Two Man Forecheck

Episode 0365: Utah Update; Playoff Series Sweeps?; Nylander Returning to Leafs; Sheldon Keefe Speaks; PWHL Awards; Nick Zabaneh; Will He/Won't He & More!

With all the first round series well under way, we are getting a clearer picture of the teams that will most likely be moving on to the second round.  Three or possibly four series could be swept at this point, and we discuss this as well as many other topics this week.  Here is the breakdown…

Utah Fans Welcome The Team:  0:00 – 20:34

Potential Round One Sweeps & Caps Issues:  20:34 – 41:55

William Nylander Potential Return:  41:55 – 48:14

Sheldon Keefe Speaks:  48:14 – 1:00:25

PWHL Names Two Awards:  1:00:25 – 1:14:17

Nick Zabaneh 1^st Goal & Providence Goalies:  1:14:17 – 1:22:32

Will He/Won’t He Zach Parise:  1:22:32 – 1:27:41

Here is the link for the new Will He/Won’t He Poll Question regarding Calle Jarnkrok:

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1784282011877744666

Here’s hoping everyone is enjoying the playoffs!  Thanks for your time listening, commenting and voting!  Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0364: B's/Leafs Game 1; Coyotes Fallout/Utah's New Name; Retirements and Kuznetsov; 'Hawks Rebuild; Will He/Won't He; Sharp's Real Estate & More!

Well hockey fans, we have arrived!  The playoffs have begun with two games being played yesterday (April 20^th) and more on the slate for today.  We start by breaking down the local team’s first foray into the exciting world we call the second season.  Here is the breakdown of the rest of the show…

Bruins/Leafs Game 1:  0:00 – 35:01

The Arizona Coyotes Fallout:  35:01 – 56:03

Retirement Announcements:  56:03 – 1:02:39

Kuznetsov Considering Retirement:  1:02:39 – 1:09:41

Blackhawks on a Rebuild:  1:09:41 – 1:18:53

Will He/Won’t He Playoffs:  1:18:53 – 1:25:03

Patrick (Not So) Sharp in Real Estate:  1:25:03 – 1:29:13

We kept it brief in order for fans to watch their favorite teams but the show is still packed.  Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He regarding Zach Parise:

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1782101269802291632

Thanks for listening!  Leave us your feedback (comments, questions, etc.) and be taken in by the playoff love.  Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0363: Frozen Four Championship; Ejected From the ECHL; Salt Lake's New Franchise; Nylander Dry Spell; Playoff Picture & Predictions; Will He/Won't He and More!

After missing a week due to unforeseen circumstances, the Two Man Forecheck has returned in force just in time for the playoffs.  Most teams have two games left, but the West is cemented (although it’s still wet) and the East still has one open slot.  We talk playoffs, franchises, and a few other topics.  Here is the breakdown…

The NCAA Frozen Four & Championship:  0:00 – 18:03

Ejected From the ECHL:  18:03 – 30:13

Salt Lake’s New Franchise & the Coyotes:  30:13 – 49:04

Nylander’s Dry Spell Continues:  49:04 – 58:53

The NHL Playoff Picture & East Predictions:  58:53 – 1:38:41

Will He/Won’t He Paul Maurice & West Predictions:  1:38:41 – 1:47:39

Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1779566744530534741

Thank you for lending us your ears!  Send us a comment and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0362: Jamie Benn; Playoff Picture; Drake Berehowsky; Jaxon Nelson; Collin Graf Sweepstakes; Frozen Four; Crosby New Record; Will He/Won't He Paul Maurice and More!

As the NHL season fast approaches it’s end, we have the second season to look forward to for entertainment.  But with 9 or so games remaining, we still have multiple playoff spots still up for grabs.  That and this week’s episode!  Here is the breakdown…

Jamie Benn Still Relevant:  0:00 – 19:41

Who Is in The Playoffs Now:  19:41 – 40:37

Drake Berehowsky Back in Sudbury:  40:37 – 49:33

Jaxon Nelson Signs with the Bruins:  49:33 – 58:31

Collin Graf Sweepstakes & Other CFAs:  58:31 – 1:17:33

The NCAA Frozen Four:  1:17:33 – 1:25:49

Crosby Ties A Record (Soon):  1:25:49 – 1:28:30

Will He/Won’t He Ovechkin Gets 30:  1:28:30 – 1:36:18

Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He Poll Question regarding Paul Maurice:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1775331398422765788

Thank you for sharing your time with us and listening to our show!  As always, let us know what you think or how we are doing and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0361: BC/BU Sharks Connection; Moneypuck Odds; B's Drafting; The Triple B Line; Panthers' Bennett & Zito; Forsberg v Seider; Tom Wilson; Lindholm Not Healthy?; Will He/Won't He & More!

We are closing in on the end of the regular season, then the fun really begins.  Most teams have between 10 and 13 games left to cement their spots in the post season tourney for ownership of Lord Stanley’s Chalice (for one year).  Here is the breakdown of this week’s show…

BU/BC and the Sharks Connection:  0:00 – 15:53

Moneypuck Odds:  15:53 – 21:44

Bruin’s Drafting Over the Years:  21:44 – 54:55

The Triple B Line:  54:55 – 1:02:49

The Panthers’ Sam Bennett:  1:02:49 – 1:10:03

The Panthers’ Bill Zito:  1:10:03 – 1:16:52

Forsberg vs Seider:  1:16:52 – 1:20:48

Tom Wilson-Again a Meathead:  1:20:48 – 1:30:25

Elias Lindholm Not the Same (Is He Healthy?):  1:30:25 – 1:39:43

Will He/Won’t He Who will re-sign?:  1:39:43 – 1:52:22

Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He question regarding Alex Ovechkin:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1771956697336016966

Thank you for listening, don’t forget about the PWHL and the Frozen Four!  Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0360: NCAA Women's Frozen Four; PWHL Sweaters; 5 UFA's; A Bobby Lou Classic?; Magic Numbers; Pens Bobblehead Caper; Will He/Won't He & More!

With about 5 weeks left in the regular season, we are streaking toward the finish line and what is shaping up to be a very interesting potential list of first round matchups.  It is also time for Frozen Four and PWHL hockey.  Here is the breakdown of the show…

NCAA Womens’ Frozen Four Matchups:  0:00 – 18:27

PWHL to Reconfigure the back of their Sweaters:  18:27 – 23:34

Five UFA’s and Their Potential Landing Spots:  23:34 – 1:26:18

Playoff Probabilities (A Bobby Lou Classic in the Making):  1:26:18 – 1:34:31

Organization Magic Numbers:  1:34:31 – 1:47:31

The Penguin Bobblehead Caper:  1:47:31 – 1:53:04

Will He/Won’t He Trade Deadline:  1:53:04 – 1:55:55

Thanks to Hockey Reference for the Probabilities and PlayoffStatus.com for the Magic Numbers.

Here is the link for the Will He/Won’t He Poll Question this week:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1769429037850501438

Thank you all for listening and taking part in the poll questions.  Don’t hesitate to interact with us and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0359: Noah Hanifin; 'Yotes Home Situation; Playoff Odds; Pens & Devils Futures; Isles' Big Day; Press Hot Streak; Deadline Winners; Women's NCAA Frozen Four/PWHL & More!

The Trade Deadline has come and gone.  A Head Coach has come and one has gone.  We at the Two Man Forecheck, however, are here to stay!  Here is the breakdown of the latest show…

Will He/Won’t He:  Noah Hanifin:  0:00 – 14:22

Coyotes’ Home Situation:  14:22 – 25:51

NHL Playoff Odds (Thanks Moneypuck!):  25:51 – 51:13

Penguins’ Future/Travis Green to NJ:  51:13 – 59:26

Islanders Do Nothing:  59:26 – 1:11:45

Predators Hot Streak:  1:11:45 – 1:17:19

Trade Deadline Winners:  1:17:19 – 1:29:34

The Futures of Ully, DeBrusk, Grzelcyk:  1:29:34 - 1:46:32

NCAA Frozen Four and the PWHL:  1:46:32 – 1:52:13)

Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He Poll Question:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1766889719982424351

As always, thank you for your time and ears!  Don’t hesitate to tell us what’s on your mind and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0358: The Jori Jones Award; Tucker Tynan Lawsuit; Will He/Won't He; B's Prospects & Depth; Devils' Moves; Elias Extended; The Caps & Canes and More!

The excitement is building!  We are 5 days away from the trade deadline and there have been no earth-shattering deals struck to this point (except maybe Elias Lindholm…and Sean Monahan…but we digress…).  We look forward to what is coming and what has been said as we lead up to it.  Here’s the breakdown…

The Jori Jones Award:  0:00 – 8:41

The Tucker Tynan Lawsuit:  8:41 – 19:56

Will He/Won’t He Juuse Saros:  19:56 – 37:21

Bruins Prospects & Depth:  37:21 – 1:15:16

Devils’ Moves:  1:15:16 – 1:28:14

Pettersson Extended:  1:28:14 – 1:33:09

Time to Blow Up the Caps:  1:33:09 – 1:40:43

Don Waddell Speaks:  1:40:43 – 1:46:45

Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He poll question regarding Noah Hanifin:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1764366296378990838

As always…tell us what you think and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0357: Will He/Won't He Rick Nash (Goalie Bob and Mr. Darche Make an Appearance); Ruzicka's Nose Dive; 'Yotes' Nose Dive; Goalies on the Move (Maybe); Jagr Number Retired & More!

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!

Episode 0356: Rielly Gets 5; CBJ Fire Jarmo, Get an Outdoor Game; Panthers Win Streak & Roadtrip; B's Trade Assets & Needs; PWHL "Halfway Point"; Will He/Won't He & More!

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!