Episodes
Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug look at team needs and trade rumours with 9 days to go until the trade deadline. Steve Staios joins to talk about landing with the Sens, what his trade deadline might look like and Ottawa's forthcoming coaching search. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/28/24
Published 02/28/24
Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug speak with Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito, go around the league to discuss Matthews' incredible goal run, the latest on the Oilers trade targets, what the Flames will do with Hanifin, and much more!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/21/24
Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson and Ryan Rishaug go around the league to talk about McDavid's 6 apple night, aftermath of the Morgan Rielly suspension and trade chatter surrounding the Flames and Flyers. Then, Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes joins us to talk about Slafkovsky's development, their 3-goalie situation, the Monahan trade, 2024 draft class and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 02/14/24
Back from All-Star break... Pierre, MJ and Shaugger dig into goings-on past, present and future. A discussion about the charges laid against 5 hockey players in London, Ontario. Vegas halts the Oilers win streak just short of history, are there still positives for Edmonton to come out of last night's game? Was Hill vs. Skinner a preview of Team Canada teammates? Canucks and Flames both see immediate returns on their trade from last week. Flames might not be done dealing. Jets stumbling a...
Published 02/07/24
Shaugger on the IR so MJ and Pierre get to take off the training wheels. Oilers win their 14th in a row and have impressed the guys by winning in different ways. Foegele filling a need in the top 6 and Corey Perry on the way. Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov are running away with the NHL points lead. Which one will take the Art Ross trophy and what are their individual cases for the league MVP? Ottawa finding some success and the Flames suddenly struggling. What does either mean to...
Published 01/24/24
LeBrun, Johnson and Rishaug break down last night's Leafs/Oilers tilt in Edmonton which leaves the guys feeling like these 2 teams are on very different trajectories. Flames recent success creating a dilemma for Craig Conroy, Sens underwhelming under Jacques Martin and are Jets the cream of the Canadian crop? Plus, possible landing spots for Marc-Andre Fleury and Corey Perry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 01/17/24
Happy New Year! Deep dive on the William Nylander extension in Toronto. Did his laid-back personality inadvertently help his negotiating position? Could the Leafs had landed a better deal in the summer? The Winnipeg Jets are soaring to the top of the standings and defying expectations when looking back to the time of the 2023 draft in Nashville. The Oilers seem to have righted the ship... how much credit should Kris Knoblauch be getting? Hats off to another milestone for the ageless...
Published 01/08/24
LeBrun, Johnson & Rishaug award grades for each Canadian team and make a request to Santa to improve each one as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 12/21/23
Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson & Ryan Rishaug go araound the league: McDavid helps tweak All-Star Skills + a $1M individual prize. Could Bedard and McDavid be teammates/linemates in the next best-on-best tournament and will Team USA be the prohibitive favourites. Which team is Canada's best hope to ending the 30+ year Stanley Cup drought... and who has the easiest path? Hitting from behind continues to be a hot-button issue and Johnny thinks Ovie can still break the goal-scoring record. See...
Published 12/13/23
LeBrun, Strudwick, McLennan & Rishaug break down the Leafs goaltending situation after the Joseph Woll injury. A few notable d-men available on the trade market and a number of suitors are lining up. The upstart LA Kings set a record for road wins to start a season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 12/08/23
Lebrun, Johnson and Rishaug check in on the Oilers and their suddenly-resurgent captain. Kyle Davidson and a tough situation for the Blackhawks, The LA Kings are quietly dominant. Point projections for Patrick Kane in Detroit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/29/23
Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson and Ryan Rishaug examine the big stories in teh NHL this week. Then Pierre and Ryan interview Vegas Golden Knights head coach and Stanley Cup Champion, Bruce Cassidy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/22/23
Pierre LeBrun & Ryan Rishaug are joined by Mike Johnson from Sweden in advance of the upcoming NHL games to be played there. GM Meetings yield some chatter about the future of 3 on 3 overtime and the fellas have some suggestions that are met with (very) mixed feelings. Flames GM Craig Conroy has a dilemma on his hands as a number of players on expiring contracts could be on the trade block. Breaking down the Oilers coaching change and looking ahead to 29 and 97's long term futures with...
Published 11/15/23
Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug on benchings, the Oilers waiving Campbell, the latest on Patrick Kane, improving inclusivity in hockey, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/08/23
Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug discuss an eventful day for the Ottawa Senators and a look at other big stories from around the NHL. Then, LA Kings defenceman Drew Doughty joins Pierre and Ryan to discuss his long & storied career, what has motivated an offensive resurgence this year and what challenges he looks forward to on the ice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 11/01/23
Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun & Ryan Rishaug on an eventful news week in the NHL. Jesper Bratt interview around 42:10 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/25/23
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Published 10/16/23
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Published 10/11/23
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Published 10/03/23
The fellas are back for Season 2 of Got Yer' back NHL Edition. The clock is ticking down to puck drop and some high-profile RFA's are still unsigned. Checking in on Drysdale and Zegras in Anaheim, Pinto in Ottawa and some high-profile coaches on expiring deals. Red Card / Yellow Card / No Card revisits a crosswalk conundrum and our colleague, Jason Strudwick's lack of hustle. Then, Taylor Hall joins us in conversation to talk about his new home in Chicago and his unique perspective when it...
Published 09/27/23
Wrapping up season 1 of the pod with a recap on free agency  - all 7 Canadian teams and some notables from around the league.  Pierre and MJ join from cottage country - and a restaurant related Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card!
Published 07/02/23
"Mystic" Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug discuss a number of "POI"s league-wide. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff: Dubois/Scheifele/Hellebuyck (7:00)UFA Dimitry Orlov (18:00)Consensus #1 Connor Bedard (21:53)Draft Wildcard Matvei Michkov (29:08) Steve Staios (33:37) Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card on Stanley Cup parade etiquette. (41:08)
Published 06/21/23
Darren Dreger, Jason Strudwick, Pierre Lebrun and Ryan Rishaug with some spirited discussion on: How teams might try to emulate Vegas next year.Were the Oilers the Golden Knights toughest test?Players to keep an eye in trade talks as the draft approaches.Rapid fire on parades, coaches, injuries and Conn Smythe voting.Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card on a dinner party faux pas.
Published 06/15/23
Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug dig into:Trade Season starting early. Danny Briere makes a splash with a 3-way deal.Implications and ripple effect for CBJ, Philly, others. (12:14)Debrincat on the block? Does completing the sale of the team factor in? (19:18)More dominos to fall? Winnipeg to factor in to the market (23:00)Patrick Roy to return to the NHL? (24:00)Caufield extension in MTL (27:00)SCF breakdown (35:35)
Published 06/07/23