Central Division Hockey - The Podcast

St. Louis and Nashville don't gain ground as Arizona has a better week and Chicago is hard to watch all the time. The Pacific division pair comparatives. Bottom and Healthy Scratch Pairing - (Part 2 of 2) Recorded and Edited: January 1, 2023. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2023.

Dallas continues to lead the Central Division. 2nd place Winnipeg lost to 3rd place Minnesota - who played 3 division games and Colorado have a rough week and we explain why. The Pacific division pair comparatives. Top and 2nd Pairing - (Part 1 of 2) Recorded and Edited: January 1, 2023. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2023.

All in one Central Division look to the Xmas break. Does not include Tuesday's nights games. The Pacific division pair comparatives. Recorded and Edited: December 26, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Rebuild reminder for Arizona and Chicago Vets, Core Player Pieces, and High Draft Pick Success. Who do fans follow on the Arizona and Chicago teams that should stick to see the other side of each teams rebuild. The bottom pair Arizona and Chicago bring up the basement. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative Healthy Scratch Pairing - (Part 4 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 22, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

St. doesn't start the lineup right and other bench minors. The watch-ability of St. Louis and Nashville. The bottom pair St. Louis and Nashville are both 500pt%. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative Bottom Pairing - (Part 3 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 20, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Cale Makar declines penalty drawn. The NHL's 3 point games make trying not to win valuable The second pair Minnesota and Colorado are 2 points apart. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative. Second Pairing - (Part 2 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 20, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

As Dallas and Winnipeg battle for the division lead - the teams won't play again this regular szn. A proposal may change that for future years. The top pair Winnipeg and Dallas are 1 point apart. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative. Top Pairing - (Part 1 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 18, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Starting goaltending and goals saved above expected why Arizona is 4 points up on Chicago. 4 points the difference between Arizona and Chicago - in tank watch. The Pacific division pair comparative. Healthy Scratch Pairing - (Part 4 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 14, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Is the coach hot seat heating up in both St. Louis and Nashville? Bottom pairing Nashville and St. Louis just squared off head-to-head. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative. Bottom Pairing - (Part 3 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 12, 2022. Content is prior to Tuesday nights game between Edmonton and Nashville. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

When does injuries become an reason to excuse an NHL teams record? Is it a key contributor for the less than anticipated results in Colorado and Minnesota. Second pair Colorado and Minnesota have the same point total. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative. Second Pairing - (Part 2 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 11, 2022. Content is prior to Monday nights game between Edmonton and Minnesota. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Internal draft and development and why organizational depth is a key contributor in the "new coach bump" results in Dallas and Winnipeg. The top pair Winnipeg and Dallas have the same point total. A look at both teams since the last podcast. The Pacific division pair comparative. Top Pairing - (Part 1 of 4) Recorded and Edited: December 11, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "ahead of the curve" new Winnipeg Jets content with a throwback to the old First Class Podcast. Tim Bigelow is joined by Warren Smith to discuss the 20 game mark for the team and reminisce on the obscurity of the original podcast and how catch phrases seemingly caught on years later. All Things Winnipeg Jets hockey. (Video edition available on YouTube) Recorded December 2, 2022.

NHL scheduling doesn't allow you to enjoy different teams from around the division and league. It's always been an issue. It's Arizona by a point in the standings in the division ahead of Chicago of the trying to be draft lottery teams. A quick look at what is going on in the Pacific division. Tier 3 - The potential draft lottery teams (Part 3 of 3) Recorded and Edited: December 3 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Intentionally knocking off the goal net to no penalty (it is one) in Minny's loss to Toronto. Minnesota, Nashville and St. Louis are all tied in points in the standings. The importance of goals saved above expected and expecting to make the playoffs. Tier 2 - The Playoff bubble teams (Part 2 of 3) Recorded and Edited: December 1, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Wpg goalie Hellebuyck mask, player safety in the division game vs Dallas. Dallas stays first based on points. Winnipeg is first based on points percentage. Colorado Cup defence has reached infirmary status. Tier 1 - The Playoff teams battling for the Central Division Title (Part 1 of 3) Recorded and Edited: November 30, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Minnesota Wild lose Tyson Jost to waivers but trade for tough guy Ryan Reaves. Revisit Minnesota adding a Center again this szn. Bo Horvat anyone? Winnipeg - how to trade RW Blake Wheeler for a Top 6 RW. RHD Conor Timmons is traded to Toronto and why he deserved the Jacob Chychrun treatment instead of being dealt. Chychrun return to line-up, and is his and Shane Gostisbehere closer to the deadline day deals or sooner. Predicting where Chicago's Patrick Kane could go and if Jonathan Toews decides to - where he fits. SJ's potential Erik Karlsson deal could help show Chicago GM Kyle Davidson how to move Seth Jones in 2 to 3 years. Dallas is a stand pat up against the cap team we think and stuck in the minors - big contract back-up goalie Anton Khudobin needs injuries to goalies on other teams to get traded back to the NHL. Want Nashville to add a top 4 RHD and John Klingberg might be best. Colorado - Jonathan Toews is a better fit than Patrick Kane and is it too early to target Colorado adding anyone? Will Ryan O'Reilly and Vlad Tarasenko be this year's Joe Pavelski at the deadline inaccurate talk if St. Louis falls out of the mix. To highlight some of the topics covered. Recorded and Edited: November 28, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

The "zzz's" of Anaheim Division 4 point games. A look at the Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Chicago Black Hawks, St. Louis Blues, Arizona Coyotes and the Central Division. Out of date as soon as today's puck drops on Thursday's games. Recorded and Edited: November 17, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Parity Prevails and is this a division new coach bump. A look at the Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Black Hawks, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes and St. Louis Blues and the Central Division. Out of date as soon as today's puck drops on Saturday's games.   Recorded and Edited: November 4, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

As few as 3 games in (St. Louis) to 7 games at most (Nashville) for the Central Division 8.  Look at early szn rtns for Dallas, the defending Champs Colorado and St. Louis atop the division. Chicago's tank is half full. Nashville's not winning in North America issue.  Minnesota's unexpected slow start. Winnipeg and Arizona playing to our expectations. Recorded and Edited: October 23, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

A quick look at the US Based Central Division 7 as the teams 23 Player Rosters are set for the 2022-23 NHL Regular Szn that starts for the division in North America tonight. Yes, Nashville played two regular szn games in Europe.  Recorded and Edited: October 12, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "camp fire" new Winnipeg Jets content with a throwback to the old First Class Podcast. Tim Bigelow is joined by Warren Smith to discuss the Wheels off the Jets captaincy, a round up of training camp and Jets waiver wire a look at a new Axel. All Things Winnipeg Jets hockey.  (Video edition available on YouTube)  Audio Show intro music: Excerpts of "So Sick" by Aftertrust. © 2009. Used with permisssion. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September (except for one) look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division. The September series concludes in October with Staying High or Hungover In Colorado. Recorded and Edited: October 4 & 5, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division. The September series continues with The Buy In Wild - Buy Out Years. Recorded and Edited: September 27 & 28, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division. The September series continues with The Show Me State Blues. Recorded and Edited: September 22 & 23, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division. The September series continues with The Abduction of GM David Poile in Nashville. Recorded and Edited: September 17 & 18, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division. The September series continues with Klingberg and Stars Sever Ties. Recorded and Edited: September 14 & 15, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division. The September series continues with Gaslighting Jets Fans. Recorded and Edited: September 10 & 11, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division. The September series continues with Arizona - The College Years. Recorded and Edited: September 5 & 6, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division.  The September series starts with The Unwatchable Tank in Chicago. Recorded and Edited: September 3 & 4, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Did Arizona play it Wright by the "Cool"ey pick at 3? Seattle gets a fallen Shane Wright at pick 4 and best available player "positionally chosen" at pick 2 by NJ benefits Arizona. Chica-no-go - Picks for under-25 now former core pieces is not properly re-building. Does Winnipeg's prime year player retention rate make their draft and development model an NHL feeder system club? Nashville gets a goal scorer and keeps Forsberg from testing free agency while making good on early returns to improve team for next szn. Keeping the D in Dallas a focus at the draft for Stars picks. Minnesota first hard buy-out year doesn't look too bad roster wise. St. Louis keeps hitting on late 1st and early 2nd round picks and deals Ville Husso. Colorado trades picks to acquire Alexandar Georgiev to tend their crease. A look at all 8 Central Division teams picks from the first 3 rounds of the 2022 NHL entry draft and more. Recorded and Edited: July 10, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

The 2021-22 Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche Not a win for analytics but GM Joe Sakic's roster construction and the non-analytic darlings who will get engraved on the Cup. Chicago, Dallas and Winnipeg announce new head coaches and a lot of former Central Division coaches and additional assistants hired as well. Big trades before the entry draft - Looking at Kevin Fiala's trade to LA and Nash adding Tampa's Ryan McDonagh.  Recorded and Edited: July 3, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Part 1: Pre-regualr season predictions are pointless because of the trade deadline and in szn roster moves that take place. Using injuries for playoff losses mask the real roster construction failings and short falls. A deeper look back at St. Louis second round loss to Colorado. Part 2: The best case scenario Stanley Cup Final Colorado vs Tampa Bay. A Stanley Cup series preview A look back at the Western Conference Final and what we learned that doesn't include the officiating false narrative. Part 3: Barry Trotz watch and a Rick Tocchet full of trying to decipher Kevin Weekes crytic tweet.  St. Louis current 3 assistant coaches potentially all future NHL head coaches. Jim Montgomery, Mike Van Ryn and Steve Ott. Pete DeBoer as a possible new head coach in Dallas. Todd Reirdon linked to Chicago's head coach search.  Is Alex DeBrincat not part of the core Chicago is rebuilding around? Nashville needs top six forward but not Patrick Laine Recorded and Edited: June 13, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast host Tim Bigelow is joined by Warren Smith to discuss the star power NHL narrative that doesn't give value to hockey as a team sport as the two preview the Colorado vs Edmonton Western Conference Final NHL Playoff Series that begins tonight. (This portion is available on YouTube) The second half (audio only) looks at the head coach searches for Chicago, Dallas, and Winnipeg and Nashville coach John Hynes extension. A lot of name dropping including former divisional coaches in the mix for new jobs such as Rick Tocchet and more. Show intro/extro Music: Excerpts of "So Sick" by Aftertrust. © 2009. Used with permisssion. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022. 

Colorado and St. Louis meet in Round 2 after Colorado sweeps Nashville and St. Louis takes out Minnesota. A look at the round 2 match-up. Look at Colorado and St. Louis keys to winning first round and a look at reasons why Minnesota and Nashville lost. Dallas falls in game 7 to Calgary that was all about Jake Oettinger and some quick coaching options and other quick bodychecks on the non-playoff divisional teams.   Recorded and Edited: May 17, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Not a playoff primer - a fore(pod)cast as unpredictable as the NHL playoffs are. Colorado went all-in and it was only worth it if they win the Stanley Cup. How Nashville won the in-szn Stanley Cup by making the playoffs. A look at the series between Colorado and Nashville. The mirror images of Minnesota and St. Louis. Two teams that can score and why who gets better goaltending will determine who wins the most anticipated first round match-up. A look at the series between Minnesota and St. Louis. Dallas needs secondary scoring but that's not new. Is Calgary the most likely possible first round Western Conference upset this year? A look at the series between Dallas and Calgary. Some quick thoughts on the 3 Central Division teams that didn't make the playoff cutoff before we park Winnipeg, Chicago, and Arizona till all the teams join them in the off szn.  Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: May 2, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Minnesota's 3 recent games as they continue to struggle. Dallas gets above 600 point % and making moves up the division standings. If Dallas' John Klingberg is an off szn fit for Seatlle - what return for him fits for Dallas. Nashville's dud in Seatlle and how does Nashville respond now the team is in the post szn bubble second wildcard hot spot. Winnipeg playing like it's the 1980's.  Asking again for a puck moving and net front defensively big Top 4 RHD for Winnipeg. (Part Two - 4 Central Division team 2-part split pod). Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: March 4, 5 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Colorado's underwhelming win over the Islanders and loss in Arizona. Nathan MacKinnon's self-policing play.  St. Louis plays a rare above the playoff cut off team. The winds of change in the Windy City. Chicago honors Hjalmarsson and welcomes back Duncan Keith but also 4 injured players vs Edmonton. Arizona's head-to-head season series win over Colorado is a surprise. Why Eriksson's rare goal is feel good. (Part One - 4 Central Division team 2-part split pod). Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: March 4, 5 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Nashville's brings the party to the showcase stadium series game and Tampa added the rowdy friends in a penalty filled game.  Dallas' Jake Oettinger proving great goaltending can be the difference in a team being playoff bound. Chicago's Kyle Davidson named permanent GM.  Two games with a load of goals and the other none by Chicago. Arizona's beats Vegas but lose to Winnipeg. Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: February 28; March 1, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Colorado's biggest fear is their own fan base without a deep playoff run. St. Louis ends February strong taking advantage of the schedule. Minnesota's need to go for it; while deciding on Matt Dumba or Kevin Fiala but not both for next year. Winnipeg gets healthier as they return home. (Part One - 4 Central Division team 2-part split pod). Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: February 28; March 1, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Colorado's back on its winning way.  Minnesota meets a deperate for a win Toronto team. St. Louis looks ahead after closing point-gap on Minnesota. Nashville's big division win over Dallas.  Dallas' big division win the night before over Winnipeg. Chicago's mid szn forward group finally discussed ahead of the deadline. Arizona's latest loss to LA.  Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: February 24, 25, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Minnesota's facing adversity in tough schedule. St. Louis collects points in every game of the four game trip. Nashville ends four game losing streak over Florida. Who says no? Nashville's top prospect Philip Tomasino for Winnipeg's top6 forward Andrew Copp trade idea.  Chicago might want to hire a Cubs executive to help with run support for Marc Andre Fleury in the teams two more most recent losses. (Part two - 4 Central Divion team split pod) Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: February 23, 24, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Arizona trade with Toronto, the waiver wire, and cap management conspiracies. How to trade for Arizona's Anton Stralman. Colorado plays down to competition in Buffalo and Boston. Dallas one and one record amazing with one goal in 125mins of regulation play in the two games. Winnipeg goes Oh against Alberta. Arizona helps LA's playoff push.  (Part one - 4 Central Division team split pod) Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: February 22, 23, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger ends Colorado 19 game point streak. Jack Eichel's debut vs. Colorado and Vegas' disregard for team chemistry in chasing the Stanley Cup. Hat tricks help and hinder Minnesota's results. Nashville penalty problems continue in home loss to Winnipeg. Is St. Louis enjoying Canada? Dallas reliance on the same player core. Winnipeg needing a punch in the mouth to play at their best. The difference of Chicago having and not having Marc-Andre Fleury in net. Arizona didn't play since our last edition - did anyone notice? Having reached our "Phil" of bad Tyson Nash "takes" filler. Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: February 17, 18, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Colorado point streak moves to 19 after win in Dallas.  Minnesota's complete game vs. Carolina at home. Nashville penalty problems continue in home loss to Winnipeg.  St. Louis looks to form vs Chicago to end 4-game home stand. Dallas and Winnipeg need OT Friday. Chicago's depth with injuries a competitive disadvantage. Arizona plays hard against Tampa at home. Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: February 13, 14, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Can you cheer just for players in a team sport? The functionary appearance of the NHL's player safety department. Quick starting Colorado win at home to the defending champions. Minnesota's win streak surprisingly ends in first shutout loss of szn to Winnipeg. Marcus Foligno's suspension. Nashville penalty problems catch up in road loss in Dallas. St. Louis' unexpected home loss to New Jersey. Dallas and Winnipeg face-off Friday. Chicago's great goaltending in Edmonton gets an NHL coach fired. Arizona's splits West Coast road trip and the ASU temporary home rink approval. Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: February 10, 11, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Why the unexpected is most expected with this year's Dallas Stars. Paul Stastny & Andrew Copp > Mark Schiefele & Blake Wheeler. Winnipeg's struggles best understood by who actually play leads by example. Chicago is broken and a full inheritance from being able to begin its repair. Arizona's team rebuilding and having a team building to play in.   Mid szn report cards for the remaining 4 division teams in part two. Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: February 7, 8, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Cup or bust in Colorado again. Is the highest Stanley Cup expectations just setting up for a fall. Minnesota's depth on display again this year still doesn't have everyone's attention. The biggest surprise team Nashville. Addition by subtraction. St. Louis returns to top tier team form and we explain how they did. Mid szn report cards for the top 4 division teams in part one. Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: February 7, 8, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Colorado's winning streaks don't require strength of schedule context. Minnesota's team game takes New York and Jordan Greenway signs a 3-year extension. Did St. Louis let inconsistency creep in just before the All-Star break? Nashville's interest in undrafted free agent goalie Mack Guzda and a Rocco Grimaldi reminder. Dallas roller coaster ride of goal scoring inconsistency continues. Winnipeg's team identity and ending their 6-game winless streak. Chicago's effort not equal to the results vs Colorado and the latest on the search for a new GM. If only keeping tabs on Arizona was a Shane tax Wright off.  Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: January 30, 31, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

What is a "shelfie?" The podcast coins a new hockey term. Colorado continues team record win streak. Minnesota's gears up for weekend games. St. Louis gets payback on Calgary. Nashville finds out difference between painting in water vs oil. Dallas wins fourth road game in a row. Winnipeg can't win games upon returning home. Chicago and Detroit serve pizzas of poor defensive play. Arizona's road trip ends the Shane Wright way. Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded and Edited: January 27, 28, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

NHL Needs Action Plan Akim Aliu's tweet is spot on. It's time for a tangible action plan.  Colorado and playing down to the competition. Minnesota's winning streak. St. Louis likes Seattle and Canada less so.  Nashville tries to keep pace. Dallas wins on the road against teams they should. Winnipeg can't win in close harder road games. Chicago is wasting Fleury's great goaltending by not scoring.  Arizona's return to playing the Shane Wright way.  Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games.  Recorded and Edited: January 24, 25, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.

Big Division Games NHL updates rescheduled postponed dates - who are the winners and losers in the division. The first place divisional positioning match-up between Colorado and Minnesota.  NHL goal review controversy steals the showcase game and pretty much is just a common wtf moment nightly in the NHL. The thrid place divisional positioning match-up between St. Louis and Nashville. Additionally - the divisional match up between Nashville and Winnipeg. Dallas and Chicago drop expected wins. Arizona's Karel Vejmelka leads to a two game regulation win streak. Subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel as the podcast ventures into live stream commentary on select Central Division games. Recorded: January 20, 21, 2022 and Edited: January, 21, 2022. Show Intro/Extro Music: excerpts of “Acid Trash” performed by MAP from the “Grant Ave.” EP © 2018 Used with permission. Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2022.