Hockey Free For All

Welcome to Episode 177 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast. Topics include-

#1. Alex Newhook and Oliver Kapanen are not only having excellent training camps, but have formed a line with is having a solid training camps, but have formed a line with Ivan Demidov that immediately has chemistry, with a great combination of skill.

#2. Florian Xhekaj continues to show his value and why he needs to be part of the roster. Florian Xhekaj bri...

Hello Hockey fans out there. Episode 176 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived for your hockey fix. Take a listen, this episode’s topics include-

#1. What is with the continued insanity about acquiring Sidney Crosby?

 #2. Why would anyone strip a club of its roster talent, organizational prospects and future draft picks to acquire a 38-year-old that won’t even be there that long?

#3. The same insanity also exists regarding...

Episode 175 of the hockey free for all podcast has arrived for your enjoyment and to get your hockey fix. The episodes topics include-

#1. Kirill Kaprizov is not even remotely worth 16-million dollars.

#2. Kirill Kaprizov is not worth more than Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid or Alexander Ovechkin.

 #3. A Noah Dobson and Mike Matheson defensive pairing offensively is exciting but defensively is very concerning.

#4. Noah Dobson shoul...

Hello hockey fans, episode 174 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast, the goaltending episode has arrived for your hockey fix and to get you to training camp. Topics include-

#1. Carey Price to the San Jose Sharks along with a 5th round draft pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft has been traded to the San Jose Sharks and in return the Montreal Canadiens received 22-yaer old right-handed defenseman Gannon Laroque who was the 4th round pick...

Hello hockey fans, as August is now in the rereview mirror, and September has arrived, so has Episode 173 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast. Topics include-

#1. Saku Koivu was an awesome player, but best and most beloved captain of all time?

#2. Is Saku Koivu the best Captain and most beloved of recent times? Ok, that’s a valid discussion.

#3. Has everyone forgotten about John Beliveau?

#4. Is Carey Prices contract the contract th...

Hello hockey fans out there, episode 172 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived for you hockey fix to get you through the summer months and back into rookie and regular training camps.

#1. Stop. Lane Hutson did not get snubbed regarding the 2026 winter Olympics.

#2. The team USA roster already has 44 members, that are going to have to be paired down!

#3. There are only 20 starting spots, along with 3 to 5 reserve positions....

Hello hockey fans out there. As summer continues, you can continue to get your hockey fix as Episode 171 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived for you, topics this week include-

#1. Has summer really gotten that boring, that is there is nothing else to do but compare  Guy LaFleur and lane Hutson? Seriously?

#2. Two completely different games!

#3. Two completely different times

#4. Most importantly, one is a forward who won...

Hello hockey fans, episode 170 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived for your summer offseason hockey fix, topics-

#1. There are no guarantees of a roster spot in the upcoming Olympics. Every spot has to be earned. Samuel Montembeau will have to earn it.

#2. There is no Lane Hutson contract dilemma, stop trying to create chaos and distractions.

#3. Andrei Markov was an unexpected 6th round draft pick in the 1998 NHL Entry ...

Hello Hockey fans. Episode 169 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived, and this is the Jonathan Huberdeau episode.

#1.This has to be the most insane trade proposal out of all, that have been rumored all offseason long. This trade has the Montreal Canadiens acquiring the 84-million dollar, 8-year contract, right winger Jonathan Huberdeau who by the way has 6-years remaining on that Albatross of a contract, in return for Josh...

Hello hockey fans out there, episode 168 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived to address your hockey fix during the summer. This episodes topics include-

#1. David Reinbacher better be amazing soon.

#2. Tristan Jarry is not the solution or answer or solution to the Edmonton Oilers goaltending issues.

#3. What qualifications does David Pastrnak have to call out Juraj Slafkovsky regarding he lacks humility.

#4. David Pastrn...

Hello Hockey Fan’s out there. As we move through the offseason and very hot summer months, take a listen to episode 167 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast, to get your hockey fix. This episodes topics include-

#1. Carey Price actually has to be officially retired as a player and off of the team roster payroll for 3-years, before he can even be considered for the hockey hall of fame!

#2. The NCAA has once again raided the superi...

Hello to all the hockey fans, episode 166 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived with a litany of topics to keep you up to date with during these long hot summer months.

#1. The Montreal Canadiens do not need Joey Kyrou.

#2. Yes, trade Patrik Laine now

#3. Montreal signs former first round draft choice, center Joe Veleno, a perfect replacement for Christian Dvorak.

#4. No thanks on acquiring Sydney Crosby after the 2026 Oly...

Hello hockey fans out there. Episode 165 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived. Take a listen and keep up on things happening in the off-season summer months that will affect the coming regular season.

#1. Hello! Carey Price can’t be voted in to the Hockey Hall of Fame. He’s not officially retired. He needs to be retired for 3 years at a minimum before he is even eligible.

#2. What is with the continuous trade insanity in ...

Hello Hockey Fan’s, out there. The 2024/2025 regular season, playoffs, Stanley Cup Championship, 2025 NHL Entry Draft and Free Agent frenzy may be over, but the topics to discuss continue at a relentless pace.

The topics of Episode 164 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast include-

#1. Was trading the 16th and 17th picks in the first round of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, plus NHL roster forward Emil Heineman the right move to acquire Rig...

Hello Hockey Fan’s. Welcome to Episode 163 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast, this week’s topics include-

#1. Mitch Marner is not worth a 15 plus million per season contract

#2. Conner McDavid is not worth a 20 million per season contract

#3. Brad Marchand is not worth an 8-million-dollar contract

#4. Sam Bennett is not worth 10 million per season even though his agent is demanding it.

#5. If you had a 100-million dollar team cap ...

Hello Hockey Fan’s. Episode 162 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast is ready for you, this week’s topics include.

#1. Congratulations to the now 2-time and back-to-back Stanley Cup Champions the Florida Panthers.

#2. Why is there such insanity cataclysmic stupidity about trading prospect Logan Mailloux?

#3.  Young talented Right-Handed Defenseman are extremely difficult to find, draft and cultivate. The Montreal Canadiens have found...

Hello Hockey Fans. Get your hockey fix, episode 161 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived, this week’s topics include-

#1. Finally, some much needed rationality by Grant McCagg.

#2. The Montreal Canadiens and the Laval Rockets lost in the NHL and AHL playoffs for the exact same reason!

#3. Reality check time. The Montreal Canadiens have absolutely no physicality on their roster other than Arber Xhekaj.

#4. Now that the 202...

Hello Hockey fans out there. Episode 160 of the Hockey Free For All Poacast has arrived for you to enjoy and get your weekly hockey fix, this week’s topics include-

#1. Let’s talk about really bad ideas and likely new level catastrophic organizational rumors.

#2. Rumors out of Montreal that just bring a new level to stupidity.

#3. No current player in the entire league is worth the insane compensation packages that are being demand...

Hello Hockey Fans, take a listen to Episode 159 of the Hockey Free For all Podcast to get you’re your hockey fix, this week’s topics include-

#1. Florian Xhekaj will be a very important player for the Montreal Canadiens.

#2. The Compensation package for players that could or might be available around the NHL are off the charts ridiculous. Teams are asking for more than what the Edmonton Oilers got for Wayne Gretzky, and no player i...