Talking Hockey
139 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -Just a group of guys who like to talk. Sometimes it's even about hockey! Follow us on IG @talkinghockey for more like this.
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Doing NHL Trivia, Talking TikTok and Some Questions From the Fans | Episode #37
November 13, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutesThere isn't much going on in the hockey world but we decided to talk about TikTok, do some NHL Trivia and answer some fan questions! As always, following on Instagram at @TalkingHockey for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Questions From Our Followers and The 2020 USA Election | Episode #36
November 06, 2020 13:00 - 1 hourOn this episode we answer some questions from our IG followers including which teams would we most want to manage, what our division and conference winner predictions are and more! We also share a few thoughts on the state of the American election. As always, make sure to follow @talkinghockey on Instagram for the potential to have your question featured on the podcast in the future! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our Top 30 Under 23 List and The Mitchell Miller Debacle | Episode #35
October 30, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourWe get Eric to list his Top 30 under 23 list and debate him on it. We also discuss the case of Mitchell Miller and how it was handled. As always, follow @TalkingHockey on IG for content every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Winners and Losers From the 2020 Off-Season | Episode #34
October 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this episode we talk about our winners and losers based on the draft, free agency and trades. Teams include Toronto, New Jersey, Vegas, Colorado, Dallas, St. Louis, Detroit and more! As always, follow @TalkingHockey on IG for content every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Reacting to 2020 Free Agency and Trades | Episode #33
October 16, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this episode we talk every trades and free agency from the 2020 NHL offseason. As always, follow @TalkingHockey on IG for content every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Winners and Losers From the 2020 NHL Draft | Episode #32
October 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourListen in to hear Tie, Martin and Eric pick their 2020 NHL Draft Winners and Losers. Some of the names include Minnesota, LA King, Ottawa and Buffalo, but you'll need to tune in to know where they lie! As always, make sure to follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey for daily takes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Do We Really Even Talk Hockey?
October 02, 2020 12:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBOn this episode we discuss the 2020 Stanley Cup Winners (Tampa Bay Lightning) as well as the recent buyouts of Henrik Lunqvist and Bobby Ryan and some other off-season predictions. But honestly, most of this episode is just making fun of each other and other stories we've heard about NHL players. As always, make sure to follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey for daily takes!
Do We Really Even Talk Hockey? | Episode #31
October 02, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutesOn this episode we discuss the 2020 Stanley Cup Winners (Tampa Bay Lightning) as well as the recent buyouts of Henrik Lunqvist and Bobby Ryan and some other off-season predictions. But honestly, most of this episode is just making fun of each other and other stories we've heard about NHL players. As always, make sure to follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey for daily takes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Draisaitl Doesn't Deserve The Hart or Lindsay and Our Other Awards Opinions | Episode #30
September 25, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourAll the 2020 NHL award winners have been announced and it's time for the opinions that no one asked for! What do you think? Did Draisaitl deserve the Hart and Lindsay awards? If not, who did? What about the other awards? Let us know on Instagram @talkinghockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Eric Staal Trade, Goaltending, The Conference Finals, and Peter Laviolette | Episode #29
September 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this episode we discuss the Eric Staal trade, Marc-Andre Fleury and the crazy goaltending this playoffs, what the conference finals looked like, and why the Laviolette hire could work for the Capitals and why it might not. Let us know what you think by messaging us on IG @talkinghockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Best and Worst GMs of the 2020 Season | Episode #28
September 11, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this episode, we discuss the GM of the year finalists that came out this week and breakdown who we think deserved it and why! Is our list the same as the media and other GMs? Listen to find out! Who would you put on your list? Let us know what you think by messaging us on IG @talkinghockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Analyzing The Trade Bait Board, The Montreal Canadiens' Offseason, and Laine Rumours | Episode #27
September 04, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this episode, we discuss what the Jake Allen trade means for Montreal and what their offseason might look like, the TSN trade bait board, and other trade rumours like Laine and Letang. Who do you think the biggest names this offseason will be? Let us know what you think by messaging us on IG @talkinghockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Salary Cap and Draft Rules the NHL Should Implement | Episode #26
August 28, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourWe think that the NHL could do with some new rules to make the league a little more fun. These rules include: Trading salary cap space, adding a luxury cap, and getting rid of the draft and letting prospects choose where they want to play. What do you think? Other topics include which teams we think the league could do without, why we respect the NBA players for sitting out, and who our biggest winners and losers are! Let us know what you think by messaging us on IG @talkinghockey. Learn mor...
Tuuka Rask, Playoffs Update, and This Week's Winners and Losers
August 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBOn this episode, we discuss the Tuuka Rask situation, how the playoffs are going for each series and team, and who we think the winners and losers of the world are (beyond just the NHL). We also talk about Eric's belief that hockey is the most "shocking" sport. As always, let us know your thoughts on this week's episode on Instagram @talkinghockey.
Tuuka Rask, Playoffs Update, and This Week's Winners and Losers | Episode #025
August 21, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this episode, we discuss the Tuuka Rask situation, how the playoffs are going for each series and team, and who we think the winners and losers of the world are (beyond just the NHL). We also talk about Eric's belief that hockey is the most "shocking" sport. As always, let us know your thoughts on this week's episode on Instagram @talkinghockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Picking Our 2020 NHL Playoff Winners and Stanley Cup Champions | Episode #24
August 14, 2020 12:00 - 55 minutesOn this episode, Martin, Luke and Tie pick every East and West 2020 Playoff round winner. This includes how many games it will take to win. We disagreed on some of our choices but we always went with the majority. Let us know what you think by messaging us on IG @talkinghockey. Will there be any surprises this year? If so, who do you think it will be? We might do an episode reflecting on this after the playoffs are all over if there are any major upsets. Shoutout to DealDash for sponsoring to...
Selecting Our Seattle Expansion Draft Team | Episode #23
August 07, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutesOn this episode, we let Martin pick his Seattle Expansion Team. If you missed out on our protected picks, make sure to revisit last week's episode. Is there anything you would have done differently? Let us know on Instagram @TalkingHockey. We also know that a lot will change between now and the actual draft so please take all of these selections with a grain of salt! Shoutout to DealDash for sponsoring today's episode. Use this link for an automatic 100 free bids or go to DealDash.com and use...
Selecting Our Seattle Expansion Draft Protections| Episode #22
July 31, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this episode, we let Martin run the discussion again with his list Seattle expansion draft protected players. Is there anything you would have done differently? Let us know on Instagram @TalkingHockey. And make sure to come back next week when we actually pick the Seattle team! We also know that a lot will change between now and the actual draft so please take all of these selections with a grain of salt! Shoutout to DealDash for sponsoring today's episode. Use this link for an automatic 1...
When Should Teams Go All In For A Cup? | Episode #21
July 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this episode, we talk about whether it's better to be an "all-in" team or to build a dynasty and what that looks like for different teams. Other topics include how Jim Rutherford is an adaptable GM, what does "all-in" even mean, and how ownership and management plays such an important role in building a great team. As a reminder, please follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey for daily information and stories. You can also leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe/follow on whichever pl...
How Players and Teams Use Analytics with Sam Gagner | Episode #20
July 17, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutesIn this episode, we talk with NHL player Sam Gagner, currently on the Detroit Red Wings, about the NHL restart plan and how excite players are to get back to playing. We also cover some questions and concerns that fans and players might be having regarding scheduling, safety, and playing in empty stadiums. Lastly, we discuss how different players and teams use analytics to their benefit and how these advanced stats will continue to be used in the game and how the new generation of players are...
Is the Draft Lottery Broken? Talking Hockey Debates | Episode #19
July 10, 2020 12:00 - 51 minutesWith COVID-19 affecting the season, the draft lottery takes a new shape. What we already know: the first overall pick will go to a team in the "playoffs". This could range from a team like the New York Rangers, to a team like Pittsburgh or the Leafs. Is this fair? Is this broken? That's exactly what we discuss on this week's episode as well as our general feelings about the draft lottery in other seasons. Three of us - Tie, Eric and Luke - think that it's fine the way it is, with some minor a...
2020 NHL Draft rankings: 11-40 with Rachel Doerrie | Episode #18
July 03, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this episode, we round off last week's episode with the list of elites prospects ranked 11-40 in the 2020 NHL Draft. This is part two of our series with Rachel. If you haven't, make sure to listen to last week's episode for picks 1-10. Make sure to follow the @talkinghockey instagram page. You can also follow Rachel on Twitter @racheldoerrie and listen to her podcast The Staff & Graph Podcast on Spotify and Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020 NHL Draft rankings: 1-10 with Rachel Doerrie | Episode #17
June 26, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this episode, we ask Rachel Doerrie of Elite Prospects how she fell in love with hockey and her career path. We also discuss the top 10 draft rankings for the upcoming 2020 season. This is part one of a two part series with Rachel. We will be finishing off the top 40 list in next week's episode so make sure to tune back in. You can find the link to the audience survey here. Make sure to follow the @talkinghockey instagram page. You can also follow Rachel on Twitter @racheldoerrie and liste...
Who Are The Best First Overall Picks Since 2000? | Episode #16
June 19, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this episode, we let Tie pick rank his list of best first overall draft picks since the year 2000. This includes hot takes about Patrick Kane, Marc-Andre Fleury, and many more! I bet we all know who the last two players are though. You can find the link to the audience survey here. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @talkinghockey if you want any of your future questions featured on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Would An Eichel Trade Look Like? Is Ovi a Top 5 Player All Time? | Episode #15
June 12, 2020 12:00 - 52 minutesOn this episode, we take some questions from our IG followers. These include questions about Eichel and the Sabres, Ovechkin and his all time greatness, as well as conversations about Datsyuk and John Tortorella's statements about kneeling during the anthem. Make sure to follow us on Instagram in the future @talkinghockey if you want any of your future questions featured on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Can You Really Just Stick To Sports? | Episode #14
June 05, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourWith things bigger than sports going on in the world right now, is there an expectation for athletes to speak up? If so, what is their message? With players like Tavares, Toews, Crosby, McDavid, Kane and most of the teams making statements against racism and the murder of George Floyd, we discuss what we want out of our athletes and why their voices matter. This is a touchy topic for some, of which we are aware, but we felt it was a disservice to ourselves and our audience if we didn't talk a...
The 2020 NHL Playoff Format and Picking Our First Round Winners | Episode #013
May 29, 2020 12:00 - 58 minutesWith the new NHL Playoff format for the first round officially voted upon, Martin, Eric, Luke and Tie break down what this will look like for the league and who benefits the most. We also pick our first round winners as well the our bye seeds. Who do you think will benefit the most? Do you think there is an aestriks next to this year's Stanley Cup winner? Will those on the edge care more about winning than teams like Tampa and Pittsburgh because of it? Let us know your thoughts on Instagram a...
Picking Our 2020 Team North America | Episode #012
May 22, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutesOn this episode, Eric, Martin, Tie and Luke pick their 2020 Team North America. Obviously, this tournament isn't happening, but we can have hope! Who's team did you think was the best? Who would you have picked instead? Let us know on our IG page @talkinghockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Talking Hockey With Hailey Salvian | Episode #011
May 15, 2020 12:00 - 1 hourOn this episode, we discuss everything Ottawa Senators with Athletic writer Hailey Salvian. This includes how Hailey got into writing in the first place, Senators prospects, Senators management and more. Hope you enjoy the show. Feel freed to read Hailey's articles on The Athletic and follow her on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Doing The 2015 NHL Re-Draft | Talking Hockey #010
May 02, 2020 23:24 - 1 hourOn this episode, Eric, Martin, Tie and Luke tackle the 2015 NHL Draft and what it would look today if we were in charge! For more content, follow us on IG @talkinghockey and on Twitter at @_TalkingHockey_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Is The NHL Combine Useless and How Good Would McDavid Be If He Still Played Junior? | Talking Hockey #009
April 23, 2020 22:31 - 58 minutesOn this episode, we talk about the Arizona Coyotes and the combine tampering and ask questions like how good would McDavid be if he was still in the juniors? For more content, follow us on IG @talkinghockey and on Twitter at @_TalkingHockey_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Becoming An NHL Writer and Analyzing the Canucks with Harman Dayal | Talking Hockey #008
April 17, 2020 00:14 - 1 hourFor this episode we have a very special guest, Harman Dayal. Harman is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Vancouver Canucks who combines NHL video and data analysis. Harman tracks microstats and is the host of the Game Theory podcast. On this episode, we cover topics like how young fans and writers can get started in the industry and work their way up with tangible tactics. We also talk deeply about the Vancouver Canucks' prospect pool, talent, and management. You can connect wit...
How EA Could Get Better and Is The NHL Moving to Dakota? | Talking Hockey #007
April 09, 2020 02:04 - 48 minutesThere isn't much news to cover so on this episode we discuss how we think EA could make changes to chel and whether or not we think the NHL will move the rest of their games to North Dakota amidst the current COVID-19 situation. Oh, and we also discuss Tie's awful facial hair. Check it out on our IG. Also, we're looking for someone to design a new logo for our podcast. If you're familiar with Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, please give us a DM on IG! For more content, follow us on IG @talk...
How Will the NHL Season Play Out and Hitting 10k Followers | Talking Hockey #006
March 26, 2020 00:59 - 43 minutesFirst off, thank you so much to our followers. We are about to hit 10k on IG and it wouldn't be possible to have this community and podcast without the likes of you listeners and followers. As the Talking Hockey team, we want to shout out Eric for being the lead and vision behind this page in the first place. Everyone should DM saying how much of a rockstar he is! Now, about the podcast... COVID-19 officially hit the NHL and now the rest of the season is up in the air. How will it play out? ...
How Will Coronavirus Affect the NHL? | Talking Hockey #005
March 12, 2020 01:00 - 1 hourAs teams and sports around the world start to play in empty stadiums, how will the NHL deal the coronavirus? What matters more - the regular season or the playoffs? What is going on in Ottawa and Florida? And finally - are the Islanders and Canucks fake news? Find out on this week's episode of Talking Hockey! And don't forget our challenge - whoever has the best roast of Eric (x3), determined by myself, Martin, and Tie, will win a $10 Amazon gift card! So make it good. For more content, foll...
Trade Deadline Madness, Winners and Losers, and Who the Heck is David Ayres? | Talking Hockey #004
February 27, 2020 03:27 - 1 hourOn this episode, we analyze the madness that was the trade deadline with it being the most active in recent years, who we think the winners and losers are, and that mess of a game that was Carolina and Toronto. And of course, look out for our continued jabs at each other! For more content, follow us on IG @talkinghockey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Refereeing in the NHL, Prepping for the Trade Deadline, and Analyzing Your Mock Trades | Talking Hockey #003
February 13, 2020 03:23 - 1 hourOn this episode, we discuss the state of refereeing in the NHL, the Paul Maurice signing, the Zucker trade, how we value prospects and picks and prepare for the NHL trade deadline by looking at the Trade Bait List as well as some of our fan-proposed trades. For more content, follow us on IG @talkinghockey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Even Is The All-Star Game, Mid-Season Playoff Predictions, and #BellLetsTalk | Talking Hockey #002
January 30, 2020 02:30 - 1 hourOn this episode, we discuss what the heck even is the All-Star game at this point, NHL Olympic participation, and our midseason playoff picks. We also take some questions from our IG comments and discuss #BellLetsTalk day. For more content, follow us on IG @talkinghockey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Midseason Awards, Coaching Changes, and The Battle of Alberta | Talking Hockey #001
January 16, 2020 02:11 - 1 hourOn this episode, we discuss our midseason awards, all the coaching changes that have happened throughout the year, and the Zach Kassian & Matthew Tkachuk beef. Follow us on IG @talkinghockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices