Bag of Pucks

We come on to record our reactions to the massive Laine-Dubois blockbuster and how we're both hesitant on whether this was really a deal that needed to be mode between the two. Plus we touch on the Isobel Cup, division realignment, Mike Babcock, and highlights from around the league.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.co...

In this week's episode, we talk about some interesting roster and waiver decisions being made. Plus, Geoffrey has made the decision to no longer cheer for the Leafs...which bandwagon has he jumped to??? Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

With the season only days away, Anson joins the guys in doing some quickfire predictions of who will make the playoffs in this weird season. Plus, we see if Anson and Alson are better than Charles in our BOP edition of Who He Play For.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

With so much news to cover following our holiday break, we quickly touch base on a number of hockey news as teams start getting ready for the upcoming 2021 NHL season.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

In our last episode of 2020, Alson and Geoffrey speed through all 31 NHL teams and guess what they might be asking Santa for Christmas this year. We try to be realistic in helping these teams improve their rosters for the upcoming season but sometimes, that doesn't happen... Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4q...

Anson comes back as a guest as the tables turn on Geoffrey for this week's trivia. Plus, we talk about the world junior rosters (kind of...) and who we think will be the best team in the All-Canadian Division. Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

When the NHL and hockey world doesn't give you enough fun things to talk about, we revert to our old ways of bringing in our friends and discuss random conversations we have on CHEL. Plus, Geoffrey frustrates Alson and co-host Anson with some Blue Jackets and Kings trivia.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3...

We finally get some RFA signings to talk about! Plus, Alson plays the optimist and Geoffrey plays the pessimist in our opinions on the NWHL bubble and the upcoming World Juniors. Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

In this polished-up episode, we re-discuss our thoughts on the reverse retro jerseys, women in hockey management and operations, and the All-Canadian division. For the first time in a long time, we actually know what we're talking about because we may or may not have recorded a similar episode before that didn't get published... Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us...

Another slow week in the NHL news cycle means we bring in Anson and just shoot the "poop" for an hour straight. We debate about who's the better player, what the Lightning should do with their RFAs, and a quickfire on where the remaining UFAs are going.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

In this topsy-turvy episode, the boys throw passive-aggressive jabs at one another, agree with each other for the first time on an opinion, and it's Geoffrey who comes out with not one but two hot takes. Plus, could Major League Soccer be a blueprint for the NHL's return next season? Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show...

More offseason guests!!! Daniel returns and we bring in a certain Senators fans to talk about how their favourite team's offseason is going, plus a smattering of other teams around the NHL. We finish off with typical Geoffrey trivia, with all the boys being outed as bandwagon fans.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/...

Alson and special guest hosts Anson and Daniel try to unwrap the first couple hours of a weird first day of NHL free agency. Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

We have a Stanley Cup champion*!!! Alson and Geoffrey celebrate the end of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (in an appropriate manner compared to the Lightning) and talk about the busy and overloaded goalie market.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

In this Alson-prepped episode, we talk about the rumour of rampant CBD gummy use in the NHL bubbles, the Stanley Cup Finals, and a couple of recent NHL transactions. Some were worth cheering for, others were a little bit more perplexing..... Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

Is Bettman the best commissioner ever??? Alson and Geoffrey debate what grade he should get for his work (hint: it's in the title), plus a quick preview of the Stanley Cup Finals and whatever the heck is going on in Minnesota. Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

Our favourite Twitter account (other than ours) is back at it again!!! Listen as we discuss what Mr. M's biggest fan is up to now. Plus, some extra news from across the pond in Helsinki.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

In this pre-recorded, long-weekend episode, we discuss about the Jokerit-Minsk controversy in the KHL and the curious Canadiens-Blues trade. Plus, we try to talk about the playoffs knowing that everything we say will be old news (and more than likely wrong)... Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

Black Lives Matter. Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

We seem to be getting better at our predictions so why not give it another shot for Round 2??? Plus, Alson interjects throughout the podcast about news of changes within the Washington Capitals organization.  ADDENDUM: So fake news Alson said that Brian MacLellan was fired during this episode but apparently he actually still has a job... Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_...

Why do we keep making predictions when we all know they're going to be wrong??? Well, we tried to give some rationale for our picks (not like it'll change anything), plus we discuss why the Panthers GM position might not be all beaches and margaritas.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

We do our best to wrap up a chaotic qualifying round, purposely not talk about the round robin games, and discuss what's next for phase 2 of the draft lottery.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

It takes a village to raise a child, and a couple of friends to record a podcast. Geoffrey and Alson invite back their loser friends to talk about John Chayka and our way too early impressions from the exhibition game. Plus, how will the boys handle Quizmaster Geoffrey's NHL edition of "Who He Play For?" trivia game? Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify h...

The Kraken has been released!!! We talk about the NHL's newest franchise and finish our predictions for the Western Conference play-in. Get ready for some WILD predictions!!! Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

We continue our series of play-in predictions with the Eastern matchups as we get closer and closer to the return of the NHL. Plus, we talk about some petty news against Geoffrey's beloved Toronto Maple Leafs.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es