In the Crease - The ESPN NHL Podcast with Linda Cohn & Emily Kaplan
Hosts Linda Cohn and Emily Kaplan bring their hockey expertise and passion for the sport, discussing the latest news around the league as well as interviewing the biggest names both on and off the ice.
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Show overview
In the Crease - The ESPN NHL Podcast with Linda Cohn & Emily Kaplan launched in 2021 and has put out 54 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 28 min and 38 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 3.9 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by ESPN.
From the publisher
Hosts Linda Cohn and Emily Kaplan bring their hockey expertise and passion for the sport, discussing the latest news around the league as well as interviewing the biggest names both on and off the ice. Longtime SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn was the goalie on her high school boy's team and has kept that love of hockey throughout her life. She is a host of "In the Crease" on ESPN+ as well. Emily Kaplan joined ESPN in 2017 covering the NHL and is known for her in-depth stories on athletes.
Latest Episodes
View all 54 episodesPutting A Bow On The Season
Linda and Emily recap the Stanley Cup and highlight their favorite moments over the season together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Who Will Lift The Stanley Cup?
Linda and Emily recap their travels and work over the last several weeks and what we are expecting to see from the race to the Stanley Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Getting Down to the Wire
We're down to the last 2 series' before the Stanley Cup Finals. Linda Cohn and Emily Kaplan give you their expert analysis heading into this weekend's matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Drama... The High Stakes... It's Playoff Hockey
Emily Kaplan and Linda Cohn recap what they've seen over the last week of play and what they expect to see as we continue through the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sorry For The Losers
Linda and Emily recap the historic first round of the playoffs while looking ahead to the next round of matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4 Games, 4 Cities, Endless Takes
Emily Kaplan is solo this episode as she joins us from her hotel room in New York after a wild game 5. She gives you all the unfiltered opinions, analysis, and updates to recap the last week while looking ahead to future matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Playoffs Are Underway!
Linda Cohn is joined by ESPN's John Buccigross to breakdown everything we've seen so far in the playoffs and what we're expecting to see as we head into tonights games and this weekend's action! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Downfall of Vegas
Emily and Linda start off the podcast with the latest news out of Vegas that goalie Robin Lehner is out for the season, and how that story unfolded. Then they look ahead to some playoff matchups and what they expect to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NHL Rising Stars & Playoff Storylines
Linda and Emily recap their latest travels: Emily bouncing around the country and Linda covering the Ducks vs. Kings game. Then, Buffalo's latest addition Owen Power joins the show to talk about his rising career. After that, our very own Bucci joins the show to talk playoff storylines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Which Player Is Adding To His Trophy Case?
The NHL is the greatest reality show there is and this week Linda and Emily break down the individual trophy races and who they'd like to see recognized for their extraordinary talents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Quit With The Outdates Takes
Linda and Emily sit down with longtime Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf to talk about his recently announced retirement. They also get into some controversial comments, which teams they have their eyes on as we approach the playoffs, and ESPN's Brian Boucher joins us for our 5 minutes to talk "sleeper breakout stars of the playoffs". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Atlantic Division is CRAZY (Ft. Colin Blackwell)
Linda and Emily sit down with one of the most recent additions to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colin Blackwell, who talks about his excitement for the playoffs, playing in Boston wearing a Leafs jersey, and more! Then, ESPN's Kevin Weekes joins us for our 5 Minute Major to talk Top 5 Goalies in the League Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Minnesota Wild: The Team To Play For
Linda and Emily sit down with Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin to talk about the success he saw during the trade deadline, especially signing Marc-Andre Fleury. Then, they're joined by none other than former right winger Ryan Callahan for our 5 Minute Major and trust us, you won't want to miss what advice he has for the captains of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Deadline Buzz & A Chat With Steven Stamkos
Linda and Emily start off the show with all the latest news and notes surrounding the NHL trade deadline which is quickly approaching. After that, they are joined by Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos to talk about his career, creating a dynasty, and more! Then, ESPN's Dominic Moore joins us for our 5 Minute Major segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Couple of Cup Contenders (ft: Nazem Kadri & Jack Eichel)
Linda and Emily have a PACKED show that includes: an interview with Avalanche's Nazem Kadri, a discussion on hockey in the past versus the present with ESPN's Bob Wischusen, a new segment featuring a BTS story from between the benches, and lastly but certainly not least a sit down with Vegas' Jack Eichel ahead of his return to Buffalo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sit Or Get Off The Pot
Linda and Emily talk about the NHL experiencing tough times, the trade deadline and what they hope to see, and a new segment with special guest ESPN's John Buccigross. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There's No Place Like Southern Florida!
Emily and Linda start off with a recap of Linda's time between the benches in Seattle and how this is the time when teams are looking to make some big moves! After that, they're joined by star defensemen for the Florida Panthers, Aaron Ekblad, who talks about changes within the team, how laughing with your teammates is so important, who he's learned from within the league, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Greatest Day Of Hockey
Linda and Emily dive right into the latest on Jack Eichel making his Vegas debut. After that they get into the Oilers, a new arena in Arizona, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Just A Couple Of Hockey Guys
Linda and Emily start off this week's episode with the latest news of the Canadiens' new HC. After that, a full recap of NHL All Star Weekend with all the behind the scenes stories and highlights. Then, Linda wraps up with a story you can't miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NHL All-Star Hype!
Linda and Emily start off with the latest news that Alex Ovechkin will miss this weekend's All Star game. After that, they are joined by Patrick Burke, VP of Play Safety, to discuss everything and anything you need to know heading into All Star Weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices