Upon Further Review

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we start by reacting to some key player milestones including Patrice Bergeron hitting 1000 career points (0:22), Evgeni Malkin playing his 1000th career game (6:01), and Cale Makar hitting 200 career points in less than 200 games (14:14). We then take stock of the season so far as we hit American Thanksgiving by looking at teams outside of a playoff spot right now (21:28), giving our surprise teams of the season (26:32), and discussing whether the current division leaders are Cup contenders (35:40). We then wrap the episode with some Leafs talk, looking back at their past few games and how they have coped with an injury-ridden D corps (49:05).

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In this episode of Upon Further Review, we start by discussing the first matchup between the Flames and the Panthers since the Tkachuk trade, as well as delve into the demotion of Huberdeau to Calgary’s third line (0:22). Next, we discuss possible trades across the NHL, including a trade for Bo Horvat (9:22), Erik Karlsson (18:59), and Ryan O’Reilly (22:49). We then move on to analyse the questionable moves by Dave Hakstol in frequently scratching Shane Wright (26:53), and end off the episode by determining whether the Blues (34:00), Stars (36:50), Devils (40:32), Sabres (44:10), Red Wings (45:46), and Islanders (47:11) are legit or frauds.

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In this episode of Upon Further Review, we start by reacting to Evander Kane’s unfortunate wrist injury and how it might impact the Oilers moving forward (0:23), as well as how Zach Werenski’s season-ending injury represents another setback for the struggling Blue Jackets (16:46). We then take a look at some teams that are struggling at this point in the season, including Calgary (23:32), St. Louis (31:14), and Ottawa, while also reacting to the news that Ryan Reynolds is interested in being part-owner of the Sens (40:32). After spending some time talking about the Leafs recent stretch of games (48:52), we discuss some changes we think need to be made to the offside challenge rule (1:02:28) and reflect on the Jack Eichel trade following its anniversary earlier this month (1:08:00).

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In this Episode of Upon Further Review, we start by reacting to the Arizona Coyotes playing their first game in Mullet Arena (0:23). We then spend some time breaking down the Leafs’ underwhelming start to the season, with a focus on Keefe and whether he is on the hot seat (12:56). We then take a look at some players who have had a hot start to the season (37:36), those who have had cold starts (53:02), and those who are dealing with injury (1:11:27). We spend the last part of the episode analyzing a few teams that have had positive starts to the season and whether they can maintain their pace (1:18:45), and end the episode by discussing the Canucks’ shocking start to the season and what they should do moving forward (1:24:02).

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On this episode of Upon Further Review, we kick off the NHL regular season! We start by reacting to the Buffalo Sabres giving Mattias Samuelsson and coach Don Granato extensions (0:23). We then discuss some trends from the opening week of the season including the Leafs’ defensive pairs and goaltending situation (9:17), some strange coaching decisions in LA (28:07), and whether the New York Rangers are the real deal this year (34:11). We then recap additional extensions that were signed recently, including Matthew Barzal (38:33), Jason Robertson (46:09), along with Mackenzie Weegar and how that impacts the outcome of the off-season trade (54:10). We end the episode discussing the opposite starts for Matty Beniers and Shane Wright and touch on whether young prospects should be given more time in developmental leagues (1:03:42), as well as reflect on some of the worst blown leads in NHL Playoff history following the Toronto Blue Jays’ wild card series (1:10:30).

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On this episode of Upon Further Review, we react to and break down Nathan MacKinnon’s recent contract extension that makes him the NHL’s highest paid player (0:23). We then take a look at a few Canadian teams heading into the season, including the Winnipeg Jets (7:28) and Vancouver Canucks (32:33), and are joined by Leafs Fan MD, Massimo, to preview the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season (14:56). In the second half of the show, we give our pre-season NHL trophy predictions (41:17), reflect on the careers of Zdeno Chara and PK Subban following their retirement announcements (51:42), talk about players who signed contracts this off-season that we think will have breakout seasons (59:06), debate who will win the Cup first between the Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights (1:03:53), and give our thoughts on NHL teams sporting jersey sponsors for the first time (1:09:01).

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In this Episode of Upon Further Review, we react to Tim Stützle signing an eight year extension with the Sens (0:22) and take a look back at how the Erik Karlsson trade played out four years later (10:19). We also discuss the extensions of Jordan Kyrou (20:17) and Kirby Dach (30:43), as well as question the Canadiens’ decision to name Nick Suzuki captain so soon (35:02). Finally we wrap the episode debating The Athletic’s Top 100 player ranking (40:32) and talking about some rule changes we’d like to see in the NHL (51:50).

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In this episode of Upon Further Review, we break down the massive extension of JT Miller by the Vancouver Canucks (0:21), and then delve into the extensions of Jake Oettinger (14:33), Tage Thompson (19:17), and Mike Sullivan (25:57). Next, we spend some time ranking our top five centres, wingers, defenseman, and goalies heading into next season (29:44), and are then joined by TikTok’s Michael Bartner for a fantastic, in-depth interview that previews the season starting in little over one month (42:02). We end off the episode by predicting whether Matthew Beniers or Owen Power will turn out to be the better draft pick (1:03:01), sharing some hot takes for the upcoming NHL season (1:06:16), and finally, by creating our own “perfect player” based on current NHLers’ attributes (1:16:52).

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On this episode of Upon Further Review, we discuss the recent signing of Nazem Kadri by the Calgary Flames (0:23), and then delve into the Bruins’ signings of Bergeron and Krejci (17:38). Next, we discuss the surprising choice to name Jacob Trouba as capitan by the New York Rangers (28:22), as well predict who we think will fill the remaining captain vacancies around the NHL (33:16). After predicting if Alexander Ovechkin will score 50 goals yet again this season (42:31) and discussing how the Golden Knights will handle their goaltending situation in light of Lehner’s season ending injury (46:40), we end off the episode talking about the teams with the best and worst set of contracts (52:24) and  reflecting on the gold medal victory by McTavish and the Canadians at the World Junior Team (1:01:21).

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On this episode of Upon Further Review, we break down the massive signing of Jonathan Huberdeau by the Calgary Flames (0:22), as well as their signings of Andrew Mangiapane and Oliver Kylington (17:11). Next, we analyse the signings of Yamamoto (24:28), Bratt (32:18), and Ferraro (34:09), and then delve into the current debacle in Las Vegas described by a recent interview featuring Max Pacioretty (36:09). Next, we welcome TikTok’s Coach Chippy to the podcast for a legendary interview (42:32), reminisce about our favourite hockey commentator calls in honour of MLB legend, Vin Scully (1:06:33), and wrap up the show with some top goalscorer trivia (1:12:24).

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