Howitzer Hockey

We go over each round of round 1 in the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs. Who can be key factors to their teams success to win a series. What teams have no chance and are basically getting a participation medal for showing up. And what teams we think are going to be advancing to round 2. We are so exciting for PLAYOFF HOCKEY!!

Hello hockey fans, would anyone care for a Gatorade or a BioSteel? We have a great episode this week, as we have our first guest on the show, Marshall Mayne. We pick apart his brain throughout the show. Our take on who we think is the most underrated player this year in the regular season. The Canadian World Junior Team of 2018 infamous squad scandal. Erik Karlsson's monstrous year! Discuss so...

The end of the season is quickly approaching and we are covering all you have to know but how the hell did Gary bettman get the job as commissioner of the NHL anyways and why he gets booed in almost everywhere he talks in public? Will Darryl Sutter be with the Calgary Flames to start next season? Can the preds stun the hockey world and slide into playoffs? The first 140 point season by a player in...

A wide variety of topics were discussed this week and even went where no podcast has went in a long time..... talking about the LA Kings and how they are quietly one of the best teams in the west this year. Pittsburgh Penguins and their recent struggles. Who is to blame on the team? We review this seasons NHLPA Player Polls that 626 players took part in this season. Some players may surprise you....

Hi, all you all animals!!! Danny breire the new GM of the broad street bullies .. like what? are they finally going to drift back to playing like the bullies? Management thinks so… Kaprizov and Svechnikov…what sadness :0 The Winnipeg Jets are sliding down a mountain. Binnington up to his old shenanigans. Can Buffalo make a push for the playoffs? The number 69. Make the case - What team outside the...

Is everything alright in Tampa Bay? Cooper feels like some players aren't playing up to the franchise standard. How serious is this Boston Bruins team in winning the Stanley Cup? Seem to be everybody's Cup favorites. Ottawa is making a late push to get into the playoffs, but have a lot of tough competition in the East. We discuss who we think made the best trade in the 2022-2023 season, one might...

You get a player, you get a player, you get pick, everybody gets something! What a week it has been in the NHL trade wise, there has been so many trades and they aren't small deals either. The East just might kill each other. Showtime, Patty Kane goes to the New York Rangers just like he wanted, reuniting with good pal Panarin. The big fish Timo Meier goes to a strong Devils team. Leafs add a lot...

Trade rumours are swirling like every time we hit the flusher after a do do. What is going on in Calgary? Struggles continue as we go into the second half of the season. Kane to Leafs, Kane to Rangers? Meier to Devils, Meier to Leafs? Looks like the Maple Leafs will get a player regardless, even if it isn't a big fish. Bednar and the Avalanche are unhappy with the schedule. How long is to long to...

Do people still watch the All-Star game or do they watch paint dry instead? We share our opinions on this years events and some ideas on how to improve it. Crosby said he would like to see the playoff format go back to 1-8 to reward the higher seeding teams. LeBron James breaks the NBA all time points record. Bo Horvat bought some new razors and might get sponsored by Gillette because of Lou's str...

If you want to hear a good hockey podcast then you better listen to this one! We got trade talks, Hurricanes mean business, Islanders now a playoff team?!?!? Is Lou Lamoriello going for gold in his twilight years and putting all of his chips into the centre of the table. Is there truly tanking in the NHL or is Gary Bettman right? Bad news on viewership ratings in the United States going down 22%....

Discussion on the never ending Canucks coaching and roster dilemma, Johnny Hockeys return to Calgary as it was not a warm welcome back. Retiring jersey numbers, should they be doing it as often as some teams are? Shoulder injuries and how they impact a player for the future. Trade speculation, will it be a shark week extravaganza leading up to the trade deadline? Snowblowers coming in clutch or no...

This week we cover a variety of different topics from a story back in the day involving legendary goaltender Ed Belfour. How the New Jersey Devils are playing so far this season, can they make the playoffs? What are the Canucks going to do with their team? Jim Rutherford wasn't shy with the media in what he wants for the Vancouver Canucks moving forward. Thoughts on the All-Star Game, do you still...

Will there ever be a team in Halifax, Nova Scotia? Family package deals for hockey games, should more teams being doing them to get more people to the games. Are any NHL players on steroids or are they all clean? If you were Bedard what NHL team would you want to get selected by? Quotes to live by in life. Talk about how dominate the Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins are; which one comes out o...

McDavid is scoring at a rate we haven't seen in years, can he break 140 points and 60 goals this season? The Dead Puck Era is officially over, hopefully we never see it again because are more entertained as viewers. Can Erik Karlsson break the 100 point mark this season? Does he get traded by the Sharks? Sad news from the Monday Night Football game that needs to be brought up about Damar Hamlin. H...

Lots of World Junior talk, will Canada win back to back Gold Medals? Who is the best hockey Country? Touch base on the generational talent Connor Bedard and compare him to certain NHLers. Do athletes still take ice baths to help heal their body's? Leafs getting fined for breaking the CBA. Sidney Crosby being awarded the Order of Appointment for being one of the greatest hockey players of all time...

Talk on which teams we think are fringe playoff teams and locks in their conference. Also touch base on the league front runners for the Hart, Jack Adams, Norris, Calder, etc. Who have been the best players so far in the NHL up to the holiday break. What does Arizona need to do to draw in fans? The plus' and minus' of the week. Also the gambling corner, please bet responsibly. Enjoy!