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Today we kick off a big post-Thanksgiving push at the Saucer Pass Hockey Podcast. We're going hard. Join us as we discuss the Edmonton Oilers through the prism of Peter Chiarelli's day in front of the media and the comments of Todd McLellan on Leon Draisaitl.

We also look at the Oilers horrible PK and their cap issues, which really aren't issues and won't be issues until next season.

Then we discuss Matt Murray's injury, what it means for the Pens, and whether or not Jakub Voracek can be held culpable for the injury.

See you next time!

In episode 14 of the Saucer Pass Hockey Podcast we chat with Tampa Bay Lightning beat writer Joe Smith, who writes for the Tampa Bay Times and oversees the Lightning Strikes Blog and Podcast.

We discuss the rise of the Lightning, the fantastic play of Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos, the surprisingly slick play of teenage Defenseman Mikhail Sergachev, plus the fantastic start of goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy.

See below for a breakdown of the discussion.

INTERVIEW BEGINS: 2:30

The Dynamic Duo of Stamkos and Kucherov: 3:30

How much has Kucherov improved? 4:30

What might Kucherov's next contract look like? 5:50

How good has the Bolts shutdown line of Brayden Point, Yanni Gourde and Ondrej Palat been this season? 7:00

An assessment of Andrei Vasilevskiy's first 13 starts and whether or not he could end up being overworked. 9:00

Joe Smith World Tour: 11:35 (also not the show's intro is dedicated to him)

The revelation that is Mikhail Sergachev: 12:23

How important has the calming influence of Anton Stralman been for Sergachev, and how crucial has Vladislav Namestnikov been for the Bolts' top line? 14:30

How has he performance of analytics punching bag Dan Girardi been thus far? 16:00

Is THERE ANYTHING WRONG WITH THIS TEAM? 17:20

How will the team handle the roles of Slater Koekkoek and Andrej Sustr? 18:20

Thanks to Joe Smith and thanks for listening!

Cat Silverman of The Athletic and InGoal Magazine joins the podcast to discuss NHL goaltending. WE hit upon various topics and names, incluuding:

2:30 Her gig at the Athletic

3:45 The quiet, underrated goodness of San Jose Sharks' goalie Martin Jones

7:15 Will Matt Murray of the Penguins regress to the mean this season?

9:30 How good is Connor Hellebuyck this season, and more important, WHY?

12:30 What one thing makes Corey Crawford an incredible goalie in Chicago?

15:30 Now that we've established how good Crawford is at tracking the puck and reading plays, who else is on par in the NHL?

17:00 Which NHL teams currently have the best goalie tandems?

19:45 Why the Ducks' goalie tandem is STUPID GOOD!

21:00 Was Louis Domingue really THAT BAD in Arizona?

24:30 How can we use analytics to learn more about goalies?

27:30 WTHIGO with Carey Price in Montreal? Is age catching up with him or do the Habs just do a horrible job of playing around him?

Thanks for listening! Please check out Cat's great work at the Athletic and INGoal, and please subscribe to this podcast, write a review, and tell your puck-loving friends!!!

Today on the Saucer Pass Hockey Podcast we look at two of the NHL's most surprising success stories of 2017.

We marvel at the fast start of Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos and wonder how Andrey Vasilevskiy will hold up over a full season. We talk about the offensive sparkle of Mikhail Sergachev and why he's a good bet to stay with the Bolts all season long.

Then we turn to the suddenly explosive Los Angeles Kings. What is Pierre Turgeon's role and how have they managed to become the NHL's 4th highest in goals per game?

We also look at the frustrating start by the Arizona Coyotes and wonder what the biggest issue is--coaching or goaltending?

As always we try to impress you with a bunch of random stats and hockey jargon, but we never make any promises we can't keep.

Thanks for listening. Please rate and review the Podcast at Radio Oddo on Itunes. We'll love ya for it.

In today's edition of the Tennis Now Podcast, Hall of Famer Steve Flink joins the show to discuss the rivalry reversal that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal experienced. What did Roger do to make this happen, and what will Rafa's response be?

It used to seem far-fetched but now it looks like Federer has a shot at breaking Jimmy Connors all-time record of 109 ATP titles. Can Federer get the 16 titles necessary to do it?

Other topics discussed:

Who should be the WTA's Player of the Year and why?

Is Caroline Garcia for real?

Which of the ATP's walking wounded is primed for a return to form in 2018?

Thanks for listening!

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In episode 10 of the podcast we feel pain for the Rangers, who blew a late lead in excruciating fashion and lost the the Pens in OT.

We hear from a dejected Ryan McDonagh.

We wonder if Nikita Kucherov will score 50 in 50.

We make a bold claim that Kucherov will lead the NHL in scoring this season. Duh.

We talk about the flailing Habs and how they never beat the Sharks on the road.

And celebrate a milestone for Joe Thornton.

Then we say goodbye.

Thanks for listening.

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In episode nine of the Saucer Pass Hockey Podcast we preview the five matches on top for Friday night October 13 in the NHL and take a closer look at the Montreal-Toronto matchup set to take place on Saturday.

Questions we ask: Why are the Habs so bad?

What's up with Montreal's power play?

What does the fact that the Habs are the NHL's best possession team through one week mean?

And how does Mike Babcock feel about the fact that the Leafs have lost 14 in a row against the Canadiens?

Thanks or listening

On today's edition of the Saucer Pass Hockey Podcast we chat with Aaron Portzline of the Athletic about the Columbus Blue Jackets.

We discuss the pleasant surprise that Sonny Milano has provided the club and wonder where he might fit in the lineup. Aaron makes special note of Milano's willingness to simplify his game to be effective at the NHL level. We also talk about Artemi Panarin's debut in Columbus as well as the importance of Sergei Bobrovky's role in helping the Blue Jackets get over the hump in the playoffs.

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Today on the Saucer Pass we discuss the NHL's opening night with extra focus on Connor McDavid's dazzling performance and the Calgary Flames inability to slow him down.

We also commend the Oilers top D pairing of Oscar Klefbom and Adam Larsson for being dynamite.

We wonder if the Winnipeg Jets are the same old jets, held back by a lack of leadership, or was last night's dud just one of those nights?

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Today on the Saucer Pass Hockey Podcast we get ready for Day 1 of the NHL's 2017-18 season, talking a bit about the four matchups and getting into Jack Eichel's 8-year, $80 million deal.

We ask the question: What does Eichel's deal mean for Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine.

We look at what Jaromir Jagr's role might be with the Flames and wonder if Kailer Yamamoto can back up his strong preseason for the Edmonton Oilers.

Thanks for listening!