NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers
Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.
Episodes
Jason Demers and Adnan Virk try to make sense of one of the wildest first rounds in recent NHL playoff history, including Gabriel Landeskog's amazing goal, the nuclear Tom Wilson-Josh Anderson feud and Connor Hellebuyck's struggles. Then legendary broadcaster John Forslund joins to talk his favorite Hartford Whalers memories, the Seattle Kraken and the origins of his signature catchphrases. Finally, Jason, Adnan and Producer Tal co...
Adnan Virk bullies Jason Demers into making a bold prediction about the Minnesota Wild as they break down the playoff so far as well as the NHL's latest coaching vacancies. Brad Richardson then shares his stories about JD getting hives, breaking into the league with a legendary Avs team and a pretty cool night with David Beckham. Finally, the guys bid farewell to Lou Lamoriello and Cal Clutterbuck before offering their Three Stars ...
Jason Demers returns from a trip to Portugal just in time to join Adnan Virk and break down the first night of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs as well as preview some first-round series (with a little help from Jason's dad, Darrell Demers). Then Jackie Redmond reports live from WrestleMania to discuss her unique career and favorite NHL interviews before being rudely interrupted by Logan Paul's entrance music. Finally, the guys discus...
Following a huge announcement about the pod, Adnan Virk and Jason Demers break down some first-round matchups. Then former player and NHL Network colleague Mike Rupp engages JD in a spirited, mostly non-violent debate about Gabriel Landeskog and shares memories of Alex Ovechkin and the Danbury Trashers. Finally, Jason discusses his former teammate Logan Couture and Adnan reviews Jonathan Majors in Magazine Dreams.
After Adnan Virk returns from Winnipeg, Jason Demers makes a bold prediction about a Canadian team finally bringing the Stanley Cup back to the great white North. The guys also discuss Panthers tanking conspiracies, the underrated Kings and the latest Gabriel Landeskog news. Then Utah Hockey Club forward (and JD's old tenant) Barrett Hayton stops by to discuss the transition to Utah, the team's name and the time he defaced Jason's ...
With Adnan Virk on the road, Jason Demers and Producer Tal hopped on for a quick emergency bonus episode to discuss the grand finale of the Gr8 Chase. Alexander Ovechkin is officially the greatest goal-scorer in hockey history. Jason was in the building Friday night when Ovi tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record and had several thoughts to share about Alex Ovechkin's incredible run and what the rest of this season may hold for...
Jason Demers and Adnan Virk look at the incredibly close races for the Hart Trophy and Calder Trophy before breaking down the incoming class of college hockey signings. Former MLB pitcher Ryan Dempster then talks about the torpedo bat, his relationship with Dusty Baker and his love for Wrigley Field. After Jason and Adnan pay tribute to the late Val Kilmer, Cory Schneider stops by to share his favorite stories about Lou Lamoriello,...
With the Colorado Avalanche on an absolute tear heading into the playoffs, we discuss the fact that team captain Gabriel Landeskog has been a regular participant in practice lately. And we all agree that he should be back in time for the postseason to play his first games since hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2022.
To hear this episode in its entirety, check out our most recent show with Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones.
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After marveling at Quinn Hughes' on-ice wizardry, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk predict a Gabriel Landeskog return for the playoffs and break down how the Bruins firing and the Blues hiring Jim Montgomery affected both teams (spoiler: it was better for the Blues). Then Florida defenseman Seth Jones stops by to discuss his big trade to the Panthers, practicing with Roberto Luongo and the Luka Doncic trade. Finally, Jason and Adnan get...
The National Hockey League is hotter than ever right now. But Jason Demers has an idea to make 3-on-3 overtime just a little bit better. Naturally, Adnan Virk is pretty skeptical.
To hear this episode in its entirety, check out this week's show featuring Dylan Strome of the Washington Capitals.
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Adnan Virk's trip to Toronto has him and Jason Demers talking Maple Leafs, as well as the streaking Devils and potential playoff matchups. Then Dylan Strome stops by to discuss Alexander Ovechkin's Gr8 Chase, the surging Capitals and who is the favorite Strome brother. Finally, Adnan and Jason list their favorite Irish films before JD offers an idea to fix overtime.
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In a special segment from our most recent episode, Jason Demers breaks down the bizarre Mikko Rantanen drama following the NHL Trade Deadline and explains why he thinks Mitch Marner should leave the Toronto Maple Leafs this summer and go somewhere he's appreciated.
To hear this episode in its entirely, check out Episode 15 with actor Michael Rosenbaum.
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Jason Demers takes a break from a special golf trip to join Adnan Virk and break down every aspect of the recent Trade Deadline, including some sudden Mikko Rantanen drama and how it could spell Mitch Marner's exit from Toronto. Then actor Michael Rosenbaum shares his favorite stories from the recent star-studded LAFD charity hockey game. Finally, the guys pay tribute to the late Gene Hackman before Jason shares his favorite Brent ...
Adnan Virk and Jason Demers have some thoughts to share about Hollywood's biggest night. The pair break down the winners and losers, with Jason taking issue with a certain actor who refused to get off the damn stage.
To hear this episode in its entirety, check out Episode 14 with Paul Bissonnette.
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Jason Demers filmed a commercial with Macklin Celebrini but still found time to join Adnan Virk and break down every angle of the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline. Paul Bissonnette then stops by to give his own take on the Deadline, chart his incredible rise in sports media and remember the time he charged almost $20,000 to the Los Angeles Kings. Finally, Adnan recaps the Academy Awards before Jason shares how former teammate Marc-Edoua...
Jason Demers and Adnan Virk get in a heated exchange about proper texting etiquette, enlisting Producer Tal to help settle their argument. It all goes down in the latest installment of our beloved "Am I Wrong?" series. To enjoy this episode in its entirety, check out Episode 13 featuring Alex Goligoski and Devan Dubnyk.
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Adnan Virk returns from Winnipeg and asks Jason Demers if the Jets are for real. Then Jason's former teammate, Alex Goligoski, stops by to remember Marc-Andre Fleury's pranks and Phil Kessel's weight room exploits. After breaking down Timothee Chalamet's big speech at the SAG Awards, the guys then welcome Devan Dubnyk, who discusses Jordan Binnington's 4 Nations performance along with the highs and lows from his career. And, of cou...
While the 4 Nations Face-Off had even the most casual sports fans jumping out of their seats, NBA All-Star weekend proved to be pretty uninspiring. In our latest bonus clip, Jason Demers wades into the discussion to break down the differences between these two events and why the NHL is so different from the NBA. To hear the entire episode, check out Thursday's show with actor Jeremy Piven.
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Jason Demers shares a memorable encounter at Whole Foods before he and Adnan Virk get into the big Canada-U.S.A. championship game and all the highlights from the 4 Nations Face-Off. Actor Jeremy Piven then joins them to discuss Chris Chelios, his late mother and his upcoming film, The Performance. The guys also reflect on Guy Pearce's comments about Kevin Spacey and Chris Russo's 4 Nations hot take. Finally, David Ayres stops by t...
With the 4 Nations Face-Off in full swing, Jason Demers offers his breakdown of Sidney Crosby's performance in Team Canada's tournament-opening win.
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