Two Man Forecheck

Episode 0394: World Juniors; Playoff Odds; Wahlstrom/Regula; D Pairings; Jarmo Fired; Trade Rumors; Brady Tkachuk/Josh Norris; Ovi Back?; Ducks Tanking and More!

We are 10 days from the big guy’s arrival but we are receiving presents even now.  The Bruins have made a claim, Ovi may be close to returning and the hockey scene is heating up with the World Juniors.  And for you, we have another episode for your listening enjoyment.  Here is the menu…

World Juniors:  0:00 – 12:36

Playoff Odds from Moneypuck:  12:36 – 26:56

Oliver Wahlstrom/Alec Regula:  26:56 – 48:28

Defense Pairings from Moneypuck:  48:28 – 57:52

Kekalainen Fired 02/15/2024:  57:52 – 1:11:18

Rumors Swirling:  1:11:18 – 1:17:07

Brady Tkachuk/Josh Norris:  1:17:07 – 1:40:01

Ovi Back?:  1:40:01 – 1:49:56

Ducks Tanking:  1:49:56 – 1:57:28

Poll Question:  1:57:28 – 2:03:41

Here is the link for the latest poll question regarding GM Firings:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1868399769783247325

Thanks to MoneyPuck for all their hard work!

Thank you again for listening and giving us some of your time.  We will record next Monday, the 23^rd. So take your time with this one, but we will be back!  Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0393: Trouba Traded/Shesterkin Signed; Tomasino, Jiricek, Annunen Traded; PWHL & the Takeover Tour; Four Nations Face-off Rosters; James Hagans #1 Prospect & Twitter Poll and More!

As we creep into December, the new year is approaching fast and so are the tournaments around the world. The World Juniors, the Takeover Tour in the PWHL, the 4 Nations Tourney and here in New England the Beanpot.  It’s a great time for hockey and our show.  Here is the breakdown:

Trouba Traded/Shesterkin Signs:  0:00 – 50:45

PWHL and the Takeover Tour:  50:45 – 1:08:55

Four Nations Face-off tournament Rosters:  1:08:55 – 1:37:47

Twitter Poll/James Hagens #1 Prospect:  1:37:47 – 1:45:19

Here is the link for the first of our poll questions regarding the 4 Nations Tourney:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1865834264463585653

Thank you for listening!  We hope everyone in the U.S. has enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday and keep watching the Hockey!  Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0392: 4 Surprises; Bruins Make a Change; Ovi's Broken Leg; The Predators; Taylor Hall & Kaiden Guhle; Leafs Need a...Forward; The Poll Question & More!

Thanksgiving approaches in the U.S.  and we may finally have an idea who will be in the playoffs but they are still a bit away from that.  We have seen our first head coaching change this seaon.  And swiftly thereafter, our second.  That being said, here is the rest of the show…

Four Surprises:  0:00 – 36:48

Boston Makes a Change:  36:48 – 1:12:39

Ovi’s Broken Leg:  1:12:39 – 1:18:54

The Predator Problem:  1:18:54 – 1:22:53

Taylor Hall & Kaiden Guhle:  1:22:53 – 1:30:25

Leafs Need a…Forward:  1:30:25 – 1:37:35

Poll Question:  1:37:35 – 1:41:00

Here is the link for this week’s Poll.  It asks about the division leaders as of right now:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1860756036220518410

For those in the U.S., enjoy this week’s festivities with your families.  For those that do not celebrate Thanksgiving, enjoy whatever holiday you may have with your loved ones.  Thank you for listening for awhile and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0391: B's Rumors & Issues; Nurse Hit by Reaves; Auston Matthews Still Out; Potential Cap Increase; 4 Nations Rosters & Erik Karlsson; AIC Dropping to Division II; Weekly Poll Question & More!

As we approach American Thanksgiving, Mike says that the NHL Standings are starting to show us just which teams will make the playoffs.  Chris still believes there may be some room for movement.  One thing we both agree on, the Bruins have some work to do to right the ship.  We discuss that and more this week.  Here is the line-up…

Bruins Rumors and Issues:  0:00 – 29:18

Darnell Nurse Hit By Ryan Reaves:  29:18 – 35:42

Auston Matthews Injury:  35:42 – 48:35

Potential Cap Increase:  48:35 – 1:01:32

4 Nations Rosters & Erik Karlsson:  1:01:32 – 1:19:20

A.I.C. Dropping to Division II:  1:19:20 – 1:31:42

Poll Question/Detroit Gravy Boat:  1:31:42 – 1:37:17

Last week’s question left us a little stymied.  Here is the link for this week’s Poll Question regarding the 4 Nations Tournament:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1858230431289647431

Thank you again for a bit of your precious time.  We hope to entertain and provoke some conversation.  Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0390: Jusse Saros; Lukas Dostal; The DoPS Gets It Right; NHL Edge Stats; Tyler Signed; PWHL News; Trouba Trade Poll; Jack Edwards Tribute; Tage Meet...Tage & More!

Another week in the books and some things still have not changed.  We may be seeing what the end of the season looks like right now.  We talked a lot about goaltenders this week and paid tribute to the voice of a franchise for the last two decades.  Here is how this week’s episode shakes out…

Saros Makes the Save:  0:00 – 8:40

Dostal Holds Net in Anaheim:  8:40 – 20:44

The DoPS Got It Right:  20:44 – 36:52

NHL EDGE Stats:  36:52 – 1:07:10

Tyler Johnson Signed:  1:07:10 – 1:12:39

PWHL News:  1:12:39 – 1:34:52

Trouba Trade Poll:  1:34:52 – 1:38:24

Jack Edwards Tribute:  1:38:24 – 1:49:03

Tage Meet…Tage:  1:49:03 – 1:53:58

This week’s Poll Question revolves around the PWHL.  Here is the link:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1855692434144976976

Congratulations to Jack Edwards for his 19 years with the Bruins!  Thank you for the memories!  Thanks also to Tage Thompson who seems to get it.  Hockey is our sport, and it needs more ambassadors such as these two gentlemen.  Thank you also to our listeners, we do this for you as much as for ourselves.  Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0389: Rookie of the Month; The Providence Bruins; Boston Bruins Bad/Monty Fired?; Avalanche Mailbag; Rangers Cap Trouble/Trading Trouba?; Poll Question, Power Play & More!

Hello and welcome to November hockey fans!  The weather may eventually change, and the standings may change as well.  This week’s show may be a little Boston focused, but we do touch on other subjects.  Just look at the breakdown…

Michkov, Rookie of the Month:  0:00 – 16:59

The Providence Bruins:  16:59 – 29:40

Bruins Bad? And Fire Montgomery?:  29:40 – 1:12:53

Avalanche Mailbag:  1:12:53 – 1:22:21

Rangers Cap Issues/Trading Trouba:  1:22:21 – 1:41:30

X Poll Question/B’s Power Play:  1:41:30 – 1:48:04

And now the link for this week’s X Poll Question regarding Jacob Trouba and the Rangers:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1853152572586012730

Thank you for a little of your time.  We hope you Enjoy the Show as much as we do recording it!  Don’t hesitate to let us know what you think or where we should focus our attentions next!  Until next week…

Episode 0388: Jets Flying High; Tage Thompson Hardest Shot; USA Women Para Ice Hockey; Marchand's Extension; Saad/McCann Milestones; Bennie's Buddies; Poll Questions & More!

As we approach Halloween and close out the month of October, the NHL is in full swing and there are clearly some teams that are not playing up to their standards.  We discuss one team that is meeting that high bar and whether they can continue on their current trajectory.  Here is the breakdown of the show…

Winnipeg Jets Flying High:  0:00 – 31:41

Tage Thompson Hardest Shot:  31:41 – 43:56

Para Ice Hockey Womens’ World Challenge:  43:56 – 50:58

Brad Marchand Extension:  50:58 – 1:08:29

Saad/McCann Milestones:  1:08:29 – 1:18:56

Bennie’s Buddies:  1:18:56 – 1:28:13

Weekly Poll Question:  1:28:13 – 1:38:29

Here is the next week’s Poll Question regarding Brad Marchand’s Extension:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1850591806649512090

We mentioned just two of the many animal shelters across the New England area:  Sweet Paws Rescue based in Groveland, MA and Our Companions Animal Rescue & Sanctuary in Manchester, CT.  These places, along with other shelters across New England do their best to find homes for animals that need families.

Thank you for giving us a little of your time.  We hope you will give us some feedback and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0387: NHL Standings; B's Lineup Changes; Predators Issues; PWHL Schedule, Locations & Potential Labor Issues; UNH Awards; Sudbury Standoff; Poll Questions & More!

With 6 or 7 games under their belts, the NHL teams have shown that where they are now may not be where they will finish the season.  That being said, there are still a few surprises at the start of the season.  The Forecheck touches on them and other stories, so here is the breakdown…

NHL Standings & Surprises:  0:00 – 23:59

Bruins Line Changes:  23:59 – 35:09

Nashville Predators Start:  35:09 – 55:23

PWHL Schedule & Locations:  55:23 – 1:02:47

PWHL Labor Crisis:  1:02:47 – 1:15:30

UNH Weekly Award Winners:  1:15:30 – 1:20:52

Sudbury Wolves v Q. Musty:  1:20:52 – 1:29:33

This Week’s Poll Question:  1:29:33 – 1:32:40

This week’s Poll Question regards potential head coaching changes.  Here is the link:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1848883218449048061

Again, Thank You for listening.  Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the Hurricane victims in the south.  Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0386: Verhaeghe Locked Up; Igor Says No; Price Declines Job Offer; Celebrini Out; NCAA Still Deciding; Guenther & Utah; Top 5 List; X Polls; B's 1st Impressions & More!

So here we are, one week into the season and to have Mike tell it, we now know how the standings will shake out at the end of the season.  Chris isn’t so sure, but it does tell us some things and we discuss them during this week’s episode.  Here is the lineup…

FLA v BOS & Verhaeghe Locked Up:  0:00 – 26:23

Igor Rebuffs Rangers’ Offer:  26:23 – 38:13

Carey Price Declines Habs Job Offer:  38:13 – 44:35

Celebrini On the Shelf:  44:35 – 50:15

NCAA D1 Council Preenrollment Rule Changes:  50:15 – 59:22

Dylan Guenther & the Utah Hockey Club:  59:22 – 1:13:05

NHL Top 5 List on X:  1:13:05 – 1:25:22

X Poll Questions This Week:  1:25:22 – 1:31:24

Bruins’ First Impressions:  1:31:24 – 1:43:53

Here is the poll question for next week regarding the standings now and on November 1:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1845503253041078649

We hope that everyone is enjoying the start to the new NHL Season.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.  We wish for everyone to be safe!  Thank you for a little of your time to listen to us rant…Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0385: Sway Signs; NHL Season Preview & Predictions; Prospects Near & Far; Ullmark & the Will He/Won't He Poll Question and More!

As we record on October 6^th, the NHL season has officially begun, with two games having been played in Europe.  The season begins in earnest this week, however and we are excited to see everyone back on the ice!  Mike and Chris have gone through the entire league and broken down who we feel will be playoff bound and who will be scoreboard watching.  Here is the breakdown of this week’s show…

Swayman Signs:  0:00 – 22:35

NHL Season Preview & Predictions:  22:35 – 1:32:03

Prospects Near & Far:  1:32:03 – 1:45:33

Linus Ullmark WH/WH Poll Question:  1:45:33 – 1:51:16

Here is the link for the first of two Poll Questions this week regarding 100-point players:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1842986133418041509

The new season is upon us, so go and enjoy it, but also…Enjoy the Show!