Knucks n' Pucks

A monster week to wrap up leads to a monster podcast from the guys, right before they go on summer break! Erik laments the Cleveland Guardians breaking his streak of naming teams and Evan questions the Seattle Kraken goaltending choices. The guys dig into the expansion draft, wondering if the Kraken could've taken a few more big-name guys and what the move is now with all their cap space. Moving into the trade market, it's determined Stevie Y is a hypnotist, the Flyers have an elite top-4 D and will Chicago be able to take advantage of Seth Jones over the next decade? Oilers moves and the NHL Entry draft wrap up the podcast. We'll see you all when KNP returns Labour Day weekend! Enjoy the summer!

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to become as dominant as Erik is in KNP's mock drafts! After a break, the guys are back to break down the back-to-back Stanley Cup champs run, can they go for three, is this the end of Shea Weber and what does the future hold for the Montreal Canadiens? A flurry of offseason moves has the guys asking if the Oilers were fleeced for Duncan Keith, Zach Parise and Ryan Suter count for how much dead cap, and who will the Flames and Oilers lose to the Kraken. A lot of questions that will hopefully get some answers next week!

Just like the weather and the Tampa Bay Lightning, the guys are bringing the heat!! A Stanley Cup breakdown on what Tampa's done right, are the Montreal Canadiens done and are the guys adjusting their series picks kick off the pod. The guys continue with hockey talk, grading Andre Tourigny's hiring, did RNH get too much term and proclaim Patrick Maroon a surefire HOFer. Talk shifts to the diamond, where the guys agree with the fans (mostly) on starting ASG rosters and get back into fashion talk before going off the rails about the greatest NVP (not a typo) ever, Mitch Trubisky.

We have finally made it to the Stanley Cup Final and as everybody expected, the Montreal Canadiens are Western Conference champions. With the action and the weather heating up, the gives dive in on the latest expansion with another lock, Dave Hakstol, becoming the first coach in Seattle Kraken history. The guys then talk the Canadiens' and Tampa Bay Lightning's run to the Cup finals, keys to success and how good Montreal chances are at pulling off a fourth straight upset. Sty hydrated out there folks!

Welcome to the grand reopening! Alberta hit 70% vaccination and sports are coming back! The guys talk about the CFL's imminent return and how the rivalries are like nothing else. Talk then moves back to the ice and how Gerard Gallant is a perfect fit for New York, how Patrice Bergeron got hosed and can Carey Price win a Conn Smythe without even making the Cup final? The guys wrap up by picking their favourites for the AL and NL MVP awards at this point in the season. Catch you in the wild without masks soon!

As we all expected, the Montreal Canadiens are the last team standing in the North Division! The guys preview the Stanley Cup semis, lament their poor playoff picks (Evan 0-4!), talk Conn Smythe odds after two rounds and discuss the move of an NFL legend to Tennessee.

Big one in the hockey world this week for KNP as it seems like everyone is getting fined or suspended in the NHL playoffs. The guys react to the Mark Scheifele suspension, wonder what Ryan Reaves was thinking and the Montreal Canadiens continue to surprise. Fashion makes a return to the pod, as the guys break down the new Edmonton Football Team name (Elks with an S?!) and logo

It's been a great week to hate the Oilers, not so great if you're a fan as Erik and Evan discuss. The big question for the team: What was worse, their play or the Pittsburgh Pirates defense that allowed Javier Baez and RBI? The guys look ahead at all the second round matchups, including which is the best series, do the Winnipeg Jets have a chance to come out of the North and can the Islanders score? With Wayne Gretzky jumping from the sinking vessel that is the Oilers for TNT, the guys pick who they think could round out the panel.

Happy May Wrong weekend! The weather is looking up for Evan, after a rough start to the week and Erik has joined the vaccinated crowd. The guys discuss the right temperature for a thunderstorm and post-vaccine arm pain before jumping in to the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. John Tavares' injury whether Corey Perry needed to fight, how the Edmonton Oilers are down 0-2 and how many games Nazem Kadri should've been suspended are all on the table. The pod wraps up with the best available NHL coaching candidates, after Travis Green's extension with the Vancouver Canucks.

It's the most wonderful time of year! The sun is shining, the temperature is hitting the high 20's (celsius) and the Stanley Cup playoffs start tonight! The guys make all their first-round series picks, then continue through their brackets, where Carolina (Evan) or Colorado (Erik) will win the Cup. NHL awards picks are made, including a lengthy discussion for the Hart and also young World Championship rosters for all countries. The draft leads to some second-guessing, as the guys go through which teams have the best odds of winning Lord Stanley's mug in 2021.

Coming to you live from Alberta's 3rd wave lockdown, the guys steer towards less controversial topics, like Tom Wilson! It's a debate that has Twitter up in arms and both hosts believe the latest controversy is overblown. What should've been a suspension, was the New York Rangers note acceptable, who doesn't love old-time hockey and TJ Oshie are all thrown into the mix this week. The guys then take a step back to the NFL Draft and talk about which teams they think took home the best draft classes this season.

The picks are in! Erik is on fire with his mock draft picks, while Evan stays par for the course as the guys do some rare Thursday night recording, before Evan gets his dentures. With the early pod, the boys recap the entire first round of the NFL Draft, giving their reactions to the picks, including Trey Lance at #3, Travis Etienne to the Jaguars, Rashawn Slater dropping and more! University of Calgary DIno and 5-team WHL vet Jaeger White (37:05) joins the guys to talk about his career in the dub, playing for his hometown Medicine Hat Tigers, staying off skates for 16 months and rupturing his achilles. There's nothing left to say at the end other than Erik is the King of Mock Drafts, so no draft segment this week! Let us know how your team did on draft weekend!

Knucks n' Pucks, no longer brought to you solely from Canada's only Border City! Erik is now moved into the Bridge City, Lethbridge and Evan is officially vaccinated. The guys discuss Patrick Marleau breaking the all-time NHL games played record and if the achievement is enough to earn hall of fame cred. As promised, each host prepared their second annual mock draft and the guys breakdown some of their picks, including Justing Fields to San Francisco, Evan has QBs to Denver and New England and Erik still doesn't have Green Bay taking a wideout. Fan favourite and newly-minted North Dakota grad transfer Connor Ford (40:41) returns to the pod to talk about the past season at Bowling Green, showers at home, the NHL college free agent market and moving to UND. The pod wraps up with their best fits in their mock drafts and encourage the debate over their picks. Don't forget to follow all the socials: Insta: knucks_n_pucks TikTok: knucks_n_pucks Twitter: KnucksnPucks YouTube: Knucks n' Pucks

A massive Episode 56 for the guys on Knucks n' Pucks as former NHLer Jeff Woywitka joins the pod! Before the interview, the guys wrap up the NHL trade deadline, debate Julian Edelman's NFL Hall of Fame resume and talk Jadeveon Clowney signing with the Cleveland Browns. Former NHL defenseman Jeff Woywitka (31:59) joins KNP and talks about the time Brent Sutter made the Red Deer Rebels use wooden sticks, his nickname with the St. Louis Blues, living with Jamie Benn and more! Talk shifts back to the trade deadline and the guys pick their winners and losers of Monday. Don't forget to follow all the socials, check out the website at knucksnpucks.com and like and subscribe to the new YouTube page!

The band is breaking up! Erik talks about his impending move to the only city windier than Lloydminster in Lethbridge, but don't worry, the pod will continue! The guys talk about the current NHL deadline deals, Sam Darnold moving to Carolina and Vancouver's cap space. Prince Albert Raiders forward and WHL East division bubble resident Michael Horon (26:17) joins KNP and talks about bubble life, team walks, Connor Bedard and more. The guys continue to talk NHL trade deadline, wrapping up the episode with their Monday trade predictions.

Covid has wreaked havoc on Erik's plans and the Vancouver Canucks schedule and the guys break it all down on this Easter weekend pod! Superstar fines, Thatcher Demko and Francisco Lindor's contracts and the expanded NFL schedule are all discussed. With the Masters coming up, the guys talk about their Bucket List sporting events and prep for a big interview coming next week. Happy Easter!

Baseball is right around the corner and the boys are heating up before the Easter break! Erik steps out on Evan in the podcast realm and Evan's golf game is already in shambles before the guys talk the latest in trade news, from Eric Staal moving to the Canadiens to what the 49ers acquisition of the 3rd overall pick means they're taking. Rounding third and into the homestretch of Spring Training, the guys kickoff their MLB season preview with their division winners and Evan continues to put faith in his ride or die, the Los Angeles Angels, before Erik looks to continue his streak of predicting World Series Champs. Mississauga Steelheads forward Aidan Prueter (52:25) joins the pod and talks about hockey immersion in London, getting traded for Owen Tippett and the Steelheads unique three stars celly. Cy Young picks, YouTube stardom and March Madness update (Thanks God for Oral!) wrap up a huge podcast from KNP.

Let the Madness begin! The official Knucks n' Pucks brackets are already toast but the guys still have a shot at picking the winner (go Zags!) Erik thanks Drew Brees for retiring and Evan questions Da Bears' thought process behind signing Andy Dalton. The guys also discuss the Patriots Day 1 moves, Ralph Krueger's firing and wonder where Oral Roberts University is located. Portland Winterhawks forward Mason Mannek (34:23) joins the pod from training camp and talks prepping for a Covid season, living with the Foote's, Henri Jokiharju's stretching routine and John Ludvig's cardio. The guys wrap up with the best NFL FA signings so far (no Dalton here) and prep for a big couple weeks on the sports calendar!

The Alberta weather is heating up and so is Knucks n' Pucks! Erik talks about a letter he got in the mail and Evan makes another prediction before the guys get down to the news. Patrick Kane's 1000th game and his case for best American-born player ever, Jordan Binnington's new deal, a CFL/XFL merger and Dak Prescott breaking the bank are all discussed. UPEI goalie and owner of the second-best GAA and SP% in the 2019-20 CHL season Shane Farkas (31:13) hops on from the island to talk East Coast slang, the mental side of goaltending and Joachim Blichfeld's moves. With NFL free agency kicking off this week, the guys draft their top free agency fits and wrap up with a content update, some big interviews on the way and daylight savings time!

It's the big 5-0 for Knucks n' Pucks and the guys reflect on their first year of podcasting. Tons of news to get into as the guys debate Brent Seabrook's hall of fame credentials, will Darryl Sutter's hiring work for the Calgary Flames and remember legends Walter Gretzky and Chris Schultz. Owen Sound Attack defenseman Carter Robertson (29:58) joins the guys fresh off his return from Slovakia and talks about the differences in the European game, his wardrobe malfunction at the NHL draft and fighting Connor McMichael. Drafting NBA All-Star rosters, listener appreciation and the countdown to 1000 followers on TikTok wrap the pod!

The Western Hockey League is back and so is Knucks n' Pucks! The guys discuss the Lloydminster Bobcats being forced to the sidelines of the AJHL restart before getting into the big leagues. Tiger Woods' car accident, Claude Julien's firing and Russell Wilson's trade "request" are all broken down on KNP. Green Bay Gamblers goalie and University of Denver commit Matt Davis (32:06) hops on to talk the stretch run of the USHL season, Kent Johnson's Michigan move and replaying a shootout at the World Junior A Challenge. The guys wrap up by ranking the biggest moves of the MLB offseason, pump the social media and prep for the big 5-0 next week!

KNP returns with an important question: Do parents accidentally switch identical twins' names after birth? The boys move their questions into sports, asking if Carson Wentz can return the Indianapolis Colts to the NFL playoffs, before talking about Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby's milestones. Former Sherwood Park Crusader and Vermont freshman Will Zapernick (31:12)joins the guys to talk about the creation of Sherwood Park's powerhouse last season, Carter Savoie's shot and Mike Babcock. The guys then make their way-too-early Super Bowl LVI contenders in the draft, talk potential merch, TikTok and some upcoming interviews wrap up the podcast.

After a busy week of drinking beers and watching sports, Erik and Evan are back to break down what went wrong for Patty Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. The boys also break down the most recent J.J. Watt news, and where he could end up. Brian Burke will be taking his talents from behind the Sportsnet desk, to the Pittsburgh Penguins front office, and will be joined by Ron Hextall; how will this turn out for the team? Plus, the boys are joined by former Flin Flon Bomber and current forward on the University of Maine Black Bears, Donavan Houle (33:33). Donavan shares about the weird freshman season he's had, not playing a home game yet, and his "French Connection" line back in junior. Things get wrapped up with the weekly draft, focused on possible new names for the Edmonton Football Team. All that and more on KNP!

Happy Super Bowl Eve to all the football fans out there and the guys kickoff the podcast with their breakdown of the big game, including their Super Bowl picks. This weekend also marks the first Battle of Alberta and it feels like a turning point for both teams. Lethbridge Hurricanes forward and 2021 draft prospect Zack Stringer (36:22) joins the guys to talk about playing for his hometown team, moving up an age category in minor hockey and prepping for the draft during a pandemic. Greatest Super Bowl plays, future lives and Erik's height wrap up KNP!

It's the bye week before the Super Bowl, but there's no break for Knucks n' Pucks! The guys discuss the need for Candy KD and more car troubles plague the hosts. Following that, the guys break down Matt Lafleur's kicking decision and the subsequent penalty, the Dubois/Laine deal and how Marcus Semien helps the Toronto Blue Jays. UMass-Lowell River Hawks forward Josh Latta (37:58) joins KNP and talks about the transition to junior, bus trip nightmares and tells the guys Sweet Home Alabama is not a successful pump up jam. Deshaun Watson trade destinations and KNP's quest to go live on TikTok wrap up the podcast.

Another Saturday, another chock-full episode of Knucks n' Pucks! Erik fights the man and Evan celebrates his NFL divisional round picks. The guys talk about Hank Aaron's impact on baseball and the entire world after his passing, before talking about the impact of George Springer's signing by the Blue Jays. NFL playoffs and NHL Covid fines are discussed before the guys are joined by Omaha Lancers forward and Nebraska-Omaha commit Cameron Mitchell (34:33). Cameron talks visiting Russia, winning an AJHL championship, moving to the USHL and his long-lost "relative." Big MLB off-seasons inspire the draft, where the guys pick which teams have the best shot at the 2023 World Series. TikTok "stardom," a website launch and more on KNP!

The NHL is back and so is Knucks n' Pucks! The guys talk about their week, including Erik's changing luck from double yolks to parking tickets. Tons of topics on this pod, with the NHL return, NFL divisional round and James Harden's antics. Former Bakersfield Condor and current HC Innsbruck Center Braden Christoffer (42:27) joins KNP from Austria to talk about the IceHL, skating out of the derrick for his hometown team, fighting Zack Stortini and European vs. North American hockey. NFL coaching hires, best bets to win the Calder and a website update wrap up Episode 43!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The NFL playoffs and NHL regular season kickoff and the guys make their championship and upset picks, before wrapping up Canada's disappointing WJC loss. Stockton Heat D-man and former Lethbridge Hurricane Koletrane Wilson (34:56) joins the guys before he travels south to start his first AHL season and talks about first WHL game nerves, becoming nastier on the ice, the mind games of fighting and Black Lives Matter. The guys wrap up with their best bets to win the Hart and a new website on the way.

The guys are ringing in the New Year with their first podcast of 2021! Canada's World Jr. performance, the Alabama/Ohio State CFP matchup and the San Diego Padres moves are all discussed. USHL Tri-City Storm goalie Todd Scott (26:24) joins the guys to talk about the 2020-21 USHL season, his time in the WHL and seeing Bowen Byram as a WHL rookie. The biggest sports moments of 2020 and a possible KNP coffee mug empire wrap up the episode. Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas from the guys at Knucks n' Pucks! A little Boxing Day gift you don't have to fight through crowds at the store for with the KNP Best Of Christmas Special. The guys have some fun talking X-mas traditions, a little trivia and question who brought up the idea that Harry Potter is a Christmas Movie. The guys lead into some of the best clips from the past 40 episodes of KNP (43:13), including their first guest Josh Park, CFL All-Decade Team member Derek Dennis, Pittsburgh Pirates draft pick Logan Hofmann and tons more! The guys wrap up by looking back on the year and look ahead to 2021. See you all next year!

One last episode before the Knucks n' Pucks Best Of Christmas Special and the guys close out 2020 in style with a WJC preview! The guys pick their gold medallists, impact players and Erik brings up a player so obscure that Evan forgot he was the most surprising pick of the 2020 NHL draft. The Henrik Lundqvist news and Chuba Hubbard entering the NFL draft wrap the news segment. KNP's first guest, first guest host and now its first repeat guest, Josh Park (22:04) bookends the year to talk about his work in the NHL playoff bubble, "meeting" Jackie Redmond, big-timing Edmonton Oilers on the golf course and Twitter handles. A new Cleveland Indians nickname (Cleveland Baseball Team coming in 2022) and a winner is finally decided in Cue the Quiz! Merry Christmas!

Alberta may be entering a four-week lockdown, but one thing it can't stop is Knucks n' Pucks! Tons of news to discuss, as the guys talk Canada's World Jr roster, NHL ads and if the New York Giants are the most dangerous team in the NFL. Flin Flon Bombers forwards and twins Chase & Easton Haygarth (27:55) drop by and talk twin telepathy, best/worst CJHL rinks and getting revenge on their hometown Bobcats. With the NHL discussing division name sponsorships, Erik and Evan make some suggestions in the draft segment and the trivia race stays close in Cue the Quiz!

Unlike Alexis Lafreniere, KNP is back! The guys talk about the Rangers' decision to keep Lafreniere out of the World Jrs and the possibility of outdoor games this season. The Pittsburgh Steelers chances of going undefeated and the latest major NBA deal are broken down before the guys continue their All-Time Teams in the draft. Spotify Wrapped, technical difficulties and the Cue the Quiz race heats up down the stretch!

The guys put out their applications for an HGTV podcast, discussing the pics of Connor McDavid's house that emerged earlier this week, before getting down to business. Mikhail Sergachev's contract, a potential new Jays stadium and the Baltimore Ravens Covid troubles covers a wide-range of news this week. Lloydminster Bobcats forward Chad MacLean (29:54) joins the guys and gives us an inside look into the AJHL season, ending with its pause earlier this week, before getting into his career. The guys' best all-time NHL first lines, Cue the Quiz and KNP's newfound TikTok stardom wraps up this week's episode!

Knucks n' Pucks is going retro this week, dissecting the NHL's new Reverse Retro jerseys by adidas. Erik debates the morality of changing the Nordiques colours and using North Stars green for the Wild. Meanwhile Evan dislikes a league-wide themed jersey. The Tampa Bay Raptors headline a busy NBA off-season and the guys discuss how Drew Brees' injury impacts the Saints contender status. Former Medicine Hat Tigers captain and University of Alberta Golden Bear Clayton Kirichenko (24:15) joins the pod and talks snow vs. rain, having Canadian icon Michael Buble as an owner and winning a U Sports National Championship. The guys continue their fashion week on the pod, picking their favourite and least favourite jerseys from the set and heat up on Cue the Quiz.

We may be in the sports offseason, but the guys are still finding stuff to talk about. The guys kickoff with World Junior talk and Michigan's decision to keep Owen Power out of camp before talking the Bucs' beatdown on SNF. Former AHL/ECHL Centre Alex Overhardt(17:35) joins the guys and talks about the winning culture in Portland, the Slapshot-esque environment of the ECHL and Jacksonville psychos. Erik keeps his lead in Cue the Quiz, Evan dives deep into defunct logos in the draft and the guys tease their Best Of Christmas Special!

After a brief break, the guys are back and ready to go for the latest episode of Knucks n' Pucks! Man of the people Erik listens to the social media polls and agrees to try Big Brother. The guys move into sports, making their picks for MLB's awards, thoughts on AJ Hinch and Alex Cora's return from baseball purgatory and early NBA season return rumours. Miami University (Ohio) forward Phil Knies (29:16) joins the pod and talks about college hockey's return to play plan, facing Auston Matthews in minor hockey and why his first college goal wasn't how he pictured it. The guys discuss their biggest headlines of MLB's 2020 season and Erik takes a commanding lead in Cue the Quiz. Remember to pick up a poppy for Remembrance Day and support Evan's Movember campaign! https://ca.movember.com/mospace/14455315

There may be snow on the ground across the prairies but we're still in the middle of the Fall Classic, where the guys kick off this week's podcast. Tampa's hitting woes, Walker Buehler's dazzling start and Mookie Betts' brilliance are all discussed before tonight's Game 4 matchup. The guy's move over to the rink, lamenting rebuilding letters to fans before talking about the next great Canadian wideout, Chase Claypool and a former All-Pro wideout in Antonio Brown, newly of the Buccaneers. A Big Brother debate, the best championships of the past decade, a triumphant TikTok return and more on this week's Knucks n' Pucks!

As the snow drops, so does Knucks n' Pucks Episode 31! The guys look back at the NBA Finals and see who is the G.O.A.T, update NHL free agency and look at the MLB playoff picture. Joining Evan and Ebay is current Fort McMurray Oil Barons captain, Konrad Belcourt (31:20). We chat about his past coaches, hockey memories and his time in the WHL. In this weeks draft, the boys duke it out for the top number 1 draft picks! Finally, who will take the lead in trivia?

Welcome back to a relaxed, long weekend episode of Knucks n' Pucks! The guys play it fast and loose with the day's breaking signings and give their thoughts on how their teams are doing. Alex Petrovic is already the steal of the year for Calgary! Erik and Evan also talk about a pretty standard draft with one exception: Brian Burke, the funniest man in hockey coverage. The pod wraps up with the guys' top SuperBowl contenders and someone finally gets a Cue the Quiz question right! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

The NHL may have entered its offseason but there's no break for Knucks n' Pucks! The guys break down the Stanley Cup, the NHL Draft and Free Agency. Moose Jaw Warriors Forward Brad Ginnell (46:09) joins the pod and talks about playing South of the border, Ty Smith's 8-point night and getting ragdolled in the WHL. Also, Brad and Erik educate Evan on the best doughnuts in Portland at Voodoo Doughnut. The guys then quickly wrap up with their best free agency signings from 2019 and realize they are better at making trivia questions than answering them.

After a controversial end to Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, the guys kick off the podcast with Jamie Benn's OT penalty and overview the entire series. The guy's review their SC picks (not great for Evan) and NHL award picks (not great for Erik). Anchorage, Alaska native and current Worcester Railers Forward Cam Hausinger (32:12) joins the guys from the road on his drive to Massachusetts and talks about minor hockey in California, Saskatoon hecklers and signing in the WHL without telling his parents. The guys wrap up by talking about Russell Wilson's excellence and picking the best moments from the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Follow the pod on Instagram @knucks_n_pucks and Twitter @KnucksnPucks

The boys are back once again for another episode of Knucks n' Pucks. After Tampa Bay slid through to the Stanley Cup Finals, the boys take a look at the match-up. As well, is Peter Laviolette the right fit in Washington? We, meaning Erik, take a look at the MLB's new playoff format. The Survivor Pool continues into the NFL's week 2. In this weeks draft, we pick for Best NHL Jerseys of All-time. Follow us on Instagram @knucks_n_pucks, on Twitter @KnucksnPucks and on Facebook

It's a milestone moment for KNP, with epsiode 26 marking half a year's worth of podcasts for the guys. To kickoff Evan and Erik dissect the Raptors game 7 performance and discuss Giannis' chances of ending up in Toronto. The return of football, a Jack Adams snub and Anton Khudobin are also discussed. Former Edmonton Oil King and Kootenay Ice forward Davis Murray (30:23) jumps on the pod and talks about playing for his hometown team, chasing around Matt Barzal in the dub, scoring the teddy bear toss goal in Kootenay and picking up 103 PIMs in 11 games last season with the Sherwood Park Crusaders. The guys wrap up by making their survivor pool picks as to who will be the last NFL team to remain undefeated and Erik extends his trivia segment lead (official name still pending). Follow KNP on instagram @knucks_n_pucks and Twitter @knucksnpucks

Erik and Evan are back with their Labour Day weekend pod, marking the end of good driving weather (or good drinking weather, depending on who you are). The guys discuss the NHL playoff series' and their surprise that 3 of 4 went to 7 games. NFL season picks are made in advance of Thursday night's kickoff, featuring a debate on the best wideout in the game and some SuperBowl picks. Lloydminster Bobcats Head Coach Nigel Dube (45:35)hops on the pod and talks about the upcoming AJHL development season, how teams are preparing and the pros and cons of the format. The pod wraps up with the draft and trivia segments. Best of luck to everyone returning to school!

Welcome to the last podcast of the summer! Erik and Evan lament the passing of time, then dive into the sports world boycotting games in support of BLM. The guys then talk about the latest NHL and MLB moves and the Arizona Coyotes punishment. Actor and former WHL Champion Klarc Wilson (25:03) joins the guys and talks about his toughest fight, playing in a Memorial Cup, the ECHL and transitioning into acting. The guys pick their memorable fan moments and Evan stages a furious comeback in the trivia segment before finishing up by remembering Chadwick Boseman.

New episode, new look for the boys on Knucks n' Pucks! The guys mark a big week with a huge podcast, recapping the first round of the NHL playoffs, marking the MLB season's halfway point and touching on the CFL's cancelled season. 2016 CFL Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman and 2018 Grey Cup Champion Derek Dennis (30:41) joins the guys and gives his thoughts on the CFL's cancellation, shares his experience in the XFL, Calgary's memorable Grey Cups and getting cut from his first NFL training camp on TV. The guys look back on the last decade in the CFL by picking their most memorable moments and debut a new trivia segment! Follow us on Instagram @knucks_n_pucks and Twitter @KnucksnPucks

Evan makes his triumphant return from vacation just in time for Knucks n' Pucks' NBA playoff preview. The guys make their Finals picks, discuss the rigged NHL draft lottery and another Astros incident (Shocker). Former Spruce Grove Saint and current Arizona State Sun Devil hockey player Tanner Hickey (33:57) joins the guys and talks about growing up with a talented brother, the cancellation of the University of Alabama-Huntsville hockey team, Nashville nights and his move to ASU's hockey program. In honour of New York's first overall pick, Erik and Evan pick the worst first overall picks in NHL history. Check out the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and SoundCloud.

1/2 of Knucks n' Pucks is back as Evan takes the weekend off for some R and R. Erik brings in Ryan Cavani to guest host this week and the guys talk about the first week of hockey's return, the Matthew Tkachuk incident and the possibility of Pittsburgh, Edmonton and Toronto in the draft lottery. Pittsburgh Pirates prospect and Muenster, SK native Logan Hofmann (38:09) joins the pod and talks about returning to college after being taken in the 35th round, his shortened season where he didn't allow a single earned run and his draft day nerves before being selected by the Pirates. Erik and Ryan wrap up with some UFC talk, previewing Miocic/DC 3, predict Conor McGregor's next move and lobby for sponsors.

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The guys celebrate NHL qualifying round eve by recording a huge podcast, breaking down each qualifying round matchup. Evan proves that you can't please everyone, lamenting the fake crowd noise in stadiums while Erik becomes an Astros sympathizer, taking the MLB's side in the Joe Kelly suspension. The guys also talk about the positive covid tests in MLB, pick their Conn Smythe candidates and praise Laurent "The Doctor" Duvernay-Tardif. Enjoy your August Long Weekend, Berta!

After taking the week off in the mountains, Erik returns in the greatest comeback since baseball opened the season Thursday. The guys mark MLB's return with a monster hour and a half podcast, making their season picks and breaking down every division. After baseball, the guys move back into the rink as Erik takes credit for the Seattle Kraken's new nickname and Evan continues to make his case for Roman Josi as the Norris winner. Shattuck-St.Mary's alum and Bowling Green State University forward Connor Ford (1:02:26) joins the pod and talks about Oliver Wahlstrom's man-strength, playing "for Sunday" in Sioux City and the importance of the weight room for college hockey players. The guys wrap up by picking their favourite names Seattle's NHL franchise didn't choose and announce their new Twitter page. (Finally!)