The BarDown Podcast

The NHL offseason is wild! After the Leo Carlsson offer sheet, Jesse and Poc sit down to discuss how this could change the league forever, what this means for other RFAs, and which teams should look to offer sheet other young stars on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast!

Ahead of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, Jesse and Poc preview the entire series. Who has the edge on the blue line? Will Carolina shut down Vegas' top stars? Is Brind-Amour the ultimate X-Factor? And finally, who will win the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

The Golden Knights have stunned the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche with a 3-0 series lead. With only 4 teams in NHL history ever completing the comeback down 3-0, Jesse, Poc, and resident Avs fan Luca chat about the Avalanche's chances, as well as their future outlook. In the East, Carolina and Montreal have begun with both teams taking a game. Who has the edge in what's now a best...

We're down to our final four. The Canadiens and Hurricanes will face off in the East, and the Golden Knights and Avalanche will face off in the West. Luca, Jesse, and Poc are here to preview all the action and give their predictions. Will the battle-tested Habs prevail? Or is Carolina's rest advantage a difference maker? Are Marner and the Golden Knights ready for another big moment? Or are the Av...

With the 2nd round heating up, Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss which players have been the most impressive so far. Has Mitch Marner re-written his playoff narrative? Who is better - Quinn Hughes or Cale Makar? Is Frederik Andersen the NHL's best playoff goalie? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

After their shock NHL Draft Lottery win, what's next for the Maple Leafs? Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss what this means for the future of Auston Matthews, if Gavin McKenna is the clear selection, and whether or not the Leafs are in a cup window. With a special guest appearance from DZ, the crew gives their takes ahead of the Sabres-Habs series.

Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs is here, and there are some crazy matchups. Will the Habs or Sabres keep their dream season alive? Can the Wild slow down the Avalanche? Are the Hurricanes this year's team of destiny? And can the Ducks pull off another upset? Jesse, Luca, and Poc have all the answers on this week's edition of the BarDown podcast. + Should the Oilers actually think about trading Connor...

Surprise, surprise - the NHL playoffs are once again an electric watch. The Ducks have taken a commanding lead over the Oilers and are looking to get over the line (no pun intended), the Lightning and Canadiens continue to trade punches, and the Penguins are looking to complete the rare reverse sweep of the Flyers. With so much chaos, Jesse and Poc discuss the 6 things that have surprised them mos...

It's still early days in the NHL Playoffs, but some teams are already facing an upward battle. Which team down 0-2 should have the most reason to panic? Should the Golden Knights be concerned with their performances so far? Are the Habs lacking depth to take down Tampa? And who has had the edge so far - the Wild or the Stars? All this and more as Jesse, Luca, and Poc break down Round 1 action so f...

The NHL playoffs start today! Luca, Jesse and Thomas make their round 1 picks and choose their Stanley Cup winner. Will the Canadiens overcome the Lightning? Can anyone stop the Avalanche? The BarDown team also sat down with Dylan Guenther earlier in the year so make sure to check out the interview!

The field is set. With the playoffs set to get underway tomorrow, Jesse, Luca, and Poc rank every single playoff team from #16 to #1. Is Vegas a top team despite a slow season? How high can we rank the Oilers based on past success? Will the Sabres phenomenal season translate to the playoffs? And which team is everyone sleeping on? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

The playoffs are set. With all 16 teams clinching playoff spots, Jesse, Luca, and Poc sit down to rank the Top 25 Players who will be participating. How high does point machine Evan Bouchard rank? Where does the Habs dynamic duo of Caufield and Suzuki fall? Will Necas rank higher than Rantanen? Is Crosby still a Top 10 player? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

One week to go in the NHL season, and it's been a long time since a playoff race was this close. With 10+ teams still in the hunt for the final playoff spots, Jesse, Luca, and Poc sit down to decide whether each team will clinch the playoffs or have their season come to a close early. Will Peter DeBoer spark the Islanders to a late season surge? Is young phenom Macklin Celebrini poised for a playo...

With just one month remaining in the NHL season, several players have stepped up and played big roles this year. Jesse, Luca, and Poc sit down to talk who has been the breakout player from all 32 teams so far this season on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast!

Ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, Jesse, Luca and Poc sit down to discuss the biggest names that could be on the move, and give their picks for the trades that they want to see on deadline day.

Leading expert in sports science and human performance, renowned personal trainer, and NHL consultant Andy O'Brien joins the podcast to talk Olympic hockey, training Crosby and MacKinnon, and tells some of his best workout stories from around the NHL.

NHL Players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in 12 years, and the BarDown crew is ready to preview the entire tournament with 9 big questions for the men's and women's tournaments. Who will play with McDavid? Who is the tournament dark horse? Are the Canadian women really underdogs? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown podcast.

Canadian Gold Medalist and Stanley Cup Winner Ryan Getzlaf joins the BarDown Podcast to discuss all things Olympics, Team Canada, and his role as a player relations advisor for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.

The BarDown Podcast is back! And with parity at an all-time high in the NHL, Luca, Jesse, and Poc each give their lists of the Top 12 teams in hockey! Are the Sabres legit? Can the Oilers be trusted amongst the leagues best? And which central team is better - the Wild or the Stars? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown podcast! 00:00 intro 04:21 12-9 06:24 Ducks and Sharks 08:33 O...

The BarDown Podcast just got STRANGER! Actor and star of hit show Stranger Things - but most importantly, massive Rangers fan Gaten Matarazzo joins the BarDown podcast from New York City to discuss all things hockey, Stranger Things, Canada-USA and more!

We are just two weeks out from the Olympic roster deadline, and Jesse, Luca, and Poc are ready to make some difficult decisions. They build their rosters if they were the GM's of Canada, USA, and Sweden on the latest edition of the BarDown podcast. Do Canadian phenoms Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Matthew Schaefer crack the roster? Does Cole Caufield's hot start get him the USA nod? And wh...

We're just two months through the NHL season, and a few of our takes are already aging poorly... The Leafs and Jets struggling? Connor Bedard near the top of the league in points? The Capitals repeating their 2024 success? Luca, Jesse, and Poc take a look in the mirror and reveal 10 things they were wrong about prior to the opening puck drop on this edition of the BarDown Podcast.

Legendary sports broadcaster, great Canadian, and accomplished author - James Duthie, joins the BarDown Podcast to share some of the best stories from his newest book, 'Certified Beauties', growing up as a multi-sport athlete, what it's like to cover an Olympic Games, and more!

We're a quarter of the way through the NHL season, yet the standings have never been tighter. With so many teams looking competitive, Luca, Jesse and Poc give their picks for the 9 teams that they're sure will miss the playoffs on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast.

We're just one month into the NHL season, but the trade rumours are already beginning to swirl. Will the struggling Flames trade Nazem Kadri? Is pending UFA Artemi Panarin destined for a move? Will Quinn Hughes join his brothers in New Jersey. We asked YOU for trade suggestions and reveal them all on this week's edition of the BarDown podcast.