The Rookie Lap

The Boys are back after a week hiatus to discuss the Olympic tournament results so far. The United States Women's team captured the gold medal for the first time since the 2018 Olympics in a thrilling overtime victory over Canada, that was one for the ages! We discuss the just how dominant they were from almost start to finish, young players who made a name for themselves on the internation stage, and the impact that it will have on the next generation of girls wanting play hockey in America. We also discuss the results of all of the preliminary round games in the men's tournament as well as the quarterfinals. We preview the semifinal matchups and predict who will come out on top.

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The boys are back to cover all the latest events around the NHL. Hat-tricks are being scored at the highest rate we’ve ever seen. The Islanders make a couple trades to supplement some of their long-term injuries and prove to team that they are going for the playoffs this year. The Rangers have shut-down Panarin and have started fielding offers from a large crop of teams. Charlie Coyle and Roman Josi join the 1000 games played club. Hampus Lindholm and Marcus Johansson named to team Sweden as injury replacements. Vegas will meet th Stars at Jerry’s world in Dallas for next years stadium series. The Leafs are spiraling on and off the ice just in time for Marner to make his return to Toronto. The Norris Trophy race is one of the crazier ones we’ve seen in years. Colorado is actually capable of going through a rough patch. Malinski and Chariot sign extensions. Patrick Kane passed Mike Modano to become the the all-time US born leading scorer. Some movie and show recommendations and all new rookie laps and moves of the week.

We bring you a Hockey Day Minnesota exclusive as we interview two current NCAA Division 3 players and Minnesota Hockey products in Carter & Jordan Newpower. We discuss growing up playing youth hockey for their hometowns, their transition into junior hockey where they were teammates for two seasons and now what it is like to be rivals in the MIAC conference.

We also previewed the matchups that are set for Hockey Day Minnesota in the host city of Hastings. Plus, all new quick hits none bigger than Chris Drury signaling to Rangers fans that they are entering a "retooling phase" which comes at the expense of moving on from Artemi Panarin.

A couple more big trades were made with one of the players being acquired by a surprise trade contender in the San Jose Sharks.

Nugent-Hopkins and Killorn played their 1000th games, Jonanthan Toews returned to Chicago to an overwhelming ovation from the fans.

We had a goalie fight with Bobrovsky taking on Nedelkevic, Jackson LaCombe replaced Seth Jones on Team USA due to injury, and Buffalo finally has found a player that wants to commit to them long term in Josh Doan

The Boys are back to discuss all the major happenings around the league. We Dive into the legacies of Sergei Fedorov and Zdeno Chara as their Jersey Numbers were retired over the last Week by the Red Wings and Bruins. The Islanders take things outside on their day off in Minnesota. Ovechkin reaches 20 goals for the 21st year in a row which leaves him second only to Mr. Hockey. The Blue Jackets parted ways with Dean Evason and hired an old rival of his in Rick Bowness. Connor McDavid is going streaking again as he extends his point streak to 20 games for the first time in his career. Tampa Bay and Buffalo are the two hottest teams in the league currently and we debate which one is more impressive. Mitch Marner faces off with The Maple Leafs for the first time as an opponent. TNT resigns Biz, a game of Fact or Fiction, New Rookie Moves & Laps of the Week and even some Pimple talk?!?

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.