Podcast appearances and mentions of Brent Burns

lberga, Hahn and Meaney discuss the MVP-caliber start for Jack Eichel, injury to Mark Stone and the impact of the Carter Hart signing on the Vegas Golden Knights and fantasy value of Adin Hill with Hart eligible to play Dec. 1. Jensen joins to discuss the top fantasy pickups on NHL.com/Fantasy, including three Buffalo Sabres players, Leo Carlsson's role under coach Joel Quenneville, a revitalized Brent Burns with the Avalanche and more. Then, in “On the Money,” presented by Bet365.ca, the guys attack various sides and prop angles for the first few days of the week. 

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show recapping the most recent Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship - Ice Wars. After that we discuss the Flyers start to the season, Couturier and Zegras making plays, Cates, Brink, and Foerster picking up where they left off from last season, Matvei Michkov's ankle injury and the rumors of him being out of shape, and the trade rumors surrounding Owen Tippett. Jumping around the league we talk about Carter Hart joining the Vegas Golden Knights, Jack Eichel's new deal, Brent Burns playing 1500 games, the Rangers inability to score at home, and the Carolina Hurricanes and Shayne Gostisbehere's hot start. Val Ruley, the women's champ from BKFC Ice Wars, joined us for an interview! Valerie talks to us about her hockey career, joining BKFC, her viral fight last week, what it's like taking a hit, her training and mindset going into a fight, and what's next for her.Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show features a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!►Click here to shop our latest merch: nastyknuckles.com/shop► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts announced this week that it was ⁠shutting down Off Center⁠, its immersive theater programming. Meanwhile at Casa Bonita, the restaurant unveiled its “Casa Boonita” theming for the Halloween season, which ⁠sparked a labor complaint⁠ over the associated reduction in roaming characters. So, is Denver over immersive art? Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are joined by returning fave, comedian Joshua Emerson, to dig into the local art scene and the unclear future for immersive performers. Plus, our wins and fails of the week.  Bree discussed the ⁠Denver cop who was fired⁠, as well as Gustavo Arellano's ⁠latest thoughts on Den-Mex⁠ in Westword — you can also hear ⁠his conversation about regional cuisine⁠ on our show from a few years ago. Paul mentioned ⁠fears of ICE showing up⁠ at Ball Arena, Avalanche player Brent Burns' ⁠hilarious looks⁠, and Bree's bestie Karma Leigh's amazing ⁠Av's jersey design⁠. Joshua talked about ⁠union issues at Casa Bonita⁠, the Denver American Indian Commission's ⁠internal turmoil⁠, and ⁠the Av's return⁠.  Do you think immersive art is dead or very much alive? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at ⁠denver.citycast.fm⁠. Watch clips from the show on YouTube: ⁠youtube.com/@citycastdenver⁠ or Instagram ⁠@citycastdenver⁠ Chat with other listeners on reddit: ⁠r/CityCastDenver⁠ Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: ⁠membership.citycast.fm/Denver⁠ Learn more about the sponsors of this October 10th episode: ⁠Denver Film⁠ ⁠Wise⁠ ⁠Elizabeth Martinez with PorchLight Real Estate⁠ - Do you have a question about Denver real estate? Submit your questions for Elizabeth Martinez ⁠HERE⁠, and she might answer in next week's segment. Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at⁠ citycast.fm/advertise⁠

The season is a week away and we give all our prognostications on what we expect to happen this year.  There were some bold predictions and some....not so much.    Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Shawn Horcoff Shirts off for Horcoff NEWS Stolarz signs - 4 x $3.75MM Atlantic Division   Team Strengths / What's Going Well Key Challenges / What Could Go Wrong Expectations or Projection for 2025-26 Florida Panthers They're coming off back-to-back Stanley Cups, meaning they have experience, confidence, and a championship mindset. They also have strong core players, and continuity tends to help. CBSSports.com+3DraftKings Network+3NHL+3 Big blow: their captain Aleksander Barkov suffered a serious knee injury (ACL/MCL) in training camp, and is likely out for much or all of the season. That hurts leadership, two-way play, and depth. The Sun+2Reuters+2 Also, Matthew Tkachuk is recovering from surgery and may miss time. DraftKings Network+1 They'll need next-man up to step out. Still expected to be a top-team in the Atlantic, maybe the favorite. But their margin for error is slimmer without Barkov. If they stay healthy otherwise, they should contend for division and maybe again deep in the playoffs. Toronto Maple Leafs Very strong offensive core (Matthews, Nylander, etc.), good goaltending (Stolarz / Woll) last season. They won the division in 2024-25, so momentum and confidence are there. Daily Faceoff+3Wikipedia+3The Hockey Writers+3 Major change: Mitch Marner is gone (trade / sign-and-trade), so they lose a big creator and offensive driver. The Hockey Writers+2hockeybuzz.com+2 Depth on the blue line is a concern; mobility and puck-moving among the defense isn't elite. Also any injuries to top forwards could hurt. The Hockey Writers+1 They will likely still compete for a top-3 spot in the Atlantic. Many projections put them 2nd or 3rd. But whether they can pull off another division title may depend heavily on how they adapt without Marner. Tampa Bay Lightning They have veteran depth, star players (Hedman, Kucherov, etc.), strong goaltending history. They tend to remain a steady playoff presence and know how to win big games. The Hockey News+2DraftKings Network+2 Age and wear could creep in; maintaining performance across a full season is always harder for older players. Depth beyond their top lines / defense is always in question. Also, small off-season improvements vs rivals who might have improved more. The Hockey News+2hockeybuzz.com+2 Expect them to be in the mix for a playoff spot, likely top-3 or wild-card if needed. They might not win the division, but they'll be dangerous — especially if other teams have more turmoil. Ottawa Senators Young core is maturing: players like Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle, Jake Sanderson are established difference-makers. They made the playoffs in 2024-25 for the first time in a while. hockeybuzz.com+3NHL+3Wikipedia+3 They should have more experience, better cohesion. Depth is still a concern — forward depth, goaltending (though they have some good prospects), and whether they can avoid inconsistency (long losing stretches) especially in a tough division. Also, small margins matter in late games; punishing turnover or defensive lapses will hurt more in 2025-26. Likely a wild card contender; maybe push into the top-4 or 5 in the Atlantic depending on health and whether they capitalize in close games. Not likely favorites, but in many projections they finish around 4th in the division. The Hockey News+2The Hockey Writers+2 Montreal Canadiens Youth is coming through; the “next wave” is expected to make strides. Many observers see them as a team that could improve more steeply than some of their rivals. Daily Faceoff+1 They have upside — speed, prospects, and potential depth upgrades. Still less consistency, still gaps — especially in center depth, defensive depth, and perhaps special teams. They might struggle in tight games, and maybe lack the experience to keep pace with more battle-tested teams. Probably still just outside the top group, fighting for a wild-card. If things go well, could squeak into a playoff spot; if not, might hover in the middle. Projections often place them ~5th in the division. Boston Bruins After a down year, they have some assets and draft picks; hiring a new coach and adding forward depth are seen as positives. NHL+2The Hockey Writers+2 They also have tradition and infrastructure; could bounce back. They were last in the division in 2024-25, so regression is required just to be relevant. They need players to step up, younger guys to develop. Also, they need to improve on defense, and be better in transition and in penalty kill / special teams. Without big upgrades, they risk being left behind. NHL+1 Probably still a rebuilding / retooling year. Likely finish in the lower third of the division. Modest improvements, but playoff contention seems out of reach unless some surprise performances or trades happen. Buffalo Sabres Some high-end offensive talent (e.g. players like Tage Thompson) that have shown they can produce. Potential for breakout seasons. Bleacher Report+1 They also have assets and could use them wisely. Defensive structure, consistency, special teams, and goaltending tend to be weak or uneven. They have to avoid letting games get away — handling adversity, depth through injuries will be big. Also, relative to other Atlantic teams, margin for error is small. Probably still outside the playoff picture; might aim for getting close (70-80 wins?), but more likely a lower-end Atlantic finish (6th or 7th). Potential to improve, but not yet in serious contention unless they make big moves. Detroit Red Wings They showed competitiveness last season; some young core pieces are developing; fanbase optimism is there. They're not total longshots — could surprise. hockeybuzz.com+1 Depth is lacking; need more consistency, better defense, better special teams. Also, injuries and inexperience could hurt them over the grind of a full season. Their margin for error is small. Likely still on the outside looking in. May notch more wins than last season, possibly finish mid-pack in the division, but a playoff berth is probably a stretch unless many things go right.     Metropolitan   Team Strengths / What Looks Good Challenges / Risks Expectations / Projection Carolina Hurricanes Added scoring depth (Nikolaj Ehlers) and boosted their defense backing (K'Andre Miller). They have a strong coaching staff, and their core players (Aho, Svechnikov, etc.) are established. (The Hockey News) Ehlers has been somewhat injury prone; Miller is still adjusting to larger responsibility. Also, they've had playoff disappointments lately — expectations are high, so even small slip-ups will be magnified. (The Hockey News) Many project them to win the Metro. Likely among the top point totals in the division (100+ points), serious contender to go deep in the playoffs. (Yardbarker) New York Rangers Key offseason additions: defense improvements, coaching change (Mike Sullivan) which might stabilize some weaknesses. They have top-end talent offensively, good leadership, and the potential to tighten up defensively. (Yardbarker) Their defensive and 5-on-5 metrics were weak last season; goaltending concerns persist. They need consistency, especially in close games and during stretches without full health. (Yardbarker) Expected to bounce back. Many see them finishing near the top of the Metro, possibly 2nd or 3rd. Not quite the favourite, but serious playoff hopes. (Yardbarker) New Jersey Devils Young core that is increasingly experienced: Hughes, Bratt, etc. Some savvy offseason moves adding depth forwards and defensive pieces. If they stay healthy, they could compete for a high seed. (Live Sports on TV) Injuries to their star players remain a concern; goaltending is also an open question (how well Markstrom and others hold up). Depth still isn't quite elite. Also, consistency in tight games will be tested. (Yardbarker) Many expect them to improve on last season, possibly pushing for top-3 in Metro. A playoff berth is expected; division win less certain. If things go well, might break into serious contention. (Yardbarker) Washington Capitals Strong recent performance; good special teams, solid top lines, veteran leadership. Their depth is better in many eyes, and key players are still in good form. (The Hockey News) Aging defense corps could be a liability. Also, regression is possible—last season's stretch may be hard to replicate at the same level. Injuries always loom. (Yardbarker) Probably a top-4 Metro finish. They might not be favoured to win the division, but if things align, they could threaten. Expect playoff qualification, likely in a decent seeding spot. (Yardbarker) Columbus Blue Jackets Young players are continuing to develop; they showed last season they can compete. If goaltending solidifies and they stay healthy, they could push for the lower playoff spots. (Yardbarker) Goaltending is a concern (depth, consistency). Also, finishing games, managing pressure, and handling divisional matchups could expose their inexperience. Depth beyond top lines may still be a weak link. (Yardbarker) Dark horse for a wild card. Probably not expected to win the Metro, but could finish 4th–5th, depending on injuries and consistency. Surprises possible. (Yardbarker) New York Islanders Veteran presence, some depth, experience in tight defensive systems. Could outperform low expectations if they get hot and especially in home games. (Yardbarker) The roster seems to lack top-end scoring punch compared to the top Metro teams. Also unclear whether they've made enough changes to keep up with more aggressive/younger teams. If injuries hit, they may have trouble keeping pace. (Yardbarker) Likely in the middle of the pack. Maybe fight for a wild card but probably not among the top 3 unless something clicks. (Yardbarker) Philadelphia Flyers Some high-upside youth, flashes of good play, potential to surprise. They've added pieces that could help in depth and forward scoring. (Live Sports on TV) Still a ways to go. Lack of consistency, defense and special teams likely won't be top tier. Pressure to improve is there but may not have enough veteran stability. (Yardbarker) Probably among the lower end of Metro. Expecting modest gains; playoff battle is probably out of reach unless overperformance across the board. (Yardbarker) Pittsburgh Penguins Name recognition, leadership with veterans; still capable of pulling out big performances (especially in front of home crowd). If some younger players step up, there's upside. (Bleav) Aging core, inconsistent goaltending, defensive talent concerns. Many see them projected to finish last or near the bottom in the Metro. Long stretches of tough games could expose their vulnerabilities. (Yardbarker) Probably a rebuilding / transition year. More about development and seeing what youth can do. Playoffs unlikely barring massive surprises. Might aim to exceed low expectations rather than compete for top spots. (Yardbarker)                                       Pacific  Team Strengths / What's Working in Their Favor Key Weaknesses / Risks Expectations / Projection Vegas Golden Knights They won the division last season (2024-25) and bring strong overall depth, offensive firepower, and experience. (Daily Faceoff) They've also made roster tweaks to stay competitive. (Daily Faceoff) Losing or aging pieces, defensive depth under pressure, possible regression if injuries hit. Also, they'll get more attention from other teams, meaning more challenging matchups. (Daily Faceoff) Likely to be one of the top 2 in the Pacific, maybe the division winner again. Considered among the favorites. Edmonton Oilers Big upside. With superstars like McDavid, strong offensive core, recent playoff success (they made the Stanley Cup Final last season) indicate they already have what it takes. (Daily Faceoff) Goaltending is a concern, but if the tandem holds up, they could be dangerous. (NHL) Consistency in goal is a known risk: both in terms of performance and availability. Statistics suggest some volatility. Also, pressure expectations are high. If things go off the rails early, it could affect momentum. (NHL) Expected to challenge Vegas closely for the division; likely secure a playoff spot. Possibly division runner-up or even top if they outperform in goal. Los Angeles Kings They had a solid 2024-25, finishing 2nd in the Pacific. Key players have experience, and if their depth continues to build, they could push upward. (Wikipedia) Scoring consistency and depth past the top lines will matter. Injuries or underperformance in secondary scoring could limit how high they go. Also, keeping pace with Vegas/Edmonton will be challenging. (Daily Faceoff) Likely to be in the playoff mix. Possibly a dark horse for second or third in the division, potentially a lower seed but competitive. Vancouver Canucks They have some strong forward pieces, and internal roster improvements (especially on defense) are viewed by analysts as meaningful. If their goaltending is healthy, they could push for a wild card. (The Hockey Writers) Lack of a strong second-line center is viewed as a weakness. Also, past off-ice issues (locker room dynamics) and performance under pressure might be concerns. Health of key players will be crucial. (The Hockey Writers) Probably fighting for one of the lower playoff or wild card spots. Could surprise and finish mid-pack in Pacific if things go well, but not expected to win the division. Calgary Flames Some analysts see potential for them to climb; they may be undervalued, depending on offseason additions, internal development, and being in a division that is top-heavy (so second tiers can get more margin). (Daily Faceoff) Depth issues, matching up against elite offensive teams, special teams and defensive consistency often are weak spots. If opponents exploit those, Flames might struggle in tight games. (Daily Faceoff) Likely just outside of the top 3 in the division; possible wild card contender if they stay consistent and avoid injury. Anaheim Ducks They are still rebuilding, but have young talent, and some key contracts or signings could help them improve. (Daily Faceoff) Probably still a year or two away from being a real threat. Their defense and goaltending need to improve more before they can reliably win close games. Depth beyond the top prospects might limit their ceiling this season. (The Hockey Writers) Probably toward the lower end of playoff contention. More likely playing spoiler or improving win totals rather than challenging for top of Pacific. Seattle Kraken They have new coaching (Lane Lambert) which could bring a change in culture or playing style. Some young players are expected to develop further. (Wikipedia) They were weak in 2024-25, and must overcome inconsistency, defensive holes, scoring shortages. Also, renovation of systems and integrating young players tends to produce growing pains. (OilersNation) Likely among the bottom few in Pacific, unless there is a breakout by young core. Probably fighting for modest gains in standings rather than playoff spots. San Jose Sharks Potential upside in young players / prospects; less external pressure; opportunity to surprise if things align. (Daily Faceoff) Very likely to struggle in many games. Depth, defense, offense vs stronger teams are weak points. Budget / roster limitations may make large leaps difficult. (Daily Faceoff) Likely near the bottom of the Pacific this season. Development year. Might win some rounds, maybe upset a few higher-ranked teams, but not expected to make the playoffs in baseline projections.                                       Central    Team What Looks Good / Strengths What Could Go Wrong / Key Risks Expectations / Projection Colorado Avalanche • Strong forward group with Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, Brock Nelson, Valeri Nichushkin. (The Hockey Writers) • Good defensive depth; additions like Brent Burns and Victor Olofsson project to bolster secondary scoring and depth. (The Hockey News) • More stable goaltending: Mackenzie Blackwood paired with Scott Wedgewood may reduce the inconsistency that has been a drag in past seasons. (The Hockey Writers) • Landeskog's ability to stay healthy and produce consistently is still a question. (The Hockey Writers) • Age of some defensive pieces (e.g. Burns) is a factor; performance may dip or break down in tough stretches. • If the backup goaltending or depth scoring fails, that could expose vulnerabilities. Among the favorites to win the division or finish top 2-3. Many projections put Colorado near or at the top. They are seen as a Stanley Cup contender from the Central. (The Hockey News) Dallas Stars • Strong forward group / top-6 depth. Even if they lost some pieces, their core remains dangerous. (The Hockey Writers) • Jake Oettinger remains a strong goaltender, giving them solid chances in tight games. (The Hockey News) • They may have gotten slightly “worse on paper” due to offseason departures; matching pace with Colorado, Winnipeg, etc., will be tough. (The Hockey Writers) • Defensive depth could be stressed; margin for error is smaller in a tight division. Very likely playoff team; realistic chance to compete for the division title. Projections often put them 1-3 in the Central. (The Hockey Writers) Winnipeg Jets • Strong regular season potential: solid core, strong goaltending, capable offense. (The Hockey News) • Adding leadership / veterans like Jonathan Toews may help in tight playoff push games. (The Hockey News) • They lost Nikolaj Ehlers, which is a nontrivial blow to their offense. Replacing that contribution is not simple. (The Hockey Writers) • Keeping consistency over a full season, especially in travel / divisional games, is always challenging. • Injuries or regression from key players could hamper momentum. Expected to finish among the top 3 in the Central; likely a playoff spot. Some projections have them trailing Colorado and Dallas. (The Hockey News) Utah Mammoth • Progressing core; young but gaining experience. Some observers view them as dark horse. (The Hockey Writers) • They have added pieces to try to round out depth; more cohesion could pay off. • Their overall expectation is rising; they may benefit if other teams slip. • Inexperience could hurt in high-stakes games. • Depth still may not be sufficient to sustain long slumps or injuries to key forwards / defense. • Goaltending and consistency remain open questions. Likely a wild card contender. Could finish 4th-5th in the division, possibly grab a playoff spot if things break well. Not yet expected to challenge at the very top, but capable of overachieving. (The Hockey Writers) Minnesota Wild • Some talented young players developing (e.g. Zeev Buium, Brock Faber, etc.). (The Hockey Writers) • Goaltending tandem (Gustavsson / Wallstedt) may give them more stability. (The Hockey Writers) • If Kaprizov stays engaged and the offense gets consistent support, they could push for wild card. • There has been uncertainty around certain players' commitments/futures (e.g. rumors with Kirill Kaprizov). • Depth beyond the top lines / top 6 remains a concern. • Defensive breakdowns in tight games and special teams performance could limit upside. Probably mid-pack in Central. Many projections expect them to fight for a playoff  

The Colorado Avalanche's preseason is heating up, and big questions are already emerging. In this episode, Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley dig into expectations for Brock Nelson and Martin Necas, including how Necas has been grinding extra power play reps with Nathan MacKinnon. New Avs assistant coach Dave Hakstol joins to discuss Nelson's development, his power play philosophy, and managing star players. We also break down the Avs' early power play struggles, with both units failing to click against Dallas, plus first impressions of Victor Olofsson, Brent Burns, and the long-awaited return of Gabriel Landeskog. Finally, we tackle the forward depth chart: will Ross Colton or Jack Drury win the 3C job? Can Zakhar Bardakov lock down the 4C role? And does Gavin Brindley's standout camp make things complicated for Colorado's bottom-six? #ColoradoAvalanche #GoAvsGo #AvsNation #NathanMacKinnon #CaleMakar #GuerillaSports #Hockey #AvalancheHockey #MileHighHockey #AvsFans #Avalanche2025 #Mikko Rantanen #AvsGameDay #NHLHighlights #DenverSports #AvalancheForever #MakarMagic #HockeyInColorado #StanleyCup #NHL This show is brought to you by RefiJet Did you know you could refinance your auto loan? With RefiJet, you could save around $150 a month—all with just a soft credit pull and zero hassle. Lower payments, flexible terms, even cash back from your car's equity. RefiJet does the work, you get the savings. Start today at RefiJet.com! The Faster, Easier way to Refinance 

The offseason season review/preview series continues by looking at the projected third defensive pair for the Avalanche. Can the addition of Brent Burns bolster the back end, even at 40 years old? Can Sam Malinski continue the growth of his game and force himself into the long-term plans of the team? What are they going to do with two right handed shots on the pairing? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Summer Coolers edition of NHL Wraparound, hosts Neil Smith and Vic Morren dive deep into the state of the Dallas Stars, a team that continues to knock on the door but can't quite break it down. After a heartbreaking third straight Conference Final loss, the Stars made a surprising offseason move—replacing head coach Peter DeBoer with Glen Gulutzan, signaling a reset without dismantling their core.Dallas finished the 2024–25 regular season with 102 points and were one of the West's most dangerous teams on paper. But after a Game 1 offensive outburst against Edmonton in the Conference Final, the Stars' scoring completely dried up. That collapse has left major questions about leadership, playoff preparedness, and whether the window to win with Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin, and Matt Duchene is beginning to close.The episode covers offseason moves, the state of the blue line, the future of Jake Oettinger, and why the new coach might finally be what pushes this veteran-heavy team to the next level.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Dallas Stars 2024–25 recap: Another deep run, same ending[00:38] Jim Nill wins GM of the Year again—but makes a major change[01:00] Glen Gulutzan replaces Peter DeBoer: Why now?[02:00] Veteran core aging: Benn, Seguin, Duchene[03:00] Free agent re-signings: Duchene, Benn, Blackwell, Bork, Lundkvist[03:45] Offseason additions: RFA Rodak Faksa returns, Nathan Bastian signs[04:15] Key departures: Mason Marchment, Matt Dumba, Cody Ceci[05:00] Offensive depth: Still dangerous despite losses[05:45] Defensive pairings: Heiskanen, Lindell, Harley, Laaksonen, Burns[06:00] Goaltending: Oettinger & DeSmith remain the tandem[07:00] Miro Heiskanen's return and Brent Burns' arrival[08:00] Rantanen's revenge against Colorado: A defining moment[09:00] Why the scoring collapsed vs. Edmonton[10:00] Was DeBoer's message stale? Can Gulutzan change the tone?[11:00] Final thoughts: The Stars are a contender—but for how much longer?KEY TAKEAWAYS:The window is closing: Benn, Seguin, and Duchene are aging, and the opportunity to win with this core is narrowing.Jim Nill's bold coaching change to bring back Glen Gulutzan—whom he originally let go—shows humility and a desire to fix culture from the top down.Scoring vanished in the Conference Final, and questions remain about why so many top-tier players underperformed.Jake Oettinger is still one of the league's top young goaltenders, but he'll need to carry the load again in 2025–26.Miro Heiskanen's return to full health, along with the quiet addition of Brent Burns, could be critical for defensive stability.The Central Division is loaded, with Dallas, Winnipeg, and Colorado all battling for top spots—but one of them is destined to go home early, again.RESOURCE LINKS:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nhlwraparoundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555451139787#NHL #Hockey #Podcast #DallasStars #GlenGulutzan #PeterDeBoer #JakeOettinger #JimNill #JamieBenn #TylerSeguin #MattDuchene #ColinBlackwell #NilsLundkvist #MavrikBourque #RadekFaksa #NathanBastain #MasonMarchment #MikaelGranlund #CodiCeci #EvgeniiDadonov #MattDumba #RoopeHintz #WyattJohnston #JasonRobertson #MikkoRantanen #SamSteele #OskarBack #MiroHeiskanen #EsaLindell #ThomasHarley #IlyaLyubushkin #LianBichsel #CaseyDeSmith

In this Summer Coolers episode of NHL Wraparound, hosts Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the Colorado Avalanche, a franchise that continues to contend—but still hasn't returned to the Stanley Cup Final since hoisting the trophy in 2022.The Avalanche finished the 2024–25 season with 102 points and their eighth straight playoff appearance, but fell in Game 7 to the Dallas Stars in the second round. The hosts dive into what's holding the Avs back from reclaiming the Cup, despite the presence of two of the league's most electrifying stars: Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar.They also break down a relatively quiet offseason highlighted by the signing of Brent Burns, the addition of Victor Olofsson, and the trade that brought in Gavin Brindley while shipping out Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood. The Avalanche also re-signed key contributors like Brock Nelson, Parker Kelly, and Josh Manson, while losing depth pieces like Jonathan Drouin and Ryan Lindgren.As the Avs prepare for another run, the big questions remain: Is this still a Cup-caliber team? Or have they become more sizzle than substance?IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Avalanche recap: Consistency without deep playoff success[00:36] Game 7 vs. Dallas: A haunting finish to a promising year[01:00] Star power vs. depth: Are MacKinnon & Makar enough?[02:00] Offseason review: Brent Burns signs, Coyle/Wood traded[03:00] Gavin Brindley's upside and forward depth[04:00] UFA/RFA re-signings: Nelson, Manson, Vejdemo, Kelly[05:00] Defensive pairings: Makar, Toews, Manson, Burns[06:00] Goaltending: Blackwood and Wedgewood tandem[07:00] Full-strength roster? Landeskog returns to open season[08:00] A stacked Central Division: Dallas, Winnipeg, Colorado[09:00] Why playoff format hurts deep divisionsKEY TAKEAWAYS:Colorado's core remains elite, with MacKinnon, Makar, Rantanen, and Landeskog leading the way, but playoff progress has stalled.The addition of Brent Burns offers leadership and power-play presence, but the team needs more from its second-tier stars.Gabriel Landeskog's full-season return could be a game-changer, giving Colorado much-needed leadership and physicality.Goaltending remains a question: Blackwood and Wedgewood must prove they can deliver postseason-caliber performances.The Central Division is brutal—with Dallas and Winnipeg also strong, one top-tier team will inevitably exit early due to the current playoff format.RESOURCE LINKS:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nhlwraparoundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555451139787#NHL #Hockey #Podcast #ColoradoAvalanche #JaredBednar #NathanMacKinnon #CaleMakar #BrentBurns #VictorOlofsson #GavinBrindley #CharlieCoyle #MilesWood #BrockNelson #ParkerKelly #JoshManson #JoelKiviranta #JonathanDrouin #RyanLindgren #JimmyVesey #IvanIvan #DevonToews #SamGirard #SamMalinski #MackenzieBlackwood #ScottWedgewood #ValNichushkin #JackDrury #RossColton #MartinNecas #ArtturiLehkonen #GabrielLandeskog

In this Summer Coolers edition of NHL Wraparound, hosts Neil Smith and Vic Morren break down the Carolina Hurricanes' offseason, their consistent regular season success, and the lingering concerns that have prevented them from reaching the Stanley Cup Final—despite three Conference Final appearances in the last seven years.The Canes finished second in the Metro Division with 99 points in 2024–25 and made quick work of New Jersey and Washington before falling to Florida in five games in the Eastern Conference Final—again.Neil and Vic analyze the team's latest acquisitions, including the high-profile signing of Nikolaj Ehlers from Winnipeg, and the trade for K'Andre Miller from the Rangers. They also examine what's lost with the departures of Brent Burns, Dmitry Orlov, and Scott Morrow, and how the defense corps now leans heavily on Jacob Slavin, Alexander Nikishin, and Jalen Chatfield.The episode also features a fascinating side story: Rod Brind'Amour's son Skyler Brind'Amour and Keith Primeau's son Caden Primeau are now teammates—23 years after their fathers were traded for each other.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Summer Coolers intro: Carolina Hurricanes outlook[00:36] 2024–25 season recap: Regular season strong, playoffs stalled[01:10] Forwards set: Ehlers, Aho, Jarvis, Svechnikov, Blake, Martinook[02:00] Defense changes: Miller in, Burns, Orlov, and Morrow out[03:00] K'Andre Miller's fit and the high cost of acquisition[03:43] Goaltending concerns: Freddie Andersen, Pyotr Kochetkov, Caden Primeau[05:00] Re-signings and RFA updates: Suzuki, Skyler Brind'Amour, Stan Coven[06:00] The Brind'Amour–Primeau trade connection, 23 years later[06:50] Jacob Slavin's leadership and Shane Gostisbehere's PP role[08:00] Are the Hurricanes truly better than last year?[09:00] Why Carolina dominates the regular season but stalls in May[10:30] The need for playoff-style hockey to break through[11:00] Final verdict: Metro favorite—but Cup contender?KEY TAKEAWAYS:Carolina remains one of the NHL's most consistent regular-season teams, but hasn't been able to convert that into a Stanley Cup Final appearance.Nikolaj Ehlers' signing adds another skilled forward, but may not be enough to change the team's playoff identity.The defense is in transition, with Burns and Orlov gone and K'Andre Miller's growth now a key variable.Goaltending remains a concern, and a major question mark heading into 2025–26.Carolina must learn to play playoff-style hockey earlier—and more consistently—if they hope to get over the hump.RESOURCE LINKS:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgBj1LV0-DMfBhcRPSJZLjAX: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nhlwraparoundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555451139787#NHL #Hockey #Podcast #K'AndreMiller #NikolajEhlers #SebastianAho #AndreiSvechnikov #SethJarvis #JacksonBlake #TaylorHall #JordanMartinook #LoganStankoven #JordanStaal #K'AndreMiller #ScottMorrow #MikeReilly #CaydenPrimeau #SkylerBrind'Amour #FrederikAndersen #EricRobinson #RyanSuzuki #RodBrind'Amour #KeithPrimeau #BrentBurns #DmitryOrlov #PyotrKochetkov #AlexanderNikishin #JaccobSlavin #JalenChatfield #ShayneGostisbehere #SeanWalker #EricTulsky

Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now joins Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley for Guerilla Sports Off-Ice's unofficial media roundtable series. The crew breaks down Colorado's offseason, including the right-handed-heavy blue line, what Brent Burns and Victor Olofsson bring to the mix, and Martin Necas' contract year after a career season. Can Necas fit Colorado's system and deliver when it matters most? Plus, Deen weighs in on whether the Avs' bottom-6 depth should be cause for concern.   This show is brought to you by RefiJet

What's next for the Avs after some offseason buzz? Colorado Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey joins Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley on GS Off Ice to break down Brock Nelson's extension, Brent Burns on the blue line, Victor Olofsson's fit, and more. Plus: takeaways from DU's recruiting philosophy and the Avs Alumni vs. DU matchup featuring NHL Hall of Famers Peter Forsberg and Milan Hejduk. This show is brought to you by RefiJet

Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports is here to report on the Colorado Avalanche. Jesse and Victor interview Meghan about returning pros Nathan MacKinnon, Martin Necas, Valeri Nichushkin, Brock Nelson, Gabriel Landeskog, Artturi Lehkonen, Ross Colton, Cale Makar, Devin Toews, Brent Burns, Sam Girard, MacKenzie Blackwood, and Scott Wedgwood. In Cat's Instincts, Cat Silverman of InGoal mag breaks down Ilya Nabokov and Trent Miner.  In the Dynasty Dig, Victor breaks down Mikhail Gulyayev, Sean Behrens, Max Curran, and Daniil Gushchin with the help of scouting reports from FHL Scout Tony and Patrick and X polls from NHL Rank King Mason Black. Have a listen! Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check out our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey

Mike Potenza is the Head of Performance for the San Jose Sharks of the NHL, where he oversees the strength & conditioning and nutrition staffs and serves as a liaison to the Sharks medical training staff to ensure a streamlined collaboration between the two departments, focusing on the Sharks player's health, training, fitness, and rehabilitation programs. Potenza began his career as the strength and conditioning coach for the University of Wisconsin Men and Women hockey teams, both who captured the 2006 NCAA National Championship. Potenza also had responsibilities with the wrestling and softball programs at Wisconsin.   Between 2006-2022, Potenza served as the Sharks strength and conditioning coach. He was directly responsible for the team's overall strength and conditioning programs, which included the physical testing and evaluation at training camp, creation of individualized workout programs, and assistance in the rehabilitation programs for all injured players. Through his time in San Jose, Potenza worked directly with several notable and legendary veteran players, including Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton, Logan Couture, Joe Pavelski, Brent Burns, Erik Karlsson and Marc-Edouard Vlasic. Following 16 seasons working with the Sharks organization, Potenza joined the Golden State Warriors in 2022 as their director of performance. In that role, he was responsible for the player's training schedules, management of performance testing, implementation of player specific training programs, and served as a liaison to the coaching staff to maximize the efficiency of performance and management for team workout schedules, until rejoining the Sharks in June of 2024. Highlights of our chat include: Connecting by asking players "what do you need to help your game?" 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The NHL offseason came in hot, and we're breaking it all down: Don Cherry officially retires after 8 decades in the game and 313 podcast episodes. Matt Martin hangs ‘em up after 987 NHL games. Jonathan Toews returns, signing a bonus-laden deal with his hometown Jets. Mario Lemieux wants to buy back the Penguins. A brand-new CBA changes everything: 84-game season, no dress codes, playoff cap rules, and full-time EBUGs. Florida wins the Cup — Sam Bennett, Brad Marchand, and Aleksander Barkov dominate. Connor McDavid's comments stir the pot in Edmonton. A full breakdown of trades and free agent chaos — from Marner to Vegas to Brent Burns still going. Plus, we say goodbye to Bruins fan favorite Lyndon Byers. Subscribe and buckle up — hockey never sleeps.

Brand New Week, Brand New Episode! Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are back to kick off the week by starting their deep-dive look into the Colorado Avalanche Roster looks like. First up, A Defense Group that is looking to re-assert itself as one of the League's most dominant. Plus, the pair will touch on the PWHL, Expansion, and a Championship-Level celebration with Nicole Hensley. And last but not least, they'll unpack what has been a busy offseason for the AHL's Colorado Eagles. This show is brought to you by Trusted American. Trusted American's salary-based mortgage consultants want to help you get into a better interest rate and lower your monthly payments. And right now they will cover the cost of your appraisal, valued at $650. Go to https://trustedamerican.com/sports for all the info. Get your fix on all things hockey with Off Ice!

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One week into free agency, Brent Burns is so far the lone signing the Avalanche have made this offseason, and still have plenty of cap space to spend. How will Brent Burns fit with the Avalanche as he enters his 22nd season, as the oldest contracted player in the NHL? But surely this isn't the only move the Avalanche make, what else in the docket? And why is this offseason so slow across the league? We also get caught up on all of your mailbag questions, from Brent Burns = Ray Bourque, Mitch Marner, all the way to the trade deadline next season! Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle

Episode 264: The large number of players signing contracts in the first few days of free agency this year. The current status for various unrestricted and restricted free agent players. Older players signing long contracts. Florida being over the cap, #fornow. Colorado's mascot changes (& Brent Burns). What might happen with Logan Couture in San Jose. Mitch Marner's contract negotiations in Vegas. More NHL expansion rumors for various places. Does Boston know what they're doing? Recorded 5 July 2025

They say hindsight is 20/20, that you can easily see what the right move was looking back on an event, but of course not beforehand. Today, Max and Jesse look back on the past season and determine what they got wrong and how they can learn from those mistakes going forward. Before that, the guys discuss the latest free agent signings, including Nikolaj Ehlers joining the Hurricanes and Brent Burns signing with the Avalanche. Plus, Sebastian Cossa's difficult path to becoming the Red Wings' starting goalie and Jesse's “Winners and losers of the offseason NHL goalie carousel” article. Hosts: Max Bultman and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

0:00 - Jonas Valanciunas is a Nugget now...or is he? Supposedly, he wants to play ball in Greece instead. That would require the Nuggets to buy him out of his NBA contract and free him up. That was a weird story that emerged over the weekend. If Valanciunas doesnt want to be here, do we want him?15:09 - DMac called the cops on some kids who set off fireworks in his neighborhood. Was he justified? The Man Himself joins our show to defend himself.33:28 - Brent Burns is now a member of the Avalanche. Do we like the addition? Can Burnsie help with the defensive depth?

With the off-season fully underway, no better way to address free agency and other significant league topics than with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. Vic and Neil also chat about the Draft and wrap up the season with a special Human Side of the Story which gives a nod to some of our special listeners.IN THIS EPISODE:[02:09] - Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To focuses on a key free agent signing, the return to the Olympics for NHL players, a couple of areas of question within the extended CBA and, since it's the last show of the season, we've added a fourth item where a grizzled veteran is headed to the Rockies.[10:29] - Elliotte Friedman joins the show and speaks about the foundation and growth of his podcast, 32 Thoughts, which started seven years ago.[13:16] - With Nikolaj Ehlers and Brent Burns moving on, an initial update on Dmitry Orlov...Stay tuned. [14:11] - Offer sheets made news a year ago when St. Louis corralled Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway from Edmonton. An update on Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram.[16:25] - A deep discussion on the high price tag on certain NHL defensemen and the reasons behind it.[22:16] - One deep discussion deserves another. Neil and Elliotte hit on tampering.[26:48] - How 'bout some LTIR speak and teams circumventing the cap to sit players, saving cap space and acquiring additional assets?[29:41] - A further update on Orlov.[30:08] - Bill Zito's brilliance and the commitment players have to the Panthers franchise...a far cry from what it was like years ago.[32:54] - Neil follows up on contracts given to players - such as Marchand - while allows teams to load up on term in order to free up cap space in the shorter term.[35:47] - Kings GM Ken Holland has made several moves to bolster his new team however, some eyebrows are being raised. A deeper look at some other contracts raising questions.[41:59] - The de-centralized Draft. A one-hit wonder.[44:53] - Elliotte salutes retiring peer, Bob McKenzie.[53:32] - Some broad strokes on the NHL Draft.[1:00:25] - Other league news[1:05:14] - The Human Side of the Story is about our viewers and listeners...with some fun mixed in.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #StanleyCupdate #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #SummerCoolers #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #NikolajEhlers #MitchMarner #SethJarvis #Sebastien#Aho #AndreiSvechnikov #K'AndreMiller #NikitaKucherov #MarkStone #MatthewTkachuk #BrentBurns #ElliotteFriedman #JeffMarek #Sportsnet #32ThoughtsPodcast #MattGrzelcyk JanRutta #TravisHamonic #BowenByram #DylanHolloway #PhilipBroberg #NHLPA #IIHF #CoreyPerry #DmitryOrlov #BowenByram #EvanBouchard #ScottMorrow #DarrenFerris #NoahDobson #IvanProvorov #MitchMarner #BryanRust #RickardRakell #ConnorMcDavid #ArtemiPanarin #KirillKaprizov #JackEichel #CaleMakar #BrianCampbell #DaleTallon #SergeiBobrovsky #ChrisDrury #ChristianDvorak #JohnTavares #LouLamoriello #BillZito #BradMarchand #SamBennett #AaronEkblad BrianBurke #BrockBoeser #PaulMaurice #ChrisTanev #JakeAllen #KenHolland #LucRobitaille #VladislavGavrikov #CodiCeci #BrianDumoulin #JoelArmia #AntonForsberg #AndreiKuzmenko...

The Toronto Blue Jays make a huge statement with a sweep over the Yankees — what does this mean for their playoff hopes, and what moves do they need next?We also break down the latest NHL free agency signings: Nik Ehlers to Carolina, Orlov to San Jose, and Brent Burns to Colorado. How do these deals reshape the contenders, and who still has work to do?Then we dive into CFL Week 5: Hamilton vs Toronto in a classic rivalry, BC vs Montreal, and Edmonton vs Ottawa. Who's trending up, and who's already in trouble?This is your go-to episode for smart, thoughtful analysis on the big stories in baseball, hockey, and the CFL — no hot takes, just real breakdowns for real fans.

Is there a scenario out there where Damian Lillard joins the Nuggets? How would Lillard fit into the Nuggets lineup rotation and if Dame Time comes to Denver, would the Nuggets be the overwhelming title favorites? The Avs signed defenseman Brent Burns to a 1-year contract. Burns won the Norris Trophy in 2016 and doesn't seem to be slowing down as he has played in 925 straight games. Also, the Avs are reportedly in the mix for Nikolaj Ehlers, who scored 63 points for the Winnipeg Jets last season. Tune in to a Thursday edition of Hot Takes!

Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK said snakes are his biggest fear and he used to have nightmares about them. Tyler said Brent Burns used to bring snakes on a plane (like the movie title) when he would travel. TK made a funny comparison to The Liver King, who went off the deep end a bit. The Penguins hold the 11th and 12th picks in the NHL Draft this weekend – what should their plan be? Tyler wants to see the team sit back and make those picks then worry about that high pick next year. He said unless there is someone high up on their radar, there's no reason to jump up. TK got into what the Penguins are missing right now and what they could look for in free agency. TK went back to the sandpaper well and said the Pens need to add some. TK reacted to the Panthers winning another Stanley Cup. Will Erik Karlsson be back next season? Tyler labeled Evander Kane as a ‘cancer' as he was part of a deal earlier today.

Oneil Cruz was taken out of the game late last night due to lack of hustle. We applauded the move by Don Kelly, saying it's something we would not have seen from Derek Shelton. It's a good sign to show accountability. We talked about how it would have been pretty easy to sit Cruz again today due to his plate approach for the last month or so. Chris is annoyed that we are still doing this with Cruz this far into his career. Former MLB pitcher and Butler boys' basketball coach Matt Clement joined the show. As someone who knows plenty about WPIAL hoops, Matt talked about TJ McConnell and the presence he had in the NBA Finals. Matt brought up a player that he had going to Duquesne around the same time TJ was on his way to Arizona. Matt said TJ has become a cult hero everywhere he goes because he's not supposed to be THIS good. Switching to baseball, Matt said there are very few players in MLB he would take over Paul Skenes. He compared Skenes to Mark Prior, who he played with in Chicago, but described him as a ‘step up' from Prior. Matt said what Skenes is doing is unlike anything we've seen before because the game has not gotten faster for him like it should have. How does Matt think the Pirates can get things jumpstarted more for Oneil Cruz and is it frustrating that we are still seeing mental errors from him? Matt said they need to be patient with Cruz even if it wears off a bit with each mistake. Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. TK said snakes are his biggest fear and he used to have nightmares about them. Tyler said Brent Burns used to bring snakes on a plane (like the movie title) when he would travel. TK made a funny comparison to The Liver King, who went off the deep end a bit. The Penguins hold the 11th and 12th picks in the NHL Draft this weekend – what should their plan be? Tyler wants to see the team sit back and make those picks then worry about that high pick next year. He said unless there is someone high up on their radar, there's no reason to jump up. TK got into what the Penguins are missing right now and what they could look for in free agency. TK went back to the sandpaper well and said the Pens need to add some. TK reacted to the Panthers winning another Stanley Cup. Will Erik Karlsson be back next season? Tyler labeled Evander Kane as a ‘cancer' as he was part of a deal earlier today.

With several key players out heading to the playoffs, including McDavid and Draisaitl, Mike is concerned about the Oilers prospects.  John Tortarella gets fired by the Flyers, which isn't a huge surprise, but why now? Plus we have a look at the playoff picture as the matchups start to come into focus.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player- Johnny Bucyk - 493 PIM  News Oilers Injuries - McDavid, Draisaitl, Skinner, Ekholm, Kane, Frederic - Are they screwed for playoffs if they make it?  6 points up on Vancouver 5-4-1 in last 10 - can they hold on?  Draisaitl played last night - 3 points, 2 G including 50 and 51 Only active player with 4 seasons with 50 G and 50A in same season Tortarella - fired in Philly - 2-7-1 in last 10 - 9 games left in season - why now? https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/why-philadelphia-flyers-fired-coach-john-tortorella-behavior “Becoming increasingly combative with everyone in the organization, from management, to coaches, to players, to staff, Tortorella's antics wore on everyone.”   Brent Burns  -915 consecutive games - 4th all time    Ovi Ovechkin - 5 back of Gretzky, 6 to pass - should have stayed at 888 -  10 Games to go and scored at .072 per game pace. Goal Scoring -  2024-25 - Leon with 51 leads 2023-24 - 4 players, Matthes 69, Reinhart 57, Hyman 54, Mackinnon 51 2022-23 - 5 players McDavid 64, Pastrnak 61, Rantanen 55, Draisaitl 52 2021-22 - 4 players Matthews 60, Draisatil, 55, Kreider 52, Ovi 50  2021-20, 19-20 None 2018-19 Ovi 51, Draisaitl 50   Crosby - passes Gretzky with 20th ppg season   Guess the 5th    Playoff Races  Points - Leafs could win Atlantic - how important Top 3 in each division pretty much set Only top in Atlantic up for grabs   Close to certain matchups CAR v NJD DAL v COL LAK v EDM   Wildcard Races East - CBJ, MTL, NYR, NYI, DET West - STL, VAN, CGY   Worst team last 5 years to make playoffs 23-24 WSH 91 22-23 FLA 92 21-22 NSH 97 18-19 COL 90 17-18 COL 95   This year, if pts pace continues, last team 85pts   Connections  Carryover - Ryan Smyth, John Anderson, Dylan Cozens, Jim Thompson (Hyuben  Guess - Yukon connection) - All played with a teammate whose name was the same with a different spelling....that was a tough one. This week - Linus Ullmark, Tristen Jarry, Philip Gustavsson, Alex Nedeljkovic     Streaking -  W  STL 9, VGK 6, DAL 5 L  BOS 5 Crazy Stat  DOPeS  Zary 2 games  - https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/player-safety/connor-zary-of-calgary-flames-suspended-2-games-for-elbowing  

Both Sams first recap the GM meetings that concluded last week (5:05). Then they also discuss the suddenly very strong possibility of Houston having a hockey team along with talks between Florida and Sam Bennett (7:22). Then they start talking about the Hurricanes with the great news of Nikishkin (15:09). Then they discuss Brent Burns accomplishment on consecutive games played and the call up of Juha Jaaska (20:40). For the last part of the episode they recap the California trip with the first game being San Jose (25:02), then LA (31:23), and lastly Anaheim (40:19). If you have any questions or just want to contact us please email us at: thecaniacreport@gmail.com DraftKings Promo Code: THPN Follow us on our Social Media Accounts below! X: https://twitter.com/TheCaniacReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaniacreport/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecaniacreport.bsky.social Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaniacreportpod Follow us on YouTube: YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCaniacReport Donation Link: https://paypal.me/sgwallace917?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by unwrapping the latest around NHL expansion and the city of Houston (2:50). Afterwards, they delve into the Jets-Oilers tilt on Thursday where Connor McDavid and Stuart Skinner left early (11:39) and unpack a very tight playoff race in the Eastern Conference (16:34). They move West where Kyle and Elliotte touch on the Blues' taking hold of the final playoff spot after they beat Vancouver (24:10), the Flames' win over the Devils (31:17), and John Tavares reaching 1,100 career points (34:26). Next, replay fatigue and why there are too many goals coming off the board (36:48) plus Utah's push in the playoff race and how Ryan Smith is generating more fan interest (41:24). Elliotte highlights Andrew Brunette's pointed comments about his Nashville players (42:46) and the guys talk about Brent Burns playing 911 consecutive games (50:29). The Final Thought focuses on Elliotte's proposal to fix the advantage that the no-tax states currently enjoy (52:20).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:01:46).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Tyler thinks it's fair for fans to be rooting for losses at this point in the season so the Penguins work themselves into better draft position. How much do you want Tristan Jarry to play down the stretch? TK doesn't rule out the Penguins giving Jarry another chance next season, but he thinks the business standpoint should make it clear cut after the season. The guys told TK about Donny's trip to the game last night where he sat in the Poni seats (free food & booze). Tyler said Brent Burns was the cheapest guy he ever played with. TK brought up Joe Thornton and some of his funny stories on the road. TK told the guys about golfing at Pebble Beach. Tyler challenged the guys to golf later this year.

An update in the Aaron Rodgers saga as the Vikings said no the 4-time MVP. Now it comes down to the Steelers, the Giants or retirement with all 3 being real options. Do we think this move means the Steelers will be the ones to land Rodgers? Where does that put the Steelers' ceiling? Does it make them THAT much better? How much do fans want to see Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh? Former Penguin Tyler Kennedy joined the show. Tyler thinks it's fair for fans to be rooting for losses at this point in the season so the Penguins work themselves into better draft position. How much do you want Tristan Jarry to play down the stretch? TK doesn't rule out the Penguins giving Jarry another chance next season, but he thinks the business standpoint should make it clear cut after the season. The guys told TK about Donny's trip to the game last night where he sat in the Poni seats (free food & booze). Tyler said Brent Burns was the cheapest guy he ever played with. TK brought up Joe Thornton and some of his funny stories on the road. TK told the guys about golfing at Pebble Beach. Tyler challenged the guys to golf later this year.

On this edition of the Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian highlight players who have gained and lost momentum, and health, from the Four Nations tournament slash two week break. The KKUPFL needs replacement managers! Get your first taste of the world's greatest, most fun and most competitive fantasy hockey league. Head to kkupfl.com for all the details on how to join the waitlist for the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League's 10th season, and get your KKUPFL career started. Players discussed on this episode include Jakob Chychrun, Aliaksei Protas, Brent Burns, Shayne Gostisbehere, Andrei Svechnikov, Nico Daws, Jack Hughes, Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, Anton Lundell, Pontus Holmberg, Nikita Kucherov, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Patrick Kane, Marco Kasper, Brady Tkachuk, Linus Ullmark, Tim Stutzle, Boone Jenner, Zach Werenski, Elvis Merzlikins, Kirill Marchenko, Mason Lohrei, J.T. Miller, Chris Kreider, Adam Fox, Tony DeAngelo, Noah Dobson, Kyle Palmieri, Patrik Laine, Juraj Slafkovsky, Brendan Gallagher, Matvei Michkov, Owen Tippett, Sean Couturier, Andrei Kuzmenko, Rasmus Ristolainen, Tristan Jarry, Alex Nedeljkovic, Joel Blomqvist, Evgeni Malkin, Jason Zucker, Dylan Cozens, Cole Perfetti, Jason Robertson, Logan Stankoven, Lian Bichsel, Thomas Harley, Jamie Benn, Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, Brock Faber, Jared Spurgeon, Noah Hanifin, Stuart Skinner, Calvin Pickard, Matt Savoie, Drew Doughty, Phil Danault, Adrian Kempe, Valeri Nichushkin, Jonathan Drouin, Kevin Lankinen, Thatcher Demko, Matt Coronato, Jonathan Huberdeau, Pavel Buchnevich, Jordan Binnington, Sean Durzi, Barrett Hayton, Logan Cooley, Karel Vejmelka, Trevor Zegras, Jackson Lacombe, Jordan Eberle, Juuse Saros, Seth Jones and more. Join the Keeping Karlsson patron community.. and the KKUPFL! Patrons get KKUPFL waitlist status, plus monthly bonus AMA episodes, and full access to our incredible, inclusive, informative, moderated patrons-only Discord server. Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com. We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a cup of coffee each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey.

Lewis and Shams are here for the first Short Shifts episode of the new season. They break down everything you need to know about the preseason, alongside some lessons learned from their slow drafts. First, they cover the new injuries headlined by Drew Doughty. After that, they cover some lessons learned from their drafts and some players they were not thinking about originally. To close the show, 12 teams with interesting preseason lines are discussed and what fantasy takeaways are to be gained from them. Players discussed: Drew Doughty, Brandt Clarke, Jordan Spence, William Nylander, John Gibson, Lukas Dostal, Rasmus Dahlin, Stuart Skinner, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Thomas Chabot, Jake Sanderson, Adam Boqvist, JJ Peterka, Jack Quinn, Brandon Montour, Vince Dunn, Artemi Panarin, Filip Chytil, Reilly Smith, Vincent Trocheck, Alex Laferriere, Quinton Byfield, Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, Gustav Nyquist, Matt Boldy, Brock Faber, Declan Chisholm, Mats Zuccarello, Ryan Hartman, Nikolaj Ehlers, Martin Necas, Shayne Gostisbehere, Brent Burns, Teuvo Teravainen, Tyler Bertuzzi, Anthony Duclair, Barrett Hayton, Logan Cooley, Dylan Guenther & Jack Eichel. Join the Keeping Karlsson patron community.. and the KKUPFL! Patrons get KKUPFL invitations, plus monthly bonus AMA episodes, and full access to our incredible, inclusive, informative, moderated patrons-only Discord server. Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com. We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a cup of coffee each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey. ** This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/THPN.

Ryan Henkel from The Hockey News joins the show to talk Carolina Hurricanes. Jesse and Victor ask about Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, Seth Jarvis, Martin Necas, Jack Roslovic, Jordan Martinook, Jordan Staal, Jack Drury, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Bradly Nadeau, Jackson Blake, Shayne Gostitbehere, Brent Burns, Jaccob Slavin, Sean Walker, Dmitri Orlov, Scott Morrow, Freddie Andersen, Pyotr Kochetkov, Antti Raanta, and Spencer Martin. In-Goal Magazine's Cat Silverman joins in our Cat's Instincts segment to discuss Ruslan Khazheyev, and Yaniv Perets. In the Dynasty Dig, Jesse and Victor go over top prospects Alexander Nikishin, Scott Morrow, and Bradly Nadeau with scouting reports from FHL Scout Tim and X polls from NHL Rank King Mason Black. Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check out our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey

On this edition of the Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian gather and analyze the latest fantasy hockey news, notes and data to break down the fantasy impacts of the oodles of player movement we've already seen this offseason in Part 3 of this series.---Ready to join the world's best, most fun and most competitive fantasy hockey league? Head to kkupfl.com for all the details on how to sign up for the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League's 10th season!***Join the Keeping Karlsson patron community.. and the KKUPFL!Patrons get guaranteed KKUPFL invitations, plus monthly bonus AMA episodes, and full access to our incredible, inclusive, informative, moderated patrons-only Discord server.---Players discussed on this episode include Shayne Gostisbehere, Brent Burns, Jack Roslovic, Andrei Svechnikov, Petr Mrazek, Laurent Brossoit, Arvid Soderblom, Tyler Bertuzzi, Teuvo Teravainen, Taylor Hall, Eric Comrie, Kaapo Kahkonen, Cole Perfetti, Nikolaj Ehlers, Gabe Vilardi, Logan Couture, Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith, Mikael Granlund, Fabian Zetterlund, William Eklund, Tyler Toffoli, Jake Walman, Sean Monahan, Boone Jenner, Adam Fantilli, Patrick Kane, Vladimir Tarasenko, Cam Talbot, Ville Husso, Alex Lyon, Reilly Smith, Sidney Crosby, Erik Karlsson, Evgeni Malkin and more.Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com.We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. * *Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a buck each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey.

San Jose Sharks defenseman Mario Ferraro joins Jonny Lazarus to go through the changes he's made from junior to the pros, and Brent Burns' influence on his hockey career.Presented by: @betwaycanada#BetTheResponsibleWay #BetwayCanadaON Only/Must Be 19+ to Play Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of the Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian gather and analyze the latest fantasy hockey news, notes and data from the post-season to decide whether we've seen anything that's changed our minds on players who've performed incredibly, or terribly, as we think ahead to the next fantasy hockey season.---Join the Keeping Karlsson patron community!Patrons get guaranteed KKUPL invitations, plus monthly bonus AMA episodes, and full access to our incredible, inclusive, informative, moderated patrons-only Discord server.---Players discussed on this episode include Macklin Celebrini, Alexis Lafreniere, Adam Fox, Shea Theodore, Alex Petrangelo, Noah Hanifin, Brent Burns, Brady Skjei, Seth Jarvis, Andrei Svechnikov, Valeri Nichushkin, Jason Robertson, Jake Oettinger, Leon Draisaitl, Stuart Skinner, Calvin Pickard, Elias Pettersson, J.T. Miller, Dakota Joshua, Aaron Ekblad, Anton Lundell, Linus Ullmark, Jeremy Swayman, Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak, Wyatt Johnston, Quinton Byfield, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Kevin Fiala, Cam Talbot, Joseph Woll, Ilya Samsonov, Auston Matthews, Ilya Sorokin, Semyon Varlamov, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Tyler Toffoli, Alex Ovechkin, Max Pacioretty.Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com.We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. * *Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a buck each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey.

Daren is joined by Martin Necas (5:35) to talk about how the Carolina Hurricanes matchup with the NY Rangers, the intensity of Rod Brind'Amour during the playoffs, the personality of the group, including how Seth Jarvis and Brent Burns contribute to keeping the mood in the room lite. He talks about how the team has unfinished business after losing in the Eastern Conference final and explains how the Club understands that this roster will face a lot of turnover in the offseason. Plus, he shares thoughts on Jake Guentzel, Freddie Andersen and Andrei Svechnikov. Daren starts the episode asking an important question surrounding Alexander Ovechkin and reflecting on the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

Frederik Andersen's 29 saves highlighted the Hurricanes 3-2 win on Long Island. Andrei Svechnikov had two primary assists as the Hurricanes built an early lead and held on for the win. Carolina has a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series with Game 4 coming Saturday afternoon in New York. Brent Burns opened the scoring with his first goal in the last 20 games. His shot from the blue line deflected off the stick of NY defenseman Mike Reilly and got past Ilya Sorokin for a 1-0 lead in the first. About 6 minutes later, Svechnikov's pass found Dmitry Orlov who beat Sorokin for a 2-0 lead. Andrei would also set up Sebastian Aho's second goal of the series as the Canes made the score 3-1 in the middle of the second. But the story was Andersen who is now 3-0 in the postseason having allowed 6 goals on 77 shots (.922 SV%). Andrei's 4 points (4 assists) lead Carolina in scoring this postseason.    

The Hurricanes take another from the Islanders. AP correspondent Dave Ferry reports.

Jake Guentzel's shootout goal completed a comeback from 3-0 and 4-2 deficits as the Canes beat the Leafs, 5-4.  Jordan Martinook and Seth Jarvis scored in the 2nd period, cutting a 3-0 Toronto lead to 3-2.  Jarvis' goal was on the power play and came with 2.7 seconds left in the period.  Then, Sebastian Aho scored twice in the final minute and a half including the game-tying goal with 7 seconds to play.  Brent Burns drive from the left face off circle was redirected by Aho and we went to OT.  Carolina's Penalty kill was 4 for 4.  they scored twice on the power play.  And Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 36 shots and William Nylander, Auston Matthews and Max Domi in the shootout before Guentzel's heroics. 

Sebastian Aho, Andre Svechnikov and Teuvo Teravainen combined for 8 points in the Canes 7-2 win over the Calgary Flames.  Aho set up Jordan Martinook for the first goal, scored the second after a Flames turnover and then set up Svechnikov to make it 4-0 early in the 2nd period.  Jalen Chatfield and Seth Jarvis each had a goal and an assist.  Frederik Andersen turned aside 17 shots for his second win since returning from the injured list.  Brent Burns also scored for the Hurricanes, snapping an 8-game goal drought.

On the back half of this week's Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian gather and analyze the latest fantasy hockey news, notes and data from the past season to work on projecting the 2023-24 NHL and fantasy hockey season, including:Has Roman Josi taken the mantle of top fantasy defenseman heading into next season?Are you snoozing if you're holding Linus Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman?What's the workload looking like for Joseph Woll now that he's healthy?Could Valtteri Puustinen vault up your watchlist and into your lineup?Who makes a more exciting, young, up-and-coming add between Tyson Foerster and Logan Stankoven?Do we need to stay worried about Steven Stamkos?Why hasn't Brent Burns stayed relevant this season?Has Patrick Kane convinced us of his value?..and more!---Join the Keeping Karlsson patron community!Patrons get added to the KKUPFL waitlist to take over a team in need of a manager and secure a spot in Season 10; plus monthly bonus AMA episodes, and full access to our incredible, inclusive, informative, moderated patrons-only Discord server.---Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com.Players discussed on this episode include Dylan Guenther, Barrett Hayton, Jonathan Quick, Juuse Saros, Gustav Nyquist, Roman Josi, Cody Glass, Tommy Novak, Charlie Coyle, Pavel Zacha, Jake DeBrusk, Linus Ullmark, Jeremy Swayman, Joseph Woll, Matthew Knies, John Tavares, Valtteri Puustinen, Logan Thompson, Shea Theodore, Tyson Foerster, Sean Couturier, Kyle Palmieri, Brock Nelson, Logan Stankoven, Wyatt Johnston, Jamie Benn, Steven Stamkos, Valeri Nichushkin, Artturi Lehkonen, Mikael Backlund, Yegor Sharangovich, Andrew Mangiapane, Brent Burns, Pyotr Kochetkov, Spencer Martin, Patrick Kane, Mattias Janmark, Brandon Montour, Aaron Ekblad, Alex Newhook, Juraj Slafkovsky, Sam Bennett, Josh Norries, Shane Pinto, Philipp Grubauer, Joey Daccord, Brayden Schenn and more.We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. * *Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a buck each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey.

Spencer Martin got his second straight start, made 15 saves and helped the Canes to a 6-3 win over the Blackhawks.  The win helps the Hurricanes claw to within 4 points of the Rangers in the Metro.  Six different goal-scorers for Carolina as Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho each had a goal and an assist.  Michael Bunting, Brent Burns, Jordan Martinook and Jesperi Kotkaniemi all scored, with the latter snapping a 22-game, 2 month goal drought.  Necas' 17th goal of the year was the only marker in an otherwise dominant 1st period that also saw Carolina kill off almost 2 minutes of a 5-on-3 power play.  Canes are off until Thursday when they'll take on the Atlantic Division leading Florida Panthers here in Raleigh

On the second half of this week's Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian gather and analyze the latest fantasy hockey news, notes and data from the past season to work on projecting the 2023-24 NHL and fantasy hockey season, including:Does Jason Robertson deserve better than he's gotten so far?Are we still believing in Matthew Tkachuk being ok?Are any Hurricanes aside from Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov worth rostering?Is Pierre-Luc Dubois a snoozer, and Quinton Byfield a keeper?Could some San Jose Sharks be worth your while?Are the Philadelphia Flyers actually good?..and more!---Join the waitlist for the 2023-24 Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League!In the KKUPFL's 9th season, more than 650 of the world's best fantasy hockey managers are vying for ultimate bragging rights, glory, and t-shirts. Sign up now to get on the waitlist to take over a team in need of a manager, and secure a spot for Season 10. Learn more and get your spot by visiting kkupfl.com. ..and, of course, participating in the KKUPFL comes with a whole bunch of other perks, including monthly bonus AMA episodes, and full access to our incredible, inclusive, informative, moderated patrons-only Discord server.---Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com.Players discussed on this episode include Troy Terry, Leo Carlsson, Sean Durzi, Connor Ingram, Karel Vejmelka, Jason Zucker, Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, Wyatt Johnston, Mason Marchment, Matthew Tkachuk, Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, Brent Burns, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Trevor Moore, Quinton Byfield, Philipp Kurashev, Petr Mrazek, Mikael Granlund, William Eklund, Alexander Barabanov, Brock Faber, Filip Gustavsson, Travis Konecny, Carter Hart, Travis Sanheim, Cam York, Sam Lafferty, Nils Hoglander, Ivan Barbashev, Alex Pietrangelo, William Karlsson, Anthony Cirelli, K'Andre Miller and more.We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. * *Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a buck each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5844218/advertisement

The Hurricanes dominated the Sabres Saturday night at PNC Arena, got 2 goals from Sebastian Aho and scored twice on the power play to extend their points streak to 4 straight games.  Teuvo Teravainen had a goal and an assist.  Andrei Svechnikov, Martin Necas, Jaccob Slavin and Brent Burns each had 2 assists and Brady Skjei added a shorthanded goal in the 3rd period.  The Hurricanes start a six game road trip Monday night in Winnipeg.

On this episode the boys are joined by one of the best defensive D-men in the NHL, Jaccob Slavin. The former Lady Byng winner's point totals won't pop off the score sheet, but there's very few guys coaches would rather have on their blue line. He talks about how he NEVER takes penalties (8 PIM in 76 games last year), what Brent Burns keeps in his backpack, the hit he took from Sam Bennett in the Eastern Conference Final, and much more. Before the interview, the boys get into the ridiculous Connor Bedard/Corey Perry rumor, Patrick Kane officially signing in Detroit, the chaotic Panthers-Senators game between the Tkachuk brothers and much more. Interview start: 1:48:00 Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok | Cam & Strick Website | FacebookYou can also keep up with the boys on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!Andy Strickland - Instagram | TwitterCam Janssen - Instagram | Twitter | Facebook

On the second half of this week's Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian gather and analyze the latest fantasy hockey news, notes and data from the past season to work on projecting the 2023-24 NHL and fantasy hockey season, including:Is it already time to give up on William Karlsson?Has Artemi Panarin stepped up his game for real for real?Will Mathieu Joseph remain a legit top six option?Do we need to apologize to Cale Makar, Connor McDavid, and/or Charlie Coyle?Could Alex Lyon steal another starter's job in Detroit?How much do we still like Arizona's 2nd line?..and more!---Join the waitlist for the 2023-24 Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League!In the KKUPFL's 9th season, more than 650 of the world's best fantasy hockey managers are vying for ultimate bragging rights, glory, and t-shirts. Sign up now to get on the waitlist to take over a team in need of a manager, and secure a spot for Season 10. Learn more and get your spot by visiting kkupfl.com. ..and, of course, participating in the KKUPFL comes with a whole bunch of other perks, including monthly bonus AMA episodes, and full access to our incredible, inclusive, informative, moderated patrons-only Discord server.---Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com.Players discussed on this episode include William Karlsson, Alex Pietrangelo, Shea Theodore, Mika Zibanejad, Alexis Lafreniere, Artemi Panarin, Drake Batherson, Mathieu Joseph, Timo Meier, Tyler Toffoli, Michael Matheson, Charlie Coyle, Cale Makar, Connor McDavid, Alex Lyon, Ville Husso, James Reimer, Tomas Hertl, Mike Hoffman, Calen Addison, Victor Olofsson, Trevor Moore, Antti Raanta, Pyotr Kochetkov, Brent Burns, Lawson Crouse, Mattias Maccelli, Nick Bjugstad, Boone Jenner, Adam Fantilli, Eeli Tolvanen and more.We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. * *Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a buck each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5844218/advertisement

On the first half of this week's Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian gather and analyze the latest fantasy hockey news, notes and data from the past season to work on projecting the 2023-24 NHL and fantasy hockey season, including:Can Brent Burns reach any version of his old form?Who does Cam Talbot remind us of?What's the reason for Miro Heiskanen's latest struggles?Is Quinn Hughes the best fantasy defenseman in the game?Permission to drop Jonathan Huberdeau?Should Alexandar Georgiev be looking over his shoulder?Is Mintyukov's future looking fresh?..and more!---Join the waitlist for the 2023-24 Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League!In the KKUPFL's 9th season, more than 650 of the world's best fantasy hockey managers are vying for ultimate bragging rights, glory, and t-shirts. Sign up now to get on the waitlist to take over a team in need of a manager, and secure a spot for Season 10. Learn more and get your spot by visiting kkupfl.com. ..and, of course, participating in the KKUPFL comes with a whole bunch of other perks, including monthly bonus AMA episodes, and full access to our incredible, inclusive, informative, moderated patrons-only Discord server.---Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com.Players discussed on this episode include Brent Burns, Martin Necas, Mat Barzal, Bo Horvat, Sam Ersson, Cal Petersen, Cam Talbot, Quinton Byfield, Arthur Kaliyev, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Matt Boldy, Jared Spurgeon, Marco Rossi, Ryan Hartman, Mats Zuccarello, Filip Gustavsson, Marc-Andre Fleury, Anton Lundell, Evan Rodrigues, Taylor Hall, Jarred Tinordi, Petr Mrazek, Miro Heiskanen, Quinn Hughes, Dawson Mercer, Michael McLeod, Dougie Hamilton, Tomas Hertl, Jonathan Huberdeau, Elias Lindholm, Nazem Kadri, Jaden Schwartz, Alexandar Georgiev, Ivan Prosvetov, Pavel Mintyukov, Trevor Zegrasand more.We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. * *Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a buck each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5844218/advertisement

On the first half of this week's Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian gather and analyze the latest fantasy hockey news, notes and data from the past season to work on projecting the 2023-24 NHL and fantasy hockey season, including:Will Edmonton be ok now that Connor McDavid is back?Does the return of Andrei Svechnikov spell a demotion for anyone else?Is Elias Pettersson's hot start sustainable or fleeting?How much do the St. Louis Blues bring down Pavel Buchnevich?Has Timo Meier offered managers a reason to believe or a last chance to sell?Can Erik Karlsson get his season on track?..and more!---Registration for the 2023-24 Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League is in waitlist mode!Join us for the KKUPFL's 9th season, where you can compete with more than 650 of the world's best fantasy hockey managers for ultimate bragging rights, glory, and t-shirts. Sign up now to get on the waitlist to take over a team in need of a manager. Learn more and get your spot by visiting kkupfl.com. ..and, of course, participating in the KKUPFL comes with a whole bunch of other perks, including monthly bonus AMA episodes, and full access to our incredible, inclusive, informative, moderated patrons-only Discord server.---Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com.Players discussed on this episode include Connor McDavid, Warren Foegele, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Ty Emberson, Andrei Svechnikov, Teuvo Teravainen, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Tony DeAngelo, Brent Burns, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Ilya Mikheyev, Phillip Di Giuseppe, Elias Pettersson, Pavel Buchnevich, Jordan Kyrou, Rob Thomas, Torey Krug, Justin Faulk, Brayden Schenn, Jakub Vrana, Ridley Greig, Kaiden Guhle, Mike Matheson, Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes, Dougie Hamilton, Devon Levi, Eric Comrie, Ukko-Pekka Luukonen, Devin Cooley, Dylan Cozens, Casey Mittelstadt, Jeff Skinner, Tage Thompson, Erik Karlsson, Tristan Jarry, Rickard Rakell and more.We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. * *Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a buck each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5844218/advertisement