Upon Further Review

On this episode of Upon Further Review, we break down the first half of the Eastern (0:22) and Western Conference Finals (27:29). Next we review award winners and give predictions for others, including the Jack Adams (46:11), Norris (51:17), Selke (58:42), Vezina (1:02:50), and Hart Trophies (1:07:29). We wrap up the episode discussing the future of the Bruins in light of off-season surgeries to k...

In this episode of Upon Further Review, we break down the four second round matchups of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, speaking in depth about the surprising Battles of Alberta (0:24) and Florida (28:31). Next, we welcome Jack from JFresh Hockey to the podcast to speak about the playoffs and the Toronto Maple Leafs’ future this offseason (44:03). We then analyse Mark Giordano’s contract extension with...

In this episode of Upon Further Review, we hone in on the first few games of Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, breaking down the Battle of Alberta (0:22), the Battle of Florida (11:03), the Rangers vs. Hurricanes series (17:25), and the Avalanche vs. Blues series (22:51). We then discuss some deadline acquisitions that have had the biggest impact this postseason (28:06) before reflecting on the...

In this week of Upon Further Review, we reflect on the Leafs’ heartbreaking Game 7 loss to Tampa Bay (0:20), as well as break down the Boston vs. Carolina (23:18) and Edmonton vs. Los Angeles Game 7s (34:24). We then give our thoughts on the refereeing standard and inconsistency throughout the playoffs so far (43:03). Next, we discuss Lou Lamoriello’s decision to fire Barry Trotz and where we thin...

In this week’s episode of Upon Further Review, we break down the first half of some key Round 1 matchups (0:21), and then dive deep into the analysis with Sportsnet’s Nick Alberga (18:50). Next, we discuss the NHL’s playoff structure, including whether a “Play-In” tournament should be added (34:41) and if the NHL should revert back to the old conference-style structure (40:29). Building off our Ro...

In this week’s episode of Upon Further Review, we discuss the Maple Leafs’ first round playoff matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning (1:34), and then dive deep into the analysis of this series with the Maple Leafs Hotstove’s Anthony Petrielli (5:37). We then breakdown other key first round playoff matchups, including the Hurricanes vs Bruins (33:13), Panthers vs Capitals (39:21), Rangers vs Peng...

In this week’s episode of Upon Further Review, we discuss the altercation between Ryan Hartman and Evander Kane (0:21), whether the Kane signing in Edmonton was a success (3:35), and the Leafs’ recent performances (19:03). We then analyse Jeff Skinner’s comeback year (27:33), discuss other comeback players in the NHL this year (32:24), and Mark Stone coming back off the LTIR and its implications o...

In this week’s episode of Upon Further Review, we break down Auston Matthews breaking the Leafs’ single season goal record (0:22), Connor McDavid eclipsing 100 points for the fifth time in his short career (11:03), and the Leafs’ recent stretch of games against division rivals (18:08). We then discuss the Troy Terry and Jay Beagle incident (36:26), the Flyers cutting Keith Yandles’ Ironman streak...

In this episode of Upon Further Review, we discuss the top contenders from each conference after the deadline (0:21), the Norris Trophy race between Makar and Josi (10:05), players dealt at the deadline that will have the greatest impact on their new team (19:53), and where the Leafs stand after the deadline and whether they can finish atop the Atlantic Division (25:49). We then discuss the recent...

In this episode of Upon Further Review, we discuss the trade frenzy that occurred amongst the NHL Trade Deadline. Specifically, we analyze the Giordano (0:22), Giroux (8:38), Chariot (14:03), Lindholm (18:40), Hagel (23:50), Manson (32:48), Fleury (38:44), and Jarnkrok (44:20) trades. We also discuss the smaller trades that occurred, including the Copp (48:14), Rakell (51:15), and Domi (54:17) tra...

In this episode of Upon Further Review, we talk about the Leafs’ recent struggles in net (0:30), the race for Wild Card positioning in the Western Conference (9:50), whether certain teams on the cusp of the playoffs should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline (20:41), and the New York Islanders’ confusing season (32:10). We then discuss Seattle’s expansion draft and how it impacted their cur...

In this Leafs focused episode of Upon Further Review, we are joined by DownTown Sports’ Stephen Brown and discuss the Lyubushkin trade (2:15), inquires Dubas may make in light of Muzzin’s move to the LTIR (11:32), most recent two games the Leafs played (versus MTL & CBJ) (26:20), playoff picture in the Eastern Conference (37:35), and the validity of the hard salary cap in the NHL (43:14). We end o...

In this week’s episode of Upon Further Review, we delve into the Hasek versus Roy debate (0:21) and Calgary’s acquisition of Tyler Toffoli (6:37). Next, we analyze Jack Eichel’s return (13:25), Vegas’ cap situation (14:58), and the rumor of Fleury returning to the Golden Knights (22:57). We then discuss Sid’s 500 career goal milestone (28:03), Doughty’s 1000 game accomplishment (31:35), Team Canad...

This week, the UFR Podcast discusses how Brad Marchand’s antics overshadow his stellar on-ice performance (0:21), the validity of Dominique Ducharme’s and Dave Tippett’s recent firings (10:07), our current Hart Trophy candidates (23:57), the league’s most underrated players (31:07), the NHL’s decision not to send its players to the Olympic Games (33:55), where Claude Giroux would fit best after th...

In this week’s episode of Upon Further Review, we delve into the controversial Matthews versus Draisaitl debate, (0:50), Keith Yandle’s new Iron Man record (12:06), the future for Mrazek and the Leafs (24:38), calls we’d make at the deadline if we were the Leafs’ front office (29:25), Kyle Dubas’ competencies as a General Manager (34:08), whether Henrik Lundqvist is a first ballot Hall of Famer (3...

In the first episode of UponFurtherReview, we discuss the Oilers’ signing of Evander Kane (0:20), if the NHL should change their overtime rules (4:36), the Leafs’ new-look lines (8:35), the format of the NHL All-Star Game (16:04), our top 5 Stanley Cup favourites (22:18), and our mid-season coach of the year candidates (38:21). We wrap up the show with our weekly fantasy picks in “Fantasy Faceoff”...