Episodes
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EP054 - 2021 Calder Candidates
On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Peter Harling, editor at Dobber Prospects, host of Dobber Prospects Radio, and McKeen's contributor to discuss his upcoming article on this season's Calder Trophy candidates. They also review the betting odds recently released by Bodog/Bovada...
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EP 053 - The Blind Leading the Blind Auction
On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by DobberHockey's Alex MacLean to discuss the blind auction fantasy hockey draft they recently participated in. They discuss pros and cons of auction drafting, as well as strategies and tips for auction leagues. They then break down what to expect…
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EP052 - The Vancouver Canucks Offseason with Ian Gooding
On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Ian Gooding DobberHockey to discuss the Vancouver Canucks' offseason. They also discuss the Calgary Flames' outlook after taking so much talent from the Canucks, what an all-Canadian division could do to re-ignite rivalries in Canada and the OHL...
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EP051 - Montreal Canadiens Offseason with Michael Clifford
On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Michael Clifford from Awesomo and DobberHockey to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' offseason. They also discuss lessons from other sports that the NHL can take for the season ahead, when they think the NHL may return and more! You can follow…
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EP050 - Draft Lottery Reform and a Tour Around the Potential All-Canadian Division
On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw is joined by his favourite draft lottery reformist @kungfu_canuck to discuss the latest consternation about the NHL draft lottery. They also discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' off-season, before taking a tour around Canada to determine if the Leafs are…
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EP 049 - 2020 NHL Draft Review Metro Division
On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Pat Quinn from Dobber Prospects to break down the 2020 NHL draft for the Metro Division teams. Did the Devils maximize all their picks? What to make of Columbus' off the board pick? Did the Rangers get enough out of the Lias Andersson trade? Will...
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EP048 - 2020 NHL Draft Review Central Division
On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Will Scouch from Scouching to break down the 2020 NHL draft for the Central Division teams. What made the Minnesota Wild and Winnipeg Jets' drafts so strong? Can Rossi and Perfetti make immediate impacts? Was Nashville's bet on Askarov a good one?...
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EP047 - How Has Free Agency Gone for the Islanders and Golden Knights? - NHL Playoff Postmortems Part 10
In this episode Steve is joined by JFresh to do a postmortem on the Vegas Golden Knights and New York Islanders. They assess the free agency moves they've made thus far and what's to come. Can the Islanders get out of their cap conundrum? Are the Golden Knights the league's most ruthless team…
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EP046 - 2020 NHL Draft Review Atlantic Division
On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Tony Ferrari from DobberProspects to review the 2020 NHL Entry Draft for the Atlantic Division teams. Did the Ottawa Senators do enough with all their picks? Will the Leafs Liliputian draft strategy work out? Did the Red Wings recover from a poor...
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EP045 - 2020 NHL Draft Review - Pacific Division
On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Joel Henderson from FC Hockey and DobberProspects to review the 2020 NHL Entry Draft for the Pacific Division teams. They discuss winners and losers as well as top prospects and sleeper prospects. Follow Joel on Twitter @dathockeydoe Follow Steve…
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EP044 - 2020 NHL Draft Preview with Scott Wheeler
In this episode Steve is joined by The Athletic's NHL Prospect writer Scott Wheeler to breakdown what to expect from this year's NHL draft. They look at the trends in scouting, risers and fallers, and which players might make the leap right away. In the open, Steve also runs down some of his...
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EP 043 - NHL Free Agency Preview with Alex MacLean
On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by DobberHockey's Alex MacLean to discuss the latest transactions in the NHL including the Staal trades, Lehner's new contract and the Penguins' many moves. They also preview free agency discussing the latest rumours, best free agents and more. You…
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EP 042 - Recapping the 2020 Stanley Cup Final
On this episode of the podcast Steve is joined by Chris Wassel and Kung Fu Canuck to recap the Stanley Cup Final. Early in the episode Steve and Kung Fu Canuck discuss the Dallas Stars' Cinderella run and if it is repeatable. Then they are joined by Chris Wassel. They congratulate Chris on…
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EP 041 - Debating the 2020 Year-End NHL All-Star Teams with Alex MacLean
On this episode of the podcast, recorded back in the spring, Steve is joined by DobberHockey's Alex MacLean to debate the candidates for the NHL's Year-End All-Star teams. Who were the 6 best forwards, 4 best defensemen and 2 best goalies in the NHL this season? Tune in to find out. They also...
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EP 040 - 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortems Part 9 - How do the Avalanche Take Advantage of their Open Window?
In Part 9 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by Hayden Soboleski of DobberProsepcts and McDavidForPicks to break down the state of the Avalanche and what comes next. Did Sakic push enough buttons? How long will their...
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EP 039 - 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortem - Where Will the Flyers Find More Big Boy Pants?
In Part 8 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by Chris Maher of Flyers Knitty Gritty and DobberProsepcts to break down the state of the Flyers and what comes next. Is Gostisbehere's time up? How do they upgrade the...
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EP 038 - 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortems Part 7, Is the Canucks' Window Open or Closed?
In Part 7 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by Ian Gooding of DobberHockey to break down the state of the Canucks and what comes next? Is the honeymoon over? How do they upgrade the defense? How can they bring…
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EP 037 - Playoff Postmortems Part 6 - What Comes Next for the Arizona Coyotes?
On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw opens with a lament for the lack of sports hatred for the remaining teams in the NHL playoffs and how NHL players are just so much less polarizing than those in other sports. Then, in Part 6 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of...
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EP 036 - Why the Jake Allen Trade is a Win-Win and Part 5 of the 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortems on the Boston Bruins
On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw opens with a breakdown of the Jake Allen trade between the Blues and Canadiens, explaining why it's a win-win, and why teams don't have to brutalize the other even if they have an inherent advantage. Then, in Part 5 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem…
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EP035 - 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortems Part 4 (STL, WSH, CAR, MTL) with Alex MacLean
In Part 4 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by Alex MacLean to discuss whether the championship window is open for the St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens. They suggest...
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EP034 - Why the Kapanen Trade is a Win-Win, Plus Part 3 of the Playoff Postmortems on the Calgary Flames
On this episode of the podcast Steve Laidlaw opens with a breakdown of the Kasperi Kapanen trade between the Penguins and Leafs, explaining why it's a win-win, because these are teams at two different phases of their build, while both remain in Cup contention. Then, in Part 3 of the 2020 Playoff...
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EP033 - 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortems Part 2 (PIT, EDM, CHI, NSH, NYR)
In Part 2 of the 2020 Playoff Postmortem series unpacking the state of each NHL team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by JFresh to discuss whether the championship window is open for Pittsburgh, Edmonton, Chicago, Nashville and the New York Rangers. They suggest possible moves each team…
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EP032 - 2020 NHL Playoff Postmortems Part 1 (CBJ, TOR, WPG, FLA, MIN)
In Part 1 of a series of podcasts unpacking the state of each NHL playoff team as they are eliminated Steve is joined by JFresh to discuss whether the championship window is open for Columbus, Toronto, Winnipeg, Florida and Minnesota. They suggest possible moves each team could make this…
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EP031 - Picking the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion with Chris Wassel and KungFuCanuck
On this episode Steve is joined by Chris Wassel and KungFuCanuck to fantasy draft the teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to try and pick their favourites to win the Stanley Cup this summer. Which team is the favourite? Who gets picked last? Who doesn't get picked at all? You can follow Chris…
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EP 030 - NHL Lottery Phase 2 Preview with Josh Bell
Steve is joined by Josh Bell of The Hockey Writers and FC Hockey to preview Phase 2 of the NHL's draft lottery. Which Play-In loser most needs Alexis Lafreniere? Where does Lafreniere rank among #1 picks in the salary cap era? Could a team pull an audible and opt for Quinton Byfield? What could…
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EP 029 - The 10 People with the Most at Stake in the 2020 NHL Re-Start with Alex MacLean
Alex MacLean and Steve Laidlaw run down the 10 players, coaches and GMs in the NHL who have the most at stake in this summer's return-to-play playoffs. Which players could earn the most from a big playoff run? Who could be out of the league if it doesn't go their way? We break it all down! Follow...
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EP 028 - 2009 NHL Re-Draft with Steven Ellis
Re-Drafting the 2009 NHL Entry Draft with Steven Ellis. They retrace the steps of the Chris Pronger trade and the many other trade rumours at the 2009 Entry Draft. Draw parallels between John Tavares and Shane Wright. They ask what if the Kings had never traded Brayden Schenn for Mike Richards…
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EP027 - Do the Edmonton Oilers Stand a Chance with Allan Mitchell
Allan Mitchell joins the podcast to discuss the buzz in the bubble city of Edmonton, the Oilers' chances against the Blackhawks, their chances of winning the Cup, the most and least favourable matchups after the play-in round and what the near future may hold for this team. If you weren't…
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EP 026 - How Could We Improve the NHL Draft?
On this episode of the podcast Steve bring's on SB Nation's Pension Plan Puppets contributor Kung Fu Canuck to discuss his article on draft reform. They discuss the pros and cons of the current NHL draft system and draft lottery, and then propose an exciting alternative! Check out the article on...
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EP025 - The Five Teams Hardest Hit by the New NHL CBA with Alex MacLean
On this episode of the podcast, DobberHockey's Alex MacLean comes on the podcast to discuss the NHL's new CBA and the fall out of the projected flat cap situation. They go over the 5 teams hardest hit by the flat cap and what those teams might do to navigate the situation. You can follow Alex...
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EP 024 - The 2020 NHL Draft Lottery Blowout with Tony Ferrari, Prashanth Iyer and Lucas Main
Tony Ferrari of Dobber Prospects joins the show to breakdown the events of the Draft Lottery, winners and losers, which play-in round teams most deserve the Number One Pick, and does a mini-mock draft. Prashanth Iyer of Meta Hockey, Hockey Graphs, Wings for Breakfast podcast and Winging It Motown...
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Ep 023 - Data Driven Prospect Analysis and 2020 Draft Prospects with Will Scouch
Will Scouch is a data driven prospect analyst who contributes to McKeen's Hockey as well as his own Scouching site. On this episode we dig into Will's scouting methodology, which stats really matter, which ones do not, with some relevant examples as it relates to the 2020 NHL Draft. We also…
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Ep 022 - Hellebuyck's Hart Candidacy, Vezina Voting, Goalie Witchcraft and more with Paul Campbell
In Goal Magazine's Paul Campbell comes on the podcast to share his insights on what criteria goalies need to meet to qualify for the Hart trophy, how we could do better with the Vezina trophy, the goalie championship sash, and much more on the witchcraft that is goaltending. You can follow Paul...
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Ep 021 - Re-Drafting the 2006 NHL Entry Draft with Ian Gooding
Ian Gooding, the Managing Editor of DobberHockey joins the pod to re-draft the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. You can follow Ian @Ian_Gooding
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Ep 020 - Ranking the Top-5/Bottom-5 GM Destinations in the NHL with Peter Harling
On today's episode Steve talks with Peter Harling of Dobber Prospects and Dobber Prospects Radio about NHL return to play and then rank the best and worst possible destinations for a prospective GM in the NHL. Give Peter a follow @DPR_Show
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Ep 019 - Max from TPE Hockey on Goalie Draft Busts, Why They Happen, How We Can Draft Better and Goalies to Watch for in the 2020 Draft
A discussion with Max of the Prospect Network on why there are so many goalie busts in the first round, how we can avoid it, and goalies to watch for in the 2020 NHL Draft. Max is an excellent resource for all things NHL draft but particularly goaltending. You can follow Max on Twitter @TPEHockey
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Ep 018 - Michael Clifford on the NHL's 24-Team Playoff Format, the 2020 NHL Awards Ballot and More!
A discussion with Michael Clifford of DobberHockey and Awesomo on the NHL's 24-Team Playoff Format, our 2020 NHL Awards Ballots, sports documentaries, and pandemic distractions. You can follow Michael on Twitter @SlimCliffy
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Ep 017 - pNHLe, Prospect Analytics and 2020 NHL Draft Prospects with Mason Black
A discussion with Mason Black of Dobber Prospects about his NHL Rank King app, the pNHLe stat, prospect analytics, developing web apps with his students, and 2020 NHL Draft Prospects. You can follow Mason on Twitter @NHLRankKing
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Ep 016 - Drafting the Best Lineups from the Lottery Teams with Alex MacLean
Alex MacLean of DobberHockey comes on the pod to discuss the NHL's Return-to-Play setup, the draft lottery and the best play-in matchups. Steve and Alex also draft the best lineups they can from the lottery teams outside of the playoffs. Who can draft the best team and could either of those teams...
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Ep 015 - On Scouting and 2020 Draft Prospects with Joshua Bell
A discussion on scouting and 2020 draft prospects with The Hockey Writers and FC Hockey's Joshua Bell. You can follow Josh on Twitter @JoshuaBellTHW
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Ep 014 - 2005 NHL Re-Draft With Tony Ferrari
Steve Laidlaw and guest Tony Ferrari of Dobber Prospects breakdown the events 2005 NHL draft, the legacies of the best players from that draft, and re-draft the order with the knowledge we have now. You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw And you can follow Tony on Twitter @theTonyFerrari
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Ep 013 - NHL Return to Play Scenarios and CBA Proposals with Alex MacLean
Alex MacLean of DobberHockey comes on the pod to discuss the NHL's latest Return-to-Play scenarios and the latest NHL CBA proposals. You can follow Alex on Twitter @alexdmaclean You can follow me on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw
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EP 012 - Finding Value in the Draft with Mark Scheig
Steve Laidlaw opens with a solo discussion of the UFC's return and some lessons we can learn for how other sports can return. Mark Scheig of The Hockey Writers joins the show in Part 2 of the episode to discuss his Do Not Draft List for the 2020 NHL draft and finding value in the draft. You can...
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EP 011 - 2008 NHL Re-Draft with Elan Dubrofsky
Steve Laidlaw and guest Elan Dubrofsky of Keeping Karlsson breakdown the events 2008 NHL draft, the legacies of the best players from that draft, and re-draft the order with the knowledge we have now. You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw And you can follow Elan on Twitter @KeepingKarlsson
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Ep 010 - 2000 NHL Re-Draft with Peter Harling
Steve Laidlaw and guest Peter Harling of Dobber Prospects Radio, breakdown the events 2000 NHL draft, the legacies of the best players from that draft, and re-draft the order with the knowledge we have now. You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw And you can follow Peter on Twitter @DPR_show
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SLP Ep 009 - A Draft in June?! A Discussion With Alex MacLean
A discussion with Alex MacLean of DobberHockey about the Jaroslav Halak extension, Kurt Overhardt's exceptional player proposal, the issues with the June draft, and then go galaxy brain with some return-to-play scenarios. You can follow Alex on Twitter @alexdmaclean You can follow me on Twitter...
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SLP Episode 008 - COVID-19 Implications on the NHL Salary Cap and the 2021 Expansion Draft with Alex MacLean
Steve Laidlaw and Alex MacLean of DobberHockey discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown on the NHL's salary cap for the season ahead, including the most intriguing compliance buyout options. They also make some early projections for the Seattle Expansion Draft. You can follow Steve on...
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SLP Episode 007 - 2003 NHL Re-Draft with Dom Luszczyszyn
Steve Laidlaw and guest Dom Luszczyszyn of The Athletic breakdown the events 2003 NHL draft, the legacies of the best players from that draft, and re-draft the order with the knowledge we have now. You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw And you can follow Dom on Twitter @domluszczyszyn
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SLP Episode 006 - 2002 NHL Re-Draft with Larry Fisher
Steve Laidlaw and guest Larry Fisher of The Hockey Writers and FC Hockey breakdown the events 2002 NHL draft, the legacies of the best players from that draft, and re-draft the order with the knowledge we have now. You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw And you can follow Larry on Twitter...
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SLP Episode 005 - 2001 NHL Re-Draft with Scott Wheeler
Steve Laidlaw and guest Scott Wheeler of The Athletic breakdown the events 2001 NHL draft, the legacies of the best players from that draft, and re-draft the order with the knowledge we have now. You can follow Steve on Twitter @SteveLaidlaw And you can follow Scott on Twitter @scottcwheeler