Two-Man Advantage w/ Burnside & LeBrun - A Show on the NHL

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Every Wednesday, The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun and Scott Burnside bring you Two-Man Advantage, featuring insight from both, interviews, and insider information from two of the most connected people in the hockey universe.

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Two-Man Advantage w/ Burnside & LeBrun - A Show on the NHL episodes:

01.13.2021
A message from Scott and Pierre
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01.06.2021
John Carlson all in on Team USA and the Washington Capitals
John Carlson, Stanley Cup Champion and World Junior Hockey gold medalist joins Scott to discuss Team USA's success at the 2021 World Junior Championships, and the changes the Capitals made this off-season, including new coach Peter Laviolette and future hall...
12.23.2020
Tom Fitzgerald - New Jersey Devils General Manager
Tom Fitzgerald, the General Manager of the New Jersey Devils joins Scott and Pierre on the final Two Man Advantage of 2020. Fitzy discusses the extension for goalie MacKenzie Blackwood, and the prospects for an improved season for the Devils...
12.16.2020
NHL agent Pat Brisson excited for his son Brendan to compete for USA at the WJC
NHL super agent Pat Brisson joins Scott and Pierre from his home in California to discuss his son Brendan, a first round draft pick of the Vegas Golden Knights making Team USA at the 2021 World Junior Championships in Edmonton. Pat...
12.09.2020
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger is Scott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun’s guest, this week on Two Man Advantage. Dregs discusses his start in the business, getting the job with TSN and being a part of the second to none hockey coverage...
12.02.2020
Stanley Cup Champion Jon Cooper
Jon Cooper, the head coach of the Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning joins Scott and Pierre to discuss what it was like winning the Cup, how special the trophy is and how he is planing for the next Bolts...
11.25.2020
Kendall Coyne Schofield fulfills dream to work for Chicago Blackhawks
US Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield joins Pierre and Scott to discuss her new dream job with her hometown Chicago Blackhawks, as a player development coach and youth hockey growth specialist. Plus, Scott and Pierre provide an update on the NHL and...
10.29.2020
Rick Bowness - Dallas Stars Head Coach
Rick Bowness, the head coach of the Dallas Stars joined Scott and Pierre fresh off signing his contract extension with the Stars. Bowness talks about taking the Stars all the way to the Stanley Cup Final, the contributions of how young...
10.20.2020
Ed Olczyk stick tap for Doc Emrick
Scott and Pierre welcome NBC Sports lead hockey analyst Ed Olczyk to look back on the storied career of Hall of Fame NHL play by play man Mike 'Doc' Emrick who retired from the booth on Monday. Eddie O talks about...
10.14.2020
Pietrangelo and Hall sign new deals, who is next?
Scott and Pierre look back on the first five days of free agency led by the top two free agents signing deals in the past two days. Alex Pietrangelo signed for 7 years in Vegas, and Taylor Hall inked a...
10.08.2020
NHL Free Agency set to begin at noon on Friday
Scott and Pierre set up the 2020 NHL free agent season, which forecasts a busy month for signings and trades. Alex Pietrangelo, Taylor Hall and Torey Krug headline the players available, as free agency officially kicks off at noon on Friday. Burnsie...
09.30.2020
The Off-Season of the goalie will dominate team roster and cap management
With the 2020/2021 NHL season behind us, Scott and Pierre dive into the off-season and take a look at the amount of work that most teams will need to do, to fit under the salary cap in order to sign...
09.29.2020
Tampa Bay Lightning bring home the cup in the bubble
Scott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun recap the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, after nine weeks and two safe bubbles in Edmonton and Toronto. The boys look back on the Cup final that Tampa won over Dallas in 6 games, and the job...
09.28.2020
Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final between Dallas & Tampa is tonight
John Forslund from the NHL on NBC Sports joins Scott from the Edmonton bubble, ahead of game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. John talks about life in two bubbles, as he started the playoffs in the Toronto bubble before heading...
09.25.2020
2020 Stanley Cup Final is all business for Tampa & Dallas
Mark Spector, Senior Hockey Columnist with Sporetsnet.ca, joins Scotty ahead of the first of back to back Stanley Cup games in Edmonton. Game 4 may as well be a must win game for Dallas, as they trail Tampa and the...
09.24.2020
Stamkos returns in possible turning point game of the final
Emily Kaplan from ESPN.com joins Scott to discuss the Lightning's game three win in the Stanley Cup Final, and the emotional return of Steven Stamkos to the Bolts lineup. Emily and Scott also discuss the Stars slow starts to games, the...
09.23.2020
Michael Hirshfeld - Executive Director, NHL Coaches Association
Michael Hirshfeld, the Executive Director of the NHL Coaches Association, joins Pierre and Scott to discuss what the Association is all about, how it got started and how it assists all NHL coaches in conjunction with the NHL. Michael discusses...
09.22.2020
Mike Rupp: Stanley Cup Final - True Dislike Between Tampa and Dallas
Mike Rupp, Stanley Cup Champion and Studio Analyst with the NHL Network joins Scott to discuss his career as a player, including his Stanley Cup series winning goal for New Jersey, his infamous 'Jagr salute' at the Winter Classic, and...
09.21.2020
Elliotte Friedman: Is a Steven Stamkos return to the Stanley Cup Final Imminent?
Elliotte Friedman from Hockey Night in Canada joins Scott to discuss when the next season for the NHL might begin. The guys look at a number of different options that the NHL has, including fans or no fans in the...
09.18.2020
Stanley Cup Final is Set - Tampa Bay vs Dallas
Associated Press Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno joins Scott from the Edmonton bubble to help set up the Stanley Cup Final between Dallas and Tampa Bay. The guys recap the Eastern Conference Final between the NY Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning. The...
09.17.2020
Dallas Stars Resting and Waiting for the Winner of the Tampa / New York Series.
Josh Bogorad, the play by play voice of the Dallas Stars joins Scott to discuss his career path in sports broadcasting. Josh talks about what it was like to be on the call for the Stars, as they eliminated Vegas...
09.16.2020
Geoff Ward - Calgary Flames Head Coach
Geoff Ward, who took over last fall for Bill Peters as the interim head coach for the Flames, saw the interim tag removed this week by the Calgary Flames. Geoff joins Scott and Pierre to discuss his journey from the...
09.15.2020
Golden Knights Eliminated in Heartbreaking Fashion
Jesse Granger from the Athletic LV joins Scott to unpack the surprising outcome of the Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights. Plus the guys talk about the future of Robin Lehner and Marc-Andre Fleury...
09.14.2020
Kevin Weekes - on Khudobin's Stars, Cooper's Lightning & Hockey Being For Everyone
NHL Network lead analyst Kevin Weekes joins Scott to discuss his involvement in the NHL's Hockey is for Everyone Program, and the NHL's player inclusion committee. Kevin also praises the work of Anton Khudobin during this playoff, and how the Stars...
09.11.2020
Colby Cohen on Big Wins for Couturier, Cassidy and the Dallas Stars
Colby Cohen from NBC Sports Philadelphia and the NHL on WestWood One Radio joins Scott to discuss Bruce Cassidy's winning the Jack Adams, and Sean Couturier who won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward. Plus Colby looks back...
09.10.2020
AJ Mleczko - Heartbreaker for the Islanders in Game 2
US Olympian, and the NHL on NBC Sports analyst AJ Mleczko joins Scott to discuss the conference finals. AJ talks about the challenge of calling games off of monitors in NYC, while the game have been taking place in Toronto...
09.09.2020
Bill Daly on the NHL's Success in the Bubble, and the NHL's Plans for the 2020/2021
Bill Daly, the NHL's Deputy Commissioner joins Scott and Pierre to discuss the success of the NHL's bubble operation in Toronto and Edmonton, looking forward to the conference finals and the Stanley Cup and ahead to the draft and free...
09.08.2020
Chris Johnston from Sportsnet on the Final Four of the Stanley Cup
Chris Johnston from Sportsnet, joins the podcast fresh off his move covering the Toronto bubble to the Edmonton bubble. Chris discusses the differences that he sees from Toronto to Edmonton, and how strange it will look when the Stanley Cup...
09.07.2020
And Then There Were Four: Conference Finals Underway in Edmonton
Arpon Basu of the Athletic Montreal is covering the Eastern Conference Final in Edmonton for the Athletic, and joins Scott from the bubble to talk about what it is like to be back in a rink to cover an NHL...
09.04.2020
Seventh Heaven in the NHL This Weekend
Charlie O'Connor from the Athletic Philadelphia joins Scott to talk about the Flyers improbable overtime win in game 6, their third OT win of this series, to force a game 7, Saturday night vs the NY Islanders. The guys discuss...
09.03.2020
It's 'Digging In' Time for the Canucks, Avalanche, Flyers, Stars and Golden Knights.
Carolina Hurricanes broadcaster Tripp Tracy joins Scott to discuss his new podcast Digging In, and how he got started with his new show. Tripp and Scott discuss the performance of Michael Hutchinson, as the Avs beat the Stars in game...
09.02.2020
The NHL Prepares for Three Game Six's in the Second Round
Arthur Staple from the Athletic NYC joins Scott to recap the Islanders overtime loss to Philadelphia in game five. The guys look back on the last time the Islanders qualified in the NHL's Eastern Conference Final, back in 1993, the...
09.01.2020
Jim Rutherford's Pittsburgh Window Remains Open
Jim Rutherford, the General Manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins joins Scott and Pierre on this weeks podcast to look back on his trade for Kasperi Kapanen, the market for his two goaltenders, and if he'd consider moving Evgeni Malkin this...
08.31.2020
Final Four in the NHL Could Be Set by Tuesday Night.
Fluto Shinzawa of the Athletic Boston joins Scott to discuss the fact that all four series are sitting at 3 games to 1, and that the Conference Final could be set by Tuesday night. Fluto takes a closer look at the...
08.28.2020
An Important Week in the Social Conscience of the NHL
Scott and Pierre unpack the landmark decision made Thursday night by NHL players to not participate in games on Thursday and Friday as they continue to do their part to fight racial injustice. Scott and Pierre discuss the role of the...
08.27.2020
The NHL Family Misses the Opportunity to Be on the Right Side of History
The Athletic's Ryan Clark joins Scott to discuss a historic night in sport, and how the NHL missed the opportunity to be a leader, to be a part of a solution to the continued social and racial unrest in the...
08.26.2020
Bolts & Canucks Bounce Back, Busy Off-season Begins in Toronto & Pittsburgh
Pierre and Scott are together again and the boys are full value for this podcast. The guys look back on pivotal game 2 wins for Vancouver and Tampa Bay last night in the second round vs Vegas and Boston.Lebrun and...
08.25.2020
NHL's 2nd Round Relentlessly Moves Forward
Keith Jones from NBC Sports joins Scott to discuss the accelerated NHL Playoffs, that have kept him busy as he sets up shop at NBC headquarters in Connecticut. Jonesy discusses the game one win for the Islanders over Philadelphia, Tampa looking...
08.24.2020
Coaching Change in DC, Controversial Agent Tweet, Ahead of Round Two in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Colby Cohen, the studio analyst for the Flyers on TV, joins Scott to discuss the coaching change in Washington with the Capitals firing Todd Reirden. Colby also talks about the Flyers getting past Montreal in the first round and how...
08.21.2020
The Bubble Is a Challenge for Everyone, It's How You Tackle It That Determines Your Fate
The editor in chief of the Athletic Montreal, Arpon Basu joins Scott to discuss the Eastern Conference first round series. The Washington Capitals couldn't have looked more disinterested in their series with the New York Islanders, as Barry Trotz completely...
08.20.2020
Chaos & Drama as the NHL Playoff Year Does Not Disappoint
Joe Smith from the Athletic TB joins Scott to discuss the Bolts series win vs Columbus, as the Lightning exact revenge on the Blue jackets after the sweep in the first round last playoff. Plus Joe provides an update on...
08.19.2020
NHL Community Mourns the Loss of Dale Hawerchuk. NHL Head Coach Gerard Gallant Stops By For a Visit
Scott and Pierre pay tribute to the great Dale Hawerchuk, the Hockey Hall of Famer who passed away after a battle with cancer yesterday at the age of 57. The boys marvel at the former Jet, Sabre, Flyer and Blues...
08.18.2020
Dominant Isles Set to Sweep Caps, Avalanche Poised For a Long Playoff Run
Arthur Staple from the Athletic NYC joins Scott to discuss the dominant performance by the Islanders, who are poised to sweep the Washington Capitals, Tuesday afternoon. Stape discusses how the Islanders, a team without any superstars, has been able to play...
08.17.2020
Tuukka Opts Out, O'Reilly Factor Gives St. Louis Hope
Fluto Shinzawa of the Athletic Boston joins Scott to discuss the surprising news that Tuukka Rask has opted out of the NHL playoffs, and the gutsy performance from Jaroslav Halak in game 3 of their round vs the Carolina Hurricanes....
08.14.2020
Julien Returns to Montreal, Canes Beat Bruins, Flames comeback Falls Short
Sara Civian, the Hurricanes beat writer for the Athletic Carolina joins Scott to discuss the shocking news surrounding Montreal head coach Claude Julien. Plus, Sara discusses the Bruins/Hurricanes series, which is tied at 1 after Carolina's big win over Boston on...
08.13.2020
Trotz exacting Revenge on Caps, Shifting of Power in the West.
Tarik El-Bashir, the Capitals beat writer at the Athletic DC joins Scott to look back at the Caps game one loss to Barry Trotz and the NY Islanders. The Islanders score 4 unanswered goals against a Caps team that lost...
08.12.2020
Rangers President John Davidson on Winning the Lottery
John Davidson, the President of the New York Rangers joins Scott and Pierre to discuss the Rangers, winning phase two of the NHL's Draft Lottery, and what it will mean to the Blueshirts to add a player like Alexis LaFreniere...
08.11.2020
NY Rangers win the Lottery, NHL 1st Round Begins Tonight
Scott Wheeler, the National Reporter, covering the NHL Draft and Prospects for the Athletic joins Scott to discuss the Rangers winning the lottery Monday night. The Rangers picked Kaapo Kakko with the second overall pick in 2019 and are set...
08.10.2020
The NHL's Round of 16 is Set + Tallon out in Florida, & the Draft Lottery Phase Two
Charlie O'Connor of the Athletic Philadelphia joins Scott to discuss the game 5 outcome between Columbus and Toronto, which sets up the NHL's Round of 16, first round of the playoffs.Charlie talks about the Philadelphia Flyers who finished first in...
08.07.2020
Elimination Friday - 6 Teams Could Be Sent Home Today in the NHL
Arpon Basu from the Athletic Montreal joins Scott on Elimination Friday to discuss a wild Thursday evening in NHL Play in action which sets up potentially a historic day today in the league. The guys discuss the exciting overtime win for...

What's Two-Man Advantage w/ Burnside & LeBrun - A Show on the NHL about?

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Two-Man Advantage w/ Burnside & LeBrun - A Show on the NHL episodes:

A message from Scott and Pierre

John Carlson all in on Team USA and the Washington Capitals

Tom Fitzgerald - New Jersey Devils General Manager

NHL agent Pat Brisson excited for his son Brendan to compete for USA at the WJC

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger

Stanley Cup Champion Jon Cooper

Kendall Coyne Schofield fulfills dream to work for Chicago Blackhawks

Rick Bowness - Dallas Stars Head Coach

Ed Olczyk stick tap for Doc Emrick

Pietrangelo and Hall sign new deals, who is next?

NHL Free Agency set to begin at noon on Friday

The Off-Season of the goalie will dominate team roster and cap management

Tampa Bay Lightning bring home the cup in the bubble

Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final between Dallas & Tampa is tonight

2020 Stanley Cup Final is all business for Tampa & Dallas

Stamkos returns in possible turning point game of the final

Michael Hirshfeld - Executive Director, NHL Coaches Association

Mike Rupp: Stanley Cup Final - True Dislike Between Tampa and Dallas

Elliotte Friedman: Is a Steven Stamkos return to the Stanley Cup Final Imminent?

Stanley Cup Final is Set - Tampa Bay vs Dallas

Dallas Stars Resting and Waiting for the Winner of the Tampa / New York Series.

Geoff Ward - Calgary Flames Head Coach

Golden Knights Eliminated in Heartbreaking Fashion

Kevin Weekes - on Khudobin's Stars, Cooper's Lightning & Hockey Being For Everyone

Colby Cohen on Big Wins for Couturier, Cassidy and the Dallas Stars

AJ Mleczko - Heartbreaker for the Islanders in Game 2

Bill Daly on the NHL's Success in the Bubble, and the NHL's Plans for the 2020/2021

Chris Johnston from Sportsnet on the Final Four of the Stanley Cup

And Then There Were Four: Conference Finals Underway in Edmonton

Seventh Heaven in the NHL This Weekend

It's 'Digging In' Time for the Canucks, Avalanche, Flyers, Stars and Golden Knights.

The NHL Prepares for Three Game Six's in the Second Round

Jim Rutherford's Pittsburgh Window Remains Open

Final Four in the NHL Could Be Set by Tuesday Night.

An Important Week in the Social Conscience of the NHL

The NHL Family Misses the Opportunity to Be on the Right Side of History

Bolts & Canucks Bounce Back, Busy Off-season Begins in Toronto & Pittsburgh

NHL's 2nd Round Relentlessly Moves Forward

Coaching Change in DC, Controversial Agent Tweet, Ahead of Round Two in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Bubble Is a Challenge for Everyone, It's How You Tackle It That Determines Your Fate

Chaos & Drama as the NHL Playoff Year Does Not Disappoint

NHL Community Mourns the Loss of Dale Hawerchuk. NHL Head Coach Gerard Gallant Stops By For a Visit

Dominant Isles Set to Sweep Caps, Avalanche Poised For a Long Playoff Run

Tuukka Opts Out, O'Reilly Factor Gives St. Louis Hope

Julien Returns to Montreal, Canes Beat Bruins, Flames comeback Falls Short

Trotz exacting Revenge on Caps, Shifting of Power in the West.

Rangers President John Davidson on Winning the Lottery

NY Rangers win the Lottery, NHL 1st Round Begins Tonight

The NHL's Round of 16 is Set + Tallon out in Florida, & the Draft Lottery Phase Two

Elimination Friday - 6 Teams Could Be Sent Home Today in the NHL