ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast

Hockey Outsiders Mike Bonn and Dale Hoard give their less than expert opinions on the National Hockey League (NHL) and all things related to hockey.

Episode Cam Atkinson (515): Leafs and Oilers Struggles. Hall of Fame Class of '25. 11/14/2025

Episode Jere Lehtinen (514): Milt Schmidt Award Winners. Early Surprises in NHL. 10/27/2025

Episode Nick Libett (513): NHL 1 Week In. Some Big Signings this Week. Milt Schmidt Nominees! 10/15/2025

Episode Jyrki Lumme (512): MCDAVID SIGNS!!! 10/08/2025

Episode Jyrki Lumme (512): MCDAVID SIGNS!!! 2 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. Listen Here: 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 Guess the 5th 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. J.J. Moser (TB) 2 games suspension; forfeits ~$35,156.26 Boarding hit on Jesper Boqvist; major + game misconduct. Roman Schmidt (TB) Fine of ~$2,098.52 Cross-checking Carter Verhaeghe (major + game misconduct). Gage Goncalves (TB) Fine of ~$3,125.00 Cross-checking Evan Rodrigues (major + game misconduct). Lightning organization $100,000 fine For “actions culminating in the events” of the chaotic game. Jon Cooper (TB, head coach) $25,000 fine As bench boss, penalized for team conduct. • 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. 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. 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 /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/38504325

Episode Shawn Horcoff (511):No Need to Watch this NHL Season, We Have All the Predictions! 09/29/2025

Episode Shawn Horcoff (511):No Need to Watch this NHL Season, We Have All the Predictions! The season is a week away and we give all our prognostications on what we expect to happen this year. There were some bold predictions and some....not so much. Listen Here: Title Player Shawn Horcoff Shirts off for Horcoff NEWS Stolarz signs - 4 x $3.75MM Atlantic Division Team Strengths / What’s Going Well Key Challenges / What Could Go Wrong Expectations or Projection for 2025-26 Florida Panthers They’re coming off back-to-back Stanley Cups, meaning they have experience, confidence, and a championship mindset. They also have strong core players, and continuity tends to help. Big blow: their captain Aleksander Barkov suffered a serious knee injury (ACL/MCL) in training camp, and is likely out for much or all of the season. That hurts leadership, two-way play, and depth. Also, Matthew Tkachuk is recovering from surgery and may miss time. They’ll need next-man up to step out. Still expected to be a top-team in the Atlantic, maybe the favorite. But their margin for error is slimmer without Barkov. If they stay healthy otherwise, they should contend for division and maybe again deep in the playoffs. Toronto Maple Leafs Very strong offensive core (Matthews, Nylander, etc.), good goaltending (Stolarz / Woll) last season. They won the division in 2024-25, so momentum and confidence are there. Major change: Mitch Marner is gone (trade / sign-and-trade), so they lose a big creator and offensive driver. Depth on the blue line is a concern; mobility and puck-moving among the defense isn’t elite. Also any injuries to top forwards could hurt. They will likely still compete for a top-3 spot in the Atlantic. Many projections put them 2nd or 3rd. But whether they can pull off another division title may depend heavily on how they adapt without Marner. Tampa Bay Lightning They have veteran depth, star players (Hedman, Kucherov, etc.), strong goaltending history. They tend to remain a steady playoff presence and know how to win big games. Age and wear could creep in; maintaining performance across a full season is always harder for older players. Depth beyond their top lines / defense is always in question. Also, small off-season improvements vs rivals who might have improved more. Expect them to be in the mix for a playoff spot, likely top-3 or wild-card if needed. They might not win the division, but they’ll be dangerous — especially if other teams have more turmoil. Ottawa Senators Young core is maturing: players like Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle, Jake Sanderson are established difference-makers. They made the playoffs in 2024-25 for the first time in a while. They should have more experience, better cohesion. Depth is still a concern — forward depth, goaltending (though they have some good prospects), and whether they can avoid inconsistency (long losing stretches) especially in a tough division. Also, small margins matter in late games; punishing turnover or defensive lapses will hurt more in 2025-26. Likely a wild card contender; maybe push into the top-4 or 5 in the Atlantic depending on health and whether they capitalize in close games. Not likely favorites, but in many projections they finish around 4th in the division. Montreal Canadiens Youth is coming through; the “next wave” is expected to make strides. Many observers see them as a team that could improve more steeply than some of their rivals. They have upside — speed, prospects, and potential depth upgrades. Still less consistency, still gaps — especially in center depth, defensive depth, and perhaps special teams. They might struggle in tight games, and maybe lack the experience to keep pace with more battle-tested teams. Probably still just outside the top group, fighting for a wild-card. If things go well, could squeak into a playoff spot; if not, might hover in the middle. Projections often place them ~5th in the division. Boston Bruins After a down year, they have some assets and draft picks; hiring a new coach and adding forward depth are seen as positives. They also have tradition and infrastructure; could bounce back. They were last in the division in 2024-25, so regression is required just to be relevant. They need players to step up, younger guys to develop. Also, they need to improve on defense, and be better in transition and in penalty kill / special teams. Without big upgrades, they risk being left behind. Probably still a rebuilding / retooling year. Likely finish in the lower third of the division. Modest improvements, but playoff contention seems out of reach unless some surprise performances or trades happen. Buffalo Sabres Some high-end offensive talent (e.g. players like Tage Thompson) that have shown they can produce. Potential for breakout seasons. They also have assets and could use them wisely. Defensive structure, consistency, special teams, and goaltending tend to be weak or uneven. They have to avoid letting games get away — handling adversity, depth through injuries will be big. Also, relative to other Atlantic teams, margin for error is small. Probably still outside the playoff picture; might aim for getting close (70-80 wins?), but more likely a lower-end Atlantic finish (6th or 7th). Potential to improve, but not yet in serious contention unless they make big moves. Detroit Red Wings They showed competitiveness last season; some young core pieces are developing; fanbase optimism is there. They’re not total longshots — could surprise. Depth is lacking; need more consistency, better defense, better special teams. Also, injuries and inexperience could hurt them over the grind of a full season. Their margin for error is small. Likely still on the outside looking in. May notch more wins than last season, possibly finish mid-pack in the division, but a playoff berth is probably a stretch unless many things go right. Metropolitan Team Strengths / What Looks Good Challenges / Risks Expectations / Projection Carolina Hurricanes Added scoring depth (Nikolaj Ehlers) and boosted their defense backing (K’Andre Miller). They have a strong coaching staff, and their core players (Aho, Svechnikov, etc.) are established. () Ehlers has been somewhat injury prone; Miller is still adjusting to larger responsibility. Also, they've had playoff disappointments lately — expectations are high, so even small slip-ups will be magnified. () Many project them to win the Metro. Likely among the top point totals in the division (100+ points), serious contender to go deep in the playoffs. () New York Rangers Key offseason additions: defense improvements, coaching change (Mike Sullivan) which might stabilize some weaknesses. They have top-end talent offensively, good leadership, and the potential to tighten up defensively. () Their defensive and 5-on-5 metrics were weak last season; goaltending concerns persist. They need consistency, especially in close games and during stretches without full health. () Expected to bounce back. Many see them finishing near the top of the Metro, possibly 2nd or 3rd. Not quite the favourite, but serious playoff hopes. () New Jersey Devils Young core that is increasingly experienced: Hughes, Bratt, etc. Some savvy offseason moves adding depth forwards and defensive pieces. If they stay healthy, they could compete for a high seed. () Injuries to their star players remain a concern; goaltending is also an open question (how well Markstrom and others hold up). Depth still isn’t quite elite. Also, consistency in tight games will be tested. () Many expect them to improve on last season, possibly pushing for top-3 in Metro. A playoff berth is expected; division win less certain. If things go well, might break into serious contention. () Washington Capitals Strong recent performance; good special teams, solid top lines, veteran leadership. Their depth is better in many eyes, and key players are still in good form. () Aging defense corps could be a liability. Also, regression is possible—last season’s stretch may be hard to replicate at the same level. Injuries always loom. () Probably a top-4 Metro finish. They might not be favoured to win the division, but if things align, they could threaten. Expect playoff qualification, likely in a decent seeding spot. () Columbus Blue Jackets Young players are continuing to develop; they showed last season they can compete. If goaltending solidifies and they stay healthy, they could push for the lower playoff spots. () Goaltending is a concern (depth, consistency). Also, finishing games, managing pressure, and handling divisional matchups could expose their inexperience. Depth beyond top lines may still be a weak link. () Dark horse for a wild card. Probably not expected to win the Metro, but could finish 4th–5th, depending on injuries and consistency. Surprises possible. () New York Islanders Veteran presence, some depth, experience in tight defensive systems. Could outperform low expectations if they get hot and especially in home games. () The roster seems to lack top-end scoring punch compared to the top Metro teams. Also unclear whether they’ve made enough changes to keep up with more aggressive/younger teams. If injuries hit, they may have trouble keeping pace. () Likely in the middle of the pack. Maybe fight for a wild card but probably not among the top 3 unless something clicks. () Philadelphia Flyers Some high-upside youth, flashes of good play, potential to surprise. They’ve added pieces that could help in depth and forward scoring. () Still a ways to go. Lack of consistency, defense and special teams likely won’t be top tier. Pressure to improve is there but may not have enough veteran stability. () Probably among the lower end of Metro. Expecting modest gains; playoff battle is probably out of reach unless overperformance across the board. () Pittsburgh Penguins Name recognition, leadership with veterans; still capable of pulling out big performances (especially in front of home crowd). If some younger players step up, there’s upside. () Aging core, inconsistent goaltending, defensive talent concerns. Many see them projected to finish last or near the bottom in the Metro. Long stretches of tough games could expose their vulnerabilities. () Probably a rebuilding / transition year. More about development and seeing what youth can do. Playoffs unlikely barring massive surprises. Might aim to exceed low expectations rather than compete for top spots. () Pacific Team Strengths / What’s Working in Their Favor Key Weaknesses / Risks Expectations / Projection Vegas Golden Knights They won the division last season (2024-25) and bring strong overall depth, offensive firepower, and experience. () They’ve also made roster tweaks to stay competitive. () Losing or aging pieces, defensive depth under pressure, possible regression if injuries hit. Also, they’ll get more attention from other teams, meaning more challenging matchups. () Likely to be one of the top 2 in the Pacific, maybe the division winner again. Considered among the favorites. Edmonton Oilers Big upside. With superstars like McDavid, strong offensive core, recent playoff success (they made the Stanley Cup Final last season) indicate they already have what it takes. () Goaltending is a concern, but if the tandem holds up, they could be dangerous. () Consistency in goal is a known risk: both in terms of performance and availability. Statistics suggest some volatility. Also, pressure expectations are high. If things go off the rails early, it could affect momentum. () Expected to challenge Vegas closely for the division; likely secure a playoff spot. Possibly division runner-up or even top if they outperform in goal. Los Angeles Kings They had a solid 2024-25, finishing 2nd in the Pacific. Key players have experience, and if their depth continues to build, they could push upward. () Scoring consistency and depth past the top lines will matter. Injuries or underperformance in secondary scoring could limit how high they go. Also, keeping pace with Vegas/Edmonton will be challenging. () Likely to be in the playoff mix. Possibly a dark horse for second or third in the division, potentially a lower seed but competitive. Vancouver Canucks They have some strong forward pieces, and internal roster improvements (especially on defense) are viewed by analysts as meaningful. If their goaltending is healthy, they could push for a wild card. () Lack of a strong second-line center is viewed as a weakness. Also, past off-ice issues (locker room dynamics) and performance under pressure might be concerns. Health of key players will be crucial. () Probably fighting for one of the lower playoff or wild card spots. Could surprise and finish mid-pack in Pacific if things go well, but not expected to win the division. Calgary Flames Some analysts see potential for them to climb; they may be undervalued, depending on offseason additions, internal development, and being in a division that is top-heavy (so second tiers can get more margin). () Depth issues, matching up against elite offensive teams, special teams and defensive consistency often are weak spots. If opponents exploit those, Flames might struggle in tight games. () Likely just outside of the top 3 in the division; possible wild card contender if they stay consistent and avoid injury. Anaheim Ducks They are still rebuilding, but have young talent, and some key contracts or signings could help them improve. () Probably still a year or two away from being a real threat. Their defense and goaltending need to improve more before they can reliably win close games. Depth beyond the top prospects might limit their ceiling this season. () Probably toward the lower end of playoff contention. More likely playing spoiler or improving win totals rather than challenging for top of Pacific. Seattle Kraken They have new coaching (Lane Lambert) which could bring a change in culture or playing style. Some young players are expected to develop further. () They were weak in 2024-25, and must overcome inconsistency, defensive holes, scoring shortages. Also, renovation of systems and integrating young players tends to produce growing pains. () Likely among the bottom few in Pacific, unless there is a breakout by young core. Probably fighting for modest gains in standings rather than playoff spots. San Jose Sharks Potential upside in young players / prospects; less external pressure; opportunity to surprise if things align. () Very likely to struggle in many games. Depth, defense, offense vs stronger teams are weak points. Budget / roster limitations may make large leaps difficult. () Likely near the bottom of the Pacific this season. Development year. Might win some rounds, maybe upset a few higher-ranked teams, but not expected to make the playoffs in baseline projections. Central Team What Looks Good / Strengths What Could Go Wrong / Key Risks Expectations / Projection Colorado Avalanche • Strong forward group with Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, Brock Nelson, Valeri Nichushkin. () • Good defensive depth; additions like Brent Burns and Victor Olofsson project to bolster secondary scoring and depth. () • More stable goaltending: Mackenzie Blackwood paired with Scott Wedgewood may reduce the inconsistency that has been a drag in past seasons. () • Landeskog’s ability to stay healthy and produce consistently is still a question. () • Age of some defensive pieces (e.g. Burns) is a factor; performance may dip or break down in tough stretches. • If the backup goaltending or depth scoring fails, that could expose vulnerabilities. Among the favorites to win the division or finish top 2-3. Many projections put Colorado near or at the top. They are seen as a Stanley Cup contender from the Central. () Dallas Stars • Strong forward group / top-6 depth. Even if they lost some pieces, their core remains dangerous. () • Jake Oettinger remains a strong goaltender, giving them solid chances in tight games. () • They may have gotten slightly “worse on paper” due to offseason departures; matching pace with Colorado, Winnipeg, etc., will be tough. () • Defensive depth could be stressed; margin for error is smaller in a tight division. Very likely playoff team; realistic chance to compete for the division title. Projections often put them 1-3 in the Central. () Winnipeg Jets • Strong regular season potential: solid core, strong goaltending, capable offense. () • Adding leadership / veterans like Jonathan Toews may help in tight playoff push games. () • They lost Nikolaj Ehlers, which is a nontrivial blow to their offense. Replacing that contribution is not simple. () • Keeping consistency over a full season, especially in travel / divisional games, is always challenging. • Injuries or regression from key players could hamper momentum. Expected to finish among the top 3 in the Central; likely a playoff spot. Some projections have them trailing Colorado and Dallas. () Utah Mammoth • Progressing core; young but gaining experience. Some observers view them as dark horse. () • They have added pieces to try to round out depth; more cohesion could pay off. • Their overall expectation is rising; they may benefit if other teams slip. • Inexperience could hurt in high-stakes games. • Depth still may not be sufficient to sustain long slumps or injuries to key forwards / defense. • Goaltending and consistency remain open questions. Likely a wild card contender. Could finish 4th-5th in the division, possibly grab a playoff spot if things break well. Not yet expected to challenge at the very top, but capable of overachieving. () Minnesota Wild • Some talented young players developing (e.g. Zeev Buium, Brock Faber, etc.). () • Goaltending tandem (Gustavsson / Wallstedt) may give them more stability. () • If Kaprizov stays engaged and the offense gets consistent support, they could push for wild card. • There has been uncertainty around certain players’ commitments/futures (e.g. rumors with Kirill Kaprizov). • Depth beyond the top lines / top 6 remains a concern. • Defensive breakdowns in tight games and special teams performance could limit upside. Probably mid-pack in Central. Many projections expect them to fight for a playoff /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/38387740

Episode Dallas Drake (510): Does the NHL Have a Tampering Problem? More Sad News for the Goalie Union. 09/26/2025

Episode Dallas Drake (510): Does the NHL Have a Tampering Problem? More Sad News for the Goalie Union. Elliotte Friedman has suggested twice in the past week that the Kirill Kaprizov contract situation makes him believe that there is tampering going on. Will the NHL do anything about it? Can they? It's been a tough month for hall of fame goalies as Bernie Parent and Ed Giacomin passed away last week. All this plus we look to the upcoming season and what we might expect with some off the wall predictions. Listen Here: Title Player Dallas Drake Shoutout - Nathaniel from Edmonton -been listening Sending stickers News Kirill Kaprizov - turned down 8 x $16,000,000 Friedman: ON 32 thoughts said his take was that since it didn’t get accepted, Kaprizov’s camp must believe they have an offer higher elsewhere. He then said on The Fan Hockey Show - “I do believe there has been tampering going on. I’ll never be able to prove it, but I believe it.” Will this be the case where the NHL finally gets to drop the hammer on teams. Who is it? Oilers McDavid - waiting for Kaprizov to sign largest deal? Friedman says he thinks when McDavid signs, we will be very surprised at how low it will be Zack Hyman - will be out for a month at least recovering from wrist surgery Key Departures / Losses Player Role / Impact What the Oilers Lose Evander Kane Big, physical winger; provided playoff grit; scored some clutch goals in their run. Loss of experience, net-front presence, and some scoring ability on the wing. Cap space freed up. John Klingberg Veteran defenseman, could move the puck and helped on power plays. Leaves a gap in puck-moving defense; need someone to replace his skill set. Corey Perry Veteran winger, presence in locker room; some scoring and depth contributions. Less veteran depth up front; more need for younger players or middle-6 to step up. Major Additions & Re-Signings Player What They Bring / Role Expectations or Potential Andrew Mangiapane (F) Free agent wing; solid two-way game; brings energy and speed; adds depth to forward group. Likely to slot into middle-6; expected to provide secondary scoring and help in puck retrieval/forecheck. Curtis Lazar Depth forward; solid veteran; can move between lines; helps with penalty killing or bottom-6 work. Probably not a game changer offensively, but gives the Oilers more stable options in depth and more flexibility in line matchups. Evan Bouchard (D) Re-signed to a long(er) deal; one of their young top-defensemen; carries big responsibility. Expected to be a top pairing or heavy minutes defenseman; important part of their transition and stability at blue line. Vasily Podkolzin (F) Signed a 3-year extension; was fairly productive; brings physicality (hits/blocked shots) as well as modest offensive contributions. Should see him keep developing; potentially more trusted in key situations; might take on bigger role if injuries or slumps hit. Defense & Goaltending Defense: Largely stable. Outside of Klingberg’s departure, many of the same names remain. There’s some competition for depth defense spots: Ty Emberson is in the mix, as is Troy Stecher. Key defensemen (like Bouchard, Ekholm, Nurse, Kulak, and Jake Walman) will need to hold up; some have had criticism but generally the group is considered good, if not perfect. Goaltending: The plan is to stick with Stuart Skinner as the “starter” with Calvin Pickard backing him up. They brought in a new goalie coach (Peter Aubrey) to try to improve that tandem rather than making a big signing or trade in that area. Cap / Roster Space & Composition The Oilers are tight on cap space. They currently project very little wiggle room (just a few hundred thousand) under the cap. They added some depth cheap, and held on to core players like Bouchard, Draisaitl, McDavid, etc. The forward group has been revamped a bit — more balance, more depth. Mangiapane and Lazar add to that. What to Watch / Weaknesses & Question Marks Goalie performance — with essentially the same tandem, how much improvement will come from coaching changes vs. in-net execution? If Skinner or Pickard struggle, the team may regret not pursuing a more proven backup or starter. Defensive consistency — the blue line has high expectations, especially with departures and aging players. How well do the depth defenders perform? Will the pairings hold up under playoff pressure? Secondary scoring / depth contributions — losing Evander Kane is a noticeable hit in terms of grit and clutch goals. The burden will shift more onto middle lines and depth forwards to chip in. McDavid contract / future — McDavid enters 2025-26 in the final year of his current contract. There is active discussion / confidence from management that he’ll sign an extension, but the uncertainty looms. Special teams — penalty kill was mediocre last season; power play always under the microscope with McDavid/Draisaitl. How much the coaching tweaks help will be critical. LEAFS Major Departures Player Role / Impact What They Leave Behind Mitch Marner Top-6 forward, key playmaker. Trailed Auston Matthews on many scoring charts. Big offensive void, particularly in assists and secondary scoring. Ryan Reaves Enforcer / physical presence, veteran depth forward. Less physical grit, fewer intimidation matchups. Need others to pick up that edge. Pontus Holmberg Depth forward, role player. Loss of depth, especially useful in centre / bottom-6 roles. Max Pacioretty Veteran winger, scoring ability though recent decline. Leaves space for younger wingers or new signings to step up. Others also left / not re-signed: some depth forwards, fringe roster spots. Key Additions & Signings Player What They Bring Role / Expectations Nicolas Roy Acquired in the Marner trade. Good two-way forward, can chip in scoring from bottom 6. Matias Maccelli Younger forward, decent upside. Could slide into top-6 if needed. Dakota Joshua Physical forward, heavy hitter, adds depth. Henry Thrun Defenseman acquired from San Jose. Adds youth / depth on the blue line. Michael Pezzetta Signed to a two-year deal. Depth forward, physicality. Re-Signings & Extensions John Tavares agreed to a 4-year extension. Provides veteran leadership and scoring. Matthew Knies signed a 6-year, $46.5M deal, becoming more of a foundational piece. Goaltending: Anthony Stolarz is in contract extension talks after a strong season. Roster & Cap Implications The team loses a high-impact forward (Marner), which both frees up some cap & puts pressure on finding or developing scoring elsewhere. Expect more responsibility for existing players (e.g. Knies) and for new arrivals like Maccelli or Roy to fill the offensive gaps. Depth players and prospects are in line to get more opportunity. Names like Easton Cowan, William Villeneuve, etc., are under watch. What to Watch / Question Marks Who steps into top-6 scoring alongside Matthews and Nylander. That line is going to be more scrutinized this season. How the Leafs adjust defensively with the incoming younger D-corps (Thrun etc.), and whether the blue line depth is improved. Goaltending consistency: Stolarz’s extension talks suggest they want stability there. Joseph Woll’s role likely stays important. Whether the loss of Marner and Pacioretty will hurt in the playoffs more than during the regular season, especially in tight matchups. Goalie deaths - Bernie Parent, Ed Giacomin passed away - 3 legendary goalies in a short span Guess the 5th Off the Wall predictions - provide 3 - we can go back and forth alternating our predictions. Discuss each and the likelihood of happening. ChatGPT’s Goalie hits 10 points 100 point Defenceman - Makar, Hughes, Fox? NHL Game gets retro-outdoor twist - wooden sticks, old padding, Cannections: Last week Ken Dryden, Vladislav Tretiak, Eric Lindros, Jarome Iginla - none of them played for the team that drafted them This week - William Nylander, David Pastrnak, Patrick Kane, Andrei Vasilevskii Crazy Stat - There are more coaches entering their first game with current team than there are coaches who have been with their team for 2 or more years. /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/38365755

Episode Dennis Hextall (509): Ken Dryden Tribute. Plus, Why Hasn't McDavid Signed? 09/08/2025

Episode Mark Johnson (508): SPECIAL GUEST AARON BELL Talks Junior Hockey. Milt Schmidt Award Candidates Discussion. 08/19/2025

Episode Mark Johnson (508): SPECIAL GUEST AARON BELL Talks Junior Hockey. Milt Schmidt Award Candidates Discussion. Not much going on in the NHL but author Aaron Bell has a new book out titled "Junior Hockey Giants" and he joined us to tell us all about the book and regale us with tales from his time working for the CHL. Plus we have a lively discussion on who should win the inaugural Milt Schmidt award. Listen Here: Get Visit Aaron Bell's website Buy Aaron's Book Title Player Mark Johnson News: McDavid contract watch continues - things pretty quiet but “insiders” expect something before training camp in 3-5 year range Tkachuk - surgery needed but waiting - why? INTERVIEW: Aaron Bell - Junior Hockey Giants - Guess the 5th Milt Schmidt - Potential Inaugural Recipients (Past or Present): 1. Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins 20-year Bruin, ultimate team-first player, Selke legend, captain with quiet strength, community leader. 2. Steve Yzerman – Detroit Red Wings 22-year playing career in Detroit; transitioned to front office. Humble, tough leader. Maintained loyalty even post-retirement by returning to Detroit in GM role. 3. Nicklas Lidström – Detroit Red Wings Entire 20-season career with the Wings. Graceful, steady, classy. Embodied humility and professionalism. 4. Dustin Brown – Los Angeles Kings Longtime captain, two-time Cup winner, played entire career with LA. Quiet but fierce leadership. 5. Henrik Lundqvist – New York Rangers Though retired with a heart condition before playing a game for the Capitals, his loyalty to the Rangers was unwavering. Iconic presence and community figure. 6. Shane Doan – Arizona Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets Franchise Stayed with the franchise through relocations and struggles. Embodied loyalty, leadership, and class. 7. Jean Béliveau (Posthumous) – Montreal Canadiens A legend whose playing, executive, and ambassador roles spanned decades. Perhaps the closest parallel to Schmidt in character. 8. Stan Smyl – Vancouver Canucks Played entire career with Vancouver, then served in many off-ice roles. Loyal servant to the franchise through thick and thin. 9. Craig Anderson – Buffalo Sabres (Honorary for Ottawa) While not a full-career one-team player, could be considered for special service and character with Ottawa during their rebuild years. NHL Players with 10+ Seasons All with One Team Player Team Seasons Years Active Steve Yzerman Detroit Red Wings 22 1983–2006 Nicklas Lidström Detroit Red Wings 20 1991–2012 Henri Richard Montreal Canadiens 20 1955–1975 Jean Béliveau Montreal Canadiens 20 1950–1971 Joe Sakic Quebec/Colorado 20 1988–2009 Stan Mikita Chicago Blackhawks 22 1958–1980 Mario Lemieux Pittsburgh Penguins 17 1984–2006* Gilbert Perreault Buffalo Sabres 17 1970–1987 Daniel Alfredsson Ottawa Senators 17 1995–2013* Rod Gilbert New York Rangers 18 1960–1978 Ken Daneyko New Jersey Devils 20 1983–2003 Shane Doan Winnipeg/Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes 21 1995–2017 Alex Delvecchio Detroit Red Wings 24 1950–1974 Bob Gainey Montreal Canadiens 16 1973–1989 Denis Potvin New York Islanders 15 1973–1988 Patrik Elias New Jersey Devils 20 1995–2016 George Armstrong Toronto Maple Leafs 21 1949–1971 Henrik Lundqvist New York Rangers 15 2005–2020* Craig Ramsay Buffalo Sabres 14 1971–1985 Pekka Rinne Nashville Predators 15 2005–2021 Thomas Steen Winnipeg Jets 14 1981–1995 Borje Salming Toronto Maple Leafs 16 1973–1989* Connections: Marcel Dionne, Peter Sarno, Cory Locke, Mark Savard /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/37881325

Episode Darryl Sydor(507): Summer Update. Milt Schmidt Award Brainstorm. 07/29/2025

Episode Darryl Sydor(507): Summer Update. Milt Schmidt Award Brainstorm. We are mid-summer so not alot going on in the NHL but that doesn't we've stopped thinking about hockey. On this episode we finally put together the criteria for the Milt Schmidt award. We also get up to speed on the latest NHL news including the acquittal of the 5 Hockey Canada players. Listen Here: Get Title Player - Darryl Sydor News Ehlers signs with Hurricanes $8.5 x 6 yrs Marner signing - tampering explanation from Friedman - Vegas offered Roy to make sure Leafs didn’t place tampering complaint Hockey Canada players acquitted - not cleared to play in NHL pending review Oilers trade for Hobey Baker winner Ike Howard Nick Backstrom officially retires and will return to play for Brynas in Swedish league Emergency backup rules - full time travelling with team must be available for every game, home or away no prior NHL standard games less than 80 pro games in total no pro hockey prev 3 seasons no contract or reserve-list obligations to NHL or affiliates can be practice goalie, equip mgr, video coach Guess the 5th 🏆 The Milt Schmidt Award Award Description: Presented annually to the individual in professional hockey who best exemplifies lifelong loyalty to a single team, while upholding the values and character embodied by Boston Bruins legend Milt Schmidt—leadership, humility, perseverance, and selfless service to the game. Primary Criterion: 🟨 Unwavering Loyalty A long-standing and committed association with a single NHL organization, performing multiple functions player, coach, executive, or contributor. Demonstrates enduring dedication through multiple roles, seasons, or eras within the same team. Prioritizes team success and legacy over personal gain or greener pastures. Supporting Criteria: 🟦 Leadership by Example Leads with quiet confidence, consistency, and professionalism. 🟩 Character and Humility Embodies grace, sportsmanship, and respect on and off the ice. Carries themselves with humility, even in moments of success or hardship. 🟥 Service and Sacrifice Willingness to go above and beyond for the team or community. Shows dedication through actions that may come at personal or professional cost—reflecting Schmidt’s decision to leave the NHL to serve in WWII. 📝 Notes on Implementation: Eligible Recipients: retired players - return to work for team after retirement Honours Milt Schmidt’s Legacy: This award becomes not just about performance, but about the soul of a hockey career—commitment, class, and continuity. COMMITMENT, CLASS, CONTINUITY Connections - Jim Stecker, David Huyben Last week - Alex Delvecchio, Ken Daneyko, Stan Makita, Jean Beliveau This week - /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/37586970

Episode Dit Clapper (506): Draft and Free Agency are Done. It's Summer! 07/08/2025

Episode Brad Boyes (505): NHL Draft and Free Agency Preview. Evander Kane on his way to Vancouver. 06/27/2025

Episode Brad Boyes (505): NHL Draft and Free Agency Preview. Evander Kane on his way to Vancouver. The 2025 Draft is upon us and we have a quick review of the top prospects and what we think teams will do. Any big trades to come? Also we'll have a look at free agency to see who are the biggest targets and which teams will be most active. Lastly, the NHL leaked some changes for the 2026 season and the expected CBA MOU that may be announced this week. Listen Here: Get We've got some cool items with our special 500 Episodes logo. Title Player Brad Boyes - 505 career reg season points News Some big changes coming for 2026! Draft June 27, 28 - decentralized as discussed last week Free Agency July 1 Trades Evander Kane to Vancouver for 4th round pick Trevor Zegras to Flyers for Ryan Poehling, 2nd (via CBJ), 2026 4th Mason Marchment to Seattle for 4th, 2026 3rd Reacquire question - could Colorado reacquire Rantanen - since salary retained in the transaction they can’t acquire for a full year Draft Picks 12 - MTL 11 - PIT 10 - ANA, BUF, CHI, PHI 3 -STL 2 - COL Guess the 5th DRAFT PREVIEW Expected 1. Matthew Schaefer, D (Erie Otters, OHL) Expected Draft Position: No. 1 overall – New York Islanders Consensus top prospect—elite skating, offensive instincts from the blue line, and ceiling as a potential franchise defenseman . Nearly every analyst ranks him #1 , and it's widely expected he’ll be the Islanders' pick . 2. Michael Misa, C (Saginaw Spirit, OHL) Projected Pick: No. 2 – San Jose Sharks A dynamic, high-IQ center—compared to Tavares and Stamkos—with 134 points in 65 OHL games. Most mocks see San Jose taking him after landing pick #2. 3. James Hagens, C (Boston College, NCAA) Prediction: No. 3 or 4 – Chicago Blackhawks or Nashville Predators A shifty, playmaking center with solid upside; ranked 3rd overall by NHL.com. Some mocks slot him to Chicago at #3, others to Nashville at #4 . Islanders have also shown interest but would need to trade up . 4. Porter Martone, RW (Brampton, OHL) Expected Pick: No. 4/5 – Depending on trade flow A big physical winger (6′3″, 205 lb) with scoring and playmaking chops. Ranked 3rd–4th in many boards. Could slide into pick #4 depending on who skips in front. 5. Caleb Desnoyers, C (Moncton Wildcats, QMJHL) Possible Draft Spot: Top-5 or just outside A reliable two-way centreman with scoring touch. Ranked consistently 5th across Central Scouting and consensus rankings . Could appeal to teams needing depth down the middle. Others to watch Anton Frondell, C (Djurgårdens IF, Sweden): Big-bodied center with pro experience. Mocked to Blackhawks at #3 by some . Porter Martone noted above. Jake O’Brien (C), Roger McQueen (F), Brady Martin (F), Victor Eklund (F): rounds 6–10 in consensus rankings. Kashawn Aitcheson, D (Barrie Colts, OHL): Power defender with goal-scoring upside, ranked top 15 consensus. Ivan Ryabkin, C (Muskegon, USHL): Top Russian center in the draft . Logan Hensler, D (Wisconsin, NCAA): Strong NCAA defenseman buzz, targeted mid-first round McKenzie Rankings Heavy Canadian content in first round Comparison to recent years. 2025 - Projected 19 2024 - 18 2023 - 12 2022 - 9 2021 - 18 Oilers - Picks - 3, 4, 6, 7 - looking for strong wingers - Ethan Czata (Niagara) or Aiden Lane (Brampton) Leafs - Picks - 2,3, 5,5, 6, 7 - Matthew Gard (WHL), Zach Amico (USHL) Ethan Czata Connections Last Week - Patrick Maroon, Cory Stillman, Claude Lemieux, Ed Litzenberger Free Agency - Marner house hunting in Vegas… Other teams rumoured - SJS, ANA, LAK, DAL, CAR Bennett, - said he wasn’t going anywhere but deal not done Ekblad - seems most likely to leave… Marchand Will Florida convince them all to stay for less money and keep the band together? Tavares Boeser Ehlers Watch Detroit - they need to move the needle this year Summer Schedule for ScuttlePuck? Offseason suggestions for topics? /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/37169415

Episode Andrew Cogliano (504): Florida Panthers Win Stanley Cup. Oilers Fans Distraught. What's Next? 06/20/2025

Episode Andrew Cogliano (504): Florida Panthers Win Stanley Cup. Oilers Fans Distraught. What's Next? The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in 6 games. After being tied at 2-2 the Panthers overwhelmed the Oilers in games 5 and 6. Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe. We discuss what the Panthers did right and where the Oilers went wrong. Listen Here: Title Player - Andrew Cogliano NEWS Playoffs - Game 3 - Panthers blow out Oilers 6-1 ( who predicted that? ) Game 4 - Oilers come back after going down 3-0 - McDavid almost posterizes Ekblad Skinner pulled at 3-0 and OIlers come back Game 5 - Panthers win 5-2 low shots, grinding, opportunistic game Marchand with 2 Game 6 - 5-1 Panthers win cup. Bennett Conn Smythe Reinhart gets 4 in final game Playoff stats McDavid - 33 points Draisaitl - 33 points Reinhart,Bouchard, Tkachuk, Verhaeghe - 23 points - Edmonton sports talk - very critical, too old, lots of criticisms that weren’t said after 4 games. - Oilers injuries - Hyman, Ekholm, too much - Oilers SV% in playoffs - .888 - Pickard .886 / Skinner .889 7 wins each - who is the starter? - Reg season Pickard .900 / Skinner .896 - they got exact same goaltending in playoffs. Why expect something different? - Florida - .914 - Bob played every minute. Among goalies that played 5 games or more in playoffs, Skinner was 10th of 17, Pickard 13th. - Seravalli reporting that league investigating Kane on LTIR - of course they are. Next for Oilers Bouchard? Skinner? Guess the 5th Final, random thoughts on playoffs - Refs in the way Linesmen - drop the puck! Hockey Night broadcast comments - Tkachuk pregame interview - questions sounded like came from 10 year olds Panel Elliotte / Amber Format is stale. Isn’t there anything else we can do? Awards - Makar Norris / Hutson Calder Kreider trade Kreider, 4th rounder ANA Carey Terrance, 3rd NYR Seems low return for Kreider Connections Last Week Al McInnes, Cam Ward, Alex Ovechkin, Ryan O’Reilly, Jonathan Marchessault - conn smythe winners in franchsie first cup win ? This week Crazy Stat Next Episode - Draft Preview - /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/37084470

Episode Tod Sloan (503): Stanley Cup Final Update. Coaching Changes Abound! 06/10/2025

Episode Tod Sloan (503): Stanley Cup Final Update. Coaching Changes Abound! The Stanley Cup Final heads to Florida with the teams tied at 1 and we give our takes. There have been several coaching hires which we talk about and then we discuss the NHL awards that have been given out to date. Listen Here: Check out 's online Merch store . 1. Opening Banter Germany, wedding Listener shout-outs and feedback Title Player - Tod Sloan 2. Listener Mail & Hot Takes Your feedback 3. News Around the League 🏆 Stanley Cup Final – Oilers vs Panthers Series tied 1–1: Game 1: Oilers dominate early, McDavid and Draisaitl combine for 5 points Game 2: Panthers rally, Barkov scores in double OT thriller Goaltending duels: Skinner vs Bobrovsky Key storylines heading into Game 3: Marchand stirring controversy on and off ice Special teams battle intensifies Guess the 5th NHL Coaching Carousel Boston Bruins: Marco Sturm becomes first German NHL head coach Pittsburgh Penguins: Dan Muse named new bench boss after Mike Sullivan’s departure Chicago Blackhawks: Jeff Blashill hired to guide rebuild Seattle Kraken: Lane Lambert joins from Islanders Vancouver Canucks: Adam Foote promoted as Tocchet leaves Philadelphia Flyers: Rick Tocchet takes over as full-time coach Dallas Stars: Pete DeBoer fired after playoff exit; replacement TBD 4. Coaching Moves: Who Wins the Offseason? Best fit: Sturm in Boston? Muse in Pittsburgh? Tocchet in Philly? Teams still searching: Dallas and others How coaching style aligns with team direction Connections - Last week - Nick Cousins, Marc Crawford, Andrew Shaw, Matt Cooke This week - Al McInnes, Cam Ward, Alex Ovechkin, Ryan O’Reilly, Jonathan Marchessault 2025 NHL Awards Highlights Art Ross & Ted Lindsay: Nikita Kucherov – 121 points, peer-voted MVP Rocket Richard: Leon Draisaitl – goal-scoring leader Selke & King Clancy: Aleksander Barkov – defensive excellence and community impact Jack Adams: Spencer Carbery (Capitals) – Coach of the Year Masterton Trophy: Sean Monahan – emotional tribute after personal loss Other winners to be announced June 12: Hart, Vezina, Norris, Calder, Lady Byng 7. Crazy Stat of the Week Aleksander Barkov becomes just the second player in NHL history to win both the Selke and King Clancy in the same season /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/36930760

Episode Mikael Renberg (502): STANLEY CUP FINAL REMATCH! Oilers vs. Panthers. Can McDavid and Team Get Over the Top? 05/31/2025

Episode Pelle Eklund (501): Conference Finals Updates. USA wins Worlds. PWHL Final. 05/27/2025

Episode Ed Jovanovski (500): 500 Episodes! 05/20/2025

Episode Ed Jovanovski (500): 500 Episodes! The Leafs are out, the Oilers are in but we don't care 'cause it's our 500th episode!!! We have lots of audio clips and notes of congratulatins. Thanks to all for listening, we really appreication it!! Listen Here: Title Player Ed Jovanovski Feedback - notes from listeners on 500 News - FLA 4 v TOR 3 Leafs out in another game 7. (7 in a row) 2 6-1 defeats in last 3 games Past 9 seasons - over 100pts 6 times 2 series wins What’s going to change? Marner? Tavares? Shanahan? Treliving? EDM 4 v VGK 1 Oilers played physically Kasperi Kapanen came in after sitting first 9 Skinner back to back shutouts after Pickard hurt Game 4 3-0 win was huge. Oilers changed PK approach - super aggressive CAR 4 v. WSH 1 Caps outshot 149-96 in series - less than 20 shots / game DAL 4 v WPG 2 Scheiffele plays after father passes away Jets have lost 10 straight road playoff games - back to game 1 in 2023 vs VGK Hellebuyck issue? 2 shutouts in series - .905 SV% Stars living up to hype. Rantanen…man Deboer good luck charms Other news Ken Holland to Kings Rick Tocchet to Flyers Mike Sullivan to Rangers Adam Foote promoted by Canucks Are there no new minds in hockey? Lafreniere rumoured to be going to Montreal - another example of Canadiens thinking they will turn around a French Canadian kid who has promise but couldn’t make it elsewhere. Celebratory audio clips - Quick memories or stories about the podcast over 500 episodes Memories - Pete Wood’s epic rant about Canadiens Justin Bourne Ken Reid / Ivanka Bruce Dowbiggin Recording from Gold Lake dock 2016 Draft - recorded with Krulikoski and Matt O’Brien 2022 Draft - train ride to Montreal, meeting up with Yaremchuk, talking to Scouts - seeing GMs walking around. The chaos of the first round. Predicting Penguins Cup win in 2017 Predicted Coyotes move to Utah Guess the 5th Conference Finals CAR v FLA Start May 22 - every other night at 8:00pm Carolina Hurricanes Regular Season Record: 47–30–5 (99 points) Division Rank: 2nd in Metropolitan Head Coach: Rod Brind’Amour Key Players: Sebastian Aho (74 points), Seth Jarvis (32 goals), Jalen Chatfield (+22 plus-minus) Goaltending: Frederik Andersen has been stellar in the postseason, recording a 5–0 record with a 1.80 GAA and .931 save percentage. Florida Panthers Regular Season Record: 47–31–4 (98 points) Division Rank: 3rd in Atlantic Head Coach: Paul Maurice Key Players: Sam Reinhart (81 points), Aleksander Barkov (71 points), Gustav Forsling (+33 plus-minus) Goaltending: Sergei Bobrovsky, a seasoned playoff performer, has been pivotal in Florida's postseason success. EDM v DAL Start May 21 - Every other night at 8:00 except Sunday. -3:00PM Edmonton Oilers Regular Season Record: 48–29–5 (101 points) Division Finish: 3rd in Pacific Key Players: Connor McDavid (74 assists), Leon Draisaitl (52 goals, 106 points) Goaltending: Stuart Skinner led with 26 wins; Calvin Pickard posted a 2.71 GAA Playoff Path: Defeated the Los Angeles Kings and Vegas Golden Knights The Oilers have showcased a more balanced and resilient lineup this postseason, with contributions beyond their star duo of McDavid and Draisaitl. Improved defensive play and goaltending have been pivotal in their journey back to the Conference Final . Dallas Stars Regular Season Record: 50–26–6 (106 points) Division Finish: 2nd in Central Key Players: Matt Duchene (81 points), Jason Robertson (35 goals), Mikko Rantanen (playoff scoring leader) Goaltending: Jake Oettinger recorded 36 wins with a 2.53 GAA Playoff Path: Overcame the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche Dallas has been bolstered by the midseason acquisition of Mikko Rantanen, who has delivered back-to-back hat tricks and leads the playoffs in goals and points, significantly enhancing the Stars' offensive capabilities . 🔍 Series Insights Season Series: Dallas won 2 of the 3 regular-season matchups against Edmonton . Playoff History: This marks the ninth playoff meeting between the two franchises, with Dallas holding a 6–2 series advantage prior to this series . Coaching: Dallas's Peter DeBoer is making his third straight Conference Final appearance, while Edmonton's Kris Knoblauch has guided the Oilers to their third Conference Final in four seasons . /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/36634915

Episode Marc Savard (499): Round 2 Continues as Leafs let Panthers off the mat and the Oilers force to rely on a struggling Skinner. 05/13/2025

Episode Marc Savard (499): Round 2 Continues as Leafs let Panthers off the mat and the Oilers force to rely on a struggling Skinner. In a crazy 2nd round, the Leafs open up a 2 game lead on the Panthers and then give it back when they go to Florda. The Oilers are up 2-1 but an injury to Calvin Pickard has forced them to rely on Stuart Skinner who is struggling. Connor Hellebuyck has been up and down like a toilet seat. Which Hellebuyck will they get in game 4? The Canes look set to go up 3-1 over the Caps. Listen Here: 🎙️ ScuttlePuck Podcast - Episode [Your Episode Number] 📅 May 12, 2025 🏒 Title Player: Marc Savard 1️⃣ Title Player: Marc Savard - Golfer 2️⃣ Feedback & Banter 5️⃣ 🧑‍🏫 News Ducks hire Joel Quenneville Returns to NHL bench Huge move for Anaheim’s rebuild 4️⃣ 🌍 World Championship Update Germany 🇩🇪 Wins over Hungary (6–1) & Kazakhstan (4–1) Seider own goal, team rebounds Stützle joins this week Canada 🇨🇦 Wins over Latvia, Slovenia. France next 7️⃣ ❓ Guess the 5th Playoff-themed edition of the classic trivia game 3️⃣ NHL Playoffs - Round 2 Update Leafs vs Panthers: Tied 2–2 Domi hit on Barkov sparks brawl - fined Cifu controversy Matthews taking heat Oilers vs Golden Knights: Oilers lead 2–1 Nicolas Roy facing hearing after illegal check - $7812 fine Tough break for Draisatl game winner - what was Skinner doing? Skinner to start game 4/ - 0 for 3 so far Hurricanes vs Capitals: Canes lead 2–1 Game 3: 4–0 shutout Stars vs Jets: Stars lead 2–1 Dallas offense surging Kicked in goal - good or no? Hellebuyck - follows up shutout with meh performance Mason Marchmant taps ref 8️⃣ 🔗 Connections Last Week: Conn Smythe winners ini 2000s This week - 1975 Islanders, 2010 Flyers, 2014 La Kings, 1942 Leafs Crazy Stat 6️⃣ ⚖️ DOPeS Watch Nicolas Roy (VGK) Hearing for headshot on Frederic Max Domi (TOR) No suspension expected for Barkov hit Debate on playoff discipline consistency /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/36542845

Episode Todd Marchant (498): Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2. Jets Win Nail-biter To Beat Out the Blues in Round 1. 05/08/2025

Episode Todd Marchant (498): Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2. Jets Win Nail-biter To Beat Out the Blues in Round 1. Round 1 Wrapped up with an incredible game for the Winnipeg Jets as they defeated the St. Louis Blues. Round 2 has started and the Oilers and Leafs are off to good starts. How are the Panthers avoiding appropriate discipline from the NHL? Listen Here: Title Player Todd Marchant News Top NHL Headlines (10–12 mins) Stolarz injury aftermath Bennett hit non-suspension Ekblad suspended Islanders win draft lottery Rob Blake exits LA Lafrenière trade rumors Utah Mammoth PWHL - Reg season over - Montreal gets to pick playoff opponent Montreal Toronto Ottawa Minnesota Trophy Nominees Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (Perseverance, Sportsmanship, Dedication) Marc-Andre Fleury (MIN), Gabriel Landeskog (COL), Sean Monahan (CBJ) Selke Trophy (Best Defensive Forward) Aleksander Barkov (FLA), Anthony Cirelli (TB), Sam Reinhart (FLA) Jack Adams Award (Best Head Coach) Scott Arniel (WPG), Spencer Carbery (WSH), Martin St. Louis (MTL) Norris Trophy (Best Defenseman) Quinn Hughes (VAN), Cale Makar (COL), Zach Werenski (CBJ) Ted Lindsay Award (Most Outstanding Player, voted by players) Nikita Kucherov (TB), Nathan MacKinnon (COL), Cale Makar (COL) Vezina Trophy (Best Goaltender) Connor Hellebuyck (WPG), Darcy Kuemper (LAK), Andrei Vasilevskiy (TB) Hart Draisaitl, Hellebuyck, Kucherov Calder - tomorrow Guess the 5th 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Second Round Breakdown (UPDATED) (25–30 mins) 🔹 Eastern Conference (A1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (A3) Florida Panthers – Toronto leads 1–0 Game 1: Leafs win 5–4. Nylander with 2 goals. Stolarz injured; Woll stepped up. Game 2: Scheduled for May 7 in Toronto (M1) Washington Capitals vs. (M2) Carolina Hurricanes – Carolina leads 1–0 Game 1 (May 6): Carolina wins 2–1 in OT. Jaccob Slavin scores the game-winner; Frederik Andersen returns from injury and makes 13 saves. Game 2: May 8 in Washington 🔹 Western Conference (P1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (P2) Edmonton Oilers – Edmonton leads 1–0 Game 1 (May 6): Oilers win 4–2. Zach Hyman scores go-ahead goal late; Oilers set NHL record with 5th consecutive comeback win in playoffs. Game 2: May 8 in Vegas (C1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (C2) Dallas Stars – Series tied 0–0 Game 1: Scheduled for May 7 in Winnipeg Preview: Goalie duel (Hellebuyck vs. Oettinger); both teams coming off Game 7 wins Connections Last Week. -Terry Crisp, Larry Robinson, Al Arbour, Jacques Lemaire This Week - Cam Ward, JS Giguere, Tim Thomas, Justin Williams Crazy Stat /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/36480030

Episode Craig Simpson (497): Road Trip! Mike Calls in From the Trans Canada Highway to Discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 04/29/2025

Episode Al Secord (496): STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS!!! 04/20/2025

Episode Al Secord (496): STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS!!! 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 Leaders Overall Kucherov 37 84 121 MacKinnon 32 84 116 Draisaitl 52 54 106 McDavid gets 8th 100 point season - tied with Dionne for 3rd most Defence Makar 30 62 92 Werenski 23 59 82 Hughes 16 60 76 Rookies Hutson 6 60 66 Michkov 26 37 63 Celebrini 25 38 63 Hutson wins Calder? Goalies Stolarz .926 Hellebuyck .925 Kuemper .922 Guess the 5th Regular Season predictions review Connections LAST WEEK - Brady Tkachuk, Rasmus Ristolainen, Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Dahlin THIS WEEK - Dineen, Lowry, Patrick, Brind’amour Brackets WPG v STL Closer than you might think Hellebuyck + Higher end Scoring give Jets edge DAL v COL Tough series to call COL higher top end with Makar and MacKinnon DAL better goaltending VGK v MIN Not close - VGK better in all dept except goaltending Is Gustavsson that much better than Hill? LAK v EDM EDM limping in - no Ekholm for 1st rnd LAK have big edge in net TOR v OTT another one closer than might think TOR not strong by fancy stats OTT a bit better by xGF Goaltending even if Ullmark healthy Offence edge goes to TO TBL v FLA Overall game play FLA much better SH% and SV% TBL has edge WSH v MTL Fancy Stats WSH much better WSH has edge in SH% and SV% CAR v NJD Fancy stats not close - CAR best in NHL Goaltending for both teams not good. NJD has slight edge CRAZY PREDICTION FOR PLAYOFFS Make one off the wall prediction Crazy Stat /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/36234870

Episode Sylvain Turgeon (495): The Masters Edition! Special Guest Jon Gee Breaks down Rory McIlroy's Historic Green Jacket. 04/14/2025

Episode Sylvain Turgeon (495): The Masters Edition! Special Guest Jon Gee Breaks down Rory McIlroy's Historic Green Jacket. 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 - get well soon News - Masters - Jon Gee Rose - 10 birdies McIroy - 1 over - 2 double bogeys, 3 bogeys on round including last hole Rogers contract - 12 years, $11 Billion Current deal expires after 2025-26 - was 12 years, $5.2 Billion word was they were losing money - how does this make sense? Rogers reported 50% increase in viewership Still some blackouts but up to 10 more games per team can be made national instead of regional No deal yet with CBC - Bettman seemed to suggest Rogers will get a deal Same old same old? Leafs playoff ticket prices - $29,000 for 16 games. $1,460 per seat for 4th round. 1 4th round game - approx ticket revenue $24 million. Ray Shero died Wednesday Landeskog back playing in AHL after 3 years - uncertain about playoffs for Avs Ekholm, McDavid returned this week but Ekholm left game. Hyman left game as well. Oilers current injuries - Draisaitl, Ekholm, Kane, Frederic, Nuge, Walman, Klingberg, Hyman, Skinner Pickard doing his best, but Bowman made big mistake not addressing goaltending Leafs Top spot in Atlantic - Battle of Ontario looking likely. Guess the 5th Playoffs Bruins fully embraced the tank - since deadline are 3-12 Last in East, 29th in NHL. Teams don’t tank though. Blues win streak ends at 12 - loss to Jets and Oilers West Not quite over Wildcard Wild, 93 - 2 G left Blues 93 - 2 G left Flames 90 - 3 G left East It’s over Wildcard Ottawa 92 - 3G Left Montreal 87 - 3G Left Columbus 81 - 4G left Rangers 81 - 3G left Detroit 81 - 3G left Trophy Races Rocket Richard - Draisaitl 52 G Art Ross - MacKinnon, Kucherov - 116 Pts Norris - Makar - who else? Hart - MacKinnon, Hellebuyck, Draisaitl? Vezina - Hellebuyck - Adams - Spencer Carbery, Jim Montgomery, Scott Arniel Connections Last Week - Bobby Hull, Rick Ley, JC Tremblay, Richard Brodeur Guesses - Jim Stecker - WHA Hall of Fame, Drew - same, Jon Gee - all players have their numbers retired by their teams (he mistook Martin Brodeur for Richard) This week - Brady Tkachuk, Rasmus Ristolainen, Jeff Skinner, Rasmus Dahlin Streakin’ - nothing more than 2 games Jon Gee Crazy Stat - Tiger woods Scheffler #1 - 73 weeks To catch Tiger has to remain at top until Oct 21, 2035 Tiger was #1 for 683 weeks total Longest streak - 281 - June 12 2005 - Oct 30, 2010 /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/36121060

Episode Dion Phaneuf (494): Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky's Goal Record! 04/06/2025

Episode Johnny Bucyk (493): Are the Oilers in Trouble? Torts Out in Philly. 03/30/2025

Episode Johnny Bucyk (493): Are the Oilers in Trouble? Torts Out in Philly. 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? Draisaitl played last night - 3 points, 2 G including 50 and 51 Only active player with 4 seasons with 50 G and 50A in same season Tortarella - fired in Philly - 2-7-1 in last 10 - 9 games left in season - why now? “Becoming increasingly combative with everyone in the organization, from management, to coaches, to players, to staff, Tortorella’s antics wore on everyone.” Brent Burns -915 consecutive games - 4th all time Ovi Ovechkin - 5 back of Gretzky, 6 to pass - should have stayed at 888 - 10 Games to go and scored at .072 per game pace. Goal Scoring - 2024-25 - Leon with 51 leads 2023-24 - 4 players, Matthes 69, Reinhart 57, Hyman 54, Mackinnon 51 2022-23 - 5 players McDavid 64, Pastrnak 61, Rantanen 55, Draisaitl 52 2021-22 - 4 players Matthews 60, Draisatil, 55, Kreider 52, Ovi 50 2021-20, 19-20 None 2018-19 Ovi 51, Draisaitl 50 Crosby - passes Gretzky with 20th ppg season Guess the 5th Playoff Races Points - Leafs could win Atlantic - how important Top 3 in each division pretty much set Only top in Atlantic up for grabs Close to certain matchups CAR v NJD DAL v COL LAK v EDM Wildcard Races East - CBJ, MTL, NYR, NYI, DET West - STL, VAN, CGY Worst team last 5 years to make playoffs 23-24 WSH 91 22-23 FLA 92 21-22 NSH 97 18-19 COL 90 17-18 COL 95 This year, if pts pace continues, last team 85pts Connections Carryover - Ryan Smyth, John Anderson, Dylan Cozens, Jim Thompson (Hyuben Guess - Yukon connection) - All played with a teammate whose name was the same with a different spelling....that was a tough one. This week - Linus Ullmark, Tristen Jarry, Philip Gustavsson, Alex Nedeljkovic Streaking - W STL 9, VGK 6, DAL 5 L BOS 5 Crazy Stat DOPeS Zary 2 games - /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/35928800

Episode Tony Granato (492): Paul Stewart @bucpowerc Joins Us In Studio! 03/15/2025

Episode Jean Ratelle (491): A Crazy Trade Deadline! Marchand to Florida for Peanuts! Oilers and Leafs Play it Cool. 03/09/2025

Episode Jean Ratelle (491): A Crazy Trade Deadline! Marchand to Florida for Peanuts! Oilers and Leafs Play it Cool. 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, Nelson to Avalanche Oilers…. Jake Walman Trent Frederic All primary competition added to top, Oilers shored up bottom half of lineup Leafs - Scott Laughton, Brandon Carlo - shored up Defence Marner - was on the block Sens move Josh Norris Bruins - big time retool - Marchand, Carlo, Coyle, Frederic - 3 pts out of wildcard - give up on this season - All players brought back other than Middelestadt, Minten on expiring deals Approx $66MM in cap allocation for next season. Cap is $95.5 Post Deadline Cap favourites Guess the 5th POST DEADLINE REBUILDERS Draft Picks - Puck Pedia Pick Value - based on Matt Perri calculation - ANA - 317.6 BOS - 119.6 BUF - 160.52 CGY - 193.89 CAR - 120.31 CHI - 361.68 COL - 49.96 CBJ - 342.45 DAL - 42.22 DET - 166.17 EDM - 60.65 FLA - 53.94 LAK - 89.16 MIN - 119.62 MTL - 359.7 NAS - 141.59 NJD - 136.82 NYI - 107.06 NYR - 70.17 OTT - 161.53 PHI - 225.37 PIT - 207.36 SJS - 346.87 SEA - 203.62 STL - 143.69 TBL - 51.69 TOR - 46.32 UTA - 179.38 VAN - 89.86 VGK - 69.01 WAS - 93.24 WPG - 76.69 Standings - 20 games left - down the stretch they come! Note - Kings are 5 points behind Minnesota in Wildcard Tightening up - Utah and St Louis making it interesting Connections LAST WEEK - Ed Belfour, Doug Gilmour, Mark Howe, Joe Nieuwendyk - Jon Gee / Nora THIS WEEK - Ryan Smyth, John Anderson, Dylan Cozens, Jim Thompson Going Streaking FLA 5W / COL, DAL, VGK 4W DET 5L Crazy Stat - Julio Franco - /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/35598770

Episode Norm Ullman (490): Seth Jones to Florida. Will Any Trades Be Left for Deadline Day? 03/02/2025

Episode Steve Rucchin (489): Canada WINS 4 Nations Faceoff in Dramatic Fashion. 02/24/2025

Episode Steve Rucchin (489): Canada WINS 4 Nations Faceoff in Dramatic Fashion. 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 in OT - Boos of Canadian Anthem - politics brought to another level Harley a revelation to me Good to see Marner feature prominently in final game - had been quite after goal vs Sweden McDavid game MVP MacKinnon tourney MVP Injuries - McAvoy, Tkachuk, Theodore, Pettersson Final was most-watched hockey telecast in ESPN history Olympics in 2026! Guess the 5th Back to NHL! Oilers back-to-back losses 6-3 to Flyers and 7-3 to Caps. Have I mentioned they need to trade for a goalie ? Of course Ovechkin gets hattrick today. Leafs come back with 6-3 win over Hurricanes. Playoff Wildcard Races East West Goin’ Streakin’ Jets W9 Lightning, Ducks W4 Ottawa L4 Oilers L3 Trade Deadline - March 7 Seravalli Trade Target list - Interesting Names - Bowen Byram Elias Pettersson Jamie Oleksiak Mikko Rantanen - if Canes can’t get him sign, could retain 50% (2.3) and move him. Hello Edmonton! Saw article that Leafs might target him as well. Seems Leafs are targeting a 3rd line center - Brock Nelson, Yanni Gourde, Ryan O’Reilly type Seravalli views on Oilers at deadline Reports of Gibson to Oilers - Seravalli says no it won’t happen because Gibson insisting on being number 1, so that isn’t likely and Oilers can’t afford it - see next point Evander Kane - thinks he will come back before end of season so they need to have room for upgrades Thinks Oilers might make one, minor addition due to cap situation “Dollar in, dollar out” Connections Chris Phillips, Denis Potvin, Rick DiPietro, Gilbert Perreault This weeek: Harvey, Bailey, Louie, Carleton Crazy stat - /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/35405405

Episode Nelson Emerson (488): 4 Nations Faceoff Delivers Hard-Hitting Entertaining Hockey. Can-USA Final Set. 02/17/2025

Episode Mike Richards (487): Super Bowl Sunday Edition! 4 Nations Faceoff Preview. 02/10/2025

Episode Bruce Driver (486): Paul Stewart Returns to Talk Lightning and Challenge Us in a Special Guess the 5th. 02/02/2025

Episode Bruce Driver (486): Paul Stewart Returns to Talk Lightning and Challenge Us in a Special Guess the 5th. In a Hockey Night in Canada matchup, the Leafs came out victorious in a nailbiter in Edmonton. Paul Stewart comes back on the show to talk Lightning and he brings a special version of Guess the 5th. JT Miller finally gets traded by the Canucks and we break it down. Listen Here: Title Player Bruce Driver - played for Badger Bob Johnson - ’66-’82 as Head Coach of Wisconsin Badgers News Leafs 4 Oilers 3 in game that went down to the wire. JT Miller trade to Rangers To the New York Rangers: J.T. Miller (forward) Erik Brannstrom (defenseman) Jackson Dorrington (defenseman prospect) To the Vancouver Canucks: Filip Chytil (forward) Victor Mancini (defenseman) Conditional 2025 first-round draft pick The first-round pick is top-13 protected, meaning if it falls within the top 13 selections in 2025, it will transfer to 2026. Other Trades To Dallas Mikael Granlund and Cody Ceci To Sharks 2025 1st, 4th To Flames Joel Farabee, Morgan Frost To Flyers Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier 2025 2nd, 2028 7th Golden Knights sign Brandon Saad $1.5MM Salary Cap announcements - 2025-26 - 95.5 (up 7.5) 2026-27 - 104 (up 8.5) 2027-28 - 113.5 (up 9.5) Will be interesting to watch contracts this summer - Marner, Rantanen, McDavid Guess the 5th - a good one! Tampa Bay season update from Paul Rivalry with Panthers Lightning are +34 Goal Diff (4th in league) but sitting in 2nd Wild Card 4 Nations - what are his thoughts? Cooper playing favourites with Hagel and Cirelli? Paul’s Pet Peeves Connections Last Week What do the 1977, 1993, 1999, 2003 drafts have in common - THis Week - Patrick Hornqvist, Gerry Meehan, Paul Maurice, Jake Middleton Going Streakin’ NYI W7 WPG W6 DET W5 STL, NSH L4 Crazy Stat - Paul brings a beauty from soccer history /episode/index/show/scuttlepuck/id/35119530

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