Stick Talk Hockey

In Episode 144 of Stick Talk Hockey, we start the show the way we always do, breaking down the biggest stories from around the hockey world. We dive into the coaching carousel with Bruce Cassidy out and John Tortorella stepping in, discuss Brad Treliving finally being relieved of his duties in Toronto, and talk about the Radko Gudas and Max Domi situation after Gudas’ hit ended Auston Matthews’ season.

But this episode is different. After the news and hockey talk, we make an announcement that’s not easy to make. After four years, nearly 150 episodes, countless debates, drafts, rankin...

This week we take a trip down memory lane, talking about some of our favourite Stanley Cup winners and some of the all-time “shoulda, coulda, woulda” Cup runs that fell just short. From there, we get into a debate about “power play merchants” and how much weight should really be given to even-strength points when evaluating players. We wrap things up with our weekly wildcard update and take a moment to pay our respects to Jessi Pierce & her family.

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This week we kick things off by breaking down the Buffalo Sabres’ sudden rise up the standings, and comparing their jump to some of the best single-season turnarounds in NHL history. From there, we shift to the other end of the standings and talk about Florida’s tanking efforts and what the 2026 draft lottery could look like. We wrap up the episode with a fun segment: “Guess the Voice,” where our producer PJ  plays clips from player interviews and we try to figure out who’s talking.

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We kick things off with a heated debate over Radko Gudas’ season-ending knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews, and whether the suspension that followed was actually long enough. From there, we react to a couple of the biggest clips making the rounds this week, including Nathan MacKinnon running Connor Ingram and Connor Bedard calling game in style.

Then we get into some bigger-picture discussion. First, tiko unveils a conspiracy theory about who might really be to blame for Canada’s recent international struggles. Finally, we wrap things up with a deep dive into goaltending, asking the big question: is s...

The Trade Deadline is over, and we’re breaking down the biggest moves from around the league. Which teams went all-in, who stood pat, and who may have made the smartest plays? We identify the biggest winners and losers of the deadline, then circle back to our pre-deadline over/unders to see how our predictions held up.

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The dust hasn’t settled. This week, we dig into the political antics and fallout surrounding Team USA’s Olympic win, and how the off-ice narrative may have reshaped the story of these Games. What should have been a pure hockey moment has turned into something bigger, and we unpack what that means for the team's legacy.

From there, we shift gears to the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline, playing a round of over/unders on what we think will (and won’t) happen. Big names, surprise sellers, and how chaotic this deadline could really get.

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It’s a tough one. We’re reacting to the Olympic Gold Medal game where Canada falls to the USA in devastating overtime fashion, despite outplaying them for much of the night. We break down what went right, what went wrong, and how a game that felt within reach slipped away at the worst possible moment.

Make no mistake, this is still Canada’s game. But on this night, it was America’s moment. We unpack the heartbreak, the turning points, and what this result means moving forward.

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With the Olympic round-robin officially wrapped up, we dive into everything we’ve seen so far as the tournament heads into the knockout stage. We start by breaking down what the Olympics are getting right on the broadcast side; from the refreshing absence of digital board ads and gambling ads, to strong commentary crews and ideal puck drop times.

Then we shift to the on-ice action, highlighting Macklin Celebrini and Connor McDavid’s ridiculous performances for Team Canada, along with other standouts who’ve impressed through the round robin. We also take a look at Team USA’s play a...

As the league heads into the Olympic break, we run through the biggest stories of the week. We start with the blockbuster Artemi Panarin trade to Los Angeles, then dive into the developing Gavin McKenna situation following reported criminal charges stemming from a bar fight. We also touch on William Nylander’s fine, unpack the disturbing Fife Flyers incident, and wrap things up by looking at the latest Hart Trophy odds and how the race is shaping up heading into the break.

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We kick things off with a quick run through this week’s biggest moves, including Rasmus Andersson heading to Vegasand Keifer Sherwood landing in San Jose, plus thoughts on the goalie fight that had everyone talking and potential Elias Pettersson landing spots. From there, the episode takes a turn into the broader hockey conversation as we discuss USA Hockey’s effective ban on trans athletes, the reaction around Heated Rivalry, and the potential of further LGBTQIA+ restrictions across hockey.

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We kick things off with a bombshell in New York as the Rangers make Artemi Panarin available and Chris Drury’s letter to fans signals yet another rebuild. From there, we zoom out to a broader conversation about rebuilds, and whether defence-first team building is the right approach in today’s NHL. We wrap up the episode with the bulk of the fun: a scorebug tier list, ranking some of the best (and worst) looks from around the league.

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We’ve got a packed episode this week, starting with the reveal of the next Winter Classic heading to Utah and what it means for the league. From there, we dive into the Winnipeg Jets’ struggles, the Buffalo Sabres’ red-hot month, and touch on the latest Linus Ullmark–Ottawa Senators rumours; including the personal side of how that situation is playing out. We also break down the dressing-room impact in New Jersey following the Devils’ failure to acquire Quinn Hughes, and wrap things up by discussing some sneaky concerns around the Canucks’ medical staff.

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Episode 132 is all about selections, and the mistakes behind them. We break down the newly released Men’s Olympic rosters, diving into the biggest snubs from Canada and the USA, plus calling out a few players we think flat-out didn’t deserve a spot. From questionable decisions to roster politics, nothing’s off-limits. We then shift gears to the World Juniors playoffs, reacting to the biggest moments so far and airing out our ongoing beefs with TSN and their coverage. Plenty of hockey, plenty of heat, and zero fence-sitting in this one.

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This week on Stick Talk Hockey, we’re ranking NHL goal horns from S-tier to F-tier, breaking down which ones give you goosebumps, which ones are just… noise, and which teams desperately need a horn upgrade. We talk impact, uniqueness, legacy, and pure hype factor, with plenty of debate, hot takes, and probably a few horns getting absolutely roasted along the way.

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It’s our annual Christmas special! This year, we’re going through all 32 NHL teams and deciding whether they’ve been naughty or nice, before handing out a custom “gift from Santa” to each one — and not every team is getting what they asked for. From contenders earning presents to bad owners getting coal (or worse), it’s a fun, festive breakdown packed with laughs and hockey takes. Another cozy Christmas episode to wrap up the year.

Happy Holidays from Stick Talk Hockey!

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Huge news forced a last-second pivot this week. We were all set to roll out a fun tier-list episode, but Friday night flipped the NHL on its head. We spend the entire episode breaking down the blockbuster trade that sends Quinn Hughes to Minnesota, unpacking what it means for the Wild, the Canucks, and the ripple effects across the league. We wrap things up by diving into the goaltending shakeup, as Tristan Jarry heads to Edmonton in exchange for Stuart Skinner, and debate the online discourse around the potential upgrade.

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The Olympics are off to a rough start, and they haven't even begun. We open the episode by breaking down the rink-size blunder, with the ice surface reportedly nearly four feet too small, and why the NHL is now threatening to pull out altogether. After that, we take a look at the rest of the Olympic jerseys unveiled this week, giving our honest reactions. We wrap things up with a listener Q&A and some early thoughts on the developing NHL trade market.

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In this week’s episode of Stick Talk Hockey, we fire up the microscope and take a deep dive into which prospects and young players are taking off, and which ones are falling off, through the first two months of the 2025–26 NHL season. It’s our official “Glow Up or Blow Up” breakdown, where we highlight the biggest early risers, the most concerning stock-fallers, and what their development paths look like moving forward. Along the way, we also weave in a few of the biggest NHL storylines of the week, reacting to the chaos around the league as we go.

It’s draft time! This week, we each build our own top-six defence group, trying to craft the best blue line possible; and yes, we find out how high Matthew Schaefer goes in a defence-only draft. After that, we break down the new jerseys unveiled this week, including Chicago’s fresh alternate and the Winter Classic looks. We wrap things up by diving into the Oilers’ early-season struggles and asking the big question: is the panic real, or totally fake?

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This week, we tackle the big question: are rebuilds the right path? With the rise of teams like Anaheim, Chicago, and Montreal, we debate whether our opinions on tearing it down have changed. Then we spotlight Dawson Mercer’s hot start, comparing him to some similar emerging stars, before wrapping things up with our reactions to the new Team Canada Olympic jerseys and a breakdown of Canada’s defensive group heading into the tournament.

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What if teams got a do-over? This week we’re re-drafting the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, looking back at how those picks aged and which teams would be better (or way worse off) today. From Dahlin and Svechnikov to some surprising risers and busts, we reshuffle the board and see how different the NHL could look in 2025.

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It’s a packed one! We break down the Frozen Frenzy and why ESPN needs to step it up for hockey fans. Then we dive into the Team Canada conversation; should Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer make the cut? Finally, we wrap with a quick detour to the diamond as the Blue Jays push Game 7 of the World Series.

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We’re launching a brand new segment: “Fix a Team in 3 Steps.” First up — the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are off to a brutal start this season. We break down what’s gone wrong, what needs to change, and how they can get back on track. Then we wrap things up with our thoughts on the Canucks’ trade for Lukas Reichel and what it means for Vancouver’s forward group.

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It’s overreaction season! This week we’re breaking down our “way too early” hype and panic lists; diving into the players and teams we’re fired up about, and the ones already giving us reasons to worry. From breakout starts to slow burns, we’re separating what’s real from what’s just early-season noise.

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With massive new extensions dropping across the NHL for stars like Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov, we decided to look back at some of the biggest contracts of the salary cap era. From mega-deals that aged like fine wine to ones that blew up in spectacular fashion, we’re ranking them all in a tier list to see which big-money bets actually paid off.

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We’re back with part two of our 2025–26 NHL season preview, this time breaking down the entire Eastern Conference. From powerhouse contenders to bubble teams, we give our standings predictions and share our thoughts on who’s primed to surprise (and who might disappoint). Plus, during the New Jersey Devils segment, we dive into the Luke Hughes signing and what it means for their blue line moving forward.

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We're back! We’re kicking off a brand-new season of Stick Talk Hockey with a full breakdown of the Western Conference. Every team, every storyline, and our point predictions for the 2025-26 season. Who’s on the rise, who’s taking a step back, and how will the playoff race shake out in the West? Tune in for our complete season preview.

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In our final episode of the 2024-2025 season, we're diving headfirst into the chaos of NHL free agency! We break down all the major signings, re-signings, and blockbuster trades from the opening days of the frenzy. Which teams made the biggest splashes? Who got better, who got fleeced, and who's stuck in limbo? We wrap up the season with analysis of every key move and what it all means heading into next year. Don't miss this one.

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The offseason is officially underway, and we're diving right in. In this episode, we break down the 2025 NHL Draft, sharing our favorite (and funniest) moments, surprising picks, and team strategies we liked. Then, it's on to the biggest trades and signings of the week: Zegras, Dobson, Tavares, Bennett, and more. We wrap things up with a quick look at this year’s Hockey Hall of Fame class. Offseason chaos? We’re here for it.

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The Stanley Cup Final is in the books, and the Florida Panthers are champions once again! In this episode, we break down Florida's second consecutive Cup win and ask the big question: are they the best team of the salary cap era? We also dive into what it would take for them to cement dynasty status. On the flip side, we look at where things went wrong for the Edmonton Oilers, plus the growing controversy around their LTIR usage and what it could mean for the CBA. To wrap things up, we touch on Jonathan Toews' surprise return to...

The Stanley Cup Final is reaching its boiling point, and we’re breaking it all down. The Edmonton Oilers are staring down another disappointing end, while the Florida Panthers are just one win away from back-to-back Cups. We preview Game 6 (and a possible Game 7) with all the stakes on the line. Then, we dive into the blockbuster trade sending Chris Kreider to Anaheim and react to the long-rumored news that Mitch Marner is officially leaving Toronto. Buckle up.

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We’re back with Episode 113 of Stick Talk Hockey!
This week, we’re breaking down the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final; all the standout moments, big performances, and early storylines you need to know.

Then we take a spin around the league:
- Vancouver's potential new practice facility
- The Dallas Stars fire head coach Pete DeBoer
- Martin Nečas reportedly unhappy in Colorado: what’s next?
- PWHL Vancouver makes its first round of signings: we react

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The Stanley Cup Final is set, and it’s a rematch! In this episode of Stick Talk Hockey, we break down the end of the third round and tee up the heavyweight showdown between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. Can McDavid and the Oil finally finish the job, or will the Cats go back to back?

We also take an early dive into this summer’s free agent class, highlighting key names and offering our predictions on where some of the biggest UFAs might land. It’s playoff intensity with a side of offseason speculation, all in one...

The third round is underway and Stick Talk Hockey is here to break it all down. In Episode 111, we dive into the Oilers’ early dominance and the Hurricanes’ complete meltdown as the Conference Finals heat up. We then shift the spotlight to Toronto, where the Brendan Shanahan era has officially come to an end — we unpack his legacy and what’s next for the Maple Leafs. From there, we go coast to coast on the biggest stories in hockey this week: Canada’s stunning exit at the World Championships, a look at the PWHL Finals, and the start of the Memori...

In this episode of Stick Talk Hockey, we break down the absolute meltdown by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7, adding yet another painful chapter to their legacy of playoff collapses. We also dive into the tough end to the Jets’ run as Dallas closes out the series in bitter fashion. Then it’s time to look ahead: we preview the Conference Finals matchups—Panthers vs. Hurricanes in the East and Oilers vs. Stars in the West. We wrap things up with some off-ice news, discussing the Vancouver Canucks’ decision to name Adam Foote as their new head coach.

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The second round of the NHL playoffs has been nothing short of electric, and we're breaking it all down in Episode 109 of Stick Talk Hockey. From Mikko Rantanen & Brad Marchand, to Stuart Skinner and Tom Wilson, we cover all the key storylines and standout performances. We wrap up the show with our thoughts on the Anaheim Ducks' controversial hiring of Joel Quenneville. Buckle up—this one's packed.

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The first round is in the books, and it did not disappoint. In episode 108, we break down all the Game 7 madness and look back at the biggest surprises and standout performances from Round 1. Then, we shift gears and make our full predictions for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, we discuss the end of an era with Marc-André Fleury announcing his retirement, and react to the shocking news of Rick Tocchet stepping away from the Vancouver Canucks. All that and more on this week’s Stick Talk Hockey. Our first merch release is live! Head over to sticktalkhockey.squ...

The playoffs are in full swing, and in Episode 107 of Stick Talk Hockey, we dive into all the first-round action! We break down every series, highlighting the biggest surprises, standout performances, and storylines you need to know. Later in the episode, we discuss the latest developments from the Hockey Canada trial and share our thoughts on the exciting announcement of a PWHL expansion team coming to Vancouver.

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The playoffs are here, and we're diving in head first! In this episode of Stick Talk Hockey, we break down all 16 teams in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, analyzing each first-round matchup and giving our full predictions. From potential upsets to can't-miss storylines, we've got everything you need to get hyped for playoff puck. Whether you're riding with a contender or hoping for chaos, this is your complete guide to Round 1. Our first merch release is live! Head over to sticktalkhockey.square.site to catch up with the podcast and get yourself some Stick Talk wear! Email us your clips...

In our final episode of the regular season, we’re teeing up the playoffs with a packed show. We break down Gabriel Landeskog’s long-awaited return to pro hockey and what it means for the Avalanche, and react to Ivan Demidov officially joining the Montreal Canadiens. We also go over our biggest surprises from the 2024-25 regular season, check out the latest Stanley Cup odds, and dive into Brock Boeser's recent comments about a possible departure from Vancouver this summer. Buckle up—playoff season is here

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