The Extra Shift

The #NHL playoffs are here. in this episode, a preview of all of the series, plus Chris and Brendon discuss Ovi's record, Logan Couture's career, and discuss who, exactly, would want to coach the Rangers? 

Chris and Brendon return to talk NHL and in their absence... nothing much changed.  In this episode, Chris updates Celebrini watch, Craig Berube - utilitarian man, while St Louis rush Jim Montgomery across the country.

Chris and Brendon return to make their 24/25 #NHL Season Predictions. 

Chris and Brendon record in person to talk #NHL. In this episode, they reflect on the tragic loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Also discussed: Leon stays in Edmonton, the PWHL re-names it's teams, and Bill Daly talks expansion and salary cap. 

Chris and Brendon return for their first NHL pre-season chat. In this Episode, Askarov is moved, Laine has a new home, and they discuss who has far too much optimism for the coming season.  

Chris and Brendon return to talk all thing NHL Draft and the start of Free Agency. In this Episode: Chris talks Sharks future, do the Oilers need a "real" GM, and we look at who did well and who still has a lot of work to do. 

Chris and Brendon return to recap the Stanley Cup Final. In this episode - Florida wins the cup, Alex Meruelo lies to Arizona fans one last time, and the Goalie trade market has no value. Plus Chris gets his Sharks coach! 

Chris and Brendon return to recap the NHL Stanley Cup playoff conference finals. In this episode, The Walter Cup heads to Minnesota, the season ends for New York and Dallas, and Florida will take on Edmonton for the biggest prize! 

Chris and Brendon return for a belated recap of Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In this episode, Berube in for Toronto, Messier decides which guy he really likes for his award, and our Conference final predictions. 

Chris is once again joined by the one and only @Leahmerrall of PHNX Coyotes to talk everything around what was an eventful month. In this episode, the speed of moving the team, why hockey does work in the desert, and the love and passion of the fanbase. A great chat. 

Chris and Brendon return to give their thoughts on the #NHL round 1 #Stanleycup playoffs. In this episode, multiple firings, an in depth immediate reaction to Bruins vs Leafs, and a preview of the second round. 

Chris and Brendon return to run down a busy week in the NHL. In this episode, Utah is a thing, Arizona is now dormant, and the playoffs are here! 

In this special episode, Chris is joined by Ian Reid and Felix Chow of Teal Town USA to talk all things San Jose Sharks. In this episode, how you survive a horror season, the hope for the future, the Arizona press conference recap, and a brief look at the playoffs. Be sure to check Teal Town out wherever you get your podcasts! 

Chris returns with a mini update on the state of play with the NHL selling the Arizona Coyotes to Utah. In this episode, the details as we have them, why this is a failing of ownership, not hockey in Arizona, and why ultimately the NHL is happy to let this happen. 

Chris and Brendon return to talk all things NHL, and in this episode they talk Bobblehead larceny, Canadian media rights, Torts making friends, and they break down who they do and don't trust approaching the playoffs. 

Calgary won't deal with Toronto, Jarmo is finally out in Columbus, and we look ahead to the deadline and work out who is a buyer, who is a seller and who is sticking with what they have.

Chris catches up with Leah Merrall of @PHNX_Sports to discuss the Coyotes start, the Global Series in Australia, the future of the roster, and the Mullett Magician.

Chris and Brendon return to talk #NHL in a week where Chris would rather forget the Sharks even took to the ice. Also, tributes for Adam Johnson, Ottawa has a rather bad start on and off ice, and Jumbo officially calls it a day.  Live Streamed to Youtube/Australian NHL Fans facebook on 3rd November 2023. 

Chris and Brendon return to talk the upcoming #NHL Season. In this episode, Babcock fired, the NHL was in Australia, and they make their bold season predictions.  Note: Apologies for the tech issue at the end. 

Chris and Brendon return to talk #NHL off season news. In this episode, Patrice Bergeron calls it a day, Toronto has cap issues, EK65 is still a Shark, and we answer the question "What would we change about our own teams NHL history? 

Chris and Brendon return, this time recording in person, to talk Conference finals in the #NHL on the way to the #StanleyCup final.  But before that, Toronto does something that takes all the headlines, Calgary has a new GM, more Coyotes talk, coaching merry-go-round speculation before finally getting to the cup final preview! 

Chris is joined by special guest Leah Merrall of PHNX sports to break down the current situation around the Arizona Coyotes. In this chat, what went wrong in Tempe, how could the Coyotes have improved their messaging, the importance of the team to Hockey development in Arizona, and the Coyotes are coming to Australia!

Chris and Brendon return to talk Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs. Chicago puts the NHL into the darkest timeline, Canada enters mourning after the second round, and the Conference Finals arrive.

Chris and Brendon return to talk the arrival of the 2022/2023 NHL Playoffs. In this episode, recapping the change in Pittsburgh, whats next in San Jose, before deep diving into all of the playoff series matchups. A fun show as always.  (Recording of a live stream to the Australian NHL Fans Facebook page on 17/4)

Chris and Brendon return to talk all aspects of #NHL Free Agency. In this episode, Chris rants yet again about Vegas, Columbus decides to be relevant and is Ottawa being over-hyped? From the Live Stream 19th July 2022 - Watch us live in the Australian NHL fans Facebook page. 

Chris and Brendon return to cover the Conference finals, and preview the Stanley Cup Final between the Avs and the Lightning.  Also, Boston make a coaching change, MPP is in with the habs, and Mark Messier makes his annual "my fave player" announcement. 

Chris and Brendon return to talk the #NHL playoffs. In this episode, Doug Wilson out in San Jose, assessing our pre-season predictions, and a preview of what's to come. Who takes home the Stanley Cup? 

Chris and Brendon return to talk a busy period in the NHL. In this episode, all change in Vancouver, Arizona has another clerical error, a big run of games for the Aussie in the NHL, while Torts demonstrates what's good for the game.  

Chris and Brendon return to talk #NHL news and our long national nightmare is over, Eichel is in Vegas. Also in this episode, Gary Bettman has no empathy, Chicago has no coach, and the habs have no Calder favourite.

TW/ Sexual Assault Chris and Brendon return to talk about the Chicago situation, what the league needs to do, how these horrible acts could be covered for so long, and where to from here. 

Recorded 13th October - Live streamed on Facebook + Youtube. In this episode, Hockey returns, the ESPN deal and Australia - how is it tracking after day 1, Jim Benning loves bad contracts, the latest instalment of Evander Kane: Rebel without a clue, and how we feel about our own teams chances, the Penguins and the Sharks!

It's episode 159 of the Extra Shift, and we have a successful offer sheet to discuss! Also in this episode, #NHL streaming issues in Australia, Canadian women win gold in the worlds, Jack Johnson keeps getting picked up by teams, the vaccine drive revs up, and we look at which RFA's could be next to see an offer sheet. 

Chris and Brendon return to talk #NHL free agency, and there are a lot of slightly confusing deals to discuss. Also, what are Seattle trying to be, do Vegas realise how people see them, breaking down the deals that will ruin your team long term, and Evander Kane is toxic. (Broadcast originally live on Australian NHL Fans Facebook page)

Chris and Brendon return to talk all things #NHL and #NHLplayoffs in the quest for the #StanleyCup. In this episode, McDavid proves you can't defeat a whole franchise without a little help, no matter how good you are, Jarry proves goalies are playoff essentials, while the Avs sweep aside the blues. 

Chris and Brendon return to talk every aspect of the major series in the hockey world, Calgary vs Vancouver. Also the minor matter of the #NHL playoffs, Eichel chat, coaching moves and Brendon gloats on Taylor Hall

Chris and Brendon return to review the #NHL trade deadline. In this episode, the Leafs try acting like a contender, the Sabres are acting like a tire fire, and Boston finally gets their man, but is it a sure thing? Also, Oregon Trail in the NHL. 

Chris and Brendon return to talk #NHL and it happened, the Sabres won! Also in this episode trade deadline approaches, Tim Peel said the quiet bit loud, and Demko signs for 5. 

Chris and Brendon return to talk #NHL and they take a dive back into the chaos that is Buffalo. Also, a recap of how their respective teams, the Sharks and Pens are sitting, while Jim Rutherford seems to be back in the market for a job. 

Chris and Brendon return for more #NHL talk and they begin with a tribute to Walter Gretzky. Also in this episode, Ward flames out, Wilson gets rubbed out, the Sabres are out of contention, while ESPN is in!

Chris and Brendon return to talk #NHL and there's been a lot of news to cover. In this episode, The Habs fire Claude, the Coyotes go to war with Katie Strang, the Panarin situation gets more complicated, while Jeff Skinner apparently isn't good enough for the 3rd worst team in the league.   

Chris and Brendon return to talk the latest NHL news. In this episode, The Penguins GM decision, Columbus had a busy week, The Canucks have had a season to forget, while Covid still hangs over the season. (recorded 12/2/2021)

Chris and Brendan return to talk all things #NHL and it's the end of Jim Rutherford in Pittsburgh. Also, the Rangers finally move Tony DeAngelo on, the NWHL bubble hasn't worked, and Sam Bennet is possibly on the move out of Calgary, again. 

Chris and Brendon return and the #NHL season is finally underway. In this episode, Dubios and Laine change places, Habs fans are planning the parade, while the caps are in Covid trouble. All this plus more Yandle talk than can be expected outside of Barstool. 

Chris and Brendon went live to facebook, for the Extra Shift annual season preview! In this episode, they revisit last years #NHL predictions as best as they can, Chris drags up a difficult Penguins moment from the past, before they stick their neck out to predict the 2021 NHL season. 

Chris and Brendon are back to talk all thing #NHL and as the season gets closer, they look at teams making their moves, including Tampa clearing cap, Ottawa paying for players, and Chara heading out of Boston. Then they look at where we were when the 2019-2020 season stopped, and what it tells us. 

Chris and Brendon return with a FB livestream podcast to talk all the news from the #NHL announcement of their return to play for the new season. They discuss what the divisions look like, Canadian travel issues, contact issues, as well as Stan Bowman getting a new boss in Chicago. 

With little #NHL news happening, Chris and Brendon return for a brief wrap up, followed by a deep dive into Chris' area of expertise, the World Hockey Association. They talk the archaic rules which saw the WHA come to life, the insane team histories, players from Howe to Hull, as well as the AVCO Cup's trophy design. It's all here! 

Chris and Brendon return to talk all the #NHL moves and it's the late free agent moves. In this episode, Vegas makes a blockbuster move, but is it a good one? Dani Rylan Kearney is out at the NWHL (kind of), the Blackhawks still believe their window exists, while Chris works through the end of an era in San Jose. 

Chris and Brendon return with a wrap up of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, and it's a long one. In this episode, where to for Tampa and Dallas now, the Rangers are farewelling a legend, Hart trophy voting and a defence of Dom, before our hopes for the new season. 

Chris and Brendon return to talk #NHL conference finals, how Vegas fell much to Chris' delight, how Tampa did Tampa things while the injuries continue to mount, as well as look at busy and puzzling weeks for both the Coyotes and the Wild. 

Chris and Brendon return to talk #NHL second round playoffs. In this episode, Demko performs miracles for Vancouver but just falls short, Montreal trades for another goalie, and Arizona breaks the internet by talking to Pierre McGuire, twice!