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David Leo and Cristian Ceniti are back for another season of Second Look Hockey! The boys discuss Kirill Kaprizov's record-setting contract extension with the Minnesota Wild, what it could mean for Connor McDavid in Edmonton, Pat Verbeek playing hardball with Mason McTavish, Barkov's long term injury, and preseason storylines surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs!

David Leo & Cristian Ceniti are back for episode #29 of the Second Look Hockey Podcast! The boys look back at the first week of the offseason and into the opening of free agency as they go through every Eastern Conference team and give their grades on how well each team has done so far.#nhl #nhlplayoffs #hockey #foryou #trending #sports #eastern #torontomapleleafs #toronto #leafsforever #montreal #canadiensmtl #ottawa #ottawasenators #buffalosabres #buffalo #detroit #redwings #floridapanthers #florida #tampabay #tampabaylightning #carolina #carolinahurricanes #columbus #bluejackets #newjersey #njdevils #newyork #islanders #newyorkislanders #newyorkrangers #philadelphia #philadelphiaflyers #pittsburgh #pittsburghpenguins #washington #capitals

David Leo & Cristian Ceniti are back for episode #28 of the Second Look Hockey Podcast! The boys get into:- The Toronto Maple Leafs locking up John Tavares and Matthew Knies- The Vegas Golden Knights' pursuit of Mitch Marner... is it tampering?- What's out on the trade market for Toronto (hello, Matias Maccelli!)- The decentralized draft was a flop, outside of a couple moments- Trades and signings from around the NHL this past week!

David Leo and Cristian Ceniti return for episode #27 of the Second Look Hockey Podcast! The duo dives into:- Final thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final- The Florida Panthers' championship celebrations- Expectations ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft in LA- What will the Toronto Maple Leafs do with their pending UFAs and who should they target this offseason?

David Leo and Cristian Ceniti are back for yet another episode of the Second Look Hockey Podcast!This week the guys break down:- What could potentially be the deciding game in the Stanley Cup Final with the Florida Panthers one win away from taking out the Edmonton Oilers for back to back championships.- Milan 2026 Olympic six-player roster reveals for every competing team.- The Buffalo Sabres making JJ Peterka available on the trade market.- The New York Rangers sending Chris Kreider to Anaheim.Don't forget to like and subscribe for more hockey related content!#podcast #nhl #nhlplayoffs #sports #explore #foryou #trending #video #videos #rankings #fyp #foryoupage #stanleycup #hockey #leafsforever #gosensgo #gobolts #timetohunt #raiseup #NJDevils #allcaps #gohabsgo #gojetsgo #stlblues #texashockey #goavsgo #vegasborn #mnwild #gokingsgo #letsgooilers #carolina #hurricanes #dallasstars #dallas #oilers #edmontonoilers #florida #floridapanthers

David Leo and Cristian Ceniti are back for yet another episode of the Second Look Hockey Podcast!In Episode #25, the boys break down:- A 1-1 split in the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers as the series shifts to Sunrise- The Dallas Stars firing head coach Pete DeBoer- Derek Lalonde joining the Toronto Maple Leafs' coaching staff- The NHL's new awards reveal format- A handful of hilarious questions being asked to NHL prospects at the draft combine

After a week off, David Leo and Cristian Ceniti are back recapping the NHL's Conference Finals matchups and looking at what might the summer hold for both the Dallas Stars and the Carolina Hurricanes. As well as a preview of the Stanley Cup Finals rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers#podcast #nhl #nhlplayoffs #sports #explore #foryou #trending #video #videos #rankings #fyp #foryoupage #stanleycup #hockey #leafsforever #gosensgo #gobolts #timetohunt #raiseup #NJDevils #allcaps #gohabsgo #gojetsgo #stlblues #texashockey #goavsgo #vegasborn #mnwild #gokingsgo #letsgooilers #carolina #hurricanes #dallasstars #dallas #oilers #edmontonoilers #florida #floridapanthers

David Leo, Cristian Ceniti and Alex Mandarino react to yet another Game 7 loss for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The trio reflects on the Shanaplan era, where things went wrong, what the future holds for pending free agents Mitch Marner and John Tavares, and much more!

Dave & Cristian are joined by Producer Mando to highlight the results of the second round to date. The crew kick things off with a break down of the Leafs' performance in Sunrise, and what has led to dropping the last two contests heading into Game 5 (00:55). The trio then pivot to the West, chatting Edmonton's strong play against the Golden Knights, and a bizarre end to Game 3 as a result of hero Rielly Smith (43:36). Next, the boys offer thoughts on how the Jets and Stars series will play out (1:00:02), with a nod to a Winnipeg team that hasn't seem to find it's groove, before finishing up with a roundtable on Carolina's lead on Washington and how Freddy Andersen has been poised in the crease (1:12:20). Finally, the team discusses the new look Utah Mammoth, and the feel of the team branding (1:23:54) before wrapping up on Team Canada at the IIHF World Championships, and whether Conor Bedard made the right choice staying at home (1:36:07).

David Leo and Cristian Ceniti react to the Pittsburgh Penguins parting ways with head coach Mike Sullivan. Then, the duo checks in on every series of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs!

David Leo, Cristian Ceniti and Alex Mandarino analyze each first round series of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs! The trio discuss marquee matchups, X-factors, and project who will shoulder the blame for teams that fail to advance to the second round!

On today's episode of the Second Look Hockey podcast, Dave and Cristian talk through where they were when Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL goal record against the New York Islanders.Has fans flocked to Pearson International Airport in Toronto this past week to catch a glimpse of their young Russian phenom Ivan Demidov, ahead of his potential debut before the start of the playoffs. While a whole set of game ready prospects are also ready to make their NHL debuts heading into the last week of the regular season, the guys discuss who might have the greatest impact on their team including Alexander Nikishin with the Carolina Hurricanes and Zeev Buium on the Minnesota Wild!Gabriel Landeskog also made a triumphant return to professional hockey after missing the last two full seasons due to injury, as he returned to play with the AHL's Colorado Eagles ahead of the Avs quest for another Stanley Cup.Stay tuned to the Second Look channel as we get closer to the playoffs to hear our full previews on the upcoming 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.Don't forget to like & subscribe for more content!!!

Welcome to the first ever Second Look Hockey Awards! Dave, Cristian, and producer Alex (Mando) prepared a list of prestigious, unique, and admittedly niche awards as the NHL regular season turns the corner to the final lap. The trio offer a nominee for each category and state their case for the crowning achievement, before unanimously selecting a winner. The list of awards include:1) Quote Of The Year (18:26)2) Shaquille O'Neal "I Owe You An Apology, I Wasn't Familiar With Your Game" Award (25:47)3) Most Entertaining Storyline Award (35:56)4) Alex Barkov Memorial Trophy (48:56)5) Best Midseason Chess Move Award (59:29)6) M-V-PTO Award (1:08:02)7) Brandon Pirri Memorial Trophy (1:12:50)8) Most 4th-Lining 4th-Liner To Ever 4th-Line Award (1:17:51)9) 2nd Wind Award (1:28:11)10) Golden Shin Guard Award (1:37:41)PSA: This episode was filmed before Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th goal on Sunday. Congratulations Ovi!

David Leo and Cristian Ceniti begin the show discussing the return of Blue Jays baseball in Toronto. Then, they react to coach John Tortorella being relieved of his duties by the Philadelphia Flyers. The duo break down his tenure in Philly, statements from the team and media, and question whether Torts will call it quits for good in the NHL. Later on, Dave and Cristian touch on Jakob Chychrun, who signed an 8-year, $72-million extension with the Washington Capitals this week. Lastly, Dave and Cristian review the NHL standings and debate which teams will occupy the 16 playoff spots come the regular season's end.

Dave & Cristian open with some non-hockey talk, recapping the F1 Chinese Grand Prix before teeing up the Concacaf Nation's League bronze medal match. The two then dive into the NHL GM meetings taking place this past week, sharing their thoughts on updating the on-ice review process (8:26), an opportunity for expansion in Houston (11:35), and whether the player pool is big enough to sustain two extra NHL franchises (26:50). The duo discuss Garry Bettman's lack of interest in changing the playoff format (31:20) and what future All-Star Games look like (37:33) before producer Mando recaps his opinions on the GM meeting topics (47:38). Dave and Cristian wrap things up with weighing in on the Washington Capitals' monstrous success this season (55:48), and Devils coach Sheldon Keefe calling out one of his defencemen (1:11:30).

David Leo and Cristian Ceniti begin this week’s episode of the Second Look Hockey Podcast sharing their thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs lacklustre showings against the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators. They discuss worrying trends and a lack of scoring from deadline additions in the Matthews era before producer Alex Mandarino poses a question – how should the Leafs deploy their goaltending duo of Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll down the stretch? Then, Dave and Cristian react to Sam Bennett and the Panthers re-engaging extension talks and the likelihood of him hitting free agency. Afterwards, the duo dissects Connor Bedard’s busy week racking up PIMs as he received ten minute misconducts in back-to-back games. They debate whether his reputation with referees is well earned and what it will take to get back on their good side. Dave and Cristian close the show with some thoughts on Alex Ovechkin’s continued chase of Wayne Gretzky’s goal record including what the most storybook ending to his career would look like.

Dave and Cristian start the episode off by discussing the latest news involving the Leafs' asking Mitch Marner to waive his no-move clause for a possible trade for Mikko Rantanen (4:03). The two deep dive into how this may affect offseason negotiations with the star forward, and how Toronto's offseason salary cap projections will look (18:49). Later, the crew chats the trade that saw Rantanen shipped to Dallas (30:31), as well as the Leafs' deadline additions in Scott Laughton (51:59) and Brandon Carlo (54:52). Later, Dave and Cristian weigh in on the additional trades across the league this past Friday, including Brad Marchand's shocking move to Florida (58:58), and the Ottawa Senators bolstering their lineup (1:13:24).

David Leo and Cristian Ceniti are joined by Second Look Sports show's Justin Arenburg to recap WWE's Elimination Chamber in Toronto over the weekend (1:25), before diving into the three major trades in the NHL throughout Saturday. The trio dissect Seth Jones' move to Florida and how he fits on a formidable blue line (9:28), the price Colorado paid to bring in Ryan Lindgren (25:07), and Gus Nyquist's return to Minnesota (31:07). Later, Dave and Cristian highlight some of the big names on the trade boards ahead of the March 7th deadline, and predict if they will be on the move or not (36:53). Finally, producer Alex Mandarino joins to touch on which teams will be the most active on Friday (59:52), and which assets with the Leafs part with in order to make a playoff run (1:10:24).

Another week, another episode of the Second Look Hockey Podcast! Dave Leo and Cristian Ceniti are back to weigh in on Canada’s 3-2 (OT) victory against USA in the 4 Nations Final. They discuss the hype going into the game, Jordan Binnington’s heroics, and Connor McDavid’s overtime clincher. Later, the duo discusses the momentum behind the NHL coming out of this tournament. Can the league take advantage of record ratings, a lacklustre NBA All-Star event and MLB’s split with ESPN to increase hockey’s popularity? Dave and Cristian wrap up their 4 Nations thoughts by analyzing the injury fallout before taking a brief look ahead to the 2026 Olympic rosters with some ‘way too early’ takes. Afterwards, the conversation shifts back to the NHL, where rumours of Mikko Rantanen being offered a ‘nine-figure’ deal have surfaced. Will the Carolina Hurricanes be able to extend the recently acquired star forward ahead of the trade deadline? Meanwhile, Seth Jones has requested a trade out of Chicago, but will contenders be interested in the Blackhawks blueliner? Dave and Cristian discuss.

David Leo, Cristian Ceniti, and producer Alex Mandarino waste no time diving head first into Saturday night's main event: Canada v. USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off. The crew break down the incredible atmosphere inside the Bell Centre in Montreal, before discussing the wild start that saw three separate fights, leading to the best twenty minutes of hockey in a long time. The trio weigh in on the absence of Cale Makar's effect on the defensive core, how Jordan Binnington held up in goal, and the US team shutting down the red and white forward group. The guys finish off with the game MVP from both teams, how the overall tournament compares to NBA All-Star Weekend, and a look at the announcement of a World Cup of Hockey in 2028.

David Leo & Cristian Ceniti begin the show with some brief Super Bowl LIX talk, including a history lesson from Dave (1:10). Then, the duo reflects on the discourse surrounding Paul Bissonnette's critique of Connor Bedard during TNT broadcast on Wednesday (7:40). Afterwards, the conversation shifts to the 4 Nations Face-Off, Dave and Cristian touch on some of the injury concerns surrounding names like Sidney Crosby, Quinn Hughes and Mikko Rantanen (22:10), before giving their predictions on several topics ahead of the tournament (37:50). They close the show with some thoughts on a report that Scott Laughton trade talks are heating up, could the Toronto Maple Leafs land the forward? (59:55)Find more Second Look Hockey content on our socials! https://linktr.ee/secondlooksports

On this week's episode of Second Look Hockey, David Leo, Cristian Ceniti are joined are by producer Alex Mandarino from start to finish to cover a hectic week across hockey and the entire sports world! The trio begin the show reacting to a bombshell trade in the NBA that saw the Dallas Mavericks send Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers while receiving Anthony Davis (among other assets) in return. Then, Dave and Cristian give their thoughts on WWE's Royal Rumble match before transitioning to hockey. First and foremost the crew breaks down J.T. Miller moving on from the Vancouver Canucks in a deal that sent him back to the New York Rangers. Did the Canucks get enough in return? The conversation continues as Vancouver flipped a 1st rounder to Pittsburgh for Marcus Pettersson and Drew O'Connor. Trade talk concludes with thoughts on the two other deals from the week, between CGY/PHI and DAL/SJS. Afterwards, Dave, Cristian and Alex debate what the NHL's projected salary cap increase could mean for the league at large before narrowing their focus to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their contract negotiations with pending free agent; Mitch Marner. The episode comes to a close with an update from Utah on their team name selection process and a quick reaction to Minnesota Wild's Ryan Hartman being offered an in-person hearing for his stick check to Ottawa Senators star; Tim Stutzle.

David Leo and Cristian Ceniti start things off sending positive energy to the Buffalo Bills ahead of their AFC Championship game. Then, the duo dives into the shocking Friday night trade in the NHL that saw Mikko Rantanen sent to the Carolina Hurricanes along with Taylor Hall, and Martin Necas going back to Colorado (10:27). The guys discuss the swap from both team's perspectives, reactions by those involved, and what impact this has on the Vancouver Canucks market at the deadline (22:55). David and Cristian then chat all things Leafs (46:43), including Auston Matthews unique stick exchange, Ryan Reaves first fight of the year, and their outlook prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off. Producer Alex Mandarino joins in the last segment for some quick hits (1:09:44), including Logan Thompson's no-call to Team Canada, Jacob Markstrom's injury, and Utah Hockey Club's naming confusion. All episodes of this show are available on Spotify and Apple Music.

On this week's pod, Dave Leo and Cristian Ceniti dig into a variety of topics, starting off with some NFL talk (0:00). Shortly after they settle into hockey to discuss potential suspensions in the fallout of last nights heated tilt between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, how many games will Connor McDavid and Tyler Myer miss? Then the duo moves to their weekly Toronto Maple Leafs conversation, which comes off an unlikely Buds comeback from down 3-0 against the hosting Montreal Canadiens. They break down details from the 7-3 game before revisiting the rollercoaster week that was in Leaf Land. Meanwhile in Pittsburgh, it's been nothing but goaltending chaos as of late. Former All-Star Tristan Jarry cleared waivers and Alex Nedeljkovic became the first NHL goalie to record a goal and assist in the same game! It's back to Vancouver afterwards, where all eyes are on J.T. Miller and where he might end up, are the Columbus Blue Jackets a fit for the Ohio native? Producer Alex Mandarino jumps on for the last segment, as the three fellas give their opinions on John Klingberg signing in Edmonton, A crazy McDavid stat and if the NHL needs an award for the best defensive defenceman. Find more Second Look Hockey content on our socials! https://linktr.ee/secondlooksports

David Leo and Cristian Ceniti kick things off by picking apart the drama that surrounds the Boston Bruins, after captain Brad Marchand dispelled rumours about trouble in the locker room (4:20). The duo then discusses Montreal's hot streak on the back of unlikely powerhouse Jake Evans, and predict whether their success with their core is sustainable for a playoff run (19:13). After, the crew breaks down Detroit's marvellous stretch of late, leading to debate of who is likely to nab the last Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference (32:29), and offer thoughts on the recent craze of deferred contracts (47:32). Finally, the team fires off some quick hits, including David Carle's possible future in the NHL (55:42), and McDonald's new commercial (1:05:47). All episodes of this podcast are available on Spotify and Apple Music.

Dave and Cristian kick things off with a recap of their holiday breaks, before diving in DEEP into the disappointing finish that was Canada's World Junior Hockey Championships result (2:28), including who is to blame for a disastrous finish (9:30), Leafs' prospects Easton Cowan's middling performance (16:29), and rounding up the tournament as a whole, including who the boys think will be the likely winner (26:43). After a quick break, the duo venture in Leafs Corner territory, starting off with Dave's in-stadium experience watching Toronto at Scotiabank Arena over the holiday break (32:40), breaking down the home-and-home with the New York Islanders (40:35), discussing the team's trouble scoring on the back-end (42:53), and a year-end review with team resolutions for 2025 (52:10). All episodes of this podcast are available on Spotify and Apple Music.

David Leo and Cristian Ceniti kick off episode #3 of The Second Look Sports Hockey Show by sharing their opinions on eating breakfast foods for dinner (0:00). Once that's sorted the duo moves on to this week's leading story; the ongoing drama in Vancouver surrounding Canucks forwards JT Miller and Elias Pettersson. Dave and Cristian weigh in on whether the players will be able to set aside their differences for the better of the organization (5:15). Next up, the hosts chat about the trio of disappointing teams from New York state. When will the Islanders pivot to a rebuild? Why did the Rangers trade Kakko? Is there anything worse than being a Sabres fan right now? Hear the duo's opinions on these topics and more in this very positive and totally not downright depressing segment (19:30). Afterwards, Cristian touches on recent news coming out of Montreal, namely Patrik Laine's nuclear power play numbers and the Canadiens acquisition of defenceman Alexandre Carrier (59:35). Then, Dave and Cristian talk Leafs highlighting Matt Murray's return and the unpredictably great success that is Toronto's new third line (1:04:44). Rounding out the show, producer Alex Mandarino jumps for a discussion on Amazon's renewal of Faceoff: Inside The NHL. Find out which players Dave, Cristian and Mando are hoping get featured in season two of the series (1:29:30). Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from everyone here at Second Look Sports! Every episode of the show is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

Episode #2 of The Second Look Hockey Show begins with David Leo and Cristian Ceniti revealing where their sports loyalties lie (0:00). They move on to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs placing goaltender Anthony Stolarz on IR and debate whether it was a coaching mistake to let him start in back-to-back games (9:09). Afterwards, they poke fun at a poorly constructed list of the best Leafs D-men since 2000 (22:31). The duo transitions into trade talk, detailing the St. Louis Blues' acquisition of defenseman Cam Fowler and the Colorado Avalanche's goalie swap with the San Jose Sharks (30:24). Later, Dave and Cristian dive into J.T. Miller's absence and return to the Vancouver Canucks' lineup (42:53) before debating whether Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin can still break Wayne Gretzky's goal record this season (49:06). Finally, producer Alex Mandarino joins the crew to unveil their Italian Dream Team for the 2026 Olympics, including staff, roster, and jersey options (58:21)! The show wraps up with some outdoor game trivia (1:12:37). Every episode of the show is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Second Look Hockey show! David and Cristian kick things off touching on each 4 Nations team's roster reveal, and highlight one non tournament eligible player that could strengthen each squad (1:53). Next, the duo detail the Jacob Trouba saga in New York following the Rangers captain getting shipped to Anaheim (29:50). Later, they chat Igor Shesterkin's new record-breaking contract (39:35), the Chicago Blackhawks head coaching change, (46:07) and wrap things up with the weekly "Leafs Segment" (53:41), which title showcases the boys creativity being reserved for analysis. Every episode of this show is available on Spotify & Apple Music.