Empty The Benches

The boys are back to break down the first week of the 2023-2024 NHL season! They dive into all the biggest headlines from the past week such as the debut of Connor Bedard, the blazing hot start for Auston Matthews, and the pesky Arizona Coyotes. They also give their thoughts on the Anaheim Ducks 30th anniversary uniforms and the Zach Werenski situation. Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Bette...

It's finally here! Hockey season is officially upon us as the boys break down the always contentious Metro Division. They dive into whether the Caps and Penguins will be returning to the post season, and dish out some differing picks on who will be winning the division this year. Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise: https://www.wilsonsprintshop.com/empty_betters_official...

The boys dive into their thoughts on the Central Division for the upcoming season. They dish out their thoughts on who will be sneaking into the playoffs and just how far Connor Bedard can take the Blackhawks! They also take a look at the biggest moves for each team from the offseason. Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise:   https://www.wilsonsprintshop.com/empty_betters_offi...

The boys are joined by good friend Nick Bowins of Hockey Collective as they dive into the Atlantic Division to get you set for the upcoming NHL season. They get into the biggest additions and exits for each team and give out some conflicting opinions on who will be in the playoffs! Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise:   https://www.wilsonsprintshop.com/empty_betters_official...

The boys are back to kick off their season previews for 2023-2024! They get things started by chopping up the Pacific Division, giving their thoughts for who will sneak into the playoffs and who might be in some serious trouble! Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise: https://www.wilsonsprintshop.com/empty_betters_official_merchand/shop/home Kane Footwear: https://bit.ly/3xkOS8...

The boys are back!! After a month off for their summer break, they regroup to get you caught up on all the biggest NHL headlines. They dive into the Erik Karlsson trade, the Tom Wilson extension, and the QMJHL's fighting ban. They also take a look at the careers of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, the NHL 24 cover choice, and give their thoughts on the best Winter Classic of all time. Like, comm...

The boys break down the latest from a WILD first few days of free agency. They go over all the major signings and give their thoughts on who set themselves up for a successful 2024 season. They also take a look at the recent retirements, rumors, and contract issues around the NHL! Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise:   https://www.wilsonsprintshop.com/empty_betters_official_...

The boys are back for their first episode of the summer to recap the 2023 NHL Draft. They break down the top 10 picks and give their thoughts on Connor Bedard becoming a Blackhawk, The Ducks shocking everyone at #2, and the Flyers rolling the dice on Matvei Michkov. They also take a look at the latest signings and trades from around the league and dish on the Hershey Bears Calder Cup Championship....

The boys put a bow on the 2023 season as the Vegas Golden Knights captured their first Stanley Cup. They break down how the Knights were able to knock off so many different opponents on their cup run, and where it all went wrong for the Florida Panthers. They also take a look at the recent front office hirings from around the league and give their thoughts on the best matchups from the Stanley Cup...

The boys are joined by Spittin Chiclets co-founder, Rear Admiral! They dive into the origins of the most successful hockey podcast in the world, how RA started writing for Barstool, and chat about games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final! They also take a look at games 3 and 4, some of the big signings from the week, and the post whistle shenanigans from game 4.  Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Emp...

The boys break down the first two games from the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. They break down the Golden Knights 5-2 win in Game 1, and give live commentary on a WILD game 2. They give their takes on the Tkachuk hit on Eichel, the potential loss of Radko Gudas, and the continued rise of Adin Hill. They also take a look at what adjustments the Florida Panthers need to make to even the series, Hillary Kn...

The boys are back from their Memorial Day Weekend benders to get you ready for the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. They break down the unique matchup between the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights, and dish out their picks for the series winner, Conn Smythe trophy, and the X factor for each team. They also take a look at the new bench boss in DC, the Leafs new GM, and the Latvians winning Bronze at...

The boys are back to get you caught up on the first four games of the third round, which all required overtime! They dish out their thoughts on each game so far, let you know who should be most concerned to be down 0-2, and who their Conn Smythe frontrunners are. They also dive into the swirl of coaching and general manager updates that dropped over the weekend, and give their thoughts on the AHL...

The boys wrap up the second round and get you ready to go for the Conference Finals! They are also joined by their intern, Jackson, a he gets ready for graduation. They also dish out their picks for the third round and Cup winner, discuss the ESPN coverage, and debate the biggest surprises of the second round! Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise:   https://www.wilsonsprintsh...

The boys are back to break down the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They start by recapping each series to get you up to speed for the week, and wrap up with some breaking league news that dropped over the weekend! They also dive into how they think each series will finish, as well as giving their picks for which series has been their favorite to watch so far. Like, comment & subscribe!!...

The boys are locked and loaded to get you ready to go for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! They start the show by recapping a wild ending to the first round including: the Panthers shocking the hockey world, the Leafs breaking the curse, and the Devils knocking out their biggest rival. They wrap up by getting you ready to go for the second round, dishing out their picks for who is hea...

The boys are fired up to bring you the latest from the NHL Playoffs. They dive into the series winners, the Rick Bowness comments, and the panic index for the teams in the east. They also take a look at which series could be going the distance, and which could be over by Monday! Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise:   https://www.wilsonsprintshop.com/empty_betters_official_me...

The boys are once again joined by friend of the program, Turk, to breakdown the latest news from the NHL Playoffs. They also take a look at some of the biggest storylines that have developed in the past week, such as: the issues with ESPN's coverage, the many complaints about NHL officiating, and the rumors around Michael Bunting's future in Toronto. Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters...

The boys are back to breakdown each of the first round matchups! They get you caught up on the first few days of games and let you know which teams need to be most concerned about their futures. They also take a look at the US Women's team winning worlds, the Michael Bunting and Matt Dumba hits, and the big showing from road teams in game 1. Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandi...

The boys are joined by ESPN Senior NHL writer, Greg Wyshynski to get you tuned up for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Greg joins the show to talk all things playoffs, and his beloved New Jersey Devils. The boys also break down each of the first round matchups: dishing out their picks for series winners, biggest upsets, and best value for the opening round. They also take a look at the most recent c...

The boys are joined by Ken Boehlke from SinBin Vegas to get caught up on all things Golden Knights! They dive into the ups and down the Knight have had this season, as well as what to expect from them in a wide-open Western Conference side of the playoff bracket. The boys also take a look at the biggest news from around the league such as: Quinnipiac's first national championship, the Bruins setti...

The boys are once again joined by Washington Capitals senior writer Mike Vogel! Mike joins the show to share his thoughts on the Washington Capitals season, as well as what playoff matchups he is looking forward to. The boys also take a look at the Leafs/Lightning first round matchup, the QMJHL fighting ban, the Brooks Koepka/Aaron Ekblad Incident, and plenty more! Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP...

The boys are joined by good friend of the program Steven Baker to talk all things Caps, Islanders, and the Metro playoff race! They also address the Evgeny Kuznetsov trade request rumors, the AJ Greer suspension, and the latest from the Frozen Four. As an added bonus, Nick and Mac place bets on what they would do if the Washington Capitals won the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery. Like, comment & subscribe!...

The boys are reunited with longtime friend of the show, Rick Rowley! Rick shares his thoughts on how his Toronto Maple Leafs will do on their run to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He also dives into his trip to Disney, the Rasmus Sandin trade, and gets the boys' thoughts on which American city he should visit next. The fellas also dive into the latest NHL news including: the struggling Calgary Flames,...

The boys are joined by good friends Corey Goldstein and Garrett Simanski to get you ready for March Madness! They dish out their best value picks for the 2023 NCAA Basketball Tournament, and break down EVERY first round game from Thursday & Friday! They also take a look at the most recent hockey news including the: Svechnikov injury situation, wild card race in the east, and the struggles of the N...