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This is the home of the Two Man ForeCheck: The Hockey Podcast you deserve. What is it about: Hockey Hockey Hockey With occasional splashes of hockey. More specifically we focus on the NHL, major events, NCAA hockey, and all the things that happen on the ice and in the front office.
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Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
With September right around the corner, Training Camps are on the near horizon! Here is this week's installment for your listening pleasure!
Auston Matthews: 0:00 - 22:10
Alex Chiasson/Prospect Pool Rankings: 22:10 - 49:00
Which Right Wing?: 49:00 - 54:00
Top 5 Defensemen (Drew Livingstone Tweet): 54:00 - 60:00
Streaming Knights: 60:00 - 66:00
ESPN For Sale: 66:00 - 72:30
International Play?: 72:30 - 81:00
Calder Odds: 81:00 - 89:00
Bernier Retires: 89:00 - 93:00
Twitter Poll (Alex Chiasson): 93:00 - 97:00
Here is the link for the A.C. Twitter Poll: https://twitter.com/pucksage/status/1695820844100894975
Another hit to be sure so give a listen, comment and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
As Chris returns from holiday, the Two Man Forecheck get back to the task of talking hockey! Here's the rundown:
Krejci Retires: 00:01 - 21:15
B's Signings: 21:15 - 35:30
John Farinacci: 35:30 - 48:30
Q Bans Fighting: 48:30 - 61:00
Karlsson Moving: 61:00 - 69:30
A Necessary Rangers Trade: 69:30 - 73:30
Jeanneret Passes: 73:30 - 77:30
McAvoy Wedding Video: 77:30 - 81:50
Twitter Poll Results (B's Captaincy): 81:50 - 85:40
Matt Dumba to Arizona: 85:40 - 97:00
Lots of topics to pick and choose from so give a listen and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
As we close out the month of July, we keep it simple this week. Chris will be away for the next two Sundays but will be back on the 20th of August. Enjoy the Show!
01:00 - Alex Galchenyuk Apologizes
13:52 - Arizona Coyotes Still Need a Forever Home
41:10 - Patrice Bergeron Retires
68:51 - Who is the next Captain of the Bruins (Twitter Poll)
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
As the "offseason" begins, we delve into what is happening around the NHL.
02:50 - Tony DeAngelo Bought Out.
15:10 - Alex "Chernobyl" Galchenyuk Contract Terminated.
30:25 - Kailer Yamamoto Signs with the Kraken.
76:15 - Twitter Poll Results (Jesper Boqvist).
85:12 - Laviolette Youth Risk (Larry Brooks Story)
102:00 - Anders Lee Cancer Fundraising
105:00 - Lyle Richardson "Spector Hockey" 30th Anniversary
Fun & Serious Topics all around so give a listen and tell us what you think! Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
With the end of development camps around the NHL there isn't much on ice product to speak of until September. We at the Forecheck however continue to stride forward. Two players have called it a career...Michael Stone and Patric Hornqvist. We take a look at a few value UFA's still available as of this show; Bear, Dumba, Comtois and Suter. We also discuss why Filip Zadina is available and what to expect from Milan Lucic this upcoming season. Finally we spend most of the show waxing poetic over this year's Bruins Development Camp. Names like Ethan Ritchie, Oskar Jellvik and Ryan Kirwan come up. A lighter show this week but still opinion worthy so give a listen and tell us who you saw and liked. Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
With the awards and the draft behind us, we focus on the start of Free Agency. The show starts with a focus on some signings and draftees, turning our attentions to the Phildelphia Flyers. The big story of the day is the hostile takeover of the PHF by the PWHPA. There is quite a bit to digest here but we attempt to break it into smaller pieces (with a little emotion mixed in). We re-direct and talk about what the local organization has done with the draft and free agency (again...emotions play a bit part) and what they could do going forward. Throughout the show we mix in the results of 3 Twitter Polls that were conducted over the last week. We touch on Development Camp and review the prospects we focused on pre-draft. Oh yeah...we mention a couple members of that ridiculous '03 draft! Thought provoking show this week so give a listen and tell us how you feel! Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
Sunday Jun 25, 2023
With the playoffs over, we at the Forecheck turn our attention to the future and the upcoming NHL Draft. First, we start with a conversation regarding Gary Bettman's comments to Elliotte Friedman from the Board of Governors meeting. Jersey nights (Pride, Hockey Fights Cancer, etc.), Salary Cap, the Coyotes Future and other topics were broached. Ryan Johansen was dealt to the Avalanche along with half his salary for Alex Galchenyuk. Mike and Chris break down 12 potential draftees at this year's shindig. There was only one crossover with none of the prospects ranked higher than 45. We put out a poll regarding Ullmark's future with the Bruins, and the results were inconclusive. Finally, our fave agent, Allan Walsh, made his feelings known once again with a tweet regarding the starting salaries of number one draft picks for 3 of the 4 major sports. Remarkably, the NHL was the lowest. With the draft upcoming, give us a listen and let us know who you are looking forward to seeing picked. Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
As the Stanley Cup has been passed around, we congratulate the Vegas Golden Knights on their victory! The Conn Smyth was awarded to Jonathan Marchessault, but as we discuss, there were a few candidates for the accolade. There is one name which may not get on the cup however, Robin Lehner. We talk about whether he should be there, how it could happen, etc. William Karlsson had a celly to remember during the Victory Party at Toshiba Park, one which had to be controlled by Caylee Allard, which she did admirably! Jesper Bratt re-signed with the Devils, who also traded Damon Severson to the Blue Jackets. If Matthews were to be extended, what would the impact be to the Leafs. O.E.L. has been bought out by the Canucks, where are some potential landing spots? We identify 3. Washington Hockey Now identified 4 centers the Caps should check out. We break the list down. Finally, John LeClair has been brought in by the Flyers as Special Advisor to Hockey Operations. Getting the band back together they are in Philly, with Briere, Jones and now LeClair. Lots to talk about, so let us know and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
The Stanley Cup Final is more than half over. The Golden Knights are returning to Vegas up 3-1 and looking to close it out at home. Here at the Forecheck, we are closing out another strong episode as we discuss the Eichel hit from Game 2, the fallout & fan reaction, the Tkachuk hit and possible injury. We break down game 4 and the series up to this point. Mike and Chris propose two more trades for teams that need to be blown up. Pierre-Luc Dubois and Connor Hellebuyck have both stated that they would not re-up with the Winnipeg Jets, so we discuss why and potential landing spots. Shane Doan is leaving Arizona and heading to the Maple Leafs to be an assistant to Brad Treliving. We also talk about future possibilities for Mr. Doan. Again a packed show to enjoy as the season winds down, so give a listen, give us some feedback and Enjoy the Show!
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
The Stanley Cup Final has begun! Game one on Saturday night was entertaining and filled with action and physicality. We start the show talking about another tournament...the IIHF World Championships. The U.S. finished out of the medals after starting undefeated, at one point being 5,0,0,0. We touched on various players for a few teams, but one in particular, Milan Lucic, wants to continue in the NHL but will he get a contract anywhere? Mike and Chris both brought deals to the show for teams that we believe should have suffer an earth-shattering kaboom. Which deal is more realistic and more helpful...we leave you to decide that. We break down game one of the Final and make our pick for who will win. Surprise...we don't agree. Matthew Tkachuk was featured in People magazine, not to be named "Sexiest Man of the Year", but for an actual sports story about him and his career to this point. The Two Man Forecheck then looked at the collapse of the Penguins as the result of an article in the Athletic and broke down why they really fell apart. Finally, Mike Babcock may be making a return to the NHL as coach of the Blue Jackets. Welcome to Cisco, the newest member of the Two Man Forecheck team. A nine week old miniature Dachshund, he resides with Mike. Lots to dive into during the final so give a listen and tell us what you think about the proposed trades or anything else hockey. Enjoy the Show!