Wild West Hockey Podcast

"I love to see records get broken"

Jord, Jasper, and Cars discuss the historically poor start of the season for the Vancouver Canucks, the new arena deal in the pipeline for the Calgary Flames, and their season predictions for the Western Conference.

So Much for Optimism

Jord, Jasper and Cars break down early pre-season story lines, including some set-backs and controversy surrounding the Vancouver Canucks.

"Danny Devito In Reebok Pads"

Johnny Be Gone

After a lengthy hiatus, Jord, Jasper and Cars return to discuss the latest news around the NHL,  including the move of Johnny Gaudreau to Columbus, the evolving situation surrounding Matthew Tkachuk, and the prospects of a J.T. Miller trade in Vancouver. Stats Provided by: DobberHockey, Hockeydb, ESPN, Natural Stat Trick, CapFriendly

Aquilini for Life

Jord, Jasper and Cars discuss the latest developments in the pacific division and around the league, including the concerning COVID situation and the threat to NHL Olympic participation. The guys also address the hiring of Jim Rutherford  in Vancouver and a twitter tirade from owner Francesco Aquilini. Stats provided by: http://powerrankingsguru.com/index.html, DobberHockey, Natural Stat Trick, Cap Friendly, Hockeydb

A New Era

Jord, Jasper and Cars discuss the after math of the dismissal in the Canucks front office and behind the bench, and what they might indicate about the team's prospects moving forward. Stats Provided by: DobberHockey, Hockeydb, ESPN, Natural Stat Trick, CapFriendly

Sans Bergevin

Subbing in Jack for Jasper, the guys discuss the recent trends and news around the league. Stats Provided By: HockeyReference, Dobber Hockey, Hockeydb, Capfriendly

A Star is Born

The guys, featuring oilers insider Jack, discuss the news around the league as well as some controversial hockey opinions. Stats provided by: Hockeydb, Dobber, Natural Stat Trick

Benning's Disaster-Piece

The guys discuss the horrible Canuck's start, the shockwaves it has sent through the market, and what it should mean for the franchise going foward. Stats Provided By: Dobber, Hockeydb, Natural Stat Trick, ESPN

West Coast Woes

Jord, Jasper and Cars discuss the news around the league, the trajectories of the Canucks and Flames, and the landscape in the Pacific Division so far. Meanwhile, Jord and Jasp consider whether it's finally time to point the finger behind the bench in Vancouver.  Stats provided by: DobberHockey, Hockeydb, Natural Stat Trick, Cap Friendly

Blackhawks Fallout and Season Outlook

Jord, Jasper and Cars discuss the aftermath of the Jenner and Block report, including the heart wrenching Kyle Beach interview.  Stats provided by: DobberHockey, Hockeydb, CapFriendly, NaturalStatTrick

Early Season Booms and Busts

Jord, Jasper and Cars discuss some of the early season over and under performers as the regular season enters week 3. Stats provided by: Natural Stat Trick, CapFriendly, Dobber, Hockeydb

SOS

With Cars back from his rural hiatus, the guys discuss the news of the week as well as some surprises around the league so far. Stats Provided By: Dobber, Natural Stat Trick, Hockeydb, Capfriendly.

Coup d'etat

Joined by honorary Oiler's insider Jack, the guys discuss the first week of the season. Stats Provided By: Dobber, Hockeydb, Natural Stattrick, Capfriendly

Open Season

The guys discuss the beginning of the NHL season and where things stand for the Flames and Canucks in the aftermath of training camp.

Division Previews

The guys break down the latest news around the league and give their rankings for each division. Stats Provided By: DobberHockey, Hockeydb, Capfriendly

Sutter Hockey

The boys discuss some additional offseason moves – including the olympics and another... questionable transaction made by Calgary Flames front office. 

A Spiteful Saturday

The fellas dive into the latest contracts signed by the Calgary Flames, as well as the vindictive act of malice otherwise known as the Kotkaniemi offer-sheet.

A Spiteful Saturday

The fellas dive into the latest contracts signed by the Calgary Flames, as well as the vindictive act of malice otherwise known as the Kotkaniemi offer-sheet.

Benning Hive Mind

The boys break down the contract situations facing both the Canucks and Flames as the off season continues while also touching on some possible lineup implications from the new additions – particularly with regard to the Canucks power play. Stats provided by: Dobber Hockey, Hockeydb See: https://theathletic.com/2775869/2021/08/18/what-im-hearing-about-dillon-dube-nikita-zadorov-and-the-flames-rfa-negotiations/.

KHL Callin'

The boys discuss the latest news around the league, including a deep dive into the Darnell Nurse contract renewal (featuring Oilers expert Jack), the Olli Joulevi contract, and the prospect of Kirill Kaprizov returning to the KHL.

Nursing Edmonton's Wounds

In Today's milestone 20th episode of the Wild West Hockey Podcast, the boys take full advantage of a slow news week around the NHL and engage in some heated back and forths! The fellas sound like they might need a snickers bar in today's show... 

"Hank Senior Drunk"

In a bit of a slow news week, the boys share their thoughts on the NHL offseason so far and recount some off-ice encounters with hockey personalities.

Significant Time in the Top Six

Jasp, Jord and Cars break down some of the latest signings around the league as NHL free agency continues. Stats Provided By: CapFriendly, Hockeydb

Significant Time in the Top Six

Jasp, Jord and Cars break down some of the latest signings around the league as NHL free agency continues. Stats Provided By: CapFriendly, Hockeydb

Busy Busy Benning

The boys break down the many transactions of the first days of free agency – including a vintage Jim Benning overpay and a new face on the Flame's blue line. Stats from: CapFriendly, Hockeydb

Can't Spell O.E.L without "L"

The fellas talk about all that went down over entry draft weekend and Jord and Jasp finally hit their breaking point with Canucks management. Stats provided by: Dobber Hockey, EliteProspects, Hockeydb, CapFriendly

O Captain, My Captain

The boys react to the Seattle Expansion draft as well as some last minute trades that took place before the draft. Stats provided by: Dobber Hockey, EliteProspects, Hockeydb, CapFriendly

Power Down

The boys discuss the latest news surrounding the looming Seattle Kraken expansion draft, delving into some notable trades as well as the futures of the handful of surprising names left unprotected by their respective teams. Cars and Jasp also give their top 15 prospects for the upcoming amateur draft. Stats provided by: Dobber Hockey, EliteProspects, Hockeydb, CapFriendly

The Keith Catastrophe

With the addition of our Oilers insider Jack, the boys give their reactions to the highly controversial Duncan Keith trade, as well as some other news around the league.

The Kieth Catastrophe

With the addition of our Oilers insider Jack, the boys give their reactions to the highly controversial Duncan Keith trade, as well as some other news around the league.

The Schmidt–Gio Conundrum

The boys preview the off-season in store for the Canucks and Flames, including the implications of the looming expansion draft and rumour that Nate Schmidt wants out of Vancouver. Stats from CapFriendly, Elite Prospects, Dobber Hockey, and MoneyPuck. Pick up the Elite Prospects Draft Guide Here: https://www.eliteprospects.com/2021draftguide

The Schmidt–Gio Conundrum

The boys preview the off-season in store for the Canucks and Flames, including the implications of the looming expansion draft and rumour that Nate Schmidt wants out of Vancouver. Stats from CapFriendly, Elite Prospects, Dobber Hockey, and MoneyPuck. Pick up the Elite Prospects Draft Guide Here: https://www.eliteprospects.com/2021draftguide

On to the Offseason

The guys mourn the defeat of the Montreal Canadiens in game five to the Tampa Bay Lightning while discussing the players who played a role in the loss, as well as some of the questionable coaching decisions made along the way. Stats from MoneyPuck and Dobber. Twitter: @WildWestHockey

Mismatch

The boys break down the massive mountain in front of the Montreal Canadiens as they stare down the barrel of a 3 game deficit in the Stanley Cup Final.

Thunderstruck

The guys discuss the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final which left the Montreal Canadiens down two games to nothing to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Twitter: @WildWestHockey

"Zero Chance"

The boys break down the humongous upset series win by the Montreal Canadiens over the Vegas Golden Knights, including the complete neutralization of the Vegas forwards in contrast to the offensive dynamism of "Goal" Colefield. We discuss the Stanley Cup Final matchup and the likelihood of the under dog Habs becoming the first Canadian champions since 1993 as well as what this means for the NHL and whether this is "good" for the league and the growth of the game.  Intro song: "Maker Gonna Ma...

The Final Two (Almost)

The boys discuss the final games of the semi finals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Including the improbable success of the perpetual underdogs, the Montreal Canadiens.

The Triple 'B' Line

The boys dissect the Habs  loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in overtime of game four at the Bell Centre. 

Stockton Heat Dynasty

The boys talk the Habs performance and upset win over the Golden Knights, as well as the outlook for the other remaining series: the Lightning vs the Islanders.

Final Four Preview

The boys talk the series ahead for the last four teams standing, Montreal, Vegas, Tampa Bay, and New York, and give our predications for each. We also give our thoughts on the so-called "playoff team" and whether a single mold truly exists (hint: probably not). Finally, we discuss the new coach in Columbus and what message his hiring sends from the organization. Intro and Outro: Lonesome, On'ry and Mean (Live in Texas - September 1974), Waylon Jennings, 1976.

PR Disaster-Class

The boys talk series wrap ups for the Islanders - Bruins, Canes - Lightning, and Habs - Jets series. We also give our thoughts on the now notorious Scheifele press conference – a true PR disaster-class is ever there was one. Finally, we touch on the recently announced Norris finalists, including a hot take by Jasp regarding the betting favourite: the Bolt's Victor Hedman. Intro and Outro Song: Brown-Eyed Women (Live at Barton Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 5/8/77), Grateful Dead, 1977...

The 'Mang' Effect

In this episode the boys talk about all the news around the league over the weekend, including  the domination of the Winnipeg Jets by the Montreal Canadiens, the neck and neck battle between the Bruins and the Isles, and the faltering of the Canes and Aves. We also touch on the come from behind win by Canada over Finland in the IIHF Mens World Championship  final – of course featuring a Cars tangent about tournament MVP, Flames forward Andrew Mangiapane. Intro and Outro: John Prine. "Sweet...

Scheifele Suspension and Series Updates

In the premier episode we introduce ourselves and discuss all the news around the league this week. We delve into the Mark Scheifele hit on Jake Evans and the resulting four game suspension for charging. We also discuss the state of the remaining playoff series and touch on our picks going forward. Intro and outro music: Colter Wall. "Rocky Mountain Ranger", 2020.