Centre Ice

Welcome to Season 8 of Centre Ice! Mac and Matt recapped the latest news and signings from around the NHL. Is Connor McDavid leaving Edmonton? Plus, a star studded free agent class next year and some bold predictions for the new NHL season.

New show! Mac and Matt made their picks for this year's NHL champion and discussed what makes both teams so compelling. We also have our predictions for the 2026 Canada Olympic roster! All that and more.

New show! Hockey Troll of Caps Chirp joined the show to discuss Alex Ovechkin making history and why the Caps are a legitimate threat to win it all. The guys picked one flaw for each playoff team and made our picks for the Calder Trophy.

New show! Mac and Matt were joined by owner of Black and Gold Productions, Mark Allred. Mark discussed the state of the Bruins, his frustrations with some of Don Sweeney's moves and more! The guys talked about the 4 Nations Face-Off and Jaccob Slavin's brilliance too. Anywhere you get your podcasts!

New show! Mac and Matt put together their personal list of the best defensive defencemen. Tell us what you think! Analyzing the Rantanen/Necas trade. The Sens, Red Wings and Islanders are hot right now. What do we make of them? Enjoy the 4 Nations Face-Off!! Thank you for listening.

New show! Mac and Matt started off with a discussion on the NFL playoffs. Canadians should not accept mediocrity from Team Canada at the WJC. Is Mac president of the Petteri Rimpinen fan club?! Ovi's Chase for gr8ness continues and we talk about why we want to see Montreal and Columbus in the playoffs. Plus, a special message from Mac. Please pay close attention to your mental health during Januar...

New show! Mac and Matt are OUT on the Sens and tired of the false hope. We selected our final roster for Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off, went over Canada's WJC roster, plus the Penguins struggles and the Rangers looking to make moves.

New show! Mac and Matt projected the rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off and were not afraid to be bold with some selections! Does Canada have good enough goaltending and will it get better? We talked about our early NHL season impressions and more! Anywhere you get your podcasts.

The Stanley Cup has finally been awarded and the offseason is just getting started. In this episode Mac and Matt discuss the Stanley Cup Finals, A few big trades and the NHL awards!

New show! Mac and Matt discussed the wild western conference, moves of the trade deadline, how the Senators should approach the off-season (spoiler alert- big changes are needed), the Penguins rapid decline, and the upcoming Women's World Championship. Anywhere you get your podcasts!

New show! Alex DeBrincat is on the move to his hometown Red Wings. Hear our thoughts on Detroit's rebuild and Steve Yzerman as well. We listed our best and worst contracts of free agency, praised the Flyers and more!

New show! Mac and Matt analyzed the Vegas Golden Knights strategy for success and what other teams should pay attention to to build a champion. Plus, our thoughts on an amazing Panthers run. The Sens have a new owner, Kyle Dubas is now in Pittsburgh, we talk about why the NHL does not need a salary cap, and the NHL draft.

New show! Mac and Matt discussed another disappointing end to the season for both Toronto and Edmonton. The streak of Canadian teams not winning the cup goes way back to 1993. Does Kyle Dubas deserve to keep his job? The Maple Leafs need to shift their organizational focus and philosophy to be successful. The Oilers are still the McDraisaitl show, plus picks for each series and the sadness in the...

New show! Our annual playoff preview show returns, breaking down all the series. The Maple Leafs can't come up short again, can they? The guys have one favourite in the Western Conference that could go on a long playoff run. Can the Islanders upset the Hurricanes? The Rangers and Devils is a series everyone should be excited about. Do the Kraken have any chance against the Avalanche? Plus, mor...

New show! Mac and Matt are back for season 6 of Centre Ice! We talked about the World Juniors, players we've noticed, and who we like to win it all. That Connor Bedard guy isn't bad either. Big names like Bo Horvat, Alex DeBrincat, Jesper Bratt, and more are on expiring contracts. Do they stay or go? Plus, we separate contenders from pretenders at the mid-way mark of the season. Thanks for listeni...

The Pacific Division promises to be a fun one again this season! Los Angeles made a big move to trade for Kevin Fiala, but can they get past Calgary or Edmonton? The Jack Campbell signing is significant, but how much better are the Oilers with him? After a chaotic offseason, the Flames are poised for another big year and possibly a deep playoff run. Is Vegas destined to miss the playoffs again and...

The Colorado Avalanche are the defending Stanley Cup Champions and no question the best team in the division. Where does that leave the Blues, Wild, and Stars? Plus, the guys believe the Jets won't be much better than they were last year. Dallas is a team we're excited about. The Predators made a couple of big moves to keep Filip Forsberg and trade for Ryan McDonagh. Tune in!

The Metropolitan Division has a chance to be one of the best in the NHL once again. Johnny Gaudreau signed with the Blue Jackets. Does that make them a playoff team or close to one? The Rangers coming out party was last year, can they continue to improve going into this year? Mac believes that the Capitals' signing of Darcy Kuemper will make a huge difference for them. Did the Islanders have an of...

Some big changes in the Atlantic Division this year. Are the Florida Panthers better or worse after their off-season moves? The guys believe the much improved Senators and Red Wings have an excellent chance to make a big leap in the standings. Then there's Montreal, which we are optimistic about in the long term. Enjoy! Anywhere you get your podcasts.

New show! Mac and Matt started with the Hockey Canada investigation and are both hoping that it leads to some big changes, but we have our doubts. Matthew Tkachuk is now in Florida and the Flames did extremely well with this deal. The guys are huge fans of Mackenzie Weegar. Seattle has had a terrific off-season with some very smart moves. Kadri, Klingberg, and Kessel among others remain available....

New show! Mac shares a story and a tribute to Bryan Marchment as we with of his family and friends after his sudden passing. Mac and Matt discuss all the latest happenings around the league in what has been a busy off-season so far. Which free agents do we like and which ones would we steer clear of? Does Johnny Gaudreau go back to Calgary and what about Matthew Tkachuk? How many mistakes are too...

New show! Mac and Matt discussed all the names out there at the upcoming trade deadline. We highlighted a few players in particular. We think teams should be very interested in Anton Forsberg, Colin Blackwell, and Andrew Copp. Plus, we let the Sharks, Flyers, and Stars have it for their poor asset management. Eve Gascon became the first woman to ever play for the Gatineau Olympiques and the first...

New show! Mac and Matt marveled at the run the Slovakia men's team went on to win the bronze at the Beijing Olympic Games. How much farther up will Juraj Slafkovsky be in the coming NHL draft? The women's final was tremendous and the guys talked about how much women's hockey has grown, plus reflected on the number of viewers of the game. 500 goals for Sidney Crosby, we take a quick look back at ho...

New show! Mac and Matt had some fun ranking some of the best young cores starting to emerge as future contenders. We think the best fits for Joe Pavelski are Boston and Pittsburgh. Plus, we talked about Juuse Saros' brilliance with the Predators. Also, the guys tell you why you should not forget about Tanner Jeannot and Anton Lundell in the Calder race. 

New show! Mac and Matt recorded the first episode of 2022. We talked about the state of the Oilers, Reid Boucher, John Klingberg reportedly likely to be on the move, hot streaks and cold streaks, including the Panthers' crazy home/road splits, and more! Thanks for listening!