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Episode 64: Would You Rather? Feb 23, 2016

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Having been blessed with a pair of admittedly less significant, yet still relevant trades to dissect, we take full advantage. In doing so we discuss the bizarrely marginal upgrade by the Sharks given their situation, the Leafs prudent strategy of stockpiling draft picks, and the Canucks lack of foresight.

Plus, spinning it forward we look ahead to Monday's deadline with some speculation about popular names that have been bandied about in trade rumours recently.

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Episode 63: Your Best Player Isn't The Problem Feb 19, 2016

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A day after PK Subban soaked up all of the blame for a Canadiens loss simply because he tried to do what they pay him for, we ask the following questions:

Why are people in various levels of hockey, whether it's fans, analysts, or coaches, still so conservative and risk averse?
Why does the best player always get singled out as the one whose play needs to be questioned first when things go wrong for the team? Why is there still such a giant divide between perception and reality when it comes to what the defense position entails in 2016?

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Episode 62: Pushing All of Your Chips In Feb 18, 2016

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We had Mike Johnson back on the show to discuss the trade deadline from the angles of why teams can't have their cake and eat it too by trading away rental players they expect to re-sign, whether the Hurricanes need to be especially cold and calculating by cutting the cord with Eric Staal, and if the Ducks need to swing for the fences while they still can.

We also chat about how extended shooting slumps are perpetuated, and if a goalie's stature can affect the way a shooter approaches attacking him.

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Episode 61: East Coast Bias Feb 16, 2016

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Much like we did last week when we asked '20 Questions' about the Western Conference, we similarly move around the East in an attempt to gain more clarity about what the landscape looks like at this moment in time.

"Will the Capitals rest their players during the stretch run?", "should the Hurricanes be full-blown sellers at the deadline?", "what's been the main difference for the Penguins under Mike Sullivan?", and "why does Michel Therrien have undying love for David Desharnais?" are examples of things we get around to answering.

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Episode 60: Music City Podcasting Machine Feb 16, 2016

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We had Eric Young join the show to make his belated case for why he should've been part of the All Star Weekend festivities in his hometown of Nashville, being a Predators fan over the years, and their outlook this season.

We also discuss Rick Westhead's story about former NHLers like Mike Peluso and Dan Lacouture, and how the various concussions they suffered are having a frightening long-term impact on their lives. Being a veteran of an industry which has similar concussion issues, he provides a unique perspective on how he's handled an exceedingly high number of head injuries himself, and whether the wrestling world has improved its protocol over the years. His particular stance may not necessarily be a popular one or something you agree with, but it's important to hear both sides and get everything out on the table if we wish to further the conversation in a meaningful way moving forward.

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Episode 59: Twenty Questions Feb 12, 2016

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We go around the league answering a series of self-imposed questions such as "what's wrong with the Wild?", "can the Blues finally exorcise some of their past playoff demons?", and "what are a couple of under the radar moves at the trade deadline that could make a big difference?"

We also discuss Kris Russell's future, intriguing playoff matchups, and plenty more.

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Episode 58: Do It However You Like, Just Stop The Puck Feb 11, 2016

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Jamie McLennan makes his triumphant return to the show to discuss his preliminary Vezina trophy ballot, Petr Mrazek's ascension to being one of the league's best goaltenders, and how guys like Corey Crawford and Marc-Andre Fleury are in a lose-lose situation.

He also shares a personal Miikka Kiprusoff story about having to deal with stopping Steven Stamkos' shots, what kind of preparation he puts into the games he's doing colour commentary for, and whether he's ever almost slipped up on national TV.

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Episode 57: We Have Until 2022 To Figure This Out Feb 10, 2016

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We discuss the NHL's laundry list of unconscionable missteps this year, which has most recently been capped off by a horribly executed in-season adjustment to the GameCentre Live viewing experience.

We also sink our teeth into the 9-player trade between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs, and break down the Dustin Byfuglien extension with the Jets.

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Episode 56: The Curious Case of Dennis Wideman Feb 09, 2016

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Chris Johnston joins the show to discuss the bizarre situation that resulted in Dennis Wideman's 20-game suspension, and how it raises bigger questions about the faulty concussion protocol the league currently has in place.

We also look into Sidney Crosby's resurgence since a slow start to the year, whether Connor McDavid could (and should) make a comeback to win the Calder Trophy, and if the loser point will cause a gridlock on trade deadline day.

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Episode 55: Better Late Than Never Jan 27, 2016

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It may've taken us a handful of weeks and countless false alarms, but we've finally gotten around to adopting the New York Islanders.

In doing so we discuss the lofty expectations we had for them after last season, how they stack up against the Metro Division's best, John Tavares and Kyle Okposo not playing together as much as they used to, and whether those black 3rd jerseys are good or not.

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