The boys recap the Sweden winning the World Junior championship for the first time in forever and some of their best players are next up to Star in the NHL. The league announced that Utah will be the location of next year's Winter Classic in what will be just their 3rd season in the league. They will face their mountainous rival in the Colorado Avalanche. BONUS Ryan blind ranks past winter classic locations and some of his answers might surprise you. We talk about Patrick Kane reaching the vaunted 500 goal milestone while also addressing the legacy and impact that his career and playing style has had on American hockey. After starting off the season on fire, the Devils are now in turmoil, and a major change seems imminent. Collin pays tribute to Glen Hall known as "Mr. Goalie" after his passing was announced last week. The Senators President shuts down a nasty rumor started by internet trolls, Milan Rink updates, Broberg extension & More Rookie Moves & Laps of the week!

The boys ring in the new year by discussing the recently released Olympic teams for the United States, Canada, Sweden, & Finland. We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of each team and touch on some notable snubs. We also recap the Winter Classic that wasn't so winter-like in Miami and if anything needs to change with where the NHL selects venues for the big game. The United States and Canada bow out of the World Juniors before the final leaving the Gold Medal for either Sweden or Czechia. Auston Matthews passes Mats Sundin for the most goals in Maple Leafs History. Stamkos joins the 600 goal club. The Penguins trade for Yegor Chinakov. J.J. Moser inks a long-term deal with the Lightning. Collin pulls a classic rookie move in the alumni game and we set some goals for 2026.

The boys catch up after the holidays to address the happenings around the league before the break and play a game of Guess Who to kick things off. The Kings traded Philip Danault back to Montreal where he had a lot of success in his career. Mason Marchment was dealt for the 2nd time this calendar year to the Blue Jackets by the Kraken. After the Penguins were sold to a new ownership group, Sidney Crosby became the franchise leader in points passing Mario Lemieux. Buffalo is on a heater winning 7 games in a row after firing their GM. Detroit sits atop the Atlantic Division having everyone wondering if this is the year they get back to the playoffs. The ECHL players are set to Strike and Jack Hughes is doing his best to become the next Travis Kelce of the NFL by going on dates with popstar Tate McRae.

The boys welcome in the Christmas spirit and recall their favorite hockey related gifts and name which NHL personnel resemble popular Christmas characters. Edmonton swaps goalies with Pittsburgh by Trading for Tristan Jarry and sending Stuart Skinner packing. The Sabres make another GM change, hoping this one is better than the last. MacKinnon passes Sakic for most goals in Avalanche history, Kaprizov broke another Wild Franchise History record. Nino Niedereiter plays in his 1,000th game and Draisaitl notches his 1,000th point both of which are major milestones for players hailing from countries that are not hockey hot beds. College Hockey takes center stage at the Spengler Cup for the first time in years. Minnesota Hockey announces the location of their very own Hall of Fame.

After discussing the possible trade destinations for all-star defenseman Quinn Hughes when initially recording, the Boys hop back on for an emergency podcast after he is dealt to the hometown Minnesota Wild. We discuss his immediate impact and if he can get them over the hump in the playoffs. We also go into what Vancouver is getting in return and the likelihood that he resigns in Minnesota after next season. Collin blindranks soon to be Olympic Stars, plus an update on the Milan Arena situation. The Stars have caught the Avalanche in the race for the Central Division and McDavid and Draisaitl reach a new milestone as a duo. Hand Passes are becoming controversial seemingly every night, Brandon Bussi can’t lose, and the new Stadium Series jerseys will feature yet another home vs home jersey matchup.

The boys address the issues that are being reported about the delays in the construction as well as the size of the playing surface of the Milan Cortina Olympics Arena. World Junior Season is almost here as the United States dropped their pre-tournament roster this past week. We look at the possibility of them 3-peating this year and mix in a snake draft of our favorite World Junior tournament memories Jesper Wallstedt is having a rookie season for the ages for the Wild. The top 3 teams in the Central have been the cream of the crop in the NHL this year which has forced the conversation of just how much the NHL playoff format needs to be changed. Plus, Brendan Dillon hits 1000 games played, McDonogh signs an extension in Tampa, Ozzy Wiesblatt's emotional first goal, Seguin is out for the year for Dallas

The boys are back after a long Thanksgiving weekend to get caught up on the league's events. We discuss Ovechkin proving the haters wrong again and the Caps being right back in the mix. Tampa Bay is cruising again after a slow start. Canada's two promising teams are struggling early again. Is it time for the Flames & Predators to blow it up and rebuild? Palmeri proves just how tough hockey players are and we preview the start of the PWHL regular season.

*HOMER ALERT* The boys break down the Wild's start now that the NHL is a quarter of the way through the season. We also do a lap around the college scene right now for the 6 Division 1 programs in Minnesota. Plus, a little bit of a season preview in honor of High School Hockey that started this week.

The Boys Headline the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees while also getting creative with some Hall of Fame associated topics. Pastrnak hits 400 goals, The Ducks are off to their best start in years, The hottest players in the league right now are all 20 years old or younger and The Tkachuk brothers attempt to be the next Kelce's in sports by launching their own podcast.

On the latest episode of the Rookie Lap the boys go rogue by talking a little baseball and debating which sport has the best postseason. Tavares hits 500 Goals while Ovi gets to the 900 club all by himself. We break down our 4th and final division in the Atlantic plus make our Stanley Cup predictions for the 2025-2026 Season.