The Sick Podcast - The Eye Test: NHL

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Montreal Canadiens overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, Josh Anderson's impact, playoff coaching decisions, Buffalo Sabres momentum, Stanley Cup playoff storylines & 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 preview the 1st round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Kevin Kurz joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss how the Philadelphia Flyers were able to turn their season around and secure a playoff spot in dramatic fashion, Dan Vladar's immense contributions, Rick Tocchet elevating this team, how they match up against the Pittsburgh Penguins, their X-factors in the playoffs 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 Rick Bowness' fiery post-game comments, his future in Columbus, the Montreal Canadiens' lineup for game 1 of the playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Toronto Maple Leafs exposed for using artificial intelligence during the trade deadline 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 significant strength gap between Eastern and Western Conference teams this season, the Montreal Canadiens set to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1st round of the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres clinching the Atlantic division, the Vegas Golden Knights on a roll under John Tortorella, the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets looking to take a much needed step forward 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 Montreal Canadiens top prospect Michael Hage opting to return to Michigan for another season, David Reinbacher and James Hagens get their much anticipated NHL debuts, Jonathan Quick set to play in his final career game, the playoff picture looking clearer and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Jimmy Murphy discusses Cole Caufield scoring 50 goals, the Pittsburgh Penguins making the playoffs, the playoff race and more! Later, Jimmy takes 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 Ron Francis stepping down from his role as president of hockey operations for the Seattle Kraken, the next step for the Kraken, where they've gone wrong, a big divisional matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning, the start of the Pete DeBoer era in Long Island 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 grueling NHL schedule taking a toll on the Montreal Canadiens, the Boston Bruins calling up top prospect James Hagens, the Seattle Kraken searching for their identity, the Detroit Red Wings blowing their shot at a playoff spot and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Greg Wyshynski joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the New Jersey Devils relieving general manager Tom Fitzgerald of his duties, the questionable decisions that led to this outcome, the durability of the Devils' core, an early leading candidate emerging from the pack, which direction the Devils should move towards 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 New York Islanders replacing head coach Patrick Roy with Pete DeBoer, if this is the change that the Islanders really needed, the search process for the next Toronto Maple Leafs general manager, the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets failing when it matters most and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Michigan Wolverines head coach Brandon Naurato joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his team's dominant season, their preparation ahead of the Frozen Four in Las Vegas, Michigan's recruiting standards, adapting to the changing landscape of the NCAA, Montreal Canadiens top prospect Michael Hage and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Michael Futa joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' disastrous season, where they went wrong, the remaining deficiencies, how they can get back on track and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Sid Seixeiro joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs relieving Brad Treliving of his duties as general manager, the unusual timing of this decision, Keith Pelley's divisive press conference, what's next for the Leafs 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 Boston Bruins continuing to exceed expectations, the Montreal Canadiens goaltending becoming a strength once more, the Vegas Golden Knights relieving Bruce Cassidy of his duties and hiring John Tortorella as the team's new head coach, top prospect Porter Martone signing with the Philadelphia Flyers and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, the Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Brett Larson joins Jimmy to discuss his new role, his plans for the team and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Dave Goucher joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss the main issues that have plagued the Vegas Golden Knights, the Edmonton Oilers also facing a similar situation, the Detroit Red Wings staring down the barrel of some very difficult decisions, Martin St. Louis' controversial comments to the Montreal media and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Executive Director of the Peter Frates Family Foundation Michael Pitt joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss the “Let's Put ALS On Ice” initiative and their upcoming Boston Bruins alumni game headlined by Ray Bourque to raise funds for the foundation, later in the show, Jimmy discusses the Montreal Canadiens' greatest strength, Matthew Schaefer immediate impact on the NHL, Auston Matthews' uncertain future in Toronto, predictions for the NCAA Frozen Four and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Andy Brickley joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss James Hagens signing with Providence and to preview the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins game and more! Later in the show, Jimmy takes questions from viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Sportsnet's John Bartlett joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss Eastern conference playoff race, Cole Caufield's immense contributions to the Montreal Canadiens this season, Martin St. Louis' unique ability to communicate with his players, what a potential playoff matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning could look like, the Nashville Predators heating up, confusion regarding James Hagens' next step and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Live from the Lake Placid Brewery, Princeton head coach Ben Syer joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the ECAC men's championship and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Live from the Lake Placid Brewery, Cornell head coach Casey Jones, Dartmouth head coach Reid Cashman and Clarkson head coach Jean-François Houle join Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the ECAC men's championship and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Live from the Lake Placid Brewery, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss concerns regarding the next wave of NHL referees, Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Jakub Dobes deserving of a lot more credit for his team's success, how far the Ottawa Senators could go if they end up making the playoffs, Sidney Crosby drawing back into the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup, Jack Hughes' comments about the Hockey Hall Of Fame keeping his golden goal puck and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Live from Hurley's Pub in Montreal, Tony Marinaro and Jim McBride join Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the latest news from around the NHL and preview tonight's divisional matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Ottawa Senators picking up steam, the Montreal Canadiens' defensive shortcomings, the New York Rangers playing well without pressure, the department of player safety scrutinized and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Providence College head coach Nate Leaman joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss winning the Hockey East regular season, the growth of the team through the season, Anaheim Ducks top prospect Roger McQueen's first year with the program, the adjustments made by PC in accordance with the new CHL agreement, preparing to face Merrimack in the Hockey East tournament and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Paul Hollingsworth joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss Jacob Fowler's stellar performance for the Montreal Canadiens last night in Ottawa, Ivan Demidov proving that he can already be a clutch player, the way the Canadiens organization has handled its young stars, the remarkable resilience of this group, Martin St. Louis' under appreciated work and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Penticton Vees head coach Fred Harbinson joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his team's historic season and later in the show, Pierre and Jimmy discuss the precarious spot the Detroit Red Wings find themselves in, the Toronto Maple Leafs looking completely checked out, the Montreal Canadiens trusting rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler for their key matchup in Ottawa, Nick Schmaltz signing a lucrative 8-year extension with the Utah Mammoth 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 Ottawa Senators' hot stretch, their chances of making the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres' seemingly unstoppable momentum, the Toronto Maple Leafs in unfamiliar territory 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 recap the 2026 NHL trade deadline, which teams improved the most, which teams could have done better, Kent Hughes' comments regarding a major trade that fell through, who could the targeted player have been, the Montreal Canadiens working through some deficiencies, the Ottawa Senators losing Jake Sanderson long-term, the Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning' crazy matchup 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 break down the latest NHL trades live from Lake Placid Brewery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the latest trade deadline developments from around the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche acquiring Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colton Parayko refusing to waive his no-trade clause in order to be traded to the Buffalo Sabres, the potential fallout from this situation 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 recent NHL trades that saw Tyler Myers go the Dallas Stars, Colton Parayko to the Buffalo Sabres and Mackenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth, the San Jose Sharks signing Keifer Sherwood to a generous contract extension 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 trade rumours linking coveted St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas to the Buffalo Sabres, what the Blues will be looking to receive in exchange, how Robert Thomas would fit in Buffalo, other teams involved in trying to acquire Thomas, the Montreal Canadiens' true priority this deadline 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 Chicago Blackhawks trading Connor Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers, the Los Angeles Kings relieving Jim Hiller of his duties and promoting DJ Smith to interim head coach, the main sellers heading into the trade deadline this Friday, the Toronto Maple Leafs playing shameful hockey, the controversial price tag on coveted center Robert Thomas and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, newly hired Brown head Coach Tom Upton joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss why he pursued the position, the hiring process, competing with other major schools in the area, the winning standard he'll bring at Brown 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 Vancouver Canucks holding Tyler Myers off the roster for trade purposes, the Toronto Maple Leafs falling deeper out of the playoff picture, Marc Spector's controversial question to Connor McDavid, trade action about to pick up around the league 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 the growth of collegiate women's hockey, what the United States women winning the gold medal will do to help the future of women's hockey, Olympic players returning to their respective NHL teams, how those players will be able to adapt back into the NHL rhythm, many teams suffering major losses from the tournament and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the Sabres' surprising success this season, the fanbase's enthusiasm, the ongoing negotiations to extend forward Alex Tuch, Jarmo's efforts to improve the team before the trade deadline, working with head coach Lindy Ruff 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 reflect on the 2026 Olympic men's hockey tournament, Team USA capturing the gold, Connor Hellebuyck's brilliant performance, an early preview of the NHL trade deadline, potential surprise sellers 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 Team USA women prevailing over Canada in overtime to win the gold medal, how such exposure will benefit the PWHL, a preview of today's men's semi-final matchups of Canada vs Finland, and USA vs Slovakia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss yesterday's crazy Olympic quarter final games, Sidney Crosby's injury, Nick Suzuki silencing his critics, Mitch Marner proving once again that he can be a big game player, Finland completing a 2-goal comeback to move on, Connor Hellebuyck giving team USA a real chance to go all the way 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 Canada vs Czechia, Sidney Crosby leaves the game with an injury, team Slovakia advances to the semi-finals after a convincing win over Germany, Juraj Slafkovsky continuing to silence his doubters, Dalibor Dvorsky showing why he was a top-10 pick 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 to discuss Team Sweden's underwhelming Olympic tournament, where they've gone wrong so far, what they need to do in order to move forward in the elimination round, a look ahead at the quarter-final matchups, and later in the show, Chris Masters of Masters Academy International and the Boston Junior Bruins joins Pierre and Jimmy to discuss his program and the current state of youth hockey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Andrew McInnis joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss the end of the Olympic preliminary round, the most surprising teams so far, the key to ultimately winning the gold medal, Team Canada's unsung heroes, Macklin Celebrini exceeding expectations and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Boston College head coach Greg Brown joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his team's Bean Pot victory, this season as a whole, making up for the loss of important players, the large amount of Boston Bruins prospects on the team, an update on the most recent Olympic hockey games and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, 2-time Olympian and Hobey Baker winner Scott Fusco joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his involvement in women's hockey, his own Olympic experiences, the growth of USA hockey, Team Canada setting the tone for their tournament with a dominant win over Czechia 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 start of the Olympic men's hockey tournament, Juraj Slafkovsky looking to reclaim his Olympic MVP, the biggest storylines for every major team 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 Boston College winning the Bean Pot, USA beating Canada 5-0 in women's Olympic hockey, a preview of the men's tournament, Charlie McAvoy outspoken about the department of player safety's inconsistencies, the Montreal Canadiens' biggest need ahead of the trade deadline 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 ongoing women's Olympic hockey tournament, the early domination from Team USA and Canada, a preview of the men's Olympic hockey tournament, 2 potential breakout players from Team USA, NHL teams currently sitting outside of the playoffs who could still climb their way back in and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, UMass head coach Greg Cravel joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy for the latest edition of on campus Friday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices