Puck Talks

On this episode of Developing the Story, Sean Gordon joins Sean Fitz-Gerald to chat about his feature on The Athletic about the masters of "chirping", or trash talking, in the NHL.  READ THE STORY: https://theathletic.com/1325001/2019/11/06/the-art-of-the-chirp-an-hommage-to-the-masters-of-the-uniquely-nhl-form-of-trash-talking/

Mark Lazarus of The Athletic joins Sean Fitz-Gerald on Developing the Story to talk about his article where he asked his six-year-old daughter to rank the best Mascots in the NHL.  READ THE STORY: https://theathletic.com/555994/2018/09/29/where-does-gritty-rank-among-nhl-mascots-ask-a-mascot-obsessed-6-year-old/

Katie Strang and Hailey Salvian join the show to discuss their extensive reporting on Women's hockey. They talk about the history of the sport, where it is now and the process behind writing about this ongoing narrative.  READ THE STORY: https://theathletic.com/924693/2019/04/17/amid-talk-of-boycotts-one-league-and-the-nhls-involvement-womens-hockey-is-at-a-crossroads/

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dan Robson, head of features and a senior writer for The Athletic in Canada. Dan takes us behind the scenes of his story about former NHL goaltender Don Edwards, and his three-decade battle for justice and peace following the murder of his mother and father. Edwards, a former all-star, has suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder. He has struggled with uncertainty, and he has lost so much of what had been planned in retirement. Robson attends the parole hearing for the man convicted of the murder. And he leads the reader through what happens next, and what lies ahead for a man — and a family — who has already suffered so much. READ THE STORY: https://athletique.com/1255863/2019/10/09/never-ending-nightmare-former-nhl-star-don-edwards-three-decade-battle-for-justice-and-peace/

In this episode, I'm speaking with Joshua Kloke, a writer who covers the Leafs and Toronto FC for The Athletic. Joshua spent time with Maple Leafs prospect Pawn-tus EH-berg, whose climb up the hockey ladder is being made with an unusual twist. The 26-year-old forward from Sweden is one of the NHL's rare single fathers. Professional hockey is often associated with a life spent on the road, isolated from family by the time commitments of being on a team. Aberg has found a balance. As he tells Joshua of his daughter: “She makes me happy.” READ THE STORY: https://theathletic.com/1439752/2019/12/06/she-makes-me-happy-with-call-up-to-maple-leafs-pontus-aberg-becomes-one-of-nhls-rare-single-fathers/

In this episode, I'm speaking with Katie Strang, a senior enterprise and investigative writer for The Athletic. She dug into a story about recreational drug use in the NHL, with a special focus on players use of cocaine and ecstasy. It is a topic that has been discussed in private among those in the game, where some describe it as the secret that everybody knows. Katie brings us into the issue with careful, meticulous reporting. And now, she tells us how she was able to shed light on a subject that is often only discussed in the shadows. READ THE STORY: https://theathletic.com/1324841/2019/11/05/the-secret-everybody-knows-drugs-like-cocaine-and-molly-becoming-more-popular-in-nhl/

In this episode, I'm speaking with Dan Robson, head of features and a senior writer for The Athletic in Canada. Dan tells the story of Ray Emery, the talented — if misunderstood — NHL goaltender who drowned on a weekend in July 2018. Dan takes the reader into Emery's life through the eyes of those closest to him. He finds some answers, but also many more questions. Including the central one that Emery's mother continues to ask: Why? READ THE STORY: https://theathletic.com/813857/2019/02/19/what-really-happened-to-ray-emery/ Sean Fitz-Gerald is a senior writer for The Athletic in Canada. 

Host Ailish Forfar is joined by Dr. Donna Gall, Dr. Courtney Szto and Katrina Galas, MBA for an industry panel at The Dream Gap watch party on January 11.  The Dream Gap is a documentary that portrays the current state of women’s professional hockey through the lens of the #ForTheGame movement. 

Marie-Philip Poulin, Hilary Knight and Liz Knox join Ailish Forfar at the Dream Gap Watch Party on January 11.  The Dream Gap is a documentary that portrays the current state of women’s professional hockey through the lens of the #ForTheGame movement. 

Homestand Sports' Sam Davis is joined by Jacob Ardown and Ollie Postanin from On the Bench live at The Rec Room. 

Sean Fitz-Gerald chats his new book "When The Lights Go Out", while Stu Grimson talks "The Grim Reaper" with Bruce Arthur, James Mirtle and Danielle Emanuele at The Athletic Toronto's third-anniversary party. 

An Athletic Toronto panel from June 27 Puck Talks. 

The Staff & Graph podcast was joined by Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic at the June 27 Puck Talks event. 

Women's hockey update panel with Carlee Campbell, Ailish Forfar and Loren Gabel 

On this week's Les Beer Leaguers Mitchell and Jacob preview the NHL Conference finals. They also talk about their frustrations with people's frustrations with Game of Thrones.

On this week's Les Beer Leaguers, Jacob and Mitch preview the second round of the playoffs while talking about what the fallout will be after a number of favourites went out in the first round.

Audio from Puck Talks April 6 Canada-USA Women's World Championship event featuring Ailish Forfar or the Markham Thunder, Liz Knox of the Thunder and CWHLPA and Carlee Campbell of the Toronto Furies.

From Thursday, April 4 Winnipeg event at My Park Theatre with host Leah Hextall and panel featuring The Athletic Winnipeg's Murat Ates, Rick Ralph and Hustler from TSN Radio.

Jacob and Mitchell break down all the of the wild playoff races in the NHL, and make our picks as to who we think will come out on top.

From Puck Talks' Women's Hockey Show on March 21. Katrina Galas, Director Business with Toronto Furies and Chelsea Purcell, GM of the Markham Thunder join hosts Hailey Salvian of The Athletic and Katie Caldwell to talk about the front office side of the sport.

From Puck Talks' March 21st Women's Hockey Show, the player panel featuring Renata Fast and Shea Tiley of the Toronto Furies and Laura Stacey and Jamie Rattray of the Markham Thunder.

Hear from Sean Fitz-Gerald and Dan Robson as they talk about the best features they have written for The Athletic.

Host Hailey Salvian talks to Scott Wheeler and Joshua Kloke of The Athletic Toronto as they bring their feature stories to life at our Hockey Stories night on March 14.

Scott Wheeler was back on Les Beer Leaguers podcast to talk about the Leafs big loss to the Bolts, how ridiculous the playoff format is and the upcoming Hockey Stories event at The Rivoli in Toronto. Mitchell and Jacob then chat about the Blue Jackets woes, Habs fans who want to tank and Getzlaf bobblehead.

The pre-game panel before the Puck Talks watch party for the Maple Leafs against the Oilers on March 9.

This week on the show, Kent Wilson from The Athletic Calgary joined to chat about the Flames incredible season so far and what to expect from them as the playoffs get closer. Jacob and Mitchell also talk about the John Tavares return to the Islander, Brad Marchand's twitter and more.

Mitchell and Jacob review the trade deadline, and discuss who they think were the winners and losers.

On this week's Les Beer Leaguers, the boys look ahead to the trade deadline and which teams are most intriguing. They also talk about the Charlie Coyle trade and why John Tavares is a robot.

The latest in NHL analytics and trends with Ian Tulloch and Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic.

A Marlies panel with Hailey Salvian and Scott Wheeler of The Athletic as well as Kelcey Wright Johnson of the Marlies.

A discussion of the latest NHL news and #MastersNation with TSN's Mark Masters and Tyler Dellow and Sean McIndoe (Down Goes Brown) of The Athletic.

On this week's edition of Les Beer Leaguers, Mitchell and Jacob talk about all the Toronto Maple Leafs contract nonsense, and why Leafs fans shouldn't be so worried about it. They also talk about Carter Hart, how the heck Randy still has a job and how to deal with mountain lion attacks.

Matt Larkin of The Hockey News joins the show to talk about All-Star weekend in San Jose and the Jake Muzzin trade.

On this week's Les Beer Leaguers, Montreal media expert Jay Devine  stops by to talk about the city's media landscape and an off the cuff rant on NFL refereeing. Jacob and Mitchell chat Leafs and Oilers, World Cup and more.

This episode is in defence of Jake Gardiner. Mitchell and Jacob also talk about a number of NHL headlines including free vodka for Panarin, the quality of the Pacific division and the struggles of the Anaheim Ducks.

Scott Wheeler joins the Les Beer Leaguers podcast to talk about the World Juniors, who impressed, who didn't and how much you should read into all of it anyway. Mitchell and Jacob also discuss the All-Star selections and upcoming trade talks.

Ashley Docking hosts The Athletic's Justin Bourne, Tyler Dellow and former Leaf (and 4-time Stanley Cup Champion) Mike Krushelnyski.

Scott Wheeler gives an update on Leafs prospects after the World Junior tournament.

This week on Les Beer Leaguers, Mitchell and Jacob get you set for the hockey holidays with talk about the Philadelphia Flyers, World Juniors, offer sheets and which mascot we think would win in a fight.

Hailey Salvian of The Athletic joins the show to talk about the future of women's hockey. Mitchell and Jacob welcome the NHL's newest franchise, talk about the Diving V, plus our own ideas for hockey's future.

This week on the show, Jeff Veillette of The Faceoff Circle hops on to chat the Nylander situation, Leivo trade and more Leafs topics. We also talk World Juniors, the return of Shea Weber and more.

This week on Les Beer Leaguers, Jacob and Mitchell discuss Karl Alzner being waived, and what this means for the Canadiens going forward. They also chat some NHL coach firings, a milestone for Marleau and ridiculous comments from Alex Ovechkin.

This week on Les Beer Leaguers, The Athletic Montreal's Mitch Brown joins the show to talk about Canadiens prospects and NHL youngsters in general. Mitchell and Jacob chat about NHL Trades, Brad Marchand being Brad Marchand and the Edmonton Oilers.

This week on Les Beer Leaguers podcast Sean McIndoe (@DownGoesBrown) joins the show to talk about an unexpectedly competitive Atlantic Division and the continued fallout in Ottawa. Mitchell and Jacob also discuss Carey Price's struggles, electric rat traps and hockey teams made out of Marvel heroes and villains.

On this week's edition of the Les Beer Leaguers podcast Rob Mackenzie joins the show to talk about covering the NHL Global Series games in Finland. Mitchell and Jacob also discuss the recent coach firings, who might be next and that now infamous Senators uber video.

On this week's Les Beer Leaguers the boys talk all things moustaches in the NHL. They also discuss some odd comments from Torts and why NHL powerplays have been lethal so far this season. The show also has its first guest as former Quebec Junior A player Sean Hatzigeorgiou joins the show.

Hear from Jay Baruchel about his new book "Born Into it" in conversation with James Duthie at our October 29th Puck Talks event.

On the inaugural edition of Les Beer Leaguers podcast, the boys talk about all things Habs, who is the best in the game right now, hilarious goal calls, bad hockey promotions and the possibility of Gritty going to court.

Justin Bourne, Tyler Dellow and James Mirtle of the Athletic talk all things NHL.

Joshua Kloke and Sean Fitz-Gerald of The Athletic at Puck Talks Festival.

The opening panel of the second day of Puck Talks Festival 2018.