It's a tight three-person race for the Norris Trophy and it's too close to tell whether Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, or Zach Werenski should win the award. So we debate it! Mark Scheig who covers the Columbus Blue Jackets makes the case for Werenski, Matthew Zator who covers the Vancouver Canucks makes the argument for Hughes, and Stefano Rubino who c…

The rebuilding teams are often overlooked but there are a lot of them in the NHL at the moment. Which ones are successful? Which are concerning? What makes a rebuild successful? Jacob Strozyk joins Mike Fink to dive into the rebuilding teams and which are intriguing in one way or another. Check out the latest rebuild rankings - https://thehockeywri…

The NHL has gone through a lot of changes over the years. What's hit, and what do we miss about the game from the past? Alex Chauvancy joins Mike Fink to discuss some of the hits and misses, plus, some quick takeaways from the trade deadline. If you like this episode, make sure to rate and review! Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - h…

The trade deadline is around the corner, and all the focus is on the teams that will make the moves to set themselves up for a Cup run. What about the sellers? Which teams can set themselves up for success in the long run by making a few big moves? Mike Fink is joined by Jess Amato and Sylvie McCarthy to dive into the seller's side of the trade dea…

With the 4 Nations Face-Off in the rearview mirror and the dust settled from the big event, it's time to look at what the NHL can and should take from the games. Jim Bay joins Mike Fink to dive into everything from how the league must broadcast the nations, the star players, and how to navigate the obstacles in the future. It's a longer one but a f…

In this episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, Matthew Zator and Jacob Billington get together to discuss their takeaways from the 4 Nations Face-Off so far, whether the NHL should extend 3-on-3 overtime to 10 minutes, change the standings to the 3-2-1 points system, and more. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com…

The NHL season has reached a lull with the 4 Nations Face-Off break so we take a look back and ask the simple question. What If? What if the Canucks didn't have a rift derail their season? What if the injury bug didn't decimate half the league's rosters? What if Leon Draisaitl didn't sign his extension in the summer!?!? Matthew Zator and Harrison S…

This week's episode starts with another big trade with J.T. Miller going from the Vancouver Canucks to the New York Rangers. What are the big-picture implications of this deal? Then it's looking ahead to the Final. It's early but what are some Stanley Cup matchups that would be fun to watch and how can they happen? Is a rematch in the works? What a…

The Mikko Rantanen blockbuster trade deserves a deep dive and we give it that. Zach Martin, who covers the Carolina Hurricanes, and Justin Giampietro, who covers the NHL at large join Mike Fink to talk about the trade for both sides before diving into the big topic this week. With the trade deadline approaching, we look at what the contenders will …

There's no All-Star Game this season but it's still worth discussing how to fix something that is unwatchable. How can the All-Star Game become an entertaining game and event? Is the 4 Nations Face-Off a possible fix for the NHL? Jim Bay joins Mike Fink to talk about the ideas the league should consider. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter…

The Trade Deadline is still multiple weeks away and a lot can change from now until then. That said, we're doing an early forecast on some of the teams, players, and storylines to anticipate as the deadline approaches. Jacob Billington joins Mike Fink to dive into it all!! Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHoc…

It's the dog days of the NHL season and some teams are sting to realize it's a lost season. The question is what happens next? Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News joins Mike Fink to talk about the rebuilding teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks and their next steps as well as the Cup or Bust teams like the Nashville Predators and Ne…

A few weeks back, we talked about scoring and goals being up so this week, it's all about the defenses. Donnah Campbell joins Mike Fink to talk all about some of the best defenses in the NHL and how they are combatting the best offenses. What are the defensive units doing that stands out? How are they built differently? How are they dictating games…

The NHL season has reached the holiday break. So we talk about what we know, what we think we know, and what we don't know about the 2024-25 so far. Mike Fink is joined by Edgar Chaput and Spencer Lazary as the three provide insights on the season so far. If you like this episode, make sure to listen to THW Ice Time - Home Ice Edition which can be …

Everyone knows about Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and Nathan MacKinnon but what about the elite talents like Kirill Kaprizov and Brock Faber? Mike Fink is joined by Mariah Stark Holland to talk about the star players that fly under the radar but are elite talents that you must be paying attention to. And yes, a few Wild players are mentioned ea…

Scoring has been up not just this season but for a few seasons. Why have offenses been dominant in the NHL, what have been the primary factors for the goal uptick, and what does the future hold for the evolving NHL? Alex Chauvancy joins Mike Fink to dive into both the data side of things but also the on-ice factors and how both coaches and front of…

The head coaching carousel is already in motion this season with a few teams already replacing their coaches. It makes you wonder what makes a successful head coach and some of the traits of the best ones. Mike Fink is joined by Matthew Zator to discuss all things coaching and some of the tendencies of the best. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠…

The list of injuries seems endless. It's been a theme since the preseason with stars like Drew Doughty going down to recent weeks with Auston Matthews and Alexander Ovechkin suffering long-term injuries. Is this an outlier or not? How will it alter the rest of the season? Raz Devraj joins Mike Fink to discuss all facets of the injury bug that has b…

In this episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, Jacob Billington and Raz Devraj get together to discuss several hot topics around the NHL including Jim Montgomery being fired by the Boston Bruins and hired shortly after by the St. Louis Blues, Sidney Crosby hitting 600 goals, whether Alex Ovechkin can still break Wayne Gretzky's goal record this …

The NHL is constantly evolving and goaltending is in a unique spot. Should teams value the position? How should teams build in the net? What will goaltending look like moving forward? Zach Martin joins Mike Fink to talk about the state of position early on this season. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyW…

We're just over a month into the season and we're ready to eat crow and admit we were wrong about some teams. Mike Fink is joined by Justin Giampietro, who was on the preseason episode, to revisit the preseason predictions and look at the ones that look incorrect. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter…

A team can't win the Cup in the first month of the season but they can certainly lose one. That's the discussion this week as some teams already look cooked a month into the season. Mike Fink is joined by Sylvie McCarthy to dive into some of the teams that are already in trouble and the outlook to make the playoffs looks bleak. Follow The Hockey Wr…

Hershey takes on the Phantoms and double dips against the Charlotte Checkers on this week's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: The Hockey Podcast Network

In this episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, Matthew Zator and Jacob Billington get together to discuss several hot topics around the NHL including the injury to Connor McDavid, the Olli Maatta and Timothy Liljegren trades, the Colorado Avalanche's battle with the injury bug, and the Calgary Flames' struggles since starting the season 4-0-1.Th…

A theme this offseason and early into this season has been the contract extensions some stars have signed. GMs are no longer waiting. The question is who benefits from waiting things out and looking for a deal in the subsequent offseason? Mike Fink is joined by Stefano Rubino to discuss all sides of contract negotiations. Follow The Hockey Writers:…

On this week's episode, I recap three games in three days, as Hershey took on Providence twice and the Springfield Thunderbirds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: The Hockey Podcast Network

In this episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, Matthew Zator and Jacob Billington get together with Raz Devraj to discuss several hot topics around the NHL including the Vancouver Canucks "toughening up" Elias Pettersson, the trade rumors surrounding the Montreal Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj, and Tristan Jarry's future with the Pittsburgh Penguins.Th…

The B&B Podcast is finally here! Discussing minor pro happenings ranging from AHL,ECHL, LNAH, and SPHL. We also brought in the heavies with Hockey Fight League and Coast Battles to give us a season preview of the coast. They will also be revealing a player voted poll. Find out which players deemed the toughest player in the ECHL and much more! Toda…

The #yyc #flame continue their red hot start to the 24/25 season. Dylan works too much so I had to bring in my buddy, Rae to discuss the first few games. #cofred #nhl #nhlflames #thpn Don't forget to follow Rocky Mountain Maniacs on #spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/72TCdEZDoABh1XakrQFEAs?si=t166ES6HQHe2dp_EzyfoQQ m Get all of our links here…

With every team already playing a handful of games this season, there are some noticeable trends throughout the league. Will scoring stay up? Are injuries going to remain an issue? What are some things we are noticing early on that will become prominent storylines throughout the season. Mike Fink is joined by Zach Martin to discuss the early season…

This week's show, I recap a midweek road game against the B-Islanders, and the Bears welcome the Chicago Wolves to town for the first time since 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: The Hockey Podcast Network

The #Flames have started the season 4-0 and fans are having an absolute blast! The boys are here to break down the hot start. #THPN #calgaryflames #yyc #cofred #nhlflames #draftkings #gametime Give Rocky Mountain Maniacs a follow and share with your friends! https://open.spotify.com/artist/72TCdEZDoABh1XakrQFEAs?si=2Gf6RpxCREue_RhQkyT-9Q Get the Ar…

We're a week into the season so let's take a step back and look at how the NHL is covered. What do ESPN & TNT get right and what do they need to improve? Mike Fink is joined by Nick Haydon to discuss how hockey is covered on the national platforms and their strengths & shortcomings. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠…

I recap all of the opening weekend as the Hershey Bears raise their 13th Calder UP championship banner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: The Hockey Podcast Network

In another jam-packed episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, Matthew Zator and Jacob Billington get together with Nick Haydon to discuss several hot topics around the NHL including Philipp Grubauer's future with the Seattle Kraken after Joey Daccord's 5-year extension and the Colorado Avalanche's goaltending situation after they claimed Kaapo Kä…

The B&B Podcast is finally here! Discussing minor pro happenings ranging from AHL,ECHL, LNAH, and SPHL. We also brought in the heavies with Hockey Fight League and Coast Battles to give us a season preview of the coast. They will also be revealing a player voted poll. Find out which players deemed the toughest player in the ECHL and much more! Toda…

On this week's show, we discuss the Hershey Bears preseason 3 in three and final roster cuts with the Capitals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: The Hockey Podcast Network

A long episode today but a worthwhile one. Mike Fink is joined by Justin Giampietro & Edgar Chaput to predict the division winners, Presidents' Trophy winner, Awards & Stanley Cup Final. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Graphics by ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard

Final rosters are in and #Flames fans have lots to be exited for! The boys are here for it! #thpn #yyc #cofred #calgaryflames #nhlflames #thpn #draftkings #gametime https://open.spotify.com/artist/72TCdEZDoABh1XakrQFEAs?si=MgH6aBgTREKxQ_t4XioTMA https://linktr.ee/armchairgmpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In this jam-packed episode of The Hockey Writers Roundtable, Matthew Zator and Jacob Billington get together with Mike Fink to discuss several hot topics around the NHL including Jeremy Swayman finally signing with the Boston Bruins, what Igor Shesterkin's next contract will look like, the Ottawa Senators taking their time re-signing Linus Ullmark,…

Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant: Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. Preseason buzz continues as the Red Wings get closer to the regular season! This week, we discuss Patrick Kane's assessment of Nate Danielson and what it could mean for the team's future. We also discuss Marco Kasper's …

Which teams will be the most fun to watch? Which storylines will be the most fun to watch? With the season around the corner, Mike Fink is joined by Sylvie McCarthy and Mariah Stark-Holland to discuss the teams that will be the most fun & intriguing to watch. In the second half of the podcast, Michael Ostrower joins to talk about the fun storylines…

NHP returns to kick off the 2024-25 NHL season with the first of many guests. Jon makes the transition from James Nichols to Brett Nicholas, his long-time friend and life-long Islander fan. The guys go over the Islanders lineup as the preseason comes to a close, and dives into what issues the team could have to start the year. They also go over wha…

On this week's show, the Washington Capitals kick off their preseason, and I recap a busy week of training camps and other hockey news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAutor: The Hockey Podcast Network

Todays Topics Open Hockey Cards Foligno named Capt Fav Enforcer for every team Top 10 Hockey Villans Welcome to the 4th Line Voice #EnforcerBasedPodcasting presented by The Hockey Podcast Network Join Darren, a lifelong hockey fan who dives deep into the often misunderstood role of the hockey enforcer. Guests include fellow fight fans and former pl…

The #Flames have started training camp off with a bang, going off offensively. The boys are excited and here to talk about it! #THPN #NHLFlames #CofRed #CalgaryFlames #yyc #draftkings #betterhelp https://open.spotify.com/artist/72TCdEZDoABh1XakrQFEAs?si=NvEC-KdHQaau9OAOUAxVag https://linktr.ee/armchairgmpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…

The B&B Podcast is finally here! Discussing minor pro happenings ranging from AHL,ECHL, LNAH, and SPHL. We also brought in the heavies with Hockey Fight League and Coast Battles to give us a season preview of the coast. They will also be revealing a player voted poll. Find out which players deemed the toughest player in the ECHL and much more! Kade…

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Todays Topics 10 Question with Matt aka Hockey Tough Guys Matts IG https://www.instagram.com/hockey_tough_guys/ Matt's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HockeyToughGuys Welcome to the 4th Line Voice #EnforcerBasedPodcasting presented by The Hockey Podcast Network Join Darren, a lifelong hockey fan who dives deep into the often misunderstood role of…

Hi everybody, and welcome to Red Wings Rant: Where tirades and impassioned pleas about your Detroit Red Wings finally have a home. In this episode of Red Wings Rant, we break down the Red Wings' first preseason game against the Chicago Blackhawks. We dive into standout performances, key takeaways, and what this means for the season ahead. Plus, we …