The Hockey 411

Andrew Weiss joins the podcast to discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning. This organization has been decimated by injuries. Hedman, Vasilevskiy, and McDonagh, to name a few, have all missed significant time. Yet, this team still finds a way to win games. How deep can this team go? Tune in now!

Mario Tirabassi from CHGO Blackhawks joins the podcast to talk about the fun Chicago Blackhawks. Connor Bedard is single handley making the Blackhawks fun to watch again. Don't look now, this team is on the hunt for the last wildcard spot. Is this the year they get into the playoffs? Tune in now!

Josh Yohe from The Athletic makes his pilgrimage back to the podcast this week to talk about the Pittsburgh Penguins. This has been a year of new things for the Penguins. New coaching staff, new faces, new goals. One thing still remains the same. Crosby, Malkin, and Letang still dominate. How long can they keep this hot start going? Tune in now!

Andrew Gross from Newsday joins the podcast to break down the red-hot New York Islanders. Welcome to the Matthew Schaefer era. This kid has been absolutely electric. Also, it can't hurt to mention how good this team has been out of the gate. Tune in now.

Derek Lee from The Hockey News joins the show to help break down the red-hot Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks have come out of the gate firing and have vaulted themselves to close to the top of the Pacific division. Can they keep the momentum up? Tune in now!

Zach from the Checking From Behind podcast joins the show to recap the first month of hockey. It has been an electric start to the season, and we wanted to discuss some of the biggest headlines so far. Tune in now!

Matt Drake from Eyes On The Prize joins the podcast to discuss the fast-starting Montreal Canadiens. The youth movement has finally arrived in Montreal. From Jakub Dobes to Ivan Demidov, this team is rolling along to open the year. Is this the year they take the next big step? Tune in now!

Evan Rawal from the Denver Gazette joins the podcast to discuss the Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche are off to a hot start this season after a disappointing playoff run. How far can this team go during the spring? Is Necas the preferred long-term winger for Nathan MacKinnon? Tune in now!

Jesse Cohen from All The Kings Men Podcast joins the podcast to talk about the LA Kings. The way last season ended was a disappointment to say the least. After some major offseason changes, here we are. Can they make the most of the season? Tune in now!

Anthony from Expected Buffalo makes his annual appearance on the podcast to kick off the NHL season. Hockey is in the here and now. Opening day has arrived. We reflect on our thoughts of summer days, season predictions, and so much more. Tune in now!