Sunday, May 3, 2020

PTR 111: NHL Play Resumes from Coronavirus / World Cup Team

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The NHL season has been suspended for approximately two months, but it appears there could be live hockey on the horizon. Adam & JC talk about the latest developments and possible plans for the NHL to resume play. They'll also talk about the 2020-21 season starting late, and reveal World Cup rosters if a tournament were to be played right now. It's all on PTR 110! 

Saturday, March 21, 2020

PTR 110: Coronavirus Break

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With the NHL on an indefinite break due to the Coronavirus pandemic, there have been scenarios tossed around on how the season should resume (if it resumes). The players have have a plan of continuation, but there's also been talk about a conference-based 24 team playoff. Adam & JC talk about both, including their full bracket picks on PTR 110! 

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

PTR 109: Complete Trade Deadline Recap

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 The 2020 NHL Trade Deadline is in the books, and they were plenty of moves to talk about. JG Pageau is moving to Long Island for the next 6 years, Vegas has a strong 1-2 punch in the crease, and the Penguins load up for a long playoff run. Adam & JC will also rank the teams rank in each division post-deadline. It's all on PTR 109

Friday, February 21, 2020

PTR 108: Trade Deadline & Bruce Boudreau

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 It's been a busy week in the NHL, and we're just a few days away from the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline. On the latest PTR, Adam & JC will recap the moves that have happened so far and talk about players that could be on the move in a week. They'll also say farewell to Bruce Boudreau. It's all on PTR 108

Thursday, January 23, 2020

PTR 107: NHL Coaching Changes & Their Effects

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John Hynes behind the Predators bench? Peter DeBoer coaching the rival Golden Knights? What year is it?! On the 107th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look back at all seven coaching changes made this season* (*so far, Jeff Blashill should be loosening his collar in Detroit) and the effects they've had. Plus they'll run down the list of players that could be moved by the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline. It's all on PTR 107

Friday, October 25, 2019

PTR 106: Early Surprises/Disappoinments

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On the 106th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC take a look at some of the surprise starts (both good and bad) around the league. How long can Edmonton & Buffalo continue their hot starts? Have Colorado & Carolina put themselves in the "top tier" team category? Can Dallas and San Jose snap out of their early-season funks soon? It's all on PTR 106

Monday, September 30, 2019

PTR 105: 2019 Season Preview - Part 4 of 4: Central Division

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On the 105th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam wraps up the 2019-20 NHL season preview with a look at the Central Division. How much trouble is Winnipeg in? Is Matt Duchene the missing piece to put Nashville over the top? Is Dallas in prime position with the addition of Joe Pavelski? It's all on PTR 105

Friday, September 20, 2019

PTR 104: 2019-20 NHL Season Preview - Part 3: Metropolitan Division


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On the 104th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC continue their 2019-20 NHL season preview and take a trip through the Metropolitan Division. Are the Blue Jackets as bad as people think they'll be? How much did teams like the Flyers, Rangers and Devils close the gap on the rest of the division? Can Carolina build on it's unexpected run of 2019? It's all on PTR 104

Friday, August 30, 2019

PTR 103 - 2019 NHL Season Preview - Part 2: Pacific

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On the 103rd edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC continue their 2019-20 NHL season preview and examine the Pacific Division. How much does the addition of Phil Kessel improve Arizona? Did the Sharks pay too much for Erik Karlsson long-term? Is Vegas back to being the favorites. It's all on PTR 103

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

PTR 102: 2019 NHL Season Preview - Part 1: Atlantic

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On the 102nd edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC begin to look ahead to the 2019-20 NHL Season. The first pre-season game is just over a month away, and they'll start their four part preview series examining the Atlantic Division. Did the trades Toronto made put them in to championship contender status? How close is Florida to the upper echelon of the vision with the additions they made? It's all on PTR 102

Thursday, July 4, 2019

PTR 101 - 2019 NHL Free Agency Recap

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On the 101st edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, JC makes his return as the boys discuss all the happenings of 2019 NHL Free Agency so far. The Panthers solidify their crease and depth, the Rangers get the biggest name on the market, Colorado & Toronto make a mutually beneficial trade. All of that including Matt Duchene to Nashville and the big day in Big D for the Stars. It's all on PTR 101

Saturday, May 25, 2019

PTR 100 - 2019 Stanley Cup Final Preview: Boston vs. St. Louis

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On the 100th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, it's time to talk Stanley Cup Final. It's a rematch of the 1970 affair between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins. Will Boston continue to be the city of champions in 2019, or will the Blues bring St. Louis its first Stanley Cup? Find out on PTR 100

Saturday, May 11, 2019

PTR 99: 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Eastern & Western Conference Finals

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On the Wayne Gretzky edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC break down the 2019 Eastern & Western Conference Finals. Can the Hurricanes continue to wreak havoc along the Atlantic Coast after eliminating Washington & the Islanders? Will the Sharks prevail over the Blues in a rematch of the 2016 Western Conference Finals? It's all on PTR 99

Sunday, May 5, 2019

PTR 98: 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd Round Update

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 The second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup are almost over! On a Cinco De Mayo edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC talk about the red hot Carolina Hurricanes advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. They'll also do a quick preview of Blues-Stars and talk about the upcoming Game Sixes for both Boston-Columbus & San Jose-Colorado. It's all on PTR 98

Friday, April 26, 2019

PTR 97: 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview - 2nd Round Pt 2

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 The second round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing! On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC breakdown the two series getting under way tonight in Brooklyn and San Jose. They'll also recap Game 1 of Bruins-Blue Jackets and give their thoughts on the remainder of what should be a very black and blue series. It's all on PTR 97

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

PTR 96: 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Pt 9: St. Louis-Dallas

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The first second round match-up of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview is set, and Adam & JC dive in to Dallas-St. Louis. Do the Blues continue to hum along through the Central bracket, or can the Stars' Big 3 in the Big D silence St. Louis? Find out in PTR 96

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

PTR 95: 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Part 8 - Calgary vs. Colorado

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On the final 2019 Stanley Cup First Round Playoff Preview edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC wrap-up their first round playoff preview out West with Calgary-Colorado. Can the Flames freeze out Colorado's top line, or does Calgary get scorched by their own goaltending? Find out in PTR 95

PTR 94: 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Part 7 - Washington vs. Carolina

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On the 94th edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC continue their first round playoff previews and wrap up the Eastern Conference. Will the defending champion Capitals take their first step towards keeping the Cup in DC, or will the Hurricanes blow away the Caps? Find out in PTR 94

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

PTR 93: 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Part 6 - Winnipeg vs. St. Louis

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On the latest edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC continue their 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview series and wrap up the Central Bracket. Will the return of Dustin Byfuglien get the Jets flying high again, or will people in Manitoba be singing the Blues after this series?  Find out oPTR 93

Monday, April 8, 2019

PTR 92: 2019 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Part 5 - Nashville vs Dallas

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On the 92nd edition of Pucking Thoughts Radio, Adam & JC preview a Southern clash between Nashville and Dallas. Can Tyler Seguin lead the Stars out of the first round, or do the playoff-tested Predators come out on top?  Find out oPTR 92