Two Man Forecheck

Episode 0289: Buoy Joins the NHL; Stars’ Situation; Our Predictions; Marner on ”D”; B’s Roster Predictions; Erik Karlsson Trade Re-Visited and More!

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!

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Episode 0288: Lundkvist Trade; Gallagher Presser; Seth Jones; Grzelcyk Recovering; Stralman PTO; Chara Retires; Harrison to Jrs; Game 1 Recap; Twitter Poll Results and More!

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!

Episode 0287: Kane/Sharks Settle; Wheeler Stripped of ”C”; Kessel at 982; Roy Ejected; Ads on Jerseys; Yotes Youth; Lysell Coming Up; Gators at the ASG and More!

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!

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Episode 0286: Subban on Tryout; NBC East Power Rankings; MAF to No. 2; Allen Extension; Miller to HoF; Peterka, Lapierre, Stutzle; B’s Youth; Owen Power and More!

As vacation ends for Chris, we return to the traditional Two Man Forecheck to discuss all things hockey.  Subban is on a tryout with the B's and we touch on other unsigned veterans.  NBC has released a power ranking for the Eastern Conference and we discuss placements.  Jake Allen and the Habs are discussing extension.  Ryan Miller is going into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame and we talk about all this year's class.  Sabres have signed J.J. Peterka, the Sens have extended Stutzle and Hendrix Lapierre talks openly about his off season workouts.  We touch on the B's youth cracking the lineup based on a Kevin Paul Dupont article and we talk about Owen Power of the Sabres (see story below).  Oh yeah, and we talk about what Kadri signing means for the Flames.  A jam packed show with lots to comment on, so give a listen and Enjoy

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NIls Lundqvist, Dmitri Kulikov& The Cap Compliance trade for Future Considerations, Boston Bruins Options and Worries, Unsigned RFAs, Tage Thompson & More

Chris should be back next week which means the utter lack of supervision for Mike/PuckSage is over. This week he babbled about a landing spot for Rangers prospect Nils Lundqvist, a PTO for the undrafted Keltie Jeri-Leon in Boston, there's mention of the WJC, Jason Robertson, PK Subban, the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, Vegas Golden Knights and more. 

Episode 0284: UFA’s Unsigned; John Scott Tweet re: JT Miller; Lehner Out; Lysell Poll; Oshawa Generals; Sammy Davis Signs; PHF to Canada National Team; Which Player Tweet; World Juniors & More!

As we inch closer to the new NHL season, the Two Man Forecheck continues to keep you informed.  This week we talk unsigned UFAs, a John Scott Tweet regarding JT Miller which leads into a discussion about the Vancouver Canucks.  Robin Lehner is out for the season with hip surgery.  We break down our Fabian Lysell Twitter Poll.  The Oshawa Generals are hosting a Future Generals camp and Brett Harrison will be in attendance.  The Boston Pride have re-signed Sammy Davis of Pembroke, Mass.  Also, two Pride teammates are currently with the Canadian National Team camp.  Which player would you choose if you needed a 100 point player...we discuss, and we talk World Juniors and add our spin on how the tournament should be set up.  Lots on the table so give a listen and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0283: Signed & Unsigned; Demko Twitter Poll; IIHF Women; B’s Front Office; St. Anselm Program; Matthew Wood; Tiano Tweet; Mel Pearson Out and More!

Another week has gone by and we are closer to live hockey!  This week we touch on signed and unsigned players such as Huberdeau, Kadri, Kolesar and more.  Our Thatcher Demko Twitter Poll generated quite a bit of buzz last week so we touch on and respond.  The IIHF Women's World Championships are starting at the end of the month (the 25th) and we talk about the retirement of Chiho Osawa, captain of the Japanese national team.  St. Anselm College is in a unique position of already having a D-1 Women's hockey program and are looking to get the same status for the men's program.  We discuss the first prospect, Matthew Wood.  Dominic Tiano tweeted out his response to an idea that is being floated around for the Hlinka/Gretzky tourney for the Canadian team.  Finally we give a brief opinion on Mel Pearson being fired at Michigan.  All this and a new Twitter poll regarding Fabian Lysell, so give a listen, vote and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0282: Cap Space Issues; Bruins Still Talking; Bergy, Krejci Unsigned; Miller to the Devils?; Matthew Tkachuk Presser; Philly Signings; Foolish Tweets and More!

With 53 days until camps begin, we continue to march forward with some stimulating hockey talk.  There are, at present 10 teams over the cap, some with multiple signings still to make.  The Canucks are an interesting subject and we break down what they may have to do in the near future.  The Bruins are still talking to Pavel Zacha, but have not made any moves on Bergeron, Krejci or Pasta.  J.T. Miller is still a Canuck, but should the Devils make an offer to pluck him away?  What would that move look like?  Should it include Damon Severson? Matthew Tkachuk has not been a Panther long, but his first press conference has shown us he already is a diehard Panther!  We talk about Philly signings and other teams and close out the show with a tweet that can only be described as foolish.  Give us a listen and tell us what you think!  Look for the Twitter poll on Thatcher Demko and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0281: Tkachuk for Huberdeau; Studnicka Re-signed; Coyle Trade?; Oilers Moves?; Gaudreau Backlash; RFA Impacts; Jagr Tweet and More!

Now begins the time where we hockey fans begin to lose our collective minds as there is no on ice activity until September.  A large trade was made between the Panthers and the Flames as Matthew Tkachuk, etc. was sent to Florida for Huberdeau, Weegar and other pieces.  Jack Studnicka has re-signed with the Bruins on a two year deal.  Could Charlie Coyle be traded?  We discuss.  The Oilers still have 3 players unsigned and need to make some moves to lock them up.  We talk about the Gaudreau backlash from a statement he made after signing with Columbus.  We talk impactful RFAs still unsigned and Jagr still wants to play as well as sign a defenseman for his team in the Czech Liga.  A fun show to be sure so give a listen and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0280: NHL Free Agency; B’s Current Roster; Kane Re-signs; MacFarland New Avs GM; Bruins Dev Camp; Keriann Danahy at University of Colorado Buffaloes and More!

Draft...done, Free Agency...started.  We talk trades and signings around the league.  We delve into the battle of Alberta as it relates to free agency.  Gaudreau and Palat the biggest surprises?  Evander Kane re-signs with the Oilers. Will Thornton or Chara get contracts?  Mike creates a team with the Bruins as currently constituted (players who are actually signed).  Chris MacFarland is named GM of the Avalanche as Sakic is promoted to President of Hockey Ops.  We discuss B's at Development Camp and names that we will hear again in the future.  We spoke with a fabulous young woman named Keriann Danahy at development camp who is in the process of getting the men's and women's hockey teams at the University of Colorado into the NCAA.  She is team manager but does so much more.  Thanks for listening and Enjoy the Show!