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Howitzer Hockey41. Ottawa Fires DJ Smith, World Juniors, Every Teams Wish List, and MoreHAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE! Have a good listen to this holiday themed episode as we discuss every NHL teams needs/wants that could/should be on their wish list this season. Also Ottawa finally fired DJ Smith as the head coach. Talk a little bit on the Blues again as Kyrou was in the media about his comments about Berube. World Junior hockey is just around the corner and we go over the top teams in the tournament. Cheers and Happy New Year!2023-12-231h 00Howitzer Hockey40. Flyers Stay Hot, LA Kings, Hurricanes, Another Coach Fired, and MoreThe Philadelphia Flyers might be one of the best stories in the league right now and they are building something special in Philly. Craig Berube gets canned in St. Louis, Hurricanes continue to be sub par, they need a spark. Ohtani signs a massive contract with the Dodgers. Kraken can't seem to get back to their ways of last season. What about this LA Kings team right. 2023-12-151h 17Howitzer Hockey39. Coyotes, Penguins, Lightning, Trade Rumours, and MoreWe have a ton on deck for this weeks episode. Arizona Coyotes are looking realllllly good right now, and a certain someone has been a big part as to why. Penguins are struggling right now, is there a way for them to bounce back? Lightning have been just meh right now. There has been a ton of trade rumours circulating as well and we cover some of the guys on the market right now. Plus we have some really random thoughts about hottubs. 2023-12-081h 11Howitzer Hockey38. Global Series, NHL All-Star Game, and MoreWe put together a little bonus episode to talk about some other news that has been happening in the hockey world. Hope you enjoy this to get your week going. 2023-12-0434 minHowitzer Hockey37. Kane is a Red Wings, Perry News, Wild Fire Coach, and MoreA lot on the board this week; Patrick Kane finally signs and he chose Detroit. Why did he choose to play in Detroit? We cover the history of players who have had hip resurfacing surgery as well. Corey Perry was a major headline in the hockey world this week as well and the rumours were swirling. Minnesota fire Evason and go with Hynes as the new bench boss, as they try to mix things up in the locker room. We also cover a lot more, tune in to find out!2023-12-0153 minHowitzer Hockey36. Global Series, Nylander, 3-on-3 OT Rules, Oilers, Capitals, and MoreAfter a couple weeks off the boys have recovered enough from the flu bug to drop a new episode that includes; the Global Series, William Nylander and his amazing start to the season, 3-on-3 OT possibly changing the rules, Oilers continue to be the talk of the league as the struggles haven't seemed to stopped. We touch on the Washington Capitals and how they have been able to string along some wins, the Minnesota Wild struggling to find their games and so much more. 2023-11-231h 10Howitzer Hockey35. Bruins and Canucks Hot Starts, Oilers Woes, and Much More.Neckguards are starting to gain some traction around the NHL. Boston might just be the best team in the East once again this season, Canucks very well could be the best Canadian team. Quinn Hughes is off to a unbelievable start to the season. We also discuss Jack Hughes' status and we couldn't leave out Luke either. Make the Case is back as we discuss what the Oilers need to do in order to turn the ship around. Injury talk and benchings. There was a lot to unpack in this episode, so sit back and enjoy folks! 2023-11-1059 minHowitzer Hockey34. Senators Chaos, Jumbo Joe/Stastny Hang Em Up, Jack Hughes, and MoreWe are back in studio for this one folks and the quality is a lot better lol. We talk about a lot that has gone on in the past week; couple retirements, Ottawa Senators chaos, Jack Hughes and Frank Vatrano hot starts, Leafs goaltending situation, Heritage Classic, Adam Johnson, and more. Tune in for a good listen!2023-11-0359 minHowitzer Hockey33. Oilers, Red Wings, Flyers, Kopitar, and More.It was our first episode over zoom this week and we definitely have some kinks to work out. We will be back in the studio soon for some better quality listening for you fans! but enjoy this episode as we discuss the struggling Oilers, the red hot Red Wings and Flyers. Anze Kopitar is now the all time leader in games played for the LA Kings, plus a lot more!
We did run into some technical difficulties at the end of the episode and lost audio to one of our hosts. So the Pinto...2023-10-2946 minHowitzer Hockey32. The 2023-2024 NHL Season Is HereThis episode on Howitzer Hockey we cover the host Joel’s experience in Montreal seeing the home opener against Bedard and the Blackhawks. Running into head coach Martin St. Louis a few times. Injury bug hitting some teams locker rooms already. Hot and cold players/teams. Big signings. New segments "C'mon Man" & "This Day In Hockey History". LET’S GO, hockey season is back!!!2023-10-191h 13Howitzer Hockey31. Prediction Week, Make the Case for Cup Champ, NEW SEGMENT and MoreWe are less than a week away from the 2023-24 season! WOWZA! It's so close we can almost smell it!! This episode we will be giving you this seasons predictions of our predicted standings in each Conference! What teams will make the playoffs and what teams will not, and why we came to this decision. With a massive bet for the winner come seasons end. We also predicted trophy winners like: Cup Champions, MVP, Norris and Vezina! Plus a BRAND-NEW SEGMENT that one certain fan base might not like. Tune in! 2023-10-051h 09Howitzer Hockey30. Atlantic Division PreviewWe are back again this week as we wrap up the division previews. NHL hockey is back as preseason is well underway already and just a few weeks away from the regular season starting up. In this week's episode we cover every team in the Atlantic and pick who we think will have the best season. Maple Leafs have high expectations, can they live up to it? Tampa is still a dangerous team but there has been drama inserted into the organization now. Boston will need to overcome the loss of Mr. Selke, Ottawa and Buffalo try to find...2023-09-261h 22Howitzer Hockey29. Metropolitan Division PreviewWe have been away from the mics way to long. The offseason was gruesome and difficult for the both of us to get back in the weight room to improve our game for this upcoming season. But, we are back with a preview for the Metro.
We think it is clear the Devils and Hurricanes will be juggernauts but who else will make it in this division? Will we see any surprises? We also cover the stuff that has happened during our break away, such as signings and drama.2023-09-201h 05Howitzer Hockey28. Central Division Preview, Karlsson TRADED, Wilson and Terry Resign, plus More.Host Joel doesn't know who Travis Scott is?!?! What year is he living in? Central Division is a top heavy division with a couple clear juggernauts. Boys discuss which of the teams they like to go deep into the playoffs next season and what team or teams could surprise. Erik Karlsson finally got traded as he is headed to Pittsburgh; we cover the whole trade. Tom Wilson and Troy Terry resign with their clubs, and Dumba signs a new deal in Arizona. A packed episode so enjoy the flight.2023-08-101h 35Howitzer Hockey27. Pacific Division Preview, Aho Extension, Tarasenko and Swayman Signings, Are Aliens Real??Is there extraterrestrial lifeform or are we the only ones in this enormous galaxy? The boys discuss the topic. The dive into the Pacific Division preview; who has the best team going into the season next year? Oilers, Knights, Kings, Flames, Canucks, Kraken, Ducks, or Sharks. Spolier alert it won't be the Sharks ;) Aho signs a big extension with the Hurricanes, Senators find their Debrincat replacement, and Swayman resigns in Boston after arbitration. Tune in for a great episode. 2023-08-021h 10Howitzer Hockey26. Patrice Bergeron Retires, Erik Karlsson, Players On Make It or Break Deals, and More.After another couple weeks off the boys link up for an off-season episode. It has been a slow off-season after July 2nd so we provide our listeners with some song recommendations, inform them of the latest news such as; Bergeron hanging up the skates, Erik Karlsson trade destinations, Kiprusoff getting his jersey retired by the Calgary Flames, Debrincat Trade, Boston Bruins talks, Players on Make it or Break it Deals and a ton more. Enjoy a few beers/coolers while listening to your favourite hockey podcast!2023-07-2656 minHowitzer Hockey25. NHL Off-Season is in Full SwingWe have been away for a couple weeks, but since the NHL is now officially in full swing during the off-season. The boys discuss the best signings, which teams have improved the most, surprises during the draft, the players select and their potential. This is one of our longest episodes to date, so settle in your favorite lazy-boy chair and crack a cold beer and get caught up in what's happening around the NHL. 2023-07-091h 35Howitzer Hockey24. Knights Are Champions, Florida Injuries, Senators Get New Ownership, Rangers New Head Coach, Devils, and More.The VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS are Stanley Cup Champions! What a run by this team, everyone stepped up and no one was a liability to this team during the playoffs. Marchessault wins the Conn Smythe Trophy but could have been award to many others on the Knights. Touch on the Penguins hiring Spezza as the Assistant GM, Devils signing Bratt and all of the UFA's. The Rangers have finally named their new head coach and it is a guy who has been around the league for a long time. Sad that the hockey season is over, but don't worry listeners...2023-06-161h 23Howitzer Hockey23. Knights vs Panthers, Blue Jackets Make A Trade, Flyers, Winnipeg Drama, Brand New Segment, and MoreThe Boys decided to record a late one after Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, and we are glad we decided to wait. Florida finally found a way to get a win against Vegas and get their first ever Stanley Cup Finals win but will they be able to comeback in this series? Columbus makes a big splash not once but twice as they beef up their backend (we recorded before the Severson news broke). Flyers seem to be rebuild and not many players are safe. Tons of drama in Winnipeg, PLD wants out but where does he land...2023-06-091h 05Howitzer Hockey22.2. Stanley Cup Finals, Latvia Wins Bronze/Canada Wins Gold, Leafs Hire New GM, Predators Get New Coach, and More.We covered a ton this episode as we were unable to upload our previous episode that we recorded last week, such a shame you guys couldn't have listened to it. Back on track now and hopefully no more hiccups with our program.
Stanley Cup Finals are here!!! This is where legends are born! What team is going to come out on top, Vegas or Florida? We clearly couldn't make a decision and I think we are still undecided but we both made great points in our Make the Case segment. Vegas is humming right now and see...2023-06-011h 01Howitzer Hockey21. Arizona Relocating? Penguins GM Search, Round 3 Predictions, Leafs and Oilers Needs, Crosby, and More.ROUND 3 is here, we are now down to only 4 teams! Dallas, Vegas, Florida, and Carolina will battle it out for a chance to lift the Stanley Cup. A ton of reflection on the Round 2 matchups. Leafs continue to fail in the playoffs; we talk possible fixes and changes that need to be made. Kraken had a nice season when everyone wrote them off at the start of the season. Oilers need more tweaking in areas. Devils had a nice run but clearly weren't ready yet. We discuss the best remaining players left in playoffs. Also, talking about who might...2023-05-191h 16Howitzer Hockey20. Chicago Wins The Draft Lottery, Gallant Fired, Landeskog Injury, Bo Jackson, Round 2 Wrap-Up, and More.A lot went on in the hockey world this past week. Round 2 hasn't been as exciting as Round 1 matchups but we have a strong feeling it is going to start picking up! Oilers and Knights are not afraid of the rough stuff, Petro is trying to chop Draisaitl's hand off. Kraken are no joke, plus they get McCann back in the lineup. Devils are on the brink of elimination. Leafs trying to do something that has only been done 4 times in NHL history. Chicago Blackhawks win the draft lottery and will most likely pick Bedard. Rangers and head coach...2023-05-121h 08Howitzer Hockey19. Round 2 Matchups, LEAFS Win A Playoff Round, Kraken Beat The Defending Champs, Bruins Lost, and More.Round 1 is already over and it is hard to believe how fast the playoffs are going by. Another thing that is so hard to believe is that the Toronto Maple Leafs finally won a playoff round, snapping their 19 year drought. Devils win the battle of the Hudson as they bested the Rangers in 7. Hurricanes take down Islanders in 6. WTF happened to the Boston Bruins, the best regular season team ever got eliminated by the Florida Panthers. Oilers beat the LA Kings in the first round again. Vegas had the easiest first round out of any team as they got...2023-05-041h 14Howitzer Hockey18. Rounding Out The 1st Round Of The Playoffs, Leafs Comebacks, Suspensions, Oettinger, and More.A very exciting first round of the playoffs so far. We have had some shit officiating though and some teams are getting the shit end of the stick when it comes to some of these calls. The Toronto Maple Leafs look like a different team as of late as they look to advance past the 1st round since 2004. Oettinger is starting to play like he did in last years playoffs and that is great for Dallas as they try to advance to the 2nd round. Can the Avalanche get by the Kraken or will the Makar suspension be too...2023-04-271h 13Howitzer Hockey17. Playoffs Are In Full Force, Big Hits, Officiating, Special Teams, Game 1 Previews, and More.Finally playoff hockey is here!! Has been a good start for some teams in the league and some shaky starts for others. A lot of adjusting for teams trailing 1-0 in their series. We cover every Game 1 of the playoffs so far. How were the Devils the favourites in the series? Rangers looked great and Devils were unprepared. Leafs put up a huge stinker and need to fill the void of Bunting as he gets suspended for 3 games, more than we thought he would get. Kraken shock the Avalanche in Game 1. We seen a ton of physicality so far...2023-04-201h 00Howitzer Hockey16. 2023 ROUND 1 NHL PLAYOFFS PREVIEWWe go over each round of round 1 in the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs. Who can be key factors to their teams success to win a series. What teams have no chance and are basically getting a participation medal for showing up. And what teams we think are going to be advancing to round 2. We are so exciting for PLAYOFF HOCKEY!!2023-04-171h 00Howitzer Hockey15. 1st Guest - Marshall Mayne, Make The Case, Erik Karlsson, Leafs, Gatorade vs BioSteel, Canada's 2018 World Junior Team, and More.Hello hockey fans, would anyone care for a Gatorade or a BioSteel? We have a great episode this week, as we have our first guest on the show, Marshall Mayne. We pick apart his brain throughout the show. Our take on who we think is the most underrated player this year in the regular season. The Canadian World Junior Team of 2018 infamous squad scandal. Erik Karlsson's monstrous year! Discuss some weird food combination that we have tried and maybe still like to this day. A few future playoff bets for the fans brought to you by our guest and...2023-04-121h 25Howitzer Hockey14. Darryl Sutter, Predators, Joe Biden, McDavid Gets 140, Teams Playing Spoiler, and More.The end of the season is quickly approaching and we are covering all you have to know but how the hell did Gary bettman get the job as commissioner of the NHL anyways and why he gets booed in almost everywhere he talks in public? Will Darryl Sutter be with the Calgary Flames to start next season? Can the preds stun the hockey world and slide into playoffs? The first 140 point season by a player in our life time!! It is officially celly season in the NHL! And host Joels lost years that he can’t account for during th...2023-03-301h 03Howitzer Hockey13. Stanley Cup Predictions, LA Kings, Penguins Recent Struggles, NHLPA Player Polls, and More.A wide variety of topics were discussed this week and even went where no podcast has went in a long time..... talking about the LA Kings and how they are quietly one of the best teams in the west this year. Pittsburgh Penguins and their recent struggles. Who is to blame on the team? We review this seasons NHLPA Player Polls that 626 players took part in this season. Some players may surprise you. The NHL gets a new on-ice jersey manufacturer starting in 2024 and it is not Nike. We discuss what two teams we think are going to make...2023-03-231h 14
Howitzer Hockey12. NHL Expansion, Jets, Fletcher Fired, QMJHL To Ban Fighting, Injuries, and More.Hi, all you all animals!!! Danny breire the new GM of the broad street bullies .. like what? are they finally going to drift back to playing like the bullies? Management thinks so… Kaprizov and Svechnikov…what sadness :0 The Winnipeg Jets are sliding down a mountain. Binnington up to his old shenanigans. Can Buffalo make a push for the playoffs? The number 69. Make the case - What team outside the playoff picture could perhaps get a playoff spot? Jokes all day everyday. Will there be an NHL expansion? Halifax? Houston? Atlanta? PEI? Quebec City? So much more on deck, it was...2023-03-171h 33Howitzer Hockey11. Tampa's Struggles, Bruins Cup Favorites?, Senators Pushing Lately, Best Trade of 2022-23, and More.Is everything alright in Tampa Bay? Cooper feels like some players aren't playing up to the franchise standard. How serious is this Boston Bruins team in winning the Stanley Cup? Seem to be everybody's Cup favorites. Ottawa is making a late push to get into the playoffs, but have a lot of tough competition in the East. We discuss who we think made the best trade in the 2022-2023 season, one might be a surprise. Quick had zero interest in going to Columbus, Ohio. Does Carolina already have their future goaltender for years to come? The Canada Games recently...2023-03-091h 00Howitzer Hockey10. TRADES! Kane, Meier, Leafs Get Aggressive, Bruins Beef Up, Tampa Adds Size, and More.You get a player, you get a player, you get pick, everybody gets something! What a week it has been in the NHL trade wise, there has been so many trades and they aren't small deals either. The East just might kill each other. Showtime, Patty Kane goes to the New York Rangers just like he wanted, reuniting with good pal Panarin. The big fish Timo Meier goes to a strong Devils team. Leafs add a lot of physicality and players who bring a lot to the table. Tampa once agains sells their first round pick for a Big 3...2023-03-021h 05Howitzer Hockey9. Rihanna, Rangers, Flames Struggles, Meier, Leafs Needs, and More.Trade rumours are swirling like every time we hit the flusher after a do do. What is going on in Calgary? Struggles continue as we go into the second half of the season. Kane to Leafs, Kane to Rangers? Meier to Devils, Meier to Leafs? Looks like the Maple Leafs will get a player regardless, even if it isn't a big fish. Bednar and the Avalanche are unhappy with the schedule. How long is to long to sit your trade candidates out for? Smart or not? Easy money with Howitzer hockeys best bets!! 2023-02-161h 06Howitzer Hockey8. All-Star Game, Playoff Seeding, LeBron James, Lou Lamoriello, Make The Case, and More.Do people still watch the All-Star game or do they watch paint dry instead? We share our opinions on this years events and some ideas on how to improve it. Crosby said he would like to see the playoff format go back to 1-8 to reward the higher seeding teams. LeBron James breaks the NBA all time points record. Bo Horvat bought some new razors and might get sponsored by Gillette because of Lou's strict rules. Should the 3-on-3 overtimes be longer to reduce games ending in a shootout or is the format fine how it is? Got a...2023-02-091h 06Howitzer Hockey7. Tankshow, Islanders Big Splash, NHL Viewership Is Down, and New Segment "MAKE THE CASE".If you want to hear a good hockey podcast then you better listen to this one! We got trade talks, Hurricanes mean business, Islanders now a playoff team?!?!? Is Lou Lamoriello going for gold in his twilight years and putting all of his chips into the centre of the table. Is there truly tanking in the NHL or is Gary Bettman right? Bad news on viewership ratings in the United States going down 22%. Also have concert talk, dumb Leaf fans wearing their Leafs jerseys to TD Garden, a great joke, and our NEW segment "MAKE THE CASE" !!! 2023-02-021h 04Howitzer Hockey6. Gaudreau's Return, Shoulder Injuries, Trade Talk, Snowblowers, and Much More.Discussion on the never ending Canucks coaching and roster dilemma, Johnny Hockeys return to Calgary as it was not a warm welcome back. Retiring jersey numbers, should they be doing it as often as some teams are? Shoulder injuries and how they impact a player for the future. Trade speculation, will it be a shark week extravaganza leading up to the trade deadline? Snowblowers coming in clutch or not so clutch during a good Canadian snow storm. We brought back the two separate parlays. Enjoy and bet responsibly.2023-01-261h 15Howitzer Hockey5. Ed Belfour Story, Devils, Canucks, All-Star Game, Should The NHL Take Out The Shootout, and More.This week we cover a variety of different topics from a story back in the day involving legendary goaltender Ed Belfour. How the New Jersey Devils are playing so far this season, can they make the playoffs? What are the Canucks going to do with their team? Jim Rutherford wasn't shy with the media in what he wants for the Vancouver Canucks moving forward. Thoughts on the All-Star Game, do you still watch or even enjoy the All-Star game? And something that has been a hot topic in the NHL world; should the league take out the shootout. According...2023-01-191h 14Howitzer Hockey4. NHL Team In Halifax, Bedard Thoughts, Lebron's Favourite Quote, Power House Teams, and More.Will there ever be a team in Halifax, Nova Scotia? Family package deals for hockey games, should more teams being doing them to get more people to the games. Are any NHL players on steroids or are they all clean? If you were Bedard what NHL team would you want to get selected by? Quotes to live by in life. Talk about how dominate the Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins are; which one comes out of the East or is it a different team? We got your Howitzer Hockey best bets for Thursday and Saturday. Enjoy!2023-01-131h 23Howitzer Hockey3. McDavid, Dead Puck Era Is Over, Erik Karlsson, Damar Hamlin, and More.McDavid is scoring at a rate we haven't seen in years, can he break 140 points and 60 goals this season? The Dead Puck Era is officially over, hopefully we never see it again because are more entertained as viewers. Can Erik Karlsson break the 100 point mark this season? Does he get traded by the Sharks? Sad news from the Monday Night Football game that needs to be brought up about Damar Hamlin. Hoping for a full and speedy recovery for Damar. Buckle up folks.2023-01-051h 02Howitzer Hockey2. World Juniors, Best Hockey Country, ICE BATHS, Crosby Talk, and More.Lots of World Junior talk, will Canada win back to back Gold Medals? Who is the best hockey Country? Touch base on the generational talent Connor Bedard and compare him to certain NHLers. Do athletes still take ice baths to help heal their body's? Leafs getting fined for breaking the CBA. Sidney Crosby being awarded the Order of Appointment for being one of the greatest hockey players of all time and for supporting community service initiatives for youth. Weekly Gambling Corner, please bet responsibly. Enjoy!2022-12-311h 12
Howitzer Hockey1. Wild Card Teams, Front Runners for League Awards, and More.Talk on which teams we think are fringe playoff teams and locks in their conference. Also touch base on the league front runners for the Hart, Jack Adams, Norris, Calder, etc. Who have been the best players so far in the NHL up to the holiday break. What does Arizona need to do to draw in fans? The plus' and minus' of the week. Also the gambling corner, please bet responsibly. Enjoy!2022-12-261h 30