Watch The Game: A Hockey Podcast

Mike Pfeil joins the podcast once again. They check in on their predictions for the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and also talk about the Calgary Flames’ firings. https://ia601509.us.archive.org/6/items/Episode46CheckingInOnThePlayoffs.output/Episode%2046%20Checking%20in%20on%20the%20Playoffs.output.mp3 Advertisements

Mike Pfeil joins Sam on the program. They discuss the state of the podcast, they then dive right into each matchup giving different predictions on each series. Even including stone cold locks that will definitely happen in each series. They then give out the year’s NHL awards where they differ on more than a few … Continue reading Episode 45: 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs with Mike Pfeil →

Sam is joined by Leafs Nation writer and Leafs Geek host Ian Tulloch to talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs. They talk about Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Mitch Marner, Nazem Kadri and many more Maple Leafs making a mark. Sam ends the episode trying to convince Ian that the Leafs should make a deal for … Continue reading Episode 44: Leafs Brunch with Ian Tulloch →

Sam brings Mile High Hockey managing editor Tom Hunter on to talk about the Colorado Avalanche. They spend time talking about Nathan MacKinnon’s Hart chances, Alex Kerfoot’s good start, Nail Yakupov’s up and down season, plus how a Leafs’ fan found his way to an Avalanche blog. https://ia801503.us.archive.org/35/items/WatchTheGameTomHunterEpisode.output/Watch%20The%20Game%20Tom%20Hunter%20Episode.output.mp3

Sam heads on over to Blue Jacket writer Rob Mixer’s apartment and they talk all about the Columbus-based team. They talk about the new acquisitions, the veterans not stepping up and the solutions for the club. They also talk about his best story while working for the Blue Jackets. Rest assured, they also talk about Star … Continue reading Episode 42: Befuddling Blue Jackets with Rob Mixer →

After the holiday break, Sam is joined by Athletic Edmonton staff writer Jonathan Willis. Sam and Jonathan take a quick dive into the problems that are ailing the Edmonton Oilers. They discuss McDavid, Eberle, Strome, Puljujarvi and much, much more. Sam also reveals his hottest take for the second half of the NHL season. https://ia601507.us.archive.org/0/items/Episode41OilersWithJonathanWillis.output/Episode%2041-%20Oilers%20with%20Jonathan%20Willis.output.mp3

We’re baaaaaaaaaaack. Sam returns triumphantly after being on the shelf for more than two months after a surgery. He is joined by special guest and Canucks Army Managing Editor J.D. Burke. The two discuss the Vancouver Canucks season thus far and what they can do to improve. Then at the end of the episode, they decide … Continue reading Episode 40: Canucks Corner with J.D. Burke →

After the Eastern Conference preview, Sam continues on to talk about the Western Conference. He is joined by a guest co-host this week, Mike Pfeil and they talk about the teams that have a chance to impress. Mike talks about the in’s and out’s of the Calgary Flames and why you should maybe pump the … Continue reading Episode 39: Western Conference Preview with Mike Pfeil and Dom Luszczyszyn →

Sam and Cam are back! They talk about the upcoming 2017-18 season beginning with the Eastern Conference. They talk about whether the Metropolitan Division is as deep as experts say and if the Atlantic Division can bounce back in a big way. (00:12-34:49)   Sam is then joined by Penguins writer and podcaster Ryan Wilson to talk about Pittsburgh's chances at repeating and where the Eastern Conference stacks up comparatively. (34:53-56:39)   Make sure to like, comment and subscribe to the podcast!

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing and we talk Penguins/ Senators, Ducks/Predators. We also talk about the upcoming expansion draft as well. We also discuss the merits of a tiny little annoyance named Wario Lemieux https://ia601500.us.archive.org/11/items/WarioLemieux.output/Wario%20Lemieux.output.mp3  

Cam and Adam are back on the podcast as they join Sam to talk about the playoffs, Sidney Crosby and the NHL awards. Things get a bit weird. https://ia601502.us.archive.org/27/items/CamAndAdamComingOnBack.output/Cam%20and%20Adam%20Coming%20On%20Back.output.mp3

Adam is back and he joins Sam to preview the playoffs. They agree on the Eastern Conference but you aren’t going to believe who they like in the Western Conference. Enjoy the best time of the year! https://ia601501.us.archive.org/19/items/Ep35AdamLaskaris.output/ep%2035%20Adam%20Laskaris.output.mp3

Recorded a week and a half ago, Sam spoke with fellow NHL Numbers writer Pat Keogh about the New York Rangers season and what expectations have/haven’t been met this year. They talk Jimmy Vesey, Henrik Lunqvist and much, much more. Get into it! https://ia601506.us.archive.org/5/items/Ep33PatKeogh.output/Ep%2033%20Pat%20Keogh.output.mp3

The NHL season is coming to a close and the award season is coming sooner than we think. Sam has Ian McLaren, NHL editor for The Score on the podcast to discuss all of the huge awards. Who do they have for the Selke, Hart, Vezina and Jack Adams awards? Listen and find out! https://ia801501.us.archive.org/20/items/Ep33IanMaclaren.output/ep%2033%20Ian%20Maclaren.output.mp3

Sam is joined on the podcast by Hockey Graphs contributor Nick Mercadante. The two talk about goaltending in depth, they discuss Sergei Bobrovsky, Steve Mason, Scott Darling, Devan Dubnyk, the Leafs and Kings goaltending situations plus a lot more. They also talk the best TV shows to binge and the Hartford Whalers. This week’s is … Continue reading Episode 32: State of Goaltending with Nick Mercadante →

Sam has Prashanth Iyer of Winging It In Motown on to discuss the Red Wings season thus far. They talk about the coaching, the GM, the play on the defensive end and most importantly, how to rebuild this team. Get into it! https://ia601504.us.archive.org/35/items/Episode31PrashanthIyer.output/Episode%2031%20Prashanth%20Iyer.output.mp3

Sam has Mike Fail on the podcast to talk about VANHAC, the Flames, awards and changes to the NHL trade deadline. They also just talk about whatever the hell they want. It’s a good one, get into it. https://ia601509.us.archive.org/16/items/MikeFail2ElectricBoogaloo.output/Mike%20Fail%202%20Electric%20Boogaloo.output.mp3

It’s a crossover episode. It was bound to happen. Matt Souva, co-host, producer and writer for Union Blue Radio and Buckeye State Hockey came on to discuss the Blue Jackets, Penguins, Stars and college hockey. They also try to figure out what the heck is going on in regard to the Calder Trophy race. https://ia601504.us.archive.org/2/items/WatchTheGameMattSouva.output/Watch%20the%20Game%20Matt%20Souva.output.mp3

It has been a couple of long weeks since we talked last. Sam had a conversation with Jameson Olive of the Florida Panthers about the team. This was before Thomas Vanek was added and was during their little win streak. While the talk may be a bit dated, the content is not as they try … Continue reading Episode 28: Postponed Panthers Talk with Jameson Olive →

Sam has Managing Editor of Habs Eye on the Prize, Marc Dumont on to talk about the Montreal Canadiens. They talk about Claude Julien, Max Pacioretty, Paul Byron, Andrew Shaw, Carey Price and Alex Galchenyuk. They also try to figure out what the team’s expectations are for this year. Get into it! https://ia601507.us.archive.org/2/items/Ep27MarcDumontCanadiens.output/Ep%2027%20Marc%20Dumont%20Canadiens.output.mp3