Hockey Free For All

Welcome to Episode 183 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast Hockey fans. This week’s episode topics include-

#1. Might be time to move on from Kaiden Guhle, maybe Anaheim, San Jose or Vancouver?

#2. The games of Kaiden Guhle and Jayden Struble are not the same, there is an enormous difference.

#3. Kaiden Guhle is a 1st or 2nd pair, 82 game, 23 plus minute player if and when healthy.

#4. Jayden Struble is a 3rd pairing 12 to 14 minute...

Episode 182 of the Hockey free For All Podcast. Let’s call this episode the Center and ripple effect episode as that will be the primary discussion. But before I start, a slight detour first.

#1. Why is anyone surprised by the Montreal Canadiens hot start and how they are playing?

 #2. The Montreal Canadiens have extremely solid, if not the best management in the entire NHL and the perfect head coach.

#3. The Montreal Canadiens hav...

Episode 181, the Halloween edition of the Hockey Free For All Podcast. The topics in this edition include-

#1. Why do the Canadiens need to replace Patrik Laine. He has done nothing!

#2. Patrik Laine has not even remotely produced for the team in any way.

#3. There is nothing to replace regarding Patrik Line.

#4. Why would the Montreal Canadiens even remotely want Jaden Schwartz

 from Seattle and along with his 27 million plus cont...

Hello hockey fans, welcome to episode 180 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast, this weeks topics include-

#1. Ivan Demidov, Oliver Kapanen and Alex Newhook look great.

#2. Oliver Kapanen has already replaced Kirby Dachs.

#3. The Injuries continue for Kirby Dach.

#4. Is the 2025/206 season it for Kirby Dach with the Canadiens?

#5. Patrik Laine has even looked go on the 4th line.

#6. Patrik Laine is way over paid

#7. It’s no surprise ...

Welcome to Episode 179 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast hockey fans, this week’s Topics include-

#1. The Montreal Canadiens sign defenseman Lane Hutson to an 8-year 70.8 million dollar contract with an annual cap hit of 8.85 million dollars per season.

#2. The Montreal Canadiens have announced the signing of Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes to new 5-year contracts and promotion.

#4. Surprise! Noah Dobson and Mike Matheson are a perfec...

Welcome to Episode 178 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast. The regular season has arrived. This week’s topics include-

#1. Left winger Michael Pezzetta leaves the Montreal Canadiens, signs with the Toronto Maple Leaf’s, and still ends up in the AHL.

#2. The Toronto Maple Leaf’s have signed former Montreal Canadiens goaltender Cayden Primeau.

#3. The Toronto Maples have also signed forward Sammy Blais who was placed on waivers by th...

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 ...