Puck Soup

The boys explore another NHL investigation into a general manager, the continued fallout of the Blackhawks scandal and another chance for Mike Babcock to speak. Plus, the McDavid goal, the best and worst in the NHL right now, Jack Eichel arrives in Vegas, Jeremy Colliton is out, the Cole Caufield bullying and the most overrated and underrated fancy stats in sports. Sponsored by Manscaped, Trade Coffee and Better Help.

The boys break down all the aspects of the Jack Eichel trade, looking at how the Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights pulled it off and what happens next. Plus, Gary Bettman's controversial press conference, whether Kevin Cheveldayoff should have resigned, the wild Pacific, Chipotle and the NHL, why salmon rule and an OUFL on chicken wings. Sponsored by Magic Spoon, Manly Bands and Raycon.

The boys explore the Chicago Blackhawks scandal and everything it led to, from the resignations to the emotional Kyle Beach interview to what comes next. Plus, Morgan Rielly signs, Alex Ovechkin's hot start, a look around the divisions, attendance issues in the NHL and then we lighten the mood with the most overrated and underrated zoo animals. Sponsored by Brooklinen, Manly Bands and Magic Spoon!

The boys discuss teams off to great starts (Buffalo!) and horrible starts (Chicago!) as they whip around the NHL. Plus, the Evander Kane saga's latest mess, Jack Eichel update, a rant about the salary cap, NHL dress codes, wrestling finishers during hockey fights and the most overrated, underrated, favorite and least favorite Halloween costumes.

The boys welcome Dimitri Filipovic of EP Rinkside to discuss the first week of hockey on TNT and ESPN, from bad abbreviations to Wayne Gretzky Mania; the big contracts handed out to Charlie McAvoy, Brady Tkachuk, Nick Suzuki and others; early impressions of NHL teams; Alex Ovechkin; "Needle in a Timestack"; The MLB Guardians Project and baseball playoffs! Sponsored by Manly Bands, BetterHelp and Mascaped.

The boys break down all 32 NHL teams in their big season preview. Plus, the Robin Lehner Twitter thread that could change the NHL, the Jack Eichel drama, Evander Kane's COVID violation, the Canucks signings, the GM hot seat and they play another thrilling edition of "Who He Play For?" Sponsored by Brooklinen and Raycon!

The boys predict point totals for all 32 NHL teams based on the preseason over/unders and preview the 2021-22 season along the way. Plus, remembering Norm MacDonald, ranking Weezer songs, killing plants, TNT hockey coverage, vaccinations in hockey and the oddity of Terminator models. Sponsored by Draft Kings, Brooklinen and Mack Weldon!

The boys discuss the NHL going back to the Olympics (maybe), the Hurricanes signing away Jesperi Kotkaniemi in an act of vengeance, the future of Sidney Crosby and Patrice Bergeron, Pierre Dorion, David Backes, the Eichel trade talks, The Matrix and a game show that marries the MTV VMAs and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sponsored by Draft Kings and Manly Bands.

The boys discuss the retirement of Henrik Lundqvist and his place in hockey history; the Arizona Coyotes' latest mess; Tuukka Rask says Boston or bust; some tragic hockey news; Auston Matthews, video game cover boy (again); the Spider-Man trailer and Loki; our book recommendations; and an overrated/underrated on wrestling returns after C.M. Punk hit AEW.

The boys and guest host Marisa Ingemi break down the Evander Kane gambling controversy, including whether a player can throw an NHL game; the Jack Eichel drama goes very public; Fleury picks Chicago; Torts joins ESPN; NWHL and the USWNT; the Summer Olympics; and the best and worst vacation destinations. Sponsored by Raycon and Brooklinen.

The boys discuss all the big trades, big signings and big mistakes from the NHL Draft and NHL Free-Agent Frenzy. Dougie Hamilton, Marc-Andre Fleury, all those goalies, Seth Jones trade, Logan Mailloux ordeal, Tony DeAngelo mess, Jack Eichel intrigue and reviews of all 32 NHL teams and their transactions!

The boys discuss the NHL expansion draft and try to figure out what the Seattle Kraken are trying to accomplish; why they didn't do the "Vegas thing"; NHL Draft preview; Luke Prokop comes out; Logan Mailloux drops out; the big names that could move via trade; and the best and worst pets that aren't dogs and cats. Sponsored by Keep and Manscaped!

The boys discuss the Edmonton trade and Ken Holland's master plan; Pierre McGuire joins the Senators; the Lightning win, and then break, the Stanley Cup; what's next for Montreal; Tarasenko derby; the expansion draft; and the best and worst baseball sluggers! Sponsored by Brooklinen and Mack Weldon.

The boys discuss the Stanley Cup Final, including the Tampa mayor's jinx attempt; the tragic death of Matiss Kivlenieks; Jonathan Toews's return to the Blackhawks; the Duncan Keith trade rumors; Ron MacLean pooches a Bettman interview; season 2 of "I Think You Should Leave"; a looking back at the worthiness of Conn Smythe winners since the 2005 lockout; and a game show involving lengthy contracts. Sponsored by Manscaped and Manly Bands.

The boys look at the winners of the NHL Awards, including Connor McDavid being unanimous and Kirill Kaprizov being not so much. Plus, Fleury wins the Vezina, the Stanley Cup Final, the Blackhawks scandal, the NHL vs. Olympics, the Kucherov debate, Seattle and Buffalo get their coaches and the best and worst fried foods. Sponsored by Raycon and Keeps!

The boys discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which are increasingly making the regular season seem worthless. We chat about the Canadiens' run, the Lightning, Brayden Point vs. Nikita Kucherov for MVP, the insane Damien Cox rant on the Lady Byng, NHL Awards, the worst Stanley Cup Final ever and the best and worst of Americanized Chinese food. Sponsored by Brooklinen and Mack Weldon.

The boys discuss Dougie Hamilton's potential departure from Carolina, Jack Eichel trade talk, Gerard Gallant signing with the Rangers and the Kraken's plans. Plus, breaking down the Knights vs. Habs and Islanders vs, Lightning, bad Stanley Cup commercials, Kool-Aid Man vs. Punchy, and the best and worst things to do at the beach. Sponsored by Manly Bands!

The boys discuss that it's the Canadiens' world and we're living in it; the Lightning advance; the Avalanche struggle with the Golden Knights; Bruce Cassidy's officiating whine; what's next for the Jets and Hurricanes; yelling about the Norris Trophy; and the best and worst arena rock songs. Sponsored by Manscaped.

The boys do a postmortem on (yet another) Toronto Maple Leafs playoffs disaster. Plus, Stanley Cup vibe check, discussing which coaches will end up where, Seth Jones will test free agency, the draft lottery and a thorough discussion on the best and worst of trail mix. Sponsored by Keeps and Brooklinen!

The Athletic's Sean Gentille joins Sean and Ryan to talk about Gretzky to TNT, Stephen A. Smith and the Oilers, the playoffs, officiating, bad hats, and Olympic events.

The boys discuss the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including previews of the two North Division series that start this week. Plus, the Canucks' plans, Detroit's coaching decision, the Rick Tocchet derby, final NHL Awards picks, "Mare of Easttown" and a new game show involving who has and who has not won the Stanley Cup. Sponsored by Manly Bands and Manscaped.

The boys discuss Jack Eichel's shocking press conference and his future with the Sabres; the Rangers firing their president, GM and coach; the Coyotes looking for a new coach; a partial playoff preview of the matchups we know about; the Rock 'N Roll Hall of Fame class; and an overrated/underrated on summer blockbusters! Sponsored by Brooklinen and Mack Weldon.

The boys discuss the Tom Wilson incident and the aftermath, in which two of them yell at each other and one of them approaches it rationally. Plus, the Sabres transcend wins and losses, their underdog goalie, McDavid chases 100 points, the playoff races, a great convo about the top 20 sitcoms of all-time and an overrated/underrated/fav/least fav on non-movie Star Wars things. Sponsored by Raycon

The boys discuss the NHL joining Turner Sports, the end of NBC's run as a rights-holder and the whole "Charles Barkley of Hockey" thing. Plus, a debate about what the NHL needs to become to attract new fans; Connor McDavid's MVP mastery; the remaining playoff races in the season; "Mortal Kombat" and "Godzilla vs. Kong"; and another few brilliant rounds of "Name Pat Falloon!" Presented by Sunday and Violent Gentlemen!

The boys cover the Patrick Marleau games record, and discuss his Hall of Fame case, and five other records that could be broken. Plus, the best athletes we saw as prospects, Canucks start rally, Boston and Taylor Hall, playoff bubble teams we want in, NHL drops ball on statement, Super League is dead, whether Gisele bets on Tom Brady and a new game show that tests your knowledge of offensive stars. Sponsored by Brooklinen and Sunday!

The boys welcome the great Rachel Doerrie to the podcast to break down every NHL trade deadline move, including the Taylor Hall and Anthony Mantha deals. Then, it's one of the best overrated/underrated's in Puck Soup history: The McDonald's menu. Sponsored by Manly Bands and Manscaped.

The boys discuss the NHL playoff races, the Canucks vs. COVID, the trade deadline and where Taylor Hall might end up, the NHL Awards Watch, the top 10 centers in the NHL and then have a spirited overrated/underrated debate about the best wrestling villains as WrestleMania arrives. Sponsored by Raycon.

The boys break down all 30 assets on The Athletic board to get you ready for the NHL trade deadline. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres' history losing streak, Ghost Bear waived, Ekblad breaks his leg, the NHL playoff races, NFL goes to 17 games, "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers," and the most overrated and underrated apes and lizards in honor of "Godzilla Vs. Kong."

The boys discuss the shocking hot mic incident that got referee Tim Peel ousted from the NHL, and look back on Wysh's infamous tequila-drinking night with the maligned official. Plus, what's wrong with the Flyers, debating the top 10 wingers, Canada's border issues, finding shrimp tails in your cereal, The Snyder Cut and the most overrated and underrated Harrison Ford movies that aren't STAR WARS or INDIANA JONES.

The boys discuss Ralph Krueger getting fired in Buffalo and what comes next for the Sabres. Plus, it's the NHL Awards at the midseason point, including MVP and top coach, along with the best and worst surprises of the season so far. That plus the best "Girard" debate, ride-on mowers and a game show about the worst NHL teams of all time.

The boys discuss the NHL's return to ESPN and what that means for Wysh. Plus a spirited debate on the Tom Wilson suspension, Darryl Sutter takes over the Flames, the latest on the Buffalo Sabres tire fire, changes to the NHL Draft rules and looking at the most overrated and underrated NHL logos!

The boys do a temperature check on the coaches' hot seats around the NHL, from the Buffalo Sabres to John Tortorella to the Canadian Division teams. Plus, a look at the NHL trade deadline big board, whether the Leafs are for real, the Wild are fun, who misses the playoffs in the East, mini-golf in Canada, the legacy of "Happy Gilmore," our most unpopular hockey theories and the best and worst Eddie Murphy films. Sponsored by Manscaped and Violent Gentlemen!

The boys discuss the firing of Claude Julien of the Canadiens, Artemi Panarin's situation, whether Sidney Crosby is a top 5 player all-time, if the Kings are Actually Good, the Mike Babcock redemption tour, where and when Jack Eichel should be traded and the first international Game Show trade in show history with our friends in Sweden. Sponsored by Violent Gentleman Hockey Club.

The boys discuss the Arizona Coyotes' mess, as they threaten a reporter for doing her job. Plus, the NY Post un-cancels Tony Deangelo, the NHL's new COVID protocols, Ken Dryden's wacky idea for goalies, what the NHL should do about its draft, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, a lightning round of hockey news and the best and worst Maple Leafs collapses. Sponsored by Mack Weldon and Brooklinen!

The boys discuss the hiring of Ron Hextall and Brian Burke in Pittsburgh, and how to fix the Penguins; the drama surrounding the Blue Jackets, from replay controversies to Mikko Koivu retiring to Patrik Laine being benched; NHL COVID worries; the Blackhawks are up again; the sad state of Bell Media; M. Night Shyamalan movies; and an epic O/U/F/LF on sports G.O.A.T.s.

The boys discuss the Tony DeAngelo drama with the Rangers, including conspiracy theories about his demise. Plus, Tyler Toffoli owns the Canucks, Connor and Leon rule, the next Penguins GM, COVID his Devils and NWHL, Sean learns about Golden Globe movies and the return of the Puck Soup Threesomes quiz!

The boys welcome special guest Thomas Drance from The Athletic to chew on GM Jim Rutherford leaving the Penguins, fallout from the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade, crunched Central Division schedule, West playoff race and WTF with the Canucks. Plus, NWHL vs. Barstool, Baseball Hall of Fame and the best and worst of Wayne Gretzky. Sponsored by Brooklinen and MyBookie.

The boys discuss the state of the NHL, including those "smart pucks" that didn't slide; surprises and disappointments; COVID panic; Wysh's Dungeons & Dragons history; Mike Babcock's attempt at image repair; Jake Voracek drags a Philadelphia columnist on Zoom; the problem with NBA fandom, as Wysh's Nets are really good; and a spirited trip into TV nostalgia with the best and worst theme songs. Sponsored by MyBookie!

The boys break down the unprecedented 2020-21 NHL season, with analysis of every division and their wagers for the championship winners. Plus, NBC swaps out Mike Milbury for Mike Babcock, the NFL on Nickelodeon, hype for the new season in Canada vs. USA and much more! Sponsored by MyBookie and Raycon!

The boys guess the over/under win totals for all 31 NHL teams in this weird season. Plus, the U.S. humbles Canada in world juniors, Garbage Can-Gate, Wysh tries golf, Pierre Luc-Dubois, the NHL sells naming rights to its divisions, Patrik Laine, a brief game show and some words about this week's assault on the Capitol. Sponsored by Brooklinen and Mack Weldon!

Ryan and Sean talk about if the new NHL season will actually be starting soon, how the season could look, who might win the NHL awards and they play a quick game!

The boys discussed the NHL negotiations that aren't negotiations according to Gary Bettman, sports that are either skills or sports, the Patrick Roy trade, play another edition of the $25,000 Pierre-amid and decide the most overrated and underrated Christmas movies! Sponsored by Brooklinen!

The boys are back and discussing the Reverse Retro jersey ranking, including Nordiques and Whalers legacy as well as whatever the hell the Wild Wing jersey was. Plus, a look at the NHL and NHLPA going to war over money, what the new season could look like, NCAA hockey's rough road, the perils of modern NBA fandom, changes to the draft and a great new game show!

The boys are reunited to talk about what the 2020-21 season could look like, including the "hub city" plan and whether the NHL will have an outdoor game; a deep dive into the 10 worst NHL contracts; whether Wysh could fraud his way to becoming an analytics guru; teams with a cap crunch; a rousing new edition of Name Pat Falloon and much more!

Ryan and Sean talk about local broadcasters, discuss news and theories on trades and drafts, talk old guys who haven't won the Cup, play a game of What Am I Thinking and Ryan chats with comedian John Cullen

The boys break down NHL free agency, from the winners and losers to big signings like Taylor Hall, Alex Pietrangelo and Torey Krug; the Lightning's cap crunch; the goalie carousel; the flaming ice surfacing machine; the Blackhawks' revolt; Gallagher signs; Melynk has jokes; what the NHL might do next season, including pond hockey games; and overrated/underrated appetizers. Sponsored by Hawthorne and Away.

The boys wrap up the NHL Draft, from the awkwardness to the surprises to the rookie who loves "Revenge of the Sith"; preview NHL free agency with what we'd like to see happen and what will happen; debate Oliver Ekman-Larsson; talk "NHL 21"; cover the best and worst sports movies; and play a new game show that's so simply even Wysh can (almost) figure it out. Sponsored by Mack Weldon!

The boys look at the Tampa Bay Lightning's Stanley Cup championship win over the Dallas Stars, their boat parade and subsequent super-spreader event, what's next for Dallas, Conn Smythe vote, asterisks, Jack Eichel, Lundqvist and Ryan buyouts, NHL Draft and free agent previews, Borat and the best and worst of hot wing flavors!

The boys discuss the Stanley Cup Final between the Stars and Lightning, including the return of Steven Stamkos and the current MVP race; a wrapup of the NHL Awards voting controversies; Alex Pietrangelo's public pressure on St. Louis; Bob Boughner is hired in San Jose; the NHL's fake crowd noise vs. other sports; the top 500 albums of all-time; and the return of Hockey Threesomes, one of our favorite game shows. Sponsored by Brooklinen!

The boys break down the Stanley Cup Final between the Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning; say farewell to the New York Islanders and Vegas Golden Knights; talk Peter Laviolette in Washington; wonder what the Wild are actually doing; Arizona gets a new GM; Montgomery gets a second chance; and a deep dive into the best and worst Quentin Tarantino films.