There aren’t many better analytics sites out there than Evolving Hockey, and it is a privilege and pleasure to have Josh and Luke on the show to talk about all sorts of wonderful topics and more, including:7:15: Notes and takes from the first quarter of the season14:30: How do Josh and Luke evaluate a team like the Panthers with their uniquely difficult circumstances?28:15: What do they make of the increased parity for this season with the standings all scrunched up?39:00: It’s the Evolving Hockey twins, we’re talking the Wild 43:00: Michael Amadio for Selke...? How should the Selke be evaluated?52:00: Where is the future of hockey analytics heading? What would Josh and Luke like to do in the future if they had the ability to?Thanks for reading Whyhockey Periodical! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Remember that the Substack is your new full time home for the podcast, Matt’s written pieces and much more, so be sure to subscribe if you haven’t yet! Enjoy the show and please give it a five star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Follow us on social media:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 on Bluesky and TwitterWhyHockey is @WhyHockey on TwitterIntro and outro music is “Arcade Montage” by Lee Rosevere from his album “Music for Podcasts 3”, which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
I’ve been excited to watch the new show Heated Rivalry for months and now that the first two episodes have been released, I have many thoughts I wanted to share. Since the podcast is the best place to ramble on like this in a hopefully coherent fashion, that’s what I did, which has all of these topics and more including:3:30: My history with the book Heated Rivalry and my expectations for the show coming in8:00: This show is really, really gay! Like extremely so!11:30: Does it matter that the author of the book is a woman writing about queer male stories? Would it matter if the actors aren’t gay or bi?17:00: What does it say about the show and the book that the world created here is basically the NHL in all but name?28:00: What I like about this show, and there’s a lot!36:00: Things I didn’t like, and the show not perfect43:40: What do I want to see in the final four episodes?49:00: Wanting this show to be a happy queer story, and wanting this show to inspire people to believe that they belong in the sport of hockeyHope you enjoy this little detour from the game on the ice and I look forward to hopefully talking about this show even more in the future, in addition to all of the usual WhyHockey goodness you’ve come to know and love. Enjoy the show!Thanks for reading Whyhockey Periodical! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Remember that the Substack is your new full time home for the podcast, Matt’s written pieces and much more, so be sure to subscribe if you haven’t yet! Enjoy the show and please give it a five star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Follow us on social media:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 on Bluesky and TwitterWhyHockey is @WhyHockey on TwitterIntro and outro music is “Arcade Montage” by Lee Rosevere from his album “Music for Podcasts 3”, which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
The regular season is about a quarter of the way through and the Panthers are not in a playoff position and playing at barely a playoff pace. Should fans be concerned about where they are? Injuries are the only story here, right? On the newest WhyHockey show, we tackle that and more including:1:30: Do we have podcast “competition” from the Tkachuks new show?10:20: What’s the level of concern about the Panthers play and playoff chances at about the quarter pole of the season?38:30: Obligatory Sebrango talk, why it worked and why you shouldn’t be concerned that he was scratched again 59:30: Kruli’s corner on the Flyers Thanks for reading Whyhockey Periodical! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Remember that the Substack is your new full time home for the podcast, Matt’s written pieces and much more, so be sure to subscribe if you haven’t yet! Enjoy the show and please give it a five star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Follow us on social media:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 on Bluesky and TwitterWhyHockey is @WhyHockey on TwitterIntro and outro music is “Arcade Montage” by Lee Rosevere from his album “Music for Podcasts 3”, which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
On the newest WhyHockey Podcast, we talk about a natural crossover in hockey analytics and Pokemon with someone who put them together: Louis Boulet of lb-hockey.com. He talks about his site and journey in hockey analytics, the work he does in the traditional analytics space and then the real fun: Puckemon. We go over all of that and more including:2:30: Who is Louis Boulet?10:30: A Sens perspective on Donovan Sebrango15:00: Some other Panthers notes 21:00: Puckemon, how it was created and the process behind making it work28:20: The best player-Pokemon comparisonsThanks for reading Whyhockey Periodical! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Remember that the Substack is your new full time home for the podcast, Matt’s written pieces and much more, so be sure to subscribe if you haven’t yet! Enjoy the show and please give it a five star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Follow us on social media:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 on Bluesky and TwitterWhyHockey is @WhyHockey on TwitterIntro and outro music is “Arcade Montage” by Lee Rosevere from his album “Music for Podcasts 3”, which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Here is a treat for all of you on Halloween: a brand new WhyHockey show in your feed. There’s plenty to look back on from the first month of the Panthers season, plus a whole lot more including:0:30: Remembering some guys, old prospect pools edition8:00: Which current or former NHL head coach would use ChatGPT to help them with tactics?12:30: Where do the Panthers stand after their first 11 games? What’s missing?23:00: Are there echoes of the current struggles for the Panthers in their recent past?29:30: On Mackie Samoskevich 35:00: On Brad Marchand 39:00: Other notes on the forwards49:00: The Panthers are reportedly in the market for a depth defensemen. What are they looking for?1:05:00: On Daniil Tarasov1:09:00: Tommy with an interesting goalie idea!1:15:30: Kruli’s corner on the Flyers 1:25:15: All these new contractsThanks for reading Whyhockey Periodical! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Remember that the Substack is your new full time home for the podcast, Matt’s written pieces and much more, so be sure to subscribe if you haven’t yet! Enjoy the show and please give it a five star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Follow us on social media:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 on Bluesky and TwitterWhyHockey is @WhyHockey on TwitterIntro and outro music is “Arcade Montage” by Lee Rosevere from his album “Music for Podcasts 3”, which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Greg Wyshynski of ESPN joins Matt to touch on some season opening topics, including the glut of new contracts (not exactly including Jack Eichel, whose contract dropped as this was being recorded), the Panthers-Lightning preseason games, how the Panthers will fare in the regular season, Wysh’s Trevor Zegras story and much more. Thanks for reading Whyhockey Periodical! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Remember that the Substack is your new full time home for the podcast, Matt’s written pieces and much more, so be sure to subscribe if you haven’t yet! Enjoy the show and please give it a five star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Follow us on social media:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 on Bluesky and TwitterWhyHockey is @WhyHockey on TwitterIntro and outro music is “Arcade Montage” by Lee Rosevere from his album “Music for Podcasts 3”, which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
The 2025-26 NHL season is here, and Matt and Tommy have plenty to talk about, especially since there was no official WhyHockey show since April. While we didn’t get to everything we wanted to, we did get to all of what’s below and more, including:5:00: WhyHockey housekeeping (please subscribe to the Substack!)9:00: Do the Panthers actually have a chip on their shoulder because of the Barkov and Tkachuk injuries?19:35: A little primer on the Panthers unique salary cap situation and how it might play out29:00: With all of this said, how does this all play out for the Panthers on the ice?35:45: What will the season look like for Anton Lundell and Mackie Samoskevich?42:00: The Lightning-Panthers preseason farces1:06:00: The McDavid contract! As Tommy calls it, McDavid’s Crosby moment 1:16:00: Brief Flyers takes!Thanks for reading Whyhockey Periodical! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.From around 25-35 minutes into the show, you may hear some background noise behind Matt, which is an audio recording and editing snafu that will be fixed for the next show. We’re working out the gremlins getting back into the swing of things. Remember that the Substack is your new full time home for the podcast, Matt’s written pieces and much more, so be sure to subscribe if you haven’t yet! Enjoy the show and please give it a five star review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Follow us on social media: Matt L is @MattsMusings1 on Bluesky and Twitter WhyHockey is @WhyHockey on Twitter Intro and outro music is “Arcade Montage” by Lee Rosevere from his album “Music for Podcasts 3”, which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Tommy and Matt have plenty to say about the latest Panthers-Lightning playoff encounter, and they have thoughts about the rest of the playoffs and the Flyers too. All that and more are in this show, including:6:30: Is this the most even of the four FLA/TB series?9:00: Are the Panthers "tired"? Does it even matter in this series?21:30: Breaking down some of the specific matchups in this series, forwards, defense, who to exploit, etc.53:45: Other playoff topics1:04:30: Tommy's Flyers takesEnjoy the show! Please listen to the Pucks and Palms Podcast as well, and give both shows five star reviews on Apple and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 and on BlueskyWhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
The annual WhyHockey trade deadline recap is here and boy oh boy was this one a complete whopper. Tommy and Matt have an incredible amount of stuff to talk about, including:4:45: Seth Jones is still a Panther. How has he looked in his first couple of games and how does that fit project to the playoffs?16:00: Projecting the future beyond this postseason after the Jones addition, including Knight and Ekblad/Bennett contract situations27:15: Vanacek and Kahkonen35:45: Nico Sturm40:00: OK, now we'll talk about Marchand 53:00: Winning the Atlantic division is strongly advised!1:08:15: Mikko Rantanen to Dallas is nuts 1:13:00: An interesting question about the Hurricanes1:20:30: All those Avs moves 1:26:15: The teams that admitted the ruth1:31:45: The Flyers movesEnjoy the show! Please listen to the Pucks and Palms Podcast as well, and give both shows five star reviews on Apple and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 and on BlueskyWhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Matt and Tommy are back in the saddle after a few months away, and there's a lot for them to sink their teeth into, including:3:45: We're still not particularly concerned about the Panthers 8:45: They still need another right shot defenseman though 25:00: Identifying possible trade targets to fit this need35:30: Why does this Panthers team specifically need a right shot D to achieve their goals?54:00: A tactical note to keep an eye on56:45: Taylor Hall interest?1:02:00: Tommy's views on all the trades1:21:45: Salary cap increases and what it all means Enjoy the show! Please listen to the Pucks and Palms Podcast as well, and give both shows five star reviews on Apple and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 and on BlueskyWhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Matt and Tommy get back together for another WhyHockey show to look at the first quarter of the Panthers season, and explore why something feels different for these Panthers compared to previous teams, including:2:00: Why does Matt feel a disconnect with the Panthers right now? What about this start to the season feels off for some reason?11:30: What is Paul Maurice talking about when he speaks about this team not having something it cannot get back?15:00: A traditional in-depth WhyHockey discussion about the Panthers blue line20:00: How can the Panthers go after their biggest trade deadline need with limited assets?40:00: Forward discussion, including Samoskevich, Reinhart, etc..59:00: Goalies, specifically Spencer Knight finding his feet 1:08:30: Tommy's thoughts on the Jiricek trade1:22:00: Have the Flyers turned a corner?1:27:45: Tommy might not be the biggest fan of the Four Nations tournamentEnjoy the show! Please listen to the Pucks and Palms Podcast as well, and give both shows five star reviews on Apple and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1 and on BlueskyWhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Tommy and Matt reconvene for a first 10 game checkup on the Panthers, and they like what they see. They go over these topics and more:7:00: Are the Panthers the best team in the East?20:00: How has the new look blue line held up?31:15: On Mackie Samoskevich46:15: Potential contracts for Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad, and the confirmed one for Paul Maurice1:00:00: Goaltending1:10:00: Tommy has thoughts on the Flyers1:28:10: Dealer's Choice around the leagueEnjoy the show! Please listen to the Pucks and Palms Podcast as well, and give both shows five star reviews on Apple and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
It's a new hockey season and Matt and Tommy are back to preview the new campaign for the Panthers, including:6:00: Two Boqvist's and a Knight 9:00: 1st PP QB26:30: Spencer Knight's preseason32:00: Paul Maurice quotes worth digging into 44:15: A note on the Panthers new lease in Sunrise49:00: Matvei Michkov52:20: Jeremy Swayman's contractEnjoy the show! Please listen to the Pucks and Palms Podcast as well, and give both shows five star reviews on Apple and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/lee-rosevere/music-for-podcasts-beats/arcade-montage/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Former Panthers PR maven and current Canucks beat writer for the Athletic Thomas Drance joins Matt for a little summer fun on these topics and more:1:30: Was Thomas much of a WhyHockey fan when he was working for the Panthers?15:00: Why did Thomas take the leap to work in PR for the Panthers?20:00: How have the Panthers maximized their advantages to have success recently?32:00: One offseason move Thomas is intrigued by Enjoy the show!Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyThomas is @ThomasDranceIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Yes, we may be a month late to the podcast party in celebrating the Panthers title, but we have good reasons for it, which we explain in detail!1:00: Tommy is a Dad!5:45: Reliving the Final49:25: How did they manage the offseason (signings at 1:01:10)1:10:40: On Lundell's contract1:12:30: Three burning questions for training camp1:21:45: Bennett, Verhaeghe and Ekblad's future1:30:25 Panthers draft recap1:42:30: What do the Flyers look like with Michkov in tow?1:56:50: Steven Stamkos to Nashville2:00:30: The Oilers hiring Stan BowmanThanks for being patient with us, enjoy the show!Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Matt and Tommy combine for perhaps their shortest podcast together (but tight, taut and packed with great talk) to preview the 2024 Stanley Cup Final from all angles. How do you contain McDavid and Draisaitl? How do you stop that Power Play? Can the Panthers maintain their even keel? Who has the goaltending advantage? We talk about all of that and more.Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Tommy wanted in on the Eastern Conference Final previews so we did another podcast so he could give his thoughts on that and more, including:2:00: How does this run feel different to last year?12:00: Breaking down the Eastern Conference Finals, starting with the centers and then the wingers23:45: The Power Play32:30: The defense group, and Aaron Ekblad/Gustav Forsling52:30: Comparing the Rangers and Panthers blue lines1:04:30: Series predictions1:13:15: The rest of the second round1:30:00: The Ryan McDonagh trade back to TampaEnjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Greg Wyshynski and David Dwork (at 31:00) join Matt to talk about the Eastern Conference Finals from all angles, including Barkov and Forsling, goaltending and more. Enjoy the show!Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyGreg is @wyshynskiDavid is @daviddwork Intro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Matt and Tommy break their own precedent by doing an in playoff series podcast talking about the first two Bruins-Panthers games, including:1:30: How have we viewed the first two games of the Boston series?11:45: Paul Maurice's Game 2 line switch and how he managed it 19:00: Sasha Barkov said Game Over 30:10: Beating Swayman and scoring a PP goal37:00: What do the Panthers have to do to take control and win this series?40:00: Flowers for the Panthers defense46:30: Sharks win the Draft Lottery55:00: Coaching changesEnjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Matt chats with Miami Marlins PA announcer (and of many other jobs) Josh Appel about many different Florida Panthers topics, including their evolution, their place in South Florida sports, what is most fun about this particular team and more. It's a different kind of show, a little more off the cuff and less structured but still a fun chat. Enjoy the show!Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyJosh is @JoshAppelIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Tommy and Matt recap the Panthers win over the Lightning in Round One, including:3:30: On the Lightning and their rivalry with the Panthers 12:00: Jon Cooper's goalie interference beef22:00: On the refereeing in the series33:00: The actual hockey played in this series! Barkov, Bobrovsky, etc, and particularly Paul Maurice's coaching50:00: What's coming next after beating Tampa?Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Dom Luszczyszyn comes on WhyHockey for the first time in four and a half years to join Matt to talk about these topics and much more:1:45: What has changed for Dom in terms of his coverage and model in the time since he's last been on WhyHockey?7:00: Is this one of the best regular seasons ever?12:45: Lightning/Panthers preview21:00: Are the Leafs actually going to beat the Bruins?27:00: Jets/Avs30:00: The Golden Knights/Oilers series that won't be happening, but it's a good discussion anyway!33:00: Preds/Canucks35:30: Who should win the Hart this year?44:30: Faber vs. Bedard for the Calder47:30: Dom's opinion on the Jack Adams50:30: Is there a Cup favorite in a very even year?We had to record the show before all the matchups were set and naturally there's a WhyHockey jinx in there! Sorry about that!Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyDom is @domluszczyszynIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Matt and Tommy have a lot to get to on this quasi playoff preview episode of the WhyHockey Podcast, including:7:45: How did the Panthers end their mini-skid?18:15: Would you rather the Panthers play Tampa or Toronto?33:30: Previewing Tampa/Florida Round Three 44:15: Panthers goaltending in the series51:00: Others Panthers odds and ends1:04:15: Flyers discussion and where do they go from here?1:37:45: The Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City, and the future of expansion and more Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
In addition to answering the titular question that no one has ever asked before, Matt and Tommy look over that and more in the newest WhyHockey show including:6:00: How concerned should Panthers fans be about their recent play, if at all?31:45: Are some of the players getting new opportunities going to stick in the lineup? How should the lines and pairs shake out?51:30: Sam Reinhart scoring 50 goals57:15: The Zach Hyman discourse1:22:30: On Couturier and John Tortorella Enjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Travis Yost of TSN joins Matt to recap some aspects of the trade deadline including:5:45: Travis' view on the Panthers and their chances in the playoffs22:30: Vegas does it again 30:30: The "low tax state" red herring argument 34:00: Trade deadline move Travis is most intrigued byEnjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1Travis is @TravisYostWhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Matt L and Tommy recap the trade deadline from the specific WhyHockey angles of:5:45: Panthers deadline talk, starting with Tarasenko18:00: Kyle Okposo33:15: Tobias Bjornfot43:15: The "tax excuse" when talking about players going to Sunbelt teams 53:30: Forsling's new deal1:06:00: Flyers deadline talk 1:22:15: Avs deadline talk1:30:00: West vs. East at the deadline1:44:45: Best (or worst) of the restEnjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Tommy and Matt go over this piece Matt wrote for the Substack and more on the trade deadline, including:18:10: Who should the Panthers be targeting at the trade deadline? Option one: Jake Guentzel40:15: Vladimir Tarasenko45:15: Jordan Eberle 54:45: Anthony Mantha 58:45: Reilly Smith1:01:45: Frank Vatrano1:04:30: Anthony Duclair1:08:20: Nick Bjugstad1:12:15: Mackie Samoskevich1:15:30: Arthur Kaliev1:19:00: Noah Hanifin1:26:15: Trading Spencer Knight?1:45:30: Jarmo fired in ColumbusEnjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
This is part two of our podcasts after three weeks of not recording a show where we cover just about everything else that happened which includes:0:00: Are CHL players going to be able to go to the NCAA when their junior eligibility is up?15:05: The NHL is going back to the Olympics*...!28:15: The Islanders hired Patrick Roy41:30: The Kings fired Todd McLellan!47:15: The Elias Lindholm trade52:30: Vegas ended the Oilers winning streakEnjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
This is what happens when you take a slight break from podcasting: everything happens all at once. Part one of this show focuses on quite a lot of that including:8:15-31:10: Discussion on Hockey Canada Scandal (TW S/A)31:10: Matt's rant on bad management in journalism42:30: Panthers discussion (Defensive structure, Gus Forsling's season and trade deadline needs)1:28:30: How do the Flyers navigate the trade deadline? (There's some Flyers talk at the end of the Panthers discussion)The piece we talk about at the beginning of the Panthers section is here: https://pocketcbj.substack.com/p/how-the-florida-panthers-built-a?r=25ggts&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webEnjoy the show! Make sure to give us a five star review on iTunes and Spotify!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
Tommy and Matt spend about 90 minutes on a hockey topic not Panthers related, it's the Cuttier Gauthier to Anaheim trade! We go over it in forensic detail, including:11:15: Our initial thoughts on the Cutter Gauthier trade 18:45: What it seems we're missing with the trade37:15: The Flyers messaging about the move41:15: What are the Flyers getting in Jamie Drysdale?55:45: What does this trade signal about the Flyers rebuild?1:27:45: Where do the Panthers needs lie at the trade deadline and how do they make those specific puzzle pieces fit?1:38:30: Tommy's astute point about what the Panthers need at the deadlineEnjoy the show!Check out the WhyHockey substack:https://whyhockey.substack.com/Follow us on Twitter:Matt L is @MattsMusings1WhyHockey is @WhyHockeyIntro and outro music is "Arcade Montage" by Lee Rosevere from his album "Music for Podcasts 3", which you can find here: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_For_Podcasts_3 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit whyhockey.substack.com
