Upon Further Review

In this episode of Upon Further Review, we start by discussing the World Baseball Classic, the need for best-on-best international tournaments in hockey, and whether Canada’s or the USA’s team would be better if there was a WCOH this year (09:33). We then react to Connor McDavid hitting 60 goals on the season and discuss if he is the best goal scorer in the NHL and if we would take him over a prim...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we assess the post-deadline Maple Leafs, including their loss of Ryan O’Reilly, juggling of line combinations, and controversial choice to roll with eleven forwards and seven defenceman (0:23). Next, we welcome Zach Berta from the Deep Dive Podcast to assess the Buffalo Sabres’ season and their playoff hopes this year (19:16). We then break down what Andrei...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we break down all of the trade deadline action over the past couple of weeks. We start by reacting to Kyle Dubas going all-in this year by making the McCabe and Lafferty deal, bringing back Schenn, and moving Sandin to Washington (2:57). We also break down Hathaway and Orlov (20:45) and Bertuzzi going to the Bruins (22:39), Jeannot going to the Lightning (27...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we break down the blockbuster trade for Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Acciari by the Toronto Maple Leafs, and then discuss whether we think Kyle Dubas still has more moves up his sleeve amid this upcoming trade deadline (0:23). Next, we so excited to be joined by Rachel Doerrie, who helped us further break down the O’Reilly and Tarasenko trades, predict where Meier...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we start by reflecting on our one-year anniversary and discuss the NHL All-Star Weekend (0:23). We are then joined by Greg from The Daily Intermission for an awesome interview, where we talk about his start, the Bruins, and the deadline, finishing with a draft of reverse retro jerseys (15:30). We then spend the next chunk of the episode reacting to the Bo Ho...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we discuss the season David Pastrnak is having and what he might command on his upcoming contract extension (8:00). We then analyse Matt Boldy’s extension with the Minnesota Wild and what it means for Cole Caufield's upcoming contract negotiations (24:43), before reflecting on Steven Stamkos’ greatness following his 500th career goal (34:42). Next, we focus...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we react to Canada winning Gold at the World Juniors and Connor Bedard’s incredible performance (0:23). We then talk about Auston Matthews being the fastest Leaf to hit 500 points and his always-looming contract situation (24:47). Next, we discuss the All-Star Game selections and give our picks for players we think need to be named All-Stars and those we thi...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we start by reacting to Alex Ovechkin passing Gordie Howe for 2nd on the NHL's all-time goal scorer list and reflect on his greatness (0:22). We then break down the two recent goalie contract extensions of Stuart Skinner and Pyotr Kochetkov (13:50) before discussing our thoughts on the proposed 84-game regular season (32:28) and John Tortorella scratching Ke...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we start by reacting to Tage Thompson’s 5-goal game against Columbus (0:23) and discuss whether Jason Robertson is officially a superstar (5:44). Next, we debate our early season trophy races, including the Hart, Norris, Vezina, and Calder trophies (15:26). We then spend some time on the Leafs, talking about Matt Murray’s recent stretch of great performances...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we start by reacting to the long-term signing of Roupe Hintz to the Dallas Stars (0:35), as well as the stellar play of his linemate, Jason Robertson (5:54). Next, we break down who we think will be the top three teams in the league within the next three to five years (14:43). After this, we analyse some historic accomplishments across the NHL this week, inc...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we start by reacting to some key player milestones including Patrice Bergeron hitting 1000 career points (0:22), Evgeni Malkin playing his 1000th career game (6:01), and Cale Makar hitting 200 career points in less than 200 games (14:14). We then take stock of the season so far as we hit American Thanksgiving by looking at teams outside of a playoff spot rig...

In this episode of Upon Further Review, we start by discussing the first matchup between the Flames and the Panthers since the Tkachuk trade, as well as delve into the demotion of Huberdeau to Calgary’s third line (0:22). Next, we discuss possible trades across the NHL, including a trade for Bo Horvat (9:22), Erik Karlsson (18:59), and Ryan O’Reilly (22:49). We then move on to analyse the question...

In this episode of Upon Further Review, we start by reacting to Evander Kane’s unfortunate wrist injury and how it might impact the Oilers moving forward (0:23), as well as how Zach Werenski’s season-ending injury represents another setback for the struggling Blue Jackets (16:46). We then take a look at some teams that are struggling at this point in the season, including Calgary (23:32), St. Loui...

In this Episode of Upon Further Review, we start by reacting to the Arizona Coyotes playing their first game in Mullet Arena (0:23). We then spend some time breaking down the Leafs’ underwhelming start to the season, with a focus on Keefe and whether he is on the hot seat (12:56). We then take a look at some players who have had a hot start to the season (37:36), those who have had cold starts (53...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we kick off the NHL regular season! We start by reacting to the Buffalo Sabres giving Mattias Samuelsson and coach Don Granato extensions (0:23). We then discuss some trends from the opening week of the season including the Leafs’ defensive pairs and goaltending situation (9:17), some strange coaching decisions in LA (28:07), and whether the New York Rangers...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we react to and break down Nathan MacKinnon’s recent contract extension that makes him the NHL’s highest paid player (0:23). We then take a look at a few Canadian teams heading into the season, including the Winnipeg Jets (7:28) and Vancouver Canucks (32:33), and are joined by Leafs Fan MD, Massimo, to preview the Toronto Maple Leafs’ season (14:56). In the...

In this Episode of Upon Further Review, we react to Tim Stützle signing an eight year extension with the Sens (0:22) and take a look back at how the Erik Karlsson trade played out four years later (10:19). We also discuss the extensions of Jordan Kyrou (20:17) and Kirby Dach (30:43), as well as question the Canadiens’ decision to name Nick Suzuki captain so soon (35:02). Finally we wrap the episod...

In this episode of Upon Further Review, we break down the massive extension of JT Miller by the Vancouver Canucks (0:21), and then delve into the extensions of Jake Oettinger (14:33), Tage Thompson (19:17), and Mike Sullivan (25:57). Next, we spend some time ranking our top five centres, wingers, defenseman, and goalies heading into next season (29:44), and are then joined by TikTok’s Michael Bart...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we discuss the recent signing of Nazem Kadri by the Calgary Flames (0:23), and then delve into the Bruins’ signings of Bergeron and Krejci (17:38). Next, we discuss the surprising choice to name Jacob Trouba as capitan by the New York Rangers (28:22), as well predict who we think will fill the remaining captain vacancies around the NHL (33:16). After predict...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we break down the massive signing of Jonathan Huberdeau by the Calgary Flames (0:22), as well as their signings of Andrew Mangiapane and Oliver Kylington (17:11). Next, we analyse the signings of Yamamoto (24:28), Bratt (32:18), and Ferraro (34:09), and then delve into the current debacle in Las Vegas described by a recent interview featuring Max Pacioretty...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we review the most recent free agent signings and extensions, including Kaapo Kakko (0:22), Jesse Puljujarvi (3:46), Patrik Laine (9:25), and John Klingberg (15:33). We then discuss the Patrick Kane trade rumours and give our predictions as to where he might end up (21:58). We also react to the news that Dustin Brown will be getting a statue in LA (30:38) an...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we analyse Gaudreau’s signing with the Blue Jackets and the Tkachuk fiasco in Calgary (0:22). Next, we break down the Leafs’ off-season moves with Kyle Cushman from the Leafs Nation (20:58) and the statement signings made by the Ottawa Senators, including signing Giroux, trading for Debrincat, and extending Norris (38:55). We then discuss the next phase of Y...

In this episode of Upon Further Review, we react to the Colorado Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup (0:22), break down the Kevin trade to Los Angeles (33:13), preview the upcoming NHL Entry Draft by predicting the top 3 picks (39:07), and discuss the incoming Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2022 and who we think got snubbed (51:43). Additionally, we break down the Leafs extending Timothy Liljregren an...

In this episode of Upon Further Review, we break down the first half of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning (2:28). Next, we analyze the multitude of coaching changes that have been made recently, including that of Cassidy, DeBoer, Maurice, and more (34:05). Next, we debunk the erroneous argument that “No team has ever won the Cup paying a player more...

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we break down the Eastern (0:22) and Western Conference Finals (13:31) and then move into a preview and analysis of the Stanley Cup Finals (20:27). Next, we discuss the controversy within the Bruins’ organization, including the firing of Bruce Cassidy and possible trading of David Pastrnak (31:37). We then welcome 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Alex Barth to help div...