Empty Netters Podcast

Vegas has the stars on the ropes, the Canucks are in big trouble,McDavid can’t score, and Panarin might have gotten away with one. Sara Civian gets in on the action with the guys. And Sophia Jurksztowicz talks all things hockey, fitness, and Jack Edwards.  PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (2:38) – Power Rankings (11:10) – Hot Ice Intro (11:58) – Rangers / Caps (14:21) Canes / Islanders (18:39) Panthers / Bolts (23:11) – Leafs / Bruins (26:35) – Dallas / Vegas (30:18) – Avs / Jets (32:42) – Canucks / Preds (37:13) – Oilers / LA (42:14) - God I Wish I Was (49:20) - Armchair GM (57:02) – Temper Tantrum (1:04:16) - Sophia Jurkstztowicz interview

The Leafs could really use their second leading scorer if they don’t want to regress to first round clowns. Sean McDonough joins the pod to share incredible stories of calling the biggest games in sports history and how he learned from the Doc. The playoffs are in full swing. Some series look like sweeps. Some series look drunk. Find out who is in big trouble. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters  (0:00) - Intro (3:27) - Two Series Start Tonight (16:04) - All The Big Cats Eating (19:39) - Big Willy Hurt (27:20) - Matt Rempe you SOB (29:30) – Jets/Avs Holy Shit (32:09) – Hot Ice: Comfortable wins? (38:08) – Sean McDonough (1:31:17) – Mailbag Qs (1:40:20) – Saucy Predictions

We got Kings and Oilers round 3 at the buzzer! Vegas/Stars is a slugfest, it’s unfair one has to go home. Jets/Avs could be the MVP vs the Vezina winner. And can the Canucks handle the heat of that Nashville spice?? The boys were aligned with their east picks but they’re all over the place in the west. Find out who the round 1 winners are going to be. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) – Intro (4:11) – Stars vs Vegas (10:47) – Jets vs Avs 17:33) – Canucks vs Preds (27:51) – Oilers vs Kings (38:16) – Outro Recap

Playoffs are here! It’s time to break down Florida/Tampa, Boston/Toronto, Rangers/Capitals, Hurricanes/Islanders. The boys pick which teams will win and in how many games. The Atlantic matchups are looking like a blood bath, but the top teams in the Met right roll. Did the boys pick any upsets? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) – Intro (3:25) – Panthers vs Lightning (9:12) – Leafs vs Bruins (17:15) – Rangers vs Caps (22:44) - Canes vs Isles (28:26) - Outro Recap

The second wild card spot is up for grabs and there are a million different scenarios playing out this week. Plus, McDavid hit 100 with Kuch at 99 on his heels. Matthews has two chances to join the 70 club. And there is some VERY interesting data showing which teams play well against the best teams in the league. Guess who should be nervous?  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (3:34) – McDavid hits 100 (11:39) – Matthews 70? (21:21) – Met Madness (41:37) – 1 Point OT Loss (50:24) – Good vs Good Teams

It’s playoff mailbag time! Jonny Laz joins the boys to answer your questions about which star players aren’t getting talked about enough, the playoff match ups they’re begging for, and the sneakiest teams making the second season. There’s an argument to be made for a 1 vs 16 playoff format, and what teams have the brightest 3-5 year future. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (3:52) - Playoff teams with the best future (14:58) - MVP Discussion (24:27) - Playoffs should be 1-16? (31:55) - Best first round playoff matchup? (37:00) - Pelech/Mika collision. Rempe seeks retribution? (42:06) - Lalonde job security (48:23) - Slept-on contender going into playoffs (57:13) - Kings real contenders next year? (1:00:26) - Left shot vs Right shot players matter

Connor thought he was going to get all the flowers but he forgot one very important thing. That’s Nikita Kucherov, mate. We’ve got more empty net drama, a line brawl at MSG, a Hobey Baker snubbing, and the Stars are too rich for their own good. Plus, all the first round matchups that have the boys on the edge of their seats. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters   (0:00) - Intro (0:47) - Chris Broke his Hand (4:50) - No Buckie Warm Up (5:04) - Rangers/Devils Line Brawl (8:21) - Miller vs Marino (14:12) - Sen/Devils Empty Net Drama (24:06) - Historic Art Ross Race (30:44) - The Stars are a Wagon (38:10) - Sergachev back at practice for Tampa (41:31) - Coyotes Arena Land Bid Update (46:25) - NCAA Free Agent Signings (1:01:15) - Hobby Baker Finalists (1:06:41) - Hot Ice (1:06:51) - The Dream Come True 1st Round (1:15:43) - Penguins are not out of it (1:21:46) - Top 3 teams heading into playoffs (1:26:51) - Wrapping up Arm Chair GM (1:28:09) - Saucy Predictions

Ross Colton of the Colorado Avalanche joins the podcast! The boys talk about his crazy journey to making it to the NHL and partying with the Stanley Cup during COVID. Ross breaks down his unique experience of playing with future hall of famers in both Tampa Bay and Colorado. He explains why Nathan MacKinnon is undoubtedly the best player in the league, and how the boys in Colorado are hungry for another championship. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters   (0:00) - Intro (0:52) - Start of Interview (2:18) - First Signed Jersey in the Office (3:53) - MacKinnon Home Point Streak (5:25) - Growing Up in New Jersey (6:27) - Prep School Life (9:11) - Leaving Prep for the USHL (11:02) - Trying to Decommit (13:30) - Transitioning to the Pros (18:08) - Growing Up with Strict Parents (22:40) - Getting Drafted to the NHL (26:25) - Winning the Stanley Cup in 2021 (28:44) - First NHL Goal (29:44) - Scoring the Cup Clinching Goal (33:52) - Playing with Legends of the game (35:47) - Boat Parade (39:22) - Getting Traded to Colorado (48:58) - The Current Playoff Race (54:02) - Playing with Mackinnon (56:53) - Pass, Shoot, Score

It's cup or bust for a few top teams as the playoff seeding heats up. The neutral zone trap isn't cool but pulling your goalie in OT is. The Flyers might have saved their season. Quickie and Matthews raise the bar, and the Frozen Four is going to be electric! NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash NETTERS50 and use code NETTERS50 to get 50% off. That’s code NETTERS50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash NETTERS50 to get 50% off! Here: https://www.factor75.com/pages/podcas...  (0:00) - Intro (3:19) - Hertl back Practicing (7:49) - LA’s first Round Dilemma (11:15) - The Jets are Crashing (15:33) - Doughty’s 1-3-1 comments (21:05) - Quick Sets a Historic Record (24:30) - Wild OT Strategy Back Fires (30:11) - Matthews 70 Goal Chase (35:22) - Shane Wright Call Up (41:57) - Hot Ice (42:30) - NCAA Tourney Recap (49:19) - Frozen Four Breakdown (55:45) - Ivan Fedotov or Russian Bear (1:01:25) - Avoid Tampa in R1 at all costs (1:05:42) - Who NEEDS to Win the Cup Now (1:18:56) - Arm Chair GM (1:22:30) - Saucy Predictions

Hockey Internet Star Pavel Barber talks about the secret skills to being an elite hockey player. Spoiler alert. It’s all about skating. Matthew Barzal is more elite than people realize. The boys discuss what makes a player incredibly hard to defend. And a breakdown of the greatest trick shot goals in the NHL. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters   Chapters: (0:00) - Intro (1:07) - Interview with Pavel Barber (10:34) - Underrated Skaters in the League (18:34) - Appreciating Two-Way Defensemen (33:54) - The Importance of Skating Ability in Defense (38:09) - The Importance of Stick Skills in Hockey (47:37) - The Skill and Control of Elite Players (50:34) - Overcoming Fear of Failure and Embracing Mistakes (58:46) - Favorite Pavel Datsyuk Moments

The 50 goal club got a lot bigger this year but McDavid could break a 33 year old curse. College Hockey is the real March Madness, NHL rule changes get the Gladiator treatment, and the guys play “what if” with some insane first round matchups! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (5:26) - Pete Corbett shout out (7:14) - No Buckie Warm Up (7:23) - Hockey East Championship (12:09) - Breaking Down the Bracket (16:30) - Petering Player Video Tributes (22:40) - New Rule Proposals (35:50) - Art Ross Race (39:51) - Can McDavid hit 100 Assists (41:41) - Kopitar and Doughty join the 300 Club (44:06) - Hyman and Reinhard Eat a 50 Burger (51:41) - Hot Ice (51:50) - Honoring Chris Simon (53:33) - Bill Daley’s Comments (1:00:53) - What Happens if/What happens when (1:10:53) - Devils/Islanders Off-Season (1:29:11) - Arm Chair GM (1:31:35) - Saucy Predictions

Pete Lenes aka Swaggy P talks about lighting up New England Prep, his time playing pro over seas, and the craziest Frozen Four appearance of all time! Hear how Swaggy took roller blading on social media and turned it into one of the premiere hockey clinics in the world at Elev802. Plus he got yelled at by Ray Bourque for not playing enough defense... SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (1:22) - Interview Start (2:04) - 2nd Baby Announcement (3:41) - Flying with Roller Skates (6:50) - We Need a Travel Hockey Stick (11:56) - Growing up in Vermont (14:02) - Choosing Tabor Academy (16:18) - Lighting it up for Tabor (19:52) - Pre School Lifestyle (22:11) - Avon Tournament with 9 skaters (23:40) - Gong to the USHL (26:43) - Deciding to Leave Juniors (28:05) - Committing to Vermont (30:22) - Sending Vermont to the Frozen 4 (38:09) - Inspiring Vermont Hockey (40:17) - AHL/ECHL Grind (42:43) - Tearing up Austrian Pro Hockey (46:07) - Founding Elev802 (51:17) - Covid Helped Elev802 Grow (52:24) - Going Viral on Social Media (58:50) - New Teaching Philosophy (1:00:11) - Intermission Breakaway Shows (1:05:11) - Lighting up 3Ice

Races are heating up all over the standings as the boys discuss who is going to try to break the President's Trophy curse and who is winning the Celebrini Sweepstakes. Everything is going wrong in Pittsburgh, Rempe finally got what he deserved, Matthews can still get 70, and the Red Wings can still make the playoffs. Plus, find out which players the guys want to see on TV and how they feel about more expansion teams. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (0:30) - Jackson Hole Hockey Trip (6:52) - No Buckie Warm Up (7:00) - Rempe Suspension/Hit (11:44) - Jagr Bobble Head Scandal (15:24) - Tank for Celebrini (19:51) - President Trophy Race (25:23) - Matthews Goal Race (28:19) - NHL Needs these 1st Round Match ups (32:03) - Hot Ice (32:13) - Wild Card Surge (40:58) - Flyers and Red Wings Down Fall (45:26) - Hockey Back In Atlanta? (54:30) - NHL Amazon Series Announcement (1:08:19) - Arm Chair GM

The boys are in Jackson Hole Wyoming for a hockey tournament and are joined by our good pal Jonny Lazarus for a special edition mail bag episode. As the boys prepare for their big weekend they discuss who has the best on-ice sty, who the biggest man rocket in the league is and potential rule changes we want to see. They also debate the weirdest pregame rituals, if/where Crosby could get traded to this off-season and the most memorable practice drills from their playing days! NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters  (0:00) - Intro (0:21) - Jackson Hole Hockey Tournament (3:35) - Best On-Ice Sty in the NHL (4:49) - CP Thinks the NHL Should Wear Cages (6:42) - Pasta’s On-Ice Style (10:08) - Goalie Sty (14:03) - Full Sock Tape Job? (17:45) - Biggest Off-Ice Man Rocket (20:25) - Favorite Practice Drill (27:03) - Will Crosby Be Traded this Summer? (33:26) - What Fan Base has the Most Hypothetical Cups? (35:15) - Weirdest Pre-Game Ritual (41:34) - What Rule Change Do We Want to See?

The guys defend Torts outburst and pour one out for Phil Kessel. They debate if we see Landy in the playoffs and if pulling your goalie in OT should be the new norm. Plus, they put on their professor tweed suits and dish out some very tough grades on all the NHL Trades. Find out who is getting a gold star and who is failing. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash NETTERS50 and use code NETTERS50 to get 50% off. That’s code NETTERS50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash NETTERS50 to get 50% off! Here: https://www.factor75.com/pages/podcast?c=NETTERS50&mealsize=8-1&c_comms=PERCENT&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=podcast50off&utm_content=act_podcast_podcastads&discount_comm_id=7267f20b-a39f-4440-9ca2-1404329a2b418&dis_channel=audio (0:00) - Intro (2:46) - No Buckie Warm Up (3:28) - Torts Outburst (8:37) - Minnesota’s OT Gamble (11:13) - Bedard is a -37! (18:48) - Pour one out for Phil Kessel (23:50) - Florida’s Goaltending (34:13) - Landeskog could return?! (42:22) - Vegas and their LTIR (55:48) - Hot Ice (56:04) - Trade Deadline Grades (1:30:27) - Arm Chair GM (1:32:29) - Saucy Predictions

 The boys sit down with Frank Vatrano to hear his RIDICULOUS college hockey story, how his dad snuck through the border to see Frank's first goal, and what it means to him to be an all star. Frank wants to be part of the solution in Anaheim for the long run. Plus, you can't miss the talks about his family restaurant, watching Entourage, getting a Rolex from goalie Bob, and singing Star Is Born karaoke! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (1:15) - Interview start (2:14) - Frank hates the Patriots (4:04) - Boston College to UMass (9:00) - Journey to the NHL (14:40) - First NHL goal (17:06) - 2024 All Star Experience (19:40) - Franks upbringing (21:45) - Work Ethic to make it (22:33) - Up and coming Ducks (25:03) - What it like to be traded (26:48) - Troy Terry is Frank’s Favorite (28:09) - Pass, Shoot, Score

NHL Trade Deadline mayhem is like Christmas morning for hockey fans! The boys break down the Elias Pettersson extension, Anthony Mantha making Vegas even richer, and Lindy Ruff gets the axe. Bobby Ryan joins the pod to discuss some of the biggest possible trade moves. Is Jake Guentzel going to leave Crosby? All-Star goalies Linus Ullmark, Juuse Saros, and Jakub Markstrom are on the board. Who gets dealt? Join in for all the craziness! Chapters (0:00) - Intro (0:51) - No Buckie Warm Up (1:35) - Tanev Trade (4:15) - Lyubushkin Trade (6:02) - Tommy Novak Extension (8:23) - Lindy Ruff Gets Fired (13:16) - Pettersson Extension (16:20) - Hot Ice (16:35) - Trade Deadline Predictions (35:33) - Goalie Market (45:22) - Bobby Ryan Interview (48:26) -  Breaking Down the Oilers (53:18) - Home Ice in the Playoffs (56:14) - Does Saros get Traded? (1:03:09) - Is Boston a Contender? (1:09:43) - Kane vs Matthews!? (1:13:54) - Bobby Loves Organic Fights (1:14:30) - Ask an NHLer (1:39:43) - Arm Chair GM (1:42:15) - Saucy Predictions NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters

Daniel Sprong joins the podcast! The boys talk about being an NHLer from the Netherlands, and Spronger’s amazing path to the national. Patty Kane returned home to humiliate the Blackhawks and spoil Chelios’ big day. The Bruins are officially on Fraud Watch, and Matt Rempe is going to fight himself into a large coffin!   Chapters (0:00) - Intro (1:10) - Kaner and Chelios Return to Chicago  (7:09 - No Buckie warm up (7:17) - Rangers streak ends (13:38) - Toronto is streaking (17:30) - Toronto’s Regular season does not matter (20:00) - Western conference wild card  (25:20) - Eastern conference wild card (34:30) - Daniel Sprong Interview (36:00) - Moving from Amsterdam  (40:42) - Playing with Ovechkin  (46:00) - Playoffs with the Kraken (51:00) - Playing in Detroit (56:45) - Game stick superstition (1:01:13) - Giving #88 to Kaner (1:04:45) - Pass, shoot, score  (1:23:21) - Arm Chair GM   NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters

The Puck Daddy himself joins the pod while CP and DP were at Stadium Series. Greg talks about why the Devils are IN and why the Penguins are DEAD. Phil Kessel is ready to help a playoff team and this trade deadline it's all about the tendies. The boys talk top 10 defenseman and goalies in the league, who is going to win the Hart Trophy, epic memorabilia, and of course a little Star Wars.

Former All Star MVP, John Scott, and Detroit Red Wings star, Lucas Raymond join the pod! John gets into how enforcers are a dying breed, and explains why the Oilers are a serious Cup contender. Lucas Raymond has an amazing Bromance with Mo Seider, and the playoff buzz is VERY real in Detroit. The boys talk the Morgan Rielly situation as well as light their mouthes on fire with hot sauce!   NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (2:18) - No Buckie Warm up (2:35) - New Empty Net King (8:23) - Rielly’s Crosscheck to Greig’s head (21:05) - Hot Ice (21:23) - West is packed, East is wide open (30:24) -  John Scott Interview (31:40) - 2016 All Star game MVP story (37:07) - Fighting in hockey (49:20) - Bruins fan growing up (53:04) - Scoring in the NHL today (58:49) -  Monahan/Lindholm trade and who’s next (1:02:21) - East playoff picture (1:10:57) - Lucas Raymond Interview (1:11:37) - All Star break in Mexico (1:13:58) - How important the break is for players (1:16:51) - U18s gold medal game in 2019 (1:26:36) - Global series in Sweden (1:32:37) - Getting drafted by the Red Wings (1:36:06) - Being BFF with Mo Seider (1:45:27) - Playing for a historic franchise (1:47:50) - Team Chemistry and depth (1:52:54) - Pass, shoot, score (2:07:51) - Arm Chair GM (2:12:35) - Saucy Predictions