Scuttlepuck Nhl Hockey Podcast

Some late injuries puts Canada's roster back to a less controversion one.  Finland's women's team is forced to postpone game 1 due to a norovirus outbreak. Can anyone beat Team USA on the women's side. Kate is back to give us some players to watch outside of Team USA and Team Canada.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ivan Boldirev  News Team Canada Men's late roster changes Team USA Men's final roster change Favourites Guess the 5th -  PWHL update at Olympic Break Walter Cup Backstory Women's tournament discussion Players to watch for Connections: Last Week Eric Lindros, Connor McDavid, Aaron Eckblad, Matt Schaefer - all 1st overall picks in OHL and NHL  This week: Marie Philip Poulin, Vladislav Tretiak, Teemu Selanne, Jiri Holik  Crazy Stat Going Streaking - Next Week - Olympics Updates from both tourneys

Artemi Panarin has been shut down by the Rangers as they look for a trade before the Olympics roster freeze. Another Oilers D man gets a hattrick. The changes in the standings since Christmas are nuts.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ivan Boldirev  News Panarin possible trade destinations Roster freeze and trade deadline Red Wings game Oilers D hat tricks Demko out for season Philly to tank?  Guess the 5th -  Predictions review - lots has changed since Christmas Connections: This Week Eric Lindros, Connor McDavid, Aaron Eckblad, Matt Schaefer Last Week: Joel Quenneville, Scotty Bowman, Al Arbour, Jacques Martin  Crazy Stat Going Streaking - Next Week - Olympics- Women's hockey starts, 

Evan Bouchard puts up 6 points against the Capitals including a rare defenceman hat trick! Mitch Marner made his return to Toronto this week and he took some boos but got the win, getting the last laugh. More PWHL updates from Kate.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ivan Boldirev  News Bouchard 3G 3A, McDavid 5 pts Marner return to TO Lightning 15 game points streak ends Stadium series Rasmus Andersson to Vegas who continue to cheat the cap PWHL update Guess the 5th -  Eastern Conference is nuts. Atlantic Metro  Trade Deadline approaches - who is on the market?  Connections: Last Week - Yvon Lambert, Pierre Mondu, Guy Carbonneau, Rick Meagher THis Week: Joel Quenneville, Scotty Bowman, Al Arbour, Jacques Martin  Crazy Stat Going Streaking -  ANA 6W, UTA 5W DET, TBL, UTA 8-1-1  VAN 1-9-0, NYR 2-7-1  Next Week - Olympics, Predictions review

Kate Bonn joined us to give us the low-down on the PWHL in the first of a regular segment to discuss all the goings-on. After asking what's wrong with the Jets, they go on a bit of a streak.  The Rangers and Canucks declare that they are tanking...kind of. The mess that is the NHL playoff format.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player:Jude Drouin  News Streaking teams Senators need a goalie...stat! Playoff format called into question since 2nd and 3rd in West would play in first round.  PWHL Update Guess the 5th -  Winnipeg Jets Breakdown Connections: Last Week - Jarome Iginla, Steven Stamkos, John Bucyk,  Mike Modano THis Week: Yvon Lambert, Pierre Mondu, Guy Carbonneau, Rick Meagher Crazy Stat Going Streaking -  McDavid gets to 20 games  VGK - 6W, BOS-5W, WPG-4W VAN - 6L, PHI-5L  Next Week - Player Stats updates

Sweden wins the World Junior Championship in a win over Czechia. Canada wins bronze with win over Finland. The Lightning is the hottest team in the league and the Leafs are chasing the Sabres for a playoff spot. McDavid's point streak gets to 18 games.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player:Pat Verbeek  News World Junior  - Sweden! Senators Ullmark controversy Olympic ice gets tested Draisaiitl 1000 points Leafs going well Faceoff ideas Winter Classic numbers Guess the 5th -  Canada and USA Olympic rosters announced.   Connections: Last Week - Pat Verbeek, Keith Tkachuk, Peter Bondra, Patrick Marleau Crazy Stat Going Streaking - TBL have 9 wins in a row.  Next Week - Olympics 

For the first time in 3 years, Canada advances past the quarter final with a dominant win over Slovakia.  The US get upset at home by Finland.  The Leafs have found new life and seem to be rolling as have the Sabres who have found themselves in a playoff spot.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player:Pat Verbeek  News World Junior  - Canada looking good. USA loses heartbreaker World Junior Semis Winter Classic Leafs- Marc Savard was the problem Sabres win 10 straight  Guess the 5th -  Canada and USA Olympic rosters announced.   Some surprises left off of both teams . Connections: Last Week - Doug Jarvis, Brayden Point, Theo Fleury, Kris Letang This Week - Pat Verbeek, Keith Tkachuk, Peter Bondra, Patrick Marleau Crazy Stat DOPeS - what do they even do?  Next Week - World Juniors Champs. 

Canada and the USA are both undefeated after 2 games but they both have been tested by supposedly weaker teams. Marc Savard was clearly the problem with the Leafs. Plus Listener Grievances.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Bryan Little News Canada and USA have both been tested early at World Juniors. What's wrong with Auston Matthews?  McDavid on a tear with 35 pts in last 15 games Olympics rosters Dec 31 Guess the 5th -  Listener Festivus Grievances Connections: Last Week - Noel Picard, Stu Barnes, Jim Dowd, Fred Sasakamoose - All born on Christmas day Listener Grievances Crazy Stat Next Week - World Juniors update! 

The Leafs continiue to struggle and Craig Berube seems to be at a loss as to how to fix it.  The Penguins are for sale and Fenway looks to make a nice profit. With Festivus on the horizon, we air our grievances.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ernie Hicke  News Berube with the quote of the year Phillipe Danault returns to Montreal Brandon Bussi with an amazing start to his NHL career Penguins for saale Flyers broadcaster suspension PWHL - Abby Rocque with a great goal and even better interview Guess the 5th -  Predictions review   Connections: Last Week: Gerard Gallant, Noah Dobson, Brad Richards, Errol Thompson - Thanks for sending your answers This Week - Noel Picard, Stu Barnes, Jim Dowd, Fred Sasakamoose Airing of Grievances Next Week - World Juniors! 

In a bold move, the Minnesota Wild trade 4 first-round picks for Quinn Huges from Vancouver - what  is wrong with Van?  The Oilers finally made a move in goal by sending Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh for Tristan Jarry. The Oilers put a beating on the Leafs 6-3 in the  Hockey Night headliner.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Gerard Gallant News Oilers trade Skinner, Kulak and a 2nd for Tristan Jarry Oilers trade a 3rd round pick for Spencer Stastney  Minnesota trades Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium and 2026 1st to Vancouver for Quinn Hughes  MacKinnon passes Sakic for most Avalanche goals World Junior practices Guess the 5th -  Olympics Teams - Canada, USA, Finland, Sweden, Czechia, Italy, Switzerland, France, Latvia, Denmark, Germany, Slovakia Connections: Last Week: Marin Stastny, Luke Hughes, Reg Bentley, Duane Sutter This Week: Gerard Gallant, Noah Dobson, Brad Richards, Errol Thompson   DOPeS - B

The Olympic arena is 3 feet short and a day late.  Will it affect the NHL players' participation?  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Dale Hawerchuk  News Olympic arena fiasco. Hand passes are somehow a big controversy.  Seattle Torrent set US record for Women's Pro game. Oilers and Leafs slowly improving McDavid up to 2nd  East and West Conferences have winner and loser divisions Guess the 5th -  US Olympic Team - are they the favourite? Connections: This Week: Marin Stastny, Luke Hughes, Reg Bentley, Duane Sutter Goin' Streakin' VGK/NYI - 3W SEA/NJD -5L  DOPeS - Rantanen 1 Game  Crazy Stat Next Week - Forecast for the rest of Olympic teams - who will challenge Canada / USA? 

Paul Stewart returns to ScuttlePuck to brag about the success of the Tampa Bay Lightning and puts us to the test is special editions of Guess the 5th and Connections.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Kelly Miller News Sens and Sharks go helmetless in Vegas. Leafs and Oilers win big - are they past their troubles? Lightning and Avalanche are hot Guest PAUL STEWART!!! Guess the 5th - hosted by Paul Stewart Connections: Last Week: What connects Scott Niedermeyer, Darryl Sittler, Reggie Leach and Frank Mahovlich? - All wore number 27.  Canadian Olympic Team Prediction Next Week - US Olympic Teaam

The PWHL started its 3rd season with a full slate this weekend.  The Oilers and Leafs continue to struggle.  Did Brad Treliving give Craig Berube the kiss of death this week when he gave a full endorsement in his press conference?   Fancy Stats review-  who is for real and who isn't?   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player: Darcy Rota News PWHL  Jack Hughes injury Avalanche steamrolling the league Treliving Press Conference Standings - Atlantic very tight Points Leaders Guess the 5th Fancy Stats - who is for real and who isn't? Connections: Last Week: What connects Dit Clapper, Ted Lindsay, Bobby Orr and Terry Sawchuk? All entered Hall of Fame without waiting standard 3 year period.  This Week: What connects Scott Niedermeyer, Darryl Sittler, Reggie Leach and Frank Mahovlich? Going Streaking DOPeS Next Week - Olympic rosters projections  Possible guest  

After a couple of weeks away due to work and pleasure we're back and there is lots to discuss. Both the Leafs and Oilers have had middling starts to the season and we get into what's wrong and a little on how to fix it. The Hall of Fame inducted this years' new members and there were some real beauties.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player: Cam Atkinson News 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees Bedard Hat Trick Oilers and Leafs Struggles Guess the 5th Standings review - Atlantic  and Pacific significant surprises Connections: What connects Dit Clapper, Ted Lindsay, Bobby Orr and Terry Sawchuk?  Crazy Stat Next Week - Full stats breakdown - are the surprises for real?  Olympic roster projections    

We finally announce the first cohort of ScuttlePuck Milt Schmidt Award winners! We also discuss the underwhelming start by both the Leafs and Oilers and look at the major surprises so far.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Jere Lehtinen News Ovechkin closes on 900G Bettman Interview on 32 Thoughts Ducks off to surprising start Leafs and Oilers underwhelm NBA gambling scandaal Guess the 5th MILT SCHMIDT AWARD WINNERS NHL Surprises - East Top 3 in Atlantic includes MTL and DET Last in East is TBL Connections  Last week - Montreal numbers 9.10.22,44,28,5 - all scored 50G - congrats Jim, Atish, Brendan This week - What is the connection between Ovechkin, Crosby, Kopitar and Mikael Backlund NHL Surprises - West Central Utah in 1st Pacific top 3 includes SEA and ANA Last in West is CGY Crazy Stat 

We are 1 week into the new season but the biggest news this week wasn't game results or team performance, it has  been some big name signings plus a couple of low-key ones that could prove significant. We have the Milt Schmidt Award nominees.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Nick Libett News -  Habs honoured Ken Dryden in home opener - cool  BIG Signings Lane Hutson - 8 years, $70.8 MM Jack Eichel - 8yrs, $13.5MM Kyle Connor - 8yr, $12MM Oilers Signings  Jack Roslovic - $1.5MM Mattias Ekhom - $4MM x 3  Leafs 1-2  stumble with 2 losses to Red Wings Easton Cowan (2023 1st rnd) gets call up and plays on top line - 14:05 ice time  Sens - Brady Tkachuk out 4 weeks  Oilers Goaltending issue gets highlighted in 1st game Pickard starts game 2  Sabres start 0-3 - ugh - Kevyn Adams is in trouble -  Guess the 5th Milt Schmidt Award George Armstrong - Maple Leafs 2. Jean Beliveau - Canadiens 3. Joe Sakic - Nordiques / Avalanche 4. Steve Yzerman - Red Wings  5. Stan Smyl - Canuck

2 Days before the season was to start for him, Connor McDavid gave the Oilers the best news possible by signing a 2 year extension at the same pay that he has been getting for the past 8 years.  It's huge news for the Oilers and their fans. Mike was away in Detroit and recorded remotely to discuss the news.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player- Jyrki Lumme  News McDavid - $12.5MM x 2 Bowman presser - McDavid - “Everyone understands the situation. We want to win here. We want to bring it back here and make the city proud. But mostly for the guys in this room. We’ve been through a lot together, and to see it through together is important.  Does it lend urgency? That’s a good byproduct. i guess.” Jake Walman - $7MM x 7  Great signing  Trade for Connor Ingram  102 games  .907 for AZ Masterton trophy  Zero risk acquisition - will go to Bakersfield Guess the 5th  Tampa Bay / Fla games  Offender / Entity Penalty / Suspension / Fine Reason / Notes Scott Sabourin (TB) 4

The season is a week away and we give all our prognostications on what we expect to happen this year.  There were some bold predictions and some....not so much.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Shawn Horcoff Shirts off for Horcoff NEWS Stolarz signs - 4 x $3.75MM Atlantic Division   Team Strengths / What’s Going Well Key Challenges / What Could Go Wrong Expectations or Projection for 2025-26 Florida Panthers They’re coming off back-to-back Stanley Cups, meaning they have experience, confidence, and a championship mindset. They also have strong core players, and continuity tends to help. CBSSports.com+3DraftKings Network+3NHL+3 Big blow: their captain Aleksander Barkov suffered a serious knee injury (ACL/MCL) in training camp, and is likely out for much or all of the season. That hurts leadership, two-way play, and depth. The Sun+2Reuters+2 Also, Matthew Tkachuk is recovering from surgery and may miss time. DraftKings Network+1 They’ll need next-man

Elliotte Friedman has suggested twice in the past week that the Kirill Kaprizov contract situation makes him believe that there is tampering going on. Will the NHL do anything about it? Can they? It's been a tough month for hall of fame goalies as Bernie Parent and Ed Giacomin passed away last week.  All this plus we look to the upcoming season and what we might expect with some off the wall predictions.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Dallas Drake Shoutout - Nathaniel from Edmonton -been listening Sending stickers News  Kirill Kaprizov - turned down 8 x $16,000,000  Friedman: ON 32 thoughts said his take was that since it didn’t get accepted, Kaprizov’s camp must believe they have an offer higher elsewhere.  He then said on The Fan Hockey Show - “I do believe there has been tampering going on. I’ll never be able to prove it, but I believe it.”  Will this be the case where the NHL finally gets to drop the hammer on teams.   Who is it?  Oilers McDavid - waiting for Kapri

NHL Legend Ken Dryden passed away this weekend and we discuss the remarkable hockey career and post-hockey career he had.  Carey Price's contract got traded and Connor McDavid's next contract has yet to be signed.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player -  Dennis Hextall News Carey Price Trade to San Jose -  McDavid watch - why hasn’t he signed? Marner Interview with Mark Masters - puff piece extraorinaire CBA - implementing new rules this year -my Tkachuk theory is shot down! Teams can send one 19 year old to AHL instead of Junior Retention rules changing - must be 75 days between retentions (3 way trades done) Karill Kaprisov rumours - $16MM?  Is McDavid waiting for this to be completed?  Guess the 5th Ken Dryden -  Played 8 seasons, won the cup 6 times. Conn Smythe before Calder 5 Vezinas Record 258-57-74 Playoffs 80-32 quit for a year to get law degree MP  Author of The Game - Connections -  Last Week Marcel Dionne, Peter Sarno, Cory Locke, Mark Savard  This Week -  Ken Dryd

Not much going on in the NHL but author Aaron Bell has a new book out titled "Junior Hockey Giants" and he joined us to tell us all about the book and regale us with tales from his time working for the CHL. Plus we have a lively discussion on who should win the inaugural Milt Schmidt award.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Get ScuttlePuck merch at our store here. Visit Aaron Bell's website Hockey Docs  Buy Aaron's Book "Junior Hockey Giants"  Title Player  Mark Johnson  News: McDavid contract watch continues - things pretty quiet but “insiders” expect something before training camp in 3-5 year range  Tkachuk - surgery needed but waiting - why?  INTERVIEW: Aaron Bell - Junior Hockey Giants -  Guess the 5th Milt Schmidt -    Potential Inaugural Recipients (Past or Present): 1. Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins 20-year Bruin, ultimate team-first player, Selke legend, captain with quiet strength, community leader. 2. Steve Yzerman – Detroit Red Wings 22-year playing career in Detroit;