Another week has past and we are now a couple weeks into the new year.   The first domino has fallen in the trade market thanks to the Flyers and Ducks.  How many more will we see before the deadline?  We start the discussion this week with the All-American Prospect Game where there is one player who doesn’t quite fit the description.  Here is the breakdown…

The All American Prospect Game/Matvei Gridin:  0:00 – 19:19

The Oilers Win 10 in a row:  19:19 – 44:39

TJ Oshie Returns/Patrick Kane’s Value:  44:39 – 55:31

All Star Voting and Snubs:  55:31 – 1:08:51

Swayman’s Contract/Bruins Centers:  1:08:51 – 1:25:43

Monty Talks Playoffs:  1:25:43 – 1:34:21

Gauthier/Drysdale Trade:  1:34:21 – 1:42:26

Will He/Won’t He Ovechkin & The Beanpot:  1:42:26 – 1:46:29

Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He Poll regarding Joey Daccord:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1746591241876168784

As always, send us your feedback good or bad and let us know what you think and Enjoy the Show!

Happy  New Year one and all!  After another brief stint on the IR, we are back with a new episode for the new year.  It is a bit longer as there was quite a bit to talk about and here is the breakdown…

PWHL Starts New Season:  0:00 – 20:53

Jack Adams Candidates:  20:53 – 44:09

Ovi in decline?:  44:09 – 1:14:39

The Rise of Frederic:  1:14:39 – 1:33:59

Will He/Won’t He DeBrusk:  1:33:59 – 1:41:57

The Injury Ninja Strikes:  1:41:57 – 1:53:15

We also throw in some Danton Heinen, Brandon Carlo and Brad Marchand for good measure.

Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He poll regarding Alex Ovechkin:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1744080425486524703

As Always, thank you for listening!  Please let us know how you feel and any comments you may have.  Until next week…Enjoy the Show!

Hey all, and welcome back to the Two Man Forecheck!  Chris was on IR last week and without a possible call-up we missed a week, but we’re back!  It’s Christmas Eve day here in the states and we have a fun-filled, Mike would call it “shouty” episode here for you to unwrap.  Here is the breakdown…

Open/Bruin’s Emotional Engagement:  0:00 – 25:55

Jack Edwards Out a Few Games:  25:55 – 35:43

Mike’s Prediction During the Eichel Situation:  35:43 – 47:57

Cassie Campbell-Vincent Joining the PWHL:  47:57 – 1:00:46

Will He/Won’t He; Connor McDavid:  1:00:46 – 1:05:54

Bobby Lou Ring of Honour but no Number Retirement:  1:05:54 – 1:18:45

Red Wings Looking To Make Trades:  1:18:45 – 1:28:53

Joey O’Brien, Stars EBUG Gets a Promotion:  1:28:53 – 1:33:09

Here is the link for the latest Will He/Won’t He Poll regarding Jake DeBrusk:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1738994038332625250

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays this week to everyone!  Enjoy the show and let us know!

With Christmas fast approaching, we look forward to who the pundits feel have the best choice of winning, as well as look back at where the scenery may change (or may not in this case), but we stay in the moment as some teams are dealing with injuries and issues plaguing them at this time.  Here is the breakdown:

Playoff Odds (Money Puck):  0:00 – 21:07

Bruins Injuries:  21:07 – 29:07

Behind the B (Mic’d Up):  29:07 – 36:34

Dean Evason Fired/O’Reilly Possibility:  36:34 – 53:02

Coyotes’ Home Saga:  53:02 – 1:18:15

Projected Salary Cap Rise:  1:18:15 – 1:25:25

NHL In-Season Tournament:  1:25:25 – 1:31:25

Will He/Won’t He-Dean Evason:  1:31:25 – 1:37:32

Power Rankings/Christmas Wishes:  1:37:32 – 1:51:26

The Will He/Won’t He poll question link is here regarding Connor McDavid:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1733916169348759608

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays whatever you choose to celebrate!  Thank you for listening and don’t hesitate to drop us a comment or question.  We look forward to it.  Enjoy the Show!

The NHL season has entered December and one of the hottest teams is one no one would expect…The Arizona Coyotes who have won 4 in a row.  Here at the Forecheck, we continue on a streak of our own…another strong episode.  Here is the breakdown…

Corey Perry Released:  0:00 – 26:26

Adam Jiricek Hit:  26:26 – 47:45

The PWHL Schedule and Locales:  47:45 – 1:01:07

Zadorov Traded/Lindholm Possibilites:  1:01:07 – 1:24:52

Will He/Won’t He Thatcher Demko:  1:24:52 – 1:29:24

NHL All Star Weekend/PWHL Showcase:  1:29:24 – 1:39:51

Torts on Hitting in the NHL:  1:39:51 – 1:46:42

And here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He Poll regarding Dean Evason: 

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1731373459874152840

Thank you for listening and commenting.  Enjoy the Show!

Now that everyone has had their fill of turkey and “fixins”, the focus, at least for the next four weeks, is back on the NHL where we at the Forecheck never lose our focus.  Here is this week’s roster for the show:

Will the Real Bruins Please Stand Up:  0:00 – 43:23

M.A.F. Wears a Mask Honoring His Wife:  43:23 – 51:43

Trouba Tries Out for the Yankees:  51:43 – 1:01:42

Are the Sharks the Worst team in the NHL:  1:01:42 – 1:13:35

The PWHL Logo:  1:13:35 – 1:21:35

3 Moves Buffalo Regrets:  1:21:35 – 1:33:55

Will He/Won’t He Results for Jake DeBrusk:  1:33:55 – 1:37:14

Here is the link to this week’s Will He/Won’t He…Will Thatcher Demko Finish in the Top 10 in Save Percentage this Season?  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1728864972246229340

Thank you for listening, don’t hesitate to drop us a comment and…Enjoy the Show!

As we approach U.S. Thanksgiving (and a Happy Thanksgiving to all from us here at the Forecheck) the NHL has given us some exciting things to talk about.  Young rookies, some player milestones, league leaders and some physicality.  So, sit back, relax with the family, and give our latest episode a listen…and don’t forget to vote!  Enjoy the Show!

Stop the Presses; League Leaders:  0:00 – 23:50

Cale Makar Fastest to 300 Assists:  23:50 – 25:41

Trouba & Nosek & 5 Words:  25:41 – 37:35

NHL Milestones Upcoming & Past:  37:35 – 48:47

Frederic (WH/WH) Update & DeBrusk Question:  48:47 – 1:05:10

NHL HoF Class of 2024 Pick Two (NHL Network):  1:05:10 – 1:20:18

Denver Barkey & the Flyers:  1:20:18 – 1:30:16

Will He/Wont He Nikita Zadorov Results:  1:30:16 – 1:37:03

Here is the link for the new Will He/Won’t He Jake DeBrusk Poll: 

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1726314857212043357

The NHL Season is now approximately one month old and as we discuss in the first segment, the standings are as confusing as they have been for the last couple seasons at this time.  Here at the Forecheck, we attempt to find the answers to such craziness…

The NHL Standings & Surprises:  0:00 – 48:23

Pierre Dorian Out in Ottawa:  48:23 – 59:07

Trade Rumors Bruins & Oilers:  59:07 – 1:07:16

Nikita Zadorov Wants Out:  1:07:16 – 1:19:02

Jens Richards Hat Trick:  1:19:02 – 1:27:11

Roman Cechmanek Passes Away:  1:27:11 – 1:31:54

Will He/Won’t He; Quinn & Zadorov:  1:31:54 – 1:44:45

Here is the link for the latest Poll Question:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1723784572100317610

Well, Halloween has come and gone.  Next on the holiday hit parade...U.S. Thanksgiving, where we will have a better picture of where the teams are heading.  For this week, we continue to bring you what is happening now in hockey...

The Sharks Sad Start & Who is to Blame:  0:00 - 23:33

Is Jeff Petry Done in Detroit?:  23:33 - 32:42

Mike's Best Bruins Lineup:  32:42 - 43:45

Charlie McAvoy Suspended:  43:45 - 53:41

Pat Brisson vs the Columbus Blue Jackets:  53:41 - 1:05:49

Quinn Hughes, NHLPA Player of the Week:  1:05:49 - 1:17:50

Will He/Won't He - Kane & Robertson:  1:17:50 - 1:23:17

Justin Rogers' Letter to his Younger Self:  1:23:17 - 1:30:26

Don't forget to vote for this week's Will He/Won't He regarding David Quinn of the Sharks:

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1721223943418232835

Send us your thoughts and comments And Enjoy the Show!

As we approach Halloween here in the states, we have no idea what tricks or treats the NHL plans to surprise us with for the holiday.  The Two Man Forecheck, however, has this episode full of treats to satisfy your hockey sweet tooth.

Open – NHL Surprises:  0:00 – 15:17

Rob O’Gara, Head Coach?:  15:17 – 22:29

Pride Tape Part Deux:  22:29 – 32:03

Pinto Suspended:  32:03 – 48:20

Drouin in Trouble:  48:20 – 58:58

Top Six Scoring:  58:58 – 1:09:04

Adam Johnson Passing:  1:09:04 – 1:20:49

B’s Goalie Controversy:  1:20:49 – 1:31:12

Clifton Suspended:  1:31:12 – 1:36:37

Will He/Won’t He (Robertson):  1:36:37 – 1:41:39

Jumbo Joe Retires:  1:41:39 – 1:50:19

A Halloween-sized episode sure to fill your candy collection devices and don’t miss the Poll Questions (links following) and Enjoy the Show!  Happy Halloween!

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1718681211244044445

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1718679440094347552