NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

Jason Demers and Adnan Virk discuss some brief first-round series in the Eastern Conference, the Kings absolutely choking their matchup with the Oilers and the newest additions to the coaching carousel. Then actor and Saturday Night Live alum Alex Moffat calls in from the golf course to talk SNL, Chicago improv and his favorite sports memories. After Adnan offers his review of Glengarry Glen Ross on Broadway, the guys also congratulate Taylor Hall and offer their Three Stars for the week.

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk try to make sense of one of the wildest first rounds in recent NHL playoff history, including Gabriel Landeskog's amazing goal, the nuclear Tom Wilson-Josh Anderson feud and Connor Hellebuyck's struggles. Then legendary broadcaster John Forslund joins to talk his favorite Hartford Whalers memories, the Seattle Kraken and the origins of his signature catchphrases. Finally, Jason, Adnan and Producer Tal come together to review Sinners.

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Adnan Virk bullies Jason Demers into making a bold prediction about the Minnesota Wild as they break down the playoff so far as well as the NHL's latest coaching vacancies. Brad Richardson then shares his stories about JD getting hives, breaking into the league with a legendary Avs team and a pretty cool night with David Beckham. Finally, the guys bid farewell to Lou Lamoriello and Cal Clutterbuck before offering their Three Stars of the week.

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Jason Demers returns from a trip to Portugal just in time to join Adnan Virk and break down the first night of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs as well as preview some first-round series (with a little help from Jason's dad, Darrell Demers). Then Jackie Redmond reports live from WrestleMania to discuss her unique career and favorite NHL interviews before being rudely interrupted by Logan Paul's entrance music. Finally, the guys discuss a new film directed by Producer Tal about the Hartford Whalers.

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Following a huge announcement about the pod, Adnan Virk and Jason Demers break down some first-round matchups. Then former player and NHL Network colleague Mike Rupp engages JD in a spirited, mostly non-violent debate about Gabriel Landeskog and shares memories of Alex Ovechkin and the Danbury Trashers. Finally, Jason discusses his former teammate Logan Couture and Adnan reviews Jonathan Majors in Magazine Dreams.

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After Adnan Virk returns from Winnipeg, Jason Demers makes a bold prediction about a Canadian team finally bringing the Stanley Cup back to the great white North. The guys also discuss Panthers tanking conspiracies, the underrated Kings and the latest Gabriel Landeskog news. Then Utah Hockey Club forward (and JD's old tenant) Barrett Hayton stops by to discuss the transition to Utah, the team's name and the time he defaced Jason's car. Finally, Adnan reviews Robert DeNiro's "The Alto Knights" (spoiler alert: it's bad).

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With Adnan Virk on the road, Jason Demers and Producer Tal hopped on for a quick emergency bonus episode to discuss the grand finale of the Gr8 Chase. Alexander Ovechkin is officially the greatest goal-scorer in hockey history. Jason was in the building Friday night when Ovi tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record and had several thoughts to share about Alex Ovechkin's incredible run and what the rest of this season may hold for him and the Washington Capitals.

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk look at the incredibly close races for the Hart Trophy and Calder Trophy before breaking down the incoming class of college hockey signings. Former MLB pitcher Ryan Dempster then talks about the torpedo bat, his relationship with Dusty Baker and his love for Wrigley Field. After Jason and Adnan pay tribute to the late Val Kilmer, Cory Schneider stops by to share his favorite stories about Lou Lamoriello, Scott Gomez and Roberto Luongo.

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With the Colorado Avalanche on an absolute tear heading into the playoffs, we discuss the fact that team captain Gabriel Landeskog has been a regular participant in practice lately. And we all agree that he should be back in time for the postseason to play his first games since hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2022.

To hear this episode in its entirety, check out our most recent show with Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones.

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After marveling at Quinn Hughes' on-ice wizardry, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk predict a Gabriel Landeskog return for the playoffs and break down how the Bruins firing and the Blues hiring Jim Montgomery affected both teams (spoiler: it was better for the Blues). Then Florida defenseman Seth Jones stops by to discuss his big trade to the Panthers, practicing with Roberto Luongo and the Luka Doncic trade. Finally, Jason and Adnan get into the disastrous live-action Snow White remake, John Tortorella's last stand in Philadelphia (note: we recorded this episode before the Flyers fired Tortorella) and Jason's tearful goodbye to his beloved 1958 Apache. 

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