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We have wrapped up an INCREDIBLE Stanley Cup Playoff series, and it is time to dive into what has already been a really exciting NHL offseason. With the Seattle Kraken expansion, the NHL Entry Draft, the frozen salary cap, and NHL Free Agency, there is a ton to discuss. Let's chat Seattle Kraken in their FIRST season, NHL diversity and inclusion, and more. We are joined by Chanel Keenan, Intersectionality Consultant for the Seattle Kraken and advocate for diversity and inclusion throughout professional hockey. Chanel is the host of her own show, C More Than Sports with Chanel, and has demonstrated herself as pivotal to advocacy moving forward; being featured on key shows on ESPN, TSN, Soul on Ice, and more. Chanel chats with us about some of the key moves the Kraken have made with Philipp Grubuaer, Brandon Tanev, Jordan Eberle, and more - as well as her role and efforts with the Seattle Kraken going into their inaugural season following the NHL expansion draft. Let us know what you think of the NHL off-season so far in the comments, and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the channel so you don't miss out on our off-season recap for all 32 NHL teams. There are NHL rumors flying left and right as trade season continues, so don't miss out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have wrapped up an INCREDIBLE Stanley Cup Playoff series, and it is time to dive into what has already been a really exciting NHL offseason. With the Seattle Kraken expansion, the NHL Entry Draft, the frozen salary cap, and NHL Free Agency, there is a ton to discuss. Let's chat NHL free agency news, signings, and surprises. We are joined by Scott Burnside, former senior writer for The Athletic and longtime NHL insider to chat about the NHL offseason so far, and what has surprised him the most in free agency. We have had the Dougie Hamilton Devils signing, the Taylor Hall Bruins signing, the Philipp Grubuaer Kraken signing, and more. Better yet, we have not seen a Jack Eichel trade!Let us know what you think of the NHL off-season so far in the comments, and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the channel so you don't miss out on our off-season recap for all 32 NHL teams. There are NHL rumors flying left and right as trade season continues, so don't miss out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have wrapped up an INCREDIBLE Stanley Cup Playoff series, and it is time to dive into what has already been a really exciting NHL offseason. With the Seattle Kraken expansion, the NHL Entry Draft, the frozen salary cap, and NHL Free Agency, there is a ton to discuss. Let's kick it off with the Boston Bruins!We are joined by Matt Filipe, Boston Bruins prospect and Providence Bruins standout forward to chat about the AHL season and his hometown Boston Bruins playoffs. The Bruins lost David Krejci to a surprise UFA departure to the Czech Republic, and Jeremy Lauzon to the Seattle Kraken expansion. Now that NHL free agency has slowed down a bit, we can look at some of the B's signings. Linus Ullmark has joined the Bruins to add goaltending depth, Nick Foligno brings veteran forward depth, the Bruins re-signed Taylor Hall, as well as some other signings in Derek Forbort and more. With these big names, the B's did lose some of they key depth prospects like Sean Kuraly. Matt Filipe chats with us about what next season holds for Providence with a shifting roster, and a shifting coaching staff as Jay Leach heads to Seattle. Matt has now joined Boston Bruins Development Camp - learn more about him! Let us know what you think of the Boston Bruins off-season in the comments, and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the channel so you don't miss out on our off-season recap for all 32 NHL teams. There are NHL rumors flying left and right as trade season approaches, so don't miss out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have wrapped up an INCREDIBLE Stanley Cup Playoff series, and it is time to dive into what should be a really exciting NHL offseason. With the Seattle Kraken expansion, the NHL Entry Draft, the frozen salary cap, and NHL Free Agency, there is a ton to discuss. Let's chat Anaheim Ducks! We are joined by Adam Brady, Director of Publications and Digital Content for the Anaheim Ducks, to chat all things Ducks offseason and content for the in-person season coming. The Ducks lost Haydn Fleury to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion, and are set to lose veteran captain Ryan Getzlaf in free agency. Even with budding stars like Trevor Zegras, and the 3rd overall pick Mason Mctavish, there is plenty of work to be done for the Ducks offseason. What will the Ducks do in NHL Free Agency? Their neighbors, the LA Kings, have been tied to some big rumors with Jack Eichel, can the Ducks compete? Adam Brady also tells us about how social media has evolved for the team throughout COVID-19. How does a team with the 3rd overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft prepare to post their pick? Well, they make a graphic for over 10 potential picks, and hope one sticks! Learn more about how the social media team functions for the Anaheim Ducks, what's coming next for the team, and where you can find some of the best digital content around the NHL. Let us know what you think of the Anaheim Ducks off-season in the comments, and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the channel so you don't miss out on our off-season recap for all 32 NHL teams. There are NHL rumors flying left and right as trade season approaches, so don't miss out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have wrapped up an INCREDIBLE Stanley Cup Playoff series, and it is time to dive into what should be a really exciting NHL offseason. With the Seattle Kraken expansion, the NHL Entry Draft, the frozen salary cap, and NHL Free Agency, there is a ton to discuss. Let's kick it off with the Dallas Stars!We are joined by Saad Yousuf, lead reporter for the Dallas Stars at The Athletic, to chat all things Dallas Stars offseason. The Stars lost Jamie Oleksiak to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion, who signed a UFA contract. Oleksiak is the heaviest player in the NHL right now, and will be a great physical asset for Dallas. Now that the Dallas Stars are able to recoup some of their injured players like Tyler Seguin and Ben Bishop, there is hope going into next season. However, they are in desperate need for some help at forward. What will the Stars do in NHL Free Agency? They have been tied to rumors for hometown boy Blake Coleman, but will the price tag be too high? Let us know what you think of the Dallas Stars off-season in the comments, and make sure you SUBSCRIBE to the channel so you don't miss out on our off-season recap for all 32 NHL teams. There are NHL rumors flying left and right as trade season approaches, so don't miss out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season has been crazy left and right with changes to the NHL schedule, NHL season plans, and even NHL rosters. But what about the AHL? The American Hockey League is the minor league affiliate to the NHL, and each team has a respective affiliate where their prospects play and can be called up at anytime to make their big break with their NHL club. We are joined by Riley Tufte - a forward for the Texas Stars and 1st Round Draft pick for the Dallas Stars who is now developing in the AHL. Riley chats with us about how he got to the major leagues, from his hockey development, time in college, and the intense training, as well as what the AHL season has been like in COVID-19. The AHL COVID-19 protocol has been similar to the NHL, but the playoffs were greatly effected. The AHL will not be playing for their version of the Stanley Cup, called the Calder Cup, and has changed how they will hold their playoff run. All of this and more as we sit down with Riley Tufte! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Humboldt Broncos crash in 2018 rocked the hockey world, and we never forget the 16 lives lost from that incredible group. Kaleb Dahlgren, a survivor of the crash, has recently written a book about overcoming adversity and his mindset following the tragedy. Crossroads is an incredible story of maturity, poise, and determination that fully encapsulates the lives of those lost in the Humboldt Broncos crash. Kaleb joins us to talk about not only the accident, but how he has gotten to where he is: writing a book in college, supporting his university hockey team now that he is unable to play, and what kind of lessons he hopes to share with readers around the world. Enjoy the discussion and let us know what you think of Kaleb's incredible book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is our NWHL Season Review FINALE! It wouldn't be fitting if we didn't wrap up with the 2021 Isobel Cup CHAMPIONS right?! We sit down with Jillian Dempsey - the LONGEST-tenured NWHL player, the Captain of the Boston Pride, multi-time All Star, multiple Cup winner, and holder of the most points, goals, and assists scored in NWHL history. Not impressed yet? Jillian is also an elementary school teacher when she is not shattering women's hockey records. Jillian fills us in on the CRAZY Isobel Cup championship run the Pride went through this season, and what it has been like to be with the Pride since the NWHL's inception - the culture, the roster evolving, and the team staying determined in their pursuit for greatness. Interested? Be sure to check it out, and don't forget to like and subscribe if you have not already! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are BACK with Part 5 of our NWHL Season Review - chatting about the Toronto Six! We are joined by rookie forward Sarah-Eve Coutu-Godbout, who is one of the MANY rookies on the Six; as it was their inaugural season in the league! What's it like to play on a team for their very first season? Sarah tells us all about the dynamics for the team being the first Canadian team in the NWHL, what its like to be able to set the culture and momentum for the franchise, and how it felt going through the playoffs as a completely new group getting to know one another. ON TOP OF ALL OF THAT ADVERSITY, the Six faced particularly difficulty with COVID-19. As the only Canadian team, they struggled to get their entire roster in one place to practice and train, they faced additional health and safety protocol requirements with Canada's legalities and border crossing, and more. Check out how the Six were able to train and mesh as a team through their Isobel Cup run through the pandemic in our discussion with Sarah! Interested? Don't forget to like, follow, and subscribe to our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NWHL Season Review for the Isobel Cup runner-ups, the Minnesota Whitecaps! The Whitecaps fought until the bitter end - they looked strong and confident in Lake Placid, absolutely demolished the Connecticut Whale 7-0 in the semi-final, and then lost in a close game 4-3 in the championship. What a crazy run! We sit down with Sara Bustad, former Beaut and new Whitecap this season, to talk about the season from the team's perspective, and how the rivalry between the Whitecaps and the Pride is evolving. Interested? Before to check it out - and don't forget to like and subscribe to our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our NWHL Season Review series CONTINUES! In this episode, we have an absolutely incredible guest. Madison Packer, the Captain of the Metropolitan Riveters, is the second-LONGEST tenured player in the NWHL, and has really seen it all within the league. We sit down with Madison to talk about her storied career with theRivs, the Wisconsin Badgers, and how she got to be such an incredible advocate off the ice as well. In addition, we obviously have to talk about the Riveters' season right?! The Rivs are in a tough situation though - they were the first to face a COVID-19 shutdown in Lake Placid, and were only able to play three games. Madison, as Captain and a leader in the league, walks us through what this was like to digest during the season pause, and how she was able to carry herself with such poise (and humor!) during the Boston weekend as a guest and a media personality. Interested?! Be sure to listen up, give us a like and follow, and check out BOTH us and Madison on social media - trust us, she is hilarious on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are BACK with Part 2 of our NWHL Season Review series! Next up? The Buffalo Beauts. Although the Beauts were unable to qualify for the championship series up in Boston, we had plenty to discuss about their work in Lake Placid with Captain and offensive powerhouse Taylor Accursi. Check it out and don't forget to like and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FIRST episode in our 6-part series, reviewing the NWHL 2020-2021 season. Did you follow the action in Lake Placid? How about the craziness on LIVE NATIONAL TELEVISION at Warrior Arena in Boston?! We have a full recap of the Connecticut Whale's Isobel Cup run, sitting down with CT rookie Maggie LaGue. We talk about her 1st round draft to the Whale going into the season, how the craziness of planning the season was effected by COVID-19, how almost the ENTIRE Whale roster contracted the virus in Lake Placid, and how they rallied together to play in Boston. Interested, check out the episode - and as always, don't forget to like and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you love hockey? Do you love women (loaded question, right?) The National Women's Hockey League has been thriving since its inception in 2015. You may be asking - there has only been a national women's hockey league for SIX years?! YES. There is a ton that we don't know about women's sports, particularly women's hockey. As the NWHL looks to complete it's sixth season, let's take a dive and learn a bit more about the league, the incredible women behind it's growth, and how it functions. We are joined for PART 2 of our discussion with NWHLPA Director Anya Packer - former Connecticut Whale defenseman, and Forbes 30 under 30 businesswoman that the forefront of advocacy for women's rights and representation in hockey. Anya explains to us about how she got to where she is, her choice to advocate in business rather than on the ice, and what the league is doing in the near and long-term to grow moving forward. Check it out, and JOIN us in helping both Anya AND the NWHL spread awareness on their sport!Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Rangers have been a bit of a dark horse in the NHL East Division this season, right? At the season half mark, there is SO much potential at the Garden, and the Rangers are taking advantage. We sit down with New York LEGEND Ron Duguay - former Ranger and 2x Emmy winner with MSG - to talk about the Rangers season so far, his time with the blue, and how the game has grown to where it is now. And of course, the COVID-19 structure and who is benefitting (one being the Rangers, of course). Check it out and let us know what YOU think the Rangers should do before the deadline, did we miss any rumors you've heard?!Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This weekend is HUGE for women's hockey and women's sports alike! The National Women's Hockey League will be awarding their fifth official Isobel Cup champion in existence this weekend following a long-awaited playoff. If you followed the Lake Placid bubble, you know that COVID-19 ended the original playoff run early, and three games remain. Although the Buffalo Beauts and Metropolitan Riveters will not be joining the league in Boston due to either preemptive exits or elimination, FOUR teams will be battling for the cup. We sit down with Anya Packer, the Executive Director of the National Women's Hockey League Player's Association, to preview the weekend and discuss what the atmosphere is like following the unexpected pause. Check out PART 1 of this TWO-PART interview and let us know what you think of the discussion. We can't WAIT to see how the Toronto Six, Boston Pride, Connecticut Whale, and Minnesota Whitecaps do this weekend - don't forget to tune in!!Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine - you're at your favorite team's game. The lights are flashing, players a whipping back and forth through warm ups, and music is blaring. But, where is the music coming from?! That has to be pre-set right? WRONG. Every single NHL team, AND professional sports team, has a LIVE DJ for their games. Even in COVID-19, your favorite hockey team has a DJ that is queuing up their songs during warm ups, stoppage of plays, GOALS, everything. Some of them even light to goal horn. So, what is it like to be a coveted NHL DJ you ask? Meg and Shan sit down with Chris Gangai - the San Jose Sharks and Barracuda DJ, to talk about what it's like to DJ a professional sports game, HOW he got to be a professional sports DJ, and some of the best parts of the job. INTERESTED? Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE on our video to spread the word!Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.coSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/slapshot-sweethearts/ade2bc5a-1231-45f9-be10-0e2f9b5a5609 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre sits down with Shan to chat about the Columbus Blue Jackets as we hit the halfway mark on the season - what's up Central Division! The Blue Jackets have been hot, cold, and everything in between so far; is there hope for the second half? Jean-Luc and Shan dive into expiring contracts, the looming trade deadline, Patrick Laine's performance so far, and more. Check it out! Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.coSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/slapshot-sweethearts/6eec0b50-81e9-429e-987e-bfba76da1a4c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In many flagship professional leagues, the path to the roster is relatively straightforward; play college football, get drafted. For the NHL, the paths to the league are far and wide, with a TON of professional hockey leagues a player could land in. How do players choose where to go? What does it look like from the eyes of a prospect to choose between college and junior hockey, US or Canada, and other key decisions? Once a player DOES make it pro, what does their development and day-to-day look like? The sweethearts sit down with Kevin St. Jacques, current coach of the Carolina Junior Hurricanes and Scout for the Federal Prospects Hockey League. Kevin was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in 1991 before playing out an extensive professional career, landing him in the top-30 players of all time for the Lethbridge Hurricanes. Kevin provides insight into what prospects do to forward their own careers, what kind of decisions are out of their hands, and when its time to choose different types of development over others.Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.coSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/slapshot-sweethearts/35d2e02c-f93e-42fb-bd0b-dd587571f56c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NHL Rumors | Are you playing fantasy hockey this season?! The Sweethearts have you covered. We are joined by ESPN Fantasy Hockey Analyst Victoria Matiash, who has over 20 years of experience covering fantasy sports as well as the NHL Rumor Central for ESPN. We discuss: Fantasy draft strategies - are you insane for taking a goalie in the first round? Fantasy hockey points - how do they work? What rules is my commissioner setting? Fantasy hockey goaltending strategies What do I do with all of my players on COVID protocol?! AND MORE! Be sure to subscribe and follow us on your favorite social media accounts: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SSweetheartsPodIG: https://www.instagram.com/slapshotswe... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4u8fCIL... Apple Podcasts: http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/..Support Slapshot Sweethearts by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/slapshot-sweetheartsFind out more at https://slapshot-sweethearts.pinecast.coSend us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/slapshot-sweethearts/c1ff8b3f-c2ff-4d8e-b28c-da0ff7ff68ef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices