Brad Burud and Blake Friars debate the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Was it what we expected, was it as exciting as usual or was it a flop. They also breakdown the recent coaching changes as Bill Peters is out of Carolina and is now in Calgary. Also openings in NY Rangers, Dallas and Carolina, who will fill these spots?

Brad Burud and Blake Friars are all fired up about week one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They review five questionable incidents, a few of which resulted in suspensions. They also run down each first round series and breakdown who has been good and who has not been good. They also discuss the amount of series that got off to a 2-0 start.

Brad Burud and Blake Friars are pumped and ready to get the Stanley Cup Playoffs underway. First off we review the NHL regular season and discuss our predictions from opening night. We nailed some and we look like fools on some other picks. Then we dive into the Western Conference and Eastern Conference Stanley Cup Playoff matchups. We breakdown and argue each matchup, and most importantly tell you who will win and why.

Brad Burud and Blake Friars discuss the race for the Hart Trophy. Is McDavid the leader or does another player deserve it. Should teams burn up a year of players entry level contracts this late in the year? Or, should they save that player and contract year by waiting until next season. The NHL regular season is coming to an end. Who will be in and who will be out of the playoffs?

Brad Burud and Blake Friars discuss offside controversy, and goalie interference. Who are the serious Stanley Cup contenders and what playoff format do you think is the best. It is the push for the playoffs and action in the NHL is heating up on and off the ice. Also a new segment to the show, 3 Questions. Brad fires three questions at Blake. High sticking, NHL problems, and billboards headline the questions.

Brad Burud and Blake Friars are ready to debate. What is going on in Carolina and will the removal of Ron Francis change this team dynamic. Who do the players think is the best. Analysis on the recent NHLPA players poll. Teams are stumbling down the playoff stretch, who will find themselves on the outside of the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown the Calgary Flames struggles and discuss the multitude of reasons for their drop in the standings. They will also dive into Canadian media and their treatment and pressure they put on Canadian professional hockey teams. The Florida Panthers are back in the playoff race. Why is this and will they continue this success and make the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown all the deadline trades. Deadline day is a very exciting day for the fans and a very stressful day for the players and general managers. Who were this years winners and losers. Opinions fly on this episode of THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast.

The NHL Trade Deadline is one day away. Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown all the trades that have taken place leading up to deadline day. They also discuss what will happen on NHL Trade Deadline day by breaking down where all the top trade candidates will end up. Trade deadline day is so exciting for the fans.

Petr Mrazek was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers from the Detroit Red Wings when both of the Flyers goalies went down with injuries. Will Mrazek rescue the Flyers and lead them to the playoffs? Who are the untouchables in the NHL. What players will never be moved, and how many is their? NHL Trade Deadline is drawing near. Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown all speculation and projections for trade deadline.