...but it's still The Puck & Hoop Podcast. So we took a bit of break there, sometimes Life gets in the way of Living. But we are back and with a little bit of a different slant to our focus - particularly when it comes to our News & Notes segments. Too often off-ice and off-court issues take up a large part of the conversations that Keith and I have away from the microphone. Well that just seemed a little, let's say, limiting. So unless we hear otherwise from you, our focus WILL remain on the court and on the ice, but stories, events and circumstances that have impact and import? Heck, if we are talking about them, you're gonna hear it. "Don'cha dare miss it." - Billy Red Lyons

You know veery once in awhile it's good to reach back and remind yourself of why you love Puck & Hoop. Whether it's something you watched, an event you attended or even something you partook in - ahhh memories of The Cage (hoopheads will know of what I speak). those memories are the placeholders in our hearts and minds of why these games mean so much to us. Shout out to Pete Rock & C-L Smooth, Keith M and Black Jesus, oh and Brendan Shanahan.

Peace.

B&K

OK, so right off the bat I've gotta let you know that Ep6 was recorded prior to the Raps beating Philly on Wednesday night. Good win. Made all the better by the return of Scottie Barnes from an ankle injury. I say - write this  - because Keith and I get into how Barnes being injured is a good/bad scenario for the Raps at this point in the season. Sure it's nice to give other guys on the roster an opportunity, but having Scottie B. in the line-up... that's just better. Waaaaaaaayyyyyy better.

Enjoy Episode 6. Keith and I sure did.

C-ya!!

If there is anything that is a given in professional sports - especially one that takes place on an unstable playing surface (hello hockey) - is that NOTHING IS GIVEN. Things can be expected, just listen to all the pre-season prognostications in both puck & hoop, but sh&t happens Man. So a week into the puck season is no need to panic or get over-stimulated - depending on how you view a 2-win, 2-loss start. Or a minor injury heading into the opening of your season. Whatever the case maybe in either puck or hoop, it's a looooonnnngggg season and yes we can all have expectations but, nothing is given. Enjoy Episode 5.

The Puck season is in full swing, Hoops is just around the corner. And boy are we glad for it! If you didn't know it, we hale from Canada and there is nothing that makes a long, cold, Canadian winter (it's coming, it always does!) bearable like a regular dose of Puck & Hoop. Helping you get ready for that is what we are all about here at TP&HP. So sit back, relax, put on your head gear - if that refrain rings a bell you truly are Old Skool - and dive into Episode 4 of The Puck & Hoop Podcast. Yes, this is THAT podcast! Oh and shout out to Mark Morrison. If you don't know ask somebody.

C-ya!

There is much to be learned while watching the exhibition seasons in Puck & Hoop. New additions to the roster to take note of, you get to see how another Summer of development reveals itself in the younger players, and what if - any - new tricks the old dogs (relatively speaking) have added to their arsenal in the off-season. Those things are pretty much common in both Puck & Hoop. It's those things that have me watching what some call the "silly season" with keen interest and anticipation of the incredible games and highlights that will be available for my viewing pleasure from now until June. Pretty much the best part of the sports calendar if you ask me. It also gives Keith and I whole lot to banter about on The Puck & Hoop Podcast. And by banter I mean argue about, but in a nice way that always occurs between Leafs and Habs fans (riiiiight) who just happen to share a love of hoop as well. Enjoy Episode 3, look out for Episode 4 where we get into, what I like to call, "The Return of the Max". For Old Skool Hip Hop people who also know hoops you'll get that pun. For those of you that don't, all shall be revealed in Episode 4.

Peace,

B

First off I have to apologize. One, for the lateness in getting Episode 2 out to you and two, for the noticeable hum you hear in this Episode. Rest assured I am working on correcting the latter for Episode 3. Oh and that one will definitely NOT be late. At any rate hope you enjoy this one and it's a long one so here's a break down for your listening pleasure:

As always if you have any questions, comments or criticisms drop us a line at: the [email protected]

Cya!

Everyone has an opinion. That's nota bad thing. In fact it's a good thing. Differing opinions are a great way to spur a conversation, engage in healthy debate and even have - on rare occasions in our case - agreement. That's why I think lists are fun. So here are our Top 5 players in Puck & Hoop heading into the '22/23 season. Debate. Discuss. Conversate. Agree or disagree. That's what this is here for. And if you want to talk with us about your choices feel free to drop us a line:

[email protected]

We'll hit you back as quick as you hit us.

Go Leafs Go! 

Growing up in Toronto you kind of had to become a hockey fan by default. Becoming a hoops fan... well lets just say that took a little effort.

But it certainly was a labour of love. Puck and Hoop, there are those that will tell you the two can't co-exist in one sports heart. We - Keith Reedon and Brian Dunstan - are here to tell you that not only do we love Puck & Hoop, we LOVE talking about them. So come in and join in on the conversation of the two sports we Love. Puck & Hoop. This is THAT podcast.

Feel free to share your love of these two great games by hitting us up via email at: [email protected]

Be well,

B

In the beginning the Gods created the Sixers, the Habs and the Leafs.

And not necessarily in that order.

This is the Puck and Hoop podcast.

Hosted by Keith Reedon – Habs fan.

And Brian Dunstan – Leafs fan.

We both grew up loving the Philadelphia 76ers…

But with the Raptors coming to Toronto in 1995…

Well you gotta support your hometown team, don’t you?

Which begs the question, why the heck is Keith a Habs fan?

Something that will probably come up a time or two on this podcast.

At any rate, we are just two guys talking about, and sometimes arguing about – the two sports they love.

Puck & Hoops.

This is that PODCAST.

We are here to talk about EVERYTHING on the ice or the court. Well ALMOST everything.