Two Man Forecheck

With the rookie training camp and tournament happening in Buffalo, NY this week, we are very close to opening night, less than 4 weeks away.  But the Two Man Forecheck has another heavy hitter on tap this week... Mike Babcock:  0:00 - 27:33 NHL Marketing:  27:33 - 35:00 Jagr at 35 years at the Pro Level:  35:00 - 43:47 Bruins Centennial List:  43:47 - 68:27 Carey Price Return/Paul Byron Retires:  ...

It would appear that we are approximately two weeks away from Training Camps so the next season is on the horizon.  We keep driving toward that horizon with another fun-filled episode! B's Centennial List:  0:01 - 21:53 Jett Deschamps Signs:  21:53 - 28:15 Jake DeBrusk Wants to Stay:  28:15 - 40:12 Evgeni Malkin & The Pens:  40:12 - 56:25 Mike Babcock Back with Blue Jackets:  56:25 - 1:06:46 S...

Tomorrow is Labor Day in the U.S.  Training camps will be starting in a couple weeks and we at the Two Man Forecheck continue to labor away with another new episode. Coyotes Take A Step Toward New Home: 0:00 - 23:00 JFresh (Twitter) Fan Poll:  23:00 - 56:00 PWHL Announce New Locations:  56:00 - 70:00 Marchand, Slavkofsky & the ESPN Projections:  70:00 - 84:00 Hagelin & Donskoi Retire:  84:...

With September right around the corner, Training Camps are on the near horizon!  Here is this week's installment for your listening pleasure! Auston Matthews: 0:00 - 22:10 Alex Chiasson/Prospect Pool Rankings: 22:10 - 49:00 Which Right Wing?:  49:00 - 54:00 Top 5 Defensemen (Drew Livingstone Tweet):  54:00 - 60:00 Streaming Knights:  60:00 - 66:00 ESPN For Sale:  66:00 - 72:30 International Play?:...

As Chris returns from holiday, the Two Man Forecheck get back to the task of talking hockey!  Here's the rundown: Krejci Retires:  00:01 - 21:15 B's Signings:  21:15 - 35:30 John Farinacci:  35:30 - 48:30 Q Bans Fighting:  48:30 - 61:00 Karlsson Moving:  61:00 - 69:30 A Necessary Rangers Trade:  69:30 - 73:30 Jeanneret Passes:  73:30 - 77:30 McAvoy Wedding Video:  77:30 - 81:50 Twitter Poll Result...

As we close out the month of July, we keep it simple this week.  Chris will be away for the next two Sundays but will be back on the 20th of August.  Enjoy the Show! 01:00 - Alex Galchenyuk Apologizes 13:52 - Arizona Coyotes Still Need a Forever Home 41:10 - Patrice Bergeron Retires 68:51 - Who is the next Captain of the Bruins (Twitter Poll)

As the "offseason" begins, we delve into what is happening around the NHL. 02:50 - Tony DeAngelo Bought Out. 15:10  - Alex "Chernobyl" Galchenyuk Contract Terminated. 30:25 - Kailer Yamamoto Signs with the Kraken. 76:15 - Twitter Poll Results (Jesper Boqvist). 85:12 - Laviolette Youth Risk (Larry Brooks Story) 102:00 - Anders Lee Cancer Fundraising 105:00 - Lyle Richardson "Spector Hockey" 30th An...

With the end of development camps around the NHL there isn't much on ice product to speak of until September.  We at the Forecheck however continue to stride forward.  Two players have called it a career...Michael Stone and Patric Hornqvist.  We take a look at a few value UFA's still available as of this show; Bear, Dumba, Comtois and Suter.  We also discuss why Filip Zadina is available and what...

With the awards and the draft behind us, we focus on the start of Free Agency.  The show starts with a focus on some signings and draftees, turning our attentions to the Phildelphia Flyers.  The big story of the day is the hostile takeover of the PHF by the PWHPA.  There is quite a bit to digest here but we attempt to break it into smaller pieces (with a little emotion mixed in).  We re-direct and...

With the playoffs over, we at the Forecheck turn our attention to the future and the upcoming NHL Draft.  First, we start with a conversation regarding Gary Bettman's comments to Elliotte Friedman from the Board of Governors meeting.  Jersey nights (Pride, Hockey Fights Cancer, etc.), Salary Cap, the Coyotes Future and other topics were broached.  Ryan Johansen was dealt to the Avalanche along wit...

As the Stanley Cup has been passed around, we congratulate the Vegas Golden Knights on their victory!  The Conn Smyth was awarded to Jonathan Marchessault, but as we discuss, there were a few candidates for the accolade.  There is one name which may not get on the cup however, Robin Lehner.  We talk about whether he should be there, how it could happen, etc.  William Karlsson had a celly to rememb...

The Stanley Cup Final is more than half over.  The Golden Knights are returning to Vegas up 3-1 and looking to close it out at home.  Here at the Forecheck, we are closing out another strong episode as we discuss the Eichel hit from Game 2, the fallout & fan reaction, the Tkachuk hit and possible injury.  We break down game 4 and the series up to this point.  Mike and Chris propose two more trades...

The Stanley Cup Final has begun!  Game one on Saturday night was entertaining and filled with action and physicality.  We start the show talking about another tournament...the IIHF World Championships.  The U.S. finished out of the medals after starting undefeated, at one point being 5,0,0,0.  We touched on various players for a few teams, but one in particular, Milan Lucic, wants to continue in t...

Well, the Dallas Stars are proving more stubborn than we thought.  The West has still not been settled so the Panthers sit and wait for an opponent.  He at the Forecheck, we wait for no man and submit yet another exciting episode for your listening pleasure.  We start in Vegas, where they are apparently having some difficulty closing out said Stars.  Could this be a pattern of their head coach?  J...

With the conference finals underway, we are streaking toward the end of the season and there is still so much to talk about.  We start with the vote for the new home of the Coyotes which ended negatively for the franchise.  What do they do now and what cost them?  Is Forsyth County in Georgia the answer?  How about Salt Lake City?  Patrice Bergeron was suffering from a herniated disk which kept hi...

With the Eastern Conference settled and the West done tonight, we march on to the the next series with another episode.  Connor Bedard will most likely go number one, but we posit deals that might actually get the 'hawks to deal the first pick.  The Leafs have been ousted from the playoffs so have we seen the last of Dubas/Keefe?  Maybe not.  Landeskog will miss all of next season and Marc Methot...

Round One is in the rear view and the second round is underway.  The playoffs continue to surprise with the two number one seeds out.  We keep the puck moving here with another edition of the Two Man Forecheck.  We start with a requiem for the Bruins and a break down of the second round matchups.  The OHL has hit the Niagara Ice Dogs with sanctions that just don't do enough.  Gerard Gallant is out...

With the first round almost complete, we discuss those situations that have taken place so far, opening with a brief playoff recap.  Jack Hughes has shown that he belongs, not only with his play on the ice but in his interviews at the end of games.  Andrew Cogliano is ruled out for game 7 as he has reportedly suffered a broken neck after being hit by Jordan Eberle.  Jake DeBrusk's "hand pass" caus...

The NHL Playoffs are in full swing and we continue driving toward the net.  We start with playoff recaps of all the matchups currently taking place.  The common thread among this year's playoffs has been the nastiness that is happening on the ice.  We discuss certain players that are having an impact on their respective matchups, such as Roope Hintz.  Josh Morrissey will miss the remainder of the...

As we are on the cusp of the NHL Playoffs, we delve into the format the NHL got right.  Jonathan Toews has been told by the Chicago staff that they will not be re-signing him at the end of the season.  What does that mean for the 3 time cup winner?  The IIHF Women's World Championship final is tonight (04/16).  It is a familiar matchup between the U.S. and Canada.  The Panthers appear to be trolli...

As we face the last week of the regular season, there are still a couple things up in the air...playoff spots, who will play, records to be broken, etc.  We dive into these topics and more as we start with what may be a tough time for Ovechkin as his Washington Capitals may be facing something he was promised would not happen...a rebuild.  There is another top tier player on the Oilers who isn't g...

The end of the regular season is in sight and we start looking at potential first round matchups.  There are a couple that may be too close to call and the Central could look entirely different by our next show.  We talk about the Blackhawks and how they are tanking "right".  Matthew Tkachuk is dragging the Panthers into a potential playoff spot.  Does that garner him some Hart consideration?  We...

With ten (or so) games remaining in the season, the playoffs are almost upon us.  We open with a brief comment on the B's and Brad Marchand.  The Isobel Cup final is today (the 26th) and we talk about the growth of women's hockey, including the Women's National Team Evaluation Week.  The IIHF Championship squad will be selected from this group.  Binnington has won a Stanley Cup, but should the Blu...

As we continue our march towards the playoffs, records continue to fall.  But first we start with Jordan Binnington getting suspended for two games.  Bergeron and Marchand have broken another Bruins record, most times the two have factored into a goal with 407.  John Carlson is returning, but should he at this point in the season?  Harvard University is dealing with accusations of hazing and other...

Normally we wait to talk GMs, but the first domino has fallen.  Chuck Fletcher has been fired.  This leads us into a discussion regarding GMs on the hot seat.  While tossing names around, we delve into the situation in Vancouver and Patrik Allvin.  Jonathan Quick has settled in nicely in Las Vegas.  He is 3-0-0 in his first 3 games with a shutout and a .939 save percentage.  The B's are fastest to...