Pucking Thoughts Radio is a Hockey podcast hosted by Adam Bernard and JC.
On the latest edition of PTR, Adam & JC talk about the effects of COVID protocols on the season thus far and how it will affect the rest of the season. They'll also talk about the surprisingly good start Montreal is off to, the Tony DeAngelo/Rangers saga, and some Hurricanes chat.
On the 111st edition of PTR, Adam & JC go through the changes made for the shortened season and take a quick visit to each team and give their thoughts for all 31 (plus Seattle) squads!
The NHL season has been suspended for approximately two months, but it appears there could be live hockey on the horizon. Adam & JC talk about the latest developments and possible plans for the NHL to resume play. They'll also talk about the 2020-21 season starting late, and reveal World Cup rosters if a tournament were to be played right now. It's all on PTR 110!
With the NHL on an indefinite break due to the Coronavirus pandemic, there have been scenarios tossed around on how the season should resume (if it resumes). The players have have a plan of continuation, but there's also been talk about a conference-based 24 team playoff. Adam & JC talk about both, including their full bracket picks on PTR 110!
The 2020 NHL Trade Deadline is in the books, and they were plenty of moves to talk about. JG Pageau is moving to Long Island for the next 6 years, Vegas has a strong 1-2 punch in the crease, and the Penguins load up for a long playoff run. Adam & JC will also rank the teams rank in each division post-deadline. It's all on PTR 109!
It's been a busy week in the NHL, and we're just a few days away from the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline. On the latest PTR, Adam & JC will recap the moves that have happened so far and talk about players that could be on the move in a week. They'll also say farewell to Bruce Boudreau. It's all on PTR 108!
John Hynes behind the Predators bench? Peter DeBoer coaching the rival Golden Knights? What year is it?! On the 107th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look back at all seven coaching changes made this season* (*so far, Jeff Blashill should be loosening his collar in Detroit) and the effects they've had. Plus they'll run down the list of players that could be moved by the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline. It's all on PTR 107!
On the 106th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at some of the surprise starts (both good and bad) around the league. How long can Edmonton & Buffalo continue their hot starts? Have Colorado & Carolina put themselves in the "top tier" team category? Can Dallas and San Jose snap out of their early-season funks soon? It's all on PTR 106!
On the 105th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam wraps up the 2019-20 NHL season preview with a look at the Central Division. How much trouble is Winnipeg in? Is Matt Duchene the missing piece to put Nashville over the top? Is Dallas in prime position with the addition of Joe Pavelski? It's all on PTR 105!
On the 104th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC continue their 2019-20 NHL season preview and take a trip through the Metropolitan Division. Are the Blue Jackets as bad as people think they'll be? How much did teams like the Flyers, Rangers and Devils close the gap on the rest of the division? Can Carolina build on it's unexpected run of 2019? It's all on PTR 104!
On the 103rd edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC continue their 2019-20 NHL season preview and examine the Pacific Division. How much does the addition of Phil Kessel improve Arizona? Did the Sharks pay too much for Erik Karlsson long-term? Is Vegas back to being the favorites. It's all on PTR 103!
On the 102nd edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC begin to look ahead to the 2019-20 NHL Season. The first pre-season game is just over a month away, and they'll start their four part preview series examining the Atlantic Division. Did the trades Toronto made put them in to championship contender status? How close is Florida to the upper echelon of the vision with the additions they made? It's all on PTR 102!
On the 101st edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, JC makes his return as the boys discuss all the happenings of 2019 NHL Free Agency so far. The Panthers solidify their crease and depth, the Rangers get the biggest name on the market, Colorado & Toronto make a mutually beneficial trade. All of that including Matt Duchene to Nashville and the big day in Big D for the Stars. It's all on PTR 101!
On the 100th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, it's time to talk Stanley Cup Final. It's a rematch of the 1970 affair between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins. Will Boston continue to be the city of champions in 2019, or will the Blues bring St. Louis its first Stanley Cup? Find out on PTR 100!
On the Wayne Gretzky edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC break down the 2019 Eastern & Western Conference Finals. Can the Hurricanes continue to wreak havoc along the Atlantic Coast after eliminating Washington & the Islanders? Will the Sharks prevail over the Blues in a rematch of the 2016 Western Conference Finals? It's all on PTR 99!
The second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup are almost over! On a Cinco De Mayo edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC talk about the red hot Carolina Hurricanes advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. They'll also do a quick preview of Blues-Stars and talk about the upcoming Game Sixes for both Boston-Columbus & San Jose-Colorado. It's all on PTR 98!
The second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing! On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC breakdown the two series getting under way tonight in Brooklyn and San Jose. They'll also recap Game 1 of Bruins-Blue Jackets and give their thoughts on the remainder of what should be a very black and blue series. It's all on PTR 97!
The first second round match-up of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview is set, and Adam & JC dive in to Dallas-St. Louis. Do the Blues continue to hum along through the Central bracket, or can the Stars' Big 3 in the Big D silence St. Louis? Find out in PTR 96!
On the final 2019 Stanley Cup First Round Playoff Preview edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC wrap-up their first round playoff preview out West with Calgary-Colorado. Can the Flames freeze out Colorado's top line, or does Calgary get scorched by their own goaltending? Find out in PTR 95!
On the 94th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC continue their first round playoff previews and wrap up the Eastern Conference. Will the defending champion Capitals take their first step towards keeping the Cup in DC, or will the Hurricanes blow away the Caps? Find out in PTR 94!
On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC continue their 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview series and wrap up the Central Bracket. Will the return of Dustin Byfuglien get the Jets flying high again, or will people in Manitoba be singing the Blues after this series? Find out on PTR 93!
On the 92nd edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC preview a Southern clash between Nashville and Dallas. Can Tyler Seguin lead the Stars out of the first round, or do the playoff-tested Predators come out on top? Find out on PTR 92!
On the 91st edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the Lightning-Blue Jackets series. Does Tampa Bay's season-long dominance continue through the first round, or does Columbus pull off one of the bigger upsets in recent hockey history? Find out in PTR 91!
On the 90th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC preview the 2-3 Metro match-up between the Islanders and the Penguins. Can Barry Trotz beat the Penguins 2 years in a row in the playoffs, or will Pittsburgh turn it on now that April is here? Find out on PTR 90!
On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC continue their 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff preview with their second installment. This time it's an Original 6 match-up between the Maple Leafs and the Bruins. Will the Bruins continue their recent playoff success against the Leafs? Or were the John Tavares & Jake Muzzin additions to this year's Toronto squad enough to get by Beantown? Find out on PTR 89!
On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC begin their 8 part playoff preview series. First up is the Sharks and Golden Knights. Will the return of Erik Karlsson put the Sharks over the top, or will Vegas come out on top again in this budding rivalry? Find out on PTR 88!
On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the regular season's final 2+ weeks remaining. They'll play 20 questions - one for each team that is either in the playoffs or still has a chance at a spot. Is Arizona back in the post-season nfor the first time since 2012? Are the Leafs doomed with another match-up against Boston on the horizon? Find out on PTR 87!
On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC recap the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline. Which Central Division heavyweight did better - Winnpeg or Nashville? Is Vegas a top team in the West after acquiring Mark Stone from Ottawa? Plus we examine the Blue Jackets, and talk about the other big moves from deadline time on PTR 86!
On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC dive in to the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline. What will Ottawa do with all of its pieces? Will Artemi Panarin & Sergei Bobrovsky be in Columbus past Monday 2/25? All of that plus a lightning round on where we think certain players are heading. It's all on PTR 85!
On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC talk about some of the highs and lows of the first month of the season. Elias Pettersson, the Avs' top line, and Mats Zuccarello are some of the highlights. Some of the lows are Dave Hakstol's job security, the LA Kings firing John Stevens, and anyone on the Anaheim Ducks not named John Gibson. All that and plenty more on PTR 84!
On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC check in on the league at the 10% mark of the season. Is your team overachieving, underachieving, or are they right on par with expectations? Find out on PTR 83!
PTR is back for the 2018-19 NHL Season! On the 82nd edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC go through the league and tell you what the potential ups and downs could be for all 31 squads. They'll also go through the big happenings of the past month while we were on hiatus. It's all on PTR 82!
On the 81st edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC talk about all the divorce between Trevor Linden and the Vancouver Canucks organization. They'll also rank all 31 teams within their respective divisions and talk about the latest happenings around the league. It's all on PTR 81!
On the 80th of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC talk about all the big free agent signings including John Tavares, James Neal, James vanRiemsdyk. Plus the Blues acquisition of Ryan O'Reilly, the Sharks keeping some key guys in the South Bay, speculation on where Erik Karlsson is going, and plenty more. It's all on PTR 80!
On the latest edition of PTR, Adam & JC talk about the six teams John Tavares is talking to ahead of 2018 NHL Free Agency on Sunday. They'll also give their predictions on where they think some of the top forwards, defensemen, and goalies are heading. Plus a wrap on the 2018 NHL Draft and the 2018 Hockey Hall of Fame Induction class. It's all on PTR 79!
On the latest edition of PTR, Adam & JC talk about the Washington Capitals wrapping up their first ever Stanley Cup in Las Vegas last night. Alex Ovechkin, Barry Trotz and what's next for both Vegas and the Capitals. They'll also get in to the big moves made by Lou Lamoriello three weeks in to his tenure with the Islanders, plus the buzz in Carolina with Jeff Skinner and Andrei Svechnikov. It's all on PTR 78!
On the latest edition of PTR, Adam & JC talk about the first two games of the Stanley Cup Finals (including Tom Wilson & that save by Holtby) and what to expect the rest of the way. They'll also get in to Ilya Kovalchuk's looming return to the NHL, plus plenty more in Short Shifts. It's all on PTR 77!
In the latest edition of PTR, Adam & JC preview the Stanley Cup Final match-up between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals. They'll also put a wrap on the seasons of the Jets & Lightning, get in to the two big hockey hirings in New York this week, and talk about Evander Kane's new contract with San Jose. It's all on PTR 76!
On the latest edition of PTR, Adam & JC examine both the Western Conference and Eastern Conference Finals. Has Washington lost their mojo at the wrong time? Will Vegas put a stranglehold on the series tonight? They'll also talk about the future of the Carolina Hurricanes roster, plus give their picks for all of the 2018 NHL Awards. It's all on PTR 75!
On the first May 2018 edition of PTR, Adam & JC preview the Eastern Conference Finals, and can mention Alex Ovechkin's name in the same sentence for the first time ever. They'll also talk about who will be a better opponent for Vegas in the Western Conference Finals between Winnipeg & Nashville, put a wrap on the season's of San Jose, Boston & Pittsburgh, and talk about the latest coaching hires. It's all on PTR 74!
On a Saturday edition of PTR, Adam & JC talk about the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoff Series. Can the Capitals bounce back from a brutal Game 1 loss at home, or will history repeat itself between Pittsburgh and Washington? What should be a fierce, physical series between the Bruins and Lightning drops the puck in Tampa Bay this afternoon, plus overdue season-wraps for the Blues and Panthers. It's all on PTR 73!
On a Friday edition of PTR, Adam & JC dive in to the Western Conference Second Round Playoff Series. Was the Golden Knights dominance over the Sharks in Game 1 a sign of things to come, or can San Jose make it a long series? The highly-anticipated Jets-Predators series kicks off in the Music City tonight, plus some coaching carousel talk. It's all on PTR 72!
On the eighth and final 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC talk about a match-up involving two Hart Trophy candidates. Will Taylor Hall of the Devils continue his dominance, or will Nikita Kucherov be the spark that advances the Lightning to the 2nd round? Jared Moore of SiriusXM Sports also stops by to make his case for New Jersey to beat Tampa Bay. It's all on PTR 71!
On the seventh of eight 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC dip in to the Atlantic Division and talk about an Original 6 match-up between the Bruins & the Maple Leafs. Is this the year that Auston Matthews' wins his first playoff series, or does championship-favorite Boston take their first step towards hoisting the Stanley Cup? Find out on PTR 70!
On the sixth of eight 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the Pacific 2-3 match-up between the Sharks & Ducks. It's the 2nd playoff meeting between these Northern & Southern California rivals. Can San Jose shake out of their late-season slump, or does Anaheim advance despite two key injuries? Find out on PTR 69!
On the fifth of eight 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the the Blue Jackets-Capitals series in a battle of red, white and blue teams. The Capitals won the Metropolitan Division again, but can the Blue Jackets finally win their first playoff series in franchise history? Find out on PTR 68!
On the fourth of eight 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the match-up between the Kings & the Golden Knights. A knight is supposed to protect his king, but they will very much be on a royal attack. Can the expansion franchise advance in it's first ever season, or do the Kings advance after missing the playoffs last season? Find out on PTR 68!
On the third of eight 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the Metropolitan 2-3 match-up between the Flyers & Penguins. It's the 7th playoff meeting between these Keystone State rivals. Does Pittsburgh continue on their quest to lift the cup for the third season in a row, or does Philadelphia freeze out the Penguins? Plus some Rangers talk on the firing of Alain Vigneault and Ilya Kovalchuk heading to Broadway. It's all a part of PTR 66!
On the second of eight 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff 1st Round Preview Editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the match-up between the Presidents Trophy winning Predators and the Avalanche. Will this be among the shorter series of the first round, or can Colorado find a way to upset Nashville (much like Nashville upset Chicago last playoffs)? Find out on PTR 65!
On the first (of eight) of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Editions of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at the Central 2-3 match-up between the Winnipeg Jets & the Minnesota Wild. Can Minnesota overcome the loss of Ryan Suter, or is Winnipeg too good right now? Find out on PTR 64!
On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC talk about the Sedin twins retiring and their legacy. They'll also put a wrap on the season's of the Rangers, Islanders, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Stars & Flames. We'll be doing playoff preview segments all weekend long, but there are still 2 days left in the regular season with plenty of positioning to be decided. It's all a part of PTR 63!