Episode Rick Middleton (535): SPECIAL GUEST Rick Middleton!!! We Discuss His Documentary Ice Gold: The Journey from Worst to First.
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We were thrilled to interview NHL Legend Rick Middleton for this episode. Rick is Executive Producer for the documentary Ice Gold: A Journey from Worst to First, the story of the US sled hockey team which Rick coached to Olympic gold in 2002. We also got some great stories from his time with the Boston Bruins and also playing for Canada in the 81 and 84 Canada Cups. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Rick Middleton INTERVIEW: Rick Middleton News Leafs hire controversial GM John Chayka and it doesn't go...
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Episode Teppo Numminen (534): John Garrett - Trenton Ontario Legend passes. NHL Refs: Just Making It Up. PWHL Playoffs Set.
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The hockey world is saddened as goaltender and broadcaster John Garrett passes away unexpectedly. NHL refs refuse to live by the words: Call what you see not what you think happened. Oilers bounce back but are still down 3-2. Avs and Hurricanes are first to get through to 2nd round. Kate is back to preview the PWHL playoffs. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Teppo Numminen News John Garrett Anaheim OT goal that refs somehow called a goal when they didn't see it Series updates Guess the 5th - ...
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Episode Peter Bondra (533): Stanley Cup Playoffs! Our predictions and all the action.
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The Stanley Cup Playoffs have started and we give our take on each series. Why does the NHL penalize broken and dropped sticks? Plus Chris Pronger wrote a book and explained his early exit from Edmonton. Kevin Lowe was having none of it. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Peter Bondra Playoffs OTT vs CAR PIT vs PHI MIN vs DAL COL vs LAK EDM vs ANA VGK vs UTA MTL vs TBL BOS vs BUF Guess the 5th - News Chris Pronger Keith Pelley's reign in TO Sundin in? Patrick Allvin out in Van WIll Ovi be...
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Episode Kevin Shattenkirk (532): Treliving, Cassidy, Roy FIRED! Wildcard races.
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It's Masters weekend, but we're back to talk some hockey. Some big firings in the past week with Jim Treliving, Patrick Roy and Bruce Cassidy all getting the axe. There are only a couple of playoff spots available and we review who is in the running for them. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Kevin Shattenkirk News Caufield gets 50 for Montreal Treliving Firing Bruce Cassidy fired Patrick Roy Fired - will he be the new guy in Toronto? Mammoth make history? Ovechkin scores 1000 Guess the 5th...
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Episode Gary Smith (531): Radko Gudas - Villain or NHL Poster Boy? (Or both?)
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Radko Gudas injured Auston Matthews in a knee on knee check and the NHL's Department of Player Safety came to the rescue...sort of...not really. The Buffalo Sabres are on top of the world right now. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Gary Smith News Radko Gudas Suspension AJ Greer Suspension McDavid hits 1200 points - 3rd fastest in league history Playoff picture Guess the 5th - Winnipeg Jets season - what happened Connections: Patrick Kane, David Pastrnak, Patrick Laine, Artemi Panerin Crazy...
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Episode Keith Crowder (530): Trade Deadline! No Movement Clauses Steal the Show.
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In one of only a few significant deals at the deadline, John Carlson moved to Anaheim. Will he return to the Caps? Nazem Kadri was moved back to Colorado as well but the biggest story was the deals that got leaked and then blocked by no movement clauses. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Michal Handzus News John Carlson to Anaheim Nazem Kadri to Colorado Leafs sell off assets Minnesota adds depth PWHL Montreal tied with Boston at top Stats review Upcoming games Guess the 5th - Colton...
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Episode Michal Handzus (529): USA Defeats Canada in both Men's and Women's Hockey in Thrilling OTs.
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In 2 games for the ages, team USA came out on top in both the Women's and Men's Olympic tournaments. In the women's game, it took a late USA power play goal to push the game to OT and Megan Keller won it just 4:00 mintues in. For the men, Connor Hellebuyck held off Canada for the 2nd and 3rd periods to force OT and Jack Hughes scored the game winner. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Michal Handzus News Men's Final - USA 2 Canada 1 Tournament wrap up - 1/4 Final games to OT, Semis Women's Hockey USA...
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Episode Doug Bodger (528): USA heavy favourites vs Canada in Women's Final. Men's Semis decided with 3 of 4 OT games.
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Both Canada and the USA went to OT in their quarter-final matchups in men's hockey to advance to the semis. Finland and Slovakia will be the competition. The classic USA vs Canada rivalry continues in women's hockey but the US is the decided favourite heading in. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Doug Bodger News Canada 4 vs Czechia 3 OT USA 2 vs Sweden 1 OT Slovakia 6 Germany 2 Finland 3 Switzerland 2 OT Tom Wilson fight vs France Points Leaders Guess the 5th - Women's Hockey Can Vs USA in Final Points...
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Episode Peter Mahovlic (527): 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics Hockey Tournament
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Some late injuries puts Canada's roster back to a less controversion one. Finland's women's team is forced to postpone game 1 due to a norovirus outbreak. Can anyone beat Team USA on the women's side. Kate is back to give us some players to watch outside of Team USA and Team Canada. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Ivan Boldirev News Team Canada Men's late roster changes Team USA Men's final roster change Favourites Guess the 5th - PWHL update at Olympic Break Walter Cup Backstory Women's...
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Episode Wayne Simmonds (526): Where will Aretemi Panarin End Up?
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Artemi Panarin has been shut down by the Rangers as they look for a trade before the Olympics roster freeze. Another Oilers D man gets a hattrick. The changes in the standings since Christmas are nuts. Listen Here: GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT Title Player: Ivan Boldirev News Panarin possible trade destinations Roster freeze and trade deadline Red Wings game Oilers D hat tricks Demko out for season Philly to tank? Guess the 5th - Predictions review - lots has changed since Christmas Connections: This Week Eric Lindros,...
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