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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 Aug 25, 2024
Sunday Aug 25, 2024
As promised, we are back on routine, dropping this episode on our regular Sunday schedule. The off season is quickly coming to a close and training camps are around the corner. With all that excitement, we give you another dose of the Two Man Forecheck. Here is the breakdown…
Twitter Poll Question re: Jeremy Swayman: 0:00 – 22:17
Rivals for Utah: 22:17 – 36:02
Top 10 UFA’s (Luke Fox, Sportsnet): 36:02 – 48:43
Bruins Potential PTO’s: 48:43 – 1:01:29
Top 20 Centers (ESPN): 1:01:29 – 1:08:01
Fabian Lysell: 1:08:01 – 1:18:21
Ironman Zdeno Chara: 1:18:21 – 1:26:56
Askarov & You Shall Receive (a trade): 1:26:56 – 1:36:13
Here is the link for the new Twitter Poll regarding UFA’s: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1827744423892996268
Thank you for giving us some of your time and thoughts. Enjoy the Show!
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Chris is back! Holiday is over for him and very soon for the rest of the NHL. We have a full slate of topics for his return show, and here is the breakdown…
Swayman Still Unsigned: 0:00 – 13:28
Askarov Requests Trade: 13:28 – 32:18
St. Louis & The Offer Sheets: 32:18 – 54:48
LATAM Cup Growing the Game: 54:48 – 1:09:39
NCAA Lawsuit: 1:09:39 – 1:21:53
Will He/Won’t He Poll Questions: 1:21:53 – 1:37:35
Laine Traded to Canadiens: 1:37:35 – 1:46:06
Here is the link for the latest Poll Question: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1826062149405610491?t=Ra8-IPMc2uH6WkcAM2bWNA&s=33
Chris is back, and the show will be back on track this weekend! Thank you for giving us your time and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Sunday Jul 21, 2024
Here we are in the throes of summer, the sun warming us, and everyone is enjoying a little vacation time for now. But soon we will be back in colder arenas watching our favorite sport again, so enjoy the warm and the next rendition of the Forecheck. Here is the breakdown…
Lindy Ruff, Sabres Head Coach: 0:00 – 20:37
PWHL Team Names & Logos: 20:37 – 32:35
Top 12 NHL Contenders: 32:35 – 59:09
Marchy’s Realistic Expectations: 59:09 – 1:16:22
Michael Brandsegg-Nygard Interview: 1:16:22 – 1:26:36
Will He/Won’t He Twitter Polls: 1:26:36 – 1:38:49
TNA/NHL Cross Promotion: 1:38:49 – 1:44:56
Here is the latest Will He/Won’t He Twitter Poll Question: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1815086125905477862
As Mike said, Chris is heading on holiday for a couple weeks so you will be missed but I will return for the August 17th show. Thank you for listening and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
Sunday Jul 14, 2024
The second week of free agency has not brought many signings, as most have been snatched up in the first week, but the restricted players are still out there. The biggest one, arguably, is Jeremy Swayman, who we talk about in this show. Here is the breakdown…
Brooks on NHL Compressed Schedule: 0:00 – 23:37
Vegas Blueline “Issues”: 23:37 – 33:41
Mike Babcock Saga: 33:41 – 51:48
Will He/Won’t He CBJ Head Coach: 51:48 – 1:05:35
Rutger McGroarty Landing Spots: 1:05:35 – 1:19:19
Swayman/Korpisalo Celly: 1:19:19 – 1:23:40
Spicer Steps Away: 1:23:40 – 1:29:01
AOSSM Hockey Summit/R.I.P. Capfriendly: 1:29:01 – 1:33:00
Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He poll question regarding Jeremy Swayman: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1812539272408240403
Thank you for lending us your ears for a little while! Have a great summer and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
Sunday Jul 07, 2024
So here we are, first week of post on-ice activities, but we still have a packed show due to the end of year festivities that took place over the last week! The Draft and Free Agency give us lots to talk about, so here is the breakdown…
Free Agency is Open: 0:00 – 12:57
Nashville & the Central Division: 12:57 – 49:27
The Vancouver Canucks: 49:27 – 55:09
The Boston Bruins & Dev Camp: 55:09 – 1:24:32
The Seattle Kraken & a New Asst. Coach: 1:24:32 – 1:44:34
The Changing NHL Draft: 1:44:34 – 1:54:14
Will He/Won’t He Steven Stamkos: 1:54:14 – 1:58:15
Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He poll question regarding the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1810006771051778533
Yes, this is the longest time of year for hockey fans, but they will be back! For now, thank you for listening and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
the 2023-2024 season is almost at an end as the Stanley Cup Final and the Entry Draft have concluded. With Free Agency set to begin at noon on July 1, we will see stars on the move! In the show, we discuss a couple free agents and other timely topics. Here is the breakdown…
Stanley Cup Final Recap: 0:00 – 23:08
All Things NHL Draft: 23:08 – 52:56
Free Agency News & Targets: 52:56 – 1:19:48
Sidney Crosby Contract Talks: 1:19:48 – 1:30:41
UMass Hockey Stanley Cup Success: 1:30:41 – 1:35:53
Will He/Won’t He Cole Eiserman: 1:35:53 – 1:39:56
Here is the link to the latest Will He/Won’t He Poll Question: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1807456377385730125
This will only run for a short time but there will be others during the week.
Sadly, the season has come to an end, but there is another on the horizon and we at the Two Man Forecheck will be there to keep you company! Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
Sunday Jun 23, 2024
We still haven’t identified a Stanley Cup Champion as of yet due to the Edmonton Oilers playing stalwart in the Final. We will have a game 7 Monday and then we head west to Vegas for the draft. Mike and Chris discuss multiple prospects available in this draft, as well as some moves that have already been completed. Here is the complete breakdown…
SC Final Recap and Discussion: 0:00 – 11:59
Larry Brooks on Shesterkin: 11:59 – 23:24
Continued Stanley Cup Discussion: 23:24 – 36:59
L.A. Kings Trade Pierre-Luc Dubois: 36:59 – 1:09:19
Jacob Markstrom Dealt to Devils: 1:09:19 – 1:21:35
NHL Draft Prospects Discussion: 1:21:35 – 2:33:36
Will He/Won’t He Dark Horse Conn Smythe: 2:33:36 – 2:36:41
This is the link for a new Will He/Won’t He Poll Question regarding Cole Eiserman: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1804948676348960970
An extra large show for an extra large NHL week! See you at the draft and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Sunday Jun 16, 2024
Rumors of the Edmonton Oilers demise have greatly been exaggerated! After falling into an 0-3 crater in the Stanley Cup Final, the Orange & Blue have fought there way back (somewhat) with an 8-1 drubbing of the Florida Panthers. We go into greater detail in the words to follow, so here is the breakdown…
Finals Recap, Foegele Hit, Panthers Absence: 0:00 – 19:45
Finals Poll Questions: Edmonton & Nurse: 19:45 – 47:22
Utah Has Completed the Paperwork: 47:22 – 56:21
Zegras to Boston? 56:21 – 1:09:01
Potential Ullmark Landing Spots/Lindholm News: 1:09:01 – 1:31:33
Will He/Won’t He: Paul Maurice: 1:31:33 – 1:34:30
Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He Question regarding the Conn Smythe: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1802386735604645934
Unfortunately, the 23-24 Season is almost at an end, but let not your heart be troubled, there is another on the horizon…and The Two Man Forecheck will be here for your listening pleasure! Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Sunday Jun 09, 2024
Here we are, the Stanley Cup Final! Game one in the books with the home team notching a 2-0 shutout over the Edmonton Oilers. We continue with a look at this game and other topics on this week’s show. Here are the details…
Stanley Cup Game One: 0:00 – 30:06
PWHL Minnesota GM Dismissed: 30:06 – 42:04
PWHL Draft: 42:04 – 50:20
Nylander Deserves a Chance: 50:20 – 1:12:17
Pavel Zacha’s Season Grade: 1:12:17 – 1:20:37
Four Nation’s Face Off: 1:20:37- 1:27:03
Salary Cap Increase: 1:27:03 – 1:32:38
Stepenson vs. Lindholm: 1:32:38 – 1:54:04
Will He/Won’t He M.L.H.: 1:54:04 –
Here is the link for the latest Will He/Won’t He poll regarding Paul Maurice: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1799852732704248306
As always, take in the splendor that is the Stanley Cup Final, thanks for listening to us and sending your comments. Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
Sunday Jun 02, 2024
And then there were three. Yes, the Florida Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final and now we await a Western Conference opponent. In the meantime, here is the breakdown of this week’s show to tide you over…
PWHL Walter Trophy: 0:00 – 11:15
Rangers Ousted/Panthers Advance: 11:15 – 26:59
Changes Coming for the Leafs: 26:59 – 34:19
Allan Walsh Posts re: NHL Finances: 34:19 – 47:02
AP News on Hockey’s Finances: 47:02 – 1:10:53
The Will Smith Contract: 1:10:53 – 1:19:53
Blake Wheeler/Brad Marchand: 1:19:53 – 1:37:30
A New League is Born (MLH): 1:37:30 – 1:57:08
Bruins’ Summer Dates: 1:57:08 – 2:01:57
Here is the latest link to our Will He/Won’t He Poll: https://x.com/pucksage/status/1797335405789855927
Lots to think about and discuss here so delve in, send us comments, and Enjoy the Show!