Two Man Forecheck

As we continue without any live Hockey on the horizon, we at the Two Man Forecheck continue to find the stories that can be talked about.  This week we open with a frank discussion on the NHL Restart and the Return to Play committee that has been created.  We also revisit the Calder Candidates this season and debate who should and should not receive consideration.  Oskar Lindblom was diagnosed with bone cancer back in December, but he is almost done with his treatments and could see a return to the ice soon.  We wish him all the best and hope for a speedy return.  The Blackhawks have fired their president, John McDonough, for no other reason than it appears the owner is trying to send a message, but what message is he really sending?  Ray Bourque has gone on record as saying that Torey Krug is one of the best defensemen in the NHL, so we discussed it.  NHL.com has put out a super 16 list of defensemen, and we break down the list and decide that some of the players are in the wrong spots.  We talk about another potential expansion city for the NWHL, a point raised to us by Douglas Bildhauer on Facebook.  And finally, the hockey gods have smiled on Boston as Jaro Halak has signed a one year extension to play for the Black and Gold.  Lots of content to digest and comment on so give us a listen, send us your feedback and...Enjoy the Show!

Another week and we come close to naming that which shall not be named.  The NWHL has added a sixth team, expanding over the border into Toronto, Canada.  We talk about a possible NHL restart, thanks to a story from Larry Brooks of the NY Daily News.  We close the show by talking about a Zoom conference known as the Boston Bruins Locker Room Time Machine, where the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins get back together to talk about the team and just generally have a fun time with each other, and we the viewing public reap the benefits.  All of this is exciting, but we spend the bulk of the show doing something that has been 2 plus years in the making (and longer for Mike and Chris)...we finally redraft the 2003 NHL Draft.  Arguably the best draft class ever, we put the players where they would be or should be now, and there aren't many crossover picks between our two lists.  Have a listen, check out our picks and let us know where we are right or wrong, who you would pick and where.  So tell us what you think and Enjoy the Show!

Chris' List:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zEiN67UjNATNfcS60pB33gd31SVbGsqy/view?usp=sharing

Mike's List:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JzAKg1fcCa3kbUe_r784vZWLOxp6PoGohYhM4kjTJyc/edit

Another week and we come close to naming that which shall not be named.  The NWHL has added a sixth team, expanding over the border into Toronto, Canada.  We talk about a possible NHL restart, thanks to a story from Larry Brooks of the NY Daily News.  We close the show by talking about a Zoom conference known as the Boston Bruins Locker Room Time Machine, where the 2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins get back together to talk about the team and just generally have a fun time with each other, and we the viewing public reap the benefits.  All of this is exciting, but we spend the bulk of the show doing something that has been 2 plus years in the making (and longer for Mike and Chris)...we finally redraft the 2003 NHL Draft.  Arguably the best draft class ever, we put the players where they would be or should be now, and there aren't many crossover picks between our two lists.  Have a listen, check out our picks and let us know where we are right or wrong, who you would pick and where.  So tell us what you think and Enjoy the Show!

Chris' List:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zEiN67UjNATNfcS60pB33gd31SVbGsqy/view?usp=sharing

Mike's List:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JzAKg1fcCa3kbUe_r784vZWLOxp6PoGohYhM4kjTJyc/edit

For the fourth straight week we are corona free.  We talk about the week the St. Louis Blues had, extending Mackenzie MacEachern, Sammy Blais and Marco Scandella.  This leads us to talk about what may happen with Alex Pietrangelo.  Could he go somewhere else?  And what would all that mean for Torey Krug?  Kris Versteeg, a Bruin draft pick in 2004, has retired at the age of 33.  He never played for the Bruins, but has won two Stanley Cup rings with Chicago.  Also calling it a career is Andrei Markov, 36 of the Montreal Canadiens.  He seems to be more famous for the players he has been paired with over his career.  Dustin Byfuglien and the Jets have mutually agreed to terminate his contract, making him a free agent.  Where could he land next year (he can't sign anywhere this season).  We break down our 3 on 3 poll and discuss the Golden Knights poll.  All this plus some movie reviews as well.  Listen, comment and Enjoy the Show!!...and wash your hands.

For the fourth straight week we are corona free.  We talk about the week the St. Louis Blues had, extending Mackenzie MacEachern, Sammy Blais and Marco Scandella.  This leads us to talk about what may happen with Alex Pietrangelo.  Could he go somewhere else?  And what would all that mean for Torey Krug?  Kris Versteeg, a Bruin draft pick in 2004, has retired at the age of 33.  He never played for the Bruins, but has won two Stanley Cup rings with Chicago.  Also calling it a career is Andrei Markov, 36 of the Montreal Canadiens.  He seems to be more famous for the players he has been paired with over his career.  Dustin Byfuglien and the Jets have mutually agreed to terminate his contract, making him a free agent.  Where could he land next year (he can't sign anywhere this season).  We break down our 3 on 3 poll and discuss the Golden Knights poll.  All this plus some movie reviews as well.  Listen, comment and Enjoy the Show!!...and wash your hands.

Happy Easter to Everyone!  Here we are, week 3 and no mention of…well, don’t want to spoil it here.  We start out cold with a brief discussion about the Beanpot Tournament which broadened out to creating other tournaments in the Northeast.  The hardest topic to discuss is the passing of a person, and with a great deal of sadness we discuss the passing of Colby Cave.  At 25 he was taken far too young.  We extend our prayers and deepest condolences to his wife, Emily and his family.  He will be missed!  Mike and I finally get out 3 on 3 Tourney completed, and we invite you to vote for the winner.  The link to the Twitter poll is below.  Chris’ 2 teams are:  1. Point, Nylander and Pionk and 2. Marchand, J.T. Miller and Doughty.  Mike’s two teams:  1. K. Hayes, B. Nelson and A. Fox and 2. R. Smith, Point and Slavin.  Don’t forget to vote.  We talk about Torey Krug, who decided to speak out about finishing the season among other topics and we close out the show with the greatest women’s player in the word (according to Andrew Podnieks), Jenni Hiirikoski.  Listen, participate and…Enjoy the Show!

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1249395856698232833

Happy Easter to Everyone!  Here we are, week 3 and no mention of…well, don’t want to spoil it here.  We start out cold with a brief discussion about the Beanpot Tournament which broadened out to creating other tournaments in the Northeast.  The hardest topic to discuss is the passing of a person, and with a great deal of sadness we discuss the passing of Colby Cave.  At 25 he was taken far too young.  We extend our prayers and deepest condolences to his wife, Emily and his family.  He will be missed!  Mike and I finally get out 3 on 3 Tourney completed, and we invite you to vote for the winner.  The link to the Twitter poll is below.  Chris’ 2 teams are:  1. Point, Nylander and Pionk and 2. Marchand, J.T. Miller and Doughty.  Mike’s two teams:  1. K. Hayes, B. Nelson and A. Fox and 2. R. Smith, Point and Slavin.  Don’t forget to vote.  We talk about Torey Krug, who decided to speak out about finishing the season among other topics and we close out the show with the greatest women’s player in the word (according to Andrew Podnieks), Jenni Hiirikoski.  Listen, participate and…Enjoy the Show!

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1249395856698232833

Another week without hockey...unless you are listening to us here at the Two Man Forecheck.  This week we talk about the wave of college entry level and free agent signings taking place, and one player who chose not to sign with the team that drafted him.  Ryan Shea has chosen not to sign with Chicago, making him a free agent.  No reason given for the choice, so we talk about it and potential landing spots for the young man.  Hobey Baker is down to three finalists, one forward, one defenseman and a goaltender.  We talk about who has the best chance to win the award.  Also, the Mike Richter award has its five finalists, and this year's group is about the tightest in terms of skill level that we've seen in awhile.  We break down the Sabres collapse and what they need to turn it around.  Seth Jones is skating again, and the source is probably a good one.  We discuss the story of K'Andre Miller, Rangers prospect who was conducting a video chat on zoom when someone "individual" decided it was a good time to throw some racial slurs around.  Finally, we  digest the possibility of a 31 team playoff in the NHL, something that P.K. Subban is apparently in favor of taking place!  All this and so much more!  give us a listen and send us your comments.  Stay safe, stay healthy, wash your hands and...Enjoy the Show!

Another week without hockey...unless you are listening to us here at the Two Man Forecheck.  This week we talk about the wave of college entry level and free agent signings taking place, and one player who chose not to sign with the team that drafted him.  Ryan Shea has chosen not to sign with Chicago, making him a free agent.  No reason given for the choice, so we talk about it and potential landing spots for the young man.  Hobey Baker is down to three finalists, one forward, one defenseman and a goaltender.  We talk about who has the best chance to win the award.  Also, the Mike Richter award has its five finalists, and this year's group is about the tightest in terms of skill level that we've seen in awhile.  We break down the Sabres collapse and what they need to turn it around.  Seth Jones is skating again, and the source is probably a good one.  We discuss the story of K'Andre Miller, Rangers prospect who was conducting a video chat on zoom when someone "individual" decided it was a good time to throw some racial slurs around.  Finally, we  digest the possibility of a 31 team playoff in the NHL, something that P.K. Subban is apparently in favor of taking place!  All this and so much more!  give us a listen and send us your comments.  Stay safe, stay healthy, wash your hands and...Enjoy the Show!

Another exciting episode, Covid free for your protection.  We talk a lot about youth and we spend time looking forward.  Tuukka Rask has implied that he may not play after his current contract expires.  What does that mean for the Bruins going forward?  The signing of Jeremy Swayman looms larger than first thought.  We touch on the 10 Hobey Baker Award Finalists (of which Swayman is one) and talk about local talent.  Connor Bedard, a 14 year old in BC Hockey, has been granted Exceptional Status and will be allowed to play in the WHL next season as a 15 year old.  This has only happened 6 times and most of the players are recognizable names in the NHL.  Could he be next?  We talk about the undrafted free agent signings of the past and the top 5 franchises in terms of games played by these signings.  In the wake of the recent signings by the Bruins and other franchises, it is possible that this new batch could have an impact in the near future.  Jack Ahcan has signed with the Bruins out of St. Cloud State in Minnesota.  Another defenseman, he is smaller in stature than Nick Wolff, at 5'8" but has potential big talent.  Finally, we review Future Considerations (large thank you to them) 2019 review of this year's potential draft picks.  No mention of Coronavirus, just hockey talk...listen, pass it along, send us thoughts and comments and...Enjoy the Show!