ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast

After a couple of weeks away due to work and pleasure we're back and there is lots to discuss. Both the Leafs and Oilers have had middling starts to the season and we get into what's wrong and a little on how to fix it. The Hall of Fame inducted this years' new members and there were some real beauties.   Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player: Cam Atkinson News...

We finally announce the first cohort of ScuttlePuck Milt Schmidt Award winners! We also discuss the underwhelming start by both the Leafs and Oilers and look at the major surprises so far.   Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Jere Lehtinen News Ovechkin closes on 900G Bettman Interview on 32 Thoughts Ducks off to surprising start Leafs and Oilers underwhelm...

We are 1 week into the new season but the biggest news this week wasn't game results or team performance, it has  been some big name signings plus a couple of low-key ones that could prove significant. We have the Milt Schmidt Award nominees.   Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Nick Libett News -   Habs honoured Ken Dryden in home opener - cool   BIG Signin...

2 Days before the season was to start for him, Connor McDavid gave the Oilers the best news possible by signing a 2 year extension at the same pay that he has been getting for the past 8 years.  It's huge news for the Oilers and their fans. Mike was away in Detroit and recorded remotely to discuss the news.   Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player- Jyrki Lumme  ...

The season is a week away and we give all our prognostications on what we expect to happen this year.  There were some bold predictions and some....not so much.    Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Shawn Horcoff Shirts off for Horcoff NEWS Stolarz signs - 4 x $3.75MM Atlantic Division   Team Strengths / What's Going Well Key Challenges / What Could Go Wrong...

Elliotte Friedman has suggested twice in the past week that the Kirill Kaprizov contract situation makes him believe that there is tampering going on. Will the NHL do anything about it? Can they? It's been a tough month for hall of fame goalies as Bernie Parent and Ed Giacomin passed away last week.  All this plus we look to the upcoming season and what we might expect with some off the wall predi...

NHL Legend Ken Dryden passed away this weekend and we discuss the remarkable hockey career and post-hockey career he had.  Carey Price's contract got traded and Connor McDavid's next contract has yet to be signed.  Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player -   Dennis Hextall News Carey Price Trade to San Jose -  McDavid watch - why hasn't he signed? Marner Intervie...

Not much going on in the NHL but author Aaron Bell has a new book out titled "Junior Hockey Giants" and he joined us to tell us all about the book and regale us with tales from his time working for the CHL. Plus we have a lively discussion on who should win the inaugural Milt Schmidt award.   Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Get ScuttlePuck merch at our store here. Vis...

We are mid-summer so not alot going on in the NHL but that doesn't we've stopped thinking about hockey. On this episode we finally put together the criteria for the Milt Schmidt award.  We also get up to speed on the latest NHL news including the acquittal of the 5 Hockey Canada players.   Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Get ScuttlePuck merch at our store here. Title...

A quick review of the draft and the dreadful presentation by the NHL. We then discuss free agency which had its moments but wasn't really all that consequential. Plus, we give some insight on our summer plans.   Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Get ScuttlePuck merch at our store here. Title Player - Dit Clapper - Milt Schmidt   scuttlepuck.dashery.com News 2025 Draft -...

The 2025 Draft is upon us and we have a quick review of the top prospects and what we think teams will do. Any big trades to come?  Also we'll have a look at free agency to see who are the biggest targets and which teams will be most active. Lastly, the NHL leaked some changes for the 2026 season and the expected CBA MOU that may be announced this week.  Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP...

The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in 6 games.  After being tied at 2-2 the Panthers overwhelmed the Oilers in games 5 and 6.  Sam Bennett won the Conn Smythe. We discuss what the Panthers did right  and where the Oilers went wrong.   Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player - Andrew Cogliano NEWS Playoffs -      Game 3 - Panthers blow out Oilers 6-...

The Stanley Cup Final heads to Florida with the teams tied at 1 and we give our takes.  There have been several coaching hires which we talk about and then we discuss the NHL awards that have been given out to date.  Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Check out ScuttlePuck 's online Merch store here . 1. Opening Banter Germany, wedding   Listener shout-outs and feedback...

The Oilers and the Panthers made quick work of their Conference Finals opponents as they both advanced after 5 games.  What does the Stanley Cup Final have in store? Lane Lambert to coach the Kraken. Meanwhile the Minnesota Frost repeat as PWHL champions.  Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio News Check out ScuttlePuck's online Merch store at www.scuttlepuck.dashery.com Pl...

The conference finals have started and the Panthers look set to eliminate the Hurricanes quickly. The Oilers are up 2-1 in a series that has been a bit back and forth. The USA won the World's and the PWHL heads into its final week with the Frost up  2-1 on the Charge.  Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player - Pelle Eklund Feedback - thanks for congrats from Nora...

The Leafs are out, the Oilers are in but we don't care 'cause it's our 500th episode!!! We have lots of audio clips and notes of congratulatins. Thanks to all for listening, we really appreication it!! Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Ed Jovanovski   Feedback - notes from listeners on 500 News -   FLA 4 v TOR 3 Leafs out in another game 7. (7 in a row) 2 6...

In a crazy 2nd round, the Leafs open up a 2 game lead on the Panthers and then give it back when they go to Florda. The Oilers are up 2-1 but an injury to Calvin Pickard has forced them to rely on Stuart Skinner who is struggling. Connor Hellebuyck has been up and down like a toilet seat. Which Hellebuyck will they get in game 4? The Canes look set to go up 3-1 over the Caps.  Listen Here:   Apple...

Round 1 Wrapped up with an incredible game for the Winnipeg Jets as they defeated the St. Louis Blues. Round 2 has started and the Oilers and Leafs are off to good starts. How are the Panthers avoiding appropriate discipline from the NHL?  Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Todd Marchant News   Top NHL Headlines (10–12 mins) Stolarz injury aftermath Bennett...

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and we breakdown the first round series and make our predictions right through to the Stanley Cup Champion.  We also have a look at our preseason predictions and review the final points leaders.  Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Craig Simpson Feedback News Laviolette and Bylsma out as coaches Play off Series   Leafs 3 Sens...

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and we breakdown the first round series and make our predictions right through to the Stanley Cup Champion.  We also have a look at our preseason predictions and review the final points leaders.  Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Playe r Al Secord Feedback - thanks to all for playing - getting lots of responses   News Season over...

The Masters was just too good not to talk about it so we brought in Golf Pro Jonathan Gee to discuss Rory's amazing win and the incredible last round of this year's Masters. We then discussed all the latest hockey news including Rogers' new TV deal and what it will cost to go to Leafs playoff games. Plus we have a guess at this year's trophy races. Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3    ...

Much to Mike's chagrin, Alexander Ovechkin becomes the NHL's all time goal scoring leader  with a truly astounding 895 goals!   We also look at the Oilers and Leafs as they get ready for the playoffs. Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Dion Phaneuf  News Ovi breaks the goal record. Oilers win two but Draisaitl goes down again - suggestions of load management...

With several key players out heading to the playoffs, including McDavid and Draisaitl, Mike is concerned about the Oilers prospects.  John Tortarella gets fired by the Flyers, which isn't a huge surprise, but why now? Plus we have a look at the playoff picture as the matchups start to come into focus.  Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player- Johnny Bucyk - 493 P...

For the first time ever, we have an in-studio guest as Paul Steward from www.bucpower.com joins us to tell us about his North American tour and discuss the latest in the NHL. He also puts us to the test in Guess the 5th.  Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Tony Granato  Feedback - David Hyuben - Guelph Biltmores News -   Paul's tour through North America imp...

Concerns that the trade deadline would be a bit of a dud turned out to be very active and with some big names moving. Despite the Stars and Panthers making big moves for big names, both the Oilers and Leafs made moves but no blockbusters. The Bruns clearly decided to punt on this yeaar and be in a position to take advantage of lots of cap space this summer.  Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direc...