ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast

We are into the slow days for hockey news, but there's still lots to talk about as we speculate on the Oilers' GM selection and come up with a better name for Utah than what they have figured out.      Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player - Eddie Shack  News  Oilers GM Search - Seems to be Hunter or Botterill Anthony Meruelo officially out in Arizona Stan Bowm...

Lots to talk about as we wrap up the Stanley Cup Final with the Florida Panthers defeating the Oilers in Game 7.  Next we quickly discussed the NHL awards before jumping into the draft and then the wild first day of free agency.     Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title player - Doug Crossman - connect to Jeff Skinner Crossman 93-94 Blues Bret Hedican 07-08 Hurricanes...

In a crazy week, the Oilers rebounded from a 3 games to zero deficit to tie the series in game 6 in Edmonton.  Connor McDavid is having a record breaking playoffs and looks to complete the mission on Monday night.    Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player - Al Iafrate Feedback = Nora and Doug from Centennial CO STANLEY CUP FINAL Oilers 3 Panthers 3   -   Game 1...

Connor McDavid puts the team on his shoulders as the Oilers beat out the Dallas Stars to advance to the Stanley Cup Final. Their opponent will be the  Florida Panthers.    Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Freddy Modin Feedback - Arvids /   News Oilers 4 vs Stars 2 10 shots in final game and still won McDavid goal Skinner bounced back PK 28 in a row - recor...

After a 2 week break, we're back to discuss the Semi-Final matchups which include the OIlers.  PWHL Final. Coaching vacancies are getting filled quickly.     Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player - Tyler Bozak Feedback -  Playoffs Oilers advance over Canucks - many said Skinner should not return but he came back and has been solid EDM 1 v DAL 1 Missed both game...

The playoffs continue and everyone is fine that the MO for teams is to go out and injure the opposition, particularly their best players. Mike's had enough and he's looking for change.    Listen Here:   Apple Podcasts     Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player: Martin Straka - 460 A - connect to Calvin Pickard Straka - 07-08 Rangers Marc Staal -> 20-21 Red Wings Calvin Pickard Feedback - News Ni...

The rainy day mirrored Dale's mood as we discussed the Leafs' heartbreaking game 7 loss to the Bruins. The Oilers move past the Kings in 5, but were they as good as the results?  What's next for the teams that lost and who will win the next round?    Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player   Ron Stackhouse   Series Updates EAST BOS 4 TOR 3 Gut w...

Dale tells stories about Korea and regrets some of his predictions as we review each series and the storylines.  Will the Leafs bounce back from 3-1? What is going on with Connor Hellebuyck?    Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player - Sami Kapanen - Kapanen - 06-07 Flyers Scottie Upshall -> 11-12 Panthers Shawn Mattias -> 15-16 Leafs Hyman   Ne...

Find out who will win this year's Stanley Cup by listening to this episode. With Dale in Korea, Mike goes solo and reviews both of our brackets. Also, the Coyotes finally give up the ghost and move to Utah.    Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Wade Redden News Arizona moves to Utah $1.2B   To Ryan Smith - $200M to owners, for relocation Na...

CEO of one of our favourite websites eliteprospects.com Peter Sibner joins us to discuss the lead up to the playoffs and who to watch for.  It was a fun conversation and Peter gave us some great insights.    Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Players Wayne Merrick and Pierre Mondou Feedback Arvids - What 2 Latvians to win cup in last 30 years.  In...

As the season winds down, players are hitting big milestones. Zack Hyman and Sam Reinhart hit 50G, Matthews hits 60G and McDavid tops 120 pts for 3rd straight year. We look at the playoff races and there is a new edition of Connections for listeners.    Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Jerry Korab -> Zack Hyman Korab 83-84 Sabres Dave And...

The NHL GMs met this week and have provided some ideas for rule changes. Zach Hyman is getting close to 50 goals and Connor McDavid could well hit 100 Assists.  We also have a look at the playoff races.   Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio     Title Player Curtis Joseph - 454 Wins   Feedback   Trent Buhler - @oldtimetablehockey on Insta - Makes incredib...

Dale and Mike return from sun vacations to breakdown and discuss the big trade deadline deals and then look to the playoff races. Have the Oilers and Leafs done enough? Also, the DOPeS have been busy and we ask - did they create this mess?     Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Banter -Vacations Title Player Charlie Huddy   News   Trade Deadline   Bigge...

Auston Matthews passes 50 goals and on pace for 75. Are the Vancouver Canucks for real?  We assess it in our Team of the Week segment.     Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Derek Sanderson - Connect to Jaromir Jagr News Matthews past 50! On pace for 75 - truly remarkable Jagr sweater retirement - came out for the warmup   Kekalainen fired...

Dale is away but Mike has a great chat with Al Mitchell from Sports 1440 Radio in Edmonton. We discuss the state of the Oilers, and the Pacific division. Mike tested Al's draft knowledge in Guess the 5th.    Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio   Title Player Dan Maloney   News Oilers winning streak ends with loss to Vegas - good game, had a playoff feel...

Dale and Mike are thrilled to speak with retired NHL linesman Vaughan Rody. He gave us some great stories and fascinating insights into the life of an NHL official. The All Star Game happened this weekend and it wasn't a complete fiasco, so that's a step forward for the league.    Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Playe r Randy Burridge    News T...

We welcome back Jeff from Meat and Potatoes: A Flyers Podcast (formerly Broadstreet Bully Podcast) to give us the update on the Flyers season and the Cutter Gauthier situation. The Oilers run the table in January and extend their winning streak to 16 games.    Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player - Blaine Stoughton -  News Is Oiler streak ext...

The Oilers have extended their winning streak to 13 games with wins over Toronto, Calgary and Seattle.   Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio   Title Player Dean McAmmond - Connect to Patrick Roy Feedback - thanks to those who entered guesses in Hockey Connections -  NEWS Oilers win streak - 13 games - will it continue? Cbj,chi,Nash How much credit to Kno...

In a wild week in hockey, William Nylander signed an 8 year, $11.5MM contract keeping him in Toronto for the long term. The Oilers continue their hot streak breaking a team record with a 10 game winning streak. What is the best line in the NHL right now? Ever?     Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Russ Courtnall - 447 Assists Feedback - Ar...

The USA won the World Juniors, defeating the hometown Swedes.  Connor Bedard is out with a broken jaw and the Winnipeg Jets are in first place in league. They are our Team of the Week.    Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player   Milan Michalek News Winnipeg in 1st in league in PTS, but Rangers in 1st Pts % Bedard injury - didn't seem bad - shou...

Happy 2024 to everyone. Canada gets upset by Czechia in the quarter final of the World Junior Championship. The PWHL gets started to a capacity crowd and the Winter Classic turns out great.    Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Dick Redmond - >   Feedback -David Huyben, Nora     request questions / ideas for new segments News Winter Classic...

It's the Merry Christmas episode!  The World Junior Championship is up soon and we have a quick look at the key players. Also, we take a look at the standings in the NHL as we head into the Christmas break.    Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player - Daniel Alfredsson - > Drew Bannister - born in Belleville, grew up in Sudbury, coach of St. Lou...

John Tavares hits 1000 points vs the Islanders. After 30 games, what teams are overachieving and which are underachieving? We do a bit of a statistical evaluation to predict the rest of the season.  Team of the Week is the Tampa Bay Lightning.    Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio   Title Player: Harry Watson - connect to John Tavares News: 1. Tavares g...

Dave Hill, comedian, musician and the author of The Awesome Game joins us to talk about playing hockey all over the world, hockey sweaters and all sorts of fun stuff. Also, the Oilers winning streak continues and what's going on with the Carolina Hurricanes?   Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Jean Beliveau - 442 Power Play Points News Edm...

Corey Perry's conrtract was terminated for reasons unknown, but it's not what everyone was saying on Twitter. The Minnesota Wild fire Dean Evason and we discuss if it was fair. Also, are the Leafs trying to go to OT?     Listen Here:   iTunes    Google Play    Stitcher    Direct MP3     iHeart Radio Title Player Rick Vaive - 441 Goals   Connect to Mitch Marner -   Vaive - 90-91 Sabres Mike Foligno...