On the Bench with Beeks

🚨 THE ATLANTIC IS HEADED FOR AN ICEBERG. 🚨 The 2026-27 NHL season is almost here, which means the boys from On the Bench with Beeks are back with the next stop in their full NHL Division Preview series! This time, Beeks and Hockey Max set their sights on the Atlantic Division — and this division could get WILD. 🏒 Florida Panthers ⚡ Tampa Bay Lightning 🍁 Toronto Maple Leafs 🔵 Buffalo Sabres...

🚨 THE 2026-27 NHL SEASON IS ALMOST HERE! 🚨 We’re only a couple weeks away from puck drop, which means it’s time for the boys from On the Bench with Beeks to put their reputations on the line. We’re breaking down EVERY NHL TEAM — division by division — predicting the standings, analyzing each roster and picking the players you NEED to watch this season. First up: THE METROPOLITAN DIVISION. 🏒🔥 T...

The PWHL offseason is changing the league — and the boys are breaking down ALL of it. On the newest On the Bench with Beeks, Beeks and Max dive into a wild summer around the PWHL, from the 2026 Draft and free agency to major player movement across the league. 🇪🇺 THE EUROPEAN SURGE Beeks gets into the numbers behind one of the biggest trends in the PWHL: the growing wave of European talent entering...

The NHL trade market has officially gone OFF THE RAILS! In this episode of On the Bench with Beeks, the boys break down the absolute hurricane of NHL trades that have shaken the league over the last few days. From blockbuster deals to surprising moves that nobody saw coming, we’re covering every major storyline and what it means heading into next season. Then… it happens. Beeks absolutely CRASHES...

Mike Babcock is back in the hockey headlines, and the reaction across the NHL has been anything but quiet. In Part 1 of Episode 108 of On The Bench with Beeks, the boys dive into Edmonton's controversial coaching decision and discuss why the return of one of hockey's most polarizing figures has fans, players, and analysts talking. The conversation doesn't stop there. We also break down...

🏒🌴 PRO BEACH HOCKEY WAS ABSOLUTELY WILD. In the newest On the Bench with Beeks, Beeks and Max travel back to one of the strangest — and coolest — hockey experiments of the 1990s: Pro Beach Hockey (PBH). Roller hockey. Beach vibes. Wild uniforms. Ramps behind the nets. An oil-filled ball. Two-point goals. Almost no stoppages. This league basically asked: “What if hockey was turned into a ’90s ext...

This week the boys on the Bench get in the right head space with Cali aka TeenyTendy. Cali hops on the Bench to tell the boys about her ride from semi-pro snowboarding to creating her own fitness program to hoping in between the pipes to become the goalie she is today! They also discuss the importance of mental health and dives into the wonderful things The Goalie Guild is doing with #liftthemask....

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers are supposed to be the faces of hockey in Canada… So why does it feel like both franchises are stuck in the same cycle? On Episode 107 of On The Bench With Beeks, we dive deep into: 🏒 the pressure crushing the Leafs and Oilers 🏒 playoff coaching decisions across the NHL 🏒 who’s thriving and who’s getting exposed this postseason 🏒 PWHL playoff intensi...

Toronto gets the #1 pick… and the hockey world immediately goes full conspiracy mode. Coincidence? Rigged? Or are hockey fans just spiraling again? On Episode 106 of On The Bench With Beeks, we break down: 🏒 NHL playoff chaos 🏒 PWHL playoff storylines 🏒 AHL postseason battles 🏒 The NHL Draft Lottery fallout 🏒 And why the internet completely lost its mind This might be one of the wildest hocke...

We recorded Episode 105… The video? Gone. Completely didn’t save. So yeah… we panicked, blamed the gear, blamed the universe… and then handed the edit off to the guy with a mouthstick 😉 BUT— the audio survived. So you’re still getting: 👉 NHL playoffs 👉 AHL + PWHL 👉 all the chaos from around the hockey world Honestly… this might be the most “on brand” episode we’ve ever dropped. Huge thank you...

This week, the boys are all about the NHL playoffs. They run through the matchups and add their predictions of who will dominate and who will blow it. Joe goes on a solid rant about the Buffalo Sabres fans. And last but not certain least, stick around for a tasty jam from the GREATEST and ONLY hockey band in the universe! The Zambonis

This week, the boys chat about the recent firings in the NHL. They break down what that means for Vegas and Toronto. They also talk about the PWHL’s super innovative playoff rules. And as per usual, stick around for a tasty jam from the ONLY and GREATEST hockey band in the universe: The Zambonis! Bob Marley and the Hartford Whalers By The Zambonis More Songs About Hockey… And Buildings And Food

As the NHL playoffs draw near, the boys talk about the sheer mind-boggling predicament the teams in the Pacific division are currently. After that, they tackle the recent general managers meetings that have just concluded. And as per usual, stick around for the newest song from the ONLY and GREATEST hockey band in the world: The Zambonis! I Don’t Like Hockey No More By The Zambonis

This week, the boys take a hard look at who is trending up and who is trending down in the NHL. They follow it up with an update on how the PWHL takeover is doing. Then close it off with the announcement of the World Cup of Hockey locales. And as per usual we round it off with a tasty ham from the ONLY and GREATEST hockey band in the universe: The Zambonis! Captain By The Zambonis Five Minute Majo...

That’s right! On the Bench with Beeks has hit the centennial mark! We have a beefy episode. We talk about the Olympics. The winners, the loser and all the drama that followed. Next, we chat about the not so intense trade deadline. We look at who got better, worse and who didn’t even bother. And as always, stick around for a tasty jam from The Zambonis. The ONLY and GREATEST hockey band in the univ...

This week the boys have a lot to talk about. After missing last week, there is no shortage of conversation. They talk Artemi Panarin’s somewhat underwhelming trade, Gavin McKenna’s felony and Linus Ullmark’s road to recovery. And of course, stick around for another tasty jam from the ONLY and GREATEST hockey band on planet earth… The Zambonis! Song: The Helmet Song By The Zambonis More Songs About...

On this episode the boys chat about the upcoming Olympic hockey tournament. They dissect the rosters, importance and ramifications that come before, during and after the break. They speculate on possible trade movement before the roster freeze. And as always stay after to hear a tasty jam from the ONLY and GREATEST hockey band on planet earth… The Zambonis! Songs: Shot…Score! By The Zambonis 110%...

In this episode, the boys look at the insane winning streaks teams in the NHL are going on. They also look at the current IIHF World Junior Championship standings. To end it they look at the pros and cons of the NHL expanding passes 32 teams. Songs: Song: Shot…Score! By The Zambonis 110% Hockey And Other Stuff Song: Johnny Got Suspended By The Zambonis More Song About Hockey…And Buildings And Food

This week, the boys tackle the insane movement around the NHL. They take a look at the Quinn Hughes’s trade and the goalie swap for Edmonton and Pittsburgh. They also break down the Buffalo Sabres firing of Kevyn Adams. And try to analyse the impact Jarmo Kekäläinen can make as the new general manager. Stick around after the show for another tasty jam from the ONLY and GREATEST hockey band on plan...

This week the boys on the bench tackle the talk about Mikko Rantanen’s recent exploits. They break down whether this is a new side of the Moose or just a string of unfortunate events. This into that age-old conversation about the calibre of referees and the role the Department of Player’s Safety plays in situations like this. Last but not certainly least, the boys roll out a jam from the only and...

Here we go! Another beauty episode. Max and Beeks are joined by another teammate to chat some puck. In this episode they get into the PWHL. They chat about the early success and all around scope of the league and get stoked for the beginning of the season.

Well it was so nice, we decided to do it twice! Max and Beeks are back again. This episode we talk about what teams and players have surprised us in this early part of this 25/26 season. Get up and dive in.

You are reading that right, dear listener! A new episode of On the Bench with Beeks is here and it’s totally for you. Well… if you’re a Colorado Avalanche fan. Beeks’ old hockey buddy, Max, stops by and we get down on some Avs talk. The offense, defense and tendies get analysed. Not to mention a chat about the long awaited 30th anniversary jersey Nordiques jersey drop. Welcome back to the bench!

You read that correctly. On the Bench with Beeks is back after a long hiatus. We get into this early 23-24 regular season, discuss players and teams that are huge surprises, Connor Bedard-mania, Avs current situation and the developing Adam Johnson story. Don’t worry, Dave Zamboni is also back with an always tasty Zambonis pick. Oh baby, it feels good to be back.

This week the boys on the bench get the VIP experience! Our good buddy, Dan Beatty, stops by to talk about his travels to the Mecca of hockey. He runs through his incredible three day VIP experience at the Hockey Hall of Fame for this year’s HHOF induction ceremony. Find out everything about this insane weekend and even some side adventures with OTBWB alumnis, Todd Sawatzky and King Dawit!