ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast

Episode Dick Tarnstrom (306): Play-Ins Complete. Draft Lottery. John Van Der Woude reviews Kraken Sweaters. NHL Playoffs!

The NHL Play-Ins are complete with some major upsets. The Penguins, Oilers and Leafs all were eliminated. John Van Der Woude visits to review the Kraken sweaters and overall design. Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 preview. Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Golfing and Cottage Feedback: Carl Killam and Preston!! Title Player Dick Tarnstrom News  Draft Lottery. Leafs out. Oilers ou...

Episode Jonathan Cheechoo (305): NHL Playoffs. Upsets Everywhere.

NHL Play-Ins start with some upsets in Game 1.  The Oilers looked bad, the Leafs got stifled by the Jackets and Calgary / Winnipeg got heated early.  The first suspension is handed out to Drake Caggiula.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: August Long at the Cottage Feedback: Curtis Hill, Jamie Smith, Russell (Rusty Cain) Title Player Jonathan Cheechoo News  Oilers get trounced i...

Episode Joel Ward (304): Seattle Releases the Kraken! Sean Tierney of ChartingHockey.ca Helps Us Preview the West Play-In.

Seattle releases the Kraken and reviews are generally positive. The NHL teams are in the Bubbles and it looks like the NHL is gonna make it. Sean Tierney from charting hockey.ca joins us to preview the Western Conference Play-Ins.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: COVID Projects, ATVs and damn is it hot.  Feedback: Get your stickers!  Title Player Joel Ward News  Seattle announ...

Episode John Ferguson (303): Eastern Conference Play-In Preview. NHL Injury Disclosure Policy.

As camps ramp up, and we get more players who are "unfit to participate", we are left to speculate why Sidney Crosby isn't practicing. We take a look at the Eastern Conference matchups for the Play-In round.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: RIP Ken Chinn (Mr. Chi Pig of SNFU) Feedback: Thanks to Jochen Van Cauwenberge for calendar.  Title Player John Ferguson News  Roenick sui...

Episode Art Jackson (302): NHL Training Camps Open!!

The RTP and CBA were ratified Friday which means the NHL is back. Camps opened today.  COVID updates. Special Guest Don Moore from the What the Puck segment for the Game On: A Podcast for Everyone.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Fishing weekend recovery Feedback: Curtis Hill email - better ice in Canada but COVID gloating ain't cool. Escrow whining and glad hockey is back. Title...

Episode Anders Lee (301): NHL and NHLPA Tentative Agreement on Return to Play and CBA.

The NHL and NHLPA close in on an agreement on Return to Play protocols, which were released.  A vote is expected this week. What will life be like in the bubble? More players test positive for COVID.  Toronto and Edmonton confirmed as Hub Cities. Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: It's Damn Hot!  Feedback: Stickers left. Reflective and Work great on Yetis. Title Player Anders Lee N...

Episode Sheldon Souray (300): 300 EPISODES!!! NHL Draft Lottery - Oilers Hopes for Lafreniere Still Alive. Is Return to Play Feasible?

We celebrate 300 Episodes of ScuttlePuck. Also, the draft lottery took place this week and we still don't know who will get to pick Alexis Lafreniere.  Will the players go for a return to play plan from the NHL? Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Cottage weather and bad backs Feedback: Lots of stickers go to far away places Some very nice notes from listeners Title Player Sheldon S...

Episode Rick Dudley (299): COVID-19 shuts down Lightning Training Centre. Sabres Clean House

After 3 players tested positive for COVID-19 and several staff members, the Tampa Bay Lightning closed their training centre.  The Buffalo Sabres fire Jason Botterill and 21 scouting and coaching staff.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Happy Fathers' Day. Beautiful Cottage Weekend. Feedback: More Stickers go out -  Title Player Rick Dudley News  Sabres fire everyone Tampa Ba...

Episode Jesse Puljujarvi (298): Phase 3 Set for July 10. Will the US and Canada be Ready? Masterton Nominees

The NHL has announced that Phase 3 will start July 10. Is it realistic? Will the surge in COVID cases in southern states affect Hub City decisions? Masterton nominees are out and we discuss who should win. Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Home and Cottage projects in a COVID world.  Opening day bass. Feedback: More Stickers go out - The Garbage Pizza Podcast Title Player Jesse Pulj...

Episode Connor McDavid 3.0 (297): Players Speak Out on #BlackLivesMatter. NHL Enters Phase 2.

NHL Players uncharacteristically speak out about #BlackLivesMatter protests. NHL enters Phase 2 of return to play protocol this week. We look at the Play-In matchups without making predictions.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Home and Cottage projects in a COVID world.  Feedback: More Stickers go out. Title Player Connor McDavid News  #BlackLivesMatter protests sweep the worl...

Episode Mikko Rantanen (296): Puck Law - New Segment featuring Lawyer John Bonn Discussing CHL Class Action. NHL Draft Lottery Rules

Puck Law is a new segment in which lawyer John Bonn dives deep into hockey related legal issues.  In the first instalment, he discusses the recent Class Action settlement in the CHL. Also, the NHL announced their Draft Lottery rules.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Weekend at Grindstone Feedback: More Stickers go out. Title Player Mikko Rantanen News  NHL announces Draft Lott...

Episode Andre Burakovsky (295): The NHL and NHLPA Agree on a Playoff Format!!

We're back after a 2 week hiatus and in that time, the NHL has put forth a proposal for a 24 team playoff structure and the NHLPA has agreed.  Still lots to figure out, but the basic concept is done. We give our thoughts.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Cottage and Projects Feedback: Stickers going everywhere Title Player Andre Burakovsky News  NHL and NHLPA agree to a playof...

Episode Brendan Shanahan (294): HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Brock Tufts of the Ducky Brand Podcast. Brendan Leipsic has contract terminated.

Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms out there. Brock Tufts returns to ScuttlePuck to talk about his new podcast, done in conjunction with Ducky Brand Apparel in support of mental health initiatives. Brendan Leipsic says stupid things on a private Instagram chat and pays a massive price, having his contract terminated.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Happy Mother's Day. COVID-19 Projec...

Episode Petr Nedved (293): Jeff DeAngelis from Broadstreet Bully Podcast. NHL Draft in June? Count us in!

Jeff DeAngelis from the Broadstreet Bully Podcast discusses the state of things in the Philly area and shares his disappointment that the Flyers' season was halted. Anthony Leblanc was hired as President of Ottawa Senators and we have theories. Bettman and Daly push for June draft and we are here for it.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Beautiful weather for time at the cottage and ca...

Episode Rick Tocchet (292): Toronto Gets NWHL Team. Analysis of a Mid-Season Tournament Concept.

Toronto gets an NWHL Franchise - what name would you pick? The Athletic reports NHL plans for resuming season and the draft. Are they feasible? We do a detailed analysis of a mid-season tournament concept and believe it could be a winner.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: RIP Tony Noce Feedback: Sean Parent, David Crowell, CJ from NY,  Title Player Rick Tocchet News  Toronto in...

Episode Sergei Fedorov (291): What Will the Salary Cap Look Like Next Year? Dustin Byfuglien and Jets Part Ways.

SC Bern hires Florence Schelling, the first female GM in professional hockey. Dustin Byfuglien and the Winnipeg Jets agreed to terminate his contract this week. Dale and I assess what the salary cap might look like next year and it devolves into a discussion of what our society will look like after COVID-19. We have a winner of the ScuttlePuck Cup!  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Cot...

Episode Ryan O'Reilly (290): Color Rush Concept Designer Eric Dunkel Talks NHL Sweaters.

Eric Dunkel of eDunkel Designs joins us to tell us about the inspiration for his now famous NHL Color Rush concepts.  What would it take for the NHL to resume and are neutral sites part of the answer? The ScuttlePuck Cup Semi Finals are complete - who made the final?  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Check out @PuckDuty - Banter: COVID chores Condolences to Colby Cave family Feedback: Se...

Episode Mike Comrie (289): TSN 1260's Tyler Yaremchuk. Changes We'd Make to the NHL. Round 3 of ScuttlePuck Cup!

On this episode, Edmonton's Tyler Yaremchuk, producer for TSN 1260 joins us to discuss what rule changes he'd make to the NHL. We do round 3 of the ScuttlePuck Cup - a simulated March-Madness style tournament.  Is something like this in the NHL's future? Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Check out @PuckDuty - Banter: Old Time Hockey Feedback: Matt Richie and Ronnie Sherman Title Player Mi...

Episode David Pastrnak (288): ScuttlePuck Awards! PLUS, We Simulate an NHL Tournament for the Cup!

Episode Pierre Turgeon (287): Author Paul Logothetis Discusses His Book, Toe Blake: Winning Is Everything

We have a great conversation with Paul Logothetis, author the book Toe Blake: Winning Is Everything. It's a great read, get your copy here. We also discuss how to solve the issue of awarding the Stanley Cup in 2019.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Check out @PuckDuty - Banter: New studio set up and social distancing. Feedback: Matt Richie  Title Player Pierre Turgeon News - COVID-19...

Episode Woytek Wolski (286): COVID-19 Shuts Down the NHL.

In the wake of the complete shutdown of the NHL because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we review the standings as of the suspension and make some suggestions to wrap things up when the season resumes. Also, Dale has another fun Rathole segment.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Check out @PuckDuty - Banter: Maple Syrup time Title Player Woytek Wolski News - COVID-19 results in suspension of p...

Episode Vitaly Abramov (285): Hockey Historian and Trivia Expert Liam Maguire!

Hockey historian and trivia expert, Liam Maguire regales us with hockey stories including an extensive discussion on the Pocket Rocket, Henri Richard after his passing this week at the age of 84.    Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Check out @PuckDuty - Banter: Belleville Senators lose back to back games Title Player Vitaly Abramov News - Henri Richard passed away this week GM Meetings...

Episode William Lagesson (284): TOTW Pittsburgh Penguins.

The trade deadline is past and the teams are stocked up with draft picks.  Sportsnet put out proposed Team Canada and Team USA rosters. We highlight the Pittsburgh Penguins as our Team Of The Week. The Leafs are a bit of a roller coaster these days.   Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Check out @PuckDuty - Banter:Trent Valley League history Title Player William Lagesson News - Dave Ayres ...

Episode Matt Benning (283): Emergency Goalie Dave Ayres Gets the Win Against the Leafs! All the Trade Deadline Action.

Special Trade Deadline Edition - all the trades that happened leading up to the deadline.  Dave Ayres gets the call as emergency backup for the Carolina Hurricanes and gets the win over the Leafs.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Check out @PuckDuty - Banter:HoBo Trip to Ottawa a huge success. Title Player Matt Benning News - Dave Ayres gets into game for Carolina and gets the win.  Any...

Episode Caleb Jones (282): Al Mitchell from TSN 1260 Discusses Edmonton Media Relationship with Oilers. Evander Kane Criticizes DOPeS.

Al Mitchell from TSN 1260 is back to the show and goes into detail about how the Connor McDavid injury from last summer has changed the relationship between the Oilers and the media that covers them.  The Department of Player Safety is taking some heat after Evander Kane speaks out. Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Check out @PuckDuty - Banter:Family Day, Belleville Sens in first place. HoBo...

Episode Marian Hossa (281): TOTW Vancouver Canucks. Dale is Back. Trade Deadline Approaches.

Dale is back from the sunny South and Mike is back from a whirlwind work tour that took him to Jets and Oilers games. The trade deadline is approaching and we look at who is likely to be moved. And in the Team of the Week feature, we ask, "Are the Canucks for real?" Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Check out @PuckDuty - thanks Jason Skope Banter: Domincan Republic, Jets and Oilers games. Mik...

Episode Ilya Bryzgalov (280): BATTLE OF ALBERTA!!! WOW. JUST WOW. Tyler Yaremchuk of TSN 1260 and Oilers Nation.

TSN 1260's own Tyler Yaremchuk joined Mike to discuss the Battle of Alberta which has heated up and is by far the most compelling rivalry in the NHL right now.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Check out @PuckDuty Title Player Ilya Bryzgalov Feedback from @ryandarcy22 BATTLE OF ALBERTA Tyler Yaremchuk of TSN 1260 and Oilers Nation Ethan Bear, Kailer Yamamoto emerging Dave Tippett -...

Episode Jeremy Lauzon (279): NHL All Star Game. Team Of The Week Florida Panthers

The NHL All Star game went this weekend and the game itself continues to disappoint. There were some good moments though, including the Canadian and US women's 3 on 3 game and some old Blues showing up for the skills competition.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Winter camping Check out @PuckDuty Title Player Jeremy Lauzon Belleville Senators are making a run for the playoffs ...

Episode Pavol Demitra (278): Pacific and Atlantic are Crazy Tight! Gerrard Gallant Fired by Vegas. Battle of Alberta is Back!

The Battle of Alberta is back in full swing as Zack Kassian gets suspended and is glad "big boy" hockey is back! The Vegas Golden Knights fire Gerrard Gallant is a strange move. And the Atlantic and Pacific divisional battles are impossibly tight.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Dale has a sore back Check out @PuckDuty Title Player Pavol Demitra Feedback -  Gerrard Gallant fi...

Episode Oscar Klefbom (277): Connor McDavid lights up Toronto with Incredible Goal. NHL Mid-Season Review.

Connor McDavid put on a show in Toronto this week as the Oilers put 3 wins together. Peter Laviolette got fired and John Hynes hired. The Lightning have woken up. Also, we passed the mid-point of the season last week so we decided to review our predictions and make our mid-season picks for awards.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: The storm that wasn't. Mike is reading about Explorers ...

Episode Wayne Primeau (276): HAPPY NEW YEAR! Leafs are hottest team in NHL. Canada playing for gold at World Junior!

As we roll into 2020, the Toronto Maple Leafs are the hottest team in the NHL. Brent Seabrook is out for at least a year and a half. After their worst loss in tournament history vs Russia in the preliminaries, Canada has a chance for revenge in the gold medal game. And the Oilers are warming up...maybe...kinda.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Happy New Year! Back from Dominican Repub...

Episode Evan Bouchard (275):Roenick Suspended by NBC. Leafs Good. Oilers Bad. Will Holland Do Anything?

More controversy surrounding the Spittin' Chiclets podcast as Jeremy Roenick is suspended for, well, being Jeremy Roenick. The Leafs look good under new coach Sheldon Keefe, while the Oilers look terrible and Ken Holland seems fine with that.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Belleville Senators are looking great Check out @PuckDuty Title Player Evan Bouchard Jeremy Roenick says ...

Episode Ethan Bear (274): Taylor Hall Traded to Arizona.

The Taylor Hall saga ended this week with him going to Arizona in a multi-player deal.  Will this put the Coyotes on top? Marc Crawford released a statement addressing past incidents.  The Leafs continue their resurgence while the Oilers muddle along.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Christmas almost here.  Check out @PuckDuty Title Player Ethan Bear Taylor Hall traded to Arizon...

Episode Charlie McAvoy (273): Jim Montgomery Fired by Dallas. Why? After Loss to Leafs, is the Oilers Season in Jeopardy?

After the Jim Montgomery firing, we are left to wonder, "What happened?"  What is a "material act of unprofessionalism"? The Leafs handed the Oilers their 4th straight loss and Mike explains that this is a "problem" for them. Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Christmas and birthday parties Check out @PuckDuty Title Player - Charlie McAvoy Jim Montgomery firing Taylor Hall trade...

Episode Andreas Athanasiou (272): Coaches' Code of Conduct. Oilers Just Holding On. Leafs Leafing.

With more stories coming out about Mike Babcock and with Marc Crawford suspended, we discuss where is the line for coaches? A code of conduct for coaches is in the works. The Oilers are battling through injury to stay atop the Pacific and the Leafs are treading water under Sheldon Keefe.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Belleville Sens are improving despite low crowds Check out @Puc...

Episode Dylan Larkin (271): Bill Peters Resigns After Using Racial Slurs. Leafs 3-1 in Sheldon Keefe Era.

After a week of turmoil, Bill Peters resigned as coach of Calgary Flames after Akim Aliu accused him of using racial slurs when he coached him in Rockford. The Leafs are 3-1 under Sheldon Keefe and seem to be enjoying hockey again.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Birthday wishes and HoBo planning Title Player - Dylan Larkin Bill Peters resigns after Akim Aliu allegations Mike C...

Episode Alex Nylander (270): Mike Babcock Fired! Author Kirk McKnight.

In another HUGE news week in the NHL, Mike Babcock gets fired by the Maple Leafs. Was it deserved? Will Sheldon Keefe solve the puzzle? Author Kirk McKnight joins us to tell us about his latest book, Batting Clean, and discuss the Golden Knights. Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Break-ins and Christmas parties Title Player - Alex Nylander Mike Babcock fired. Had he lost the room? H...

Episode Nicklas Backstrom (269): Don Cherry Gets Fired From Hockey Night in Canada.

After refusing to walk back comments on the latest Coach's Corner, Don Cherry gets fired by Sportsnet. We debate the issue, why Don decided this was the hill to die on and why Sportsnet decided this was a line crossed too far. Also, will Mike Babcock get fired this week? Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Arkells concert Title Player - Nicklas Backstrom Don Cherry firing - was it the...

Episode Mike Hoffman (268): Author Andrew Podnieks Discusses His New Book on Great Hockey Debuts

Author Andrew Podnieks discusses his latest book, The Greatest Weirdest Most Amazing NHL Debuts Of All Time. What's up with Dustin Byfuglien? Leafs and Oilers updates.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Trailer Lights, the bane of my existence.  Title Player - Mike Hoffman Thanks to Jason Skope for hosting at Oilers vs Blue Jackets Hockeystatcards.com Betting Update - Mike makin...

Episode Rickard Rakell (267): Sean Tierney from ChartingHockey.ca. Oilers 1st in NHL!

Sean Tierney of ChartingHockey.ca joins us to discuss analytics in hockey and the launch of the website. Oilers are in first and the Leafs are good, but the fans are worried.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Wings vs Canucks game Feedback -lots this week Interview - Sean Tierney of ChartingHockey.ca Milestones DOPS - not much to report Rathole - Mike Gartner Intro/Outro M...

Episode T.J. Brodie (266): Oilers Still in 1st! John Carlson Ahead of McDavid for points. What?

The Oilers finished the week 7-1 and the Leafs avoided some serious navel gazing by defeating the Bruins in OT. Jason Zucker is not happy with anyone on the Wild and he let them know it. Doughty rolled Matt Tkachuck and all the league rejoices.  Is hockey a weak or strong-link sport? Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter -New podcast with Ferraro and Friedman continues to troll Oilers fans ...

Episode Ron Hainsey (265): Oilers are 5-0 and 1st Overall. James the Real Steal Neal Leads NHL in Goals.

It's early days, but the Oilers are off to a great start at 5-0. Are they still relying on McDavid too much? Likewise Buffalo, Carolina and Colorado are leading their divisions.  Are we seeing a changing of the guard in the NHL or is it too early to say?  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter -Thanksgiving, Belleville Senators opener Feedback - Aaron Fraser Online betting - Mike's on a r...

Episode Jason Bonsignore (264): NHL Season Starts! Leafs and Oilers with Strong Starts. Stanley Cup Predictions.

The NHL Regular Season has started! The Leafs are 2-0-1 and the Oilers are 2-0. What the hell is going on?  McDavid and Matthews are tearing it up and goals are everywhere. Early season hockey is fun! Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Pool closing and Cottage weekends. Feedback Is Jim Hughson out of touch? Sidney Crosby puts up his dukes Is shot blocking a good idea? Signings...

Episode Justin Papineau (263): Western Conference Preview with Al Mitchell of TSN 1260 Edmonton

Al Mitchell of TSN 1260 and lowetide.ca helps us preview the Western Conference.  Some big RFAs get signed including Laine, Rantonen and Tkachuk. Auston Matthews drops trow.  Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Dale returns from the cottage and Mike from the back woods.  Big signings - Tkachuk, Rantonen, Laine, Connor Western Conference Preview with Al Mitchell Pacific  Central ...

Episode Pat Maroon (262): Eastern Conference Preview. NHL Preseason in full swing.

The NHL preseason is well under way so fans can start fretting about which prospects will make it and what the lines will be. We break down each of the Eastern Conference Teams and their chances this season. Some key RFAs get signed as Boeser, Konecny, and Carlo commit. Thomas Chabot gets an 8 year extension with the Senators. Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Simmerfest Big signings...

Episode Mark Stone (261): Mitchell Marner Signs! Training Camps Are Open and the RFAs are Signing.

As training camps open the RFAs have started to sign, the largest of which was Mitch Marner who signed a 6 year, $10.839MM AAV deal with the Leafs. McAvoy, Provorov, Werenski and several other big names also signed this week and we cover it all in this episode.  Tyler Stockman GoFundMe Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/1pkzfs3rtc Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Dale is in Chicago, H...

Episode Vladimir Sobotka (260): BIANCA ANDREESCU US OPEN CHAMP! McDavid is skating in Edmonton but will he be ready? Canes sign Gardiner.

Canadian Bianca Adreescu won the US Open and we're very excited. Jake Gardiner signs with Hurricanes for $4.05MM - what a deal! McDavid is skating, but will he be ready for the season's start? Oilers fans are nervous. How the Leafs are spending way more than the cap - and it's not LTIR.  Tyler Stockman GoFundMe Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/1pkzfs3rtc Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Bant...

Episode Tyler Bertuzzi (259): NHL Rule Changes. What will Sabres do with Ristolainen. Sportsnet cuts to TV coverage.

Sportsnet makes sweeping changes to Canadian TV Coverage. The NHL changes the Coach's Challenge and some other rules. Meanwhile there's been some minor signings while everyone waits for Marner.   Tyler Stockman GoFundMe Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/1pkzfs3rtc Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Dale had a tough week Rasmus Ristolainen - what will the Sabres do Sweeping changes ...

Episode Steve Montador (258): CBA Concept - Paying the Players by Cap %. Laine Has Some Interesting Things to Say.

Another slow NHL news week so we have a good discussion on a CBA Concept in which the players are paid a % of the cap and not a set dollar amount. Thanks to CJ for the suggestion! Also, Patrick Laine had some interesting things to say in an interview with Chris Johnston.  Tyler Stockman GoFundMe Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/1pkzfs3rtc Get your ScuttlePuck swag: www.cafepress.com/scuttlepuck Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Stirling Fa...

Episode Eric Manlow (257): Shattenkirk to Tampa Bay. Paul Fenton Fired. Would Marner Just Sign Please?

Things are slow as we've hit the mid-summer doldrums. That said, Kevin Shattenkirk did sign in Tampa Bay, Paul Fenton was fired by the Wild and we continue to hear rumours about Mitch Marner.  Also, we discuss, what's the maximum sized rink and NHL team could support?  Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - i News  Kevin Shattenkirk Paul Fenton Jesse Puljujarvi Mitch Marner How big an arena? Intro/Outro Music Artist: Tragically Hip Son...