Two Man Forecheck

Episode 0269: Playoffs; Pasta at 500; IIHF Women; Kappo Kakko; Guy Lafleur; Bloody Monday; Jordan Dumais; Hockey in Mexico; Duchene at 40; Georgi Merkulov, Dryden McKay; PWHPA; Flyers Sued and More!

With the playoffs around the corner, we start with a frank discussion of the playoff teams.  Pastrnak is 3rd fastest in Bruins history to 500 points.  The IIHF is ready to start the women's tournament in June in Wisconsin.  Kappo Kakko could be a victim of his own injuries.  Guy Lafleur has passed away.  We break down some coaches that could be on the chopping block at the end of the season.  Jordan Dumais of the Halifax Mooseheads has a 6 assist night.  The L.A. Kings appear to be investing in hockey in Mexico.  Matt Duchene has beaten Filip Forsberg to be the first in Predators franchise history with forty goals by one game.  Georgi Merkulov gets the nod from Kirk Luedeke as the number one center prospect for the Bruins.  Hobey Baker award winner Dryden McKay has been suspended for six months for a banned substance.  The PWPHA will be starting its own women's hockey league and two trainers are suing the Philadelphia Flyers after being exposed to chemicals from the Zamboni that has resulted in their testing positive for cancer.  A packed show to be sure, so give a listen and tell us what you think.  Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0268: York Retires; Fehr Screws Up; John Carlson Love; The Selke; Kyle Okposo Resurgence; Bossy Passes Away; Connor McMichael; Twitter Poll and More!

As we start this Easter Sunday, we reflect on players that have passed, players that are having a resurgence and a coach that should be celebrated in retirement.  Jerry York, coach of the Boston College Eagles has retired.  Donald Fehr and the NHLPA are deciding whether to release results of the NHL's internal investigation into the Brad Aldrich debacle.  We give love to John Carlson and dote on the stats put out by Shayna Goldman of the Athletic regarding the Selke Award.  We took notice of Kyle Okposo's resurgence this season as he has reached the 20 goal mark and others that have been reinvigorated.  Mike Bossy has passed away and the NHL has lost a great player and ambassador of the game.  We break down the issue of Connor McMichael of the Capitals and finish up with our Twitter Poll from last week regarding the Rangers catching the 'Canes.  Give a listen, Enjoy the Show and have a great Easter!

Episode 0267: Pride Isobel Cup Champs; Getzlaf Retiring; Foligno Retiring?; Kings Playoffs; Eichel; Goalie Poll; Huberdeau Milestone; Denver NCAA Champs; Dryden McKay; Conor Bedard and More!

Heated discussion this week highlights the show this week.  The Boston Pride repeat as Isobel Cup Champions, starting the dynasty talk in Boston.  Ryan Getzlaf has announced his retirement at the end of this season, further dwindling the number of active players still in the league from the 2003 draft.  A local Boston host intimated that Nick Foligno may have played his last game in Columbus, raising the question about his future.  The Kings are playing important games now as they gear up for the playoffs.  We have a spirited discussion over our Twitter Poll this week.  Should the B's have acquired a playoff veteran net minder?  Huberdeau has hit another milestone, getting 100 points, the first time it has happened in the Panthers history.  The Denver Pioneers have won the NCAA Championship.  The Minnesota State Mavericks goalie, Dryden McKay is undrafted and should have received offers by now.  Finally we talk about other prospects including Conor Bedard.  Lively show for all to listen, comment on and Enjoy!

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!