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We start off by talking about the Ducks retiring Ryan Getzlaf’s jersey and the Blues naming Robert Thomas captain. From there, we move into roster news with the Devils acquiring Luke Evangelista and the Canucks locking up Zeev Buium on a long‑term extension. After that, we dive into our full Metro Division season preview and predictions, breaking down whether the Hurricanes can repeat, if the Capitals truly had the best offse...

Season Previews for the 2026-27 nhl season are underway as we start with the Atlantic Division. JimmyHockey and Zach Staden join us to discuss all 8 teams. How did each team fair this offseason? Who improved? Who is due for regression and where will each team finish in the division? We also touch on Connor Hellebuyck publicly requesting a trade out in Winnipeg and Cale Makar signing the biggest contract in NHL history. 🔊 New episo...

We kick off the episode by breaking down the Islanders’ winning jersey design and reacting to Connor McDavid becoming the first 99 overall in NHL 27. From there, we dive into Bill Daly confirming that the NHL’s next expansion team will be announced by the end of the year, with Texas expected to be the destination. We also explore what expansion to 34–36 teams could mean for division realignment and potential playo...

We dive straight into the New York Islanders’ final four jersey concepts in the fan Jersey Design Contest as they look to choose their new third jersey, breaking down which designs work and which ones miss the mark. From there, we get into the biggest storylines heading into the 2026‑27 NHL season, including whether the Hurricanes can go back‑to‑back, how the Panthers might bounce back now that they’re finally healthy, ...

In this episode, we break down a huge week around the NHL, starting with Anze Kopitar getting his number retired in Los Angeles and receiving a statue outside Crypto.com Arena. We then dive into NHL expansion talk after Allan Walsh essentially confirmed that Houston and Atlanta are strong candidates to receive teams soon. From there, we get into several NHL rumors, including updates on Shane Wright and Dylan Larkin, before shifting...

In this episode, we break down Macklin Celebrini signing a 5-year, $18.8 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks and what it means for the franchise moving forward. We also dive into the teams that improved the most this offseason — including the Sharks, Blackhawks, and Capitals — and how their moves reshape the NHL landscape. To wrap things up, Zach reveals his Top 10 Centers heading into the new season.&nb...

In today’s episode, we break down some of the biggest contract news around the NHL and what it means for each team heading into the season. We start with Jason Robertson’s new 1‑year, $12M deal and how this contract could impact the Dallas Stars’ future, their cap situation, and their expectations this year. Next, we shift to Matthew Schaefer, who becomes eligible for a new contract next offseason. We dive into wh...

In this episode, we break down every final detail from Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet drama, then shift to the latest on Connor Hellebuyck and the Sabres’ pursuit of a franchise goalie. We also dive into Connor Bedard’s new contract, plus why Macklin Celebrini is open to a team‑friendly deal and what that means for the league. To close things out, we get into the heavy stuff: Steve Yzerman stepping down as Red Wings G...

In this episode, we dive straight into the chaos surrounding Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon putting his family’s names on the Stanley Cup and whether he crossed a line or not. From there, we shift into the Flames locking up Simon Nemec with a new extension and what that means for Calgary’s long‑term plans. Things get even spicier as we break down Jason Robertson and the Stars heading to arbitration, plus Dylan Larkin expan...

In this episode, Ryan from the Buds and Pucks podcast joins us as we break down another absolutely wild week in the NHL offseason. We kick things off with the Minnesota Wild acquiring Blake Coleman, then dive into Alex Ovechkin officially returning for his 22nd NHL season. From there, we hit a wave of signings — John Carlson heading to the Lightning, the Canadiens locking up Jakub Dobeš, and the Predators extending Mavrik Bou...

The episode kicks off with the Zach Werenski saga — why he’s staying in Columbus, what changed behind the scenes, and how this decision reshapes the Blue Jackets’ future. From there, we dive straight into the biggest trades at the start of NHL free agency, breaking down the marquee names who were shipped to new teams and how those moves shift the league landscape. Next, we cover the wave of re‑signings and contrac...

In this episode, we break down a wild stretch of NHL offseason news and draft fallout. We start with Jason Robertson turning down a contract and trade from the Seattle Kraken, followed by Jordan Spence locking in a new extension with the Ottawa Senators. From there, the trade market explodes: the Sabres acquire Olen Zellweger, the Bruins land JJ Peterka, and the Mammoth immediately flip assets to bring in Sebastian Cossa. The Range...

The NHL is having one of the craziest offseasons of all time, and we break down every massive move. We start with the Seattle Kraken trading for Mackie Samoskevich, followed by the Florida Panthers pulling off a blockbuster deal for Brady Tkachuk. Then we dive into the Ottawa Senators landing William Eklund and the Calgary Flames acquiring Simon Nemec in another huge trade. Next, we look at the Washington Capitals making major spla...

We’re breaking down a full 32‑team 2026 NHL Mock Draft! Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the Panthers trades. After the mock draft, we dive into the latest NHL news, rumors, and buzz from around the league — from Bowen Byram to Matthew Knies and plenty more storylines heating up across hockey. 

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In this episode, we break down a busy week of NHL news and trades across the league. We start with the Toronto Maple Leafs trading Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers, followed by the Nashville Predators acquiring Ross Colton from the Colorado Avalanche. We also cover the Buffalo Sabres moving Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks. From there, we shift to coaching changes as the Vegas Golden Knights decide n...

Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy… and the NHL Awards voting is officially a joke. In this episode, we break down why the Hart race, the All‑Star Teams, and the All‑Rookie Team exposed major flaws in the league’s voting system. We go through the First and Second All‑Star Teams, the biggest snubs, and what the ballots say about how the NHL values its stars. We also dive into the Darnell Nurse trade request, what it m...

We kick off this episode with the Minnesota Wild locking up Michael McCarron on a six‑year contract extension and what it means for their long‑term roster build. From there, we dive into Dylan Larkin submitting a three‑team trade list and how the Detroit Red Wings suddenly find themselves in a brutal negotiating spot. Next, we break down the Edmonton Oilers showing serious interest in hiring Mike Babcock as their next head coach &m...

In today’s episode, Zach breaks down his trip to the 2026 NHL Combine with behind‑the‑scenes insight from Buffalo. Then we dive into the shocking news of Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from the Detroit Red Wings and what it means for their future. Next, we react to Andrei Vasilevskiy winning the Vezina Trophy and where it ranks among his career milestones. We wrap up with the Stanley Cup Final, a series that somehow gets cra...

In this episode, we break down a massive week of NHL news. The Nashville Predators kick things off by hiring Chris McFarland as their new general manager, while the Vancouver Canucks name Manny Malhotra as their next head coach. We also dive into the NHL award winners, with Zach Werenski taking home the Norris Trophy and Jon Cooper winning the Jack Adams Award. From there, we look ahead to the 2027 NHL All‑Star Weekend and what fan...