Steve and The Blue Line

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastThe NHL is BACK — and things are already getting interesting. Preseason hockey is underway, roster spots are on the line, massive contracts are changing expectations, and one 7-foot-1, nearly 280-pound Sharks prospect is getting everybody's attention. On this episode of Blue Line KC, Matt and Steve break down the biggest NHL storylines heading into the 2026–27 season....

KC'S #1 Hockey Podcast🏒 An NHL player. The Stanley Cup Playoffs. The FBI. And an alleged murder-for-hire plot. This is one of the craziest true stories in hockey history. In 2004, Mike Danton was a 23-year-old forward playing for the St. Louis Blues. While his team was battling the San Jose Sharks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, something unbelievable was happening away from the rink. Danton bec...

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastSteve finally experiences smelling salts for the very first time, and his reaction is exactly what you'd expect. In this episode of Steve & The Blue Line, we break down:🏒 Steve's first smelling salts experience🧪 What smelling salts actually are📜 The surprising history dating back hundreds of years💪 Why NHL players, NFL players, and powerlifters use them🧠...

Welcome to Episode 20 of Steve & The Blue Line, Kansas City's #1 hockey podcast! This week, we break down one of the biggest offseason shakeups the Kansas City Mavericks have faced in years. Jack LaFontaine, Jackson Jutting, Ryan Jones, Dylan Wells, and veteran Bobo Carpenter are all gone—but what does that mean for the Mavericks' chances next season? We also dive into:🏒 The biggest N...

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastThe NHL offseason is officially underway, and the biggest stories are just getting started. In Episode 19 of **Steve & The Blue Line**, Steve and Matt break down the biggest winners and losers from the 2026 NHL Draft, debate which teams helped—or hurt—their future, and preview the free agency moves that could reshape the Stanley Cup race. We also shift our focus to th...

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastThe 2025-26 hockey season comes to an end as the Kansas City Mavericks fall to the Florida Everblades in the Kelly Cup Finals. Was this still the greatest season in Mavericks history? We break down what went wrong, Marcus Crawford's MVP season, Jack LaFontaine's playoff run, and what's next for KC.We also react to the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cu...

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastThe Stanley Cup Final has officially gone off the rails. This week on Steve & The Blue Line, we break down Carolina's incredible comeback in Game 2, Mitch Marner's historic four-goal performance, controversial goalie interference calls, and one of the strangest double-overtime winners you'll ever see. We also dive into the Kelly Cup Finals as the Kansas Ci...

The Kelly Cup is here, and there's no better place to watch the action than The Blue Line Hockey Bar in Kansas City! The Kansas City Mavericks are chasing hockey history, and the atmosphere at The Blue Line is electric. In this episode, we talk Kelly Cup Finals matchups, key players, predictions, biggest storylines, and what this championship run means for Kansas City hockey. Will the Maverick...

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastSteve is back with another edition of Steve's Best Bets, bringing his favorite plays from both the NHL and MLB.Current Record:🔥 30-12-2This week's show includes:🏒 Stanley Cup Final Analysis🏒 Carolina vs Vegas Betting Angles🏒 Futures & Prop Bets⚾ MLB Best Bets of the Week⚾ Favorite Underdogs & Value Plays⚾ Trap Bets to Avoid💰 Steve's Most Confid...

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastThe Kansas City Mavericks are one win away from advancing, but can they finish the job in Game 6?Steve and Matt break down the biggest game of the Mavericks' season, discuss what's worked in the series, identify the key players to watch, and make their predictions for tonight's matchup. Topics include:🏒 Mavericks Game 6 Preview🏒 Biggest Keys To Victory🏒 MVP...

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastThe Kansas City Mavericks are one win away from advancing, but can they finish the job in Game 6?This week on Steve & The Blue Line, we break down the Mavericks' biggest game of the season, debate whether they're now favorites to win the Kelly Cup, and make our predictions for tonight's matchup. We also discuss Carolina reaching the Stanley Cup Final, whet...

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastThe Kansas City Mavericks are making a serious run through the ECHL playoffs, and Steve & The Blue Line break down EVERYTHING happening around the Kelly Cup Playoffs. We cover:🏒 The Mavericks’ playoff dominance🏒 Why this KC team feels different🏒 Current playoff matchups and controversy🏒 ECHL officiating and physical playoff hockey🏒 The atmosphere inside Cable Dah...

 12345678901234567890123456789  views May 20, 2026 #1m #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs KC'S #1m Hockey PodcastThe NHL playoffs just reached another level of chaos. This episode of Steve & The Blue Line dives into the playoff controversy everyone is talking about:🏒 Did the refs hand Colorado the series?🏒 Erik Johnson's insane "16-1 Avalanche" prediction🏒 Nathan MacKinnon's psy...

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastThe NHL playoffs are officially turning into complete chaos. This week on Steve & The Blue Line, we break down the biggest playoff meltdowns, shocking performances, controversial moments, physical playoff hockey, betting picks, KC Mavericks playoff energy, and why Kansas City is suddenly becoming one of the biggest sports cities in America heading into the World Cup....

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastThe NHL playoffs are already completely out of control. In this episode, we break down:The shocking eliminations of Boston and EdmontonMontreal winning a playoff game with just 9 shotsThe Flyers vs Hurricanes chaos and misconductsGame 1 overreactions and betting anglesThis is playoff hockey at its absolute peak — unpredictable, physical, and chaotic.

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastThe NHL playoffs have officially gone off the rails. This week delivered everything — massive hits, full line brawls, controversial calls, and one of the most confusing overtime goals you’ll ever see. Are the refs losing control… or is this exactly what playoff hockey should look like? In Episode 10 of Steve & The Blue Line, we break down:The most chaotic playoff mome...

KC'S #1 Hockey PodcastGame 1 of the NHL Playoffs delivered everything—comebacks, blowouts, fights, controversy… and a few teams that already look like they’re in trouble. In Episode 8 of Steve & The Blue Line, we break down the biggest moments from opening night:Buffalo’s emotional comeback after 14 years and what it means moving forwardMinnesota’s 6–1 domination and whether Dallas can rec...

#NHL #HockeyPodcast #NHLPlayoffs The NHL playoffs are officially set, and this bracket is loaded with pressure, rivalries, and potential upsets. From the Buffalo Sabres locking in the top seed to the Colorado Avalanche winning the President’s Trophy, every matchup brings a different storyline. This episode breaks down the full playoff picture across both the Eastern and Western Conferences, includ...

#NHL #HockeyPodcast #NHLPlayoffs If you’re betting the NHL right now… this is where money is made. The most dangerous teams aren’t who you think. The NHL is heading into the playoffs… and everything is breaking loose. Coaches are getting fired with just games left in the season. Fights are ramping up across the league. And the playoff race? Total chaos. In Episode 6 of Steve & The Blue Line, w...

Week 21 delivered chaos across the league—teams surging at the perfect time, others completely falling apart, and the Wild Card race turning into a full-blown war zone. In this episode of Steve & The Blue Line, we break down:🔥 The most chaotic playoff race in years🔥 Red-hot teams (Flyers, Blue Jackets, Predators)🔥 Teams in trouble (Islanders, Oilers inconsistency)🔥 Kraken statement win + J...

The NHL playoffs are coming… but is the league losing what makes hockey great? In Episode 5 of Steve & The Blue Line, we break down:Why the Eastern Conference is complete chaosThe teams nobody wants to face in Round 1Whether the NHL is removing emotion from the gameFight of the Week 🥊KC sports energy with the Royals & Mavericks🔥 Strong takes. Real debate. No fluff.