Episode Steve Kasper (468): Metro Division. PWHL Team names.
ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast
Release Date: 09/16/2024
ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and we breakdown the first round series and make our predictions right through to the Stanley Cup Champion. We also have a look at our preseason predictions and review the final points leaders. Listen Here: Title Player Craig Simpson Feedback News Laviolette and Bylsma out as coaches Play off Series Leafs 3 Sens 1 Overall play Leafs have been better other than game 1 Sens controlled play but Leafs got all the goals 2 OT Games Big diff between xGF and CF Core 4 producing Stolarz steady Any...
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The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and we breakdown the first round series and make our predictions right through to the Stanley Cup Champion. We also have a look at our preseason predictions and review the final points leaders. Listen Here: Title Player Al Secord Feedback - thanks to all for playing - getting lots of responses News Season over and matchups set. Habs make it in on last night Panarin - Rangers paid out employee after sex assoult allegations Ovechkin says he will play next year - final year of contract Points...
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The Masters was just too good not to talk about it so we brought in Golf Pro Jonathan Gee to discuss Rory's amazing win and the incredible last round of this year's Masters. We then discussed all the latest hockey news including Rogers' new TV deal and what it will cost to go to Leafs playoff games. Plus we have a guess at this year's trophy races. Listen Here: Title Player Sylvain Turgeon #2 in 1983 Draft - 1 - Lawton 2 - Turgeon 3 - Lafontaine 4 - Yzerman 5 - Barrasso Feedback - Atish email - Crosby 2nd greatest of all time / 4 on 4 / Leonard -...
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Much to Mike's chagrin, Alexander Ovechkin becomes the NHL's all time goal scoring leader with a truly astounding 895 goals! We also look at the Oilers and Leafs as they get ready for the playoffs. Listen Here: Title Player Dion Phaneuf News Ovi breaks the goal record. Oilers win two but Draisaitl goes down again - suggestions of load management for Oilers - Leafs - may fans oddly optimistic How about them Blues? 12 game winning streak has them solidly in playoffs Nov 24 Blues fired Drew Bannister and brought in Jim Montgomery - Jack...
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With several key players out heading to the playoffs, including McDavid and Draisaitl, Mike is concerned about the Oilers prospects. John Tortarella gets fired by the Flyers, which isn't a huge surprise, but why now? Plus we have a look at the playoff picture as the matchups start to come into focus. Listen Here: Title Player- Johnny Bucyk - 493 PIM News Oilers Injuries - McDavid, Draisaitl, Skinner, Ekholm, Kane, Frederic - Are they screwed for playoffs if they make it? 6 points up on Vancouver 5-4-1 in last 10 - can they hold on? ...
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For the first time ever, we have an in-studio guest as Paul Steward from joins us to tell us about his North American tour and discuss the latest in the NHL. He also puts us to the test in Guess the 5th. Listen Here: Title Player Tony Granato Feedback - David Hyuben - Guelph Biltmores News - Paul’s tour through North America impressions of US, Vegas, Leafs game Gretzky/ Bettman following Ovechkin - only needs 8 now Oilers lost 8th loss in last 11. Athletic ranked their goalie tandem as 27th in NHL Leafs - healing for Mitch Marner? - Leafs...
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Concerns that the trade deadline would be a bit of a dud turned out to be very active and with some big names moving. Despite the Stars and Panthers making big moves for big names, both the Oilers and Leafs made moves but no blockbusters. The Bruns clearly decided to punt on this yeaar and be in a position to take advantage of lots of cap space this summer. Listen Here: Title Player - Jean Ratelle News Trade Deadline Marchand to Florida - Boston eats half salary and gets 2027 2nd - crazy low return Rantanen to Dallas Carlo to Leafs Coyle,...
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Seth Jones was traded by the Blackhawks Saturday in one of the bigger moves so far in the lead up to the trade deadline. Will there be anything left for deadline day? The Oilers broke a 5 game losing streak while the Jets had their 11 game winning streak come to an end. Listen Here: Title Player Norm Ullman - 490 Goals News 6 Trades this week Seth Jones Trade Jones plus 2026 4th to Florida for Spencer Knight and 2026 1st, protected to Chicago. Chicago retained $2,500,000 Oilers break 5 game losing skid - Pickard starts on HNIC...
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In a thrilling final game, Canada defeated the USA in overtime with Connor McDavid getting the winner on a pass from Mitch Marner. Overall the tournament exceeded all expectations. Now we head back to the season as the trade deadline looms. Listen Here: Title Player - Steve Rucchin 94-95 San Diego Gulls - IHL - Allan Bester, Bob Essensa, Miro Satan, Assistant Coach - Kurt Kleinendorst - 1st coach of Belleville Sens News Canada wins 3-2 in OT vs USA to win 4 Nations Game stories - Binnington saves the day, particularly...
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We're excited to say that, despite our misgivings, the 4 Nations faceoff has been outstanding. The USA beat Canada in a game that started with 3 fights in the first 9 seconds and then it was a tight checking, hard-hitting game. The re-match is scheduled in the final on Thursday. Listen Here: Title Player Nelson Emerson News 4 Nations - Canada 4 Sweden 3 USA 6 Finland 1 USA 3 Canada 1 - 3 fights in first 9 seconds! - HNIC panel giddy - Binnington 2 tough goals, some great saves - Canada unable to challenge Hellebuyck - USA Defence...
info_outlineWe're starting think about the season which is only 3 weeks away. We have a quick, less than thorough review of the Metro division and just provide updates on our lives and talk about the beautiful September weather.
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Title Player Steve Kasper
News
McDavid sounds positive about re-signing next summer. https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/season-preview/connor-mcdavid-factors-for-long-term-future-in-edmonton
Adam Larsson signs 4 year deal with Kraken
Leafs bring in Paccioretty on PTO
LeBrun on Stamkos leaving Lightning - https://www.tsn.ca/video/lebrun-on-lightning-moving-on-from-stamkos-i-think-that-one-will-come-back-to-haunt-them%7E2993193
Rookie camps open.
PWHL names / logos released
https://www.thepwhl.com/en/pwhl-unveils-all-six-team-identities-ahead-of-second-season/
Guess the 5th
Connections
Last Week - Ryan O’Reilly, Zack Kassian, Jamie Benn, Matt Martin - none of them wear visors
This Week: Brendan Bell, Claude Provost, Dana Murzyn, Gaetan Duchesne
Metro Division Preview
Last season
Carolina Hurricanes
- Don Waddell resigned as president and general manager on May 24, 2024.
- Eric Tulsky was promoted from assistant GM to general manager on June 18, 2024.
Columbus Blue Jackets
- have $25MM in cap space
- The Blue Jackets are seeking forward depth and a goalie under new GM Don Waddell.
- They have the 4th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft.
New Jersey Devils
- The Devils have a top-10 selection in the draft for the sixth time in eight years.
New York Islanders
- Patrick Roy replaced Lane Lambert as head coach on January 20, 2024.
- The Islanders acquired the 20th overall pick and two second-round picks from the Chicago Blackhawks.
New York Rangers
- The Rangers acquired Reilly Smith.
- They signed Sam Carrick to a 3-year contract.
- Key departures include Alex Wennberg, Jack Roslovic, Barclay Goodrow, Erik Gustafsson, and Blake Wheeler.
Philadelphia Flyers
- Signed top prospect Matvei Michkov to a 3-year entry-level contract.
- Re-signed Erik Johnson.
- Cam Atkinson and Marc Staal departed the team.
Pittsburgh Penguins
- The Penguins traded Reilly Smith to the New York Rangers.
While not all teams in the division had major changes, these moves represent some of the key alterations heading into the 2024-25 season. The division appears to be in a state of flux, with some teams rebuilding while others aim to maintain their competitive edge.
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