Between the Benches

Join the fellas on a trip through the weekly recap of the NHL. We discuss Hart going to Vegas, he's eligible to return 12/01/25. Marchand's homecoming victory, Blue Jackets statement win and more. Catch up on your NHL stats with Talk Staty to Me. We preview fantasy hockey week 10/27/2025. We discuss the panic meter on players.

Join the fellas on a round trip around the NHL. We recap the Tkachuk injury, Markstrom is going to miss time. Lane Hutson signed an extension with Montreal, what this means for the rest of the league. The NHL handed out its first edition of 3 stars of the week. Who's off to hot starts this year? Who is off to not hot starts this year? We did into league trivia with "Talk staty to me", see who got points this week. We preview your upcoming fantasy hockey week and Canadaddy gives you his panic meter on players. 

Join us for a recap of the NHL opening night games from Tuesday. We look ahead and give you our predictions for the upcoming 2025/2026 season where each team will finish. We preview and make our picks for the season awards with odds.

We wrap up our report card series with the Atlantic Division, some are calling it the boom or bust division. We discuss the passing of Ken Dryden, and we recap the new salary cap rules in place for the coming season. Check out who is in the Bin and who is getting the C this week! 

Philadelphia Phantom Hall of Famer Frank Bialowas stops by to chat with the boys about the game of hockey. We discuss everything from his famous nickname to the state of the game today versus the 1990's. Frank takes us down memory lane with some of his most memorable fights and time spent as one of the greatest hockey enforcers of all time. 

The fellas do a recap of the 2025 Metro Division, was CBJ the biggest shock of this division? Are the Caps set up for long term success? McKenna to the Islanders? Listen here and find out, we also have our C's and Bin's. 

Check out our exclusive interview with Columbus Blue Jacket's studio and radio host Dylan Tyrer. Dylan joined us to talk about the Jacket's draft. Relive some of his best calls, discussed what it is like working for the jackets on a day-to-day basis and dealing with players and coaches. Ever wonder about the CBJ cannon Dylan gives us some insight on that too! 

Join the threesome this week for discussing Team Canada members found non-guilty and what this means for their playing careers moving forward. The fellas also dive into the Central division and hand out report cards from the 2025 season. Everything from the President's trophy to the biggest swing and miss in NHL history. 

Join the fellas for a breakdown and recap of the 2025 season for the Pacific Division. We hand out grades for all the teams and see who had the highest graded season out of are panel.

Join the fellas for a breakdown and recap of the 2025 season for the Pacific Division. We hand out grades for all the teams and see who had the highest graded season out of are panel.

Join the boys around the league, recapping the new CBA agreement taking place on 2026. We welcome  @DrewDekes  on the show to discuss Montreal's moves so far this offseason. We go over the winners and losers of the 2025 NHL Draft.

Join the boys around the league, recapping the new CBA agreement taking place on 2026. We welcome @DrewDekes on the show to discuss Montreal's moves so far this offseason. We go over the winners and losers of the 2025 NHL Draft.

Join the boys and our special guest Cody France (Dallas homer) on going around the rink and discussing Dallas's latest moves, Duchene is staying put and Marchment is on his way to Seattle. Zetterlund resigns with the Senators, Roman Josi came out and mentioned his battle with POTS syndrome. Lastly Erik Haula got dealt to the Predators too. We also discuss the greatness of the Florida Panthers, all the records set. This team was dominate in every fashion, Paul Maurice set some records himself and are they the way too early pick for the cup next year?

Join the boys and our special guest Cody France (Dallas homer) on going around the rink and discussing Dallas's latest moves, Duchene is staying put and Marchment is on his way to Seattle. Zetterlund resigns with the Senators, Roman Josi came out and mentioned his battle with POTS syndrome. Lastly Erik Haula got dealt to the Predators too. We also discuss the greatness of the Florida Panthers, all the records set. This team was dominate in every fashion, Paul Maurice set some records himself and are they the way too early pick for the cup next year?  

Join Dac, Canadaddy, and Mike on a trip around the rink for the NHL. We discuss Connor Hellebuyck taking home the Hart and Vezina, we talk about Malkin playing his last season for the Penguins in 2026, Are the Rangers poised to make another big splash before the draft? We also preview Game 6 and what needs to change for the Oilers to push this series to Game 7. 

We go around the rink, discussing Tj Oshie hanging his skates up for good. We take a look back at his career, including the 2014 winter Olympics. Lane Hutson takes down the Calder trophy, we look through the record setting season for the rookie D-man. Spencer Carberry takes home the Jack Adams award, Jack Adams winners in the past haven't lasted long with their team, is he in Washington for the long haul? Cale Makar wins his second Norris trophy in his career. The Calder Cup finals are slated to start on Friday the 13th featuring Canucks and Checkers in...

We go around the rink, discussing Tj Oshie hanging his skates up for good. We take a look back at his career, including the 2014 winter Olympics. Lane Hutson takes down the Calder trophy, we look through the record setting season for the rookie D-man. Spencer Carberry takes home the Jack Adams award, Jack Adams winners in the past haven't lasted long with their team, is he in Washington for the long haul? Cale Makar wins his second Norris trophy in his career. The Calder Cup finals are slated to start on Friday the 13th featuring Canucks and Checkers in...

Join the fellas with special guest appearances from Cadeyn McCrory from OldeCity and Mike Napoletano from "On the Rise". We recap the hiring of Lane Lambert and Dane Muse. We recap game one and the Oilers comeback over the Panthers. We give our series picks, and odds. Does the Cup come home to Canada? Check out who made it to the Bin and who is wearing the C. 

Join the fellas on recapping the IIHF World Championships, Tage Thompson the US hero! Islanders and Bruins have their new head coaches, how do they fit? The state of Florida is representing the East for the 6th straight season, we recap the ECF and how the Cats tamed the Canes. The Oilers are owing the Stars, Skinner and RNH are playing on another level. Check out who got put in the bin and who got the C.

Join the fellas on recapping the IIHF World Championships, Tage Thompson the US hero! Islanders and Bruins have their new head coaches, how do they fit? The state of Florida is representing the East for the 6th straight season, we recap the ECF and how the Cats tamed the Canes. The Oilers are owing the Stars, Skinner and RNH are playing on another level. Check out who got put in the bin and who got the C. 

Join the boys on discussing the Blackhawks hiring a new coach, The Leafs are making changes, The Florida Panthers look unbeatable, and the Stars have their mojo mojoing... and much more! 

We have gathered here today to mourn the loss of beleafing. The boys break down what went wrong for Toronto and discuss how the Cats took care of business in Game 7. We take a quick peak ahead to the start of the ECF starting Tuesday night with the Canes and Cats. We recap the game 6 thriller between the Jets and Stars and preview the war that should take place between Edmonton and Dallas. 

We have a very different Canadaddy on this episode, how the mighty have fallen and how the Leafs traveled back to the team of old, do they get this series to a game 7? The Oilers look unstoppable, everyone is contributing. We talk about the Finnish connection that is powering Dallas. The Canes are taking care of business with the Caps and look to end the series. The fellas discuss the recent coaching hires by the Ducks, Flyers, and Canucks. What does it mean for each team? The Kings have a new GM and if you can't beat them join...

We have a very different Canadaddy on this episode, how the mighty have fallen and how the Leafs traveled back to the team of old, do they get this series to a game 7? The Oilers look unstoppable, everyone is contributing. We talk about the Finnish connection that is powering Dallas. The Canes are taking care of business with the Caps and look to end the series. The fellas discuss the recent coaching hires by the Ducks, Flyers, and Canucks. What does it mean for each team? The Kings have a new GM and if you can't beat them join...

The second round is underway and our resident leaves homer is feelin' himself. We recap both games in the series so far. How can Florida get back in it? The Utah Hockey Club is no more, allow us to introduce the Utah Mammoth, Rob Blake is out of a job, is Jim Hiller next? We recap the amazing game 7's from the weekend and check in on the Western conference playoff games.  Who would have ever thought our nations capital would get hit by a hurricane? Are the Caps in trouble against Carolina? As always we put someone in t...

Join the fellas as we breakdown and preview the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, how can the Leafs hang with the Panthers? Caps and Canes looking into the mirror? Coaching carousel, Mike Sullivan to the Rangers. Taylor Hall gets an extension, someone is in the Bin and guess who gets the C this week.

Join the fellas as we breakdown and preview the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, how can the Leafs hang with the Panthers? Caps and Canes looking into the mirror? Coaching carousel, Mike Sullivan to the Rangers. Taylor Hall gets an extension, someone is in the Bin and guess who gets the C this week.  

It's the best time of the year; the playoffs are officially underway. We recap every game of every series so far. Resident Leafs fan Big Canadaddy is taming his expectations but can't control himself. The Rangers made some interesting moves in the front office, Seattle is restructuring, and of course we put folks in the bin and hand out the C for the week! 

Come on in and stay awhile, this episode is very special, joining Dac and Canadaddy this week is Mike Napoletano. Mike is the assistant sports director for WRMN 1410 AM in Elgin, one of the voices of the NIHL (Northern Illinois Hockey League), and a brand ambassador for the no name hockey company. We sit down and break down both side of the bracket. We give you our picks all the way to the Stanley Cup. We had out hopefully another winner in our Degenerates segment, and as always, we hand out the C and put someone in the Bin.<...

Come on in and stay awhile, this episode is very special, joining Dac and Canadaddy this week is Mike Napoletano. Mike is the assistant sports director for WRMN 1410 AM in Elgin, one of the voices of the NIHL (Northern Illinois Hockey League), and a brand ambassador for the no name hockey company. We sit down and break down both side of the bracket. We give you our picks all the way to the Stanley Cup. We had out hopefully another winner in our Degenerates segment, and as always, we hand out the C and put someone in the Bin.  Duration: 01:52:10

Join the boys on a dive into some of the numbers behind Alex Ovechkin's record setting goal, will anyone be able to break it? We discuss the East and West wild card races. Will the Panthers see the Senators overtake them in the Atlantic? Can the Flames catch the Wild or the Oilers? Canucks stay alive with an amazing 5 goal third period. Everyone hands out their power rankings and we rank the top five teams according to our panel. We play some talk staty to me, Alex Ovechkin edition, some of these stats will blow your mind. Check out...

Join the boys on a dive into some of the numbers behind Alex Ovechkin's record setting goal, will anyone be able to break it? We discuss the East and West wild card races. Will the Panthers see the Senators overtake them in the Atlantic? Can the Flames catch the Wild or the Oilers? Canucks stay alive with an amazing 5 goal third period. Everyone hands out their power rankings and we rank the top five teams according to our panel. We play some talk staty to me, Alex Ovechkin edition, some of these stats will blow your mind. Check out...

We are hot off the presses with this episode, with a full roster the fellas discuss Torts getting canned in Philly. We discuss his most likely landing spot for next season. Does anyone want to be the second wild card team in the Eastern Conference? We discuss the most likely winner and discuss which team could give the Capitals trouble from the wild card spot. Don't look now but the Stars are entering Winnipeg's air space, Dac believes Dallas is poised to be the #1 seed in the west, Ovi is 3 away from making history, he has to break the...

Dac and Canadaddy go around the rink and discuss some of this week's NHL stories. Jakob Chychrun gets an extension with the Capitals, Brad Marchand is lurking for his Panthers debut, Don't look now but the St. Louis Blues are on a heater and may just ruin the Jets season. We do a blind guess goal differential segment, how well do you know what teams are + or - on their season differentials. Canadaddy gets us the fantasy run down for playoff matchups for the week of 3/31. See who the softest man in hockey is in the bin and hear...

Dac and Canadaddy go around the rink and discuss some of this week's NHL stories. Jakob Chychrun gets an extension with the Capitals, Brad Marchand is lurking for his Panthers debut, Don't look now but the St. Louis Blues are on a heater and may just ruin the Jets season. We do a blind guess goal differential segment, how well do you know what teams are + or - on their season differentials. Canadaddy gets us the fantasy run down for playoff match-ups for the week of 3/31. See who the softest man in hockey is in the bin, and hear...

The boys are back! We discuss the red-hot Av's, is Marty Necas a perfect fit? Can you see them lifting a banner? We discuss the East and West playoff races. Looks like 1 spot for 3-4 teams no matter which side you look at. Hear our thoughts on the teams you should be on the lookout for. We hand out our power rankings for the Top 5 teams according to our experts. We get smarter and test your NHL knowledge with Talk Staty to me, who leads the league in shifts this year? Canada Daddy gives us a fantasy rundown for...

Join Dac and Brock on a recap of NHL trades that have taken place over the past couple of days. We discuss Seth Jones's move to Florida, Tampa Bay Lightning adding a familiar face and more. Pardon my trade, but maybe we can predict the future? Check out some of our trade proposals for other teams around the league. Get smarter with some talk staty to me and you won't believe the answer to our first question on this one. Enter the Fantasy Corner for the week of 3/10 and playoff push strategies from Canadaddy himself. Check out why USA...

Adventure along with Dac and Brock this week with Graham in Reno for the WSOB on a journey around the Rink. We preview the Stadium Series for the Jackets and Red Wings, Playoff push time for both teams. Ovi is inching closer to history. Check out the red-hot Jets in route to 11 straight, don't look now but the Bolts have won 6 straight. The Oilers and Senators are both struggling right now, we dive into that. We do some early analysis on who should go all in this year for the cup and what moves should be expected for cup...

Join the fellas as we preview the 4 Nations final set for Thursday evening. McAvoy ruled out, Quinn Hughes isn't coming to the rescue either.. Does the USA have enough to win two straight against Canada. We get a little smarter with Talk staty to me, see who is leading the league in categories you may not think of. We review the NHL season to this point and check in on our biggest surprises and disappointments so far. Check out the Fantasy corner for adds and drops for the week of 2.24.25. As always see who made it to the Bin...

We discuss the USA's 3-1 victory over Canada to clinch their spot in the 4 Nations championship game on Thursday.  

Join Dac and Canadaddy on a preview into the 4 nations tournament! We preview the schedule, dive into the rosters, styles of play, best units, and more. We discuss MVP odds for the tournament, and who has the most to gain and prove over the next week of games. Of course, we have to put someone in the bin and hand out the C for the week. 

Join the fellas on discussing the Ryan Hartmann suspension, Red Hot Red Wings and Jets. Can the Islanders climb back into the East race? Trouble in Vegas and the Kings have been struggling. We discuss injuries of Sidney Crosby, Quinn Hughes, and Krill Marchenko. Another installment of talk staty to me. Check out the Fantasy corner and we discuss the 4 nations schedule. See who is in the Bin and who gets the C. 

Tune in this week, after graham was victorious in Delaware he returns to give his thoughts on Logan Thompson, we discuss the Colorado, Carolina, and Chicago trade. Drew Doughty is back in the lineup for the Kings, can he be the D-man that Team Canada could use? Where does this leave Brandt Clarke in all of this? Will the Canes keep Rantanen long term? Who else may be on the move? The Tampa Bay Lightning have been struggling lately, will they ship themselves out of a playoff spot? Get your fantasy hockey best schedules for the week of February 3...

Join Dac and Brock on a deep dive into the McDavid suspension, find out who is leading the league in categories with talk staty to me, we dive into the possibility of the Rangers making the playoffs, Why the Caps won't win the cup, and how serious is Montreal? See who is having a career year for the right and wrong reasons. Check out the fantasy corner for the week of 1/27/25 and more. 

The boys take a look around the rink as we check in on the teams riding hot streaks (CBJ,MTL,&DET.) Shot or No shot, trade deadline edition, Taylor Hall? Brock Nelson?  We dip into some odds and awards betting values for the end of season awards, The fellas give out 2nd half bold predictions. Join Canadaddy in the fantasy corner for your scheduling and off night purposes and check out this week's Sustainable or Unsustainable candidates. Lastly some Bin’s and C’s to hand out. 

Just the fellas on a weekly trip around the league, how long will Krill be out? Blackwood gets an extension, Auston Matthews poised for a return? Can Todd McLellan cover up the downfall of Yzerman? World Jr Championship update, Canada bounced, USA rolls into semis. Rangers still continue their loosing ways, is Quinville the answer? Get your fantasy streams and insights for the week of 1/6/25 and some sustainable fantasy standouts to look into. Check out who made the Bin this week and who gets the C. 

The Boys participate in a round table discussion about all things hockey. The Rangers continue to make moves, we have some goalie injuries to discuss. Gift giving season, we discuss teams that could be giving joy more than just the holidays. Naughty or Nice list, think you know PIM's per game..? Around the league power rankings who is number 1? Fantasy corner for X-mas week with Canadaddy and of course we put someone in the Bin!

Happy holidays, join the three amigos on a trip around the NHL. We dive into recent trades, goalies getting moved, Jacob Trouba out the door. NHL team shopping lists, what some contending teams should be looking to add, Shot or no shot we ask the hard hitting questions: Vezina discussion? Calder spoken for? Canadadaddy give us a fantasy corner update for week of 12/16. Check out why Ohio State is in the Bin, and who got the C.

Happy holidays, join the three amigos on a trip around the NHL. We dive into recent trades, goalies getting moved, Jacob Trouba out the door. NHL team shopping lists, what some contending teams should be looking to add, Shot or no shot we ask the hard hitting questions: Vezina discussion? Calder spoken for? Canadadaddy give us a fantasy corner update for week of 12/16. Check out why Ohio State is in the Bin, and who got the C. 

Take a trip around the NHL with the fellas as we dive into the 4 Nations Tournaments rosters featuring: Sweden, Finland, Canada, and USA. We discuss roster construction, team strengths, and weaknesses. Now that we are a quarter of the way through the season, we take a look bad on the good, bad, and ugly so far on the young season. Big Canadaddy gives us his fantasy corner outlook for matchups the week of 12/9/24. We put some folks in the bin and hand out the C!

Take a trip around the NHL with the fellas as we dive into the 4 Nations Tournaments rosters featuring: Sweden, Finland, Canada, and USA. We discuss roster construction, team strengths, and weaknesses. Now that we are a quarter of the way through the season, we take a look bad on the good, bad, and ugly so far on the young season. Big Canadaddy gives us his fantasy corner outlook for matchups the week of 12/9/24. We put some folks in the bin and hand out the C!  

Join the fellas on a recap on the Bruins showing Jim Montgomery the door, who is Joe Sacco..? Brock gives us his certainty on their new coach, Will a goalie win the Hart trophy? Fantasy corner for the upcoming Thanksgiving week, who is due to regress? Find out in this episode, as always see who made the bin and who we handed out the C to.

Join the fellas on a recap on the Bruins showing Jim Montgomery the door, who is Joe Sacco..? Brock gives us his certainty on their new coach, Will a goalie win the Hart trophy? Fantasy corner for the upcoming Thanksgiving week, who is due to regress? Find out in this episode, as always see who made the bin and who we handed out the C to. 

Join us as we take a dive into the latest action in the NHL, how long will Auston Matthews be out? Conor McDavid makes his return. Shot or no shot, Nashville deadline sellers? Are the Capitals for real? Stanley Cup champion to remain in the East? We give our pointless draft updates, we discuss our power rankings, dive into the fantasy corner for the week of 11/11/24. As always, we put someone in the Bin, and someone earns the C. 

Join the fellas on a recap of the weekend action, Graham talks about his big win, Minnesota Wild had a weekend to remember, Hottest team in the league you ask..? It's gotta be the Hurricanes. We draft the NHL's most pointless players, and of course we put someone in the Bin and give out the C.

Join the Boys for a dive into the upcoming weekend of games, including the Global series. Which teams are treating us and tricking us so far on the season. We pick cheese or no cheese on some early season story lines. The boys give their top 5 teams in the league so far in power rankings and see who's in the Bin and who got the C! 

Dac and Canadaddy break down the latest injury news from around the league, we recap Frozen Frenzy from Tuesday night. Give you our thoughts on Thursday night results. Is Brock back out on the Leafs? Dac's darling Caps stay hot and more. Canadaddy gives us his best buy low/sell high fantasy players and some streaming options for this coming week in Fantasy Hockey. As always, we put some people in the Bin and give out the C! 

Join the fellas on a trip around the NHL and preview Frozen Frenzy on Tuesday. We take a look into the current stumbles by Nashville and Colorado. Let me see you on the Washington Capitals some stats that may surprise you. NHL Over/Under game totals, Who's in the Bin? Who gets the C? 

Just the Boys on a recap of week 2 of the NHL season, get the latest injuries, Panic meter in Nashville or Colorado...? Who is in a worse spot, we will discuss. CBJ tribute to Johnny Hockey, we get a fantasy corner with Big Canadaddy, we hand out our power rankings on the young season and more.

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Join us this week as we take a dive into the NHL for the week of 10/7/24, we recap contract signings and no signings this week. (Swayman, Igor, Ullmark) We give our thoughts on the Global Series from Czechia Republic, are the Sabers in trouble already? Recapping opening night here in the states, the reveal of the Utah Hockey Club and more. Check out who made it to the Bin and who got the C! 

The boys are back handing out their playoff predictions, hear who we have winning each division and who you can anticipate making the playoff spots this coming season. As always, we recap who got put in the bin and who is getting the C.  

The boys give you a full positional breakdown as we enter fantasy hockey season. We give you a full position by position power rank of who we like and who we fade. Check out who is in the Bin, and who gets the C. 

Join the fellas on a preview of the NHL regular season awards. The boys give their thoughts on award winners, dark horses, and check out betting odds. As always, we hand out the C and put some folks in the bin. 

Part 2 of our Eastern Conference preview, more specifically the Atlantic division. Tag along with the boys as we discuss every team and give you some early thoughts. Who's a sleeper? Can the Ice Cats repeat? All that and more, of course we gotta give out the C and dump someone in the bin. 

The fellas return with an Eastern Conference preview in this episode we cover the Metro division. Of course, we hand out the C and put someone in the bin! 

The boys take a look and give our thoughts on the Western Conference and give some our early thoughts on the upcoming season. Recap of birthday weekend with Metallica (S/O Jordan!) We had out the C and put some people in the Bin! 

Join the boys on a weekly round table discussion wrapping up free agency frenzy, same place new face, who won and lost free agency? Who's wearing the C this week? Who got put in the Bin? Take a listen and find out.