Hockey is BACK! With only days left until the new season, Dr. Jay Calvert and former NHL goalie John Blue check in with Jay's brother Marc for the local pulse in Florida after the rebuild for the Panthers with the arrival of Coach Q and Bobrovsky, and his Mt. Rushmore of goalies for the upcoming season, and the top three most concerning goalie tandems in the league. Does Florida have the pieces to be the sleeper team of the year? This is your Monday Morning Prescription for the NHL. NEW MERCH HERE: https://drhockeyshop.com/  

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Monday Morning Prescription

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Cholesterol expert & Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Dr. Michael Richman! The docs talk to Dr. Richman about his work advocating for smarter, more effective heart health through better lipid management, advanced testing, and the latest cutting-edge research! The docs discuss his center for Cholesterol management, medical advocacy, the five risk factors for heart disease & how to protect your cardiovascular health! Plus he's a Blackhawks fan! Check out Dr. Richman at paladinmds.com

Cholesterol Check!

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former Anaheim Ducks forward Nic Kerdiles! Nic talks life in Nashville, his path to the Ducks, a history of concussions & health issues that lead to his retirement, his battles with CTE, Robin Lehner's comments, his opinion of how college & pro teams handle head injuries, his transition into real estate, & life after hockey. Follow Nic @NicKerdiles

Former Anaheim Ducks forward Nic Kerdiles

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the situation in Detroit with star forward Tyler Bertuzzi refusing to get vaccinated, & what the team should do. First, Dr. Calvert recaps his experience at SoFi Stadium for Bucs @ Rams, & his first Ducks pre-season game. The docs then debate what to do about Bertuzzi & other players like him around the NHL & other professional leagues. Plus, should Connor McDavid & Jack Eichel try to force their way out of their respective situations? Let us know on @DrHockeyPodcast

Bertuzzi-19

Dr. Jay Calvert, Dr. Jason Berkley & former NHL powerhouse John Blue decide to lay it all on the line... and name their Top Ten Goalies ALL-TIME! The docs & Blue hash it out! Who's in YOUR Top Ten? Let us know on social @DrHockeyPodcast on IG & Twitter

Top Ten Goalies of All-Time w/ former NHL Goalie John Blue

Jack Eichel & the Buffalo Sabres are at odds over treatment to repair a herniated disc in the 24-year-old's neck... so the docs are on the case! (DISCLAIMER: Not literally). Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the standoff between Jack Eichel & the Buffalo Sabres with a thorough, yet gentle, summary about cervical spine issues from Dr. Berkley - Various treatment options, surgical fusion vs disc replacement, the benefits & drawbacks of each option, and his best insight into Jack Eichel's specific dilemma. Plus, the docs tease next week's debate!

Doctor's Report: Jack Eichel

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the vaccination issue in the NHL. The docs discuss vaccine misinformation, the science behind how the vaccine works, the "research" crowd, the Winnipeg Jets' vaccination requirement for fans attending games at Canada Life Centre, the NHLPA's warning to non-vaccinated players, life after FDA approval for the vaccine, and Dr. Berkley shares a tale of Disney idiots & septum piercings. Producer's Note: These are REAL DOCTORS with REAL CREDENTIALS. But good news, doctors have all been fired and replaced with parents who have done their research. Good luck folks!

NHL vs. Vaccination

Hockey is in the air... so Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are back to discuss the best and worst of the Free Agency frenzy around the league, evaluate the Seattle Kraken expansion draft, Marc-Andre Fleury finding out he was traded on social media(& whether or not he'll retire), Jason defends Stevie Y, Getzlaf stays in Anaheim, why Laine decided to stay in Columbus, and more!

Free Agency Frenzy, Kraken Draft Evaluation, Fleury to Chicago

Columbus Blue Jackets All-Star defenseman Seth Jones joins the Dr. Hockey podcast! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley talk to Seth about life in quarantine, the 19-20 season before the shutdown, and how we can get back to hockey! Seth updates us on the status of his ankle injury after opting for surgery in February, gives his thoughts on the current shutdown, and raises some valid questions regarding how the return to sports can happen. The docs also talk to Seth about the nuances of testing and administering vaccines for COVID-19, and Jason makes his pitch to make Seth a Red Wing... we knew it would happen and still couldn't stop it, sorry Seth! Hear Seth's opinions on Sidney Crosby & Connor McDavid, playing for Coach Torts, growing up a huge Nicklas Lidstrom fan, and so much more! Your prescription for the NHL ... and COVID-19

Seth Jones | Columbus Blue Jackets All-Star Defenseman

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Kristy Flannery, aka Skating In Stilettos, about the Seattle Kraken expansion draft! Who should Seattle look to build their franchise around? What goalie should they take? Is Ron Francis the right man for the job? Will they be immediate contenders? The docs & Kristy consider all the looming questions heading into Wednesday's Expansion draft, discuss their thoughts, notable unprotected players around the league, Vegas' immunity, eye patches, pet bears, Glengarry Glen Ross quotes, and more!

What's Kraken with Kristy Flannery

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with NBCSN's Brian Engblom about Tampa Bay's back-to-back win, the price of winning, what he predicts their offseason will look like, Alex Killorn, punctuality, Stevie Y's vision, the possibility of winning a third cup, who to protect in the expansion draft, how they should be looking at the cap, recent winning myths, how he feels about alternating goalies, the injuries Tampa fought thru, his experience at the boat parade, Stanley Cup trophy lore, and so much more!

Brian Engblom returns!

STANLEY CUP FINAL EDITION! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are back at it to discuss Tampa Bay's back-to-back Cup victory, potential offseason moves, the upcoming Seattle Kraken expansion draft - lessons teams will learn from the Vegas expansion, & what team is the most in trouble! Plus, predictions for next season, Colorado Avalanche, Vegas Golden Knights, Anders Lee's knee injury, Jason works in the Red Wings, futbol, and more!

Tampa Bay Lightning Repeat, Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft, & futbol

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with MSG Network analyst & former New York Ranger - Dave Maloney! Dave & the docs break down the conference finals, what he sees in Montreal's success, Isles fans' beer shower after the OT win, VGK-Canadiens Game 6, Isles-Lightning Game 7, the great Islander teams, Gerard Gallant hired as Rangers Head Coach, and his Cup Prediction! Dave also goes into stories from his playing career with the Rangers, playing against the Islanders in all four of their Cup runs in the 80s, Billy Smith x Carey Price comparisons, Game 7s, the future for Torts, and more!

MSG Network Analyst & former New York Rangers defenseman Dave Maloney!

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former NHL goalie John Blue to break down all the net minder action! The docs & Blue discuss Fleury's bad giveaway & getting benched the next game, Islanders pulling Varlamov, bloody Corey Perry, Jason teases a Mad Lib, and their Cup predictions!

Bloody Corey Perry, Fleury's giveaway, & Islanders pull Varlomov with former NHL goalie John Blue

Dr. Jay Calvert chats with LA Kings great Jim Fox! Jay & Jim talk sold out crowds in Vegas, break down Montreal vs Vegas Gm 1, his wine Patine Cellars, New York vs Tampa Bay Gm 1, Coach Gallant headed to the New York Rangers, Tyler Toffoli's contribution to Montreal, as well as his predictions for each series & the Cup!

Jim Fox!

Dr. Jay Calvert is a world-renowned plastic surgeon with a passion for rhinoplasty... and HOCKEY! Welcome to the Zamboni Zone. No NFL, NBA, or MLB to find here. Everything NHL – exclusive guests, goals, fights, Canadian slang, and the road to the Stanley Cup! Doc Emrick graced this podcast.

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