Drop the Mitts Hockey

WORLD JUNIOR GOLD MEDAL GAME: TEAM USA vs TEAM SWEDEN Chris gives a preview to the Gold Medal Game, players to watch and score predictions. Founder of Everything College Hockey James Murray joins the pod to gives his prediction of the game and his predictions on Player of the Tournament. James also talks about what it's going to mean to have the 2026 World Junior Tournament in his home state of Mi...

The PWHL season is underway! The first PWHL game on American soil PWHL Boston opens up their season at Tsongas Arena against PWHL Minnesota. Chris dives into players to watch in this game which include newly names Captain Hilary Knight and 3rd overall pick Alina Muller. For PWHL Minnesota the first overall selection Taylor Heise and Captain Kendall Coyne Schofield take the ice in Lowell. Chris bre...

Chris is solo-dolo for Episode 26 and talking all things World Juniors. Tons of games have been played so far in the World Juniors and we have seen tons of highlight reel goals and saves. Projected 1st overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and Boston University star Macklin Celebrini notches 5 points (1 G, 4 A) for Team Canada in a blowout 10-0 win over Latvia. Czechia unfortunately loses top Defense...

WORLD JUNIORS IS ALMOST HERE! Chris is joined by Brett Howard of the OnlyBruins Podcast to talk about the current state of the Boston Bruins as well as breaking down his native Canada's World Junior Roster. Will newly added center Matthew Poitras join projected number 1 pick Macklin Celebrini on a line? Chris breaks down the newly annouced USA Captains Rutger McGroarty wearing the "C" joined by La...

Chris and Tommy sit down for another juicy episode of Drop the Mitts. The boys discuss the St Louis Blues recent firing of Craig Berube and where this team is headed. There is no love for John Tavares in Long Island after he received a loud shower of boo's after scoring his 1000th point. Was this warranted? Is it deserved? The boys debate. Erik Gudbranson does his best Undertaker and rises from th...

The World Junior Championship rosters have been released and Chris, Tommy and Zack dive into the United States, Canada and Sweden rosters as well as what a Team Russia team might look like if they were in the tournament. Who were the snubs? The boys Nikita Zadorov was traded last week to the Vancouver Canucks for only a 3rd and a 5th round pick. Was this a steal for Vancouver? The boys dive into t...

Fresh off a 2 week break for Thanksgiving the boys are back and buzzing for Episode 22 with some HUGE news around the NHL. From Patty Kane signing with the Detroit Red Wings to the Corey Perry fiasco that occured earlier this week as well as the firing of Dean Evason in Minnesota. The boys also discuss the emergence of LA Kings Forward Quinton Byfield as well as the showdown for the Norris trophy...

Chris and Tommy are welcomed by new Drop the Mitts member Zack Williams who brings a ton of hockey knowledge to the table. The boys try to answer "What is happening in Edmonton?" Earlier this week Jay Woodcroft was fired and replaced with Kris Knoblauch. The Buffalo Sabres will be missing Tage Thompson for a significant amount of time. Patrick Kane met with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday which...

Chris and Tommy are back at it for Episode 20 of Drop the Mitts! The boys sit down and discuss the latest trades, injuries, and suspensions across the National Hockey League. Drop the Mitts have special guest from the US National Development Program, Boston University commit and one of the top Defenseman prospects in the 2024 NHL Draft Cole Hutson. Cole talks about growing up with 3 brothers also...

Lot of good changes happening for Drop the Mitts Hockey. New co-host Tommy Bennett joins Chris for their first episode together to discuss all things hockey. The boys give a touching tribute to Adam Johnson who was lost this past weekend in a devastating accident playing the game he loved. RIP Adam.  The Ottawas Senators continue to make headlines and not in a positive way. The team will lose an f...

Chris and Mike sit down to discuss the state of the NHL and where team's are at almost 10 games in. Are the Oiler's in trouble without McJesus? Are the Red Wings a wagon? Does Nikita Zadorov deserve better than he's getting in Calgary? On the College the UNH Wildcats are off to a hot start in Hockey East, recently taking down Northeastern and the defending Nation Champions the Quinnipiac Bobcats i...

DROP THE MITTS BOYS ARE BACK! Chris and Mikey are joined by Content Creator for Bleacher Report Open Ice, New York Rangers Writer for The Hockey News, host of the Blue Crew Pod and Chiclets Cup Champion Jonny Lazarus! Jonny talks to Chris about the being in Buffalo for the Spittin Chiclets Cup, where the New York Rangers stand in the NHL, the nature of College Hockey and players/teams to watch out...

HOCKEY IS BACK! Chris and Mike are fired up and absolutely buzzing to have hockey back. The boys sit down to discuss the Owen Power extension with the Buffalo Sabres, as well as Lindy Ruff signing an extension to remain the New Jersey Devils Head Coach. The boys discuss the debuts of rookie phenoms Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, Zach Benson and Matthew Poitras. Our first ever segment on pod with th...

With the season less than a week away the fellas sit down to talk some last minute roster moves across the league as well as a few contract extensions in the Western Conference that have people buzzing. Some very high profile rookies have made their case to make their respective teams including Boston Bruin's Center Matthew Poitras, Buffalo Sabres Winger Zach Benson and San Jose Sharks Forward Que...

 Episode 14 of Drop the Mitts the boys talk about the legacy of Calgary Flames assistant GM Chris Snow, Highlights from the NHL Preseason, and Cole Eiserman announcing his commitment to Boston University. Chris also sits down with Tri-City Storm Forward and the 11th ranked prospect according to TSN's Bob McKenzie, Trevor Connelly. Trevor talks about his offseason, living with a host family, as wel...

The boys sit down with Dan and Chris Powers of the Empty Netters Podcast to talk all things hockey. We discuss the new Bruins centennial jersey's with the boys as well as talking about how they got started and how the Empty Netters Podcast and Friday Beers brand came about. We also discuss the expectations of the NHL this season and how the standings will shake out.  As always if you enjoyed Drop...

A preview of this weekend's NHL Prospect Challenge in Buffalo, New York involving the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres and the Ottawa Senators. Chris and Mike also discuss the Mike Babcock camera roll situation in Columbus. The boys are joined by consensus top prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft, Medicine Hat Tiger's Center Gavin McKenna to talk...

Chris and Mike sit down to discuss some of the recent moves across the NHL. A few big tickets were signed with Rasmus Dahlin and Jake Sanderson. Chris also sat down with Boston University Terriers Defenseman Ty Gallagher to discuss expectations for the upcoming college season, his experience playing in the Beanpot and the star studded talent of the BU Terriers. Please consider helping spread the w...

Please consider helping spread the word about the GoFundMe that was created for Massachusetts State Trooper Matthew McRae. Matthew was critically injured and remains in the ICU in Utah. We appreciate any support and will continue to help the McRae family any way we can through this journey. Chris sits down with former Boston University Captain and founder of the Female Athlete Society Reagan Rust....

Chris and Mike sit down and talk to former Boston College Eagle Forward and current Boston Bruins forward Trevor Kuntar. The boys talk about his draft experience, expectations with the team this year and his entire career at Boston College. The boy's also give their 2024 Hobey Baker predictions consisting of Lane Hutson, Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and Cutter Gauthier. The boys discuss the new d...

The National Hockey League mourns the loss of former 15th overall pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs Rodion Aminov and the boys offer their deepest condolences to his family and friends. We discuss the Bruins signing former Harvard Captain John Farinacci to a 2 year deal and what he could bring to the team. With the news earlier this week that Boston Bruins Center David Krejci is hanging up the skate...

The boys discuss the trade heard round the world with Erik Karlsson being dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Chris and Mike give their Pacific Division predictions and expectations for the game NHL 24. Chris sits down with former Kamploops Blazers Captain, and current Dallas Stars top prospect Logan Stankoven.  As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a...

The boys sit down with Boston Bruins forward and former Boston College Eagles Captain Marc McLaughlin talking offseason and expectations for this upcoming season for the Bruins. The boys also announce a huge news and an exciting new chapter for the Drop the Mitts Hockey Podcast. Chris and Mike discuss the latest signings across the league and give their predictions for the Metropolitan Division an...

After Boston Bruins Captain Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement earlier this week the boys reminisce and look back on his remarkable career. We talk about what Bergy has meant not only to the Bruins organization but to the entire city of Boston and the National Hockey League. There will never be another Bergy and cheers to a hell of a career 37.  Merci Bergy As always if you enjoyed Drop the...

Chris and Mike sit down for another awesome episode and give their predictions on how the Atlantic Division will shape up. They also sat down with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft to the Buffalo Sabres Zach Benson. Zach talks about what his process was like leading up to the combine and leading up to the draft. He talked to the boys about strange interview questions and what his expecta...