The Sick Podcast - The Eye Test with Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy: NHL

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss how the Buffalo Sabres were able to avoid a 3-1 deficit in their series against the Montreal Canadiens, the Habs’ faulty special teams, the Vegas Golden Knights 1 win away from the Western Conference Finals, the Toronto Maple Leafs firing head coach Craig Berube, the Edmonton Oilers mishandling the Kris Knoblauch situation, Matthew Schaefer wins the Calder trophy unanimously and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the lineup adjustments made by the Buffalo Sabres ahead of their 4th game against the Montreal Canadiens, what Buffalo will have to do in order to even up the series, the Vegas Golden Knights sorely missing Mark Stone, the Colorado Avalanche 1 win away from the Western Conference Finals and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Montreal Canadiens taking a 2-1 series lead over the Buffalo Sabres, Lane Hutson putting the entire league on notice, the physicality ramping up, Jakub Dobes winning over the Montreal crowd, the Anaheim Ducks tie their series against the Vegas Golden Knights, the young core not overwhelmed in the playoffs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Paul Hollingsworth joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss the Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres series, why Game 1 went the Sabres’ way, how the Habs can flip the script tonight and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Martin Biron joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss Game 1 between the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens, how the Sabres were able to get a jump on the Habs early on, Alex Lyon’s steady performance between the pipes, the incredible story of Rasmus Dahlin this season, the Anaheim Ducks tying their series against the Vegas Golden Knights and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery, the San Jose Sharks moving up to draft 2nd overall, the possibility of seeing either one of these teams trade their pick, the Montreal Canadiens making some lineup adjustments ahead of their clash against the Buffalo Sabres, Nathan MacKinnon dominating the Minnesota Wild, they key to victory for the Anaheim Ducks and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, former NHL referee Bill McCreary joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss the highlights of his career, behind the scenes intel into an NHL official’s life, the differences between the regular season and the playoffs, the current state of NHL officiating, the implementation of video reviews and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Montreal Canadiens’ prevailing over the Tampa Bay Lightning in a head scratching Game 7, Montreal now set to face off against the Buffalo Sabres in the 2nd round, the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild start their series off with a bang, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ bumpy introductory press conference for John Chayka and Mats Sundin and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy preview Game 6 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning LIVE from Hurley’s in downtown Montreal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Montreal Canadiens taking a 3-2 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning, Brendan Gallgher’s immediate impact, depth players making the difference, the Philadelphia Flyers eliminating the Pittsburgh Penguins thanks to a dramatic overtime goal by Cam York, what’s next for the Penguins, the Vegas Golden Knights push the Utah Mammoth to the brink of elimination, the Wild and the Ducks with a chance to move on to round 2 and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers forcing a Game 6 in their respective series, the Minnesota Wild taking a 3-2 lead of the Dallas Stars, the Pittsburgh Penguins looking to stay alive tonight in Philadelphia, the Matvei Michkov controversy, Brady Tkachuk’s uncertain future in Ottawa and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Tripp Tracy joins Pierre McGuire to discuss the Carolina Hurricanes' 1st round matchup against the Ottawa Senators, Freddie Andersen’s dominant performances, Carolina’s most underrated assets, Logan Stankoven rising to the occasion and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Game 4 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning, a potential turning point in the series, how the Habs can bounce back in game 5, the dramatic and controversial ending between the Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers, how the NHL can prevent these types of situations, potential repercussions in Edmonton if the Oilers lose in the 1st round and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Erik Erlendsson joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to preview tonight’s exciting Game 4 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning LIVE from Hurley’s Pub in downtown Montreal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Dave Pagnotta, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy preview tonight’s exciting Game 3 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning LIVE from Hurley’s Pub in downtown Montreal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Dave Randorf joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss the latest news from 2026 NHL playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning preparing for a raucous atmosphere at the Bell Centre, Andrei Vasilevskiy looking to impose himself in this series, the Philadelphia Flyers on the brink of sweeping the Pittsburgh Penguins and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning evening up their series against the Montreal Canadiens thanks to some costly turnovers, Kirby Dach taking the brunt of the criticism, the Boston Bruins imposing themselves onto the Buffalo Sabres, what the Pittsburgh Penguins need to do in order to get back into their series and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Philadelphia Flyers surprising the hockey world, the Ottawa Senators going down 0-2 in their series against the Hurricanes, the Edmonton Oilers’ depth making the difference in game 1 of their series against the Anaheim Ducks, the Montreal Canadiens looking to extend their series lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Boston Bruins sticking with the same lineup ahead of their 2nd game in Buffalo and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Montreal Canadiens overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, Josh Anderson’s impact, playoff coaching decisions, Buffalo Sabres momentum, Stanley Cup playoff storylines & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Scotty Bowman joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to preview the 1st round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Kevin Kurz joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss how the Philadelphia Flyers were able to turn their season around and secure a playoff spot in dramatic fashion, Dan Vladar’s immense contributions, Rick Tocchet elevating this team, how they match up against the Pittsburgh Penguins, their X-factors in the playoffs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Rick Bowness’ fiery post-game comments, his future in Columbus, the Montreal Canadiens’ lineup for game 1 of the playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Toronto Maple Leafs exposed for using artificial intelligence during the trade deadline and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the significant strength gap between Eastern and Western Conference teams this season, the Montreal Canadiens set to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1st round of the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres clinching the Atlantic division, the Vegas Golden Knights on a roll under John Tortorella, the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets looking to take a much needed step forward and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Montreal Canadiens top prospect Michael Hage opting to return to Michigan for another season, David Reinbacher and James Hagens get their much anticipated NHL debuts, Jonathan Quick set to play in his final career game, the playoff picture looking clearer and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Jimmy Murphy discusses Cole Caufield scoring 50 goals, the Pittsburgh Penguins making the playoffs, the playoff race and more! Later, Jimmy takes questions from viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Ron Francis stepping down from his role as president of hockey operations for the Seattle Kraken, the next step for the Kraken, where they’ve gone wrong, a big divisional matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning, the start of the Pete DeBoer era in Long Island and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the grueling NHL schedule taking a toll on the Montreal Canadiens, the Boston Bruins calling up top prospect James Hagens, the Seattle Kraken searching for their identity, the Detroit Red Wings blowing their shot at a playoff spot and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Greg Wyshynski joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the New Jersey Devils relieving general manager Tom Fitzgerald of his duties, the questionable decisions that led to this outcome, the durability of the Devils’ core, an early leading candidate emerging from the pack, which direction the Devils should move towards and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the New York Islanders replacing head coach Patrick Roy with Pete DeBoer, if this is the change that the Islanders really needed, the search process for the next Toronto Maple Leafs general manager, the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets failing when it matters most and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Michigan Wolverines head coach Brandon Naurato joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his team’s dominant season, their preparation ahead of the Frozen Four in Las Vegas, Michigan’s recruiting standards, adapting to the changing landscape of the NCAA, Montreal Canadiens top prospect Michael Hage and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Michael Futa joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ disastrous season, where they went wrong, the remaining deficiencies, how they can get back on track and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Sid Seixeiro joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs relieving Brad Treliving of his duties as general manager, the unusual timing of this decision, Keith Pelley’s divisive press conference, what’s next for the Leafs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Boston Bruins continuing to exceed expectations, the Montreal Canadiens goaltending becoming a strength once more, the Vegas Golden Knights relieving Bruce Cassidy of his duties and hiring John Tortorella as the team’s new head coach, top prospect Porter Martone signing with the Philadelphia Flyers and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, the Minnesota Golden Gophers head coach Brett Larson joins Jimmy to discuss his new role, his plans for the team and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Dave Goucher joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss the main issues that have plagued the Vegas Golden Knights, the Edmonton Oilers also facing a similar situation, the Detroit Red Wings staring down the barrel of some very difficult decisions, Martin St. Louis’ controversial comments to the Montreal media and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Executive Director of the Peter Frates Family Foundation Michael Pitt joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss the “Let’s Put ALS On Ice” initiative and their upcoming Boston Bruins alumni game headlined by Ray Bourque to raise funds for the foundation, later in the show, Jimmy discusses the Montreal Canadiens’ greatest strength, Matthew Schaefer immediate impact on the NHL, Auston Matthews’ uncertain future in Toronto, predictions for the NCAA Frozen Four and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Andy Brickley joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss James Hagens signing with Providence and to preview the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins game and more! Later in the show, Jimmy takes questions from viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Sportsnet’s John Bartlett joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss Eastern conference playoff race, Cole Caufield’s immense contributions to the Montreal Canadiens this season, Martin St. Louis’ unique ability to communicate with his players, what a potential playoff matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning could look like, the Nashville Predators heating up, confusion regarding James Hagens’ next step and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Live from the Lake Placid Brewery, Princeton head coach Ben Syer joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the ECAC men’s championship and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Live from the Lake Placid Brewery, Cornell head coach Casey Jones, Dartmouth head coach Reid Cashman and Clarkson head coach Jean-François Houle join Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the ECAC men’s championship and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Live from the Lake Placid Brewery, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss concerns regarding the next wave of NHL referees, Montreal Canadiens’ goaltender Jakub Dobes deserving of a lot more credit for his team’s success, how far the Ottawa Senators could go if they end up making the playoffs, Sidney Crosby drawing back into the Pittsburgh Penguins lineup, Jack Hughes’ comments about the Hockey Hall Of Fame keeping his golden goal puck and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Live from Hurley’s Pub in Montreal, Tony Marinaro and Jim McBride join Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the latest news from around the NHL and preview tonight’s divisional matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Ottawa Senators picking up steam, the Montreal Canadiens’ defensive shortcomings, the New York Rangers playing well without pressure, the department of player safety scrutinized and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Providence College head coach Nate Leaman joins Jimmy Murphy to discuss winning the Hockey East regular season, the growth of the team through the season, Anaheim Ducks top prospect Roger McQueen’s first year with the program, the adjustments made by PC in accordance with the new CHL agreement, preparing to face Merrimack in the Hockey East tournament and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Paul Hollingsworth joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss Jacob Fowler’s stellar performance for the Montreal Canadiens last night in Ottawa, Ivan Demidov proving that he can already be a clutch player, the way the Canadiens organization has handled its young stars, the remarkable resilience of this group, Martin St. Louis’ under appreciated work and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Penticton Vees head coach Fred Harbinson joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his team’s historic season and later in the show, Pierre and Jimmy discuss the precarious spot the Detroit Red Wings find themselves in, the Toronto Maple Leafs looking completely checked out, the Montreal Canadiens trusting rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler for their key matchup in Ottawa, Nick Schmaltz signing a lucrative 8-year extension with the Utah Mammoth and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Ottawa Senators’ hot stretch, their chances of making the playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres’ seemingly unstoppable momentum, the Toronto Maple Leafs in unfamiliar territory and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy recap the 2026 NHL trade deadline, which teams improved the most, which teams could have done better, Kent Hughes’ comments regarding a major trade that fell through, who could the targeted player have been, the Montreal Canadiens working through some deficiencies, the Ottawa Senators losing Jake Sanderson long-term, the Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning’ crazy matchup and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy break down the latest NHL trades live from Lake Placid Brewery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the latest trade deadline developments from around the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche acquiring Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Colton Parayko refusing to waive his no-trade clause in order to be traded to the Buffalo Sabres, the potential fallout from this situation and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices