Pucks in 7

It’s a ‘Pucks in 7’ Stanley Cup Playoffs preview party! Running through all eight NHL series, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton offer their postseason predictions, some bolder than others. Can the Kraken win against the Avs? Do the Panthers have any shot at stopping the mighty Bruins? For the first time in 19 years, will the Maple Leafs figure out how to advance past the first round? How do the King...

With only hours left in the regular season, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton suss out the potential playoff picture, preview this week’s thrilling Wild Card race, and toast both Connor and Crosby for reaching extraordinary milestones. They herald a late signing by the Devils, praise The Lyon King in Sunrise, wonder how fall the Kings and ‘Canes might fall, and congratulate those crazy Kraken – all...

Nearly there. Examining the league’s playoff contenders and pretenders, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton praise the Panthers and Flames, wonder what’s up with the Isles and Kraken, worry about Vegas’ goaltending, and won’t rule out a Buffalo miracle quite yet. They drop the ‘Klinkhammer’ on different rules for different fools, the Capitals’ late season tumble – no playoff date for the Great Eight t...

This week, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton take a ‘Pucks in 7’ view of the red-hot Rangers, ascending Avalanche, outstanding Oilers, and a Panthers club on the prowl. While applauding Montreal’s handling of a rule-breaking player and the Lightning’s recent turnaround, they wonder what the heck is going on in Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Nashville, and Winnipeg. James Reimer’s stance and the Jordan Binning...

No Kirill, no problem? How blustery are the Hurricanes without Svechnikov? In this episode of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton wonder how two contenders manage without key players, applaud the Leafs on a gutsy week, credit the Penguins, and point out Boston’s weakness (there is one). After dropping the Klinkhammer on Darryl, DeAngelo, and how discipline is doled out in the NHL, they pre...

In this post-deadline episode of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton take one last look at the winners/losers of the NHL’s trade parade, while commending the Kraken, ballyhooing the Bruins, and wondering what’s going on in Tampa. Before looking at the week ahead – a monumental stretch for the Predators, Penguins, and Sabres – Ryan rips into two GM’s out west, as Vic is “Quick” to defend L....

Trades! Trades! Trades! In this pre-deadline episode of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton shed light on the NHL’s early winners/losers, plus which teams could/should still make a move. They also celebrate Colorado’s success, marvel at McDavid’s (surly) 50th, side with Berube, suss out the heated race in the East, and give one Rangers D-man a pass. As usual, Vic’s (trade-flavored) Fantasy...

In this "mid-week" edition of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton take a look back at the Ryan O'Reilly trade, discuss "when" and to whom Patrick Kane will get traded to and single out a "Senator" in Ottawa for a memorable goaltending debut. They also Drop the Klinkhammer on those that don't like outdoor NHL games and the constant fire-storm that is the Calg...

In this Valentine's week episode of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton share their affection for New York’s big trade, Pelletier’s first in Calgary, McDavid’s latest magic, and another Ryan joining forces to buy the Senators (maybe). They shower some tough love on a too-chatty Kane, one awful crowd chant, the Kraken’s latest (terrible) road trip, and Minnesota’s half-hearted offense....

This week, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton praise the Panthers, talk Trouba’s Kadri hit, hash over Horvat’s contract, and have a laugh with Lou. Final thoughts on the All-Star Game (Paton’s not a big breakaway fan), worries about Sid’s Penguins – not to mention the Stone-less Knights – plus warnings about the blustery Hurricanes also pepper this episode of Pucks in 7. The usual lookahead features...

In this pre-All-Star episode of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton dive deep into the Horvat deal, slide into the competitive Central, praise Hughes and Kuch, and agree with Bettman on tanking. They sing the Blues for St. Louis’ fizzling playoff aspirations, chide the Sharks, face off on the Panthers and Sabres, before trashing  over-the-line digs on the ice (regardless of what Zegras may...

In this episode of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton wrap up the Boudreau/Rutherford affair, commend Colorado, offer Stamkos a celebratory stick tap, celebrate Ryan Miller, and remain in awe of the Oilers. They drop the “Klinkhammer” on a coach in Calgary (guess who?), encourage booing a certain ex-Flame, and marvel at some wild NHL mispronunciations. All before looking at the lively wee...

In this episode of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton celebrate the Kraken, Devils, Ovi, and the Lightning, even though one prolific scorer isn’t “striking” at present. They worry about the Penguins and Vegas, wonder how one skilled goaltender can’t win on the road, question Marchand’s warmth, and talk a little Torts (again) and Vancouver (of course). Prognostications for the Avalanche an...

In this week’s Pucks in 7, Matiash and Paton praise Pasta, track Tage, laud a pair of Leafs, and “Krak” Seattle’s winning code. Before dropping the “Klinkhammer” on a consistent candidate (oh Torts), they dive into Detroit’s Vrana-drama, wonder if Seattle is “Wright” or wrong in handling their top draft pick, and tear down the idea of tanking for Bedard. A look at the week ahead – Crosby’s Penguin...

In this New Year’s edition of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton ring in 2023 by recalling high (and low) lights from 2022, before questioning a (bad) coaching decision in the East and mucking through the latest mess in Vancouver. Playing the prediction game, they talk potential trades and firings, while wondering whether the best will break 100 by early March. Before wrapping up in fanta...

In this post-holiday edition of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton acknowledge Ovi’s milestone, marvel at McDavid, commend Carolina (who aren’t exactly blowing out the competition), and criticize Columbus. They drop the “Klinkhammer” on the NHL’s point system, apologize to Stamkos, and go-off ice about the weather crisis in Buffalo. To wrap up, Vic fan-girls out about a ‘90s R&B/Hip H...

In this pre-NHL holiday break edition of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton gift-wrap their opinions on Torts, Trotz, and how/when Toews and Kane should be traded out of ice-cold Chicago. They admire some chestnut-roasting records in the Metro, drop the Klinkhammer on a Grinchy executive out west, bah-humbug one ridiculous playoff format suggestion, while wondering when Ovi will deliver a...

In this edition of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton talk a little Tage, a bit of Torts, (filthy) Mitch, and the rolling Rangers. They wonder “howe” soon Ovi might hit a fresh milestone, raise a glass to Gary, while dropping the Klinkhammer on the Department of Player Safety, and questioning Vegas’ routine at home. After looking ahead to this week’s must-watch matchups – including one mu...

In this edition of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton acknowledge two impressive streaks, a handful of remarkable milestones, and wonder if one of the league’s best should hang them up for good. They also drop the Klinkhammer on a veteran play-by-play voice (do they ever!) an otherwise strong team’s lack of overtime success, and one Metro club that needs to figure it out – fast. After loo...

Taking stock at the first quarter mark, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton shine their ‘Pucks in 7’ spotlight on a Canadian team on a heater (but is their goalie a cheater?), two Pacific clubs who are scoring in bunches, and the league’s (surprising?) goals leader. They also drop the ‘Klinkhammer’ on a few loutish fans, muse aloud about one Panther’s return to his old gliding grounds and tackle the d...

In this holiday edition of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton offer thanks for some excellent competition of late, featuring elite play from the league's best in McDavid and Crosby. They also talk "turkey" about a Dallas power forward who's turning back the clock, air concerns about the Sabres, Panthers, and Tortorella's banged-up Flyers, plus dig into trade speculatio...

In this HHOF episode of Pucks in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton honour the Class of '22 (while questioning the induction timing of one member), and reflect on the Maple Leafs paying emotional tribute to an all-time legend. They also revisit two very different reunions between current teams and their former captains, challenge team management tactics in one market out west, tackle Vic's...

In this episode of NHL in 7, Victoria Matiash and Ryan Paton review the previous week in the National Hockey League by covering Alexander Ovechkin breaking an elite record, the red-hot New Jersey Devils, the Boston Bruins’ handling of a controversial signing, goalie woes for the Toronto Maple Leafs and more. They "Bring Down the Klinkhammer" on Jordan Binnington and the struggling St. Loui...

In this week's episode of NHL in 7 we look at the Boston Bruins and their opening season magic, bring down the Klinhammer on the Toronto Maple Leafs and Pittsburgh Penguins. We also shine a light on Vegas as well as Connor McDavid, Jack Eichel, and Logan Thompson among others. In our fantasy segment, we pick out some players to watch for going into the week in the NHL Advertising Inquiries: ht...