Episodes
CONGRATS to the Vegas Golden Knights and their fans on winning the Stanley Cup. Rupper joins the show just minutes from a flight back from Sin City & the guys recap the Final & all of the news coming out as the season comes to an end. From injuries, rumors, & front office/coaching hires the guys hit on everything happening. SHAHTAHT our sponsor for this episode American Dream Nut Butter @AmericanDreamNB  https://www.americandreamnutbutter.com/discount/THT
Published 06/15/23
Published 06/15/23
The hockey icon himself Paul Biz Nasty Bissonnette jumps on to chat with the boys about the Vegas Golden Knight's 2 game lead in the Cup Finals so far. Biz shares some incredible tales about working with the Great One Wayne Gretzky, playing with Mario Lemieux & Sidney Crosby, & his thoughts on the Finals. There's some offseason conversation too as Biz has some thoughts on former Leafs GM Kyle Dubas going to Pittsburgh & Mike Babcock taking the job behind the bench in Columbus....
Published 06/08/23
Both the Eastern & Western Conference Finals have been 1 sided affairs and the guys wonder if either of the losing teams can turn the momentum and save their season. The Jamie Benn hit & suspension have everybody buzzing. Did the league get it right? The Florida Panthers are the playoff's most incredible story and have 2 potential MVP candidates but who deserves it more? The guys play a game of What IF when it comes to the last 2 games of the season and how different things could have...
Published 05/25/23
It's the Dallas Stars & the Vegas Golden Knights. It's the Carolina Hurricanes & the Florida Panthers. It's the Conference Finals that no one saw coming & the boys are all about it. The Arizona Coyotes got BAD news when it comes to their arena & potential future in Arizona. Mr. Game 7 Justin Williams joins the show to chat about his career, his 3 Stanley Cup wins, his phenomenal game 7 stats & mentality, & the Carolina Hurricanes playoff run. Justin shared what it was...
Published 05/18/23
Business has picked up in the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. There's drama in Toronto as they're down in the series to Florida and jobs & careers are on the line. A veteran Carolina Hurricanes team has controlled the series so far against New Jersey & the boys debate if the Devils can get back into it. A surprise goaltending performance in Vegas has the Golden Knights up on the Oilers and has the guys debating the high scoring games in the 2nd round. The Stars & Kraken...
Published 05/11/23
Welcome to That's Hockey Talk LIVE. We're talking EVERYTHING happening ON & OFF the ice. In this episode Rupper is in tahn and doing the show live with Nick in the Thunderdome. The guys get into the 2nd round of the playoffs and react to some of the surprise upsets in the 1st round. Former goaltender 7 current ESPN hockey analyst Kevin Weekes joins the conversation to talk playing goal, playoffs, & some potential offseason rumors. Boston Connor calls in to chat after the Bruins loss...
Published 05/04/23
We're halfway through the 1st round of the Stanley Cup playoffs and with no sweeps we have incredible games in every series to chat about. The guys hit each series & dive into who has impressed & who needs to show more at this time of the year. The big conversation on the internet has been the officiating and Nick, Gumpy, & Rupper talk about how they think it has gone & what could be done to make it better & easier for the officials to get the right calls made. Finally...
Published 04/27/23
The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have started in incredible fashion with multiple upsets and story lines emerging left & right. The guys react to every series opening games and what they expect next. 2X Stanley Cup Champion & New Jersey Devils legend Bobby Holik joins the show to chat about coming to America from the Czech Republic, his career with the Devils, & his thoughts on this year's playoff battles. Bobby speaks openly and honestly & doesn't pull any punches in this...
Published 04/20/23
We are a few days away from the puck drop on the Stanley Cup Playoffs & tensions are high. The seeding is almost set & the format is taking shape as to who will matchup with who as the boys went through & picked their favorites to make it to the Finals. The Pittsburgh Penguins have been eliminated for the first time in 16 seasons & Nick is not taking it well. Gumps shares his thoughts on the west & the battle ahead for his Dallas Stars, while Rupper shocks everyone with...
Published 04/13/23
The playoffs are RIGHT around the corner and the wildcard race is as close as it can possibly be in BOTH conferences. The Penguins, Panthers, & Islanders are all fighting for 2 spots in the east and the guys give their thoughts on who gets it done. The West still has a lot to be decided from seeding and the potential matchups are juicy. Rupper shares a story on his latest trip on the NYC train. Gumps & Nick have a solid idea for emergency back up goaltenders for each team. The Hockey...
Published 04/06/23
1 of the greatest American born players to ever lace up a pair of skates Jeremy Roenick joins the show to chat about his NHL career, his persona both on & off the ice, playing for USA hockey, & his life in retirement. JR shares some incredible insight into what made him one of the greats and his thoughts on the game today. Check out his new batch of whiskey at https://whiskeyinthewild.com/. The guys also got the chance to chat with the current GM of the New Jersey Devils Tom...
Published 03/30/23
A pioneer in the sports world a hall of fame broadcaster and legend in the radio world and one of the best Sporstcenter anchor's of ALL time the 1 & only Linda Cohn joins the show to chat about her hockey fandom, how she got into the game, playing goalie growing up against the boys, getting into covering the game, & her thoughts on the season this year. Rupper has a new setup and the guys dissect his awesome new backdrop & all of the hidden gems. FInally the guys dive into the...
Published 03/23/23
The episode starts an issue that MUST be addressed... Stanley Cup Champion & game 7 goal scoring hero Michael Rupp has shaved his beard. The boys get into the who where why what & how of it all. Legendary player & coach Bruce Boudreau. Bruce chats about his role in the iconic movie Slapshot, his playing career in the minor leagues & NHL, getting into coaching, the incredible stops along the way, his success as an NHL coach, & his predictions for this years playoffs. The...
Published 03/16/23
A record breaking season for the Boston Bruins keeps rolling as they hit 100 points and seemingly cannot lose. The boys react to the trade deadline moves now that the dust has settled, some key injuries, & pivotal playoff races. Brad Marchand had some interesting comments on the NHL all star game weekend & Rupper shares his thoughts & insight. Connor McDavid seemingly already has the MVP locked up but there's another skilled stud out west who is a shoe in for a major award as well...
Published 03/09/23
Will anything be left by the time the trade deadline hits at 3pm on Friday? The boys discuss the moves made up to this point & what's to come. They're joined by the 1 & only Ryan Whitney the host of Spittin' Chiclets & inventor of Pink Whitney. Whit shares his takes on the trade deadline so far, his career in the NHL, & his success off the ice with his post playing career on the internet. Nick, Gumps, & Rupper all give their favorite & least favorite deals of the...
Published 03/02/23
The trade deadline is so close we can feel it & moves are already happening. With the rumors flying the guys talk about who could be on the move & who needs what to get their team that much closer to the Cup. Host of the 32 Thoughts Pod & 1 of the best insiders in the game Elliotte Freidman joins the show & shares everything he's hearing about the trade market & what we could we see go down before the deadline on March 3rd.  SHAHTAHT our sponsor for this episode...
Published 02/23/23
WEEKSIE is back with the boys talking ALL things trade deadline. The NHL trade deadline is March 3rd but it's never too early to churn the rumor mill. With Tarasenko & Horvat already bolstering lineups for the Rangers & Islanders in the Metro division who will be next to make a move? What's going on in Vancouver? Will this be the last of Kane & Toews in Chicago? All these questions & more on this episode. 
Published 02/16/23
The ALL TIME Arizona Coyote & Captain Canada himself Shane Doan joins the show & shares his life on & off the ice. Shane chats coming up as a young player in western Canada & making the transition from Winnipeg to Arizona, playing with legends like Mario Lemieux, Keith Tkachuk, Jeremy Roenick, becoming a Captain, & his international hockey experiences. The Bo Horvat trade from Vancouver to the Islanders came out of no where & has Nick, Gumps, & Rupper reacting in...
Published 02/02/23
Josh Yohe of the Athletic who covers the Pittsburgh Penguins joins the show to chat. The conversation bounces around the league to start with the coaching change in Vancouver from BBQ Bruce to Rick Tocchet. Josh gives an in depth look at the Pittsburgh Penguins, chats his history with the team, the goaltending this season, & the incredible story of Kris Letang returning from a stroke & the passing of his father to score an OT game winner. Finally Josh gifts the listeners a great Geno...
Published 01/26/23
Host & analyst from the NHL Network, NHL on TNT, & WWE TV Jackie Redmond joins the show and gives her thoughts on the season thus far. Jackie shares her feelings on the Canadian teams, breaks down her insane schedule, & shares her in-depth experience with the LA Kings recently. There’s even a little WWE conversation for the marks out there. Rupper shares an insightful story on the casualness of the fighting in the game & how “the code” works for players policing themselves on...
Published 01/19/23
Connor McDavid's socks took the hockey world by storm this past week on the internet as he showed off the disgusting pair that he has been wearing the entire time throughout his whole NHL career thus far. NHL Network analyst & analytics expert Mike Kelly joined the show to chat numbers in the hockey world. Mike breaks down some key numbers and analytic terms used to evaluate players & teams & predicts which teams will keep it going on a playoff push & who will fall potentially...
Published 01/12/23
2X Cup winner Brooks Orpik joins the show to talk about coming into the NHL playing with Mario Lemieux, then Sidney Crosby, & then Alex Ovechkin. From his days in Wilkes Barre-Scranton with the Baby Pens, to Cup Finals, & the Olympics Brooks has seen & done it all & shares some incredible insight. The boys discuss the scary situation with Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin & how it relates to past incidents we've seen in the NHL in recent years. The Carolina Hurricanes are...
Published 01/05/23
What is the deal with all of the streakiness in the NHL this year? We're seeing long winning streaks from a lot of teams coupled with rather long losing streaks and the guys try to figure out why. Congratulations are in order for Alex Ovechkin passing Gordie Howe to become 2nd ALL TIME in goals scored. Evan Foxy & Pat McAfee joined the boys for a bit of good ol' fashioned Red Wings/Penguins hockey talking chirp session. The Leafs got into trouble with a fine from the league after the...
Published 12/29/22
Mark Messier yes the NHL LEGEND, 6X Stanley Cup champion, Hall of Famer Mark Messier joined the show to chat about his 25 year career, becoming a Captain, drinking a magical psilocybin tea, training his mind & body, & opening up in a way you've NEVER heard before. After the boys convo with Moose they touch on the upcoming Winter Classic, Cale Makar getting a penalty call waived, & Michael Bunting getting bodied by a linesmen. Be a friend, tell a friend, this convo with Mark...
Published 12/22/22