Two Man Forecheck

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!

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!