Moves at the Blue Line

Three guys just wasn't enough to go over everything that happened in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Producer BWheels joins the boys in-studio to go over everything that the playoffs has had to offer so far.

The playoffs are underway and Gary Bettman's playoff format has (unfortunately) delivered. The boys break down all of the action from the first couple games of each series as we move through the greatest time of the year.

Zoom shows have their pros and cons. Cons: The audio is slightly below out standard, and for that we apologize. Pros: We still get our playoff preview out and are joined by Producer BWheels! The boys go through the impending playoffs and throw in a little bonus trivia at the end. Back to regularly scheduled audio quality next week.

As the playoffs draw near, teams continue to throw anything at the wall in order to make it into the dance. Also, Cade has to reckon with the fact his franchise's all-time points leader may not be a good GM.

As we inch closer to the NHL playoffs, team in the East scratch and claw toward the wild card while teams in the West argue over who gets to go to Cancun first. The Hawks still suck, but at least they won't be the only top-tier pro league in Chicago for long!

As the NHL season approaches the playoffs, the boys break down the teams they think are actual threats to come out of each conference.

The NHL trade deadline sent shock waves through the league. The MATB boys break down all the same faces in new places as hockey prepares for the best time of the year.

The United States comes home from Milan with a slew of gold medals! The boys break down USA hockey dominance and get ready to jump back into the NHL regular season.

The round robin of Olympic play has concluded. The MATB boys return to recap the incredible "best-on-maybe not quite as good" and get you set for the medal rounds!

The Olympics are finally here, and for the first time since Dane was 14, NHL players will be playing. The boys get some NHL housekeeping done then talk about everything that we can expect from Milan Cortina.

The boys are back with a 2-parter. First, the boys talk 'Hawks, Mid-season awards, and leafs (which just becomes more hawks). The the second part, it's only Joey and Dane (sorry Cade stans). They talk about the future of the Rangers and a couple of pre-olympic trades.

Olympic Rosters have been set and we're gearing up for our second year in a row with best-on-best hockey! The MATB crew takes a look at the guys who made it, the guys who didn't, and if there are any surprises in store come February.

Back from the winter break, the MATB guys are back to talk ab out the 'Hawks hot streak, the PR nightmare in Ottawa, and what's going on around the rest of the league.

As a treat during this holiday season, the MATB boys played a little NHL trivia that is sure to be both informative and hilarious.

The boys are a little distracted this week because Moves At The Blue Line now has video! You know what they say...something about video and the radio star. Once they get their bearings, they dive into the two trades that rocked the NHL as well as Connor Bedard's injury and what it means for the 'Hawks and the Olympics.

The boys are back talking puck, and with the 2026 Olympics right around the corner, they talk about some guys who have question marks surrounding their inclusion on the USA and Canada rosters. The 'Hawks struggled on their Cali trip but come home to beat the Rags and Dane drunk at the office holiday party?

The boys are back and there is PLENTY to talk about around the league. The Hawks are middling, the Avs are unbeatable, and some teams may be ready to hit the panic button. Then, Cade and Joey face off making their best versions of 2025's Team North America.

After taking a week off to take in a Hawks game from the banner level suites, the boys are back to go over a hectic NHL news cycle.

The MATB boys dive into the electricity of minor pro hockey, look at pretenders and contenders, and get a little loose.

The boys are back just in time for Halloween! They do some catching up before diving into what has been a very exciting start to the 2025-26 NHL season.

The MATB boys are back for their kinda-season preview. After some 'Hawks talk and contract news, the guys dive into every division and look at the winners, losers, and the very few in between.

After a long summer away from the mics, the boys are back just in time for the 25-26 NHL season to get underway. It's a loose one, a little all over the place, but it's week one for everyone.

We've reached the sleepy part of the summer, but the MATB boys are still at it. They break down some of the late free agent signings and look at the free agency period as a whole.

The draft and free agency have passed us by and the MATB boys break down all the faces in (mostly) the same places.

With the 2025 NHL draft looming, the MATB boys build their mock draft for the first 25 picks. They also get into the early offseason news circulating the league.

We will have the same Stanley Cup Champions for another 365 days as the Florida Panthers repeat against Edmonton. Free agency rumors are swirling and the draft is a week away. The MATB boys break it all down.

The Cup Final is here.....but Cade isn't???? Filling in is the one, the only, BBL Schlifke.

The conference finals are in full swing. Florida is looking to bounce Carolina and Edmonton continues to outplay Dallas. The MATB boys break it all down.

We're on the Conference Finals while the Toronto Maple Leafs look like they're finally imploding. The MATB boys (especially Dane) get passionate as we're down to four teams.

As we move through round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the MATB boys watch with baited breath as we get closer to the end of the NHL season.

Round 2 is upon us, the MATB boys break down the round one action and talk conference semi-final story lines.This episode is played out with Sleeping With The Lights On by Paper Planes.

The first round had delivered on some electric hockey; the MATB boys are in studio to break in down.This episode is played out with Sleeping With The Lights On by Paper Planes.

With Dane hitting up ladies night at the local watering hole, Joey and Cade run the 2-man weave and talk about all the action from the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far.This episode is played out with Sleeping With The Lights On by Paper Planes.

History has been made in the NHL as the playoff picture becomes clearer. From Ovi to Marc Gatcomb, the MATB boys break it down.This episode is played out with Sleeping With The Lights On by Paper Planes.

Adjunct host Brendan Wheeler joins the crew to talk all things NHL. The playoff push is underway and the MATB boys break down the zeroes and heroes heading into the postseason.This episode is played out with Sleeping With The Lights On by Paper Planes.

The boys are back after burning all their PTO on Joey's cold just in time for the playoff push. The Blackhawks are limping towards the end of the season and the Hart Trophy race is heating up.This episode is played out with Please Be Rude by Gigi Perez.

The trade deadline has come and gone and there are certainly new faces in new places. The boys recap the moves around the league and Cade puts his BBA in finance to good use as he Joey and Dane try to solve the NHL's tax circumvention problem.This episode is played out with Tell Me You're Sorry by Real Friends.

With the trade deadline fast approaching, Dane derails the first 10 minutes of the show with some of the most outlandish things ever said in front of a microphone. The boys then get into discussing the moves from around the league.This episode is played out with Blue Dream by Dance Gavin Dance.

Dane is at his breaking point as the Blackhawks continue to actively make his life worse. Joey and Cade try to comfort him while going through the news around the rest of the league.This episode is played out with Torn by Neck Deep (again).

After what has been an incredible tournament, the US and Canada get their rematch in the championship of the 4 Nations Face-Off. The MATB boys break down all the action so far and what's to come.This episode is played out with War Pigs by Black Sabbath

The NHL has reached the Four Nations break. The league was busy before everyone flocked to Montreal or Cancun, the boys break it all down. Plus, what to expect in the NHL's first best-on-best tournament since 2016.This episode is played out with Eye of the Tiger by Survivor.

Still a month from the trade deadline, an earthquake has hit the NHL. The MATB boys break it down and talk about what's going on around the league as we hit the homestretch of the season.This episode is played out with Burnin' For You by Blue Oyster Cult

The boys are back as they welcome Cade Kenyon on as a regular member of the show. They get into the Blackhawks quick before getting into The Athletic's ranking of pros and prospects 23 and under. This episode is played out with Hello Seattle by Owl City.

To ring in the new year, the MATB boys are back and ready to talk about everything they missed over the holiday hiatus.This episode is played out with Shattered by O.A.R.

The NHL season is heating up and the MATB boys have you covered. The Hawks are wading through troubled waters, Jim Montgomery is out in Boston, and injuries are piling up. This episode is played out with Boston by Augustana.

*RECORDED 11/9/24 Cade Kenyon makes his second appearance on the show as the Red Wings triumph over the Blackhawks. The boys also go into league happenings as well as the new look PWHL jerseys. This episode is played out with My Own Worst Enemy by Lit.

Dane has returned from our nation's capital and share his experience of seeing 'The Great 8'. The 2024-25 season is starting to come into form and the MATB boys break down what they've seen so far. This episode is played out with Nothing Matters by The Last Dinner Party

The boys are joined by special guest Brendan Wheeler as they look at how wrong they were in the season preview. This episode is played out with Burbank House by Tsubi Club.

Same deal as the last episode, only this episode is the top half of the league (according to the MATB crew). If you haven't listened to part 1, check it out! This episode is played out with Dizzy On The Comedown by Turnover.

After the summer, hockey is finally here!! To get you ready for the season, the MATB boys are going through their pre-season power rankings and letting you know what to expect from each team. This episode includes teams 32-16, check back in a bit for 15-1! This episode is played out with How Can I by Mark A. Mitchell.