THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 245 – True Cup Contenders and the Departure of GM Kekalainen Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 245 --- True Stanley Cup Contenders AROUND THE NHL: Kekalainen Fired, Tough Guy, Flames Noise, Deadline Update, Wheeler Injured and Yotes App 3 Questions Listener Questions: Nashville players planned to leave St Louis and go straight to Vegas early for their game. The players wanted to go to the U2 concert at the...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 244- Empty Net Chaos Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 244 --- Greig sends the Maple Leafs and hockey world into hysteria with empty net goal AROUND THE NHL: Deadline Targets, Relocation, Sergachev and D-man Scoring 3 Questions Listener Questions: What is your dream Stanley Cup matchup for this season? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Watch: YouTUBE Social...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 243 – Center of Trade Attention Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 243 --- Center Trades – Lindholm to Vancouver and Monahan to Winnipeg AROUND THE NHL: LA Coach Fired, Best on Best, Player Poll, Yotes Future, OHL Suspension, Hockey Canada Scandal and All-Star Weekend 3 Questions Listener Questions: Who is the present-day ultimate power play quarterback? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts |...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 242 – Opposite Directions for Oilers and Kings Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 242 --- Kings and Oilers are headed in opposite directions in tale of two seasons, AROUND THE NHL: Utah, LTIR or not, Perry Signs, Tippett Resigns, Parise Back and Flying Elbows 3 Questions Listener Questions: Does Canada have a goaltender talent problem? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 241 – Roy Hired to Coach Islanders Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 241 --- Patrick Roy hired to coach the New York Islanders Who says NO! Trade Proposals AROUND THE NHL: Martin Waivers, Pinto Resigns, Rutherford Extended, Eichel Out, TV Dilemma and BCHL steals teams. 3 Questions Listener Questions: Who is the dirtiest team in the NHL, Current and All-Time? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 240 – Winnipeg Jets: Flyin at the Top of the Central Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 240 --- Mid-season Shock – Winnipeg Jets lead the Central Division AROUND THE NHL: Loser Leafs, Power Pacific, Merzlikins wants out, Foligno Extended, Zegras Out and Ass Jerseys 3 Questions Listener Questions: Should the Detroit Red Wings resign or trade Patrick Kane? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts |...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 239 – Top Heavy Leafs Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 239 --- Nylander signs monster contract in Toronto AROUND THE NHL: World Juniors, All-Star Selections, Leafs Goalies and Ruthless New Year - Hits that Hurt 3 Questions Listener Questions: The PWHL is off to a great start…What is the one move that this league can not make if they want to be a long-term success? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen:...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 238 – WANTED: NHL Caliber Goalies Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 238 – Top NHL hockey teams are having goalie issues AROUND THE NHL: Winter Classic, Weirdest Empty Netter, Ottawa Again, Russian Issues, Bear Signs, and Pettersson Contract 3 Questions Listener Questions: What should your favorite teams New Years resolution be? #Flames #Canucks Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 237 – Canucks Christmas Miracle Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 237 --- Vancouver Canucks 1st place in the NHL – Christmas Miracle AROUND THE NHL: Caps move, Trades, Waives, Fires, Michigans, Goalie Search, and Most Hated Teams 3 Questions Listener Questions: Tell me your all-time favorite player without telling me their name? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 236 – Best Worst Teams in the League Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 236 --- Quality NHL teams that are struggling in the standings. AROUND THE NHL: Stupid Plays, Kings of the Road, Cap, Woll Out and Super Young, Super Star 3 Questions Listener Questions: The Eastern Conference looks to be more dominant than the Western Conference this season - The East has 11 teams with a Pt % over 500 and the West only has 9...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 235 – NHL Quarter Mark: Yotes Headline the Surprises Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 235 --- Evaluating the NHL Quarter Mark AROUND THE NHL: Zadorov Trade, Barrie, Habs Goaltending, Wild Fire, Vicious Slash, Kane Signs, and Perry Disaster 3 Questions Listener Questions: Hockey jerseys are the best jerseys in all of sports - if you could only buy one more - What team? What style? What player? Website: THE...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 234 – Save the Season: Oilers need a Goalie Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 234 --- Oilers need a goalie to save the season AROUND THE NHL: Arrests, Quebec City, Columbus Stars, 3 on 3, and McDavid Measure-up 3 Questions Listener Questions: Should the NHL follow suit and do an in season tournament like the NBA? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Watch: YouTUBE...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 233 - Edmonton Oilers' Coaching Carousel: Can a New Coach Save the Season? Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 233 --- Leaking Oilers look for new coach to save the season AROUND THE NHL: Lost Players, Trade Request, First Month and HHOF 3 Questions Listener Questions: Patrick Kane has been rumored to be signing with various teams. If you were a General Manager, would you be open to signing him to a long term 3+...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 232 – Canucks Headline Surprises Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 232 --- Positive and Negative Surprises AROUND THE NHL: Sens Shake-up, Gambling Suspensions, Key Injuries, and Tragedy Response 3 Questions Listener Questions: Who is the greatest retired NHL player to never win a Stanley Cup? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Watch: YouTUBE Social Media – X -...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 231 – NHL Attendance Concerns Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 231 --- NHL Attendance Concerns AROUND THE NHL: Draft Ideas, Edmonton Issues, Andersson Suspension and Ovechkin Struggles 3 Questions Live Questions | Listener Questions: What NHL team should be the most concerned about a slow start? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Watch: YouTUBE Social Media –...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 230 – Oil Leak Causes Contender Questions Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 230 --- Top Tier Teams Edmonton Oilers drop two straight to Canucks exposing serious problems. AROUND THE NHL: Opening Weekend, Bedard Debut, Contract Extensions, and Pinto Problems 3 Questions Live Questions | Listener Questions: Edmonton and Vancouver started their season with rosters a player short due to salary cap constraints. In the...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 229 – 23-24 NHL Predictions Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 229 --- 23-24 NHL Predictions AROUND THE NHL: Major Jets Signings, Dahlen Contract, Canucks Trade, Expansion and Salary Cap 3 Questions Live Questions | Listener Questions: What player is under the most pressure to prove their value in 23-24? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Watch: YouTUBE Social...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 228 – 10 Crazy Predictions for 23-24 NHL Season Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 228 --- 10 Crazy Predictions for 23-24 NHL Season AROUND THE NHL: Captain Calgary, Re-signings, Intense Preseason and Ottawa Dilemma 3 Questions Live Questions | Listener Questions: Increase, Decrease or the Same? Top 16 2023 Leading Scorers Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Watch:...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 227 – 20 Questions for 23-24 Season Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 227 --- 20 Questions AROUND THE NHL: Canucks Trade, Zegras Offer, Stamkos Future, and Kylington MIA 3 Questions Live Questions | Listener Questions: Which PTO is the most likely to be signed to an NHL contract? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Watch: YouTUBE Social Media – X - @TheDebate |...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 226 – Babcock Photogate Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 226 --- Babcock Photo Controversy AROUND THE NHL: Keefe Signs, Captains, Signings, UFA/RFA/PTO and the Future 3 Questions Live Questions | Listener Questions: What was the first NHL jersey that you owned? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Watch: YouTUBE Social Media – X - @TheDebate | FACEBOOK – THE...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 225 – Matthews Cashes In Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 225 --- Austin Matthews Resigns in Toronto AROUND THE NHL: Contracts Signed and Contracts not Signed, Yotes Coach, and Petry Dealt, again 3 Questions Live Questions | Listener Questions: First thing you think of, NHL Edition? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Soundcloud Watch: YouTUBE Social Media...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 224 – Karlsson (Contract) Moved, Signings and Summer Fun Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 224 --- Yes, No, Maybe AROUND THE NHL: Karlsson Traded - Finally, LTIR, Signings and Arbitration 3 Questions Live Questions | Listener Questions: Predict the top 5 Goal Leaders for 2023-24? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Soundcloud Watch: YouTUBE Social Media –...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 223 – Cap Crunch Sinks Free Agency Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 150 --- Draft, Free Agency and Trades AROUND THE NHL: Nylander 10+, Zadina Buy-out and Gibson Controversy 3 Questions Live Questions | Listener Questions: Who are the five fastest players in NHL History to 800 career points? And Who are the five NHL franchise with the highest winning percentage? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple...

THE DEBATE - Hockey Podcast – Episode 222 – Stellar Draft Class and Award Selections Host- Brad Burud @BradBurud Co-Host- Blake Friars @FriarsBlake --- EPISODE 222 – NHL Award Selections and Preview NHL Draft Preview AROUND THE NHL: Canucks Buy-out, Wenatchee to WHL and the Class of 2023 3 Questions Live Questions | Listener Questions: Who is this summer most sought-after UFA? Website: THE DEBATE Hockey Podcast Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Soundcloud Watch:...