Second Thoughts Hockey Podcast

After the last few weeks, we are now waiting for news on the start date of the 2020-2021 NHL season, but there is still news going on including:

1. Chicago Blackhawks accepting to re-tool the franchise.

2. Jesse Puljujarvi's last chance in Edmonton.

3. Montreal on the reason Max Domi became expendable.

4. NHL granting 7 non playoff teams extra training camp time and why it doesn't matter.

5. News from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators and Seattle Kraken.

We highlight the immaculate 47 year careers of Mike "Doc" Emrick and what he did for, not just the viewers and listeners, but for the the players and how he became THE VOICE of some of the most iconic moments in NHL history. Plus:

1. Jumbo Joe and where he fits in T.O.

2. Marc Andre Fleury has thrown the white flag. 

3. Minnesota Wild still shopping Dumba and how they may have missed the time to capitalize.

4. World Junior Hockey Championships announced.

5. Plus news from Arizona, Colorado, Boston and more!

We get into more offseason signings around the league and:

1. Montreal's decision making

2. Chicago's unhappy core 4

3. Let's cool it on the Sens hype train a bit.

4. Timing is everything in Boston

5. Jumbo Joe lands in T.O.

This episode is dedicated to all 31 teams and their Free Agency moves! Who went where, why they went there, too much money or a bargain? Who got better and worse? All 31 teams broken down, in Episode 14!

A special day early edition, we get ready for the NHL Free Agent market to open!

1. NHL Draft Recap.

2. Murray on the Move.

3. Domi lands and signs with Columbus.

4. Free Agent rankings and predictions.

Special guest Nelson Alexander joins the show to go over a bunch of news and trades ahead of the 2020 NHL Draft, as well as:

1. Penguins and Golden Knights situation in goal.

2. Taylor Hall landing somewhere before free agency?

3. NHL 2020 Entry Draft, players to look out for and who goes after Lafreniere?

4. Nelson on going to high school with John Tavares.

In the first episode where there haven't been games to recap, we get into all the drama and news revolving around the league including:

1. Pietrangelo and Th Blues giving it one more shot.

2. OEL situation and being narrowed down to two teams.

3. Hank leaving a legacy in New York

4. Jets need to cool it with Laine and take a step back.

5. Preds moving off of one of their pivots.

6. Blue Jackets listening to calls involving their netminders

7. News and rumours from the Oilers, Leafs, Canucks, Kings and Bruins

Amazingly, we've made it 10 episodes! Also amazingly, The Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup Champions!

1. NHL whiffed on Conn Smythe winner.

2. Stars for the Stars.

3. Jack Eichel nonsense.

4. Patrik Laine on the move?

5. Big Byfuglien Done?

6. Trades, signings and rumours from the Red Wings, Rangers, and Leafs.

The Stanley Cup  Finals have shifted, and a return of the captain may have played a part:

1. Stamkos Returns.

2. Starpower dominating finals matchup.

3. Hedman's historic run.

4. Trades and other headlines from around the league involving a multitude of teams.

A few games have been played so far in the Stanley Cup Finals, we'll go over that as well as:

1. Hitting Matters and is a difference maker.

2. Joe Pavelski and how maturation led him back to the finals.

3. Awards season and who won what.

4. The Alex Pietrangelo saga and where everybody stands.

5. News and rumours involving the Penguins, Red Wings, Wild and Senators.