Empty The Benches

The boys are joined by Michigan State defenseman Patrick Geary! They catch up with Pat to hear all about his experience getting drafted by his hometown team, the Spartans’ red-hot start to the year, and their expectations as a team for the season. The boys also dive into Connor McDavid becoming the 4th fastest player to 1,000 points, Vasy’s 300th win, and the Ryan Reaves hit and suspension.   Link...

The boys regroup to assess the wave of NHL news from the past week. They dive into the continued free fall of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the unstoppable Winnipeg Jets, and trade that brought Lars Eller back to DC. They also take a look at the 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame Class, the Tanner Jeannot suspension, and chat about the CHL/NCAA chances with Rob Babiak (@theotherbabs) . Link to full podcast: Spot...

The boys dive into the biggest news from around the league including: the red-hot Minnesota Wild, the pace-setting Winnipeg Jets, and the much-improved Washington Capitals. They also debate if the Avs or Isles are in bigger trouble, try to list the top 5 Danish-born NHL players in terms of points, and recap the global series games in Finland.   Link to full podcast:   Spotify: https://open.spotify...

The boys break down the biggest storylines from the latest week of NHL action. They dive into McDavid's injury, the massive injury issues for the Avalanche, and the slow start for the Boston Bruins. They also give out some key gambling stats for the week, their fantasy studs and duds, and their thoughts on Steven Stamkos' return to Tampa Bay. Link to full podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com...

The boys break down the biggest news from a wild first couple weeks during the NHL’s Frozen Frenzy. They dive into their favorite and least favorite things about the Frozen Frenzy being on a Tuesday, the woeful starts for Nashville and Colorado, and the hot start for the Washington Capitals. They also talk about the latest Penguins’ milestones, the undefeated Winnipeg Jets, and chat gambling with...

The boys are back to recap the first week of the '24-'25 NHL season. They kick things off by recapping their even in Milwaukee, chatting about Chel 25, and of course - with a healthy scoop of jersey talk. They dive into the hot start by Dylan Guenther and Utah, the early struggles of the Colorado Avalanche, and the diabolical road trip the LA Kings have been on. They also chat about the Igor Shest...

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The boys check in to get you caught up on their summer shenanigans and discuss a very important topic: hockey songs. What makes a song a hockey song? How do you know a hockey song when you hear it? What's the best hockey song of all time? Nick and Mac give you the answers to these and many other questions you didn't know you had! They dive into the best NHL game soundtracks, songs, and their perso...

The boys break down all the biggest news from a WILD first day of NHL free agency. They chat the shocking Stamkos signing in Nashville, the powerful moves by the Devils, and the most active free agency day for the Caps in recent memory. They also dive into which teams should have done more, and which may have done too much! Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise:  https://www.w...

The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup Champions! The boys break down all the biggest headlines from Game 7 including the Conn Smythe being awarded to McDavid, the reactions of Paul Maurice and his team, and the broadcast as a whole. They also look back on their favorite moments from this NHL season, debate if McDavid should have accepted his Conn Smythe on the ice, and look at what challenges the O...

The boys get you set for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final! They break down how we got here, what the keys to victory for each team are, and give their predictions for who will be hoisting the Stanley Cup. They also break down their picks for Conn Smythe winner, goal scorers, and overall score predictions for the game! Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise:  https://www.wilsonsp...

The boys recap the two massive wins for the Edmonton Oilers in games 4 and 5. They also dive into where Florida's panic index should be, how the Oilers were able to bounce back, and the massive trade news that went down this afternoon. They also dive into the Calder Cup Finals, the current turnover in Columbus, and the possibility of a player from the losing team winning the Conn Smythe Trophy.  ...

The boys recap Game 1 LIVE in Ocean City, Maryland! They also get you up to speed on the latest headlines from Game 2 such as: the Draisaitl elbow, the Foegele ejection, and the lack of scoring chances for the Oilers. Nick and Harrison also dive into their predictions for Game 3 and discuss what the Oilers need to do to get back into this series. Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merc...

The boys get you ready to go for the Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers! Can Connor McDavid finally win his cup? Can the Panthers rewrite last year’s loss? The boys dive into all the storylines, and a whole lot more! They are also joined by Twitter’s latest juggernaut, @PuckPicks1, to share his gambling thoughts through three rounds of the playoffs!   Like,...

The boys get you up to speed on the first 3 and 4 games from the Conference Final matchups. They dive into the McDavid OT drama, the Jason Robertson hatty, Wennberg’s shocking OT winner for the Rags, and discuss what Florida needs to do to regain momentum in the East. They also look at the struggles of the Oilers defense, the depth of the Rangers, and the quiet start for their top trio. Like, comm...

The boys get you ready to rock for the Conference Final matchups by wrapping up the second round matchups that finished over the weekend. They break down a heavyweight fight between the Rangers and Cats, and a mouthwatering series between the Stars and Oilers. They dive into the advantages for each team, give their picks for the series, and predict who the X factors will be! Like, comment & subscr...

The boys get you caught up on the massive series win by the Rangers, the late game heroics of the Canucks, and the possibility of a game 7 between Florida and Boston. They also take a look at some of the best prop bets during the second round and debate who the Oilers starting goaltender should be for game 6. Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise:  https://www.wilsonsprintshop...

The boys get you caught up on the game 3’s and 4’s from the second round. They dive into the massive Avalanche news, the resurgence of the Hurricanes, and the goaltending struggles in Edmonton. They also take a look at the panic index for each remaining playoff team, and give their thoughts on which series will be wrapped up by the end of the week! Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Me...

The boys recap the first few games of the second round! They dive into the brawl-filled Panthers/Bruins series, the heated Rangers/Canes series, and the shocking game 1 comeback by the Canucks. They also break down what the Oilers need to change for game 2 and why the Rangers may be the favorite to win The Cup. Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise:  https://www.wilsonsprintsh...

The boys wrap up the first round and get you ready to go for the second round of NHL playoff action! They recap the massive game 7's from round 1, look at game 1 between the Canes and Rangers, and break down the massive matchups between the Avs and Stars, and the Canucks and Oilers. They also take a look at some of the key statistics from the first round, and debate some of the toughest opening ro...

(Fade in, muffled Pink Floyd plays in the background) The boys break down the latest updates from the playoffs as we approach the end of Round 1. They break down the Preds’ big road win, the Leafs forcing game 7, and their picks for a Friday night showdown in Vegas. They also take a look at the upcoming Round 2 matchup between the Hurricanes and Ranges, and discuss what went wrong for the Winnipeg...

The boys break down the latest news from the first round! They dive into the Rangers’ statement sweep of the Washington Capitals, the Florida Panthers dominance of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the on and off ice drama in Toronto. They also take a look at the Isles’ chances of surviving against the Canes and the two monster road wins by the Vancouver Canucks. Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty...

The boys are up late once again to get you caught up on all the action from the first several games of the first round. They break down the biggest surprises and disappointments for each team as well as breaking down the latest news from around the league. They wrap up by focusing on what the Caps, Islanders, and Lightning need to focus on to get back into their respective series.  Like, comment &...

BONUS Episode!! It wouldn't be playoff week without a little 2 for 1 special from the boys! They dive into all the matchups from the West including the Jets chances of knocking off Nate Dogg and the Avs, the Oilers facing the Kings one again, and a massive showdown between the Dallas Stars and defending champion Vegas Golden Knights. They also dish out their Cup Final and champion predictions! Lik...

The boys are ready to go to break down each of the playoff matchups for the Eastern Conference. They dive into the Caps chances against the Rangers, the newest edition of the Battle of Florida, and debate if this is the year the Leafs finally knock off the Bruins! It's playoff season baby! Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise: https://www.wilsonsprintshop.com/empty_betters_of...