Laced Up: A Hockey Podcast

In the season four finale, Brutes & James discuss the trades and free agency signings of the past weeks! The guys get deep into Thunder Bay's own Matt Murray to the Maple Leafs, the massive eight-year deals from Tampa to Erik Cernak, Anthony Cirelli, and Mikhail Sergachev, as well as Jack Campbell to Edmonton, Brent Burns + Max Pacioretty to Carolina, and of course Johnny Hockey to Columbus and what it means for the Flames & Blue Jackets moving forward! Overrated/underrated/favourite/least favourite I Think You Should Leave sketches round out the episode!

Intro Music: Change - The War on Drugs

Outro Music: Break - GOB

In this week's episode, Brutes and James talk about the Colorado Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup and Cale Makar's Conn Smythe win, and how his career projects moving forward! The guys also dive into the Hall of Fame class of 2022, and how the flaws of the Hall continue to complicate the process. The guys also discuss the NHL draft trades, the draft itself, and the lookout of the Montreal Canadiens among other teams moving forward! OUFL AC/DC songs round out the episode!

Intro Music: Jailbreak - AC/DC

Outro Music: Last Night I Heard 'Em Sing - Arkells

In this week's episode, James & Brutes discuss the Stanley Cup Final as the Avalanche lead 3-1, including the controversial end to game four and whether or not the Lightning had a legitimate complaint about too many men on the ice! The guys also discuss Pete DeBoer to Dallas, Paul Maurice to Florida, as well as other vacancies in Boston, Detroit, Winnipeg and Chicago, and potential fits there. The guys also discuss the Arkells "Rally" Concert, The Hangover 3, which betting website commercials are worse than others, and much more! Overrated/underrated/favourite/least favourite venues to see a concert round out the episode!

Intro Music: Wake Up - Young The Giant

Outro Music: Pro Bad Decision Maker - Skizzy Mars

In this week's episode, Brutes' and James discuss the Stanley Cup Final, and what's next for the recently eliminated Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers! In addition, the guys give their thoughts on the award winners and nominees, the Flyers name John Tortorella as head coach, and the future of the Boston Bruins after firing Bruce Cassidy and injuries to Brad Marchand & Charlie McAvoy! OUFL Card Games rounds out the episode!

Intro Music: Past Life - Arkells & Cold War Kids

Outro Music: Pro Bad Decision Maker - Skizzy Mars

In this week's episode, James & Brutes discuss the headbutt of Darnell Nurse to Kings' forward Phil Danault, as well as the hit by Jacob Trouba that injured Sidney Crosby. The guys get caught up on the playoff series, and Brutes' gives his two-week-old picks to win. The guys also give their end-of-season award ballots. Overrated/underrated/favourite/least favourite game shows round out the episode.

Intro Music: New Threads - Monowhales

Outro Music: Wild Child - The Black Keys

In this week's episode, James & Brutes discuss the idea of a play-in wildcard tournament for the NHL, and whether or not this idea makes sense for the league and it's fans. The guys also discuss the life and career of the late Mike Bossy and Guy LaFleur, two legends of the game who passed away this week. The guys also talk about whether or not Ryan Getzlaf is a Hall-of-Famer as he enters retirement, as well as the bizarre Robin Lehner injury update from the Golden Knights this week, and much more! Overrated/underrated/favourite/least favourite adult animated shows round out the episode!

Intro Music: Circles - Texas King

Outro Music: Wild Child - The Black Keys

In this week's episode, James & Brutes discuss the suspension to Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews and how the NHL should approach situations like it in the future! In addition, the guys discuss the trades from the week including Calle Jarnkrok to Calgary, Ben Chiarot to Florida, Josh Manson to Colorado among others, as well as goalies on the market, will Vegas make the playoffs, the MLB coming back, and March Madness tipoff! Top 10 Our Lady Peace songs round out the episode!

Intro Music: Alright - Kendrick Lamar

Outro Music: Is Anybody Home? - Our Lady Peace

In this week's episode, James & Brutes discuss the fallout of the war in Ukraine and it's impact on the hockey world. In addition, the guys talk about the end of the Olympics and how the NHL's decision not to go effected the outcome, as well as Tyler Toffoli's trade to the Calgary, a mini-deadline preview, and much more! OUFL Tommy Lee Jones movies' round out the episode!

Intro Music: Man Made Man - The Glorious Sons

Outro Music: Sunshine, Lollipops & Rainbows - Lesley Gore

In this week's episode, Brutes & James discuss the firing of Dave Tippett in Edmonton, and whether new head coach Jay Woodcroft can make a difference before the end of the season! The guys also reflect on the career of Tuukka Rask with his recent retirement, the Canadiens naming Marty St. Louis as head coach, the newest Brad Marchand suspension, and much more! It is also midseason awards week, as the guys review their ballot for the six major awards at the halfway mark of the year!

Intro Music: '03 Bonnie & Clyde - Jay-Z ft. Beyonce

Outro Music: Save Yourself - My Darkest Days