It's time for us to wrap up another 4th Line show.  This week we take one last look at the NHL news of the week (Matthew Tkachuk traded for Jonathan Huberdeau, Hockey Canada scandal) and then re-live some of our favorite moments. Dave and Gary, as well as The Always Wonderful Joel, make their hosting returns, reflecting on their times on the show. Our best and worst moments of the show are selected as we cycle through our favorite segments. We also take one last effort to solve the Royal Rumble debate: Who should have been the winner? Some of you sent final messages and questions for us. Thank you all for listening and being a part of this podcast journey! We really appreciate it all! All this and more on the final episode of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

NHL teams got busy this week as they tried to sign all of the free agents! We start by mapping out Johnny Gaudreau's roadtrip from Calgary to Columbus, hitting some highlight along the way. During the journey, we discuss: Patrik Laine and Matthew Tkachuk not signing their RFA deals Max Pacioretty and Brent Burns being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes Cam Talbot going to Ottawa and Matt Murray to Toronto in a pair of goalie swaps Ville Husso, Ben Chiarot, Andrew Copp, David Perron, Olli Määttä and Dominik Kubalik help Steve Yzerman win the offseason Josh Manson, Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin stay with the Colorado Avalanche All this and more on episode 388 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! See you next week for our final episode! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The NHL playoffs are well underway and the series are definitely not going as expected. We break down every series, trying to find out how all these 2-2 series will finish. Our look includes: - A surprising increase in goals - An equally surprising (and related?) increase in playoff penalty calls - Controversial goalie intereference calls - Whether the Toronto Maple Leafs or Edmonton Oilers have more pressure on them - Can the Florida Panthers advance with 0 powerplay goals? - Will the Colorado Avalanche and the magical Cale Makar sweep? - Brad Marchand and the wack-back - Mike Smith turning over the puck and keeping his job As well, for news of the week: - The New York Islanders fired Barry Trotz - The Ottawa Senators fired Pierre McGuire - The Norris Trophy nominees were announced All this and more on episode 379 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

The NHL postseason is here!  We review all of the action from the first two days of the NHL playoffs, including: What is hockey like without fans? Is the intensity of regular playoffs still possible? Do the round robin games have any intensity? The Matt Dumba diversity speech and the Hockey Diversity Alliance. Mark Scheifele's injury at the hands of Matthew Tkachuk. Was there intent to it? Drake Caggiula was suspended 1 game for his hit on Tyler Ennis. Was it a fair suspension? There was a trend of a lot of penalties being called. Was it deserving? Will the trend continue? Will any of the teams that lost game 1 come back and win the series? All this and more on episode 289 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network: Locally Grown, Community Supported Sponsors: Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca

The NHL has arrived in the bubble! But first, Wayne wants your help. Be a part of the future of waynesdryrub.com and share your recipes with us to put on the blog! What is life like in the NHL bubble? How will the NHL media be covering the game while the playoffs happen?  The Seattle Kraken are the newest team to the NHL. How did the announcement set the tone for their future? John Chayka "quit" as the GM of the Arizona Coyotes, leading to a bitter public discourse about it. Why all the drama? This week we preview the Western Conference playoffs, including: Which of Mike Smith or Mikko Koskinen will start for the Edmonton Oilers? What about David Rittich and Cam Talbot for the Calgary Flames?  Which of the Round Robin teams have the best odds to win the Stanley Cup? Is Carl hopeful for his Avalanche? Are there any upsets likely to happen? All this and more on episode 288 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network: Locally Grown, Community Supported ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here!

The NHL playoffs are almost here and that means that it's time to preview the Eastern Conference Play in round! The NHL released the latest COVID-19 test results. Has the NHL done all that they can to keep the players and staff safe? The Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers will play a round robin tournament to warm up. What can be expected from this tournament? With 4 best of 5 matchups happening, we look at: Are Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins finally healthy enough? Which goalie will start for the New York Rangers? Can Sergei Bobrovsky return to form? What do the Toronto Maple Leafs have to do to win a playoff round? And will this count? Lastly, we get a phone call from "Wayne Pegula" who has some questions and also something to promote. All this and more on episode 287 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network: Locally Grown, Community Supported Sponsors: Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca

Training camps are back and so are we!  The NHL officially announced the plan for Phase 3 and 4 of their return to play, as well as a CBA extension, which means Olympics and escrow!  Phase 3 of the NHL Return to Play has begun, which means training camp, players opting out and a look towards the the qualifying round which is both playoffs and not playoffs at the same time! The Vancouver Canucks wanted Tyler Toffoli. Which apparently will cost them Brock Boeser. Lindy Ruff is the new head coach of the New Jersey Devils. Why though? The final Quarantine Corner is here and we examine which hub city is best: Edmonton or Toronto? It also has Nick setup to become the VP of Business Development. All this and more on episode 286 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network: Locally Grown, Community Supported Sponsors: Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca

The NHL Draft Lottery is here! With the Detroit Red Wings having the best odds at the first overall pick. How does Nick handle the outcome? Kevyn Adams was named the GM of the Buffalo Sabres. But why did the front office changes even happen? The Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed Jarome Iginla, Marian Hossa, Kim St-Pierre, Ken Holland, Kevin Lowe and Doug Wilson to their ranks. Were they all worthy? As players begin to return ahead of training camp opening July 10, how much do the fans deserve to know about players' health? All this and more on episode 285 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca

With a couple weeks away from the show, The 4th Line is back! Phase 1 of the NHL return to work has started! So we can be excited, right? Well, it led to players and staff testing positive for COVID. So, can the league do this? Vegas has been selected as one of the hub cities for the NHL playoffs. Who else is on the table as a hub city? What makes Vegas a good choice? What could NHL broadcasts look like with no fans in the arena? The choices are endless! The Quarantine Corner takes us to the barber shop! All this and more on episode 284 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca

The NHL has actual news, so we're back! With a weird NHL playoff coming, should there be an asterisk next to it? And more importantly, how do you say asterisk? There are multiple questions to be had about playoff seeding. Is this the best way?  And if the seeding isn't confusing enough, wait until we try to explain the NHL draft lottery! Is Stevie Nick happy with the results for his Red Wings? What about conditional draft picks? What happens with them? With the NHL clamoring for content, we have ideas! The Quarantine Corner brings us to the world of mascots! Who is the strongest and what can you do with mascots in physical distancing? All this and more on episode 283 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca

We are back and there is news in the NHL! The 24 team NHL playoff format has been announced, if it's possible to happen. With 24 teams in it, who are the winners and losers of this setup? Is it a fair setup? What would the first round of the playoffs look like? The return to play procedures have been announced as well. What will hockey look like when it return? The NHL draft has some more rumors. Are they worth believing? We enter the Quarantine Corner looking at dog walkers, moving to a new country and changing dates. All this and more on episode 282 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca

We are back with the news of the week from the NHL.  Which actually brings us to the AHL, as they have cancelled the rest of their season. What does this mean for the future of the NHL season and the future of the AHL? We take a dive into what could be the best teams built from franchises that have never won a Stanley Cup. There are 11 of them. These teams have to be winners, right? This week's Quarantine Corner brings us to the land of spiders and grilling.  All this and more on episode 281 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca

The NHL continues to near decisions. We might have news soon! The NHL Board of Governors met this week to discuss the options surrounding the NHL draft and the options for the remainder of the NHL season.  What will the draft look like? Is it fair and equitable? What are some of the potential options for returning to play? The Quarantine Corner is back with questions about beards, mullets, your worst moments and how to find hope in a dark place called "Ottawa". Make sure to send us your quarantine questions at mail@the4thlinepodcast.com! All this and more on episode 280 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! Which also means that it's grilling season. What has Nick been smoking so far? Jeff Blashill is out as the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings. Where will the team head from here? Could another former Red Wing be back in the mix? Mark Scheifele had some pointed words that have given the Winnipeg Jets reasons to be concerned. How can the Jets fix the latest problem for the team? The first round matchups are set, so let's see who Carl, Nick and Trash Dog pick for each matchup. Some storylines to watch: - How will Sheldon Keefe keep up with Jon Cooper's in series adjustment? - Triston Jarry and Juuse Saros' health - The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers pressure to reach high expectations We also celebrate Hi Sticking and fantasy league victories, after ties are settled. All this and more on episode 378 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

After a week away for moving related reasons, we've moved back into the podcast studio! The NHL is nearing a decision on if, how and when they can return to action. In the last two weeks, is there more or less confidence in the NHL finishing this season? Dustin Byfuglien and the Winnipeg Jets came to terms on a agreement to terminate his contract. What's next for Dusty? The Columbus Blue Jackets have locked up their goaltending tandem of Elvis Merzlikins and Joonas Korpisalo for two more years. What does that do for the team moving forward? Marco Scandella started also signed a contract extension. Also, his name isn't Marcus. We debut a new segment called The Quarantine Corner, where we give you advice about how to solve your quarantine problems. All this and more on episode 279 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca

After a failed attempt at a Zoom hangout with listeners, Carl and Nick pick up the pieces and carry on. NBC has been showing old Stanley Cup Final games, but is the best content watching people watch old Stanley Cup Final games? The NHLPA rolled out their player poll, so we get to find out who players think are the best/worst trash talkers, the best social media follow and how exactly they love Sidney Crosby. Lastly, with the NHL regular season likely cancelled, who should win the key awards? We predict the winners of the Hart, Norris, Vezina and Calder trophies. All this and more on episode 278 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

At a time when supporting our communities is important, head over to our Podchaser and leave a review as we join in doing our part to help those in need during COVID-19. Nick has found the script for The Beer League! Our part of it. Tune in as we dive into the world of Paul, The Brewin's and The Jagr Bombs.  The NHL is trying to find a solution to how to finish the season. PK Subban wants to let all 31 teams into the playoffs. While the current prevailing idea is to host the games in North Dakota, but a horse, a sandbox and a coal mine stand in their way.  All this and more on episode 277 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Nick has good news and bad news. The script for his pilot is missing, but he found the notes! The guys fill in the blanks of the pilot as Paul and the Brewins try to take home beer league supremacy. It's also time for the final Elimination Station of the season. But it cannot be decided who should make it: the Columbus Bluejackets or the New York Islanders. So how about both? What steps are needed for each of these organizations moving forward? What can be done to give Mathew Barzal some help? Do we believe in Elvis Merzlikins? All this and more on episode 276 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Another week without sports and another week of finding out what that means? The 2020 Olympics are officially postponed. What uncharted territory does this lead us into? The NHL released an FAQ regarding the season shut down this week, including several details including a training camp schedule before hockey returns and the impact for next season. Yes, they might be tied for the last playoff spot, but the Vancouver Canucks have officially entered The Elimination Station powered by Park Power. Can the Canucks overcome years of bad moves and be on the right path? What are you doing to pass the time without the NHL around? We'd love to hear from you! All this and more on episode 275 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

With one month until the playoffs, The 4th Line is back to bring you the latest around the NHL. The NHL is having to start to take measures based on the outbreak of coronavirus. What will this mean for hockey fans? Tampa Bay and Boston gave us a preview of what a playoff matchup of them will look like. How will the Atlantic division shake down? The Ottawa Senators and Jim Little parted ways. But nailing down exactly why is the hard part. Roberto Luongo had his jersey retired by the Florida Panthers. Is the Hockey Hall of Fame the next step for him? The Arizona Coyotes are on the verge of the playoffs. But also, are welcomed to the Elimination Station! All this and more on episode 273 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

As David Ayres has continued his Tour de Force, we discuss the logistics of the emergency backup goalie.  With the emergency backup goalie the flavor of the month, is that the best way to handle the goalie injury problem? It's been a week since the trade deadline. The San Jose Sharks didn't trade Joe Thornton. Should they have moved him to finally let him get a Stanley Cup? The Carolina Hurricanes are struggling with their top 2 goalies hurt. Can they fix the losing streak in time for a playoff birth? The Toronto Maple Leafs are winning, in spite of their defense being almost entirely hurt. What's the trick? Looking at the Western Conference playoff race, will the Minnesota Wild pull themselves out of the Elimination Station? Speaking of the Elimination Station, the Chicago Blackhawks are the latest to enter it. Are there any moves to turn this team around, or do they just ride it out? The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected too! All this and more on episode 272 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

On this all trade deadline episode can you imagine that we almost had to resort to an emergency backup podcaster (EBUP)? And would that EBUP be better than Nick? This week, we try to touch on as many trades as possible, including (but not limited to): Tyler Toffoli Brenden Dillon Marco Scandella Alec Martinez Ondrej Kase Ilya Kovalchuk  Mike Green Vladislav Namestnikov Jean-Gabriel Pageau Vincent Trocheck Patrick Marleau Andreas Athanasiou Barclay Goodrow Sami Vatanen Robin Lehner Brady Skjei We even find time to look at new contracts for Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Chris Kreider and Jake Muzzin. All this and more on episode 271 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

The Mighty Ducks are back! What can we expect with Coach Bombay's return behind the bench? Speaking of coaches, Bruce Boudreau was fired by the Minnesota Wild this week. But why? Zack Kassian learned that kicking someone in the chest is not allowed. Was his punishment appropriate? Evander Kane thinks that his suspension, as well as others, are not in line with the league's precedent and had some words for George Parros about it. Was he justified? The New Jersey Devils got their trade deadline started moving Blake Coleman and Andy Greene. Will this set the price for the next week? The Montreal Canadiens have finally entered the Elimination Station. With them out of playoff contention, what is next for the Habs? All this and more on episode 270 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Cheating is rampant in sports these days and hockey is now exception anymore! The Arizona Coyotes are being investigated for illegal fitness testing of junior players. Was it worth the potential $5 million in fines? On the heals of a Frederik Andersen injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs made a trade for Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford from the Los Angeles Kings. Will it work out for them? What other trades could happen before the deadline? Could Kyle Connor be on the move? Which goalie will have a new home? Darnell Nurse has signed an extension with the Edmonton Oilers. Will it work for the team? The New York Rangers enter The Elimination Station, but first....A TRADE! Jason Zucker is on his way to Pittsburgh in exchange for Alex Galchenyuk and a first. What is the initial reaction to the deal? All this and more on episode 269 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

This week marks the end of the NHL regular season. And there are still plenty of races to be settled! Only Minnesota Wild vs. St Louis Blues and Edmonton Oilers vs LA Kings are set. Where else will teams lineup? Robin Lehner's abrupt end to the season brings to light a continued issue for the Vegas Golden Knights. Are they being wreckless with injuries? We look back at Guy Lafleur's career after his passing. Ryan Getzlaf played his final NHL game. How will he be remembered? The difficult decision is finally made, as the Dallas Stars are removed from the Elimintation Station, as two teams enter for the final eliminations of the season.  The Vancouver Canucks were surging under Bruce Boudreau. Will they pick up where they ended off next year? The Vegas Golden Knights have had a myriad of injuries and disappointments this season. Are they a look to return next year? And where does Max Pacioretty end up? Lastly, we select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 376 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

This week saw TWO editions of the hottest rivalry in the NHL: The Battle of Alberta. In Version #1 David Rittich flipped his stick and Leon Draisaitl flipped his lid. In Version #2, Mike Smith got in a fight and Cam Talbot got in trouble. When was the last time we had a rivalry this good? Justin aka Dustin Byfuglien is nearing the end of his time as a Winnipeg Jet. What does the future hold for the defenseman? Gritty has been vindicated. Which led to what might be the initial pieces of The Mascot Union. The Buffalo Sabres enter the Elimination Station. Is there something deeper wrong with the Sabres than just the roster? The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected too! All this and more on episode 268 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

The NHL All Star Weekend is finally over. We look back at the weekend that was, including: The All Star Skills competition featured two new elements: The Women's 3-on-3 and the Shooting Stars Competition. Were they a hit? What were the highlights in the rest of the skills competition? In the All-Star Game itself, what was noteworthy? Gary Bettman had his press conference touching on a number of subjects about the future of the NHL, including the Olympics, the CBA and tracking data. Which has us the most excited? And which gives us the most hope? After a hotly contested debate, the San Jose Sharks enter The Elimination Station powered by Park Power. What exactly is the window for this team? The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected too! All this and more on episode 264 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

The Detroit Red Wings and Colorado Avalanche played on recording day, which meant rivalries were renewed as per usual, right? Gerard Gallant was replaced as the head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights and Pete DeBoer immediately replaced him. Gallant was also replaced as the coach of the Pacific Division for the All Star Game by Rick Tocchet. Where will Gallant go next? Nicklas Backstrom signed an extension with the Washington Capitals. Who won the deal? Brad Marchand lost the Boston Bruins a game this week, but was it fair? As Alexander Ovechkin passes Mario Lemieux and continues to move up the all time goal scorer list, we predict where he will end up! The New Jersey Devils are welcomed into the Elimination Station. What do they and Ikea furniture have in common? The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected too! All this and more on episode 264 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Pekka Rinne scored a goal! Which is a Best of the Week worth celebrating. Connor McDavid also scored a slightly more fancy goal! An extra best of the week! With the best(s) of the week under control, Jake Muzzin and Morgan Rielly take home of the Worsts of the Week honors. Peter Laviolette and Ray Shero were removed by the Nashville Predators and New Jersey Devils respectively. Were these the right moves? Zack Kassian and Matthew Tkachuk had a bruhaha that led to Kassian being suspended for 2 games. How did Tkachuk get away with it as  The final members of each All Star team were announced? But why do we still care? The Minnesota Wild are welcomed to The Elimintation Station! Are Zach Parise and Ryan Suter the reason this team is struggling? All this and more on episode 265 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

With some time off over the holidays, it can be difficult to get back into the rhythm of things in 2020. For some, that means forgetting your pants on your way to work. Canada are World Junior Championship Gold Medalists! Outside of that, who were the standouts of the tournament? Was it the officials? Speaking of officiating, John Tortorella has some big issues with how the NHL timekeepers functioned as his Columbus Bluejackets lost out an a win and got Joonas Korpisalo injured thanks to them. Was his anger justified? The 2020 All Star Game selections are announced, and are highlighted more by those who aren't there than who are. Will Dylan Larkin get his wish to stay home? The Anaheim Ducks are welcomed into the Elimination Station.  The Dallas Stars welcomed the Nashville Predators into the Winter Classic. Corey Perry's welcoming party earned him a 5 game suspension. Was that enough? Is the Winter Classic still worth putting on? The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected too! All this and more on episode 264 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

The year 2019 is over and we're here to re-live the year that was with the podcast! 2019 exit of the one and only Always Wonderful Joel. Let's remember his final episode. It also brought Carl winning a bet against Nick which meant that he had to watch the Avalanche Stanley Cup video. What about it made him so mad? Nick wasn't only mad this year, he was also so happy about the return of Steve Yzerman that all he could do was sing. At the start of the summer Carl was very upset about the Tyson Barrie/Nazem Kadri trade. How well does it hold up? Our Hardcore Hockey History saw us learn about the Sudbury Wold from Mike Committo, the documentary The Russian Five with Joshua Riehl, and the Wayne Gretzky Trade Tree. Thank you for a great year. See you in 2020! All this and more on episode 263 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

With the holiday season upon us, it's time to explore what NHL teams would like to find under the Christmas tree. What would Nick give his Detroit Red Wings and Carl his Colorado Avalanche? Nick wraps up an apology for one team and another got to open their present early. The World Junior Hockey Championships start on Boxing Day, as always. What is expected this year, with Canada looking to rebound, Finland looking to repeat and a tough US team joining in. For this tournament, play Hi Sticking with us by picking 1 forward, 1 defender and 1 goalie and if they put up points and wins, so do you! With St. Nick on the show today, we look at who is on the Naughty and Nice list. Lastly, with the 2010's ending, we look forward to the 2020's and predict what will happen in the next decade, looking at new teams, lockouts, rule changes and more! All this and more on episode 262 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Another week, another coach fired! This time Jim Montgomery was fired for the Dallas Stars for "unprofessional conduct”. Marc Crawford was not fired by the Chicago Blackhawks after he took steps to improve after allegations in early December. And Pete DeBoer was fired for having bad goaltending. Which situation is most likely to lead to success? Taylor Hall was traded to the Arizona Coyotes. Was the return worth it? And what does it signal for the direction of the New Jersey Devils? Ilya Kovalchuk and the Los Angeles Kings make an appearance in the Worst of the Week. In a return to the Elimination Station, the Ottawa Senators are officially eliminated. But is there good news on the horizon? The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected too! All this and more on episode 261 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Nick is back, but barely as he tells the tale of a harrowing adventure to Ottawa. John Hynes has been fired for the New Jersey Devils. Where do the Devils go next? Russia has been banned from the 2022 Winter Olympics. Does this mean that the NHL is more or less likely to attend the winter games? The Best and Worst of the Week has us looking at John Carlson and the San Jose Sharks. The Elimination Station is back! With the Red Wings last in the league, can Nick handle an in depth analysis of the Wings? Lastly, the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected! All this and more on episode 259 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

With Nick away, it takes three people to replace him. The Calgary Flames, and the NHL as a whole, had a bad week after news of coaches behaving badly happened repeatedly. Thankfully, this news is coming to light. What does it mean for the future of the league? Ryan Pike of Flames Nation and The Sporting News joins us to discuss the week that was for the Flames: the resignation of Bill Peters, the fallout and the future with Geoff Ward. Matthew Dillner, producer of the Dale Jr. Download and lifelong New York Islanders fan, joins us to discuss the New York Islanders' fantastic season. With Matthew Barzal leading the way and Thomas Greiss and Semyon Varlamov sharing the net, who are the unsung heroes leading this team? Alex Metzger, co-host of the MnM Podcast, joins us as well to see what teams are destined for a playoff position swap with the season at the one third mark. Can the Lightning turn it around? Are the Leafs destined for failure? Can the Flames recover from this terrible stretch? All this and more on episode 259 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Marshawn Lynch is now a part owner of a the Seattle Kraken. Which begs the question: What zamboni donut-esque way would we spin our NHL ownership? It was a busy week for goalies around the NHL, with Frederick Andersen and Tristan Jarry going out with injuries. What will this mean for their teams playoff chances?  The Athletic released a tell-all about Eugene Melnyk's time as the owner of the Ottawa Senators. But was it too soon after his passing? Mike Bossy passed away this week. Where does the New York Islander great rank among the all time best? There are two more teams to add to the Elimination Station. Up first: The Winnipeg Jets. Will Connor Hellebuyck return to form next year? Should Dave Lowry stay as the coach? Lastly, we select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 376 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray (as if you needed to be reminded of that) helped someone break up over Cameo. Which led us down the rabbit hole of, which NHL'ers can we get to say things? (And also inspires a charitable effort from Nick.) There was also a LOT of big news in the league this week. Mike Babcock was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs. What can be expected from the Sheldon Keefe Leafs? Where will Babcock end up? Will of the news of locker room treatment impact his future? A collection of suspensions were handed out this week (2 games for Alex Kerfoot, 3 games for Garnet Hathaway and 4 games for Robert Bortuzzo), which inspired a weird game of "Would You Rather?" The NHLPA has filed a grievance on behalf of Dustin Byfuglien. But do they have a case? The Best and Worst of the Week features....two bests! One with Robin Lehner and the second with TJ Brodie.  Lastly, a Hi Sticking winner is crowned and the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week are selected! All this and more on episode 258 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Another busy week of hockey and we are back with a break down of all that has happened. But before that, Dan Gable has had a statue of cheese made of him. Which begs several questions: Why? How? What else can you make a statue out of? Who would make a good hockey cheese statue? The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to lose. What is ailing them and how can this problem be solved? On the flip side, the Dallas Stars have turned things around after being called out by Jim Montgomery. Is this as good as it gets in Dallas? Cory Schneider and Ilya Kovalchuk are on their way out with the New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings. What is next for them and their respective teams? The best of the week features Jack Eichel. Is Jack finally escaping Connor McDavid's shadow? The best of the week features a Matt Calvert injury. Was it possible to avoid adding insult to injury? Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week! All this and more on episode 257 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

On the heels of a controversial weekend off the ice, Carl and Nick are back! The New York Islanders' winning streak is over. But that doesn't mean that hope is lost! Heck, they won 10 in a row! Don Cherry has been removed as the host of Coach's Corner. While that was the right choice, what is next for Hockey Night in Canada segments? Nick's Detroit Red Wings traded Jacob de la Rose for Robby Fabbri. There are big questions are why this trade happened, such as "What role did Nick play in making it happen?" Nick Foligno was suspended 3 games for his elbow on Pierre-Édouard Bellemare. Did the NHL DoPS get it right for once? NHL Player Polls were released this week, so now we know how players feel about Seattle, Gritty and drug suspensions. This week's best and the worst include Auston Matthews, the Vancouver Canucks and Jacob Trouba. Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week! All this and more on episode 256 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

On the heels of one of the biggest day in his life, Nick is back with a set of fresh perspectives! Milan Lucic was suspended for two games for his punching of Kole Sherwood. Was it enough? Too much? Why does Lucic somehow stay in the news? Andrei Svechnikov scored the first ever "lacrosse goal" in the NHL, which makes the guys wonder, how can we get more of this? The New York Islanders have won 9 games in a row. How are they doing it though? Dustin Byfuglien and the Winnipeg Jets continue to be at an impasse. Is there any way to mend this relationship moving forward, or has that ship sailed? It's time for a brand new segment! "The Best and Worst of the Week", featuring shootouts and Elias Pettersson in the debut! A Hi Sticking winner is crowned as well! All this and more on episode 255 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Nick is away this week but German of the 104 Podcast is here to fill in! We start by looking back on the news of the week, including: Jonathan Toews is a proponent of a new format to the schedule that would lead to more sleep and less environmental harm. But is it better for the on ice product? Roman Josi signed an extension with the Nashville Predators. As one of the best defenders in the league, there's no chance that it's a bad deal.....right? Vladimir Tarasenko and Gabriel Landeskog are out for extended periods of time. Which of the Central division's Blues or Avalanche are best equipped to with stand the loss? Also, can Carl withstand the loss of his captain? We also speak with Jay Scherer and David Mills, authors of Power Play: Professional Hockey and the Politics of Urban Development. What does modern day arena financing look like? They explore this through the lens of Rogers Place in Edmonton and share with us what they found. Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week! All this and more on episode 254 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Mike Sullivan is not a fan of morning skates, or trimming ham. Apparently. All that and more on a new 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Drew Doughty and Matthew Tkachuk have quite the rivalry going. How did it get to this point? Valentin Zykov of the Vegas Golden Knights was suspended for performance enhancing drugs. What's in the water in Vegas? The Colorado Avalanche finally lost. What gives Carl hope for the Avalanche to keep it up this season? John Carlson is leading the league in points so far this season, which hasn't happened since 1975. How many awards would he win if he keeps it up? Jazon Zucker is not a fan of Bruce Boudreau. Or is he? Lastly, we pick the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week! All this and more on episode 255 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

On a Thanksgiving afternoon, Carl and Nick have much to be thankful for, including Cinnabon. The Blackhawks and Devils are still winless. After a seemingly successful offseason, what does New Jersey need to do to get things on track? Does a change behind the bench need to happen? There are still two undefeated teams left in the league as well: Edmonton and Colorado. Can Carl's team be the last to lose? Which of these opening performances is most sustainable? With Bo Horvat being named the captain of the Vancouver Canucks, was that a good choice, and how important is the role of the captain? Brayden Schenn and Alex Debrincat signed contract extensions, which got lost in the chaos of the opening week of the NHL season.  Nick takes Carl through a spin league reflecting on what each team has to give thanks for. All this and more on episode 252 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Both Carl and Nick are supporters of undefeated teams. But how long will that last? Diving into the undefeated, which of these teams will be the first to lose? It can't be the Avalanche or Red Wings, can it? And what about the yet to be victorious? Which of the winless teams are most primed for a bounce back? Can we eliminate from the playoffs already? What impact have the new rule changes had on games so far? Are coaches challenges used differently this year? Does picking the side on icing really matter? Carl plays a round of "For or Against" starring such things as the Toronto Maple Leafs, Drew Doughty and Gary Bettman. Also, a trade breaks mid show! Vladislav Namestnikov is off to Ottawa. But why? With Dustin Byfuglien still away from the Winnipeg Jets, when will he return and what can the Jets do to fix their defense? All this and more on episode 251 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here. Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Nick returns as we are mere days away from the start of the NHL regular season! But first, the news of the week. The Colorado Avalanche are excited for the start of the regular season, and so are their fans. Unless they're trying to watch on their local cable, as Altitude Sports will not be distributed on the major carriers. Is this a sign of things to come for local sports? Matthew Tkachuk, Patrik Laine, Kyle Connor and Mikko Rantanen all ended their restricted free agent stand still and signed contracts with the Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Jets (x2) and Colorado Avalanche respectively. Who were the winners and losers of the latest round of deals? With one team left to preview, it's time to do the Atlantic division. What is the silver lining this season for the Senators and Red Wings? Can the Sabres take the necessary next step? Are Sergei Bobrovsky and Joel Quenneville enough for the Florida Panthers? Can the top 3 of Toronto, Boston and Tampa stay as the top 3? A new format for Hi Sticking is announced! Pick 1 forward, 1 defenseman, and 1 goalie every week, running Monday to Sunday. You get 2 points for a goal, 1 point for an assist, 1 point for a win and 2 points for a shutout. Whatever they get that week, you earn too! The Pavel Bure Must Watch Games are back too! What games are must watch for week 1? All this and more on episode 250 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Thanks to Fred for joining us! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here. Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Another week closer to the season starting and another set of restricted free agents have signed! With Nick away this week, Fred Anjema of the Slewfoot Hockey Show joins us! Another collection of free agents (and one pre mature) signed extensions. We dive into the deals of Brock Boeser, Brandon Carlo, Thomas Chabot and Brayden Point.  The Winnipeg Jets are in a rough spot with Patrik Laine alienating teammates and Dustin Byfuglien being on indefinite leave from the team. What are their options? It's time to move to the Eastern Conference and preview the Metro division. Many teams have added big pieces this offseason like the New Jersey Devils adding Jack Hughes and P.K. Subban, the New York Rangers adding Artemi Panarin and Kappo Kakko, while others lost like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Phil Kessel and the Columbus Bluejackets and everyone. What does this do to the prospects for division winners?  All this and more on episode 249 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Thanks to Fred for joining us! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

Nick is in COVID protocol, but that doesn't stop him from showing up! Auston Matthews scored 50 goals in 50 games. Is Nick's prediction of 70 goals this season still within reach? We take take a look at the pending playoff picture, starting in the fully locked in Eastern Conference, with many matchups left to settle. The picture in the West is much more complicated with the LA Kings still holding onto their unexpected playoff spot. How have they gotten this far and can they hold on? Doug Wilson has resigned as the general manager of the San Jose Sharks, which begs the question: Can someone make the Hockey Hall of Fame twice? The day has finally arrived! The New York Islanders have entered the Elimination Station. But are they too far off from a return to the playoffs? Lastly, we select the Pavel Bure Must Watch Games of the Week. Pick the score of each game over on our Twitter. All this and more on episode 374 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft Jingles by Scotty Hicks of Hunker Down, on Twitter at @rapidonian anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of Full Press Radio

It was a big news week in the NHL! The NHLPA announced that they would not opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement. With 2 more years of labour peace, can we avoid a work stoppage? A collection of restricted free agents signed this week, the biggest name being Mitch Marner. With him finally signed, is everything solved in Leafs land? In addition to Marner, Jared Spurgeon, Joshua Morrissey, Ivan Provorov, Travis Konecny and Charlie McAvoy signed extensions. Who were the winners and losers? It's also time to preview the Central division. In what is the toughest division in the NHL who will come out on top? (There's a general consensus who will be bottoms up.) Can Chicago and Robin Lehner get back to the playoffs? Can the Avalanche and Stars ride playoff success to a confidence boost? Can the Blues keep the Cup ride going? Can Nashville keep winning? Only time will tell. And us. All this and more on episode 248 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!

It's time for hockey to start! As prospect's camp, and soon to be NHL camps, are open it's time to start our division previews! But first.... Jake Gardiner has signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. Why did it take so long? Zach Werenski signed an extension with the Columbus Bluejackets, which means that A RESTRICTED FREE AGENT SIGNED! Niklas Kronwall retired. But is he done with the Red Wings? The NHL's marketing strategy was highlighted this week, and spoilers, it's weird. And now, the Pacific division preview! In a division won the by the Calgary Flames last year, the offseason saw James Neal and Milan Lucic swap teams, Phil Kessel join a team, Joe Pavelski leave a team and a lot of the teams do, well, nothing. What does that mean for 2019-2020? Will the elite players in the division step up? We also hand out a copy of Mike Commito's book, Hockey 365. All this and more on episode 247 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase! Attend The Alberta Blue Cross Wellness Summit at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel on Oct. 10. Learn more at TheWellnessSummit.ca.

Today we wrap up the Hardcore Hockey History series!  But first, the NHL has decided to not opt out of the current CBA. Will the NHLPA follow suit? And what exactly does this mean? And can the NHL escrow part of this show? Cam Ward retired this week and Justin Williams "retired". Are the rest of the Carolina Hurricanes safe? With our summer series coming to an end, it is fitting to speak to author and hockey historian Mike Commito about what exactly it means to be a hockey historian and to share some fun stories along the way. This includes the tail of how this goal celebration came to be. https://youtu.be/pLySSKDCc0Y Make sure to head to our Twitter for a chance to win a copy of Mike's book, Hockey 365. All this and more on episode 246 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik Hall of Ane Croft anecroftmusic.bandcamp.com/releases Part of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Financial  Sponsors: ATB is a bank that does a lot for the community. Find out how here! Park Power, a provider of electricity and natural gas in Alberta that offers low rates, awesome service, and profit-sharing with local charities. Check them out at ParkPower.ca Head over to Seat Giant and use promo code apn for 5% off your purchase!