Two Man Forecheck

Round One of the NHL Playoffs is just about complete.  With only one series left between the Blues and the Jets, we know who will be playing in the second round.  But there are other things going on in the hockey universe, and we have discussed them here.  Following is the menu on tap today… Playoff Recap and Review (NHL, PWHL and AHL):  0:00 – 35:36 EIHL Investigation Into A Player’s Death Conclu...

With no show last week, we hope everyone who celebrates it had a wonderful Easter weekend.  But we are back this week with a new episode.  The series have all started so we didn’t make any picks, but we still have plenty of stories to entertain.  Here is the menu… The DOPS Are Busy:  0:00 – 11:35 Landeskog Returns:  11:35 – 17:44 Playoffs Recap:  17:44 – 47:08 Canes’ Staal Being Honest:  47:08 – 5...

The end of the season is right around the corner, with the playoffs just after that.  Finally we have teams eliminated in both divisions and the last two eliminations come down to this week. We touch on this and a brief playoff picture as well as the college ranks.   Here is the menu… New York State Not Playoff Bound:  0:00 – 28:36 Playoff Picture:  28:36 – 46:18 Western Michigan, NCAA Champs:  46...

The Ovi Chase is almost at an end, as is the NHL Regular Season.   There are 5 teams eliminated, all in the west, but we know who’s in and who’s not.  We discuss these and other stories this week.  Here is the breakdown… The Ovi Chase:  0:00 – 32:20 Playoff Picture & Injuries:  32:20 – 54:29 Brad’s Statement:  54:29 – 1:03:31 Ty Anderson Tweet:  1:03:31 – 1:12:32 PWHL Expansion:  1:12:32 – 1:2...

Here we are, the penultimate day of March.  We now have 3 teams officially into the playoffs, and 4 teams officially eliminated.  This will change over the next 3 weeks as more teams are added to both lists.  This week we discuss a coaching change and a few players that could join the ranks of the NHL.  Here is the menu… Tortorella Fired:  0:00 – 35:04 If The Playoffs Started Today:  35:04 – 46:28...

It’s March 23rd and we are closing in on the end of the season, less than one month.  The teams are starting to lock in playoff positions, as Washington already has done.  And we are that much closer to bloody Monday in the NHL.  We talk coaching carousel, playoff teams and, of course, Ovi. Here’s the menu… NCAA Womens’ Ice Hockey Final:  0:00 – 8:57 NHL Coaching Carousel:  8:57 – 45:56 Aaron Ekbl...

With a dozen or so regular season games left for most teams, the playoffs can be seen over the horizon. Today’s show is more Boston-centric in the aftermath of the trade deadline tirade the Bruins went on, and we digest it here.  This is the breakdown for this week’s show: B’s Deadline Aftermath:  0:00 – 18:11 Daily Faceoff Bruins Blow Up:  18:11 – 40:27 Marner, Pionk & UFA’s:  40:27 – 1:02:17...

So, the Trade Deadline has come and gone.  The Bruins were the wheeler dealers of the day, making five trades.  Some got worse, a few got better and now we look to the horizon and the playoffs.  But there are still 18 or so games to go…And many more shows to record!  Here is the menu for this week… B’s Saturday Game:  0:00 – 11:10 Rantanen Moved:  11:10 – 22:22 Colorado’s Moves:  22:22 – 38:29 B’s...

We are fast approaching the NHL trade deadline (this Friday, march 7th) and it appears that teams are once again not waiting until the last day to get the player or players they want.  Some started before the 4 Nations Face Off.  But there were 3 trades just yesterday.  We talk about these, along with an agent survey and other prescient things.  Here is the menu… Ovechkin Closes In:  0:00 – 15:24...

Well, with the end of the Four Nations Tournament, we can now shift our focus back to the NHL.  There were some significant injuries, and some teams will have to come to grips with their playoff status quickly as the trade deadline looms large.  Here is the menu for the show: Four Nations Review:  0:00 – 19:15 NHL Winners & Losers:  19:15 – 42:39 Significant Injuries:  42:39 – 48:03 Fighting i...

With the NHL on pause for the 4 Nations Tournament, the NCAA season end fast approaching and the PWHL Trade Deadline on the horizon, there are a lot of things to discuss.  And discuss we do this episode.  Here is the menu… 4 Nations Talk (Players, Format etc.):  0:00 – 44:02 CHL Fallout/WHL Expanding:  44:03 – 51:22 NCAA Standings (Men & Women):  51:22 - 1:17:28 PWHL Trade Deadline:  1:17:28 –...

We are entering the break for the 4 Nations Tournament.  Everyone not participating get some rest.  As they say though, no rest for the wicked…or the Two Man Forecheck!  Here is another episode for your listening enjoyment: Beanpot Tourney/Colton Hargrove:  0:00 – 19:47 Flint Firebirds/Nathan Day:  19:47 – 31:45 Mikko Moving Again:  31:45 – 59:15 Miro, Pietrangelo Out, Doughty In:  59:15 – 1:12:49...

The end of January brought us a couple trades, leading into a frenzy on the first day of February.  Miller, Rantanen, Taylor Hall are all off the board.  How many more dominoes will fall before actual trade deadline day?  We talk about these trades and more.  Here is the breakdown… Hockey Upcoming Schedules:  0:00 – 14:41 Taylor Hall Moving and Others:  14:41 – 35:03 Flyers & Flames Dealing: ...

January is quickly coming to an end.  The mens’ Beanpot and the 4 Nations tournaments are right around the corner.  We keep talking hockey here at the Forecheck and will be talking more about these tourneys as they get closer.  For the moment, here is the breakdown for this week’s show… Hall & Rantanen to the Canes:  0:00 – 19:38 Will Borgen Signs with Rangers:  19:38 – 39:38 McDavid Suspended...

Most teams have hit the 41 game mark, half way through the season.  We talk about our season surprises thus far this year, as well as some other interesting topics.  Here is the rundown this week: Women’s Beanpot Tourney:  0:00 – 9:00 Women’s World Championship Roster:  9:00 – 16:55 Flyers’ Fans Love Cutter:  16:55 – 27:54 Midpoint Surprises:  27:54 – 1:08:18 Rich Keefe Trolling?:  1:08:18 – 1:22:...

With the holidays in the past, we start the new year with a new show from the Forecheck crew.  We hope everyone had a nice break, but its back to work.  The first show of 2025 is a little longer, but we will be back to form this weekend.  Here is the breakdown… Bruins’ Losing Streak:  0:00 – 27:15 Sean Higgins:  27:15 – 42:20 Poll Question:  42:20 – 57:59 World Juniors Men & Women:  57:59 – 1:...

Christmas has come and gone for another year.  The new year is starting in less than a week.  Can we now focus on important things…like hockey!  The World Juniors are happening, we have the NHL and the PWHL. The Winter Classic will take place in a few days, 4 Nations is fast approaching and college hockey is ongoing. With all this, we have another show for you, here is the menu… Ovi’s Back:  0:00...

We are 10 days from the big guy’s arrival but we are receiving presents even now.  The Bruins have made a claim, Ovi may be close to returning and the hockey scene is heating up with the World Juniors.  And for you, we have another episode for your listening enjoyment.  Here is the menu… World Juniors:  0:00 – 12:36 Playoff Odds from Moneypuck:  12:36 – 26:56 Oliver Wahlstrom/Alec Regula:  26:56 –...

As we creep into December, the new year is approaching fast and so are the tournaments around the world. The World Juniors, the Takeover Tour in the PWHL, the 4 Nations Tourney and here in New England the Beanpot.  It’s a great time for hockey and our show.  Here is the breakdown: Trouba Traded/Shesterkin Signs:  0:00 – 50:45 PWHL and the Takeover Tour:  50:45 – 1:08:55 Four Nations Face-off tourn...

Thanksgiving approaches in the U.S.  and we may finally have an idea who will be in the playoffs but they are still a bit away from that.  We have seen our first head coaching change this seaon.  And swiftly thereafter, our second.  That being said, here is the rest of the show… Four Surprises:  0:00 – 36:48 Boston Makes a Change:  36:48 – 1:12:39 Ovi’s Broken Leg:  1:12:39 – 1:18:54 The Predator...

As we approach American Thanksgiving, Mike says that the NHL Standings are starting to show us just which teams will make the playoffs.  Chris still believes there may be some room for movement.  One thing we both agree on, the Bruins have some work to do to right the ship.  We discuss that and more this week.  Here is the line-up… Bruins Rumors and Issues:  0:00 – 29:18 Darnell Nurse Hit By Ryan...

Another week in the books and some things still have not changed.  We may be seeing what the end of the season looks like right now.  We talked a lot about goaltenders this week and paid tribute to the voice of a franchise for the last two decades.  Here is how this week’s episode shakes out… Saros Makes the Save:  0:00 – 8:40 Dostal Holds Net in Anaheim:  8:40 – 20:44 The DoPS Got It Right:  20:4...

Hello and welcome to November hockey fans!  The weather may eventually change, and the standings may change as well.  This week’s show may be a little Boston focused, but we do touch on other subjects.  Just look at the breakdown… Michkov, Rookie of the Month:  0:00 – 16:59 The Providence Bruins:  16:59 – 29:40 Bruins Bad? And Fire Montgomery?:  29:40 – 1:12:53 Avalanche Mailbag:  1:12:53 – 1:22:2...

As we approach Halloween and close out the month of October, the NHL is in full swing and there are clearly some teams that are not playing up to their standards.  We discuss one team that is meeting that high bar and whether they can continue on their current trajectory.  Here is the breakdown of the show… Winnipeg Jets Flying High:  0:00 – 31:41 Tage Thompson Hardest Shot:  31:41 – 43:56 Para Ic...

With 6 or 7 games under their belts, the NHL teams have shown that where they are now may not be where they will finish the season.  That being said, there are still a few surprises at the start of the season.  The Forecheck touches on them and other stories, so here is the breakdown… NHL Standings & Surprises:  0:00 – 23:59 Bruins Line Changes:  23:59 – 35:09 Nashville Predators Start:  35:09...