POPULARITY
Mike Aguello of the Hockey Hotstove joins the program to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jesse and Victor ask about pros William Nylander, Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Matthew Knies, Jack Roslovic, Gavin McKenna, Easton Cowan, Max Domi, Teddy Blueger, Nick Paul, Darren Raddysh, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Morgan Rielly, Jake McCabe, Sergei Bobrovsky, Anthony Stolarz, and Artur Akhtyamov. In Cat's instincts, Cat Silverman of InGoal magazine joins to discuss prospect goalies Artur Akhtyamov and Juuso Ainasto. In the dynasty dig, we break down Gavin McKenna, Jacob Quillan, and Tinus Luc Koblar with the help of reports from FHL scouts Jeremy, Kara, and Brandon and 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 our Facebook and Instagram pages. Win a copy of the Dobber Draft Guide (listen to the episode for how). View 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
With Jeff Smith, Cam Benty and Steve StropePresented by ARPJeff is joined by ACES Car Club member Nick Noriega and traditional hot rod builder Paul Godfrey who debuted a freshly finished 5 window coupe at the Grand National Roadster Show with plenty of old school touches and their own twist.Visit ARP Bolts at https://www.arp-bolts.com for all of your engine fastener and hardware needs.Recorded at the Grand National Roadster Show. Checkout Rod Shows at @grandnationalroadstershow and https://www.rodshows.com/Checkout OBS Truck Parts for your 88-98 at https://www.obsclash.com/For more automotive podcasts, videos and TV shows, visit Auto Revolution at https://www.autorevolutiononline.com/
Spring Cleaning – Tampa Bay LightningThe Tampa Bay Lightning remain one of the NHL's model organizations, but another first-round playoff exit raises serious questions about whether their championship window is beginning to close. After finishing second in the Atlantic Division, Tampa Bay lost a tightly contested seven-game series to the Montreal Canadiens, marking a fourth consecutive opening-round elimination. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the Lightning's regular-season excellence, postseason scoring problems, major injury challenges, and the difficult decisions awaiting General Manager Julien BriseBois.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Lightning finish second in the Atlantic Division before losing to Montreal in seven games during the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It becomes Tampa Bay's fourth straight first-round defeat since reaching the 2022 Stanley Cup Final.[00:00:30] Despite the playoff disappointment, Neil emphasizes the extraordinary consistency of the organization. Since winning their second consecutive Stanley Cup in 2021, the Lightning have averaged more than 102 standings points per season.[00:01:00] Jon Cooper continues to get strong results regardless of injuries or roster limitations. Even when key players are unavailable, Cooper consistently finds combinations that allow Tampa Bay to remain competitive.[00:01:30] Nikita Kucherov delivers another elite regular season, recording his fourth consecutive 100-point campaign and the sixth of his career. His production keeps Tampa Bay among the NHL's most dangerous offensive teams.[00:01:50] Jake Guentzel reaches the 30-goal mark for the sixth time in his career while setting a personal best with 88 points. Brandon Hagel also produces a career season with 36 goals and a plus-34 rating.[00:02:10] Defenseman Darren Raddysh provides one of the season's biggest surprises, finishing with 22 goals, 48 assists, and 70 points while posting a plus-21 rating. His breakout season positions him for a significant contract as an unrestricted free agent.[00:02:30] Brayden Point experiences a major decline in goal production. After previously scoring 51, 46, and 42 goals, he finishes with only 18 while missing 19 games due to injury.[00:02:50] Injuries become a defining part of Tampa Bay's season, with the club losing 339 man-games. Victor Hedman appears in only 33 games because of injuries and a leave of absence to focus on his mental health.[00:03:10] Ryan McDonagh, Emil Lilleberg, and Erik Cernak also miss significant time, often leaving the Lightning without multiple regular defensemen simultaneously.[00:03:30] Neil believes Cooper deserves serious consideration for his first Jack Adams Award. He compares Cooper's candidacy with Dan Muse in Pittsburgh and Lindy Ruff in Buffalo.[00:04:00] While the regular-season product remains excellent, the Lightning's postseason results reveal a troubling trend. Tampa Bay has now failed to advance beyond the first round in four consecutive seasons.[00:04:25] Tampa Bay scores only 15 goals during its seven-game series against Montreal. Because nearly every game remains within one goal, a single additional offensive play could have changed the outcome.[00:04:45] Brandon Hagel leads the Lightning with six playoff goals, but the rest of the offense struggles. Jake Guentzel and Dominic James finish with two goals each, while Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov score only once apiece.[00:05:05] Kucherov's postseason production becomes a major concern. Despite his regular-season brilliance, he has scored only two goals across his last 22 playoff games over four seasons.[00:05:30] Corey Perry and Nick Paul also fail to provide the secondary scoring Tampa Bay needs. Neil believes the Lightning occasionally become too focused on making the perfect play instead of creating simpler scoring opportunities.[00:05:50] Montreal goaltender Jakub Dobeš delivers an outstanding performance in Game 7, helping the Canadiens survive despite Tampa Bay controlling much of the play.[00:06:15] Andrei Vasilevskiy forces the deciding game with a 1-0 shutout in Game 6, although he faces only nine shots. In Game 7, Alex Newhook scores the series-winning goal on a puck that caroms off Vasilevskiy after being played from behind the net.[00:06:45] Attention shifts to Julien BriseBois and the offseason ahead. Tampa Bay owns six selections in the 2026 NHL Draft but does not have a first-round pick after trading it to Seattle in the Oliver Bjorkstrand deal.[00:07:10] The Lightning also lack a fourth-round selection and enter the offseason slightly above the projected salary cap before the July 1 reset.[00:07:30] Unrestricted free agents include Oliver Bjorkstrand, Corey Perry, Mitchell Chaffee, Scott Sabourin, Darren Raddysh, and Declan Carlile. The Lightning have no restricted free agents requiring new contracts.[00:07:50] Several members of the core remain signed through the 2029-30 season, including Guentzel, Point, Hagel, Anthony Cirelli, Cernak, and J.J. Moser.[00:08:10] Nikita Kucherov becomes eligible for unrestricted free agency after the following season. With Kucherov, Point, and Vasilevskiy currently carrying team-high salaries of $9.5 million, BriseBois may soon need to open the vault to retain his superstar.[00:08:35] The Lightning are also becoming one of the NHL's older teams. Neil believes their win-now window remains open, but the organization must acknowledge that its championship core cannot remain at the top forever.[00:09:00] Tampa Bay's limited draft capital and consistently low draft position have weakened the prospect pipeline. That makes it difficult to replace aging veterans with inexpensive young players.[00:09:30] Neil concludes that free agency may be Tampa Bay's most realistic path for supplementing the roster in the immediate future. Until the Lightning rebuild their collection of draft picks and prospects, BriseBois must continue using creative trades and veteran signings to keep the team among the NHL's contenders.
AEW star and WWE Hall of Famer Adam Copeland joins Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down a fascinating Maple Leafs offseason. Copeland shares why he's optimistic about Toronto's direction, discusses his evolving thoughts on new GM John Chayka, and explains why the hiring of Jim Hiller has grown on him.He also weighs in on the Leafs' revamped roster, explains why he's especially excited to see Nick Paul in blue and white, reflects on Mitch Marner's incredible run in Toronto, and discusses why 2026-27 is such a pivotal season for the Leafs' core. Plus, Copeland talks about the Panthers' dominance, compares Gavin McKenna's ceiling to AEW superstar Will Ospreay, and caps things off with his prediction for Toronto's season.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jason Strudwick and Jonas Siegel for Hour 2 on OverDrive! Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Paul on joining the Maple Leafs, his hometown team and the role on the roster. TSN Host James Duthie joins to discuss the Canada and Morocco match, Alphonso Davies' impact to the team and the squad's journey in the FIFA World Cup and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.
New Maple Leafs forward Nick Paul joins Nick Alberga for one of his first interviews since being traded to his hometown team. Paul opens up about the moment he found out he was headed to Toronto, why the call from Lightning GM Julien BriseBois caught him completely off guard, and how the news gave him goosebumps as a lifelong Leafs fan.He also discusses the whirlwind of being traded, growing up idolizing Mats Sundin, sharing this new chapter with Darren Raddysh, and why he's excited to play alongside Sergei Bobrovsky after battling him for years. Paul explains the type of player Leafs fans can expect, embraces the spotlight that comes with playing in Toronto, weighs in on whether he'll wear No. 20, and shares his excitement about joining a team that also features No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna.
Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down the latest from Maple Leafs development camp, including the ongoing No. 72 debate after Gavin McKenna said the number belongs to Sergei Bobrovsky if the two-time Stanley Cup champion wants it. They discuss McKenna's first day on the ice in Leafs colours.Plus, according to Bruce Garrioch, Toronto showed interest in veteran Claude Giroux on July 1. With the 38-year-old still unsigned, is there a fit for him on the Maple Leafs? Finally, Nick catches up with new Leafs forward Nick Paul to discuss his trade to Toronto, joining his hometown team, and the role he hopes to play this season.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the USA's 2-nothing win over Bosnia in the World Cup despite Folarin Balogun getting a red card which makes him ineligible for the next game on Monday vs. Belgium. Plus Junior Caminero is the youngest player in MLB's modern history to hit a home run in 6 straight games while the Rays have won 7 in a row, and the Lightning trade Nick Paul to Toronto while signing 3 free agents including defenseman John Carlson from the Anaheim Ducks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Maple Leafs Assistant general manager Ryan Hardy joined OverDrive to discuss the Maple Leafs' additions to the roster, Gavin McKenna's role on the roster and the expectation on playing with Auston Matthews, the goaltending depth on the team, Sergei Bobrovsky's impact, Nick Paul adding an element to the team, Matthew Knies' name in trade buzz, Morgan Rielly's future and more.
Our Free Agency Season Finale Special is loaded! The Leafs were a centrepiece on Canada Day after reshaping their roster, highlighted by the signing of veteran goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to form a tandem with Anthony Stolarz and a wave of additions including Nick Paul, Jack Roslovic, Teddy Blueger and Colton Sissons. While Toronto appears to have better-defined roles throughout its lineup, there are questions about whether the club sacrificed too much speed. Zach Werenski remained in Columbus after apparently blocking a reported trade to Dallas, creating another layer of drama for the Blue Jackets. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers cleared significant cap space by moving Darnell Nurse to San Jose without retaining salary. Vancouver continued its retool by flipping Marcus Pettersson for a first-round pick before adding Jamie Oleksiak and Montreal locked up cornerstone forward Ivan Demidov to a long-term extension Elsewhere, Winnipeg signed Stuart Skinner to stabilize its goaltending depth without necessarily taking Connor Hellebuyck off the trade market, as the Jets continue searching for help down the middle. Plus, Devils offer sheet, Larkin stays put, Florida pivots, Caps are HUGE and Sharks expected to take the next step.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back at day one of NHL Free Agency, including the Maple Leafs' moves, winger Nick Paul from the Tampa Bay Lightning for goaltender Dennis Hildeby, Florida Panthers choosing Jacob Markström in net via trade over re-signing new Leafs netminder Sergei Bobrovsky, and the risk factors for Toronto bringing in the 37-year-old. Then, Maple Leafs' General Manager John Chayka joins the guys (25:20) to discuss his focus during the first day of signing season, the centreman and goaltending market, his belief level in the aging Bobrovsky coming off his 2025-26 performance, where his expectations lie for scoring depth, how Jack Roslovic would fit in the lineup, dipping into the top defensemen market, and what's left ahead for his team's offseason. 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.
Steve Dangle reacts to all of the Toronto Maple Leafs moves during Day 1 of free-agency. Did you like the acquisition of Nick Paul? What about them paying G Sergei Bobrovsky $7M to be their starter? Dangle breaks down all that and more here! NEW BOOK!: https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443469968/hockey-rants-and-raves/ BECOME AN SDP VIP! https://www.youtube.com/sdpn/join SDPN: https://www.sdpn.ca/ ADVERTISE WITH US! https://sdpn.ca/sales/ SDPN DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 EASTER SEALS: https://t.co/DVbMNTS1IL AUDIOBOOK: https://bit.ly/2GIgYya Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi open this episode recapping yesterday's busy start to NHL free agency. They breaking down the Maple Leafs' moves to improve their forward group, the acquisition of Nick Paul, and the decision to move Dennis Hildeby shortly after bringing in Sergei Bobrovsky. They discuss the new goaltender's fit, contract, expected workload, and whether Toronto has improved both in net and overall, while also sharing their thoughts on the early John Chayka era and the latest developments surrounding Zach Werenski in Columbus. After the break, they recap the Blue Jays' Canada Day win over the Mets. They highlight the return of the red jerseys, Sean Keys' first MLB home run, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued home run drought, and the importance of this series victory. They wrap the hour with thoughts on Jaylen Brown's reported trade from the Celtics to the 76ers and its impact on the Eastern Conference. 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.
It was a busy Canada Day for John Chayka and the Maple Leafs. Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta break down all the action after Toronto reshaped its roster by adding seven new players.The duo discusses the signings of Sergei Bobrovsky, Jack Roslovic, Colton Sissons, Brandon Duhaime, Zack MacEwen, and Teddy Blueger, plus the trade that sent Dennis Hildeby and two draft picks to Tampa Bay in exchange for Nick Paul. They also weigh in on the Leafs dealing Nick Robertson to Pittsburgh for a 2028 fourth-round pick.Additionally, Pagnotta shares the latest on Morgan Rielly, explains what happened in Toronto's pursuit of Zach Werenski, and looks ahead to what could be next for the Maple Leafs this offseason.
Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys and TSN Hockey Analyst Frank Corrado dive into the Free Agent Frenzy headlines across the NHL, the Maple Leafs' additions to the roster, Sergei Bobrovsky landing in Toronto, Nick Paul traded to the team, Darnell Nurse to the Sharks and Zach Werenski's future with the Blue Jackets. They also discuss the look of the Maple Leafs lines, how they'd rank their additions and if they can be a contending team in the league.
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joined OverDrive to discuss the NHL major signings in the league, the Maple Leafs bolstering their roster, the additions of Sergei Bobrovsky, Jack Roslovic and Nick Paul, Connor Hellebuyck's future in Winnipeg, Morgan Rielly's next steps in Toronto, Dylan Larkin, Zach Werenski and more.
The Tampa Bay Lightning held their exit interviews on Tuesday after they lost their first round playoff series to the Montreal Canadiens 4-games-to-3. Hear from General Manager Julien BriseBois, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel, JJ Moser, Brayden Point, Ryan McDonagh, Nick Paul and Darren Raddysh. Victor Hedman spoke about taking a personal leave to focus on this mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are back home and will practice today ahead of their Game 5 matchup with the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. The puck drop for Game 5 is set for 7pm ET and our Game 6 watch party is scheduled for Friday night in Tampa. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Darren Raddysh and Nick Paul on Game 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lose 6-2 in Ottawa as Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli and Pontus Holmberg all missed due to injury. Dylan Duke, Jakob Pelletier and Conor Geekie were recalled from Syracuse and all played. Nick Paul and Corey Perry were the goal scorers. Tampa Bay is now tied atop the Atlantic Division with Montreal and Buffalo at 102 points with 4 games remaining. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning feel behind by 2 goals but rally to beat the Ottawa Senators 4-2. The Bolts are now 12-1-1 in the first half of back-to-back games. The Lightning are just the 3rd team in NHL history to earn standings points in 4 straight games that they trailed by multiple goals in. Nikita Kucherov and Nick Paul were both scratches due to illness. Charle-Édouard D'Astous scored and now has points in career-best 3 straight games. Emil Lilleberg scored his 2nd career game-winning goal. The Lightning host the Nashville Predators this afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Seattle Kraken tonight looking for points in their 6th straight game. Nick Paul will play in his 300th game with the Bolts tonight, Erik Cernak will play in his 491st game which is the 3rd most among defenseman in franchise history. Nikita Kucherov is the first player to have 104 points in a 50-game span since Mario Lemieux in 2000. Victor Hedman is on temporary leave for personal reasons. On this date in Lightning history, Steven Stamkos broke the franchise record for goals in a season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lose 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes to wrap up their 3-game homestand. Yanni Gourde and Charle-Édouard D'Astous scored the goals in the 2nd period. Nick Paul and Erik Cernak returned to the lineup while Conor Geekie was reassigned to Syracuse. On this date in Lightning history, Ben Bishop set the franchise record for wins by a goalie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Carolina Hurricanes tonight looking for their 2nd straight win. The Lightning will get Erik Cernak back tonight and could see Nick Paul make his return as well. Nikita Kucherov wins the NHLPA's Player of the Week for the 2nd time this season, Jake Guentzel close to setting the franchise record for fewest game needed to reach 150 points and Andrei Vasilevskiy is just the 6th goal to reach 30-wins in 9 different seasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tampa Bay Lightning reporter Ben Pierce on the Olympic Hockey Tournament that saw Team USA win the gold medal over Canada. Jake Guentzel gets gold while Brandon Hagel wins silver. Plus injury updates on Brayden Point, Emil Lilleberg, Charle-Eduoard D'Astous, Max Crozier, Anthony Cirelli and Nick Paul. Now the Bolts attention turns towards the final 27 games which starts back up on Wednesday night vs. the Maple Leafs. Into the Blue is presented by Penelope Bourbon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The USA and Canada will play for the Gold Medal today at the Winter Olympics. That means with Jake Guentzel or Brandon Hagel will win gold this year. Darren Raddysh and Yanni Gourde on watching their teammates at the Olympics. The Lightning did practice on Saturday as Anthony Cirelli remained in a red no-contact jersey and Nick Paul didn't participate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning were back at practice on Wednesday after a 12-day break for the Olympics. Brayden Point, Emil Lilleberg and Charle-Édouard D'Astous were all full participants and are expected to play next week when games resume. Anthony Cirelli was in a red no-contact jersey with no timeline for his return. Nick Paul wasn’t on the ice and will need some time before he returns while Max Crozier had surgery to repair a core muscle injury and he will miss 10 weeks. Jake Guentzel, Brandon Hagel and Erik Cernak all advanced to the semifinals of the Olympics Ice Hockey Tournament to be played on Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning return to practice after a 12-day break for the Winter Olympics. We should get injury updates on Brayden Point, Anthony Cirelli, Nick Paul, Emil Lilleberg and Charle-Eduoard D’Astous. 6 Lightning players will play today in Italy in the Olympic Quarterfinals. Zemgus Girgensons and Oliver Bjorkstrand are done as their teams were eliminated on Tuesday. On this date in Lightning history, Nikita Kucherov broke the franchise record for assists in a season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli preview tonight's Tampa Bay Lightning game vs. the Buffalo Sabres. Nick Paul and Anthony Cirelli will miss the next 2 games with injuries sustained during Sunday's Stadium Series game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 in front of over 64,000 fans at Raymond James Stadium as they scored 11-seconds into the game, fell behind 5-1, Andrei Vasilevskiy gets into a goalie fight and they win in a shootout. The Lightning got goals from Brandon Hagel, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Darren Raddysh, Nick Paul and Nikita Kucherov while Jake Guentzel won the shootout. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in St. Louis tonight where they are looking for a franchise record 12th straight win. The Bolts are the best road team in the NHL this season. You'll hear from JJ Moser about the win streak, Nick Paul on playing with Nikita Kucherov and Head Coach Jon Cooper on the team being more physical this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning hold on to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in a shootout at Benchmark International Arena. Nikita Kucherov nets 2 goals for the 2nd straight game, Nick Paul and Pontus Holmberg score and Jonas Johansson stops both shots in the shootout. Brandon Hagel returns from IR after missing 4 games, Ryan McDonagh is back on IR and Max Groshev makes his NHL debut and gets an assist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lose 5-2 to the Florida Panthers who jumped out to an early lead. Max Crozier scored his first NHL goal, JJ Moser got his 3rd of the season and Nick Paul skated in his 500th career game. On this date in Lightning history, Andrei Vasilevskiy made his NHL debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers tonight to begin a 4-game homestand at Benchmark International Arena. Nick Paul will skate in his 500th career game while Andrei Vasilevskiy could make his return in net after missing the last 5 games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As we close out 2025, it's hard to ignore this year's political turmoil, with uncertainty about our future looming over us. With the holidays upon us, it's natural to feel bittersweet as we look back and dream of brighter days ahead.In this episode, we're revisiting this year's most powerful conversations on politics, identity, and resilience, reminding us that hope, unity, and love can overcome fear.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 136. Closets & Cocktails: The Secret History of Gay Speakeasies (with Chris Holcombe)Listen to Episode 137. Who's Your Daddy? (with Sal Zambito)Listen to Episode 139. You're Probably Gayish (with Mike Johnson & Kyle Getz)Listen to Episode 140. Calling All Allies: It's Time to Step Up (with Greg Baird)Listen to Episode 141. Queer All Year: 365 Days of Celebrating Pride (with Patrick Gevas)Listen to Episode 143. Heal from Religious Trauma (with Ann Russo)Listen to Episode 144. Bullies Beware: Confronting LGBTQ+ Bullying (with Mike Keller)Listen to Episode 145. Resisting Erasure: Preserving LGBTQ+ History (with Michael Venturiello)Listen to Episode 150. Lights, Camera, Action: The Importance of Trans Voices in Media (with AJ Mattioli)Listen to Episode 153. Pride, Pleasure, and the Path to Healing (with Court Vox)Listen to Episode 154. Pride and Protest: Defending LGBTQ+ Rights in a Shifting America (with Mari Nemec)Listen to Episode 155. Queers in History: Pride, Resistance, and Fighting Erasure (with Keith Stern)Listen to Episode 156. Punchlines and Pride: Activism Through Queer Comedy (with Michael John Ciszewski)Listen to Episode 160. Why Queer Bookstores Matter: Preserving LGBTQ+ Culture and Community (with Greg Newton & Donnie Jochum)Listen to Episode 163. Queer Belonging in the Digital Age (with Nick Paul)Listen to Episode 165. Reclaiming Queer History: The Impact of LGBTQ+ Historical Fiction (with Jeza Belle)Support the showGet Your Merch
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New York Rangers 4-1 to win their 7th straight game. The Bolts outshot the Rangers 35-13 and now sit atop the Eastern Conference Standings, just 5 weeks after being in last place. Brandon Hagel scored twice while Nick Paul and Jake Guentzel had the other 2 goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli recap the Tampa Bay Lightning's comeback 2-1 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers last night. Nick Paul made his return to the lineup to score the game-tying goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made an incredible save in overtime and then Jake Guentzel scored the game-winner. The guys also talk about the play of Dominic James, Darren Raddysh and Charle-Édouard D’Astous.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning rallied for a 2-1 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers. Nick Paul returned to the lineup after missing the first 19 games, to get the game-tying goal late in the 3rd period. In overtime, Andrei Vasilevskiy made an incredible save that sprung an odd-man rush as Jake Guentzel scores the game-winner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tyler and Liam break down an absolute heartbreaker, as the Edmonton Oilers fell 2–1 in overtime to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Edmonton held a 1–0 lead for almost the entire night, only to see Nick Paul tie the game with under three minutes left in regulation. Things didn't get any easier in overtime, where both Zach Hyman and Jack Roslovic were denied by Andrei Vasilevskiy before Jake Guentzel buried the OT winner for Tampa Bay.Despite the loss, Calvin Pickard delivered one of his best performances of the season, stopping 33 of 35 shots and giving the Oilers every chance to win. We'll run through the full scoring summary, break down the key moments, and discuss what this loss means with the road trip nearing its end.Ryder from “The Sauce” joins the show to talk about his first few weeks at Oilersnation and how things have been going behind the scenes. After that, former Oiler Rob Schremp hops on to share his thoughts on the Oilers' struggles, the pressure mounting inside the dressing room, and whether he's ever experienced a closed-door team meeting during his NHL career.We'll wrap things up with our Bet365 NFL picks for the weekend, plus a few early looks at tomorrow's Oilers betting board.Website: https://oilersnation.com/ https://twitter.com/OilersNation/ https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom/ https://www.facebook.com/OilersNation/https://www.instagram.com/oilersnationdotcomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@oilersnation SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the New Jersey Devils at Benchmark International Arena as they look to rebound from Sunday's loss to Vancouver. Anthony Cirelli is hopeful to return to the lineup tonight while Victor Hedman, Dominic James and Nick Paul practiced as well. On this date in Lightning history, Steven Stamkos had a hat trick in an 8-7 win over the Flyers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Las Vegas to wrap up their 3-game win streak against the Golden Knights. The Lightning are looking to sweep the season series with Vegas. The Bolts held a practice on Wednesday as Nick Paul skated in a regular jersey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the team’s 5-game win streak, playing well on the road, the play of Anthony Cirelli and how Max Crozier and Nick Paul’s upcoming returns may change the lineup. They also discuss the Lightning's slow start to the season, the impact of injuries, and the overall improvement in their game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning practiced before they head out on their 3-game road trip that begins on Sunday in Utah. Nick Paul will make the trip and is close to be moved to day-to-day status. The Syracuse Crunch won again and are 7-1 on the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WE THE THUNDER is LIVE with first time guest Tampa Bay Lightning Reporter Benjamin Pierce to discuss the last week of Bolts hockey and....↪️ Are the Bolts back?
The Tampa Bay Lightning are in Detroit to face the Red Wings in a divisional matchup and the first half of a back-to-back that wraps up in Columbus on Saturday night. Nick Paul skated at practice for the first time this season but isn't expected back until November while Max Crozier has been ruled out for the 2 games this week and will be re-evaluated next week. The Orlando Solar Bears open their season tonight and on this date in Lightning history, Ben Bishop set a franchise record.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Social media has created vibrant online communities where LGBTQ+ people can connect, share experiences, and affirm their identities. Platforms like TikTok offer support, visibility, and a sense of belonging that many may not find in their offline lives.In this episode, Nick Paul of The Wicked Pumpkin joins us to explore how TikTok nurtures queer community, creativity, and connection, especially during spooky season, when Halloween's themes of transformation and self-expression resonate deeply with LGBTQ+ culture.Related Episodes:Listen to Episode 08. Finding Your CommunityAdditional Resources:Finding Your Community: Navigating LGBTQ+ Friendships Beyond the Party SceneFollow The Wicked Pumpkin on TikTokFollow The Wicked Pumpkin on InstagramFollow Nick Paul on InstagramSupport the showGet Your Merch
The Tampa Bay Lightning opened Training Camp on Thursday which brought about a very intense practice and lots of smiles. The first set of line rushes shows what Head Coach Jon Cooper might be thinking for the roster this season but they were without Nick Paul who is out until November. Pontus Holmberg skated in his first practice since signing in Tampa Bay and the coaches were impressed. Plus the Mosaic Goals for Food program is expanding and a Happy Birthday to Goalie Jonas Johansson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Buccaneers losing Guard Cody Mauch for the season, dealing another blow to an already banged up Offensive Line. Plus the Bucs let Nick Chubb score but does that violate the Integrity of the Game, the Rays win and avoid elimination but Junior Caminero left with mid-back tightness, the Lightning will be without Nick Paul for the first month of the season while Nikita Kucherov wasn't happy with the power play last season and Andrei Vasilevskiy doesn't like losing in the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli are back for another season of Lightning Power Lunch as Training Camp has begun for the Bolts. They discuss the Lightning's additions and losses from last season, look at the lines as they started Camp this morning, Nick Paul's injury that will sideline him until November and take your questions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Tampa Bay Lightning open Training Camp today as the team looks to improve upon last year's regular season and make the playoffs again. Nick Paul will miss the first month of the season after undergoing surgery last week for an upper-body injury. The players talked about improving the power play and looking for more consistency in the playoffs this season. You can win a pair of tickets to every event at Benchmark International Arena, NHL Stadium Series tickets go on-sale today and it was one year ago today that Victor Hedman was named the 11th captain of the Lightning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Erik Erlendsson is here to report on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jesse and Victor interview Erik about returning pros Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel, Brayden Point, Jake Guentzel, Anthony Cirelli, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Nick Paul, Yanni Gourde, Jakob Pelletier, Conor Geekie, Victor Hedman, Darren Raddysh, Ryan McDonagh, Andrei Vasilevskiy, and Jonas Johansson. In Cat's Instincts, Cat Silverman of InGoal mag breaks down Harrison Meneghin and Caleb Heil. In the Dynasty Dig, Victor breaks down Ethan Czata, Sam O'Reilly, and Niko Huuhtanen with the help of scouting reports from Lead FHL Scouts 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