Episodes
Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug examine the likelihood that Brad Treliving with be the Maple Leafs next GM.What does it mean for Auston Matthews and Head Coach Sheldon Keefe?Stanley Cup Finals preview and predictions.Conn Smythe speculation, touching trophies and bulletin board material.
Published 05/31/23
Mike Johnson joins Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug all the way from Riga, Latvia to discuss Jamie Benn's violent outburst, the leafs GM situation and to play matchmaker for NHL teams who need GM's and head coaches next season. Then, newly minted Flames GM Craig Conroy is in conversation to talk about the process that landed him the job, creating a positive workplace and a Got Yer' Back story about a teammate saving his hide after an ill-advised cross-check.
Published 05/24/23
Jamie McLennan joins LeBrun and Rishaug to discuss a wide range of topics including -Struds heavy chirp on noodles: 3:00-Dressing room thieves: 8:15-Dubas Future:18:23-Oilers future GM plans:24:47-Technical train wreck : 31:42-Quick hitters around the horn:33:38
Published 05/18/23
Darren Dreger, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug with detailed previews of pivotal game 4s in round 2.Leafs/Panthers deep dive: (5:30)Oilers/Golden Knights sneak peak (30:30)
Published 05/10/23
Rough start to the pod. Rishaug forgets an important birthday and also what state he is in. But Johnny and Pierre pick up the slack and get things back on the rails to discuss: Pavelski turns back the clock (4:45)Kraken continue to roll (9:20)Panthers take game 1 versus Leafs (13:55)Tkachuk is a beast (16:50)Previewing Oilers/Golden Knights (30:20)Quizmaster's 3 Questions (38:02)
Published 05/03/23
Mike Johnson & Pierre LeBrun join Ryan Rishaug to break down everything that went wrong for the Toronto Maple Leafs in game 1 of their 1st round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Yes, EVERYTHING! (It's a long segment beginning at 2:40)Jets knock off Vegas in Game 1: (21:45)Pressure on McDavid: (24:00) Red Card, Yellow Card, No Card on Rishaug's proposed NHL rule change with ultimate arbiter Terry Ryan joining us LIVE to render his verdict! (30:20)
Published 04/19/23
Stanley Cup predictions (lots of Canadian content in the final?) - Round one series predictions with Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug
Published 04/15/23
Struddy on the panel of the "National" show for the first time with Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug to discuss:Isles/Pens battle for final playoff berth (4:15)Jets clinch, the battle boils over to the coaches (10:10)Flames post-mortem (15:50)Leafs all-in, Struds chirps their fans (19:20)Stu Skinner now the Calder favourite? (24:50)Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card - Gene Principe's shirtless pic (32:10) Brady Tkachuk in conversation on personal milestones, the leadership of Claude Giroux, competing...
Published 04/12/23
Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug talk about this week in the NHL. Then, Bayne Pettinger and Brock McGillis join Pierre and Ryan for a very candid discussion about inclusion, Pride Nights and other initiatives around the league this season. (39:05) Superb "Who's Got Your Back" stories at (1:20:38) Flames drop a tough one to Chicago: (6:03)Best destination for Bedard: (11:15)Matthew Tkachuk getting Hart Trophy votes? (18:23)Stu Skinner's Calder Trophy push: (26:28)Can you "read" an...
Published 04/05/23
Jamie McLennan's first time on the pod is eventful as he, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug break down: Oilers vs. Kings - A possible playoff preview?Jets & Flames - Who will qualify for the tournament?Deadpool in the Building - Senators exciting ownership situation And in our Who's Got Your Back segment...Noodles shares an outstanding story about a late night at a rock star's house... and a race against time!
Published 03/31/23
Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug go around the league to check in on playoff races and implications for the teams who might miss out on the tournament this year. Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes joins Pierre and Ryan to discuss all things Habs and the immediate future of his team. (46:00) Check ins:Sens (8:10)Panthers/Pens (13:40)Flames (18:02)Oilers (21:00)Deadline Revisited (28:50)Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card - Kuznetzov's 10 second shootout attempt (37:20)
Published 03/21/23
Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson & Ryan Rishaug discuss-Mackinnons confidence in the Avs -Jets benching stars-Flames and Sens struggles-Draisaitl's brilliance - where is he in the discussion of next best?-Scraps after clean hits - the discussion
Published 03/15/23
Mike Johnson & Pierre Lebrun join host Ryan Rishaug in the trade deadline aftermath to discuss:Pre-game coffee or beer: (6:00)McDavid lighting the lamp: (10:52)Matthews decreased goal pace: (22:27)Turbulence in Tampa (28:00)Flames still in the fight? (33:45)DeAngelo sticks Perry in the pills: (36:44) Carolina Hurricanes President & GM Don Waddell joins Pierre & Ryan to discuss trade deadline aftermath, his team heading toward the playoffs and share a Got Yer' Back story: (44:20)
Published 03/08/23
Darren Dreger and Pierre LeBrun check in to debrief deadline day, talk winners and losers & run down all 7 Canadian teams.
Published 03/04/23
Mike Johnson, Pierre Lebrun & Ryan Rishaug break down an absolutely crazy day of trades: 3 DAYS BEFORE THE DEADLINE!! Quick to CBJ for Gavrikov/Korpisalo (5:30)Oilers Deals - Puljujärvi/Ekholm (12:00)Leafs Myriad of Trades (24:10)Match Game! Pairing up remaining "trade bait" players with potential teams (39:45)Chychrun, JVR, Bertuzzi, Boeser, Eller?
Published 03/01/23
TSN's James Duthie assumes hosting duties (or tries to) while Helicopter Host Ryan Rishaug chimes in from somewhere in Mexico.James, Mike Johnson and Pierre LeBrun then go on to discuss: Performance (so far) of the Leafs pre-deadline acquisitions (7:00)What the top contenders (and others) might be looking to add before March 3Boston (16:50)Carolina (19:20)New Jersey (20:38)Leafs (22:55)Rangers (27:15)Tampa Bay (31:20)Vegas (34:08)Winnipeg (36:21)Edmonton (38:13)Calgary (40:30)Colorado...
Published 02/22/23
Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson and Ryan Rishaug talk Karlsson, Chychrun, Meier, Leafs, Bruins, Oilers, Jets and much much more.Jason Robertson checks in to discuss his fantastic season, cruising California arenas and highways in his parents RV, analytics and much more.
Published 02/14/23
Oilers are officially on a heater and GM Ken Holland joins Mike Johnson, Pierre Lebrun and Ryan Rishaug to discuss the team's current hot streak as well as his outlook on the fast-approaching NHL trade deadline. What type of move(s) might he be looking at to improve his club on or before march 3? Also some great discussion on the panel about the All-Star festivities, playoff format, Sharks trade assets, Horvat contract and much more!
Published 02/08/23
Canucks GM Patrik Allvin joins LeBrun & Rishaug the day after trading Bo Horvat to the Islanders.
Published 01/31/23
Mike Johnson, Farhan Lalji & Ryan Rishaug break down the Canucks deal with the Islanders
Published 01/31/23
Mike Johnson, Darren Dreger & Pierre LeBrun run down the top 10 Stanley Cup Contenders (according to MJ) and discuss their deadline game plans and potential targets. Vegas (5:55) Edmonton (8:55) New Jersey (14:20) Winnipeg (17:40) Dallas (20:57) Colorado (23:20) Toronto (25:06) Carolina (28:40) Tampa Bay (31:35) Boston (33:50)
Published 01/25/23
Sharks Defenceman Erik Karlsson discusses trade rumours swirling around him once again, his incredible season, and the secret to his renewed health (Hamburgers?) Johnson, LeBrun & Rishaug also discuss Ivan Provorov sitting out warm-up on pride night in Philadelphia, and the Vancouver Canucks continuing soap opera.
Published 01/18/23
Montreal Canadiens star forward Cole Caufield joins Rishaug & LeBrun (33:30) to discuss -His season so far -0 penalty minutes all season?? -The time Nick Suzuki saved his bacon -His coach's quads - "like a house" Arpon Basu also checks in to go around the league and provide some perspective on Caufield season
Published 01/13/23
Darren Dreger, Mike Johnson (from his parents basement), Pierre Lebrun & Ryan Rishaug with a mid-season roundtable discussing: -Vancouver - so... like, what's the plan? (7:45) -Oilers in danger of missing playoffs with 29 & 97 (14:20) -Kraken cruising - deadline day buyers? (24:40) -Bill Zito and the lottery (38:48) -Pierre's unhealthy Cowboys obsession and why its weird (41:50)
Published 01/11/23