James Paracy And Aidan Serra

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The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 88: Mock Draft Featuring Jeremi PlourdeAfter a recap of life and hockey news, Aidan and James welcome Jeremi Plourde of McKeen's Hockey (35:36) for the third consecutive year to aid in previewing the NHL draft. Jeremi and Aidan break down the best players set to be drafted come Friday. Jeremi's deep insight is built through over six hundred viewings of players in this year's class and is further elaborated on Jeremi's Instagram account, @prospects_report. Episode recorded on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-06-262h 36

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 87: Back-To-BackThe Florida Panthers take care of the Edmonton Oilers in one game less than a year prior, NHL awards are handed out, the Memorial Cup ends, and an AHL playoff update. Podcast recorded on June 17 and June 18, 2025, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-06-191h 28

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 86: The Shape of a RematchAidan Serra and James Paracy catch you up on a pair of conference finals that are in strikingly similar positions, including a deep dive into the successes and failures of the perceived winning and losing semi-finalists. They take a trip around the rest of the hockey playoff world to deliver PWHL, AHL, and Memorial Cup updates, before ending on some early 2024 UFA talk. Podcast recorded on Wednesday, May 29, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-05-291h 31

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 85: The Final Four featuring Matthew GardJames Paracy and Aidan Serra talk all things NHL playoffs through the end of the second round before welcoming on 2025 NHL Draft prospect Matthew Gard (53:16), who discusses his draft year, winning gold at the U-18s, and more. Podcast recorded on Wednesday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-05-211h 34

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 84: Cole PerfectionJames Paracy and Aidan Serra discuss two of the more exciting game sevens in recent memory, first with Mikko Rantanen and Dallas prevailing over Colorado, before Cole Perfetti's last-second equalizer helped the Jets to an overtime win over St. Louis. Later, they talk about the four second-round matchups before discussing Canada's victory at the World U18 Championships to wrap. Podcast recorded on Tuesday, May 6, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-05-071h 27

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 83: Demise of the CrownJames Paracy and Aidan Serra park time for each of the eight first-round series, focusing specifically on the recent plight of the Los Angeles Kings in their matchup with the Edmonton Oilers. They talk some news on the coaching carousel front before finishing with an exciting update from the PWHL. Podcast recorded on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-05-011h 34

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 82: War of AttritionJames Paracy and Aidan Serra's hiatus concludes with, first, a word on Alexander Ovechkin's record-breaking goal against the Islanders. They then run through each of the first-round playoff series, providing their predictions, a breakdown of the games thus far, and an X-factor for each team in their pursuit of the Stanley Cup. Podcast recorded on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-04-231h 28

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 81: 72 Million Dollars, Zero Light BulbsAidan Serra and James Paracy jump in with a trio of superstars reaching milestones with Alexander Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, and Nathan MacKinnon all accomplishing significant feats. They touch on a potential Jonathan Toews return, St. Louis' surge, Brandon Hagel, and John Tortorella before touching on Jakob Chychrun's week in Washington, which saw him sign an eight-year, $72 million contract. They finish with some significant news out of the WHL and a spotlight on Gavin McKenna. Podcast recorded on Thursday, March 27, 2025, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird. 2025-03-281h 30

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 80: Buyer BewareJames Paracy and Aidan Serra recap a hectic trade deadline season that saw some huge names moved, with plenty of teams making all-in pushes for the Stanley Cup. They touch on every trade made from March 1st onwards, discussing the implications of every deal as the regular season marches to its close. Episode recorded on Tuesday, March 11, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-03-121h 33

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 79: Ovechkin Ever NearAidan Serra and James Paracy go over the conclusion of the Four Nations Face-Off before touching on Alexander Ovechkin's pursuit of the all-time NHL goal-scoring record. They go over the increasingly seasonal flurry of trade rumours, a pair of Western Conference teams in turmoil, and Mavrik Bourque. Episode recorded on Wednesday, February 26, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-02-271h 17

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 78: Tonight's The NightJames Paracy and Aidan Serra preview the Championship game of the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, going over the first Canada vs. USA game of the tournament, each team's respective goaltending, the falsified reports of Quinn Hughes' arrival, and more. Podcast recorded on Wednesday, February 19, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-02-2034 min

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 77: Crosby! Crosby! Crosby!Sidney Crosby's best-on-best international prowess continues; check out Aidan Serra and James Paracy's immediate reaction to Canada and Sweden's Four Nations Face-Off opener! Podcast recorded on Wednesday, February 12 and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-02-131h 10

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 76: Movin' Out (Mikko's Song)Aidan Serra and James Paracy talk about the most recent of multiple huge trades, with J.T. Miller heading East, joining the New York Rangers. The second of the blockbusters featured Colorado and Carolina swapping Mikko Rantanen and Martin Necas. San Jose has a new look down the middle after moving Mikael Granlund, Brandon Saad’s pursuit of hockeyness earns plaudits, and Logan Thompson gets his bag. Aidan gets fired up while addressing Alex Pietrangelo’s Four Nations absence, with the boys touching on Heiskanen, Kopitar, and Klingberg before wrapping. Podcast recorded on Sunday, February 2, 2025, and was produced by Aida...2025-02-031h 34

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 75: Suspension UproarAidan Serra and James Paracy open up by talking about the whereabouts of Evgeni Malkin's Stanley Cup rings before moving to a pair of suspensions. Both Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers received three-game suspensions that sparked uproar, while both their teams look to improve, with Edmonton signing John Klingberg and Vancouver shopping J.T. Miller. Aidan and James talk about some NHL awards, trade rumours, and contract negotiation news between Mikko Rantanen and the Colorado Avalanche. Aidan shines a light on Ivan Demidov to end. Podcast recorded on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-01-221h 28

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 74: Smoke or Fire in VancouverJames Paracy and Aidan Serra return from Christmas break to talk plenty of NHL news, including tumultuous times in Pittsburgh and Vancouver, while Detroit and Columbus are looking up. They park some time to talk World Juniors, giving American Head Coach David Carle deserved credit. Podcast recorded on Wednesday, January 15, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2025-01-161h 33

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 73: Bad Times in BuffaloAidan Serra and James Paracy return to talk about the New York Rangers and Anaheim Ducks following a pair of trades made involving defencemen, before moving on to Nathan MacKinnon and the Avs. International hockey talk wraps things, specifically breaking down roster news surrounding the Four Nations Face-off and the World Juniors. Podcast recorded on Sunday, December 15, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-12-161h 40

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 72: Colin FraserJames Paracy and Aidan Serra kick off with Minnesota's acquisition of David Jiříček before a quick breakdown of Canada's World Junior selection camp roster and the Four Nations Face-Off chatter. Following that, they welcome two-time Stanley Cup champion Colin Fraser (18:40) to the show. Colin talks about his current life in hockey, both as a scout for the Chicago Blackhawks and his experience as a hockey dad. He has plenty of stories of his own from junior hockey, including those from his experience on Team Canada during the 2005 World Junior Championships. They dive into his NHL career, especially focusing on...2024-12-041h 51

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 71: Ranger RevolutionAidan Serra and James Paracy talk about rumours surrounding Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba, before talking about Jim Montgomery's quick hiring by the St. Louis Blues. They talk Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini, and Brett Howden before a word on potential trades involving David Jiříček and Josh Norris. Episode recorded on Tuesday, November 26, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-11-271h 14

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 70: Go Support the Takeover TourAidan Serra and James Paracy start with Jim Montgomery’s dismissal from the Boston Bruins, before moving on to some injury news regarding Alexander Ovechkin and Robert Thomas. They touch on the Oilers and J.T. Miller before Aidan shines a light on the PWHL’s latest venture. Podcast recorded on Tuesday, November 19, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-11-201h 22

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 69: Rantanen Reigns Over KingsJames Paracy and Aidan Serra talk about Mikko Rantanen's recent run of form, the 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, and more before swapping to the NCAA, who recently changed the rule that formerly barred CHLers from the top level of college hockey. Aidan wraps by giving his projected Team Canada for the upcoming Four Nations Face-off. Podcast recorded on November 14, 2024, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-11-151h 29

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 68: WIN-nipegAidan Serra and James Paracy start in Manitoba as the near-perfect Winnipeg Jets stay atop the league. They move to a few NHL veterans who are beating the “washed” allegations, and some recent absentees who will soon return from injury. Aidan chats about the impending NCAA eligibility vote, and James introduces some games to end off. Podcast recorded on Monday, November 4, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird. 2024-11-051h 24

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 67: Ovechkin's Ongoing PursuitJames Paracy and Aidan Serra talk about the season's start for numerous NHL superstars, specifically Connor McDavid, Alexander Ovechkin, and more. They chat about Toronto's defensive moves, outstanding goaltending, and injuries, specifically the long list of absentees from the Avalanche lineup. Podcast recorded on Wednesday, October 30 and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-10-311h 20

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 66: Flop Frozen FrenzyAidan Serra and James Paracy talk about the last week in the NHL, including a Tuesday night that saw every NHL team in action. They chat about the Robert Thomas injury, Edmonton's blown lead to Carolina, and a potential USHL/OHL link. Episode recorded on Wednesday, October 23 and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-10-241h 01

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 65: Utah Hockey PartyJames Paracy and Aidan Serra talk about the red-hot start from the Utah Hockey Club, specifically Dylan Guenther and Clayton Keller's starts, before moving on to the sputtering beginnings of Edmonton and Vancouver's seasons. They talk about what Igor Shesterkin's next contract will mean to the New York Rangers, the Faceoff: Inside the NHL docuseries on Amazon Prime, Seamus Casey, Landon DuPont, and more. Podcast recorded on Tuesday, October 15, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-10-161h 24

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 64: Western Conference PreviewAidan Serra and James Paracy touch on Jeremy Swayman's contract extension before launching a deep dive into the Western Conference, previewing both divisions with standings, breakout players, and more. Podcast recorded on Monday, October 7 and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-10-082h 46

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 63: Eastern Conference MarathonJames Paracy and Aidan Serra rip through the entire Eastern Conference, previewing and predicting the 2024-25 season for all 16 teams. Podcast recorded on Sunday, September 22, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-09-233h 07

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 62: Derek BedardAidan Serra and James Paracy talk about Luke Hughes' injury, a few pieces of contract news, and take a look at The Score's Top 50 Prospects list. They then welcome on Derek Bedard, General Manager of the PJHL's Ridge Meadows Flames (42:42), to talk about the Flames' 2024 playoff run, the Western Canadian Development Model, and the ramifications of Braxton Whitehead's commitment to Arizona State University. Podcast recorded on Sunday, September 15, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-09-161h 35

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 61: What's Going to get Swayman Done?AIdan Serra and James Paracy have plenty of contract talk to get through, from the done deals like Leon Draisaitl and Seth Jarvis to the question marks that plague Jeremy Swayman and Thomas Harley, among others. They'll touch on some offseason injury news out of Vancouver, the San Jose Sharks, and more, before wrapping up by talking about the hockey world's profound loss of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Episode recorded on Sunday, September 8, 2024, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-09-091h 42

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 60: We Love Offer SheetsJames Paracy and Aidan Serra discuss some of the most intriguing moves of the offseason, starting with Patrik Laine getting what might be a career-rejuvenating move to the Montreal Canadiens. Next, they discuss one of the most rarely used but more dramatic offseason tactics, the offer sheet, specifically two of them, as Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg go to St. Louis. They talk Pittsburgh Penguins in-depth before a word on Matty Beniers and some Yaroslav Askarov mock trades. Podcast recorded on Thursday, August 22, 2023, and was produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-08-231h 20

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 59: Faber-liciousAidan Serra and James Paracy return from their hiatus to talk about the past month of NHL news, starting with the controversial hiring of Stan Bowman in Edmonton, the eventual arrival of Alexander Nikishin in Carolina, and some significant contract extensions, including Kaiden Guhle, Martin Necas, and Brock Faber. They finish by praising Patrik Laine for the founding of his mental health initiative From Us to You and Matthew Schaefer for his performances at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup. Podcast recorded on Monday, August 12 and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-08-131h 19

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 58: Everyone’s Going For ItAidan Serra and James Paracy return to recap some highlights of day one of the 2024 NHL Draft, specifically the top five selections, before moving on to look at some of the big money that was thrown around on July 1 and beyond as NHL Free Agency brought on plenty of teams spending a lot of money in some questionable places. They move on to talking about some of the blockbusters in the last two weeks, before finishing with spotlights on the Nashville Predators and Washington Capitals. Episode recorded on Friday, July 4, and Monday, July 8, and was produced by Aidan Serra...2024-07-092h 40

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 57: Datsyuk to the Hall & Mock Draft Part TwoAidan Serra and James Paracy talk about the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2024 and Matvei Michkov's potential arrival to the NHL before welcoming back Jeremi Plourde, a scout for McKeen's Hockey, to select picks 11-32 of their 2024 mock draft. Episode recorded on Tuesday, June 25, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-06-272h 04

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 56: Panther Prowess & Mock Draft Part OneAidan Serra and James Paracy return to recap a wild Stanley Cup Final in which the Florida Panthers outlasted the Edmonton Oilers in seven games. After talking about the series and Connor McDavid’s Conn Smythe trophy win, they talk about three major trades, looking at Pierre-Luc Dubois to Washington, Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey, and Linus Ullmark to Ottawa. Later, they welcome Jeremi Plourde of McKeen’s Hockey to the show. Jeremi and the boys each give the top 10s of their 2024 mock drafts, analyzing what’s best for each team in each position. Episode recorded on Tuesday, June 2...2024-06-261h 49

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 55: Who's "Canada's" Finalist?Aidan Serra and James Paracy take a look back on the two conference finals, focusing on what went right for the Oilers and Panthers to prevail, and what went wrong for the Stars and Rangers to have their seasons come to an end. They talk Memorial Cup and Steven Stamkos to wrap. Episode recorded on Wednesday, June 5 and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-06-061h 06

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 54: Four Juggernauts Still InAidan Serra and James Paracy talk about the teams who saw their playoff runs falter, checking in on Vancouver, Colorado, and Carolina’s losses, before teeing up the Conference Finals, and touching on why the final four this year will produce the best hockey we’ve seen all playoffs. Podcast recorded on Wednesday, May 22, and edited by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird. 2024-05-231h 30

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 53: We Both Got Dogs in the RaceAidan Serra and James Paracy update the second round to Thursday, May 16, giving their opinions on each second-round series thus far, before talking Valeri Nichushkin, Darren Dutchyshen, and the 2024 Memorial Cup field. Podcast recorded on Thursday, May 16, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-05-171h 24

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 52: Playoff Drama InevitableJames Paracy and Aidan Serra hop right into the first round of the playoffs, talking about the five series completed and three to go. Aidan and James send best wishes, as hearts go out to the family and friends of Bob Cole before they talk Gavin McKenna and James Hagens starring at the U-18s before a brief Q&A. Podcast recorded on Thursday, May 2 and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird. 2024-05-031h 51

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 51: Palm Springs to PlayoffsAidan Serra and James Paracy hop on as the NHL playoffs kick off, first talking about James’ recent weekend at the Coachella Valley Music Festival before launching into the final week of the NHL season, looking at the relocation of the Coyotes to Utah, the statistical NHL leaders, and the heart-wrenching end to the Eastern Conference playoff race. They predict their winners for every first-round playoff series before giving their two cents on what’s next for each of the 16 teams who missed the NHL playoffs. Podcast recorded on Saturday, April 20, and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Bair...2024-04-211h 53

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 50: Crosby's Hart?James Paracy and Aidan Serra lead with talk about the race for the Pacific Division title between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, the race for the final Eastern Conference playoff spots between a variety of teams, specifically talking Pittsburgh, as Sidney Crosby continues to drag his team into the fight. They talk about the Hart and Art Ross trophy races as a whole, before moving into the world of prospects through the lens of the San Jose Sharks, who not only signed highly-touted NCAA free agent Collin Graf, but also lead the odds for Macklin Celebrini. Aidan gives...2024-04-101h 26

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 49: Imminent PostseasonJames and Aidan hop into the show with a look at Nathan MacKinnon’s “snapped” point streak and the possibility of it being extended. Next, they talk about their growing anticipation for the Stanley Cup playoffs as NHL games begin to have the postseason feel. They talk about Josh Doan and an increase in scoring before ending with prospect and draft talk.2024-03-301h 24

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 48: Red Wings WiltAidan Serra and James Paracy shine a light on the career of former star power forward Wayne Simmonds, who has officially announced his retirement, before moving on to shine a light on the Colorado Avalanche, specifically impressive victories over the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers. On the topic of the Avs, they touch on Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov's Art Ross trophy race, and the prospect of MacKinnon reaching 50 goals for the first time, before moving on to take a look at the NHL playoff picture, specifically the recent struggles of the Detroit Red Wings and how those struggles...2024-03-191h 25

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 47: (Another) Trade Deadline ExtravaganzaAidan Serra and James Paracy start with John Tortorella’s latest headline-grabbing storyline and Minnesota's gutsy overtime move on Sunday, March 10, to help them beat Nashville, before launching into analysis of every trade made from the start of March up until the NHL trade deadline on Friday, March 8. Episode recorded on Monday, March 11 and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-03-121h 44

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 46: Days from the DeadlineAidan Serra and James Paracy reunited for their first "normal" episode in some time, running through some NHL news from the past few weeks. They talk about Elias Pettersson's new contract with Vancouver, Chris Tanev's move to Dallas, and talk about a few of the players who are likely to be moved on or before Friday, the day of the NHL trade deadline. They discuss the three players on pace to break 130 points this season, talking about the league's high scoring in general, before talking about Monday's news, with Lindy Ruff being fired by the Devils. They close with...2024-03-051h 15

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 45: Terik ParascakAidan Serra and James Paracy open up by showing some love to a group of four young NHL stars who have taken strides to shake the "draft bust" label of late, before celebrating Sean Couturier's new captaincy with Philadelphia and Alex Ovechkin's return to form. Following that, they welcome Prince George Cougars forward Terik Parascak to the show (19:29). Parascak talks about what's been a very special WHL rookie season so far, which NHLer he models his game after, about the possibility of being picked in the upcoming NHL draft, and more. Following Parascak's interview, James and Aidan wrap by...2024-02-2059 min

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 44: “The Thrilling Episode” featuring Charlie BlackAidan Serra brings on special guest Charlie Black to help him in James Paracy’s absence for this episode of the podcast. Charlie is a seasoned vet in the hockey world, having worked throughout junior hockey in British Columbia in a variety of capacities. He talks about his move to Powell River to work with the BCHL’s Powell River Kings before giving his insight on the direction of the BCHL moving forward. Following that, Charlie and Aidan go into some NHL news, touching on the status of all three Pacific Division Canadian teams, Morgan Rielly’s suspension, and a diff...2024-02-141h 39

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 43: Best-on-Best, Elias Lindholm, and Vinnie TimperioJames Paracy and Aidan Serra bring some massive updates in the world of hockey, including Friday's big news that best-on-best hockey has been confirmed to return for three separate tournaments between 2025 and 2030. They talk big trades, including Elias Lindholm going to Vancouver in a blockbuster and Montreal getting a first-round pick for Sean Monahan. Aidan gives a rundown on the teams leaving the AJHL for the BCHL before welcoming Vinnie Timperio (49:15). Vinnie is the colour commentator for the Vernon Vipers of the BCHL and a lifelong Chicago Blackhawks fan, who joins Aidan to talk Chicago's future, all-star weekend, Patrik...2024-02-031h 25

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 42: Hectic Start to 2024James Paracy and Aidan Serra wrap up their talk on the 2024 World Junior Championship, talking about the US Gold and more. They talk about the Cutter Gauthier/Jamie Drysdale trade before touching on William Nylander's contract. Aidan has some junior hockey notes, including his Berkly Catton scouting report and a look at NHL Central Scouting's midterm rankings heading into the 2024 NHL draft. Episode recorded on Tuesday, January 16, and edited by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-01-171h 11

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 41: Oh No CanadaJames Paracy and Aidan Serra's first episode of 2024 sees them dart around the NHL, focusing on the Ottawa Senators, Colorado Avalanche, and Sidney Crosby. They talk outdoor games before changing gears to the World Juniors, talking Canada's loss to Czechia, the other quarterfinals, and the two semi-final matchups. They shine a light on the PWHL to wrap. Podcast recorded on Tuesday, January 2 and produced by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2024-01-031h 07

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 40: Masi MarjamäkiAidan Serra and James Paracy talk Christmas traditions, before giving their thoughts on their favourite teams, the Canucks and the Avalanche respectively, going into the short Christmas break. After that, they welcome Masi Marjamäki (35:51). Masi had a sixteen-year professional hockey career, spanning Canada, the United States, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Czechia, and the United Kingdom. He appeared in the World Junior Hockey Championship twice, winning Bronze in 2004 with Finland in Helsinki. He talks all of that, and more, in a can't-miss interview. Podcast recorded on December 15, 2023, and December 23, 2023, and edited by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2023-12-241h 19

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 39: World Junior Rosters Set, Rough Stuff Leads to SuspensionsAidan Serra and James Paracy return from illness to go over some NHL news, touching on some NHL suspensions, the St. Louis Blues and Jordan Kyrou, Connor McDavid and the Oilers, and more. They’ll talk World Juniors, touching on some of Canada’s players from last season who are tearing up the AHL, before looking at Canada and the USA’s rosters. They’ll return to trivia and some Q/As before teasing their pre-WJC interview for this season. Podcast recorded on December 15, 2023 and edited by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2023-12-191h 15

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 38: Layne LoomerAidan Serra and James Paracy go through some NHL news, talking Patrick Kane to Detroit and Nikita Zadorov to Vancouver before welcoming their guest, Layne Loomer (26:53). Loomer is an AJHLer currently committed to Penn State University in the NCAA. He talks Penn State, his junior career, and the prospect of throwing on the Canada jersey for the first time. Aidan and James wrap by singing the praises of Sidney Crosby, a deep dive into some Chicago Blackhawks news, and an update on the NHL All-star game. Episode recorded between Sunday, November 19 and Sunday, December 3 and edited by Aidan Serra...2023-12-041h 41

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 37: Grim Days in OttawaAidan Serra and James Paracy talk about the Ottawa Senators' recent negativities, from the Shane Pinto suspension, to the penalty for the Evgeni Dadonov debacle of 2022, to Pierre Dorion's firing. Aidan talks about his Heritage Classic experience and what the Calgary Flames have to do after a disastrous start. They go on to talk Draft Decentralization, the Vancouver Canucks, and some slow starts from some star players, specifically Kent Johnson. Aidan rips the Charlie McAvoy suspension for being too lenient before they throw some praise Mason McTavish's way. They finish with the usual Q&A, trivia, and movie talk...2023-11-051h 59

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 36: Oiler TurmoilJames Paracy and Aidan Serra talk about the challenging start to the Edmonton Oilers' season, the lightning-fast start to Detroit's season, and about each top-three pick in the 2023 draft now scoring their first NHL goals. They take a look at some young players tearing up the AHL at the start of the year, before a quick word on some junior hockey standouts, and the typical endings of Q&A, trivia, and movies. Podcast recorded on Monday, October 23 and edited by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2023-10-241h 37

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 35: Plan The Canuck Cup RouteJames Paracy and Aidan Serra look at the start of the season for some of the NHL teams and players with the most intriguing storylines. As far as teams go, they touch specifically on the home-and-home between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers, the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, and Buffalo Sabres. They talk about the strong early-season performances of Connor Bedard, Elias Pettersson, Auston Matthews, and Mikko Rantanen, before a quick word on some rookies who cracked opening night rosters. Podcast recorded on Sunday, October 15 and edited by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird 2023-10-162h 03

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 34: Lucas CelleAidan Serra and James Paracy quickly give an Anaheim Ducks-centred update, talking contract extensions for youngsters Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale, a quick word on NHL expansion, and some opinions on Brandt Clarke and Zach Benson, before they welcome Lucas Celle to the show. Lucas is currently the Broadcast & Media Coordinator and Colour Commentator for the Surrey Eagles of the BCHL, and he hops on to talk about his route to sports media and his role in Surrey, the ramifications of the BCHL’s move away from Hockey Canada, and more. Podcast recorded on October 1, 2023, and October 7, 2023, and edited by...2023-10-091h 45

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 33: Punch-Up in PreseasonJames and Aidan talk about a couple of rough incidents that stirred up some controversy early in the preseason, Mikael Backlund’s extension and captaincy, extensions in Minnesota and Aidan’s riser to watch for in the 2024 NHL Draft. Episode recorded on Sunday, October 1 and edited by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2023-10-021h 04

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 32: Mike Bab-goneJames Paracy and Aidan Serra bring you an episode as the NHL preseason gets going, providing an update and some thoughts on the Mike Babcock situation and his recent resignation. They discuss early looks at the NHL rookie class of this coming season, touching on Connor Bedard, Adam Fantilli, and Logan Cooley. They then move on to discuss a couple of free agent situations, first, Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning’s seemingly stagnated the negotiations. Following that, they touch on reports that Trevor Zegras may not be getting too lucrative a contract offer from the Ducks. Aidan’s fi...2023-09-251h 14

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 31: Getting Ready for CampAidan Serra and James Paracy go through the rest of the free-agent signings and contract extensions, first touching on Auston Matthews' extension, before analyzing the differences in the way Edmonton handled Evan Bouchard's extension and the way Ottawa handled Jake Sanderson's extension. They touch on some more Mike Babcock controversy before analyzing two Canadian teams' choices for new captains. They go through some PTOs and some early talk about the 2024 NHL draft, before, as usual, finishing with a Q/A. Episode recorded on Friday, September 15 and edited by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird. 2023-09-161h 17

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 30: Back from Summer BreakJames Paracy and Aidan Serra are back from their respective summer vacations to bring you an update on all things NHL since the last week of July. They delve into the Erik Karlsson trade from San Jose to Pittsburgh, as well as touching on recent contract extensions. They go through all 32 NHL teams, picking which rookie or new acquisition will have the biggest impact on each one, before wrapping up with a couple of Q&A responses. Episode recorded on Wednesday, August 24 and edited by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2023-08-241h 54

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 29: DeBrincat to Motor CityJames Paracy and Aidan Serra return after a week on the IR to bring an update on all things NHL, first taking a look at the latest blockbuster, with Alex DeBrincat departing Ottawa and heading to Detroit. They then run through some recent free agent signings, both for players re-upping with their existing teams and for players signing new deals as UFAs. Aidan then runs through his favourite and least favourite picks from the 2023 NHL draft, giving his personal opinions on the best and the worst. Whilst some special Q&A responses were sprinkled throughout the show, they wrap...2023-07-181h 06

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 28: Free Agent FunJames Paracy and Aidan Serra start off by commending the actions of one Montreal Canadiens fan (https://dailyhive.com/montreal/canadiens-fan-david-reinbacher-supportive-messages-internet-hate) who, in the wake of some negative comments directed towards David Reinbacher, compiled and gifted Reinbacher a book containing dozens of messages of support from others in the fanbase. After a quick word on some trades, including Pierre-Luc Dubois' move to Los Angeles, James and Aidan run through some of the major free agent signings before and since July 1st. They finish with some quick Q&A. Podcast recorded on Monday, July 3 and edited by Aidan Serra. Music...2023-07-042h 00

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 27: Mock Draft Part Two Featuring Jeremi PlourdeJames Paracy and Aidan Serra are again joined by Jeremi Plourde of McKeen’s Hockey to wrap up their mock drafts. The two drafts move into the back half, with each pick between 15 and 32 analyzed. At the end, Aidan gets Jeremi’s perspective on some potential second-round gems. Episode recorded on Friday, June 23, and edited by Aidan Serra. Music by Gareth Baird.2023-06-261h 48

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 26: Mock Draft Part One Featuring Jeremi PlourdeJames Paracy and Aidan Serra give a very quick news update, looking at the Calgary Flames’ difficult situation with some of their star players’ willingness to stay, as well as the 2023 HHOF class. About 20 minutes in (22:28), they start their picks for the 2023 mock draft. They’re joined by Jeremi Plourde, a Montreal-based scout for McKeen’s hockey. Jeremi brings his own mock draft, running through each pick, as James and Aidan explain their selections at each place. They all work their way through the first 14 picks, saving the rest for part two. Episode recorded on Friday, June 23, and edited by Aidan...2023-06-232h 04

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 25: Vegas is GoldenAidan Serra and James Paracy recap Vegas' dominant end to what was, overall, a very dominant Stanley Cup Final. Aidan talks about Mark Stone's impact, while James looks back on the best moments from the end of the deciding fifth game. They move on to some hockey news, touching on three of the new coaching hires in the offseason so far. They talk Columbus, both about their new coach and their new defence core, before moving on to the Winnipeg Jets, talking about the rumoured imminent departures of Pierre-Luc Dubois, Mark Scheifele, and Connor Hellebuyck. They move to Eastern...2023-06-141h 54

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 24: We have a FinalJames Paracy and Aidan Serra return for a slightly abridged episode recapping the back half of both NHL conference finals in this straight-to-the-point episode. They recap the Panthers-Hurricanes series, talking Sergei Bobrovsky’s prowess and Matthew Tkachuk’s clutch-ness. After a note on the Jamie Benn suspension and some Jack Eichel praise amidst the Golden Knights seeing off the Stairs, they answer some listener-submitted questions to wrap up. Episode recorded on Tuesday, May 30 and produced by Aidan Serra. Intro music by Gareth Baird. 2023-06-0158 min

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 23: Tkachuk heroicsJames Paracy and Aidan Serra recap the first two games of the Eastern Conference Final as well as Brett Howden’s game one overtime winner for Vegas against Dallas. They talk Coyotes, and answer the question; Where does the franchise go next? After a look around the CHL going into the memorial cup, James and Aidan take a look at the World Championships, and they answer a few more listener-submitted questions. Episode recorded on Sunday, May 21.2023-05-231h 50

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 22: The Strongest PrevailJames Paracy and Aidan Serra return to look back on (nearly) all of the second-round matchups, as well as predict their Dallas vs. Seattle game 7 result. They talk about what's next for the newly-eliminated teams, specifically the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers, before running through some of the NHL's latest rumours, touching who will fill Gabriel Landeskog's shoes in the Colorado top six, the Canucks being reportedly linked to Alexis Lafreniere, and speculation that Connor Hellebuyck could potentially be on his way east. James and Aidan answer some listener-submitted questions (submit your own below!) before some trivia of t...2023-05-171h 55

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 21: First Round Into Second RoundAidan and James do the podcast in pieces, and despite some microphone malfunctions, get through the episode. First, a recap of the first-round series, including before and after a discussion about the Rangers and Devils' game seven. After a quick word about Sutter's firing in Calgary, they tee up the second rounds, before answering some listener-submitted questions. As always, submit more questions! 2023-05-051h 53

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 20: Brackets Busted?Aidan and James return from hiatus to go through how their NHL playoff brackets are shaping up just past the halfway point of round one, giving their thoughts on how the first rounds have gone thus far and how they'll finish. They take a look at Western Canada's junior hockey playoffs, with the WHL, BCHL, and AJHL all getting into the later rounds of their postseasons. They finish with the question of the week and trivia. Plus, an added bonus for this week... message the podcast! We'll be answering questions on air during the next episode. If you're on...2023-04-261h 44

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 19: “Perennially Tired”James and Aidan hop on just hours after Aidan concluded working a seven-game series in the span of just twelve days, making the pod a sleepy one for him. The two talk about the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames, the Filip Chytil contract extension, Devon Levi stepping in, Henry Thrun’s debut, and Nathan MacKinnon reaching 100 points for the first time in franchise history. A look at junior and Connor Bedard’s playoff start precedes trivia before Aidan gives a quick tribute to his former team, the Ridge Meadows Flames of the PJHL. Episode recorded on April 5, 2023, and produced by A...2023-04-071h 21

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 18: Playoff WishlistsAidan and James return from a two-week hiatus to catch up on some NHL news including Andrei Svechnikov, Jordan Binnington, and Owen Tippett. Legendary Canucks colour commentator John Garrett's retirement and a word on Tyson Foerster, Thomas Novak, Aidan McDonough, and Connor Bedard move the podcast to NHL playoff conversations, first looking at different current matchups, then moving to James and Aidan's wishlist for the upcoming NHL playoffs. As always, trivia wraps up the episode.2023-03-281h 32

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 17: NCAA-bound prospects atop 2024 draftAidan and James talk expansion and the circling rumours that one or both of Houston and Atlanta might be an NHL destination. They touch on Ryan O'Reilly, Jakob Chychrun, and the Ottawa Senators, before a switch to prospects, specifically three that are actively or NCAA-bound, in Macklin Celebrini, Cole Eiserman, and Lane Hutson. They wrap, as always, with trivia.2023-03-121h 29

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 16: Trade Deadline ExtravaganzaAidan and James go through literally every single trade that happened between February 25 and the March 3rd deadline. That's it. That's the whole podcast.2023-03-042h 32

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 15: Playing catch-upAidan and James return from hiatus to touch on the first half of the massive NHL trades, including Ryan O’Reilly and Dmitry Orlov. They move on to touch on the state of the Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, and Vegas Golden Knights. Aidan complains about Elias Pettersson and Andrei Kuzmenko butchering Vancouver's draft lottery hopes and then, of course, ending with some trivia.2023-03-011h 27

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 14: From the Blues to the BlueshirtsAidan and James return for a late-night pod talking all things trade, from the Vladimir Tarasenko deal to Timo Meier and Patrick Kane's evolving potential destinations as the trade market for each becomes more clear. They talk about the value Ryan O'Reilly or Ivan Barbashev has to their potential suitors, before talking about LA goaltending. Dylan Guenther's Seattle Thunderbirds debut covers the junior segment before Aidan and James play Finish that Trade to end things off.2023-02-131h 14

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 13: Bye Bye BowieAidan and James start by looking at Bo Horvat's move to Long Island, talking about his contract and the return going Vancouver's way. They touch on the numerous recent NHL contract extensions before talking about Jacob Trouba and his consistently clean bodychecks. Turning to junior, they discuss Connor Bedard's influence throughout Western Canada, and how Dylan Guenther's assignment to the Seattle Thunderbirds makes them an immediate Memorial Cup favourite. James gives Aidan three career trajectories before Aidan delivers a heartfelt farewell to Bo Horvat.2023-02-091h 19

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 12: Kuzmeister signs, Benson hype trainJames Paracy and Aidan Serra return for the long-awaited twelfth episode of the podcast, opening up with Andrei Kuzmenko inking an extension in Vancouver. They touch on some controversy surrounding Jordan Binnington and Trevor Zegras, before moving on to some NHL injury updates and John Tavares playing in game 1000. After a quick word on Jack Hughes and an impromptu Hughes vs. Matthews debate, Aidan talks up Zach Benson of the Winnipeg Ice, and why he has him as the potential sixth overall pick in the upcoming draft. After touching on Red Deer's Kalan Lind, Aidan goes off about some...2023-01-301h 14

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 11: West Coast ChaosJames and Aidan are back to take their regularly scheduled look around the NHL, talking Max Pacioretty, Johnny Gaudreau, and Owen Power. They return to Vancouver to discuss the dumpster fire that is the Canucks, before analyzing the trade market for Timo Meier. After a word on Bettman's Tuesday quotes, Aidan gives his quick rundown on Brandon Wheat Kings prospect Nate Danielson before pumping up his Blackfalds Bulldogs for a big win over the Brooks Bandits as the AJHL season winds down. They finish, as usual, with trivia. Podcast produced by Aidan Serra, music provided by Gareth Baird.2023-01-251h 22

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 10: Nate's got that Dawg in himAidan and James make a (better late than never) return to discuss a few contract extensions and waiver wire decisions. They talk about the high scoring making for a lot of projected 40-goal and 100-point scorers, a touch on the Vancouver Canucks, Nathan MacKinnon, and a quick run over to the CHL, for a word on Brayden Yager. Podcast produced by Gareth Baird.2023-01-211h 22

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 9: Golden againAidan and James do one final recap on the 2023 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship and touch on Canada's most recent national hero, Dylan Guenther. They examine what Shane Wright and Brandt Clarke returning to junior is going to mean big-picture before moving on to discuss Juuse Saros and his Nashville Predators, as well as praise Mikko Rantanen. Moving along, Aidan and James each give three wishes for hockey in the 2023 calendar year, and as always, wrap up with some trivia. Podcast produced by Gareth Baird.2023-01-1158 min

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 8: Welcome to the Bedard show, CanadaJames and Aidan return from their Christmas hiatus reeling from Canada and Slovakia's epic World Junior quarterfinal. They take a look around the tournament, highlighting the play of stars like Connor Bedard, Logan Stankoven, Simon Nemec, and Logan Cooley before teeing up Wednesday's semi-finals. Later, a run around the NHL, quickly talking Winter Classic, J.T. Miller, and Alex Ovechkin. They close out with some World Junior trivia and Aidan passionately defending the legality of the Michigan. Podcast produced by Gareth Baird.2023-01-041h 22

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 7: David BrandesOn this weeks episode, James Paracy and Aidan Serra are joined by David Brandes, an 18-year-old blueliner playing for the AJHL's Blackfalds Bulldogs. David and the boys touch on growing up and playing in Toronto, life in junior hockey, and more.2022-12-1936 min

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 6: 1982 World Junior Champion Mike MollerOn a special edition of The Great Canadian Hockey Podcast, James Paracy and Aidan Serra are joined by Mike Moller. Mike played for the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres during the 1980s, and was the leading scorer for Canada at the 1982 World Junior Hockey Championships, leading the Canadians to their first gold medal in that competition. Mike talks about transitioning from his playing career into coaching at the junior level, some of his favourite stories from his time in the NHL, and his experience representing Canada. Before the interview, Aidan and James talk Tage Thompson and Patrik Laine, and...2022-12-131h 23

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 5: How high would Jason Robertson go in a 2017 re-draft?James Paracy and Aidan Serra first discuss Kris Letang's bad news before asking the question; was the ring of honour the right choice for Roberto Luongo in Vancouver? Then, a quick word on Alex Formenton and Mitch Marner, before a look at Arizona and two of the top Coyotes. The main event for the week is a 2017 re-draft as James and Aidan ponder where Jason Robertson would slot in after his red-hot start to the season. After they each give their top ten, there's a look at Shane Wright's now-concluded AHL stint, before touching on Connor Bedard and Matvei...2022-12-051h 34

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 4: Sublime PeripheryJames Paracy and Aidan Serra are back, first talking about personal news from James, followed by a look at two of the NHL's hotter teams, the Boston Bruins and the New Jersey Devils. Aidan puts his distaste of the Toronto Maple Leafs aside to praise the play of Mitch Marner amid his sixteen-game point streak, before moving to look at two of the few positives out of the Vancouver Canucks' season so far. They talk about a few of the NHL's younger players, both in the NHL and AHL, before moving to junior, first talking about Red Deer Rebels...2022-11-281h 18

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 3: “You chose to come sit with the GOAT” featuring Ben BasranJames Paracy and Aidan Serra return for episode 3 of the podcast, starting off with their NHL talk, touching on this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, discussing Shane Wright’s opportunity with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, and talking about the New Jersey Devils’ superb start. They move onto their prospect talk, talking Rangers first-rounder Brennan Othmann, and Adam Fantilli proving he might just be as good as anyone in the 2023 NHL draft. Following that, they are joined by Sportsnet’s Ben Basran. Ben works as a producer at the 650 radio office and a writer for SN’s Toronto contingent. He talks a...2022-11-211h 22

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastEpisode 2: Square Peg, Round HoleJames and Aidan kick off their second episode by examining the Boston Bruins’ strong start and the effect Charlie McAvoy’s return will have. They touch on Rick Bowness’ high-flying Jets before looking at a couple of teams lower in the standings; first, the Columbus Blue Jackets, now without Zach Werenski for the year, followed by the Calgary Flames, whose struggles haven’t yet drowned their playoff hopes. Switching gears to junior; Connor Bedard continues to pile up the points as James and Aidan compare his pace to other #1 overall picks. They move on to International hockey, first discussing how Cana...2022-11-141h 01

The Great Canadian Hockey PodcastPilot: Impromptu Pacific Division Deep DiveAidan and James try their hand as independent podcasters for the first time, giving a quick intro about themselves before diving into the NHL, talking (extensively) about the pacific division as well as shining a light on the world of hockey prospects. Later in the show, James quizzes Aidan on some of the NHL stat leaders so far this season.2022-11-091h 09