Podcasts about ice time

The first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs is starting to wrap up, and it's easy to look at every series as an optimist or a pessimist. So, Alex Chauvancy joins Mike Fink to first look at the positives, the teams who are stepping up in the first round, and then look at the teams (the Toronto Maple Leafs) who are collapsing. Plus, a look at the eliminated teams and coaches challenging goals.Follow Mike Fink's writing - https://thehockeywriters.com/author/mfink/And our guest this week:Alex Chauvancy - https://thehockeywriters.com/author/achauvancy/Follow The Hockey Writers:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriterInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by Vince Richard - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

An action-packed episode of Ice Time as Stefano Rubino joins Mike Fink to talk about the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the injuries and panic button for some teams, plus Evan Bouchard and the Edmonton Oilers thoughts. Just as things were wrapping up, the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways with Mike Sullivan, so some quick thoughts were added in at the end.0:00 Thoughts on First Round So Far8:46 Injuries Have Become a Storyline Early On21:00 Is it Time to Panic?31:48 Evan Bouchard42:04 Playoff Aesthetics48:37 Reaction to Penguins Parting Ways With Mike SullivanFollow Mike Fink's writing - https://thehockeywriters.com/author/mfink/And our guest this week:Stefano Rubino - https://thehockeywriters.com/author/srubino/Follow The Hockey Writers:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriterInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by Vince Richard - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

It's still early in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and every team has only played a handful of games. That said, there are some storylines, players, and teams standing out from the First Round. Marc Sautter joins Mike Fink to discuss all the action so far. Let us know what you think in the comment section below!!Follow Mike Fink's writing - https://thehockeywriters.com/author/mfink/And our guest this week:Marc Sautter - https://thehockeywriters.com/author/msautter/Follow The Hockey Writers:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriterInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by Vince Richard - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

The 2025 NHL Playoffs are underway and only five games are in the rearview mirror. It's usually a perfect Monday to have some overreactions but here, cooler heads (for the most part) prevailed. Justin Giampietro and Matthew Buhrmann join Mike Fink to discuss what some Game 1 overreactions are and what might not be an overreaction. Plus, we take a look at the week ahead and which teams have the most to gain as the first round gets underway.Follow Mike Fink's writing - https://thehockeywriters.com/author/mfink/And our panel this week:Justin Giampietro - https://thehockeywriters.com/author/jgiampietro/Matthew Buhrmann - https://thehockeywriters.com/author/mbuhrmann/Follow The Hockey Writers:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriterInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by Vince Richard - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are around the corner, and the excitement is palpable. It's why this week's episode is a double one, as Mike Fink is joined by Brian Swane and Zach Martin to talk all about the playoffs, from the burning questions to overlooked stars to fun predictions. Make sure to like, share, and review Ice Time wherever you get your podcasts!!Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

In this episode of The Hockey Writers Ice Time, Mike Fink gets together with Matthew Zator and Jacob Billington to predict who will win the NHL Awards this season. They also discuss Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record and who might break the mark in the future.Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

David Alter, Leafs reporter for The Hockey News, joined the show to discuss the Panthers resting players, Nick Roberton's pathway to playing in the playoffs, and why he thinks Auston Matthews could eventually have the NHL goals record.

The season has entered the home stretch. It's a good time to look back at the 2024-25 season and think about what lessons and takeaways it's provided. Justin Giampietro joins Mike Fink to take a look at some takeaways from the season, as well as the John Tortorella firing and the Norris Trophy race. It's a longer episode but one with plenty to discuss to sit bank and enjoy (and give us five stars).Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

Could we have an opening round Battle of Ontario, Sens can't figure out the Sabres, ice-time for the defense, Tkachuk looking like his old self, David Perron staying hot and Jakob Chychrun gets paid in Washington.

It's a tight three-person race for the Norris Trophy and it's too close to tell whether Cale Makar, Quinn Hughes, or Zach Werenski should win the award. So we debate it! Mark Scheig who covers the Columbus Blue Jackets makes the case for Werenski, Matthew Zator who covers the Vancouver Canucks makes the argument for Hughes, and Stefano Rubino who covers the Colorado Avalanche makes the case for Makar. Who do you think should win? Let us know in the comments section below!Follow The Hockey Writers:Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriterInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by Vince Richard - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

The rebuilding teams are often overlooked but there are a lot of them in the NHL at the moment. Which ones are successful? Which are concerning? What makes a rebuild successful? Jacob Strozyk joins Mike Fink to dive into the rebuilding teams and which are intriguing in one way or another.Check out the latest rebuild rankings - https://thehockeywriters.com/nhl-rebuild-rankings-post-trade-deadline-edition-2025/Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

The NHL has gone through a lot of changes over the years. What's hit, and what do we miss about the game from the past? Alex Chauvancy joins Mike Fink to discuss some of the hits and misses, plus, some quick takeaways from the trade deadline. If you like this episode, make sure to rate and review!Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

The trade deadline is around the corner, and all the focus is on the teams that will make the moves to set themselves up for a Cup run. What about the sellers? Which teams can set themselves up for success in the long run by making a few big moves? Mike Fink is joined by Jess Amato and Sylvie McCarthy to dive into the seller's side of the trade deadline.Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

With the 4 Nations Face-Off in the rearview mirror and the dust settled from the big event, it's time to look at what the NHL can and should take from the games. Jim Bay joins Mike Fink to dive into everything from how the league must broadcast the nations, the star players, and how to navigate the obstacles in the future. It's a longer one but a fun one so check it out!!Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

G-Cat and Puffy discuss parking lot issues, swimming in the pool before the game, and ponder how to squeeze a vacation in during march break. We get an update on tight playoff races around the 'G', and the playoff betting season gets underway on the Stoff Market. Use Coupon Code: TWOTHERINK at checkout to save 20% on your next BioSteel order!

The NHL season has reached a lull with the 4 Nations Face-Off break so we take a look back and ask the simple question. What If? What if the Canucks didn't have a rift derail their season? What if the injury bug didn't decimate half the league's rosters? What if Leon Draisaitl didn't sign his extension in the summer!?!? Matthew Zator and Harrison Smajovits join Mike Fink for a longer episode where they dive into rabbit holes and enter an alternate universe.Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

This week's episode starts with another big trade with J.T. Miller going from the Vancouver Canucks to the New York Rangers. What are the big-picture implications of this deal? Then it's looking ahead to the Final. It's early but what are some Stanley Cup matchups that would be fun to watch and how can they happen? Is a rematch in the works? What about an All-Canada Final? Zach Berta joins Mike Fink to dive into some of the potential matchups that we can see this season. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the current home stand after a long string of road games, Nikita Kucherov's ice time, prospects of Isaac Howard and Connor Kurth who are nominated for the Hobie Baker Award, trade deadline needs, the importance of mental health awareness, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mikko Rantanen blockbuster trade deserves a deep dive and we give it that. Zach Martin, who covers the Carolina Hurricanes, and Justin Giampietro, who covers the NHL at large join Mike Fink to talk about the trade for both sides before diving into the big topic this week. With the trade deadline approaching, we look at what the contenders will target to move the needle and set themselves up for a Cup run. It's a longer episode so buckle up and enjoy! Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

There's no All-Star Game this season but it's still worth discussing how to fix something that is unwatchable. How can the All-Star Game become an entertaining game and event? Is the 4 Nations Face-Off a possible fix for the NHL? Jim Bay joins Mike Fink to talk about the ideas the league should consider. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

The Jan. 15 episode of Kraken Weekly, hosted by Mike Benton and joined by color analyst Al Kinisky. The duo check in with listener questions on Shane Wright's ice time, a potential Kaapo Kakko extension, goaltending, and more. 

Mike Benton sets up the Jan. 16 matchup at Canada Life Centre between the Seattle Kraken and Winnipeg Jets, joined by Kraken TV play-by-play voice John Forslund. 

hello friends i apologize for dropping the ball on the schedule again. thanks for listening anyways. you're the star. with that bein said bro we barely talked here i feel like. it was an experiment but we got it dialed now i think. been doing some serious collusion. later

The Trade Deadline is still multiple weeks away and a lot can change from now until then. That said, we're doing an early forecast on some of the teams, players, and storylines to anticipate as the deadline approaches. Jacob Billington joins Mike Fink to dive into it all!! Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

It's the dog days of the NHL season and some teams are sting to realize it's a lost season. The question is what happens next? Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News joins Mike Fink to talk about the rebuilding teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks and their next steps as well as the Cup or Bust teams like the Nashville Predators and New York Rangers and what they might do to turn a page. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

A few weeks back, we talked about scoring and goals being up so this week, it's all about the defenses. Donnah Campbell joins Mike Fink to talk all about some of the best defenses in the NHL and how they are combatting the best offenses. What are the defensive units doing that stands out? How are they built differently? How are they dictating games? Make sure to listen as we dive in! Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

The NHL season has reached the holiday break. So we talk about what we know, what we think we know, and what we don't know about the 2024-25 so far. Mike Fink is joined by Edgar Chaput and Spencer Lazary as the three provide insights on the season so far. If you like this episode, make sure to listen to THW Ice Time - Home Ice Edition which can be found exclusively on The Hockey Writers Substack. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

Everyone knows about Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and Nathan MacKinnon but what about the elite talents like Kirill Kaprizov and Brock Faber? Mike Fink is joined by Mariah Stark Holland to talk about the star players that fly under the radar but are elite talents that you must be paying attention to. And yes, a few Wild players are mentioned early on. If you like this episode, make sure you check out the latest episode of THW Ice Time - Home Ice Edition which can be found exclusively on THW's Substack! Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

Scoring has been up not just this season but for a few seasons. Why have offenses been dominant in the NHL, what have been the primary factors for the goal uptick, and what does the future hold for the evolving NHL? Alex Chauvancy joins Mike Fink to dive into both the data side of things but also the on-ice factors and how both coaches and front offices think. It's a jam-packed episode so make sure to tune in!! Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

The head coaching carousel is already in motion this season with a few teams already replacing their coaches. It makes you wonder what makes a successful head coach and some of the traits of the best ones. Mike Fink is joined by Matthew Zator to discuss all things coaching and some of the tendencies of the best. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

The list of injuries seems endless. It's been a theme since the preseason with stars like Drew Doughty going down to recent weeks with Auston Matthews and Alexander Ovechkin suffering long-term injuries. Is this an outlier or not? How will it alter the rest of the season? Raz Devraj joins Mike Fink to discuss all facets of the injury bug that has bitten the NHL this season. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

The NHL is constantly evolving and goaltending is in a unique spot. Should teams value the position? How should teams build in the net? What will goaltending look like moving forward? Zach Martin joins Mike Fink to talk about the state of position early on this season. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

Jamie and Thomas are joined by Gemma Karstens-Smith to talk about Dakota Joshua's return, Elias Pettersson's improvements and her assessment of the team this season. They also discuss Kevin Lankinen's starts, Aatu Raty's revenge game against his former team and  Hear from Coach Rick Tocchet.  This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina SetaghianThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

We're just over a month into the season and we're ready to eat crow and admit we were wrong about some teams. Mike Fink is joined by Justin Giampietro, who was on the preseason episode, to revisit the preseason predictions and look at the ones that look incorrect. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

A team can't win the Cup in the first month of the season but they can certainly lose one. That's the discussion this week as some teams already look cooked a month into the season. Mike Fink is joined by Sylvie McCarthy to dive into some of the teams that are already in trouble and the outlook to make the playoffs looks bleak. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

Longtime NHL Head Coach and TSN Hockey Analyst Bruce Boudreau joins OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the league, William Nylander aiming for more ice time, the Bruins' downward season and Jim Montgomery's job security, the Canadiens' rough performances, Alex Ovechkin's goal-scoring record quest and more.

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the NHL, William Nylander's goal-scoring skills and aiming to have more ice time, John Tavares and Max Pacioretty's impact, the Bruins' concerns for the team, Leon Draisaitl's increased role with the Oilers and more.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show recapping the Leafs' win over the Kraken. The hosting pair also took some time to discuss the Leafs' goaltending situation, whether they were surprised Joseph Woll got the start, how well he played and what it means for who will be in between the pipes on Saturday in St Louis. At the backend of the hour, the morning duo hit on some other stories like the NY Jets' big win on TNF, Jeremy Swayman getting shelled by the Hurricanes & Sidney Crosby powering the Penguins to a much-needed victory (30:31).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 affiliate.

The Athletic Maple Leafs Reporter Jonas Siegel joined OverDrive to discuss William Nylander asking for more ice time and his season overview, Craig Berube's views on Nylander's performance, Joseph Woll getting the start, the Maple Leafs looking to build off the Jets' victory and more.

On a new episode of ‘Up in the Blue Seats', Mollie Walker, Larry Brooks and Brian Boyle discuss Alexis Lafreniere's contract extension, frustration from Mika Zibanejad over a lack of ice time, and whether or not the Rangers should keep Matt Rempe in Hartford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A theme this offseason and early into this season has been the contract extensions some stars have signed. GMs are no longer waiting. The question is who benefits from waiting things out and looking for a deal in the subsequent offseason? Mike Fink is joined by Stefano Rubino to discuss all sides of contract negotiations. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Substack - https://thehockeywriters.substack.com/ Graphics by⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard⁠ - https://www.behance.net/vincergraphics

With every team already playing a handful of games this season, there are some noticeable trends throughout the league. Will scoring stay up? Are injuries going to remain an issue? What are some things we are noticing early on that will become prominent storylines throughout the season. Mike Fink is joined by Zach Martin to discuss the early season trends and storylines poised to define the 2024-25 season. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ - https://twitter.com/TheHockeyWriter ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thehockeywriters_ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.facebook.com/TheHockeyWriters/ Graphics by ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard

This week Topher and Jeff talk with Christian Hanson - that's right HTT fam, you know the name. His dad is one of THE Hanson brothers from the movie Slap Shot. We talk about taking ownership in your hockey career and figuring out how to change your role to earn more ice time. In this episode we talk about: — Life with the Hanson name — “Being a tuba player” - earning more playing time as the unconventional player — How adversity can benefit your game AND SO MUCH MORE! Check out Christian Hanson's epic hockey camp: O-Town Hockey Camp Thank you to our title sponsor IceHockeySystems.com, as well as Train-Heroic, CuredNutrition, Helios Hockey, and Crossbar!  And thank you to our AMAZING LISTENERS; We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating and share on your social sites! If you'd like to join our Hockey Think Tank Community, head over to Community.TheHockeyThinkTank.com and check it out! Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank Facebook: TheHockeyThinkTank

We're a week into the season so let's take a step back and look at how the NHL is covered. What do ESPN & TNT get right and what do they need to improve? Mike Fink is joined by Nick Haydon to discuss how hockey is covered on the national platforms and their strengths & shortcomings. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Graphics by ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard

A long episode today but a worthwhile one. Mike Fink is joined by Justin Giampietro & Edgar Chaput to predict the division winners, Presidents' Trophy winner, Awards & Stanley Cup Final. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Graphics by ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard

Which teams will be the most fun to watch? Which storylines will be the most fun to watch? With the season around the corner, Mike Fink is joined by Sylvie McCarthy and Mariah Stark-Holland to discuss the teams that will be the most fun & intriguing to watch. In the second half of the podcast, Michael Ostrower joins to talk about the fun storylines to watch this season.

The Arizona Coyotes relocated this offseason to Utah. How did things unravel and why was a relationship between the ownership group, city, and fanbase unsalvagable? Mike Fink is joined by Chase Beardsley, who was in Mullett Arena for those final weeks of Coyotes hockey, and Haynes Evans who has covered and followed the team for two decades, to discuss how everything unraveled.

You have to build a team that can win the Stanley Cup, with one forward, one defenseman, a goaltender, a head coach, and a wild card, who are you selecting? Zach Martin & Matthew Zator join Mike Fink for THW's first Nucleus Draft. There were lots of surprises, plenty of conversation on what is needed to win a Cup, and a fun time on this longer episode. Who do you think drafted the best team? Let us know!

There were 8 head coaching hires this offseason. Which hires do we like? Which are questionable? Josh Reinitz joins Mike Fink to discuss all the new coaches and what they'll bring to their teams. Follow The Hockey Writers:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Graphics by ⁠⁠⁠Vince Richard

In this episode of The Ride To The Rink, host Sheri Hudspeth and guest Hannah Beckman dive into the unique challenges female hockey players face. They chat about the need for strong quads and glutes, and how societal pressures can clash with the physical demands of the sport. Hannah shares her personal experiences with body image and stresses the importance of mental health and proper nutrition. They also offer advice for young athletes and their parents on staying healthy and strong. Tune in for an honest conversation about what it really takes to succeed in women's hockey.Key Points:Body Image and Athletic Performance- Discussion on the physical demands of hockey and the resulting body types.- Comparison of societal expectations versus athletic requirements.Personal Experiences and Challenges- Hannah shares her personal struggles with body image and weight gain.- The impact of societal comments on female athletes' self-perception.Mental Health and Physical Health- The connection between mental health and physical health in athletes.- The emotional toll of competitive sports on young athletes.Nutritional Needs and Training- Importance of proper nutrition for female athletes.- The role of off-ice training in athletic development.Age-Appropriate Training- Mike emphasizes the need for age-appropriate training environments.- Consideration of biological differences in young athletes.Diversity in Body Types- Acknowledgment of the diversity in body types among successful athletes.- Encouragement to avoid generalizing training and development approaches.We hope you enjoyed this episode of The Ride To The Rink and found it insightful. If you did, please share it with your friends, family, and fellow athletes. Don't forget to subscribe to Our Kids Play Hockey for more discussions on important topics in youth hockey.Text The Our Kids Play Hockey Team! We're powered by NHL Sense Arena!NHL Sense Arena, is a virtual reality training game designed specifically to improve hockey sense and IQ for both players and goalies. Experience the next generation of off-ice training in VR with over 100+ drills and training plans curated from top coaches and players.Use Code "HockeyNeverStops" at Hockey.SenseArena.com to score $50 off an annual plan!Follow Us On Social Media: Facebook Group: Our Kids Play Hockey X: @OKPHpodcast Instagram: @OurKidsPlayHockey LinkedIn: Our Kids Play Hockey YouTube: Our Kids Play Hockey