Stick Talk Hockey

The Olympics are off to a rough start, and they haven't even begun. We open the episode by breaking down the rink-size blunder, with the ice surface reportedly nearly four feet too small, and why the NHL is now...

In this week’s episode of Stick Talk Hockey, we fire up the microscope and take a deep dive into which prospects and young players are taking off, and which ones are falling off, through the first two months of the...

It’s draft time! This week, we each build our own top-six defence group, trying to craft the best blue line possible; and yes, we find out how high Matthew Schaefer goes in a defence-only draft. After that, we break...

This week, we tackle the big question: are rebuilds the right path? With the rise of teams like Anaheim, Chicago, and Montreal, we debate whether our opinions on tearing it down have changed. Then we spotlight Dawson...

What if teams got a do-over? This week we’re re-drafting the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, looking back at how those picks aged and which teams would be better (or way worse off) today. From Dahlin and Svechnikov to some...

It’s a packed one! We break down the Frozen Frenzy and why ESPN needs to step it up for hockey fans. Then we dive into the Team Canada conversation; should Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer make the cut? Finally...

We’re launching a brand new segment: “Fix a Team in 3 Steps.” First up — the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are off to a brutal start this season. We break down what’s gone wrong, what needs to change, and how they can get...

It’s overreaction season! This week we’re breaking down our “way too early” hype and panic lists; diving into the players and teams we’re fired up about, and the ones already giving us reasons to worry. From breakout...

With massive new extensions dropping across the NHL for stars like Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov, we decided to look back at some of the biggest contracts of the salary cap era. From mega-deals that aged like fine...

We’re back with part two of our 2025–26 NHL season preview, this time breaking down the entire Eastern Conference. From powerhouse contenders to bubble teams, we give our standings predictions and share our thoughts on...

We're back! We’re kicking off a brand-new season of Stick Talk Hockey with a full breakdown of the Western Conference. Every team, every storyline, and our point predictions for the 2025-26 season. Who’s on the rise...

In our final episode of the 2024-2025 season, we're diving headfirst into the chaos of NHL free agency! We break down all the major signings, re-signings, and blockbuster trades from the opening days of the frenzy...

The offseason is officially underway, and we're diving right in. In this episode, we break down the 2025 NHL Draft, sharing our favorite (and funniest) moments, surprising picks, and team strategies we liked. Then, it's...

The Stanley Cup Final is in the books, and the Florida Panthers are champions once again! In this episode, we break down Florida's second consecutive Cup win and ask the big question: are they the best team of the...

The Stanley Cup Final is reaching its boiling point, and we’re breaking it all down. The Edmonton Oilers are staring down another disappointing end, while the Florida Panthers are just one win away from back-to-back...

We’re back with Episode 113 of Stick Talk Hockey! This week, we’re breaking down the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final; all the standout moments, big performances, and early storylines you need to know. Then we...

The Stanley Cup Final is set, and it’s a rematch! In this episode of Stick Talk Hockey, we break down the end of the third round and tee up the heavyweight showdown between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. Can...

The third round is underway and Stick Talk Hockey is here to break it all down. In Episode 111, we dive into the Oilers’ early dominance and the Hurricanes’ complete meltdown as the Conference Finals heat up. We then...

In this episode of Stick Talk Hockey, we break down the absolute meltdown by the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 7, adding yet another painful chapter to their legacy of playoff collapses. We also dive into the tough end to...

The second round of the NHL playoffs has been nothing short of electric, and we're breaking it all down in Episode 109 of Stick Talk Hockey. From Mikko Rantanen & Brad Marchand, to Stuart Skinner and Tom Wilson, we...

The first round is in the books, and it did not disappoint. In episode 108, we break down all the Game 7 madness and look back at the biggest surprises and standout performances from Round 1. Then, we shift gears and...

The playoffs are in full swing, and in Episode 107 of Stick Talk Hockey, we dive into all the first-round action! We break down every series, highlighting the biggest surprises, standout performances, and storylines you...

The playoffs are here, and we're diving in head first! In this episode of Stick Talk Hockey, we break down all 16 teams in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, analyzing each first-round matchup and giving our full...

In our final episode of the regular season, we’re teeing up the playoffs with a packed show. We break down Gabriel Landeskog’s long-awaited return to pro hockey and what it means for the Avalanche, and react to Ivan...

History has been made! In this milestone episode of Stick Talk Hockey, we kick things off by celebrating Alex Ovechkin officially becoming the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, netting goal #895 against the New York...