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Checking From Behind
by Zach & Preston
Welcome to The Checking From Behind Podcast! Join us for the Journey as we discuss all things NHL. Your host is Zach and joined alongside him is his favorite co-host of all time, Preston. Zach is currently a journalist for The Hockey Writers covering the Buffalo Sabres and the other 31 teams. Preston is a former high-level hockey player whose career got cut short due to multiple shoulder surgeries. The show features exclusive interviews, guests, expert analysis, breakdowns, fun and entertaining banter about different topics around the NHL as well as discussions surrounding the biggest and most intriguing storylines. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. We drop new episodes every Sunday @ 7 pm EST. Interested in more content? You can find our social media handles below.We Hope you Guys Enjoy our Content, You beauties!Subscribe to us on Youtube: Checking From BehindFollow us on Tiktok: @checkingfrombehindFind us on twitter: @CheckFromBehindFollow us on Instagram: @checkfrombehind
Episodes
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Owen Power Breakout Has Arrived
The Winnipeg Jets have no interest in bringing Connor Hellebuyck back, but his suspension ends on Friday and forces the situation back into focus. With Winnipeg looking for a way out, the idea of a three‑team trade involving the Jets, Sabres, and New York Rangers becomes one of the more…
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Connor Hellebuyck To the Rangers Is A REAL POSSIBILITY
Connor Bedard made his season debut last night, then we get into Debrincat signing an extension with the Red Wings and the Rangers calling about Connor Hellebuyck. Ottawa Senators are off to a crazy hot start. The Maple Leafs are off to a solid start and Matthews looks like himself againthen we…
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Igor Shesterkin Is OUT For the Season... What's Next For the Rangers?
The Nashville Predators have acquired Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens, but the bigger news around the league is the wave of injuries to key players. Igor Shesterkin is officially out for the remainder of the season with a lower‑body injury, a massive blow to the New York Rangers’ hopes...
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Gavin McKenna Is the NHL's NEXT SUPERSTAR
Alex Ovechkin is going to retire following the 2026-27 NHL season, both Barkov and Marchand to miss an extended period of time for the Florida Panthers, Simon Edvinsson would rather be traded than sign a new deal with the Red Wings and Dylal Larkin has a big first game back in Detroit Gavin…
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Overreacting to the Start of the 2026-27 NHL Season
We break down a busy week in the NHL, starting with new contract extensions for William Karlsson (Golden Knights), Louis Crevier (Sabres), and Tristan Luneau (Ducks). We also cover the Blue Jackets–Maple Leafs trade involving Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies, plus the uncertain futures of…
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Our 2026-27 NHL Season Preview & Predictions
The NHL season is finally here, and so are our 2026‑27 preview and predictions. We kick things off with the Sharks naming Macklin Celebrini their new captain, then dive into the Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli finally agreeing on a new contract, plus the massive jump in the salary cap. From there,...
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Our 2026-27 Pacific Division Season Preview | Ep 218
The Pacific Division season preview closes out our 2026–27 series as we break down all eight teams heading into the new NHL year. Will the Sharks finally break through and grab a playoff spot? Are the Ducks due for a step back after last season’s surge? We hit every major storyline, every...
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Our 2026-27 Central Division Season Preview | Ep 217
We keep rolling with our 2026–27 NHL season previews, this time breaking down the entire Central Division with Mike and Johnny from the EatingPucksPodcast. We hit every major storyline, every roster question, and every team’s outlook heading into the new year. To close things out, we dive into a...
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Our 2026-27 Metro Division Preview & Predictions | Ep 216
We start off by talking about the Ducks retiring Ryan Getzlaf’s jersey and the Blues naming Robert Thomas captain. From there, we move into roster news with the Devils acquiring Luke Evangelista and the Canucks locking up Zeev Buium on a long‑term extension. After that, we dive into our full…
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Our 2026-27 Atlantic Division Preview & Predictions | Ep 215
Season Previews for the 2026-27 nhl season are underway as we start with the Atlantic Division. JimmyHockey and Zach Staden join us to discuss all 8 teams. How did each team fair this offseason? Who improved? Who is due for regression and where will each team finish in the division? We also touch...
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Cutter Gauthier Just Walked Away From $14 Million… What’s Going On | Ep 214
We kick off the episode by breaking down the Islanders’ winning jersey design and reacting to Connor McDavid becoming the first 99 overall in NHL 27. From there, we dive into Bill Daly confirming that the NHL’s next expansion team will be announced by the end of the year, with Texas expected to…
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The Storylines That Will DEFINE the 2026‑27 NHL Season | Ep 213
We dive straight into the New York Islanders’ final four jersey concepts in the fan Jersey Design Contest as they look to choose their new third jersey, breaking down which designs work and which ones miss the mark. From there, we get into the biggest storylines heading into the 2026‑27 NHL…
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These NHL Players Are Bound to BREAKOUT in 2026-27 | Ep 212
In this episode, we break down a huge week around the NHL, starting with Anze Kopitar getting his number retired in Los Angeles and receiving a statue outside Crypto.com Arena. We then dive into NHL expansion talk after Allan Walsh essentially confirmed that Houston and Atlanta are strong...
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This Contract JUST Revealed the Real NHL Market — Celebrini Gets PAID | Ep 211
In this episode, we break down Macklin Celebrini signing a 5-year, $18.8 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks and what it means for the franchise moving forward. We also dive into the teams that improved the most this offseason — including the Sharks, Blackhawks, and Capitals — and...
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Jason Robertson’s $12M One‑Year Gamble: The Deal That Shakes Up Dallas | Ep 210
In today’s episode, we break down some of the biggest contract news around the NHL and what it means for each team heading into the season. We start with Jason Robertson’s new 1‑year, $12M deal and how this contract could impact the Dallas Stars’ future, their cap situation, and their…
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The Yzerplan FAILED In Detroit... What's Next? | Ep 209
In this episode, we break down every final detail from Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet drama, then shift to the latest on Connor Hellebuyck and the Sabres’ pursuit of a franchise goalie. We also dive into Connor Bedard’s new contract, plus why Macklin Celebrini is open to a team‑friendly deal and what...
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Leo Carlsson Is Now the HIGHEST PAID Player in the NHL and It Just Broke the Market | Ep 208
In this episode, we dive straight into the chaos surrounding Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon putting his family’s names on the Stanley Cup and whether he crossed a line or not. From there, we shift into the Flames locking up Simon Nemec with a new extension and what that means for Calgary’s long‑term...
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The Flyers Offer Sheeted Leo Carlsson… and the NHL Will Never Be the Same | Ep 207
In this episode, Ryan from the Buds and Pucks podcast joins us as we break down another absolutely wild week in the NHL offseason. We kick things off with the Minnesota Wild acquiring Blake Coleman, then dive into Alex Ovechkin officially returning for his 22nd NHL season. From there, we hit a…
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NHL Free Agency 2026 Recap: Every Big Signing & Surprise Move | Ep 206
The episode kicks off with the Zach Werenski saga — why he’s staying in Columbus, what changed behind the scenes, and how this decision reshapes the Blue Jackets’ future. From there, we dive straight into the biggest trades at the start of NHL free agency, breaking down the marquee names who were...
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2026 NHL Draft: Winners, Losers & The Pick That Changed Everything | Ep 205
In this episode, we break down a wild stretch of NHL offseason news and draft fallout. We start with Jason Robertson turning down a contract and trade from the Seattle Kraken, followed by Jordan Spence locking in a new extension with the Ottawa Senators. From there, the trade market explodes: the...
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The CRAZIEST NHL Offseason EVER | Ep 204
The NHL is having one of the craziest offseasons of all time, and we break down every massive move. We start with the Seattle Kraken trading for Mackie Samoskevich, followed by the Florida Panthers pulling off a blockbuster deal for Brady Tkachuk. Then we dive into the Ottawa Senators landing...
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Our 2026 NHL Mock Draft | Ep 203
We’re breaking down a full 32‑team 2026 NHL Mock Draft! Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before the Panthers trades. After the mock draft, we dive into the latest NHL news, rumors, and buzz from around the league — from Bowen Byram to Matthew Knies and plenty more storylines heating up…
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The 2026 Carolina Hurricanes Are Your Stanley Cup Champions | Ep 202
In this episode, we break down a busy week of NHL news and trades across the league. We start with the Toronto Maple Leafs trading Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers, followed by the Nashville Predators acquiring Ross Colton from the Colorado Avalanche. We also cover the...
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The NHL Awards Voting Is a Joke | Ep 201
Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy… and the NHL Awards voting is officially a joke. In this episode, we break down why the Hart race, the All‑Star Teams, and the All‑Rookie Team exposed major flaws in the league’s voting system. We go through the First and Second All‑Star Teams, the biggest...
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This Might Be the Most CHAOTIC Stanley Cup Final in Years | Ep 200
We kick off this episode with the Minnesota Wild locking up Michael McCarron on a six‑year contract extension and what it means for their long‑term roster build. From there, we dive into Dylan Larkin submitting a three‑team trade list and how the Detroit Red Wings suddenly find themselves in a...
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The Stanley Cup Finals Just Keep Getting CRAZIER | Ep 199
In today’s episode, Zach breaks down his trip to the 2026 NHL Combine with behind‑the‑scenes insight from Buffalo. Then we dive into the shocking news of Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from the Detroit Red Wings and what it means for their future. Next, we react to Andrei Vasilevskiy winning the...
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Vegas vs Carolina: The Stanley Cup Final Is Off to an INSANE Start | Ep 198
In this episode, we break down a massive week of NHL news. The Nashville Predators kick things off by hiring Chris McFarland as their new general manager, while the Vancouver Canucks name Manny Malhotra as their next head coach. We also dive into the NHL award winners, with Zach Werenski taking...
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Our 2026 Stanley Cup Final Preview & Predictions | Ep 197
In this episode, we break down how the Carolina Hurricanes took down the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Eastern Conference Final, then dive straight into our full 2026 Stanley Cup Final Preview and Predictions. Who’s taking the Cup home? Vegas or Carolina? We give our bold picks, player…
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The Golden Knights PUNCHED Their Ticket To the Stanley Cup Final | Ep 196
The Pittsburgh Penguins lock in a franchise legend as Evgeni Malkin signs a contract extension to stay in Pittsburgh for another season. We break down what the deal means for the Penguins’ future, their cap picture, and how much longer the Malkin–Crosby era can keep pushing. Then we shift to the...
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The Vegas Golden Knights Look As Dominant As Ever | Ep 195
The Buffalo Sabres face a massive offseason decision with Alex Tuch, and we break down what his future in Buffalo could mean for the team, the cap, and the direction of the franchise. We also look at the other key contracts the Sabres need to address and how these choices will shape their 2026...
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Our 2026 NHL Playoffs Conference Finals Preview & Predictions | Ep 194
In this episode, we break down a massive week across the NHL. We start with the Vancouver Canucks firing head coach Adam Foote after a disappointing playoff exit. From there, we shift to the Eastern Conference where the Montreal Canadiens advance to the Eastern Conference Final after defeating…
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Sabres vs Canadiens Game 7 | Everything Comes Down to This | Ep 193
The Edmonton Oilers have officially fired head coach Kris Knoblauch, and we break down what this move says about the failures of the Connor McDavid era, the front‑office decisions that held the team back, and where the franchise goes from here. Then we shift to the Sabres vs Canadiens series…
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Matthew Schaefer Is a UNANIMOUS Calder Trophy Winner | Ep 192
The NHL news cycle is on fire this week. We open with Charlie Coyle’s contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Vegas Golden Knights blocking the Edmonton Oilers from interviewing Bruce Cassidy. Then we dive into the chaos in Toronto as the Maple Leafs fire Craig Berube — and…
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Is the Auston Matthews Era Ending in Toronto? | Ep 191
In this episode, we open with the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and what that means for the future of Auston Matthews in Toronto. Could this be the moment the Leafs finally consider moving their franchise player? From there, we shift into the league-wide award races as…
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The Toronto Maple Leafs Are In Shambles | Ep 190
We’ve got a shorter episode today, but we jump right into the chaos around the NHL. We start with Game 7 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens — a wild finish where Montreal advanced despite recording only nine shots on goal. One of the strangest elimination wins you’ll ever see....
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Our 2026 NHL Playoffs 2nd Round Preview & Predictions | Ep 189
In this episode, we break down the entire Sabres vs Bruins first‑round series, including the wild baseball‑swing slash from Charlie McAvoy on Zach Benson and how Buffalo completely took over the matchup. We also dive into the comments from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl about the Oilers’...
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The YOUNG Teams Are Taking Over the 2026 NHL Playoffs| Ep 188
In this episode we break down everything happening in the 2026 NHL Playoffs. We start with the Ted Lindsay Award finalists and the Vezina Trophy finalists, then dive into every first‑round playoff series that’s still underway. From the Sabres, Ducks, Wild, and Canadiens to the Golden Knights,...
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Hurricanes DOMINATE Senators En Route to a Sweep | Ep 187
In this episode, we break down every major storyline from the 2026 NHL Playoffs and dive into how each first‑round series is unfolding. We start in the Eastern Conference with two tight matchups — the Sabres vs Bruins and Lightning vs Canadiens — and what each team needs to do to take control.…
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The NHL Playoffs Are BACK And Sabres Fans Are LOSING IT | Ep 186
The NHL Playoffs are officially underway, and in this episode we break down every first‑round series and how each matchup has unfolded so far. We start with a deep dive into the Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins series — momentum swings, standout performances, key adjustments, and what each team...
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Our 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Preview/Predictions | Ep 185
The 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and we’re breaking down every first‑round matchup. In this episode, we go series‑by‑series, analyze the biggest storylines, and predict who will advance to the Second Round. We start in the Eastern Conference, looking at the top contenders, potential...
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Why the Ottawa Senators Are the Playoff Team No One Wants to Face | Ep 184
The NHL playoff picture is taking shape, and in this episode we break down the six teams that officially clinched a postseason berth over the weekend. Some were expected from the start of the season — others shocked the league. We open in the Eastern Conference, where the Pittsburgh Penguins,...
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Buffalo Sabres 2026 NHL Playoffs: What Should Expectations Be? w/ Shawn De Paz | Ep 183
The New York Islanders have officially made a coaching change, and the New Jersey Devils have fired GM Tom Fitzgerald — two massive front‑office shakeups that could reshape both franchises. We open the episode breaking down what these moves mean, why they happened, and how they impact the playoff...
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The Buffalo Sabres Clinch A Playoff Spot For the First Time Since 2011! | Ep 182
The Buffalo Sabres have officially clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2011, and we open the episode breaking down what this moment means for the franchise, the fanbase, and the Eastern Conference picture. From there, we dive into the chaotic Eastern Conference wild card race and...
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Leafs Meltdown Continues: Treliving Fired, Vegas Eyes Torts | Ep 181
In this episode, we break down the Eastern Conference and Western Conference playoff races and highlight the biggest games shaping the standings. Then we dive into the Vegas Golden Knights firing Bruce Cassidy and making the shocking decision to hire John Tortorella. From there, we shift to the...
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Dream 2026 NHL Playoff Matchups We NEED to See | Ep 180
In this episode, we break down a massive night in the NHL — starting with Connor McDavid making more history, becoming one of the fastest players ever to hit 400 goals and 1,200 points. We also cover the latest injury news, with Thomas Chabot expected to miss 4–8 weeks after undergoing surgery....
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The NHL Playoff Race is INSANE Right Now | Ep 179
The NHL playoff race is heating up and chaos is taking over both conferences. We break down the Eastern Conference Wild Card race and which teams are fighting for their playoff lives. The Ottawa Senators have been one of the hottest teams in the entire NHL lately — but can they keep it up? Then…
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The NHL Has an Accountability Problem and the GMs Know It | Ep 178
The NHL has a serious accountability problem — and the GMs are fed up. In this episode of Checking From Behind, we break down everything that went down at the NHL GM meetings, where tensions boiled over around goaltender interference and player safety. GMs are frustrated, Bettman is on the...
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THE OILERS ARE IN TROUBLE | Draisaitl Out & The Playoffs Are on The Line | EP 177
Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the regular season — and the Edmonton Oilers' playoff spot is suddenly in serious jeopardy. We break down exactly what this means for Connor McDavid and the Oilers down the stretch. But first, the Buffalo Sabres have DONE IT — tying atop the Eastern...
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The Toronto Maple Leafs Are FALLING APART & Nobody Is Doing Anything | Ep 176
The Toronto Maple Leafs are FALLING APART. Auston Matthews tore his MCL on a leg-to-leg hit from Radko Gudas — and not a single Maple Leaf did anything about it. We break down the Gudas hit, the pathetic team response, and whether it is finally time to fire Brad Treliving and Craig Berube before...
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The Buffalo Sabres Are the BEST Team in the NHL Right Now | Ep 175
The Buffalo Sabres are ON FIRE. We break down their incredible 8-game winning streak, their improbable rise from last place in December to 1st place in the Atlantic Division, and what it means for their first playoff appearance in 14 years. Then we give our full post-NHL Trade Deadline playoff...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Checking From Behind Podcast! Join us for the Journey as we discuss all things NHL. Your host is Zach and joined alongside him is his favorite co-host of all time, Preston. Zach is currently a journalist for The Hockey Writers covering the Buffalo Sabres and the other 31 teams. Preston is a former high-level hockey player whose career got cut short due to multiple shoulder surgeries. The show features exclusive interviews, guests, expert analysis, breakdowns, fun and entertaining banter about different topics around the NHL as well as discussions surrounding the biggest and most intriguing storylines. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. We drop new episodes every Sunday @ 7 pm EST. Interested in more content? You can find our social media handles below.We Hope you Guys Enjoy our Content, You beauties!Subscribe to us on Youtube: Checking From BehindFollow us on Tiktok: @checkingfrombehindFind us on twitter: @CheckFromBehindFollow us on Instagram: @checkfrombehind
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