Sharp Shooters

We borrow an idea from Arizona Coyotes insider Craig Morgan for improving the NHL All-Star game format of using a 3-on-3 mini team All-Star tourney to expand what players would merit inclusion. It isn't a perfect idea. It is way better than what the NHL is doing right now. We also tell you the one player named from the division teams so far.  Also - Dallas continues to lead the Central Divisi...

St. Louis and Nashville don't gain ground as Arizona has a better week and Chicago is hard to watch all the time. The Pacific division pair comparatives. Bottom and Healthy Scratch Pairing - (Part 2 of 2) Recorded and Edited: January 1, 2023. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast...

Dallas continues to lead the Central Division. 2nd place Winnipeg lost to 3rd place Minnesota - who played 3 division games and Colorado have a rough week and we explain why. The Pacific division pair comparatives. Top and 2nd Pairing - (Part 1 of 2) Recorded and Edited: January 1, 2023. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with per...

All in one Central Division look to the Xmas break. Does not include Tuesday's nights games. The Pacific division pair comparatives. Recorded and Edited: December 26, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. ©...

Rebuild reminder for Arizona and Chicago Vets, Core Player Pieces, and High Draft Pick Success. Who do fans follow on the Arizona and Chicago teams that should stick to see the other side of each teams rebuild. The bottom pair Arizona and Chicago bring up the basement. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative Healthy Scratch Pairing - (Part 4 of 4) Recorde...

St. doesn't start the lineup right and other bench minors. The watch-ability of St. Louis and Nashville. The bottom pair St. Louis and Nashville are both 500pt%. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative Bottom Pairing - (Part 3 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 20, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Av...

Cale Makar declines penalty drawn. The NHL's 3 point games make trying not to win valuable The second pair Minnesota and Colorado are 2 points apart. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative. Second Pairing - (Part 2 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 20, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 20...

As Dallas and Winnipeg battle for the division lead - the teams won't play again this regular szn. A proposal may change that for future years. The top pair Winnipeg and Dallas are 1 point apart. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative. Top Pairing - (Part 1 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 18, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” per...

Starting goaltending and goals saved above expected why Arizona is 4 points up on Chicago. 4 points the difference between Arizona and Chicago - in tank watch. The Pacific division pair comparative. Healthy Scratch Pairing - (Part 4 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 14, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. C...

Is the coach hot seat heating up in both St. Louis and Nashville? Bottom pairing Nashville and St. Louis just squared off head-to-head. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative. Bottom Pairing - (Part 3 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 12, 2022. Content is prior to Tuesday nights game between Edmonton and Nashville. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “...

When does injuries become an reason to excuse an NHL teams record? Is it a key contributor for the less than anticipated results in Colorado and Minnesota. Second pair Colorado and Minnesota have the same point total. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative. Second Pairing - (Part 2 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 11, 2022. Content is prior to Monday...

Internal draft and development and why organizational depth is a key contributor in the "new coach bump" results in Dallas and Winnipeg. The top pair Winnipeg and Dallas have the same point total. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative. Top Pairing - (Part 1 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 11, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” pe...

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "ahead of the curve" new Winnipeg Jets content with a throwback to the old First Class Podcast. Tim Bigelow is joined by Warren Smith to discuss the 20 game mark for the team and reminisce on the obscurity of the original podcast and how catch phrases seemingly caught on years later. All Things Winnipeg Jets hockey. (Video edition available on YouTube) Recorde...

NHL scheduling doesn't allow you to enjoy different teams from around the division and league. It's always been an issue. It's Arizona by a point in the standings in the division ahead of Chicago of the trying to be draft lottery teams. A quick look at what is going on in the Pacific division. Tier 3 - The potential draft lottery teams (Part 3 of 3) Recorded and Edited: December 3 2022. Show Intro...

Intentionally knocking off the goal net to no penalty (it is one) in Minny's loss to Toronto. Minnesota, Nashville and St. Louis are all tied in points in the standings. The importance of goals saved above expected and expecting to make the playoffs. Tier 2 - The Playoff bubble teams (Part 2 of 3) Recorded and Edited: December 1, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by...

Wpg goalie Hellebuyck mask, player safety in the division game vs Dallas. Dallas stays first based on points. Winnipeg is first based on points percentage. Colorado Cup defence has reached infirmary status. Tier 1 - The Playoff teams battling for the Central Division Title (Part 1 of 3) Recorded and Edited: November 30, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from t...

Minnesota Wild lose Tyson Jost to waivers but trade for tough guy Ryan Reaves. Revisit Minnesota adding a Center again this szn. Bo Horvat anyone? Winnipeg - how to trade RW Blake Wheeler for a Top 6 RW. RHD Conor Timmons is traded to Toronto and why he deserved the Jacob Chychrun treatment instead of being dealt. Chychrun return to line-up, and is his and Shane Gostisbehere closer to the deadline...

The "zzz's" of Anaheim Division 4 point games. A look at the Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Chicago Black Hawks, St. Louis Blues, Arizona Coyotes and the Central Division. Out of date as soon as today's puck drops on Thursday's games. Recorded and Edited: November 17, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from...

Parity Prevails and is this a division new coach bump. A look at the Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Black Hawks, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes and St. Louis Blues and the Central Division. Out of date as soon as today's puck drops on Saturday's games.   Recorded and Edited: November 4, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed...

As few as 3 games in (St. Louis) to 7 games at most (Nashville) for the Central Division 8.  Look at early szn rtns for Dallas, the defending Champs Colorado and St. Louis atop the division. Chicago's tank is half full. Nashville's not winning in North America issue.  Minnesota's unexpected slow start. Winnipeg and Arizona playing to our expectations. Recorded and Edited: October 23, 2022. Show In...

A quick look at the US Based Central Division 7 as the teams 23 Player Rosters are set for the 2022-23 NHL Regular Szn that starts for the division in North America tonight. Yes, Nashville played two regular szn games in Europe.  Recorded and Edited: October 12, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Div...

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "camp fire" new Winnipeg Jets content with a throwback to the old First Class Podcast. Tim Bigelow is joined by Warren Smith to discuss the Wheels off the Jets captaincy, a round up of training camp and Jets waiver wire a look at a new Axel. All Things Winnipeg Jets hockey.  (Video edition available on YouTube)  Audio Show intro music: Excerpts of "So Sick" by...

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September (except for one) look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division. The September series concludes in October with Staying High or Hungover In Colorado. Recorded and Edited: October 4 & 5, 2022. Show Intro...

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division. The September series continues with The Buy In Wild - Buy Out Years. Recorded and Edited: September 27 & 28, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Ac...

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division. The September series continues with The Show Me State Blues. Recorded and Edited: September 22 & 23, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash...