Two Man Forecheck

So here we are, one week into the season and to have Mike tell it, we now know how the standings will shake out at the end of the season.  Chris isn’t so sure, but it does tell us some things and we discuss them during this week’s episode.  Here is the lineup… FLA v BOS & Verhaeghe Locked Up:  0:00 – 26:23 Igor Rebuffs Rangers’ Offer:  26:23 – 38:13 Carey Price Declines Habs Job Offer:  38:13...

As we record on October 6th, the NHL season has officially begun, with two games having been played in Europe.  The season begins in earnest this week, however and we are excited to see everyone back on the ice!  Mike and Chris have gone through the entire league and broken down who we feel will be playoff bound and who will be scoreboard watching.  Here is the breakdown of this week’s show… Swaym...

The beginning of the NHL season is a little over a week away!  Teams are still trying to figure out lineups and who to send to their minor league affiliates.  We at the Forecheck have our starting line ready to roll just waiting for the starting gun.  For now, we give you another fun-filled episode for your listening enjoyment.  Here is the breakdown… Swayman’s Ongoing Saga:  0:00 – 16:03 The Gibs...

It’s getting closer…can you feel it?  The players are on the ice.  The rookie tournament is over, preseason games are being played!  Things are getting back to normal, and we will have hockey very soon!  What we have now is another episode for your listening pleasure!  Here is the breakdown… Robin Lehner:  0:00 – 10:32 Brandt Clark & the Kings:  10:32 – 28:00 The B’s Goalie Demise & K.K.: ...

It’s another week here at the office of the Two Man Forecheck.  The prospect (rookie) tournament is ongoing and training camps are a week or two away.  As the season inches closer, we bring you another episode packed with info and fun to keep the hockey masses happy!  Here is the breakdown… Jacob Fowler & A Rookie Discussion:  0:00 – 30:11 UFA’s Still Available:  30:11 – 39:35 PWHL Team Names...

As we progress into September (we have passed Labor Day in the U.S.), we at the Two Man Forecheck are getting excited at the prospect of competitive ice hockey again!  Captain’s practices have started or will be soon and training camps are around the next corner.  We have another exciting episode to help alleviate the need for hockey!  Here is the breakdown… Marc Staal Retires:  0:00 – 12:11 NHL C...

We have turned a page and it is now September.  The birds are still chirping, the beaches are still open, but hockey is just around the next corner.  We at the Two Man Forecheck are excited by this and can’t wait for it all to begin.  We present you with another episode to whet your appetites.  Here is the breakdown… The Gaudreau Brothers:  0:00 – 11:40 CBA Loophole:  11:40 – 32:56 Ducks Are Strea...

As promised, we are back on routine, dropping this episode on our regular Sunday schedule.  The off season is quickly coming to a close and training camps are around the corner.  With all that excitement, we give you another dose of the Two Man Forecheck.  Here is the breakdown… Twitter Poll Question re: Jeremy Swayman:  0:00 – 22:17 Rivals for Utah:  22:17 – 36:02 Top 10 UFA’s (Luke Fox, Sportsne...

Chris is back!  Holiday is over for him and very soon for the rest of the NHL.  We have a full slate of topics for his return show, and here is the breakdown… Swayman Still Unsigned:  0:00 – 13:28 Askarov Requests Trade:  13:28 – 32:18 St. Louis & The Offer Sheets:  32:18 – 54:48 LATAM Cup Growing the Game:  54:48 – 1:09:39 NCAA Lawsuit:  1:09:39 – 1:21:53 Will He/Won’t He Poll Questions:  1:2...

Here we are in the throes of summer, the sun warming us, and everyone is enjoying a little vacation time for now.  But soon we will be back in colder arenas watching our favorite sport again, so enjoy the warm and the next rendition of the Forecheck.  Here is the breakdown… Lindy Ruff, Sabres Head Coach:  0:00 – 20:37 PWHL Team Names & Logos:  20:37 – 32:35 Top 12 NHL Contenders:  32:35 – 59:0...

The second week of free agency has not brought many signings, as most have been snatched up in the first week, but the restricted players are still out there.  The biggest one, arguably, is Jeremy Swayman, who we talk about in this show.  Here is the breakdown… Brooks on NHL Compressed Schedule:  0:00 – 23:37 Vegas Blueline “Issues”:  23:37 – 33:41 Mike Babcock Saga:  33:41 – 51:48 Will He/Won’t H...

So here we are, first week of post on-ice activities, but we still have a packed show due to the end of year festivities that took place over the last week!  The Draft and Free Agency give us lots to talk about, so here is the breakdown… Free Agency is Open:  0:00 – 12:57 Nashville & the Central Division:  12:57 – 49:27 The Vancouver Canucks:  49:27 – 55:09 The Boston Bruins & Dev Camp:  5...

the 2023-2024 season is almost at an end as the Stanley Cup Final and the Entry Draft have concluded.  With Free Agency set to begin at noon on July 1, we will see stars on the move!  In the show, we discuss a couple free agents and other timely topics.  Here is the breakdown… Stanley Cup Final Recap:  0:00 – 23:08 All Things NHL Draft:  23:08 – 52:56 Free Agency News & Targets:  52:56 – 1:19:...

We still haven’t identified a Stanley Cup Champion as of yet due to the Edmonton Oilers playing stalwart in the Final.  We will have a game 7 Monday and then we head west to Vegas for the draft.  Mike and Chris discuss multiple prospects available in this draft, as well as some moves that have already been completed.  Here is the complete breakdown… SC Final Recap and Discussion:  0:00 – 11:59 Lar...

Rumors of the Edmonton Oilers demise have greatly been exaggerated!  After falling into an 0-3 crater in the Stanley Cup Final, the Orange & Blue have fought there way back (somewhat) with an 8-1 drubbing of the Florida Panthers.  We go into greater detail in the words to follow, so here is the breakdown… Finals Recap, Foegele Hit, Panthers Absence:  0:00 – 19:45 Finals Poll Questions:  Edmont...

Here we are, the Stanley Cup Final!  Game one in the books with the home team notching a 2-0 shutout over the Edmonton Oilers.  We continue with a look at this game and other topics on this week’s show.  Here are the details… Stanley Cup Game One:  0:00 – 30:06 PWHL Minnesota GM Dismissed:  30:06 – 42:04 PWHL Draft:  42:04 – 50:20 Nylander Deserves a Chance:  50:20 – 1:12:17 Pavel Zacha’s Season G...

And then there were three.  Yes, the Florida Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final and now we await a Western Conference opponent.  In the meantime, here is the breakdown of this week’s show to tide you over… PWHL Walter Trophy:  0:00 – 11:15 Rangers Ousted/Panthers Advance:  11:15 – 26:59 Changes Coming for the Leafs:  26:59 – 34:19 Allan Walsh Posts re:  NHL Finances:  34:19 – 47:02 AP News...

Here we are another week deeper in the playoffs.  This week we have an XL sized show what with all the current and future events to talk about.  Following is the breakdown of the show… PWHL Walter Cup Final:  0:00 – 7:51 JFresh Hockey 5v5 Scoring Chance Assists:  7:51 – 32:31 Bruins Free Agent Options:  32:31 – 45:00 Blue Jackets GM Search Nears an End:  45:00 – 1:06:23 Domi vs. Bertuzzi:  1:06:23...

The Eastern Conference finalists have been determined however the West still has a game seven to contend with before they can begin.  Will it be Vancouver or Edmonton?  We will have the answer by the end of the weekend.  Here are the stories for this week… Berube Named Head Coach:  0:00 – 24:02 Sullivan Hired by USA Hockey:  24:02 – 33:08 Bruins Out & the Blame Game Begins:  33:08 – 1:08:10 II...

As we are now deep into the second round of the playoffs, we have a better look at who will be pushing further and which teams will be playing golf by the upcoming weekend.  Here are the stories that we have covered this week… Sheldon Keefe & the Coaching Carousel:  0:00 – 24:47 B’s Get Hosed & Lose Game 4:  24:47 – 39:40 Bruins Poll Questions re: Who Should Return:  39:40 – 1:01:31 Dead C...

With the exception of tonight’s game 7 between Dallas and Las Vegas, we already know the other matchups for the second round.  As they have completed the first round, we give you an XL sized show this week.  Here is the breakdown… Bruins/Toronto, Players & Wrap-up:  0:00 – 46:40 Sheldon Keefe Presser & Players:  46:40 – 1:01:46 B’s Needing to Go, 1st Round MVP, 2nd Round Picks:  1:01:46 –...

With all the first round series well under way, we are getting a clearer picture of the teams that will most likely be moving on to the second round.  Three or possibly four series could be swept at this point, and we discuss this as well as many other topics this week.  Here is the breakdown… Utah Fans Welcome The Team:  0:00 – 20:34 Potential Round One Sweeps & Caps Issues:  20:34 – 41:55 Wi...

Well hockey fans, we have arrived!  The playoffs have begun with two games being played yesterday (April 20th) and more on the slate for today.  We start by breaking down the local team’s first foray into the exciting world we call the second season.  Here is the breakdown of the rest of the show… Bruins/Leafs Game 1:  0:00 – 35:01 The Arizona Coyotes Fallout:  35:01 – 56:03 Retirement Announcemen...

After missing a week due to unforeseen circumstances, the Two Man Forecheck has returned in force just in time for the playoffs.  Most teams have two games left, but the West is cemented (although it’s still wet) and the East still has one open slot.  We talk playoffs, franchises, and a few other topics.  Here is the breakdown… The NCAA Frozen Four & Championship:  0:00 – 18:03 Ejected From th...

As the NHL season fast approaches it’s end, we have the second season to look forward to for entertainment.  But with 9 or so games remaining, we still have multiple playoff spots still up for grabs.  That and this week’s episode!  Here is the breakdown… Jamie Benn Still Relevant:  0:00 – 19:41 Who Is in The Playoffs Now:  19:41 – 40:37 Drake Berehowsky Back in Sudbury:  40:37 – 49:33 Jaxon Nelson...