The Suitcase And The Scribe

Allain Roy joins Scott Burnside and Mike McKenna on the finale of The Suitcase and The Scribe live from the Kelowna airport. Roy is wrapping up his agency camps in the beautiful Okanogan town after starting in New Brunswick earlier in the summer. Roy first spoke about the market this season and its uniqueness. He then discussed the most recent deal with Jonas Siegenthaler in New Jersey. Siegenthaler isn't the only player Roy works with on the Devils. He spoke about his other client Nico Hischier and how his new deal in New Jersey came about. After the interview, Mike and Scott dove into what's been happening around the NHL and what hasn't been happening. The New York Islanders have done nothing so far this summer. Mike gives a prediction on what could still happen on Long Island. On the flip side, they spoke about the sneaky good summer the Pittsburgh Penguins have had. Not only did they bring back Kris Letang and Geno Malkin, but they found a way to move Michael Matheson's contract and Jon Marino to bring in Jeff Petry and Ty Smith. Scott and Mike discussed the situation with Hockey Canada to close the show. Scott has some great work over on DailyFaceoff.com about everything happening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside are back for another episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe. Today's show is centred around free agency, which we are now one week into, and also the situation in Calgary. After losing Johnny Gaudreau last week to the Columbus Blue Jackets, which caused quite the stir, the Flames are now on the brink of losing Matthew Tkachuk. Tkachuk is a restricted free agent, but all reports indicated that his days might be numbers in the Flames. What does this mean for Calgary? Mike and Scott discuss the situation on today's show. Additionally, they spoke about why American-born players do not want to stay in Canada. Mike talked about his experiences in the Canadian market, and Scott relayed some information he learned from talking with hockey personnel. We are now deep into free agency, and most top players are spoken for. However, two names that are still lingering around are Nazem Kadri and John Klingberg do not have homes. Mike and Scott discussed possible landing spots for those two and why they haven't signed anywhere. Also, on the show, Mike and Scott talked about the San Jose Sharks, the Seattle Kraken, and another current free agent in Nino Niederreiter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The madness of free agency is less than 24 hours away in the NHL. Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside are here to give you a rundown of who's available and where they could land.However, before the free agency talk began, Mike told a great story about his experience at a New Jersey Devils camp when Lou Lamoriello was in charge. It's a story you won't want to miss.After that, the two dove into the free agency chatter, starting at the top of the board with Johnny Gaudreau. Every passing day makes it seem like he won't be signing there. If that's the case, then where will Johnny Hockey land? Could it be Philadelphia? Could New Jersey still be in the mix? Mike and Scott give their takes on today's show.John Klingberg is another intriguing name on the market, along with David Perron and Nazem Kadri.Then, it would not that an episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe if Mike and Scott did not talk about goaltenders. Darcy Kuemper and Jack Campbell look like they have found homes in Washington and Edmonton. Ilya Samsonov is a new name joining the market after the Capitals released him. Mike gave his two cents on why that happened.You can hear all of that and much more on the newest episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The play on the ice may be all wrapped up, but the chaos off the ice is just beginning. Scott Burnside returned to the show this week as he and Mike McKenna welcomed Chris Johnston from TSN. Chris is in Montreal for the NHL Entry Draft, which gets going on Thursday night. He talked about the vibes around the draft being in person for the first time in a few years; however, while it may be in person now in a couple of years, that may be changing.He also spoke about the big trade over the weekend, which saw Ryan McDonagh move to Nashville from Tampa Bay. Along with that, he briefly dove into the free agency talk. After Mike and Scott's conversation with Chris, the two of them dove into the other news around the NHL, and there was a lot of it. Many new head coaches are hired, with announcements coming in Detroit, Boston and Winnipeg. On top of that, San Jose brought in the first black general manager in NHL history. Then finally, of course, free agency starts next week, so they had to talk about that too.You can hear all that and more in episode 42 of The Suitcase and The Scribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

No Scott Burnside on the show today, so Mike McKenna was joined by a fellow suitcase Derek Nesbitt.Nesbitt is the current captain of the Atlanta Gladiators in the ECHL and has played over 1000 games in the minor leagues. During his time in the minor leagues, he was coached by now Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar. Nesbitt told a couple of stories from his time spent with Bednar and also talked about his relationships with his players.Of course, earlier this week, the Bednar won the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in game six. Mike and Derek dove into the series, discussing what the Avalanche did to help them win. In the days after the final game, Jon Cooper released the Lightning's injury report, and if you haven't seen it already, you will want to listen to what a few players were dealing with.Also, on the show, Mike and Derek discussed the Chicago Blackhawks' new head coach Luke Richardson along with the other new coaches around the NHL. That list includes John Tortorella, who is back in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers.You can hear all that and more on episode 41 of The Suitcase and The Scribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Suitcase and The Scribe are back for another Stanley Cup Final edition of the show as the Colorado Avalanche head into game four tonight with a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning. There's no better person to join the guys on the show today than somebody who sees the final take place down at ice level.Emily Kaplan from ESPN dropped by to chat with Scott Burnside about what has happened not only in the Stanley Cup Final but also throughout the playoffs. She discussed how she became an on-camera person at ESPN, her relationship with coaches around the NHL, and also her parting words to players in interviews.Before the interview, Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside broke down last night's NHL Awards. There were not many surprises, but some hockey fans were unhappy about Auston Matthews winning the Hart Trophy over Connor McDavid. Mike and Scott justified the award by explaining why Matthews was a deserving recipient. They also discussed the Vezina Trophy, Norris Trophy and the Ted Lindsay.They dove into game four of the Stanley Cup Final and answered the lingering question over the Avalanches camp right now: should Darcy Kuemper start game four?Finally, they talked about the coaching changes around the league, and Mike gave an update on the AHL's Calder Cup Final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have finally arrived at the main event. The Stanley Cup Final gets going tonight in Colorado with the Avalanche taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning is becoming very familiar with playing hockey this late into the year. Meanwhile, Colorado is back in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2001, when they beat the New Jersey Devils in seven games. People are calling this series the best finals matchup we have seen in a long time, and rightfully so. Two of the stars in this series are between the pipes. Of course, Tampa Bay has one of the best goaltenders of all time in Andrei Vasilevskiy, and, on the other side of the ice, Darcy Kuemper will likely be the Avs guy as he is expected to return from injury. Mike McKenna broke down the goalie duel on today's show and how it might be more of an advantage for one goaltender than the other. Scott Burnside also gave his thoughts on the series. Specifically on the five-on-five play from both teams. Another question looming over this series is the health of Brayden Point. How does his return impact the series? What if he doesn't play at all? Mike and Scott discussed those thoughts on today's show. In other hockey news, we had some coaching news with Bruce Cassidy joining the Vegas Golden Knights and John Torteralla likely signing on with the Philadelphia Flyers. Plenty of discussion on those two decisions. They also talked about the other openings around the NHL. The show then ends with a talk about the NHL's goaltending market. A bunch of names of come up in rumours over the last week, including John Gibson (Anaheim Ducks) and Matt Murray (Ottawa Senators). Where do they fit, and should teams even want them? You can hear all that and more in episode 39 of The Suitcase and The Scribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to episode 38 of The Suitcase and The Scribe with Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside.  The Western Conference finalists are set after the Colorado Avalanche took care of business against the Edmonton Oilers. The injuries became a little too much for the Oilers to handle, with two of their stars, Darnell Nurse and Leon Draisaitl, caring significant damage.  Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning have clawed their way back into their series against the New York Rangers in the east and are now tied up at two. The bottom six has shown up in the last couple of games for the Bolts, proving that depth matters again.  Also, on the show, Chris Wideman from the Montreal Canadiens joined Mike and Scott to talk about his new two year extension. They also dove into his time in Russia, having Marty St Louis as the head coach and how he once interned on Wall Street. The interview also contains a brief cameo from Wideman's dog.  Mike and Scott dove into the coaching news to close out the episode. Of course, this week's big news was the firing of Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy. Cassidy had a winning record in every season in Boston and guided them to the Stanley Cup finals in 2019 when they lost in game seven to the St Louis Blues. The question now lingers, what is going to happen next in Beantown? 

There was more controversy in the NHL playoffs last night. Edmonton Oilers fans were left stunned that Cale Makar's goal counted after what looked like a for sure offside. After that occurrence, there was no better guest to have on The Suitcase and The Scribe today than former NHL referee Dave Jackson. Jackson broke down the play by play of why that goal stood, and the officials made a great call on the ice.  That wasn't the first talked about decision made during an Oilers game throughout this postseason. In game five of the second round, Blake Coleman thought he had given the Calgary Flames a late lead by that goal was disallowed due to a kicking motion. Jackson also talked about that play and shared his initial thoughts.  Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside also spoke with Jackson about his transition to a media role, the life of an official, and the personalities of the people in stripes.  Mike and Scott dove into last night's wild Western Conference Finals following their chat with Jackson. The game came as advertised, with 14 goals scored within the 60 minutes. A big question now heading into game two is the health of Darcy Kuemper. Mike talked about why Avalanche should not be overly concerned.  The Eastern Conference Finals get underway with the Tampa Bay Lightning travelling to the Big Apple to face the New York Rangers. Mike and Scott talked about what they expect to see from the last two teams in the east. 

The Suitcase and The Scribe are back for another episode filled with playoff hockey talk.  After sweeping the Florida Panthers, the Tampa Bay Lightning are moving onto the second round. Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside dove into what went right for Tampa, especially on the depth pieces they have acquired.  Of course, they then spoke about the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Rangers. Neither team has won a game away from their home arena, so who knows what will happen there. Later on, in the show, Mike and Scott were joined by Leah Hextall from ESPN to talk about the Battle of Alberta. Leah talked about her experience covering the series so far and the vibes around the two cities. She also dove into the banter between the two benches, specifically involving Evander Kane and Matthew Tkachuk.  Towards the end of the interview, the three of them also discussed the idea of Barry Trotz becoming the new head coach of the Winnipeg Jets. Leah is a Manitoba native, and she explained how badly the Jets need a man like Trotz to help turn the tables in Winnipeg.  After talking with Leah Hextall, Mike and Scott rounded out the show with a conversation about the Nazem Kadri racial incident that occurred earlier this week and the other news on the ice from that series. 

Today's episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe is a special one. Not one but two guests join Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside to make sure you are all set up for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Up first was former NHLer and now TV analyst Colby Armstrong. Armstrong spoke about one of his former teams first, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the future of that franchise. Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang are both free agents this summer, and the organizations need to decide if they want to move on or not. He also discussed the Toronto Maple Leafs fall in the first round and his belief in the Tampa Bay Lightning. He then touched on the second round series in Florida and the upcoming Battle of Alberta.  Speaking of the Battle of Alberta, Bob Stauffer, the host of OilersNow, joined the guys later on in the show. Stauffer took a deep dive into the second round series between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames. He spoke about what this series means for the two cities, compared the two teams, and injuries in both lineups.  Between interviews, Mike and Scott discussed game one in Colorado last night and the two new coaching hires in the NHL. 

We are now in the middle of the first round of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs, and there is plenty to discuss. With only one series complete, 14 teams remain, with many looking like they could get pushed to seven games.  On episode 34 of The Suitcase and The Scribe, Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside start in the Pacific Division. Last night, the Los Angeles Kings had a huge win in overtime, beating the Edmonton Oilers 5-4. The Oilers were in full control of this series and now are one game away from dropping out in the first round. What has happened to them?  Another team that has struggled in the first round in years past is the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, they are now one game away from knocking out the back-to-back defending Stanley Cup Champions. Mike and Scott talked about the leadership on that team and how vital game six is for the Leafs.  Some know playoff news that happened this week was that Barry Trotz is no longer with the New York Islanders. Scott Burnside sounds off on his feelings towards Lou Lamoriello and Trotz's future.  Additionally, Mike and Scott discussed the remaining series in the postseason and a quick 20-second review of the Colorado and Nashville series courtesy of Mike. 

The playoffs are here, and The Suitcase and The Scribe are back to talk about everything that's happened so far. We have watched all 16 playoff teams play, and we have had a few upset wins. The biggest was the Washington Capitals taking down the Florida Panthers on the road. The Panthers head coach said this was good for his team, but was it?  The Tampa Bay Lightning, the Minnesota Wild and the Edmonton Oilers suffered tough losses too on night one. Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside discussed which one of those teams desperately needs to win game two.  There was plenty to talk about in the goaltending department, too, with Minnesota and Edmonton each facing a controversy. A Mike Smith mistake led to the game-winning goal in Oil Country, but our Mike is here to defend him. Then in Minnesota, was the goaltending to blame or do the Wild just need a better penalty kill? The guys also talked about the officiating in the early days of the playoffs. Many penalties have been called, but how consistent will the officials stay as the playoffs continue.  Finally, Mike and Scott dove into some non-playoff news in Winnipeg, Vancouver and Philadelphia. 

It's almost the most wonderful time of the year in the National Hockey League! The playoffs are right around the corner, and all we need to know now is if the Colorado Avalanche play the Dallas Stars or Vegas Golden Knights! Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside are back, too, with another episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe. They are here to get you set up for the postseason with a mini-preview of what's to come. It would not be an episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe if Mike did not talk about goaltending around the NHL. The matchups between the pipes will be great in the playoffs, so Mike revealed which one he's most excited to watch.  However, before that, they are joined by former NHL player John Scott, who also has his show on The Nation Network, Dropping The Gloves.  The three of them dove into John's life from what he's been up to post hockey career, his life in the NCAA with Michigan Tech, and his upcoming movie. They also spoke about John's NHL fandom and his predictions for the Stanley Cup.  You can hear all of that and more on today's episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe. 

Welcome back to another episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe with Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside, only on Daily Faceoff. Mike and Scott were joined today by special guest David Carle. Carle is the Head Coach of the University of Denver Pioneers. The Pioneers recently won their ninth NCAA National Championship after beating Minnesota State University 5-1.  Carle spoke about the run to the final game and how the team came together. He talked about the team's leadership from players like Bobby Brink, who signed with the Philadelphia Flyers last week. He also dove into his career and how he became the coach of the University of Denver.  Before Carle joined the show, Mike and Scott spoke about the NHL's playoff picture.  The Eastern Conference is set with all eight teams clinching spots; however, the Western Conference still has plenty to play for, with the Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, and LA Kings still battling for spots in the Pacific Division.  Mike also spoke about some goaltending decisions that need to be made, especially in Minnesota and St Louis. The Wild and Blues will face each other in the first round, but who's playing between the pipes? You can hear all of that and more on today's episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe. 

Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside are back with another Wednesday edition of The Suitcase and The Scribe. We are now in crunch time in the NHL, with the playoff picture moulding closer to its final shape every day. The battle in the Eastern Conference is all but set; however, it's an entirely different story in the West. The LA Kings have dropped off recently, which has opened the door for the Vegas Golde Knights.  Mike and Scott predict how things finish up in the Pacific Division.  While the playoff race is over for many teams, one thing they need to address is the coaching. Who is out the door this offseason? Who comes in? Who stays? The guys took a look at the coaching landscape around the NHL. Finally, Owen Power, the first overall pick from the 2021 NHL Draft, made his NHL debut last night for the Buffalo Sabres in his hometown of Toronto. Mike McKenna spoke about Power's game and why he'll have success early with the Sabres.  That also led to the conversation about college signings and how ridiculous it is that Hobey Baker winner Dryden McKay is struggling to find a job.  You can hear all of that and more now on episode 30 of The Suitcase and The Scribe. The episode is now available wherever you get your podcasts.

Wednesday is here, which means it's time for a new episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe with Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside! Mike and Scott are joined by Dave Poulin on today's show. Poulin played over 700 games in the NHL and was the captain of the Philadelphia Flyers for six years in the 1980s. Now, he's working with TSN as a hockey analyst.  They dove into Poulin's new career in media and how that came to be. He spoke about communication with TSN and how he came close to joining the Sportsnet panel. Mike and Scott asked him if he saw any similarities between Auston Matthews and Mike Bossy. Poulin gave a great answer and then dove into some Bossy stories.  After their chat with Poulin, Mike and Scott talked about what went down in the NHL last night. Specifically, what happened between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. That led directly into playoff talk in the Eastern Conference and some of the possible matchups we could see.  In the Western Conference, the question most revolves around who can beat the Colorado Avalanche rather than who are the contenders. Could it be Minnesota? Do the Oilers have a chance? Is Calgary the real deal?  The show concluded by discussing Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf who announced his retirement yesterday. 

Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside were joined by one of the newest members of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nick Paul, on this week's episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe.  Paul told Mike and Scott about his journey to the NHL through the Senators organization and the strong support system around him. Now with the Lightning, he mentioned the differences between the two franchises and what he hopes to contribute to the lineup. Finally, he touched on his community work in Ottawa and hoped to continue what he started.  After their talk with Paul ended, Mike and Scott dove into the news around the National Hockey League, starting with the Colorado Avalanche.  Nathan MacKinnon is out of the Avalanches lineup for the foreseeable future after fighting with Matt Dumba. The guys briefly discussed if a star player like MacKinnon needed to drop the gloves. With MacKinnon out, it's a massive blow to the Colorado lineup and could've been avoided.  The NHL General Managers meetings are happening right now in Florida, and it's been reported that there will be changes to No Trade Lists. This all occurs after what happened with Evgenii Dadonov. Mike's a big fan of this and goes on to explain why.  They also discussed the Vegas Golden Knights, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Ottawa Senators. 

The NHL trade deadline has now come and gone. We now know what all 32 teams look like as we approach the most exciting time of the year, the playoffs.  On today's episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe, Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside go around the league discussing the deals that went down on deadline day and in the week building up. A few big names got moved, including Claude Giroux, Marc-Andre Fleury and Mark Giordano. They discussed which of those players will have the most significant impact on their new team and how much they forced their old General Managers hands.  A couple of those moves really impacted the Eastern Conference. On top of Giroux and Giordano, the New York Rangers made a splash acquiring Andrew Copp, making them a top threat in the Metro division. The addition of Rakell to the Pittsburgh Penguins will create an exciting postseason too. They also dove into the Western Conference talking about the St Louis Blues, Colorado Avalanche, and Vegas Golden Knights.  Finally, they end the show asking which players we could see moved around draft time and before free agency.  Listen to all of that and more on this weeks episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe.

Scott Burnside went solo for today's The Suitcase and the Scribe special! On today's show, Scott is joined by former NHLer Colby Armstrong, the 2004 Stanley Cup winning General Manager Jay Feaster, and the Director of Team Services & Player Relations for the Nashville Predators, Brandon Walker.  Each guest gives a different perspective on the trade deadline and the experiences they have gone through. Colby Armstrong spoke about when he was traded from the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Atlanta Thrashers for Marian Hossa. He also talked about the lead up to the trade and unexpected it was.  Jay Feaster gave the perspective of a General Manager. He spoke about his time with the Tampa Bay Lightning and the 2004 Stanley Cup winning season. Feaster mentions the job the current Lightning General Manager is doing, Julien Brisebois, is doing too.  Finally, Brandon Walker is last in the queue. He and Scott talked about how it goes behind the scenes with equipment, getting the players to the rink, and helping players out with their families.  You can see Scott and the rest of the Daily Faceoff team on deadline day across all your social media channels. Daily Faceoff will be your one-stop-shop for everything on deadline day. Tune in to the live show starting at noon eastern. 

We are less than a week away from the NHL's trade deadline! On this week's episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe, Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside go around the league, filling you in on players that could potentially be on the move.  Josh Manson's trade kicked off the week of festivities, and sources have told Mike and Scott that this could be a crazy deadline. They dove into the status of a Jakob Chychrun and whether or not the Arizona Coyotes should move him. Sean Monahan and Tyler Bertuzzi are a couple of names that have hit the trade talks this week. The guys gave their thoughts on those two and some possible returns.  They also took a look at the goaltending market around the league. Many teams are desperate for goaltending, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and Vegas Golden Knights, but is there enough to go around?  Mike released his updated goaltending rankings this week, too, on DailyFaceoff.com. There was plenty of change from his initial list, but Mike backs up his points on the show.  Finally, Mike and Scott took your questions in this week's edition of the DoorDash Mailbagger. If you've got a question you want answering, follow us on Twitter and look out for our post on Mondays. 

Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside are back with another episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe!  Chelsey Goldberg joined Mike and Scott on today's episode. They talked about the fight to create a women's professional hockey in league in North America and the progression that it has made. In addition to that, they also dove into Chelsey's hockey career, starting as a child to playing NCAA hockey at Northeastern and her work of pushing women's hockey at the Jewish Olympics this summer.  Before Chelsey joined the show, Mike and Scott talked about what went down in the NHL last night, including Patrick Kane's six-point game. Mike is currently in Chicago, so he witnessed Kane's career night, which led to the question, what's your favourite moment you've seen in person?  After the guys discussed that, it led to the team that Kane dominated last night and the Anaheim Ducks' future. The Ducks looked like they could be playoff-bound not so long ago, but now it doesn't look so promising. The Ducks have plenty of players that other teams want, so what's the plan?  Finally, Mike and Scott answered your questions from this week's mailbag.   If you'd like your question answered, follow us on Twitter and keep a look out for the post. 

Welcome to another episode of The Suitcase & The Scribe with Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside.  The week's news isn't based on sports, but the Russians' invasion of Ukraine has trickled into the sporting world regarding athletes' future. Mike and Scott gave their thoughts on the IIHF banning Russia and Belarus from tournaments and the possibility of banning players from the NHL.  They also jumped in the comments made by Alex Ovechkin and Dominik Hasek. Following that, they dove into the NHL talk, and the first topic on the list was Kyle Davidson as the new General Manager of the Chicago Blackhawks.  Along with that, the playoff race is still ultimately alive in the Eastern Conference. The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to pressure while the Washington Capitals keep dropping games.  Another big question in the western conference is the fate of the Vegas Golden Knights. What are their chances of playing the postseason with all the injuries they've had? Then you also have the Winnipeg Jets and Anaheim Ducks still hoping to keep their playoff dreams alive.  They then closed out the show with the first edition of the DoorDash mailbag. You can submit your questions each week via Twitter. 

Welcome to a special Tuesday episode of The Suitcase & The Scribe. Today, Greg McKegg from the New York Rangers joins Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside to talk about the Rangers season.  Along with that, McKegg dove into his playing career and how he ended up with the Rangers. He also spoke about the vibes around the Rangers camp, playing under Gerard Gallant, and the youth movement in New York Right now.  Following their chat with McKegg, Mike and Scott gave their thoughts on Marty St Louis' start in Montreal and what the future could hold for the Hockey Hall of Famer. Last night, the Habs had a big win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, which was a perfect segway into the business the Leafs have been conducting as of late.  Another Canadian team in the discussion today was the red hot Calgary Flames. Aside from the Colorado Avalanche, Calgary has recently been the best team in the NHL, but are they under the radar? Mike and Scott gave their thoughts on them and Johnny Gaudreau's season.  They spoke about the anniversary of The Miracle on Ice and the David Ayers' game versus the Maple Leafs to round out the show. 

It's Wednesday which means Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside are back with another episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe! The last seven days in the hockey world have been hectic with coaching changes, superstars hitting milestones, and, of course, the Winter Olympics over in Beijing.  Mike and Scott start the show with those Olympic Games and specifically women's hockey. One of the greatest rivalries in sports begins another chapter when Team USA and Team Canada battle for Olympic gold later today. Some people suggest that women's hockey shouldn't be an Olympic sport anymore because Canada and the US are dominant. Mike extremely disagreed with that take on today's show.  Last night, Sidney Crosby scored his 500th NHL goal, a tremendous accomplishment. The guys dove into that and what it means for Crosby and his family.  Also, on the show, Jack Eichel is set to return to the ice following his surgery. It's great for hockey fans but maybe not as great for the Golden Knights, who now find themselves in cap hell. With the news that Mark Stone is heading to LTIR, fans around the league are now questioning if he is injured or is Vegas playing the old LTIR game. Mike and Scott discussed the LTIR rule and a way to repair it.  They also covered the Edmonton Oilers, the Dallas Stars, and the Tyler Toffoli trade.

Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside are back home from the NHL All-Star game in Vegas, and, on today's episode, Stephen Whyno from the Associated Press joined the call to chat some hockey.  Currently, Stephen is covering ice hockey at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. The guys talked about everything from the entertainment on the ice to how robots are making food for the personnel at the games.  Following their interview with Whyno, there was only one place to start, and that was in Boston. News broke early before the game that Tuukka Rask wouldn't continue with the Bruins. However, headlines quickly shifted after Brad Marchand got caught up in some antics with Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristen Jarry. After receiving a match penalty, the question is now, will Marchand receive a suspension?  The Oilers goaltending woes continue to dampen the team's dream of becoming a Stanley Cup contender. Last night, Mike Smith returned in goal for Edmonton but received no run support from his teammates, falling 4-0 to the Vegas Golden Knights. Mike talked about how former cup winners have gone through those same goaltending periods but came out on top eventually.  All on this episode, the Chicago Blackhawks continued their General Manager search. Mike and Scott talked about how open they've been about who they are talking with and the pressures of being a GM in the NHL. 

NHL All-Star weekend is coming to a close, so Mike and Scott decided to record a quick little episode of the podcast to recap the festivities. They were also joined by Tyler Yaremchuk, whose hotel they gathered in to record the podcast. They cracked a few beverages, sat back, enjoyed the fantastic view of AC units outside of Yaremchuk's window, and just talked a little hockey.  They started things off by hitting on the Metropolitan Division winning the All-Star Game and Claude Giroux being named the MVP of the day. He's a player who could be traded soon so they also hit on that. From there, they also touched on what they would like to see done differently at next year's event, what their favourite moments were from this weekend, and what else the league could do to continue elevating the way this event works. On top of that, they also got to their favourite moments from the day including a play that had Mike cheering in the stands. They also went back and talked about the skills competition and how Trevor Zegras absolutely stole the show. To close, they gave their parting thoughts on the weekend and what they took away from the 2022 All-Star weekend in Las Vegas.

Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside were on location in Las Vegas, Nevada, for today's episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe! They're in Sin City enjoying the NHL All Star festivities which get underway this weekend.  Mike began his professional career in Vega. He reminisced on old times speaking about how the city treated him and also his relationship with Wayne Newton.  Scott and Mike also dove into the Arizona Coyotes and Gary Bettman's tenure as the NHL commissioner. 

The Vancouver Canucks had a busy week off the ice hiring three people to their Hockey Operations staff: Patrik Allvin (General Manager), Emilie Castonguay (Assistant General Manager), and Rachel Dorrie )Hockey Analytics). Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside kicked off the show with this news and the Canucks' direction. One team whose future is not looking so promising is the Philadelphia Flyers, but what's next for them? Is Chuck Fletcher's time with them over? Is a new head coach the answer?  In other news, Aaron Dell laid out a brutal hit on Drake Batherson last night. They discussed possible consequences for him. They also discussed Tuukka Rask, MVP candidates, and the trade deadline from a players perspective.  

It's been an interesting week in the NHL off the ice with two players having their jerseys retired, media and players going head-to-head, and the Canadiens name their new general manager.  On top of that, the action on the ice was pretty good too.  Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside break it all down for you on episode 15 of The Suitcase & The Scribe. 

Ian Cole joined Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside on episode 14 of The Suitcase & The Scribe! The Hurricanes' defenceman brought some laughs to the show as they discussed the Canes new goaltender, what happened in Philadelphia, and some old Peoria Rivermen stories. Mike and Scott also spoke about Evander Kane, Tuukka Rask and, of course, Kodak Black. 

Welcome to the first episode of The Suitcase & The Scribe in 2022!  The NHL is back in full swing (kinda), which gave Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside plenty to discuss. One burning topic around the NHL is the Edmonton Oilers. From one of the top teams in the league to now barely holding onto a playoff spot, what is going on in Oil Country?  They also dove into the Winter Classic, Gerard Gallant, and the potential MVP of the league. 

We hope everyone had a great Holiday Season, and we are happy to have you back listening to The Suitcase & The Scribe! The World Juniors is going on right now, and in Canada, you can watch every game of the tournament, but the US fans aren't so lucky. Mike and Scott discussed how the US needs to improve its tournament coverage and how it can do so.  They also dove into the IIHF's cancellation of tournaments and the growth of women's hockey.  Also, they gave their Holiday recap and welcomed back the NHL on the show.  

Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside are back for one last show before the big guy in red comes to visit! While the action on the ice has taken a pause, there was still plenty to discuss in the hockey world. The big news story is the status of the NHL players going to the Olympics. Mike and Scott gave their view on that and what the tournament could look like without NHL players in attendance.  Of course, COVID has played a major factor in the NHL recently. A question now is how will teams react after the pause is over?  Listen to hear that and more on the latest episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe!

Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside caught up with Arizona Coyotes Andrew Ladd. They discussed his charity work with his foundation and how it all began.  After the interview, Mike and Scott dove into the rest of the hockey news and spoke about the question we've all been asking recently. Will NHL players go to the Olympics? 

It's been a busy week around the NHL, and now Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside are here to discuss what went down. The show starts with the chaos that happened in Winnipeg last Sunday. Was six games the right call for Spezza, or was it too much? Could the situation have been avoided overall?  Of course, we had two significant changes in the NHL, with Vancouver moving on from almost everyone and the Flyers saying goodbye to Alain Vigneault.  They also spoke about the Dallas Stars, Boston Bruins and the Minnesota Wild. 

Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside are joined by former Team Canada goaltender and Olympic Silver Medalist Manon Rhéaume.  They discussed her career as a goaltender, working in the media, and the future of women's hockey.  Before the interview, Mike and Scott dove into the news around the NHL, including Jack Hughes' new deal, Jake DeBrusk wanting out of Boston, and how the Senators handled sending down Matt Murray. All of that and more on the latest episode of The Suitcase & The Scribe!

Happy Thanksgiving to all our American listeners!  Today, Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside, on the show by hockey insider and TSN reporter Pierre LeBrun.  The guys spoke about the New York Islanders and if they can turn their season around, what Jack Campbell's new deal could look like, and of course, they had to talk about Pierre's beloved Dallas Cowboys.  All of that and more on episode eight of The Suitcase & The Scribe.

The class of 2020 has finally been inducted into the hockey fall of fame. After every induction, the conversation starts of who's next and why this player hasn't been voted in yet. On today's show, Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside also discussed the lack of goaltenders in the hall and how that can change.  One of the other big questions around the league is what is going on in Vancouver? After a busy summer, the Canucks still find themselves at the bottom of the standings. What needs to change? Mike and Scott broke down the situation. The guys also spoke about the Florida Panthers, COVID in the NHL, and the takeover in Pittsburgh.   

Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside are back with a brand new episode of The Suitcase and The Scribe! There was plenty to talk about in the NHL this past week, but before they got to any of that, Mike spoke about his experience with the Wounded Warriors in Philadelphia and how he has been working with them in St Louis. As for the NHL, they discussed Anaheim's situation with Bob Murray and the team's surprising performances on the ice, specifically from Kevin Shattenkirk and Troy Terry. They continued the NHL talk discussing the Hurricanes' goaltending, the San Jose Sharks and last night's on-ice action.

Welcome back to another episode of The Suitcase & The Scribe with Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside.  Former NHL goaltender Ryan Miller joined them. They discussed his time in the NHL, life after hockey, and his involvement with Team USA for the upcoming Olympics in Beijing.  Before Miller joined them, Mike and Scott discussed the Chicago sexual abuse story more, Adam Fox and Morgan Rielly's new deals, and a quick evaluation of some of the league's struggling teams. 

Welcome back to an episode of The Suitcase & The Scribe with Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside! The big topic on everyone's mind in hockey right now is the Chicago Blackhawks sexual abuse case. All was revealed in yesterday's press conference, which resulted in numerous members of the Blackhawks management from that season stepping aside. Mike and Scott didn't hold back from giving their opinions on the situation. Following that hard conversation, the big on ice topic is how many undefeated teams remain in the NHL. The question now is, which team is going to stay perfect the longest? Mike and Scott closed out the show talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets, and the Vegas Golden Knights.

Welcome back to The Suitcase & The Scribe with Mike McKenna and Scott Burnside! There was plenty to discuss on today's show, with the NHL now in full swing across North America. So much in swing that Canadian and US teams can now actually play against each other. One of the most surprising teams in the NHL is the undefeated Buffalo Sabres, who an ageless Craig Anderson is backstopping. Continuing in the surprise category, Mike and Scott dove into the Detroit Red Wings and how they are getting Tampa Bay vibes from the motor city. Of course, if you're talking about surprises, disappointments come with that too; and the number team on that list right now are the Montreal Canadiens. The Chicago Blackhawks joined the Canadiens on the list, which leads to how long will Marc-Andre Fleury call Chicago home? Finally, Mike let his feelings be known about the Evander Kane situation, and Scott expresses the bravery of the Hayes family to reveal the issues regarding Jimmy's passing. You can hear all of that and more on episode three of The Suitcase & The Scribe.

The NHL is back, and Scott Burnside and Mike McKenna give your their reaction to the action on the ice for episode two of The Suitcase & The Scribe! The Kraken almost gave the Golden Knights a scare in their first game in the National Hockey League, while the Pittsburgh Penguins disrupted Tampa Bay's banner party on the road. They also dove into some of the big names missing around the league and what kind of impact that'll have on a locker room, especially in Ottawa, where Brady Tkachuk is still without a contract. They continued that conversation into how important it is to get players and coaches under a new deal before the season begins to avoid distractions. Later on, in the show, Minnesota Wild General Manager Bill Guerin joined Scott and Mike. They talked about Dean Evason, the dynamics of an NHL locker room, and Team USA.

Welcome to episode one of The Suitcase and The Scribe with Scott Burnside and Mike McKenna, the newest addition to the DailyFaceoff.com family!  Today on the show, Scott and Mike introduced themselves to everyone and talked about their career paths so far. They took different ways through the hockey world, which will bring a great dynamic to the show. They also dove into the Robin Lehner situation and what that could lead to, officiating, and injuries to star players.  The show wraps up with rapid fire, with Scott and Mike giving their takes on topics ahead of the start of the NHL season next week.