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This is the home of the Two Man ForeCheck: The Hockey Podcast you deserve. What is it about: Hockey Hockey Hockey With occasional splashes of hockey. More specifically we focus on the NHL, major events, NCAA hockey, and all the things that happen on the ice and in the front office.
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5 days ago
5 days ago
It’s another week here at the office of the Two Man Forecheck. The prospect (rookie) tournament is ongoing and training camps are a week or two away. As the season inches closer, we bring you another episode packed with info and fun to keep the hockey masses happy! Here is the breakdown…
Jacob Fowler & A Rookie Discussion: 0:00 – 30:11
UFA’s Still Available: 30:11 – 39:35
PWHL Team Names & Logos: 39:35 – 51:17
Team USA Adds 2 New Coaches: 51:17 – 1:16:26
Eric Tulsky, New ‘Canes GM: 1:16:26 – 1:32:32
Will He/Won’t He Poll Question: 1:32:32 – 1:36:41
As we stated, the new Poll Question regards Alex Ovechkin. Here is the link to that poll: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1835369938904920511
Again, thank you for giving us a little of your valuable time and listening to us wax poetic! Have a great week, let us know what you think, and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
Sunday Sep 08, 2024
As we progress into September (we have passed Labor Day in the U.S.), we at the Two Man Forecheck are getting excited at the prospect of competitive ice hockey again! Captain’s practices have started or will be soon and training camps are around the next corner. We have another exciting episode to help alleviate the need for hockey! Here is the breakdown…
Marc Staal Retires: 0:00 – 12:11
NHL Coach Power Rankings: 12:11 – 46:49
Cam Fowler Wants Out: 46:49 – 1:03:43
Matt Cullen & Others to the US Hockey HOF: 1:03:43 – 1:11:22
Philadelphia Flyers Updates: 1:11:22 – 1:19:08
Landeskog to Return Soon: 1:19:08 – 1:27:10
Weekly Poll Questions: 1:27:10 – 1:34:31
Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He Poll Question re: Head Coach Rankings: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1832847832186859632Thank you as always for giving us a little of your precious time to listen to us talk about our favorite sport! If you have a topic for us, or some comment, don’t hesitate to let us know and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
We have turned a page and it is now September. The birds are still chirping, the beaches are still open, but hockey is just around the next corner. We at the Two Man Forecheck are excited by this and can’t wait for it all to begin. We present you with another episode to whet your appetites. Here is the breakdown…
The Gaudreau Brothers: 0:00 – 11:40
CBA Loophole: 11:40 – 32:56
Ducks Are Streaming: 32:56 – 44:47
PWHL Names: 44:47 – 53:41
Daily Faceoff Prospect Pool Rankings: 53:41 – 1:21:04
Charlie Coyle Comments: 1:21:04 – 1:27:02
Tyler Johnson PTO: 1:27:02 – 1:33:11
Brian Riley Retiring: 1:33:11 – 1:40:27
John Morello Decommits Clarkson: 1:40:27 – 1:43:18
Will He/Won’t He Poll Question: 1:43:18 – 1:45:45
Here is the link for the next Poll Question regarding OTA/Streaming broadcasts: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1830295594990264571
We thank you for giving us some of your precious time to listen to us rant about the sport we love. Our condolences go out the Gaudreau family and friends. Two dear people were lost.
Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
As promised, we are back on routine, dropping this episode on our regular Sunday schedule. The off season is quickly coming to a close and training camps are around the corner. With all that excitement, we give you another dose of the Two Man Forecheck. Here is the breakdown…
Twitter Poll Question re: Jeremy Swayman: 0:00 – 22:17
Rivals for Utah: 22:17 – 36:02
Top 10 UFA’s (Luke Fox, Sportsnet): 36:02 – 48:43
Bruins Potential PTO’s: 48:43 – 1:01:29
Top 20 Centers (ESPN): 1:01:29 – 1:08:01
Fabian Lysell: 1:08:01 – 1:18:21
Ironman Zdeno Chara: 1:18:21 – 1:26:56
Askarov & You Shall Receive (a trade): 1:26:56 – 1:36:13
Here is the link for the new Twitter Poll regarding UFA’s: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1827744423892996268
Thank you for giving us some of your time and thoughts. Enjoy the Show!
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Chris is back! Holiday is over for him and very soon for the rest of the NHL. We have a full slate of topics for his return show, and here is the breakdown…
Swayman Still Unsigned: 0:00 – 13:28
Askarov Requests Trade: 13:28 – 32:18
St. Louis & The Offer Sheets: 32:18 – 54:48
LATAM Cup Growing the Game: 54:48 – 1:09:39
NCAA Lawsuit: 1:09:39 – 1:21:53
Will He/Won’t He Poll Questions: 1:21:53 – 1:37:35
Laine Traded to Canadiens: 1:37:35 – 1:46:06
Here is the link for the latest Poll Question: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1826062149405610491?t=Ra8-IPMc2uH6WkcAM2bWNA&s=33
Chris is back, and the show will be back on track this weekend! Thank you for giving us your time and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Here we are in the throes of summer, the sun warming us, and everyone is enjoying a little vacation time for now. But soon we will be back in colder arenas watching our favorite sport again, so enjoy the warm and the next rendition of the Forecheck. Here is the breakdown…
Lindy Ruff, Sabres Head Coach: 0:00 – 20:37
PWHL Team Names & Logos: 20:37 – 32:35
Top 12 NHL Contenders: 32:35 – 59:09
Marchy’s Realistic Expectations: 59:09 – 1:16:22
Michael Brandsegg-Nygard Interview: 1:16:22 – 1:26:36
Will He/Won’t He Twitter Polls: 1:26:36 – 1:38:49
TNA/NHL Cross Promotion: 1:38:49 – 1:44:56
Here is the latest Will He/Won’t He Twitter Poll Question: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1815086125905477862
As Mike said, Chris is heading on holiday for a couple weeks so you will be missed but I will return for the August 17th show. Thank you for listening and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
The second week of free agency has not brought many signings, as most have been snatched up in the first week, but the restricted players are still out there. The biggest one, arguably, is Jeremy Swayman, who we talk about in this show. Here is the breakdown…
Brooks on NHL Compressed Schedule: 0:00 – 23:37
Vegas Blueline “Issues”: 23:37 – 33:41
Mike Babcock Saga: 33:41 – 51:48
Will He/Won’t He CBJ Head Coach: 51:48 – 1:05:35
Rutger McGroarty Landing Spots: 1:05:35 – 1:19:19
Swayman/Korpisalo Celly: 1:19:19 – 1:23:40
Spicer Steps Away: 1:23:40 – 1:29:01
AOSSM Hockey Summit/R.I.P. Capfriendly: 1:29:01 – 1:33:00
Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He poll question regarding Jeremy Swayman: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1812539272408240403
Thank you for lending us your ears for a little while! Have a great summer and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
So here we are, first week of post on-ice activities, but we still have a packed show due to the end of year festivities that took place over the last week! The Draft and Free Agency give us lots to talk about, so here is the breakdown…
Free Agency is Open: 0:00 – 12:57
Nashville & the Central Division: 12:57 – 49:27
The Vancouver Canucks: 49:27 – 55:09
The Boston Bruins & Dev Camp: 55:09 – 1:24:32
The Seattle Kraken & a New Asst. Coach: 1:24:32 – 1:44:34
The Changing NHL Draft: 1:44:34 – 1:54:14
Will He/Won’t He Steven Stamkos: 1:54:14 – 1:58:15
Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He poll question regarding the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1810006771051778533
Yes, this is the longest time of year for hockey fans, but they will be back! For now, thank you for listening and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
the 2023-2024 season is almost at an end as the Stanley Cup Final and the Entry Draft have concluded. With Free Agency set to begin at noon on July 1, we will see stars on the move! In the show, we discuss a couple free agents and other timely topics. Here is the breakdown…
Stanley Cup Final Recap: 0:00 – 23:08
All Things NHL Draft: 23:08 – 52:56
Free Agency News & Targets: 52:56 – 1:19:48
Sidney Crosby Contract Talks: 1:19:48 – 1:30:41
UMass Hockey Stanley Cup Success: 1:30:41 – 1:35:53
Will He/Won’t He Cole Eiserman: 1:35:53 – 1:39:56
Here is the link to the latest Will He/Won’t He Poll Question: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1807456377385730125
This will only run for a short time but there will be others during the week.
Sadly, the season has come to an end, but there is another on the horizon and we at the Two Man Forecheck will be there to keep you company! Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
We still haven’t identified a Stanley Cup Champion as of yet due to the Edmonton Oilers playing stalwart in the Final. We will have a game 7 Monday and then we head west to Vegas for the draft. Mike and Chris discuss multiple prospects available in this draft, as well as some moves that have already been completed. Here is the complete breakdown…
SC Final Recap and Discussion: 0:00 – 11:59
Larry Brooks on Shesterkin: 11:59 – 23:24
Continued Stanley Cup Discussion: 23:24 – 36:59
L.A. Kings Trade Pierre-Luc Dubois: 36:59 – 1:09:19
Jacob Markstrom Dealt to Devils: 1:09:19 – 1:21:35
NHL Draft Prospects Discussion: 1:21:35 – 2:33:36
Will He/Won’t He Dark Horse Conn Smythe: 2:33:36 – 2:36:41
This is the link for a new Will He/Won’t He Poll Question regarding Cole Eiserman: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1804948676348960970
An extra large show for an extra large NHL week! See you at the draft and Enjoy the Show!