Two Man Forecheck

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!

Episode 0345: Stop the Presses; Cale Makar; Trent Frederic WH/WH Update; NHL Milestones; HoF Class of 2024?; Denver Barkey; Zadorov Results, Will He/Won’t He & More!

As we approach U.S. Thanksgiving (and a Happy Thanksgiving to all from us here at the Forecheck) the NHL has given us some exciting things to talk about.  Young rookies, some player milestones, league leaders and some physicality.  So, sit back, relax with the family, and give our latest episode a listen…and don’t forget to vote!  Enjoy the Show!

 

Stop the Presses; League Leaders:  0:00 – 23:50

Cale Makar Fastest to 300 Assists:  23:50 – 25:41

Trouba & Nosek & 5 Words:  25:41 – 37:35

NHL Milestones Upcoming & Past:  37:35 – 48:47

Frederic (WH/WH) Update & DeBrusk Question:  48:47 – 1:05:10

NHL HoF Class of 2024 Pick Two (NHL Network):  1:05:10 – 1:20:18

Denver Barkey & the Flyers:  1:20:18 – 1:30:16

Will He/Wont He Nikita Zadorov Results:  1:30:16 – 1:37:03

 

Here is the link for the new Will He/Won’t He Jake DeBrusk Poll: 

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1726314857212043357

Episode 0344: NHL Standings; Dorian Out; B’s/Oilers Trade Rumors; Zadorov Wants Out; Jens Richards; Roman Cechmanek; Will He/Won’t He and More!

The NHL Season is now approximately one month old and as we discuss in the first segment, the standings are as confusing as they have been for the last couple seasons at this time.  Here at the Forecheck, we attempt to find the answers to such craziness…

The NHL Standings & Surprises:  0:00 – 48:23

Pierre Dorian Out in Ottawa:  48:23 – 59:07

Trade Rumors Bruins & Oilers:  59:07 – 1:07:16

Nikita Zadorov Wants Out:  1:07:16 – 1:19:02

Jens Richards Hat Trick:  1:19:02 – 1:27:11

Roman Cechmanek Passes Away:  1:27:11 – 1:31:54

Will He/Won’t He; Quinn & Zadorov:  1:31:54 – 1:44:45

Here is the link for the latest Poll Question:  https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1723784572100317610

Episode 0343: San Jose Sad Start; Jeff Petry Done?; Mike’s Bruins Lineup; McAvoy Suspended; Pat Brisson vs. the Blue Jackets; Quinn Hughes; Will He/Won’t He; Justin Rogers of the Kraken & More!

Well, Halloween has come and gone.  Next on the holiday hit parade...U.S. Thanksgiving, where we will have a better picture of where the teams are heading.  For this week, we continue to bring you what is happening now in hockey...

The Sharks Sad Start & Who is to Blame:  0:00 - 23:33

Is Jeff Petry Done in Detroit?:  23:33 - 32:42

Mike's Best Bruins Lineup:  32:42 - 43:45

Charlie McAvoy Suspended:  43:45 - 53:41

Pat Brisson vs the Columbus Blue Jackets:  53:41 - 1:05:49

Quinn Hughes, NHLPA Player of the Week:  1:05:49 - 1:17:50

Will He/Won't He - Kane & Robertson:  1:17:50 - 1:23:17

Justin Rogers' Letter to his Younger Self:  1:23:17 - 1:30:26

Don't forget to vote for this week's Will He/Won't He regarding David Quinn of the Sharks:

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1721223943418232835

Send us your thoughts and comments And Enjoy the Show!

 

Episode 0342: NHL Surprises; Rob O’Gara; Pride Tape 2; Pinto, Clifton Suspended; Top 6 Scoring; Adam Johnson Passes; B’s Controversy; Will He/Won’t He; Jumbo Joe Retires & More!

As we approach Halloween here in the states, we have no idea what tricks or treats the NHL plans to surprise us with for the holiday.  The Two Man Forecheck, however, has this episode full of treats to satisfy your hockey sweet tooth.

Open – NHL Surprises:  0:00 – 15:17

Rob O’Gara, Head Coach?:  15:17 – 22:29

Pride Tape Part Deux:  22:29 – 32:03

Pinto Suspended:  32:03 – 48:20

Drouin in Trouble:  48:20 – 58:58

Top Six Scoring:  58:58 – 1:09:04

Adam Johnson Passing:  1:09:04 – 1:20:49

B’s Goalie Controversy:  1:20:49 – 1:31:12

Clifton Suspended:  1:31:12 – 1:36:37

Will He/Won’t He (Robertson):  1:36:37 – 1:41:39

Jumbo Joe Retires:  1:41:39 – 1:50:19

A Halloween-sized episode sure to fill your candy collection devices and don’t miss the Poll Questions (links following) and Enjoy the Show!  Happy Halloween!

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1718681211244044445

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1718679440094347552

 

Episode 0341: Travis & the Pride Tape; Kaner is Healthy; Will He/Won’t He; The Injury Ninja; Rookies; O’Ree Memorialized and More!

One week in the books for the 23-24 season and, of course, nothing is settled.  We at the Forecheck are settling into a new season.  Here is this week's edition.

Travis Dermott & Pride Tape:  0:00 - 18:32

Patrick Kane Feels He Is Healthy:  18:32 - 52:04

Will He/Won't He Trent Frederic:  52:04 - 57:46

The Injury Ninja Strikes:  57:46 - 71:47

The Rookies:  71:47 - 88:29

Willie O'Ree Memorialized On A Stamp:  88:29 - 93:40

And here is the link for this week's Will He/Won't He regarding Patrick Kane:

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1716628209754615906

We should be back on Sunday for the next exciting episode so listen and Enjoy the Show!

Episode 0340: Melrose Retires; Werenski Out; TNT Crazy?; The Kid’s Futile Chase; Players DoPS Slapped; Sabres Future; Will He/Won’t He Polls; B’s Lineup Changes and More!

With the first week of the season completed, we have no clearer picture of where these 32 teams are headed.  Here at the Forecheck, we know where we are headed...another great episode!

Barry Melrose Retires: 0:00 - 9:01

Zach Werenski Out 1-2 Weeks:  9:01 - 20:43

TNT Compares Tracks Bedard to Gretzky:  20:43 - 27:32

Sidney Crosby's Futile Chase:  27:32 - 51:22

Danault, Howden Hear from the DoPS:  51:22 - 58:56

The Sabres Future with Power, Dahlin Contracts:  58:56 - 76:38

Will He or Won't He Polls & Results:  76:38 - 1:32:46

Bruins Lineup Changes After 2 Games:  1:32:46 - 1:56:23

Here is the link for this week's Will He/Won't He Poll Question regarding Trent Frederic:

https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1714093015344558310

Lots of show so give a listen and tell us what you want to hear!  Enjoy the Show!