Two Man Forecheck

Episode 0355: Pietrangelo 1000; Sergachev Out; A Broken Cup; Rielly The Meathead; Center Importance; Poitras Injury; Roy One on One; Will He/Won't He & More!

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!

 

Episode 0354: All-Star Weekend; Blaine Lacher Passes Away; Center Trades; Utah's Viability; McLellan Sacked; Pasta Chirping; Will He/Won't He and More!

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!

Episode 0353: Gallagher Suspended; Matthews to 70; Marchy's March to History; Midpoint Surprises; Provorov on the Market; Will He/Won't He & More!

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!

Episode 0352: Roy Hired!; Can a Canadian Team Win the Cup/The Minnesota Breakdown; Trade Board 3.0; B's Centers; Brad, Nicklas & Dans; Will He/Won't He & More!

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!

Episode 0351: All American Prospect Game; Oilers 10 in a Row; TJ Oshie Returns; All Star Snubs; Sway’s Contract; Monty Talks Playoffs; Flyers/Ducks Trade; Will He/Won’t He Ovechkin & More!

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!

Episode 0350: PWHL Kicks Off New Season; Jack Adams Candidates; Ovi in Decline?; Frederic On The Rise; Will He/Won’t He DeBrusk; Injury Ninja Strikes Again & More!

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!

Episode 0349: B’s Emotionally Engaged?; Jack Edwards; Valimaki & Mike’s Prediction; Cassie Campbell-Vincent to PWHL; Will He/Won’t He; Bobby Lou Honored; Red Wings Making Moves; Joey O’Brien & More!

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!

Episode 0348: Playoff Odds; B’s Injuries; Behind the B (Mic’d Up); Evason Fired/O’Reilly Trade; Coyotes’ Home Saga; Projected Cap Rise; NHL In-Season Tourney; Power Rankings & Wishes And More!

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!

Episode 0347: Perry Released; Adam Jiricek Hit; PWHL Schedule & Locales; Zadorov Traded; Will He/Won’t He Results; NHL All-Star/PWHL Showcase; Torts on Hitting & More!

The NHL season has entered December and one of the hottest teams is one no one would expect…The Arizona Coyotes who have won 4 in a row.  Here at the Forecheck, we continue on a streak of our own…another strong episode.  Here is the breakdown…

Corey Perry Released:  0:00 – 26:26

Adam Jiricek Hit:  26:26 – 47:45

The PWHL Schedule and Locales:  47:45 – 1:01:07

Zadorov Traded/Lindholm Possibilites:  1:01:07 – 1:24:52

Will He/Won’t He Thatcher Demko:  1:24:52 – 1:29:24

NHL All Star Weekend/PWHL Showcase:  1:29:24 – 1:39:51

Torts on Hitting in the NHL:  1:39:51 – 1:46:42

And here is the link for the next Will He/Won’t He Poll regarding Dean Evason: 

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1731373459874152840

Thank you for listening and commenting.  Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0346: The Real Boston Bruins?; M.A.F. Fined For His Mask; Trouba Takes A Swing; Are the Sharks the Worst?; The PWHL Logo; Buffalo Regrets; Will He/Won’t He & More!

Now that everyone has had their fill of turkey and “fixins”, the focus, at least for the next four weeks, is back on the NHL where we at the Forecheck never lose our focus.  Here is this week’s roster for the show:

 

Will the Real Bruins Please Stand Up:  0:00 – 43:23

M.A.F. Wears a Mask Honoring His Wife:  43:23 – 51:43

Trouba Tries Out for the Yankees:  51:43 – 1:01:42

Are the Sharks the Worst team in the NHL:  1:01:42 – 1:13:35

The PWHL Logo:  1:13:35 – 1:21:35

3 Moves Buffalo Regrets:  1:21:35 – 1:33:55

Will He/Won’t He Results for Jake DeBrusk:  1:33:55 – 1:37:14

Here is the link to this week’s Will He/Won’t He…Will Thatcher Demko Finish in the Top 10 in Save Percentage this Season?  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1728864972246229340

 

Thank you for listening, don’t hesitate to drop us a comment and…Enjoy the Show!