Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug look at team needs and trade rumours with 9 days to go until the trade deadline.

Steve Staios joins to talk about landing with the Sens, what his trade deadline might look like and Ottawa's forthcoming coaching search.

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Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug speak with Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito, go around the league to discuss Matthews' incredible goal run, the latest on the Oilers trade targets, what the Flames will do with Hanifin, and much more!

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Lebrun, Johnson and Rishaug check in on the Oilers and their suddenly-resurgent captain. Kyle Davidson and a tough situation for the Blackhawks, The LA Kings are quietly dominant. Point projections for Patrick Kane in Detroit.

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Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson and Ryan Rishaug examine the big stories in teh NHL this week.

Then Pierre and Ryan interview Vegas Golden Knights head coach and Stanley Cup Champion, Bruce Cassidy.

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Pierre LeBrun & Ryan Rishaug are joined by Mike Johnson from Sweden in advance of the upcoming NHL games to be played there.

GM Meetings yield some chatter about the future of 3 on 3 overtime and the fellas have some suggestions that are met with (very) mixed feelings.

Flames GM Craig Conroy has a dilemma on his hands as a number of players on expiring contracts could be on the trade block.

Breaking down the Oilers coaching change and looking ahead to 29 and 97's long term futures with the team.

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug on benchings, the Oilers waiving Campbell, the latest on Patrick Kane, improving inclusivity in hockey, and much more.

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug discuss an eventful day for the Ottawa Senators and a look at other big stories from around the NHL.

Then, LA Kings defenceman Drew Doughty joins Pierre and Ryan to discuss his long & storied career, what has motivated an offensive resurgence this year and what challenges he looks forward to on the ice.

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun & Ryan Rishaug on an eventful news week in the NHL.

Jesper Bratt interview around 42:10

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The fellas are back for Season 2 of Got Yer' back NHL Edition.

The clock is ticking down to puck drop and some high-profile RFA's are still unsigned. Checking in on Drysdale and Zegras in Anaheim, Pinto in Ottawa and some high-profile coaches on expiring deals.

Red Card / Yellow Card / No Card revisits a crosswalk conundrum and our colleague, Jason Strudwick's lack of hustle.

Then, Taylor Hall joins us in conversation to talk about his new home in Chicago and his unique perspective when it comes to mentoring Connor Bedard.

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Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson and Ryan Rishaug go around the league to talk about McDavid's 6 apple night, aftermath of the Morgan Rielly suspension and trade chatter surrounding the Flames and Flyers.

Then, Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes joins us to talk about Slafkovsky's development, their 3-goalie situation, the Monahan trade, 2024 draft class and more!

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Wrapping up season 1 of the pod with a recap on free agency  - all 7 Canadian teams and some notables from around the league.  Pierre and MJ join from cottage country - and a restaurant related Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card!

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"Mystic" Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug discuss a number of "POI"s league-wide.

Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff: Dubois/Scheifele/Hellebuyck (7:00)
UFA Dimitry Orlov (18:00)
Consensus #1 Connor Bedard (21:53)
Draft Wildcard Matvei Michkov (29:08)

Steve Staios (33:37)

Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card on Stanley Cup parade etiquette. (41:08)

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Darren Dreger, Jason Strudwick, Pierre Lebrun and Ryan Rishaug with some spirited discussion on:

How teams might try to emulate Vegas next year.
Were the Oilers the Golden Knights toughest test?
Players to keep an eye in trade talks as the draft approaches.
Rapid fire on parades, coaches, injuries and Conn Smythe voting.
Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card on a dinner party faux pas.

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug dig into:
Trade Season starting early. Danny Briere makes a splash with a 3-way deal.
Implications and ripple effect for CBJ, Philly, others. (12:14)
Debrincat on the block? Does completing the sale of the team factor in? (19:18)
More dominos to fall? Winnipeg to factor in to the market (23:00)
Patrick Roy to return to the NHL? (24:00)
Caufield extension in MTL (27:00)
SCF breakdown (35:35)

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug examine the likelihood that Brad Treliving with be the Maple Leafs next GM.
What does it mean for Auston Matthews and Head Coach Sheldon Keefe?
Stanley Cup Finals preview and predictions.
Conn Smythe speculation, touching trophies and bulletin board material.

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Mike Johnson joins Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug all the way from Riga, Latvia to discuss Jamie Benn's violent outburst, the leafs GM situation and to play matchmaker for NHL teams who need GM's and head coaches next season.

Then, newly minted Flames GM Craig Conroy is in conversation to talk about the process that landed him the job, creating a positive workplace and a Got Yer' Back story about a teammate saving his hide after an ill-advised cross-check.

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Jamie McLennan joins LeBrun and Rishaug to discuss a wide range of topics including

-Struds heavy chirp on noodles: 3:00
-Dressing room thieves: 8:15
-Dubas Future:18:23
-Oilers future GM plans:24:47
-Technical train wreck : 31:42
-Quick hitters around the horn:33:38

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Darren Dreger, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug with detailed previews of pivotal game 4s in round 2.
Leafs/Panthers deep dive: (5:30)
Oilers/Golden Knights sneak peak (30:30)

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Rough start to the pod. Rishaug forgets an important birthday and also what state he is in. But Johnny and Pierre pick up the slack and get things back on the rails to discuss:

Pavelski turns back the clock (4:45)
Kraken continue to roll (9:20)
Panthers take game 1 versus Leafs (13:55)
Tkachuk is a beast (16:50)
Previewing Oilers/Golden Knights (30:20)
Quizmaster's 3 Questions (38:02)

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Back from All-Star break... Pierre, MJ and Shaugger dig into goings-on past, present and future.

A discussion about the charges laid against 5 hockey players in London, Ontario.

Vegas halts the Oilers win streak just short of history, are there still positives for Edmonton to come out of last night's game? Was Hill vs. Skinner a preview of Team Canada teammates? Canucks and Flames both see immediate returns on their trade from last week. Flames might not be done dealing. Jets stumbling a little, Avs could be adding from within and the Leafs performance over the next week or so might affect their deadline strategy. 

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Mike Johnson & Pierre LeBrun join Ryan Rishaug to break down everything that went wrong for the Toronto Maple Leafs in game 1 of their 1st round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Yes, EVERYTHING! (It's a long segment beginning at 2:40)
Jets knock off Vegas in Game 1: (21:45)
Pressure on McDavid: (24:00)

Red Card, Yellow Card, No Card on Rishaug's proposed NHL rule change with ultimate arbiter Terry Ryan joining us LIVE to render his verdict! (30:20)

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Stanley Cup predictions (lots of Canadian content in the final?) - Round one series predictions with Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug

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Struddy on the panel of the "National" show for the first time with Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug to discuss:
Isles/Pens battle for final playoff berth (4:15)
Jets clinch, the battle boils over to the coaches (10:10)
Flames post-mortem (15:50)
Leafs all-in, Struds chirps their fans (19:20)
Stu Skinner now the Calder favourite? (24:50)
Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card - Gene Principe's shirtless pic (32:10)

Brady Tkachuk in conversation on personal milestones, the leadership of Claude Giroux, competing with his brother and a former teammate who had his back. (42:40)

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug talk about this week in the NHL.

Then, Bayne Pettinger and Brock McGillis join Pierre and Ryan for a very candid discussion about inclusion, Pride Nights and other initiatives around the league this season. (39:05) Superb "Who's Got Your Back" stories at (1:20:38)

Flames drop a tough one to Chicago: (6:03)
Best destination for Bedard: (11:15)
Matthew Tkachuk getting Hart Trophy votes? (18:23)
Stu Skinner's Calder Trophy push: (26:28)
Can you "read" an audiobook? Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card: (29:03)

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Jamie McLennan's first time on the pod is eventful as he, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug break down:

Oilers vs. Kings - A possible playoff preview?
Jets & Flames - Who will qualify for the tournament?
Deadpool in the Building - Senators exciting ownership situation

And in our Who's Got Your Back segment...
Noodles shares an outstanding story about a late night at a rock star's house... and a race against time!

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug go around the league to check in on playoff races and implications for the teams who might miss out on the tournament this year.

Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes joins Pierre and Ryan to discuss all things Habs and the immediate future of his team. (46:00)

Check ins:
Sens (8:10)
Panthers/Pens (13:40)
Flames (18:02)
Oilers (21:00)
Deadline Revisited (28:50)
Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card - Kuznetzov's 10 second shootout attempt (37:20)

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Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson & Ryan Rishaug discuss
-Mackinnons confidence in the Avs 
-Jets benching stars
-Flames and Sens struggles
-Draisaitl's brilliance - where is he in the discussion of next best?
-Scraps after clean hits - the discussion

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Mike Johnson & Pierre Lebrun join host Ryan Rishaug in the trade deadline aftermath to discuss:
Pre-game coffee or beer: (6:00)
McDavid lighting the lamp: (10:52)
Matthews decreased goal pace: (22:27)
Turbulence in Tampa (28:00)
Flames still in the fight? (33:45)
DeAngelo sticks Perry in the pills: (36:44)

Carolina Hurricanes President & GM Don Waddell joins Pierre & Ryan to discuss trade deadline aftermath, his team heading toward the playoffs and share a Got Yer' Back story: (44:20)

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Darren Dreger and Pierre LeBrun check in to debrief deadline day, talk winners and losers & run down all 7 Canadian teams.

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Mike Johnson, Pierre Lebrun & Ryan Rishaug break down an absolutely crazy day of trades: 3 DAYS BEFORE THE DEADLINE!!

Quick to CBJ for Gavrikov/Korpisalo (5:30)
Oilers Deals - Puljujärvi/Ekholm (12:00)
Leafs Myriad of Trades (24:10)
Match Game! Pairing up remaining "trade bait" players with potential teams (39:45)
Chychrun, JVR, Bertuzzi, Boeser, Eller?

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Shaugger on the IR so MJ and Pierre get to take off the training wheels. Oilers win their 14th in a row and have impressed the guys by winning in different ways. Foegele filling a need in the top 6 and Corey Perry on the way.

Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov are running away with the NHL points lead. Which one will take the Art Ross trophy and what are their individual cases for the league MVP?

Ottawa finding some success and the Flames suddenly struggling. What does either mean to these teams at the trade deadline and beyond.

NHL execs feeling like this is one of the most wide-open years in history to challenge for the Stanley Cup... does that make for a busier or quieter trade deadline?

Patrick Roy and Adin Hill are 2 goalies returning to the league in much different circumstances but both have already made an impact.

RC/YC/NC on the Penguins disastrous own goal and the comments made by players afterwards.

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TSN's James Duthie assumes hosting duties (or tries to) while Helicopter Host Ryan Rishaug chimes in from somewhere in Mexico.
James, Mike Johnson and Pierre LeBrun then go on to discuss:

Performance (so far) of the Leafs pre-deadline acquisitions (7:00)
What the top contenders (and others) might be looking to add before March 3
Boston (16:50)
Carolina (19:20)
New Jersey (20:38)
Leafs (22:55)
Rangers (27:15)
Tampa Bay (31:20)
Vegas (34:08)
Winnipeg (36:21)
Edmonton (38:13)
Calgary (40:30)
Colorado (41:48)

Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card addresses sitting healthy players who "may" be traded before next Friday (44:08)

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Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson and Ryan Rishaug talk Karlsson, Chychrun, Meier, Leafs, Bruins, Oilers, Jets and much much more.
Jason Robertson checks in to discuss his fantastic season, cruising California arenas and highways in his parents RV, analytics and much more.

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Oilers are officially on a heater and GM Ken Holland joins Mike Johnson, Pierre Lebrun and Ryan Rishaug to discuss the team's current hot streak as well as his outlook on the fast-approaching NHL trade deadline. What type of move(s) might he be looking at to improve his club on or before march 3?

Also some great discussion on the panel about the All-Star festivities, playoff format, Sharks trade assets, Horvat contract and much more!

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LeBrun, Johnson and Rishaug break down last night's Leafs/Oilers tilt in Edmonton which leaves the guys feeling like these 2 teams are on very different trajectories. Flames recent success creating a dilemma for Craig Conroy, Sens underwhelming under Jacques Martin and are Jets the cream of the Canadian crop? Plus, possible landing spots for Marc-Andre Fleury and Corey Perry.

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