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The Next Shift Podcast

by Chris Nosek

The Next Shift Podcast is an upgrade from our old show, “Puck Off.” Chris Nosek and Kenny Kaminsky join forces as they bring coverage and analysis to leagues from around the world. Chris and Kenny follow the path of players who are in the AHL, NCAA, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, and other leagues, as they travel their journeys in the game of hockey - and fight to make it to the National Hockey League.

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Episodes

  1. Black Aces w/ Julian McKenzie

    Julian McKenzie joined Chris and Kenny as he prepares for the release of his new book, Black Aces: Essential Stories from Hockey’s Black Trailblazers. They discuss Julian’s book-writing journey, the Ottawa Senators’ goaltending struggles, and more. Pre-order your copy of Black Aces from Amazon,...

  2. A Chat With Jimmy Murphy

    After a busy weekend of trades across the NHL, Chris and Kenny are joined by Jimmy Murphy of RG Media. They discuss the trade that saw Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner swap teams, as well as Quinn Hughes being moved to the Minnesota Wild. Jimmy also talks about the Friendship Four, which was…

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  3. Checking In 20 Games In

    Chris and Kenny sit down to watch the Boston Bruins take on the Ottawa Senators as their 7-game win streak is on the line. They discuss topics including how teams build their depth, how players' development paths can change from one year to another, and dabble in some trade target talk. Follow...

  4. NHL Is Full Of Youth

    Rookie camps and prospect challenge tournaments are underway. The NHL preseason is quickly approaching. Chris and Kenny discuss which of the youngest players in the league they’re looking forward to seeing this season. Follow Chris: BlueSky: cnosek6342.bsky.social Instagram: _chrisnosek Threads:...

  5. Ramifications of NIL in the NCAA

    Analyst, writer, and scout of the QMJHL, Craig Eagles, joins the program as Chris and Kenny look ahead to the upcoming season in the CHL. They also discuss the new rules between the CHL and NCAA, along with the ramifications in player development that the rule changes could have in both the short...

  6. Who To Watch In The NCAA This Season

    Chris and Kenny discuss some of the exciting players who have recently joined the NCAA now that CHL players are eligible to play college hockey. They also talk about how players having the option to play in either league will help the game of hockey improve overall. Follow Chris: BlueSky:...

  7. The Bear Gets Baked

    We are back and partnered with Ice Shaker! Check them out over at www.iceshaker.com to get your kitchen-grade stainless steel shaker bottle of your favorite NHL team today! Chris sits down with and discusses the origins of the The Baked Bear. Jay also offers his thoughts on the past couple of...

  8. THE Dom Joins The Show

    WE ARE BACK (again) and this time we are partnered with the great folks at Ice Shaker! Check out www.iceshaker.com to get yours today! On this episode, Chris sits down with his co-host of What's Bruin THE Dominic Tiano. They discuss how Dom got into hockey and his hobby of scouting OHL players....

  9. Mike Cratty Substitutes In

    Chris sits down with Mike Cratty and they discuss the upcoming season. Focusing on the Boston Bruins and where they might finish in the Atlantic, they also review who else is worth paying attention to in the division. The PWHL announced their official team names so they discuss how those turned...

  10. An Episode No One Wanted | Life, Hockey, Johnny Gaudreau

    After a week no one ever saw coming, I sat down with Elaine Shircliff who covers the Cleveland Monsters, Grand Rapids Griffins, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Long the things discussed were how the night went for her both as a reporter and fan, the impact of the losses of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau,...

  11. Operating the Chicago Wolves, w/ Courtney Mahoney

    In this episode, I sit down with Courtney Mahoney of the Chicago Wolves. She is their President of Operations and we discuss the operations aspect of an AHL organization. We talk about her experiences as the Wolves have changed their NHL affiliation a couple of times, last year did not have one,...

  12. A Chat With Julian McKenzie

    As the season approaches, we're joined by Julian McKenzie of The Athletic and SDPN's "The Chris Johnson Show" to discuss whether or not the Tampa Bay Lightning are still a team to be reckoned with, two offer sheets from the St. Louis Blues, and how Patrick Laine getting dealt to Montreal affects...

  13. Yzer-mini-plans

    Devin Little of The Hockey Writers joins Chris as they discuss whether the Detroit Red Wings are poised to make the playoffs this season and where exactly things stand with the infamous "Yzer-plan." Be sure to listen to Devin on "The Hockey Writers 'Grind Line' Podcast and check out his work on…

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  14. Season 5 Officially Launches - Puck Off Reformats

    Puck Off has returned with a new drive, website, and great guests unlike any we've had before! On this first episode back, Chris's original co-host, Dillon James, returns to the program to discuss the Nashville Predators and the massive off-season General Manager Barry Trotz has put together.…

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  15. Stanley Cup Final - Game 7 LIVE Watch-along w/ LowQualityBruinsFan

    For Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, Chris was joined by Ian of the Short Shift Podcast, aka LowQualityBruinsFan, to watch the game live. They started towards the end of the 1st period as the Boston Bruins dealt away goaltender Linus Ullmark right before the game started. Plenty regarding the...

  16. Dillon James Makes His Return

    Former co-host of the program, Dillon James, returns for the first time to discuss his Nashville Predators and the goaltending market for this off season. Join the fun as these two get re-united and haven't missed a beat. Be sure to follow the show and Chris across your favorite social media;...

  17. Puck Off Returns, Again

    Puck Off kicks off again with Chris sitting down with Devin Lawrence of The Hockey Writers to discuss the Detroit Red Wings, this past season, and the upcoming off season. With so much more coverage across the game of hockey, Puck Off is back!!! Be sure to follow the show and Chris across your...

  18. Jarmo, Jagr, Reilly And More

    Andrew and Chris finally get to sit back down to talk NHL action after some time away and boy did they have a lot to talk about. They catch up on everything from charges being brought in the Hockey Canada scandal to Jagr's number retirement in Pittsburgh. Also, Jarmo Kekalainen is out in Columbus...

  19. A Low Quality Assessment

    Chris is joined by another member of The Short Shift Podcast - Ian. They grade all 32 teams performance so far this season in relation to their expectation coming into the season. Check out Ian's post game recaps, reviews, and other videos on YouTube at…

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  20. Approaching the All-Star Break

    Andrew and Chris sit down to discuss some of the lastest in the NHL and look ahead to the trade deadline. Oilers 16 game win streak Kings falling quickly Defenseman who might be available for trade Be sure to follow the team @puckoff6342 @cnosek6342 & @andrewshortshft Check out the links below to...

  21. The Awkward Conversation: Part 1

    Chris is joined by Grace and Lauren of All Goals No Misses to discuss the latest updates regarding Team Canada and the 2018 World Championship team. This is the awkward conversation of how a story like this and the speculation, comments, and coverage can affect eveyone in difficult ways - please…

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  22. Catching Up With Andrew

    After a couple of busy weeks, Andrew returns to the show so he and Chris can get caught up on everything around the league. Patrick Roy takes over behind the bench for the Islanders, Merklikins wants out of Columbus, and is Marc-Andre Fleury really available via trade? All this and so much more…

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  23. Puck Off Expands to AHL

    The hockey coverage here at Puck Off further expands to the American Hockey League as @cnosek6342 is joined by Steve Forni. The in arena announcer for the Springfield Thunderbirds joins the show to discuss some of the top names who are in the St. Louis Blues organization in Springfield, along…

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  24. Black Hole of Defense

    As we turn to 2024, @cnosek6342 is joined by @HockeyWithDevin of @thehockeywriter as they discuss the Red Wings season so far and what they need to do to make the playoffs. Who might beome available to shake up the goaltending landscape? Be sure to check out @HockeyWithDevin on...

  25. Rosters Are Frozen, What Comes Next?

    NHL rosters are frozen for the holiday break but teams are moving around the standings across the league. Chris and Andrew discuss the standings and how they expect them to change as the season continues. A couple names who might become available as the trade deadline approaches along with what…

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  26. It's Blue in St. Louis

    Chris and Andrew sit down to discuss the recent events around the National Hockey League including a coaching change in St. Louis that came with extra curricular exchanges, recently injuries including some that went untreated, and they take a look around the playoff race to see who needs to make...

  27. Making Trades is Hard

    After we brief break, Andrew and Chris get back together to get caught up on the National Hockey League. Everything from the Corey Perry situation to the recent winning streak for the Coyotes, the guys have everything covered from the past two weeks. They also take a look at some of the names…

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  28. Andrew Returns From Vegas (And Isn't Sick Anymore)

    After being in Vegas and getting sick upon returning home, Andrew finally sits back down with Chris as they discuss the major stories from the past two weeks across the National Hockey League. Everything from whether or not he Oilers are starting to turn a corner to where Patrick Kane should…

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  29. Return of the Dom (Tiano)

    The one and only Dominic Tiano (@dominictiano) joins Chris as they sit down to discuss all the latest around the National Hockey League. Dom gives his thoughts on the Sharks awful start, along with all the chaos going in Edmonton. They also discuss what is going on in Toronto and how the Boston...

  30. Andrew's Out ... (for now)... Jonny Joins In

    Andrew is on vacation this week so Chris is joined by Jonny Lazarus (@jlazzy23) of Bleacher Report and the Blue Crew to discuss the latest around the National Hokey League. The woes in Carolina, Edmonton, and San Jose along with how the Rangers and Devils can survive major injuries to Fox and...

  31. Senators Pay A Price

    Chris and Andrew take a look around the league to see which surprise teams may be ahead of schedule and which teams have some work to do as they all approach the 10-games played mark. They also discuss the penalty Ottawa has received for failing to inform Vegas about the movement clause included…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Next Shift Podcast is an upgrade from our old show, “Puck Off.” Chris Nosek and Kenny Kaminsky join forces as they bring coverage and analysis to leagues from around the world. Chris and Kenny follow the path of players who are in the AHL, NCAA, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, and other leagues, as they travel their journeys in the game of hockey - and fight to make it to the National Hockey League.

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What is The Next Shift Podcast about?

The Next Shift Podcast is an upgrade from our old show, “Puck Off.” Chris Nosek and Kenny Kaminsky join forces as they bring coverage and analysis to leagues from around the world. Chris and Kenny follow the path of players who are in the AHL, NCAA, QMJHL, OHL, WHL, and other leagues, as they...

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The Next Shift Podcast is created and hosted by Chris Nosek.
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