Roenick Life Podcast with JR and Jaffe

The season has come to a close and JR and Jaffe give their take on the Stanley Cup Final and what is in store over the summer. Will Jaromir Jagr find his way to Las Vegas? Where does Marc-Andre Fleury end up? The guys give their thoughts on what is lining up to be a busy summer. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

JR and Jaffe ar back with another podcast episode. In this episode the guys give their take of the Stanley Cup Final as well as the antics of PK Subban after blocking a shot. Was it real or was he embellishing? All that and more in this episode of the Roenick Life Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

In this episode we are joined by former NHL'er Eric Nystrom. Nystrom, who just recently retired, talks with Billy about what the Preds need to do in order to get back in the series. Plus, being a former Predator, Nystrom talks about what he is seeing from Pekka Rinne and what he needs to do to get back on track. Also, Billy gives his take on those teams that just seem to have that winning culture and it always seems to come out in the playoffs.

We will have the Penguins vs. the Predators in the Stanley Cup Final and 3 time Cup winner Ken Daneyko is Billy's co-host this week filling in for a traveling JR. The guys give their take on the conference final and what transpired to give us the Penguins-Preds series. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast.

In this episode JR gives his take on the Conference Finals. Are the Pens out of gas? JR thinks they are a tired bunch and the Senator grinding style of defensive hockey is a reason for it. In the West JR can't decide who he wants to make it to the Final. His reasoning? You'll have to listen. Plus, NHL All-Star Cam Atkinson stops by to talk golfing, playoffs and selecting his groomsmen. All that and more in this episode of The RoenickLife Podcast.

JR and Jaffe are back for another installment of their weekly podcast. In this episode the guys give their take on the NHL Playoffs. Can Henrik Lundqvist shake off a bad Game 5 loss and get his team to a Game 7? JR thinks the Rangers are still going to win the series vs. the Sens. How will the Anaheim Ducks rebound after their brutal loss in Game 6 at the hands of Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers? All that an much more in this episode of the Roenick Life Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

JR and Jaffe are back for another episode of their weekly podcast. In today's episode the guys break down the NHL Playoffs, give their take on Mike Milbury's "clown" comment and JR answers the age old question, does sex before a game weaken legs? All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

With JR on the sidelines with a bad back, Billy is joined by 2003 Stanley Cup winner Mike Rupp and Sportnet's John Shannon. Rupper, who also played for the Penguins, Rangers and Wild gives his take on the NHL Playoffs and who he is picking to win it all. In our second interview john Shannon talks with Billy about the Canucks hiring Travis Green and what the Sabres and Panthers are thinking while searching for their next head coach. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast.

Former Sabres playoff hero and current Sabres analyst for MSG Network, Brad May joins the guys to talk about the firing of Sabres head coach Dan Bylsma and General Manager Tim Murray. May, who scored one of the biggest overtime goals in NHL playoff history also gives his take on the Stanley Cup playoffs. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast.

JR and Jaffe return for another episode of their weekly podcast. The NHL Playoffs have begun and the guys give their take on what has taken place so far. Plenty of coaching changes around the league and the guys give their series picks for round one. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

JR and Jaffe are back for another podcast episode and this time they brought Kathryn Tappen of NBC Sports along for the ride. They guys talk to KT about how she got her start in sports media and what it's like working with both Billy and JR along the way. The NHL Playoffs are around the corner and some key guys have been shelved because of injury. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

JR and Jaffe are back for another episode of their weekly podcast. The Edmonton Oilers, led by Connor McDavid, are back in the NHL Playoffs for the first time in ten years and the guys give their take on it. Florida's Shawn Thornton didn't mince words when it came to his dislike you the Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin and the guys give their thought's on the best places to eat in Chicago.

JR and Jaffe are back for another episode of their weekly podcast. Sidney Crosby has JR talking about his one handed goal versus the Sabres. Is it goal of the year? JR thinks so. The guys also look at the playoff picture as we head down the stretch run. Also, the guys look at the Western Conference coaches that are on the hot seat and give their take on who will be back next year and who will not. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast

JR and Jaffe are back for another episode of their weekly podcast. In this episode the guys discuss the dirty hit in a Senior League that saw Ryan Smyth end up with a concussion and it begs to question why some guys can't walk away from playing the game. Plus, Josh Ho-Sang has provided the Islanders with a much needed spark and has them fighting it out for the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference and the guys are joined by NHWL All-Star Gigi Marvin of the Boston Pride and the USWNT to discuss growing up in Warroad Minnesota and the recent news that the US Women's team will be boycotting the World Championships this year in Plymouth Michigan. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

JR and Jaffe are back for another episode of their weekly podcast. Today JR is fired up because teams fighting for a playoff spot are not playing up to their maximum potential. The guys also take a look at what ideas are being tossed around at the GM Meetings in order to improve the game. Billy also talks about his little Twitter gaffe where spell check on his iPhone changed a players last name and caused quite a laugh on social media. All that and more in this week's episode.

JR and Jaffe are back to take a look and give their take on the NHL trade deadline. No big names were moved at the deadline, but some teams added some depth players to bolster their lineup in hopes of taking home The Cup. All that and more in this episode of the Roenick Life Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

JR and Jaffe are back for another episode of their weekly podcast. Today the guys take a look at the teams they feel should be active at the NHL trade deadline and give their take on guys who may or may not be on the move. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

JR and Jaffe are FINALLY in the same room to record an episode of their weekly podcast. The boys give their takes on Gustav Nyquist's slash to the face of Jared Surgeon, Robin Lehner calling out his teammates in Buffalo and Randy Numbers returns for some interesting stats surrounding Jaromir Jagr and Doug Weight. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife podcast with JR and Jaffe.

The Boston Bruins made news today by firing their Stanley Cup winning head coach Claude Julien and JR and Jaffe give their thoughts on the move.

JR and Jaffe are back to take a look at the thrilling Super Bowl that saw the Pats come back from the biggest deficit in Super Bowl history and defeat the Falcons in overtime. The guys also take a look at some NHL news. Patrick Marleau joins the 500 goal club, the Isles and Yotes might need new homes and the Blues have fired their coach, lost Robbie Fabbri for the season and still haven't decided what to do with Kevin Shattenkirk. All that and a special guest in this episode of the Roenicklife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

Legendary NHL enforcer Tie Domi joins JR and Jaffe for a candid interview about his career, the NHL 100, concussions and being the father of a young NHL star. The guys also take a look at the NHL All-Star game and give their thoughts on the weekend festivities.

JR and Jaffe are back to recap JR's big night in Chicago. Doug Weight has the Isles playing better and is Brent Burns the league's best defenseman? All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

It's JR's birthday and an early gift came in the form of an 8-7 OT thriller between the Caps and Pens. The guys also take a look at whats wrong with Evgeny Kuznetsov and what the Caps coaching staff can do to try to get hm right, Shane Doan and the possibility of waiving his no-trade clause and catching on with a Cup contender. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast.

JR and Jaffe are back for another podcast episode. Today the guys give their mid-season awards, discuss Alexander Ovechkin reaching the 1,000 point plateau and the guys are joined by USA Hockey defenseman Charlie McAvoy. McAvoy, fresh off of Team USA's gold medal win at the World Junior Championships joins the guys for a candid discussion about winning the highly contested tournament and how the team came together to bring home the gold medal. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

JR and Jaffe are back for their first show of 2017. Former Hawks and Maple Leaf Bob McGill calls in to give the guys the latest news surrounding the Maple Leafs as well as tell some stories from his career. The guys also recap the Centennial and Winter Classic and they take a look at the NHL and the surging Columbus Blue Jackets. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

JR and Jaffe say goodbye to 2016 and take some of your questions. The guys look back at how they spent their Christmas holiday and talk about why they miss hockey during the 3 day layoff for the Christmas break. They also reach into their sacks to answer some of your questions in this week's Empty Bag segment. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

Philadelphia Flyers star Jakub Voracek is this week's guest as the guys head into the holiday season. Do players keep tabs on the NHL standings? JR and Jaffe give their take on that and also take a look at what is going on in Florida with the Panthers front office. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife podcast with JR and Jaffe.

JR and Jaffe are back for another episode of the weekly podcast. The boys discuss how John Tortorella is getting through to his team and the Blue Jackets are buying what he is selling. Patrik Laine had and embarrassing moment on the ice, but the guys feel he will learn from this and the support of his teammates helped him get through it. The guys also open up the Empty Bag again to answer some of your tweets. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

JR and Jaffe are back for another episode of their podcast. Today the guys discuss the NHL's concussion protocol and how they feel it is working so far. The Washington Capitals have the guys scratching their heads and we take twitter questions from you, the fans, in our new segment that JR and Jaffe fondly call the Empty Bag. You'll find out why when you listen.

JR and Jaffe are back for another episode of their weekly podcast and their guest is the Group VP of NHL Player Safety, Damian Echevarrieta. The guys discuss how the game has changed regarding hits, how situations are handled and we look back at some of JR's run ins with the league. We will also go around the league and take a look at how the Ottawa Senators are having success and the emergence of Peter Budaj has Billy raving about the well traveled goaltender. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe.

Bryan Bickell of the Carolina Hurricanes joins JR and Jaffe for a candid discussion. Bickell, 30, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis recently and explained to the guys what he has learned since the diagnosis. JR and Jaffe also take a look at some of the hot teams in the NHL. All that and more as the guys get you ready for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

With the Hockey Hall of Fame Inductions taking place this past weekend, JR and Jaffe have a candid discussion about waiting for the Hall of Fame to call and what it would mean to be inducted. We'll also take a look at the latest happenings in the NHL. The New York Islanders are a mess again and the guys give their take on who is to blame GM Garth Snow or Head Coach Jack Capuano. The Winnipeg Jets have been playing well and their stud rookie Patrick Laine is a big reason for that turnaround. We'll also take your tweets and JR and Jaffe discuss the greatest hockey movie of all time. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe

JR and Jaffe are back for another episode of their weekly podcast. The cover a bunch of NHL topics, including, Jacob Trouba's 2 year deal in Winnipeg and what it means for his future with the Jets, Al Montoya getting lit up against the Columbus Blue Jackets, JR's war with Derian Hatcher and Nazem Kadri's hit on Daniel Sedin. All that and more in this episode of the RoenickLife Podcast with JR and Jaffe

In this episode of The Roenick Life Podcast, the guys answer some of your Twitter questions and hockey Hall of Famer Grant Fuhr joins to talk about his days in Edmonton. Fuhr, a 5 time Stanley Cup, winner also gives his thoughts on goalie equipment and how the position has changed over the years. The guys also unveil a new segment called Know Your Stats. All that and more in this episode.

The World Series is here and JR and Jaffe discuss who they are rooting for in the Fall Classic. Is JR a Cubs guy or is he a White Sox guy? A snub by a Chicago legend changed his tune about one of the teams from the Windy City and he explains. The guys also take a look at Daniel Winnik's ear injury and it leads to a discussion about some of the more gruesome injuries the guys have seen in the NHL over the years.

JR and Jaffe are back for another fun episode. This week they are joined by Nashville Predators superstar PK Subban. Subban, talks about adjusting to life in Nashville, where all the good food spots are and how different it is from playing in Montreal. In our second half of the episode, Billy Jaffe caught up with Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet's Hockey Night in Canada to take a look at the happenings in the NHL.

The 2016-2017 season Kicked off on Wednesday and rookie Auston Matthews got off to the best start ever for a rookie netting 4 goals in his debut. Stanley Cup winners Brad May and Mike Rupp join Billy this week to take a look at what we can expect this season. May, who scored one of the most memorable OT goals in playoff history, talks about what he remembers from his debut, the emotions he felt every opening night game he played in and he gives his thoughts on Buffalo Sabres superstar Jack Eichel's high ankle sprain and how it affects the team. Rupp, a Cup winner with the Devils, talks about the health of Sidney Crosby, the severity of the concussion he suffered in 2011 and a rapid fire discussion about the top storylines heading into the season.

JR and Jaffe take a look at some of the NHL's young guns who have a shot at making a huge impact for their teams. Plus, we take a look at what a young JR was like in his first training camp as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. A former teammate joins the conversation to tell some fun stories about the skinny kid from Massachusetts.

JR shares his experience of playing in the Ryder Cup Celebrity Challenge with stars Bill Murray, Michael Phelps, Kurt Russell, Kelly Slater and a host of others. In this episode the guys give their thoughts on the World Cup of Hockey. Has it been boring? Are you watching? And what does it mean for NHL players competing in future Olympic games? The guys also look back on the life and legacy of golf legend Arnold Palmer and they discuss the tragic death of Miami Marlins superstar pitcher Jose Fernandez.

JR and Jaffe give their take on Team USA's poor performance in the World Cup of hockey. Plus, former NHL star Theo Fleury joins the guys for a candid discussion ranging from the World Cup, his career, the demons he fought along the way and how he found sobriety and how he turned his focus to music and helping people once his career ended.

One of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history, Brett Hull joins JR and Jaffe for a candid discussion on a variety of topics. Hull, who is working as an analyst for ESPN's coverage of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, talks about his career which saw him score 741 goals and hoist the Stanley Cup 2 times. The guys also give their take on who were some of the major snubs for Team USA.

Stanley Cup winner and 1996 World Cup of Hockey champion Bill Guerin joins a solo Billy Jaffe to reminisce about the USA's upset win over Team Canada in the '96 World Cup. Plus, the producer of the new hockey documentary Ice Guardians, Adam Scourgie, joins Billy to preview the release of the documentary that chronicles the role fighters have had in the history of hockey and the toll it took on their brains and bodies.