Puckworms

What did we learn from Connor Bedard's first preseason games?  What other prospects stood out this week?  How good actually is Trevor Zegras?  Plus: Lukas Reichel impresses, Mark Stone is salty, and more.

Which teams will provide the most intriguing watches throughout the preseason?  Will Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli continue the torrid play they displayed in their respective rookie games?  Plus: Cooley dazzles in Melbourne, Babcock resigns, and more.

Who plays with Connor Bedard?  Does Leo Carlson make the NHL roster?  What is the role of the Blue Jackets' numerous prospects?  The Puckworms crew previews NHL Training Camp and rehashes the start of the rookie tournaments in this edition of Puckworms.  Plus: Colorado signs Tatar, Coyotes vs. Kings in Melbourne, and more.

Vegas, Edmonton, Toronto, Carolina . . . where do the elite fall in the culmination of the Official Puckworms Ranking of every team in the NHL?  Plus: Treliving comments on the future of Nylander, Quenneville and Bowman speak in Chicago, and more.

Who falls on the playoff bubble, and who sneaks into the top 10?  The crew reveals teams 9-16 on the Official Puckworms Ranking of every team in the NHL.  Plus: Sheldon Keefe extended, and why do Presidents' Trophy teams fail?

The countdown to training camp continues -- who shows up in the next wave of the Official Puckworms Ranking of all 32 NHL teams?  Plus: big contracts for Matthews, Hagel and other news from the hockey world.

Which teams are fun-bad and which are flat out unwatchable?  Find out who lands at the bottom of the of the list as the Puckworms crew begins ranking each NHL team over the four weeks leading up to training camp.  Plus: Petry traded, Krejci retires, Galchenyuk pleads guilty, and more.

Which come out on top -- goalies or defensemen?  The Puckworms crew attempts to answer this question by putting a bow on the exercise they began last week.  Also, Noah Clark -- co-host of WSUM 91.7 FM Madison's The Student Section and of the Snap the Pigskin! podcast -- joins the show; that conversation went some places -- didn't expect Kazakhstan to make its way into the conversation. ....

The blockbuster trade that will define the 2023 offseason finally took place Sunday; how did the three participants fare?  Also, Corey Crawford or Duncan Keith?  Andrei Vasilevskiy or Victor Hedman?  Jordan Binnington or Alex Pietrangelo?  Anthony and Sam attempt to determine the value of an elite defenseman vs. an elite goaltender during this intriguing episode of Puckworms.

A big-name free agent lands . . . an all-time legend retires . . . an unexpected change in the Windy City . . . tune in for reactions and analysis to all of this and more as the Puckworms crew delves into the numerous headlines of the past week in hockey.

Anthony and Sam unveil the official Puckworms top-ten Stanley Cup Playoff series of the last decade.  Other hockey news from the past week is also discussed.

The Puckworms crew assesses recent notable roster moves, including the blockbuster trade executed a week ago.  Additionally, the inadequate hockey coverage by one of the major TV networks is discussed. NOTE: This episode contains detailed discussion about Alex Galchenyuk's arrest and his alleged transgressions.  Please be advised that minutes 32 through 46 contain content that listeners may f...

The Puckworms crew goes in-depth on the dilemmas and scenarios for franchises with the biggest salary cap struggles, trade decisions, and free agent interests.  Additionally, Arizona's recent draft selection perpetuates its role as the NHL's punching bag.

The Puckworms crew assesses the impact of the biggest decisions made during the 2023 NHL draft and debates the quality of the selections.  Additionally, free agency is discussed, and one member of the NHL media should never again be allowed to vote on an NHL award.

Season 2 of the Puckworms Podcast opens with a jam-packed episode that goes in-depth on the fascinating storylines of the loaded 2023 NHL Draft.  Also, the crew previews free agency ahead of its July-1st kickoff.

In the Puckworms season-one finale, the crew discusses the conclusion of the 2022-23 NHL season, the main takeaways from the outcome, and what's next for Florida and Vegas as they head into the off-season.  Additionally, Anthony and Sam autopsy the biggest contract buyout in the history of the NHL.

The Puckworms crew breaks down the first four games of the Stanley Cup Final and assesses the likelihood of another improbable comeback.  Additionally, multiple moves were made by an unlikely foe out east.

The Puckworms crew breaks down the styles, stats, and storylines of the Stanley Cup Final with the help of a special guest who is closely connected with hockey's best league.  Additionally, there is big breaking news from north of the border.

The Puckworms crew goes in-depth on the building drama of the Western Conference Final and the remarkable run of the Florida Panthers.  Also, can one small, simple detail give players an advantage over goaltenders?

The Puckworms crew dives into the bonkers first two games of these south-based Conference Finals.  Also, how will the NHL clean up its colossal mess in the desert?

A couple of teams are asking themselves this question following the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  The Puckworms crew discusses the answer to this question and previews the upcoming Conference Finals.

Sam is ecstatic and Anthony is livid following the massive draft lottery that took place Monday night.  The Puckworms crew processes the emotions and fallout of this huge occurrence.  Oh, and the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway in full force.

The Puckworms crew recaps the wild first round and looks ahead to the eight teams remaining in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

As the First Round moves into Games 4 and 5, the Puckworms crew analyzes the current situation for the series and storylines of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Puckworms squad breaks down the stats and storylines surrounding the western side of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and gives final predictions on who will hoist the revered trophy in June.