The Sick Podcast - The Eye Test: NHL

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Montreal Canadiens versus Ottawa Senators preseason game, takeaways from the preseason, Luke Hughes signing and contract extension and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Mark Spector joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss Kirill Kaprizov signing a record-breaking 8-year contract extension with the Minnesota Wild, what this means for Connor McDavid's upcoming extension, the Edmonton Oilers' cap structure, Kris Knoblauch also looking for a new contract and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Lane Hutson's best contract comparable for his upcoming extension, how the Alexander Barkov injury impacts the outlook for the Atlantic division, can the Panthers still be considered contender without their captain, the importance of pro scouting this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Sacred Heart head coach CJ Marotollo joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the new rink, hockey in Connecticut, the Friendship Four, how the trip to Ireland will help with team chemistry, the strength of the NCAA, key players this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Florida Panthers senior advisor to the general manager Paul Fenton joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his celebration with the Stanley Cup, Alexander Barkov going down with an injury at practice, how much of an impact could his absence have, being able to re-sign their big free agents this summer and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, sports agent Jerry Buckley joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss many of his NHL clients and more! Later in the show, Pierre and Jimmy take questions from viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy broadcast LIVE from the Dubliner's Pub in downtown Boston to discuss the Friendship Four, how the game of hockey has grown in Ireland, more NHL preseason takeaways, the goaltending showdown in Montreal and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Des Moines Buccaneers president of hockey operations and head coach Derek Damon joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss how the new CHL agreement has impacted the USHL, the important relationships with family advisors, the differences between coaching at the pro level compared to the junior level, and later in the show, Pierre and Jimmy discuss the first slate of NHL preseason games, how to properly evaluate these games and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Denver University head coach David Carle joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the interest he's received from NHL teams over the summer, how the NHL combine may have actually saved his life, Denver's success playing on the road, Habs prospects Sam Harris and Quentin Miller, navigating the new CHL agreement and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the beginning of NHL training camps, CBA negotiations, the 4 Nations Face-Off, the future of Russian hockey in international competitions, possibility of expansion in the NHL, how well Utah has received the Mammoth and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Alex Adams joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to break down the Ottawa Senators' roster, their chances of conquering the Atlantic division, how the organization sees Shane Pinto, their depth on defense, Linus Ullmark's contribution since being acquired last year and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the pressure on general managers and pro scouts this season, the Olympics and trade deadline, every team needing an upgrade somewhere in their lineup, the New York Rangers naming JT Miller as their new captain and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Aaron Portzline joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the rookie showcase games throughout the NHL this past weekend, the Columbus Blue Jackets working on an extension with Adam Fantilli, the goaltending situation with Ivan Fedotov now in the fold, Charlie Coyle's fit in Columbus and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Union College head coach Josh Hauge joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the excitement surrounding the new arena, the value of playing in the ECAC, looking ahead to the Friendship Four, his path to becoming a hockey coach, dealing with the new CHL agreement and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Belfast Giants GM and former Boston University player Steve Thornton joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to remember his former BU teammate and LA Kings scout Mark Bavis, who was on the second plane to hit the towers on 9/11, as well as discuss the Giants and the Friendship Four Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Phil Bourque joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss what would need to happen for the Pittsburgh Penguins to trade Sidney Crosby, the odds of that scenario happening, Penguins prospects on the verge of making the team, what new head coach Dan Muse will bring to Pittsburgh and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Jack Michaels joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss Sidney Crosby and his agent Pat Brisson's comments regarding his future in Pittsburgh, Connor McDavid weighing all of his options, the Oilers' several question marks heading into this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Scotty Bowman joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the passing of the great Ken Dryden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, RIT head coach Matt Thomas joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his new position, leaving the Providence Bruins, the impressive facilities and student body at RIT, the rowdy student section, the hockey market in Rochester, working with RIT alumnus such as Chris Tanev, navigating the changing landscape of college hockey and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Kirill Kaprizov's upcoming contract extension, if he'll become the highest paid player in the NHL, Jeremy Swayman claiming he's a changed man, the current goalie market, the Chicago Blackhawks possibly acquiring immediate help for Connor Bedard and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025, stories from the memorable 2003 NHL entry draft, the latest in the Carey Price contract trade situation, how that could be the spark needed to reignite the NHL trade market, the Seattle Kraken's questionable plan and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Connor McDavid's contract negotiation, what the Hurricanes are still missing, Mason McTavish and Luke Hughes still looking for a contract, Mitch Marner's controversial comments about his time in Toronto, which teams are most likely to improve and regress this season, Carey Price's contract possibly traded soon and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Jeff Marek joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss how NHL offseason training has changed, the Florida Panthers' unsung advantages, the reasons why players took less money to stay in Florida, the coaching staff's overarching contribution to the team's recent success, other NHL teams trying to emulate that formula and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his first season behind the bench in Laval, what made the team so successful, Jacob Fowler's incredible attitude and talent, Florian Xhekaj's NHL comparable, how David Reinbacher was able to come back from a severe knee injury and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Dallas Stars beat reporter for DLLS Sean Shapiro joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss potentially huge changes to NHL broadcasting, the Dallas Stars firing Pete DeBoer and bringing in Glen Gulutzan as head coach, the Jason Robertson trade rumours, just how good Miro Heiskanen really is and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Co-founder and CEO of BondIt and Buffalo 8 Matthew Helderman joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his endeavours in the film and entertainment industry, his special connection to hockey, and later in the show, Pierre and Jimmy discuss Anaheim Ducks 1st round pick Roger McQueen committing to Providence College, the latest in the Mason McTavish saga and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, ECAC commissioner Doug Christiansen joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss how college teams have adapted and made the most of the new CHL agreement, the immense growth potential for college hockey moving forward, the surprisingly smooth cooperation between CHL and NCAA teams and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss why there hasn't been any offer sheets this offseason, the remaining potential offer sheet candidates, the Anaheim Ducks looking poised to make a big jump in the standings, can the Toronto Maple Leafs remain a contender without Mitch Marner, Sidney Crosby's future in Pittsburgh and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the release of the 2025-2026 NHL schedule, Bowen Byram re-signing with the Buffalo Sabres, the teams with the most pressure to make the playoffs this season, the biggest threats to the Florida Panthers in their quest for a “threepeat”, trade rumours around the league and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, newly hired Iowa Wild head coach Greg Cronin joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his new position, the experience he's bringing to the Wild, what drew him to that organization and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss, the direction taken by the New York Rangers' management, Alex Pietrangelo announcing that he will miss the entirety of next season, when should the Detroit Red Wings commit and go all in, Bruins fans starting to lose patience with the team's management and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the winners and losers of NHL free agency so far, the Vancouver Canucks able to retain their big free agents, the Boston Bruins making controversial decisions, the Montreal Canadiens make another big trade, the Anaheim Ducks looking poised to take another big step next season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss recent signings around the NHL ahead of the opening of the free agent market tomorrow, the Toronto Maple Leafs getting active, trade rumours linking Jordan Kyrou to the Montreal Canadiens, Evan Bouchard breaks the bank in Edmonton, Mitch Marner traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, free agents to keep an eye on and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the blockbuster trade sending Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens, John Tavares signing a contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Charlie Coyle traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets, a preview of tonight's NHL Draft and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, former NHL scout and executive Randy Sexton joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss tomorrow's 2025 NHL draft, the unpredictability of NHL drafts, drafting by need or taking the best player available, how the Florida Panthers' recent success could impact the way teams draft, what the top talent in this draft will look like, JJ Peterka traded to Utah, other major trade rumours around the NHL and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Pierre's involvement in the Hockey Hall Of Fame committee, the 2025 inductees, how Friday's draft is shaping up, the many unknowns making this draft particularly difficult to predict, Evander Kane getting traded to the Vancouver Canucks and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Rob Simpson joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss 8 newest inductees into the Hockey Hall Of Fame, their careers and contributions to the game of hockey, the trade market heating up ahead of the NHL draft, the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks searching for an identity, who the next Bruins captain will be and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Philadelphia Flyers trading for Trevor Zegras and take questions from viewers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Sam Bennett's declaration regarding his free agency, a realistic perspective on offer sheets, Jonathan Toews officially joining the Winnipeg Jets, what he'll bring to the Presidents' Trophy winners, the most pressing needs for the Edmonton Oilers this summer and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Connor McDavid's intriguing end-of-season press conference, the Oilers' priorities this offseason, the Boston Bruins in the midst of major trade rumours, the Florida Panthers' free agents and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Panthers senior advisor to the GM Paul Fenton joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the Florida Panthers' 2nd straight Stanley Cup championship, having to replace the losses of Brandon Montour and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, how the Brad Marchand trade came about, Paul Maurice's invaluable contributions, the Panthers' incredible ownership and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy preview game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, discuss Edmonton's lineup changes, how their experience in last year's finals could help them force a game 7, the concerns with the goaltending, what happens if they lose to Florida for a 2nd straight year and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, NHL player agent Matt Keator joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his client Chris Kreider getting traded to the Anaheim Ducks, why the Panthers have been so successful these last 3 seasons, the acquisition of Brad Marchand looking better by the second, the highly competitive trade market this offseason and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers erasing a 3-0 deficit to tie the series, Calvin Pickard coming in as relief for Stuart Skinner, breakdown of the Chris Kreider trade, the New York Rangers seemingly not finished with their roster shake up, a new trade target for the Montreal Canadiens emerging and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, UMass head coach Greg Carvel joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his former player Cale Makar winning the Norris trophy, his subtle leadership style, UMass taking inspiration from the Panthers, Chris Kreider rumoured to be traded to the Anaheim Ducks and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Sportsnet reporter Gene Principe joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, what led to the Oilers losing 6-1, potential lineup changes for game 4, what the Oilers need to do in order to beat the Panthers, Gene's favourite Connor McDavid story and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Hall of famer Raymond Bourque joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy on the 24th anniversary of his long-awaited Stanley Cup win to reminisce about that feeling of finally being able to raise the elusive trophy, the arduous road to get to that moment, preview game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals, his advice for the Edmonton Oilers after a tough 2OT loss and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Dallas Stars firing Pete DeBoer, game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, hall of famer Mark Recchi joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Oilers and the Panthers, Brad Marchand fitting in well with the Panthers, what the Oilers learned from their loss in the finals last year, the hire of Marco Sturm as the Boston Bruins new head coach and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, former Florida Panthers captain Ed Jovanovski joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to preview the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers, the Panthers' impressive defensive system, underrated components, matching up against McDavid and Draisaitl, the importance of staying disciplined and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Jimmy Murphy gives his Sick Picks for the upcoming Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. Later in the show, Jimmy does a live Q&A with viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices