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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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Sunday Feb 25, 2024
Sunday Feb 25, 2024
The Trade Deadline is approaching fast, and the second half has started with a bang. Hope everyone is enjoying the hockey. Here at the Forecheck, we are talking not only about deals, but the players, movers and shakers who construct them. Here is the breakdown of the show…
Will He or Won’t He Rick Nash (Bob Essensa & Mathieu Darche): 0:00 – 29:50
Adam Ruzicka’s Nosedive: 29:50 – 41:46
The Arizona Coyotes Nosedive: 41:46 – 1:00:38
NHL Goaltenders On The Move (Potentially): 1:00:38 – 1:24:34
Jaromir Jagr Number Retirement: 1:24:34 – 1:30:28
Here is the link for the latest Will He/Won’t He Poll Question: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1761815146089869565
Thank you for listening and commenting! Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
We are 3 weeks out from the NHL Trade Deadline, a surefire day of excitement for most of the teams around the league. Due to the cap, there are some organizations that won’t be as active as their respective fans would hope them to be. Here is the breakdown of the show…
Rielly Gets Five Games: 0:00 – 14:09
Blue Jackets Fire Kekalainen & Get an Outdoor Game: 14:09 – 40:52
Panthers Win 11 Straight Road Games & Will Go to Finland: 40:52 – 1:00:37
Boston Bruins Trade Assets and Needs: 1:00:37 – 1:33:43
The PWHL at the “Halfway Point”: 1:33:43 – 1:46:26
Will He/Won’t He Patrick Roy & Rick Nash: 1:46:26 – 1:52:48
Here is the link for the latest Will He/Won’t He Poll Question: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1759282353287971325
Thank you for giving us some of your time and listening. Please get involved and send us a comment or question. Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Now past the All Star break, and with the trade deadline looming, there are a few other topics to touch on during the silly season. Here are this week's stories...
Pietrangelo at 1000 Games: 0:00 - 13:07
Sergachev Out Indefinitely: 13:07 - 21:41
The Stanley Cup is Broken: 21:41 - 27:26
Morgan Rielly Hits Ridley Greig: 27:26 - 37:37
The Importance of a Center: 37:37 - 1:19:44
Poitras Done for the Year: 1:19:44 - 1:27:33
Roy One on One w/His Players: 1:27:33 - 1:40:11
Will He/Won't He Reinhart & Roy: 1:40:11 - 1:42:19
Here is the link for the next Will He/Won't He Poll: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1756732814345511287
As always, give a listen, tell us what you think and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Another All-Star weekend has come and gone and we at the Forecheck have given our opinions this week, along with our thoughts on a couple trades and a firing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Lacher family, friends and teammates as Blaine has passed away at 53. We wish nothing but the best for everyone he touched. With that said, here is the breakdown for this week’s show…
All-Star Weekend: 0:00 – 22:12
Blaine Lacher: 22:12 – 30:17
Center Trades (Lindholm & Monahan): 30:17 – 1:05:06
Utah’s Hockey Viability: 1:05:06 – 1:23:10
Todd McLellan Sacked: 1:23:10 – 1:36:33
All-Star Pasta Chirping: 1:36:33 – 1:42:55
Will He/Won’t He (Matthews & Reinhart): 1:42:55 – 1:51:09
Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He Poll Question: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1754207637002965014
As always, thank you for listening. Reach out, tell us how we are doing or what you think. Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
We have arrived at the midpoint of the NHL season, although for some it is beyond 41, and the Bruins are still tops in the NHL. The standings are taking shape and the all-star weekend will surely entertain, but we are all waiting for the silly season to really ramp up. Here is the breakdown for this week…
Brendan Gallagher Suspended: 0:00 – 19:30
Auston Matthews Scores 70: 19:30 – 44:24
Brad Marchand’s March to History: 44:24 – 1:06:06
Midpoint Surprises: 1:06:06 – 1:36:10
Provorov on the Trade Market: 1:36:10 – 1:48:23
Will He/Won’t He Marchand & Matthews: 1:48:23 – 1:51:17
Here is the link for the new Will He/Won’t He Poll Question regarding Matthews: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1751657172771946594
The Break is here…everyone take a breath, take in the festivities and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
As we approach the All-Star weekend and the silly season after (well, honestly it’s already started), the Two Man Forecheck begin to ramp up for what is to come. Here is the breakdown…
Patrick Roy Hired by the Islanders: 0:00 – 29:28
Canadian Team Wins the Cup? & the Minnesota Teardown: 29:28 – 1:05:03
Trade Board 3.0 (The Athletic): 1:05:03 – 1:14:12
Can the B’s Win Without a Center: 1:14:12 – 1:45:05
Marchand Eleven 20 Goal Seasons: 1:45:05 – 1:47:57
Backstrom is Back (Almost): 1:47:57 – 1:51:46
Dans Locmelis Update: 1:51:46 – 1:55:55
Will He/Won’t He Daccord & Marchand: 1:55:55 – 1:59:43
Here is the link for the new Will He/Won’t He Poll Question: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1749144087234503063
Longer show with exciting topics so give a listen, tell us how you feel and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Another week has past and we are now a couple weeks into the new year. The first domino has fallen in the trade market thanks to the Flyers and Ducks. How many more will we see before the deadline? We start the discussion this week with the All-American Prospect Game where there is one player who doesn’t quite fit the description. Here is the breakdown…
The All American Prospect Game/Matvei Gridin: 0:00 – 19:19
The Oilers Win 10 in a row: 19:19 – 44:39
TJ Oshie Returns/Patrick Kane’s Value: 44:39 – 55:31
All Star Voting and Snubs: 55:31 – 1:08:51
Swayman’s Contract/Bruins Centers: 1:08:51 – 1:25:43
Monty Talks Playoffs: 1:25:43 – 1:34:21
Gauthier/Drysdale Trade: 1:34:21 – 1:42:26
Will He/Won’t He Ovechkin & The Beanpot: 1:42:26 – 1:46:29
Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He Poll regarding Joey Daccord: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1746591241876168784
As always, send us your feedback good or bad and let us know what you think and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Happy New Year one and all! After another brief stint on the IR, we are back with a new episode for the new year. It is a bit longer as there was quite a bit to talk about and here is the breakdown…
PWHL Starts New Season: 0:00 – 20:53
Jack Adams Candidates: 20:53 – 44:09
Ovi in decline?: 44:09 – 1:14:39
The Rise of Frederic: 1:14:39 – 1:33:59
Will He/Won’t He DeBrusk: 1:33:59 – 1:41:57
The Injury Ninja Strikes: 1:41:57 – 1:53:15
We also throw in some Danton Heinen, Brandon Carlo and Brad Marchand for good measure.
Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He poll regarding Alex Ovechkin: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1744080425486524703
As Always, thank you for listening! Please let us know how you feel and any comments you may have. Until next week…Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Hey all, and welcome back to the Two Man Forecheck! Chris was on IR last week and without a possible call-up we missed a week, but we’re back! It’s Christmas Eve day here in the states and we have a fun-filled, Mike would call it “shouty” episode here for you to unwrap. Here is the breakdown…
Open/Bruin’s Emotional Engagement: 0:00 – 25:55
Jack Edwards Out a Few Games: 25:55 – 35:43
Mike’s Prediction During the Eichel Situation: 35:43 – 47:57
Cassie Campbell-Vincent Joining the PWHL: 47:57 – 1:00:46
Will He/Won’t He; Connor McDavid: 1:00:46 – 1:05:54
Bobby Lou Ring of Honour but no Number Retirement: 1:05:54 – 1:18:45
Red Wings Looking To Make Trades: 1:18:45 – 1:28:53
Joey O’Brien, Stars EBUG Gets a Promotion: 1:28:53 – 1:33:09
Here is the link for the latest Will He/Won’t He Poll regarding Jake DeBrusk: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1738994038332625250
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays this week to everyone! Enjoy the show and let us know!
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
Sunday Dec 10, 2023
With Christmas fast approaching, we look forward to who the pundits feel have the best choice of winning, as well as look back at where the scenery may change (or may not in this case), but we stay in the moment as some teams are dealing with injuries and issues plaguing them at this time. Here is the breakdown:
Playoff Odds (Money Puck): 0:00 – 21:07
Bruins Injuries: 21:07 – 29:07
Behind the B (Mic’d Up): 29:07 – 36:34
Dean Evason Fired/O’Reilly Possibility: 36:34 – 53:02
Coyotes’ Home Saga: 53:02 – 1:18:15
Projected Salary Cap Rise: 1:18:15 – 1:25:25
NHL In-Season Tournament: 1:25:25 – 1:31:25
Will He/Won’t He-Dean Evason: 1:31:25 – 1:37:32
Power Rankings/Christmas Wishes: 1:37:32 – 1:51:26
The Will He/Won’t He poll question link is here regarding Connor McDavid: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1733916169348759608
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays whatever you choose to celebrate! Thank you for listening and don’t hesitate to drop us a comment or question. We look forward to it. Enjoy the Show!