The 4th Line Hockey Podcast

It's time for us to wrap up another 4th Line show.  This week we take one last look at the NHL news of the week (Matthew Tkachuk traded for Jonathan Huberdeau, Hockey Canada scandal) and then re-live some of our favorite moments. Dave and Gary, as well as The Always Wonderful Joel, make their hosting returns, reflecting on their times on the show. Our best and worst moments of the show are selected as we cycle through our favorite segments. We also take one last effort to solve the Royal Rumble debate: Who should have been the winner? Some of you sent final messages and questions for us. Thank you all for listening and being a part of this podcast journey! We really appreciate it all! All this and more on the final episode of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

NHL teams got busy this week as they tried to sign all of the free agents! We start by mapping out Johnny Gaudreau's roadtrip from Calgary to Columbus, hitting some highlight along the way. During the journey, we discuss: Patrik Laine and Matthew Tkachuk not signing their RFA deals Max Pacioretty and Brent Burns being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes Cam Talbot going to Ottawa and Matt Murray to Toronto in a pair of goalie swaps Ville Husso, Ben Chiarot, Andrew Copp, David Perron, Olli Määttä and Dominik Kubalik help Steve Yzerman win the offseason Josh Manson, Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin stay with the Colorado Avalanche All this and more on episode 388 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! See you next week for our final episode! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

It's draft night! We look back on the news of the week, as well as the happenings of draft night. This includes: Nick's review of the Unrivaled documentary.  Carl's victory tour takes him to the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Parade Kirby Dach was traded to the Montreal Canadiens Alex DeBrincat was traded to the Ottawa Senators Alexandar Georgiev was traded to the Colorado Avalanche Ryan McDonagh was traded to the Nashville Predators Marc-André Fleury stays with the Minnesota Wild Kris Letang stays with the Pittsburgh Penguins Mike Grier is the new GM of the San Jose Sharks Derek Lalonde is the coach of the Detroit Red Wings Jim Montgomery is the coach of the Boston Bruins Juraj Slafkovsky goes 1st overall to the Montreal Canadiens Shane Wright slips to the Seattle Kraken at #4 All this and more on episode 387 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Join us as Carl celebrates his Colorado Avalanche winning the 2022 Stanley Cup Championship! As we look back at the series, we cover: Nazem Kadri's overtime goal and the too many men call that wasn't Crying Cooper Darcy Kuemper and Andrei Vasilevskiy trading stolen wins Nazem Kadri has a message for his haters Gary Bettman would rather have COVID than get booed presenting the trophy Cale Makar won the Conn Smythe Nicolas Aube-Kubel dented the Stanley Cup The NHL apparently hosted an awards ceremony. We look at Cale Makar's Norris, Auston Matthew's Hart and Ted Lindsay, Igor Shesterkin's Vezina and Moritz Seider's Calder. Some coaches are in new places (Luke Richardson with the Chicago Blackhawks and Paul Maurice in Florida), while Barry Trotz decides he'd rather take time off than go to the Winnipeg Jets. All this and more on episode 386 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

With 2 games of the Stanley Cup Final in the bag, we record during the first period of Game 3 between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning. During it, we discuss: Andrei Vasilevsky's active stick in Game 1 Colorado's adjustments and successes in a blowout Game 2 Penalties called (and not) throughout the playoff Which trade deadline is better for Tampa: Nick Paul or Brandon Hagel? This week a number of coaches found new teams, so we breakdown: Bruce Cassidy to the Vegas Golden Knights John Tortorella to the Philadelphia Flyers Pete DeBoer to the Dallas Stars Ryan Huska to the Chicago Blackhawks We also had a trade this week! Shea Weber to the Vegas Golden Knights for Evgenii Dadonov. A great move for the Montreal Canadiens! All this and more on episode 385 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The Stanley Cup Final is here! Let's find out if Carl is emotionally prepared for it. After making quick work of the Edmonton Oilers, the Colorado Avalanche had to wait to find out their opponent.  The Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back after two loses to eliminate the New York Rangers, after a late goal seemed to break their confidence. Was their any way that New York could over come the Tampa forecheck? Nick provides Carl with the help that he needs heading into a stressful Stanley Cup Final. How does one properly prepare for this? We also look at the goalie matchup of Darcy Kuemper vs Andrei Vasilevsky, the annoying schedule and whether Conference Final trophies should be touched. The Buffalo Sabres are retiring Ryan Miller's number. But is he eventually destined for the Hall of Fame? All this and more on episode 384 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The NHL Conference Finals are well underway! With the New York Rangers moving past the Carolina Hurricanes, they're primed for a goalie matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. But is Andrei Vasilevsky vs. Igor Shesterkin living up to the billing? The Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers have had a slew of controversial plays, including Evander Kane's hit on Nazem Kadri and Cale Makar's offside call. Were the right calls made? Darcy Kuemper had to leave, replaced by Pavel Francouz. Will he be good enough? Martin St. Louis stays as the coach of the Montreal Canadiens, while Bruce Cassidy is fired by the Boston Bruins. Why did Boston feel the need to make the move? Patrice Bergeron was the winner of the Selke trophy, which begs the question: When should we re-name awards after a player? Darryl Sutter won the Jack Adams trophy, which begged another question: Should Coach of the Year award be handed out on a 3 year rotiation? All this and more on episode 383 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

With the Conference Finals starting, we look back at the 2nd round and preview the 3rd. Colorado Avalance vs. Edmonton Oilers Nathan MacKinnon scores the goal of the playoffs, and it still isn't enough to stop a St. Louis Blues comeback Blake Coleman is stopped from being Blake Goalman Jacob Markstrom lets down the Calgary Flames when they needed him the most Mac vs Mc as MacKinnon shows that he isn't worried about facing Connor McDavid Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers (Probably....don't blow this or I look real dumb) Will Andrew Brunette be back coaching the Florida Panthers? Why can't the Carolina Hurricanes win on the road? Can anyone stop the juggernaught that the Tampa Bay Lightning have become? Make sure to join us for the 3rd round of the playoffs because we're playing Hi Sticking over on our Twitter. Join in by picking the winning team and the score for each and every game of the NHL playoffs! All this and more on episode 382 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is well under way and things are getting spicy! We take a look at each of the series including: - The Florida Panthers finally scoring a powerplay goal - The Tampa Bay Lightning getting their swagger back _ The Carolina Hurricanes and their struggles to win on the road - Major injuries to Samuel Girard and Jordan Binnington in Game 3. Were they worthy of supplemental discipline? Can Ville Husso regain his regular season performance? - Too many goals being scored in Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers. Can the Flames find a way to stop Connor McDavid? As the 2nd round of the playoffs continues, we're playing Hi Sticking over on our Twitter. Join in by picking the winning team and the score for each and every game of the NHL playoffs! All this and more on episode 381 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian

After FIVE!!! game 7's in the first round of the playoffs, the 2nd round is here. We look forward, while also looking back. Some storylines we explore are: - Will Carter Verhaeghe continue to carry the Florida Panthers? - Should the Toronto Maple Leafs (and Mitch Marner) be blown up? - Will the Tampa Bay Lightning find the missing spark (and Brayden Point)? - Is Jordan Binnington officially back to his old form? - Did the Pittsburgh Penguins make the right choices with Sidney Crosby and Tristan Jarry? - Can the New York Rangers win without Hart trophy nominee level Igor Shesterkin? - Welcome to the Jake Oettinger coming out party! - The Battle of Alberta is primed to be a heavy and high scoring matchup! We also break down the news of the week, including Pete DeBoer out as the coach of the Vegas Golden Knights and Lane Lambert out as the villain in Spiderman and in as the coach of the New York Islanders. All this and more on episode 380 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The NHL playoffs are well underway and the series are definitely not going as expected. We break down every series, trying to find out how all these 2-2 series will finish. Our look includes: - A surprising increase in goals - An equally surprising (and related?) increase in playoff penalty calls - Controversial goalie intereference calls - Whether the Toronto Maple Leafs or Edmonton Oilers have more pressure on them - Can the Florida Panthers advance with 0 powerplay goals? - Will the Colorado Avalanche and the magical Cale Makar sweep? - Brad Marchand and the wack-back - Mike Smith turning over the puck and keeping his job As well, for news of the week: - The New York Islanders fired Barry Trotz - The Ottawa Senators fired Pierre McGuire - The Norris Trophy nominees were announced All this and more on episode 379 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! Which also means that it's grilling season. What has Nick been smoking so far? Jeff Blashill is out as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Where will the team head from here? Could another former Red Wing be back in the mix? Mark Scheifele had some pointed words that have given the Winnipeg Jets reasons to be concerned. How can the Jets fix the latest problem for the team? The first round matchups are set, so let's see who Carl, Nick and Trash Dog pick for each matchup. Some storylines to watch: - How will Sheldon Keefe keep up with Jon Cooper's in series adjustment? - Triston Jarry and Juuse Saros' health - The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers pressure to reach high expectations We also celebrate Hi Sticking and fantasy league victories, after ties are settled. All this and more on episode 378 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

This week marks the end of the NHL regular season. And there are still plenty of races to be settled! Only Minnesota Wild vs. St Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings are set. Where else will teams lineup? Robin Lehner's abrupt end to the season brings to light a continued issue for the Vegas Golden Knights. Are they being wreckless with injuries? We look back at Guy Lafleur's career after his passing. Ryan Getzlaf played his final NHL game. How will he be remembered? The difficult decision is finally made, as the Dallas Stars are removed from the Elimintation Station, as two teams enter for the final eliminations of the season.  The Vancouver Canucks were surging under Bruce Boudreau. Will they pick up where they ended off next year? The Vegas Golden Knights have had a myriad of injuries and disappointments this season. Are they a look to return next year? And where does Max Pacioretty end up? Lastly, we select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 376 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Marshawn Lynch is now a part owner of a the Seattle Kraken. Which begs the question: What zamboni donut-esque way would we spin our NHL ownership? It was a busy week for goalies around the NHL, with Frederick Andersen and Tristan Jarry going out with injuries. What will this mean for their teams playoff chances?  The Athletic released a tell-all about Eugene Melnyk's time as the owner of the Ottawa Senators. But was it too soon after his passing? Mike Bossy passed away this week. Where does the New York Islander great rank among the all time best? There are two more teams to add to the Elimination Station. Up first: The Winnipeg Jets. Will Connor Hellebuyck return to form next year? Should Dave Lowry stay as the coach? Lastly, we select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 376 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Nick is in COVID protocol, but that doesn't stop him from showing up! Auston Matthews scored 50 goals in 50 games. Is Nick's prediction of 70 goals this season still within reach? We take take a look at the pending playoff picture, starting in the fully locked in Eastern Conference, with many matchups left to settle. The picture in the West is much more complicated with the LA Kings still holding onto their unexpected playoff spot. How have they gotten this far and can they hold on? Doug Wilson has resigned as the general manager of the San Jose Sharks, which begs the question: Can someone make the Hockey Hall of Fame twice? The day has finally arrived! The New York Islanders have entered the Elimination Station. But are they too far off from a return to the playoffs? Lastly, we select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 374 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

This week had another slew of hot button issues. But also, had enough time for background talk, cheese talk and Auston Matthews talk. Jay Beagle tried to fight the entire Anaheim Ducks, particularly Troy Terry and Trevor Zegras. This opened a can of worms, looking at how games should be handled with a big lead, how fights should be initiated and if poking the goalie is allowed. Keith Yandle's ironman streak ended. Leaving Phil Kessel as the ironest man standing. But should we still even care about ironman streaks? Rapid fire playoff Would You Rather? Okay! The Anaheim Ducks save the New York Islanders from the Elimination Station again. So, how do the Ducks avoid Jay Beagle and return to the playoffs? Lastly, they select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 374 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Carl is back as him and Nick have a much less musical dive into the week of the NHL. Eugene Melnyk passed away this week. How will the owner of the Ottawa Senators be remembered? Evgenii Dadonov was dealt to the Anaheim Ducks. And then he wasn't. Who's to blame for the troubles? It is time for a double Elimination Station! And Nick presents a challenge: Eliminate a Central division team from the playoffs. Which of the possible teams will make it? Which leads to a renewing of our very two-sided rivalry with Jamie Benn. Lastly, they select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 373 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

What happens when Carl leaves Nick alone on NHL Trade Deadline Day? Tune in as Nick dive's into the musical mystery that is the trades of: Hampus Lindholm to the Boston Bruins Marc Andre Fleury to the Minnesota Wild Nick Leddy to the Tampa Bay Lightning Brandon Hagel to the Tampa Bay Lightning Claude Giroux and Ben Chiarot to the Florida Panthers Mark Giordano to the Toronto Maple Leafs Calle Jarnkrok to the Calgary Flames Travis Dermott to the Vancouver Canucks Max Domi to the Carolina Hurricanes Tune in next week to find out if Carl can perform a solo show as well as Nick can! (Editor's Note: He can't. It's not close. Please join me next week Nick. Please. I'm literally begging you.) Lastly, Nick selects the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 372 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Aliens. They're out there. Probably. And they might watch hockey! Auston Matthews got suspended for 2 games for his cross check on Rasmus Dahlin. So, does his end his Lady Byng bid? As the Trade Deadline nears, Joe Pavelski and Rasmus Ristolainen signed extensions with the Dallas Stars and Philadelphia Flyers respectively. Josh Manson leaves the Anaheim Ducks to join the Colorado Avalanche. Is it a worthy risk for the Avs? We announce a trade deadline contest. You can enter it here: https://forms.gle/k8EWL8Vozdh3n2616 The Detroit Red Wings have avoided the Elimination Station for some time, but they can no longer. But Nick has hope for the future. Should he? Lastly, decide how to break a Hi Sticking tie and pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 371 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

With Major League Baseball in a work stoppage, we look back at previous NHL work stoppages and try to decide if it was worth it in the end. The NHL trade deadline is less than two weeks away. While it might not be a busy deadline, we look at which bubble playoff teams should be buyers or sellers and which players could be on the move. The San Jose Sharks enter the Elimination Station. With San Jose on the other side of a closed window, but with many of the same players still under contract, where can they go from here? Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 368 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Did you know that the NHL hosted an outdoor game this weekend? Us either! Following the Russian invasion, the IIHF has banned Russia and Belarus from all events moving forward. Was it the right move by the organization? Last week Nick started a debate about Jonathan Bernier. This week, the debate is finished: Was he ever the worst goalie on the team? The Ottawa Senators are the latest team welcomed into the Elimination Station. But the guys have hope for the future. Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 368 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Canada won hockey gold! Which more than makes up for an underwhelming men's tournament. Which will have to tide us over until a summer version of the World Junior Hockey Championship. Thank you for using our idea IIHF! Jack Eichel returned, but not with the splash that Nick predicted. The Toronto Maple Leafs made two deals with the Arizona Coyotes this week, picking up Ryan Dzingel and Carter Hutton. But why? The Calgary Flames and sidney Crosby are the best of the week. While officiating takes the seat for the worst of the week. The New Jersey Devils enter the Eliination Station. With Dougie Hamilton not being enough to bring them back to the playoffs, what is next? Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 368 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Between Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl and a busy week of hockey news, we've got a jammed packed episode for you! Canada and the USA are ready for another gold medal matchup in the Olympics. With  Canada winning round 1 in the tournament, what does the US have to do to bring home the gold? The Montreal Canadiens were hard at work first firing Dominique Ducharme and signing Martin St. Louis as their interm head coach and then trading Tyler Toffoli to the Calgary Flames. Were both moves a win for the team? How will Toffoli fit in with the Flames? Jack Eichel is making his Vegas Golden Knights debut this week! What can be expected from him as he returns? The Edmonton Oilers also made a coaching change this week. Is Jay Woodcroft the key to their return to a playoff position? Brad Marchand returned to a usual place: the suspension list. While he admits that it was stupid, he thinks the suspension wasn't warranted. Is he right? Eichel's former team, the Buffalo Sabres, enter the Elimination Station. Is this a team finally on the rise? Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 367 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The women's Olympic hockey tournament is well under way, leading to many sleepless nights. We recap a spectacular game between Canada and the USA, COVID difficulties and an increasing in the physical side of the game. The NHL All Star weekend is behind us and we review the highs (Trevor Zegras) and the lows (deadtime on the broadcast). The Chicago Blackhawks' chairman of the board refuses to discuss their controversial actions uncovered earlier this year. Which leads us to welcome them to the Elimination Station later.  Pat Verbeek was named the GM of the Anaheim Ducks, with Scott Niedermayer joining the fray as well. What approach can we expect from this front office moving forward? Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 365 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The NHL is pulling out all of the stops for the NHL All Star Game in Las Vegas, including the Fountain Face Off and Blackjack. What else could make the Vegas skills competition even better? Evander Kane has finally made it to the Edmonton Oilers. So, where will it take them? The Arizona Coyotes are exploring the option of sharing a 5000 seat arena with Arizona State. Is this actually a viable option? Aaron Dell broke Drake Batherson and received a 3 game suspension for it. Was it a fair punshment? The Connors and the Coyotes features the Olympics and the Avalanche, for both categories. The Elimination Station welcomes the Seattle Kraken for the first time ever! How does an expansion team make it's way to the playoffs? Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 365 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Jim Matheson had a classic "You smelt it, you dealt it" this as he accused Leon Draisaitl of being pissy.  This week's solution for the NHL has us developing a plan to fix the trade deadline. We also explore who could be available at this year's trade date, including Claude Giroux, Marc-Andre Fleury, Alex DeBrincat and John Klingberg. NHL front offices got creative this week signing two former agents to general manager roles, but one was extra special! Our "Connors and the Coyotes" takes us to an awful incident in the ECHL and a fight between Brad Marchand and the Carolina Hurricanes. The Philadelphia Flyers enter the Elimination Station, begging the question: What is actually wrong with the team? Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 364 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Nick is back with an update on the outdoor rink. It's time for the maiden skate! Connor McDavid was asked about the Edmonton Oilers signing Evander Kane and he definitely had some thoughts. Arguably too many thoughts. In multiple press conferences. Carl and Nick disagree on Connor's role in Edmonton. The NHL All Star Game rosters are released. Are there any significant snubs? We have ideas for the league on how to improve the game! Timo Meier and Nick Lidstrom are featured as our best of the week! While the Montreal Canadiens enter the Elimination Station. There are differing opinions on where this team should go. Which wins out? Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 363 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Evander Kane was cut by the San Jose Sharks, leading to a grievance by the NHLPA, as well as apparently teams looking to sign him. Where might he end up? Marc Bergevin has a new home with the LA Kings. Why? Rick Bowness had a great coach freakout this week. What is the all-time NHL coach freakout, including Patrick Roy, Marc Crawford and John Tortorella? The Elimination Station is back! And is ready to welcome to Arizona Coyotes to it. What are the best next steps for the Coyotes to return to the playoffs? Our "Connor and the Coyotes" has us visit Cale Makar breaking ankles, monkeys dropping pucks and an own goal. Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 362 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

We are back and ready to look back at everything that happened during the holiday break! The NHL has a real problem with how they're handling COVID. And that is that they have cancelled almost every game in the second half of December. Their solution: Skip the Olympics. And that leads us to have positive things to say about Brad Marchand. 2022 is starting off weird! Not only has the NHL had to cancel games, but the games that are happening aren't exactly the same quality that we're used to. What can be expected for the rest of 2022?  Even the World Junior hockey championship was cancelled! But don't worry, we have a solution to fix all of it! But, there was good news over the break, as a fan in Seattle showed us all how we should interact with teams when at the game. With it being that time of the year, we look around the NHL and see what some New Years Resolutions should be for various teams and even us as fans.  Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week and restart a new type of Hi Sticking. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 361 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

COVID has officially sent the NHL season off of the rails. And our episode is in a similar place. But, we both got chicken out of it. With COVID cases spiking throughout the NHL, we explore what the possible options for the league are, what we can expect from the schedule moving forward and try to answer yet again if NHL'ers will go to the Olympics. Paul Maurice surprisingly resigned his role as the coach of the Winnipeg Jets. Why would he leave a good thing? Or is it not a good thing? We answer some mailbag questions finding out what position we would play in the NHL and why Daniel Alfredsson isn't in the Hall of Fame. We check our naughty and nice list to see how Santa is bringing presents to (looking at you Connor McDavid) and who Santa is bringing coal to (looking at you Tyler Bertuzzi). Who else is on the list? All this and more on episode 360 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

How old is too old to make an attempt to make it to the NHL? This week we find out! COVID cases continue to climb across the league, with the likelihood of players going to the Olympics dropping for several reasons. What are the next steps for the league and players? The Arizona Coyotes made a "human error" that got them in a lot of trouble this week. Is there any way that the latest development leads to them getting a new arena? Ben Bishop, oft injured goaltender, has officially hung up the pads. We remember his career and legacy. Nick has to repay a bet by listing the top 5 Colorado Avalanche of all-time. Can he do it with a smile on his face? Trevor Zegras made the Goal of the Year. But John Tortorella was still grumpy about it. Jacob Trouba's reign of terror makes Carl's worst of the week, as he goes head hunting. All this and more on episode 359 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Another busy week in the NHL means that there is limited time for shenanigans! Carl forgot that they planned to discuss the Jack Hughes extension with the New Jersey Devils. So, they started with it. Will this deal be good for New Jersey or a win for Jack? The Vancouver Canucks cleaned house, firing coach Travis Green and GM Jim Benning, bringing in Bruce Boudreau as the new coach. Will this right the ship in Vancouver? The firings continued as the Philadelphia Flyers fired Alain Vigneault and brought in Mike Yeo. The Connors and the Coyotes bring us to a backup goalie (Jonas Johansson), an 11 game losing streak, a 6 game winning streak and a trip to Houston. All this and more on episode 358 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Marc Bergevin was removed as the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, one year after the team reached the Stanley Cup Final, replaced by Jeff Gorton. Are the Canadiens heading in the right direction? The Pittsburgh Penguins have been bought by Fenway Sports Group. What does this mean for the health of the team and the league? Trouble is brewing in Boston, with Brad Marchand suspended for a slewfoot and Jake Debrusk requesting a trade. How will this all end? The Connor and the Coyotes involves Artemi Panarin's wardrobe, Cale Makar's salad in Denver, and several worsts including a fantasy matchup, Evander Kane and Matt Murray on waivers, Islanders games cancelled for COVID and Brendan Lemieux feeling snacky.  All this and more on episode 357 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

In a rarity in the world of sports, the Omaha Lancers skipped their own games this weekend. What is going on in Nebraska? And where is Nebraska? There are rumors that the Quebec Nordiques could return to the NHL. In what scenario would this be possible? Connor McDavid, and other superstars in the league, complain about not getting penalties called. Are their concerns valid? The Connors and The Coyotes returns with one of them taking a turn at the other seat. We also visit the island, Alberta and criticize the entire state of Pennsylvania. Welcome to our geography filled episode! Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. All this and more on episode 356 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

We start this week's show with the essentials, for beer league hockey. What are your must haves for a game? The Ottawa Senators will not be playing hockey this week, as 10 players are out in COVID protocol. How likely is this to happen again? What long term effects will it have on the NHL season? Bob Murray resigned from his role with the Anaheim Ducks. How connected is this to the Chicago Blackhawks investigation? The Vezina finalists last year are struggling goalies this year. What could cure what ails Phillip Grubauer and Marc-Andre Fleury? We debut (bring back?) a new segment, looking at the best and worst of the week (The Connors and the Coyotes). We look at what Connor McDavid and Alex Ovechkin did to earn accolades, and the Canucks and Panthers did to suffer the embarrassment. Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. All this and more on episode 355 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Jack Eichel has officially been freed from the Buffalo Sabres, heading to the Vegas Golden Knights. Was the return enough for Buffalo? How will Vegas fit Eichel into their salary cap moving forward? Jeremy Colliton was fired by the Chicago Blackhawks. How does this organization find a good path forward on the ice? Morgan Rielly and Adam Fox signed contract extensions. Has the market for free agent defensemen gotten too expensive? Cole Caufield was sent down to the AHL by the Montreal Canadiens. Will this fix what ails him? We play some over/under and Nick has some hot takes on what he think will happen the rest of the season? SpOILERS: One is record breaking. Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week and hand out some Hi Sticking prizes! All this and more on episode 354 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Following the release of the Jenner and Block report into the sexual assault allegations made earlier this year, the fallout was widespread. But was it widespread enough? We dive into the entire investigation, the resignations of Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane shared their thoughts, the NHL fined the team, and released their own statements. What would the most appropriate response have been? We are joined by Danielle Aubry, CEO of Calgary Communities Against Sexual Abuse. She provided valuable insight into what steps the NHL should take next, how victims can be best supported, and how we can create systems to make sexual abuse less prevalent. All this and more on episode 353 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The Carolina Hurricanes have our backs when it comes to finding out if the Montreal Canadiens have lost. Is it time for this rivalry to leave the front office and find its way on the ice? The Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks are winless. The Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers and St. Louis Blues are lossless. Which one is the last one to win or lose respectively? Are the teams with offensive stars exploding more likely to succeed than teams winning by committee? Team Canada has announced their initial list of goaltenders for the Winter Olympics. Which of Marc-Andre Fleury, Carey Price, Jordan Binnington, Darcy Kuemper, Carter Hart and Mackenzie Blackwood will head to China? Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week ! All this and more on episode 352 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Andrew Ladd is scoring, Gabe Landeskog and Dylan Larkin are getting suspended to name a few things that started a wild first week of the NHL season! Let the overreactions begin! Evander Kane was suspended 21 games for violating COVID protocols. When can we expect to see him in the league again? Charlie McAvoy, Ryan Pulock, Mattias Ekholm and Brady Tkachuk sign contract extensions this week. Plenty to overreact to. We head to The Overreaction Room to look at Nikita Kucherov's injury, the winless Montreal Canadiens, the undefeated Buffalo Sabres and Columbus Bluejackets, goalies racing for a shutout, just to name a few. Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week return! All this and more on episode 351 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The NHL season is back and so is the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! The Seattle Kraken are starting their first season tonight. What can be expected from them? The 4th Line Fantasy League was drafted and Nick has regrets. Mika Zibanejad and Nick Suzuki signed extensions with the New York Rangers and Montreal Canadiens respectively. Which one was a better fit for the team? What can be expected with COVID-19 protocols and difficulties this year? It has to be better.....right? We take a look at the potential winners of awards this year and pick our dark horses for the Hart, Norris, Calder and Vezina. Lastly, we announce the plan for Hi Sticking this year and the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week return! All this and more on episode 350 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

We are one week away from the start of the NHL season! "All or Nothing", the Toronto Maple Leafs docuseries, is out and Nick has strong reasons to believe that Paul MacLean is the hero we all need. Robin Lehner dropped news this week of rumored drug treatment around the league. Everyone from Alain Vigneault to Gary Bettman had something to say. Is it done yet? Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes signed extensions with the Vancouver Canucks. Were they team or player friendly? It's prime to preview our most difficult division: The Metro! Can the Hurricanes "defend" the title of best team in the division? Will the Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals start their climb down the mountain? Is Dougie Hamilton enough for the New Jersey Devils to challenge for a playoff spot? Will the new regime and Gerard Gallant in New York help or hurt the Rangers? All this and more on episode 349 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Preseason is hockey is here! Do we care yet? The Buffalo Sabres have removed Jack Eichel as the captain of the team. What's next in the saga? Kirill Kaprizov, Rasmus Dahlin and Elvis Merzļikins signed contract extensions. Who were the winners and losers of the deals? The NHL has decided to crackdown on crosschecking. What will that actually look like and will it work? We also preview the Atlantic division, as the Montreal Canadiens try to re-create their Stanley Cup Finals run with some new pieces in place, the Tampa Bay Lightning lose their 3rd line and try for the three-peat, the Leafs bring in just Petr Mrazek, and the Panthers lean on the young Spencer Knight, just to name a few of the storylines! All this and more on episode 348 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

This week's news of the week saw old faces in new faces with Travis Zajac retiring a devil, Zach Parise re-uniting with Lou Lamoriello and Zdeno Chara going back to the Islanders. (It also was a great excuse for an exploration of the Zdeno Chara trade tree!) We also preview the Central division, trying to figure out:  - How likely it is that the Avalanche are the best team in the league - When and where Vladimir Tarasenko will be traded - Why the Coyotes rebranded and what a kachina is - If Marc-Andre Fleury and Kirby Dach are enough for the Blackhawks to return to the playoffs - When the window will end for the Nashville Predators All this and more on episode 347 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

It's season preview time! And that's not even the biggest news of the week! Nick has discovered something called a "Deathmatch Circus" and former NHL'er Darren McCarty will be taking part in one. What's the worst that can happen? NHL coaches, such as Sylvain Lefebvre, are losing jobs because of their decisions to not be vaccinated. What other fallout can be expected from this? It is time for the big news: We are retiring! Join us for our farewell tour, dubbed The Snides Tour, where we bring you the gifts, during the final season of The 4th Line Podcast. Thank you to everyone who's joined us along the way. Let's go out with a bang! And now for the preview! Which California team will win the Battle of the Basement and come out on top of those 3 teams? Is there a chance that one of them won't be in the bottom 3 even? How likely is it that the Seattle Kraken will be a playoff team? Can Vegas re-gain the crown as Pacific Division champs? All this and more on episode 346 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Team Canada are Gold Medal winners at the Women's World Hockey Championships. We re-live the nerve wracking gold medal game! The Montreal Canadiens officially did not match the offer sheet that Jesper Kotkaniemi signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. But they did trade for Christian Dvorak from the Arizona Coyotes. Does this make them better? The NHL announced two things for this upcoming season: 1) The NHL will be sending players to the Olympics. Will Phil Kessel be in the All Star Game or the Olympics? 2) The COVID Protocol. Is the treatment of unvaccinated players fair? The Summer Movie Club has us re-living some old favorites and learning how a 17 year old would handle being the President and GM of a hockey team.  We also try to find out which ensemble sitcom cast would make the best hockey team. Is it Parks and Rec? Seinfeld? Friends? All this and more on episode 345 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Jesperi Kotkaniemi signed the ultimate Uno reverse card: an offer sheet with the Carolina Hurricanes. We break down every single way that it is the best offer sheet of all time.  The Carolina Hurricanes were busy this week as they signed Andrei Svechnikov to an 8 year extension. Did they get it right after a poor start to the offseason? Sean Couturier and the Philadelphia Flyers tried to one up Svech. And failed. The New York Mets were booed by their fans. And responded in kind with boos of their own. Was that the appropriate response? Did the fans deserve it? The Summer Movie Club has us watching the Tiger Woods documentary and learning how much it costs to visit Jurassic Park. All this and more on episode 344 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Our summer movie series continues! This week we head to Saskatchewan for a legal battle, Miami for a Cuban sandwich and a wedding. The Arizona Coyotes are without an arena moving forward. Again. But Gary Bettman doesn't seem worried. He even thinks that they might stay in the desert. What are their options? Henrik Lundqvist announced his retirement from the NHL. Where does he rank all time? We deep dive into two new rosters this week, looking at teams that made themselves better this offseason. The New Jersey Devils added Dougie Hamilton, Tomas Tatar and another brother to go with Jack Hughes. But is it enough to reach the playoffs? The Florida Panthers made the playoffs last year and decided that two Sams are better than one, adding Sam Reinhart to Sam Bennett. They also gave Joe Thornton one more landing spot.  All this and more on episode 343 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

With a week away, Nick had time to watch "The Last Blockbuster", and he is back with his review! The Toronto Maple Leafs' docuseries "All or Nothing" comes out this October. What else would make for a good NHL documentary? Juuse Saros signed a new contract with the Nashville Predators. How well does it lineup with other recent goalie contracts? There are still several restricted free agents yet to sign, such as Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes, Brady Tkachuk and Andrei Svechnikov. We play a game of OVER/UNDER to see what their contracts might be. The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights have made a number of moves this offseason, some good and some bad. We take a look at where they both sit heading into next year. All this and more on episode 342 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The offseason is here, and so are the doctors! A report from Nikita Zadorov on what life is like to be Nathan MacKinnon has led to several questions, including "What exactly does he eat?" Evander Kane has reportedly been betting on NHL games, including San Jose Sharks. What should be the ramifications for him if this is in fact the case? Philipp Grubauer's contract with the Seattle Kraken was rejected. How did this even happen? Marc-Andre Fleury is officially going to be a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. Where does this put them in the Central division this year? Jack Eichel wants to be traded and have surgery. The Buffalo Sabres want neither of those. Something has to give. All this and more on episode 341 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! We'll be taking next week off and returning on August 16th. See you then! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

It is NHL free agency day, which means that there are over 150 signings, trades and pieces of follow up from draft weekend to talk about. Let's do that podcast! The Minnesota Wild got the sliding Jesper Wallstedt with the Edmonton Oilers pick. Why didn't the Oilers pick him? And yet, the Oilers didn't make the worst choice in the draft. The Montreal Canadiens stepped in to steal that honor from them. Those moves aside, who were the winners and losers of the draft? Leading up to free agency a number of trades happened, including: - Cam Atkinson and Jakub Voracek being swapping by the Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers - Marc-Andre Fleury being dealt for nothing - Tyler Johnson being a salary dump to the Chicago Blackhawks - Nate Schmidt and Brenden Dillon being acquired by the Winnipeg Jets - Darcy Kuemper is traded to the Colorado Avalance mid-show As nearly $800 million was handed out in free agency, we dive into the signings of: - Alexander Ovechkin - Philipp Grubauer and the rest of the goalies on the market - Dougie Hamilton - Gabriel Landeskog - Cale Makar - Mike Hoffman - Phillip Danault - Ryan Suter - Blake Coleman - Zach Hyman - Tyson Barrie - Nick Foligno - Pavel Buchnevich All this and more on episode 340 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

It's draft day and we're back with a LIVE episode, breaking down the beginning of the NHL draft and looking back on the news of the week.  But first, the Seattle Kraken have a team! With the excitement stolen from the actual draft event due to leaks, what picks were hits and what players did they miss out on as they built their starting roster? In between picks, we had time to talk about all the other roster moves this week. Leading up to the draft, we had a number of trades, including: Alex Nedeljkovic to the Detroit Red Wings Shayne Gostisbehere to the Arizona Coyotes Ryan Ellis and Rasmus Ristolainen to the Philadelphia Flyers Oliver Ekman-Larsson to the Vancouver Canucks Pavel Buchnevich to the St. Louis Blues Seth Jones to the Chicago Blackhawks Taylor Hall and Zach Hyman also have new contracts waiting for them.  And since we were still recording, there is a hidden bonus track with Nick's reaction to the Detroit Red Wings trading up to the 15th selection. All this and more on episode 339 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio