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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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Sunday Nov 20, 2022
Sunday Nov 20, 2022
As we approach Thanksgiving in the U.S., we stop and look at the standings, which are still in upheaval but starting to take shape. We examine the connection between the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames as well as Bobby Lou and Tim Thomas. Scott Darling made some comments while doing analysis for the 'Hawks. Jack Hughes is the fifth youngest in Devils' history to hit 50 goals so we talk about him and other milestones. John Tortorella has coached 1400 games, most by an American born coach. We also find some Tort gold revealing why in-game interviews are not a good idea (See the link below). Erik Karlsson has had a resurgence this season so we talk about him and potential trade destinations. We have a Twitter Poll up regarding him and Patrick Kane (See below). Brady Tkachuk has come out in defense of his coach, as well as other Ottawa issues. Finally, we talk about dream line mates for Ovi and Crosby. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Enjoy the Show!
Twitter Poll:
https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1594353317622484993
Tortorella:
https://twitter.com/br_openice/status/1592689788444114944?s=46&t=bgOHSd0MegdK6k1eiwsS0w
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
With the standings still up in the air, we don't have a clear picture of who is top of the league. Right now Boston and Vegas are up there. This week we touch on a couple Boston Bruins stories featuring Connor Clifton and Jim Montgomery. We start with an Evander Kane update and we break down the St. Louis Blues. Dominic Tiano (@DominicTiano) tweeted about trading Derek Forbort...we discuss. We have a discourse regarding the best goalie in Boston, currently it would be Corrine Schroeder of the Pride. Thomas Freel wants other players to hate him, which reminds us of a couple other NHL players. Tkachuk suspended, along with the Toronto Six head coach. Finally, there is the Sled Hockey Classic happening November 17-20 in Anaheim, California. So much hockey related content so listen and tell us what you think. Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
The calendar has turned over to November and the Bruins have unfortunately (for them) lost their second game. Still, we can't say with any degree of accuracy who will come out on top as the standings are topsy turvy. We start this week's show with two teams that are struggling; the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Toronto Maple Leafs. We delve into what may be a tough situation when the Bruins get all their defensemen back. Eight players for six spots doesn't work. The B's have also inked Mitchell Miller and we put a timer on the conversation for this topic (first time for everything!). There are more than a few milestones coming up for players and we discuss them here. The Coyotes have an interesting situation with visiting dressing areas at their arena; we take a look. Is Kris Letang a hall of famer? We discuss and give our opinions as well as take a look at the Twitter Poll. Let us know if you think he is or isn't and why. Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
After nine games we are nowhere near where we should be seeing some teams in the standings. We discuss which head coach will be the first to get the axe; Eakins, Larson, Boudreau, D.J. Smith or Gallant? We delve into a discussion of Vancouver potential moves. Brandon Carlo has returned from injury which leads into a convo around our Twitter Poll results as to which Bruins defenseman will bring back the highest return. Toews and Kane are both in the last year of their contracts with the 'Hawks, so which one stays and which one goes? We bandy about various landing spots for Bo Horvat, as listed by Lyle Richardson. Devan Dubnyk has called it a career however Carey Price is not ready to do so. Finally, we talk frankly about Phil Kessel being a hall of famer or not. So much to digest, so let us know what you think and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Two weeks in and things are still a bit topsy turvy standings-wise, but we continue on. Eric Staal has returned to the NHL and Joe Pavelski nets a hat trick. The PWHPA has been downsized to four teams versus the PHF's seven. Maybe now is the time to start considering a merger. The Boston Pride will do something almost unheard of in today's hockey...play two games in 24 hours. We bring back an old segment...Add One! Chris runs down some stats for the Bruins, keeping in mind that they are only 6 games into the season. Connor Clifton is a bit of a focus here as he is playing top minutes this season. We divulge the results of last week's Twitter Poll and it was literally meh. We unleash a new Twitter Poll (link below) and finish up with the Kraken getting a soundtrack written by Hans Zimmer. A great show to be sure, so listen, comment and Enjoy the Show!
https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1584219891279634432
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
The new NHL season has begun and some teams have played as many as four games already. With such a small sample size, we have already spotted some surprises early in the campaign. The bulk of the show revolves around a Bleacher Report story by Lyle Richardson (with some help) regarding a way too early 2023 mock draft. We dive into the first 20 picks, and identify some surprises, some too high picks, some too low and a lack of defensemen. We have results of two Twitter polls, one around the strongest defense in the East and another regarding Patrick Kane staying in Chicago in a chase for the all time points lead for the Blackhawks. We touch on the Ian Cole investigation and a quick update on Brad Marchand. Everyone enjoy the new season, and give us a listen. Let us know what you think and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
We are less than a week from the start of the season so the excitement is at a fever pitch. We delve into what the opening night lineup could look like for the Boston Bruins. Matt Grzelcyk could be back sooner than expected, as could Taylor Hall. Matthew Barzal and Mackenzie Weegar have signed extensions with their respective clubs and Jason Robertson has finally signed with the Stars. Nick Goss feels the B's would be best served with Swayman at number one in net. Greg Wyshynski predicts that the Oilers will win the Cup, but Chris disagrees. TopDownHockey has laid out their predictions for the Division rankings at the end of the season and Kevin Paul Dupont has spitballed a trade for Patrick Kane, but we shot down the deal based on what would be heading back to Chicago. So much covered and lots more to discuss, so listen, comment and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
The NHL season is almost upon us, and pre-season games are happening! With that in mind, we dive into some rather deep predictions for the upcoming NHL season. Buoy has finally joined the Kraken organization however Jason Robertson still hasn't joined the Stars. We discuss this as well as the state of the Dallas organization. One of our predictions led to a conversation regarding the Leafs using Mitch Marner on defense. We delve into the Bruins roster and make predictions on who will make the big club out of camp. Finally, we re-visit one of the biggest trades in NHL history that saw Erik Karlsson go to San Jose which has set up the Senators for years to come. All this and a Twitter Poll to boot! So much to discuss and comment on so listen and Enjoy the Show!
https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1576587128212897792
Sunday Sep 25, 2022
Sunday Sep 25, 2022
Training camps are underway! We start with a sneaky trade that has Lundkvist moving from the Rangers to Dallas. Brendan Gallagher gave a press conference and Seth Jones sat down for an interview. We break them all down. Matt Grzelcyk is recovering nicely from his shoulder surgery and talks about where he is at. The Bruins have issued a PTO to Anton Stralman who should be playing for the big club when the season starts. Zdeno Chara has retired after signing a 1 day contract with the B's. Brett Harrison has been sent back to Juniors and the first preseason game has taken place. Finally, we discuss the results of the Twitter Poll from last week. The season is fast approaching so give a listen and comment. Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
With one week before the NHL preseason games begin, we at the Two Man Forecheck are ramping up to the new season! This week we discuss Evander Kane settling with the San Jose Sharks, Blake Wheeler being stripped of his captaincy and Phil Kessel at 982 games. Patrick Roy was ejected from a QMJHL preseason game. The NHL will have ads on jerseys starting this season. We talk about the youth on the Coyotes and we have a Twitter Poll up (link below). Shane Doan is taking a step back in the 'Yotes organization and the Vancouver Giants' head coach Michael Dyck expects that Fabian Lysell is done in the WHL. Finally, we close with alligators at the NHL All Star Game! Lots of content to discuss and don't forget to vote! Enjoy the Show!
https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1571504242799611911