Fusion; An Hockey Podcast

This week: Habs lose :(    What will their offseason look like? How long is Bergevin sticking around? Tarasenko trade request? Canucks still want OEL? Plus, a look into some of the top draft prospects, including one who has no characteristics at all. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

The Habs are down 3-0 in the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers want Duncan Keith, the Predators traded Viktor Arvidsson, the awards, Josh Richards, and an Olivia Rodrigo Song Draft. Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast

Not much happened this week except for the fact that The Montreal Canadiens Made The Stanley Cup Finals and it wasn’t in a video game. Amidst the freaking out, we try and figure out how, why, and whether or not they should have touched the Clarence Campbell Trophy. Plus, the Kraken hire Hakstol, the Canucks hire the Sedins, Tkachuk might want out of Calgary, and updates in the Blackhawks sexual as...

Content warning: We discuss the Blackhawks sexual assault scandal in this episode. The Habs-Knights series has gone exactly how we all thought it would. Also: Is Chris Lee BiAsEd??? We also talk Dougie Hamilton, Kirill Kaprizov, Gerard Gallant, the GM of the Year nominations, and a trivia about the 2017 Expansion Draft. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

This week on Fusion we recap the Habs steamrolling the Jets, and the other round 2 series, and preview the round 3 series. Plus, Scheifele’s odd comments, the CN Tower, Eichel, trivia, and Adrian Dater’s clunky question about whether or not the Avalanche should just not think anymore. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

Today we discussed the Habs’ strong start to their 2nd-round series, Mark Scheifele’s dirty hit on Jake Evans, and the draft lottery results. We also fail to come up with a name for the Taylor Hall lottery blessing, and then we draft the hours of the day.

How would you describe the Habs-Leafs series? Dramatic? Exciting? Entertaining? Or a masterclass in comedy? The answer is comedy. And if you laughed in round one, you’ll be in hysterics during the worst 2nd-round matchup in NHL history: The Habs (who are still bad) vs the Jets (who are also bad.) This episode attempts to rationalize recent and upcoming hockey events, plus a short preview of tomorr...

The Habs won Game 5! Do we have faith? Spoilers: no. We also discuss the Oilers embarrassing themselves, the prospect of Ovechkin leaving the Capitals, Quenneville botching Florida's goaltending, why it might have been smart for the Avalanche to throw a game or two, and of course, Tristan Jarry costing the Penguins all by himself. Plus, Guess Who: Maple Leafs edition.

The Habs have a series lead and nothing makes sense. We discuss all 8 playoff series, plus a bit of Jim Benning, of course. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

After we make fun of Drew Doughty, and also laugh at the Sabres for the millionth time, we each walk through our full playoff brackets! Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

This week, we discuss the Wilson / Rangers / DoPS situation, McDavid’s ridiculous 100 points in 53 games, our mock awards ballots, and a quiz about Habs season-closers. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

The Cole Caufield era is officially upon us! This week, we discuss his groovy opening week, the Canadiens being better without Weber, whether Ryan Miller is a hall-of-famer, Gary Galley being really bad at his job, Jake Virtanen’s gross behaviour, and a quiz about 1st career goals. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

The Canadiens are in total free-fall, Patrick Marleau is a record-holder, Robin Lehner calls the NHL’s Covid restrictions out, and the Women’s World Championship is cancelled. Plus, a new draft: months of the year. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

Alex and Taisei discuss the most idiotic transaction of Marc Bergevin’s tenure: placing Victor Mete on waivers, and the most disappointing revelation of Marc Bergevin’s tenure: that he was prepared to offer Tony DeAngelo a contract. Plus other deadline deals: Hall, Mantha, Savard, Foligno, Bennett & Carter, and an Ottawa Senators Guess Who! Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu Instagram: fusionanho...

Talking Gallagher LTIR and Caufield's wonderful pro debut. Deadline talk: Trades that have already gone down, (Palmieri, Montour, Dubnyk...) the Tanner Pearson contract, and short quiz about Brett Connolly.

This week we discuss the Canucks' Covid problems, the Habs' inconsistent week, coaches who hate offensive players, and a quiz about the Staal brothers. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

Who would’ve thought that a week off would be so news-filled? Habs acquire noted superstar Eric Staal and sign the next franchise player Cole Caufield. Plus, the Tim Peel scandal and the 2nd installment of Miscellaneous Drafts: Track and Field events. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

The Habs reverse-retro-curse and overtime-curse are both broken but not really. Is Jordan Harris joining the Habs? Where’s Mattias Ekholm going? How long will we spend dunking on the Sabres? Is Jack Campbell the new starter in Toronto? Plus, Guess Who: NY Rangers edition. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu Subscribe and share!

Upon this pi day, we re-contemplate the Weber / Subban trade, we look into the proposed changes to the draft lottery, and we discuss the NHL's new deal with ESPN, and we wonder whether Montreal will make the playoffs at all. Plus, one of the worst quizzes we've ever had. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

This week on Fusion: Stephane Waite fired mid-game, and the Habs destroy the Jets. We talk about Montreal's continued overtime struggles, the Flames' coaching change, Jim Benning making excuses, Tom Wilson's suspension, and a quiz about last year's trade deadline.

The Habs fired Claude Julien. Was it a good idea? Maybe not. + the Panarin situation, Skinner and the Sabres, and the early stages of the David Ayres movie, which will be terrible. And introducing a new segment: miscellaneous drafts, starting with an alphabet draft. Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast

The Habs lost their only game of the week. Katie Strang is a super-hacker, Nashville only has 3 untouchables, Galchenyuk was traded again, and the NHL forgot about the sun. Plus, Taisei commits the worst offense that can be committed in a game of Guess Who: Carolina edition. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

Tatar healthy scratch? Byron on waivers? What’s going on? Brian Burke hired by Pittsburgh, Patrik Laine benched by Tortorella, Alex Galchenyuk onto his SIXTH team, and a quiz about brotherly love. Plus, the Dallas Stars will never ever ever stop playing the national anthem. Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu

Unfortunately, we cannot dunk too hard on the Senators today, due to the fact that the Canadiens looked terrible against them twice in a row (but still managed to eek out a win.) Join us as we talk Habs, Canucks, the possibility of having 2 drafts in 1 year, why everyone’s talking about the Olympics all of a sudden, an update on our fantasy league, the return of the standings segment, and a quiz a...

Victor Mete asks for a trade, probably NYRFan92360244 teaches us about how waivers are cancel culture Jim Rutherford resigns Some guy accidentally used dog shampoo for several months Gary Galley thinks Michael Ryder still plays for the Habs and A Calgary Flames edition of Guess Who Instagram: fusionanhockeypodcast Twitter: @AlexMeleras @taiseifu