ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast

We are at the quarter point in the season so we have a look at how our predictions are shaping up. Sidney Crosby hit the 600 goal milestone and we discuss how high he'll get on the all time list. Joe Thornton's number was retired by San Jose this week and we get into a discussion about his legacy.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio

Title Player Howie Morenz

News

Crosby 600 goals  - how high will he get? 

Montgomery fired by Boston

Montgomery hired by St. Louis (Bannister fired) 

Hughes hit on Norris - suspendable? penalty? 

https://youtu.be/EJFW8L2LuZQ?si=RVpB9U5fEfgaFg7M

Joe Thornton Jersey Retirement

Guess the 5th

Connections - Mario Lemieux, Alexander Mogilny, Luc Robitaille, Rob Ray 

Predictions Review

Hot/Not

Crazy Stat

DOPeS - Whitecloud hit on Knies - ? https://youtu.be/51rieZIXzAs?si=4SObkqj4qopX_OZf

The Leafs beat the Oilers in OT so Dale and I discuss, including Ryan Reaves, suspension-earning hit on Darnell Nurse. It got him 5 games and we have opinions on that. We also dig into the fancy stats to project whose starts are mirages and whose are the real deal.     Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio

Title Player Busher Jackson  - Connor McDavid

News

Oilers 3 vs Leafs 4

Reaves hit - 5 games

Matthews out for 6 games - any idea on injury?

McDavid hits 1000 points in 659 games

How do things look for the Oilers?

NEED a goaliie. Skinner got them to final, but with a .901

Reg season .905

This year .877

Might want to get a goalie coach while they’re at it

PREDICTION: Bowman trades Bouchard for a goalie 

Jets at 15-2

This is a mirage and could see a precipitous fall

Guess the 5th

Connections  

LAST WEEK Steve Larmer, Craig Ramsay, Danny Grant, Doug Jarvis - Peterborough Petes

Fancy stats update - whose results are real, who is not

Hot / Not  

Atlantic FLA 7-3-0 / MTL 3-6-1 

Metro CAR 8-2-0 / PIT,CBJ 3-5-2

Central WPG 8-2-0 / NAS 2-5-3 (STL 3-6-1) 

Pacific VGK 7-2-1 / ANA 3-6-1 Sharks last by a point 

 

Crazy Stat 

DOPES

Tyler Jeannot - 3 Games 

https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/player-safety/tanner-jeannot-suspended-3-games-for-illegal-check

 

Matt Stienberg - 2 Games

https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/player-safety/colorado-avalanche-matt-stienburg-suspended-2-games

The NHL reveal the sweaters for the 4 Nations Faceoff and we give our thoughts. Dale's a big nickname guy and we discuss the best ones in the NHL today and also the best in history.     Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio

Title Player John McKenzie  

News

4 Nations cup sweaters 

https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/first-look-of-2025-4-nations-face-off-jerseys

Very straight-forward. 

Like that they have picked colours so every team only needs 1 colour. 

Yamamoto on waivers

Rempe to AHL - fighting down?  Surprised to see 

Lafreniere - 7 x $7.45 - good bet for Rangers

Penguins 3-6-1 to start - 

- how much pressure to make changes? 

Jets 8-0 

2 away from Leafs record of 10 wins in 93-94

Guess the 5th

Connections 

LAST WEEK -  John Vanbiesbrouck, Barrasso, Billy Smith Pelle Lindbergh

Vezina trophies - all won vezina with sv% below .900

THIS WEEK Steve Larmer, Craig Ramsay, Danny Grant, Doug Jarvis 

Nick names - Josh Kirkland - nickname “Costco” - great

Some other good ones 

Arber Xhekaj - wifi 

Ryan Lomberg - Lomberghini

Marcus Johanssen - JoJo 

Tomas Tatar - Tuna

Shesterkin - The Sheriff

Quinn Hughes  Huggy Bear - 

Best all time?  - 

Newsy Lalonde

Boom Boom Geoffrion

Chico Resch

Rogi Vachon

Moose Dupont

Cujo

 

Surprising Starts

WPG 8-0 

MIN - 5-1-2 

CGY - 5-2-1

PIT - 3-6-1

 

Sharks 

0-7-2 - no one surprised but Friedman

 

Crazy Stats 

 

 

We are delighted to be joined by Paul Stewart, Tampa Bay Buccaneers historian and Lightning Fan.  We disucss his hockey journey and get his take on Stamkos and the Lightning start to the season.  He then puts Dale and I through our trivia paces in a special Guess the 5th.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio

 

Title Player: Frans Nielsen

Guest: Paul Steward @BucpowerC  www.bucpower.com 

Introductions

Lightning start to season

Stamkos situation

Adam Johnson

How does someone from the UK become Tampa Bay Buccaneers historian? 

Paul's meeting with F1 World Champion Nelson Piquet 

Guess the 5th 

Connections: Last week: 

LAST WEEK - Ron Francis, Peter Bondra, Michael Nylander, Jussi Jokinen - all finished second to Jaromir Jagr when he led the team in points.

THIS WEEK - John Vanbiesbrouc, Barrasso, Billy Smith Pelle Lindbergh

Crazy stat 

Oilers get outscored 15-3 in first three games in a tough start to the year while the Leafs get out to a 2-1 start. We take a look at the fast starters and slow starters as things start up.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio

Title Player Sid Abel

News

Oilers 0-3 - Fire the coach! Trade the goalie! 

SH% 3.2 

SV% 78.3% 

McDavid - 2 A in 3 G

Leafs 2-1 - Good start - Woll injured but rest has been pretty solid 

Matthews - 0 pts

What the hell is going on with the big stars?!!

Raphael Lavoie

- waived by Oilers, claimed by Vegas

- waived by Vegas, claimed by Oilers

- waived by Oilers, claimed by Vegas

What?

Guess the 5th

Connections 

LAST WEEK - Don Maloney, Joe Watson, Mark Howe, Ron Sutter

THIS WEEK - Ron Francis, Peter Bondra, Michael Nylander, Jussi Jokinen 

Around the League

Fast Starts

Devils - 4-1

Rangers 2-0-1

Dallas, Winnipeg 3-0 

Utah - 3-1

Vegas, Calgary 3-0

Slow (0 points)

Oilers (3), Avs (3), Preds (2), Canes(1), Caps(1), 

Oilers in good company!

Player Stats

Fast Start

Goals - 

Dylan Guenther UTA 5

Scheiffele WPG, Cotter NJD, Caufield MTL - 4

Points

Eichel VGK, Malkin PIT, Panarin NYR - 7

Crazy Stat 

Al Mitchell from Edmonton Sports 1440 joins us to give us the inside scoop on the Oilers heading into the season. He also gives some insights into the Pacific division and what we should expect.  We then give our predictions for the 4 divisions.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio

Title Player:  Doug Risebrough

Feedback

News:

Swayman and Bruins agree to 8 yr, 66 million deal

NMC in yrs 3-6 and Mod NTC in yrs 7-8

$23MM in bonuses

Tyson Barrie CGY 1yr $1.25

Season starts with Global Series

Devils win 4-1 and 3-1 over Sabres in season openers Fri and Sat. 

Rest of league starts Tuesday Oct 8 . 

Jack Campbell enters Player Assistance program.  Had signed 1 year deal with Red Wings. Out indefinitely.s

Guess the 5th  

Connections -Last week - Denis Potvin, Larry Robinson, Scott Niedermeyer, Mark Howe - All played with their brothers

THIS WEEK: Mark Howe, Dan Maloney, Ron Sutter, Joe Watson

GUEST: AL MITCHELL - Edmonton Sports 1440 

Oilers D

Stan Bowman

Pacific Division Preview

Atlantic Division Preview

PREDICTIONS

 

 

The Metro division is up for preview in this episode and we discuss the Jeremy Swayman situation in Boston as the sides take to the media to apply pressure.     Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio

Title Player Mike Keane  - Patrick Laine - 

Mike Keane 03-04 Canucks Ryan Kesler ->  13-14 Canucks Shawn Matthias -> 16-17 Jets Patrick Laine

News:

Cedric Pare knee on knee hit on Laine - what did you think? 

Doughty out for months with broken ankle - ugly video 

Getzlaf joins DOPeS

Swayman still unsigned in Boston

Neely: "I don't want to get into the weeds what his ask is, but I know there are 64 million reasons for him to be playing now"1

Swayman's agent responds that this is the first they've heard that number.

Oilers

Nurse yet to play

Kane out months but prob not going on LTIR

Leafs 

NHL Starts with Global Series on Friday the 4th - other preseason games going on. Rest starts Monday the 7th, 

UFAs

Tyler Johnson 34

Justin Schultz 34

Kevin Shattenkirk 35

Blake Wheeler 38

Guess the 5th  

Connections 

LAST WEEK Matt Martin, Justin Bourne, Boom Boom Geoffrion, Steven Olesky (all married to daughters of pro athletes) 

THIS WEEK

Metro Preview 

Carolina  https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2024-25-nhl-team-preview-carolina-hurricanes

Rod Brindamour

Additions

Departures

Sean Walker, D (UFA)

Jake Guentzel, LW (TB)

Shayne Gostisbehere, D (UFA)

Brady Skjei, D (NSH)

Jack Roslovic, C (UFA)

Brett Pesce, D (NJ)

William Carrier, LW (UFA)

Teuvo Teravainen, F (CHI)

Tyson Jost, C (UFA)

Evgeny Kuznetsov, C (KHL)

 

Stefan Noesen, F (NJ)

Columbus  https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2024-25-nhl-team-preview-columbus-blue-jackets

 

Dean Evason

Additions

Departures

Sean Monahan, C

Patrick Laine, LW (Mtl)

Jordan Harris, D

Alexandre Texier, C (StL)

Jack Johnson, D

Adam Boqvist, D (Fla)

Dylan Gambrell, C

Jake Bean, D (Cgy)

 

Alex Nylander, LW (Tor-AHL)

 

 

New Jersey https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2024-25-nhl-team-preview-new-jersey-devils

Sheldon Keefe

Additions

Departures

Jacob Markstrom, G

John Marino, D (UTA)

Brett Pesce, D

Kevin Bahl, D (CGY)

Brenden Dillon, D

Alexander Holtz, RW (VGK)

Stefan Noesen, RW

Brendan Smith, D (DAL)

Tomas Tatar, LW

Tomas Nosek, LW (FLA)

Paul Cotter, C

Akira Schmid, G (VGK)

Jonathan Kovacevic, D

Chris Tierney, C (UFA)

Adam Beckman, LW

Graeme Clarke, RW (MIN)

New York Islanders https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2024-2025-nhl-team-preview-new-york-islanders

Coach Patrick Roy

 

Additions

Departures

Marcus Hogberg, G

Robert Bortuzzo, D (Uta)

Maxim Tsyplakov, RW

Ken Appleby, G (AHL)

Anthony Duclair, LW

Cal Clutterbuck, RW (UFA)

Fredrik Karlstrom, C

Matt Martin, LW (UFA)

 

Sebastian Aho, D (Pit)

 

Ruslan Iskhakov, C (KHL)

 

 

 

 

New York Rangers https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2024-25-nhl-team-preview-new-york-rangers

Coach Peter Laviolette

Additions

Departures

Reilly Smith, RW

Alex Wennberg, C (SJ)

Sam Carrick, C

Jack Roslovic, C (Car)

Casey Fitzgerald, D

Erik Gustafsson, D (Det)

Adam Erne, LW (PTO)

Blake Wheeler, RW (UFA)

 

Barclay Goodrow, C (SJ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philadelphia https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2024-2025-nhl-team-preview-philadelphia-flyers

John Tortorella

Additions

Departures

Matvei Michkov, RW

Carter Hart, G (UFA)

 

Cam Atkinson, RW (TB)

Anthony Richard, LW

Marc Staal, D (retired)

 

Ryan Johansen, C (UFA)

 

Victor Mete, D (UFA)

 

Felix Sandstrom, G (Buf)

 

Denis Gurianov, RW (KHL)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pittsburgh https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2024-25-nhl-team-preview-pittsburgh-penguins

Mike Sullivan

Additions

Departures

Cody Glass, C

Jeff Carter, C (retired) 

Rutger McGroarty, LW

Reilly Smith, RW (NYR)

Matt Gezelcyk, D

Jordan Frasca, C (NSH)

Blake Lizottte, LW

Radim Zohorna, LW (Switzerland)

Anthony Beauvillier, LW

Maxim Cajkovic, RW (Czechia)

Kevin Hayes, C

 

Bokondji Imama, LW

 

Mac Hollowell, D

 

Sebastian Aho, D

 

 

 

 

 

Washington https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/2024-25-nhl-team-preview-washington-capitals

Spencer Carbary

Additions

Departures

Pierre-Luc Dubois, C

Darcy Kuemper, G (LA)

Jakob Chychrun, D

Nick Jensen, D (Ott)

Matt Roy, D

Max Pacioretty (Tor PTO)

Andrew Mangiapane, LW

Matthew Phillips, RW (Col)

Logan Thompson, G

Nicolas Aube-Kubel, RW (Buf)

Brandon Duhaime, RW

Lucas Johansen, D (Nsh – PTO)

Taylor Raddysh, RW

Beck Malenstyn, LW (Buf)

Jakub Vrana, LW (PTO)

 

 

 

               

 

Crazy Stat

The teams have hit the ice for exhibition season and we get close to the regular season. We do a deep dive on the Central Division and get into all sorts of other crazy stuff.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio

Title Player Rob Niedermayer 

News

Exhibition games started 

NHL signs deal with Amazon for Monday Night Hockey

Faceoff series - similar to Drive to Survive

Rumours that Atlanta and Houston could be part of expansion

 

Ottawa reaches agreement in principle with city on 10 acre piece of land at Lebreton Flats 

Arena not intended to be funded by taxpayers

Guess the 5th

Connections  LAST WEEK - Brendan Bell, Claude Provost, Dana Murzyn, Gaetan Duchesne 

THIS WEEK - Matt Martin, Justin Bourne, Boom Boom Geoffrion, Steven Olesky 

Central Division Preview 

Dallas 113 pts 1st

 

Additions

Departures

Ilya Lyubushkin, D Matt Dumba, D Casey DeSmith, G Brendan Smith, D Colin Blackwell, LW Magnus Hellberg, G

Joe Pavelski, RW (retired) Chris Tanev, D (Tor) Ryan Suter, D (Stl) Radek Faksa, C (Stl) Jani Hakanpaa, D (Tor) Craig Smith, RW (Chi) Ty Dellandrea, C (SJ) Scott Wedgewood, G (Nsh)

Oettinger with DeSmith should be formidable

 

Winnipeg 110 2nd

 

Additions

Departures

Scott Ariel

Rick Bowness

Eric Comrie

Sean Monahan

Kaapo Kahkonen

Tyler Toffoli

Jarret Anderson-Dolan

Brendan Dillon

Mason Shaw

Laurent Brossoit

Haydn Fleury

 

Dylan Coghlan

 

 

Colorado 107 3rd

Adds

Dep

Erik Brannstrom, D

Sean Walker, D (Car)

Oliver Kylington, D

Yakov Trenin, C (Min)

Parker Kelly, LW

Zach Parise, LW (retired)

Calvin de Haan, D

Andrew Cogliano, LW (retired)

Jacob MacDonald, D

Jack Johnson, D (CBJ)

Kevin Mandolese, G

Pavel Francouz, G (retired)

T.J. Tynan, C

Brandon Duhaime, LW (Wsh)

Matthew Phillips, RW

Ivan Prosvetov, G (KHL)

Calle Rosen, D

Riley Tufte, LW (Bos)

 

Caleb Jones, D (LA)

 

Fredrik Olofsson, LW (Swiss NL)

 

Georgiev and Annunen in goal - good enough?

 

Nashville 99 4th

Adds

Dep 

Steven Stamkos, C

Yaroslav Askarov, G (SJ)

Jonathan Marchessault, RW

Jason Zucker, LW (Buf)

Brady Skjei, D

Anthony Beauvillier, LW (Pit)

Scott Wedgewood, G

Ryan McDonagh, D (TB)

David Edstrom, C

Kevin Lankinen, G (UFA)

Magnus Chrona, G

Kiefer Sherwood, RW (Van)

Ozzy Wiesblatt, RW

 

 

 

St Louis 92 5th 

Dylan Holloway, C (RFA)

Adam Gaudette, F (OTT)

Philip Broberg, D (RFA)

Calle Rosen, D (COL)

Radek Faksa, C (DAL)

Sammy Blais, LW (VAN – PTO)

Pierre-Olivier Joseph, D (UFA)

Jakub Vrana, LW (WSH – PTO)

Ryan Suter, D (UFA)

 

Min 87 6th

Yakov Trenin, RW

Alex Goligoski, D (retired)

Jakub Lauko, LW

Mason Shaw, LW (WPG)

Graeme Clarke, RW

Vinni Lettieri, RW (BOS)

Travis Boyd, C

Dakota Mermis, D (TOR)

Devin Shore, C

Jake Lucchini, C (NSH)

Utah 77 7th

John Marino

JJ Moser

Mikhail Sergachaev

Conor Geekie

 

 

Chi 52 8th 

Tyler Bertuzzi, LW

Tyler Johnson, C (UFA)

Teuvo Teravainen, LW

Nikita Zaitsev, D (KHL)

Laurent Brossoit, G

Taylor Raddysh, RW (Wsh)

Alec Martinez, D

Rem Pitlick, C (UFA)

T.J. Brodie, D

Reese Johnson, RW (Min)

Ilya Mikheyev, RW

Jarred Tinordi, D (UFA)

Craig Smith, RW

Filip Roos, D (Ott)

Patrick Maroon, LW

Colin Blackwell, C (Dal)

 

Jaycob Megna. D (Fla)

 

MacKenzie Entwistle, RW (Fla)

 

Crazy Stat -

We're starting think about the season which is only 3 weeks away.  We have a quick, less than thorough review of the Metro division and just provide updates on our lives and talk about the beautiful September weather.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio

 

Title Player Steve Kasper 

News 

McDavid sounds positive about re-signing next summer.  https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/season-preview/connor-mcdavid-factors-for-long-term-future-in-edmonton

Adam Larsson signs 4 year deal with Kraken

Leafs bring in Paccioretty on PTO

LeBrun on Stamkos leaving Lightning - https://www.tsn.ca/video/lebrun-on-lightning-moving-on-from-stamkos-i-think-that-one-will-come-back-to-haunt-them%7E2993193

Rookie camps open.  

PWHL names / logos released 

https://www.thepwhl.com/en/pwhl-unveils-all-six-team-identities-ahead-of-second-season/

Guess the 5th

Connections  

Last Week - Ryan O’Reilly, Zack Kassian, Jamie Benn, Matt Martin - none of them wear visors

This Week: Brendan Bell, Claude Provost, Dana Murzyn, Gaetan Duchesne 

Metro Division Preview

Last season 

Carolina Hurricanes

• Don Waddell resigned as president and general manager on May 24, 2024.
• Eric Tulsky was promoted from assistant GM to general manager on June 18, 2024.

Columbus Blue Jackets

•  have $25MM in cap space
• The Blue Jackets are seeking forward depth and a goalie under new GM Don Waddell.
• They have the 4th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.

New Jersey Devils

• The Devils have a top-10 selection in the draft for the sixth time in eight years.

New York Islanders

• Patrick Roy replaced Lane Lambert as head coach on January 20, 2024.
• The Islanders acquired the 20th overall pick and two second-round picks from the Chicago Blackhawks.

New York Rangers

• The Rangers acquired Reilly Smith.
• They signed Sam Carrick to a 3-year contract.
• Key departures include Alex Wennberg, Jack Roslovic, Barclay Goodrow, Erik Gustafsson, and Blake Wheeler.

Philadelphia Flyers

• Signed top prospect Matvei Michkov to a 3-year entry-level contract.
• Re-signed Erik Johnson.
• Cam Atkinson and Marc Staal departed the team.

Pittsburgh Penguins

• The Penguins traded Reilly Smith to the New York Rangers.

While not all teams in the division had major changes, these moves represent some of the key alterations heading into the 2024-25 season. The division appears to be in a state of flux, with some teams rebuilding while others aim to maintain their competitive edge.

 

Crazy Stat

Johnny Gaudreau was tragically killed with his brother Matthew while riding their bicycles in New Jersey by an alleged drunk driver. Leon Draisaitl signs 8 year contract that will make him the highest paid player in the league. For now.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio

 

Title Player PK Subban 

News

Johhny Gaudreau and brother Matthew killed by driver while cycling

Leon Draisaitl contract - 8 x $14MM - assuming cap goes up $5MM, wiil be 15%  of cap when it starts

• max contract is 20% of cap - $17.6MM for this year / $18.7 next year
• when McDavid signed 2018-19, his was 15.72% of $79.5MM Cap 

Seth Jarvis contract with Carolina AAV $7.9 x 8 

- unique - cap hit only $7.5/year

- 29.4MM signing bonuses

- $15.67MM deferred to day after contract expires

- cap hit based on present value of $15.67MM (tiime value of money) 

- no interest allowed to be given

Interesting - nice savings plan for player, but loses out on investment opportunity for 8 years. 

Oilers let Broberg and Holloway walk

NHL and PA discussing mandating neck guards

Nick Robertson still unsigned and wants a trade.

Other Unsigned RFAs of note

Jeremy Swayman - clear #1 going into season after Ullmark traded Senators - looking for 8 years - $ wiill be interesting 

Moritz Seider - seeking 8 years - prob about $8.5 but have to get Raymond signed as well

Lukas Raymond - seeking 8 years - prob $7MM 

Yzerman notorious hard negotiator but pressure on for results. 

Guess the 5th

Connections - LAST WEEK - Alex Lafreniere, Eric Lindros, John Tavares, connor Bedard - won world junior gold and tournament MVP?

This week? 

 

Big Events this year - 

Global Series Oct 4 - Sabres / Devils - Prague, Czechia    Pathers / Stars - Tampere, Finland

Winter Classic - Dec 31 - Blackhhawks / Blues at Wrigley Field  5:00pm - switch to New Year’s Eve

Stadium Series - Blue Jackets / Red Wings at Ohio State March 1

4 nations series - Feb 10-21 - Can, US, Fin, Swe - scared of injury for nothing tourney.

Scheduling Matrix

Each Division Has Eight Teams

Games Within Division

5 teams x 2 home / 2 away (Subtotal 10 home / 10 away)

1 team x 2 home / 1 away (Subtotal 2 home / 1 away)

1 team x 1 home / 2 away (Subtotal 1 home / 2 away)

 

Games Within Conference (Non-Division)

4 teams x 2 home / 1 away (Subtotal 8 home / 4 away)

4 teams x 1 home / 2 away (Subtotal 4 home / 8 away)

 

Non-Conference Games

16 teams x 1 home / 1 away (Subtotal 16 home / 16 away)

Grand Total – 82 Games

41 home / 41 away

 

Crazy Stat 

Upcoming - division previews with guests.