Between the Benches

Join Dac, Canadaddy, and Mike on a trip around the rink for the NHL. We discuss Connor Hellebuyck taking home the Hart and Vezina, we talk about Malkin playing his last season for the Penguins in 2026, Are the Rangers poised to make another big splash before the draft? We also preview Game 6 and what needs to change for the Oilers to push this series to Game 7. 

We go around the rink, discussing Tj Oshie hanging his skates up for good. We take a look back at his career, including the 2014 winter Olympics. Lane Hutson takes down the Calder trophy, we look through the record setting season for the rookie D-man. Spencer Carberry takes home the Jack Adams award, Jack Adams winners in the past haven't lasted long with their team, is he in Washington for the lo...

We go around the rink, discussing Tj Oshie hanging his skates up for good. We take a look back at his career, including the 2014 winter Olympics. Lane Hutson takes down the Calder trophy, we look through the record setting season for the rookie D-man. Spencer Carberry takes home the Jack Adams award, Jack Adams winners in the past haven't lasted long with their team, is he in Washington for the lo...

Join the fellas with special guest appearances from Cadeyn McCrory from OldeCity and Mike Napoletano from "On the Rise". We recap the hiring of Lane Lambert and Dane Muse. We recap game one and the Oilers comeback over the Panthers. We give our series picks, and odds. Does the Cup come home to Canada? Check out who made it to the Bin and who is wearing the C. 

Join the fellas on recapping the IIHF World Championships, Tage Thompson the US hero! Islanders and Bruins have their new head coaches, how do they fit? The state of Florida is representing the East for the 6th straight season, we recap the ECF and how the Cats tamed the Canes. The Oilers are owing the Stars, Skinner and RNH are playing on another level. Check out who got put in the bin and who go...

Join the fellas on recapping the IIHF World Championships, Tage Thompson the US hero! Islanders and Bruins have their new head coaches, how do they fit? The state of Florida is representing the East for the 6th straight season, we recap the ECF and how the Cats tamed the Canes. The Oilers are owing the Stars, Skinner and RNH are playing on another level. Check out who got put in the bin and who go...

Join the boys on discussing the Blackhawks hiring a new coach, The Leafs are making changes, The Florida Panthers look unbeatable, and the Stars have their mojo mojoing... and much more! 

We have gathered here today to mourn the loss of beleafing. The boys break down what went wrong for Toronto and discuss how the Cats took care of business in Game 7. We take a quick peak ahead to the start of the ECF starting Tuesday night with the Canes and Cats. We recap the game 6 thriller between the Jets and Stars and preview the war that should take place between Edmonton and Dallas. 

We have a very different Canadaddy on this episode, how the mighty have fallen and how the Leafs traveled back to the team of old, do they get this series to a game 7? The Oilers look unstoppable, everyone is contributing. We talk about the Finnish connection that is powering Dallas. The Canes are taking care of business with the Caps and look to end the series. The fellas discuss the recent coach...

We have a very different Canadaddy on this episode, how the mighty have fallen and how the Leafs traveled back to the team of old, do they get this series to a game 7? The Oilers look unstoppable, everyone is contributing. We talk about the Finnish connection that is powering Dallas. The Canes are taking care of business with the Caps and look to end the series. The fellas discuss the recent coach...

The second round is underway and our resident leaves homer is feelin' himself. We recap both games in the series so far. How can Florida get back in it? The Utah Hockey Club is no more, allow us to introduce the Utah Mammoth, Rob Blake is out of a job, is Jim Hiller next? We recap the amazing game 7's from the weekend and check in on the Western conference playoff games.  Who would have ever thoug...

Join the fellas as we breakdown and preview the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, how can the Leafs hang with the Panthers? Caps and Canes looking into the mirror? Coaching carousel, Mike Sullivan to the Rangers. Taylor Hall gets an extension, someone is in the Bin and guess who gets the C this week.  

It's the best time of the year; the playoffs are officially underway. We recap every game of every series so far. Resident Leafs fan Big Canadaddy is taming his expectations but can't control himself. The Rangers made some interesting moves in the front office, Seattle is restructuring, and of course we put folks in the bin and hand out the C for the week! 

Come on in and stay awhile, this episode is very special, joining Dac and Canadaddy this week is Mike Napoletano. Mike is the assistant sports director for WRMN 1410 AM in Elgin, one of the voices of the NIHL (Northern Illinois Hockey League), and a brand ambassador for the no name hockey company. We sit down and break down both side of the bracket. We give you our picks all the way to the Stanley...

Join the boys on a dive into some of the numbers behind Alex Ovechkin's record setting goal, will anyone be able to break it? We discuss the East and West wild card races. Will the Panthers see the Senators overtake them in the Atlantic? Can the Flames catch the Wild or the Oilers? Canucks stay alive with an amazing 5 goal third period. Everyone hands out their power rankings and we rank the top f...

We are hot off the presses with this episode, with a full roster the fellas discuss Torts getting canned in Philly. We discuss his most likely landing spot for next season. Does anyone want to be the second wild card team in the Eastern Conference? We discuss the most likely winner and discuss which team could give the Capitals trouble from the wild card spot. Don't look now but the Stars are ente...

Dac and Canadaddy go around the rink and discuss some of this week's NHL stories. Jakob Chychrun gets an extension with the Capitals, Brad Marchand is lurking for his Panthers debut, Don't look now but the St. Louis Blues are on a heater and may just ruin the Jets season. We do a blind guess goal differential segment, how well do you know what teams are + or - on their season differentials. Canada...

The boys are back! We discuss the red-hot Av's, is Marty Necas a perfect fit? Can you see them lifting a banner? We discuss the East and West playoff races. Looks like 1 spot for 3-4 teams no matter which side you look at. Hear our thoughts on the teams you should be on the lookout for. We hand out our power rankings for the Top 5 teams according to our experts. We get smarter and test your NHL kn...

Join Dac and Brock on a recap of NHL trades that have taken place over the past couple of days. We discuss Seth Jones's move to Florida, Tampa Bay Lightning adding a familiar face and more. Pardon my trade, but maybe we can predict the future? Check out some of our trade proposals for other teams around the league. Get smarter with some talk staty to me and you won't believe the answer to our firs...

Adventure along with Dac and Brock this week with Graham in Reno for the WSOB on a journey around the Rink. We preview the Stadium Series for the Jackets and Red Wings, Playoff push time for both teams. Ovi is inching closer to history. Check out the red-hot Jets in route to 11 straight, don't look now but the Bolts have won 6 straight. The Oilers and Senators are both struggling right now, we div...

Join the fellas as we preview the 4 Nations final set for Thursday evening. McAvoy ruled out, Quinn Hughes isn't coming to the rescue either.. Does the USA have enough to win two straight against Canada. We get a little smarter with Talk staty to me, see who is leading the league in categories you may not think of. We review the NHL season to this point and check in on our biggest surprises and di...

We discuss the USA's 3-1 victory over Canada to clinch their spot in the 4 Nations championship game on Thursday.  

Join Dac and Canadaddy on a preview into the 4 nations tournament! We preview the schedule, dive into the rosters, styles of play, best units, and more. We discuss MVP odds for the tournament, and who has the most to gain and prove over the next week of games. Of course, we have to put someone in the bin and hand out the C for the week. 

Join the fellas on discussing the Ryan Hartmann suspension, Red Hot Red Wings and Jets. Can the Islanders climb back into the East race? Trouble in Vegas and the Kings have been struggling. We discuss injuries of Sidney Crosby, Quinn Hughes, and Krill Marchenko. Another installment of talk staty to me. Check out the Fantasy corner and we discuss the 4 nations schedule. See who is in the Bin and wh...

Tune in this week, after graham was victorious in Delaware he returns to give his thoughts on Logan Thompson, we discuss the Colorado, Carolina, and Chicago trade. Drew Doughty is back in the lineup for the Kings, can he be the D-man that Team Canada could use? Where does this leave Brandt Clarke in all of this? Will the Canes keep Rantanen long term? Who else may be on the move? The Tampa Bay Lig...