Sharp Shooters

Did Arizona play it Wright by the "Cool"ey pick at 3?

Seattle gets a fallen Shane Wright at pick 4 and best available player "positionally chosen" at pick 2 by NJ benefits Arizona.

Chica-no-go - Picks for under-25 now former core pieces is not properly re-building.

Does Winnipeg's prime year player retention rate make their draft and development model an NHL feeder system club?

Nashville gets a goal scorer and keeps Forsberg from testing free agency while making good on early returns to improve team for next szn.

Keeping the D in Dallas a focus at the draft for Stars picks.

Minnesota first hard buy-out year doesn't look too bad roster wise.

St. Louis keeps hitting on late 1st and early 2nd round picks and deals Ville Husso.

Colorado trades picks to acquire Alexandar Georgiev to tend their crease.

A look at all 8 Central Division teams picks from the first 3 rounds of the 2022 NHL entry draft and more.

Recorded and Edited: July 10, 2022.

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The 2021-22 Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche

Not a win for analytics but GM Joe Sakic's roster construction and the non-analytic darlings who will get engraved on the Cup.

Chicago, Dallas and Winnipeg announce new head coaches and a lot of former Central Division coaches and additional assistants hired as well.

Big trades before the entry draft - Looking at Kevin Fiala's trade to LA and Nash adding Tampa's Ryan McDonagh. 

Recorded and Edited: July 3, 2022.

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Part 1:

Pre-regualr season predictions are pointless because of the trade deadline and in szn roster moves that take place.

Using injuries for playoff losses mask the real roster construction failings and short falls.

A deeper look back at St. Louis second round loss to Colorado.

Part 2:

The best case scenario Stanley Cup Final Colorado vs Tampa Bay.

A Stanley Cup series preview

A look back at the Western Conference Final and what we learned that doesn't include the officiating false narrative.

Part 3:

Barry Trotz watch and a Rick Tocchet full of trying to decipher Kevin Weekes crytic tweet. 

St. Louis current 3 assistant coaches potentially all future NHL head coaches. Jim Montgomery, Mike Van Ryn and Steve Ott.

Pete DeBoer as a possible new head coach in Dallas.

Todd Reirdon linked to Chicago's head coach search. 

Is Alex DeBrincat not part of the core Chicago is rebuilding around?

Nashville needs top six forward but not Patrick Laine

Recorded and Edited: June 13, 2022.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast host Tim Bigelow is joined by Warren Smith to discuss the star power NHL narrative that doesn't give value to hockey as a team sport as the two preview the Colorado vs Edmonton Western Conference Final NHL Playoff Series that begins tonight. (This portion is available on YouTube)

The second half (audio only) looks at the head coach searches for Chicago, Dallas, and Winnipeg and Nashville coach John Hynes extension. A lot of name dropping including former divisional coaches in the mix for new jobs such as Rick Tocchet and more.

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Colorado and St. Louis meet in Round 2 after Colorado sweeps Nashville and St. Louis takes out Minnesota. A look at the round 2 match-up. Look at Colorado and St. Louis keys to winning first round and a look at reasons why Minnesota and Nashville lost. Dallas falls in game 7 to Calgary that was all about Jake Oettinger and some quick coaching options and other quick bodychecks on the non-playoff divisional teams.  

Recorded and Edited: May 17, 2022.

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Not a playoff primer - a fore(pod)cast as unpredictable as the NHL playoffs are.

Colorado went all-in and it was only worth it if they win the Stanley Cup.

How Nashville won the in-szn Stanley Cup by making the playoffs.

A look at the series between Colorado and Nashville.

The mirror images of Minnesota and St. Louis.

Two teams that can score and why who gets better goaltending will determine who wins the most anticipated first round match-up.

A look at the series between Minnesota and St. Louis.

Dallas needs secondary scoring but that's not new.

Is Calgary the most likely possible first round Western Conference upset this year?

A look at the series between Dallas and Calgary.

Some quick thoughts on the 3 Central Division teams that didn't make the playoff cutoff before we park Winnipeg, Chicago, and Arizona till all the teams join them in the off szn. 

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Recorded and Edited: May 2, 2022.

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Minnesota's 3 recent games as they continue to struggle.

Dallas gets above 600 point % and making moves up the division standings.

If Dallas' John Klingberg is an off szn fit for Seatlle - what return for him fits for Dallas.

Nashville's dud in Seatlle and how does Nashville respond now the team is in the post szn bubble second wildcard hot spot.

Winnipeg playing like it's the 1980's. 

Asking again for a puck moving and net front defensively big Top 4 RHD for Winnipeg.

(Part Two - 4 Central Division team 2-part split pod).

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Recorded and Edited: March 4, 5 2022.

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Colorado's underwhelming win over the Islanders and loss in Arizona.

Nathan MacKinnon's self-policing play. 

St. Louis plays a rare above the playoff cut off team.

The winds of change in the Windy City.

Chicago honors Hjalmarsson and welcomes back Duncan Keith but also 4 injured players vs Edmonton.

Arizona's head-to-head season series win over Colorado is a surprise.

Why Eriksson's rare goal is feel good.

(Part One - 4 Central Division team 2-part split pod).

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Recorded and Edited: March 4, 5 2022.

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Nashville's brings the party to the showcase stadium series game and Tampa added the rowdy friends in a penalty filled game. 

Dallas' Jake Oettinger proving great goaltending can be the difference in a team being playoff bound.

Chicago's Kyle Davidson named permanent GM. 

Two games with a load of goals and the other none by Chicago.

Arizona's beats Vegas but lose to Winnipeg.

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Recorded and Edited: February 28; March 1, 2022.

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Colorado's biggest fear is their own fan base without a deep playoff run.

St. Louis ends February strong taking advantage of the schedule.

Minnesota's need to go for it; while deciding on Matt Dumba or Kevin Fiala but not both for next year.

Winnipeg gets healthier as they return home.

(Part One - 4 Central Division team 2-part split pod).

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Recorded and Edited: February 28; March 1, 2022.

Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission.

Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.