Two Man Forecheck

Episode 0266: Golden Knights & Playoffs; Huberdeau, Kaprizoff, Makar Records; HC’s To Spare; Yandle Streak Ended; Undrafted FA Signings; Nurse Poll; Stuart Skinner and More!

April has begun...playoffs are near!  The Two Man Forecheck will be making predictions...but not this week.  We talk Vegas' chance to make the playoffs and break down our first Twitter Poll.  Huberdeau & Kaprizoff have broken records and Makar has matched one.  We delve into the 11 head coaches who are either on expiring contracts, have the "interim" tag, or both.  What to expect in each situation and where they might be at the end of the season.  Keith Yandle's iron man streak will end on Sunday night, a decision reached "mutually" for the good of the team.  Kessel is next on the list but will he be around next season?  We discuss undrafted college FA signings and a first goal scored by Marc McLaughlin.  Darnell Nurse still doesn't appear to get the respect he deserves in our second Twitter Poll and finally we chew on Stuart Skinner's deserving of the number one job in Edmonton.  Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0265: Deadline Winners; Playoff Salary Cap; ’Canes Twitter Poll; Head Coach Goes Off The Rails; March Munch; Pastrnak, Nurse, Josi vs. Makar, Forsberg, Seguin; Lindenwood U; Lysell and More!

The deadline has come and gone, now on to the playoffs!  We talk deadline winners, The 'Canes at the deadline and the possibility of extending the salary cap to the playoffs.  A head coach loses control of his faculties at a U13 game, Marchand gets cereal immortality and Pasta climbs the B's record books.  Darnell Nurse is vastly underpaid (until his next contract kicks in), and is Makar really better than Roman Josi?  Filip Forsberg has set new highs for the Predators (and they won't be signing him?) and Seguin is the first to 300 in his draft class.  Lindenwood University will join Division 1 men's ice hockey (the women's program already exists!) and the Isobel Cup is in full swing.  Taylor Heise has won the Patty Kazmaier Award (Top women's college hockey player) and Fabian Lysell is thrown under the bus of sorts by Don Sweeney.  Finally we talk DeBrusk and his new extension.  Listen, Comment and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0264: Ekblad Injured; Coyotes Financial Situation; Hagel, Giroux, Manson, Lindholm & Chiarot Traded; DeBrusk Twitter Poll; Forsberg Records; Vegas End of an Era and More!

The trade deadline is about 27 hours away and the deals have already begun.  We delve into the ones that have already taken place but we start with an injury to Aaron Ekblad.  We break down the financial and home situation that has become an embarrassment to the NHL of the Arizona Coyotes.  The deals are flying but there hasn't been a "blockbuster" deal as of yet.  Jake DeBrusk is still a Bruin as of this recording, and our Twitter Poll shows a change in belief that he will not be dealt at the deadline.  Filip Forsberg has set a new franchise record for goals and is on the cusp of a couple more milestones.  Finally, the Golden Knights could be facing the end of an era as they could potentially miss out on the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.  Lots to discuss with more to come so tell us what you think and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0263: Gaudreau a UFA; Landeskog, Girard Out. Can Avs Hang On; Sled Hockey Gold; Joe Pa Extended; Boeser, Subban to Boston?; Kotkaniemi, Braden Yager, Twitter Polls and More!

Everyone's favorite time of year is fast approaching...the trade deadline.  Gaudreau will be a UFA.  What will it take to re-sign him?  Landeskog and Girard will be out for the foreseeable future for the Avs, can they hang on to the number one spot in the west?  The USA Sled Hockey team has won gold at the Paralympic Games, beating Canada 5-0.  Joe Pavelski has extended for one year with the Stars, and we break down how he is the best player on that team.  Rumors have sprung up bringing Brock Boeser and P.K. Subban to Boston.  We discuss.  The 'Canes are rumored to be extending Jesperi Kotkaniemi for 8 years.  We have two Twitter polls that we break down and we talk about a 17 year old in the WHL who has tied Theo Fleury's record...Brayden Yager.  Again a big show, so give us a listen and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0262: Melnyk Statement; Cooper Ejected; Jesper Bratt; Northeastern Women; Milestones; Sled Hockey; Nick’s Big Night; Kyle Davidson; Deadline Shopping and More!

We start out with the issues in Ukraine and Eugene Melnyk's statement.  Jon Cooper was ejected for...we have no idea.  Jesper Bratt...the point per game player never talked about.  Northeastern Huskies Women's Ice Hockey team win Hockey East for the fifth year in a row!  We talk milestones coming up and whether Jonathan Quick should be a hall of famer, or T.J. Oshie for that matter.  Josh Pauls and the USA Sled Hockey team are looking for another medal at the Paralympic Games.  Calgary's top 5 scorers all time will soon change with the addition of Johnny Gaudreau.  Nick Schmaltz has a 7 point night, first time since 2012.  Kyle Davidson has been named permanent GM of the Blackhawks.  All this and more as we talk everything hockey!  Give us a listen and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0261: Goalies, Goalies, Goalies; Chara & Johnson Milestones; Quinn Hughes; OJHL Rescue; Trade Targets; Playoff Odds; PHF Schedule; Twitter Poll and More!

An XL sized show this week as we record on Monday night.  Goalies galore as we touch on Shesterkin wins all time for the Rangers and two that have not played for 4 years.  Chara and Jack Johnson hit milestones.  Quinn Hughes hits on pace for the most 40+ point seasons for a Vancouver defenseman.  The Collingwood Blues (OJHL) staff assist a person with a heart situation and save his life with a defibrillator.  Frank Seravalli shows us 5 trade targets that could have the impact of Goodrow or Coleman.  We break down playoff odds, the PHF television schedule (in Canada), and two tweets that show just how much hockey needs to be marketed better in the States.  All this and a Twitter Poll to boot!  Let us know what you think and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0260: Potential GM Hires; Bergeron for Selke; Tumminia Resigns; Greg Carvel; Watson Suspended; Ritchie Traded; Habs Ready to Deal; J.T. Miller Trade Value; Sabres Attendance; Beanpot and More!

Lots to talk about after the Olympics and heading towards the trade deadline.  We look at GM hires for the Bruins and around the league.  Bergeron for Selke appears to be picking up steam, as well as Milbury's interview with Greg Hill on WEEI.  Tyler Tumminia resigns as commissioner of the PHF.  Greg Carvel, head coach of UMass should be on lists for NHL head coaching vacancies.  Austin Watson suspended two games for his hit on Jack Ahcan.  Nick Ritchie traded to Arizona as Toronto continues the search for a Zack Hyman replacement.  The Canadiens are ready to deal.  What is J.T. Miller's trade value? The Buffalo Sabres attendance is atrocious and we talk about the Beanpot and the Eberly Award.  Lots of content so let us know what you think and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0259: Head Coaching Changes; Tuukka Retires; Cammi Hired by Canucks; Beanpot; Marchand; Flyers PUP list; B’s Prospect Pool and More!

Second weekend of February and the Olympics are upon us.  We talk head coaching changes in Montreal and Edmonton (Marty St. Louis and Jay Woodcroft respectively).  Tuukka retires after his body didn't respond to the hip surgery the way he had hoped.  We wish him much success in his future endeavors.  Cammi Granato has been hired as an Assistant GM for the Vancouver Canucks.  Congratulations!  We talk Boston Beanpot Tournament and T.J. Semptimphelter, Brad Marchand suspended 6 games, Flyers unable to perform roster is almost an entire roster and the Bruins Prospect Pool is ranked 27th overall.  Enjoy the Show and have a great weekend!

Episode 0258: Wirtz/Bettman Comments; All-Star Event Recap; Verbeek New GM of Anaheim; KHL Going to Playoffs; Potential B’s Moves; Staal ”C” of Team Canada; Coyotes Moving into ASU Arena and More!

With the All Star Break in full swing and the event completed, we await the Beanpot and return of the NHL.  Today we discuss the comments from Rocky Wirtz and Gary Bettman surrounding the Blackhawks' situation and it's link to Brad Aldrich.  We break down the All Star Event and the Skills Competition.  Anaheim has hired itself a new GM...Pat Verbeek.  Being the most surprising team this season, we touch on the future and what Verbeek will be dealing with, and we compare and contrast the Ducks with the Red Wings, Verbeek's previous employer.  The KHL is going straight to their playoffs after the Olympic break, which could leave many players looking for somewhere else to play for the rest of the season.  Eric Staal has been named captain of the Canadian Olympic Team.  Could the Bruins acquire both J.T. Miller and John Klinberg?  Finally, the Arizona Coyotes are turning to Arizona State University to play their home games for the next 3 seasons. Action packed, the episode provides much food for thought.  Give us a listen and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0257: Panetta Suspended; Dell Suspended; Tkachuk In; Denver Homegrowns; PHF All-Star Game; Kane Signs; Julien Hurt; Giroux Available; NHL Prospects and More!

WeA are approaching the "Olympic break" and after that the All-Star break in the NHL so the trade deadline silliness looms close on the horizon.  We talk this week about Jacob Panetta, who was suspended by the ECHL, Aaron Dell, who was suspended 3 games for his hit on Drake Batherson and we touch on the hit by Taylor Hall on Nathan McKinnon.  We discuss Denver homegrowns in the NHL.  Brady Tkachuk will be taking Batherson's place at the All Star game, and it is deserved.  The PHF had their all star game last night (the 29th) but it was not very well announced or advertised.  Evander Kane has signed with the Oilers (as Mike predicted) and scored a goal in his first game.  Claude Julien has fallen and broken a few ribs.  Not coaching the Canadian National team, Jeremy Colliton will step in.  We talk Josh Ho-Sang, Claude Giroux and hockey prospects both currently drafted and those that could be drafted this summer.  Lots of content for your listening pleasure, so  Enjoy the Show!