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Centre IceAlex DeWingCatNew show! Alex DeBrincat is on the move to his hometown Red Wings. Hear our thoughts on Detroit's rebuild and Steve Yzerman as well. We listed our best and worst contracts of free agency, praised the Flyers and more!
2023-07-1433 minCentre IceLet The Off-Season Begin!New show! Mac and Matt analyzed the Vegas Golden Knights strategy for success and what other teams should pay attention to to build a champion. Plus, our thoughts on an amazing Panthers run. The Sens have a new owner, Kyle Dubas is now in Pittsburgh, we talk about why the NHL does not need a salary cap, and the NHL draft.
2023-06-2441 minCentre IceWhere do the Leafs and Oilers go from here?New show! Mac and Matt discussed another disappointing end to the season for both Toronto and Edmonton. The streak of Canadian teams not winning the cup goes way back to 1993. Does Kyle Dubas deserve to keep his job? The Maple Leafs need to shift their organizational focus and philosophy to be successful. The Oilers are still the McDraisaitl show, plus picks for each series and the sadness in the hockey community after the Blackhawks won the draft lottery. Thanks for listening!
2023-05-1935 minCentre Ice2023 Stanley Cup Playoff PrimerNew show! Our annual playoff preview show returns, breaking down all the series. The Maple Leafs can't come up short again, can they? The guys have one favourite in the Western Conference that could go on a long playoff run. Can the Islanders upset the Hurricanes? The Rangers and Devils is a series everyone should be excited about. Do the Kraken have any chance against the Avalanche? Plus, more changes coming in Pittsburgh and Washington. Enjoy the playoffs!
2023-04-1742 minCentre IceMidseason updateNew show! Mac and Matt are back for season 6 of Centre Ice! We talked about the World Juniors, players we've noticed, and who we like to win it all. That Connor Bedard guy isn't bad either. Big names like Bo Horvat, Alex DeBrincat, Jesper Bratt, and more are on expiring contracts. Do they stay or go? Plus, we separate contenders from pretenders at the mid-way mark of the season. Thanks for listening! Please vote in the poll on Spotify.
2023-01-0552 minCentre Ice2022-2023 Pacific Division PreviewThe Pacific Division promises to be a fun one again this season! Los Angeles made a big move to trade for Kevin Fiala, but can they get past Calgary or Edmonton? The Jack Campbell signing is significant, but how much better are the Oilers with him? After a chaotic offseason, the Flames are poised for another big year and possibly a deep playoff run. Is Vegas destined to miss the playoffs again and what about the Canucks? All that and more right here.
2022-10-0215 minCentre Ice2022-2023 Central Division PreviewThe Colorado Avalanche are the defending Stanley Cup Champions and no question the best team in the division. Where does that leave the Blues, Wild, and Stars? Plus, the guys believe the Jets won't be much better than they were last year. Dallas is a team we're excited about. The Predators made a couple of big moves to keep Filip Forsberg and trade for Ryan McDonagh. Tune in!
2022-10-0118 minCentre Ice2022-2023 Metropolitan Division PreviewThe Metropolitan Division has a chance to be one of the best in the NHL once again. Johnny Gaudreau signed with the Blue Jackets. Does that make them a playoff team or close to one? The Rangers coming out party was last year, can they continue to improve going into this year? Mac believes that the Capitals' signing of Darcy Kuemper will make a huge difference for them. Did the Islanders have an off year? The guys discuss.
2022-10-0118 minCentre Ice2022-2023 Atlantic Division PreviewSome big changes in the Atlantic Division this year. Are the Florida Panthers better or worse after their off-season moves? The guys believe the much improved Senators and Red Wings have an excellent chance to make a big leap in the standings. Then there's Montreal, which we are optimistic about in the long term. Enjoy! Anywhere you get your podcasts.
2022-10-0127 minCentre IceAnalyzing the Tkachuk trade and predicting landing spots for free agentsNew show! Mac and Matt started with the Hockey Canada investigation and are both hoping that it leads to some big changes, but we have our doubts. Matthew Tkachuk is now in Florida and the Flames did extremely well with this deal. The guys are huge fans of Mackenzie Weegar. Seattle has had a terrific off-season with some very smart moves. Kadri, Klingberg, and Kessel among others remain available. The guys share their predictions on spots they could land.
2022-07-2621 minCentre IceA tribute to Bryan Marchment and off-season discussionNew show! Mac shares a story and a tribute to Bryan Marchment as we with of his family and friends after his sudden passing. Mac and Matt discuss all the latest happenings around the league in what has been a busy off-season so far. Which free agents do we like and which ones would we steer clear of? Does Johnny Gaudreau go back to Calgary and what about Matthew Tkachuk? How many mistakes are too many for Kyle Dubas...all that and more right here. Thanks for listening!
2022-07-1133 min
Centre IceTrade Deadline PreviewNew show! Mac and Matt discussed all the names out there at the upcoming trade deadline. We highlighted a few players in particular. We think teams should be very interested in Anton Forsberg, Colin Blackwell, and Andrew Copp. Plus, we let the Sharks, Flyers, and Stars have it for their poor asset management. Eve Gascon became the first woman to ever play for the Gatineau Olympiques and the first woman since 2001 to play in a WHL game. Incredible stuff! Thanks for listening and enjoy the deadline!
2022-03-2036 minCentre IceFamily Day editionNew show! Mac and Matt marveled at the run the Slovakia men's team went on to win the bronze at the Beijing Olympic Games. How much farther up will Juraj Slafkovsky be in the coming NHL draft? The women's final was tremendous and the guys talked about how much women's hockey has grown, plus reflected on the number of viewers of the game. 500 goals for Sidney Crosby, we take a quick look back at how much he's improved as a player. We also touched on tremendous seasons from Tage Thompson, Aaron Ekblad, Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, Michael Bunting, and...
2022-02-2335 minCentre IceAll-Star Break banterNew show! Mac and Matt had some fun ranking some of the best young cores starting to emerge as future contenders. We think the best fits for Joe Pavelski are Boston and Pittsburgh. Plus, we talked about Juuse Saros' brilliance with the Predators. Also, the guys tell you why you should not forget about Tanner Jeannot and Anton Lundell in the Calder race.
2022-02-0529 minCentre IceWho wants a Klingberg?New show! Mac and Matt recorded the first episode of 2022. We talked about the state of the Oilers, Reid Boucher, John Klingberg reportedly likely to be on the move, hot streaks and cold streaks, including the Panthers' crazy home/road splits, and more! Thanks for listening!
2022-01-1838 minCentre IceTrade Deadline: Early buyers and sellers previewNew show! Mac and Matt had some great discussions about teams that they feel will be buyers and sellers at the trade deadline. The guys threw in some interesting teams, including Winnipeg. Mac says that even with the Ducks' success, they could use some more depth and a stronger backup goalie. Wishing you a Happy New Year and all the best in 2022!
2021-12-3131 minCentre IceCanucks on the riseNew show! Mac and Matt discussed the Canucks hot start under Bruce Boudreau, Vladimir Tarasenko's resurgence, and the incredible run the Vegas Golden Knights have been on. Plus some notes from the WJC. Wishing you a Happy New Year and all the best in 2022!
2021-12-3122 minCentre IceBen Bishop calls it a careerNew show! Mac and Matt say Ben Bishop has one of the most understated great careers by a goalie, even though he appeared in just over 400 games. The guys give props to Brad Larsen on a fine job with the Blue Jackets so far. The guys are just in awe of what Trevor Zegras did with Sonny Milano combining for an unreal goal. Plus, we give some quick thoughts on the world juniors and a skeptical NHL 22 review.
Happy Holidays from both of us. Enjoy the time!
2021-12-1524 minCentre IceThe Times They Are a-Changin'New show! The guys talked about the firing of Marc Bergevin, the early season success of the Toronto Maple Leafs are why things are different this year. Matt says he thinks Pierre Dorion should be removed as General Manager of the Senators. Mac and Matt discuss Jason Spezza's long career and Alex Ovechkin's evolution in his 16th NHL season. Mac says Don Sweeney is in a tough situation with Jake DeBrusk and he just wants the player to succeed. Anywhere you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening.
2021-12-0242 minCentre IceWhat's Kraken? Not much, apparentlyNew show! Jack Eichel is a Golden Knight, so the guys looked at the trade from both sides. Mac and Matt discussed the poor start for the Kraken and their outlook going forward. Mac asks the question if the Golden Knights success put extra pressure on Seattle. The Canucks simply can't afford to keep going with Jim Benning in charge, the Stars need a youth movement, and we broke down the successes of the Flames and Oilers. Anywhere you get your podcasts!
2021-11-2133 minCentre IceAnalyzing hot starts for the Panthers, Sharks, Rangers, Oilers and BluesNew show! Mac and Matt discussed the early season success of several teams and wonder if they're legitimate or not. The guys see a healthy Erik Karlsson in San Jose and a quality goaltender with Martin Jones out of the picture. Some good young talent for the Sharks. The Panthers are a very good team and the guys look back at all the great moves Bill Zito has made since taking over. We also cover the Rangers, Capitals, and Blues in this episode.
Available anywhere you get your podcasts! Happy Halloween and thanks for listening.
2021-10-2538 minCentre IceProjecting Olympic rosters for Finland, Sweden and Czech RepublicNew show! Mac and Matt gave huge props to Kirsten Welsh for becoming the first female linesperson in the OHL. We also touched on the Pettersson and Hughes extensions, Lundqvist's retirement ceremony, a UHL GM being fired after speaking out against racism, Sheldon Keefe's extension and more! Have a listen as we predict who will take the ice for the Finland, Sweden and Czech Republic teams in Beijing.
Thanks for listening!
2021-10-0432 minCentre IceProjecting Olympic rosters for Canada, USA and RussiaNew show! Mac and Matt kick of season 5 with their picks for team Canada, team USA and team Russia in the upcoming Winter Olympics. Lots of new names in the mix and so much skill for all three teams. The guys think you will see much younger, faster and more skilled rosters across the board. Team Canada has Connor McDavid, Brad Marchand, Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon? Not fair! Mac and Matt can't wait to watch them take the ice in Beijing.
All that and more right here! Wherever you get your podcasts. Stay safe and thanks...
2021-09-1833 minCentre IceRemembering Jimmy Hayes, Henrik Lundqvist's career, Sens talk and moreNew show! Mac and Matt pay tribute to Jimmy Hayes, who passed away at the very young age of 31. Our hearts go out to the Hayes family, Kristen and his two young boys. Life is short, remember that. Sean Couturier and Andrei Svechnikov get matching long term deals. Where does Henrik Lundqvist rank among the best goalies of all time? Jesperi Kotkaniemi might be headed to the Hurricanes. The guys talk about what kind of player Carolina would be getting and if the Habs will match the offer. The Sens have yet to name a captain and are working...
2021-08-3131 minCentre IceNHL offseason Winners and LosersNew show! Mac and Matt listed their winners and losers of the NHL offseason. The biggest loser might surprise you! The guys wonder if the Lightning have enough to win it all again, if anyone has had a worse off-season than Montreal, gives props to Bill Armstrong, Jim Nill and Don Sweeney for some excellent moves. Also, what the heck are the Hurricanes doing? The Flyers on the other hand, well that's another story. The guys remained critical of Chuck Fletcher. Oh yes and the Oilers! We're sorry, Edmonton fans. Anywhere you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!
2021-08-0444 minCentre Ice2021 NHL Draft Show with Steve KournianosNew show! We covered a lot of ground with Steve regarding the 2021 NHL draft and prospects he's had his eye on. The top American prospects in the draft, the Coyotes approach to the draft, Connor Bedard, goalie prospects, hidden gems and much more! Also, here Steve's take on Jack Eichel, NHL teams blueprint to winning a championship and much more! Available everywhere. Enjoy the NHL draft.
2021-07-2239 minCentre IceStanley Cup picks and off-season discussionNew show! Mac and Matt discussed the contract extension for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, wondered if the Blues will be able to find a trade partner for Vladimir Tarasenko and also brought up Tomas Hertl as a trade candidate. The guys talked about the sexual assault case against Brad Aldrich and demanded more from the Blackhawks and the NHL. Our heart goes out to the players and anyone else that was a victim of Aldrich. Finally, we gave our picks for the Stanley Cup and talked about how the Islanders and Golden Knights can take the next step.
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2021-06-2938 minCentre IceOff-season chatter and Conference Finals PreviewNew show! Mac and Matt touched on the top storylines around the NHL. It sounds like Jack Eichel will be on the move. The guys toss around potential suitors for him. Where will Seth Jones and Dougie Hamilton end up? Gerard Gallant is the new head coach of the Rangers. Mac and Matt discuss that, plus touch on the Jack Adams nominees in our news and notes. A short preview of the Islanders and Lightning as well as the Canadiens and Golden Knights.
Anywhere you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening.
2021-06-1629 minCentre IceFlames, Flyers, Rangers and Senators off-season previewNew show! Mac and Matt previewed the off-season for 4 interesting teams. How could they improve and vault themselves into contention. All of these teams face challenges and the guys outlined what they would do to improve all 4 clubs. Positives are there for all of the teams but much work is still ahead for them to get to the next level. Available anywhere you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening.
2021-06-0121 minCentre IceStanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Recap and Round 2 PreviewNew show! Mac has some choice words about the Toronto Maple Leafs and tries to echo how every fan or follower of the team is feeling going into game 7 tonight against Montreal. Mac and Matt summarized the first round of the playoffs and also gave their picks and analysis for the second round. Can anyone stop Colorado? Find out here. Available anywhere you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening.
2021-06-0133 minCentre Ice2021 Stanley Cup Playoff PreviewNew show! Mac and Matt discussed all the first round matchups in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We made our picks on who is advancing and analyzed each series for your listening pleasure. Are their any upsets in the cards? The guys made some picks that might surprise you! Available wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening.
Tune in next time for our episode focusing on teams that missed the playoffs and what is next for them!
2021-05-1443 minCentre IceAwards Race and the Playoff PictureNew show! Mac and Matt discussed every award, from Hart to Norris and who should be up for the hardware in the 2020-2021 season. There are some tight races, like Kirill Kaprizov and Jason Robertson duking it out for the Calder trophy. Two awards we feel are wide open and that would be GM of the year as well as Jack Adams. So many candidates and all very deserving so you can't go wrong with anyone. The guys discussed if the Selke trophy is awarded to best defensive forward or best two-way forward.
Plus, we took a c...
2021-04-3037 minCentre IceDeciphering the DeadlineNew show! Mac and Matt analyzed all the big trades at the deadline. Including Anthony Mantha to Washington, Nick Foligno to Toronto and Taylor Hall to Boston. Find out who we thought won and lost this year at the deadline. Some of our answers might surprised you but we always looked at the value coming back in every trade and some GM's did better than others. Once again, we criticized GM's like Jim Benning and Ken Holland for a lack of activity or questionable moves. All that and more here! Wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!
2021-04-1441 minCentre IceThe Hot StoveNew show! In our final episode of the month, the guys assessed the struggles of the Sabres, Flyers and Flames. We also wondered if it might be a more quiet trade deadline for Buffalo even though it shouldn't be. The Flames brought on Darryl Sutter since we last recorded and the results have been more of the same after a brief hot streak. Brad Treliving is definitely on the hot seat but when will he accept that was he has just isn't good enough? Plus, we went through some of the top players available and which teams would be...
2021-04-0152 minCentre IceMidseason Management MadnessNew show! Mac and Matt broke down the biggest stories from around the NHL. The Sabres are not showing much promise and the guys say it is time to make some real changes. Plus, how is Jim Benning still the General Manager of the Canucks? The guys do not agree with the decision to back him by Canucks ownership. Let's separate the contenders from the pretenders and talk about which teams are right in between. The Leafs are legit and Mac still can't believe how good they're playing after he's waited pretty much his whole life for this kind...
2021-03-041h 05Centre IceEarly season thoughtsNew show! Mac and Matt celebrate over one thousand plays from our amazing listeners from across the globe. The Hurricanes, Canadiens and Leafs are off to great starts while the Senators, Oilers, Rangers and Sabres are not. Matt pulls no punches as he is pretty frustrated with the Sens and he says he would make some big changes. We've seen some impressive young goalies in Vitek Vanecek and Kevin Lankinen. All that and much more right here. Thanks for listening and enjoy the games!
2021-02-0340 minCentre IceEast Division PreviewNew show! In the final installment of our division preview series, Mac and Matt gave a detailed look at the East Division. Are the Bruins still a big time threat with the departures of Torey Krug and Zdeno Chara? The New York Rangers are a very exciting team and the guys debate whether or not they're a playoff contender. One consensus we had is that Philadelphia is the most complete team in the division, without a doubt. The Penguins and Capitals are not getting any younger as teams around them continue to improve. Where do the Sabres finish with...
2021-01-1352 minCentre IceCentral Division PreviewNew show! Mac and Matt are back with a detailed preview of the Central Division. Tampa Bay is looking to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions but they will be without Nikita Kucherov for the season. At the same time, Steven Stamkos is back and fully healthy for the Lightning. The guys see Carolina as a team that will continue to improve and should be a sure thing for a playoff spot. Chicago does not look like much of a threat this year and we wish Jonathan Toews all the best as he's dealing with something pretty serious right now...
2021-01-1240 minCentre IceWest Division PreviewNew show! The Avalanche are gunning for top spot in the division and are seen as one of the favourites to win the Stanley Cup. Plus, the Golden Knights and Blues are as good as any team around the league. Despite losing Alex Pietrangelo, the Blues did a pretty good job of making moves to continue to be a contender. The Ducks and Kings are well on their way to building a team that will compete in this division within the next few years and you can expect steady improvement from them. What about the Minnesota Wild? Oh, we...
2021-01-0429 minCentre IceNorth Division PreviewNew show! The boys are back with a preview of the North Division. We took a close look at every Canadian team and predicted where they will all finish in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for our previews of the West, Central and East divisions! Find us wherever you get your podcasts.
2020-12-2942 minCentre IceAnalyzing the off-season with Spector's HockeyNew show! Mac and Matt were joined by Lyle Richardson, also known as Spector's Hockey to break down all the big moves around the NHL. We covered a lot of ground, including Patrik Laine, the Calgary Flames aggressive moves, the lack of activity by Boston and Carolina plus much more! Lyle gave his take on who the best player in the league is, the winners and losers of the off-season and plenty of other topics. Please follow Lyle on twitter at Spector's Hockey and check out his blog for great league coverage. Thanks for listening and stay safe!
2020-10-2438 minCentre IceNHL Draft Special featuring Steve KournianosNew show! Mac and Matt are joined by Steve Kournianos, also known as the draft analyst. We covered a lot of ground here! Sanderson or Drysdale? Who do the Kings take at 2? Where does Askarov land? Plus some excellent coverage of American prospects and potential second round steals. Available on all platforms! Thanks for listening and be sure to check out Steve's work.
2020-10-0438 minCentre IceStanley Cup PreviewNew show! Mac and Matt ran through the latest news and notes from around the league, including Eric Staal being traded to Buffalo. Alex Pietrangelo appears to be headed to free agency as the Blues have not been able to reach a deal with him yet. The guys praised the Islanders for an impressive run and see them improving next year. Why not take a run at a player like Mike Hoffman? He'd be a great fit there. Dallas and Tampa Bay appear to be headed for a long series. Mac and Matt made their picks for who is...
2020-09-2146 minCentre IceConference Finals PreviewNew show! Mac and Matt make their picks on who they think is advancing to the Stanley Cup. Plus, the guys have nothing but good things to say about the future of the Vancouver Canucks, Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers. Plus, we give our congratulations to Bobby Ryan on a well deserved Masterton Trophy. Plus, we both re-enacted the Steamed Hams skit from the Simpsons. Anywhere you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening and enjoy the games.
2020-09-1042 minCentre IceQuarterfinals PreviewNew show! Mac and Matt did not pull any punches as they talked about the Flames and Capitals after their seasons ended. The guys make their second round predictions and give the Islanders some major props on how well they've played. Can Colorado, Tampa Bay, Philadelphia and Vancouver bounce back? Mac and Matt give their thoughts on that and much more! Available anywhere you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening!
2020-08-2546 minCentre Ice2020 Playoff PreviewNew show! Mac is completely done with the Leafs and voices his displeasure with the team and organization in an opening rant. More importantly, the guys previewed every series of the first round. 2020 has been a strange year for everyone and nobody really knows who is going to take the Stanley Cup home. It's certainly a wide open field. Matt and Mac give you their picks and analysis for the first round of the playoffs. Plus, we give credit to the NHL for a great return to play plan. Available anywhere you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening!
2020-08-1050 minCentre IcePlayoffs?!New show! Mac and Matt broke down all of the play in tournament match-ups in great detail. Can the Leafs finally move past the first round? The guys talk about if any upsets could be in the cards. Plus, some dark horse teams that could go a long way. Available anywhere you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening!
2020-07-181h 01Centre IceThe Jersey EpisodeNew show! Our jersey episode is finally finished! Matt and Mac give you our detailed overview of every teams best and worst jerseys. Plus, our tips for buying and starting a collection! Available on all platforms. Thanks for listening and stay safe.
2020-06-231h 09Centre IcePlaying Armchair GMNew show! Mac and Matt discussed moves the Maple Leafs, Sabres, Canadiens, Hurricanes, Rangers, Avalanche, Predators, Flames, Kings and Sharks should make. Special shout out to our Sharks listeners in San Jose. We love you guys! Thanks for all the support on our recent episodes everyone. It really means a lot. Stay safe and healthy as we navigate this difficult time.
2020-05-061h 19Centre IceSeason Preview: Metropolitan DivisionNew show! Mac and Matt provided a detailed look at the Metropolitan Division, including the vastly improved Rangers and Flyers. Mac praised John Carlson for a great start to the season and potentially some big time hardware when the season is over. How dangerous are the Capitals and Penguins still? The guys expect a bit of a decline from the Islanders. The Devils look good but there is so much competition for playoff spots within the division. All that and much more right here! Wherever you get your podcasts.
2020-04-2252 minCentre IceSeason Preview: Central DivisionNew show! Mac and Matt went through every team with great detail. Nashville is not off to the best start, Chicago is looking to get back in the playoffs with some big new acquisitions like Calvin de Haan, Robin Lehner and Olli Maatta. Minnesota will always be competitive but we expect them to be very patient and sell at the trade deadline this year. The guys are sticking with the Avalanche winning the division and the Blues finishing a close second. All that and more right here! Wherever you get your podcasts!
2020-04-2252 minCentre IceSeason Preview: Pacific DivisionNew show! Mac and Matt went through every team in the Pacific Division as so many teams compete for playoff spots. We discussed the hot starts of the Ducks and Oilers. Both of us had questions about Anaheim but feel Edmonton is more legitimate. Vegas has been up and down with whispers of some changes coming soon to the team. All that and much more right here! Wherever you get your podcasts!
2020-04-221h 25Centre IceSeason Preview: Atlantic DivisionNew show! Mac and Matt finished off their Season Preview series with a detailed look at the Atlantic Division. The guys are not too concerned about Tampa Bay's early season results and unanimously declared the Boston Bruins the best team in the division. The Panthers spent big in free agency but Sergei Bobrovsky has not been worth it for them. How good are the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres? Mac and Matt will talk about whether or not either of them will make the playoffs. All that and much more! Wherever you get your podcasts.
2020-04-221h 20Centre IceExpansion Draft Preview: Western ConferenceNew show! Mac and Matt went into great detail regarding the potential players Ron Francis could pick from teams in the West. Listen here as we discuss our protection lists for each team and who we would pick if we were in Francis' shoes. Now available on iHeartRadio!
2020-04-1543 minCentre IceExpansion Draft Preview: Eastern ConferenceNew show! The guys are still under quarantine and have certainly gained some perspective during that time. Mac and Matt went into great detail to give our listeners a preview of the Seattle Expansion Draft and what kind of approach Ron Francis will take with his new team. Part 2 on the Western Conference is available as well! Now available on iHeartRadio!
2020-04-151h 05Centre IceOur Top 10 Free Agents and other ramblingsNew show! Mac and Matt listed their top 10 free agents and we certainly had different opinions. The guys make some bold predictions on landing spots for Taylor Hall, Jacob Markstrom, Robin Lehner, Mike Hoffman and others. Plus, we took a brief look at two big names possibly available on the trade market. Finally, we gave some recommendations on some older playoff games to watch and TV shows as well.
2020-04-081h 15Centre IceQuarantine EditionNew show! Mac and Matt talked about some of the top prospects outside the NHL and the bevvy of young Russian players coming through the NHL pipeline that continues to grow. We also gave our thoughts on some old playoff series we would recommend during the layoff and discussed our proposal for the NHL going forward following the containment of the Coronavirus. Finally, we discussed teams that could benefit from some time off with important players on Injured Reserve. Find us wherever you get your podcasts! Thanks for listening and stay safe.
2020-03-2457 minCentre IceTrade Deadline Edition: Western ConferenceHere is part two of our trade deadline series. Mac and Matt broke down all the moves in the Western Conference, including Robin Lehner and Alec Martinez to Vegas, plus the dog fight for the two wild card spots in the West. We praised the stellar recent play of Kevin Fiala and Juuse Saros. We also touched on Patrik Laine's rapidly improving two-way game. The guys say Connor Hellebuyck should be a Vezina finalist at the very least. All that and more! Wherever you get your podcasts.
2020-03-121h 18Centre IceTrade Deadline Edition: Eastern ConferenceListen here as Mac and Matt break down all the trade deadline moves in the Eastern Conference.
2020-03-081h 00Centre IceThe Decade That WasNew show! Mac and Matt count down their top 10 moments of the decade, Mac has some choice words about the Leafs and says Jack Campbell will not solve their problems. Join us next time for our trade deadline show!
2020-02-0954 minCentre Ice2019 Wrap upNew show! Mac and Matt spoke about the dismissals of Bill Peters and Mike Babcock. The guys took a look at the 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame Class. The Sharks struggles continue and their cap situation is extremely tough to navigate. Also, we took a look at what is making the Sens difficult to play against right now. Plus some insight on Anthony Duclair and more. Available wherever you get your podcasts! Happy Holidays!
2019-12-1556 minCentre IceIs it October yet?New Show! We broke down all the recent trades and discussed the downfall of the Minnesota Wild. We re-ranked the teams in the east and the west and made some bold predictions on who could be in the playoffs and to wrap up we talked some Jays and gave our thoughts on NHL 20
2019-08-021h 19Centre IceFree Agent FrenzyNew show! We hope you enjoyed the intro! The boys recapped all the biggest signings in Free Agency and graded the moves to this point. We also gave some thoughts on the draft and how the first round went. Matt also graded the Sens off-season and put his GM hat on. Hockey talk ends at the hour and ten minutes mark. We also talked about Kawhi's big decision, the Home Run Derby and the Blue Jays.
2019-07-041h 43Centre IceOff-Season UpdateNew show! The St. Louis Blues are Stanley Cup Champions! Matt and Mac discussed their impressions of game 7 and Jordan Binnington's spectacular play. Erik Karlsson is staying long term in San Jose so we once again discussed the direction the Sharks are heading in with their core. We also went over the Olli Maatta trade and the Rangers acquiring Jacob Trouba. Now available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify and Google Play!
2019-06-1836 minCentre IceFinal Playoff ShowNew show, featuring a special intro! Matt and Mac discussed how the Blues have shut down the Bruins the last couple games and how Boston can force a deciding game seven. We also talked about who should be in the running for the Conn Smythe. The Charlotte Checkers won it all in the AHL last night so we talked about them and the Chicago Wolves with some players that stood out. Plenty of hot stove talk as well, including the newly signed Jeff Skinner and a little Raptors talk at the end.
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2019-06-091h 19Centre IceStanley Cup and NHL UpdateNew show! Matt and Mac recapped game one and two of the Stanley Cup Finals, the Oilers new head coach and GM, Finland's improbable run to win the World Championships and the Hughes vs Kakko Debate. All that and much more. Now available on SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify and Google Play!
2019-05-3157 minCentre IceStanley Cup Preview and other thoughtsNew show! Matt and Mac are back in the studio. We talked a bit about the run the Raptors are on before getting into hockey talk. San Jose and Carolina are two different stories going into the off-season, we covered what kind of moves they could make. Some IIHF World Championship talk as well as we get closer to the gold medal game. We also gave our thoughts and picks for the Stanley Cup that starts on Monday and finished it off with a discussion of the EA Sports NHL video game franchise.
2019-05-241h 04Centre IceOff-season game plan part 2In the second installment of our off-season show, Matt and Mac looked at the teams that have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Including big decisions on the horizon and team salary cap for each and every one of them. We also gave our Stanley Cup picks as well as keys for the teams left that could win it all.
2019-05-101h 02Centre IceOff-season game plan part 1Fans of teams who missed the playoffs and not in the race for the Stanley Cup, we’ve got you covered! Mac and Matt cover all those teams in a special episode. We looked at what was positive about their season as well as concerns and moves they could make this summer.
2019-05-0353 minCentre IceRound 1 Recap and BanterNew show! We're finally back. Matt and Mac recapped the first round of the playoffs and made some observations about the heavyweights that got knocked out like Tampa Bay, Toronto and Calgary. We touched on some of the bigger moves including Joel Quenneville to Florida and what that might bring for the franchise. We announced our round two predictions and discussed the blown call in game 7 of the Vegas-San Jose Series. Thanks for listening! New show is coming next week.
2019-04-261h 01Centre IceWho's Hot Who's Not: NHL EditionNew show! Matt and Mac broke down some of the struggling NHL teams including an extended look at the Florida Panthers and whether or not they can make the playoffs this season. How are the Leafs going to be without Auston Matthews? We also talked about the Vegas Golden Knights who have had their troubles to open the season and the upstart Montreal Canadiens. We both think that Jesperi Kotkaniemi will be a finalist for the Calder along with Elias Pettersson. The LA Kings have made some changes since we recorded the show. We will have more on that this...
2018-11-0555 minCentre IceOctober ThoughtsNew show! Matt and Mac are joined by Andrew to talk about the last week in the NHL. The Pittsburgh Penguins are on fire and make an appearance in our top 5. The LA Kings are not! We also talked potential destinations for expansion or relocation. Where does the MacKinnon-Landeskog-Rantanen line rank in the NHL and much more. Thanks for listening and enjoy the games.
2018-10-281h 00Centre IceCentre Ice- Early Season UpdateNew show! Matt and Mac ran through some of the top stories. Including the Maple Leafs hot start, the improving Carolina Hurricanes and the disappointing San Jose Sharks. We also talked about how players are more comfortable sharing their personalities and character in today's NHL and we talked some great personalities from the past. Top 5/Bottom 5 to end it off. Thanks for listening!
2018-10-1857 minCentre IceCentre Ice: 2019 Season PreviewSeason Preview show is here! Hockey starts on Wednesday. Matt and Mac start year 2 with a breakdown of every team as well as some of their fantasy picks they want on their team this year! Listen on Soundcloud or iTunes. Enjoy! Follow us on Twitter at CentreIceRadio and like our page on Facebook at CentreIcePod.
2018-10-022h 07Centre IceWestern Conference Off-Season ShowNew show! Here's our Western Conference Off-Season show. We talked about every Western Conference team, weighed in on John Tavares, the Islanders and Erik Karlsson as well as made some bold predictions for the upcoming season. Might be our final show of the summer but we will see how things go.
2018-07-131h 27Centre IceEastern Conference Off-Season ShowNew show! We talked about Erik Karlsson and the Senators. We recapped the first round of the NHL Draft. Discussed the big trade between Carolina and Calgary and broke down every Eastern Conference teams off-season needs and potential plans. Congratulations to Martin St. Louis, Martin Brodeur and everyone else that made in into the Hall of Fame.
2018-06-282h 12Centre IceStanley Cup UpdateNew show! The Stanley Cup begins on Monday. The guys broke down how Vegas and Washington got to the finals and reflected on the third round of the playoffs. We talked a little about Marian Hossa, where does Vegas go from here if they win or they don't. The Calder Cup is on as the Marlies await their opponent in the finals, it will either be Texas or Rockford. Enjoy the finals!
2018-05-271h 18Centre IceThird Round Playoff UpdateNew show! Today we recapped round two of the playoffs, gave some thoughts on the Eastern Conference Finals. How much we both want Ovechkin to win a Cup, maybe it'll happen! Kyle Dubas is the new GM of the Leafs and what you can expect from him. Mike Fisher announced his retirement and we had nothing but good things to say about him. Including some personal memories Matt has. More World Championship talk coming as we move further into the tournament! Thanks for listening.
2018-05-141h 00Centre IceSecond Round Playoff UpdateNew show! We talked about the second round matchups in the playoffs with some predictions and analysis. Sticking with the Sharks taking down Vegas (spoiler alert). Congratulations to the Sabres for winning the draft lottery. We recapped the top 15 picks and gave some insight on the teams involved. Pens/Caps and Preds/Jets on the schedule today! Enjoy the games and thanks for listening!
2018-04-2953 minCentre IcePlayoff UpdateNew show! We talked about the teams still in the playoffs and the teams that got eliminated. How far can Vegas go and what kind of opponent are the Sharks for them? How our brackets are holding up, a little about the Sens and Erik Karlsson and more! Thanks for listening!
2018-04-1944 minCentre IcePlayoff Preview ShowThe playoffs are almost here! Get prepared with some analysis and predictions from the guys as they unveil their entire playoff bracket! We also dedicated the show to the people of Humboldt and The Humboldt Broncos, who we continue to keep in our thoughts. Matt and Mac broke down every matchup and analyzed every teams chances in the big dance. Thanks for listening!
2018-04-1154 minCentre IceGoaltender Interference?Mac and Matt tried their best to figure out if the Predators/Panthers call was the correct one, plus we updated all the ongoing storylines from around the NHL.
2018-04-0551 minCentre IceKopitar's case for MVP and teams in fluxNew show! Mac and Matt discussed some of the events of the week, Anze Kopitar's brilliant play, players that have put up elite numbers for a long time, the OHL playoffs and teams in flux. Does Ilya Sorokin get a shot with the Islanders next year? Plus some top 5/bottom to finish the podcast as always.
2018-03-2451 minCentre IceDahlin a future Sabre?New show! Mac and Matt talked about the Sabres falling so far below expectations but positioned to draft Rasmus Dahlin plus other storylines from around the NHL.
2018-03-1752 minCentre IceFeel Good FridayNew show and new time! Matt and Mac here with you. We'll start doing these every Friday from now on! We talked about Vegas, the red hot Florida Panthers, goaltender interference, Calgary and will John Tavares re-sign? Plus a brand new feature in the top 5/bottom 5 this week.
2018-03-0952 minCentre IceFebruary 26- Trade Deadline EditionNew show! Matt and Mac talked about all the trade deadlines moves with analysis and discussion. We also chatted about the Olympics and the incredible run the German team went on.
2018-02-2652 minCentre IceThe Battle of Ontario and playing armchair GMNew show! Matt and Mac talked about last nights game between Ottawa and Toronto, gave some trade deadline thoughts and talked about the playoff picture as it is right now with some predictions! Top 5/Bottom 5 as always at the end.
2018-02-1151 minCentre IceTrade Deadline and true contendersNew show! Mac and Matt talked about the trade deadline and some players that could be on the move, the All-Star game, who the true contenders are in the NHL plus top 5 bottom 5 and a new mailbag feature we are starting on! Submit your hockey related questions and have them answered by us at the end of February!
2018-02-0152 minCentre IceInterview With Grant McCaggThis week we talked with Grant McCagg, the former NHL scout about the draft and the Montreal Canadiens. Should the Montreal Canadiens rebuild or retool? Grant gave his thoughts on that and much more.
2018-01-2818 minCentre IceMurat AtesNew show! We talked about the Senators, Leafs, Olympic rosters, Erik Karlsson and much more! Murat Ates of the Athletic Winnipeg joined us to talk all things Jets. We closed it out with Top 5 Bottom as usual. Be sure to like our Facebook page at Centre Ice AC and follow us on Twitter at CentreIceRadio.
2018-01-2154 minCentre IceWJC Recap and early trade deadline thoughtsFirst show of 2018! Mac and Matt V talked about all the latest news. Including updates on Phillip Danault after a scary incident last night. We recapped the World Juniors and gave our thoughts on the tournament and some players that stood out. Plus we took a look at teams that could be buyers and sellers come trade deadline time. As always, top 5/bottom 5 to finish the show.
2018-01-1450 minCentre IceInterview with Ken Boehlke of Sin Bin VegasCheck out our interview with Ken Boehlke. Mac Vincent and Matthew Vernon discussed all things Vegas Golden Knights with Ken! Including the fans, Gerard Gallant, Jonathan Marchessault, top prospects for Vegas and so much more!
Huge thanks to Ken for coming on with us. We'll definitely have him on again!
2018-01-0529 minCentre IceIan Mendes and the World JuniorsNew show! Special guest Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 joined us to discuss the World Juniors, how the NHL has changed over the years, his top teams in the NHL and the Ottawa Senators. The guys discussed all of those topics in much more detail.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
2017-12-2055 minCentre IceJoe Thornton, the Sens and moreNew show! We talked about Joe Thornton and some of the best playmakers in recent memory, the Carolina Hurricanes, lots of Ottawa Senators talk and top 5/bottom 5.
2017-12-1052 minCentre IceDecember ThoughtsToday we talked about some of the best performances this past month and what the matchups would be if the playoffs started today. Plus some Erik Karlsson and Drew Doughty discussion, the struggling teams in the bottom of the league and top 5/bottom 5.
2017-12-031h 21Centre IceLegacies, Trades and JerseysNew show. We have the latest on Matt Murray plus we talked about the legacy of Henrik Lundqvist, Alex Ovechkin and Roberto Luongo. The difficulty of making a trade in the NHL today. The greatest moments and jerseys of all time Top 5/Bottom 5 and more!
2017-11-291h 07Centre IceTop Free Agents and NHL ExpansionToday the guys talked about the recently released TSN Core 4 list, top 4 upcoming free agents, potential NHL cities for expansion, Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers, John Carlson and where he might go plus top 5/bottom 5 and more!
2017-11-191h 35Centre IceHHOF Discussion and the Duchene tradeNew show! We talked about the Matt Duchene trade, Hall of Fame inductees and hopefuls, Paul Kariya, Boston, Top 5/Bottom 5 and more.
2017-11-1256 minCentre IceHalloween EditionIt's the Halloween edition of Centre Ice! Mac and Matt discuss all the latest from around the NHL. Which teams are for real? Listen to find out.
2017-10-311h 08Centre IceEarly Season StorylinesLongest show to date! The guys discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins early season struggles and what they mean. They also give their observations on some of the stories people are talking about in the first few weeks of the season.
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