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A clip from our April Bonus episode: "Sweeping Tampa & The Office Comparisons

In this clip, we compare NHL players to characters from The Office.

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Ryan and Paul get together for this month's Patreon exclusive podcast to discuss Tampa getting swept by Columbus and the 'Drake Curse' hitting the Toronto Maple Leafs. They also take some great questions from listeners including one that asks to compare characters from The Office to NHL players. Needless to say, they figured out who the Michael Scott of the league is.

Also referenced in the bonus show were some classic '5 Minutes For Paying' segments:

Ryan and P Mac's worst dates: https://www.patreon.com/posts/5-minutes-for-12150569 Ryan's other wild internet datin story: https://www.patreon.com/posts/5-minutes-for-16565342

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and things don't make a lick of sense. The best team of the last twenty years is on the verge of elimination against a team who squeaked into the playoffs on the second to last day.

Ryan, Geeta and P Mac sit down at the palatial estate this week to break down the incredible and controversial start to the 2019 playoffs. From the multiple suspensions, the violence and the upsets, nobody predicted the playoffs would begin this way.

The gang discusses Nazem Kadri being suspended, the Boston Bruins playing Bruins playoff hockey and the questionable officiating. They also look at the hatred brewing between the Vegas Golden Knights and the San Jose Sharks including Joe Thornton's nasty hit to the head that garnered him a one game suspension.

They also discuss the countless coach firings and hirings. Coach Q winds up in Florida and Alain Vigneault lands in Philadelphia. They discuss why AV will be a great fit in Philly, and if he didn't sign with them right away, how he might have been a good replacement for Mike Sullivan in Pittsburgh, who's Penguins are on the ropes down 3-0 to the New York Islanders.

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Quinn Hughes makes a very impressive NHL debut for the Vancouver Canucks. Yes, it was only two games (and one against a Willie D lead LA Kings), but it was an incredible showing and some flashes of his brilliance.

Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather this week to discuss P Mac's run in with the law (and a listener) and then they discuss Quinn Hughes' first two NHL games. The positives they took away from each game and how many puzzle pieces are missing from the Canucks' rebuild.

They also discuss the Toronto media's response to Quinn Hughes, trying to calm down the west coast hype while also suggesting that it's just a matter of time before he signs with the Maple Leafs.

We head east to discuss another less than stellar week for the Leafs. With just three games left in the regular season, the clock is ticking for the Buds to figure out their game and gear up for another crack at the Boston Bruins. Is it time to slay the dragon? They give their predictions.

They also discuss the rags to riches story in St. Louis, from last place on January 3rd to a clinched playoff spot with games to spare and a white hot rookie goalie. The Blues could be dangerous come the first round.

Finally, they discuss Matthew Tkachuk tormenting Drew Doughty, Doughty's outspoken comments on Keith's son Matthew as well as Brent Burns. They also answer some great listener questions.

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The Canucks' season is nothing but a formality now and the Toronto Maple Leafs' are in the midst of some off ice drama. But nothing compares to the latest instalment of nonsensical Eugene Melnyk quotes!

Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather this week to discuss the final weeks of the Vancouver Canucks season. Following an incredibly disappointing loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, there isn't too much to get excited about.

Dave joins the podcast for the first time in a few weeks to discuss Oilers' president Bob Nicholson's interesting comments on Tobias Rieder, the Blue Jackets' exceptionally risky gamble and he chimes in on the Hart Trophy discussion.

They also discuss the Maple Leafs' alleged drama between Kyle Dubas and Mike Babcock. Is this all hearsay and quotes being misinterpreted? Or is there a serious rift between the GM and head coach about how to run an NHL team in 2019.

Finally, the gang discusses Roberto Luongo's cap penalty that could affect the Canucks, answer some listener questions and take a look at a questionable Twitter account. Could the eternally optimistic Jack Maxwell actually be someone under Eugene Melnyk's employ? We investigate.

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A clip from our March bonus episode 'Goldobin, Giant Rats & Good Deeds'

In this clip, we discuss Canucks' head coach Travis Green's treatment and deployment of Nikolay Goldobin

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Ryan forgot the 'podcast in a bag' at Geeta's palatial estate, so a ramshackle set up of a Blue USB microphone and an iPhone recording voice memos was thought up... doesn't sound half bad either!

This month Paul discusses his time in Madagascar, Ryan helps out a stranger and the two answer listener questions. Will Pettersson have a sophomore slump? What's going to happen with the Maple Leafs if they can't make it past Boston and they discuss the similarities of both Tim Thomas and Braden Holtby refusing to go to the White House after winning the Stanley Cup ... of course, we also discuss the drastically different worlds we live in in 2019 compared to 2011

The Maple Leafs have a week from hell. Their defense and their work ethic are both non existent. Have they already been written off, or can they get back on track and see if the third time's the charm vs the Boston Bruins?

Ryan, P Mac and Geeta gather around the palatial estate to discuss who they can cast as Dave if he is unable to do the podcast next week. They also break down what is causing the sky to fall in Toronto. A six game stretch from hell for the Maple Leafs, losing to cellar dwellers and unable to play a lick of defence.

After weeks of concern for his health and his workload, Vegas Golden Knights' starting goalie Marc-Andre Fleury is day to day with a lower body injury. An incredibly tough blow for the Golden Knights as Fleury was having a Hart Trophy caliber season. With that being said, they also discuss who deserves to be named MVP this season?

Ryan tells an interesting tale from the weekend, Geeta gets a speeding ticket all while P Mac keeps a watchful eye on the Canucks' 3-2 OT win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and get instant access to all our bonus content. This week Ryan eats a $21 cheeseburger at a hipster hot spot in Vancouver, the gang talks about patron engagements and Formula One Racing. They also discuss their new initiative to have listeners send in their own Dump 'N Chase stories.

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With the Vancouver Canucks season all but over, it's time for Quinn Hughes to enter the fold. The highly touted first round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft signed with Vancouver on Sunday night.

Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather at the palatial estate to discuss the Canucks absolute tailspin. While it's good for the draft lottery, it definitely hard to watch as a fan. They discuss if Quinn will actually see the ice or if his ankle injury is worse than expected.

They discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins' rebound, and the irony of them acquiring Jared McCann and Erik Gudbranson in the same season. The two former Canucks have seemed to found homes in Pittsburgh, McCann playing top line minutes with Sid the Kid and Erik playing twenty minutes a game on a banged up Penguins blue line. Can they sustain it though?

They look at the incredible season of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are having a record setting season. History might not be on their side though. They also discuss the incredibly deep and dangerous Golden Knights who steam rolled through Vancouver over the weekend. Can Vegas make another run for the cup? It all depends on their starting goaltender!

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It only took six years, but this podcast has finally willed Marc Crawford back into an NHL head coaching job. Okay well, it's the Ottawa Senators, but it still counts! Technically.

Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather around the mixing board at the palatial estate this week to discuss a sluggish start for Columbus following the NHL Trade Deadline. With their playoff chances diminishing each day, you have to remain confident in Columbus and that the Blue Jackets can turn this around following one heck of a roster shake up.

They discuss Marc Crawford's return to head coaching following Guy Boucher's strange firing with just twenty games left in the season. What exactly can this coaching change due for the Senators in the short term and going forward? A lot of fans and media weren't able to make a lot of sense of it.

They also talk about John Tavares' return to Long Island, Sean Avery sounding off on the Islanders fans and Toronto's warm reception for their favourite son that wears #91.

Quinn Hughes' future and the Canucks' agonizing finish to the regular season are also talked about. They also answer a great Twitter question regarding the Canucks and The Office.

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The 2019 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone and so has Erik Gudbranson. One of Jim Benning's biggest acquisitions early in his tenure as general manager was losing a lot of fans in Vancouver after three less than stellar seasons. Can he find a new start in Pittsburgh? Or will the game continue to pass him by?

Ryan, Geeta and P Mac gather this week to breakdown the trade deadline. A deadline that saw the Columbus Blue Jackets absolutely load up for a playoff run with Matt Duchene, Adam McQuaid, Ryan Dzingel and Keith Kinkaid. Can Torts and his new lineup of pending UFA' finally win the Blue Jackets a playoff series? Or will it be another year of the same old in Columbus? In Vancouver, the Canucks traded Erik Gudbranson to Pittsburgh for Tanner Pearson. We look back at Gudbranson's polarizing tenure in Vancouver and even Gudbranson himself admits it was nothing to be proud of. They also discuss the Vancovuer debut of Luke Schenn and if the former Maple Leaf first round draft pick can find a home in Vancouver playing regular minutes.

They discuss the big teams loading up. Nashville and Boston bolster their already impressive rosters while the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs decide not to tinker with something that works. If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Finally, they compare the Canucks to rom coms, and discuss the serious lack of goaltending in the western conference.

Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and get instant access to all our bonus content.This week Ryan picks up Jason Spezza in the PON Fantasy League much to the dismay of Geeta and Ryan tells a tale of a very wild scene in the apartment

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We're living in a world where the hottest team in the NHL is the St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders are leading the Metro division after John Tavares decided to skip town.

One week removed the snowiest podcast recording on record, Ryan Geeta and Paul gather at the palatial estate on a sunny Sunday afternoon to discuss an interesting week in the NHL.

The Edmonton Oilers shed some cap space and a goaltender as Cam Talbot heads to Philadelphia to backup and mentor his friend IRL, Carter Hart.

Dave joins the show to discuss the red hot New York Islanders. They're leading their division and winning by committee without John Tavares. Former Islander and Tavares teammate Rob Schremp chimed in on Twitter to give a less than stellar opinion on Tavares as a teammate. We discuss these comments as well as the positive impact that adding Barry Trotz and Lou Lamoriello can have on a team and organization.

They also discuss the unfortunate NHL debut for Michael DiPietro for the Vancouver Canucks in their 7-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks last Monday. They break down how it could have been prevented and just why the 19 year old wound up with the start.

Finally, they discuss the Canucks' trading Sam Ganger for Ryan Spooner, discuss possible trade locations for Matt Duchene and Mark Stone and answer a couple questions from Twitter.

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