The Lighter Side Pod

Joe and Tom discuss possible scenarios for finishing out the regular season and playoffs. They re-draft the 1989 top 10 selections, will Mats Sundin still be number 1? And in Stories of the game, Tom talks about his former teammate, and roommate, Pat LaFontaine.

Joe and Tom discuss the recent suspension of the NHL season due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) and solutions the league could implement to finish out the season. They run through the NBC King of Goals bracket to pick the greatest goal scorer of all-time, and Tom lays out the 10 greatest agitators of all-time.

Joe and Tom discuss some topics from the GM meeting. Steven Stamkos is injured again and out for 2 weeks. Is Leon Draisaitl the run away favorite to take home the Hart trophy as league MVP? Butch Goring honored by the Islanders with jersey retirement.

This week Joe recaps trades that have taken place in the month of February. He discusses landing spots for some of the rumored players ahead of the Feb 24th trade deadline, and he talks about the 40th anniversary of The Miracle on Ice

This week Anthony Maiani joins the show to discuss his career in the USHL. We revisit "Maiani's Magnificent Goal" scored as a member of the Denver Pioneers. Anthony also discusses his career as a member of the back-to-back CHL champion Allen Americans, and his time spent playing hockey in Denmark.

Anthony Maiani's Magnificent Goal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R8rf6C-QRI

Joe flying solo discusses the Kassian/Tkachuk scrap, dives into the Coyotes "Illegal" scouting/recruiting practices, Alexis Lafreniere's illegal check that landed him a 2 game suspension, and the teams to watch the second half

Joe and Zack discuss Brian Burke's comments about Dylan Larkin telling fans to vote for someone more deserving. They also revisit the Overblown, overreactions made after week 1 of the season.

Joe is flying solo this week and discusses the recent Taylor Hall trade to the Arizona Coyotes. The Devils are talking to an Atlantic Division team about trading P.K. Subban, who could be that team? David Pastrnak has cooled down in his quest for 50 goals in 50 games, but we are still pulling for him and run down the NHL greats that have achieved this rare feat.

Joe and Zack discuss the recent coaching changes since Babcock's firing, Two big guys go at it in Boston, Subban and Pietrangelo on the trade block? And as always, the weekly picks.

Joe and Zack discuss the recent fallout from Mike Babcock firing, New Jersey trying to turn things around with a new coach, Taylor Hall trade discussion, the Red Wings haven't won in 10 games, and the weekly picks