Puck Soup

We talk hockey, tech and nerd stuff with Thomas Middleditch of "Silicon Valley," including his stint as a fake Canadian NHL analyst for the LA Kings. Also, Greg and Ryan and Sean discuss that fake trade tweet that fooled a Philly beat writer, what you need to know about CBA talk optimism. the Sabres' bubble bursts, the West wild card is nuts, Rick Nash and the top five hockey hip-hop references in honor of Snoop Dogg.

Greg, Ryan and Sean look at the new NHL All-Star jerseys, which are made from actual ocean garbage. Plus, the boys get into some intense debates about the Hart Trophy and the NY Islanders, as well as some insightful discussions about Sergei Bobrovsky's suspension, what Ottawa should do with Matt Duchene, teams fading in the playoff races, "The Masked Singer," Canadian reality shows, J-Lo's a chemist in her new movie and why so many damn sportswriters are obsessed with "The Bachelor." Sponsored by Seat Geek!

Greg, Ryan and Sean break down Alex Ovechkin's decision to skip the NHL All-Star Game, the Dallas Stars' CEO calling his best players "fucking horseshit," who plays in the 2020 Cotton Bowl Winter Classic, Canada blowing it in world juniors, Sidney Crosby rewarding a heckler, Winter Classic ratings and Sean takes on a Lambert "is this an actual movie in 2019?" quiz. Sponsored by Seat Geek!

Greg and Ryan look back at the year that was hockey and pop culture in 2018, giving awards to the best performers, trash humans, biggest Ottawa scandals, worst films, best TV, most overrated people, best and worst NHL moments and much, much more. Sponsored by Seat Geek and Leesa mattresses!

The boys are back, and they have Ryan Lambert of Yahoo Sports with them to talk about the recent coaching changes, the firing of Ron Hextall in Philadelphia, the future for Joel Quenneville, Lozo's reaction to Scott Darling being waived, the NJ Christmas lights controversy, using hockey pucks to stop mass shootings and how to see more Winter Classic tickets. Presented by Robinhood and Seat Geek!

Greg and Dave welcome Sophia Jurksztowicz to the podcast to talk about Toronto hockey, Don Cherry, her loathing of 'A Star Is Born' and the scary joys of freelancing. Plus, Gary Bettman's Hall of Fame speech, Tom Wilson's suspension reduced, the concussion lawsuit's end, NJ.com tries to hire a beat writer that's really an intern, a full "one quarter season" rundown of everyone in the NHL, the passing of Stan Lee and who you're most embarrassed for in hockey right now. Brought to you by Hockeywood: A Novel, Seat Geek and Leesa!

Greg and Dave welcome Mark Lazerus from The Athletic to talk about the firing of Blackhawks' Joel Quenneville and his loathing of "Bohemian Rhapsody." Plus, the Kings fire John Stevens, the Senators get caught in a Taxi Cab Confession, Penguins vs. Capitals gets nasty, Winter Classic jerseys, Bettman's Hall of Fame speech and you tell us which players, active or retired, get fast tracked into the Hall. Sponsored by Seat Geek and Hockey 365.

Greg and Dave talk about the NHL's new gambling deal with MGM and its problems. Plus, Jonathan Quick and Auston Matthews are hurt; some troubling stories about Slava Voynov and Evander Kane; puzzling sequels to "Bad Boys" and "Gladiator"; reviewing Connor McDavid's new commercial; the season's biggest surprises; and the ultimate TV quiz.