Big Apple Hockey

Big Apple Hockey

We cover the New York area NHL teams as well as the rest of the NHL with a fun, informative style that will make you laugh as well as think! Join us every week!!!

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July 9, 2025 147 mins
The consensus top overall draft pick in the 2026 NHL Draft Gavin McKenna is heading to Penn State University to become a Nittany Lion! This is a HUGE development for the college hockey program, which went to the Frozen Four this season. With Gavin McKenna going to Penn State, he will make Happy Valley a "Hockey Valley"! Also our Anthony LaRocco gives our his Metropolitan Division grades for the NHL Off-season... so far... And our ...
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This week, the NHL was SHOCKED when the New York Islanders selected three times in the 1st Round of the NHL Draft, taking Matthew Schaefer first overall with Viktor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson coming later. The New York Rangers signed the biggest free agent defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov to a reasonable contract while moving out frustrating defenseman K'Andre Miller to the Carolina Hurricanes. GM Chris Drury also re-signed RFA wing...
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Join us as we preview the exciting 2025 NHL Draft! Who will the New York Islanders take?! Discover the top prospects Matthew Schaefer, James Hagens or Michael Misa, Sleeper picks and Stock-falling as well as standout stories from this year's event. From surprise selections to highly anticipated future stars, get all the insights on the draft class that will shape the NHL for years to come. Stay tuned for analysis, team strategies,...
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Our crew - along with @rangerscentral and Statboy Steven - will select the First Round of the 2025 NHL Draft. We will break down who will go FIRST OVERALL and ripples it will cause after it. We analyze the top prospects, their strengths, and potential landing spots, culminating in our prediction of who will go first overall. Fans get an inside look at the anticipated selections and possible team choices for the upcoming draft class...
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Islanders' analyst and former Islanders' forward Cal Clutterbuck joins us to discuss who the Islanders should take with the first overall pick in the NHL Draft 2025 as well as potential plans new GM Matheiu Darche may have for the New York Islanders. We'll also ask Cal about his outstanding 17-year career! Join us for great hockey talk! #NHL #Isles #Islanders #nhldraft2025 What are your thoughts? Comment Below! We'd love to h...
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The Florida Panthers can defend their Stanley Cup title or if Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers will prevent that from happening! We analyze the Panthers’ key strengths, recent performances, and the challenges they face in repeat attempts. Additionally, we delve into McDavid’s scoring prowess, leadership, and potential to keep his team’s Stanley Cup hopes alive. The discussion includes expert opinions, player highlights, and p...
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The New York Rangers have a framework in place to trade forward Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks for a draft pick and a prospect. Has the Rangers' longest tenured player been trade? We'll break down Kreider's legacy on Broadway. Also Panthers lead the Stanley Cup Finals 2 games to 1 over the Edmonton Oilers on the strength of Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett. With Bennett becoming a free agent on July 1st, how much will he get in NH...
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The Edmonton Oilers won Game 1 over the Florida Panthers on a Leon Draisaitl power-play goal in Overtime. The Oilers came back from a 3-1 deficit to the Panthers with a game-tying third-period goal by Mattias Ekholm after a bunch of heroic saves from Stuart Skinner. Free agent Sam Bennett scored an addition 2 goals to lead the NHL Playoffs. Marc, Anthony and Filk break it down along with our NHL Bar Talk, going around the NHL to ta...
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The Stanley Cup playoffs are down to the Final Four teams with the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in a 2023 Eastern Conference Finals rematch vs the Carolina Hurricanes, whom have not won a Conference Finals Game since 2006. In the meantime, the Edmonton Oilers are in a rematch of last year's Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars. Will Dallas and Carolina get revenge or will there be a Florida / Edmonton Collisi...
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This week, reports surfaced that the presence of the former President and GM Lou Lamoriello has hindered the Islanders' General Manager search. Can the Islanders risk having him around as they search for a new GM and prepare for the First Overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft? Also the NHL Playoffs provide more moments of shock and awe as Vegas Golden Knights' forward Reilly Smith scored with 0.4 seconds remaining against the Edmonton...
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We celebrate the New York Islanders winning the NHL Draft Lottery, marking a major milestone for the team. We discuss what this means for the Islanders' future, potential draft picks - perhaps a Long Island-born center from Boston College named James Hagens, and how this victory could shape their upcoming seasons. Fans will get an inside look at the excitement surrounding the team's latest achievement and what to expect moving forw...
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May 2, 2025 174 mins
The New York Rangers make it official and hire two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan after his successful tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Can he have the same success with the New York Rangers? The New York Islanders are in search for a new GM after parting ways with Lou Lamoriello. Who will succeed him and who is the candidate our Anthony LaRocco would choose? The Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights and the E...
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This week, the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways with 2-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan. Will he be the next coach of the New York Rangers or the Boston Bruins? The NHL Playoffs First Round has several compelling series with the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers sending their in-state rivals home for the summer while the Winnipeg Jets take a 3-2 lead over the St Louis Blues. Can Hellebuyck find his game? Al...
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The New York Rangers ended their most disappointing season ever in humiliating fashion, and our crew expands to bring in @rangerscental and Jonny Lazarus from @DailyFaceoff to discuss why the New York Rangers FAILED this season, how they can come back next season, and is it time for the New York Rangers to reboot the team. We break down with stats and our expertise to tell New York Rangers fans what they need to do to succeed in th...
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With the NHL Playoffs beginning tomorrow night, Big Apple Hockey makes our predictions for the Stanley Cup! The most coveted trophy in sports will be fought for by 16 NHL teams, where only one can hoist it in the end. We make our predictions for who will lift Lord Stanley Cup. Will it be the league-leading Winnipeg Jets or a Cinderella story like Montreal Canadiens? Marc and Filk predict! #NHLplayoffs2025 #stanleycup #nhlhockeyisl...
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The NHL Playoffs are taking shape as the Montreal Canadiens can punch their ticket to the postseason tonight vs Carolina Hurricanes. If they don't win, the Columbus Blue Jackets could enter with a win over the New York Islanders. Also we REACT to long-time New York Islander Matt Martin gives a tearful goodbye to the Islanders' fans. All this and our NHL Bar Talk!!! #NHL #gohabsgo #cbj What are your thoughts? Comment Below! We'd l...
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We recap the Montreal Canadiens' impressive performance that led to (practically) eliminating the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders from playoff contention. The Canadiens showcased their tenacity and skill on the ice, executing key plays that ultimately secured their victory while the Rangers and Islanders wilted under the pressure. Throughout the video, viewers will see standout moments, including crucial goals, brillia...
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The Eastern Conference playoff race is getting exciting! As the Columbus Blue Jackets win again, the Montreal Canadiens tie it with 9 seconds left in the third period against the Florida Panthers. In the meantime, what are the chances for the New York Rangers and New York Islanders make the playoffs? We'll break it down! All of this and our NHL Bar Talk! #NHL #NYR #ISLES #NHLPlayoffs2025 What are your thoughts? Comment Below! We'...
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This video tackles how a controversial disallowed goal involving Kyle Palmieri and the New York Islanders significantly impacted their playoff chances. The disallowed goal, which many fans and analysts felt was a questionable call, came at a crucial moment in a key game with NHL playoff implications. With the Islanders battling for a playoff spot, this decision disrupted their momentum and dashed their hopes for a critical win. We ...
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The battle for the NHL Eastern Conference Wild Card spot is getting INSANE, and it’s anyone’s game! We break down the play of the New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens, Detroit Red Wings, and Columbus Blue Jackets, leading to the crucial moments that could decide who makes it into the playoffs. Will the Rangers pick it up and make the playoffs? Will the Islanders continue to play well? Can anyone catch the Canadi...
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