Bag of Pucks

In this week's episode, we celebrate Pekka Rinne's retirement (0:00), Wild buyouts (5:13), how some teams have already lost the expansion draft (10:51), and our hastily constructed Seattle Kraken mock expansion draft (39:15).  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the newest/remaining champions of the NHL (0:00), disgruntled Tarasenko and Eichel (7:16), how many HOFers the Lightning have right now (26:52), and Pat Maroon being the next Chris Kunitz (38:00). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

In this week's episode, the boys roast Geoffrey and the end of his Habs lucky streak (0:00), gush over the Kings and the Arvidsson trade (5:07), discuss whether we may see more cap shaningans like the Lightning in the future (17:05), play Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down - Part 2 (24:59), and Bobby Bonilla Day/Rick DiPietro Day (33:16).  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow...

In this week's episode, Geoffrey is back to talk about Messier joining ESPN (0:00), Dave Hakstol is the first head coach for the Seattle Kraken (9:26), Geoffrey's lucky ritual for the Stanley Cup finalist Habs (22:46), and trivia time - Dumb Long Contract Edition (39:16).  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3y...

Alson and Anson are set free to talk about whatever they want in this week's episode. They debate about the need for an elite 'tendy to win the Cup (3:29), results from the NHLPA poll (12:55), Kiril Kaprizov's ongoing contract situation (34:24), Jason Spezza returning for another year with the Leafs (43:15), and the old 1000-year contract extensions that they used to hand out (50:07).  F...

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the awkward question at the Avs post-game press conference (0:00), a look back at the division finals (5:28), rumours that #1 prospect Owen Power may return back to the NCAA (23:45), the Blue Jackets' new head coach (32:00), and our conference final predictions (44:00).  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify...

In this week's episode, we play "Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down" on some of the bigger news items in the hockey world. We debate the Scheifele press conference (1:20), trading Mitch Marner (6:36), the NHL Draft Lottery (18:39), full attendance crowds (23:17), and the Scheifele suspension (30:14).  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spoti...

We return back to our mock Seattle expansion draft and pick the first Kraken players for Ron Francis. Question is, did we listen to each other and actually follow the rules when we did the draft... Alson's team: https://www.capfriendly.com/forums/thread/455586 Anson's team: https://www.capfriendly.com/forums/thread/455672 Geoffrey's team: https://www.capfriendly.com/forums/thread/455667 Follow us...

We take a break from our mock expansion draft to talk about the NHL playoffs, running through the Avs/Blues (2:20), Golden Knights/Wild (12:35), Panthers/Lightning (16:58), Hurricanes/Predators (26:50), Capitals/Bruins (31:50), Penguins/Islanders (41:48), Leafs/Canadiens (46:14), and Oilers/Jets (52:49). Plus we go back to our awful early season predictions and see how many we got right (59:26).&n...

In our longest episode of the year, we talk about the crappy IIHF World Championship rosters (0:00), continue our journey in our mock Seattle Kraken expansion draft protection list (14:53), and choose the most anticipated first round playoff series out of the eight (1:19:26). Plus, we discover that Alson can't count, read, and a whole bunch of other things.  Follow us on Twitter here: https:/...

In this week's episode, the boys discuss their views about the Rangers-Capitals kerfuffle and the resulting aftermath (0:00), start their protection list for the BOP version of the expansion draft (12:25), and end of with some final thoughts and some weird hypotheticals ... (55:59) Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2...

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the NHL getting richer (0:00), whatever you call the new AHL "playoff format" (10:21), Ilya Kovalchuk trying to come back to win a Cup (17:24), and the LTIR shenanigans that teams have been up to this season (24:50).   Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC...

In this week's episode, the boys talk about Hockey Night in Canada's multilingual broadcast (0:00), what we're watching with three weeks left in the regular season (7:32), will the NHL cancel make up games if they don't matter (39:22), and we play a special version of rookie trivia (47:08).  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spo...

In this week's episode, Anson wins again (0:00), we talk about our favourite trades from the trade deadline (3:52), Patrick Marleau ties Gordie Howe's games played record (32:14), and final stories and final thoughts (35:23).  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

In this week's episode, Geoffrey destroys the dreams of Alson with his new NHL rule inspired by the Buffalo Sabres (0:00). Plus, we discuss all the early trade deadline deals (4:59), break the David Savard trade during our recording (33:52), and our final thoughts for Monday's trade deadline (42:28).  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https:...

In this week's episode, we celebrate the Sabres finally winning in March (0:00), Alson suggesting we should cancel the Vancouver Canucks (3:41), our reflections on the Laine-Dubois trade two months later (22:22), a way-too-early trade deadline preview (32:49), and a hot take too hot for even Alson (48:32).  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here:...

This week's episode starts off with a banger as the boys discuss Pepsi's newest Marshmallow flavour, plus other weird soft drink combinations (0:00). Then, we actually decide to talk about hockey going through this week's news on Tim Peel (10:27), Buffalo AGAIN (25:00), the Habs adding Eric Staal and the change in quarantine times for Canadian teams (34:17), Zibanejad's new love for the Flyers (46...

In this week's episodes, Geoffrey, Anson, and Alson talk about which faces in new places we still can't get used to (0:00), more news from the Buffalo Sabres (9:20), are the Sharks in a worse situation than the Sabres (21:52), would a March Madness bracket tournament work for non-playoff teams (30:28), and if teams should stop playing for the extra point (36:13).  Follow us on Twitter here: h...

We have a surprise announcement as the Bag of Pucks Podcast passes 100 episodes (0:00). Plus, we discuss this week's news with the ESPN - NHL deal (5:28), Jordan Binnington's extension (13:35), and more on Buffalo (23:26). And if you want to hear Geoffrey selling out for a very famous Canadian company, make sure you listen all the way to the end (36:28).  Follow us on Twitter here: https://ww...

We've made it to 100!!! We got a super busy episode as the boys try to make sense of their early season playoff predictions (3:12), the recent firings of Geoff Ward and Stephane Waite (15:17), our interview with NHLPA certified agent Patrick Bedell (25:02), and whatever is happening in Buffalo (44:22). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://op...

We have our very first guest on our podcast. Cary Kaplan of Cosmos Sports and Entertainment and owner of the Brampton Beast speaks with Alson about his time in hockey and with the ECHL. Plus, we test Geoffrey's resolve with the firing of Claude Julien and bits from Anson and Alson.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/...

In this week's episode, Anson joins us again, which means we have to incorporate the Blue Jackets somehow in the conversation. Plus, we touch on Lake Tahoe and whatever is going on in Arizona.    Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod  Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

We have to talk about the Blue Jackets when Anson's here, so that's what we do. Plus we go back to the nation's capital to discuss how bad the Senators offseason looks now.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

In a rare occurrence, Geoffrey rants about the NHL while having a little bit too much caffeine in his body. Plus, we touch on DeAngelo, the Arizona Coyotes, and the Nashville Predators.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es

In this week's episode, we talk about Alson's distaste for Wild's "rookie" Kaprizov, the unbalanced NHL schedule, and Mike Gillis's leaked resume for the Penguins' GM job. Plus, we get Alson's instant reaction to what Sportsnet believes to be the top 10 NHL hitters. Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6...