Puck Podcast

Makar first $20 million player: Puck Podcast August 29, 2025

Cale Makar makes NHL history with an 8-year, $163.2 million contract—are mega-deals reshaping the future of the salary cap era? Eddie Garcia and Dr. Brian Kennedy break d

Cutter Gauthier rejects offer: Puck Podcast August, 23, 2026

Anaheim Ducks young star Cutter Gauthier rejects a $52 million contract offer—are escalating salaries and offer sheets reshaping the NHL’s power balance? Eddie Garcia gue

Youngblood remake movie review: Puck Podcast August 16, 2026

Detroit Red Wings’ GM search drags on as Dylan Larkin’s future ignites more chaos in Hockeytown. Could a reconciliation be possible, or are the Red Wings set for a last-m

Latest Red Wings GM news: Puck Podcast August 9, 2026

The Detroit Red Wings general manager search takes center stage, with surprising moves that could reshape the team’s future—and the Dylan Larkin saga hanging in the balan

Celebrini now highest paid: Puck Podcast August 2, 2026

San Jose Sharks make Macklin Celebrini the NHL’s highest paid player per season with a $94 million extension. What does this blockbuster move signal for the Sharks’ futur

Robertson resigns with Dallas: Puck Podcast July 26, 2025

Dallas Stars take a high-stakes gamble by retaining Jason Robertson on a one-year, $12 million deal, risking losing a top scorer to free agency. Can Jim Nill secure a lon

20 year anniversary (Doug's farewell): Puck Podcast July 22, 2026

We have a very special bonus episode of the Puck Podcast. We commemorate our 20 year anniversary doing the show and...it's Doug's final episode. We share stories of doing

Yzerman out in Detroit: Puck Podcast July 19, 2026

In the first period we recap the news from the past week in the NHL including Steve Yzerman out as GM in Detroit. In the second period we are joined by Brian Fisher, one

Ducks match offer sheet to Leo Carlson: Puck Podcast July 5, 2026

In the first period we discuss the Ducks matching the Flyers offer sheet to Leo Carlsson and all the news from the past week in the NHL. In the second period we talk abou

Free agency begins, Leo Carlson offer sheet: Puck Podcast July 12, 2026

In the first period we discuss the start of free agency and the important trades and signings. In the second period we talk about the Flyers big offer sheeting signing of

Trade Frenzy/NHL Draft recap: Puck Podcast June 29, 2026

In the first period we recap all the trades and signings from the past week including a trade and signing that DIDN'T happen involving Jason Robertson. In the second peri

Brady Tkachuk trade: Puck Podcast 6-21-26

In the first period we recap all the NHL news from the past week including the Brady Tkachuk trade to Florida. In the second period we preview next week's NHL Draft. In t

Carolina takes the Cup: Puck Podcast June 14, 2026

In the first period we wrap up the Stanley Cup Finals and the second championship in franchise history for the Carolina Hurricanes. In the second period we discuss the ne

First 3 Finals games: Puck Podcast June 7, 2026

In the first period we recap the amazing first three games of the Stanley Cup Finals. In the second period we discuss the major NHL news from the past week including the

Cup Finals set: Puck Podcast May 31, 2026

In the first period we recap the conclusion the Conference Finals and preview the Stanley Cup Finals. In the second period we look back at the top news of the week includ

Conference Finals begin: Puck Podcast May 23, 2026

In the first period we recap the first two games of the Western and Eastern Conference Finals. In the second period we discuss news from the NHL including coaching news.

Conference Finals set: Puck Podcast May 18, 2026

In the first period we recap the conclusion of the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs with a winner take all Game 7 between the Sabres and Canadiens. In the

Canes sweep again: Puck Podcast May, 10 2026

In the first period we recap the start of the Eastern Conference Playoffs including the Hurricanes sweeping the Flyers. In the second period we recap the conclusion of th

First round complete: Puck Podcast May 3, 2026

In the first period we recap the conclusion of the Western Conference Playoffs including the Wild advancing past the Stars. In the second period we recap the conclusion o

Playoffs underway! Puck Podcast April, 25, 2026

In the first period we recap the opening week of action in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Eastern Conference with the Carolina Hurricanes already advancing into Round 2!