Bag Of Pucks

Is Bettman the best commissioner ever??? Alson and Geoffrey debate what grade he should get for his work (hint: it's in the title), plus a quick preview of the Stanley Cup Finals and whatever the heck is going on in Minnesota. Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

Our favourite Twitter account (other than ours) is back at it again!!! Listen as we discuss what Mr. M's biggest fan is up to now. Plus, some extra news from across the pond in Helsinki.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

In this pre-recorded, long-weekend episode, we discuss about the Jokerit-Minsk controversy in the KHL and the curious Canadiens-Blues trade. Plus, we try to talk about the playoffs knowing that everything we say will be old news (and more than likely wrong)... Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

Black Lives Matter. Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

We seem to be getting better at our predictions so why not give it another shot for Round 2??? Plus, Alson interjects throughout the podcast about news of changes within the Washington Capitals organization.  ADDENDUM: So fake news Alson said that Brian MacLellan was fired during this episode but apparently he actually still has a job... Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

Why do we keep making predictions when we all know they're going to be wrong??? Well, we tried to give some rationale for our picks (not like it'll change anything), plus we discuss why the Panthers GM position might not be all beaches and margaritas.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

We do our best to wrap up a chaotic qualifying round, purposely not talk about the round robin games, and discuss what's next for phase 2 of the draft lottery.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

It takes a village to raise a child, and a couple of friends to record a podcast. Geoffrey and Alson invite back their loser friends to talk about John Chayka and our way too early impressions from the exhibition game. Plus, how will the boys handle Quizmaster Geoffrey's NHL edition of "Who He Play For?" trivia game? Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

The Kraken has been released!!! We talk about the NHL's newest franchise and finish our predictions for the Western Conference play-in. Get ready for some WILD predictions!!! Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

We continue our series of play-in predictions with the Eastern matchups as we get closer and closer to the return of the NHL. Plus, we talk about some petty news against Geoffrey's beloved Toronto Maple Leafs.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

Geoffrey and Alson come up with random trivial problems that the NHL might have with the release of the play-in schedule and listen to Alson fan-girl over Gary Bettman's leadership and success. Plus, we finally get into our play-in predictions, starting with the round robin tournaments.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

What happens when you get a Leafs fan, a Kings fan, a Red Wings fan, and a sleeper Blue Jackets fan all in one podcast? Find out in this week's episode of the Bag of Pucks Podcast.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

WE CALLED IT!!!!! Our favourite team wins the draft lottery so we have to talk about all the chaos that unfolded last Friday. Plus, some talk about hub cities, HHOF inductees, and part 1 of rants on the newest NHL arena.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

Another episode where we discuss COVID and the NHL. Plus, we talk about the decision to clean house in Buffalo (which Alson and Geoffrey were both partially right about from last episode).  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

Another episode, another Melnyk rant from Alson. Plus, we finish off the last three non-play-in teams in the Atlantic and discuss their plans for the summer.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

At the beginning of this episode, Alson and Geoffrey make a statement about the current state of affairs in the world.  For more information, please see the following websites below: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/gyzs79/i_am_kailee_scales_managing_director_for_black/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

Geoffrey does his best to explain to Alson what the NHL's plan for return to play but they end up just getting more confused and talk about other things happening around hockey.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

This episode is all about the proposed return to play for the NHL. We chat about potential problems with the formats, what else needs to be in place for hockey to return, and whether we would go to a game if fans are allowed in the arena.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

In this episode, we explore the different labour-related problems affecting the CHL and the NWHL. Plus, we finally reveal ourselves (partially...) Article link: https://victorypress.org/2020/05/10/behind-the-game-former-players-detail-life-in-the-nwhl/?fbclid=IwAR1IstzhSspeg5ErfOCEuMuhtSmxWT-0T9h0_09jIk556iIhJN6wdVIkHtU Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support

A special mid-week episode to compensate for our short episode last week. We have a therapy lesson for Alson with the departure of Mike Futa from the Kings organization and start a new segment, the NHL Doomsday Clock.  Follow us on Twitter here: https://www.twitter.com/BOP_pod Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ib3yq4quqK62RAC6465es --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bag-of-pucks/support