Two Man Forecheck

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!

Episode 0256: AHL, ECHL Incidents; Philly, Seattle Issues; Habs New GM; DeBrusk, Marchand; ’Hawks ”Untouchables” and More!

Almost through July and steaming toward the Olympic break, we keep on with the hockey talk.  Both the AHL and the ECHL have had incidents involving players making racial gestures at another player.  While Krystof Hrabik was suspended 30 games in the AHL, the ECHL is still conducting its investigation into Jacob Panetta.  We break down a list of players that have a $5m cap hit and have played less than 20 games.  Not a small list.  We talk Philly and Seattle issues and what to fix.  Montreal has a new GM, Kent Hughes, and we talk about the needs for the Habs.  DeBrusk is still a Bruin.  Marchand lives in the 'Canes' heads rent free and Chicago has 3 untouchables that don't include DeBrincat, Kubalik and Dach.  Could Evander Kane end up on the Caps? And finally, is Tuukka still "elite"?  So much to take in!  Tell us what you think and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0255: Willie O’Ree; Wideman Suspended; Bergevin to L.A.; All-Star Snubs; Bennington, Grzelcyk, Byram; Kane, DeBrusk, Quinn Polls, Tyler Muszelik and More!

Willie O'Ree's number will soon be raised to the rafters in TD Garden in Boston, and it has been long enough.  We talk about his impact on youth and hockey as well as his effect on the NHL.  Chris Wideman has earned a one game suspension for a head butt, an infraction so egregious that you can be penalized just for attempting one.  The Kings are bringing in Marc Bergevin to be a senior advisor to the GM.  There are always all star snubs, but this season appears to have two that are over the top...Brad Marchand and Nasem Kadri.  Binnington is still the number one in St. Louis...why?  Matt Grzelcyk had himself a 5 point night.  Last time was by some guy named Bourque.  Bowen Byram is out indefinitely due to concussions and we wish him a full recovery.  Hopefully the Avs do not rush him back in any way.  We had 3 Twitter Polls out...Evander Kane to the Oilers, DeBrusk and Moore for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jack Quinn in Buffalo.  Finally we touch on Tyler Muszelik, goaltender for the USA under 18s who is draft eligible this year.  Lots to like, listen to and comment on, so let us hear from you and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0254: Kane Contract Terminated; Flames Arena Deal; Coyotes Homeless; Rask is Back; Twitter Polls; Krejci is Puzzled; Standout Freshmen Defensemen and More!

The new year is behind us, the virus is around us and the NHL pushes on, so we will as well.  Evander Kane will have his contract terminated by the San Jose Sharks in another move to get the much maligned winger out of town.  His money will help re-sign Tomas Hertl among others this off-season.  Where could he land?  The Calgary Flames deal for a new arena has died and they will continue to play in the Saddledome, but at least they have a home.  The Arizona Coyotes will be homeless as of June 30th.  To quote the Glendale AZ city manager, Kevin Phelps, "We decided we weren't going to wait until the kids were out of high school to get the divorce."  The NHL could not get the owner of the Phoenix Suns to help out, and a new arena will take as much as 6 years to build.  Where will they be next season?  Tuukka Rask has signed a professional tryout with the Providence Bruins, but may not play for them before joining the big club.  David Krejci, who has multiple times stated that he will not be returning to the B's, is puzzled by the move of Pastrnak to the second line.  We break down 5 freshman defensemen around college hockey and the Twitter Poll from last week.  We also have a new Twitter Poll out for everyone to vote on.  Lots to comment on and interact with us.  Enjoy the Show!