Episodes

  • 66: Ray Ferraro Breaks Down the DeBoer Firing the Stanley Cup Final

    66: Ray Ferraro Breaks Down the DeBoer Firing the Stanley Cup Final
    Jun 6 2025
    Ray Ferraro joins the show as the guys react to a busy week in the NHL. While the plan was to dig right into the Stanley Cup Final, Pete DeBoer’s firing in Dallas sparks an early detour. Once they shift back to the Oilers and Panthers, Ray shares his take on Game 1, including Corey Perry’s unexpected impact and whether Matthew Tkachuk could do the same in Game 2. Coaching changes, Cup Final storylines, and plenty more get covered in this one.
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    50 mins
  • 65: Jeff Blashill Takes Over in Chicago: What’s Next for the Blackhawks?

    65: Jeff Blashill Takes Over in Chicago: What’s Next for the Blackhawks?
    Jun 4 2025
    Jeff Blashill joins the show to talk about his new role as head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks. With previous experience leading another Original Six franchise, Blashill shares how he plans to approach this opportunity — from guiding a young core to the responsibility of coaching a generational talent like Connor Bedard. He offers insight into what he's learned, what excites him, and what’s ahead for one of hockey’s most storied teams.
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    51 mins
  • 64: Final Thoughts: Rick Bowness Breaks Down the Stanley Cup Matchup

    64: Final Thoughts: Rick Bowness Breaks Down the Stanley Cup Matchup
    Jun 2 2025
    With the Stanley Cup Final set, Rick Bowness joins the show to help preview the series. From roster construction to coaching philosophies, Rick gives his thoughts on both teams — what separates them, where the edges lie, and what it might take to lift hockey’s ultimate prize. A great conversation with one of the most experienced minds in the game.
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    1 hr
  • 63: Rick Tocchet on His Coaching Journey from Vancouver to Philadelphia.

    63: Rick Tocchet on His Coaching Journey from Vancouver to Philadelphia.
    May 30 2025
    Rick Tocchet joins the show to reflect on the end of his time in Vancouver and the beginning of a new chapter with the Philadelphia Flyers. He walks us through what excites him most about the opportunity — from the players he’ll be coaching to the preparation required ahead of next season. It’s an honest conversation about change, challenge, and the road ahead for one of hockey’s most respected voices behind the bench.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 62: Nick Kypreos on Toronto’s Offseason, Cup Window & What Comes Next.

    62: Nick Kypreos on Toronto’s Offseason, Cup Window & What Comes Next.
    May 28 2025
    Fresh off our conversation with MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley, Nick Kypreos joins John and Daren to keep the Maple Leafs talk rolling. How close is this team to actually competing for a Stanley Cup? What does “success” really look like after this season? And perhaps the biggest question of all — who stays and who goes this offseason? The guys also carve out time to react to the ongoing Conference Finals and the storylines emerging as the Stanley Cup Final draws near.
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    48 mins
  • MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley on Leadership Changes and the Maple Leafs' Future.

    MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley on Leadership Changes and the Maple Leafs' Future.
    May 27 2025
    MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley joins the show for his first podcast appearance since the conclusion of the Maple Leafs' regular season. With Brendan Shanahan's departure marking a significant shift in the organization's leadership, Pelley discusses the changes already underway and his vision for the team's future. He shares insights into the decision-making process, the challenges ahead, and the expectations for turning regular-season success into playoff performance.
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    48 mins
  • 61: Broadcasting, Banter, and the Cup Race with Jody Shelley.

    61: Broadcasting, Banter, and the Cup Race with Jody Shelley.
    May 26 2025
    What started as a plan to break down the third round of the playoffs quickly turned into a spirited chat about hockey broadcasting. Jody Shelley joins the show, but before diving into the on-ice action, he and the guys go deep on the do's and don'ts of calling a game—sparked by John’s list of broadcast pet peeves. From overused clichés to awkward filler lines, no mic mishap is safe. In the second half, the conversation shifts to the actual hockey, as Jody weighs in on the final four teams still chasing the Stanley Cup.
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    53 mins
  • 60: Glenn Healy on the Maple Leafs’ Future and Updates from the NHL Alumni Association.

    60: Glenn Healy on the Maple Leafs’ Future and Updates from the NHL Alumni Association.
    May 23 2025
    Glenn Healy joins us from his new NHL Alumni Association office in Toronto to share his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' recent playoff exit. As a former Leaf and longtime Toronto resident, Healy offers his candid perspective on the team's core, the idea of trading Auston Matthews, and what needs to change for next season. We wrap up with updates from his role as Executive Director and President of the NHL Alumni Association, highlighting initiatives aimed at supporting former NHL players in their post-hockey lives.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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