Pucks On Net

There are no former NHL'ers on the show this week, we're back to regularly scheduled programming. But it's a full bench this week, and the the gang has a lot of fun!

Ryan, Dave, P Mac and Geeta gather at her palatial estate this week as Game 2 of the Penguins/Senators series wraps up. They discuss Marc-Andre Fleury's resurgence, the chances of him heading to Vegas and what this latest playoff run does for his legacy.

They also discuss the same thing we see every year, the Washington Capitals being bounced in the second round. Do you trade one of the big two? Add in some new support cast characters? Maybe a new coach? Three Presidents Trophies, four head coaches and no third round appearance. What would YOU do?

Jake Virtanen is playing inline hockey for Team Canada, Travis Green is the head coach and Jim Benning's new lust for "North American Heart". They catch up on the Vancouver Canucks' offseason.

Finally, the gang opens a great gift from loyal listener Jyrki21 and discuss the Seattle Thunderbirds' first WHL Championship and Ryan's scouting report on NY Islanders first round prospect Mathew Barzal!

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Captain Kirk is on the podcast this week! He joins Ryan, Geeta and P Mac to talk about his impressive NHL career. He's a solid replacement for Dave, who was out playing his beer league championship game the night we recorded.

Kirk discusses the tough season in which he was traded from Vancouver to Carolina...and then to Florida. The difference in the hockey markets. Going from a rabid Canadian market to the Carolinas and eventually to the sun belt, we ask what kind of toll that takes on a professional hockey player.

They discuss the difference in coaching styles between Pat Quinn and Iron Mike Keenan in the unfortunate 1997/98 Vancouver Canucks season and eventually, the positives that came out of playing for the New York Rangers to end out his career.

They ask if there were any hard feelings from the 1994 Stanley Cup run that resurfaced when Mark Messier, Iron Mike or the rest of the New York Rangers resurfaced later in his career.

Finally, they discuss the positive impact of Pat Quinn on that early 90's Canucks team, discuss Jake Allen's struggles with St. Louis this season and the dynamic of the dressing room at the time. From the leaders of the team, to which Courtnall brother was the biggest prankster on the team.

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Kyle Wellwood joins the podcast this week to discuss the KHL, his time with the Vancouver Canucks, San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs.

He joints a full bench and Ryan, Geeta, Dave and P Mac welcome Kyle to the palatial estate with open arms to discuss the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, his brief stint in the KHL and of course, asked by Geeta, the time he was traded for Jason Spezza in the OHL.

He discusses the Canucks locker room dynamics, Alain Vigneault's coaching style and the rocky start to his time with the Vancouver Canucks.

Finally, they discuss the HeadCheck App he and his brother Eric have invested in and how beneficial it can be for athletes after suffering a concussion.

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The second round is here, the Senators are sticking around and Jack Eichel felt like he wanted a new head coach, so he got one!

Ryan, Dave and Geeta gather this week to discuss the interesting decision to fire Sabres GM Tim Murray and head coach 'Disco' Dan Bylsma after comments made regarding Jack Eichel's future in Buffalo as well as negative comments from Ryan O'Reilly.

They also discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs falling in six games to the Washington Capitals in a series that was much closer than it should have been. The Ottawa Senators however took care of the Boston Bruins in six games, and Dave has some scathing comments for their less than classy fan base following the loss. The latest instalment of sore wining by the Bean Town faithful.

Finally, they give their second round picks, Ryan gives a bold prediction of a future Colorado/Chicago trade. Being swept in the first round leads to some rash decisions!

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"Aren't they supposed to be good?" The common question hockey fans are asking themselves watching the first few games of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Ryan, Dave and Geeta join you this week to discuss Zack Kassian's resurgence in Edmonton. Playing like his boyhood idol, Todd Bertuzzi, he is finally making the impact everyone believed he had the potential for. But a rough time in Vancouver and Montreal caused a bit of a derail of those plans and aspirations.

They also discuss the problems the Washington Capitals are facing taking on the red hot, young as hell Toronto Maple Leafs and maybe that Brooks Laich trade last season caused some bad karma for the Capitals.

They talk about the problems in Chiacgo right now and Dave discusses the problems facing good guy "players' coaches" in the playoffs. Guys like Bruce Boudreau, AV and Gully, while the angry snap shows are showing success!

Finally, the gang discusses Dart Guy, all things Maple Leafs and the fantastic success in Pittsburgh and their tremendous NCAA scouting.

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The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! Your favourite NHL team is either in them, or they're firing their coaching staff!

A full bench joins you this week to discuss the big firing in Vancouver. After a three year stint and a losing record with the Canucks, Willie Desjardins was fired Monday morning. If you've listened to this podcast for a little while, you knew the frustration with the Climax Saskatchewan native's decisions behind the bench and when constructing his lines. Who will replace him? Will it be Comets head coach Travis Green? or a grizzled vet that is unemployed right now?

They also discuss the Los Angeles Kings cleaning house and firing Dean Lombardi as GM and Darryl Sutter as head coach. Two Stanley Cups weren't good enough to save their jobs and they're on the open market... Vegas?

They look towards the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, giving their thoughts and predictions for each series and a couple key players and storylines to watch out for!

They also answer a couple Canucks questions from listeners and give some predictions for the off season to come!

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Matthew Tkachuk's ruffling feathers, Willie D is criticising Goldobin's grit and Uncle Gary is playing hardball with the IOC!

A full bench joins you this week after a hiatus due to trips to Fiji and or the interior of British Columbia. Ryan shares some stories of the road and the gang discusses the Canucks' lost season's final few games.

They discuss the saga of Matthew Tkachuk. Going against the grain as a rookie, he is upsetting a lot of the veteran players for running his mouth, playing a hard yet so far honest game and going after Drew Doughty. The gang is also gearing up for a potential Battle of Alberta first round series and getting very excited!

They touch on the incredibly exciting Toronto Maple Leafs and how each game they play seems to be must see TV. Will they last in the playoffs? Can the young as hell squad be able to nail down a 60 minute effort? Or will they become a team of next year or the year after?

Eddie Lack's scare vs Detroit comes up. Ryan, Geeta, Dave and P Mac are all relieved he is okay and discuss the possibilities of him returning to Vancouver next season.

Finally, the gang rants on the NHL's decision to not go to the 2018 Winter Olympics. Is this a done deal? or the latest in a long, drawn out game of chicken? They also discuss the best bar toilets in Vancouver. The answers will surprise you!

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It's the second instalment of the PON Road Show! With Ryan on the road covering the WHL Playoffs, he enlists the PON Black Aces Simon, TSN 1040's Stu Walters and Grant to sit around the hotel room and discuss this week in hockey.

The biggest news (for Canucks fans) is the signing of Brock Boeser. Brock's NCAA season finished Friday night and by Saturday morning, he was a signed Vancouver Canuck and made his debut in hometown against the slumping Minnesota Wild. The Brock hype has begun and they discuss what this means for the Canucks, their youth movement and the rebuild.

They discuss Willie D's future with the Canucks. Grant makes a solid case to keep him around based on his positive development with the Canucks and the young kids on the team. Has his tough love and forcing the kids to earn their spots finally paying off? Is it time to cut him loose or keep him around when he's needed most?

They also discuss Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk's comments about Sidney Crosby and his regular comments speaking against his own players and their opponents. Are Melnyk's comments a positive or a negative for the fans, the team and the players? Or is it a distraction and a cause of concern?

Leon Draisaitl also comes up. He is leading the Oilers in scoring behind Connor McDavid and has become a HUGE part of the Oilers roster. They discuss his development and the different approaches taken with Draisaitl compared to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

Finally, they discuss Brad Marchand's amazing season with the Boston Bruins. Going from noted cheap shot artist to Hart Trophy candidate, what changed? Will it last? And what does this mean going forward now that the Bruins are slowly becoming his team?

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The regular season is wrapping up, the Kings could miss the playoffs and the Vancouver Canucks have stopped playing hockey all together!

Ryan, Dave and Geeta join you this week to discuss some interesting problems facing the Los Angeles Kings. From an aging and under performing core, to some questionable trades this year, to some unfortunate contracts they have for the next several years. How many Kings will become Vegas Golden Knights next year? Will Sutter or Lombardi have jobs next year?

They also discuss the Canucks lacklustre end to a disappointing regular season. Will coach Willie D return next year? What happens with the Sedin twins? And wasn't Manny Malholtra already employed by the Canucks? Why was it announced this week he's been hired on as a development coach? The most likeable Canuck of all time next to Trevor Linden, is he up for the Presidency?

They also discuss the possible battle of Alberta brewing, and whether or not the Maple Leafs HAVE to make the playoffs this season. They salivate over some of their favourite potential playoff match ups next month and realize this could be a fantastic playoff season!

They talk about the USA Women's Hockey team boycotting the 2017 IIHF World Championships and the importance and significance of the matter, what it means for women's sports in the US and around the world.

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The 2017 Stanley Cup playoff picture is starting to take form, a log jam in the east, one, maybe two remaining spots in the west, and for the Vancouver Canucks, they're signing randoms from the Swiss League just to make minimum roster numbers.

P Mac, Ryan and Geeta join you this week to discuss the recent stretch of Canucks home games, all disappointing losses. They discuss Willie's continued struggles, when he will be let go and replaced before next season and why he's still doing the same old things.

They discuss Ryan Miller's fantastic play... in 3-0 loses, P Mac describes the scene at Rogers Arena on Saturday night vs Pittsburgh, and Ryan asks if all these illnesses are made up to give ailing players a rest?

They also discuss the surging Calgary Flames, Glen Gulutzan's simple method to turn the Flames season around and how deep they could go in the playoffs if they remain..white hot.

The gang looks at the some potential playoff matches in the east, and discuss how the Pittsburgh Penguins, riddled with injuries, could have a big Tortorella problem in Columbus waiting for them if they fall to the 2nd or 3rd seed in the Metropolis division.

Finally, the gang discusses Aaron Ekblad's latest concussion in what is become a serious cause for concern. They look at the hit and what it means for the Panthers' playoff hopes.

For our Patreon backers, this episode continues on www.patreon.com/pucksonnet in this week's 5 Minutes For Paying segment, where the gang discusses podcasts, Serial, Ryan speaking at BCIT, Geeta's home cooking and bachelor eating over the sink!

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