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In the ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast, irreverent Hockey Outsiders Mike Bonn and Dale Hoard give their less than expert opinions on all things hockey. Whether it's the National Hockey League, the International Ice Hockey Federation, Canadian Hockey...

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Stirling, ON

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In the ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast, irreverent Hockey Outsiders Mike Bonn and Dale Hoard give their less than expert opinions on all things hockey. Whether it's the National Hockey League, the International Ice Hockey Federation, Canadian Hockey League, NCAA or Minor Hockey, we give our take, from a fan's perspective. We focus mainly on NHL events and discussions but if there is a good hockey story to be told, we're on it!

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English

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Episodes
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Episode Gary Smith (531): Radko Gudas - Villain or NHL Poster Boy? (Or both?)

3/29/2026
Radko Gudas injured Auston Matthews in a knee on knee check and the NHL's Department of Player Safety came to the rescue...sort of...not really. The Buffalo Sabres are on top of the world right now. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Gary Smith News Guess the 5th - Winnipeg Jets season - what happened Connections: Patrick Kane, David Pastrnak, Patrick Laine, Artemi Panerin Crazy Stat Next Week - Playoff races

Duration:00:59:35

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Episode Keith Crowder (530): Trade Deadline! No Movement Clauses Steal the Show.

3/8/2026
In one of only a few significant deals at the deadline, John Carlson moved to Anaheim. Will he return to the Caps? Nazem Kadri was moved back to Colorado as well but the biggest story was the deals that got leaked and then blocked by no movement clauses. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Michal Handzus News PWHL Guess the 5th - Colton Parayko deal gets blocked by No Movement Clause. Some heated discussions as deal got leaked. What is future of no movement clauses? Kucherov Connections: Brett Hull, Marcus Foligno, William Nylander, Thomas Harley Crazy Stat DOPeS - Evgeni Malkin gets 5 games for slashing Next Week - Playoff races

Duration:01:15:17

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Episode Michal Handzus (529): USA Defeats Canada in both Men's and Women's Hockey in Thrilling OTs.

2/22/2026
In 2 games for the ages, team USA came out on top in both the Women's and Men's Olympic tournaments. In the women's game, it took a late USA power play goal to push the game to OT and Megan Keller won it just 4:00 mintues in. For the men, Connor Hellebuyck held off Canada for the 2nd and 3rd periods to force OT and Jack Hughes scored the game winner. Apple PodcastsDirect MP3iHeart RadioSpotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Michal Handzus News Women's Hockey Guess the 5th - Return to NHL Action Wednesday Feb 25 - 8 games Leafs vs Lightning / Oilers vs Ducks Thursday Feb 26 - 12 games - Leafs vs Panthers / Oilers vs Kings Leafs have 25 games to move up 4 places - 6pts behind Bruins Oilers just in playoff spot - 4 pts up on Kings but Kings have 2 games in hand Deadline March 6 PWHL Nov 26 - MTL vs NY Nov 27 TOR vs SEA Connections: Brett Hull, Marcus Foligno, William Nylander, Thomas Harley Crazy Stat Next Week - Trade Deadline approaching

Duration:00:36:53

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Episode Doug Bodger (528): USA heavy favourites vs Canada in Women's Final. Men's Semis decided with 3 of 4 OT games.

2/18/2026
Both Canada and the USA went to OT in their quarter-final matchups in men's hockey to advance to the semis. Finland and Slovakia will be the competition. The classic USA vs Canada rivalry continues in women's hockey but the US is the decided favourite heading in. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Doug Bodger News Guess the 5th - Women's Hockey Upcoming Games - Thursday Bronze and Gold medal games for women Fri - Men's Semi Finals Sat - Men's Bronze Sun - Men's Gold Connections: Last week: Marie Philip Poulin, Vladislav Tretiak, Teemu Selanne, Jiri Holik This week: Crazy Stat Next Week - Olympics Finals - NHL / PWHL Back

Duration:00:49:12

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Episode Peter Mahovlic (527): 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics Hockey Tournament

2/8/2026
Some late injuries puts Canada's roster back to a less controversion one. Finland's women's team is forced to postpone game 1 due to a norovirus outbreak. Can anyone beat Team USA on the women's side. Kate is back to give us some players to watch outside of Team USA and Team Canada. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ivan Boldirev News Guess the 5th - PWHL update at Olympic Break Connections: Last Week Eric Lindros, Connor McDavid, Aaron Eckblad, Matt Schaefer - all 1st overall picks in OHL and NHL This week: Marie Philip Poulin, Vladislav Tretiak, Teemu Selanne, Jiri Holik Crazy Stat Going Streaking - Next Week - Olympics Updates from both tourneys

Duration:01:01:14

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Episode Wayne Simmonds (526): Where will Aretemi Panarin End Up?

2/1/2026
Artemi Panarin has been shut down by the Rangers as they look for a trade before the Olympics roster freeze. Another Oilers D man gets a hattrick. The changes in the standings since Christmas are nuts. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ivan Boldirev News Guess the 5th - Predictions review - lots has changed since Christmas Connections: This Week Eric Lindros, Connor McDavid, Aaron Eckblad, Matt Schaefer Last Week: Joel Quenneville, Scotty Bowman, Al Arbour, Jacques Martin Crazy Stat Going Streaking - Next Week - Olympics- Women's hockey starts,

Duration:00:53:37

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Episode Ivan Boldirev (525): Evan Bouchard Has a Career Night with 3G and 6 Points!

1/25/2026
Evan Bouchard puts up 6 points against the Capitals including a rare defenceman hat trick! Mitch Marner made his return to Toronto this week and he took some boos but got the win, getting the last laugh. More PWHL updates from Kate. Apple PodcastsDirect MP3iHeart RadioSpotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ivan Boldirev News Guess the 5th - Eastern Conference is nuts. Atlantic Metro Trade Deadline approaches - who is on the market? Connections: Last Week - Yvon Lambert, Pierre Mondu, Guy Carbonneau, Rick Meagher THis Week: Joel Quenneville, Scotty Bowman, Al Arbour, Jacques Martin Crazy Stat Going Streaking - ANA 6W, UTA 5W DET, TBL, UTA 8-1-1 VAN 1-9-0, NYR 2-7-1 Next Week - Olympics, Predictions review

Duration:01:06:25

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Episode Jude Drouin (524): NEW SEGMENT! PWHL Correspondent Kate Bonn Updates on the P-Dub. First Coach Firing. Teams Officially Tanking.

1/18/2026
Kate Bonn joined us to give us the low-down on the PWHL in the first of a regular segment to discuss all the goings-on. After asking what's wrong with the Jets, they go on a bit of a streak. The Rangers and Canucks declare that they are tanking...kind of. The mess that is the NHL playoff format. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player:Jude Drouin News Guess the 5th - Winnipeg Jets Breakdown Connections: Last Week - Jarome Iginla, Steven Stamkos, John Bucyk, Mike Modano THis Week: Yvon Lambert, Pierre Mondu, Guy Carbonneau, Rick Meagher Crazy Stat Going Streaking - McDavid gets to 20 games VGK - 6W, BOS-5W, WPG-4W VAN - 6L, PHI-5L Next Week - Player Stats updates

Duration:01:09:12

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Episode Brent Seabrook (523): Sweden Win World Junior. Leafs are Hot but Lightning are Hotter.

1/11/2026
Sweden wins the World Junior Championship in a win over Czechia. Canada wins bronze with win over Finland. The Lightning is the hottest team in the league and the Leafs are chasing the Sabres for a playoff spot. McDavid's point streak gets to 18 games. Apple PodcastsDirect MP3iHeart RadioSpotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player:Pat Verbeek News Guess the 5th - Canada and USA Olympic rosters announced. Connections: Last Week - Pat Verbeek, Keith Tkachuk, Peter Bondra, Patrick Marleau Crazy Stat Going Streaking - TBL have 9 wins in a row. Next Week - Olympics

Duration:01:09:54

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Episode Pat Verbeek (522): World Junior Semi Finals are Set and Canada made it! Will the Leafs Go Undefeated in 2026?

1/4/2026
For the first time in 3 years, Canada advances past the quarter final with a dominant win over Slovakia. The US get upset at home by Finland. The Leafs have found new life and seem to be rolling as have the Sabres who have found themselves in a playoff spot. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player:Pat Verbeek News Guess the 5th - Canada and USA Olympic rosters announced. Some surprises left off of both teams . Connections: Last Week - Doug Jarvis, Brayden Point, Theo Fleury, Kris Letang This Week - Pat Verbeek, Keith Tkachuk, Peter Bondra, Patrick Marleau Crazy Stat DOPeS - what do they even do? Next Week - World Juniors Champs.

Duration:01:01:16

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Episode Bryan Little (521): World Junior Championships - Canada and USA Off to Mediocre Starts.

12/28/2025
Canada and the USA are both undefeated after 2 games but they both have been tested by supposedly weaker teams. Marc Savard was clearly the problem with the Leafs. Plus Listener Grievances. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Bryan Little News Guess the 5th - Listener Festivus Grievances Connections: Last Week - Noel Picard, Stu Barnes, Jim Dowd, Fred Sasakamoose - All born on Christmas day Listener Grievances Crazy Stat Next Week - World Juniors update!

Duration:00:59:26

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Episode Ernie Hicke (520): Berube is Fed Up. What's Next? Airing of Grievances.

12/21/2025
The Leafs continiue to struggle and Craig Berube seems to be at a loss as to how to fix it. The Penguins are for sale and Fenway looks to make a nice profit. With Festivus on the horizon, we air our grievances. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Ernie Hicke News Guess the 5th - Predictions review Connections: Last Week: Gerard Gallant, Noah Dobson, Brad Richards, Errol Thompson - Thanks for sending your answers This Week - Noel Picard, Stu Barnes, Jim Dowd, Fred Sasakamoose Airing of Grievances Next Week - World Juniors!

Duration:01:09:43

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Episode Gerard Gallant (519): BLOCKBUSTER TRADES! Quinn Hughes to Minnesota. Stu Skinner to Pittsburgh!

12/14/2025
In a bold move, the Minnesota Wild trade 4 first-round picks for Quinn Huges from Vancouver - what is wrong with Van? The Oilers finally made a move in goal by sending Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh for Tristan Jarry. The Oilers put a beating on the Leafs 6-3 in the Hockey Night headliner. Apple PodcastsDirect MP3iHeart RadioSpotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Gerard Gallant News Guess the 5th - Olympics Teams - Canada, USA, Finland, Sweden, Czechia, Italy, Switzerland, France, Latvia, Denmark, Germany, Slovakia Connections: Last Week: Marin Stastny, Luke Hughes, Reg Bentley, Duane Sutter This Week: Gerard Gallant, Noah Dobson, Brad Richards, Errol Thompson DOPeS - Bobby McMann 1 Game for highstick Crazy Stat Next Week -

Duration:00:58:21

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Episode Dale Hawerchuk (518): What happens if the Olympic Rink isn't ready in time? Hand Pass Nothingburger.

12/7/2025
The Olympic arena is 3 feet short and a day late. Will it affect the NHL players' participation? Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Spotify GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Dale Hawerchuk News Guess the 5th - US Olympic Team - are they the favourite? Connections: This Week: Marin Stastny, Luke Hughes, Reg Bentley, Duane Sutter Goin' Streakin' VGK/NYI - 3W SEA/NJD -5L DOPeS - Rantanen 1 Game Crazy Stat Next Week -

Duration:00:56:53

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Episode Kelly Miller (517): SPECIAL GUEST Paul Stewart from the UK Returns! Canadian Olympic team preview.

11/30/2025
Paul Stewart returns to ScuttlePuck to brag about the success of the Tampa Bay Lightning and puts us to the test is special editions of Guess the 5th and Connections. Apple PodcastsDirect MP3iHeart Radio GET YOUR SCUTTLEPUCK MERCH AT SCUTTLEPUCK'S DASHERY STORE Title Player: Kelly Miller News Guess the 5th - hosted by Paul Stewart Connections: Last Week: What connects Scott Niedermeyer, Darryl Sittler, Reggie Leach and Frank Mahovlich? - All wore number 27. Canadian Olympic Team Prediction Next Week -

Duration:01:10:21

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Episode Darcy Rota (516): PWHL Opens with 2 New Teams. Fancy Stats Review - Who is For Real?

11/23/2025
The PWHL started its 3rd season with a full slate this weekend. The Oilers and Leafs continue to struggle. Did Brad Treliving give Craig Berube the kiss of death this week when he gave a full endorsement in his press conference? Fancy Stats review- who is for real and who isn't? Apple PodcastsDirect MP3iHeart Radio Title Player: Darcy Rota News Guess the 5th Fancy Stats - who is for real and who isn't? Connections: Last Week: What connects Dit Clapper, Ted Lindsay, Bobby Orr and Terry Sawchuk? All entered Hall of Fame without waiting standard 3 year period. This Week: What connects Scott Niedermeyer, Darryl Sittler, Reggie Leach and Frank Mahovlich? Going Streaking DOPeS Next Week -

Duration:00:59:56

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Episode Cam Atkinson (515): Leafs and Oilers Struggles. Hall of Fame Class of '25.

11/14/2025
After a couple of weeks away due to work and pleasure we're back and there is lots to discuss. Both the Leafs and Oilers have had middling starts to the season and we get into what's wrong and a little on how to fix it. The Hall of Fame inducted this years' new members and there were some real beauties. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Title Player: Cam Atkinson News 2025 Hall of Fame InducteesBedard Hat TrickOilers and Leafs Struggles Guess the 5th Standings review - Atlantic and Pacific significant surprises Connections: What connects Dit Clapper, Ted Lindsay, Bobby Orr and Terry Sawchuk? Crazy Stat Next Week - Full stats breakdown - are the surprises for real? Olympic roster projections

Duration:01:05:56

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Episode Jere Lehtinen (514): Milt Schmidt Award Winners. Early Surprises in NHL.

10/27/2025
We finally announce the first cohort of ScuttlePuck Milt Schmidt Award winners! We also discuss the underwhelming start by both the Leafs and Oilers and look at the major surprises so far. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Title Player Jere Lehtinen News Guess the 5th MILT SCHMIDT AWARD WINNERS NHL Surprises - East Connections Last week - Montreal numbers 9.10.22,44,28,5 - all scored 50G - congrats Jim, Atish, Brendan This week - What is the connection between Ovechkin, Crosby, Kopitar and Mikael Backlund NHL Surprises - West Crazy Stat

Duration:01:06:09

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Episode Nick Libett (513): NHL 1 Week In. Some Big Signings this Week. Milt Schmidt Nominees!

10/15/2025
We are 1 week into the new season but the biggest news this week wasn't game results or team performance, it has been some big name signings plus a couple of low-key ones that could prove significant. We have the Milt Schmidt Award nominees. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Title Player Nick Libett News - Habs honoured Ken Dryden in home opener - cool BIG Signings Lane Hutson - 8 years, $70.8 MM Jack Eichel - 8yrs, $13.5MM Kyle Connor - 8yr, $12MM Oilers Signings Jack Roslovic - $1.5MM Mattias Ekhom - $4MM x 3 Leafs 1-2 Sens - Brady Tkachuk out 4 weeks Oilers Goaltending issue gets highlighted in 1st game Pickard starts game 2 Sabres start 0-3 - ugh - Kevyn Adams is in trouble - Guess the 5th Milt Schmidt Award 2. Jean Beliveau - Canadiens 3. Joe Sakic - Nordiques / Avalanche 4. Steve Yzerman - Red Wings 5. Stan Smyl - Canucks 6. Bobby Clarke - Flyers Next Award Idea - Annual award - Best undrafted player of the season - Includes playoffs 2024-25 - Sergei Bobrovsky Connections Jim Stecker / Nora- congrats This Week -What do the numbers 9, 10, 22, 44 have in common for the Montreal Canadiens? New Uniforms - will review a couple each week Good - Blues - beautiful - liked previous but these are great - cool STL logo on pants - can be creative and look good Bad - Oilers - 3rd jersey - retro style - bland cream colour- cool shoulder yokes - why? Not near as good as regulars, no history Crazy Stat Next week - narrow down Milt Schmidt to a winner including listener feedback

Duration:00:59:12

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Episode Jyrki Lumme (512): MCDAVID SIGNS!!!

10/7/2025
2 Days before the season was to start for him, Connor McDavid gave the Oilers the best news possible by signing a 2 year extension at the same pay that he has been getting for the past 8 years. It's huge news for the Oilers and their fans. Mike was away in Detroit and recorded remotely to discuss the news. Listen Here: Apple Podcasts Direct MP3 iHeart Radio Title Player- Jyrki Lumme News McDavid - $12.5MM x 2 Bowman presser - McDavid - “Everyone understands the situation. We want to win here. We want to bring it back here and make the city proud. But mostly for the guys in this room. We’ve been through a lot together, and to see it through together is important. Does it lend urgency? That’s a good byproduct. i guess.” Jake Walman - $7MM x 7 Great signing Trade for Connor Ingram 102 games .907 for AZ Masterton trophy Zero risk acquisition - will go to Bakersfield Guess the 5th Tampa Bay / Fla games Offender / Entity Penalty / Suspension / Fine Reason / Notes Scott Sabourin (TB) 4 games suspension; forfeits ~$16,145.84 Match penalty for ungloved “sucker punch” to Aaron Ekblad early in the game. Scouting The Refs+3ESPN.com+3The Hockey News+3 J.J. Moser (TB) 2 games suspension; forfeits ~$35,156.26 Boarding hit on Jesper Boqvist; major + game misconduct. Scouting The Refs+3ESPN.com+3The Hockey News+3 Roman Schmidt (TB) Fine of ~$2,098.52 Cross-checking Carter Verhaeghe (major + game misconduct). The Hockey News+2NHL Media+2 Gage Goncalves (TB) Fine of ~$3,125.00 Cross-checking Evan Rodrigues (major + game misconduct). The Hockey News+2NHL Media+2 Lightning organization $100,000 fine For “actions culminating in the events” of the chaotic game. NHL Media+2The Hockey News+2 Jon Cooper (TB, head coach) $25,000 fine As bench boss, penalized for team conduct. NHL Media+2The Hockey News+2 • Total financial cost for Tampa Bay plus players/coaching: looks to be in the ballpark of US$181,525.62 (suspension forfeitures + fines) per one report. Scouting The Refs NHL Media+1 Of note: no Florida Panthers players were suspended or fined in relation to this game, at least according to public announcements Connections: Last week William Nylander, David Pastrnak, Patrick Kane, Andrei Vasilevskii - correct answers - Paul Stewart, David Huyben, Jim Stecker This week: Ed Belfour, Dino Ciccarelli, Adam Oates, Marty St. Louis

Duration:00:43:30