The 4th Line Hockey Podcast

It's time for us to wrap up another 4th Line show.  This week we take one last look at the NHL news of the week (Matthew Tkachuk traded for Jonathan Huberdeau, Hockey Canada scandal) and then re-live some of our favorite moments. Dave and Gary, as well as The Always Wonderful Joel, make their hosting returns, reflecting on their times on the show. Our best and worst moments of the show are selected as we cycle through our favorite segments. We also take one last effort to solve the Royal Rumble debate: Who should have been the winner? Some of you sent final messages and questions for us. Thank you all for listening and being a part of this podcast journey! We really appreciate it all! All this and more on the final episode of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

NHL teams got busy this week as they tried to sign all of the free agents! We start by mapping out Johnny Gaudreau's roadtrip from Calgary to Columbus, hitting some highlight along the way. During the journey, we discuss: Patrik Laine and Matthew Tkachuk not signing their RFA deals Max Pacioretty and Brent Burns being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes Cam Talbot going to Ottawa and Matt Murray to Toronto in a pair of goalie swaps Ville Husso, Ben Chiarot, Andrew Copp, David Perron, Olli Määttä and Dominik Kubalik help Steve Yzerman win the offseason Josh Manson, Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin stay with the Colorado Avalanche All this and more on episode 388 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! See you next week for our final episode! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

It's draft night! We look back on the news of the week, as well as the happenings of draft night. This includes: Nick's review of the Unrivaled documentary.  Carl's victory tour takes him to the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Parade Kirby Dach was traded to the Montreal Canadiens Alex DeBrincat was traded to the Ottawa Senators Alexandar Georgiev was traded to the Colorado Avalanche Ryan McDonagh was traded to the Nashville Predators Marc-André Fleury stays with the Minnesota Wild Kris Letang stays with the Pittsburgh Penguins Mike Grier is the new GM of the San Jose Sharks Derek Lalonde is the coach of the Detroit Red Wings Jim Montgomery is the coach of the Boston Bruins Juraj Slafkovsky goes 1st overall to the Montreal Canadiens Shane Wright slips to the Seattle Kraken at #4 All this and more on episode 387 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Join us as Carl celebrates his Colorado Avalanche winning the 2022 Stanley Cup Championship! As we look back at the series, we cover: Nazem Kadri's overtime goal and the too many men call that wasn't Crying Cooper Darcy Kuemper and Andrei Vasilevskiy trading stolen wins Nazem Kadri has a message for his haters Gary Bettman would rather have COVID than get booed presenting the trophy Cale Makar won the Conn Smythe Nicolas Aube-Kubel dented the Stanley Cup The NHL apparently hosted an awards ceremony. We look at Cale Makar's Norris, Auston Matthew's Hart and Ted Lindsay, Igor Shesterkin's Vezina and Moritz Seider's Calder. Some coaches are in new places (Luke Richardson with the Chicago Blackhawks and Paul Maurice in Florida), while Barry Trotz decides he'd rather take time off than go to the Winnipeg Jets. All this and more on episode 386 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

With 2 games of the Stanley Cup Final in the bag, we record during the first period of Game 3 between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning. During it, we discuss: Andrei Vasilevsky's active stick in Game 1 Colorado's adjustments and successes in a blowout Game 2 Penalties called (and not) throughout the playoff Which trade deadline is better for Tampa: Nick Paul or Brandon Hagel? This week a number of coaches found new teams, so we breakdown: Bruce Cassidy to the Vegas Golden Knights John Tortorella to the Philadelphia Flyers Pete DeBoer to the Dallas Stars Ryan Huska to the Chicago Blackhawks We also had a trade this week! Shea Weber to the Vegas Golden Knights for Evgenii Dadonov. A great move for the Montreal Canadiens! All this and more on episode 385 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The Stanley Cup Final is here! Let's find out if Carl is emotionally prepared for it. After making quick work of the Edmonton Oilers, the Colorado Avalanche had to wait to find out their opponent.  The Tampa Bay Lightning bounced back after two loses to eliminate the New York Rangers, after a late goal seemed to break their confidence. Was their any way that New York could over come the Tampa forecheck? Nick provides Carl with the help that he needs heading into a stressful Stanley Cup Final. How does one properly prepare for this? We also look at the goalie matchup of Darcy Kuemper vs Andrei Vasilevsky, the annoying schedule and whether Conference Final trophies should be touched. The Buffalo Sabres are retiring Ryan Miller's number. But is he eventually destined for the Hall of Fame? All this and more on episode 384 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The NHL Conference Finals are well underway! With the New York Rangers moving past the Carolina Hurricanes, they're primed for a goalie matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning. But is Andrei Vasilevsky vs. Igor Shesterkin living up to the billing? The Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers have had a slew of controversial plays, including Evander Kane's hit on Nazem Kadri and Cale Makar's offside call. Were the right calls made? Darcy Kuemper had to leave, replaced by Pavel Francouz. Will he be good enough? Martin St. Louis stays as the coach of the Montreal Canadiens, while Bruce Cassidy is fired by the Boston Bruins. Why did Boston feel the need to make the move? Patrice Bergeron was the winner of the Selke trophy, which begs the question: When should we re-name awards after a player? Darryl Sutter won the Jack Adams trophy, which begged another question: Should Coach of the Year award be handed out on a 3 year rotiation? All this and more on episode 383 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

With the Conference Finals starting, we look back at the 2nd round and preview the 3rd. Colorado Avalance vs. Edmonton Oilers Nathan MacKinnon scores the goal of the playoffs, and it still isn't enough to stop a St. Louis Blues comeback Blake Coleman is stopped from being Blake Goalman Jacob Markstrom lets down the Calgary Flames when they needed him the most Mac vs Mc as MacKinnon shows that he isn't worried about facing Connor McDavid Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Rangers (Probably....don't blow this or I look real dumb) Will Andrew Brunette be back coaching the Florida Panthers? Why can't the Carolina Hurricanes win on the road? Can anyone stop the juggernaught that the Tampa Bay Lightning have become? Make sure to join us for the 3rd round of the playoffs because we're playing Hi Sticking over on our Twitter. Join in by picking the winning team and the score for each and every game of the NHL playoffs! All this and more on episode 382 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is well under way and things are getting spicy! We take a look at each of the series including: - The Florida Panthers finally scoring a powerplay goal - The Tampa Bay Lightning getting their swagger back _ The Carolina Hurricanes and their struggles to win on the road - Major injuries to Samuel Girard and Jordan Binnington in Game 3. Were they worthy of supplemental discipline? Can Ville Husso regain his regular season performance? - Too many goals being scored in Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers. Can the Flames find a way to stop Connor McDavid? As the 2nd round of the playoffs continues, we're playing Hi Sticking over on our Twitter. Join in by picking the winning team and the score for each and every game of the NHL playoffs! All this and more on episode 381 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian

After FIVE!!! game 7's in the first round of the playoffs, the 2nd round is here. We look forward, while also looking back. Some storylines we explore are: - Will Carter Verhaeghe continue to carry the Florida Panthers? - Should the Toronto Maple Leafs (and Mitch Marner) be blown up? - Will the Tampa Bay Lightning find the missing spark (and Brayden Point)? - Is Jordan Binnington officially back to his old form? - Did the Pittsburgh Penguins make the right choices with Sidney Crosby and Tristan Jarry? - Can the New York Rangers win without Hart trophy nominee level Igor Shesterkin? - Welcome to the Jake Oettinger coming out party! - The Battle of Alberta is primed to be a heavy and high scoring matchup! We also break down the news of the week, including Pete DeBoer out as the coach of the Vegas Golden Knights and Lane Lambert out as the villain in Spiderman and in as the coach of the New York Islanders. All this and more on episode 380 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The NHL playoffs are well underway and the series are definitely not going as expected. We break down every series, trying to find out how all these 2-2 series will finish. Our look includes: - A surprising increase in goals - An equally surprising (and related?) increase in playoff penalty calls - Controversial goalie intereference calls - Whether the Toronto Maple Leafs or Edmonton Oilers have more pressure on them - Can the Florida Panthers advance with 0 powerplay goals? - Will the Colorado Avalanche and the magical Cale Makar sweep? - Brad Marchand and the wack-back - Mike Smith turning over the puck and keeping his job As well, for news of the week: - The New York Islanders fired Barry Trotz - The Ottawa Senators fired Pierre McGuire - The Norris Trophy nominees were announced All this and more on episode 379 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! Which also means that it's grilling season. What has Nick been smoking so far? Jeff Blashill is out as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Where will the team head from here? Could another former Red Wing be back in the mix? Mark Scheifele had some pointed words that have given the Winnipeg Jets reasons to be concerned. How can the Jets fix the latest problem for the team? The first round matchups are set, so let's see who Carl, Nick and Trash Dog pick for each matchup. Some storylines to watch: - How will Sheldon Keefe keep up with Jon Cooper's in series adjustment? - Triston Jarry and Juuse Saros' health - The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers pressure to reach high expectations We also celebrate Hi Sticking and fantasy league victories, after ties are settled. All this and more on episode 378 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

This week marks the end of the NHL regular season. And there are still plenty of races to be settled! Only Minnesota Wild vs. St Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings are set. Where else will teams lineup? Robin Lehner's abrupt end to the season brings to light a continued issue for the Vegas Golden Knights. Are they being wreckless with injuries? We look back at Guy Lafleur's career after his passing. Ryan Getzlaf played his final NHL game. How will he be remembered? The difficult decision is finally made, as the Dallas Stars are removed from the Elimintation Station, as two teams enter for the final eliminations of the season.  The Vancouver Canucks were surging under Bruce Boudreau. Will they pick up where they ended off next year? The Vegas Golden Knights have had a myriad of injuries and disappointments this season. Are they a look to return next year? And where does Max Pacioretty end up? Lastly, we select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 376 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Marshawn Lynch is now a part owner of a the Seattle Kraken. Which begs the question: What zamboni donut-esque way would we spin our NHL ownership? It was a busy week for goalies around the NHL, with Frederick Andersen and Tristan Jarry going out with injuries. What will this mean for their teams playoff chances?  The Athletic released a tell-all about Eugene Melnyk's time as the owner of the Ottawa Senators. But was it too soon after his passing? Mike Bossy passed away this week. Where does the New York Islander great rank among the all time best? There are two more teams to add to the Elimination Station. Up first: The Winnipeg Jets. Will Connor Hellebuyck return to form next year? Should Dave Lowry stay as the coach? Lastly, we select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 376 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Nick is in COVID protocol, but that doesn't stop him from showing up! Auston Matthews scored 50 goals in 50 games. Is Nick's prediction of 70 goals this season still within reach? We take take a look at the pending playoff picture, starting in the fully locked in Eastern Conference, with many matchups left to settle. The picture in the West is much more complicated with the LA Kings still holding onto their unexpected playoff spot. How have they gotten this far and can they hold on? Doug Wilson has resigned as the general manager of the San Jose Sharks, which begs the question: Can someone make the Hockey Hall of Fame twice? The day has finally arrived! The New York Islanders have entered the Elimination Station. But are they too far off from a return to the playoffs? Lastly, we select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 374 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

This week had another slew of hot button issues. But also, had enough time for background talk, cheese talk and Auston Matthews talk. Jay Beagle tried to fight the entire Anaheim Ducks, particularly Troy Terry and Trevor Zegras. This opened a can of worms, looking at how games should be handled with a big lead, how fights should be initiated and if poking the goalie is allowed. Keith Yandle's ironman streak ended. Leaving Phil Kessel as the ironest man standing. But should we still even care about ironman streaks? Rapid fire playoff Would You Rather? Okay! The Anaheim Ducks save the New York Islanders from the Elimination Station again. So, how do the Ducks avoid Jay Beagle and return to the playoffs? Lastly, they select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 374 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Carl is back as him and Nick have a much less musical dive into the week of the NHL. Eugene Melnyk passed away this week. How will the owner of the Ottawa Senators be remembered? Evgenii Dadonov was dealt to the Anaheim Ducks. And then he wasn't. Who's to blame for the troubles? It is time for a double Elimination Station! And Nick presents a challenge: Eliminate a Central division team from the playoffs. Which of the possible teams will make it? Which leads to a renewing of our very two-sided rivalry with Jamie Benn. Lastly, they select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 373 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

What happens when Carl leaves Nick alone on NHL Trade Deadline Day? Tune in as Nick dive's into the musical mystery that is the trades of: Hampus Lindholm to the Boston Bruins Marc Andre Fleury to the Minnesota Wild Nick Leddy to the Tampa Bay Lightning Brandon Hagel to the Tampa Bay Lightning Claude Giroux and Ben Chiarot to the Florida Panthers Mark Giordano to the Toronto Maple Leafs Calle Jarnkrok to the Calgary Flames Travis Dermott to the Vancouver Canucks Max Domi to the Carolina Hurricanes Tune in next week to find out if Carl can perform a solo show as well as Nick can! (Editor's Note: He can't. It's not close. Please join me next week Nick. Please. I'm literally begging you.) Lastly, Nick selects the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 372 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Aliens. They're out there. Probably. And they might watch hockey! Auston Matthews got suspended for 2 games for his cross check on Rasmus Dahlin. So, does his end his Lady Byng bid? As the Trade Deadline nears, Joe Pavelski and Rasmus Ristolainen signed extensions with the Dallas Stars and Philadelphia Flyers respectively. Josh Manson leaves the Anaheim Ducks to join the Colorado Avalanche. Is it a worthy risk for the Avs? We announce a trade deadline contest. You can enter it here: https://forms.gle/k8EWL8Vozdh3n2616 The Detroit Red Wings have avoided the Elimination Station for some time, but they can no longer. But Nick has hope for the future. Should he? Lastly, decide how to break a Hi Sticking tie and pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 371 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

With Major League Baseball in a work stoppage, we look back at previous NHL work stoppages and try to decide if it was worth it in the end. The NHL trade deadline is less than two weeks away. While it might not be a busy deadline, we look at which bubble playoff teams should be buyers or sellers and which players could be on the move. The San Jose Sharks enter the Elimination Station. With San Jose on the other side of a closed window, but with many of the same players still under contract, where can they go from here? Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 368 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio