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The Taxi Squad

57 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -

Tune in to the Taxi Squad for a scintillating discussion between Simon and Arman on the latest and greatest in the world of hockey. If there's anything happening in and around the NHL, there's a good chance the Taxi Squad will be covering it.

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Bring it on, Tampa (feat. DownTown Stephen Brown) | Ride 43

May 06, 2022 21:35 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

Season 1, Episode 43. In this episode, we talk about: Our first guest - introducing DownTown Stephen Brown! (0:00), deep dive on Dryden McKay signing with the Leafs (6:31), Michael Bunting injured (16:51), discussing the Leafs playoff roster (23:52), are the Leafs ready for the Lightning? (49:20), parting words from DownTown Stephen Brown (59:43). Recorded: Apr 25, 2022 Aired: May 6, 2022 -- References: - DownTown Stephen Brown's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DTSB_98 - DownTown Stephe...

The Great 8 | Ride 42

May 02, 2022 16:20 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Season 1, Episode 42. In this episode, we talk about: We love the new Heritage Classic jerseys + brief baseball discussion (0:00), breaking down the Detroit Red Wings' 2021-2022 season (5:21), breaking down the Seattle Kraken's 2021-2022 season (24:59), Marc-Andre Fleury wants to play next season (39:13), Arizona Coyotes 2022-23 season ticket prices (40:22), Simon Says: Alex Ovechkin's greatness (52:32). Recorded: Apr 21, 2022 Aired: May 2, 2022 -- References: - NHL article on Detroit...

Carey Price is NOT a Hall of Famer | Ride 41

April 30, 2022 08:40 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

Season 1, Episode 41. In this episode, we talk about: Hyun-jin Ryu is not having the best start (0:00), Auston Matthews is injured (5:02), Leafs player accomplishments this season (12:08), discussing playoff matchups (22:40), goal differentials in the league (38:38), Question of the Day: Carey Price Hall of Fame? (44:39), Simon's new jersey + game predictions (55:20). Recorded: Apr 19, 2022 Aired: Apr 30, 2022 -- References: - Auston Matthews injured: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/...

Marvel Movies are Getting Worse | Ride 40

April 23, 2022 21:55 - 52 minutes - 41.4 MB

Season 1, Episode 40. In this episode, we talk about: Coming soon - our first guest! (0:00), discussing Matthew Knies and Kyle Dubas (2:56), Evgeni Malkin suspended for 4 games (16:41), Drew Doughty and the LA Kings (27:12), discussing the Edmonton Oilers and the Kane/Hartman situation (33:16), censorship in the NHL (36:50), reviewing Encanto, Batman, Dune and Marvel movies/TV shows (44:23). Recorded: Apr 14, 2022 Aired: Apr 23, 2022 -- References: - Matthew Knies to meet with Kyle Du...

Auston Matthews Hall of Fame? | Ride 39

April 19, 2022 01:27 - 57 minutes - 45.6 MB

Season 1, Episode 39. In this episode, we talk about: Alek Manoah and the Blue Jays are the real deal (0:00), Auston Matthews will be the best Toronto Maple Leaf of all time (01:38), Simon's thinking about buying a new jersey (9:00), dissecting the disappointing 2021-22 Buffalo Sabres (12:35), dissecting the disappointing 2021-22 Ottawa Senators (29:56), Owen Power will be a force to behold (47:46), Questions of the Day: Blue Jays vs. Yankees prediction, Nets vs. Cavaliers prediction (54:1...

No Way San José | Ride 38

April 12, 2022 04:02 - 52 minutes - 41.4 MB

Season 1, Episode 38. In this episode, we talk about: Discussing Auston Matthews and the rest of the Leafs lineup (0:00), breaking down the San Jose sharks after Doug Wilson's departure (23:40), teams that made and missed the playoffs this season (50:12). Recorded: Apr 7, 2022 Aired: Apr 11, 2022 -- References: - Auston Matthews' goals against each team: https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/ask/auston-matthews-stats-against-each-team-career - CapFriendly (referenced multiple times this ride)...

Who's the BEST Player in the League? | Ride 37

April 07, 2022 21:33 - 53 minutes - 41.8 MB

Season 1, Episode 37. In this episode, we talk about: Baseball season's back baby! (0:00), is Auston Matthews the best player in the league? (3:15), Mitch Marner is also on an unbelievable run (26:31), Pierre Engvall is helping immensely (32:10), Leafs defence pairings (35:15), other news from around the league (40:16), Simon Says: captains on the Toronto Maple Leafs (47:33), Simon's parlay for tonight (50:25). Recorded: Apr 5, 2022 Aired: Apr 7, 2022 -- References: - Simon's blog sit...

Auston Matthews MVP | Ride 36

April 05, 2022 18:05 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MB

Season 1, Episode 36. *apologies for the crappy audio - we tried some new settings this time* In this episode, we talk about: The Leafs can't afford any more injuries (0:00), Taylor Hall was not suspended for his hit on Ilya Lyubushkin (10:05), Martin St. Louis may be re-hired as head coach of the Montreal Canadiens (18:27), Justin Bieber trolling Montreal (25:21), news from the recent NHL GM meetings (27:25), Question of the Day: NHL trophy winner predictions (38:30). Recorded: Mar 31, ...

Will Smith Wins the Calder | Ride 35

April 01, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 29.6 MB

Season 1, Episode 35. In this episode, we talk about: Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars (0:00), will one of the Leafs' core four be moved this summer? (5:44), we'll be using our Evolving Hockey subscription in future episodes (28:18), Eugene Melnyk passed away (39:45), Simon Says: Calder Trophy race (43:55). Recorded: Mar 29, 2022 Aired: Apr 1, 2022 -- References: - HockeyBuzz article on recent Leafs news: https://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Mike-Augello/Cap-projections-a-m...

Thank You Justin Bieber | Ride 34

March 31, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 35.3 MB

Season 1, Episode 34. In this episode, we talk about: The Leafs have new jerseys again! (0:00), update on the Evgenii Dadonov situation (14:21), general updates from around the league (32:32), Question of the Day: our final 2021-22 NHL season standings predictions (34:57). Recorded: Mar 25, 2022 Aired: Mar 31, 2022 -- References: - NHL article on the new Leafs jerseys: https://www.nhl.com/news/toronto-third-jerseys-designed-by-justin-bieber/c-332087670 - CapFriendly (referenced multi...

NHL 2022 Trade Deadline Review: Part 3 | Ride 33

March 30, 2022 06:53 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Season 1, Episode 33. In this episode, we talk about: Claude Giroux traded to the Florida Panthers (0:00), Marc-Andre Fleury traded to the Minnesota Wild (16:50), Andrew Copp traded to the New York Rangers (25:42), Brett Kulak traded to the Edmonton Oilers (31:57), Rickard Rakell traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins (39:35), Max Domi traded to the Hurricanes (48:11), quick standings recap (58:10). Recorded: Mar 22, 2022 Aired: Mar 30, 2022 -- References: - Claude Giroux trade: https://ww...

NHL 2022 Trade Deadline Review: Part 2 | Ride 32

March 25, 2022 21:33 - 1 hour - 46.2 MB

Season 1, Episode 32. In this episode, we talk about: This was a very active trade deadline! (0:00), the most important trade - Alex Biega was traded to the Nashville Predators (5:31), reviewing the Maple Leafs additions and subtractions from the trade deadline - Mark Giordano, Colin Blackwell, Travis Dermott, Petr Mrazek, Harri Säteri (6:51), Brandon Hagel was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning (36:52), some teams stockpiled on draft picks this trade deadline (43:17), Hampus Lindholm was t...

NHL 2022 Trade Deadline Review: Part 1 | Ride 31

March 22, 2022 03:14 - 57 minutes - 43.6 MB

Season 1, Episode 31. In this episode, we talk about: Peter Holland retires (0:00), Josh Manson traded to the Colorado Avalanche (6:00), Tyson Jost traded for Nico Sturm (14:57), Frank Vatrano traded to the New York Rangers (17:25), Ben Chiarot traded to the Florida Panthers (21:06), Mark Giordano wants to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs (34:43), some teams are stockpiling on draft picks (36:08), the oft-overlooked importance of goaltending (39:11), Vegas is plummeting (47:37), Calle Järn...

Leafs Trade Deadline Targets | Ride 30

March 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Season 1, Episode 30. In this episode, we talk about: We're both going to the 2022 Heritage Classic! (0:00), our top 3 Leafs trade deadline acquisitions - Semyon Varlamov, Anton Forsberg, P.K. Subban, Alexandar Georgiev, Calvin deHaan, Josh Manson, Zdeno Chara, Jakob Chychrun (7:45), our Heritage Classic predictions (01:02:22). Recorded: Mar 13, 2022 Aired: Mar 19, 2022 -- Follow us: The Taxi Squad's Instagram: Taxi.Squad.Pod Simon's Instagram: Simon.Yuan Simon's Twitter: SimonYuan9...

P.K. Subban to the Leafs? | Ride 29

March 18, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 36 MB

Season 1, Episode 29. In this (slightly outdated) episode, we talk about: We break down the Leafs trading Nick Ritchie for Ilya Lyubushkin (0:00), Leafs trade for Carter Hutton (15:36), we discuss Jack Campbell's wild season (18:39),  Andrew "the Hamburglar" Hammond briefly makes a comeback (24:37), discussing what went wrong for the Seattle Kraken this year (26:20), sneak peak at Simon's top 3 Leafs trade deadline acquisitions (32:31), Simon was spot-on for his heritage classic jersey pre...

Our (Outdated) Rant on the MLB | Ride 28

March 17, 2022 05:52 - 56 minutes - 42.9 MB

Season 1, Episode 28. In this (slightly outdated) episode, we talk about: Where the hell were we?! (0:00), Happy International Women's Day! (7:46), check out our highlights on social (9:30), update on Rodion Amirov's medical condition (10:38), our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine (14:48), reactions from around the world of sports regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine (22:38), we discuss the MLB lockout (34:31). Recorded: Mar 8, 2022 Aired: Mar 17, 2022 -- References: - Stateme...

Simon was Right AGAIN | Ride 27

February 25, 2022 17:00 - 48 minutes - 36.6 MB

Season 1, Episode 27. In this (slightly outdated) episode, we talk about: The Canadian women's ice hockey team wins gold at the 2022 Olympics! (0:00), Simon's Heritage Classic jersey prediction (6:10), briefly discussing Jack Eichel's return (15:26), Smash or Pass: NHL trade deadline 2022 edition (16:53), Claude Giroux will most likely be traded (44:33). Recorded: Feb 17, 2022 Aired: Feb 25, 2022 -- References: - Ice hockey results from the 2022 Olympics: https://olympics.com/beijing-...

HOTTEST Team in the League | Ride 26

February 24, 2022 02:09 - 58 minutes - 43.6 MB

Season 1, Episode 26. In this (slightly outdated) episode, we talk about: What makes our podcast unique? (0:00), we reflect on Super Bowl LVI (4:20), the Tyler Toffoli trade (9:09), what do the Canadiens do next? (25:59), more on the trade deadline and Tyler Toffoli on the Calgary Flames (30:55), Jack Eichel returns against the Colorado Avalanche (39:09), Simon Says: ice hockey results from the 2022 Olympics (47:53). Recorded: Feb 15, 2022 Aired: Feb 23, 2022 -- References: - Sportsne...

Connor McDavid Washed? | Ride 25 | February 15, 2022

February 15, 2022 20:43 - 57 minutes - 43.5 MB

Season 1, Episode 25. In this episode, we talk about: Ben Simmonds was traded for James Harden (0:00), Simon thinks Connor McDavid is a bad human being (7:16), Dave Tippett was fired from the Edmonton Oilers (14:37), Dominique Ducharme was fired from the Montreal Canadiens (28:55), Martin St. Louis is the new head coach of the  Canadiens (48:26), other news from around the NHL (52:00), Question of the Day: will there be any more coaches fired by the end of the 2021-22 season (53:45)? Reco...

Connor McDavid Washed? | Ride 25

February 15, 2022 20:43 - 57 minutes - 43.5 MB

Season 1, Episode 25. In this episode, we talk about: Ben Simmonds was traded for James Harden (0:00), Simon thinks Connor McDavid is a bad human being (7:16), Dave Tippett was fired from the Edmonton Oilers (14:37), Dominique Ducharme was fired from the Montreal Canadiens (28:55), Martin St. Louis is the new head coach of the  Canadiens (48:26), other news from around the NHL (52:00), Question of the Day: will there be any more coaches fired by the end of the 2021-22 season (53:45)? Reco...

Disaster at the All-Star Weekend | Ride 24

February 11, 2022 04:51 - 59 minutes - 44.7 MB

Season 1, Episode 24. Trigger warning: sexual assault. In this episode, we talk about: How important/valuable is hockey in our lives? (0:00), reviewing the 2022 NHL All-Star weekend (11:37), Gary Bettman lets us down once again - this time regarding Rocky Wirtz (32:53), Gary Bettman on capacity constraints in Canada and the World Cup of Hockey (40:03), the Arizona Coyotes' arena problems (41:37), Simon Says: women's ice hockey at the 2022 Winter Olympics (53:06). Recorded: Feb 8, 2022 Ai...

Disaster at the All-Star Weekend | Ride 24 | February 10, 2022

February 11, 2022 04:51 - 59 minutes - 44.7 MB

Season 1, Episode 24. Trigger warning: sexual assault. In this episode, we talk about: How important/valuable is hockey in our lives? (0:00), reviewing the 2022 NHL All-Star weekend (11:37), Gary Bettman lets us down once again - this time regarding Rocky Wirtz (32:53), Gary Bettman on capacity constraints in Canada and the World Cup of Hockey (40:03), the Arizona Coyotes' arena problems (41:37), Simon Says: women's ice hockey at the 2022 Winter Olympics (53:06). Recorded: Feb 8, 2022 Ai...

You've Said Enough, Rocky Wirtz | Ride 23 | February 6, 2022

February 06, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 42.7 MB

Season 1, Episode 23. Trigger warning: sexual assault. In this episode, we talk about: Breaking down Rocky Wirtz's response to Mark Lazerus' during the Blackhawks' Town Hall (0:00), breaking down Wirtz's response to Phil Thompson (22:58), breaking down Rocky Wirtz's apology (33:24), recent tweets from around the hockey world (46:42), Question of the Day: 2022 All-Star game predictions (50:42). Recorded: Feb 3, 2022 Aired: Feb 6, 2022 -- References: - Via @WallyMaz35 on Twitter, the vi...

Canada > USA | Ride 22 | February 4, 2022

February 04, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 43 MB

Season 1, Episode 22. In this episode, we talk about: Programming updates (0:00), the Leafs are overly dramatic recently (03:51), Simon's massive parlay (11:26), men's hockey rosters for the 2022 Olympics (13:51), women's hockey rosters for the 2022 Olympics (33:18), our hockey predictions for the 2022 Olympics (38:17), miscellaneous shoutouts (50:23). Recorded: Feb 1, 2022 Aired: Feb 4, 2022 -- References: - Olympic.ca article: https://olympic.ca/2022/01/25/team-canadas-25-player-men...

Maximum Chaos on the Oilers | Ride 21 | February 2, 2022

February 02, 2022 23:10 - 53 minutes - 40.3 MB

Season 1, Episode 21. In this episode, we talk about: Catching up (0:00), ECHL suspends Jacob Panetta (2:48), Evander Kane signs with the Edmonton Oilers - breaking down the signing from both sides (8:47), predictions on how the Edmonton Oilers will end the 2021-22 season (39:03), brief teaser on our upcoming 2022 Olympics breakdown (50:05). Recorded: Jan 27, 2022 Aired: Feb 2, 2022 -- References: - @JFreshHockey's analytics chart on Evander Kane: https://twitter.com/JFreshHockey/stat...

NHL's Racist Article on Racism | January 26, 2022 | Ride 20

January 26, 2022 20:55 - 53 minutes - 40.1 MB

Season 1, Episode 20. In this episode, we talk about: Reflecting on our Edmonton Oilers roast (0:00), Erik Karlsson to undergo forearm surgery (3:31), brief tangent on our fantasy teams (5:47), the NHL's strange article on racism (10:47), Émilie Castonguay becomes AGM for the Vancouver Canucks (37:18), brief tangent on sports betting (44:32), Simon Says: Olympics trivia (45:59). Recorded: Jan 25, 2022 Aired: Jan 26, 2022 -- References: - NHL's article on racism: https://www.nhl.com/ne...

NHL's Racist Article on Racism | Ride 20 | January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022 20:55 - 53 minutes - 40.1 MB

Season 1, Episode 20. In this episode, we talk about: Reflecting on our Edmonton Oilers roast (0:00), Erik Karlsson to undergo forearm surgery (3:31), brief tangent on our fantasy teams (5:47), the NHL's strange article on racism (10:47), Émilie Castonguay becomes AGM for the Vancouver Canucks (37:18), brief tangent on sports betting (44:32), Simon Says: Olympics trivia (45:59). Recorded: Jan 25, 2022 Aired: Jan 26, 2022 -- References: - NHL's article on racism: https://www.nhl.com/ne...

Save the Edmonton Oilers | January 24, 2022 | Ride 19

January 24, 2022 21:56 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

Season 1, Episode 19. In this episode, we talk about: Updates on the Evander Kane waiver story and our opinions (0:00), Ken Holland believes in 18th chances (16:01), temperature check on the Edmonton Oilers (22:50), Connor McDavid's quote on Evander Kane (29:22), let's break down the Oilers roster (31:51), what should the Oilers do? (56:05), Question of the Day: which domino falls first in Edmonton? (01:05:25) Recorded: Jan 21, 2022 Aired: Jan 24, 2022 -- Follow us: The Taxi Squad's I...

Save the Edmonton Oilers | Ride 19 | January 24, 2022

January 24, 2022 21:56 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

Season 1, Episode 19. In this episode, we talk about: Updates on the Evander Kane waiver story and our opinions (0:00), Ken Holland believes in 18th chances (16:01), temperature check on the Edmonton Oilers (22:50), Connor McDavid's quote on Evander Kane (29:22), let's break down the Oilers roster (31:51), what should the Oilers do? (56:05), Question of the Day: which domino falls first in Edmonton? (01:05:25) Recorded: Jan 21, 2022 Aired: Jan 24, 2022 -- Follow us: The Taxi Squad's I...

Hockey Culture: Old and Outdated | Ride 18 | January 20, 2022

January 20, 2022 20:15 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Season 1, Episode 18. In this episode, we talk about: Snow storm in southern Ontario (0:00), All-Star Last Man In selections (4:57), updates on the Kyle Beach and John Doe 2 situation (10:20), Hockey PEI incident - Keegan Mitchell (29:20), change starts at the top (43:18), Ukrainian Hockey League incident - Jalen Smereck (50:20), preview for next episode (01:02:06). Recorded: Jan 18, 2022 Aired: Jan 20, 2022 -- References: - Rick Westhead's tweets regarding John Doe 2's settlement: ht...

Hockey Culture: Old and Outdated | January 20, 2022 | Ride 18

January 20, 2022 20:15 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

Season 1, Episode 18. In this episode, we talk about: Snow storm in southern Ontario (0:00), All-Star Last Man In selections (4:57), updates on the Kyle Beach and John Doe 2 situation (10:20), Hockey PEI incident - Keegan Mitchell (29:20), change starts at the top (43:18), Ukrainian Hockey League incident - Jalen Smereck (50:20), preview for next episode (01:02:06). Recorded: Jan 18, 2022 Aired: Jan 20, 2022 -- References: - Rick Westhead's tweets regarding John Doe 2's settlement: ht...

The Leafs: Mid-Season Pulse Check | Ride 17 | January 15, 2022

January 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Season 1, Episode 17. In this episode, we talk about: Podcast updates (0:00), the Leafs' hot streak since the end of October (3:47), things the Leafs need to improve on: Justin Holl, Pierre Engvall and Sheldon Keefe (25:25), rumours: John Klingberg/Damon Severson to the Leafs (32:25), our problems with the NHL All-Star Game (44:45), Simon Says: Leafs All-Stars (54:57), Question of the Day: will John Tavares win the Atlantic Division All-Star Last Man In vote? (59:15) Again - apologies for...

The Leafs: Mid-Season Pulse Check | January 15, 2022 | Ride 17

January 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

Season 1, Episode 17. In this episode, we talk about: Podcast updates (0:00), the Leafs' hot streak since the end of October (3:47), things the Leafs need to improve on: Justin Holl, Pierre Engvall and Sheldon Keefe (25:25), rumours: John Klingberg/Damon Severson to the Leafs (32:25), our problems with the NHL All-Star Game (44:45), Simon Says: Leafs All-Stars (54:57), Question of the Day: will John Tavares win the Atlantic Division All-Star Last Man In vote? (59:15) Again - apologies for...

Please Free John Klingberg | January 13, 2022 | Ride 16

January 14, 2022 04:52 - 42 minutes - 31.9 MB

Season 1, Episode 16. In this episode, we talk about: Life updates AGAIN (0:00), NHL brings back the taxi squads (3:39), John Klingberg is frustrated with contract negotiations (6:32), Tuukka Rask is back on the ice (20:03), Marc Bergevin becomes Senior Advisor to the GM for the Kings (23:08), Evander Kane was placed on unconditional waivers (25:29), Question of the Day: will the NHL complete it's 2021-22 season schedule? (32:30) Recorded: Jan 10, 2022 Aired: Jan 13, 2022 -- Follow us:...

Spider-Man: Stay at Home | December 30, 2021 | Ride 15

December 31, 2021 02:13 - 42 minutes - 31.8 MB

Season 1, Episode 15. In this episode, we talk about: Life updates (0:00), [SPOILER WARNING: to avoid this section, click on the next timestamp] we review Spider-Man: No Way Home (6:44), our 2021 Christmas stories (25:35), podcast updates and New Year's resolutions (33:16). Thank you for supporting the Taxi Squad Podcast this year - have a very Happy New Year! Recorded: Dec 29, 2021 Aired: Dec 30, 2021 -- Follow us: The Taxi Squad's Instagram: Taxi.Squad.Pod Simon's Instagram: Simon...

Simon Was Right | December 24, 2021 | Ride 14

December 24, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB

Season 1, Episode 14. In this (delayed) episode, we talk about: General updates (0:00), Paul Maurice OUT + Dave Lowry IN for the Winnipeg Jets (3:16), brief tangent on COVID and its impact on the NHL (15:44), Alain Vigneault OUT + Mike Yeo IN for the Philadelphia Flyers (22:37), Travis Green and Jim Benning OUT + Bruce Boudreau and Jim Rutherford IN for the Vancouver Canucks (40:52). Recorded: Dec 17, 2021 Aired: Dec 24, 2021 -- References: - Article on NHL GMs with tenures of 7+ year...

John Tortorella is Outdated | December 22, 2021 | Ride 13

December 22, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 33.1 MB

Season 1, Episode 13. In this (delayed) episode, we talk about: Jason Spezza and the inconsistency of the Department of Player Safety (0:00), Brady Tkachuk's fuming words on Brendan Lemieux (9:45), news from Gary Bettman's recent conference - Part 1 (12:51), brief (and slightly outdated) tangent on NHL players going to the 2022 Olympics (18:36), news from Bettman's conference - Part 2 (27:28), the Trevor Zegras/Sonny Milano fake Michigan goal and John Tortorella's comments on it (36:38). ...

Four Goalies, Four Stories | December 15, 2021 | Ride 12

December 15, 2021 21:58 - 55 minutes - 41.6 MB

Season 1, Episode 12. In this episode, we talk about: Podcast updates + general NHL updates/thoughts (0:00), Simon Says: Goalie Stories - Part 1 (11:35), Simon Says: Goalie Stories - Part 2 (21:15), Simon Says: Goalie Stories - Part 3 (35:23), Simon Says: Goalie Stories - Part 4 (44:36), Question of the Day: Do we approve of the Zegras/Milano goal (54:41). Recorded: Dec 12, 2021 Aired: Dec 15, 2021 -- Follow us: The Taxi Squad's Instagram: Taxi.Squad.Pod Simon's Instagram: Simon.Yuan...

Love the Sport, Hate the League | December 10, 2021 | Ride 11

December 10, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 34.5 MB

Season 1, Episode 11. In this (delayed) episode, we talk about: Let's talk about that Leafs vs. Jets game (0:00), aftermath of the game (7:41), fun fact: NHL referees suck (14:52), congrats to the Jets on winning their Stanley Cup (24:03), star players shouldn't need to get involved in hockey scraps (29:45), the difference we can make as fans (34:08), Brad Marchand was suspended 3 games (40:07), brief update on Artemi Panarin and Matt Murray (43:16). Apologies for all the audio popping - ...

Cancel Evander Kane | December 8, 2021 | Ride 10

December 08, 2021 06:18 - 39 minutes - 29.6 MB

Season 1, Episode 10. In this (delayed) episode, we talk about: The story of Evander Kane (0:00), our problems with Kane's fake COVID vaccination card* (15:34), closing thoughts on Evander Kane (27:12), Question of the Day: our predictions on Kane playing in the league again (30:25), Simon Says: Stanley Cup winners since 2006 (34:22). *Disclaimer: Should have clarified during the episode, but we don't have a problem with individuals not receiving the COVID vaccine due to medical circumsta...

Marc Bergevin's Puzzling Legacy | December 1, 2021 | Ride 9

December 01, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 30.4 MB

Season 1, Episode 9. In this episode, we talk about: Reflecting on Marc Bergevin's tenure as Canadiens' GM (0:00), where do the Canadiens and Bergevin go from here (19:41), brief prelude on Evander Kane's story (25:08), Brendan Lemieux bit Brady Tkachuk (27:38), Question of the Day: how many games do we predict Brendan Lemieux will be suspended? (31:35), other news from around the league + podcast updates (34:06). Recorded: Nov 29, 2021 Aired: Dec 1, 2021 -- Follow us: The Taxi Squad'...

Dion Phaneuf and the 2010-2016 Leafs Era | S1 E8 | Nov 29, 2021

November 29, 2021 20:00 - 50 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this episode, we talk about: Dion Phaneuf's legacy (0:00), the Leafs have done a great job at honouring former players (11:05), reminiscing on a wasted Leafs' era (14:51), brief rant on the Toronto Sun (30:20), the Leafs can't have nice things (34:16), Simon Says: declining NHL attendance (38:34). Recorded: Nov 24, 2021 Aired: Nov 29, 2021 -- References: - Leafs' Stand Witness Video from 2016 (beginning of a new era): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geZu9fwnVuI -- Follow us: The ...

Dion Phaneuf and the 2010-2016 Leafs Era | November 29, 2021 | Ride 8

November 29, 2021 20:00 - 50 minutes - 37.8 MB

Season 1, Episode 8. In this episode, we talk about: Dion Phaneuf's legacy (0:00), the Leafs have done a great job at honouring former players (11:05), reminiscing on a wasted Leafs' era (14:51), brief rant on the Toronto Sun (30:20), the Leafs can't have nice things (34:16), Simon Says: declining NHL attendance (38:34). Recorded: Nov 24, 2021 Aired: Nov 29, 2021 -- References: - Leafs' Stand Witness Video from 2016 (beginning of a new era): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geZu9fwnVuI...

NHL Refereeing is Hot Garbage | S1 E7 | Nov 23, 2021

November 23, 2021 20:37 - 48 minutes - 36.1 MB

In this episode, we talk about: Updates on our lives (0:00), Troy Terry is having a breakout season (2:40), NHL refereeing is atrocious and needs to be fixed (10:23), Connor McDavid should change (25:56), Olympic roster predictions from the 7 Canadian teams (28:33), Simon Says: rookies and standings (39:53), question of the day (45:41). Recorded: Nov 22, 2021 Aired: Nov 23, 2021 -- Follow us: The Taxi Squad's Instagram: Taxi.Squad.Pod Simon's Instagram: Simon.Yuan Simon's Twitter: Si...

NHL Refereeing is Hot Garbage | November 23, 2021 | Ride 7

November 23, 2021 20:37 - 48 minutes - 36.1 MB

Season 1, Episode 7. In this episode, we talk about: Updates on our lives (0:00), Troy Terry is having a breakout season (2:40), NHL refereeing is atrocious and needs to be fixed (10:23), Connor McDavid should change (25:56), Olympic roster predictions from the 7 Canadian teams (28:33), Simon Says: rookies and standings (39:53), question of the day (45:41). Recorded: Nov 22, 2021 Aired: Nov 23, 2021 -- Follow us: The Taxi Squad's Instagram: Taxi.Squad.Pod Simon's Instagram: Simon.Yua...

Our First Segment - Simon Says! | November 18, 2021 | Ride 6

November 19, 2021 05:22 - 55 minutes - 41.8 MB

Season 1, Episode 6. In this episode, we talk about: News about John Doe 2 re: Chicago Blackhawks investigation (0:00), the Vancouver Canucks are bad and Canadian GMs rarely get fired (10:39), the Leafs' dilemmas at forward and defence (34:01), our first segment - Simon Says (43:51). Recorded: Nov 15, 2021 Aired: Nov 18, 2021 -- We weren't able to find any link to directly support John Doe 2, but we still highly urge you to familiarize yourself with the case! It's important we keep the...

Our First Segment - Simon Says! | Season 1 Episode 6

November 19, 2021 05:22 - 55 minutes - 41.8 MB

In this episode, we talk about: News about John Doe 2 re: Chicago Blackhawks investigation (0:00), the Vancouver Canucks are bad and Canadian GMs rarely get fired (10:39), the Leafs' dilemmas at forward and defence (34:01), our first segment - Simon Says (43:51). Recorded: Nov 15, 2021 Aired: Nov 18, 2021 -- We weren't able to find any link to directly support John Doe 2, but we still highly urge you to familiarize yourself with the case! It's important we keep the conversation going so...

Eichel to Vegas | November 12, 2021 | Ride 5

November 12, 2021 08:01 - 58 minutes - 43.8 MB

Season 1, Episode 5. Apologies for the bad audio! Next episode we'll both have proper mics :). In this episode, we talk about: Further discussion on the Blackhawks situation (0:00), the Jack Eichel trade: Buffalo Sabres' perspective (11:15), the Jack Eichel trade: Vegas Golden Knights' perspective (38:46), Vegas' reputation around the league since their debut (48:41), other recent tidbits from around the league (54:42), check out Simon Yuan's substack!! (57:30) Recorded: Nov 10, 2021 Ai...

Eichel to Vegas | Season 1 Episode 5

November 12, 2021 08:01 - 58 minutes - 43.8 MB

Apologies for the bad audio! Next episode we'll both have proper mics :). In this episode, we talk about: Further discussion on the Blackhawks situation (0:00), the Jack Eichel trade: Buffalo Sabres' perspective (11:15), the Jack Eichel trade: Vegas Golden Knights' perspective (38:46), Vegas' reputation around the league since their debut (48:41), other recent tidbits from around the league (54:42), check out Simon Yuan's substack!! (57:30) Recorded: Nov 10, 2021 Aired: Nov 12, 2021 -- ...

Justice for Kyle Beach | Season 1 Episode 4

November 04, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Trigger warning: sexual assault. In this episode, we talk about: The initial findings revealed on July 22, 2021 by Rick Westhead (0:00), the conclusive findings revealed by Jenner & Block on October 27, 2021 as well as the Blackhawks' fallout (8:58), the live interview between Kyle Beach and Rick Westhead (23:04), using platforms to make change and our renewed perspectives on the sport (37:50), the NHL/NHLPA are useless (49:25), statements from Toews and Kane (53:00), what the US men's olym...

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