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Hockey writer Steve Laidlaw dishes on hockey and other sports in his first foray into podcasting.

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    • May 10, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    EP071 - Eichel Exiting Buffalo? Would You Rather Have the Kraken Blank Slate or the Sabres Roster? and the 2021 All Fantasy Busts Team

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 77:58


    On this episode of the podcast Steve examines the rift between the Sabres and Jack Eichel and if that means that Eichel is on his way out. He also asks the hypothetical: would you rather have the Kraken blank slate or the Sabres roster with both the good and the bad?    Steve is then joined by Ian Gooding to discuss this season's biggest fantasy busts. Who were the three most disappointing players at each position? They air their grievances and make plots for how to deal with those busts next season.   You can follow Ian @Ian_Gooding You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    SLP070 - The 2021 Fantasy Hockey All Star Team

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 122:01


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Alex MacLean to discuss the most impactful players in fantasy hockey this season. They put together All Star squads featuring one player from each position. Tune in to find out who the most important players in fantasy hockey were this season!   You can follow Alex @alexdmaclean You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP069 - Why The 2021 NHL Trade Deadline Was All About the 2019 Columbus Blue Jackets, Prospects Moved at the 2021 Deadline, Why Draft Picks Were the Preferred Trade Chip, NBA Top Shot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 62:21


    On this episode of the podcast Steve tells us why the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline was all about the 2019 Columbus Blue Jackets. Then Steve is joined by Byron Bader of HockeyProspecting.com. They discuss the biggest trades of the 2021 NHL trade deadline, including the Mantha/Vrana swap. They also discuss prospects that were traded, why so few prospects were moved, why picks were the preferred currency and what that means for the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Plus, they deviate and talk NBA Top Shot and the potential for NFTs to enter the hockey world. You can follow Byron @ByronMBader You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP068 - The Thirstiest Teams Heading Into the 2021 NHL Trade Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 69:43


    On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw is joined by Hayden Soboleski of DobberProspects and creator of the McDavidForPicks trade model to power rank the thirstiest NHL teams heading into the trade deadline? Which teams are most desperate to make a deal? They also discuss Hayden's favourite trade fits, which teams are buyers and sellers, and whether or not the flat cap, pandemic and looming expansion draft are conspiring to make this deadline a dudline.    You can follow Hayden @soboleskih You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP067 - The Latest Round of Draft Lottery Reform and Why Tim Peel's Scapegoating Shows Us the NHL Cares More About the Appearance of Fairness Than Actual Fairness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 64:45


    On this episode Steve is joined by the Kung Fu Canuck to discuss the latest round of draft lottery reform and whether the NHL will ever get this right or if they are simply playing a never-ending game of whack-a-mole. Then they discuss the scapegoating of referee Tim Peel and how it is yet another example of how the NHL cares more about the appearance of fairness than actual fair competition. They also discuss why this approach goes against the approach of more successful leagues like the NBA and NFL who reward their stars and promote an increase in offense. You can follow Steve for more hockey content @SteveLaidlaw

    EP066 - The All-Disappointment Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 62:34


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Ian Gooding of DobberHockey to discuss this season's most disappointing players. They build the All-Disappointment Team with two forward lines, two defense pairings and two goaltenders. The All-Disappointment Team Mika Zibanejad - Evgeni Malkin - Anthony Mantha Taylor Hall - Elias Pettersson - Nikita Gusev Rasmus Dahlin - Erik Karlsson Zach Werenski - Tony DeAngelo Robin Lehner Tristan Jarry * Who would make your All-Disappointment Team? Let us know! You can follow Ian @Ian_Gooding You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP065 - The Pittsburgh Penguins GM Job and Early Season Calder Trophy Check In

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 69:54


    On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw discusses the Pittsburgh Penguins GM job, and why managing up is the far more important part of a GM's role in team building. Then Steve is joined by Peter Harling of Dobber Prospects to check in on this season's rookie class. How are their pre-season bets fairing? Who is the Calder trophy favourite? Are there any value bets to make a month in? How does Alexis Lafreniere stack up with other #1 picks who struggled out of the gate? They answer these questions and more!   You can follow Peter @pharling You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP064 - Preds Panic? Best Bets in the Central Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 78:26


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Alex MacLean to talk about the Predators' slow start to the season. What to make of their struggling special teams? Where does Josi sit in the Norris race? What to make of Saros' struggles? Who are the good teams in the Central Division?   You can follow Alex @AlexdMacLean You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP063 - Assessing the Pierre-Luc Dubois/Patrik Laine Blockbuster and Some Colorado Avalanche Chatter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 89:13


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Adam Herman from Blue Shirt Banter to discuss his piece on Pierre-Luc Dubois' trade demand, player empowerment, hockey culture and what little leverage is afforded young players in the NHL.  Steve is later joined by Hayden Soboleski of Dobberprospects to discuss what his trade model on McDavidForPicks.ca felt about the Dubois/Laine trade. They discuss winners and losers, what other teams in the Dubois sweepstakes might have offered and if Columbus got the best deal they could have. Hayden also offers his perspective on the Avalanche's bumpy start to the season including his thoughts on the Ian Cole trade, as well as if Bowen Byram is here to stay. You can follow Adam @AdamZHerman You can follow Hayden @soboleskih You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP062 - The 2021 NHL Team Totals Over/Under Mega Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 101:46


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Sean Tierney of Charting Hockey to review the Over/Under Team Totals offered by Cool Bet for the 2021 NHL Season. Sean offers insights from his model to suggest which side to lean towards for every NHL team. The lads ultimately lock in bets for the Colorado Avalanche Under, Montreal Canadiens Over, Nashville Predators Under, Minnesota Wild Under and Detroit Red Wings Over. You can follow Sean @ChartingHockey You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP061 - The Most Confusing NHL Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 81:10


    On this episode Steve is joined by Michael Clifford from DobberHockey and Awesomo to discuss the teams that are leaving them most confused heading into the 2021 NHL season.  Are the Anaheim Ducks really among the dregs in the West? Or can healthier veterans and productive youngsters spur a climb back up the standings? Does John Gibson still retain the goalie belt? Can the Florida Panthers find some solid footing? What do we make of their losses up front and can Anthony Duclair and Patric Hornqvist fill the void? Can this team finally deliver some goaltending excellence? What do we make of the St. Louis Blues after bringing on Mike Hoffman and Torey Krug to replace an injured Vladimir Tarasenko and departed Alex Pietrangelo? Who are the real Dallas Stars; the disappointing team from the regular season or the dynamic Cup Finalist from the bubble? Who steps up to fill the void for an injured Tyler Seguin? Can Anton Khudobin do it in the regular season? Is Miro Heiskanen a Norris contender? Is this the year that the Carolina Hurricanes emerge as true contenders? Or does their mediocre goaltending hold them back? Will Andrei Svechnikov go from future superstar to established superstar? Has any team turned over more of their roster than the Minnesota Wild? What do we make of their complete lack of center depth? Can Marco Rossi fill the void? How excited should we be about Kirill Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala? Tune in to hear these 6 teams broken down, and if the lads can solve the mysteries surrounding them! You can follow Michael @SlimCliffy You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP060 - The 2021 NHL Awards Betting Preview - Best Bets for the Richard, Art Ross, Hart and Norris Trophies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 60:27


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Cam Robinson of EliteProspects and DobberHockey to breakdown Coolbet's betting lines for the NHL's major skater awards. They use their projections for the season ahead to pick out which favourites make the most sense, as well as which sleepers to buy in on. Is Auston Matthews' worthy as the Rocket Richard favourite or will Alexander Ovechkin his rein over the Rocket Richard trophy? Is there a long shot bet worth making? Can anyone crack the Top-3 of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and Nathan MacKinnon for the Art Ross? The lads make the case for long shot bets on Elias Pettersson, Aleksander Barkov, Johnny Gaudreau and a few others. Turning their attention to the Hart trophy, they ask if this is the right year to bet on a goalie for MVP? Could the NHL's Divisional schedule increase East-Coast bias and lock Western players out of the voting? Where does that leave old favourites like Sidney Crosby in the MVP race? On the blueline, the lads agree that it is Dougie Hamilton's year to win the Norris, but are his odds juicy enough? Can Miro Heiskanen or Shea Theodore parlay their breakout playoffs into some increased awards attention? Is this the year for Rasmus Dahlin's breakout? How about Morgan Rielly for a bounce-back? Or perhaps Shea Weber might finally win the award he's been circling for years? You can follow Cam @Hockey_Robinson You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP 059 - Predicting 2021's NHL Trends and Power Ranking Debates

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 85:23


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by DobberHockey's Alex MacLean to predict some of this season's trends ahead of time. What impact will isolating each division have on style of play? Will it cause an uptick in fighting or scoring? How will teams balance the short but compact schedule? How will trading be affected?  Then the lads compare notes on their power rankings for the season ahead. They debate the ranking of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, Arizona Coyotes and a few more for good measure. You can follow Alex @alexdmaclean You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP058 - The 2010 NHL Re-Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 114:54


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Mason Black of DobberProspects. They take a trip back in time to 2010 to discuss the happenings of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Is it still Taylor vs. Tyler? Why did Tarasenko and Kuznetsov slide so far and where do they go in a re-draft? Can you believe Mark Stone fell to the 6th round? How about future Hart candidate Artemi Panarin going undrafted? Tune in to find out which teams did the best, which teams did the worst, and what ripple effects of this draft are still being felt today! You can follow Mason @NHLRankKing You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP057 - World Junior Best Bets, Top Forward, Top Defenseman and Top Goalie Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 50:16


    On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw is joined by Steven Ellis from The Hockey News and Line Movement to preview the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championships. They review the some of the best available betting lines, best rivalries and more. The also discuss favourites and sleepers for the Top Forward, Top Defenseman and Top Goalie Awards.   You can follow Steven Ellis @StevenEllisTHN You can follow Steve Laidlaw @SteveLaidlaw

    EP056 - NHL CBA Optimism, Baltimore Ravens Commiseration and Super Bowl Contenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 81:27


    On this week's episode Steve opens with a discussion on why he is now optimistic that there will be a 2021 NHL season. He is then joined by Tony Ferrari from DobberProspects and Dobber's Draft Cast to commiserate over the plight of the Baltimore Ravens and continue their NFL discussion by talking Super Bowl contenders. You can follow Tony @TheTonyFerrari You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw  

    EP055 - The 2011 NHL Re-Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 101:37


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Byron Bader of HockeyProspecting.com to revisit the events of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. They relitigate the big trades including Philadelphia trading Jeff Carter and Mike Richards, Minnesota trading Brent Burns, and Toronto and Ottawa's moves up the draft board. Then they re-draft the top-14 picks, discussing which teams in the lottery would like a mulligan, and which come away satisfied. Tune in to find out if Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Gabriel Landeskog and Jonathan Huberdeau hold their places at the top of the draft, and to find out how high later picks like Nikita Kucherov and Johnny Gaudreau can climb. It's an excellent trip down memory lane that also explores many lessons we can learn from the successes and failures of the 2011 draft, bringing in contemporary examples as well.  You can follow Byron @ByronMBader You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP054 - 2021 Calder Candidates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 80:04


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Peter Harling, editor at Dobber Prospects, host of Dobber Prospects Radio, and McKeen's contributor to discuss his upcoming article on this season's Calder Trophy candidates. They also review the betting odds recently released by Bodog/Bovada providing their favourite betting options, as well as candidates that they wish they could bet on!   You can follow Peter @pharling You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP 053 - The Blind Leading the Blind Auction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 80:18


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by DobberHockey's Alex MacLean to discuss the blind auction fantasy hockey draft they recently participated in. They discuss pros and cons of auction drafting, as well as strategies and tips for auction leagues. They then break down what to expect from players like Andrei Svechnikov, Kevin Fiala, Anze Kopitar, Erik Karlsson, Mathew Barzal and more. You can follow Alex on Twitter @alexdmaclean You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw

    EP052 - The Vancouver Canucks Offseason with Ian Gooding

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 49:40


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Ian Gooding DobberHockey to discuss the Vancouver Canucks' offseason. They also discuss the Calgary Flames' outlook after taking so much talent from the Canucks, what an all-Canadian division could do to re-ignite rivalries in Canada and the OHL without hitting. You can follow Ian @Ian_Gooding You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP051 - Montreal Canadiens Offseason with Michael Clifford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 46:42


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Michael Clifford from Awesomo and DobberHockey to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' offseason. They also discuss lessons from other sports that the NHL can take for the season ahead, when they think the NHL may return and more! You can follow Michael @SlimCliffy You can follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP050 - Draft Lottery Reform and a Tour Around the Potential All-Canadian Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 60:06


    On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw is joined by his favourite draft lottery reformist @kungfu_canuck to discuss the latest consternation about the NHL draft lottery. They also discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' off-season, before taking a tour around Canada to determine if the Leafs are the favourites in the proposed All-Canadian Division. For more from Steve follow him @SteveLaidlaw  

    EP 049 - 2020 NHL Draft Review Metro Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 62:05


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Pat Quinn from Dobber Prospects to break down the 2020 NHL draft for the Metro Division teams. Did the Devils maximize all their picks? What to make of Columbus' off the board pick? Did the Rangers get enough out of the Lias Andersson trade? Will Lapierre be another 1st round gem for Washington? They answer these questions and more. Follow Pat on Twitter @FHPQuinn Follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw

    EP048 - 2020 NHL Draft Review Central Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 65:13


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Will Scouch from Scouching to break down the 2020 NHL draft for the Central Division teams. What made the Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets' drafts so strong? Can Rossi and Perfetti make immediate impacts? Was Nashville's bet on Askarov a good one? Did Chicago do enough to fuel their rebuild? They answer these questions and more. Follow Will on Twitter @Scouching Follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw

    EP047 - How Has Free Agency Gone for the Islanders and Golden Knights? - NHL Playoff Postmortems Part 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 49:22


    In this episode Steve is joined by JFresh to do a postmortem on the Vegas Golden Knights and New York Islanders. They assess the free agency moves they've made thus far and what's to come. Can the Islanders get out of their cap conundrum? Are the Golden Knights the league's most ruthless team, and how will that ruthless approach impact the locker room? They answer these questions and more!   You can follow JFresh on Twitter @JFreshHockey and find his newsletter on Substack.   You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw.

    EP046 - 2020 NHL Draft Review Atlantic Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 59:28


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Tony Ferrari from DobberProspects to review the 2020 NHL Entry Draft for the Atlantic Division teams. Did the Ottawa Senators do enough with all their picks? Will the Leafs Liliputian draft strategy work out? Did the Red Wings recover from a poor lottery result? Would people be happier with the Canadiens draft had their 1st and 2nd round picks been flipped? Could the Sabres have gotten more out of their draft class? Follow Tony on Twitter @TheTonyFerrari Follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw

    EP045 - 2020 NHL Draft Review - Pacific Division

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 61:18


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Joel Henderson from FC Hockey and DobberProspects to review the 2020 NHL Entry Draft for the Pacific Division teams. They discuss winners and losers as well as top prospects and sleeper prospects. Follow Joel on Twitter @dathockeydoe Follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw

    EP044 - 2020 NHL Draft Preview with Scott Wheeler

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 56:50


    In this episode Steve is joined by The Athletic's NHL Prospect writer Scott Wheeler to breakdown what to expect from this year's NHL draft. They look at the trends in scouting, risers and fallers, and which players might make the leap right away. In the open, Steve also runs down some of his favourite NHL draft prop bets, as well as some "fearless forecasts".  You can follow Scott Wheeler @scottcwheeler You can follow Steve Laidlaw @SteveLaidlaw

    EP 043 - NHL Free Agency Preview with Alex MacLean

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 101:33


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by DobberHockey's Alex MacLean to discuss the latest transactions in the NHL including the Staal trades, Lehner's new contract and the Penguins' many moves. They also preview free agency discussing the latest rumours, best free agents and more. You can follow Alex on Twitter @alexdmaclean You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw

    EP 042 - Recapping the 2020 Stanley Cup Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 92:23


    On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Chris Wassel and Kung Fu Canuck to recap the Stanley Cup Final. Early in the episode Steve and Kung Fu Canuck discuss the Dallas Stars' Cinderella run and if it is repeatable. Then they are joined by Chris Wassel. They congratulate Chris on winning their picks draft from Episode 031. They discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's path to victory, their place in history, how they got there, and what the future holds.    You can follow Chris Wassel @ChrisWasselDFS You can follow KungFuCanuck @KungFu_Canuck

    EP 041 - Debating the 2020 Year-End NHL All-Star Teams with Alex MacLean

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 52:04


    On this episode of the podcast, recorded back in the spring, Steve is joined by DobberHockey's Alex MacLean to debate the candidates for the NHL's Year-End All-Star teams. Who were the 6 best forwards, 4 best defensemen and 2 best goalies in the NHL this season? Tune in to find out. They also discuss the historical importance of these All-Star teams and debate the merits of the rigid position-based system the NHL employs.  You can follow Alex on Twitter @alexdmaclean You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw  

    EP 040 - 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortems Part 9 - How do the Avalanche Take Advantage of their Open Window?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 51:00


    In Part 9 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by Hayden Soboleski of DobberProsepcts and McDavidForPicks to break down the state of the Avalanche and what comes next.  Did Sakic push enough buttons? How long will their window be open? What trades/signings could push this team over the top? Who is coming down the pipe for the Avalanche? Follow Hayden Soboleski on Twitter @soboleskih Follow Steve Laidlaw on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw

    EP 039 - 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortem - Where Will the Flyers Find More Big Boy Pants?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 47:51


    In Part 8 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by Chris Maher of Flyers Knitty Gritty and DobberProsepcts to break down the state of the Flyers and what comes next.  Is Gostisbehere's time up? How do they upgrade the defense? How much does Giroux have left in the tank? They answer these questions and more! Follow Chris Maher on Twitter @_ChrisMaher Follow Steve Laidlaw on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw

    EP 038 - 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortems Part 7, Is the Canucks' Window Open or Closed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 60:59


    In Part 7 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by Ian Gooding of DobberHockey to break down the state of the Canucks and what comes next? Is the honeymoon over? How do they upgrade the defense? How can they bring Markstrom back? Is Boeser still on the trade block? They answer these questions and more! Follow Ian Gooding on Twitter @Ian_Gooding Follow Steve Laidlaw on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw    

    EP 037 - Playoff Postmortems Part 6 - What Comes Next for the Arizona Coyotes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 53:56


    On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw opens with a lament for the lack of sports hatred for the remaining teams in the NHL playoffs and how NHL players are just so much less polarizing than those in other sports.   Then, in Part 6 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by Rose Ford of Five4Howling and the Desert Dogcast to discuss the tumultuous off-season of the Arizona Coyotes. They discuss potential GM candidates, whether or not Taylor Hall may re-sign, potential Oliver Ekman-Larsson trades and much more. Follow Rose Ford @RoseColoredFact Follow Steve Laidlaw on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw

    EP 036 - Why the Jake Allen Trade is a Win-Win and Part 5 of the 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortems on the Boston Bruins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 65:46


    On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw opens with a breakdown of the Jake Allen trade between the Blues and Canadiens, explaining why it's a win-win, and why teams don't have to brutalize the other even if they have an inherent advantage.   Then, in Part 5 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by Mark Allred of BlackNGold Hockey to discuss whether the championship window is open for the Boston Bruins. Will Krug be back? How about Chara or Rask? They suggest possible moves the Bruins could make this off-season, including some spicy trade and offer sheet suggestions. Follow Mark Allred @BlackAndGold277 Follow Steve Laidlaw on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw

    EP035 - 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortems Part 4 (STL, WSH, CAR, MTL) with Alex MacLean

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 61:06


    In Part 4 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by Alex MacLean to discuss whether the championship window is open for the St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens. They suggest possible moves each team could make this off-season and have an overall discussion regarding team building philosophy.   You can follow Alex on Twitter @alexdmaclean   You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw

    EP034 - Why the Kapanen Trade is a Win-Win, Plus Part 3 of the Playoff Postmortems on the Calgary Flames

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 49:24


    On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw opens with a breakdown of the Kasperi Kapanen trade between the Penguins and Leafs, explaining why it's a win-win, because these are teams at two different phases of their build, while both remain in Cup contention.   Then, in Part 3 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by Joel Henderson of DobberProspects and FC Hockey to discuss whether the championship window is open for the Calgary Flames. They suggest possible moves the Flames could make this off-season, who they might pick in the 2020 and have an overall discussion regarding team building philosophy. Follow Joel Henderson @dathockeydoe Follow Steve Laidlaw on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw

    EP033 - 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortems Part 2 (PIT, EDM, CHI, NSH, NYR)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 76:55


    In Part 2 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by JFresh to discuss whether the championship window is open for Pittsburgh, Edmonton, Chicago, Nashville and the New York Rangers. They suggest possible moves each team could make this off-season and have an overall discussion regarding team building philosophy.   You can follow JFresh on Twitter @JFreshHockey and find his newsletter on Substack.   You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw.

    EP032 - 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortems Part 1 (CBJ, TOR, WPG, FLA, MIN)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 98:56


    In Part 1 of a series of podcasts unpacking the state of each NHL playoff team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by JFresh to discuss whether the championship window is open for Columbus, Toronto, Winnipeg, Florida and Minnesota. They suggest possible moves each team could make this offseason and have an overall discussion regarding team building philosophy.   You can follow JFresh on Twitter @JFreshHockey and find his newsletter on Substack.   You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw.

    EP031 - Picking the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion with Chris Wassel and KungFuCanuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 97:40


    On this episode Steve is joined by Chris Wassel and KungFuCanuck to fantasy draft the teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to try and pick their favourites to win the Stanley Cup this summer.   Which team is the favourite? Who gets picked last? Who doesn't get picked at all?   You can follow Chris Wassel @ChrisWasselDFS You can follow KungFuCanuck @KungFu_Canuck

    EP 030 - NHL Lottery Phase 2 Preview with Josh Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 58:14


    Steve is joined by Josh Bell of The Hockey Writers and FC Hockey to preview Phase 2 of the NHL's draft lottery. Which Play-In loser most needs Alexis Lafreniere? Where does Lafreniere rank among #1 picks in the salary cap era? Could a team pull an audible and opt for Quinton Byfield? What could we do to better hype these draft prospects before they reach the NHL? Did the Canadiens and Blackhawks miss an opportunity to stack elite young talent by winning their Play-In matchups? The Senators and Devils each have 3 picks in the 2020 draft, what's the best case scenario for them? We answer these questions and much, much more! Give Josh a follow @JoshuaBellTHW Follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP 029 - The 10 People with the Most at Stake in the 2020 NHL Re-Start with Alex MacLean

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 95:34


    Alex MacLean and Steve Laidlaw run down the 10 players, coaches and GMs in the NHL who have the most at stake in this summer's return-to-play playoffs. Which players could earn the most from a big playoff run? Who could be out of the league if it doesn't go their way? We break it all down!   Follow Alex @AlexDMacLean   Follow Steve @SteveLaidlaw

    EP 028 - 2009 NHL Re-Draft with Steven Ellis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 98:56


    Re-Drafting the 2009 NHL Entry Draft with Steven Ellis. They retrace the steps of the Chris Pronger trade and the many other trade rumours at the 2009 Entry Draft. Draw parallels between John Tavares and Shane Wright. They ask what if the Kings had never traded Brayden Schenn for Mike Richards and much more!   Follow Steven Ellis @StevenEllisNHL   Follow Steve Laidlaw @SteveLaidlaw

    EP027 - Do the Edmonton Oilers Stand a Chance with Allan Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 56:48


    Allan Mitchell joins the podcast to discuss the buzz in the bubble city of Edmonton, the Oilers' chances against the Blackhawks, their chances of winning the Cup, the most and least favourable matchups after the play-in round and what the near future may hold for this team.   If you weren't satisfied with Steve steering everything back to the Oilers on his other podcasts, then you'll love this Oilers-centric episode, but we discuss other teams too, I swear!   You can find Allan's work on The Athletic Edmonton as well as on the Lowdown with Lowetide on TSN 1260. Follow him @Lowetide.   Follow Steve Laidlaw @SteveLaidlaw.   Music for this Podcast Severe Tire Damage by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5004-severe-tire-damage License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    EP 026 - How Could We Improve the NHL Draft?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 74:02


    On this episode of the podcast Steve bring's on SB Nation's Pension Plan Puppets contributor Kung Fu Canuck to discuss his article on draft reform. They discuss the pros and cons of the current NHL draft system and draft lottery, and then propose an exciting alternative! Check out the article on draft reform here. You can follow our guest @kungfu_canuck

    EP025 - The Five Teams Hardest Hit by the New NHL CBA with Alex MacLean

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 10:13


    On this episode of the podcast, DobberHockey's Alex MacLean comes on the podcast to discuss the NHL's new CBA and the fall out of the projected flat cap situation. They go over the 5 teams hardest hit by the flat cap and what those teams might do to navigate the situation.  You can follow Alex @alexdmaclean

    EP 024 - The 2020 NHL Draft Lottery Blowout with Tony Ferrari, Prashanth Iyer and Lucas Main

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 117:23


    Tony Ferrari of Dobber Prospects joins the show to breakdown the events of the Draft Lottery, winners and losers, which play-in round teams most deserve the Number One Pick, and does a mini-mock draft. Prashanth Iyer of Meta Hockey, Hockey Graphs, Wings for Breakfast podcast and Winging It Motown joins the show to provide the Red Wings perspective on the lottery results, whether or not we see Steve Yzerman exert his influence on this draft, what to expect from Moritz Seider and Filip Zadina, and a spicy take on Anthony Mantha! Lucas Main of The Hockey Writers and Dobber Prospects comes on to provide the California perspective, what to expect from the Kings at #2 and the Ducks at #6, where would Trevor Zegras go if he were in the 2020 Draft, if John Gibson is primed for a bounce-back, and when we might see the Ducks back in the playoffs. Follow Tony @TheTonyFerrari Follow Prashanth @iyer_prashanth Follow Lucas @LAM1926 Music for this Podcast Severe Tire Damage by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5004-severe-tire-damage License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Ep 023 - Data Driven Prospect Analysis and 2020 Draft Prospects with Will Scouch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 56:05


    Will Scouch is a data driven prospect analyst who contributes to McKeen's Hockey as well as his own Scouching site. On this episode we dig into Will's scouting methodology, which stats really matter, which ones do not, with some relevant examples as it relates to the 2020 NHL Draft. We also discuss Will's infatuation with Marat Khusnutdinov. You can follow Will @Scouching.

    Ep 022 - Hellebuyck's Hart Candidacy, Vezina Voting, Goalie Witchcraft and more with Paul Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 46:21


    In Goal Magazine's Paul Campbell comes on the podcast to share his insights on what criteria goalies need to meet to qualify for the Hart trophy, how we could do better with the Vezina trophy, the goalie championship sash, and much more on the witchcraft that is goaltending. You can follow Paul @WayToGoPaul

    Ep 021 - Re-Drafting the 2006 NHL Entry Draft with Ian Gooding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 98:47


    Ian Gooding, the Managing Editor of DobberHockey joins the pod to re-draft the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. You can follow Ian @Ian_Gooding

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