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Greg and Dave talk about the NHL's new gambling deal with MGM and its problems. Plus, Jonathan Quick and Auston Matthews are hurt; some troubling stories about Slava Voynov and Evander Kane; puzzling sequels to "Bad Boys" and "Gladiator"; reviewing Connor McDavid's new commercial; the season's biggest surprises; and the ultimate TV quiz.

Greg and Dave go through the Gary Bettman ruling on Tom Wilson, talk about the Leafs/Jets game on NBCSN, breakdown a "hilarious" Jeremy Roenick segment with Patrik Laine, discuss Sidney Crosby vs. Connor McDavid, William Nylander's sponsorships, free curly fries, Adam Sandler, Venom and your hottest Halloween candy takes and worst costumes ever. Sponsored by Sonos and Seat Geek. 

Greg and Dave welcome Adam Savage from Mythbusters and Mythbusters Jr. to the show, talking about weird science, corked bats and trying to find a reason to care about hockey. Plus, we inhale the ramifications of legal weed in Canada; talk about the nonsense surrounding hits on Elias Pettersson and Johnny Gaudreau; the best player in the world debate; a dumb hockey take from a Canadian columnist; a...

Greg and Dave welcome DC Comics writer Scott Snyder to talk about Batman, Justice League and his beloved New York Rangers. Plus, Auston Matthews vs. Connor McDavid, Maple Leafs hyperbole, the NHL's goal orgy, early season surprises, the Predators' embarrassing banner, the Auston Watson suspension, and which coach is going to be fired first. Sponsored by Sonos and Seat Geek. 

Greg and Dave explore the horrors of self-serve beer at hockey games, Tom Wilson's 20-game suspension, Brad Marchand's unique leadership, the Senators giving away tickets and hugs, Patrik Laine and Fortnite, the Fast & The Furious on the Moon, and can Dave survive the NHL 2018-19 Official Team Slogan Quiz? Brought to you by Sonos and Seat Geek! 

Greg and Dave preview all 31 teams for the 2018-19 NHL season from multiple locations around NYC (we'll explain) and make their bold Stanley Cup picks. Plus, we discuss Gritty, the Flyers' sensational mascot and plushies in general; the return of the Hartford Whalers in Carolina; the Joker movie, which Dave hates; and much more. Presented by Seat Geek!

Greg and Dave break down the Erik Karlsson and Max Pacioretty trades, and listeners chime in with reasons for Ottawa Senators fans to have hope; Steve Yzerman leaves the Lightning GM spot; looking at the suspensions for Austin Watson and Nate Schmidt; which NHL players should be apartment mates; the joys of "Game Night"; Greg's war with mice; and much more. Sponsored by SeatGeek! 

Greg and Dave travel back to 1998 for a look back at hockey and pop culture and nonsense in this special episode.  

Greg and Dave return to discuss NHL happenings since the last episode, the return of Martin Brodeur to the Devils and our most fascinating teams of the 2018-19 season. Sponsored by Robinhood.

It's the Great John Tavares Signing Fallout! Greg and Dave talk about the big free agent move for the Toronto Maple Leafs and what it means for the jersey-burning New York Islanders fans. Plus a review of all the major signings and trades of free agency; John Tortorella goes nuts on the Penguins; the concept of time travel and the existence of UFOs; whether Drew Doughty is worth the money; The Roc...

Greg and Dave debate the merits of Gary Bettman as a Hockey Hall of Famer, from the timing to whether or not he's actually earned it. Plus, the rest of the Hall of Fame class and various snubs, the John Tavares sweepstakes, free agency preview, the Penguins and Jack Johnson, the Demolition Man Taco Bell and much more! 

Greg and Dave are live from the Prophet Bar in Dallas with Stars defenseman Stephen Johns! We talk NHL Awards, Barry Trotz and the Islanders, Ilya Kovalchuk, drunken Notre Dame hijinks, the Mike Hoffman trade, Sergei Zubov and the Hall of Fame, and Jamie Benn being down. Plus, two live game shows and much more!

Greg and Dave welcome Alex Prewitt of Sports Illustrated to talk about the Washington Capitals' drunken celebration, goalies who poop, the NHL vs. concussions and his path in journalism. Plus, the boys break down all the drama with the Ottawa Senators, Mike Hoffman and Erik Karlsson; discuss the strange straw man of Alex Ovechkin criticism; predict the NHL Awards; and delve into the question of th...

Greg and Dave celebrate the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals, which is still very weird to say, from Alex Ovechkin's triumph to what this means for the franchise to the way nearly all the Caps stopped celebrating to look at boobs. Plus, an incredible guest: Jon Taffer of Bar Rescue, talking about the Vegas Golden Knights, how to fix hockey and that pirate bar that hated him. Also, Ryan Mil...

Greg and Dave cover the Stanley Cup Final as only they could, with thoughts on the Golden Knights, "The Save," the goofy opening ceremonies, late night adventures in Sin City and much more. Plus the boys mix it up over Tom Wilson, go in depth on sports and burner accounts, and get your feedback on what you'd ask Gary Bettman if given the chance. Sponsored by Seat Geek! 

Greg and Dave look back at their predictions for the Vegas Golden Knights, and how they all came true. Plus a look back at Game 7 in the East, a full preview of the Stanley Cup Final, doxxing on the Internet, Lou Lamoriello, Evander Kane, "Dunkirk," Mia Khalifa, Miro Satan, Greg's late cat, the JFK hotel, David Quinn, Paul Fenton and your Stanley Cup picks. Sponsored by Seat Geek. 

Greg and Dave welcome Amalie Benjamin of NHL.com to the show to talk playoff hockey, Brad Marchand and not growing up as a pop culture idiot. Plus, we break down the conference finals, discuss how the NHL is going to handle legalized gambling, lesser Arnold Schwarzenegger films, the Golden Knights' preposterous intro, Greg gets into a fight with an NHL player and much, much more Sponsored by Seat...

Dave literally takes his victory lap in backing the Washington Capitals over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Plus, previews of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, more owner hijinks with the Carolina Hurricanes and new coach Rod Brind'Amour, that time Greg went to Lilith Fair, whether we believe Brad Marchand's vow to stop licking dudes, the fall of Dennis Miller, Phil Kessel doesn't speak, whethe...

Greg and Dave welcome Sean Gentille of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to the podcast to discuss the Penguins and Capitals, ridiculous sandwiches and the perils of covering Pittsburgh sports. Plus, that Nicklas Backstrom quote controversy, our Stanley Cup Playoffs roundup, the Tom Wilson suspension, someone keeps pooping in the wrong bathroom, our debate and your thoughts on a total ban on hits to the...

Dave believes the Washington Capitals will finally defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins. Greg feels differently. They break down that series and all the second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchups; discuss the Wild GM opening; wonder how Bill Peters knows so much about the Flames; ranking the Mission: Impossible films; a fourth "Look Who's Talking" movie involving British silverware; the worst part of a...

Greg and Dave welcome Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme and Erik Stolhanske from Broken Lizard as we talk Super Troopers 2 (out on 4/20, of course), Steve's love of the Rangers, Erik's love of the Wild and all things Minnesota, and the time Kevin was chased around naked by an NHL player. Plus, the time they broke the Stanley Cup, the time they were punched in the face by Colton Orr, being cult movie ic...

Greg and Dave discuss the Vegas Golden Knights' sweep of the LA Kings, and why they can win the Stanley Cup; the rest of the playoffs' underwhelming first round; the wacky awards voting and why Dave hates the Selke; coaches that look like coaches, and the vacancies they might fill; the few actors to never appear in superhero films; and play along with the Taco Bell Discontinued Menu Item quiz! Spo...

Greg and Dave break down all the Stanley Cup Playoff first-round series and pick their winners, as well as reveal their picks for the Stanley Cup Final and the eventual champ. That plus T.J. Miller calls in a bomb threat, NBC puts playoff hockey on The Golf Channel, commentary on the breakdown days for the Islanders and Canadiens and Sabres and Hurricanes, your playoff predictions and a tribute to...

Greg and Dave welcome hockey legend "The Maven" Stan Fischler to discuss the end of his incredible career, era vs. era in the NHL, the demise of hockey fighting, Gary Bettman and some of his greatest hockey memories. Plus, the boys give a tribute to the Sedin twins, talk goalie interference controversies, take another run through the NHL Award, play the Channing Tatum game, talk playoffs, discuss...

Greg and Dave break down the final stages of the Stanley Cup Playoff race, from matchups we want to the fate of the Golden Knights. Plus, Connor McDavid for Hart, Taylor Hall is libeled, Lozo has an issue with the NHL's social impact, which characters on FRIENDS likely voted for Trump, coaches that might be fired, Mike And The Mad Dog reunite, the Franchise Movie bracket and confessions from liste...