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HockeyThoughts

by HockeyThoughts

Hi! My name is Brett Boyle and I am a former hockey writer for FanSided. This podcast is all about talking hockey. I focus on the fun stuff that we all like to debate on while still sprinkling in some expert opinion and facts. If you like hockey, come join the conversation!

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Episodes

  1. WE ARE BACK!! Recapping the first week's of the NHL and NCAA

    Topics include but are not limited to: The upcoming WCHA battle, Dryden McKay on the cusp of history, new look Atlantic Hockey, Ivy League schools are back, Ovechkin is good, the Rangers are in trouble, and more!

  2. Season Review - Philadelphia Flyers

    This eppy talks about how this is just the beginning for the Fly guys (do people call them that cause I do)

  3. Season Review - Vancouver Canucks

    Thank you all for over 50 episodes!!

  4. Season Review - Colorado Avalanche

    You already know

  5. Season Review - Boston Bruins

    You know the drill

  6. Season Review - St. Louis Blues

    This eppy asks the question - was this season a success for the Blues? Also discusses the upcoming off-season and what went wrong against Vancouver

  7. Season Review - Montreal Canadians

    This eppy takes a dive into the magical postseason run of Montreal and talks to why this was a success

  8. Season Review - Calgary Flames

    This eppy previews a huge off-season upcoming for Calgary and asks the question - was this season a success?

  9. Season Review - Washington Capitals

    Where do the Capitals go from here after two straight quick exits from the postseason? This eppy dives into that and a bunch more.

  10. Season Review - Arizona Coyotes

    This eppy takes a look at the Coyotes season and why it was probably a success. Probably.

  11. Season Review - Carolina Hurricanes

    This eppy discusses why the Hurricanes season was a disappoinment and what they need to do to get over the "hump"

  12. Season Review - Columbus Blue Jackets

    This eppy recaps the Columbus Blue Jackets season and discusses why this franchise is in good hands moving forward

  13. Season Review - Chicago Blackhawks

    This eppy asks the question - was this season a success for the Blackhawks?

  14. Lottery Part 2 Thoughts/5OT 👀

    This eppy recaps the marathon that was the Lightning Blue Jackets game 1 and talks how the Rangers getting the top pick impacts their upcoming off-season

  15. Season Review - Toronto Maple Leafs

    This eppy looks at what went wrong for the Leafs and calls out what needs to happen moving forward.

  16. Season Review - Minnesota Wild

    This eppy asks the question - was this season a success for the Wild?

  17. Season Review - Edmonton Oilers

    This eppy asks the question - was this season a success for the Oilers?

  18. Season Review - Pittsburgh Penguins

    This eppy looks at what went wrong and asks the question - was this season a success for Pittsburgh?

  19. Season Review - Nashville Predators

    This eppy asks the question - was this season a success for the Predators?

  20. Season Review - Florida Panthers

    This eppy asks the question - was this season a success for the Panthers?

  21. Season Review - Winnipeg Jets

    This eppy talks if the Jets season should be considered a success or not

  22. Season Review - New York Rangers

    The first of a new series where we recap each NHL teams season as they are eliminated from the playoffs and ask the question - was this a successful season?

  23. Playoff Hockey Is Back! - Thoughts From Day 1

    This eppy takes a look at all of the action from August 1st in the NHL.

  24. Drama In The Desert

    This eppy discusses the Arizona Coyotes fallout with their GM John Chayka and touches on why this is probably a bigger story than we are being led to believe.

  25. It's Official - Welcome Seattle Kraken!

    Live episode of the unveiling of the NHL's 32nd franchise, the Seattle Kraken

  26. Looking At All Of Those Goalie Battles

    This eppy takes a look at all of the playoff teams that have a question mark in net for this postseason and who we would be starting if we were the coach.

  27. NHL Draft Preview/Mock Draft

    This eppy dives into the NHL Draft and gives a mock draft for the first 8 picks of the draft that are confirmed as well as talks about some sleepers you need to look out for.

  28. Pucks In Deep - Who Will Be The Best Franchise Of The 2020's?

    This eppy dives into my pick for the franchise I think is best positioned to dominate this upcoming decade and why

  29. NHL Draft Lottery - What?

    Immediate, unedited, reaction to the 2020 draft lottery

  30. The State Of The Sabres

    This eppy dives into the awful past month for the Buffalo Sabres and takes a look at a huge upcoming offseason for the franchise

  31. The Anti-NHL Awards

    This eppy hands out awards to the worst players in the NHL. Shoutout to JFresh hockey for the content and analytical work.

  32. Why Artemi Panarin Should Win The Hart Trophy

    This eppy dives deep into the analytics of Artemi Panarin and discusses how he has been doing things this year that we haven’t seen since 2009

  33. Looking At The Best Fits For Taylor Hall

    This eppy dives into the most likely landing spots for coveted future free agent Taylor Hall this offseason

  34. 2020 Playoff Matchups I Want To See

    This eppy talks about the ideal matchups for each NHL team if they were to advance out of the play in round.

  35. Addidas Starting A Four Jersey Program With NHL Teams

    This eppy takes a look at all of the confirmed and rumored new Addidas jerseys coming out for the 20-21 season

  36. Pucks In Deep - Who Was The Best Franchise of the 2010's?

    This eppy discusses who the best team of the last decade was in the NHL and why there may be more than one right answer

  37. #BlackLivesMatter

    #BlackLivesMatter

  38. Pucks In Deep - What If Sidney Crosby Decided To Play NCAA Back In 03-04?

    The first of a new type of podcast "Pucks In Deep" where we take a look at "what ifs" in hockey history and analyze what could have happened. In this eppy, we look at Crosby's self proclaimed tough decision to play juniors over college.

  39. Potential NHL Playoff Matchups Revealed

    This eppy dives into the playoff matchups for the likely 24 team tournament that the NHL will employ once the season restarts

  40. Reaction To The NWHL Article

    This eppy takes a deep dive into the NWHL and women's hockey as a whole, specifically focusing on the disturbing report from The Victory Press and what the league can do to improve

  41. An In Depth Look At Gretzky and Lemieux (ft. Victor Cavataio from TopCheddar Sports)

    This eppy features a special guest from the founder of TopCheddar Sports as we take an analytical dive into the careers of Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin, Connor McDavid, and Nathan MacKinnon

  42. What Happened To The Senators?

    This eppy takes look back at the 16-17 Ottawa Senators and discusses the reasons behind their fall from contender to rebuilder

  43. Norris Trophy Tracking

    In the final NHL Awards update, we take a look at the Norris Trophy awarded to the NHL's best defenseman and talk about why this is the easiest award to hand out this year

  44. Jack Adams Award Tracking

    This eppy takes an in depth look at all of the coaches with a case for the Jack Adams Trophy and I reveal my official finalists.

  45. Reliving The Worst Draft In NHL History

    This eppy takes you back to 2012 for one of the most hyped drafts in NHL history and discusses what went wrong.

  46. Calder Trophy Tracking

    This eppy dives into the Calder Trophy race and breaks down all of the terrific rookies we have seen this year.

  47. News On The NHL's Return

    This eppy discusses the most recent developments in the NHL's plans for a July return as well as the impact this will have on the salary cap and the current CBA

  48. Holtby to Edmonton?

    In this eppy, we dive into the rumors that the Edmonton Oilers are planning on making impending UFA Braden Holtby a substantial offer

  49. Vezina Trophy Tracking

    This eppy breaks down the current finalists for the Vezina Trophy and talks about how COVID-19 could impact the voting

  50. Can Cam Talbot Be A #1 Again?

    Cam Talbot recently said in an interview that he feels he can be a top goalie in the league and wants the opportunity to do just that as he enters free agency.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hi! My name is Brett Boyle and I am a former hockey writer for FanSided. This podcast is all about talking hockey. I focus on the fun stuff that we all like to debate on while still sprinkling in some expert opinion and facts. If you like hockey, come join the conversation!

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