Two Man Forecheck

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!

Another week without hockey, but we are still here talking about it!  Lou Lamoriello has tweeted out that he will match any offer sheets that are tendered for Matthew Barzal.  The Bruins have signed two college players to their entry level contracts...Nick Wolff of Minnesota Duluth and Jeremy Swayman of UMaine.  Unforturtunately US Hockey has cancelled some upcoming camps and tryouts however camps scheduled for the end of June and early July are still tentatively going to happen.  We spend a lot of the show discussing questions surrounding the current NHL season and the future of the league going forward.  Finally, we bring your attention to an article from Greg Wyshynski regarding how to get your hockey fix when there is no hockey to watch.  The link is below.  Also, in non-hockey news, R.E.M. is back on the charts but not with a new song.  "Its the End of the Word As We Know it...And I Feel Fine" is at number 65.  Enjoy at your leisure!  We keep on going and hope that everyone is healthy and safe.  Give us a listen, share your opinions with us and...Enjoy the Show!  We Feel Fine

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28923607/your-hockey-week-week-there-no-hockey

Another week without hockey, but we are still here talking about it!  Lou Lamoriello has tweeted out that he will match any offer sheets that are tendered for Matthew Barzal.  The Bruins have signed two college players to their entry level contracts...Nick Wolff of Minnesota Duluth and Jeremy Swayman of UMaine.  Unforturtunately US Hockey has cancelled some upcoming camps and tryouts however camps scheduled for the end of June and early July are still tentatively going to happen.  We spend a lot of the show discussing questions surrounding the current NHL season and the future of the league going forward.  Finally, we bring your attention to an article from Greg Wyshynski regarding how to get your hockey fix when there is no hockey to watch.  The link is below.  Also, in non-hockey news, R.E.M. is back on the charts but not with a new song.  "Its the End of the Word As We Know it...And I Feel Fine" is at number 65.  Enjoy at your leisure!  We keep on going and hope that everyone is healthy and safe.  Give us a listen, share your opinions with us and...Enjoy the Show!  We Feel Fine

https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/28923607/your-hockey-week-week-there-no-hockey

With all of the major sports around the United States in some form of suspension, we are still talking hockey.  Coronavirus and its effects on sport, how should the leagues proceed, where do we go from here.  The ECHL, in a bold move, has cancelled the remainder of its season and the playoffs.  The Buffalo Sabres are struggling again this season, and Anthony Sciandra of Die By The Blade has a possible reason for this...the goaltending.  Boston has a player voted award, the 7th Player, and we break down potential winners this season.  We also delve into the non-player personnel who are affected by this virus and the players/teams that are doing something about it.  Everyone should take necessary precautions, wash your hands, find a hobby and listen to the Two Man Forecheck!  We will get through this and get back to our favorite sport soon.  Tell us what you think and Enjoy the Show!

With all of the major sports around the United States in some form of suspension, we are still talking hockey.  Coronavirus and its effects on sport, how should the leagues proceed, where do we go from here.  The ECHL, in a bold move, has cancelled the remainder of its season and the playoffs.  The Buffalo Sabres are struggling again this season, and Anthony Sciandra of Die By The Blade has a possible reason for this...the goaltending.  Boston has a player voted award, the 7th Player, and we break down potential winners this season.  We also delve into the non-player personnel who are affected by this virus and the players/teams that are doing something about it.  Everyone should take necessary precautions, wash your hands, find a hobby and listen to the Two Man Forecheck!  We will get through this and get back to our favorite sport soon.  Tell us what you think and Enjoy the Show!

Five weeks until the playoffs start, but we are already in playoff form here at the Forecheck.  Today we recap the GM Meeting in Florida.  The big news...an upgrade on the offside rule!  Mika Zibanejad scores 5 goals against the Washington Capitals, impressive to be sure.  Is Tuukka to blame for anything in Boston?  Last night he was, allowing some questionable goals.  We answer a couple mailbag questions from Mark Brooks regarding the pending free agents Torey Krug and Matt Grzelcyk and what is wrong with the referees this season.  We touch on the coronavirus issue and how it is affecting sports in America and the NHL.  The Bruins have one and potentially two players who could hit the 100 point plateau this season.  We talk about our top 3 pending UFAs this year and we have a couple crossovers on our lists.  Mike tells us why he thinks we could have a triple crown winner this season, and he isn't talking horse racing.  Finally, we want to wish Johnny Boychuk a speedy recovery after being cut by a skate on March 4th.  Give us a listen, send us your thoughts and...Enjoy the Show!  Hey, we're now on Spotify!

Five weeks until the playoffs start, but we are already in playoff form here at the Forecheck.  Today we recap the GM Meeting in Florida.  The big news...an upgrade on the offside rule!  Mika Zibanejad scores 5 goals against the Washington Capitals, impressive to be sure.  Is Tuukka to blame for anything in Boston?  Last night he was, allowing some questionable goals.  We answer a couple mailbag questions from Mark Brooks regarding the pending free agents Torey Krug and Matt Grzelcyk and what is wrong with the referees this season.  We touch on the coronavirus issue and how it is affecting sports in America and the NHL.  The Bruins have one and potentially two players who could hit the 100 point plateau this season.  We talk about our top 3 pending UFAs this year and we have a couple crossovers on our lists.  Mike tells us why he thinks we could have a triple crown winner this season, and he isn't talking horse racing.  Finally, we want to wish Johnny Boychuk a speedy recovery after being cut by a skate on March 4th.  Give us a listen, send us your thoughts and...Enjoy the Show!  Hey, we're now on Spotify!

The trade deadline has come and gone, and Mike is back so let the mirth and mayhem commence!  We talk deadline deals, surprises, winners and losers around the NHL.  Who do you think did the best job?  The Bruins made two deals, one good and one we're not sure about.  This year's deadline saw more deals than last season, but Mike feels that it was a dull day...we discuss.  An article by Brett Cullen on Howlin' Hockey indicates that the Coyotes should tank the rest of the season.  We disagree.  Give a listen and hear why.  Seattle Hockey is happening.  This week they broke ground on a new training facility.  Get ready folks...unleash the...ok we'll avoid that cliché.  David Ayres, the EBUG from the Toronto/Carolina game has had a whirlwind week.  Now he will be immortalized on cardboard.  Upper Deck has announced a hockey card for the back up 'tender.  Finally we bring back Tweak or Trash for a fun round of who should be saved or skewered.  All this and so much more.  Give us a listen, let us know what is on your mind and...Enjoy the Show!

The trade deadline has come and gone, and Mike is back so let the mirth and mayhem commence!  We talk deadline deals, surprises, winners and losers around the NHL.  Who do you think did the best job?  The Bruins made two deals, one good and one we're not sure about.  This year's deadline saw more deals than last season, but Mike feels that it was a dull day...we discuss.  An article by Brett Cullen on Howlin' Hockey indicates that the Coyotes should tank the rest of the season.  We disagree.  Give a listen and hear why.  Seattle Hockey is happening.  This week they broke ground on a new training facility.  Get ready folks...unleash the...ok we'll avoid that cliché.  David Ayres, the EBUG from the Toronto/Carolina game has had a whirlwind week.  Now he will be immortalized on cardboard.  Upper Deck has announced a hockey card for the back up 'tender.  Finally we bring back Tweak or Trash for a fun round of who should be saved or skewered.  All this and so much more.  Give us a listen, let us know what is on your mind and...Enjoy the Show!

The trade deadline approaches but we have seen much movement already in the NHL that deadline day could potentially be anticlimactic.  Toffoli to Vancouver, Martinez to Vegas, have we seen all the moves the Kings are willing to make?  The Bruins get their winger, but it isn't the expected player.  Ondrej Kase is now the latest player to wear number 28 for Boston, taking it off the back of Paul Carey.  Their have been other moves as well, Blake Coleman to Tampa for one.  We want to thank David Backes for his time here in Boston.  He is a consummate professional and the Bruins may not have made the deep run they enjoyed last season.  Evander Kane put out a statement on Twitter and we discuss the implications and what should take place based on the statement.  Claude Julien has been fined $10,000 for speaking his mind as well.  We discuss the opportunity and the desire in Seattle to have a women's NHL team.  This is something that the NHL really needs to be looking into for the future.  Finally, Jeremy Lauzon has his first NHL fight with Matthew Tkachuk.  Enjoyable to watch.  Give us a listen, wish Mike a fun, safe vacation and...Enjoy the Show!