Scuttlepuck Nhl Hockey Podcast

The Stanley Cup Playoffs have started and we give our take on each series. Why does the NHL penalize broken and dropped sticks?  Plus Chris Pronger wrote a book and explained his early exit from Edmonton. Kevin Lowe was having none of it.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Peter Bondra Playoffs  OTT vs CAR PIT vs PHI MIN vs DAL COL vs LAK EDM vs ANA VGK vs UTA MTL vs TBL BOS vs BUF Guess the 5th -  News Chris Pronger Keith Pelley's reign in TO Sundin in?  Patrick Allvin out in Van WIll Ovi be back?  Season stats leaders  Connections: Last Week - Stamkos, McDavid, Matthews, Ovechkin, Pastrnak - Active players with 60 goal seasons This Week - Peter Bondra, Patrick Marleau, Pat Verbeek, Keith Tkachuk  Next Week - Playoff updates

It's Masters weekend, but we're back to talk some hockey.  Some big firings in the past week with Jim Treliving, Patrick Roy and Bruce Cassidy all getting the axe.  There are only a couple of playoff spots available and we review who is in the running for them.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Kevin Shattenkirk News Caufield gets 50 for Montreal Treliving Firing Bruce Cassidy fired Patrick Roy Fired - will he be the new guy in Toronto? Mammoth make history?  Ovechkin scores 1000 Guess the 5th -  Playoff races  Connections: Patrick Kane, David Pastrnak, Patrick Laine, Artemi Panerin - none scored a short handed goal  This Week - Stamkos, Ovechkin, McDavid, Matthews, Pastrnak Crazy Stat Next Week - Playoff matchups and predictions review

Radko Gudas injured Auston Matthews in a knee on knee check and the NHL's Department of Player Safety came to the rescue...sort of...not really.  The Buffalo Sabres are on top of the world right now.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Gary Smith News Radko Gudas Suspension AJ Greer Suspension McDavid hits 1200 points - 3rd fastest in league history Playoff picture  Guess the 5th -  Winnipeg Jets season - what happened Connections: Patrick Kane, David Pastrnak, Patrick Laine, Artemi Panerin Crazy Stat Next Week - Playoff races

In one of only a few significant deals at the deadline, John Carlson moved to Anaheim.  Will he return to the Caps? Nazem Kadri was moved back to Colorado as well but the biggest story was the deals that got leaked and then blocked by no movement clauses.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Michal Handzus News John Carlson to Anaheim  Nazem Kadri to Colorado Leafs sell off assets Minnesota adds depth   PWHL Montreal tied with Boston at top Stats review Upcoming games Guess the 5th -  Colton Parayko deal gets blocked by No Movement Clause. Some heated discussions as deal got leaked.  What is future of no movement clauses?  Kucherov Connections:  Brett Hull, Marcus Foligno, William Nylander, Thomas Harley  Crazy Stat DOPeS - Evgeni Malkin gets 5 games for slashing Next Week - Playoff races

In 2 games for the ages, team USA came out on top in both the Women's and Men's Olympic tournaments. In the women's game, it took a late USA power play goal to push the game to OT and Megan Keller won it just 4:00 mintues in.  For the men, Connor Hellebuyck held off Canada for the 2nd and 3rd periods to force OT and Jack Hughes scored the game winner.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Michal Handzus News Men's Final - USA 2 Canada 1 Tournament wrap up - 1/4 Final games to OT, Semis  Women's Hockey USA 2 Can 1  Tournament wrap up - Canada did well to force OT - sat back in 3rd period  Guess the 5th -  Return to NHL Action  Wednesday Feb 25 - 8 games Leafs vs Lightning / Oilers vs Ducks  Thursday Feb 26 - 12 games - Leafs vs Panthers / Oilers vs Kings Leafs have 25 games to move up 4 places  - 6pts behind Bruins  Oilers just in playoff spot - 4 pts up on Kings but Kings have 2 games in hand  Deadline Mar

Both Canada and the USA went to OT in their quarter-final matchups in men's hockey to advance to the semis. Finland and Slovakia will be the competition. The classic USA vs Canada rivalry continues in women's hockey but the US is the decided favourite heading in.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Doug Bodger News Canada 4 vs Czechia 3 OT USA 2 vs Sweden 1 OT Slovakia 6 Germany 2 Finland 3 Switzerland 2 OT Tom Wilson fight vs France Points Leaders Guess the 5th -  Women's Hockey Can Vs USA in Final  Points Leaders - 6 USA in top 10 USA Goalie Aerin Frankel - 1 goal in 4 games    Upcoming Games - Thursday Bronze and Gold medal games for women  Fri - Men's Semi Finals Sat - Men's Bronze Sun - Men's Gold    Connections: Last week: Marie Philip Poulin, Vladislav Tretiak, Teemu Selanne, Jiri Holik  This week:  Crazy Stat   Next Week - Olympics Finals - NHL / PWHL Back

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