The Bitter Rivals Podcast

On this weeks episode, Avery finally accepts Jack Campbell as the Leafs number one goalie while Gitano furiously rants about Connor McDavids $5k fine for his elbow to the head of Habs forward Jesperi Kotkaniemi. 

The boys also discuss the Vancouver Canucks COVID situation and the NHLs inability to market their star players.

On this weeks episode, Avery and Gitano absolutely rip the Buffalo Sabres to shreds, diving deep into the organizations history of failure, current 17 game winless streak, and future of their star players. The boys also dissect the scandal involving (now) former  NHL referee Tim Peel getting caught on a hot mic.

Avery and Gitano are back and take on all the biggest talking points of the week, including the Leafs goaltender situation and the Habs finally winning their first shootout of the year. 

The boys also discuss a range of topics including Erik Karlsson and the Sharks disastrous situation and Gitano rants on Habs prospect Cole Caufield. 

Avery and Gitano are back to break down a Saturday night to forget for both the Habs and Leafs, with both teams losing important games. The boys also analyze Jeff Petrys fantastic season so far and rookie sensation Kirill Kaprizovs emergence as a top player in the League.

Also discussed in this episode are changes to the overtime format and ESPNs new TV deal with the NHL.

On this weeks episode Avery and Gitano discuss the Habs big Saturday night win, the Leafs great series against the Oilers and awful series against the Canucks.

The boys also break down the dumpster fire that is the Buffalo Sabres, the race for the Norris trophy is heating up and react to some UFC results!

Avery and Gitano are back to discuss the massive news that the Montreal Canadiens fired head coach Claude Julien amid a 5 game losing streak! The boys break down what lead to the firing and what comes next for interim head coach Dominique Ducharme, along with Carey Prices struggles so far this season. 

Also this week, Avery and Gitano rank their all time top 10 NHL players and discuss the NHL dress code.

Avery and Gitano break down the latest Habs vs Leafs game, including Toronto acquiring Alex Galchenyuk and a serious mess made by the refs. The boys also discuss the outdoor game at Lake Tahoe between the Avalanche and Golden Knights and debate if Sidney Crosby is a top 5 player of all time!

Avery and Gitano welcome their first guest to the podcast, diehard Leafs fan Trevor Edgar! The boys break down the two Habs vs Leafs games that happened last week, and do a deep dive on the Toronto Maple Leafs defense and goaltending. 

There are laughs aplenty as Trevor and the hosts discuss such topics as Kevin Bieksas love for Ryan Kesler and the blockbuster trade between the Senators and Hurricanes! 

This week on the Bitter Rivals Podcast, Avery and Gitano debate which team in the North Division is worse, Canucks or Senators. They also continue their rant against poor officiating and react to Hockey Canada naming the Olympic GM and staff. The boys also make their predictions for the Super Bowl!

Avery and Gitano discuss the Habs and Leafs Saturday night loses, compare the teams responses to Matt Tkachuk and his antics, as well as debate the Calder trophy and its nomination system.