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The NHL season is up & running! The crew are back to give random predictions for the 2020-21 season. Also, an update on the Florida Panthers. Please like, rate, and subscribe!

And we're back! Daniel Fritz & Nick Mucerino welcome a new guest to the podcast. The 3 of them break down things they're looking forward to in the upcoming NHL season. Please like, rate, and subscribe!

The return of NHL hockey means the return of Puck Pod! The podcast is back with special guest, Zach Robertson, to preview the upcoming NHL playoffs, beginning with Round Robin play and the Qualifying Round. 2:00 – Playoff Structure 4:00 - East Preview 54:30 - West Preview Please like, share, & subscribe!

The boys from Puck Pod give an update on the status of the podcast going forward. We'll be taking a short hiatus while the NHL is shut down. We'll return when there is confirmation on if/when the season will resume. During this time, we'll be reviewing things we liked & disliked, and we hope to be back better than ever. As always, feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or thoughts; we love hearing from our listeners! It's not "goodbye", it's "see you later".

On today's episode of Puck Pod, the guys get together to break down each of their picks for the top 10 players who never won the Stanley Cup (yet). They also give an update on where the league stands during the shutdown, some Florida Panthers signings, and more. Please like, share, and subscribe!

Puck Pod is back! On today's episode, the guys are joined by Anthony Perdicaro. Anthony played in the OHL, USHL, ECHL, and he's the founder & director of AP Hockey Development. Check out his program at www.aphdelite.com. Explicit Content Warning.

Well, everyone is quarantined and sports have come to a grinding halt. On Episode 23, the guys give an update on the Coronavirus and how it is affecting the NHL. They also assemble the dream starting six players based on the 2010s. Send us any ideas you want to hear on the pod during the shutdown. Please like, share, and subscribe!

On today's episode, Nick is on the road but calls in to break down the changes in the Metropolitan Division, and both Florida teams finding success. 1:30 – Metro Division opening up 17:15 – Lightning playing well through injuries 27:00 – Analsyis from the press box 36:30 – Panthers fighting for playoff position Please like, share, and subscribe!

March is here, and the guys break down the top 5 teams in the NHL as we enter the last 6 weeks of the season. We also discuss injuries impacting the Lightning, and how the Panthers will look the rest of the season. 3:00 – Post-Deadline Power Rankings 23:00 – Adversity hits Tampa 28:00 – panthers slump following deadline 32:30 – GM Meeting recap Please like, share, and subscribe!

On Episode 20, the fellas put a bow on the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline. They break down the big trades, the surprising moves, and things we didn't see happen. 2:30 – Trade deadline winners 25:00 – What is the Panthers plan going forward? 32:30 – Trade deadline losers 42:00 – Did the Lightning overpay? Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe!

Puck Pod can now legally drink in Canada! On Episode 19, Nick & Daniel sit down to recap the trades around the NHL over the past week. They dive into the impact of acquired players, how the market has developed this season, and what to expect before the trade deadline. They also discuss teams at the top of the Central division. Please like, comment, and subscribe!

As February 24th approaches, the guys get together again to discuss the upcoming trade deadline. This week, they talk about some big trade targets, the value they provide, and potential landing spots. They finish up with a recap of the past week in the NHL. Please like, subscribe, and share!

On Episode 17, the guys discuss the teams fighting for playoff spots in the East and West Conferences, including what the teams will be looking for as the Trade Deadline approaches. They finish up with a thought exercise on the what to look for in middle-tier defenseman. Please like, share, and subscribe!

On episode 16, the guys give their choices for the midseason NHL awards. These include the Hart Trophy, the Jack Adams award, the Vezina trophy, and much more. They finish out the episode with a gambling game regarding Conference Champions. Please like, share, and subscribe!

The 2020 NHL All-Star Break is here, and the guys are back to discuss the weekend's upcoming events and rosters. They also discuss Alex Ovechkin's greatness, and how effective Elvis Merzlinkins has been. Finally, they break down the different meanings behind the similar successes of the Panthers & Lightning. 1:30 – All-Star game talk 20:00 - Parity across the NHL 26:00 - Can Ovechkin catch Gretzky? 31:00 - Panthers’ recent [misleading] success 42:00 - Lightning’s success heading into break 45:00 - Elvis is in the building Thanks for listening! Please like, share, and subscribe!

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On Episode 14, the guys are back to discuss the Lightning's recent winning streak, the GM and coaching firings, and discuss the top 5 teams in the NHL. 1:30 - Power Rankings 18:00 - Panthers talk 24:30 - Lightning finding their game 28:45 - Gerard Gallant fired 35:30 - Ray Shero out as GM 38:00 - Peter Laviolette replaced by John Hynes 40:00 - Kassian/Tkachuk situation Please like, share, and subscribe!

On Episode 13, Nick and Daniel go through thought exercises and hypothetical questions regarding the game of hockey. Nick is on vacation, so this episode is a little different than others. 3:00 - Aggravating NHL Tendencies 12:30 - Unique New Rule Ideas 17:00 - Thoughts on Fighting 25:00 - Favorite Players to Watch 34:30 - NHLers to Share a Beer With Please like, share, and subscribe!

On Episode 12, the guys are back to recap the calendar year 2019 in the National Hockey League, and touch on the 2010s altogether. 1:00 – Best & Worst Moments 10:00 – Best & Worst Stories 17:00 - Best & Worst GM Decisions 28:30 – Best Player of the 2010s 32:00 – Best & Worst team of the 2010s 39:00 – Obscure 2020 predictions Please like, subscribe, and share!

It's a packed episode this week. Another coach has been fired, Taylor Hall has been traded, the Pacific Division is in shambles, and Ilya Kovalchuk terminated his contract with the Kings. 1:15 – A quick victory lap 4:00 – Hall to Arizona 12:00 – Pacific Division Chaos 30:15 – Panthers inconsistencies 40:00 – Lightning finding their game 46:00 – Kovalchuk terminates contract with Kings 50:00 – Anthony Duclair is red-hot Please like, rate, and subscribe!

Puck Pod has hit double digits! The guys discuss the most recent head coach firing, as well as answer the question "What has surprised you most this season?" 0:45 – Jim Montgomery fired from Dallas 7:45 – Coyotes win by committee 12:45 – Buffalo wasting Eichel 20:00 – Montreal’s strange season 24:15 – Sharks sticking with Peter DeBoer 29:00 – Panthers vs Lightning Please like, rate, & subscribe!

Another coach has been fired and the season is only 2 months old. The guys dive into the coaching change in New Jersey. They also recap inconsistent weeks for the Lightning and Panthers. 1:00 – John Hynes fired from NJD 12:30 – Taylor Hall’s future 24:30 – Mackinnon’s next contract 26:00 – Montreal falling back to the pack 31:00 – Blues winning injured 34:30 – McDavid & Draisaitl atop the Pacific 38:30 – Panthers shaky month 45:00 – Lightning figuring it out As always, thanks for listening and be sure to spread the word!

On this week's Puck Pod, the guys re-visit the Power Rankings for the month of November. They also touch on the Lightning, Panthers, and various other teams! 1:30 - Power Rankings 18:05 - Bruins continue to roll 24:00 - Islanders are unstoppable 30:00 - Panthers comeback kids 39:00 - Lightning looking for consistency 46:15 - Senators aren't completely terrible? 50:05 - Penguins fighting through injuries Please like, rate, and subscribe!

On Episode 7, the guys recap the changes across the Central Division over the last few weeks, and how tightly contested the West is. We also dive into the Mike Babcock firing and how the Maple Leafs will go forward. 1:00 - Mike Babcock fired 8:00 - Central Division Chaos 12:00 - Nashville struggles 16:15 - Blues not slowing down 20:00 - Avalanche are so fun to watch 29:00 - Panthers update 37:30 - Lightning plateau 43:45 - Oilers' stars shine bright 45:15 - Hathaway suspension Thanks as always for listening! Don't forget to like & subscribe, and spread the word!

2:00 - Islanders continue to roll 6:30 - Flyers & Canadiens sneaky starts 11:45 - Hurricanes & Sabres slowing down 19:30 - Stars' stars called out again 27:00 - Panthers comeback win over Bruins 35:15 - Global Series recap 42:45 - news & notes from around the league

Thanks for tuning into Episode 5 of Puck Pod! 1:20 - games from the past week 18:15 - notable upcoming games 30:30 - how to Penguins handle Malkin? 33:15 - Panthers playing through injuries 39:40 - Lightning talk 44:00 - news & notes 45:15 - Lucic suspension

The boys touch on the Panthers & Lightning, and bring back Power Rankings for the second time. 4:00 - Panthers talk 17:00 - Lightning talk 27:30 - Power Rankings 44:30 - Moose eats his words 49:20 - Honorable Mentions 55:00 - Taylor Hall's future Follow us on Twitter at @the_puckpod @dmfritz88 @nickwilliam20

On Episode 3, Fritz & Mucerino discuss the past week in the NHL, specifically how the Panthers and Lightning are playing. They also look around the league at various games from the past week and at games to look out for in the upcoming week. Plus a debate about the merits of a particular lightning forward. Check us out on Twitter at @the_puckpod @dmfritz88 @nickwilliam20

On Episode 2 of Puck Pod, Fritz & Mucerino talk about the teams at the top and the bottom of the NHL standings, and which teams will end up in a spot much different than where they are now. They also discuss the past week in Panthers & Lightning.

On Episode 1 of Puck Pod, the guys give early reactions to teams around the league after the first week in the NHL. We also discuss how our own teams, the Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning, have done so far and what we can expect going forward. They finish it out with a ranking of the top teams, plus news & notes from around the league. You can find us on Twitter at @the_puckpod.

Welcome to Puck Pod! Listen in to hear Daniel Fritz & Nick Mucerino introduce themselves and lay out the details of their upcoming podcast series, Puck Pod. Find us on Twitter at @the_puckpod