we discuss the hard times in Vancouver, Seattle and Long Island. Who needs to step up, or be let go. As well we get into some fun times with those new arenas for the Islanders and Kraken.

Guests: Nick Gismondi – Analyst, reporter covering the Seattle Kraken @NickGismondi Christian Arnold – Editor-in-chief of NYI Hockey Now and a Co-host of Hockey Night NY @C_Arnold01 Jeff Paterson – Host of Rink Wide, a Canucks reporter on Sekeres and Price @patersonjeff Harman Dayal – Canucks reporter @TheAthleticNHL @Harmandayal2 Trending Now: New Arenas (2:04)

Christian Arnold and Nick Gismondi discuss:

UBS Arena

• What nostalgic parts the Islanders brought to the new arena
• What it took to build the foundation

Climate Pledge Arena

• How they dug into the ground for Seattle’s new arena
• Reusing Key Arena’s classic roof again

Trending Now: Islanders

• How the Isles will turn their season around
• What is the main reason the team has slumped to start the season
• What Leo Komarov meant to the organization

Trending Now: Kraken

• What it will take for Seattle to get some winning going
• What is the Kraken’s hockey playing style

Team Iso: Vancouver Canucks: (24:35)

Jeff Paterson and Harman Dayal breakdown what is going on with the team:

• Who could be fired
• How long will this poor play result in the axe finally dropping
• What is going on with Elias Pettersson
• Why JT Miller is still producing

• How is top prospect Vasily Podkolzin is playing

Thank you:

Always great having Jeff, Nick and Christian on. Damn that was fun seeing the cool new facts about the UBS and Climate Pledge arenas. Enjoy them hockey fans. Also for Harman and Mr. Paterson breaking down what we could see happening with those Canucks.

Shoutout :

This week I’m going to throw out a secondary one to Faiza Amin as well as Brandon Rowe. Those are two fantastic reporters at CityNews Toronto who know how hard I’ve been working the last few years on my career and have given me some needed help and tips. A huge thank you to them.

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In this Episode, we talk about how the Ottawa Senators organization has been dealing or not so much with Covid-19 problems, Alexander Ovechkin still finding new ways to score for the Washington Capitals, and dig into finding who Rem Pitlick is on the Minnesota Wild.

Guests: Dennis Bernstein – Dennis Bernstein – Covers the Kings on “Kings of the Pod“ @DennisTFP Scott Cullen – Maple Leafs Reporter at @torhockeynow Contributor @TheAthleticFS @mckeenshockey

@ByScottCullen Ross Levitan – Host of the Locked On Senators Podcast @RossLevitan Graeme Nichols – Freelance writer covering the Ottawa Senators @6thSens Trending Now: Ovechkin keeps scoring (2:10)

Scott Cullen and Dennis Bernstein discuss:

• Who is Rem Pitlick
• Why the Minnesota Wild are underrated

• How Alexander Ovechkin keeps scoring
• How far can the “Great 8” go?

• Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2021 inductees:

Ken Holland as a Builder, Kim St.Pierre, Marian Hossa, Jerome Iginla, Doug Wilson and Kevin Lowe as players.

NHL’s all time goal leaders:                     

Games – Goals – Points

1. Wayne Gretzky – 1487 – 894 – 2857
2. Gordie Howe – 1767 – 801 – 1850
3. Jaromir Jagy – 1733 – 766 – 1932
4. Alexander Ovechkin – 1212 – 742 – 1346
5. Brett Hull – 1268 – 741 – 1346

• Joesph Woll’s first NHL Start and win, and what is his potential

Team Iso: Ottawa Senators (20:18)

Graeme Nichols and Ross Levitan breakdown the problems and exciting future:

Covid-19 rampant in Ottawa

• What could have been done differently

• What has also cause problems as a direct result of covid-19
• How long will the team be dealing with the pandemic
• What else has caused the team do have such a bad start

How the future looks bright past the clouds

• Erik Brannstrom possiblities
• When Filip Gustavsson could stay apart of the line up

• Is there a ceiling for Jake Sanderson

Thank you

I enjoyed the fun chat with DB and Scott about how important it is to rest goaltenders during the long season. As well to Graeme and Ross wow, I think I was lost by the end of that chat at the depth of their Senators analysis. Fantastic!

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Throwback Episode :

This week we look back at when Alexander Ovechkin told Maple Leafs reporters what it takes to win the cup.