Puck Soup

The boys discuss all the angles of the Toronto Maple Leafs' firing of Mike Babcock this week, including what's next for him and the team. Plus, a debate about hockey spitting and changing the rulebook; a round of "Hell Yes or B.S." on the Islanders, Jets, Coyotes and David Pastrnak; some thoughts on the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2020; Steve Simmons steps in it again; and Baby Yoda. Sponsored by...

The boys look at the real reasons Don Cherry was fired from "Hockey Night in Canada" and offer the top 10 options to replace him on Sportsnet. Plus, Sidney Crosby's injury, Ilya Kovalchuk vs. Kings, the Devils' collapse and Taylor Hall, Islanders surge, Leafs stink, "The Mandalorian" review (no spoilers) and the top 10 TV shows of the last decade. Sponsored by Manscaped and Seat Geek!

Sean and Ryan talk about the recent drama over remarks from Alexander Ovechkin and Drew Doughty, the media creating frenzies out of nothing and the current standings of the divisions. Plus bad road schedules, which teams aren't looking too hot, Ryan is getting excited for the new shows on Disney+ and Greg is in Japan befriending deer. Brought to you by SeatGeek!    

The boys welcome famous sports curmudgeon Ray Ratto to talk Sharks, robot umpires and the state of the sports media. Plus we break down the Jonathan Toews NHL schedule fix , the WNHL, outdoor games, Tarasenko's injury, healthy scratches and what Stephen King adaptations we want to see. Sponsored by Seat Geek!

The boys discuss John Tortorella's face turn as a 3-on-3 OT supporter and shootout hater. Plus John Carlson, David Pastrnak, texting after fights, calling out your coach, Mikko Rantanen, drone racing and a "Star Wars" hockey quiz. Sponsored by Seat Geek and The Athletic. 

The boys discuss the lousy starts for the Devils, Stars and Wild, while wondering how real the Oilers are. They also talk Donald Brashear, Jim Hughson's apology, Peter Cech playing hockey and yell at each other about Braden Holtby. Finally, we break down the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame nominations and figure out what 1990s NHL player is Soundgarden. Presented by Seat Geek and The Athletic.

The boys talk about the glory of player rivalries after Drew Doughty's WWE routine, cover the best and worst starts of the young season, James Neal is suddenly the real deal, who the next Batman villain to get his own movie should be and a Down Goes Brown game show that deals with shared NHL superstars. Plus, Julie Stewart Binks of Fubo's "Call It A Night" joins us to talk pucks and media! Sponsor...

The boys welcome former NHL goalie Mike McKenna to the show to discuss Twitter infamy, the mental anguish of goalies and hockey on TV. Plus first impressions from the NHL season, which coaches will be fired first, bad announcer takes, Auston Matthews and an incredible new quiz called The Puck Soup Three-Way. Sponsored by Seat Geek!

The NHL regular season is nearly here, which means it's time for the boys to guess the points over/unders for all 31 teams! Which teams will thrive? Which teams will falter? Can the Lightning be that good? Will the Senators be that bad? Let the debates begin! Sponsored by Seat Geek!

The boys return from their summer Patreon sabbatical to talk NHL labor peace, Mitch Marner, Dustin Byfuglien, Patrik Laine, "The Princess Bride" reboot and to play another round of "The Down Goes Brown 'Is This A Movie?' Quiz." Plus, director Gabe Polsky on his new hockey documentary "Red Penguins." Sponsored by Away and Seatgeek.

Greg, Ryan and Sean close out NHL free agency with analysis of all the major signings, the Sebastian Aho offer sheet failure and its impact, the Leafs and Avs trade, Darry Sutter joining the Ducks, who the best Spider-Man was, public access TV shows and Paul Fenton's weird-ass lizard comments. Sponsored by The Athletic. Note: This is the last Puck Soup on your podcast feed this summer. July and Au...

Greg, Ryan and Sean discuss this week's Hockey Hall of Fame announcement, and lament the snub; the NHL Draft and the Devils' P.K. Subban trade blockbuster; all the Maple Leafs drama, and Darren Dreger as Mitch Marner's dad's mouthpiece; Roberto Luongo retiring; Bob McCown leaving; previewing the NHL free agent frenzy; and Greg gives the boys a "Did This Happen in 2018-19?" quiz for the ages.

The boys break down the NHL Awards broadcast and the awards themselves, including some of the dumb voting. They look at the new video review and coach's challenge stuff, and whether the NHL overreacted to the playoff mistakes. Plus, Mitch Marner drama, Corey Perry, Jacob Trouba, Kevin Hayes, that Erik Karlsson contract and much, much more. Sponsored by Seat Geek and The Athletic!  

The St. Louis Blues are Stanley Cup champions, and the boys talk everything Game 7, from crying Bruins to the Conn Smythe. Plus a debate about Raptors fans booing an injury, the USWNT celebrating goals and the competition committee makes NHL rule change suggestions. Sponsored by The Athletic and Seat Geek.

The boys welcome your questions in a round of Ask Us Anything, cover the brutal Stanley Cup Final series between the Bruins and Blues, rank the post-"The Office" careers of actors, discuss Taylor Hall's future, Erik Karlsson to the Senators, Maple Leafs drama, the burgeoning career of hockey insider Sean Avery, the minor league team that stole a trophy and advice to young journalists. Sponsored by...

The boys discuss Boston beer protocol, Carl Gunnarsson's urinal prediction, NBA vs NHL and the rise of the Raptors, Gary Bettman's press conference, Kuznetsov and coke, Phil Kessel trades, Dave Tippett and a full Stanley Cup Final food review! Sponsored by Leesa, Seat Geek and The Athletic.

The boys tell you all you need to know and more about the Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues, and make their championship and MVP picks. Plus, a post-mortem on the San Jose Sharks, a discussion on spoiler culture, the Ottawa Senators get their coach, watching people watching movies on airplanes and your picks for the Stanley Cup. Sponsored by Leesa, Seat Geek and T...

The boys break down the Game 3 controversy between the Blues and Sharks, where a missed hand-pass handed the win to San Jose. Plus the Hurricanes blow in conference final, a Boston writer gets pissy about basketball, Ralph Krueger takes over the Sabres, a wrestling mystery is solved, the joys of ranch dressing and a Puck Soup Stanley Cup rings quiz! Sponsored by The Athletic, Leesa and Seat Geek!

The boys welcome actor Bill Camp to the podcast, a.k.a. the voice of NHL documentaries, an Emmy nominated performer from "The Night Of" and someone who's in the new "Joker" movie. Plus, a complete breakdown of Round 2, more officiating controversies, Ken Holland takes over the Oilers, Sean takes a Blue Jays quiz, Brad Marchand vs. the media, predictions for the conference final and your picks for...

The boys welcome Alex Faust, voice of the LA Kings and potential new 'Jeopardy' host, about a great many things. Plus, they look at the controversy over Brad Marchand's punch, the rolling Hurricanes, debate diving, look at weird NHL Awards nominations, examine the Vegas GM moves, discuss the women's hockey boycott and remember the legacy of Jason Botchford. Sponsored by Leesa, The Athletic and Sea...

The boys welcome Stefan Babcock, lead singer of PUP, who discusses the demise of the Toronto Maple Leafs and other topics. Then things get heated over the future of penalty reviews in the NHL, as they related to controversial playoff calls (like the Golden Knights vs. Sharks debacle). Plus, we break down Carolina's win over Washington; the futures for Vegas, Nashville and Toronto; preview the seco...

Greg, Ryan and Sean eat shit about the Blue Jackets sweeping the Lightning and the Islanders sweeping the Penguins during a round up of all Stanley Cup Playoff series. Plus, the Kadri suspension, Ovechkin fight, Ryan "Muffin Man" Reaves, new coaches for the Flyers and Kings, Jeremy Roenick's new hair and a "playoff disasters" quiz. Sponsored by The Athletic and Seat Geek!

Greg, Ryan and Sean break down the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, analyzing the matchups in the East and West. Plus, Joel Quenneville chooses the Florida Panthers, the Buffalo Sabres hire Todd McLellan and other coaching mysteries; a loud debate about Connor McDavid; and the boys discuss how to end tanking in the NHL, or if it needs to end. Sponsored by Robinhood and Seat Geek!

Greg, Ryan and Sean hold a draft for the Stanley Cup Playoff teams, giving them some help from the non-playoff teams. Plus, a discussion about coaches' hot seats, the demise of the Canadian Women's Hockey League, the least valuable players in the NHL this season, movie spoilers debates and a thrilling WrestleMania quiz. Sponsored by Seat Geek!

Greg, Ryan and Sean discuss Drew Doughty's sourness towards Matthew Tkachuk and Brent Burns; the best playoff format; the future of Ilya Kovalchuk; a serious chat about hockey fighting and concussions; the end of Roberto Luongo; those St. Louis bagels and some dangerous words about Montreal bagels; and Ryan gives the boys an NCAA hockey quiz. Plus, Matt Porter of the Boston Globe joins us to talk...