Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 87, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at the news around the NHL, from Sidney Crosby being voted the most complete player by his peers to Logan Couture announcing his retirement.

The Montreal Canadiens have qualified for the playoffs, so Chris takes a moment to reflect on the season and how the team got to this point.

Finally, it's time to build an NHL Bracket! Chris goes through each matchup and picks a Stanley Cup winner. He also had a couple of upsets in the first round, one that would shock everyone.

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Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 86, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at the news around the NHL, from Alex Ovechkin setting the new goal-scoring record to Gabriel Landeskog playing his first hockey game since 2022.

Puckdoku makes a return and Chris puts together a masterclass. There was no question he was going to solve this one. Come find out which goalies made the cut.

Finally, the wait for Ivan Demidov in Montreal has ended. The Russian winger is ready to make his NHL debut after signing his entry-level contract. He's expected to be in the lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks, but where should he play? Chirs gives you all the details and more.

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Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 85, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at the news around the NHL, from John Tortorella getting fired to Alex Ovechkin being less than five goals away from breaking the all-time goalscoring record.

Puckdoku makes a return and Chris makes a costly mistake that doesn't end well. Come find out which player cost him the win.

Finally, Jacob Fowler may have finished his second season of college hockey, but that doesn't mean he will jump to the NHL just yet. The Canadiens have a plan for him, but will he take it? Is there a chance he will go back for a third season? How does this affect Jakub Dobes?

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Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 84, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) drops a massive announcement about next week's episode. You won't want to miss this event, so make sure you're there early and bring the popcorn!

Puckdoku makes a return after a few weeks off. Can Chris start a new winning streak and will our bow Derick Brassard make another appearance?

The main story is all about Kirby Dach and the most recent news that he is done for the season after suffering another knee injury. He's failed to finish the year in three straight seasons, but with the Canadiens' rebuild ready to take a leap and his injury history, Kent Hughes needs to add some depth. The problem; top centers don't just fall off trees and the upcoming Free Agency class is #NotGood. So what is the solution? come find out!

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Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 83, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) takes to recap the final between Canada and USA at the 4 Nations tournament. There were skeptics at first, but the tournament lived up to the hype and more.

USA coach Mike Sullivan made an interesting decision to sit Kyle Connor in the finals for veteran Chris Kreider, but was that the right move? Was it too risky considering the health of Matthew and Brady Tkachuk?

Canada's goaltending was always going to be an issue and it was for parts of the tournament, but when it mattered the most, Jordan Binnington was ready to face the music and carry an entire country on his back. Is he the early leader to be the starter at the Olympics in 2026?

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Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 88, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) takes a moment to discuss the big stories around the NHL, from the J.T. Miller trade to the New York Rangers all the way to the status of Quinn Hughes and Sidney Crosby for the 4 Nations Tournament.

Puckdoku is on the menu and once again, disappointment sets in.

The New York Islanders have said that Noah Dobson is available for trade and that they would like a scoring winger in return. Chris builds a hypothetical trade offer that works for both teams. Do you think the Islanders would accept? Would the Canadiens be giving away too much?

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Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 81, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) breaks down the blockbuster trade between the Carolina Hurricanes, the Colorado Avalanche and the Chicago Blackhawks. Mikko Rantanen is on the move and he's joining a team that isn't shy to make a splash before the Trade Deadline. Are they favourites to win the Eastern Conference? Where do the Avalanche go from here? Why are the Blackhawks so bad?

Chris also takes a moment to tackle a new Puckdoku. Can he have more success this time around?

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Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 80, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at some news around the NHL from the last week. Lane Hutson wins Player of The Month for December, The Rangers lose a key player to injury and a new face in the Canadiens crease makes a statement.

Puckdoku is back for the first time in 2025. Can Chris get off to a good start and set the tone for the rest of the year?

Czechia eliminated Team Canada for the second time in the quarterfinals, and their overall roster wasn't very good. Someone needs to take the fall for this lacklustre performance, but who? Come find out who Chris would blame and what changes need to be made.

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Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 79, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at some news around the NHL from the last week. Patrik Laine can't be stopped on the power play, Cayden Primeau may never play for the Montreal Canadian again and Justin Barron finds a new home.

Puckdoku is back for the final time in 2024. Can we finish on a strong note?

The Buffalo Sabres have now lost 13 games in a row and are showing no signs of turning things around. Is there anything that can be done to save their season? 

J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson aren't the best of friends, but their feud is starting to become a real distraction. Where do both players go from here? Can their relationship be saved or does the team need to think about moving one?

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Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 78, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at some news around the NHL from the last week. Igor Shesterkin gets a new massive contract, Team Canada snubs Nick Suzuki, and Connor Bedard, while Team USA leaves Tage Thompson and others off their roster.

Puckdoku is back and it's a tough one. Can Chris keep the streak alive? Or does it all come to a crashing end?

The New York Rangers decided to move on from their captain, Jacob Trouba, but how they did it raised some eyebrows. Did New York do Trouba dirty? Or is that just business in the NHL?

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