Empty Netters Podcast

It’s playoff mailbag time! Jonny Laz joins the boys to answer your questions about which star players aren’t getting talked about enough, the playoff match ups they’re begging for, and the sneakiest teams making the second season. There’s an argument to be made for a 1 vs 16 playoff format, and what teams have the brightest 3-5 year future. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel...

Connor thought he was going to get all the flowers but he forgot one very important thing. That’s Nikita Kucherov, mate. We’ve got more empty net drama, a line brawl at MSG, a Hobey Baker snubbing, and the Stars are too rich for their own good. Plus, all the first round matchups that have the boys on the edge of their seats. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guP...

Ross Colton of the Colorado Avalanche joins the podcast! The boys talk about his crazy journey to making it to the NHL and partying with the Stanley Cup during COVID. Ross breaks down his unique experience of playing with future hall of famers in both Tampa Bay and Colorado. He explains why Nathan MacKinnon is undoubtedly the best player in the league, and how the boys in Colorado are hungry for a...

It's cup or bust for a few top teams as the playoff seeding heats up. The neutral zone trap isn't cool but pulling your goalie in OT is. The Flyers might have saved their season. Quickie and Matthews raise the bar, and the Frozen Four is going to be electric! NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: htt...

Hockey Internet Star Pavel Barber talks about the secret skills to being an elite hockey player. Spoiler alert. It’s all about skating. Matthew Barzal is more elite than people realize. The boys discuss what makes a player incredibly hard to defend. And a breakdown of the greatest trick shot goals in the NHL. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW...

The 50 goal club got a lot bigger this year but McDavid could break a 33 year old curse. College Hockey is the real March Madness, NHL rule changes get the Gladiator treatment, and the guys play “what if” with some insane first round matchups! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FO...

Pete Lenes aka Swaggy P talks about lighting up New England Prep, his time playing pro over seas, and the craziest Frozen Four appearance of all time! Hear how Swaggy took roller blading on social media and turned it into one of the premiere hockey clinics in the world at Elev802. Plus he got yelled at by Ray Bourque for not playing enough defense... SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.c...

Races are heating up all over the standings as the boys discuss who is going to try to break the President's Trophy curse and who is winning the Celebrini Sweepstakes. Everything is going wrong in Pittsburgh, Rempe finally got what he deserved, Matthews can still get 70, and the Red Wings can still make the playoffs. Plus, find out which players the guys want to see on TV and how they feel about m...

The boys are in Jackson Hole Wyoming for a hockey tournament and are joined by our good pal Jonny Lazarus for a special edition mail bag episode. As the boys prepare for their big weekend they discuss who has the best on-ice sty, who the biggest man rocket in the league is and potential rule changes we want to see. They also debate the weirdest pregame rituals, if/where Crosby could get traded to...

The guys defend Torts outburst and pour one out for Phil Kessel. They debate if we see Landy in the playoffs and if pulling your goalie in OT should be the new norm. Plus, they put on their professor tweed suits and dish out some very tough grades on all the NHL Trades. Find out who is getting a gold star and who is failing. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtu...

 The boys sit down with Frank Vatrano to hear his RIDICULOUS college hockey story, how his dad snuck through the border to see Frank's first goal, and what it means to him to be an all star. Frank wants to be part of the solution in Anaheim for the long run. Plus, you can't miss the talks about his family restaurant, watching Entourage, getting a Rolex from goalie Bob, and singing Star Is Born kar...

NHL Trade Deadline mayhem is like Christmas morning for hockey fans! The boys break down the Elias Pettersson extension, Anthony Mantha making Vegas even richer, and Lindy Ruff gets the axe. Bobby Ryan joins the pod to discuss some of the biggest possible trade moves. Is Jake Guentzel going to leave Crosby? All-Star goalies Linus Ullmark, Juuse Saros, and Jakub Markstrom are on the board. Who gets...

Daniel Sprong joins the podcast! The boys talk about being an NHLer from the Netherlands, and Spronger’s amazing path to the national. Patty Kane returned home to humiliate the Blackhawks and spoil Chelios’ big day. The Bruins are officially on Fraud Watch, and Matt Rempe is going to fight himself into a large coffin!   Chapters (0:00) - Intro (1:10) - Kaner and Chelios Return to Chicago  (7:09 -...

The Puck Daddy himself joins the pod while CP and DP were at Stadium Series. Greg talks about why the Devils are IN and why the Penguins are DEAD. Phil Kessel is ready to help a playoff team and this trade deadline it's all about the tendies. The boys talk top 10 defenseman and goalies in the league, who is going to win the Hart Trophy, epic memorabilia, and of course a little Star Wars. Learn mor...

Former All Star MVP, John Scott, and Detroit Red Wings star, Lucas Raymond join the pod! John gets into how enforcers are a dying breed, and explains why the Oilers are a serious Cup contender. Lucas Raymond has an amazing Bromance with Mo Seider, and the playoff buzz is VERY real in Detroit. The boys talk the Morgan Rielly situation as well as light their mouthes on fire with hot sauce!   NEW EPI...

The Boys hit Toronto for a truly EPIC 2024 NHL All Star weekend. Bobby Ryan joins the show to dish on all the tea that comes with being on an NHL team, and Nick Kypreos breaks down why this Leafs team can’t win a Cup. DP and CP dish out tons of hilarious stories from the bender in Toronto, as well as break down the massive trades that dropped! PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT NEW EPISODES EVE...

The boys are headed to Toronto for a jam picked week of All Star events. We get into the complete s*it show that is the LA Kings, as well as the unstoppable Edmonton Oilers. If the Penguins were to miss the playoffs again, could they consider blowing it up and starting the rebuild now? The team gives out mid season major awards. See who gets the most love! Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (1:02) - All St...

The drama in the NHL gets even juicier as Lane Lambert gets the axe, and Patty Roy is back behind the bench. Corey Perry decides to go Cup chasing in Edmonton with a new chip on his shoulder. Erin Ambrose joins the pod to talk about how she’s tearing up the NHL as well as her amazing journey of spreading mental health awareness to hockey players everywhere. Chapters 2:23 - Intro  11:24 - NO BUCKIE...

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins the pod to dish all the insider gossip, talk major scoops he missed, how he got to where he is today, and the best way to grill meats. Plus, how good are the Canucks really? What goalies are on the move at the deadline? What coaches are on the hot seat? And which contenders need to PANIC!?   Chapters 2:23 - Intro  11:24 - NO BUCKIE WARMUP 11:31 - Alex Ovechki...

The guys breakdown why the Jets are the best team in the league, who is having home ice problems, and why the US Dev Program means World Junior dominance. Plus, they talk about how Bedard's injury has opened up the rookie of the year race, why picking an all star from every team is lame, and how on earth are the Leafs gonna manage their cap space. BONUS: Will Smith briefly joins the pod to recap T...

Live from the Winter Classic! The boys start off 2024 in Seattle and break down the experience at the outdoor game. Canada is out of the World Junior tournament, the Maple Leafs have a serious issue in net, and CP and DP make some SAUCY predictions for the new year.   Chapters (00:40) - Intro (05:20) - 12 Days of BETSman Breakdown (09:46) - Seattle Winter Classic Review (21:00) - World Juniors Tou...

In the last pod before Christmas the boys dish out some presents to teams and players in need. What clubs are getting good progress reports and what clubs are getting a lecture from their parents at the semester break? Lots of goalie drama around the league, the Bruins are in a rut, and a few super stars are going streaking. 04:40 - No Bucky Warmup  11:10 - BETSmas Recap  13:40 - Raanta Sent Down ...

Jackie Aces joins the pod to tell us all about the Knights playoff run and what has kept them such a wagon this season. He talks BU hockey, coach Cassidy's intense style, and dusts off the Phil Kessel impression. Wait til you hear Jack's pregame routine and his favorite TV show. Plus the boys discuss the Larkin incident and why you should never shit talk Moose. CHAPTERS (0:00) - Intro (04:59) - NO...

Seth Jarvis joins the podcast! The boys talk about the crazy state of the Metropolitan division as well as what the Devils need to turn things around. Could Steve Stamkos be traded at the deadline? Seth Jarvis discusses his breakout season and all things he does to annoy Rod The Bod  CHAPTERS (0:00) - Intro (3:24) - NO BUCKY WARMUP (3:30) - New Coach Bump For the Wild (7:45) - The National Hughes...

The coolest captain in the league Brady Tkachuk joins the pod to talk about trashing Mark Stone’s house and who had the best dance moves at his wedding. He opens up about what it means to win for the Senators fans, what the belief is like in the locker room, and what his favorite Will Ferrell movie is. Plus, Kane is a Red Wing! The guys discuss how that’s gonna go.   CHAPTERS (0:00) - Intro (4:19)...