THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast
THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast is a no-holds barred one-on-one debate between two hockey fans. Brad Burud from Inside Edge Hockey Media Group is the host and Blake Friars is the co-host of the show. All topics center around the National Hockey League. It can get heated, and it can be comical. Sometimes irrational, hell that’s how fans act. The hosts tell it like it is, plain and simple. Either way it is entertaining and will stir up thoughts (and maybe tempers) amongst all hockey fans. Thanks for tuning into THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast.
Episodes
February 21, 2024 • 50 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 245 – True Cup Contenders and the Departure of GM Kekalainen
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 245 ---
True Stanley Cup Contenders
AROUND THE NHL: Kekalainen Fired, Tough Guy, Flames Noise, Deadline Update, Wheeler Injured and Yotes App
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Nashville players planned to leave St Louis and go straight to Vegas early for their game. T...
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 245 ---
True Stanley Cup Contenders
AROUND THE NHL: Kekalainen Fired, Tough Guy, Flames Noise, Deadline Update, Wheeler Injured and Yotes App
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Nashville players planned to leave St Louis and go straight to Vegas early for their game. T...
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February 15, 2024 • 48 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 244- Empty Net Chaos
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 244 ---
Greig sends the Maple Leafs and hockey world into hysteria with empty net goal
AROUND THE NHL: Deadline Targets, Relocation, Sergachev and D-man Scoring
3 Questions
Listener Questions: What is your dream Stanley Cup matchup for this season?
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Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 244 ---
Greig sends the Maple Leafs and hockey world into hysteria with empty net goal
AROUND THE NHL: Deadline Targets, Relocation, Sergachev and D-man Scoring
3 Questions
Listener Questions: What is your dream Stanley Cup matchup for this season?
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February 6, 2024 • 60 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 243 – Center of Trade Attention
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 243 ---
Center Trades – Lindholm to Vancouver and Monahan to Winnipeg
AROUND THE NHL: LA Coach Fired, Best on Best, Player Poll, Yotes Future, OHL Suspension, Hockey Canada Scandal and All-Star Weekend
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Who is the present-day ultimate power play quarterback?
Websi...
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 243 ---
Center Trades – Lindholm to Vancouver and Monahan to Winnipeg
AROUND THE NHL: LA Coach Fired, Best on Best, Player Poll, Yotes Future, OHL Suspension, Hockey Canada Scandal and All-Star Weekend
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Who is the present-day ultimate power play quarterback?
Websi...
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January 31, 2024 • 49 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 242 – Opposite Directions for Oilers and Kings Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 242 ---
Kings and Oilers are headed in opposite directions in tale of two seasons,
AROUND THE NHL: Utah, LTIR or not, Perry Signs, Tippett Resigns, Parise Back and Flying Elbows
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Does Canada have a goaltender talent problem?
Website: THE DEBATE Hock...
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 242 ---
Kings and Oilers are headed in opposite directions in tale of two seasons,
AROUND THE NHL: Utah, LTIR or not, Perry Signs, Tippett Resigns, Parise Back and Flying Elbows
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Does Canada have a goaltender talent problem?
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January 22, 2024 • 61 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 241 – Roy Hired to Coach Islanders
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 241 ---
Patrick Roy hired to coach the New York Islanders
Who says NO! Trade Proposals
AROUND THE NHL: Martin Waivers, Pinto Resigns, Rutherford Extended, Eichel Out, TV Dilemma and BCHL steals teams.
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Who is the dirtiest team in the NHL, Current and All-Time?
W...
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 241 ---
Patrick Roy hired to coach the New York Islanders
Who says NO! Trade Proposals
AROUND THE NHL: Martin Waivers, Pinto Resigns, Rutherford Extended, Eichel Out, TV Dilemma and BCHL steals teams.
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Who is the dirtiest team in the NHL, Current and All-Time?
W...
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January 16, 2024 • 45 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 240 – Winnipeg Jets: Flyin at the Top of the Central Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 240 ---
Mid-season Shock – Winnipeg Jets lead the Central Division
AROUND THE NHL: Loser Leafs, Power Pacific, Merzlikins wants out, Foligno Extended, Zegras Out and Ass Jerseys
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Should the Detroit Red Wings resign or trade Patrick Kane?
Websi...
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 240 ---
Mid-season Shock – Winnipeg Jets lead the Central Division
AROUND THE NHL: Loser Leafs, Power Pacific, Merzlikins wants out, Foligno Extended, Zegras Out and Ass Jerseys
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Should the Detroit Red Wings resign or trade Patrick Kane?
Websi...
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January 10, 2024 • 43 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 239 – Top Heavy Leafs
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 239 ---
Nylander signs monster contract in Toronto
AROUND THE NHL: World Juniors, All-Star Selections, Leafs Goalies and Ruthless New Year - Hits that Hurt
3 Questions
Listener Questions: The PWHL is off to a great start…What is the one move that this league can not make if they want to be a long-term su...
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 239 ---
Nylander signs monster contract in Toronto
AROUND THE NHL: World Juniors, All-Star Selections, Leafs Goalies and Ruthless New Year - Hits that Hurt
3 Questions
Listener Questions: The PWHL is off to a great start…What is the one move that this league can not make if they want to be a long-term su...
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January 3, 2024 • 51 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 238 – WANTED: NHL Caliber Goalies
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
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Top NHL hockey teams are having goalie issues
AROUND THE NHL: Winter Classic, Weirdest Empty Netter, Ottawa Again, Russian Issues, Bear Signs, and Pettersson Contract
3 Questions
Listener Questions: What should your favorite teams New Years resolution be? #Flames #Canucks
Website: THE D...
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 238 –
Top NHL hockey teams are having goalie issues
AROUND THE NHL: Winter Classic, Weirdest Empty Netter, Ottawa Again, Russian Issues, Bear Signs, and Pettersson Contract
3 Questions
Listener Questions: What should your favorite teams New Years resolution be? #Flames #Canucks
Website: THE D...
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December 28, 2023 • 55 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 237 – Canucks Christmas Miracle
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 237 ---
Vancouver Canucks 1st place in the NHL – Christmas Miracle
AROUND THE NHL: Caps move, Trades, Waives, Fires, Michigans, Goalie Search, and Most Hated Teams
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Tell me your all-time favorite player without telling me their name?
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Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 237 ---
Vancouver Canucks 1st place in the NHL – Christmas Miracle
AROUND THE NHL: Caps move, Trades, Waives, Fires, Michigans, Goalie Search, and Most Hated Teams
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Tell me your all-time favorite player without telling me their name?
Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podc...
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December 12, 2023 • 37 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 236 – Best Worst Teams in the League
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 236 ---
Quality NHL teams that are struggling in the standings.
AROUND THE NHL: Stupid Plays, Kings of the Road, Cap, Woll Out and Super Young, Super Star
3 Questions
Listener Questions: The Eastern Conference looks to be more dominant than the Western Conference this season - The East has...
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 236 ---
Quality NHL teams that are struggling in the standings.
AROUND THE NHL: Stupid Plays, Kings of the Road, Cap, Woll Out and Super Young, Super Star
3 Questions
Listener Questions: The Eastern Conference looks to be more dominant than the Western Conference this season - The East has...
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December 5, 2023 • 49 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 235 – NHL Quarter Mark: Yotes Headline the Surprises
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 235 ---
Evaluating the NHL Quarter Mark
AROUND THE NHL: Zadorov Trade, Barrie, Habs Goaltending, Wild Fire, Vicious Slash, Kane Signs, and Perry Disaster
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Hockey jerseys are the best jerseys in all of sports - if you could only buy one more - ...
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 235 ---
Evaluating the NHL Quarter Mark
AROUND THE NHL: Zadorov Trade, Barrie, Habs Goaltending, Wild Fire, Vicious Slash, Kane Signs, and Perry Disaster
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Hockey jerseys are the best jerseys in all of sports - if you could only buy one more - ...
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November 21, 2023 • 43 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 234 – Save the Season: Oilers need a Goalie Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 234 ---
Oilers need a goalie to save the season
AROUND THE NHL: Arrests, Quebec City, Columbus Stars, 3 on 3, and McDavid Measure-up
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Should the NHL follow suit and do an in season tournament like the NBA?
Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast
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Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 234 ---
Oilers need a goalie to save the season
AROUND THE NHL: Arrests, Quebec City, Columbus Stars, 3 on 3, and McDavid Measure-up
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Should the NHL follow suit and do an in season tournament like the NBA?
Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast
Listen: Appl...
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THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 233 - Edmonton Oilers' Coaching Carousel: Can a New Coach Save the Season?
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 233 ---
Leaking Oilers look for new coach to save the season
AROUND THE NHL: Lost Players, Trade Request, First Month and HHOF
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Patrick Kane has been rumored to be signing with various teams. If you were a General Manager...
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 233 ---
Leaking Oilers look for new coach to save the season
AROUND THE NHL: Lost Players, Trade Request, First Month and HHOF
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Patrick Kane has been rumored to be signing with various teams. If you were a General Manager...
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November 7, 2023 • 44 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 232 – Canucks Headline Surprises
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 232 ---
Positive and Negative Surprises
AROUND THE NHL: Sens Shake-up, Gambling Suspensions, Key Injuries, and Tragedy Response
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Who is the greatest retired NHL player to never win a Stanley Cup?
Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast
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Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 232 ---
Positive and Negative Surprises
AROUND THE NHL: Sens Shake-up, Gambling Suspensions, Key Injuries, and Tragedy Response
3 Questions
Listener Questions: Who is the greatest retired NHL player to never win a Stanley Cup?
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October 27, 2023 • 40 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 231 – NHL Attendance Concerns
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 231 ---
NHL Attendance Concerns
AROUND THE NHL: Draft Ideas, Edmonton Issues, Andersson Suspension and Ovechkin Struggles
3 Questions
Live Questions | Listener Questions: What NHL team should be the most concerned about a slow start?
Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast
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Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 231 ---
NHL Attendance Concerns
AROUND THE NHL: Draft Ideas, Edmonton Issues, Andersson Suspension and Ovechkin Struggles
3 Questions
Live Questions | Listener Questions: What NHL team should be the most concerned about a slow start?
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October 17, 2023 • 47 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 230 – Oil Leak Causes Contender Questions
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 230 ---
Top Tier Teams
Edmonton Oilers drop two straight to Canucks exposing serious problems.
AROUND THE NHL: Opening Weekend, Bedard Debut, Contract Extensions, and Pinto Problems
3 Questions
Live Questions | Listener Questions: Edmonton and Vancouver started their season with rosters...
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 230 ---
Top Tier Teams
Edmonton Oilers drop two straight to Canucks exposing serious problems.
AROUND THE NHL: Opening Weekend, Bedard Debut, Contract Extensions, and Pinto Problems
3 Questions
Live Questions | Listener Questions: Edmonton and Vancouver started their season with rosters...
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October 10, 2023 • 61 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 229 – 23-24 NHL Predictions
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 229 ---
23-24 NHL Predictions
AROUND THE NHL: Major Jets Signings, Dahlen Contract, Canucks Trade, Expansion and Salary Cap
3 Questions
Live Questions | Listener Questions: What player is under the most pressure to prove their value in 23-24?
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Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 229 ---
23-24 NHL Predictions
AROUND THE NHL: Major Jets Signings, Dahlen Contract, Canucks Trade, Expansion and Salary Cap
3 Questions
Live Questions | Listener Questions: What player is under the most pressure to prove their value in 23-24?
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October 6, 2023 • 44 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 228 – 10 Crazy Predictions for 23-24 NHL Season Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 228 ---
10 Crazy Predictions for 23-24 NHL Season
AROUND THE NHL: Captain Calgary, Re-signings, Intense Preseason and Ottawa Dilemma
3 Questions
Live Questions | Listener Questions: Increase, Decrease or the Same? Top 16 2023 Leading Scorers Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast
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Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 228 ---
10 Crazy Predictions for 23-24 NHL Season
AROUND THE NHL: Captain Calgary, Re-signings, Intense Preseason and Ottawa Dilemma
3 Questions
Live Questions | Listener Questions: Increase, Decrease or the Same? Top 16 2023 Leading Scorers Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast
Lis...
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September 28, 2023 • 51 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 227 – 20 Questions for 23-24 Season
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 227 ---
20 Questions
AROUND THE NHL: Canucks Trade, Zegras Offer, Stamkos Future, and Kylington MIA
3 Questions
Live Questions | Listener Questions: Which PTO is the most likely to be signed to an NHL contract? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast
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Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 227 ---
20 Questions
AROUND THE NHL: Canucks Trade, Zegras Offer, Stamkos Future, and Kylington MIA
3 Questions
Live Questions | Listener Questions: Which PTO is the most likely to be signed to an NHL contract? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast
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September 20, 2023 • 44 mins
THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 226 – Babcock Photogate
Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 226 ---
Babcock Photo Controversy
AROUND THE NHL: Keefe Signs, Captains, Signings, UFA/RFA/PTO and the Future
3 Questions
Live Questions | Listener Questions: What was the first NHL jersey that you owned?
Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast
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Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud
Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake
--- EPISODE 226 ---
Babcock Photo Controversy
AROUND THE NHL: Keefe Signs, Captains, Signings, UFA/RFA/PTO and the Future
3 Questions
Live Questions | Listener Questions: What was the first NHL jersey that you owned?
Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast
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