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Former NHL player, GM & agent Brian Lawton (5/13/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Insight and analysis into the second round NHL playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights that features history between the clubs as they met in 2023 with Vegas advancing in six games. Plus, thoughts on the New York Islanders winning the draft lottery and the 2025 NHL draft class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thoughts from former NHL player, G.M. and player agent Brian Lawton on the Oilers, their series with the L.A. Kings and other headlines from the hockey world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Analysis from Bob Stauffer and Brian Lawton of Game 1 of the series between Edmonton and Los Angeles. Hear about Evan Bouchard and Stuart Skinner and why fans should keep the faith after a hectic showing in Game 1. Plus, thoughts on Bouchard's next contract and what a potential return of Evander Kane would mean to Edmonton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bryn and Brian discuss Darnell Nurse's actions that landed him supplementary discipline from the NHL's Department of Player Safety. Plus, a look at the upcoming series between the Oilers and Los Angeles Kings in Round 1 of the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian Lawton in conversation on a day the Oilers returned from a four-game road trip with a 2-2 record in the heat of the playoff race. Thoughts on the Oilers, Ovechkin and much more in one of Brian's weekly appearances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former NHL player, GM & Agent Brian Lawton (4/2/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian discuss Evan Bouchard's next contract in the wake of Jacob Chychrun's eight-year, $72M contract extension. Plus, thoughts on Mikko Rantanen's moves from Colorado to Carolina and finally Dallas and the Oilers and Stars showdown on Wednesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian explore Evan Bouchard's next contract and what it may look like. Plus, analysis of the Oilers recent performances against the New York-based teams and a look ahead to the next six games, five of which are at home in Edmonton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NHL Insider Brian Lawton joins the show to talk hockey agencies and contract talks with Bob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian break down the Trent Frederic acquisition and spend time looking around the rest of the NHL ahead of the March 7 trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Kypreos and Gord Stellick are joined by former NHLer and general manager Brian Lawton (8:33) to chat about an organization's approach to constructing a roster line by line, the use of analytics, Mikko Rantanen's future in Carolina, Seth Jones' frustrations in Chicago, if we'll see the Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser come together on a contract extension, and if it's the right time for the St. Louis Blues to look at offers for Jordan Binnington. Then, Nick, Gord and Sam McKee look at the Canucks' trade deadline plans after moving off from J.T. Miller and the different dynamics of the rising salary cap.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.
Bob and Brian discuss all things Edmonton Oilers ahead of the NHL trade deadline on March 7, with a look at trade options, recent Oilers performances and much more. Follow Brian on X at @BrianLawton9. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian chat 4 Nations Face-Off before the tournament final on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob sits down with regular guest Brian Lawton to discuss Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster and how they're expected to fare against Sweden, Finland and Team USA. Plus, a look at the developmental levels of hockey on both sides of the border and at the Alberta Golden Bears and how Canadian university hockey could be impacted by changes to the NCAA's eligibility rules. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get an explanation of why the salary cap is set to increase so significantly over the next three years and insight into why Brian Lawton was able to predict it last spring. Bob and Brian then discuss how teams across the NHL will handle will be impacted by the changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reaction from Brian Lawton to the blockbuster trade involving Mikko Rantanen and Martin Necas and insight as a former agent and general manager. Then, ESPN rules analyst and former NHL referee Dave Jackson weighs in on the difference between officiating and game managing at the NHL level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More analysis of McDavid's suspension and a look at the Oilers and Capitals game on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Lawton shares insights into the Department of Player of Safety, rest vs rust with respect to the Four Nations Faceoff break and more in conversation with Bryn Griffiths. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More from Brian Lawton in one of his regular appearances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Kypreos and Gord Stellick are joined by former NHLer and GM Brian Lawton to discuss the New York Rangers' roster, including which players might be considered untouchable. The group also debates whether the Rangers and Nashville Predators have signaled trouble in their respective markets. They cover Matt Rempe's 8-game suspension following his hit on Miro Heiskanen and explore potential solutions to the reported friction between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson. The conversation shifts to Macklin Celebrini's impressive rookie season and Connor Bedard's performance in his sophomore year. To close out the show, Nick, Gord, and Sam McKee weigh in on the chemistry struggles in Vancouver. 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 NHL player. GM and agent Brian Lawton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian discuss news from the NHL's Board of Governors meetings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian discuss Evan Bouchard, Canada's projected 4 Nations Face-Off roster and the current Oilers winning streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian discuss who may be a good fit on the back end of the Oilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian discuss Edmonton and players the team could be trying to source in a trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian chat ahead of Edmonton hosting the New York Islanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian chat about the Oilers 6-6-1 start to the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian discuss the impact of the loss of McDavid to the Oilers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look at a jumbled-up Atlantic Division with the Bruins and Leafs getting off to rocky starts. Former player, agent and GM Brian Lawton (5:05) shares his thoughts on struggling power-play units in Toronto and Edmonton, Alexis Lafrenière's 7-year extension with the Rangers, Mikko Rantanen's looming contract situation with the Avalanche and more. Later, Kyper regroups with Sam McKee to go over news and notes around the league and answer your questions on the text line!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.
Breaking down Edmonton's first six games with former G.M., player and agent Brian Lawton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian discuss the Oilers slow start to the season before Bob is joined early by the President of the Philadelphia Flyers Keith Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB Network's Robert Flores joins Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff to discuss the MLB League Championship Series (6:00). They discuss the Dodgers' vulnerabilities, the Mets' pathway to victory and tee up tonight's contest between the Guardians and Yankees. Next, Brian Lawton (27:31) joins the show to discuss the brawl at the Sabres' practice between Peyton Krebs and Rasmus Dahlin. Then, they break down the Oilers' slow start to the season, the Devils' success early on, Utah's growth, and much more.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 NHL player, GM & agent Brian Lawton (10/8/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Lawton's latest on the Oilers and other happens around hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former NHL player, GM, & agent Brian Lawton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bob and Brian go all over the hockey landscape as Oilers training camp opens at Rogers Place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former NHL Player and GM Brian Lawton gives Bob his thoughts on the Holloway Broberg offer sheets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hear from Brian Lawton as the NHL's free agency window explodes open on Canada Day Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For some behind the scenes stories of the NHL Draft we start the show with Brian Lawton (5:40) who was a former 1st overall pick, then a former agent and former GM as well. During his time in Tampa he discusses what it's like making deals and has specific thoughts on Steve Stamkos' future, what he's worth and what he's looking for. Lawton then shares how deals get made, a story about making a trade he was against and how it impacted his relationship with the players involved. Then we go to the sphere and we are live on the scene with Jon Morosi (24:54) who looks at the biggest stories inside draft weekend rounds out with the start of free agency, a look at the Four Nations roster and more. Jon also gives his thoughts on the Jays and why he feels Ross Atkins made a significant change in his strategy this week. Could there be a Vladdy trade? 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 NHL player, GM & agent Brian Lawton (6/25/24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A look at the Oilers performance in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Brian Lawton returns to the show today for some hockey talk with Bob and John as we approach Game 1 of the Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. Being at the forefront of the NHL's integration of analytics into everyday hockey operations, and having a Stanley Cup preview scheduled for the end of the week, the three take a different approach to the conversation by focusing on the use of analytics and why it shouldn't be a surprise to see the Oilers and Panthers in the Final. Brian shares why he thinks there aren't nearly enough teams taking advantage of the number crunching and gives Bob and John his opinion on how to use them, what to pay attention to, and when it gets to be too much. After the break, with Bob's distaste towards the effect a head coach has on a professional sports team, the three get into the overall impact one has, with Brian expressing the importance and influence the man behind the bench has on the team, especially in the playoffs.
Brian's analysis of Edmonton's series win in the Western Conference Final, Florida's roster and the perceived advantages the Panthers have entering the Stanley Cup Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff kicks off the show with Brian Lawton of NHL Network as they recap last night's Game 5 between Florida and New York. They take a behind the scenes look at how the Panthers organization operates on all fronts, before discussing the pressures of being drafted first overall and what's behind Alexis Lafrenière's breakout this season. Then, Matt Marchese joins the conversation to chat about the optimism surrounding Chris Tanev's availability tonight, the media being a important medium for former players who want to get into coaching or management, and potential names for Utah's NHL franchise (32:02). Later, NHL Network's Mike Kelly shares his analytic project on Wayne Gretzky at the Canada Cup, highlighting the dominance of the Smythe Division in the 80's and Gretzky's knowledge of goaltending, before diving into the the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what the numbers say about Evan Bouchard (49:56). Former first overall draft pick and Panthers analyst Ed Jovanovski wraps up today's program with his takeaways from last night's big win for the Panthers, along with why Bill Zito's squad blooms in the playoffs, Anton Lundell's development, and how the Panthers can retain their pending free agents (01:20:40). 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.
A look at some of Edmonton's shortcomings in Game 3 against the Stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former NHL player, GM and Agent Brian Lawton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff kicks off the show with former NHL player, agent and general manager, Brian Lawton! They discuss how often GM's talk leading up to the trade deadline, which teams are committed to being sellers, who he thinks is the top team in the NHL, and his dark horse pick for the Stanley Cup. Then, Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds breaks down the Jets' current situation off the ice with attendance concerns, before teeing up tonight's contest against the Blues with a focus on Laurent Brossoit's play this year backing up Connor Hellebuyck (28:28). Later on, Thomas Drance, co-host of Canucks Talk on Sportsnet 960, weighs in on Elias Pettersson's silence regarding his contract situation, if the Canucks are legitimate Stanley Cup candidates, and the team's plan heading into the trade deadline (01:00:50). 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.
Jeff kicks off the show with Buffalo Sabres legend Danny Gare, as they discuss the upcoming Rogers "Hockey Day in Canada" festivities. Jeff and Danny also chat about some of the most memorable moments of his career, his elite shot, his new synthetic ice company CAN-ICE, and more! Next, former player, agent, executive and current NHL Network analyst, Brian Lawton shares some memories from his career including the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, before getting into Brock Faber's standout play and the growth of hockey in the United States (18:48). Later, two-time Stanley Cup champion and former Israeli National Team coach, Bobby Holik joins the show to discuss the IIHF's decision to ban Israel from taking part in their upcoming events (47:53). 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.