Kool Button Hockey Podcast

The playoff push is on as we continue season 2 of the pod! With the Trade Deadline in the rearview mirror all our attention now shifts to the amazing playoff races and battle for positioning with 6 weeks until the start of the Stanley Cup Playoffs!  

Our 1st main topic comes from the weekend and tough times with Tampa. What's up with the Lightning? (00:48)

• The benching's and games vs Carolina
• TBL running out of gas? (2:43)
• Bolts D vs Maple Leafs (4:34)
• TBL vs TOR Home Ice (7:59)

Boston Bruins dominance continues (9:02)

Carolina, New Jersey pulling away (12:22)

Canes + Jesperi Kotkaniemi (14:01)

Our Sports Interaction (18:20) features our inside look at a few props and picks in the NHL Tuesday!

In the 2nd half of the pod (20:21) our look at the playoff races continue checking in on the chase for the East Wild Cards!

• The Ottawa Senators push (21:00)
• Big Jakob Chychrun add!!! (22:29)
• Ottawa Chychrun connection (26:26)

Pittsburgh and Florida thoughts (24:22)

And in our Final Thoughts (29:46) we close this edition talking about the LA Kings big move in the crease and trading Jonathan Quick.

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NHL Trade week continues on pod as the countdown is on with Friday's deadline looming!

In this edition it's all about breaking down deal and team outlooks as we try and make sense of everything going on around the NHL.

Jakob Chychrun (34:00)

• not fans of the return
• What happened?
• The deal with Ottawa
• How things played out (2:31)
• Lunch bag letdown 
• Mismanaged trade (5:17)

Sens playoff push? (8:35)

Detroit vs Ottawa decisions

Bruins add Bertuzzi (11:50)

Are the Calgary Flames next? (15:02)

• Will they make moves?
• Do they need to add?

Our Sports Interaction (18:19) features our inside look at a couple big matchups in the NHL Saturday!

Toronto Maple Leafs (20:20)

• Dubas many moves
• Believing in the group
• Gauntlet in the East (23:27)
• Layering the playoff cake
• Up to Leafs core 5 now 

New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils (27:31)

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The countdown to the NHL Trade Deadline continues with the big day this week!

We start this edition obviously talking trades and going over some of the deals already done.

The Timo Meier Trade (0:44)

• Shakir Mukhamadullin (1:29)
• SJS/NJD big additions!

Trading Draft picks (3:32)

• Value on picks?
• Have we over priced picks?

Tampa vs Toronto (6:20)

• Tanner Jeannot (7:57)
• Tampa at the Draft (9:03)

Overall thoughts on Trade market (9:58). Underlying details in deals.

Nashville Predators (13:41) David Poile passing the torch to new GM Barry Trotz.

Our Sports Interaction (18:00) features our inside look at a few props and pick in the NHL on Wednesday night!

Waiting on the Edmonton Oilers!!! (20:02)

• Ken Holland adding D?
• The price for D (22:50)
• Will Oilers get what they need? (25:00)
• West window is open (28:20)

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Our countdown to the NHL Trade Deadline continues now just over 1-week away!

Our big topic number 1: trading Patrick Kane (00:14)

• Will he play for another team?
• What's the feel? (1:20)
• A difference maker!
• Perfect for Playoffs (3:00)

Thoughts on rumors + speculation (4:59)

• GMs trade partners (6:16)
• The process of a trade (8:49)
• Flow of Information (13:01)

Our Sports Interaction (16:30) features our inside look at a few NHL props and pick from Friday and Saturday!

In the 2nd half of the pod (19:08) we check in on another one of our top topics the Races and Standings Watch in the NHL!  

•East Wild Card spot 7 and 8 (21:17)

•Calgary Flames chasing playoffs (22:49)

•Colorado Avalanche after Central (23:38)

•The Playoff Push in the West (26:00)

And in our Final Thoughts:

Button (29:07) Anaheim Ducks trade assets John Klingberg and Kevin Shattenkirk.

Kool (30:31) Buffalo Sabres fans vs Toronto invasion this week.

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We start this edition of the pod after a long weekend talking about the great weekend we just had in the NHL!

First we start with one of the biggest performances that was saved for last by Connor Hellebuyck (00:30)! Playing on back-to-back nights after a 4-2 loss at New Jersey Sunday, he stopped 50 shots to improve to 26-16-1 as the Winnipeg Jets beat the surging New York Rangers 4-1!

Wild Cards in the East (1:30)

• Pittsburgh 
• Washington
• NYIslanders
• Florida

NHL weekend snap shot of the season (4:38)

Issues with the Calgary Flames(5:16)

What did we learn from the West this weekend? (10:08)

• Edmonton Oilers blueline
• Teams/Races in the West(13:04)

Our Sports Interaction (15:18) features our inside look at a couple matchups in the NHL Tuesday night!

In the 2nd half of the pod we focus in on some big questions around the NHL Trade Deadline (17:10)

We also do a dive deep on Toronto's trade with St. Louis to acquire Ryan O'Reilly + Noel Acciari.

• Toronto vs Tampa and what big trade means? (18:04)
• Margin of losing and Penalty kill improvements (21:17)

Countdown to NHL Trade Deadline:

• What's next? (20:52)
• More on O'Reilly
• Patrick Kane
• Timo Meier  
• What's the feel?

Are the New York Rangers now better then the New Jersey Devils? (26:56)

And in our Final Thoughts (28:54) the clock is ticking for some GM's as Steve mentions Ken Holland and Craig mentions Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill as a darkhorse.

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The countdown to the NHL Trade Deadline continues now just over 2-weeks away!

We continue with our trading theme on this edition of the pod as Steve and Craig talk NHL Trades, names and teams in play as we approach March 3rd!

• Who's involved? (1:22)
• Team plans + needs? (2:25)
• Targets for teams? (5:48)
• Pressure on GMs (10:08)
• Make trades not excuses!

Our Sports Interaction (14:04) features our inside look at the NHL this weekend with some props and matchups on Friday and Saturday!

In our 2nd half of the pod we continue with our trade talks as we to talk about the exciting days to come (15:59).

• How will the deadline and deals play out?
• Timo Meier brings options (18:15)
• Patrick Kane fits anywhere! (22:55)
• Dallas Stars and Kane?
• Other names in play/sitting out (25:21)

And our Final Thought (27:50) we focus in on the Tampa Bay Lightning and the template.

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The countdown to the deadline continues!! Under 3-weeks away as we continue with our trade chatter starting in the big apple with the big deal last week! 

Our New York Rangers Tarasenko thoughts (00:38)

• Chris Drury acting now!
• Patrick Kane trade now?

Jakob Chychrun buzz (4:15)

• Still waiting!?
• Who is the team?
• LA Kings in the mix?

The Leafs List of needs (8:51)

• Names in play?
• What's needed/The path 

Erik Karlsson (11:56) + Oilers?

• Rumblings around EK65
• Would you do it? The cost?
• A game changer 

Out Sports Interaction (18:03) features our inside look at couple matchups and props on a great Tuesday night schedule in the NHL! 

With so many things up for grabs we look at the amazing races in the NHL! (21:11) In the 2nd half of the pod we deep dive into some of the most intriguing scenarios, possible matchups and team questions.

• Boston Bruins cautionary tale (23:11)
• Washington Capitals (24:45)
• Pittsburgh Penguins playoffs? (27:33)

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The countdown to the NHL Trade Deadline is on and now just over 3 weeks away! And that's what this edition is really all about, Steve and Craig talking trades and big topics around the deadline!!!!

• Stressful time of the year for the GMs? (00:44)

Big questions for some teams will help set the trade table (2:00)

• Nashville + Minnesota examples

3rd trade partner needed for contenders? (3:36)

• Chicago, Montreal, Arizona, Seattle

Kane and Toews (6:56)

• What happens? Big decisions
• Where could they go? (8:36)
• Salary Cap implications 
• Taking money back (10:00)
• Teams in the mix (11:00)

Setting up the trade market (12:00)

• Did Bo deal set the price?
• Names in play 
• Chychurn, O'Reilly, Dumba? 
• Ivan Barbashev
• Look at all departments (14:58)

Our Sports Interaction (17:55) features our inside look at the NHL Saturday with a focus on the New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes and a bonus Super Bowl pick!

The big topic in the 2nd half of the pod the New York Islanders (20:05)

• Bo Horvat vs Vancouver Thursday
• Will the Islanders make the playoffs?

And in our Final Thoughts on Episode 114: Button shares some big ideas on the LA Kings goalie and getting some insurance (27:12). Kools checks in again on Canucks mismanagement of a good core (29:24).

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We are back!!! Kool returns from NHL Allstar in South Florida and Button is back from his vacation in Cabo as we get you set for the stretch run of the NHL regular season!

Do you believe in the refresher/break at NHL Allstar? (1:08)

Our 2023 NHL Allstar thoughts (2:37):

• What worked? What didn't?
• Other new + fun ideas
• It's cotton candy! enjoy it! (5:18)
• Family Factor (7:25)
• Crosby + Ovechkin (9:50)

Back to business with Bo Horvat (11:07)

• The trade + the extension!
• Lou's comments
• The structure + buyout option
• Horvat + Canucks (13:07)
• The Isles with Horvat (14:55)

Our Sports Interaction (17:35) features our inside look at the NHL Tuesday with a few props and games!

In our 2nd half we get into the next crucial part of the NHL Season (19:12).

• Under 4 weeks until the Trade Deadline!

Kyle Dubas + Maple Leafs (22:44)

• 6 for 6 in 1st round exits
• What will Dubas do?
• Have to beat Tampa
• It's about now! (24:25)

Ken Holland + Oilers (27:01)

• Door is open in the West!
• What are they waiting for?

The countdown to the deadline is on!!!!!

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Welcome to our 112th edition of the pod with Button back in Cabo and Kool all set for NHL Allstar weekend in Florida this week!

With us over half way into the NHL season we start with start our 1st half of the pod talking about the 1st half topic of the hockey season with a number a big topics:

• Gambling hockey broadcasts (2:00).
• Has it gone to far with marketing on tv?
• Responsible advertising
• Building interest in the game
• Luxury tax and salary cap 
• Understanding the Salary Cap
• Salary Cap positive for NHL

Our Sports Interaction (15:25) features our inside look at the lone matchup in the NHL on Monday as the St. Louis Blues visit the Winnipeg Jets.

Our 2nd half big topic (17:05)

• CBA + Long Term Injury Reserve
• LTIR Trade Deadline conspiracy's
• LTIR transparency + advantages
• Leafs example / cap gymnastics

And in our Final Thoughts (29:02) Kool on Vegas, Eichel + Cassidy callout and Button (30:47) on Matt Berlin the 25-year-old University of Alberta emergency backup goalie who played for Edmonton Saturday.

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