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A hockey podcast presented by @themassholeperspective bringing you all the latest news, discussions, and debates from around the hockey world. Episodes every Wednesday. Hosted by Chris Rafferty, Aidan Crowley, and Brett Tibbetts.

The Masshole Perspective


    • Feb 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 58m AVG DURATION
    • 58 EPISODES


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    Episode 57: Glue is made from horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 40:10


    Episode 56: Erik Haula is a 50 goal scorer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 38:51


    Episode 55: The NHL Sucks at All-Star Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2022 53:53


    Episode 54 with Adam McQuaid

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 39:58


    Episode 53: Skeff Jinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 47:06


    Episode 52: Zach Boychuk Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 46:51


    Episode 51 with Ryan Spooner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 61:31


    Episode 50: Elbow Grease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 55:40


    Episode 49: The Boudreau Bunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 54:32


    Episode 48: Deck the Pods with Sydney Crosby

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 36:05


    Episode 47: Bruce there it is

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 41:42


    Episode 46 with David Krejci

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 61:21


    Episode 45: Long Season for a Reason

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 60:05


    This week the boys share some stories from their Thanksgiving breaks, and talk about some recent news and drama surrounding the Bruins, the return and development of Jack Hughes, and our predictions for the Oilers' future.

    Episode 44: Smooth Jazz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 62:16


    If you have not, give our other episodes a listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, as well as follow us on social media, all linked below. We hope you enjoy and we appreciate the support!https://linktr.ee/buddypasspodcast

    Episode 43: Bing Bong

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 57:17


    This week, the boys have a little off the rails episode again and venture into some interesting topics. But of course still stick to their roots and go over some teams and players that have been hot or cold so far this season.

    Episode 42: Reckless Abandon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 61:58


    This week, the boys cover a broad range of topic from the Blackhawks, to Eichel, to movies, and even more. You just gotta listen to this one.

    Interview with Matt Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 44:57


    This week, we interviewed Matt Gould who has been playing this season in the Suomi-Sarja out in Finland! We interviewed him in a previous episode before he signed overseas so we decided to catch up with him and get a great conversation in about what it's like playing internationally.

    Episode 41: Week One of the Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 57:42


    In this episode, the boys review the very first week of the NHL season which is finally underway. Sabres are good? Some underrated rookies? You'll have to listen to hear our thoughts! 

    Episode 40: Preseason Hot Takes & Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 63:06


    In this episode, the boys finally get into some real hockey talk by going through our preseason standings predictions and throw out some hot takes that may or may not be very wrong. So enjoy this one!

    Episode 39: The Duck Pond

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 49:26


    In this episode, the boys give a rather in depth analysis of how bird species compare to different types of humans… but on the topic of hockey, they give a quick preview on this years Calder race, as well as their thoughts on the Jack Eichel situation.

    Episode 38: The Cow Jumped Over the Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 44:20


    In this week's episode, the boys make some pre-season predictions for the Calder trophy while discussing what we have seen from prospects so far. They also address the situation in the UHL right now but end with some light-hearted conversations. So enjoy!

    Episode 37 with Patrice Bergeron

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 32:32


    The boys are feelin' under the weather this week so this is a pretty light episode where we basically make ourselves look dumb for 30 minutes. So yeah, enjoy it.

    Episode 36 featuring Bobby Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 43:10


    In this episode, the boys get off the rockers a little bit discussing Raff's diet and the life cycle of Bob the Builder. They do touch upon some small recent signings and some news surrounding ESPN and Turner Sports. So enjoy this one!

    Episode 35 featuring Bob Sylvestor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 90:52


    In this episode, the boys have an amazing interview with Executive Producer and Writer for NESN's Behind the B, as well as Charlie Moore Outdoors, Bob Sylvestor (9:30 - 41:50). Bob is as experienced as they come in the world of sports media and he has all the accolades to show it. As we like to say, the proof is in the pudding. So tune into this episode to hear all about Bob and his life, plus some more hockey news from the Buddy Pass boys.

    Episode 34: The Real Deal Neal Pionk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 42:39


    In this episode, the fellas cover just a few of the contracts the Jets and Panthers made this past week, as well as the payday for Jusse Saros. Some fun topics such as the NHL22 cover and whether or not ads on jerseys could work are also discussed this week. Tune in to hear our thoughts!!

    Episode 33: Captain Raff Sparrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 61:03


    In this week's episode, the boys cover a few more of the signings made over the past week including a trio of goalies and some big names forwards and defensemen. Tune into this one for some entertaining conversations and don't forget to support us on social media!

    Episode 32: Free Agent Frenzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 68:33


    Raff leaves Brett and Aids alone in this episode but the boys still cover some of the big trades and signings that have happened in the past week so give it a listen for their extremely intellectual and educated thoughts.

    Episode 31: Bananalands

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 72:22


    Absolutely bonkers episode this week with the amount of signings and trades among big names, as well as an expansion draft and entry draft all in the past week. You really just gotta listen to this one to understand the mayhem. Enjoy and show some love on the Instagram!

    Episode 30: Expansion Draft Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 66:58


    In this episode, the boys give some quick coverage on some big name signings and trades involving Duncan Keith, Miro Heiskanen, Nolan Patrick, and Ryan Ellis. In the second half, they give a great preview of some moves that they see coming in the Kraken expansion draft on Wednesday the 21st. Tune into this one and enjoy!

    Episode 29 featuring John Cipullo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 96:09


    This week's episode features a spectacular interview with John Cipullo of Villanova Club Hockey (35:00 - 1:31:00). Cip shares his story from growing up in Weymouth to playing for Villanova, the development and the grind that it took on and off the ice, as well as some hilarious stories along the way. Before the interview though, the boys do a brief wrap up of the NHL season and will dive into some of the off-season talks next week. Hope you all enjoy this one.

    Episode 28: 4th of Julizzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 52:55


    The boys kick off the episode with some great stories from July 4th weekend. They then go in depth with the four games we have seen so far in the cup final as well as a couple more recent signings and contract extensions. We hope you all enjoy and we appreciate the support!

    Episode 27: The Cup Final Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 46:56


    In this week's episode, the boys get a good bit going about what's happening in each others lives before sharing their thoughts on this year's cup final between Montreal and Tampa. Some early free agency signings in Toronto and Edmonton also make this week's topics. They also wrap up the episode with some more banter that cannot really be explained. You just have to listen.

    Episode 26: Skid Mark Stone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 51:47


    In this episode, the boys cover an embarrassing 8-0 loss for the Islanders in game 5 but then make some bold predictions for the rest of that series. They also share their thoughts on some hot and cold players over in the Habs vs Knights series, and of course make some predictions there as well. They wrap up with a quick rant about the inconsistency in the refs. 

    Episode 25: Four Teams Remain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 48:28


    In this episode, the boys discuss their thoughts and predictions for the cup semifinals, as well as wrap up some second round stuff. Also a little special announcement at the beginning of this one about some future interviews. Stay tuned!

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    Episode 24: Working for the Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 54:56


    Kind of a quick episode this week with the boys just going through the 3 rounds still in progress as well as the Habs sweep over the Jets. They finish with some predictions for the rest of this second round as we approach the semifinals. 

    Episode 23: Round Two Previews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 73:48


    In this episode, the boys cover what has happened so far in round two as well as some predictions for the rest of it. Aids is also back for this episode so you don't have to deal with Brett and Raff again. 

    Episode 22: Round One of the Playoffs but Aids goes Missing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 90:48


    In this episode, Aids happens to be on a road trip so the show is done by just Brett an Raff who give an unbelievable in-depth analysis of the first round of the playoffs so far. After a solid hour of that, the boys move into some quality topics about life that is guaranteed to make you 100x wiser and smarter. So treat yourself and give us a listen...

    Episode 21: Justin Braun?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 73:47


    In this weeks episode the boys cover what has gone down on the first round of playoffs so far as well as some predictions and hot takes for the rest of the rounds and rest of the playoffs. If you have not already, go follow us on social media by searching Buddy Pass Podcast!

    Episode 20: Yic Yac Yoe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 72:20


    In this episode, the boys quickly agree that Connor McDavid is simply from another planet. Then they talk about some of the recent news surrounding guys like John Tortorella and Jack Eichel, discussing what organization they may end up in next. They wrap up by reviewing how their preseason standings predictions actually played out. Raff also gives us an update on beer league powerhouse, the Young Goonie Killas. Go give Buddy Pass a follow on instagram and twitter by searching Buddy Pass Podcast!!

    Episode 19: Crunk Ain't Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 68:09


    In this episode, the boys discuss the Tom Wilson situation that happened against the Rangers on May 3rd and why he is an actual psychopath. We then also discuss the hot starts from Cole Caufield and Spencer Knight as well as whether or not Ryan Miller should be a Hall of Famer. Tune in to hear our thoughts on this buzzing episode, and follow us on social media if you have not yet!

    Episode 18: Does McDavid get 100?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 54:02


    In this episode the boys talk about the new TV deal between the NHL and TNT/TBS. We then talk about some of the teams that have clinched playoff spots, whether or not McDavid will get 100 points in this shortened season, and share our thoughts on Chicago legend Andrew Shaw's retirement.  Thank you for the support and follow us on social media!

    Episode 17: Records are Meant to be Broken

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 67:16


    In this episode, the boys talk about the insane accomplishment made by Patrick Marleau the other night, as well as check in with some of the teams who made the biggest trade deadline moves and how some new guys are doing in their new situations. We also talk about some recent ideas that Igor Larianov II has been vocal about in terms of a relegation system that the NHL and AHL should do. We share our opinions on that and maybe some alternative ideas to help grow the game before we review hot seat teams and wrap this one up. Thank you for the support and don't forget to follow us on social media by searching Buddy Pass Podcast.

    Episode 16: Final Days of the Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 51:46


    In this episode, we discuss the trades that went down on Sunday and Monday since they had not happened yet for the previous episode. This includes some of the bigger name trades. Kept this one simple for you guys and just shared our opinions on what teams we think did the best and what we think the future looks like for some of the guys who were moved. So tune in and don't forget to follow us on social media by searching Buddy Pass Podcast.

    Episode 15: Trade Deadline Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 55:39


    With the trade deadline approaching, we decided to give you guys a special Sunday episode to cover trades that have happened or that we think will happen. We will still do our normal Wednesday episode to cover more trades but we hope you enjoy our first in-person episode!

    Episode 14 featuring Matt Gould

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 78:30


    In this episode, the boys talk about the show that Donskoi and The Joonas Brothers have been putting on lately, as well as some opinions on Jack Edwards and his recent rants. We also cover some big COVID news coming out of Canada recently before moving into our interview with Matt Gould of the Saint John Sea Dogs in the QMJHL (26:50 - 58:00). After the interview, we discuss which teams we think have been hot and cold lately such as the Blues, Panthers, and Wild. Tune in to hear more and don't forget to follow us on social media by searching Buddy Pass Podcast.

    Episode 13: Timmy Banana Peel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 58:10


    In this episode, we address the firing of referee Tim Banana Peel and what is means for the league's officiating standards moving forward. We talk about some options for the Panthers now that Ekblad is out for the season, as well as give our weekly, usually negative, thoughts on the Sabres. Some small trades and signings also went down involving Eric Staal, Alex Newhook, and Cole Caufield. We even dive a little bit into NCAA hockey this week with the Frozen Four approaching. 

    Episode 12: The Meaning of Life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 61:35


    I think the title of this one really sums it up perfectly. Not too much buzz going around this week in the NHL so the boys kinda had a laid back episode. Caught up with each others lives, had some laughs, and overall just a good time. Of course we still had our hockey chats as usual but we kept this one quite entertaining for you guys. Also in the next couple weeks we will have a big trade deadline special episode to make up for the lack of hockey knowledge displayed in this one. Anyways, we hope you tune in and enjoy, and we really appreciate all your support.

    Episode 11: Player Awards Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 78:08


    In this episode, we begin with talking about a few Russian NHL players who have been in league news recently; Malkin with 1,100 career points, Ovi breaking another goal scoring milestone, and Panarin finally returning to play. We share our thoughts on the NHL's new deal with ESPN as well as Keith Yandle's milestone of 1,000 games played. For the second half, we break down the various individual awards and who we think will win them at the end of season, based off what we have seen so far (30:35 - 1:11:00). As always, follow us on Instagram and Twitter by searching Buddy Pass Podcast and we hope you enjoy the episode.

    Episode 10: Islanders are a Wagon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 64:58


    In this episode, we cover the controversy that surrounds the Tom Wilson hit after a very heated two game series between the Bruins and Caps. Also, the Islanders are simply a wagon and Barry Trotz is a beast. Lots of Blackhawks talk this week too as Brent Seabrook announces retirement, Patrick Kane plays his 1,000th game, and Kirby Dach (best name in the league) is back on the ice. Trade buzz is beginning to spread as we approach the deadline in a month, tune in to hear who we think should be on the move. Please follow us on Instagram and Twitter, search Buddy Pass Podcast, and as always we hope you enjoy this one and we thank you for the support!

    Episode 9 featuring Dickie Coyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 88:04


    We kick off this episode by reviewing last weeks hot seat teams as well as Patrick Kane's milestone of 400 goals and debating where he, and others, sit among the best US born players ever. Lots of talk around Jack Eichel trades and the situation in Buffalo so we share our thoughts on that as well. We bring our favorite goal songs to the table before moving into our first interview with Salem State University hockey player, Dickie Coyle (32:10 - 1:04:30). He brings some great insight that not many hockey players get to experience. After the interview, we discuss the Claude Julien firing as well as all the other hot and cold teams after another great week of NHL hockey. We hope you enjoy this one, especially the interview, and we appreciate the support.

    Episode 8: Young Leaders and Surprising Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 68:35


    In this episode, the boys first discuss some recent news that has come out about Artemi Panarin as well as the greatness that Sidney Crosby holds after playing 1,000 games. We share our opinionated lists on some of the greatest players of all time and then talk about the captaincy situation amongst many NHL teams. Some unsuspecting teams have been on the rise lately as well so of course we discuss who has caught our eye by sneaking around the standings. As always, we appreciate the support and we hope you enjoy the show.

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