Two Man Forecheck

Episode 0369: PWHL Walter Cup; JFresh Hockey Stats; Ondrej Kase; Waddell to Columbus; Domi v Bertuzzi; Will He/Won't He DeBrusk; Ranked Free Agents; Draisaitl to Boston & More!

Here we are another week deeper in the playoffs.  This week we have an XL sized show what with all the current and future events to talk about.  Following is the breakdown of the show…

PWHL Walter Cup Final:  0:00 – 7:51

JFresh Hockey 5v5 Scoring Chance Assists:  7:51 – 32:31

Bruins Free Agent Options:  32:31 – 45:00

Blue Jackets GM Search Nears an End:  45:00 – 1:06:23

Domi vs. Bertuzzi:  1:06:23 – 1:25:46

Will He/Won’t He DeBrusk:  1:25:46 – 1:34:12

BruinsCapSpace Ranked Free Agents:  1:34:12 – 1:41:32

Draisaitl to Boston Proposed Trade:  1:41:32 – 2:02:12

Here is the link for this week’s Will He/Won’t He Poll Question:  https://x.com/pucksage/status/1794782297868366024

Thank you for listening and enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!  Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0368: Berube & Sullivan Hired; B's Season Over/Blame Game Begins; IIHF Tourney; NAHL Hiring; Will He/Won't He; PWHL Final Set; RFA Lessons; Mike's Crazy Idea & More!

The Eastern Conference finalists have been determined however the West still has a game seven to contend with before they can begin.  Will it be Vancouver or Edmonton?  We will have the answer by the end of the weekend.  Here are the stories for this week…

Berube Named Head Coach:  0:00 – 24:02

Sullivan Hired by USA Hockey:  24:02 – 33:08

Bruins Out & the Blame Game Begins:  33:08 – 1:08:10

IIHF Tourney & a Suspension:  1:08:10 – 1:13:11

NAHL is Hiring:  1:13:11 – 1:19:23

Will He/Won’t He Bobrovsky:  1:19:23 – 1:30:07

PWHL Final Set:  1:30:07 – 1:32:36

Kotkaniemi Lesson & Mike’s Crazy Idea:  1:32:36 – 1:50:51

Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He question regarding Jake DeBrusk:

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1792241899623072253

Thank you as always for giving us your time and listening to us rant.  Let us know what you think and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0367: Keefe & The Carousel; B's Lose Game 4; Bruins Poll Questions; Dead Cap Money; Will He/Won't He Ullmark; NU Women's Captain & Alternates and More!

As we are now deep into the second round of the playoffs, we have a better look at who will be pushing further and which teams will be playing golf by the upcoming weekend.  Here are the stories that we have covered this week…

Sheldon Keefe & the Coaching Carousel:  0:00 – 24:47

B’s Get Hosed & Lose Game 4:  24:47 – 39:40

Bruins Poll Questions re: Who Should Return:  39:40 – 1:01:31

Dead Cap Money Around the League:  1:01:31 – 1:28:35

Will He/Won’t He Linus Ullmark:  1:28:35 – 1:35:21

Northeastern Elects Next Season’s C and A’s:  1:35:21 – 1:41:32

As always, here is the link to next week’s Will He/Won’t He Poll Question regarding Sergei Bobrovsky: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1790187877344952487

Thank you for listening, commenting and Enjoying the Show!

Episode 0366: B's/Leafs Wrap-up; Sheldon Keefe & Toronto; B's To Go, MVP & 2nd Round Picks; Utah Jerseys; Stamkos FA; Coaching Carousel; WH/WH; Rempe Hit; Jack Edwards & More!

With the exception of tonight’s game 7 between Dallas and Las Vegas, we already know the other matchups for the second round.  As they have completed the first round, we give you an XL sized show this week.  Here is the breakdown…

Bruins/Toronto, Players & Wrap-up:  0:00 – 46:40

Sheldon Keefe Presser & Players:  46:40 – 1:01:46

B’s Needing to Go, 1^st Round MVP, 2^nd Round Picks:  1:01:46 – 1:39:45

Potential Utah Jerseys (Sweaters):  1:39:45 – 1:45:24

Steven Stamkos…Free Agent:  1:45:24 – 1:51:02

Coaching Carousel:  1:51:02 – 1:58:49

Will He/Won’t He Jarnkrok:  1:58:49 – 2:00:52

Rempe’s Bad Hit on TvR:  2:00:52 – 2:03:44

Jack Edwards:  2:03:44 – 2:07:20

Here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He regarding Linus Ullmark: 

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1787200252732125632

So Round 1 is (almost) in the books.  Enjoy Round 2 and Enjoy the Show!

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!