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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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Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Christmas has come and gone, and we continue for the break to come to an end, but there is still plenty to talk about. The World Junior Tournament has started and the Canadian team has lost a game! We also looked at a couple B's prospects taking part in the tourney. We start the show with the investigation into the B's signing of Mitchell Miller only to have no misconduct found on their part. It was to be independent, but since the B's paid for it, independence comes into question. The Hamburglar, Andrew Hammond, has retired due to an injury which he will not fully recover from in his ankle. Ryder Getzlaf has taken the role of junior reporter for the day and run with it, entertaining us in the process. See the link below. We look back at an older show and discover that there has not been much change in the officiating in the NHL while breaking down a college game where a player was given a major penalty for an incident that wasn't as well as a knee to knee hit by Sam Bennett. We talk about how underrated William Nylander is for the Leafs and touch on players for the Bruins that could potentially win awards this season. Hope everyone is having a fabulous holiday season but lets get back to the game of Hockey. Enjoy the Show!
https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1605673788045025282
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Well, Christmas is right around the corner, but here at the Two Man Forecheck we are celebrating Show number 300! And even though it is a Monday night, we are pulling out the stops to give you another packed show. We start with a little history and hi-jinks before bantering about the tantrum thrown by Jacob Trouba. Has he inspired his team or is there something else at work? Ovi has reached 800 goals and did it with a hat trick! He will break Gretzky's record we believe, so the new question is...will he reach 1000? Ryan Reaves hit Filip Hronek pretty hard in their last match up, but was it a legal hit? We discuss. The Winnipeg Jets are suffering through many injuries this season, so can they sustain their current level of success? We review the PHF standings and talk about the Boston Pride. A prospect has crossed our desks that may be worth a watch...Andrew Cristall of the Kelowna Rockets. We break down the results of our last Twitter Poll and Mike tells us why he's worried about the current state of the Bruins. As stated, a packed show so give us a listen and stick around for the next 300! Enjoy the show! Oh yeah...Don't forget the World Junior Tournament later this month or the Boston Beanpot Tournaments in February 2023!
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
Sunday Dec 11, 2022
As we close in on Christmas the standings have not changed much and we have to start accepting that the Devils are for real. But we talk about a different team that no one is paying attention to...the Winnipeg Jets. Taylor Hall has been tagged as a cancer in the locker room, but his recent post game interview shows a much different side to the winger. Jack Hughes has set a record for the longest shift in a game at 6 minutes and 2 seconds. We update Evander Kane and the Caps injuries and players returning. Tage Thompson has recorded his second 6 point night of the season. We discuss a few B's prospects and Jack Studnicka. Finally, we posit evidence that Marner and Matthews are the new Sedin twins with their high talent level with very little impact in the playoffs...followed with a Twitter Poll question (link below). Much to break down and comment on, so let us know how you feel and Enjoy the Show!
https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1601997351962710016
Sunday Dec 04, 2022
Sunday Dec 04, 2022
The calendar has shifted to December so we now have to start believing in the standings. Devils are on their way and the Kraken are as well. Brock Boeser is swirling in the rumor mill again, but this time it may be for real. Here we also dive into the most recent Athletic NHL Power Rankings from December 2. Kris Letang had a stroke and is out indefinitely. While not his first, he has said he will be back soon and we wish him a speedy, full recovery. Mitch Marner is on a ridiculous 19 game point streak which no one is talking about. Roope Hintz signed an 8 year extension which will pay him more than Jason Robertson, but we can explain it. Carter Hart is part of one of the flukiest goals we've seen in a while. Jack Quinn scores a crazy shootout goal and Brady Tkachuk scores a Gordie Howe hat trick and an OT winner (a first). We discuss last week's twitter poll and launch a new one (link below). Finally, the salary cap may increase next season by as much as 4 million dollars. So much to discuss and even content not mentioned here. Let us know and Enjoy the Show!
https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1599448350360670208
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Thanksgiving in America has come and gone, are the standings for real? We discuss them and launch a Twitter Poll asking about the biggest surprise (link below). We also break down the Kraken roster and discuss St. Louis' biggest issues. David Poile has been a GM for 1500 wins with two organizations. Is this a hollow award? We discuss. John Tortorella was interviewed pre-game about coaching and today's NHL. His comments are telling. We crush the Twitter Poll results from last week and determine that Kane is probably more likely to be traded. Ryan Reaves was traded to the Minnesota Wild. Finally, Val James and Jason Pominville have been inducted into the Rochester Americans Hall of Fame. Lots to digest so give a listen and let us know what you are thinking. Enjoy the Show!
https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1596905336824246273
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