The team 'pick' apart what just happened in the last 24 hours of the NHL 2021 Trade Deadline. Matt has a rant about how unfair it is that Vancouver Canucks get a 7 day extension to their regular season, unlike his team Dallas Stars.  After a couple of decent deals for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jolon is even feeling chipper and upbeat when defending NHL player safety. And Clare admits she’s still scratching her beard over how cap space can be rented out between teams, especially the three way deals. It’s like the most confusing game of Monopoly you’ve ever played… Features chat about Minnesota Wild, Washington Capitals, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres and more. NHL Fans From Afar Podcast is presented by Clare Freeman, Jolon Kemp Walker and Matt Day. Produced by ASFB Productions.

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NHL Trade Deadline Vs Monopoly

Lost in a sea of fruit bowl analogies, Clare and Jolon pick apart who's in and out of a playoff spot at present, express concern for Jack Campbell's crotch, look ahead to the upcoming Trade Deadline, and debate whether the NHL was right to suspend referee Tim Peel for 'that' on mic penalty call. Plus, ever named your pet after an ice hockey player? Jolon needs help naming his new puppy with a connection to the Toronto Maple Leafs...but needs to find a clever one so his fiance can't catch him out! And Clare has some pretty cool blue and white news of her own... Presented by Clare Freeman and Jolon Kemp Walker. Produced by ASFB Productions.

Mind Your Plums

Ahhh it's the most wonderful time of the year.... playoffs are coming and covid is going, we're gald you are heeeerrre! Dallas Stars fan and NFFA regular Matt Day joins Jolon to talk about the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline. They look at who is buying, selling or sticking with their rosters ahead of the deadline on April 12th. Also how will Covid and the Kraken effect this years deadline. The boys take a wander through the Goalie market and try to find out what's wrong with the Flyers. And take a second to remember just what watching live sports was like as today is the day 3 years ago Matt went to his first ever live Dallas game. All this and much more!

Trade Bait

Is it a case of Tom Wilson being Tom Wilson, or was his reputation punished rather than the hit? Did the league react because of the backlash on Twitter? Either way, Boston Bruins responded with a 5-1 win after Brandon Carlo exited the game. Eventually the Washington Capitals' winger was suspended for seven games. It’s hard for Toronto Maple Leafs’ fans Clare and Jolon to deny even they had a smidge of sympathy for Brad Marchand… But it did leave us wondering, what actually happens during a ’Player Safety Hearing’? New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes continue to storm ahead, whilst Buffalo Sabres seem unable to dig themselves out of a deep dark hole. Plus, coaching switches for Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens, a change of direction for GB’s NHL potential Liam Kirk and some reflections on the women’s role within hockey - both in the game and on air… Presented by Clare Freeman and Jolon Kemp Walker. Produced by ASFB Productions.

Cheap Shot Tom?

Which teams, players or coaches have raised your eyebrows - for good or bad - in the last few months? The league is still going (just), but what’s surprised you most about the https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NHL (NHL) 2021 season so far? The NHL Fans From Afar team discuss surprises at Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes. Matt has a valid moan about the terrible upcoming schedule for Dallas Stars...So far, they're the team who've played this least number of games this season. What's St Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington's beef? And speaking of Kanes, a bit of family fortunes...some surprising relations revealed that perhaps you didn't (or maybe did) know. Presented by Clare Freeman, Jolon Kemp Walker and Matt Day. Produced by ASFB Productions.

Surprise Surprise

After THAT game in Lake Tahoe, was the NHL Outdoors series a thing of beauty or just another NHL embarrassment? Does the 1,000 games player marker do it for you? That’s after Sidney Crosby chalked up his name in the record books. From whales to ‘turd burgers’... Should retro jerseys be a think of the past or remembered with fondness for years to come?! Plus we’re joined by someone far more knowledgeable and sensible than us - Craig from Covering The Puck Podcast who’s of the Colorado Avalanches persuasion. Apology in advance: Clare’s got her wooden spoon out and Jolon goes on one about back up back ups. Presented by Clare Freeman and Jolon Kemp Walker. Produced by ASFB Productions. Picture credit: Getty

Outdoor Meltdown, Retro Jerseys and Back Up Back Up…

Which team(s) will you be backing during this weekend’s NHL Outdoors series at Lake Tahoe? Colorado Avalanch or Las Vegas Golden Knights? Boston Bruins or Philadelphia Flyers? How Brad Marchand and Mika Zibanejad settled another post warm up stare off with a game of rock, scissors and paper… There’s more on Brian Burke and Ron Hextall’s appointments happening over at the Pittsburgh Penguins. Clare magically morphs a San Jose Sharks goalie with one from Carolina Hurricanes… #fail Meanwhile Jolon doesn’t seem to be swooning over the NHL’s valentine’s day cards… But speaking of love, do you love the Las Vegas Golden Knights GOLDEN helmets?! (Pic credit goes to them by the way) And why are the Montreal Canadiens nicknamed the Habs? Presented by Clare Freeman and Jolon Kemp Walker. Produced by ASFB Productions.

H: Habs Helmets and Hextall

Luckily loads of NHL news broke just before we recorded so Jolon could discuss the latest news with Stars fan Matt Day and Coyotes writer James Reeve. The Penguins hire a new GM in Ron Hextall & a new President of Hockey Ops Brian Burke. The surprise retirement of former Minnesota Wild captain and 16 year NHL veteran Mikko Koivu. Loads of Columbus Blue Jackets chat around Laine, Torts and the crazy goal that wasn't a goal but was a goal thanks to a trainee video technician messing up on the comms to the refs. Matt brings us up to speed on the Central division and then James follows up with an update from the Honda West! Presented by Jolon Kemp Walker Produced by ASFB Productions --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nhlfansfromafar/message

Where's the powerplay gone?!

What does it take to be a great GM in the NHL? There’s a job going at Pittsburgh Penguins after Jim Rutherford’s “shock” exit…But what’s the going rate for a general manager anyway? He may be ‘free’ for a quick trade, but would you want Tony DeAngelo in your locker room? He’s on waivers after a dispute (and supposed punch-up) with New York Rangers. Are plus/minus figures a load of bollocks? That’s after Connor McDavid finishes Edmonton Oilers 8-5 win over Ottawa Senators with a -1! Plus, pandas and Brent Burns’ teeth… Because - why not? Presented by Clare Freeman and Jolon Kemp Walker. Produced by ASFB Productions. Photo credit: Washington Capitals --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nhlfansfromafar/message

Penguins, Pandas and Punch Ups

Patrik Laine v Pierre-Luc Dubois trade - who was the winner here: Columbus Blue Jackets or Winnipeg Jets, or were they just ‘trading problems’? Washington Capitals are fined by the NHL for hanging out in their hotel room...Yet Dallas Stars (and two other clubs) are allowing fans in their stadiums to watch?! The NHL also suspends former Arizona Coyotes GM, John Chayka, for the remainder of 2021. But why? James Reeves fills us in. And if you could have two NHL players/managers - dead or alive, current or retired - round for a dinner party, who would you pick? Presented by Clare Freeman, Jolon Kemp Walker and Matt Day. Produced by ASFB Productions. Photo credit: CBS Sports --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nhlfansfromafar/message

Trading Problems?

Which teams are clawing for their spot in this year’s playoffs? Who fared well in week one, and who didn’t? Why are San Jose Sharks homeless? Who’s ‘Flyers Reporter Mike’? Plus should professional athletes jump the queue for the COVID-19 vaccine? As NBA star Charles Barkley wades into the debate calling for "preferential treatment for higher tax payers", former NHL GM Brian Burke says he agrees - if it encourages more Americans to sign up for the vaccine. And some loveliness - why a lady called Angelique Fong has been named the 21st Anaheim Duck. On Episode 2 of Season 3 of NHL Fans From Afar Jolon and Clare take a poke at poor Detroit Red Wings fan and guest, Aussie Adam. Because you know, the Toronto Maple Leafs are doing ok…for the moment. Presented by Clare Freeman and Jolon Kemp Walker. Produced by ASFB Productions. Note: Sorry not sorry for the absolutely shocking pronunciations in this episode...... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nhlfansfromafar/message

Fight For Fourth

All 31 teams were set to go this week and then…COVID-19 struck. Boo. What are the chances of a full 56 games being played by all NHL teams this season? Who’s moved where? Who’s injured? And will this year forever have an asterisk next to it in Stanley Cup history because of a shorter journey to the lifting the cup - a cheat year as some may say? Clare Freeman is back with a pointless NHL quiz, Matt Day is crying into his Yorkshire tea because of trouble brewing ALREADY in Dallas camp, and Jolon remains as optimistic as ever about Toronto Maple Leafs upcoming season...well, for now at least. We talk big news injuries, outdoor games announcements, helmet sponsorship AND we hear the hopes and dreams of fans from Chicago Blackhawks, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, New York Rangers, Dallas Stars, Calgary Flames, AND Detroit Re Wings persuasions… Episode 1 of Season 3 of NHL Fans From Afar is go! Produced by ASFB Productions. Picture credit: NHL.com (Pic of Lake Tahoe) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nhlfansfromafar/message

NHL hockey’s back! Or is it?

This episode looked at NHL Free Agent Frenzy and all the moves and signings made in the last week or so. NHL Writer James Reeve joined Jolon Kemp Walker to de-brief who got better and who had a tough free agency.  Leafs made some big moves and we took a deep dive into the Goalie moves that took place.  ASFB Productions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nhlfansfromafar/message

NHL Free Agent Frenzy

He reignited Tampa Bay Lightning’s lacklustre power play with just 2:47 of ice time…but Steven Stamkos and the team’s 2020 Stanley Cup win was years in the making. Particularly thanks to their clever selection of young draftsmen, like third round pick Brayden Point. What next for Dallas Stars & Khudobin? Can they afford to keep him in Texas? ‘That’ press conference held by Jamie Benn… And how will the finance work for the 2021 season? We look ahead to the 112 UFAs as of next week, consider whether owners will even want to splash out in difficult economic times and debate on whether the power is in fact in the players’ hands to decide on a season comeback date… And the New York Rangers wave bye bye to Henrik Lundqvist as the goalie market becomes hotter than ever, setting the scene for some juicy off-season Hokey Cokey. NHL Fans From Afar podcast is presented by Clare Freeman, Jolon Kemp Walker and Matt Day. Produced by ASFB Productions. Photo credit: Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via The Associated Press --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nhlfansfromafar/message

A podcast made by and for fans who follow ice hockey from outside of North America. From Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers and all the colours of the NHL... Produced by ASFB Productions. Contact #NFFA: NHLFansFromAfar@gmail.com or @NHLFansFromAfar on twitter. Email us for an invite to our closed NHL Slack group!

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