Talking Hockey (Talking Hockey)

The Talking Hockey boys give analysis on every trade deadline move including the Rantanen, and Marchand deals, The futures of teams after the deadline, Off season implications, Which teams positioned themselves best for a Stanley Cup run & more... SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/@TalkingHockeyYT ADD US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/talkinghockey Timestamps 00:00 New Podcast Intro & Apology 00:41 Trade Deadline Overview 01:27 Chicago & Florida Trade (Seth Jones & Spencer Knight) 06:24 Rentals and the Trade Market 07:44 Toronto Maple Leafs Strategy 10:02 Boston's Rebuild and Trade Decisions (Trent Frederic) 11:50 Edmonton Oilers Trade Decisions (Walman & Goaltending) 13:43 Tampa & Seattle Trade (Bjorkstrand & Gourde) 15:48 When Teams Make Trades in Response to Others  16:55 Atlantic Division Trade Pickups   19:48 Analysis on Trades (Luke Schenn) 24:45 Colorado & Islanders Trade (Brock Nelson) 29:38 Edmonton & San Jose Trade (Jake Walman) 32:13 Analysis on Trades (Anthony Beauvillier) 33:45 Washington Capitals Dominance 36:40 Ottawa & Buffalo Trade (Norris & Cozens) 43:11 Winnipeg Jets Strategy  47:55 Insane Take 49:02 Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis 58:15 Carolina & Dallas Trade (Mikko Rantanen) 1:04:45 Wild Card Race (Ottawa & Montreal)  1:08:25 Detroit & Chicago Trade (Mrazek & Veleno) 1:10:07 Brad Marchand to Florida 1:15:11 Boston & Toronto Trade (Carlo & Minten) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we talk about: What happened in Montreal and what are their next steps? (1:15) Brendan Lemieux bites Brady Tkachuk and an overall conversation on player safety (30:00) Artemi Panarin throws his glove at Brad Marchand... why? And Marchand suspended again for slewfooting (44:00) Jack Hughes gets paid... is it too early? (52:00) NHL writers vote for early Jack Adams candidates, but the list is all wrong (57:00) Let us know what you thought on Instagram @talkinghockey and @talkinghockeypodcast Follow us on Twitter: @_TalkingHockey_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

On 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 the promo code HOCKEYPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we discuss the Tim Peel situation, game management, referee accountability and what needs to change. For daily content follow @talkinghockey on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we focus on the EA Rankings that got revealed this past week (1:30), the tweets from Robin Lehner and the problems it could cause around the league (25:00), the Facebook situation (36:00), and the Hughe's and Pettersson contracts (54:00). For daily content, follow @talkinghockey and @talkinghockeypodcast on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we cover the news that came out of the New York Rangers franchise over the course of a week including the Wilson/Panarin situation, the press release, the firing of Davidson and Gorton, to the absolute mess of NHL Player Safety. As always, follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey for daily content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we talk about: The Arizona Coyotes aren't paying their taxes and bills... what happens next? (1:30) The Department of Player Safety continues to drop the ball (20:00) The Vancouver Canucks also clean house! Welcome back Bruce (36:00) Who's the next coach of the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens? (50:30) Let us know what you thought on Instagram @talkinghockey and @talkinghockeypodcast Follow us on Twitter: @_TalkingHockey_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As 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, follow us on IG @talkinghockey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking about where the Canucks go from here, the best first overall draft picks of all time, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 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 about it. If you have the ability to donate money to the different causes, we have left a link here where you can support different groups according to your beliefs. Thank you for listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Eric and Martin teach you how to draft fantasy hockey, goalies, breakout players, rebound players! And as always, follow us on Instagram @talkinghockey for daily hockey talking points and opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we talk about: How well the Oilers have played since the coaching change (2:00) Why are more players hitting 100 points this year? (8:00) Ken Campbell's tweet about the CHL banning Russian born players (12:00) Should the NHL change the points system to 3-2-1? (24:00) What is with all the Vegas hate? (32:00) Stamkos's resurgence to end the year (36:00) NHLPA player vote results (42:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

On this episode we talk about Mark Scheifele's end of year interview, the Winnipeg Jets, and the Vegas Golden Knights. As always, following @TalkingHockey on Instagram for daily content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

In this episode, we talk about: Our playoff series updates and expectations (1:00) Barry Trotz got fired from the Islanders (26:00) Who should win the Calder between Seider, Bunting, and Zegras (36:00) Darnell Nurse headbutting (39:00) Montreal wins the draft lottery (41:00) Ottawa Sens fire Pierre McGuire (44:00) Let us know what your thoughts are on Instagram @TalkingHockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

Reacting to all the trades that did and didn't happen on trade deadline day and giving our analysis for each team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Martin and Eric break down their fantasy hockey overvalued and undervalued players from ESPN and Yahoo's lists. They also go over some sleeper picks and names that you might recognize like Ekblad, Eberle, Hyman, and many more! Remember that you can find a full guide to fantasy picks using Eric's book "The Definitive Guide to Winning In Fantasy Hockey" for only $12.99. Another reminder that we are officially livestreaming our recordings on Twitch (we had a few technical difficulties this time round, where you can engage with us, ask questions and get the official, non-edited, raw version of us! Follow us on IG: @talkinghockey and @talkinghockeypodcast Follow us on Twitter: @_TalkingHockey_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen 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

On this episode, we discuss: Aaron Dell makes a dirty play - should you be able to run goalies when they leave the crease? (4:00) Philadelphia Flyers are pretty freaking bad right now (21:00) Will Alexis Lafrienne grow into the player he could be? Why do the Rangers suck at developing top talent? (37:00) What goes into the Jack Adams nominations because it's clearly not logic (46:00) Joe Pavelski is still a great player and should the Stars go all in (57:00) As always, make sure to check out our Instagram and TikTok - both @talkinghockey on their platforms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we discuss what happened to the juggernaut Montreal Canadiens and what the best approach to rebuilding your team is. As always, for more content, follow us on IG @TalkingHockey Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking down how the Western Conference teams improved, digressed, or stayed put, this episode analyzes each team from the Pacific and Central division and gives them a grade from F to A+ for their offseason. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey for daily content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NHL season is almost back and that means so are we! On this episode, we talk about MacKinnon's contract, ads on jerseys, and NHL players like Chara and Subban retiring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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 today's episode. Use this link for an automatic 100 free bids or go to DealDash.com and use the promo code HOCKEYPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we discuss: Our Valentine's days (1:00) Edmonton Oilers FINALLY make some type of management personnel changes and fire Tippett (7:00) Tyler Toffoli gets traded to Calgary and what other moves are Calgary and Montreal going to make? (23:00) Jack Eichel is returning to the lineup and are they abusing the cap? (39:00) Where might Claude Giroux and Marc-Andre Fleury end up? (53:00) As always, follow on Instagram @TalkingHockey for more content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that Rachel Doerrie is working for an NHL team we, unfortunately, couldn't bring her back. However, we have the next best thing... Tie and his pro scout friend (who's not really a pro scout). We mainly only dive into the top 12 and what their positions will be, but here are our rankings 2022 NHL Draft Rankings Shane Wright, C David Jiricek, RHD Juraj Slafkovsky, LW Logan Cooley, C Matthew Savoie, C Simon Nemec, RHD Danila Yurov, RW Joakim Kemell, RW Denton Mateychuk, LHD Jonathan Lekkerimäki, RW Conor Geekie, C Cutter Gauthier, C Noah Östlund, C Brad Lambert, C/RW Filip Mesar, RW Pavel Minyukov, LHD Isaac Howard, RW Frank Nazar, C Marco Kasper, C Kevin Korchinski, LHD Ryan Chesley, RHD Liam Öhgren, LW/RW Owen Pickering, LHD Jiri Kulich, LW Alexander Perevalov, LW Luca Del Bel Belluz, C Lane Hudson, LHD Nathan Gaucher, C Rutger McGroarty, LW Lian Bichsel, LHD Jack Hughes, C Tristan Luneau, RHD Jimmy Snuggerud, RW Elias Salomonsson, RHD Ivan Miroshnichenko, LW Ty Nelson, RHD Let us know if you agree with the list or not! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ideas for the All-Star game including putting the fastest skater on the canal so we can see the truly fastest skater and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we talk about: The results of the first round and who we expect to move on in the second round (2:00) What the Leafs should do moving forward and whether they should move on from Dubas, Keefe, or any of their core players (39:00) Follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Martin, Eric and Tie talk about: Eric's time in Mexico (0:30) The passing of Eugene Melnyk and the legacy he left in Ottawa (10:00) Suspensions and officiating in the NHL (28:00) Canada qualified for the World Cup (34:00) Eric offers his opinions on the trade deadline (40:30) Follow on Instagram @talkinghockey for more content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

Talking about the Seattle Kraken, our early season awards predictions, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we have former NHL enforcer Brannt Myhres on the show to discuss his book, drug addiction in his life and the new age of fighting. Martin and Eric also discuss the latest news, trade and information that are circulating including the Vancouver Cancucks's COVID situation. As for Brantt's book, you can purchase Pain Killer on Amazon, and check out more in an article on CBC. For more content, check out @talkinghockey on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we break down the financial reports that recently came out about the NHL and its teams, as well as some of the season's biggest surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we talk about Pierre- Luc Dubois's trade request and where we think he will end up, the Evander Kane financials situation, and the difference between start players in the NBA and NHL when it  comes to trade requests. Oh - and no Eric again! As always, follow us on IG at @talkinghockey for daily posts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we pick our 2023-2024 top tier teams and bottom tier teams. We also discuss the Stan Bowman decision in Chicago as Eric has some thoughts on the situation. If you're confused by some of the conversations, come engage with us when we livestream the podcast on Twitch at twitch.tv/talkinghockey. We go live at 6:20 PM EST every Wednesday and take questions from our listeners as well as converse with them in the chat. It's a fun time. And as always, follow us on Instagram @talkinghockey for daily hockey talking points and opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vancouver is still stumbling, Eichel has returned, and the Devils are one of the best teams in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We 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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we break down some fan data on where they think players are going at the trade deadline and reports that said Montreal's leadership team was pretty slim and had no analytics or skills departments. Leaf's trade Nick Ritchie (2:00) Montreal apparently had no skills development or analytics department (5:30) Fan trade deadline votes (12:00) Follow on Instagram @TalkingHockey for weekly content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reviewing the season of the Vancouver Canucks in great detail and what went wrong. We also talk about Marner's comments about Keefe's comments and why the Leafs are underperforming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Martin, Tie, and Luke discuss: The biggest snowstorm in the last 20+ years (1:45) How Kent Hughes might be the best hire the Canadiens could have made (10:30) The pissy Leon Draisaitl (26:00) Kadri winds up making the All-Star game (37:00) NHL reschedules the postponed games (43:00) Make sure to follow us on Instagram and TikTok @TalkingHockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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 platform you use to support the show. Lastly, if the Golden Goal podcast interests you, you can check it out through this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

We take the time to discuss the Ron Hextall and Brian Burke hiring's in Pittsburgh as well as the Laine/Tortorella benching and discuss if benching is an effective coaching method. As always, follow on Instagram @talkinghockey for daily content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we have a guest and friend Nick LeGallais to discuss our year in review. Famous TikToker and not-famous goalie, Nick has played with the likes of Taylor Hall, Jeff Skinner, Quinn Hughes and more in the offseason. As allows, follow @talkingockey on IG for more content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we talk about: The Florida Panthers getting swept by Tampa (3:00) The Carolina and Rangers series is the least interesting (22:00) The Flames and Oilers series is the most interesting... and totally not predicted (26:00) Is McDavid the BEST best player in any sport right now? (39:00) The Colorado and Blues series is loaded with controversy... how and why did it get here? (45:00) Follow on Instagram for more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we discuss the first round of the playoffs including the Oilers and Avs, as well as allow Nick to make some really bad takes about goalies. For daily content, follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we rank all 32 NHL GMs according to what tier of GM they think they're in from the most fireable to the best. Let us know what you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

On this episode of the podcast we talk about the new goalies contracts that were signed by Cal Petersen and Elvis Merzlikins, the RFA contracts by Dahlin and Kirill Kaprizov, and what the vaccine holdouts by Tyler Bertuzzi and other players around the league might mean for the season. For daily content, follow @talkinghockey on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we talk about whether or not Ryan Reynolds will or should buy the Senators, what the heck the bruins were thinking, and the proof that GMs overvalue intangibles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An episode talking about how bad of trade that was for the Canucks, why the NHL ratings are plummeting, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we have the hang back together again to discuss: The new Batman movie and other TV (1:30) Who deserves the Hart trophy and why (19:00) Should the league add a play-in tournament for the playoffs? (35:00) Our anticipation for the playoff rounds this year (44:00) Follow on Instagram @TalkingHockey for more content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

On this episode, Tie, Martin, and Luke break down every trade from March 16th to March 21st. Most of the time in order. Full breakdown: The Vegas, Ottawa and NHL situation with Dadonov (1:30) The Travis Hamonic trade and reaction from players (8:30) Fleury goes to Minnesota (11:30) Leafs acquire Giordano and Blackwell (15:00) The rest of the NHL trade board (17:00) As always, follow on Instagram @TalkingHockey for *almost* daily content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss if the North Division was really that bad, what an Eichel trade might look like, and what Gallant's hiring in New York might look like. As always, follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey for daily content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we break down the Gord Miller vs Barstool Sports drama, Ralph Krueger and the Buffalo Sabres and Erik Karlsson's comments about San Jose rebuilding. As always, follow us on Instagram @talkinghockey for daily content.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we discuss the last couple weeks of the playoffs, reveal our Stanley cup final predictions, and discuss all the coaching changes that have happened over the last month or so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we discuss: How and why Eric is losing his fantasy league and whether he should delete the book he wrote about how to win (1:30) Kodak Black catching a bubble at the Panthers game (11:30) Evander Kane is in the news again (15:30) Bobby Clarke's comments on Cale Makar (29:00) TheScore's list "All-Nobody" Team (39:00) Ken Holland's track record is worse than we think (45:00) As always, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @TalkingHockey for more content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we discuss: What the Russia and Ukraine conflict will impact the NHL moving forward, as well as some horrible takes we saw on Twitter (2:00) With players like Jack Hughes, Auston Matthews and more hitting their prime, will American national teams outperform Canada over the coming years? (16:00) For daily content, follow us on Instagram @talkinghockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First 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 does this affect the salary cap? Will the playoffs happen? What happens to next year? We discuss all of this and more on this week's episode! Also, please forgive any audio faults. We are doing this fully remote duh to self-isolation rules and what not. As such, we hope this episode is still nice on the ears. We get goofier and goofier on each episode so I hope you enjoy it! For more content, follow us on IG @talkinghockey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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 100 free bids or go to DealDash.com and use the promo code HOCKEYPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we talk about Patrick Marleau's record, the Nylander/internal disciplining of players, what it means that Women's IIHF got canceled and the idea of "being goalie'd". As always, check us out on Instagram @Talkinghockey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, Eric, Luke, Martin and Tie discuss t he salary cap news, why the ESPN deal matters, and what what the lottery changes mean for the NHL. As always, make sure to follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey for daily content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss: Our NHL playoff predictions from now until the SCF (1:00) Jeff Blashill is out in Detroit (37:00) Will Boudreau stay on in Vancouver (43:00) Winnipeg Jets are still a mess (46:30) Brock Boeser's interview (48:30) See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beyond that, we talk about how scoring has been increasing year-over-year, how Connor Bedard is insane, Trouba, and the rookies that have been impressing us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

On this episode we talk about the expansion draft and what is going on with Seattle and why they didn't pick better players. We also discuss: The Chicago Blackhawks in detail and the PR problems they're having and trades We also discuss Montreal's logic behind drafting Logan Mailloux Surprising draft choices that were made The Carolina Hurricanes terrible offseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There 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 @talkinghockey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we react to everything that happened during the first week of the season from: The Winnipeg Jets and why Paul Maurice get's too much love (6:00) The Buffalo Sabres starting 3-0, something that no one expected (15:30) The Leafs lack of scoring and Tie's obsession (22:00) Meeting Eric's girlfriend (25:00) What is going on with the Canadiens and did we all expect this? (27:00) Why do the Dallas Stars want to go all in? (33:00) Tampa and Kucherov are not going to win the Atlantic with the people they've lost (34:30) The Leafs cap situation and signing a UofT backup goalie (38:30) Kessel wanting out of Arizona and asking Stamkos to wave his NMC (42:00) David Poile and is this year that he loses his job? (44:00) For daily content, follow @talkinghockey and @talkinghockeypodcast on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

This has been the most insane trade deadline in recent history. We break down the biggest trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

On this episode, the boys discuss our thoughts on the Duncan Keith situations, the winners of the NHL awards and what might happen with Tyson Barrie. For daily content, follow @talkinghockey on Instragram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we discuss some of the biggest news in sports and the NHL over the last week including Tom Brady, the Florida Panthers, Matthews signing with a gambling company and more! Is Tom Brady the GOAT of the GOATS? (3:00) The Florida Panthers are turning everything they touch into gold (18:30) What's cooler... the Michigan or the common NHL player snipe - a debate! (32:00) Matthews signs the first deal with bet99. He is the first active NHL player to do it... what does this mean for the industry and NHL? (45:00) Canada is headed to the World Cup (49:00) Rocky Wirtz make a really bad press conference (52:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we talk about the upcoming trade deadline, what goalies are the best available, McDavid's non-suspension and the overall concept of player safety. As always, follow us on Instagram @talkinghockey. Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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 listen to her podcast The Staff And Graph Podcast on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wish the topic of COVID in the NHL would end but it seems to be even worse this time... On this episode, we talk about the following: What is going to happen with COVID and the NHL? (5:00) Will NHL players want to participate at the Olympics? (23:00) Breaking down TheScore's contenders and pretenders list (38:00) Make sure to follow us on Instagram @talkinghockey and @talkinghockeypodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Calgary Flames organization had a terrible couple of weeks. Losing Gaudreau and now Tkachuk... where do they go from here? And just as important... where do the Florida Panthers go from here as they've gotten worse with the players they've lost and no picks? (3:00) What is up with Nazem Kadri? Does he have a handshake deal somewhere? (32:00) How and why did Vegas trade Pacioretty for free? (40:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

On this episode, we talk about the World Cup, if New Jersey is legit, and the place Bergeron and Malkin have in NHL history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode: Talking about Eric's trip to Mexico (0:30) Discuss who's the dumbest between Tie, Nick and Martin (10:30) Landeskog's comments about officiating and the state of NHL DoPS and officiating (27:00) How dangerous was Matthews' cross-check? Thanks for tuning in and we look forward to having you back next week. Follow @talkinghockey for daily content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We bring Nick, our resident goalie "expert", on the episode to discuss the top goalies, most overrated goalies and best goalie prospects in the league. We have some surprising picks on this list that are highly questionable... but that's what makes it fun! We also discuss the Jesperi Kotkaniemi issue right now and how we think Montreal will handle it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we break down all the events that have transpired over the last couple weeks in Vancouver and why their team is so bad and who's fault it is and much more. Here's a detailed breakdown of this week's episode: Who and what is the problem with the Vancouver Canucks? (3:00) Has media finally accepted that the Montreal Canadiens aren't good? (22:00) The Islanders cold start (26:00) The Edmonton Oilers suck without McDavid and Draistaitl on the ice... Can stars carry their team in the NHL? (32:00) Dion Phaneuf's legacy (45:00) The Penguins are sold to Fenway Sports Group... what might this mean for them? (49:00) Our thoughts on the 2020 HHOF inductees (53:00) Sens COVID outbreak and what it might mean for the Olympics (1:02:00) Let us know what you thought on Instagram @talkinghockey and @talkinghockeypodcast Follow us on Twitter: @_TalkingHockey_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we discuss the potential of a lockdown with the rumours of the NHL and NHLPA not getting along as well as the best contracts on each team! From here on out we will be streaming the Talking Hockey podcast live on Twitch at around 6:15 PM EST on Wednesdays (the time we record it). Make sure to follow us at twitch.tv/talkinghockey to watch the stream! And as always, follow @talkinghockey on IG for daily content. You can even follow @ihatetalkinghockey. We don't care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

After a 2 year hiatus almost exactly to the day, the Talking Hockey Podcast is back and better than ever! We discuss the reason why we were gone, who were the best and worst players in the 4 Nations tournament, controversial injuries, trade deadline rumours, the tight playoff race, whats next for the podcast & more... We have a lot of exciting new things in store for the podcast so stay tuned! SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► https://www.youtube.com/@TalkingHockeyYT ADD US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/talkinghockey Timestamps 0:00 Talking Hockey Returns 💥 1:45 4 Nations Surprises 😳 4:52 NBA vs NHL Allstars 🥊 7:25 4 Nations vs Hockey World Cup 🤔 8:36 Injury Controversies (McAvoy Situation) 😡 13:10 Wildcard Playoff Race 🔥 15:00 The Top Players From 4 Nations 📈 17:17 Binnington and Canadian Goaltending 😬 21:53 The Worst Players From 4 Nations 📉 23:33 Olympic Roster Projections 🇨🇦 31:52 Huge Trade Deadline Moves 🤯 36:57 Future of the Podcast 😁 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  As always, follow us on Instagram @talkinghockey for daily content. Also, if you're interested in the Blue Wire Hustle program, Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, we talk about Corey Pronman's articles about how he would re-draft the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The articles have been linked here if you want to follow along (it is the Athletic so it might be behind a paywall), but we talk about his rankings out loud as well. Topics discussed. 2017 Re-Draft (2:00): Is Petersson a top tier/elite centreman? Makar is the best from the draft Why are Necas and Hischier ranked lower than Nick Suzuki? Tie was right about Drake Batherson Is Casey Mittelstadt a top 15 pick? Connor Timmins, Robert Frost, Nolan Patrick, Kailer Yamamoto, Mario Ferraro, Ryan Poehling, and more 2018 Re-Draft (33:00): Andre Schvenikov is elite and the #1 pick Rasmus Dahlin is not an elite player from the draft... but who's fault is that? Quinn Hughes should be #2 Farrabi is a high quality pick Evan Bouchard is ranked too low Ty Smith is better than Rasmus Sandin Do you agree with us on our thoughts/Corey's list? Let us know on Instagram @talkinghockey and @talkinghockeypodcast Follow us on Twitter: @_TalkingHockey_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

Nick, Eric, Tie, and Martin break down their top 10 athletes of all time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

All 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

Breaking down how the Eastern Conference teams improved, digressed, or stayed put, this episode analyzes each team from the North and Metropolitan division and gives them a grade from F to A+ for their offseason. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey for daily content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For 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 with Harman on Twitter @harmandayal2 and read his work on The Athletic here. For more content, follow us on IG @talkinghockey and on Twitter at @_TalkingHockey_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode we cover: Everyone believes Stutzle is a diver (0:30) What's going on with the Golden Knights? (4:00) Nick and Martin's conversation about Fleury (8:00) Eric was in a viral TikTok (13:30) Martin's review of the Master's (18:00) Luke and Tie's relationship (21:00) Macklemore and Marshawn Lynch join the Kraken's ownership group (24:00) Who do the Leafs want to play in the playoffs? (29:00) McDavid and Eichel have played very few playoff games... who's responsible? (32:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With NHL hockey non-existent right now, we turn to some of the discussions we've wanted to have for a while on this podcast. This episode is mostly about what retired players we think should be in the HHoF and what active players are already locks to be there, as well as some other topics: The Seattle Kraken release their NFTs (1:30) Our ground rules for determining who is worthy and who isn't (10:00) Non-active players who haven't made the Hall (19:00) What active players we think will make the HHoF (35:00) American-born players have been better than Canada over the last 5 years (54:00) As always, follow us on Instagram @talkinghockey and @talkinghockeypodcast for (mostly) daily content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On 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

On this episode we were honoured to interview Mark Yates of Instat on analytics, scouting, and his role at Instat. Topics include: How different sports use analytics Why the NHL is behind other sports in using advanced analytics How we can look at drafting better in the NHL How the broadcastiing can get better at educating fans on the sport The importance of fighting in hockey Valuing hockey sense and IQ As always, follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey for daily content. Lastly, s ubmit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices