Puck Soup

The boys welcome the great Rachel Doerrie to the podcast to break down every NHL trade deadline move, including the Taylor Hall and Anthony Mantha deals. Then, it's one of the best overrated/underrated's in Puck Soup history: The McDonald's menu. Sponsored by Manly Bands and Manscaped.

The boys discuss the NHL playoff races, the Canucks vs. COVID, the trade deadline and where Taylor Hall might end up, the NHL Awards Watch, the top 10 centers in the NHL and then have a spirited overrated/underrated debate about the best wrestling villains as WrestleMania arrives. Sponsored by Raycon.

The boys break down all 30 assets on The Athletic board to get you ready for the NHL trade deadline. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres' history losing streak, Ghost Bear waived, Ekblad breaks his leg, the NHL playoff races, NFL goes to 17 games, "The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers," and the most overrated and underrated apes and lizards in honor of "Godzilla Vs. Kong."

The boys discuss the shocking hot mic incident that got referee Tim Peel ousted from the NHL, and look back on Wysh's infamous tequila-drinking night with the maligned official. Plus, what's wrong with the Flyers, debating the top 10 wingers, Canada's border issues, finding shrimp tails in your cereal, The Snyder Cut and the most overrated and underrated Harrison Ford movies that aren't STAR WARS or INDIANA JONES.

The boys discuss Ralph Krueger getting fired in Buffalo and what comes next for the Sabres. Plus, it's the NHL Awards at the midseason point, including MVP and top coach, along with the best and worst surprises of the season so far. That plus the best "Girard" debate, ride-on mowers and a game show about the worst NHL teams of all time.

The boys discuss the NHL's return to ESPN and what that means for Wysh. Plus a spirited debate on the Tom Wilson suspension, Darryl Sutter takes over the Flames, the latest on the Buffalo Sabres tire fire, changes to the NHL Draft rules and looking at the most overrated and underrated NHL logos!

The boys do a temperature check on the coaches' hot seats around the NHL, from the Buffalo Sabres to John Tortorella to the Canadian Division teams. Plus, a look at the NHL trade deadline big board, whether the Leafs are for real, the Wild are fun, who misses the playoffs in the East, mini-golf in Canada, the legacy of "Happy Gilmore," our most unpopular hockey theories and the best and worst Eddie Murphy films. Sponsored by Manscaped and Violent Gentlemen!

The boys discuss the firing of Claude Julien of the Canadiens, Artemi Panarin’s situation, whether Sidney Crosby is a top 5 player all-time, if the Kings are Actually Good, the Mike Babcock redemption tour, where and when Jack Eichel should be traded and the first international Game Show trade in show history with our friends in Sweden. Sponsored by Violent Gentleman Hockey Club.

The boys discuss the Arizona Coyotes' mess, as they threaten a reporter for doing her job. Plus, the NY Post un-cancels Tony Deangelo, the NHL's new COVID protocols, Ken Dryden's wacky idea for goalies, what the NHL should do about its draft, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, a lightning round of hockey news and the best and worst Maple Leafs collapses. Sponsored by Mack Weldon and Brooklinen!

The boys discuss the hiring of Ron Hextall and Brian Burke in Pittsburgh, and how to fix the Penguins; the drama surrounding the Blue Jackets, from replay controversies to Mikko Koivu retiring to Patrik Laine being benched; NHL COVID worries; the Blackhawks are up again; the sad state of Bell Media; M. Night Shyamalan movies; and an epic O/U/F/LF on sports G.O.A.T.s.

The boys discuss the Tony DeAngelo drama with the Rangers, including conspiracy theories about his demise. Plus, Tyler Toffoli owns the Canucks, Connor and Leon rule, the next Penguins GM, COVID his Devils and NWHL, Sean learns about Golden Globe movies and the return of the Puck Soup Threesomes quiz!

The boys welcome special guest Thomas Drance from The Athletic to chew on GM Jim Rutherford leaving the Penguins, fallout from the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade, crunched Central Division schedule, West playoff race and WTF with the Canucks. Plus, NWHL vs. Barstool, Baseball Hall of Fame and the best and worst of Wayne Gretzky. Sponsored by Brooklinen and MyBookie.

The boys discuss the state of the NHL, including those "smart pucks" that didn't slide; surprises and disappointments; COVID panic; Wysh's Dungeons & Dragons history; Mike Babcock's attempt at image repair; Jake Voracek drags a Philadelphia columnist on Zoom; the problem with NBA fandom, as Wysh's Nets are really good; and a spirited trip into TV nostalgia with the best and worst theme songs. Sponsored by MyBookie!

The boys break down the unprecedented 2020-21 NHL season, with analysis of every division and their wagers for the championship winners. Plus, NBC swaps out Mike Milbury for Mike Babcock, the NFL on Nickelodeon, hype for the new season in Canada vs. USA and much more! Sponsored by MyBookie and Raycon!

The boys guess the over/under win totals for all 31 NHL teams in this weird season. Plus, the U.S. humbles Canada in world juniors, Garbage Can-Gate, Wysh tries golf, Pierre Luc-Dubois, the NHL sells naming rights to its divisions, Patrik Laine, a brief game show and some words about this week's assault on the Capitol. Sponsored by Brooklinen and Mack Weldon!

Ryan and Sean talk about if the new NHL season will actually be starting soon, how the season could look, who might win the NHL awards and they play a quick game!

The boys discussed the NHL negotiations that aren't negotiations according to Gary Bettman, sports that are either skills or sports, the Patrick Roy trade, play another edition of the $25,000 Pierre-amid and decide the most overrated and underrated Christmas movies! Sponsored by Brooklinen!

The boys are back and discussing the Reverse Retro jersey ranking, including Nordiques and Whalers legacy as well as whatever the hell the Wild Wing jersey was. Plus, a look at the NHL and NHLPA going to war over money, what the new season could look like, NCAA hockey's rough road, the perils of modern NBA fandom, changes to the draft and a great new game show!

The boys are reunited to talk about what the 2020-21 season could look like, including the "hub city" plan and whether the NHL will have an outdoor game; a deep dive into the 10 worst NHL contracts; whether Wysh could fraud his way to becoming an analytics guru; teams with a cap crunch; a rousing new edition of Name Pat Falloon and much more!

Ryan and Sean talk about local broadcasters, discuss news and theories on trades and drafts, talk old guys who haven’t won the Cup, play a game of What Am I Thinking and Ryan chats with comedian John Cullen