Drop the Mitts Hockey – Détails, épisodes et analyse

John Forslund, play by play announcer for the Seattle Kraken and NHL on TNT joins the podcast! John and Chris sit down to talk about some of the huge moves the Seattle Kraken have made in the offseason including hiring Dan Bylsma as their next head coach, signing Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson to big contracts as well as drafting Berkly Catton. John also gives his thoughts on the newly signed Matty Beniers contract as well as if he thinks Shane Wright can take make the jump to the NHL. 

John also addresses the current situation going on with Amazon and where he is with those negotiations as well as if he was ever really in play for the Boston Bruins play by play job.

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Former Defenseman for the US National Development Program and current member of the Wisconsin Badgers Logan Hensler joins us for Episode 50 of Drop the Mitts!
Chris and Logan discuss his time with the US National Development Team and how significant they were in improving his game. He also discusses the decision to attend the University of Wisconsin and his first thoughts checking out the campus and Kohl Arena. With the annoucement coming down just a few days ago that the Badgers will be taking on the Michigan State Spartans at Wrigley Field, Logan talks about the anticipation of getting to play at a venue like Wrigley.

Chris announces some big news after a few weeks on the shelf! As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @dropmittshockey on all social media platforms. 

University of Denver Forward, Hobey Baker Nominee and National Champion Jack Devine joins the podcast! Jack talks about the unbelievable season he had at Denver being nominated for the Hobey Baker Award and taking down Boston College in the National Championship game. He talks so highly of teammates Zeev Buium, Tristan Broz, Matt Davis and Sean Behrens and what it was like winning the Natty with his best friends. Jack also talks about getting drafted by the Florida Panthers and going to the Panthers Development Camp last year what he got from that week. 

The Boston Bruins lose to the Florida Panthers 6-1 and Chris breaks down the game. Sway deserved better play in front of him, defensive zone turnovers, and another too many men penalty. The game ended in a blood bath with everyone in the arena receiving 10 minute misconducts. Chris applauds David Pastrnak for Dropping the Mitts with Florida Panthers Forward Matthew Tkachuk and what that means from a leadership standpoint

The San Jose Sharks have won the Macklin Celebrini sweepstakes and we now know the draft order for the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas in June. Chris breaks down who we could see in the top 10 and stay tuned for the Drop the Mitts 32 pick mock draft.

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Legendary NHL referee Tim Peel joins Drop the Mitts to talk some PLAYOFF HOCKEY. Is this the end of Steven Stamkos in Tampa Bay? Florida advances and are an absolute wagon and Tim dives into not only the phenomenal play of Matthew Tkachuk but his leadership as well. Tim and Chris dive into the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs series which could end tonight in Boston. What is going on with the Leaf's core and with this team as a whole? Is starting Jeremy Swayman a no brainer for game 5? If the Leaf's lose do they have to blow this whole thing up? Tim and Chris also talks about the emergence of St. Louis native Trent Frederic and what he has done to transform his game to become a phenomenal Power Forward for the Boston Bruins and not just a fighter . You can follow Tim @TimCPeel20 as well as their podcast account @SnipesStripes.

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The People's Insider Jordan Schmaltz aka "JSwish" joins the Drop the Mitts. Ahead of the Arizona Coyotes season finale and final game in Arizona JSwish talks about the passionate fan base of the Yotes and how important hockey is in Arizona. He and fellow Hockey Night in Scottsdale host Robby Gucci aka HeatDaddy lead the white out in the #MulletMegaBowl between the Yotes and the Edmonton Oilers. JSwish talks about how he linked up with the Heatdaddy and their live shows that have taken the league by storm. In addition he hosts a hilarious pod with former North Dakota Sioux Captain Gage Ausmus and talks about that dynamic. You can follow JSwish on X @J_Swish24 as well as their podcast account @LiveInFivePod as well as their Youtube @LiveinFive2024

Later in the episode Chris talks about what Ryan Leonard's decision means not only to the Boston College Eagles but to College Hockey as a whole with another LOADED group set to start their College Hockey careers. With Boston Bruins legendary play by play man Jack Edwards set to retire Chris talks about what it has been like growing up a Bruins fan and having Jack at the helm with some of the most legendary calls.

As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. 

BOBBY ROBINS JOINS DROP THE MITTS. Chris and Bobby have an hour and a half of unfiltered talk about puck and life. Bobby talks about the recent release of his SAVAGE MEMOIR Sex, Drugs, Pucks and Souls Secret Life Of A Hockey Fighter. Bobby has an absolute insane life journey and has been to HELL AND BACK. A guy who worked his way from the bottom all the way scratching for playing time overseas to transforming himself into a heavyweight playing in his first NHL game for the Boston Bruins. Also, during the pod Bobby reads an excerpt from his new book and gives a sneak peak on what to expect from reading his SAVAGE MEMOIR THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!

You can purchase Bobby's new book at https://www.bobbyrobins.com/ and you can follow Bobby on all socials @BobbyRobinsPro.

As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. 

Former BU Terrier, and current Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford Ice Hogs Goaltender Drew Commesso joins Drop the Mitts! Drew talks about his adjustment from playing at Boston University to now being the starting goalie for the Rockford Ice Hogs the AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. Drew talks about getting to train in the off-season with guys like Charlie Coyle, Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman at Boston University. His former team Boston University punched their ticket to the Frozen Four in Saint Paul, Minnesota and what it was like playing with guys like Lane Hutson, Case McCarthy, Cade Webber, Ty Gallagher and many other more! He also talks about what it was like being able to play for Coach Jay Pandolfo and his relationship with him. Drew also talked to Chris about some of the absolutely LOADED US National Development Program teams as well as playing for some phenomenal World Junior teams. 

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WE'VE GOT PLAYOFF COLLEGE HOCKEY TODAY! Host of Mornin Cuppa Hockey and former professional hockey player Colby Cohen joins Drop the Mitts to talk some College Hockey. Colby talks about his time at Boston University and his legendary goal to win the National Championship over Miami of Ohio. We get a Hobey Baker breakdown on who Colby thinks will be the final 3 and who will win the award as well as what it has been like covering College Hockey with legends John Buccigross and some unbelievable Barry Melrose stories. 

Chris also talks about the viral video that has been going around regarding Zach Hyman and his unbelievable 50 goal campaign as a 31 year old, Josh Doan's electric performance in his first NHL game for the Arizona Coyotes as well as a preview of the Providence region where we will have BOOTS ON GROUND!

As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. 

After a two week hiatus DROP THE MITTS IS BACK! The Hobey Baker nominees were released and Chris dives into the nominees and who were the snubs for the award? Does Macklin Celebrini become the youngest player to ever win the Hobey Baker at 17? Drop the Mitts will have BOOTS ON GROUND covering the Hockey East Semifinals on Friday with Boston College taking on UMass Amherst as well as Boston University taking on the Black Bears of UMaine. Chris gives his preview on these two games and talks about notable players on all the teams. 

Drop the Mitts releases their first 2024 NHL Mock Draft with picks 1-10 starting off with an absolutely LOADED 2024 class where will some of the top prospects end up? Picks 11-20 will be released on Episode 36 next week!

As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms. 

From the reigning National Championship winning Quinnipiac Bobcats, the set up man on the iconic overtime goal, Sam Lipkin joins Drop the Mitts for Episode 34. Sam talks about the goal and what he saw on the play along with Jacob Quillan's iconic celly hitting the Selanne with the stick toss in the stands. Sam talks about playing for legendary Head Coach Rand Pecknold and what he has meant to Quinnipiac as well as the chemistry he has with teammates Collin Graf and Jacob Quillan. With some of the most passionate fans in College Hockey Sam describes what its like playing in front of the Quinnipiac faithful. He also talks about his time with the Chicago Steel and the honor he had being able to wear the "C" as well as playing with guys like Owen Power, Adam Fantilli and Matt Coronato to name just a few. 

Later in the episode Chris talks about the first big trade to happen in the NHL where Chris Tanev was sent to the Dallas Stars. Was this an overpay? Chris also disects the new PWHL Playoff and Draft format which seemed to be a hit. Chris talks about the hot start Dallas Stars rookie Logan Stankoven is off. On a sad note Chris talks about the passing of Kenneth Mitchell who played the iconic role of Ralph Cox in Miracle who passed away Saturday after a long battle with ALS. Please consider donating to the ALS Association to help combat this horrible disease. 

As always if you enjoyed Drop the Mitts Hockey content please don't hesitate to leave a 5 star review and follow Chris Davis @chrisjdavis11 on all social media platforms as well as the podcast account @DropMittsHockey on all social media platforms.