Empty The Benches

The boys are back to break down Harrison's trip to Milwaukee as well as bring you the latest from around the league. They dive into Chris Kreider taking the NHL goal scoring lead, Keith Yandle breaking the NHL iron man record, and take a look at some trade rumors that could happen around the deadline. The boys also take a look at the best bets and trends from around the NHL this week, and talk abo...

The boys are joined by Washington Capitals writer Samantha Pell! Samantha joins the show to share her thoughts on the Washington Capitals' season so far, as well as her journey to writing for the Washington Post. The boys also dive into the latest from around the league including the continuous woes of the Montreal Canadiens, the red hot Boston Bruins, and things heating up during Oilers' press co...

The boys are joined by the play-by-play voice of the Nashville Predators, Pete Weber! Pete drops by the show to share his broadcasting journey that took him to the Preds in their inaugural season. He also shares some thoughts on the team's recent play, the players he got to know and work with, and some other hilarious stories from his broadcasting career. The boys also look at the latest news from...

The boys are back from their holiday break and are joined by the CEO of SharpRank, Chris Adams. Chris breaks down his journey from investment banking to creating one of the best sports gambling apps on the market today. He also provides some great insight to anyone looking to star their own business, as well as what we can expect from sports betting in the coming years. The boys also breakdown the...

The boys are back to catch you up on the latest from around the league. Nick pulls a "Jordan flu game", Mac is gonna shed his locks, and Harrison is loving life after the second meeting between the Caps and Penguins. The boys dive into a bunch of news stories from around the NHL, such as: Trevor Zegras' insane assist, the current Olympic situation, and the current state of hitting in the league. T...

The boys are joined by Mason Koster, a former teammate of Mac and Harrison. Mason shares his story from growing up in Milwaukee and Vermont, to moving to Maryland and playing for the Baltimore Stars. He also dives into the later portions of his career, including his time playing juniors and at the University of Ohio. The boys also take a look at the latest from around the league including a WILD g...

The boys are joined by local player and current head coach of the St. Paul's and Loyola University hockey teams, Sean Baker. Sean shares his hockey story from his time spent in the BYH system, all the way through playing ACHA hockey at the University of Vermont. The boys also dive into the latest news from around the NHL including the return of Jack Hughes, the Panarin/Marchand glove incident, and...

The boys are without Harrison on this one, as Nick and Mac get you ready to survive your holiday plans! They look at the latest from around the league including the 2020 HHOF induction ceremony, the lack of NHL games being televised nationally, and the possible return of the Quebec Nordiques. The boys also look at the latest injuries and updates from around the league such as the Islanders' Ryan P...

The boys recap the latest and greatest from around the league including: the first matchup between the Caps and Penguins, the Ottawa Senators Covid-19 situation, and most importantly, the boys breakdown Zach Fucale's includible first NHL start against the Detroit Red Wings. The boys also take a look at the red hot Anaheim Ducks, and take a look at the surprises in the standings as we approach Than...

The boys celebrate their 100th episode by chatting with former Caps defenseman Karl Alzner. Karl takes the boys through his hockey journey and playing career, providing some hilarious stories along the way. He also dives into the difficulties of playing in the NHL including the life on the road, the ability to stay healthy, and a whole bunch of other factors. The boys also catch up on the latest l...

The boys are joined by the radio voice of the Washington Capitals, John Walton. John walks the guys through his hockey journey from watching and going to North Stars games in Minnesota, to being the the radio voice and director of communications for the Hersey Bears, and ultimately the radio voice of the Caps. John shares some great stories from his career, including his time spent covering the 20...

The boys recap the most recent week of action from around the NHL including the red hot start for Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. They also look at two teams that are struggling out of the gate this season; the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Chicago Blackhawks. They also take a look at the best gambling trends from the first two weeks of NHL action and give you their picks for individual play...

The boys are joined by two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Versteeg. A veteran of over 600 NHL games with six different teams, Kris shares his journey from Lethbridge, Alberta to the NHL. Along the way Kris shares some hilarious stories about his draft experience, describes what lifting the Stanley Cup felt like, and how his NHL experiences have shaped him in life after hockey. The boys also dive...

The boys are joined by legendary broadcaster and the voice of the Washington Capitals for over 25 years, Joe Beninati. The most requested guest in podcast history makes his debut on the show by sharing his journey to becoming the Capitals' play-by-play man and how he thinks the club will perform this season amongst a powerhouse Metropolitan Division. The boys also preview the Pacific and Central d...

The boys are joined by Anthony from Forever Blueshirts to kick off their division previews for the 2021-2022 NHL season. Anthony joins the show to talk about his beloved New York Rangers and how they will stack up against the competition in the always stacked Metro division. The boys also take a look at the powerhouse Atlantic division, and dissect who could be making the playoffs - and who could...

The boys are back to recording an episode every week and this time they are joined by former pro player and now agent, Simon Olsson. Simon shares some incredible stories about his time playing pro in Sweden and goes into what his transition from a player to an agent was like. The boys also take a look at the latest headlines from around the hockey world including the disgusting situation from the...

The boys are once again joined by good friend of the program, Zach Fucale. Zach catches the guys up on what he has been up to over the past few months and how this past season went for him. He also shares his plans and goals for this upcoming season. The boys also recap their past two weeks including their trip to Richmond, Virginia and their experience at the Laughlin Family Foundation Golf Tourn...

The boys are joined by professional ice and roller hockey player John Schiavo. John shares his hockey experience from growing up playing roller hockey on Long Island, to being invited to the Islanders' rookie camp, and ultimately playing both ice and roller hockey professionally. The boys also break down the latest from around the show including: the Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheet, the Women's Wor...

The boys use this episode as a much needed happy hour for the squad and get a little loaded for this one. They attempt to cover the latest news and stories from around the league including: Torts being hired by ESPN, Jumbo heading to the Sunshine State, and the Kirill Kaprizov contract situation. The boys are also joined by good friend of the show, Dan DeSalvo. Dan joins the show to talk about the...

The boys are joined by former Edmonton Oiler and New Jersey Devil, Luke Gazdic. Luke joins the show to share his hockey story, from growing up with Tom Wilson to fighting some of the toughest names in all of hockey. The boys also take a look at the latest in the Jack Eichel and Evander Kane sagas, as well as the latest from the free agency signings. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...

The boys break out the coffee, or in Mac's case beer, to get you up to speed on all of the free agent signings, trades, and buyouts that have occurred this week! They dive into the biggest deals, biggest misses, and biggest question marks surrounding the free agent market. They also take a look at the latest news from around the NHL including a recap of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Mike Sullivan bein...

The boys are joined by friend of the show Steven Baker to recap the 2021 Seattle Kraken expansion draft. They break down what picks were the best and worst, and dish out their thoughts on what we can expect from the NHL's 32nd franchise. They also unpack the bucket of trades and signings that happened on the run up to the expansion draft, as well as noteworthy news points like Pekka Rinne's retire...

The boys return to recap the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2nd Stanley Cup championship in as many years. They break down how this team has been able to become the powerhouse they are, give their key takeaways from the final series, and hold a therapy session to get all the complaints about the Bolts out of their systems. They also take a look at the most recent news from around the league including Pierr...

The boys are back after a wild 4th of July weekend to recap all the latest and apparently one-sided action from the Stanley Cup Final. Through 4 games we have seen the Lightning assert their dominance, resulting in a 3-1 series lead. The boys break down how they were able to handle the Habs so well in the first three games, and look at what Montreal must do if they wish to get back into the series...

The boys break down the end of the Stanley Cup Semifinal series and preview the Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens. They go in-depth breaking down how the underdog Habs should do against the defending champs. They also talk about Seattle's new coach, Mark Messier to ESPN, and the disturbing situation with the Chicago Blackhawks that surfaced last w...