The trade deadline is drawing near, Brad Burud and Blake Friars discuss their deadline predictions. They also debate the Pacific Division and who will emerge into a playoff spot. The Olympics are on and the NHL is not present. Is it a blessing in surprise?

Brad Burud and Blake Frairs are back at debating current topics in the NHL. On this episode they discuss the Edmonton Oilers and what the future game plan is for this underachieving team. Headshots keep happening and is the NHL taking this seriously, and the New York Rangers are talking rebuild. What will that entail and how long will Rangers fans have to wait to raise the Stanley Cup again?

Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown and debate the recent goaltender interference epidemic. They have solutions... Seattle expansion is discussed and potential nicknames are debated. Then they dive into TSN's Bob McKenzies coaches poll. Who are the leagues best?

Brad Burud and Blake Friars discuss Blackhawks goaltending problems. They answer a very important question in Toronto, Are the Leafs any good? They also discuss the Colorado Avalanche recent success and are they playoff bound? Its time for controversy and debate.

Dallas Stars forward and assistant captain Jason Spezza was a healthy scratch for this Mondays game in Boston. Is this a motivation tactic by Ken Hitchcock, is it a sign of a pending trade, or was it a disrespectful move for a veteran player. Jack Johnson has requested a trade out of Columbus. Will he get traded, and is it appropriate for him to be asking for a trade. All-Star snubs, who are this years power performers that are left out of the All-Star classic.

World Junior hockey recap. The outdoor game, attendance, and a medal into the stands. The Vegas plan. Do they stay the course or do they become buyers. Trade Deadline is coming quickly. Who are this years rental players and what teams need extra help for a playoff run.

Brad Burud and Blake Friars explore the Eastern and Western Conference and discuss what teams are trending up and who is trending down. They also discuss what franchise is the worst in the NHL, on the ice and off the ice.

Brad Burud and Blake Friars debate if the Canucks are going to collapse because of injuries. Marc-Andre Fleury is back and will the Golden Knights continue success, and Laine versus Matthews, who is the best young star?

Do Vancouver Canucks greats Daniel and Henrik Sedin deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. Who won the trade between New Jersey and Anaheim (Henrique for Vatanen), and who is the best Canadien team?

Blake Friars and Brad Burud discuss the quarter mark of the NHL season. Predictions and who will be in and out of Stanley Cup Playoffs, and what is the biggest surprise of this NHL season thus far.