The Sick Podcast - The Eye Test with Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy: NHL

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Aaron Portzline joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the rookie showcase games throughout the NHL this past weekend, the Columbus Blue Jackets working on an extension with Adam Fantilli, the goaltending situation with Ivan Fedotov now in the fold, Charlie Coyle’s fit in Columbus and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Union College head coach Josh Hauge joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the excitement surrounding the new arena, the value of playing in the ECAC, looking ahead to the Friendship Four, his path to becoming a hockey coach, dealing with the new CHL agreement and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Belfast Giants GM and former Boston University player Steve Thornton joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to remember his former BU teammate and LA Kings scout Mark Bavis, who was on the second plane to hit the towers on 9/11, as well as discuss the Giants and the Friendship Four Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Phil Bourque joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss what would need to happen for the Pittsburgh Penguins to trade Sidney Crosby, the odds of that scenario happening, Penguins prospects on the verge of making the team, what new head coach Dan Muse will bring to Pittsburgh and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Jack Michaels joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss Sidney Crosby and his agent Pat Brisson’s comments regarding his future in Pittsburgh, Connor McDavid weighing all of his options, the Oilers’ several question marks heading into this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Scotty Bowman joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the passing of the great Ken Dryden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, RIT head coach Matt Thomas joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his new position, leaving the Providence Bruins, the impressive facilities and student body at RIT, the rowdy student section, the hockey market in Rochester, working with RIT alumnus such as Chris Tanev, navigating the changing landscape of college hockey and much more! Learn more abou...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Kirill Kaprizov’s upcoming contract extension, if he’ll become the highest paid player in the NHL, Jeremy Swayman claiming he’s a changed man, the current goalie market, the Chicago Blackhawks possibly acquiring immediate help for Connor Bedard and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025, stories from the memorable 2003 NHL entry draft, the latest in the Carey Price contract trade situation, how that could be the spark needed to reignite the NHL trade market, the Seattle Kraken’s questionable plan and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Connor McDavid’s contract negotiation, what the Hurricanes are still missing, Mason McTavish and Luke Hughes still looking for a contract, Mitch Marner’s controversial comments about his time in Toronto, which teams are most likely to improve and regress this season, Carey Price’s contract possibly traded soon and much mo...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Jeff Marek joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss how NHL offseason training has changed, the Florida Panthers’ unsung advantages, the reasons why players took less money to stay in Florida, the coaching staff’s overarching contribution to the team’s recent success, other NHL teams trying to emulate that formula and much more! Learn more about your ad...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his first season behind the bench in Laval, what made the team so successful, Jacob Fowler’s incredible attitude and talent, Florian Xhekaj’s NHL comparable, how David Reinbacher was able to come back from a severe knee injury and much more! Learn more about your ad choices....

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Dallas Stars beat reporter for DLLS Sean Shapiro joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss potentially huge changes to NHL broadcasting, the Dallas Stars firing Pete DeBoer and bringing in Glen Gulutzan as head coach, the Jason Robertson trade rumours, just how good Miro Heiskanen really is and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Co-founder and CEO of BondIt and Buffalo 8 Matthew Helderman joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his endeavours in the film and entertainment industry, his special connection to hockey, and later in the show, Pierre and Jimmy discuss Anaheim Ducks 1st round pick Roger McQueen committing to Providence College, the latest in the Mason McTavish saga a...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, ECAC commissioner Doug Christiansen joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss how college teams have adapted and made the most of the new CHL agreement, the immense growth potential for college hockey moving forward, the surprisingly smooth cooperation between CHL and NCAA teams and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss why there hasn’t been any offer sheets this offseason, the remaining potential offer sheet candidates, the Anaheim Ducks looking poised to make a big jump in the standings, can the Toronto Maple Leafs remain a contender without Mitch Marner, Sidney Crosby’s future in Pittsburgh and much more! Learn more about your ad choi...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the release of the 2025-2026 NHL schedule, Bowen Byram re-signing with the Buffalo Sabres, the teams with the most pressure to make the playoffs this season, the biggest threats to the Florida Panthers in their quest for a “threepeat”, trade rumours around the league and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, newly hired Iowa Wild head coach Greg Cronin joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his new position, the experience he’s bringing to the Wild, what drew him to that organization and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss, the direction taken by the New York Rangers’ management, Alex Pietrangelo announcing that he will miss the entirety of next season, when should the Detroit Red Wings commit and go all in, Bruins fans starting to lose patience with the team’s management and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the winners and losers of NHL free agency so far, the Vancouver Canucks able to retain their big free agents, the Boston Bruins making controversial decisions, the Montreal Canadiens make another big trade, the Anaheim Ducks looking poised to take another big step next season and much more! Learn more about your ad choice...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss recent signings around the NHL ahead of the opening of the free agent market tomorrow, the Toronto Maple Leafs getting active, trade rumours linking Jordan Kyrou to the Montreal Canadiens, Evan Bouchard breaks the bank in Edmonton, Mitch Marner traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, free agents to keep an eye on and much mor...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the blockbuster trade sending Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens, John Tavares signing a contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Charlie Coyle traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets, a preview of tonight’s NHL Draft and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, former NHL scout and executive Randy Sexton joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss tomorrow’s 2025 NHL draft, the unpredictability of NHL drafts, drafting by need or taking the best player available, how the Florida Panthers’ recent success could impact the way teams draft, what the top talent in this draft will look like, JJ Peterka traded to Utah, o...

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Pierre’s involvement in the Hockey Hall Of Fame committee, the 2025 inductees, how Friday’s draft is shaping up, the many unknowns making this draft particularly difficult to predict, Evander Kane getting traded to the Vancouver Canucks and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Rob Simpson joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss 8 newest inductees into the Hockey Hall Of Fame, their careers and contributions to the game of hockey, the trade market heating up ahead of the NHL draft, the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks searching for an identity, who the next Bruins captain will be and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...