We joked last week that Mike Babcock and Johnny Gaudreau wouldn't last...we didn't expect one of them wouldn't make it to the opening of their first training camp together. As the other camps open, the Leafs are trying Nylander at centre and the Oilers are just hoping Jack Campbell can get close to his past form. The PWHL has its first draft.     Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter Title Player Mark Streit - connect to Paul Bissonnette Streit 08-09...

We're back for another summer episode of ScuttlePuck as we start to ramp up to another season. The GMs held a meeting in September which was a first, and the coaches were invited. What's up? Surprisingly, it sounds like the Jets will start the year with Hellebuyck and Scheiffele in the lineup. How long will that last?    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter Title Player Mario Marois Feedback News Babcock redemption tour - 3 part series on nhl.com ...

It's the dog days of summer but we're here talking hockey.  The Athletic is recommending ways to improve hockey but we have other ideas.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Wine tour - Happy B’day to Dan, Kim, Donny Title Player Syl Apps - connect to Jonathan Toews Apps -> 47-48 Leafs Ted Kennedy -> 56-67 Leafs Dick Duff - 71-72 Sabres Gilbert Perreault -> 86-87 Sabres Dave Andreychuk - 05-06 Lightning Brad Richards -> 14-15...

We're back after a month long break with lots of stories and some hockey talk.  Kyle Dubas puts his stamp on the Penguins by finalizing a trade for Erik Karlsson.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter Belgium - GP / Good beer Nurburgring D-Day beaches  Stratford  Grindstone Title Player Kevin Lowe - connect him to Jeff Jackson  Kevin Lowe - 92-93 Rangers James Patrick -> 86-87 Rangers Jeff Jackson Feedback - Nora - wants another 9 years...

The Vegas Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup.  Taylor traded to the Chicago Blackhawks for cap space. The NHL decides to back away from special warm up jersey nights. We do some prep for the Draft which goes this week.     Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio   Title Player  Ab McDonald - connect to Connor Brown  (expected to go to Oilers) Ab McDonald - 72-73 Winnipeg Jets -> Coached by Bobby Hull -> Brett Hull 03-04 Red Wings -> Jiri Hudler ->...

The Golden Knights are one win away from Stanley Cup glory.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter Title Player - Hakan Loob - connect to Shane Doan Feedback - is Crosby #2 all time  News Ottawa deal - another group has withdrawn - 2 groups remain - price down to $950MM Apostolopoulos supposedly had largest bid but withdrew due to frustrations with process Blue Jackets making moves- Severson - sign and trade - 8 yrs - 29 when starts Provorov -...

The Stanley Cup Final has started with Vegas taking an early lead on the Panthers. The Penguins steal the Leafs' thunder by announcing Dubas as POHO 30 minutes before the Leafs announce Brad Treliving as GM. Plus, special guest, Tommy Krulikowski returns to ScuttlePuck.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter -  Title Player Mickey Redmond - will connect to Mike Babcock 75-76 Red Wings Rick Lapointe -> 85-86 Kings Gary Galley -> 99-00 Kings Dan...

In the NHL, the Florida Panthers have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final after sweeping the Carolina Hurricanes. In the Western Conference, the Dallas Stars have forced a game 6.  At the World Championships, Canada beat Germany for gold and the upstart Latvians beat the USA to win bronze.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Title Player  Ilkka Sinisalo -> connected to Sammy Blais - 2 goals for Canada in WC Ilkka Sinisalo -> 89-90 Flyers...

As the Stanley Cup Semi-Finals got rolling, the Leafs stole the spotlight by letting Kyle Dubas walk. What really happened? We discussed that and what we think will happen next. In the semi-finals, the Panthers have a 3-0 lead over the Hurricanes and the Stars are down 2 to the Golden Knights.  BOB!    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Long Weekend Title Player - Terry Ruskowski - connect to Brendan Shanahan - Terry Ruskowski -> 88-89 North...

Both the Leafs and Oilers got knocked out of Round 2 and we discuss what happened and what happens next. The Flyers, in a shocking move, select ex-Flyers for their new leadership team.     Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio   Banter - Jays game / Mother’s Day / Last of Us Title Player Kyle Turris -> 2010-11 Coyotes Nolan Yonkman -> 01-02 Capitals Peter Bondra -> 92-97 News Flyers announce Keith Jones, Briere CEO Dan Hilferty, “I know some...

Round 2 starts and the Leafs go down 2 games while the Oilers lose game 1 too. Can they battle back? Petr Klima dies. Hurricanes dominate the Devils early.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter  Gordon Lightfoot Title Player  -  Jim Peplinski 86-87 Flames Brian Bradley -> 93-94 Lightning Petr Klima Feedback - Jon Gee, Leonard Waters - News Petr Klima passed away Sutter out - Dreger reports that the players basically said, he’s gone or they...

The Toronto Maple Leafs got their 1st round monkey off of their backs with a 6 game win over the Lightning. On the same night the Oilers moved past the Kings for the 2nd consecutive season. Dale's away so his son Dane and I go over all the series and start looking to round 2.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter -  Title Player - Gerry Meehan News -   Leafs win first round for first time since 2003!  Samsonov big  Matthews 5 G, Marner 11 Pts ...

First round in full swing and the Bruins and Canes are living up to expectations. The rest of the series are 2-1 and there is a bit of everything going on. Every fanbase seems mad at the refs, are they that bad or are expectations ridiculous?    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Episode 422 Banter Title Player Walt Poddubny - conncect to Jon Tavares Walt Poddubny - 89-90 Devils Brendan Shanahan -> President of Leafs Tavares News Lots of injuries,...

The Playoffs are here and we have our predictions. First we review all the firings and why is no one talking about Jarmo Kekalainen?   Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Cottage season is here! Title Player Nathan Horton -> 2012-13 Boston Bruins Jaromir Jagr -> 97-98 Penguins Ken Wregget -> 91-92 Flyers Ron Hextall News Bruins win President’s Trophy Penguins and Caps miss playoffs - Penguins fire all management, Sullivan still in place...

Connor McDavid is first player in 27 years to top 150 points and the Bruins are on the cusp of setting the record for most wins in a season. Plus we look at the playoff picture as the season winds down.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Hugh’s 80th / Arizona game Title Player -Joffrey Lupul -> 15-16 Leafs Zach Hyman -> 2022-23 Oilers Connor McDavid News Bruins 1 win from breaking all time win record - have 62 - tied TBL, Detroit ...

We discuss Connor McDavid as he hits the 60 goal mark in 72 games, the fastest since Lemieux did it in 62 games in 1995-96. John Garrett is retiring from Canucks broadcasts, but it sounds like he isn't done with Sportsnet. We look at the playoff picture.   Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter Title Player Dan Quinn Connecting Dan Quinn to John Garrett  Dan Quinn -> 89-90 Canucks Craig Coxe -> 84-85 Canucks John Garrett Mike tells a Dan Quinn...

The GMs gathered for their regular meetings and considered several rule changes. Gary Bettman spoke as well and everything is just peachy. Marc Andre Fleury wants to fight Jordan Binnington but the linesmen won't allow it. The mic'd up clip of Fleury is great.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player  Harry Howell -> Connect to Marc Andre Fleury Harry Howell -> 64-65 Rangers Rod Seling -> 78-79 Atlanta Flames Brad Marsh -> 91-92 Red...

The Flyers fire Chuck Fletcher in a bit of a puzzling move. The Leafs take it to the Oilers in Toronto. We take a look at the playoff picture and assess the possibilities.   Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Grindstone / Nashville Title Player Marek Zidlicky - Tie to Daniel Briere Zidlicky - 07-08 Predators -> J.P. Dumont -> 05-06 Sabres Daniel Briere Feedback -> Sean Parent brothers - what did you find? News -  Flyers fire...

Dale is back from his snowmobiling vacation and lots has gone on. We talk some of the most unique trades from this year's deadline and give our grades to the Leafs and Oilers work. Also, Mike attended Leafs vs Oilers and had a blast.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio     Banter Sledding Title Player Bill Derlago News  Trades!! Overall theme - contending teams willing to give up a lot of futures (as far out as 2026) to win now - is it the right...

The Leafs go all in on this season, trading several draft picks to add Ryan O'Reilly for the playoff run. Dale is excited! Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl hit major milestones on the same goal. How bad are the Anaheim Ducks?   Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Jason Chimera  - Tie him to new Leaf Ryan O’Reilly Chimera -> 09-10 Blue Jackets Jan Hejda -> 11-15 Avalanche Ryan O’Reilly Feedback - News Ryan O’Reilly trade to Leafs ...

We're back from our 2 week All Star break and get up to date on the big trades that have happened and are rumoured to be happening. Will the Oilers land Erik Karlsson?    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Cruise lines   Title Player - Randy Cunneyworth - Tie into current Oiler or Leaf as suggested by Nora?  Randy Cunneyworth -Rob Ray 98-99 Sabres Randy Cunneyworth - 94-95 Senators Alexei Yashin -> 03-04 Islanders Eric Manlow Randy...

As the bye weeks start leading up to the All Star game, the Oilers are running hot and the Leafs are without Auston Matthews for at least 3 weeks. Lots of teams seem to be on a mission to get Connor Bedard but Gary Bettman says nobody tanks....hmm   Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter   Title Player  Matt Stajan-> 01-02 Belleville Bulls Steve Cooke -> Matt’s brother Matt Stajan -> 01-02 Bulls Jason Spezza -> 03-04 Senators Rob Ray ...

The Vancouver Canucks organization treated coach Bruce Boudreau incredibly poorly and their fans did their best to make up for it.  As the trade deadline approaches, some big names will be available. The Oilers have a 6 game winning streak going and their schedule looks favourable for the next little while.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter -  Houston / Soltex shoutouts - Glenn, John,s Title Player - Mike Christie (412 GP) Mike Christie ->...

The Buffalo Sabres continue to improve and have entered the conversation for the 2023 playoffs. Will they make it? Voting has started for the All Star game. A 14 year old from Slovakia has dominated the U18 Women's World Championships.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter Title Player Darren Turcotte Turcotte - 88-89 Rangers Dean Kennedy -> 89-90 Sabres Rob Ray Turcotte - 93-94 Whalers Adam Burt -> 00-01 Thrashers Dobson Turcotte...

Canada takes gold at the World Junior as Connor Bedard justifies the hype. We're back from Vegas and not everything has to stay in Vegas.    Listen Here:  iTunes  Google Play  Stitcher  Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Banter - Vegas Title Player Phil Watson Phil Watson -> 40-41 Rangers Bryan Hextall -> Grandfather Ron Hextall -> 98-99 Flyers Trent Klatt -> 00-01 Canucks Matt Cooke Phil Watson -> 47-48 Rangers Fred Shero -> Coached 79-80 Rangers Ed Hospodar -> 87-88 Sabres...