PHNX Hockey Podcast
866 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWe make it more fun to be a hockey fan in Arizona. With former NHL video coach Steve Peters and the best host in the business Leah Merrall, the crew gives you the best hockey takes and entertainment in the Valley.
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Totes Yotes (8/8/20)
August 08, 2020 23:50 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime react to the Coyotes' win over Nashville, what it means for hockey in Arizona and what to expect in the next round. Plus a look at a crazy Qualifying Round across the NHL, possible playoff expansion in the future, Monday's draft lottery, teams that have major decisions to make this summer, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Western Predictions (7/31/20)
August 01, 2020 02:52 - 1 hourLuke and Craig preview each series of the Qualifying Round in the Western Conference, just hours before they drop the puck. Plus, potential new GMs -- and arena plans -- for the Coyotes, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kraken Reactions (7/26/20)
July 26, 2020 18:24 - 45 minutesLuke, Craig and Jaime answer listener questions, send the Coyotes off to the bubble in Edmonton, give their thoughts on the NHL’s 32nd franchise, look at a potential realignment plan the league doesn’t seem to be considering and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Eastern Predictions (7/22/20)
July 23, 2020 12:18 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look at each Qualifying Round series in the East, hockey all day every day starting Aug. 1, Taylor Hall talks, NHL testing, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Return to Play Extravaganza (7/11/20)
July 11, 2020 20:00 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look at AZ Coyotes Insider's five ways the team can improve its scoring for the playoffs, the NHL schedule going forward, growing optimism that the Stanley Cup will actually be hoisted in 2020, training camps starting, the remarkable new CBA and more. Plus, listener questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Placeholders (7/2/20)
July 03, 2020 03:08 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime reunite to look at who does (and definitely does not) deserve to win the second draft lottery, how Phil Kessel can redeem his entire season in the span of two weeks, why the Coyotes might actually be the more talented team in their series with Nashville, the likely hub cities, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just a Phase (6/20/20)
June 20, 2020 18:30 - 21 minutesLuke and Jaime look at Phase 2 of the NHL's return, set the stage for future podcasts in July and beyond, try to make sense of whatever the Sabres are doing and prepare for the NHL Draft Lottery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Play-ins and Playoffs (5/23/20)
May 24, 2020 00:26 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime are back, discussing what the proposed 24-team tournament will look like, which teams it will benefit, regular season awards and more. Plus, listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Draft Debate (5/2/20)
May 02, 2020 21:18 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime find their alternate careers, look at potential draft scenarios with the end of the season still up in the air, debate how trade compensation gets paid out if we don't have playoffs, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Playoff Potential (4/10/20)
April 11, 2020 03:06 - 56 minutesLuke, Craig and Jaime look at potential scenarios the league is exploring whenever we get hockey back, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Highs and Lows (3/27/20)
March 28, 2020 00:40 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime go through their five best (and worst) moments as sports fans, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Re-writing Coyotes History (3/20/20)
March 21, 2020 04:23 - 40 minutesLuke, Craig and Jaime look at how going back in time and altering a couple moments in Coyotes' history could have changed the entire course of the franchise, plus listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listener Questions (3/11/20)
March 12, 2020 13:26 - 57 minutesLuke, Craig and Cat Silverman answer listener questions and react to the possibility of a suspended season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Road Trip (3/3/20)
March 03, 2020 18:03 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Matt Layman look at the biggest four-game stretch the Coyotes have had in years, potential first round playoff matchups, the end of the Hart Trophy race, the injury that means Tampa could be in trouble in the first round again, listener questions, listener questions and more listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After the Deadline (2/27/20)
February 27, 2020 16:52 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Matt Layman look at which teams seized the moment at the trade deadline, the playoff "locks" with five weeks to go, how the Coyotes must navigate the stretch run, who needs to step up, the return of Darcy Kuemper, Ovi hitting 700 (and 701), David Ayres taking two huge points from the Leafs, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buy or Sell (2/18/20)
February 18, 2020 18:49 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look at which teams could add pieces before Monday's deadline, which players might be available, how the Coyotes can manage their schedule if Antti Raanta keeps playing well, Arizona's first 20-goal scorer in two years, how the top of every division is still wide open, Nashville's rise, Edmonton thriving without McDavid, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hall or Nothing (2/12/20)
February 12, 2020 17:49 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look at which teams should be buyers and sellers at the deadline, who the Coyotes' goalie is at this point, the Zucker-to-Pittsburgh deal, Ovechkin's puruit of 700 goals, why the top five teams might all be in the East now, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coyotes' New MVP (2/6/20)
February 06, 2020 18:41 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look at Ovechkin's dominance, Conor Garland's rise to the top of the Coyotes' MVP race, playoff matchups with two months to go, Toronto's new goalie, Dustin Byfuglien's future, how Mark Giordano's injury impacts the Pacific race, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Stretch Run (1/30/20)
January 30, 2020 18:18 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look at what the Coyotes need to do in these final two months to make the playoffs, the Battle of Alberta, players that could be available at the trade deadline, playoff matchups you want to see, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Superglob (1/21/20)
January 21, 2020 18:44 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime sort through the mess at the top of the Pacific Division, look at some of the top duos in NHL history, react to the Blackhawks' return to relevance, try to make sense of what's happening to the currently-outside-the-playoffs Leafs, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Happens in Vegas (1/16/20)
January 16, 2020 17:11 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look at why Vegas went crazy, Taylor Hall's instant impact in the desert, Kassian vs Tkachuk, Toronto's suddenly urgent issues on the blue line, how to fix the All-Star Game, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Goalie Goals (1/10/20)
January 10, 2020 20:29 - 58 minutesLuke, Craig (from Raleigh) and Jaime look at how the Coyotes have handled injuries to their No. 1 and No. 2 goalies, debunk any thoughts of them dealing Taylor Hall away, reassess the top of the Atlantic division, debate Matthews vs Ovechkin vs Pasta for the Rocket Richard, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Year Predictions (1/3/20)
January 03, 2020 23:02 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime give their midseason awards, look at how to fix the All-Star Game, make predictions for the new year, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Intangible Intangibles (12/26/19)
December 27, 2019 03:22 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look at how the Coyotes can navigate the Kuemper injury, 20 of the biggest moments of the century, the World Juniors, the Blackhawks' decimated blue line, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Happy Hall-idays (12/19/19)
December 19, 2019 18:16 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime break down the Taylor Hall deal from every possible angle, explore the top contenders in the West now, look at Andrei Svechnikov's burgeoning lacrosse career, debate the best playoff paths for Tampa and Toronto, answer a lot of listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Contenders (12/12/19)
December 12, 2019 19:28 - 1 hourPotential trade targets for the Coyotes, who can challenge Boston and Washington, crazy coaching turnover, a new Hart contender, playoff matchups as we near the halfway point, the evolution of personal conduct in the NHL, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Taylor Hall Sweepstakes (12/5/19)
December 05, 2019 20:45 - 1 hourLuke, Craig, Jaime and Matt Layman look at which team is most likely to land Taylor Hall if the Devils sell him off, where he'd rank among the all-time Coyotes if they somehow landed him and what exactly is wrong with the Maple Leafs. Plus a new contender enters the Vezina race, the Blackhawks are bad again, so are the Stars apparently, the Penguins are showing resilience, the Pacific is heating up, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more ...
Hockey's Dynamic Duo (11/26/19)
November 27, 2019 15:21 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Matt Layman talk to Daniel Nugent-Bowman about the Pacific leading Oilers and how far they can go with two dominant players. Plus a look at how the Coyotes might shuffle their blue line when Niklas Hjalmarsson returns, the surging Dallas Stars, Mike Babcock's future in the NHL, the Bortuzzo suspension, Thanksgiving traditions, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dueling Shutouts (11/21/19)
November 21, 2019 17:59 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime react to the Mike Babcock firing, discuss why the Coyotes shouldn't (and aren't) even consider dealing one of their goalies, look at the biggest disappointments around the NHL at the quarter mark, ponder who the Coyotes' most valuable skater has been so far, get into a debate about journalistic ethics, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Road Warriors (11/14/19)
November 14, 2019 18:57 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look at the COyotes' impressive run through D.C. and St. Louis, Chayka's new deal, the Rookie of the Year race, injuries to Sidney Crosby and Mitch Marner, the Blackhawks' new plan of attack, the Sabres' annual meltdown, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Year of Kuemper (11/5/19)
November 05, 2019 19:57 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime dispel the odd myth that the speedy Coyotes are somehow “slow”, compare Darcy Kuemper to the top goalies in the world right now, debate if the Bruins are the team to beat, discuss Barrett Hayton’s immediate future, try to figure out what’s wrong with the Sharks and Rangers, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rise of the Coyotes (10/26/19)
October 26, 2019 18:21 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look at the best start to a Coyotes' season in recent memory and debate what exactly their ceiling is. Plus, the Avalanche look unstoppable, the Knights are scuffling, the NHL's luckiest and unluckiest teams, why the Sabres could ruing Jaime's life, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hammer Out (10/17/19)
October 17, 2019 20:38 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look at how the Coyotes can keep playing at a high level without Niklas Hjalmarsson, possible trade destinations if Taylor Hall becomes available, goalies around the NHL who have struggled, the most disappointing teams of the first two weeks, who the first coach fired might be, why the Avalanche look unstoppable, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Overreactions and Banana Suitcases (10/10/19)
October 10, 2019 18:50 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime try to decide what's real and what's an illusion one week into the season. The Shark, Penguins and Jets look like they're in trouble, James Neal and the Oilers seem like the perfect fit and the Coyotes are doing everything they need to do... except score goals. Plus, Craig admits to carrying a banana around in a suitcase. Voluntarily. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rick Tocchet + Coyotes Season Preview (10/1/19)
October 01, 2019 21:07 - 1 hourRick Tocchet joins Luke, Craig and Jaime to talk about expectations for the Coyotes this season, roster construction, Barrett Hayton's development, the arrival of Phil Kessel, how the goalie situation will be handled and more. Plus listener questions and a look around the league heading into the first night of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pacific Preview (9/24/19)
September 24, 2019 18:52 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime preview the Pacific Division, discuss the Brayden Point signing and answer listener questions with the regular season a week away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Central Preview (9/19/19)
September 20, 2019 03:49 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and the other guy talk about labor peace, discuss RFA signings, look at the Coyotes' first three preseason games, answer listener questons and preview the Central Division - home to the defending champion Blues, the polarizing Avalanche, the middling Blackhawks and the suddenly questionable Jets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Atlantic Preview (9/10/19)
September 10, 2019 19:54 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look ahead to the Coyotes' preseason opener, address some RFA signings and preview the Atlantic Division - home to arguably the three best teams in hockey. Plus an update on the revamped Florida Panthers with George Richards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Metro Preview + Keller's New Deal (9/4/19)
September 04, 2019 20:52 - 1 hourLuke, Craig, Jaime and Sebastian Noren preview the Metro Division, talk to Arthur Staple, give their instant reaction to Clayton Keller's new deal, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Butterhunk (8/27/19)
August 28, 2019 04:27 - 53 minutesLuke, Craig and Jaime look at the NHL's best goalie tandems, what an eight division realignment would mean for the Coyotes, Toronto fans freaking out over Auston Matthews' comments, Toronto fans freaking out over Max Domi's comments, McDavid's rehab, Puljujarvi's exit, listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Camp Questions (8/22/19)
August 22, 2019 18:57 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime look at the Coyotes' most important five players for the upcoming season, Tampa Bay's motivation, Minnesota's new GM, Vancouver's plan, the RFA stalemates around the NHL, listener questions and more. Plus, Craig sings some sort of song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Non-Linear Progression (8/16/19)
August 16, 2019 20:58 - 1 hourLuke, Jaime and not Craig debate who to trust in the West, why the Sabres were able to build a great jersey but not a great team, Barrett Hayton vs Phil Kessel, all or nothing for Winnipeg, Toronto's next captain and where fighting fits in today's NHL. Plus listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
RFAs Forever (8/9/19)
August 09, 2019 17:12 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime try to figure out why so many big name RFAs remain unsigned, look at which teams will be nationally televised the most this season, discuss which of them you'd most want to watch, debate what kind of role Shane Doan could potentially take on with the Coyotes, talk about potential landing spots for Chris Kreider, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Desert Billionaire (8/1/19)
August 02, 2019 04:26 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime react to Thursday's news conference introducing Alex Meruelo as the Coyotes' new majority owner, debate whether or not the Lightning just invested way too much money in goaltending, pick a landing spot for Kevin Shattenkirk (and Peter Chiarelli), answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All-Nattie Hattie Team (7/21/19)
July 22, 2019 06:12 - 1 hourIn a very special episode of the Natural Hat Trick podcast, Luke, Craig and Jaime combine all their brain power to build the 2019-20 All-Nattie Hattie Team. They also try to figure out how the Oilers managed to trade Milan Lucic, discuss which Coyotes they're most interested in watching next season, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fear Factor (7/18/19)
July 18, 2019 19:56 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime debate some of the best and worst contracts around the NHL, discuss the Coyotes’ philosophy on roster construction, look at the top remaining unsigned UFAs on the market, ring the cowbell, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Other Nylander (7/10/19)
July 10, 2019 17:58 - 1 hourLuke and Jaime - and even Craig, who calls in from the forest - react to the Blackhawks trade, look at the most improved teams, debate Kessel's overall impact, look for deeper meaning in Seattle's new NHL page, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Kessel Run (7/3/19)
July 03, 2019 19:29 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Matt Layman - and Jaime somehow - examine the impact of the Kessel trade, talk to Rick Carpiniello about the revamped Rangers, react to free agency across the league, look at the most compelling teams of the summer, answer listener questions and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From the Draft to Free Agency (6/27/19)
June 27, 2019 16:56 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime break down the Coyotes' trade for Carl Soderberg, look back at the draft, quickly discuss their experience at the Awards Show in Vegas, talk potential trades and Roberto Luongo's retirement, look ahead to next week's free agent frenzy and more.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Where's Your Duck? (6/17/19)
June 18, 2019 05:17 - 1 hourLuke, Craig and Jaime react to the Trouba trade, Karlsson's new contract, the Penguins-Blackhawks deal and Anaheim finally choosing a coach. Then they preview the upcoming draft, prepare for a road trip to Vegas for the Awards Show and answer listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices