The NHL Amateur draft is this week and Al Mitchell from TSN 1260 and The Athletic joins us to preview the draft and discuss what moves the Oilers should make this summer. Luke Prokop, Nashville prospect comes out as gay.  Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Fishing weekends Title Player Robie Vachon Al Mitchell discusses the Oilers, the draft and Hawkins Cheezies.  Who will go number one?  Will there be surprises?  Guess the 5th News Will Carey Price end up a Seattle Kraken player  

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Episode Rogie Vachon (353): TSN 1260 Host and Writer for The Athletic, Al Mitchell Talks the Draft.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back to back Stanley Cup Champions. The Oilers trade for Duncan Keith and the cost is...well...questionable. The Senators hire Pierre Dorion and that seems like a questionable decision. Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Grindstone Lake shenanigans Title Player Tim Higgins NEWS: Pierre McGuire Hired by Ottawa Senators Edmonton Oilers trade for Duncan Keith  Tampa bay Lightning win the Stanley Cup for the 2nd straight year Guess the 5th Overall impressions of the season Key dates for the NHL  

Episode Tim Higgins (352): Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Champions! Duncan Keith is an Edmonton Oiler. Pierre McGuire is an Ottawa Senator.

As the Stanley Cup Final gets ready to start game 4, the Habs are down 3 games and it doesn't look good. In sad news, a Columbus Blue Jackets goalie prospect is killed in a freak accident. Rumours have the OIlers in on a trade for Duncan Keith - why would they do that?  Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Cottages and Anniversaries Title Player Auston Matthews NEWS: Matiss Kivlenieks passes away in a freak accident Jonathan Toews returns to on-ice workouts The Oilers appear to be interested in a trade for Duncan Keith. How does that make any sense?  Coaching hires and trades Guess the 5th Stanley Cup Final - Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens It's been all Lightning so far. Can the Habs come back?   

Episode Auston Matthews (351): Stanley Cup Final - Lightning Have Habs on the Brink. Oilers In On Duncan Keith?

The Stanley Cup Final is here as the Lightning and Canadiens battle it out for the NHL's top prize.  The Chicago Blackhawks have two law suits brought against them alleging their video coach sexually assaulted a player.  Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Cottage breakaways Title Player Pat Riggin NEWS: Chicago Blackhawks lawsuits Where was the media on this? Guess the 5th Stanley Cup Final - Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens How do they stack up? How have the Canadiens made it this far? We know Price is great, but how great?  

Episode Pat Riggin (350): STANLEY CUP FINAL! Lightning vs. Canadiens. Blackhawks Scandal.

As ScuttlePuck hits the 7 year mark, the NHL continues to baffle us with their standards for officiating. Is it the refs or does it go higher? The 2 semi-finals are tight and we have a goaltender controversy in Vegas.  Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Happy Father's Day. Deck building Title Player Niklas Sundstrom NEWS: Gerard Gallant in as Rangers coach Semi Final Matchups Tampa Bay vs New York Islanders Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens Who is in the lead for Conn Smythe? Guess the 5th NHL Officiating - where is the problem and how do we fix it? Trophy Winners    

Episode Niklas Sundstrom (349): ScuttlePuck is 7 years old. NHL Officiating Steals the Headlines in the Semi Finals.

We are down to 4 teams battling for the Stanley Cup and we do a quick review of round 2 to set up the Semi Final matchups.  We also review the Hart, Norris, Masterton and Adams finalists and give our picks.  Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Gypsy moths are out of control Title Player John Madden Feedback  NEWS: Semi Final Matchups Tampa Bay vs New York Islanders Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens What happened to Colorado? Why Nathan MacKinnon and Adrian Dater are not talking Guess the 5th Trophy Finalists for Hart, Masterton, Norris and Adams DOPeS - Rathole   

Episode John Madden (348): Stanley Cup Semi Final Matchups. More Trophy Finalists Announced.

After looking like an easy Avalanche win, the Golden Knights have tied the series. The Bruins and Islanders are in a tight battle and Tampa and Montreal appear ready to move on. Most of the NHL Trophy finalists have been named. Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Deck building and refuelling. Title Player Ted Donato Feedback Mitch Paisner, Matt Lomardy, Atish Singh NEWS: Canada wins World Gold and Nick Paul wins it in OT NHL gives exemption for US teams to travel to Canada and vice versa Round 2 summaries. Guess the 5th Trophy Finalists for Lindsay, Selke, Lady Byng, Calder, Vezina, King Clancy DOPeS - Krejci fined for "slash" Rathole   

Episode Ted Donato (347): Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2. Scheifele Suspended. Canada Wins Worlds.

As the Leafs and Canadiens wrap up their round 1 series in the North, the second round is well under way for the other divisions. Ryan Reaves gets a match penalty for intent to injure and heads for a hearing with the Department of Player Safety. Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Happy Birthday Dale! Deck deconstruction. A good Wednesday. Title Player Red Sullivan Feedback Curt in Phoenix - thanks for stickers. Matt Lombardy NEWS: Seth Jones announces he won't re-sign in Columbus. Can Kekalainen keep his job?  Dom Luszczyszyn writes a scathing article on the NHL's standard of officiating in the playoffs Gretzky goes to TNT broadcasts Guess the 5th Series Updates / wrap up of round 1  Colorado looks unstoppable. Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon are incredible.  DOPeS  

Episode Red Sullivan (346): Stanley Cup Playoffs Update - Round 2 Started while Round 1 Wraps Up. Avalanche Look Unstoppable.

The Edmonton Oilers are down 3-0 to the Winnipeg Jets in an incredibly disappointing start for Mike. Dale is convinced the Leafs do better when he doesn't watch. The Avalanche have lived up to the hype so far, except for Nazem Kadri. Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Happy May 2-4 Title Player Sergio Momesso Feedback  NEWS: Oilers fall to Jets 3-0 after an epic collapse. Are they done?  Avalanche sweep the Blues Leafs are in a series with the Habs Updates on the rest of the series Guess the 5th Officiating in the NHL - is it bad for the league. Dopes  

Episode Sergio Momesso (345): Oilers in Trouble. Avs Cruise Over Blues. Leafs Are In a Series.

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs start as the regular season continues on...what? After Matthews and McDavid have incredible seasons we discuss if shooters have caught up to the goalies. And then we give the definitive Stanley Cup predictions.  Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: A beautiful weekend and Formula 1 rabbitholes Title Player Reijo Ruotsalainen Feedback Dave Huyben, Curt from Arizona, Trey Dodge, Atish Singh NEWS: Matthews and McDavid wrap up the season in style Who will fill the coaching vacancies after the season What's next for the Calgary Flames Guess the 5th Stanley Cup Predictions Dopes Intro/Outro Music Artist: DOA Song: Hockey Song

Episode Reijo Ruotsalainen (344): NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Predictions.

The season is ending and we've witnessed some truly amazing performances. McDavid hits 100 points in 53 games. Matthews pots 40 in 50 and isn't done. We discuss these performances and measure how they stack up historically. Tom Wilson gets some heat after another incident but avoids suspension. Tocchett and Tortorella not renewed by their teams.   Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Cottage projects  Title Player Mattias Ohlund Feedback Dave Huyben, Rob Keane NEWS: McDavid hits 100 points Matthews hits 40 goals How do these seasons stack up historically Tom Wilson incident Guess the 5th Season Predictions Who's Hot / Who's Not Intro/Outro Music Artist: Tragically Hip Song: Ahead by a Century

Episode Mattias Ohlund (343): As NHL Season Draws to a Close, How Do McDavid and Matthew's Seasons Stack Up?

McDavid / Draisaitl are an incredible pair, but so are Matthews and Marner as are MacKinnon and Rantanen. Who is the best and who has the best supporting cast?  Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Kids home from university and new cars  Title Player Keith Brown Feedback NEWS: Ryan Miller retires Cassie Campbell criticizes Nova Scotia premiere TNT gets the second NHL TV contract McDavid / Matthews both having historical seasons Dynamic Duos - how good are these pairs and what does it say about their teams? Guess the 5th Playoff Races Who's Hot / Who's Not Rathole Intro/Outro Music Artist: Great Big Sea Song: Rant and Roar

Episode Keith Brown (342): Dynamic Duos - A Comparison of the NHL's Top Offensive Pairs.

Local boy Andrew Shaw retires after a successful career. Playoff races are heating up - could the Flames catch Montreal? Team of the Week is the New York Rangers - are they going to catch the Bruins? Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Gardening and Cottages  Title Player Adam Oates NEWS: Andrew Shaw retires from Chicago Blackhawks NHL 2021-22 season planned to start October 12 IIHF World Women's Championship cancelled, and then postponed as they seek another location Dale says the Leafs are cruising into the playoffs The Oilers give Ryan McLeod his NHL debut.  Guess the 5th Playoff Races Who's Hot / Who's Not DOPeS - Alex Edler 2 games Intro/Outro Music Artist: Hall and Oates Song: Private Eyes

Episode Adam Oates (341): Andrew Shaw Hangs 'em Up. NHL Playoff Races Heating Up.

Patrick Marleau passes Gordie Howe on the all time games played list and the guys say that makes him Hall of Fame material. The Canucks put off return to play thanks to JT Miller but where was the NHLPA?  Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Will we get back to pre-covid comfort at hockey games? Title Player Al MacInnis NEWS: Patrick Marleau JT Miller speaks out and the NHL ends up delaying the Canucks return Oilers Mike Smith has been a revelation Guess the 5th Playoff Races Who's Hot / Who's Not DOPeS - Michael McCarron Rathole Intro/Outro Music Artist: Nirvana Song: Come As You Are

Episode Al MacInnis (340): Patrick Marleau Passes Gordie Howe.

The Toronto Maple Leafs were busy at the trade deadline despite their lack of cap space while the Bruins secured the biggest name by trading with Buffalo for Taylor Hall.  Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter: Garden prep time.  Title Player Sami Salo NEWS: Trade Deadline  The Leafs were busy and got creative The Bruins get Taylor Hall for a song Yzerman is stockpiling draft picks for Detroit Guess the 5th Team of the Week Colorado Avalanche Who's Hot / Who's Not DOPeS - Jacob MacDonald 2 games for elbow Intro/Outro Music Artist: Sleep On It Song: Stay at Home

Episode Sami Salo (339): TRADE DEADLINE! Maple Leafs Get Innovative. Bruins Get Taylor Hall.

In the ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast, irreverent Hockey Outsiders Mike Bonn and Dale Hoard give their less than expert opinions on all things hockey. Whether it's the National Hockey League, the International Ice Hockey Federation, Canadian Hockey League, NCAA or Minor Hockey, we give our take, from a fan's perspective. We focus mainly on NHL events and discussions but if there is a good hockey story to be told, we're on it!

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