We Don't Know Hockey – Details, episodes & analysis

Episode Description:
 The preseason is creeping closer. While Utah hasn’t officially dropped its rookie showcase schedule, we got a peek from Colorado that the young guns will be skating in the Mile High City. What can we expect from the Mammoth prospects?

Slappy Thoughts

• Spencer digs into a legendary stick inspection that may have cursed the LA Kings.
• Tanner listens to some surprisingly good (and sometimes questionable) music projects from NHL players.

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Connor Ingram is back. After time away in the player assistance program, he’s been cleared to return and will be at training camp with Utah. But with three NHL-caliber goalies on the roster, when most teams only carry two, what does that mean for the Mammoth’s crease going forward?

Team USA has released its Olympic orientation roster. While it’s not the final list, it’s a strong preview of who will suit up in Italy. Could Logan Cooley and Clayton Keller be representing the States next year?

Meanwhile, SEG announced the first phase of its entertainment district, a 6,000-seat theater. Salt Lake fans, this is getting real.

Slappy Thoughts

Tanner highlights the NHL records that could be broken this season.

Spencer digs into the story of the last goalie to play without a mask, Gump Worsley.

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Florida’s flexing. After a dominant Game 5, they’re one win away from lifting the Cup. But don’t count Edmonton out just yet. Can they rally and force a Game 7?

Olympic rosters are starting to take shape, with the first six names for each country locked in. No Mammoth players yet... but could that change before February?

With the draft right around the corner, smoke is everywhere. Is Bill Armstrong bluffing the league, or is he truly passing on a top-ranked talent? We break down the rumors and what it could mean for Utah’s rebuild.

Slappy Thoughts this week:

• Spencer unpacks an absolutely bonkers scoring record that still holds up today.
• Tanner dives into the legend of the worst #1 overall pick in NHL history—and how it all went so, so wrong.

Links mentioned in the pod:
Hockey Psychology on Game 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIj3FU9PxuY

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The NHL Combine is in the books, and rumors are buzzing louder than a swarm in the Beehive State. Could another big name be heading to Utah? Bill Armstrong says he wants a top-six forward, but will he make a move to land one?

Meanwhile, the Stanley Cup Final is getting chippy. Florida’s up 2-1, and Edmonton’s looking for answers. What’s holding the Oilers back, and can they still flip the script?

Slappy Thoughts this week:

• Tanner goes deep on the glowing puck and how it changed hockey broadcasts and left a glowing imprint on all of sports media.
• Spencer returns for Part 2 of the Stanley Cup’s origin story, with more twists, turns, and royalty than you’d expect from a silver bowl.

Utah’s stirring, the Cup’s heating up, and we’re bringing the heat. This is We Don’t Know Hockey

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The Russians are coming! Daniil But and Dmitri Simashev are officially signed, sealed, and heading to Utah. Tanner and Spencer break down what this means for the Mammoth’s blue line and scoring depth. Will they crack the roster out of camp? And how does Desimone’s extension shake up the plans? Bill Armstrong had thoughts, and we’ve got the receipts.

Oh, and in case you forgot... the Stanley Cup Final starts tonight.
 Florida’s hunting for a repeat. Edmonton’s chasing a legacy. Will it be sunshine and champagne or Oil country glory? The boys give their picks.

Slappy Thoughts this week:

• Tanner breaks down the longest playoff streaks in NHL history, including the one that might never be touched.
• Spencer learns all about Lord Stanley himself. Who was he? Why’d he give away a giant bowl? And how did his gift become the most iconic trophy in sports?

This is We Don’t Know Hockey, where the history’s rich, the takes are hot, and the Russians are ready to roll.

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Boo-Yah! Team USA strikes GOLD for the first time in 92 years at the World Championship, and Captain Clayton Keller leads the charge. Tanner and Spencer break down the young American core, the Mammoth players who showed up on the global stage, and what this means heading into next season. The stars are shining, and they’re wearing red, white, and blue.

Meanwhile, back on NHL ice, it’s Conference Finals crunch time. Both series are sitting at 3-1, and let’s just say… the odds aren’t looking great for comebacks, but hey, we’ve seen miracles before. Will it be a Cup rematch or something brand new?

Slappy Thoughts this week:

Tanner throws it way back to 1942, reliving the greatest Stanley Cup Final comeback ever, when the Leafs reversed a 3-0 series to win it all.

Spencer cracks open the history books to see what the world looked like the last time Team USA won Worlds… in 1933.

History’s being made, legends are being born, and we’re just trying to keep up. This is We Don’t Know Hockey. 🏒🇺🇸🥇

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Another year, another disappointment in Toronto. The Core Four collapse in Game 7, and Tanner and Spencer ask the question, "Was anyone really surprised?" With big-name free agents possibly on the move, could the Mammoth be in the mix to bring star power to Utah?

The NHL playoffs roll into the Conference Finals, with the Stars vs. Oilers and the Panthers vs. Hurricanes. Is a rematch of last year in the cards? The boys make their predictions and break down who’s got the edge.

Meanwhile, Team USA is rolling at Worlds, and Utah’s presence is being felt in a big way, but the road ahead won’t be easy.

Plus: Tanner and Spencer finally hit the ice! They share their experience trying to score unopposed and let's just say… the highlight reel was short.

Slappy Thoughts:

• Tanner explores the fog-soaked chaos of the NHL’s weirdest playoff moment: The Fog Game.
• Spencer breaks down the logic and chaos behind tagging up and the secret to giving your teammates a little more time.

Have a burning hockey question? We’re all ears! Send it over to wedontknowhockey@gmail.com, and we just might tackle it in our next episode.

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The wait is over! Utah’s NHL team is officially the Mammoth, and we’ve got thoughts. Tanner and Spencer break down the new name, logos, jerseys, and everything in between. What’s working? What’s weird? What coulda been?

And Utah wasn’t done making noise, they landed the 4th overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery! We talk about what that means, who might be on the board, and how this pick could shape the Mammoth's first few seasons.

Meanwhile, the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is living up to the hype. Tight games, huge moments, and no clear favorites. We cover all the action and who’s looking like a contender.

Slappy Thoughts

• Tanner explores the internet’s most-loved (and most-hated) team logos — you might be surprised who fans love to roast.
• Spencer dives into the history of top draft picks — and just how franchise-changing a high pick can be.

New name, new era, and we’re just getting started. This is We Don’t Know Hockey.

Have a burning hockey question? We’re all ears! Send it over to wedontknowhockey@gmail.com, and we just might tackle it in our next episode.

Keep the puck rolling—follow us on your favorite social platforms @wedontknowhockey for the latest updates, insider content, and more! Dive into the hockey community with us!

Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is in the books, and the chaos did not disappoint. Two Western Conference matchups went the full seven games, and we're breaking down the wild finishes, standout performances, and who we think is making it out of the next round alive.

Utah may be in offseason mode, but that doesn’t mean we’re done repping on the world stage. Seven Utah Hockey Club players are headed to the IIHF World Championship, and Clayton Keller has officially been named Captain America for Team USA 🇺🇸. What does this mean for Utah's identity and future leadership?

Slappy Thoughts:

• Tanner unravels the surprising history of the hockey sweater, from wool disasters to iconic stripes and some jersey flops that should’ve stayed buried.
• Spencer dives into the NHL’s draft lottery system and breaks down what each trophy means.

Tap in, lace up, and let’s get weird with it, this is We Don’t Know Hockey. 🏒🎙️

Have a burning hockey question? We’re all ears! Send it over to wedontknowhockey@gmail.com, and we just might tackle it in our next episode.

Keep the puck rolling—follow us on your favorite social platforms @wedontknowhockey for the latest updates, insider content, and more! Dive into the hockey community with us!

Utah’s season may be in the books, but the work is just getting started! Tanner and Spencer break down the big takeaways from Bill Armstrong and Coach Bear’s exit interviews, including hints at big plans to toughen up the roster, elevate the team culture, and bring in new blood (👀 looking at you, Daniil But and Dmitry Simachev).

Meanwhile, Utah will still be reppin' on the international stage! We knew Clayton Keller was suiting up for Team USA at Worlds, but now Kesselring and Kerfoot are joining him to fly the red, white, and blue.

And don’t worry, the NHL playoffs are still pure chaos. Every series is a slugfest, and we’ve got updates on who's pulling ahead.

Slappy Thoughts:
Tanner’s Take: What are the real differences between an NHL game and an IIHF game? (Spoiler: It’s not just rink size.)
Spencer’s Stats Class: Spencer digs into the advanced stats shaping how teams predict who wins and why.

The season might be done, but the stories? They’re just heating up. Tap in for another episode of We Don’t Know Hockey! 🎙️🏒

Have a burning hockey question? We’re all ears! Send it over to wedontknowhockey@gmail.com, and we just might tackle it in our next episode.

Keep the puck rolling—follow us on your favorite social platforms @wedontknowhockey for the latest updates, insider content, and more! Dive into the hockey community with us!