Episode Ivan Boldirev (525): Evan Bouchard Has a Career Night with 3G and 6 Points!
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Evan Bouchard puts up 6 points against the Capitals including a rare defenceman hat trick! Mitch Marner made his return to Toronto this week and he took some boos but got the win, getting the last laugh. More PWHL updates from Kate. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Ivan Boldirev News Bouchard 3G 3A, McDavid 5 pts Marner return to TO Lightning 15 game points streak ends Stadium series Rasmus Andersson to Vegas who continue to cheat the cap PWHL update Guess the 5th - Eastern Conference is nuts. Atlantic...
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Episode Jude Drouin (524): NEW SEGMENT! PWHL Correspondent Kate Bonn Updates on the P-Dub. First Coach Firing. Teams Officially Tanking.
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Kate Bonn joined us to give us the low-down on the PWHL in the first of a regular segment to discuss all the goings-on. After asking what's wrong with the Jets, they go on a bit of a streak. The Rangers and Canucks declare that they are tanking...kind of. The mess that is the NHL playoff format. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player:Jude Drouin News Streaking teams Senators need a goalie...stat! Playoff format called into question since 2nd and 3rd in West would play in first round. PWHL Update Guess the...
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Episode Brent Seabrook (523): Sweden Win World Junior. Leafs are Hot but Lightning are Hotter.
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Sweden wins the World Junior Championship in a win over Czechia. Canada wins bronze with win over Finland. The Lightning is the hottest team in the league and the Leafs are chasing the Sabres for a playoff spot. McDavid's point streak gets to 18 games. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player:Pat Verbeek News World Junior - Sweden! Senators Ullmark controversy Olympic ice gets tested Draisaiitl 1000 points Leafs going well Faceoff ideas Winter Classic numbers Guess the 5th - Canada and USA Olympic rosters...
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Episode Pat Verbeek (522): World Junior Semi Finals are Set and Canada made it! Will the Leafs Go Undefeated in 2026?
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For the first time in 3 years, Canada advances past the quarter final with a dominant win over Slovakia. The US get upset at home by Finland. The Leafs have found new life and seem to be rolling as have the Sabres who have found themselves in a playoff spot. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player:Pat Verbeek News World Junior - Canada looking good. USA loses heartbreaker World Junior Semis Winter Classic Leafs- Marc Savard was the problem Sabres win 10 straight Guess the 5th - Canada and...
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Episode Bryan Little (521): World Junior Championships - Canada and USA Off to Mediocre Starts.
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Canada and the USA are both undefeated after 2 games but they both have been tested by supposedly weaker teams. Marc Savard was clearly the problem with the Leafs. Plus Listener Grievances. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Bryan Little News Canada and USA have both been tested early at World Juniors. What's wrong with Auston Matthews? McDavid on a tear with 35 pts in last 15 games Olympics rosters Dec 31 Guess the 5th - Listener Festivus Grievances Connections: Last Week - Noel Picard, Stu Barnes, Jim...
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Episode Ernie Hicke (520): Berube is Fed Up. What's Next? Airing of Grievances.
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The Leafs continiue to struggle and Craig Berube seems to be at a loss as to how to fix it. The Penguins are for sale and Fenway looks to make a nice profit. With Festivus on the horizon, we air our grievances. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Ernie Hicke News Berube with the quote of the year Phillipe Danault returns to Montreal Brandon Bussi with an amazing start to his NHL career Penguins for saale Flyers broadcaster suspension PWHL - Abby Rocque with a great goal and even better interview Guess the...
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Episode Gerard Gallant (519): BLOCKBUSTER TRADES! Quinn Hughes to Minnesota. Stu Skinner to Pittsburgh!
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In a bold move, the Minnesota Wild trade 4 first-round picks for Quinn Huges from Vancouver - what is wrong with Van? The Oilers finally made a move in goal by sending Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh for Tristan Jarry. The Oilers put a beating on the Leafs 6-3 in the Hockey Night headliner. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Gerard Gallant News Oilers trade Skinner, Kulak and a 2nd for Tristan Jarry Oilers trade a 3rd round pick for Spencer Stastney Minnesota trades Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium...
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Episode Dale Hawerchuk (518): What happens if the Olympic Rink isn't ready in time? Hand Pass Nothingburger.
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The Olympic arena is 3 feet short and a day late. Will it affect the NHL players' participation? Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Dale Hawerchuk News Olympic arena fiasco. Hand passes are somehow a big controversy. Seattle Torrent set US record for Women's Pro game. Oilers and Leafs slowly improving McDavid up to 2nd East and West Conferences have winner and loser divisions Guess the 5th - US Olympic Team - are they the favourite? Connections: This Week: Marin Stastny, Luke Hughes, Reg...
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Episode Kelly Miller (517): SPECIAL GUEST Paul Stewart from the UK Returns! Canadian Olympic team preview.
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Paul Stewart returns to ScuttlePuck to brag about the success of the Tampa Bay Lightning and puts us to the test is special editions of Guess the 5th and Connections. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Kelly Miller News Sens and Sharks go helmetless in Vegas. Leafs and Oilers win big - are they past their troubles? Lightning and Avalanche are hot Guest PAUL STEWART!!! Guess the 5th - hosted by Paul Stewart Connections: Last Week: What connects Scott Niedermeyer, Darryl Sittler, Reggie Leach and Frank Mahovlich? - All wore...
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Episode Darcy Rota (516): PWHL Opens with 2 New Teams. Fancy Stats Review - Who is For Real?
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The PWHL started its 3rd season with a full slate this weekend. The Oilers and Leafs continue to struggle. Did Brad Treliving give Craig Berube the kiss of death this week when he gave a full endorsement in his press conference? Fancy Stats review- who is for real and who isn't? Listen Here: Title Player: Darcy Rota News PWHL Jack Hughes injury Avalanche steamrolling the league Treliving Press Conference Standings - Atlantic very tight Points Leaders Guess the 5th Fancy Stats - who is for real and who isn't?...
info_outline2 Days before the season was to start for him, Connor McDavid gave the Oilers the best news possible by signing a 2 year extension at the same pay that he has been getting for the past 8 years. It's huge news for the Oilers and their fans. Mike was away in Detroit and recorded remotely to discuss the news.
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Title Player- Jyrki Lumme
News
McDavid - $12.5MM x 2
Bowman presser -
McDavid - “Everyone understands the situation. We want to win here. We want to bring it back here and make the city proud. But mostly for the guys in this room. We’ve been through a lot together, and to see it through together is important. Does it lend urgency? That’s a good byproduct. i guess.”
Jake Walman - $7MM x 7
Great signing
Trade for Connor Ingram
102 games
.907 for AZ
Masterton trophy
Zero risk acquisition - will go to Bakersfield
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Tampa Bay / Fla games
| Offender / Entity | Penalty / Suspension / Fine | Reason / Notes |
| Scott Sabourin (TB) | 4 games suspension; forfeits ~$16,145.84 | Match penalty for ungloved “sucker punch” to Aaron Ekblad early in the game. Scouting The Refs+3ESPN.com+3The Hockey News+3 |
| J.J. Moser (TB) | 2 games suspension; forfeits ~$35,156.26 | Boarding hit on Jesper Boqvist; major + game misconduct. Scouting The Refs+3ESPN.com+3The Hockey News+3 |
| Roman Schmidt (TB) | Fine of ~$2,098.52 | Cross-checking Carter Verhaeghe (major + game misconduct). The Hockey News+2NHL Media+2 |
| Gage Goncalves (TB) | Fine of ~$3,125.00 | Cross-checking Evan Rodrigues (major + game misconduct). The Hockey News+2NHL Media+2 |
| Lightning organization | $100,000 fine | For “actions culminating in the events” of the chaotic game. NHL Media+2The Hockey News+2 |
| Jon Cooper (TB, head coach) | $25,000 fine | As bench boss, penalized for team conduct. NHL Media+2The Hockey News+2 |
• Total financial cost for Tampa Bay plus players/coaching: looks to be in the ballpark of US$181,525.62 (suspension forfeitures + fines) per one report. Scouting The Refs
- The fine from the NHL to the club (and Cooper) was directed toward the Club Fine Fund (for charitable purposes) and the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund, per league rules. NHL Media+1
Of note: no Florida Panthers players were suspended or fined in relation to this game, at least according to public announcements
Connections:
Last week William Nylander, David Pastrnak, Patrick Kane, Andrei Vasilevskii - correct answers - Paul Stewart, David Huyben, Jim Stecker
This week: Ed Belfour, Dino Ciccarelli, Adam Oates, Marty St. Louis