Two Man Forecheck

As we record on October 6th, the NHL season has officially begun, with two games having been played in Europe.  The season begins in earnest this week, however and we are excited to see everyone back on the ice!  Mike and Chris have gone through the entire league and broken down who we feel will be playoff bound and who will be scoreboard watching.  Here is the breakdown of this week’s show…

Swayman Signs:  0:00 – 22:35

NHL Season Preview & Predictions:  22:35 – 1:32:03

Prospects Near & Far:  1:32:03 – 1:45:33

Linus Ullmark WH/WH Poll Question:  1:45:33 – 1:51:16

Here is the link for the first of two Poll Questions this week regarding 100-point players:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1842986133418041509

The new season is upon us, so go and enjoy it, but also…Enjoy the Show!

The beginning of the NHL season is a little over a week away!  Teams are still trying to figure out lineups and who to send to their minor league affiliates.  We at the Forecheck have our starting line ready to roll just waiting for the starting gun.  For now, we give you another fun-filled episode for your listening enjoyment.  Here is the breakdown…

Swayman’s Ongoing Saga:  0:00 – 16:03

The Gibson Trade:  16:03 – 26:56

Will Sweeney Reach 11:  26:56 – 45:09

The LeBrun Tweet (Post):  45:09 – 54:07

Laine Injured & Retaliation:  54:07 – 1:00:42

Will He/Won’t He Poll Question:  1:00:42 – 1:06:39

Trevor Zegras On The Move:  1:06:39 – 1:25:31

Breakout Stars (The Athletic):  1:25:31 – 1:42:11

Ullmark Shines:  1:42:11 – 1:44:50

Here is the link for next week’s poll question regarding Linus Ullmark:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1840461527473643921

Thank you as always!  We look forward to your comments and questions, but mostly we hope you Enjoy the Show!

It’s getting closer…can you feel it?  The players are on the ice.  The rookie tournament is over, preseason games are being played!  Things are getting back to normal, and we will have hockey very soon!  What we have now is another episode for your listening pleasure!  Here is the breakdown…

Robin Lehner:  0:00 – 10:32

Brandt Clark & the Kings:  10:32 – 28:00

The B’s Goalie Demise & K.K.:  28:00 – 46:55

Andrew Oke:  46:55 – 54:59

NHL Expansion:  54:59 – 1:25:07

No Tax States Poll:  1:25:07 – 1:33:18

Will He/Won’t He Poll Question:  1:33:18 – 1:41:42

Here is the link to this week’s Poll Question regarding the return of a few players:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1837918733806731712

Keep an eye out, the season is fast approaching!  And keep an ear out, the Two Man Forecheck will have another episode next week!  Thank you for listening and Enjoy the Show!

It’s another week here at the office of the Two Man Forecheck.  The prospect (rookie) tournament is ongoing and training camps are a week or two away.  As the season inches closer, we bring you another episode packed with info and fun to keep the hockey masses happy!  Here is the breakdown…

Jacob Fowler & A Rookie Discussion:  0:00 – 30:11

UFA’s Still Available:  30:11 – 39:35

PWHL Team Names & Logos:  39:35 – 51:17

Team USA Adds 2 New Coaches:  51:17 – 1:16:26

Eric Tulsky, New ‘Canes GM:  1:16:26 – 1:32:32

Will He/Won’t He Poll Question:  1:32:32 – 1:36:41

As we stated, the new Poll Question regards Alex Ovechkin.  Here is the link to that poll:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1835369938904920511

Again, thank you for giving us a little of your valuable time and listening to us wax poetic!  Have a great week, let us know what you think, and Enjoy the Show!

As we progress into September (we have passed Labor Day in the U.S.), we at the Two Man Forecheck are getting excited at the prospect of competitive ice hockey again!  Captain’s practices have started or will be soon and training camps are around the next corner.  We have another exciting episode to help alleviate the need for hockey!  Here is the breakdown…

Marc Staal Retires:  0:00 – 12:11

NHL Coach Power Rankings:  12:11 – 46:49

Cam Fowler Wants Out:  46:49 – 1:03:43

Matt Cullen & Others to the US Hockey HOF:  1:03:43 – 1:11:22

Philadelphia Flyers Updates:  1:11:22 – 1:19:08

Landeskog to Return Soon:  1:19:08 – 1:27:10

Weekly Poll Questions:  1:27:10 – 1:34:31

Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He Poll Question re: Head Coach Rankings:    https://x.com/pucksage/status/1832847832186859632Thank you as always for giving us a little of your precious time to listen to us talk about our favorite sport!  If you have a topic for us, or some comment, don’t hesitate to let us know and Enjoy the Show!

We have turned a page and it is now September.  The birds are still chirping, the beaches are still open, but hockey is just around the next corner.  We at the Two Man Forecheck are excited by this and can’t wait for it all to begin.  We present you with another episode to whet your appetites.  Here is the breakdown…

The Gaudreau Brothers:  0:00 – 11:40

CBA Loophole:  11:40 – 32:56

Ducks Are Streaming:  32:56 – 44:47

PWHL Names:  44:47 – 53:41

Daily Faceoff Prospect Pool Rankings:  53:41 – 1:21:04

Charlie Coyle Comments:  1:21:04 – 1:27:02

Tyler Johnson PTO:  1:27:02 – 1:33:11

Brian Riley Retiring:  1:33:11 – 1:40:27

John Morello Decommits Clarkson:  1:40:27 – 1:43:18

Will He/Won’t He Poll Question:  1:43:18 – 1:45:45

Here is the link for the next Poll Question regarding OTA/Streaming broadcasts:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1830295594990264571

We thank you for giving us some of your precious time to listen to us rant about the sport we love.  Our condolences go out the Gaudreau family and friends.  Two dear people were lost.

Enjoy the Show!

As promised, we are back on routine, dropping this episode on our regular Sunday schedule.  The off season is quickly coming to a close and training camps are around the corner.  With all that excitement, we give you another dose of the Two Man Forecheck.  Here is the breakdown…

Twitter Poll Question re: Jeremy Swayman:  0:00 – 22:17

Rivals for Utah:  22:17 – 36:02

Top 10 UFA’s (Luke Fox, Sportsnet):  36:02 – 48:43

Bruins Potential PTO’s:  48:43 – 1:01:29

Top 20 Centers (ESPN):  1:01:29 – 1:08:01

Fabian Lysell:  1:08:01 – 1:18:21

Ironman Zdeno Chara:  1:18:21 – 1:26:56

Askarov & You Shall Receive (a trade):  1:26:56 – 1:36:13

Here is the link for the new Twitter Poll regarding UFA’s:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1827744423892996268

Thank you for giving us some of your time and thoughts.  Enjoy the Show!

Chris is back!  Holiday is over for him and very soon for the rest of the NHL.  We have a full slate of topics for his return show, and here is the breakdown…

Swayman Still Unsigned:  0:00 – 13:28

Askarov Requests Trade:  13:28 – 32:18

St. Louis & The Offer Sheets:  32:18 – 54:48

LATAM Cup Growing the Game:  54:48 – 1:09:39

NCAA Lawsuit:  1:09:39 – 1:21:53

Will He/Won’t He Poll Questions:  1:21:53 – 1:37:35

Laine Traded to Canadiens:  1:37:35 – 1:46:06

Here is the link for the latest Poll Question:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1826062149405610491?t=Ra8-IPMc2uH6WkcAM2bWNA&s=33

Chris is back, and the show will be back on track this weekend!  Thank you for giving us your time and Enjoy the Show!

Here we are in the throes of summer, the sun warming us, and everyone is enjoying a little vacation time for now.  But soon we will be back in colder arenas watching our favorite sport again, so enjoy the warm and the next rendition of the Forecheck.  Here is the breakdown…

Lindy Ruff, Sabres Head Coach:  0:00 – 20:37

PWHL Team Names & Logos:  20:37 – 32:35

Top 12 NHL Contenders:  32:35 – 59:09

Marchy’s Realistic Expectations:  59:09 – 1:16:22

Michael Brandsegg-Nygard Interview:  1:16:22 – 1:26:36

Will He/Won’t He Twitter Polls:  1:26:36 – 1:38:49

TNA/NHL Cross Promotion:  1:38:49 – 1:44:56

Here is the latest Will He/Won’t He Twitter Poll Question:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1815086125905477862

As Mike said, Chris is heading on holiday for a couple weeks so you will be missed but I will return for the August 17th show.  Thank you for listening and Enjoy the Show!

The second week of free agency has not brought many signings, as most have been snatched up in the first week, but the restricted players are still out there.  The biggest one, arguably, is Jeremy Swayman, who we talk about in this show.  Here is the breakdown…

Brooks on NHL Compressed Schedule:  0:00 – 23:37

Vegas Blueline “Issues”:  23:37 – 33:41

Mike Babcock Saga:  33:41 – 51:48

Will He/Won’t He CBJ Head Coach:  51:48 – 1:05:35

Rutger McGroarty Landing Spots:  1:05:35 – 1:19:19

Swayman/Korpisalo Celly:  1:19:19 – 1:23:40

Spicer Steps Away:  1:23:40 – 1:29:01

AOSSM Hockey Summit/R.I.P. Capfriendly:  1:29:01 – 1:33:00

Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He poll question regarding Jeremy Swayman:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1812539272408240403

Thank you for lending us your ears for a little while!  Have a great summer and Enjoy the Show!