The 4th Line Hockey Podcast

The 4th Line Hockey Podcast episodes:

• 07.26.2022

  Episode #389 - The Finale

  It's time for us to wrap up another 4th Line show.  This week we take one last look at the NHL news of the week (Matthew Tkachuk traded for Jonathan Huberdeau, Hockey Canada scandal) and then re-live some of our...

  
• 07.19.2022

  Episode #388 - The 2022 NHL Free Agency Roadtrip

  NHL teams got busy this week as they tried to sign all of the free agents! We start by mapping out Johnny Gaudreau's roadtrip from Calgary to Columbus, hitting some highlight along the way. During the journey, we discuss: ...

  
• 07.08.2022

  Episode #387 - The 2022 NHL Draft

  It's draft night! We look back on the news of the week, as well as the happenings of draft night. This includes: Nick's review of the Unrivaled documentary.  Carl's victory tour takes him to the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup...

  
• 06.28.2022

  Episode #386 - The 2022 Stanley Cup Champions

  Join us as Carl celebrates his Colorado Avalanche winning the 2022 Stanley Cup Championship! As we look back at the series, we cover: Nazem Kadri's overtime goal and the too many men call that wasn't Crying Cooper Darcy Kuemper...

  
• 06.21.2022

  Episode #385 - The Stanley Cup Final - LIVE!

  With 2 games of the Stanley Cup Final in the bag, we record during the first period of Game 3 between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning. During it, we discuss: Andrei Vasilevsky's active stick in Game...

  
• 06.14.2022

  Episode #384 - The 2022 Stanley Cup Final Preview

  The Stanley Cup Final is here! Let's find out if Carl is emotionally prepared for it. After making quick work of the Edmonton Oilers, the Colorado Avalanche had to wait to find out their opponent.  The Tampa Bay Lightning bounced...

  
• 06.07.2022

  Episode #383 - The 2022 NHL Conference Finals - Midway

  The NHL Conference Finals are well underway! With the New York Rangers moving past the Carolina Hurricanes, they're primed for a goalie matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. But is Andrei Vasilevsky vs. Igor Shesterkin living up to the billing?...

  
• 05.31.2022

  Episode #382 - The 2022 NHL Conference Finals

  With the Conference Finals starting, we look back at the 2nd round and preview the 3rd. Colorado Avalance vs. Edmonton Oilers Nathan MacKinnon scores the goal of the playoffs, and it still isn't enough to stop a St. Louis...

  
• 05.23.2022

  Episode #381 - The 2022 NHL Spicy Second Round

  The 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is well under way and things are getting spicy! We take a look at each of the series including: - The Florida Panthers finally scoring a powerplay goal - The Tampa Bay Lightning...

  
• 05.17.2022

  Episode #380 - The 2022 NHL Playoffs - Second Round

  After FIVE!!! game 7's in the first round of the playoffs, the 2nd round is here. We look forward, while also looking back. Some storylines we explore are: - Will Carter Verhaeghe continue to carry the Florida Panthers? - Should...

  
• 05.10.2022

  Episode #379 - The 2022 NHL Playoffs - First Round

  The NHL playoffs are well underway and the series are definitely not going as expected. We break down every series, trying to find out how all these 2-2 series will finish. Our look includes: - A surprising increase in goals...

  
• 05.03.2022

  Episode #378 - The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs

  The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! Which also means that it's grilling season. What has Nick been smoking so far? Jeff Blashill is out as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Where will the team head from here?...

  
• 04.26.2022

  Episode #377 - The NHL Regular Season Wrap

  This week marks the end of the NHL regular season. And there are still plenty of races to be settled! Only Minnesota Wild vs. St Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings are set. Where else will teams lineup?...

  
• 04.20.2022

  Episode #376 - The Raccoons

  Marshawn Lynch is now a part owner of a the Seattle Kraken. Which begs the question: What zamboni donut-esque way would we spin our NHL ownership? It was a busy week for goalies around the NHL, with Frederick Andersen and...

  
• 04.12.2022

  Episode #375 - The COVID Protocol

  Nick is in COVID protocol, but that doesn't stop him from showing up! Auston Matthews scored 50 goals in 50 games. Is Nick's prediction of 70 goals this season still within reach? We take take a look at the pending...

  
• 04.05.2022

  Episode #374 - The Dog Fight

  This week had another slew of hot button issues. But also, had enough time for background talk, cheese talk and Auston Matthews talk. Jay Beagle tried to fight the entire Anaheim Ducks, particularly Troy Terry and Trevor Zegras. This opened...

  
• 03.30.2022

  Episode #373 - The Double Elimination

  Carl is back as him and Nick have a much less musical dive into the week of the NHL. Eugene Melnyk passed away this week. How will the owner of the Ottawa Senators be remembered? Evgenii Dadonov was dealt to...

  
• 03.22.2022

  Episode #372 - The Stevie Nick Trade Deadline Special

  What happens when Carl leaves Nick alone on NHL Trade Deadline Day? Tune in as Nick dive's into the musical mystery that is the trades of: Hampus Lindholm to the Boston Bruins Marc Andre Fleury to the Minnesota Wild Nick...

  
• 03.15.2022

  Episode #371 - The Chuck Files

  Aliens. They're out there. Probably. And they might watch hockey! Auston Matthews got suspended for 2 games for his cross check on Rasmus Dahlin. So, does his end his Lady Byng bid? As the Trade Deadline nears, Joe Pavelski and...

  
• 03.08.2022

  Episode #370 - The Lockout Lookback

  With Major League Baseball in a work stoppage, we look back at previous NHL work stoppages and try to decide if it was worth it in the end. The NHL trade deadline is less than two weeks away. While it...

  
• 03.01.2022

  Episode #369 - The Deep Bern(ier)

  Did you know that the NHL hosted an outdoor game this weekend? Us either! Following the Russian invasion, the IIHF has banned Russia and Belarus from all events moving forward. Was it the right move by the organization? Last week...

  
• 02.22.2022

  Episode #368 - The Biased Officiating

  Canada won hockey gold! Which more than makes up for an underwhelming men's tournament. Which will have to tide us over until a summer version of the World Junior Hockey Championship. Thank you for using our idea IIHF! Jack Eichel...

  
• 02.15.2022

  Episode #367 - The Super Golden Hirings

  Between Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl and a busy week of hockey news, we've got a jammed packed episode for you! Canada and the USA are ready for another gold medal matchup in the Olympics. With  Canada winning round 1...

  
• 02.09.2022

  Episode #366 - The Sleep Deprivation

  The women's Olympic hockey tournament is well under way, leading to many sleepless nights. We recap a spectacular game between Canada and the USA, COVID difficulties and an increasing in the physical side of the game. The NHL All Star...

  
• 02.01.2022

  Episode #365 - The Talent Show

  The NHL is pulling out all of the stops for the NHL All Star Game in Las Vegas, including the Fountain Face Off and Blackjack. What else could make the Vegas skills competition even better? Evander Kane has finally made...

  
• 01.25.2022

  Episode #364 - The Pissy Episode

  Jim Matheson had a classic "You smelt it, you dealt it" this as he accused Leon Draisaitl of being pissy.  This week's solution for the NHL has us developing a plan to fix the trade deadline. We also explore who...

  
• 01.18.2022

  Episode #363 - The Connor McSadface

  Nick is back with an update on the outdoor rink. It's time for the maiden skate! Connor McDavid was asked about the Edmonton Oilers signing Evander Kane and he definitely had some thoughts. Arguably too many thoughts. In multiple press...

  
• 01.11.2022

  Episode #362 - The Dance in the Desert

  Evander Kane was cut by the San Jose Sharks, leading to a grievance by the NHLPA, as well as apparently teams looking to sign him. Where might he end up? Marc Bergevin has a new home with the LA Kings....

  
• 01.04.2022

  Episode #361 - The New Years Resolutions

  We are back and ready to look back at everything that happened during the holiday break! The NHL has a real problem with how they're handling COVID. And that is that they have cancelled almost every game in the second...

  
• 12.21.2021

  Episode #360 - The Trip off the Rails

  COVID has officially sent the NHL season off of the rails. And our episode is in a similar place. But, we both got chicken out of it. With COVID cases spiking throughout the NHL, we explore what the possible options...

  
• 12.14.2021

  Episode #359 - The Taxation Station

  How old is too old to make an attempt to make it to the NHL? This week we find out! COVID cases continue to climb across the league, with the likelihood of players going to the Olympics dropping for several...

  
• 12.07.2021

  Episode #358 - The Youngest Bald Coach

  Another busy week in the NHL means that there is limited time for shenanigans! Carl forgot that they planned to discuss the Jack Hughes extension with the New Jersey Devils. So, they started with it. Will this deal be good...

  
• 11.30.2021

  Episode #357 - The Thrown Episode

  Marc Bergevin was removed as the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, one year after the team reached the Stanley Cup Final, replaced by Jeff Gorton. Are the Canadiens heading in the right direction? The Pittsburgh Penguins have been bought...

  
• 11.23.2021

  Episode #356 - The Connors and The Coyotes

  In a rarity in the world of sports, the Omaha Lancers skipped their own games this weekend. What is going on in Nebraska? And where is Nebraska? There are rumors that the Quebec Nordiques could return to the NHL. In...

  
• 11.16.2021

  Episode #355 - The Nine Goalie Tenders

  We start this week's show with the essentials, for beer league hockey. What are your must haves for a game? The Ottawa Senators will not be playing hockey this week, as 10 players are out in COVID protocol. How likely...

  
• 11.09.2021

  Episode #354 - The Record Breaking

  Jack Eichel has officially been freed from the Buffalo Sabres, heading to the Vegas Golden Knights. Was the return enough for Buffalo? How will Vegas fit Eichel into their salary cap moving forward? Jeremy Colliton was fired by the Chicago...

  
• 11.03.2021

  Episode #353 - The Chicago Blackhawks Scandal

  Following the release of the Jenner and Block report into the sexual assault allegations made earlier this year, the fallout was widespread. But was it widespread enough? We dive into the entire investigation, the resignations of Stan Bowman and Joel...

  
• 10.26.2021

  Episode #352 - The Firsts

  The Carolina Hurricanes have our backs when it comes to finding out if the Montreal Canadiens have lost. Is it time for this rivalry to leave the front office and find its way on the ice? The Arizona Coyotes and...

  
• 10.19.2021

  Episode #351 - The Lou Lamoriello 'Lliteration

  Andrew Ladd is scoring, Gabe Landeskog and Dylan Larkin are getting suspended to name a few things that started a wild first week of the NHL season! Let the overreactions begin! Evander Kane was suspended 21 games for violating COVID...

  
• 10.13.2021

  Episode #350 - The NHL Season Kickoff

  The NHL season is back and so is the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! The Seattle Kraken are starting their first season tonight. What can be expected from them? The 4th Line Fantasy League was drafted and Nick has regrets. Mika...

  
• 10.05.2021

  Episode #349 - The 2021 NHL Metropolitan Division Preview

  We are one week away from the start of the NHL season! "All or Nothing", the Toronto Maple Leafs docuseries, is out and Nick has strong reasons to believe that Paul MacLean is the hero we all need. Robin Lehner...

  
• 09.28.2021

  Episode #348 - The 2021 NHL Atlantic Division Preview

  Preseason is hockey is here! Do we care yet? The Buffalo Sabres have removed Jack Eichel as the captain of the team. What's next in the saga? Kirill Kaprizov, Rasmus Dahlin and Elvis Merzļikins signed contract extensions. Who were the...

  
• 09.21.2021

  Episode #347 - The 2021 NHL Central Division Preview

  This week's news of the week saw old faces in new faces with Travis Zajac retiring a devil, Zach Parise re-uniting with Lou Lamoriello and Zdeno Chara going back to the Islanders. (It also was a great excuse for an...

  
• 09.14.2021

  Episode #346 - The 2021 NHL Pacific Division Preview

  It's season preview time! And that's not even the biggest news of the week! Nick has discovered something called a "Deathmatch Circus" and former NHL'er Darren McCarty will be taking part in one. What's the worst that can happen? NHL...

  
• 09.07.2021

  Episode #345 - The Gold Medal Celebration

  Team Canada are Gold Medal winners at the Women's World Hockey Championships. We re-live the nerve wracking gold medal game! The Montreal Canadiens officially did not match the offer sheet that Jesper Kotkaniemi signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. But they...

  
• 08.31.2021

  Episode #344 - The More Uno

  Jesperi Kotkaniemi signed the ultimate Uno reverse card: an offer sheet with the Carolina Hurricanes. We break down every single way that it is the best offer sheet of all time.  The Carolina Hurricanes were busy this week as they...

  
• 08.24.2021

  Episode #343 - The Hughes Brother Samwich

  Our summer movie series continues! This week we head to Saskatchewan for a legal battle, Miami for a Cuban sandwich and a wedding. The Arizona Coyotes are without an arena moving forward. Again. But Gary Bettman doesn't seem worried. He...

  
• 08.17.2021

  Episode #342 - The Last Blockbuster

  With a week away, Nick had time to watch "The Last Blockbuster", and he is back with his review! The Toronto Maple Leafs' docuseries "All or Nothing" comes out this October. What else would make for a good NHL documentary?...

  
• 08.04.2021

  Episode #341 - The Doctor Is In

  The offseason is here, and so are the doctors! A report from Nikita Zadorov on what life is like to be Nathan MacKinnon has led to several questions, including "What exactly does he eat?" Evander Kane has reportedly been betting...

  
• 07.29.2021

  Episode #340 - The 2021 NHL Free Agency Special

  It is NHL free agency day, which means that there are over 150 signings, trades and pieces of follow up from draft weekend to talk about. Let's do that podcast! The Minnesota Wild got the sliding Jesper Wallstedt with the...