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The Drop PassGretzky NumbersOne week away from the big 100!In our final 2-digit episode, we’ll be covering the few trades that have gone down so far across the Atlantic Ocean, teams that have been getting ready to introduce Macklin Celebrini to their fans but also, the two legend appearances that warmed out hearts within the past 2-weeks.Quick introduction to NHL’s newest sensation Matt Rempe will kick off our episode and by the end, you’ll know exactly which team has earned the honorary label “west’s Columbus Blue Jackets” for their yearly "sh*t buffet."
2024-03-0442 minThe Drop PassTrade BaitsTrade deadline approaching, which means - it’s time to check out the marketplace.Plenty of teams still in the mix when it comes to postseason raffle but that’ll start to change in the next upcoming weeks as the NHL’s annual player auction begins across the Atlantic Ocean.Few teams with clearly visible shortcomings on the roster front will be highlighted in today’s episode and if you were looking to hear about Columbus’ recent GM firing, you came to the right place buddy ‘cause I’ll be starting the episode off with a recap of Jar...
2024-02-2043 minThe Drop PassNew RomanceAll-Star Break in the rear-view mirror which indicates that it's time to head towards the final stretch of the NHL regular season.First spring season trades, coaching drama, Tate McRae's All-Star appearance and Gary Bettman's latest DD-sized announcement have highlighted the recent NHL headlines so, it's time to check the pulse on the NHL and see what it might have in store for us for the remaining 30 games of the 2023-2024 campaign.Special segment "What's Up with Uncle Lou" will also make its return in today's show so, grab a warm drink and get ready...
2024-02-1239 minThe Drop Pass32 Thoughts in 32 MinutesAll-Star Break almost reached, which means we've passed the midway-point of the 2023-2024 NHL season.Thus, it's time to take a quick glance back in time and check how the dominos have fallen and what we could possibly expect from each team as we get closer to the annual NHL trade deadline.All 32 teams under the spotlight and unfortunately I couldn't quite crunch it down to 32 minutes as planned but I guess the more the merrier, am I right.'Til next week.(02:13) Ducks (03:11) Coyotes (04:07) Br...
2024-01-2942 minThe Drop PassWhere We HeadingShould we be concerned about the Finnish junior development?That's the big question of our today's episode and once you've listened to the show, let me know your thoughts in my DMs. ⬇After falling short in the 2024 WJC I decided that it was finally a suitable time to bring up this question and due to it, I'll be giving my honest opinions and personal views on the subject at hand, while also going over few aspects that might be affecting this in the grand scheme of things.Free flowing episode up ahead so, no...
2024-01-2239 minThe Drop PassShow Must Go OnLike I never left.This band is back on tour and filled with excitement like a toddler on a sandbox.A lot has happened since the last time we chatted so, expect to see an action packed return episode once the intro music starts playing. (headliners: WJC, NHL)Thank you for your patience and understanding, new year up ahead so let's make it the best one so far.C'mon!________________________________________Topics:(05:30) Perry & Lucic (08:40) Showtime is Back (09:58) Head Coach Firings (Evason, Berube) ...
2024-01-1552 minThe Drop PassPerformance IndexMan cold beaten ✔ & finally back on the NHL horse.This week's agenda will be tied up to the NHL player front and I'll be covering the entire spectrum when it comes to overall individual performances from the early NHL season. As you could imagine, some guys need more praise than others, while the final 10 minutes is purely reserved for the names that are in need of serious posture changes before they drag their teams under the surface with them.Big announcement is also waiting for you hardcore fans in the end as well so...
2023-11-291h 11The Drop PassAlbertan CrisisBoys, boys, BOYS!The New season is in fully swing and some fan bases are already on the brink of completely breaking down so, it's time for our regular check up featuring teams such as San Jose, Edmonton, Calgary and even Toronto.Today we will once again focus on the biggest headlines from the past couple of weeks and if you listen carefully, you might here me talk about for example the John Klinberg experiment, Jonathan Huberdeau's ambition to overthrow Andreas Athanasiou from the Minus-King throne as well as the shitshow called the Great Whites...
2023-11-1351 minThe Drop PassAre We There Yet?New week, new topic and this week NHL's rebuilding franchises will be on the crosshair.We are going to take a stroll to the current bottom feeder teams of the NHL and see how their possible rebuilding and retooling processes are coming along.As a Habs fan, I can only get so much enjoyment out of my team through an 82 game schedule without any postseason action so purely because of it, I wanted to show my love for the other fans as well that belong to the same support group as I do, who's participants...
2023-10-3050 minThe Drop PassNHL is Back!And just like that, new NHL season is in full stride!Thanks to the recent season previews, guest episode and giveaway week, we got some catching up to do in regards to the new ongoing hockey season so, an update episode that will cover the most recent major extensions and injuries, trades, waiver claims, captaincy changes and everything in-between is going to be the motto of today's spectacle.Also on top of all that, we got some overreacting to do for the first few nights of NHL hockey so stick until the end to find...
2023-10-2358 minThe Drop PassHenrik BorgströmAnother guest appearance! And the longest episode to date no less.This week fresh AHL champion Henrik "Niki" Borgström joins us to share his story and to tell us how he dramatically changed his off-season training routine after another championship year. Look out for lots of laughter, some shared stories from junior days, hardships and triumphs and overall, a comprehensive coverage from his journey from Finland's capital, to NHL entry draft and NCAA championship, all the way to Sweden where fans now get to enjoy his tremendous offensive skillset.Leave a rating if you e...
2023-10-091h 47The Drop PassThe PacificFinal division preview in the bag and with that we are set for the upcoming NHL season.The Pacific Division earns the final honors and on the side, you'll also hear my final trophy and standings predictions without forgetting the moment you guys have been waiting for - my official 2024 cup jinx edition. "Expect the unexpected."Lots of hours were spent crafting these four season preview episodes so I truly hope that they brought you some value and worked as miniature catapults for the upcoming NHL campaign. Lots of guys still on PTOs and just...
2023-10-021h 14The Drop PassThe Metro3/4 Done.NHL Global Series in the books in the land down under and NHL training camps are underway with full throttle which can only mean that we are just few short days away from the opening night of the NHL 2023-2024 regular season.We've already covered the Atlantic and Central Divisions in prior weeks which means that today we'll have the Metropolitan Division on the plate to finish off the Eastern Conference before diving into the last remaining division the Pacific, which will be on the cards next week. Metro's power sctructure felt quite a...
2023-09-251h 15The Drop PassThe CentralWelcome back!NHL preseason has officially begun and we are halfway done with our season previews.This week our focus is going to be one the Central Division which features multiple teams that are currently trying to find their true identity which makes this division extremely intriguing to follow this upcoming season. Lots of starpower on display mixed in with multitude of exciting young names so, once again we have a lot to unpack (1h 20min is a proof of that) so, grab a drink and make sure no-one is going to interrupt you within...
2023-09-181h 21The Drop PassThe AtlanticIt's that time of the year again - SEASON PREVIEWS ARE HERE! First division under the microscope and it's nonother than the animalistic Atlantic Division.In today's episode, we will conclude each team's last NHL campaign, go over their off-season action, check the outlook for the upcoming season and of course, I'll also give my final verdicts before announcing my final standings predictions (which are coming within the last season preview episode). Yearly scoring leader and breakout player predictions inbound as well, without forgetting my yearly hot takes for each team. 3 more divisions...
2023-09-111h 21The Drop PassRest in Peace RodionSummer break is over and rightfully so 'cause we got some topics to discuss.Episode will be dedicated to two gentlemen Rodion Amirov and Rick Jeanerret who sadly passed away during my break and I want to send my condolences to both of their families.NHL 2023-2024 season is rapidly closing down on us which also means that my season previews are just around the corner and in today's episode I will reveal you the plan for the next 4 weeks. On top of that, at the end of this week's episode I'll give you a...
2023-09-041h 00The Drop PassEmperor PenguinNo rest for the wicked.Summer break plans rescheduled thanks to Kyle Dubas, so as you can tell from the title this week's main focus is going to be on the massive three-way trade that materialized last monday. We will break down the trade piece by piece and summarize the outcome for all three parties.Additionally, we will kick the episode off by going over the most recent signings which include both RFA and UFA deals and at the end, I will touch upon two other noteworthy news pieces related to Flyers' defenceman Ryan Ellis...
2023-08-1448 minThe Drop PassThe Next WaveTime to check out the ridiculous 2024 NHL Calder class.This week's spotlight will be on the young phenoms that will battle for Calder Trophy this upcoming year and how we are actually going to do that, is by going over the most likely candidates to host the trophy in their parents' basement and by finally ranking them according to their Calder odds (provided my yours truly).You should expect to see few surprise picks here and there, but for the most part the usual suspects man the top spots on our this week's list and...
2023-07-311h 08The Drop PassHot Take BingoWelcome bud!NHL off-season is in full stride and due to lack of hectic action, we have to fill the void by other means and this week it means that we will paddle our way through my pre-season predictions which have gone under the radar up until this point. Lots of bullseyes and strikes coming right up as we go over my scoring leader, breakout player and hot take predictions and alongside them, deal with the most recent signing and retirement news + of course address the Alex DeBrincat trade which materialized right as I was dowloading the 80...
2023-07-241h 05The Drop PassStupid JuiceFree agency update coming up!This week's agenda will focus on the ongoing off-season and the contracts that have been signed since the Lord Stanley trophy was awarded to the Vegas Golden Knights. Every signing and contract extension will be covered, so as you could imagine - I have something to say about few of the deals that were signed and therefore, some fireworks should be expected.Additionally, at the beginning we will quickly touch upon the newest headlines in the NHL concerning Mike Babcock and his new title as the head coach of the...
2023-07-101h 12The Drop PassBedard & the RestProspect festival breakdown inbound.The new top names of the NHL have now been drafted so it's time to check out which names stood out from the crowd during the two days of name calling.Additionally, we saw quite a few trades even significant ones during the past two weeks so, breakdown of each trade can be anticipated in today's show.Next episode will cover the signings and free agency front but if you are looking to hear who your team decided to pick last week, this is the episode for all the...
2023-07-031h 17The Drop PassPure DominationIt's all over. New champ has been crowned which marks the official ending for the 2022-2023 NHL campaign.In today's episode we will uncover both finalists' journeys to the cup finals while breaking down the most instrumental factors of the final battle for the Lord Stanley Trophy.In addition, we will go over the new leaders of the Calgary Flames (Conroy & Huska), trendiest trade targets, Blueshirts' new bench boss + my inner connection to the Vancouver Canucks so, you are very welcome to join me for another 45 minutes of NHL therapy and thank you for being...
2023-06-1947 minThe Drop PassSummer of ChangeThe title says it all.Two teams remaining in the cup hunt so today is time to analyze the overall performances of the other 14 teams that bit the dust during this year's post-season.Blue Jackets also activated on the trade front, so trade breakdowns for both Provorov & Severson are going to be on the table, meanwhile Anaheim announced the name of their new head coach and Habs locked up their pocket cannon last week so, we got a lot to talk about in this week's episode.Vámonos!(02:24) Provorov PHI - L...
2023-06-1358 minThe Drop PassNew ChampThe best and worst moment of the hockey season is upon us - the Stanley Cup Finals.This mean that the joy ride is soon going to be over but also, that we get to crown an entirely new Cup champ this year.Both teams are going to be under the microscope this year as we cover both of their journeys from last off-season all the way to the final clash of the titans.In addition, this week's show will feature my thoughts on the most recent GM, head coach and President of...
2023-06-0554 minThe Drop PassDubas Out2-years officially in the rear view mirror so, it's time to take out the champagne and raise a toast! Cheers buddy for being part of this hockey family.Today's agenda will focus on the 16 teams that found themselves from the links after 82 games so, if you happen to support the following teams: Canucks, Flames or the Flyers, prepare yourself for some tough love 'cause I didn't waste many shots when going over their disastrous seasons.The episode will begin with the biggest news piece of the week (Kyle Dubas not remaining as Toronto's GM), but...
2023-05-221h 10The Drop PassGentleman SweepsConference finals up ahead so, regulatory check up is in place.Carolina and Florida were the first teams advancing to the final four of the Cup hunt, while both Western Conference matchups are treating us electric physical action which will conclude in just a couple of nights.Today's agenda though won't just solely focus on the playoff action, but topics such as Rangers' coaching change, Darryl Sutter's legacy in Calgary, Philly's brand new front office, draft lottery drama, as well as current NHL trophy races will highlight the episode so, a small change of pace...
2023-05-1553 minThe Drop PassUpset City1st season of NHL's own Bold and the Beautiful produced by Gary Bettman is in the books.Massive upsets and tight series highlighted the 1st round so, it is time to break down all the action from game 4 onwards.Recipe is exactly the same as last week: featuring game breakdowns, x-factors and series analysis, in addition to my 2nd round jinxes so, if you missed some action, this episode will bring you all the necessary details of each 1st round matchup.Will see how many upsets the league still has in store for...
2023-05-041h 22The Drop Pass3 DownPlayoffs are in full stride which means that it's time to break down some of the action from the first three battles of each 1st round series.In today's episode we will go over the the key points from the first 3 games of each series so, if you've happened to miss some of the highlights you will get a comprehensive breakdown of each game's action from today's show.So far, all matchups have delivered and we've seen lots of exciting action and thanks to small margins between teams, we are due for more electric action...
2023-04-241h 06The Drop PassThe Battle BeginsBest time of the year is right in front of us!NHL playoffs are officially here and thus, this week's episode will be dedicated for the best post-season in North America.We will cover each individual 1st round battle, take a look how the teams matchup against each other, cover the biggest x-factors of each clash and I will top this all up by giving my yearly playoff predictions.So an exciting episode is ahead and luckily I got my new setup up and running for this special episode so, hopefully the sound...
2023-04-171h 09The Drop Pass10 x 100?Final prospect-watch episde inbound.Last week we covered the brightest young stars from around the World and this week, we are going to focus on the talents playing in the top three North American pro-leagues - the Cheese Toast Hockey League, the Jungle and the Show.Episode will also cover the current playoff picture and the teams still remaining on the hunt for their ticket to the post-season, point leaders of this year's campaign and couple other miscellaneous topics such as McDusty's laughable season, players with 100 point checkmarks and few milestones that were reached within...
2023-04-101h 12The Drop PassStuds OnlyWelcome back bud!Unfortunately, if you are stopping by to check out the new recording setup, I have some bad news 'cause that happened to be false advertising and I still need to work on few more minor fixes in order to make the new setup run as smooth as butter but, hopefully next week it will be fully operational and you get to hear my beautiful voice through the new equipment.But today we have some prospect talk on offer as we go through the top European and NA junior leagues to seek out...
2023-04-031h 02The Drop PassBreakoutsNHL regular season is slowly coming to its end and therefore, we will take a small headstart to performance breakdowns by going over the players that have exceeded expectations and and become households names on the biggest stage of the hockey world.Lots of rookies will be on display, but few notable veterans made their way to the list as well so, if you've slept through the regular season, this episode will highlight the names that have stood out this year with their play (McMessiahs' and RoboCops are exempt from this episode for obvious...
2023-03-1950 minThe Drop PassIan McCoshenAnother amazing guest in the bag.U.S. born defenceman Ian McCoshen joins us as we go over his career from the prestigious Shattuck St. Mary's High School all the way to Pori, Finland.Topics such as USHL, Boston College, Junior World Championships, NHL Draft and Florida Panthers are going to be on the table so, sit back, relax and enjoy the following hour of content.(02:36) Intro (04:49) Welcome to Finland (07:15) Player Type (08:24) Scrapper? (09:19) The Start (10:34) Wings Fan? ...
2023-03-121h 05The Drop PassTrade FeastTrade deadline is finally past us so, it is time to wrap up all the action from the past couple of weeks.Every major trade and waiver claim will be covered in this week's episode so, if you haven't paid attention to most recent events, this is going to be the episode for you and as an added bonus, you will get to hear my takes on each deals as well so, get your notes ready and prepare for some trade bombardment.I also uploaded each trade and headline...
2023-03-061h 20The Drop PassAlex CottonAnother guest inbound!Another Canadian defenceman joins the show and tells us how he ended up from Yale Hockey Academy Prep School all the way across the Atlantic Ocean to Finland.Junior career breakdown, NHL Draft, Detroit Red Wings, Finnish hockey + an exclusive fight story will be on display this week in addition to lots more so, crank up your headphones and get ready for exciting +50 minutes with our guest.Enjoy!(02:38) Intro (05:21) The Start (07:26) Player Type (08:07) Yale (09:46) Late...
2023-02-2652 minThe Drop PassQuestions and AnswersMilestone reached which means, it is time to asnwer some your questions.Topics will vary from favourite hockey arenas all the way to Finnish Liiga, so fairly entertaining episode is up ahead.But as always, we will begin the episode by going over the newest contract updates, my thoughts on the O'Reilly trade and few miscellanious topics so, the frame will stay the same despite the special setting.This will be my thank you note for your tremendous support, so go ahead and enjoy the following 50 minutes.Next...
2023-02-2054 minThe Drop PassTrade Frenzy DeadlineBlockbuster season has begun, so I think it should be wise to check out the current marketplace before teams really go nuts before the shot clock runs out. This week we will focus on the current NHL playoff picture; teams in the running as well as their biggest needs ahead of this year's trade deadline. My prediction is that the two major deals we've already seen, will only represent the beginning of a highly energetic deadline and therefore, you should press the follow button and put on notifications in order to stay up-to-date with a...
2023-02-201h 02The Drop PassProvorov and LGBTQ+Dramatic action up ahead, so pour yourself a glass of red wine and light up the scent candles. This week's episode will cover the major NHL headlines from the past month and for example on the forefront, I'll be giving my 2 cents on the recent social justice case surrounding the Flyers organization and their defenceman Ivan Provorov. Vancouver's coaching change, Boston's historic start, McDavid's laughable goal and point pace, as well as outrageous CHL trades, injury, trade and contract updates in addition to NHL Outdoor and All-Star game speculation ar...
2023-02-2044 minThe Drop PassVancouver's ApocalypseSitrep watch continues. Last week's agenda focused on the Eastern Conference so as you could imagine, this week we will concentrate on the Western Conference and all of its 16 teams. Just like last week, best and worst performers from each team are going to get their moments while we glance over each franchise's results from the first half of the 22-23 NHL campaign. I will also address the tricky situation in Vancouver but other than that, the main headlines are going to be preserved for the future episode.
2023-02-2051 minThe Drop PassPanic in the PantherlandMidway point reached, which means that it is time for some sitreps regarding the NHL. Eastern Conference will be up first and next week we will continue our march with teams from the West. We are going to quickly touch upon individual team performances and analyze the best and worst performers from each NHL organization, so if you’ve been waiting for some NHL action, this is going to be the episode for you. Metropolitan Division:(03:36) Carolina Hurricanes (06:15) New Jersey Devils (08:27) New York Ranger...
2023-02-2049 minThe Drop PassWJC 2023 RecapHappy New Year! New chapter, brand new promises and year full of possibilities. Welcome for the first time in 2023 and today as you could expect from looking at the title, we are going to go over the 2023 World Junior Championship tournament which concluded only few days ago. On the spotlight are going to be all the teams: their progress within the set competition, best and most disappointing performers as well as the overall experience of the best global junior tournament. Congrats to Canada, Czechia and USA for the medals, un...
2023-02-1948 minThe Drop Pass58th Episode - The Favs - Part 2Merry Christmas buddy! Today we continue where we left off last time, so those who haven't listened to the previous episode yet, I'll be covering my favourite players to watch from each NHL team and today, we will cover teams that were left out aka. teams from Montreal all the way to Anaheim. In the next episode, we will take a quick glance at the U20 World Championships, so while you are enjoying the holiday, remember to turn the TV on when those games are live and stop by next time to hear my thoughts on the o...
2022-12-2346 minThe Drop Pass57th Episode - The Favs - Part 1Hey, and Welcome! Today, in a special holiday spirit I'm going to be featuring a two-part series where I'll be listing my favourite players to watch from each NHL organization. Teams that will be featured today will go from Winnipeg all the way to Nashville and in the later episode, I'm going to cover the last remaining teams from the World's best sports league. Some familiar names will be present, but expect to see few surprises in the mix as well and of course, I'll give you brief explanations on why these guys make the lis...
2022-12-1848 minThe Drop Pass56th Episode - Byfield Answers the CallAfter a bye week, we continue our prospect coverage by going over the North American pro-leagues (ECHL, AHL & NHL) while looking at the best performing young bucks. And since last week, few guys ended up slipping through my fingers, those guys will be mentioned right before we bite our teeth into "the Jungle". In our weekly brief, I will touch upon the major injury news from the past few weeks, enlighten you about Brock Boeser's future in Vancouver, go through the procedures concerning Ottawa's RFA Alex Formenton and of course, the game between the Kings and the K...
2022-12-1254 minThe Drop Pass55th Episode - Devon Levi = Next Juuse Saros?Hey, and welcome back! In this week's episode, we are going to take our first look at the best performing NHL affiliated prospects, while also in the process highlight the top names for the upcoming draft classes that have popped off so far this year as well. We will go through the top North American Junior Leagues (Canada: WHL, OHL & QMJHL, the US: USHL & NCAA) as well as the top leagues in Europe (DEL, NLA, Extraliga, Allsvenskan, SHL & Liiga) while also checking out the Swedish and Finnish top junior levels. Few Russian prospects have also impressed in t...
2022-11-281h 02The Drop Pass54th Episode - Early Season Check-UpTire pumps, fire speeches and whole lot of speculation inbound in our early season check-up. In this week's episode, we are going to take a look at teams and players that have pleasently surprised us, but as well the ones that have had nothing but misery business served for them within the first 20-or-so games. We will also cover injury, trade and waiver fronts and before we tackle the early season performances I will quickly touch upon the Mitchell Miller situation, since I've dodged that due to previous few guest episodes. Go at it...
2022-11-2147 minThe Drop Pass53rd Episode - Veeti VainioAnother one! If you've been waiting for guests, then you are about to cream yourself 'cause I have another treat for you - back to back. Veeti "Riverboat" Vainio joins us to tell us about his young and eventful career as we go through his struggles, triumphs and most memorable experiences from his junior career. Critical but humorous (factory promise) episode ahead, so take a comfortable position and enjoy the following 50 minutes! Intro (01:18) U18 Medal Mystery? (03:08) The Start (04:46) Blues jun. (06:54) Medals Only (08:03) Accolades (09:09) Blues' Magic (10:22) Pressure from Success? (12:06) Restric...
2022-11-1357 minThe Drop Pass52nd Episode - Colby SissonsBeen waiting for guests? If you said yes, then this episode is the one to listen. Another humble Canadian import joins us to talk about his junior days in the WHL (Champ and an All-Star - not a big deal), rocky road from the Cheese Toast to Europe and what he's gone through so far in his young career. He also is under the fire in the fan favourites: The Snapshots and the Trifecta and reveals to us, his off-season training secret. If you want to skip some of the segments during the episode, timestamps can be fo...
2022-10-3158 minThe Drop Pass51st Episode - Season Preview: WestSeason previews now done and dusted! This week Western Conference on the board and same rules apply: standings, top scorer and breakout predictions included and spiced up by hot take for each organization. Next week, I'm going to throw out my predictions for Trophy races and tell you which team is going to hoist the cup after all is said and done, so return next week if you want to lock down your bets on the big price. (3:46) - Anaheim Ducks (7:06) - Calgary Flames (11:22) - Edmonton Oilers (14:58) - Los Angeles Kings (19:16) - San...
2022-10-241h 06The Drop Pass50th Episode - Season Preview: EastNHL regular season hockey is officially back! 32 teams, 82 games means that it is finally time to butcher my season predictions and jinx your favourite team's Stanley Cup odds. All Eastern Conference teams under the microscope - division standings, top scorers, breakout candidates and hot takes included. Massive episode to start things off and next week will be reserved for the Western Conference as you could probably guess. Few juicy takes inbound so grab a seat, fix a drink and enjoy the following hour and 20 minutes of NHL talk.(03:26) - Contracts (10:30) - Trades (15:02) - Boston Bruins ...
2022-10-171h 22The Drop Pass49th Episode - Late Round StealsGreat to have you back! Pre-season is currently in a full effect as teams are trying to figure out their rosters for the upcoming season, which means that we will catch upon the latest headlines from the past week and after that move on to check out our main topic of this episode - the biggest draft steals from the early 2000's which will include every draft class from year 2000 all the way to year 2010. The expectation is that once you come back next week we will have another exciting guest episode under the wraps an...
2022-10-0342 minThe Drop Pass48th Episode - MacKinnon's PensionGlad to see you here! Welcome back bud! Big episode ahead once again where we will go over the major retirements (Yandle, Subban & Chara), most recent signings (MacKinnon's extensions in the forefront) and of course the major headlines from the past week. And since the NHL training camps are currently underway, in today's episode will also cover each team's Calder candidates as we go over the most ready NHL prospects which could make their mark already during the upcoming season. So get your notes ready 'cause there might be few fantasy sleepers lurking in the sh...
2022-09-261h 05The Drop Pass47th Episode - The Beginning of Season 2Thought that I was done for good? Well then you better check the previous episode bud. Summer break is now officially over and we are back at the grindstone which means that lots of NHL news is inbound mixed with WJC talk so get ready for action packed episode. Today we are going to go over the most noteworthy headlines from the past month (signings, trades and other world changing events included) and end the episode by going over the U20 World Championships where we finally got to see the future top prospects in action ag...
2022-09-1753 minThe Drop Pass46th Episode - Signings GaloreGreat to have you back bud! Ready for some free agency coverage from the mighty NHL? Well, even if you aren't here it is. And sorry for lying straight from the get-go. The aim was set but the execution went sideways, but hopefully you won't be bothered by the episode length. As you can see from the title - 2/2 main objectives accomplished for the off-season: last week - full trade coverage and this week we will cover all the major signings that have gone down so far + the trades that didn't get any att...
2022-08-031h 12The Drop Pass45th Episode - Draft Drama & BlockbustersNHL off-season officially underway and that shows in the episode length as well. Action packed episode up ahead where we don't have time for anything else than prospect and trade talk. All the major off-season trades under the microscope (Matheson - Petry/Poehling & Marino - Smith trades were announced as I was editing this episode, so they were left out, but I can assure you, the rest are all in there so please excuse me). Also, the draft analyst is in full effect where all first round picks are under review and the biggest steals/val...
2022-07-171h 12The Drop Pass44th Episode - Mental Health - Part 2 & Cup FinalsHello there! Because of multiple requests the part 2 of the mental healt series is now finally out! In today's episode, I'm going to go deeper into my own mind and describe to you the hardships I faced mentally before deciding to call it quits in 2017. If you liked the previous episode and are eager to hear about my thoughts from that time, this is the right episode for you. We are going to go through the first injury, its' effects, the dark places I visited during the toughest times and also some dry humour is go...
2022-07-0358 minThe Drop Pass43rd Episode - Legacy vs. DynastyIt's finals time! Lord Stanley is up for grabs and the NHL's money in the bank match has officially started. (and that reference was for all my WWE fans) Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche made their way to the finals, so it's time to see how their paths eventually crossed and what are the x-factors of this final matchup. In addition to that, we are going to go through the teams that are currently enjoying their mimosas somewhere in the Caribbean and by that, I mean teams that made the playoffs, but found themselves wa...
2022-06-191h 07The Drop Pass42nd Episode - Championship Episode2 Cups within one week - Fine by me. Thank you to both: Los Blancos & Leijonat. Tremendous week from the fan perspective and the NHL finals are closing in on us, so excitement still remains in the air before the final closure. Today's episode will include: the hockey world championships, current NHL playoff picture & we will finish the episode, with my tier list for my favourite NHL franchises, so you can expect to hear some feedback on few disappointing teams from the NHL playoffs, as well as some praise for few Finns that caught our eyes in...
2022-06-0545 minThe Drop Pass41st Episosde - 1-Year AnniversaryBring out the champagne, 'cause today we are going to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of this podcast. Big thank you belongs to you my dear listener as well, since you've stuck with me and by that, have supported this journey more than you can imagine. It's been an exiting year filled with new challenges and lots more to come, but I'm eager to see what the future holds and I really hope that you will be a part of it as well. This is only the beginning and I can promise you that great things are ahead f...
2022-05-2650 minThe Drop Pass40th Episode - Young Guns of 2022Annual draft preview is on the horizon and boy did it take longer than I expected. Top entry draft prospects are under the review - strenghts, weaknesses and possible future upsides included. Mock draft is coming closer to the actual draft so stay tuned for that on a later date. These are always fun to make and it was good to catch up to pace, when it comes to current rankings around the different scouting agencies. And as a Habs fan, this is going to be the highlight of the year 2022 for one spe...
2022-05-161h 06The Drop Pass39th Episode - The Hunger GamesWE BACK! Drooling for some playoff inside? This episode features exactly that.Every matchup under review - analysis and predictions in the forefront, while we go through the strenghts and weaknesses of each individual team. I stood behind my pre-season predictions, so no changes there and you can't expect anything else than heavy jinxing from my behalf. See what you think of my predictions and leave your thoughts on my social media - I can guarantee that, at least one of you will think that the Presidents' trophy winner Florida is going to hoist th...
2022-05-041h 00The Drop Pass38th Episode - The Playoff RaceWelcome back. Ready to check on the current NHL standings ahead of the post season? Likewise brother.This week's hottest topic is going to be the current NHL playoff race as you can probably tell from the heading, but all you MMA fans (the two of you) will get your weekly dose as well, in the form of UFC 273 breakdown. (you DON'T want to miss that card... just saying.)We will break down the current NHL standings division by division and I'm going to mix in some of my thoughts for the teams contending and a...
2022-04-1040 minThe Drop Pass37th Episode - Trade DeadlineCame here for some trade talk? You are in the right place my friend. All major trades under inspection, waiver news and analysis on each individual trade. And if you are a Flyers fans, prepare yourself for another batch of junk mail. Also, as an apetizer I serve you the Paddy burger with UFC London review on the side.That's the compact briefing of this week's episode, so go ahead and take a listen and tell me who you think now has the best chance of winning the cup.Until next ti...
2022-03-2752 minThe Drop Pass36th Episode - Niko MikkolaAnother one? Yes, buddy. Another guest episode out and today we have one of the upcoming Finnish talents on the hot seat. Blues' backend agitator joins us for a nice lenghty interview where we discuss his quick raise to the NHL level, Junior and Men's World Championship experiences, NHL journey to this point and lots more. And of course, Snapshots and the Trifecta included as well.It was nice to catch up with my former teammate and share his story as he's paving his way to the NHL scene as a rugged defensive d-man.
2022-03-2043 minThe Drop Pass35th Episode - PSG = VaporMissed me? Probably not, but still I'm back. Another great set of topics inbound. We will cover the first eliminations in the UCL - meaning talk about the absolute debacle that happened in Madrid this week, check out the upcoming events on the UFC front and as the main course, we will enjoy a nice piece of NHL re-drafts from 2010 to 2014.Expect some controversial picks and if you dare, send me your lists of those drafts and we can have a nice deep conversation about my brain activity and knowledge on hockey afterwards. Ne...
2022-03-1356 minThe Drop Pass34th Episode - Connor LaCouveeReady for another quest? Well, here you go.First guest from the hockey scene and also the first international talent to appear on this show. We sat down to discuss his junior years spent in both Boston Uni. and Minnesota, as well as his jungle experience in both ECHL and the AHL. We go over the major differences between those leagues in- and outside of the rink, get to dive deeper into goalie mindset and discuss about his journey to European continent and how it has treted him so far. Snapshots & The Trifecta included in the end...
2022-02-271h 02The Drop Pass33rd Episode - Sebastien Haller - Best Striker in Europe?Happy Valentine’s day my friend! Ready for some Champions League action? Well, you better be. This week we will cover the most recent NHL coaching changes, All-Star weekend and the major fights from the UFC 271 card - and boy let me tell you, one of those predictions went sideways with quite large margin. Also, as the main course we will go through the Champions League Round of 16 matchups, predict the teams that are going to advance to the quarter finals and also hype up the most prolific striker in the entire competition (note - it ain’t Lew...
2022-02-1442 minThe Drop Pass32nd Episode - Transfer BonanzaGlad to have you back bud!Missed the NFL conference finals? Do not fear, I got short review ready for you while you hype yourself up for the Super Bowl. Didn't care to look which players got dealt during the January transfer window? No worries, I'll tell you all the juiciest transfers and loan deals from the first month.And would you also like to hear which players will switch teams two months ahead of time in the NHL? Well, I don't have a crystal ball to confirm that, but I can at least tell yo...
2022-02-0649 minThe Drop Pass31st Episode - Finnish Round UpThis week's episode will start off with the UFC 270 review, but don't you hesitate, we got a truck load of NHL topics to cover this week. As the main course, we will go through our Finnish representation around the NHL, spiced with the most recent headlines including Evander Kane's signing, Sonk Daddy - Keith Yandle's unbelievable streak, few jersey retirements, Philly's disastrous season, Jake Virtanen's Gulag trip and some injury news to top it off. Almost an hour long episode of full on hockey speculation, so if you have been drooling for this kind of episode, remember t...
2022-01-3052 minThe Drop Pass30th Episode - Lambo vs. PriusWhat's up champ? You ready for some NHL headlines mixed up with some UFC 270 analysis? Well, that's what's on offer this week. We are going to cover the most noteworthy comebacks from the past few weeks, discuss the latest update concerning Carey Price's injury, look at Brad Marchand's most recent war on Instagram, comment on Kodak Black's dance routine and most of all - criticize the disaster labeled as the NHL All-Star game. We will end it by making a deep dive into UFC 270's main events, since we got two belts on the line this weekend and you do...
2022-01-2338 minThe Drop Pass29th Episode - New Year's Resolutions & UFC HypeWelcome to 2022! This week’s episode consists of latest NHL headlines, some upcoming UFC hype and most of all each organization’s New Year’s resolutions. Mind you, these are self made promises on behalf of each organisation, so once the Leafs get eliminated on the first round - in addition, to chirping them online you might as well leave me a dm, telling me how I once again managed to jinx another team’s season with my takes.Pretty comprehensive episode as a whole and before you jump into the action, be sure to leave a rating on...
2022-01-0959 minThe Drop Pass28th Episode - U20 Tire Fire & Olympic FarceCancelled - well, that won't stop me. I had this episode ready to go before the whole circus was closed and if you know me, I won't miss the chance to talk about the brightest young talents showcasing their skills in the best junior hockey tournament in the world. Extremely disappointed about the decision, but now we just have to live with it. Same thing with the Olympic participation, so those two topics will be on display today as I also give my analysis on the top prospects. Quick touch up on the UFC 269 events as well, but for...
2021-12-3153 minThe Drop Pass27th Episode - First GuestOh BABY! Another cherry popped and this time, you get to know - with whom. Despite probably anticipating a guest from the hockey scene, this guest kicks balls for a livin' , but knows something about hockey too. My good friend Ilmari Niskanen joins us from Scotland as we discuss topics surrounding his own career, overall differences in top European leagues, training, his love for the New Jersey Devils and lastly he gets to be the first guinea-pig on my stable guest episode questionare, so you have to stay until the end to find out, how he eventually handles it.
2021-12-171h 30The Drop Pass26th Episode - Pre-Break RundownInterested in hearing how the NHL teams have done so far? Well, this is the episode for you. All teams covered and our main analyst took a break this week, so he won't bother you with unimportant details and stats. Quick run-through of each team's performance, spiced with thin layer of humour and the most noteworthy weekly headlines. Listen to hear my this month's plan and be mentally prepared if you are a Sabres fan. Grab the blanket, take a cozy position and plug your headphones in - let's get to it.IG: thedrop_pass / jtoiva
2021-12-051h 03The Drop Pass25th Episode - Me, The Podcast and Mental HealthI will serve you a short but real introduction to my past, tell you what pushed me to create this podcast as well as let you know what my thrives me to do this each week. In addition, the big topic this week is going to be the mental side of sports and I will dig a bit deeper, to understand how this aspect has control over the everyday life, without even realising it. So get ready for somewhat deep thoughts and prepare your brain to think as well. Enjoy with caution.IG: thedrop_pass / jtoiva
2021-11-2838 minThe Drop Pass24th Episode - Global TourWant to hear how the top prospects are doing around the leagues? Then this episode fills your need. We will scramble through all European and North American top leagues, to find out how the young bucks have started their seasons. I will also update you on the most recent NHL headlines, league leaders and tell you how amazing I am for predicting Troy Terry's breakthrough. Tell your mom about me and enjoy the next 58 minutes of this creation.IG: thedrop_pass & jtoivaTwitter: _JToivaCheck out: @vheeti on IG & veetimartikainen.com
2021-11-2158 minThe Drop Pass23rd Episode - Eichel's Early Christmas GiftWhat do we have here? Chimaev show breakdown, Buffalo's miserable trade saga, few big contract news and to top it all off - a mystery main topic for this episode. Hopefully you enjoyed the UFC 267, because this weekend's circus is going to be just as entertaining as Usman and Covington clash for the welterweight title. Sit back, relax and eat your veggies. Let's go!IG: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-0757 minThe Drop Pass22nd Episode - 267 & 268Ready for some UFC? You should be, because we got some big fights coming up. 4 titles on the line in back-to-back weekends and if you don't believe me, just check the namelists bud. Modern day gladiator games involving big names, plus few unpleasent news surrounding the sport, so plug your headphones in and hear what I have to say about these current events. Also a quick rundown of the most recent NHL headlines is involved, so that all you hockey junkies survive until the next week. Get your wrists taped and take some H20 - we are in...
2021-10-3049 minThe Drop Pass21st Episode - Laid Back News UpdateTime to relax a bit. This week not going to bombard you with stats and analytics, but more so I'm going to update you on most recent news headlines surrounding the NHL, how the teams have started their seasons and how the Champions League groups have shaped up before we head to the last remaining group stage games. Leave your feedback on the future Q&A episode or if you have something else to say about the episodes in general.Otherwise, take a nice deep breath and enjoy the next 35 minutes of your weekly therapeutic asmr.
2021-10-2435 minThe Drop Pass20th Episode - East PreviewsNHL IS BACK! So are the season previews and this week we have the Eastern Conference under the microscope.Which teams make the playoffs, who are the scoring leaders and which plyers make their breakthroughs? At the end I got a major spoilers for you, so stay till the end to find out.IG: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-171h 00The Drop Pass19th Episode - West PreviewsIt starts again tomorrow! But first, Western Conference previews - both divisions: standings predictions, scoring leaders, breakthrough candidates and lots of hot takes. Get fired up with this episode! Next week - Eastern Conference. Enjoy!IG: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-1050 minThe Drop Pass18th Episode - The Real MVPsThis week we look at each organizations strongest assets as we get ready for the season previews. A bit shorter episode this week, but the content is on point, so don't get your undies twisted for that reason.Few surprises and hot takes inbound as well, so see how many you can guess beforehand and leave a dm if you strongly disagree with my picks - let the war begin. IG: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-2646 minThe Drop Pass17th Episode - Top European Prospects - Part 2NHL European prospect pool watch is now complete - last teams from Nashville to Winnipeg are included in this episode and if you haven't heard of guys like Askarov and Lundqvist (not the manrocket), I strongly suggest, that you put your headphones in and see what kind of darlings these two are. Not much else is on the table this week, but we are heading towards the start of the NHL season, so team reviews are going to start pretty shortly. Press the follow button and leave a comment on my dm's about the podcast. But most of all...
2021-09-191h 08The Drop Pass16th Episode - Top European Prospects - Part 1FU - Money! Newest contract headlines from 13th of August to this date, Kotkaniemi case and the main topic - top European prospects per organization (Ana - Mtl). Tried to keep the episode under one hour, but it seemingly isn't possible anymore. Get your notebooks ready and let's get started!IG: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-121h 02The Drop Pass15th Episode - Transfer Market SpecialBPL, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Serie A and La Liga. All major transfers included and my own predictions on the outcomes. As a bonus - me butchering all the names in this episode. Seems as at least Italian language class could come in handy. Another long episode - so sit back, relax and most of all - ENJOY!BPL - @1.50Ligue 1 - @28.47Bundesliga - @39.48Serie A - @51.33La Liga - @1.06.48IG: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-061h 21The Drop Pass14th Episode - Season RecapsBrake is over! This week it's all about NHL - more specifically each team's surprising as well as disappointing players. See how many you can guess beforehand. Longest episode to date ahead, so get the popcorn ready because you are in for a ride. Please enjoy and tell your friends!IG: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-291h 26The Drop Pass13th Episode - Free Agency - Part 2Same concept as last week: rest of the remaining teams on the cards and if you haven't listened to the previous one yet, go check it out before entering this one. All teams from the Island to Anaheim, and unfortunately missed one signing that happened just recently (Andrew Copp - 1-year, 3.64) but other than that all major deals should be there, hopefully. Also, few major moves happened in football grounds ("not Messi"), so had to address those as well. Enjoy!Instagram: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices...
2021-08-1446 minThe Drop Pass12th Episode - Free Agency - Part 1Great to have you. Time for some free agent frenzy, buyouts and trades from the past few weeks in the NHL. Decided to divide the entire "show" into two parts for entertainment purposes, where we go through each individual team and their off-season actions. In a few days I will upload the second part so hang tight and enjoy this one!Instagram: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-0837 minThe Drop Pass11th Episode - #RonnieFranchiseThis week we bow the Greek freak, check how much Jadon Sancho costs and of course wonder what substances were used during the expansion draft. Also forgot to mention the Russell Westbrook trade in this episode, but to give you the details - next year Lakers will have six players on their roster - led by LeBron, Russ and AD so have fun!Instagram: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-0152 minThe Drop Pass10th Episode - All About Seattle KrakenAs promised - NHL expansion draft episode. All 31 teams - most notable unprotected players, trades before the roster freeze and finally my own predictions on their future roster. (Another +50min episode - not a big deal...) - ENJOY!Instagram: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-07-2151 minThe Drop Pass9th Episode - NHL Entry DraftForza Azzurri! Episode solely dedicated to top prospects of the NHL 2021 draft - analysis and predictions for the early first round + top Finnish prospects. I'll also quickly touch up on the McGregor situation and EURO 2020 final. Expect to see the next episode on short notice, since it will be all about NHL expansion draft which will be hosted before the entry draft. Press the follow button, so you don't miss any episodes. ¨Instagram: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-07-1842 minThe Drop Pass8th Episode - Pat Maroon = One Man DynastyBig episode on our hands. Topics include NHL finals, UFC 264 and of course the EURO 2020 final. In this episode I will cover all of the most notable trades from NHL 2020-2021 season, so join to see which teams won at the trade dealine. LEGO!Instagram: thedrop_pass / jtoiva Twitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-07-0950 minThe Drop Pass7th Episode - Bolts or Habs?After a short hiatus - back in the kitchen. We will chew on my EURO 2020 predictions #mediumrare, bite into the NHL finals and see how the NBA conference finals are cookin'. A bit shorter episode this week, since I tried to put most of the major topics into a compact size from the previous two weeks. So sit down and enjoy.Instagram: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-06-3025 minThe Drop Pass6th Episode - Is It Coming Home?This week it's all about the Euros as I promised. Will England win the tournament, can the Finns fight their way out of the group stage and who is my dark horse candidate to win the tournament? Find out my predictions in this episode. Also if you didn't watch the UFC 263 you will find the recap here as well. Hop on board!Instagram: thedrop_pass / jtoiva Twitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-06-1737 minThe Drop Pass5th Episode - Vettori the first Italian champ in the UFC?This week: NHL conference finals, World Hockey Championships and stacked UFC 263 are on the table. Pretty straight forward jinxing in the NHL side of things alongside The Last Stylebender fandom. Hop on board and hear my first takes on the world of MMA. Vamos!IG: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-06-1233 minThe Drop Pass4th Episode - Credit for the Leafs?This week we have a platter full of different topics. Europa and Champions League conclusions, NBA playoff watch, Toronto Maple Leafs praise and the Skoda Cup of course. Also going to tell you about the future plans of the podcast, so hop on!Social media: IG: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-06-0234 minThe Drop Pass3rd Episode - Double for Manchester?This week we have great games of football ahead of us, hockey world championships started in Latvia and the NBA playoffs are on the platter (casually name dropping in the episode, so go do your homework beforehand). And lastly don't even think I won't talk about the brutal faith of the Edmonton Oilers. That's would be unethical. Let's go!Instagram: thedrop_pass / jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-05-2629 minThe Drop Pass3rd Episode - Double for Manchester?This week we have great games of football ahead of us, hockey world championships started in Latvia and the NBA playoffs are on the platter (casually name dropping in the episode, so go do your homework beforehand). And lastly don't even think I won't talk about the brutal faith of Edmonton Oilers which can't be ignored.Instagram: jtoivaTwitter: _JToiva
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