The Natural Hat Trick Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Coyote Roadie (2/2/21) Feb 02, 2021

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Luke, Craig and someone else look at what the Coyotes are doing well through the first eight games, what they need to work on and how the defense might be changing. Plus, two former Coyotes are watching their careers head in much different directions, the Oilers are wasting Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the Canadian division is insane, the Red Wings are somehow worse than last year and the Penguins' GM just left. Plus, listener questions!

Shark Week (1/17/21) Jan 17, 2021

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Luke and Craig look at the Coyotes' opening series against San Jose, and the fast starts for Conor Garland, OEL, Clayton Keller and Phil Kessel. Plus, Connor McDavid embarrasses more defenders, expectations for Barrett Hayton, a season full of four point games, the overrated Canadiens, why this could be a long year for the Blackhawks and Penguins, listener questions + more.

Conor Garland + the 2021 Season Preview (1/8/21) Jan 08, 2021

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Conor Garland joins the show to talk Coyotes hockey, going to the net, how his game has evolved from the AHL to the NHL, goal celebrations, the value of coffee, trash talkers, who should win the Super Bowl and more. Plus, Luke and Craig predict who's making the playoffs in the revamped NHL this year.

NHL Optimisim + ASU Hockey w/ Greg Powers and Alex Hicks Dec 12, 2020

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Luke, Craig -- and Jaime this week -- debate the top five players at each position, look at the NHL's potential return next month, what it means for the Coyotes and more. Plus, Arizona State head coach Greg Powers and assistant Alex Hicks join the show to talk about building the Sun Devil program, a new arena, what's next, how Pickleball is helping them survive on the road and more.

Skate Hard, Have Fun (11/25/20) Nov 25, 2020

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Craig and Luke reflect on the lasting impact Leighton Accardo has made on the Arizona Coyotes and hockey in the Valley. They also look at potential start dates for the NHL season, obstacles the league has to clear, retro jerseys, McDavid and Matthews skating in the desert, the Coyotes' playoff chances and more.

BONUS: Hanzal and Vrbata (10/30/20) Oct 30, 2020

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Luke and Craig are joined by Martin Hanzal and Radim Vrbata all the way from the Czech Republic to talk about their time with the Coyotes, road trips, crazy teammates, life after the NHL and more.

Hockey in 2021 (10/29/20) Oct 30, 2020

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Luke and Craig look at when we're likely to get hockey back, Coyotes prospects heading to Europe, the return of OEL, Dallas going glow-in-the-dark and more.

Keeping Kuemper (10/15/20) Oct 15, 2020

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Luke and Craig talk to Sebastian Noren about the Coyotes' acquisitions, and why keeping Darcy Kuemper and Oliver Ekman-Larsson means this isn't really a rebuild after all. Plus a look at Taylor Hall's odd decision, potential realignment for just the upcoming year, the best and worst offseasons around the league, flaming Zambonis, Swedish things and more.

Trades and Boat Parades (10/1/20) Oct 02, 2020

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Luke, Craig and Jaime react to the latest Coyotes' trade rumors, Tampa winning the Cup, Lundqvist leaving New York, listener questions and more. Plus, Luke and Craig say goodbye to Jaime... for now.

Arizona's New GM + a Stanley Cup Preview (9/18/20) Sep 18, 2020

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Luke, Craig and Jaime talk to Jeremy Rutherford of the Athletic to get his thoughts on the Coyotes naming Bill Armstrong as their new GM. Plus a preview of the Tampa-Dallas Stanley Cup, a look at leading Conn Smythe candidates and more.