In our last episode before summer break, Alson and Geoffrey talk about the end of Pavelski's career (0:00), Kuznetsov and the Hurricanes (10:03), how to change the offer sheet system (21:43), and what's left in the free agent market (28:22). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.c…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about Stamkos being shaded by the Lightning (0:00), gushing over Savoie and the Oilers trade (7:40), whether or not tampering should be allowed (16:16), and our final thoughts (26:48). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK…

In this week's episode, Alson and Geoffrey talk about the best contract in the NHL (0:00), the Panthers are crowned Stanley Cup Champions (6:08), and a flurry of goalie trades before the offseason (31:21). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e --- Su…

In this week's episode, Alson and Anson talk about Utah HC's peculiar draft interviews (0:00), the loss of CapFriendly (13:06), and the start of the Stanley Cup Finals (20:22). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e --- Support this podcast: https://p…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the first significant trade of the offseason (0:00), weird stats for each of the second round matchups: NYR/CAR (11:42), FLA/BOS (26:26); DAL/COL (35:01); EDM/VAN (45:09), and our way-too-early predictions for Conn Smythe (55:11). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spo…

In this week's episode, Alson shares some fake news that wasn't fact-checked by his co-hosts (0:00), and we do one weird stat describing each of the first round playoff series: NYR/WSH (8:09); CAR/NYI (13:02); EDM/LAK (19:35); VAN/NSH (27:56); COL/WPG (33:24); DAK/VGK (40:29); TBL/FLA (43:56); and TOR/BOS (49:02). Follow us on Twitter here: https:/…

In this week's episode, Alson and Geoffrey go through each of the 8 playoff series. Plus, we talk about Arizona Coyotes franchise moving to Utah and what it means for hockey in the midwest (43:23). WPG-COL (4:53) BOS-TOR (9:00) DAL-VGK (14:06) CAR-NYI (21:05) NYR-WSH (25:30) VAN-NSH (30:24) FLA-TBL (35:05) EDM-LAK (38:48) Follow us on Twitter here:…

In this week's episode, Anson and Alson talk about the Rangers-Devils line brawl (0:00), gear up for the playoffs (10:20), and play a little round of Hall of Fame or Not Hall of Fame (29:07). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e --- Support this pod…

In this week's episode, Alson and Geoffrey talk about Hoglander's interesting season (0:00), our thoughts on gambling's increasing presence in sports (9:03), Tom Wilson being a fool (23:55), and jersey trivia (32:24). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC…

The boys talk about the trades that piqued our interest from the most recent trade deadline. From the Bruins to the Devils, and the Golden Knights to the Lightning, there were plenty of interesting trades to talk about and their ramifications across the NHL. Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https…

In this week's episode, the boys talk whether Byfield is worthy for goal of the year (0:00), which 3 goalies will play for Canada at the next Olympics (6:53), the importance of having a burner account (27:38), and whether it's against the rules for players to wear other team's fan gear (35:04). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about Ovechkin (kind of) passing Gretzky's record (0:00), our thoughts from the All-Star Game and news from that weekend (10:21), and finally getting to breakdown some trades before trade season really begins (27:13). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the Oilers' 16-game winning streak (0:00), the Blackhawks making the trade deadline a little quieter (6:21), and the Team Canada World Junior sexual assault situation (20:38). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62R…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about Boudreau's comments about Quinn Hughes (0:00), look at some streaky teams and possibly jinx them (7:56), share our thoughts on the Cutter Gauthier trade (35:51), and throw in a last-minute look at the Nylander contract extension (43:18). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the Cocoa Cup (0:00), the lack of attention on the World Juniors (9:55), what's next for Jack Campbell (22:20), and the Sharks are not the worse NHL team ever (33:55).Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_podFollow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e---…

In this week's episode, the boys get an update on the Hog (0:00), talk about whether the Oilers are finally back (10:32), what's next for the Blues after the Berube firing (24:36), contract deferrals in the NHL (34:32), and the lack of transparency and consistency with the Department of Player Safety (44:52). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.…

In this week's episode, Alson explains as an 'unbiased individual' on why the Kings are the best (0:00), Kane signs with the Red Wings (9:52), and what is the legacy of Corey Perry (20:24). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e --- Support this podca…

No, we aren't buying Breakaway NFTs and we'll tell you why (0:00). We'll talk about Frank Vatrano's unique season (9:08), why the supposedly bad Canucks are good (16:57), why the supposedly good Oilers are bad (28:40), and our on-the-spot Draisaitl trade proposals (45:13). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spot…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the Coyotes trolling the Canadiens (0:00), the Shane Pinto suspension (4:44), other dumb Senators things (15:16), and are the Sharks truly that bad (29:21). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e --- Support…

In this week's episode, the boys celebrate their 200th episode of the Bag of Pucks Podcast. We talk about good old Winnipeg (0:00), play some classic 200-themed trivia (7:47), and open hockey card packs from our 'unofficial' sponsor (30:31). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.c…

In this week's episode, Alson and Geoffrey discuss the lack of PTO signings (0:00), our thoughts on the two Ducks RFAs signing (8:23), some wild extensions (18:22), and our spicy takes and predictions for the upcoming season (27:39). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/…

In this week's episode, Alson and Geoffrey discuss the crappy negotiations between Zegras and the Ducks (0:00), The Babcock saga (10:19), the Kings and Coyotes down under (21:02), and another round of Who He Play For?: NHL edition (32:15). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com…

In this week's episode, Alson plays the Immaculate Grid for the first time (0:00), we discuss the biggest trade of the summer (7:02), Matthews resigning and options for Nylander and the Leafs (20:03), and why Alson hates Gritty more than anything in the world (41:58). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify h…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about some real off-season topics (0:00), Anaheim Ducks' RFAs (12:17), the retirement of Patrice Bergeron (28:09), and Tarasenko going to the Sens (40:12). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e --- Support this p…

No intro, no outro, no timestamps. Just a purely chaotic episode from Anson and Alson about everything that's happened so far this offseason. Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bag-…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the Blue Jackets deciding not to participate in free agency (0:00), the Maple Leafs completely ignoring the fact there is a salary cap (9:20), and our favourite and most surprising contracts so far in the NHL free agency period (34:51). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us …

In this week's episode, the boys talk about whether the PLD trade was the right move for the Kings (0:00), our takes from a somewhat lacklustre NHL draft (16:37), and other dealings made before the upcoming free agency period (35:38). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show…

In this week's episode, the boys debate whether the Golden Knights had an easier path to the Stanley Cup than the Panthers (0:00), buyout season is here with the Canucks and Coyotes (15:28), what trades will we see coming out of Winnipeg (39:18), and who will be the first player to move to our hypothetical Saudi Pro Hockey League (49:10). Follow us…

In this week's episode, the boys have to talk again about another Dubois offseason story (0:00), the Blue Jackets, Flyers, and Kings make another trade with each other (7:14), why are the Golden Knights doing so well against the Panthers (25:49), and who should raise the Stanley Cup second after the captain (41:21). Follow us on Twitter here: https…

In this week's episode, we discuss what's next for the Arizona Coyotes (0:00) and try our best to unravel the mess that has become Kyle Dubas and the Toronto Maple Leafs (17:18). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e --- Support this podcast: https:/…

In this week's episode, Anson and Geoffrey talk about whether the Blackhawks deserved to win the draft lottery (0:00), three major disappointing teams who got knocked out of the first round (11:55), our predictions for the second round (27:49), and final thoughts (35:49). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spoti…

As promised, the boys this week start off the show trying to guess how many points some under-the-radar players had this season (0:00), follow by a not-very-expansive discussion of the current round of the playoffs and are key takeaways so far (17:22). Who will move on to round 2 so we can talk more in-depth about them?? Follow us on Twitter here: …

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the Leafs' EBUG situation (0:00), who's to blame for the Flames missing the playoffs (10:49), where will each playoff team be seeded (23:23), and does Erik Karlsson have the Norris trophy locked up (47:09). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about Pride Night (0:00), are the Jets even good (9:35), and a Nils Hoglander-inspired Geography with Geo trivia game (23:19). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about Jonathan Quick no longer being a King (0:00), the losers from the NHL deadline - Flyers (8:36), Gary Bettman (20:46), the Chychrun saga (30:04), and the Canucks (39:17), and our select winners - Bruins (47:19), Rangers (51:45), and the Leafs (57:08). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the ever-changing Meier deal (0:00), the Ryan O'Reilly and Shea Weber trades (15:17), Dmitry Orlov and Vitali Kravtsov deals (25:38), a smattering of 1-for-1 deals (37:18), and changes in Nashville (46:22). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.…

In this week's episode, Alson starts off with an (unnecessary) disclaimer for Chychrun and the Kings (0:00), our late thoughts on the Bo Horvat trade to the Islanders (12:41), our later thoughts on the Tarasenko deal (35:38), and a quick session of Geoffrey explains (52:50). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Sp…

In this week's episode, Anson's back so we have to talk about the Blue Jackets somehow (0:00). Plus, we talk about tanking for Bedard (4:38), the mess that is the Vancouver Canucks (18:47), and the tear that the Boston Bruins are on (43:04). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.c…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the massive CHL trade deadline (0:00), Alson's first reaction to the NHL All-Star rosters (14:12), and our playoff predictions and locks at the halfway mark of the season (34:52). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quq…

Our first episode of 2023!!! The boys talk about Morrissey's Norris-worthy season (0:00), three players that recently changed teams that are happy the calendar has flipped to 2023 (6:58), the stunted development of the Rangers' young forwards (25:34), and our New Year's resolutions (33:21). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the potential of an 84-game schedule (0:00), Trevor Moore's new contract extension (10:09), how many more goals will Ovechkin score (17:29), and Alex Formenton signs in the Swiss League (24:27). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/…

In this week's episode, Denmark is out but Croatia is still in the World Cup (0:00), Petersen is sent to the AHL (3:28), Binnington's antics (18:50), and jersey numbers (27:03). *Geoffrey forgot his mic and was wearing chainmail so sorry for the background noise. Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: …

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the FIFA World Cup (0:00), Shane Wright's demotion to the AHL (14:38), and the goalie injury epidemic (25:04). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

Anson's back so we have to talk about the Blue Jackets' power play woes (0:00), Mitchell Miller and the Bruins disaster (10:21), Toronto media at its best again (32:05), and Alson's stupid question of the episode (39:39). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK6…

In this week's episode, the boys open some Tim Horton's packs (0:00), talk about winner and losers of reverse retro jerseys (if there are any...) (12:08), our early season surprises and disappointments (22:06) and final thoughts/packs (39:52). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify…

Super late for a season preview but Alson and Geoffrey finally dissect who are the players we should watch for the upcoming season. Will any of these players breakout or will they have down seasons? Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e --- Support t…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about the pettiness of Mackinnon's contract extension (0:00), what's going on in Winnipeg (6:43) and end a nice and breezy episode with some quick and painful trivia (19:58). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_podFollow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465e-…

In this week's episode, the boys talk whether Suzuki is the right choice to be captain of the Montreal Canadiens (0:00), why Mikey Anderson has the best top-4 defenceman contract (6:22), what we think the remaining RFAs are going to sign for (11:48), and our favourite and least favourite extension between Stutzle, Miller, and Thompson (42:06). Foll…

In this week's episode, the boys talk about Phil the Thrill signing with Vegas (0:00), the Sean Monahan trade/Nazem Kadri signing (13:50), the Islanders finally participated in the offseason (27:36), and our version of Word Association (33:58). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotif…

In this week's episode, Geoffrey and Alson talk about the forgotten World Juniors (0:00), the Kadri-to-Islanders rumours (11:52), who's going to play in goal for Vegas (20:23), and the 2022 Edition of Who He Play For (38:01). Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4q…