Puck Soup

Greg and Dave present the 2016 Puck Soup NHL Awards, featuring a galaxy of star presenters and sterling production values! That, plus controversial changes on Hockey Night in Canada; the Maple Leafs and overpaying "franchise" goalies; Steven Stamkos and the Buffalo Sabres; why Buffalo isn't the new Cleveland as far as "loser" cities; the NHL in Las Vegas; why Dave hates the end of "Independence Day"; listener mail; and an exciting round of "NHL Draft Prospect, Vine Star or Los Angeles Menswear Store?

Greg and Dave talk with VEEP writer and satirist Billy Kimball about the show's hockey plotline, how an NHL locker room is like a writers' room and why hockey is inherently funny. Plus, the Penguins win the Stanley Cup, and Phil Kessel talks to Greg; what we love about Cup celebrations; Sidney Crosby and the Conn Smythe voting controversy; the joy of steakhouses; the Ducks hire their fired coach; the Hockey Hall of Fame process; and what parts of Las Vegas we want to see in the Las Vegas NHL experience.

Greg and Dave discuss the Stanley Cup Final, including why Sidney Crosby shouldn't be the playoff MVP; the terrible music at the NHL Awards; Dave's weird pizza-filled Alex Ovechkin dream; which modern players should get the "Ray Bourque" treatment; Greg talks with NBC Sports and NHL Network anchor Kathryn Tappen about hockey, life and her relationship with Mike Milbury; and a special last segment on the death of hockey legend Gordie Howe.

Greg and Dave talk about the Stanley Cup Final, including Sidney Crosby's genius, Logan Couture's whining and whether neutral fans should cheer for the Sharks or Penguins. Also, NBC announcing legend Mike "Doc" Emrick joins us to tell funny tales and talk puck. All that plus rants about the World Cup, expansion, the NHL in the Olympics, "Now You See Me 2," and a horrific story about a cleaning lady that drank Greg's vodka.

Greg and Dave talk puck with Brian Weitz (a.k.a Geologist) of Animal Collective, including his life as a Flyers fan, his hatred of Washington fans and his rebellious 5-year-old son rejecting the former for the latter. Plus, Stanley Cup Final predictions, Sidney Crosby's reputation, Hockey Porn and Cap and Bucky are in love and on the run from Tommy Lee Jones.

Greg and Dave talk hockey with actor Tom Cavanagh (The Flash, Ed, Mike and Tom Eat Snacks podcast) including Olympic memories, the Canadiens and his epic tale about almost starring in Mystery, Alaska. Plus Stanley Cup Playoffs talk, trashing NBC's studio show, the Top 6 Worst Playoff Losses Ever and reader mail that leads into a ridiculous movie title game.

Greg and Dave talk hockey with Sydney Esiason of SI.com, including her relationship with the Islanders' Matt Martin and how her Rangers fan father Boomer Esiason feels about it. Plus, ranking the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies and matching each one with a hockey thing; the Capitals are eliminated, and we love Phil Kessel; Bruce Boudreau and Guy Boucher get jobs; and Dave gets confused by a joke regarding the Minions and 1970s pornography.

Greg and Dave discuss NHL suspensions, Stanley Cup Playoffs, happy Leafs fans and fired coaches. Also, Dave presents GAME OF THRONES 101 to Greg and the boys recreate a Pierre McGuire/Tony X. interview.

Greg and Dave welcome comedian and Flyers fanatic Trey Galyon to talk about Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs, arena food, maniacal Philly sports fans and ESPN hockey. Plus, an epic mailbag discussion on cereal and Dave's hate for American European soccer fans.

Greg and Dave welcome infamous former NY Congressman Anthony Weiner to discuss his Islanders fandom, beer league goaltending and the perils of candor. Plus, Stanley Cup Playoff analysis and we yell at some poor soul for daring to step on the PUCK SOUP floor logo.