THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast

Brad Burud and Blake Friars are ready to debate. What is going on in Carolina and will the removal of Ron Francis change this team dynamic. Who do the players think is the best. Analysis on the recent NHLPA players poll. Teams are stumbling down the playoff stretch, who will find themselves on the outside of the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown the Calgary Flames struggles and discuss the multitude of reasons for their drop in the standings. They will also dive into Canadian media and their treatment and pressure they put on Canadian professional hockey teams. The Florida Panthers are back in the playoff race. Why is this and will they continue this success and make the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone. Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown all the deadline trades. Deadline day is a very exciting day for the fans and a very stressful day for the players and general managers. Who were this years winners and losers. Opinions fly on this episode of THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast.

The NHL Trade Deadline is one day away. Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown all the trades that have taken place leading up to deadline day. They also discuss what will happen on NHL Trade Deadline day by breaking down where all the top trade candidates will end up. Trade deadline day is so exciting for the fans.

Petr Mrazek was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers from the Detroit Red Wings when both of the Flyers goalies went down with injuries. Will Mrazek rescue the Flyers and lead them to the playoffs? Who are the untouchables in the NHL. What players will never be moved, and how many is their? NHL Trade Deadline is drawing near. Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown all speculation and projections for t...

The trade deadline is drawing near, Brad Burud and Blake Friars discuss their deadline predictions. They also debate the Pacific Division and who will emerge into a playoff spot. The Olympics are on and the NHL is not present. Is it a blessing in surprise?

Brad Burud and Blake Frairs are back at debating current topics in the NHL. On this episode they discuss the Edmonton Oilers and what the future game plan is for this underachieving team. Headshots keep happening and is the NHL taking this seriously, and the New York Rangers are talking rebuild. What will that entail and how long will Rangers fans have to wait to raise the Stanley Cup again?

Brad Burud and Blake Friars breakdown and debate the recent goaltender interference epidemic. They have solutions... Seattle expansion is discussed and potential nicknames are debated. Then they dive into TSN's Bob McKenzies coaches poll. Who are the leagues best?

Brad Burud and Blake Friars discuss Blackhawks goaltending problems. They answer a very important question in Toronto, Are the Leafs any good? They also discuss the Colorado Avalanche recent success and are they playoff bound? Its time for controversy and debate.

Dallas Stars forward and assistant captain Jason Spezza was a healthy scratch for this Mondays game in Boston. Is this a motivation tactic by Ken Hitchcock, is it a sign of a pending trade, or was it a disrespectful move for a veteran player. Jack Johnson has requested a trade out of Columbus. Will he get traded, and is it appropriate for him to be asking for a trade. All-Star snubs, who are this...

World Junior hockey recap. The outdoor game, attendance, and a medal into the stands. The Vegas plan. Do they stay the course or do they become buyers. Trade Deadline is coming quickly. Who are this years rental players and what teams need extra help for a playoff run.

Brad Burud and Blake Friars explore the Eastern and Western Conference and discuss what teams are trending up and who is trending down. They also discuss what franchise is the worst in the NHL, on the ice and off the ice.

Brad Burud and Blake Friars debate if the Canucks are going to collapse because of injuries. Marc-Andre Fleury is back and will the Golden Knights continue success, and Laine versus Matthews, who is the best young star?

Do Vancouver Canucks greats Daniel and Henrik Sedin deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. Who won the trade between New Jersey and Anaheim (Henrique for Vatanen), and who is the best Canadien team?

Blake Friars and Brad Burud discuss the quarter mark of the NHL season. Predictions and who will be in and out of Stanley Cup Playoffs, and what is the biggest surprise of this NHL season thus far.

The Flames and Wings Brawl, suspension results and the aftermath. The NHL is filled with bad contracts, and NHL relocation. Is Houston a legit destination.

Hockey podcast that discusses the NHL top 5 goalies, Connor Hellebuyck and is he the answer in Winnipeg, and who are the top dynamic duos.

Are the LA Kings for real, who is the NHL team of the future, and who won the Duchene trade.

Home Jerseys, Eichel Contract, and Edmonton Panic

Vegas super start to the season. The troubles in Montreal and the inconsistencies of replay challenges. Debate 1 – The early season success in Vegas – will it continue? Debate 2 – Disaster in Montreal – will the Habs bounce back into a playoff contender? Debate 3 – Replay Inconsistencies – will the league get it right and is replay even effective?