Talking Hockey

The Oilers are... not a good team. They got carried by the superhuman play of McDavid and Draisaitl and their powerplay early. Now that the two superstars have regressed, they're struggling to score and they seem to want to blame the goaltending way too much. On this episode we discuss: Why and how the Oilers got here (7:00) Talking Soccer: The Toronto FC sign Lorenzo Insigne (40:00) As always, fo...

On this episode, we talk about some of the best players from the World Juniors, what to expect from the prospects, albeit in a small sample size, and go over our year in review including financial, career, and love life best moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

With NHL hockey non-existent right now, we turn to some of the discussions we've wanted to have for a while on this podcast. This episode is mostly about what retired players we think should be in the HHoF and what active players are already locks to be there, as well as some other topics: The Seattle Kraken release their NFTs (1:30) Our ground rules for determining who is worthy and who isn't (10...

We wish the topic of COVID in the NHL would end but it seems to be even worse this time... On this episode, we talk about the following: What is going to happen with COVID and the NHL? (5:00) Will NHL players want to participate at the Olympics? (23:00) Breaking down TheScore's contenders and pretenders list (38:00) Make sure to follow us on Instagram @talkinghockey and @talkinghockeypodcast Learn...

On this episode, we talk about: The Arizona Coyotes aren't paying their taxes and bills... what happens next? (1:30) The Department of Player Safety continues to drop the ball (20:00) The Vancouver Canucks also clean house! Welcome back Bruce (36:00) Who's the next coach of the Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens? (50:30) Let us know what you thought on Instagram @talkinghockey and @talking...

On this episode, we talk about: What happened in Montreal and what are their next steps? (1:15) Brendan Lemieux bites Brady Tkachuk and an overall conversation on player safety (30:00) Artemi Panarin throws his glove at Brad Marchand... why? And Marchand suspended again for slewfooting (44:00) Jack Hughes gets paid... is it too early? (52:00) NHL writers vote for early Jack Adams candidates, but t...

On this episode, we break down The Hockey Writers' projected USA and Canadian Olympic roster selections and discuss who we think should and shouldn't be on the team, what players might be legacy picks, and what names have emerged as legitimate contenders for roster spots. What do we think about the revealed USA and Canadian Olympic Teams Jerseys? (3:00) Breaking down the Canadian Olympic projected...

On this episode, we break down all the events that have transpired over the last couple weeks in Vancouver and why their team is so bad and who's fault it is and much more. Here's a detailed breakdown of this week's episode: Who and what is the problem with the Vancouver Canucks? (3:00) Has media finally accepted that the Montreal Canadiens aren't good? (22:00) The Islanders cold start (26:00) The...

On this episode, we talk about Corey Pronman 's articles about how he would re-draft the 2017 and 2018 seasons. The articles have been linked here if you want to follow along (it is the Athletic so it might be behind a paywall), but we talk about his rankings out loud as well. Topics discussed. 2017 Re-Draft (2:00): Is Petersson a top tier/elite centreman? Makar is the best from the draft Why are...

On this episode, we discuss Gary Bettman's terrible press conference, why nothing happened with Kevin Chevaldayoff, the most surprising teams so far and the Eichel Trade and more. See timestamps below: Our annual Talking Chocolate conversation (1:15) Why nothing happened with Chevaldayoff (4:00) How bad Gary Bettman's press conference was (9:00) How mad players are at the NHLPA? (23:30) Our Atlant...

On this episode, we ask the following questions about the Chicago Blackhawks report. We know this is a hard episode to listen to for some people so please listen at your own willingness: People think that yesterday was a "bad day for hockey". Do you agree? (1:00) Why was Stan Bowman allowed to step down? And how weak was his statement? (16:00) Do we think that all the 2010 players still on the tea...

On this episode, we react to everything that happened during the first week of the season from: The Winnipeg Jets and why Paul Maurice get's too much love (6:00) The Buffalo Sabres starting 3-0, something that no one expected (15:30) The Leafs lack of scoring and Tie's obsession (22:00) Meeting Eric's girlfriend (25:00) What is going on with the Canadiens and did we all expect this? (27:00) Why do...

On this episode we pick which teams we think will make the playoffs, what teams might be surprise picks and dark horses, and we let Eric end the show with a rant about the Rangers rebuild. Pacific Division (7:00), Central Division (19:00), Metropolitan Division (43:00), Atlantic Division (53:00). For daily content, follow @talkinghockey and @talkinghockeypodcast on Instagram! Learn more about your...

On this episode we focus on the EA Rankings that got revealed this past week (1:30), the tweets from Robin Lehner and the problems it could cause around the league (25:00), the Facebook situation (36:00), and the Hughe's and Pettersson contracts (54:00). For daily content, follow @talkinghockey and @talkinghockeypodcast on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

On this episode, Martin and Eric break down their fantasy hockey overvalued and undervalued players from ESPN and Yahoo's lists. They also go over some sleeper picks and names that you might recognize like Ekblad, Eberle, Hyman, and many more! Remember that you can find a full guide to fantasy picks using Eric's book " The Definitive Guide to Winning In Fantasy Hockey " for only $12.99. Another re...

On this episode of the podcast we talk about the new goalies contracts that were signed by Cal Petersen and Elvis Merzlikins, the RFA contracts by Dahlin and Kirill Kaprizov, and what the vaccine holdouts by Tyler Bertuzzi and other players around the league might mean for the season. For daily content, follow @talkinghockey on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

It's been a slow last few weeks so we discuss things like the Stan Bowman and Olympic Committee decision, Evander Kane accusations and storyline, and the Zach Parise signing. As always, follow us on IG @talkinghockey for content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

We bring Nick, our resident goalie "expert", on the episode to discuss the top goalies, most overrated goalies and best goalie prospects in the league. We have some surprising picks on this list that are highly questionable... but that's what makes it fun! We also discuss the Jesperi Kotkaniemi issue right now and how we think Montreal will handle it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...

On this episode, Eric, Tie and Martin respond to Luke's date episode on his own podcast and also respond to the news about the Arizona Coyotes being evicted from their Arena in 2022. That causes a lot of hiccups for an organization already with a lot of problems and we discuss what the outcome could be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

On this episode, we talk about the recent news in the NHL including the Fiala contract as well as the point of this discussion: breaking down Dom Luszczyszyn 's articles of the best contracts and worst contracts . We start with the 10 worst: Drew Doughty Erik Karlsson Jeff Skinner Seth Jones Oliver Ekman-Larsson Marc-Edouard Vlasic Logan Couture Josh Morrissey Tyler Seguin Ryan Johansen And finish...

Breaking down how the Eastern Conference teams improved, digressed, or stayed put, this episode analyzes each team from the North and Metropolitan division and gives them a grade from F to A+ for their offseason. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey for daily content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Breaking down how the Western Conference teams improved, digressed, or stayed put, this episode analyzes each team from the Pacific and Central division and gives them a grade from F to A+ for their offseason. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @TalkingHockey for daily content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a...

This was an active NHL Free Agency with everything on deck from bad signings to great signings to trades we never expected. On this episode, we take time to break down some teams and their work, as well as specific signings that took place. Here's a list of some of the topics of conversation: Should Washington have traded Ovechkin or was it right to re-sign him? Vancouver Canucks and the Tucker Po...

On this episode we talk about the expansion draft and what is going on with Seattle and why they didn't pick better players. We also discuss: The Chicago Blackhawks in detail and the PR problems they're having and trades We also discuss Montreal's logic behind drafting Logan Mailloux Surprising draft choices that were made The Carolina Hurricanes terrible offseason Learn more about your ad choices...

On this episode, we have Rachel Doerrie join the Talking Hockey crew to break down the rankings of the first 30 picks of this year's odd NHL Draft. We hear her opinions on the following prospects: Owen Power Mason McTavish Kent Johnson Luke Hughes Dylan Guenther Brandt Clarke Matthew Beniers Matthew Coronato Carson Lambos Chaz Lucius Francesco Pinelli Zach Dean Chase Stillman Sebastian Cosa Zachar...