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Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with San Diego Gulls Play-by-Play Announcer Andy Zilch! The docs & Andy discuss ASMR grapes, Ducks adding Pat Verbeek as GM, inside his process calling games, The Michigan goal, chagrin, the rise of Anthony Stolarz, the Ducks season, Jason's disdain for cilantro, and State & Liberty! Should The Michigan Goal be allowed in the NHL? Get 15% OFF at StateAndLib...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss CCM's recent decision to remove Russian-born players from their global marketing campaigns, & we think that's ridiculous. Plus, the docs look at some Calder Trophy candidates, this year's playoff picture, and answer some important questions - Is Conor McDavid the Matthew Stafford of the NHL? Who else needs to be moved before the trade deadline? Will Chic...

Is Tuukka Rask a Hall Of Famer? Who will trade for Fleury? It's GOALIES with BLUE! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley invite back former NHL goalie John Blue to talk about the goalie movement around the league! Blue points out favorite goalies this season, Tuukka Rask's slide, will Tristan Jarry have the staying power in Pittsburgh, Rangers' Igor Shesterkin(+ Doc Emrick's pronunciation guide), go...

Dr. Jay Calvert invites back former NHL'er, current Florida Panthers broadcaster & NHL Network host - Bill Lindsay! The doc & Bill talk about the hot Panthers, Calgary's recent tear, Toronto's turnaround, offseason training now vs then, trade rumors, and neck injuries. Bill tells the story of nearing losing his life after crushing his larynx on the ice, the tragic death of high school hockey playe...

Coaching Changes... do they always work? Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are back at to talk about the recent Coaching Changes around the league! The docs dive into the absolute disaster that is the Montreal Canadiens, Oilers firing Dave Tippett, Jason works in a Red Wings discussion, Coyotes sign multiyear deal to host home games at the Arizona Sun Devils' new arena 5,000 seat venue, and Brad...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the Arizona Coyotes' proposed move to ASU's new 5,000 seat arena for the next few years, which begs the question... how much longer do the Coyotes have in AZ? The docs discuss potential landing spots for the Coyotes based on population size, how the NHL's handling the COVID postponements, Calder Trophy candidates, Friday's Pens-Wings game, thoughts on th...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Seattle Kraken fan Nadia Popovici about her incredible story of spotting a cancerous mole on the neck of Vancouver Canucks' Assistant Equipment Manager Brian "Red" Hamilton, & how she intervened. Truly a life saving find! Taking place on October 23rd at the Seattle Kraken's first-ever home game against the Vancouver Canucks, Nadia's brave actions saved...

Happy New Year!! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are back and so is the NHL! The docs discuss the recent Omicron surge that shut down the NHL thru the holidays, the NHL's decision to opt out of the Olympics & Brad Marchand's response on Twitter, where to reschedule the remaining games, Stevie Y's comments on testing, fake cards, and predictions for how 2022 will unfold! Is Brad Marchand right?...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former NHL'er Jay Caufield! Jason tried to offend Jay immediately with his Red Wings gear, the Jay's relive the glory of 2009 despite Jason, Jay takes us inside his breakdowns, this year for the Pens, the Crosby effect, helping Mario complete the "five goals in five ways", comparing the Pens' Cup teams, next moves for Pittsburgh, the future for Conor M...

Dr. Jay Calvert chats with former New York Rangers defencement & current analyst for MSG - Dave Maloney! Jay & Dave discuss the special year for the Rangers, why they moved on from Gerard Gallant, what's sparked the change in play, Chris Kreider, Igor Shesterkin, and what they need to do to keep it rolling! Plus, other teams around the league that impress him, developing young players, his Cup con...

Former NHL'er & Owner/GM/HC of the Long Beach Shredders Emerson Etem return to the Dr. Hockey Podcast! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Emerson about his Tier 3 USPHL junior hockey team - the Long Beach Shredders, the path to the NHL for juniors, what separates high level players from good players, stadium attendance, current NHL Stanley Cup picks, the turnaround for the Maple Leafs,...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Former NHL'er & current Florida Panthers Play-by-Play Announcer Randy Moller! Randy shares how he became the first former player to transition to the announcing booth, identifies the key factors in the success of the NHL leading Florida Panthers, gives his thoughts on how the aftermath of Coach Q, tells us about his recent battle with COVID-19, & more!...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley take a look at the biggest surprises so far this season! Finally, Jason has something to be happy about with his Red Wings, plus the docs discuss the LA Kings' 6-game winning streak, Ryan Getzlaf passing Teamu Selanne as all-time leading scorer for Anaheim Ducks, other surprising teams, the current slide of the Arizona Coyotes, and whether or not Ovechkin can ca...

Dr. Jay Calvert chats with Scott Powers of The Athletic about the recent sexual assault case that has rocked the Chicago Blackhawks organization and NHL at large over the past week, and how the league moves forward. Dr. Calvert & Scott discuss the recent events surrounding the Blackhawks & fallout around the league, & what may happen next. Plus, how the team & fans viewed the Mark-Andre Fleury & S...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley check-in on the league so far this season, the cost of Tyler Bertuzzi's non-vaxx status(& lack of consequence), the issues with the Toronto Maple Leafs, what the Leafs need to do, non-called hits into the boards, and a few teams that are standing out. Is the Leafs' window passing them by? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Cholesterol expert & Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Dr. Michael Richman! The docs talk to Dr. Richman about his work advocating for smarter, more effective heart health through better lipid management, advanced testing, and the latest cutting-edge research! The docs discuss his center for Cholesterol management, medical advocacy, the five risk factors for he...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former Anaheim Ducks forward Nic Kerdiles! Nic talks life in Nashville, his path to the Ducks, the history of concussions & health issues that lead to his retirement, Robin Lehner's comments, his opinion of how college & pro teams handle head injuries, his transition into real estate, & life after hockey. Follow Nic @NicKerdiles See Privacy Policy at h...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the situation in Detroit with star forward Tyler Bertuzzi refusing to get vaccinated, & what the team should do. First, Dr. Calvert recaps his experience at SoFi Stadium for Bucs @ Rams, & his first Ducks pre-season game. The docs then debate what to do about Bertuzzi & other players like him around the NHL & other professional leagues. Plus, should Conn...

Dr. Jay Calvert, Dr. Jason Berkley & former NHL powerhouse John Blue decide to lay it all on the line... and name their Top Ten Goalies ALL-TIME! The docs & Blue hash it out! Who's in YOUR Top Ten? Let us know on social @DrHockeyPodcast on IG & Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jack Eichel & the Buffalo Sabres are at odds over treatment to repair a herniated disc in the 24-year-old's neck... so the docs are on the case! (DISCLAIMER: Not literally). Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the standoff between Jack Eichel & the Buffalo Sabres with a thorough, yet gentle, summary about cervical spine issues from Dr. Berkley - Various treatment options, surgical fusion v...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the vaccination issue in the NHL. The docs discuss vaccine misinformation, the science behind how the vaccine works, the "research" crowd, the Winnipeg Jets' vaccination requirement for fans attending games at Canada Life Centre, the NHLPA's warning to non-vaccinated players, life after FDA approval for the vaccine, and Dr. Berkley shares a tale of Disne...

Hockey is in the air... so Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are back to discuss the best and worst of the Free Agency frenzy around the league, evaluate the Seattle Kraken expansion draft, Marc-Andre Fleury finding out he was traded on social media(& whether or not he'll retire), Jason defends Stevie Y, Getzlaf stays in Anaheim, why Laine decided to stay in Columbus, and more! See Privacy Polic...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Kristy Flannery, aka Skating In Stilettos, about the Seattle Kraken expansion draft! Who should Seattle look to build their franchise around? What goalie should they take? Is Ron Francis the right man for the job? Will they be immediate contenders? The docs & Kristy consider all the looming questions heading into Wednesday's Expansion draft, discuss th...

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with NBCSN's Brian Engblom about Tampa Bay's back-to-back win, the price of winning, what he predicts their offseason will look like, Alex Killorn, punctuality, Stevie Y's vision, the possibility of winning a third cup, who to protect in the expansion draft, how they should be looking at the cap, recent winning myths, how he feels about alternating goalies,...

STANLEY CUP FINAL EDITION! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are back at it to discuss Tampa Bay's back-to-back Cup victory, potential offseason moves, the upcoming Seattle Kraken expansion draft - lessons teams will learn from the Vegas expansion, & what team is the most in trouble! Plus, predictions for next season, Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, Anders Lee's knee injury, Jason work...