On this episode of Empty the Benches, host Nick Mannella and guest host Nick Bowins discuss a variety of hockey topics, including the recent Hall of Fame inductees, the exciting college hockey matchups, goaltending concerns in the NHL, a review of Canada's Olympic jerseys, and the surprising performance of the Anaheim Ducks this season. The conversation is lively and insightful, providing listeners with a comprehensive overview of the current hockey landscape. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the current state of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals, analyzing player performances, team dynamics, and the challenges each team faces in the NHL. They discuss the struggles of the Leafs' defense and goaltending, the impressive play of certain players like Tavares and Nylander, and the Capitals' recent games, including Ovechkin's milestone of reaching 900 goals. The conversation also touches on upcoming events in hockey, including an outdoor college hockey game.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Working in Hockey Update
02:58 Hall of Fame Inductees Discussion
05:59 College Hockey Highlights: Michigan State vs. Penn State
09:00 Goaltending Concerns: Freddie Anderson vs. Thatcher Demko
11:49 Canada's Olympic Jerseys Review
23:58 Anaheim Ducks: A Surprising Start to the Season
28:58 Toronto Maple Leafs: A Season in Review
40:16 Washington Capitals: Struggles and Triumphs
49:21 Exciting Upcoming Events in Hockey
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