In Episode 111, host Christopher Morais discusses the Montreal Canadiens Media Day and the bombshell dropped by Brendan Gallagher, who said he will be moving on to play elsewhere in 2026-27. He also talks about Patrik Laine's season and why he was comfortable being on IR despite being healthy since January. All eyes now turn to the Stanley Cup Finals!

The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights have proven they deserve to be here, but only one team can walk away with the greatest trophy in professional sports. Who has the edge going into this series? Can Frederik Andersen continue his strong play? Will Mitch Marner come away victorious?

Finally, Chris takes a moment to discuss Claude Lemieux and his recent passing. The details around his death are still vague, but Lemieux did take his own life. You can never know what someone is dealing with in the shadows, so remember, always be kind to others and reach out if you need help.

If you or someone you know is suffering in silence, reach out to 9-8-8 (Canada & USA) and speak with a professional now.

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In Episode 110, host Christopher Morais discusses recent news from the NHL, including the Vancouver Canucks hiring Henrik and Daniel Sedin as co-presidents of hockey operations. He also covers the Vegas Golden Knights' decision to prevent other teams from speaking with former head coach Bruce Cassidy.

The episode features a quick recap of the second round of the playoffs, analyzing what went wrong for the Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks, and Buffalo Sabres, and which teams might return to the playoffs next season.

Finally, Chris shares his predictions for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Can the Colorado Avalanche secure their spot in the finals? Will the Canadiens challenge the Hurricanes? Tune in to find out!

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In Episode 109, host Christopher Morais discusses the first round of the NHL playoffs in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, providing a recap of the results. The Los Angeles Kings and Carolina Hurricanes made quick work of their opponents, while the series between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning extended to a full seven games.

As the second round has now begun, Christopher analyzes the two matchups in the West and the two in the East, offering his predictions. Will there be a surprise outcome in Vegas? Can the Philadelphia Flyers manage to win a game? Is Colorado the best team in the league? Tune in for all the answers and more in the latest episode!

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In Episode 108, host Christopher Morais discusses the first round of the NHL playoffs in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Some teams are expected to make a brief appearance, while others seem ready for a deep playoff run. Will there be any surprise upsets?

Several questions need answers: Can the Buffalo Sabres build on their impressive season? Do the Montreal Canadiens have enough to get past the Tampa Bay Lightning? Who has the advantage in the matchup between the Dallas Stars and the Minnesota Wild? All these topics and more will be covered in this week's episode!

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Episode 107 begins with host Christopher Morais discussing the latest news in the NHL. Highlights include Jakob Dobes being named First Star of the Week and the possibility of the Canadiens hosting an outdoor game in the near future.

In a surprising move, the Vegas Golden Knights have decided to change their head coach. They have relieved Bruce Cassidy of his duties and brought in John Tortorella for the remainder of the season. This change comes at a questionable time, with only eight games left in the regular season. Can Tortorella really turn things around before the playoffs start?

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Episode 106 opens with host Christopher Morais taking a look at the most recent news around the NHL, from Jack Hughes wanting to retrieve his Gold medal game-winning goal, to Cole Caufield and Brendan Gallagher hitting career milestones.

Auston Matthews is done for the season due to a knee injury. Radko Gusdas got handed a five-game suspension, but many around the league question if that's enough. Connor McDavid suggested the process might need to change. Is he correct? What would that change look like?

Finally, Leon Draisaitl is likely done for the regular season, which means someone has to step up. Which forward is going to see a bump in ice time and possibly in production? Find out which player should be on your fantasy hockey radar.

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Welcome to the Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 105, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks back at the big game between the USA and Canada for Gold in Men's Hockey. It wasn't the finish Canadians were hoping for, but it was still a very strong effort. 

Christopher digs into the comment section on TikTok and reads some terrible takes surrounding Nick Suzuki, Team Canada as a whole and even Connor McDavid.

To wrap things up, we break open some hockey card packs from Tim Horton's. Come find out which players we were able to pull!

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Welcome to the Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 104, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) discusses the latest news around the Men's Winter Olympic Hockey Tournament, from Kevin Fiala and his injury, to the idea that Nick Suzuki should be the odd-man out moving forward.

The Men's tournament has been fantasic and we've already seen some surprises, but moving forward, a loss will send you packing. Christopher puts together his bracket for the knock-out rounds and picks his winners. Do you agree or disagree?

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Welcome to the Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 103, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) discusses the latest NHL news, from Seth Jarvis replacing Brayden Point at the Olympics to Barry Trotz stepping down as GM of the Nashville Predators.

Artemi Panarin found himself a new home with the Los Angeles Kings, and the return for New York was less than stellar. Did Drury fail again? Can the Kings challenge for top spot in the Pacific Division? What is Panarin's fantasy outlook for the remainder of the season?

Christopher also takes a look at the news surrounding Gavin McKenna and how things could play out for the potential 2026 1st round pick.

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Welcome to the Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 102, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) discusses the latest NHL news, including the trade of Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights and the Buffalo Sabres re-signing Josh Doan.

The Montreal Canadiens are gradually getting healthier, but while this may seem positive, it brings its own set of challenges. With an influx of forwards, some players may need to sit on the sidelines and watch the games. There has been a lot of speculation regarding Brendan Gallagher potentially being excluded from the lineup. Christopher delves into this topic, explaining why it would be a mistake and discussing which players should actually be left out of the lineup or even sent down to the AHL.

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