The Staff and Graph Podcast

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers returning to being good again (00:00-12:15). They then do a brand new This Is Fine segment on The Minnesota Wild (12:15-32:56). Finally, they talk about Jacob Trouba's slash and the subsequent fine (32:56-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel wish you a Happy American Thanksgiving (00:00-02:28) and define the term elite (02:28-10:47). They then do a deep-dive breakdown on Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes including a look at their offensive game (10:47-24:45), defensive game (24:45-37:00), and compare them to the rest of the league (37:00-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help th...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Kelce brothers being hockey fans and Travis' Tweets (00:00-22:13). They then discuss the NHL Global Series (22:13-35:53), Bo Horvat returning to Vancouver: 35:53-46:15), and Patrick Kane (46:15-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠h...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Oilers firing Woodcroft and do a deep dive on the goaltending (00:00-38:04). They then breakdown the Nikita Zadorov situation and potential fits (38:04-55:03) and finish off discussing the Hall of Fame and this years class (55:03-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpsta...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel tell a McDonalds story (00:00-04:33) and do a deep dive on the Toronto Maple Leafs (04:33-34:42) and Edmonton Oilers struggles so far this season (34:42-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠https://l...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into the Jack Hughes injury (00:00-16:32), Anaheim Ducks being hot (16:32-22:58), Carolina Hurricanes goalie situation (22:58-30:44), and debut a new segment called "Fun Stats Per 60" where this week they look at some fun expected goals stats (30:44-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donati...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Ottawa Senators very bad week (00:00-24:57), neck guards being worn (24:57-28:57), Niklas Backstrom stepping away from the Washington Capitals (28:57-34:20), and the San Jose Sharks being unbelievably bad (34:20-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss their new partnership with Jumpstart (00:00-05:40) and Mike participating in the Easter Seals Celebrity Hockey Classic (05:40-12:09)! They then dive into some Halloween stories (12:09-26:36) and some of the best NHL Halloween costumes (26:36-30:13). They also breakdown the Heritage Classic (30:13-38:10), the Flames being broken (38:10-01:03:02), and the bes...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel do a deep dive on the Shane Pinto suspension, gambling in hockey, and the Ottawa Senators. Shop Merch: ⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠Shop Stickers: ⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Staff and Graph Podcast, Mike and Rachel discuss the NHL schedule (00:00-11:03), NHL leading plus-minus player Justin Holl (11:03-13:54), villainizing players for using the CBA to their advantage (13:54-22:12), Justin Holl and how to use plus-minus effectively (22:121-37:17). Finally, the talk about the NHL launching a player and puck tracking website (37:13-44:48) and Rick...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel talk about Washington being awful to start the season (00:00-11:40), the Lightning struggling without Andrei Vasilevskiy (11:40-26:54), and Alex Debrincat's insane start and Detroit's season outlook (26:54-34:50). They then discuss Evgenii Malkin constantly being disrespected (34:50-46:15), what PDO is and who the outliers are so far this season (46:15-53:37), and...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel talk about Auston Matthews' insane start to the season (00:00-11:59), William Nylander being incredible (11:59-17:22), and Artur Akhtyamov potentially being the next star Russian goalie (17:22-23:50). They then dive into bad teams being thrown into a volcano with their schedules to start the season and media availabilities (23:50-37:36). Finally, they discuss Ryan...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel debut the new studio and reveal some exciting news (00:00-04:23)! They then dive into Toronto's first game (04:23-11:56), the NHL staggering opening night start times and Connor Bedard's NHL debut (11:56-22:40). They also breakdown Buffalo's incredible contracts and what's gone right for them (22:40-30:16), Brock Boeser's four-goal season opener and Edmonton's toug...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel do a complete breakdown of the Central Division. They dive into the Arizona Coyotes (00:00-07:13), Chicago Blackhawks (07:13-14:44), Colorado Avalanche (14:44-18:53), Dallas Stars (18:53-23:33), Minnesota Wild (23:33-29:11), Nashville Predators (29:11-35:40), St. Louis Blues (35:40-41:48), Winnipeg Jets (41:48-48:22), and predict how the division will finish at the...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel rant about how awful the Toronto Blue Jays were (00:00-07:46), and preview the Anaheim Ducks (07:46-19:43), Calgary Flames (19:43-25:45), and Edmonton Oilers (25:45). Then, they discuss Jamie Drysdale signing a contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks mid-show (24:10-26:02), before continuing the Pacific Division preview with the LA Kings (36:02-40:17), San Jose S...

On this episode, Mike is joined by Jonny Lazarus to do a Metro Division Preview. They dive into the Carolina Hurricanes (00:00-06:15), Columbus Blue Jackets (06:15-10:25), New Jersey Devils (10:25-14:29), New York Rangers (14:29-23:10), Philadelphia Flyers (23:10-26:16), Pittsburgh Penguins (26:16-29:09), New York Islanders (29:09-32:25), Washington Capitals (32:25-35:41), and do their division ra...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel are joined by The Hockey News Toronto Maple Leafs site manager David Alter to discuss the Detroit Lions win. They also preview the Atlantic Division as a whole (07:04-08:02), the Boston Bruins (08:)2-17:59), Buffalo Sabres (17:59-27:19), Detroit Red Wings (27:19-40:47), Florida Panthers (40:47-48:22), Montreal Canadiens (48:22-56:45), Ottawa Senators (56:45-01:06:5...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into Auston Matthews' extension in Toronto (00:00-12:30), William Nylander being the chillest guy in hockey (12:30-19:10), and new standards for the Leafs (19:10-23:30). *TRIGGER WARNING* They then dive into the reports that Logan Mailloux was cleared to play in the NHL by the league (23:30-END). Shop Merch:  https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree:  https:...

On this episode, Rachel and Jacob are joined by the Nashville Predators' Cody Glass to dive into how Cody proposed (00:00-04:33), what life is like before training camp (04:33-06:18), the World Championships (06:18-09:03), and Nashville's F you end of the season and what the lockerroom messaging is like (09:03-12:10). They then discuss Cody becoming a Nashville Predator (12:10-17:54), the pressure...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into how their summers have gone (00:00-08:45), Patrice Bergeron retiring (08:45-23:09), and the Bruins potentially turning a page (23:09-25:28). They then dive into the big extensions this summer including Sebastian Aho (25:28-34:28), Troy Terry (34:28-38:19), and Tom Wilson (38:19-44:55). Finally, they do a complete breakdown of the Erik Karlsson trade (44:5...

On this episode, Jacob and Rachel are joined by Morgan Klimchuk to discuss Morgan's experience being drafted (00:00-12:26), his time as a member of Calgary (12:26-30:10), being traded to Toronto (30:10-37:50), his final season playing (37:50-40:37). Finally, they dive into his move to coaching and coaching style (40:37-54:47) and some rapid-fire questions (54:47-END). Shop Merch:  https://staffgra...

On this episode, Rachel is joined by The Hockey News' Jacob Stoller and the creator of Pidutti Points Share, Paul Pidutti. They discuss Paul's model, advanced analytics in women's hockey, who is being snubbed going into the Hall of Fame, and future players who will be in the Hall of Fame. Shop Merch:  https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers:  https:/...

On this episode, Mike and Rachel breakdown what to expect this summer from the Carolina Hurricanes (00:00-04:20), Calgary Flames (04:20-07:06), Toronto Maple Leafs (07:06-10:22), Philadelphia Flyers (10:22-14:55), Erik Karlsson (14:55-17:05), and Alex Debrincat (17:05-END). Shop Merch:  https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers:  https://www.redbubble....

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the draft (00:00-13:43), free agency so far (13:43-46:49), the roller coaster offseason so far for the Leafs (46:49-55:34), and what you can expect this summer and next season (55:34-END). Shop Merch:  https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers:  https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast...

On this episode, Rachel is joined by Chris Gear to discuss what watching hockey is like as an executive vs as a fan (00:00-03:14), what the week of the draft and free agency look like for an executive (03:14-09:20), how teams decide which RFAs are worth qualifying (09:20-16:35), offer sheets (16:35-21:26), buyouts (21:26-26:30), and UFAs/Free Agency/contract negotiations (26:30-41:30). They then d...