Talking Hockey

Talking about where the Canucks go from here, the best first overall draft picks of all time, and more

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Nick, Eric, Tie, and Martin break down their top 10 athletes of all time

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Beyond that, we talk about how scoring has been increasing year-over-year, how Connor Bedard is insane, Trouba, and the rookies that have been impressing us.

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Talking about the Seattle Kraken, our early season awards predictions, and more

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On this episode, we talk about the World Cup, if New Jersey is legit, and the place Bergeron and Malkin have in NHL history.

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Vancouver is still stumbling, Eichel has returned, and the Devils are one of the best teams in the league.

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In this episode, we talk about whether or not Ryan Reynolds will or should buy the Senators, what the heck the bruins were thinking, and the proof …

On this episode, we break down the financial reports that recently came out about the NHL and its teams, as well as some of the season's biggest surprises.

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Reviewing the season of the Vancouver Canucks in great detail and what went wrong. We also talk about Marner's comments about Keefe's comments and why the Leafs are underperforming.

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We know we're a week behind but... in this episode, we predict the Eastern Conference, who's going to make the playoffs, and who's going to be left behind.

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In this episode, we submit our picks for who the top teams will be in the Western Conference and break down our picks.

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The NHL season is almost back and that means so are we! On this episode, we talk about MacKinnon's contract, ads on jerseys, and NHL players like Chara and Subban retiring.

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In this episode, we rank all 32 NHL GMs according to what tier of GM they think they're in from the most fireable to the best. Let us know what you think!

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The Calgary Flames organization had a terrible couple of weeks. Losing Gaudreau and now Tkachuk... where do they go from here? And just as important... where do the Florida Panthers go from here as they've gotten worse …

Gaudreau goes to Columbus, Giroux to Ottawa, and Kadri still isn't signed (at the time of recording). The NHL 2022 Free Agency was wild. What …

Now that Rachel Doerrie is working for an NHL team we, unfortunately, couldn't bring her back. However, we have the next best thing... Tie and his …

On this episode, we talk:

• The Avs beat Tampa in 6 games to win the Stanley Cup (1:00)
• Did this hockey hall of fame class of Luongo, Alfredsson, and …

On this episode, we discuss the last couple weeks of the playoffs, reveal our Stanley cup final predictions, and discuss all the coaching changes that have happened over the last month or so.

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Talking about the controversial Makar goal as well as giving our thoughts on the Western and Eastern Conference Finals Matchups.

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On this episode we talk about:

• The Florida Panthers getting swept by Tampa (3:00)
• The Carolina and Rangers series is the least interesting (22:00)
• …

On this episode we talk about:

• The results of the first round and who we expect to move on in the second round (2:00)
• What the Leafs should do moving …

In this episode, we talk about:

• Our playoff series updates and expectations (1:00)
• Barry Trotz got fired from the Islanders (26:00)
• Who should win …

In this episode, we discuss:

• Our NHL playoff predictions from now until the SCF (1:00)
• Jeff Blashill is out in Detroit (37:00)
• Will Boudreau stay on …

On this episode we talk about:

• How well the Oilers have played since the coaching change (2:00)
• Why are more players hitting 100 points this year? …

On this episode we cover:

• Everyone believes Stutzle is a diver (0:30)
• What's going on with the Golden Knights? (4:00)
• Nick and Martin's conversation …

On this episode, we have the hang back together again to discuss:

• The new Batman movie and other TV (1:30)
• Who deserves the Hart trophy and why …

On this episode, Martin, Eric and Tie talk about:

• Eric's time in Mexico (0:30)
• The passing of Eugene Melnyk and the legacy he left in Ottawa (10:00)
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On this episode, Tie, Martin, and Luke break down every trade from March 16th to March 21st. Most of the time in order. Full breakdown:

• The Vegas, …

On this episode:

• Talking about Eric's trip to Mexico (0:30)
• Discuss who's the dumbest between Tie, Nick and Martin (10:30)
• Landeskog's comments about …

On this episode we discuss,

• Why Eric sucks (1:00)
• Kessel flies home after his game to continue the iron streak and see his baby be born (5:00)
• The …

On this episode, we discuss:

• What the Russia and Ukraine conflict will impact the NHL moving forward, as well as some horrible takes we saw on …

In this episode, we break down some fan data on where they think players are going at the trade deadline and reports that said Montreal's leadership …

On this episode we discuss:

• Our Valentine's days (1:00)
• Edmonton Oilers FINALLY make some type of management personnel changes and fire Tippett (7:00)

On this episode we discuss:

• Martin St. Louis is hired by the Montreal Canadiens (1:30)
• The Vancouver Canucks make another hire and should they be …

On this episode, we discuss some of the biggest news in sports and the NHL over the last week including Tom Brady, the Florida Panthers, Matthews …

On this episode, we discuss:

• Aaron Dell makes a dirty play - should you be able to run goalies when they leave the crease? (4:00)
• Philadelphia Flyers …

In this episode, Martin, Tie, and Luke discuss:

• The biggest snowstorm in the last 20+ years (1:45)
• How Kent Hughes might be the best hire the …

On this episode, we discuss:

• How and why Eric is losing his fantasy league and whether he should delete the book he wrote about how to win (1:30)
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The Oilers are... not a good team. They got carried by the superhuman play of McDavid and Draisaitl and their powerplay early. Now that the two superstars have regressed, they're struggling to score and they seem to …

On this episode, we talk about some of the best players from the World Juniors, what to expect from the prospects, albeit in a small sample size, and go over our year in review including financial, career, and love life …

With NHL hockey non-existent right now, we turn to some of the discussions we've wanted to have for a while on this podcast. This episode is mostly …

We wish the topic of COVID in the NHL would end but it seems to be even worse this time... On this episode, we talk about the following:

• What is …

On this episode, we talk about:

• The Arizona Coyotes aren't paying their taxes and bills... what happens next? (1:30)
• The Department of Player Safety …

On this episode, we talk about:

• What happened in Montreal and what are their next steps? (1:15)
• Brendan Lemieux bites Brady Tkachuk and an overall …

On this episode, we break down The Hockey Writers' projected USA and Canadian Olympic roster selections and discuss who we think should and shouldn't …

On this episode, we break down all the events that have transpired over the last couple weeks in Vancouver and why their team is so bad and who's …

On this episode, we talk about Corey Pronman's articles about how he would re-draft the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The articles have been linked here if …

On this episode, we discuss Gary Bettman's terrible press conference, why nothing happened with Kevin Chevaldayoff, the most surprising teams so far …

On this episode, we ask the following questions about the Chicago Blackhawks report. We know this is a hard episode to listen to for some people so …

On this episode, we react to everything that happened during the first week of the season from:

• The Winnipeg Jets and why Paul Maurice get's too much …

On this episode we pick which teams we think will make the playoffs, what teams might be surprise picks and dark horses, and we let Eric end the show with a rant about the Rangers rebuild. Pacific Division (7:00), …

On this episode we focus on the EA Rankings that got revealed this past week (1:30), the tweets from Robin Lehner and the problems it could cause …

On this episode, Martin and Eric break down their fantasy hockey overvalued and undervalued players from ESPN and Yahoo's lists. They also go over some sleeper picks and names that you might recognize like Ekblad, …

On this episode of the podcast we talk about the new goalies contracts that were signed by Cal Petersen and Elvis Merzlikins, the RFA contracts by …

It's been a slow last few weeks so we discuss things like the Stan Bowman and Olympic Committee decision, Evander Kane accusations and storyline, and …

We bring Nick, our resident goalie "expert", on the episode to discuss the top goalies, most overrated goalies and best goalie prospects in the league. We have some surprising picks on this list that are highly …

On this episode, Eric, Tie and Martin respond to Luke's date episode on his own podcast and also respond to the news about the Arizona Coyotes being evicted from their Arena in 2022. That causes a lot of hiccups for an …

On this episode, we talk about the recent news in the NHL including the Fiala contract as well as the point of this discussion: breaking down Dom Luszczyszyn's articles of the best contracts and worst contracts.

We start …

Breaking down how the Eastern Conference teams improved, digressed, or stayed put, this episode analyzes each team from the North and Metropolitan …

Breaking down how the Western Conference teams improved, digressed, or stayed put, this episode analyzes each team from the Pacific and Central division and gives them a grade from F to A+ for their offseason. Make sure …

This was an active NHL Free Agency with everything on deck from bad signings to great signings to trades we never expected. On this episode, we take time to break down some teams and their work, as well as specific …

On this episode we talk about the expansion draft and what is going on with Seattle and why they didn't pick better players. We also discuss:

• The …

On this episode, we have Rachel Doerrie join the Talking Hockey crew to break down the rankings of the first 30 picks of this year's odd NHL Draft. …

The first week of the NHL off-season gave us lots to talk about. On this episode, we discuss the following topics:

1. Can the Lightning three-peat?
2. Why …

On this episode, the boys discuss our thoughts on the Duncan Keith situations, the winners of the NHL awards and what might happen with Tyson Barrie. …

We discuss if the North Division was really that bad, what an Eichel trade might look like, and what Gallant's hiring in New York might look like. As …

On this episode we talk about Luke's latest haircut, the NHL Semi-Finals and our winners, and why the NHL needs to work with Bill Burr in some …

On this episode we talk about Mark Scheifele's end of year interview, the Winnipeg Jets, and the Vegas Golden Knights. As always, following …

On this episode, Luke, Nick and Tie talk about what has transpired over the last week of the playoffs including a brief review of the Leafs collapse, …

On this episode we discuss the first round of the playoffs including the Oilers and Avs, as well as allow Nick to make some really bad takes about …

On this week, we talk about the first week of the playoffs and let Martin, Tie and Eric debate on who is better... Crosby or McDavid? As always, …

On this episode we talk about all the recent coach firings and termination of contracts as well as our first round playoff predictions. As always, …

On this episode we cover the news that came out of the New York Rangers franchise over the course of a week including the Wilson/Panarin situation, …

On this episode, we talk about Patrick Marleau's record, the Nylander/internal disciplining of players, what it means that Women's IIHF got canceled and the idea of "being goalie'd". As always, check us out on Instagram …

On this episode, we react to the trades that took place at this year's NHL trade deadline. This includes the Anthony Mantha, Taylor Hall, Nick …

On this episode we have former NHL enforcer Brannt Myhres on the show to discuss his book, drug addiction in his life and the new age of fighting. Martin and Eric also discuss the latest news, trade and information that …

On this episode we talk about the upcoming trade deadline, what goalies are the best available, McDavid's non-suspension and the overall concept of …

On this episode we discuss the Tim Peel situation, game management, referee accountability and what needs to change. For daily content follow …

On this episode, we break down the Gord Miller vs Barstool Sports drama, Ralph Krueger and the Buffalo Sabres and Erik Karlsson's comments about San …

On this episode, Eric, Luke, Martin and Tie discuss t he salary cap news, why the ESPN deal matters, and what what the lottery changes mean for the …

On this episode we were honoured to interview Mark Yates of Instat on analytics, scouting, and his role at Instat. Topics include:

• How different …

On this episode we discuss what happened to the juggernaut Montreal Canadiens and what the best approach to rebuilding your team is. As always, for …

We hit episode 50!!! Can't believe it. On this week we talk about how Brad Marchand commented on one of our IG posts sparking lots of engagement and the Arizona Coyotes have been exposed again... when is something going …

We take the time to discuss the Ron Hextall and Brian Burke hiring's in Pittsburgh as well as the Laine/Tortorella benching and discuss if benching …

On this episode we just have a fun conversation about a lot of things including Tony DeAngelo, the Instagram Reels drama on our page, COVID and the …

On this episode, we talk with Saverina Scozzai about what it's like to be a PR representative for NHL players like Zac Rinaldo, Tyler Seguin and many …

On this episode we discuss why players should get more chances, what's going on with the Capitals, and why the NHL should add more teams. As always, …

On this episode we talk about Pierre- Luc Dubois's trade request and where we think he will end up, the Evander Kane financials situation, and the difference between start players in the NBA and NHL when it  comes to …

  As always, follow us on Instagram @talkinghockey for daily content.

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On this episode we have a guest and friend Nick LeGallais to discuss our year in review. Famous TikToker and not-famous goalie, Nick has played with the likes of Taylor Hall, Jeff Skinner, Quinn Hughes and more in the …

On this episode, we pick our 2023-2024 top tier teams and bottom tier teams. We also discuss the Stan Bowman decision in Chicago as Eric has some thoughts on the situation. If you're confused by some of the …

On this episode, Eric and Martin teach you how to draft fantasy hockey, goalies, breakout players, rebound players! And as always, follow us on …

On this episode we discuss the potential of a lockdown with the rumours of the NHL and NHLPA not getting along as well as the best contracts on each team!

From here on out we will be streaming the Talking Hockey podcast …

Nothing much going on in the hockey world so we discuss sports and COVID cases, Johnny Boychuk, and not much else. Follow @talkinghockey on Instagram …

On this episode, we break down the top 30 NHL prospects with Scouching aka @scouching aka Will Scouch. You can find more of his information and opinions on his Twitter, linked above, on his website, scouching.ca, his …

There isn't much going on in the hockey world but we decided to talk about TikTok, do some NHL Trivia and answer some fan questions! As always, …

On this episode we answer some questions from our IG followers including which teams would we most want to manage, what our division and conference …

We get Eric to list his Top 30 under 23 list and debate him on it. We also discuss the case of Mitchell Miller and how it was handled.

As always, …

On this episode we talk about our winners and losers based on the draft, free agency and trades. Teams include Toronto, New Jersey, Vegas, Colorado, …

On this episode we talk every trades and free agency from the 2020 NHL offseason. As always, follow @TalkingHockey on IG for content every day.

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Listen in to hear Tie, Martin and Eric pick their 2020 NHL Draft Winners and Losers. Some of the names include Minnesota, LA King, Ottawa and Buffalo, but you'll need to tune in to know where they lie!

As always, make …

On this episode we discuss the 2020 Stanley Cup Winners (Tampa Bay Lightning) as well as the recent buyouts of Henrik Lunqvist and Bobby Ryan and some other off-season predictions. But honestly, most of this episode is …

All the 2020 NHL award winners have been announced and it's time for the opinions that no one asked for! What do you think? Did Draisaitl deserve the Hart and Lindsay awards? If not, who did? What about the other …

On this episode we discuss the Eric Staal trade, Marc-Andre Fleury and the crazy goaltending this playoffs, what the conference finals looked like, …

On this episode, we discuss the GM of the year finalists that came out this week and breakdown who we think deserved it and why! Is our list the same …

On this episode, we discuss what the Jake Allen trade means for Montreal and what their offseason might look like, the TSN trade bait board, and other trade rumours like Laine and Letang.

Who do you think the biggest …

We think that the NHL could do with some new rules to make the league a little more fun. These rules include: Trading salary cap space, adding a …

On this episode, we discuss the Tuuka Rask situation, how the playoffs are going for each series and team, and who we think the winners and losers of the world are (beyond just the NHL). We also talk about Eric's belief …

On this episode, Martin, Luke and Tie pick every East and West 2020 Playoff round winner. This includes how many games it will take to win. We disagreed on some of our choices but we always went with the majority. Let …

On this episode, we let Martin pick his Seattle Expansion Team. If you missed out on our protected picks, make sure to revisit last week's episode.

Is …

On this episode, we let Martin run the discussion again with his list Seattle expansion draft protected players. Is there anything you would have …

On this episode, we talk about whether it's better to be an "all-in" team or to build a dynasty and what that looks like for different teams. Other topics include how Jim Rutherford is an adaptable GM, what does …

In this episode, we talk with NHL player Sam Gagner, currently on the Detroit Red Wings, about the NHL restart plan and how excite players are to get back to playing. We also cover some questions and concerns that fans …

With COVID-19 affecting the season, the draft lottery takes a new shape. What we already know: the first overall pick will go to a team in the …

On this episode, we round off last week's episode with the list of elites prospects ranked 11-40 in the 2020 NHL Draft. This is part two of our series with Rachel. If you haven't, make sure to listen to last week's …

On this episode, we ask Rachel Doerrie of Elite Prospects how she fell in love with hockey and her career path. We also discuss the top 10 draft rankings for the upcoming 2020 season. This is part one of a two part …

On this episode, we let Tie pick rank his list of best first overall draft picks since the year 2000. This includes hot takes about Patrick Kane, Marc-Andre Fleury, and many more! I bet we all know who the last two …

On this episode, we take some questions from our IG followers. These include questions about Eichel and the Sabres, Ovechkin and his all time …

With things bigger than sports going on in the world right now, is there an expectation for athletes to speak up? If so, what is their message? With players like Tavares, Toews, Crosby, McDavid, Kane and most of the …

On this episode, we discuss everything Ottawa Senators with Athletic writer Hailey Salvian. This includes how Hailey got into writing in the first place, Senators prospects, Senators management and more. Hope you enjoy …

On this episode, we talk about the Arizona Coyotes and the combine tampering and ask questions like how good would McDavid be if he was still in the …

For this episode we have a very special guest, Harman Dayal. Harman is a staff writer for The Athletic covering the Vancouver Canucks who combines NHL video and data analysis. Harman tracks microstats and is the host of …

There isn't much news to cover so on this episode we discuss how we think EA could make changes to chel and whether or not we think the NHL will move …

First off, thank you so much to our followers. We are about to hit 10k on IG and it wouldn't be possible to have this community and podcast without …

As teams and sports around the world start to play in empty stadiums, how will the NHL deal the coronavirus? What matters more - the regular season …

On this episode, we analyze the madness that was the trade deadline with it being the most active in recent years, who we think the winners and …

On this episode, we discuss the state of refereeing in the NHL, the Paul Maurice signing, the Zucker trade, how we value prospects and picks and …

On this episode, we discuss what the heck even is the All-Star game at this point, NHL Olympic participation, and our midseason playoff picks. We also take some questions from our IG comments and discuss #BellLetsTalk …

On this episode, we discuss our midseason awards, all the coaching changes that have happened throughout the year, and the Zach Kassian & Matthew …