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There's not much hockey to talk about, so we don't really talk about hockey. Ryan, Geeta and Dave gather at the palatial estate in a smokey British Columbia to talk about their summers. They start talking about Quinn Hughes going back to the NCAA, but quickly tell tales of a very eventful summer. Ryan's business ventures and his foray in vigilante justice come up. As does Geeta's unfortunate week and one awful Bumble date that was racially charged to say the least. Ryan also talks about having literally the best night ever, seeing his beloved Jack White for the 9th time, front row centre at Rogers Arena. Dave has some unfortunate news about his tenure on the podcast, and in the province for that matter, but he will remain a fixture on Pucks on net. Finally, Ryan tells a tale dating back to Dave and his first year at BCIT, where Ryan channeled his inner Ricky from Trailer Park Boys Enjoy! Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks (or $5) and get instant access to all our bonus content. This was initia

Signing Jay Beagle for 4 years most certainly ain't no cure for the summertime blues. Ryan, Geeta and P mac gather to wrap up the podcast season after one hell of a Free Agent Frenzy day. John Tavares is heading home to Toronto leaving Grandpa Lou, Long Island and the New York Islanders and their fanbase in the dust to play for his childhood team. What will happen to the Maple Leafs moving forward? Will a Kadri or a Nylander be traded out of Toronto for some defence? They also discuss the very eventful day for the Vancouver Canucks. Stanley Cup champion and faceoff winner Jay Beagle signs long term, along with noted pest and agitator Antoine Roussel. Both bottom six depth players will be in Vancouver for the next four years. Did Jim Benning sign players for a far too long? Or are these the depth players needed to protect and insulate the young Canucks core with? They also talk about Jack Johnson heading to Pittsburgh, the interesting pick ups in Chicago and one hell of a big Ryan O'Reilly trade. Have a great

Dougie Hamilton likes museums. Can't have a guy like that on your team! Ryan, Dave and Geeta join you this week to discuss the fallout from the NHL Draft. From the Vancouver Canucks drafting Quinn Hughes and just how excited Jim Benning was to have the NCAA defenceman available at 7th overall. They also discuss the big trade between the Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes. Hanifin and Lindholm heading to Cow Town for Dougie Hamilton and Micheal Ferland, and local media is creating their own narratives as to why Dougie was traded after a career year scoring more goals than other defenceman in the NHL. They talk about some big UFA signings across the NHL this week. From John Carlson in Washington, ILYA KOVALCHUK in Los Angeles!? What will the grizzled vet fresh off a five year stint in the KHL offer the Kings, who are starting to look like they don't have a plan. They also answer some great Twitter questions, talk about a successful Shitty Beatles softball game and some awful service prior to the podcast in

It's beautiful in Vancouver. We've moved outdoors to podcast as we enter the limbo between the Stanley Cup and the NHL Draft and surprise surprise, the Montreal Canadiens made a questionable trade again! Geeta, Dave and Ryan join you this week from the palatial estate's balcony and start the show right off the bat talking about the Max Domi/Alex Galchenyuk trade. What were the Montreal Canadiens looking for exactly? Why let a 30 goal scorer (at one time or another) go for a guy that scored nine goals last year, and four of them were empty netters. They also ask the tough question: Is Carey Price wasting his prime years in Montreal? Would the media and hockey fans scoff at him if he requested a trade? Or would he be applauded for the chance to play for a contender? They also discuss the Karlsson/Hoffman peace bond in Ottawa. After some absolutely awful, disgusting cyberbullying, allegations have been made towards Hoffman's partner. Will Mike Hoffman be dealt? Will Erik Karlsson? What do they need to do to figu

Alex Ovechkin was drunk for a solid 96 straight hours after winning his first Stanley Cup, and god bless him for it! Dave, Geeta & Ryan join you this week to wrap up the Stanley Cup Final. The Washington Capitals win their first Cup in franchise history in five games against the Vegas Golden Knights. But all people want to discuss is Alex Ovechkin drinking every single beer in the greater Maryland region. They look back at the playoffs, what it took for the Capitals to win the holy grail of hockey. And as well, discuss what the Tampa Bay Lightning need to do to do what Washington just did. Do they blow up the core? Or stick with it? They also talk about John Tavares' pending unrestricted free agency. There are rumours of a Vancouver visit for Trevor, Jimbo and the gang to wine and dine him. Will the Real Johnny Hockey come to the west coast? Or are they more realistic landing spots out east? They talk about Brandon Sutter's future with the Vancouver Canucks. With a lot of California teams calling about th

The Washington Capitals have the Vegas Golden Knights on the ropes, Ovechkin can taste the silver polish and DC wants the Stanley Cup. Ryan, Dave and Geeta join you this week to talk about the first four games of the Stanley Cup Final. From the pageantry of the pre-game ceremonies of the Golden Knights, to Pat Sajak coming out in a pullover talking to the fans with mild feedback. They also talk about Capitals' super fan Max Scherzer, starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals and how he's watched (and played) during this Stanley Cup run. They also discuss the Calgary Flames' lack of draft picks and what went wrong with their season and what they need to do to get back on track. They're also discussing more Noah Hanifin to Vancouver trade rumours and what they would need to give up to get the All-Star D-man. The gang also answer some great questions from listeners and bring back 'Dump 'N Chase' Enjoy Listen to this week's 5 Minutes for Paying for our $5+ Patreon backers. Geeta and Paul discuss 13 Reasons Wh

The Stanley Cup Final is here. It features an expansion team, Alex Ovechkin and it starts on a Monday night... what the hell is going on here?! A full bench this week at the palatial estate as Ryan, Dave, P Mac and Geeta gather to get you geared up for the Stanley Cup Final. They discuss a rested Vegas squad and a Washington Capitals team running red hot with a goalie putting up back to back shutouts. They look at the big trades Tampa made at the deadline and whether that affected their playoff run. And they look at Alex Ovechkin's Superman like performances in Game 6 and 7. They also discuss the Noah Hanifin/Vancouver Canucks rumours swirling thanks to a certain blog featuring thirty or so thoughts. Can the All-Star defenceman be dealt to Vancouver? Do they have enough assets to make it happen? Or will they give up too many key pieces of their rebuild. They talk about what is happening in Toronto. Kyle Dubas is the general manager, Laurence Gilman his assistant and Lou Lamoriello is on Long Island, doing eve

Well, I dreamed I saw the knights In armor coming, Saying something about a queen. There were peasants singing and Drummers drumming And the archer split the tree. (Neil Young - After The Gold Rush) Geeta, Ryan and P Mac gather this week to discuss the impossible. The Vegas Golden Knights going to the Stanley Cup Final in their first NHL season. They spend a ton of time this week breaking down the team, where the players came from and how they wound up four wins away from the Stanley Cup. They discuss the expansion draft, the other NHL general mangers' drawer deals to keep exposed players on their clubs and how Vegas GM George McPhee took advantage of this overthinking of the draft. They also talk about Canada's underwhelming effort at the 2018 IIHF World Championships. Despite years of slagging the event (the World Chumpionships, the Loser Olympics), they still feel there is a desire for the team to succeed at the international level regardless of the stage. They discuss Bill Peters' coaching warm up before

The Winnipeg Jets looked like the real deal in Game 7 vs Nashville AND Game 1 vs Vegas. Game 2 on the other hand... that's another conversation. Geeta, P Mac and Ryan join you this week to talk all about the conference finals. They also take a brief moment mid-show to kill a gigantic wasp that entered the palatial estate. Washington steamrolled Tampa Bay in two decisive road victories. Now that the dragon has been slayed, is there any stopping the Capitals? This is a multi-time President's Trophy winning team, perfect on paper who just couldn't get past Sid the Kid! Now, Pittsburgh is in the rearview. What will happen when the series returns to DC? Also in Winnipeg, the Jets take their foot off the gas in Game 2. The Golden Knights tinkered with their line up and it definitely paid off. Going back to the desert, which team has the upper hand? They also rave about Dustin Byfuglien, Ryan Reaves' amazing pre-game interview with Scott Oake AND Marc-Andre Fleury's stellar goaltending ... up until the West Final. F

It happened! It finally happened! The Washington Capitals will play in the Eastern Conference Final. P Mac, Geeta and Ryan gather this week after some very intriguing eliminations in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Pittsburgh gets bounced in six games after back to back Stanley Cup championships. What went wrong? Was Sid the Kid and the kids a little tuckered out after playing so much hockey the past three years? San Jose is sent home in six games after another Marc-Andre Fleury shutout for the Golden Knights. Fleury is having a record setting postseason and Vegas continues to look terrified and rested. What will happen with Jumbo Joe Thornton and Evander Kane? Two unrestricted free agents at very different parts of their careers. They also discuss Jim Benning and the Vancouver Canucks' prospects, Brad Marchand licking his way into headlines and out of the Stanley Cup playoffs, as the Bruins get sent home after four straight losses to the Tampa Bay Lightning! Listen to this week's 5 Minutes for Paying for our $5+ P

Brad Marchand is licking players, the Golden Knights finally lost a game and the Pittsburgh/Washington series looks like a rerun. Geeta, P Mac and Ryan join you this week to talk all about the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. From the amazing back and forth series between Nashville and Winnipeg, to the bang and crashing Golden Knights vs Sharks, its been a great start to the second round They discuss the Winnipeg Jets' insanely stacked team. How Mark Scheifele's patient progression is finally paying off, and how we all forgot how dominant playoffs Byfuglien is! Who's going to come out of that series in one piece?? They also talk about the Vancouver Canucks' three MVP winning prospects, another bad year at the NHL Draft Lottery Party and the request to send Fin to represent the team. They talk about Hart Trophy candidates, Lou Lamoriello's no longer the general manager in Toronto, and who will wind up taking the reigns after two successful seasons following a whole lot of pain in their rebuild. Listen

The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs are ALMOST upon us and we've got a full bench talking about the sweeps, the short series, the serious lack of upsets and the plethora of coach firings. The Pittsburgh Penguins take care of the Philadelphia Flyers in six games after an upside down, roller coaster of a series. They are all set to play the Washington Capitals in the second round (stop us if you've heard this before) They also talk Vancouver Canucks. Elias Pettersson wins the Swedish League MVP and literally gets dipped in gold. They discuss the Sedins' shared nomination for the King Clancy award and Boeser's chances of winning the Calder Trophy. They're talking about the coach vacancies around the league that popped up after an entire season of employment for all 31 head coaches in the league. Calgary has a new head coach, Dallas needs one as do the Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes (at a discounted price). Finally, a Dave rant about the Flyers fans, the gang gives their Stanley Cup predictions and they

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! And things are pretty exciting (unless you're a Captials fan) Ryan, P Mac and Dave get together this week to talk about the first two or three games of the playoffs. From the incredible Vegas Golden Knights' taking a commanding 3-0 series over lead over the LA Kings. The Golden Knights' are playing some of the most impressive playoff hockey and making the Kings like amateurs. They also discuss all of the Golden Knights' success as an expansion team...but is some context required for the record books? They also discuss the comeback wins from the Toronto Maple Leafs, who make a series of it agains the Boston Bruins. They weigh in on Nazem Kadri's awful hit on Tommy Wingles and his three game suspension. They also discuss the fighting New Jersey Devils, lead by Taylor Hall, the return of Sidney Crosby in the playoffs and how bulletin board material seems to always feed Crosby playoff machine. They also answer some Twitter questions, talk about relocations and much more! Listen

The Sedins call it a career after eighteen seasons all with the Vancouver Canucks. And they received a heroes goodbye from Vancouver fans, Edmonton fans and every team they faced. A full bench at the palatial estate this week as the gang discusses the Sedins' retirement, their final games and what Jim Benning and the Canucks will do with that 14 million dollars in cap space. They also give a lot of praise for Claude Giroux. Who lead the Flyers in his best season yet into the playoffs on the final day of the regular season. How far will Philadelphia go this season? The NY Rangers fire Alain Vigneault at 11pm after the final game of the season. Were will AV wind up? How long will he be unemployed for and should the Rangers have cut ties with AV at this point in their rebuild, retool, or whatever you call it! They preview the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the PON crew give their picks for the first round and what to expect come playoff time. Finally, the gang gives their thoughts on the terrible trage

The Vancouver Canucks' goaltender of the future finally makes his NHL debut... and it was pretty okay. Ryan, Geeta and P Mac chat over the Easter long weekend to discuss the big debut of Thatcher Demko on Saturday afternoon. After several years of development in college and the AHL, the Canucks' goaltending prospect made his debut against a Columbus Blue Jackets team hungry for points and home ice advantage. They also discuss Scott Foster's emergency call up with the Chicago Blackhawks. His fourteen perfect minutes of play were one of the few bright spots for the struggling Blackhawks this season. Denis Potvin had some pretty salty words for the Edmonton Oilers. Major praise for McDavid, but heavy criticism for the rest of the team and management. The gang asks what needs to be done over the summer to try and get them back to the playoffs, just one year removed from a second round appearance. They also discuss the red-hot Boston Bruins. They overtook Tampa atop the Atlantic Division, have some incredible dept

A collapse in Texas as the Dallas Stars lose eight in a row and their playoff hopes are slipping away fast. Geeta, P Mac and Ryan join you this week to discuss the Vancouver Canucks signing Hobey Baker favourite Adam Gaudette. The NCAA star is expected to see some ice time in Vancouver wearing #88 during the final games of the regular season. They also discuss the collapse in Dallas. Are the Stars just not good enough? Perhaps a lack of bottom six depth or a back end just not good enough next to other teams in the West? Or is Ken Hitchcock to blame? It has been a rocky road to say the least. Since being traded to San Jose, Evander Kane is really flourishing. Twelve points in twelve games. The "controversial" player seems to have finally found a team and a veteran core to thrive with.  Also this week, Connor McDavid is lighting it up in garbage time, does it matter? We answer some great twitter questions and learn some more devastating news regarding draft picks in Cow Town! Enjoy Listen to this week's 5 Minut

Playoffs, please! The 2017/18 NHL season is wrapping up. Battles for home ice advantage and the final wild card spots as well as who will finish 31st overall, atop the 'Upside Down Standings' Geeta, P Mac and Ryan join you this week to talk about the Canucks' chances winning the draft lottery, Thatcher Demko being kept down in Utica by an interesting person and Rasmus Dahlin on Vancouver sports radio. They discuss the race for the Hart Trophy. Who is deserving for it? Which NHL'er is the most valuable to their team's success? Is Nathan MacKinnon a lock? Or will someone from an eastern conference team steal the crown? The gang also answers some good 'Would You Rathers', give their picks on who's winning the Draft Lottery and answer your questions from Twitter! Enjoy Listen to this week's 5 Minutes for Paying for our $5+ Patreon backers. We watch the first 10 minutes of Jeopardy and see who gets the most correct answers! Visit www.patreon.com/pucksonnet Follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook  

Brad Marchand is no longer reformed, the Canucks can't score goals and Alex Ovechkin and Patrik Laine are trading 40 goal seasons. Geeta, P Mac and Ryan join you this week to discuss the scary scene at Rogers Arena last Monday night, which saw the end of Brock Boeser's Calder Cup bid as well as his season. They also discuss the teammates who followed him to the hospital. They also discuss Alex Ovechkin having another 40 goal season. Could he play long enough to pass Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring totals? Breaking one of Wayne's records sounds like an impossible feat, but there is a solid chance he could. Brad Marchand is up to his usual tricks. Embellishing fines, dangerous collisions and suspensions have returned to his game following nearly two seasons of squeaky clean hockey. What needs to be done with Rat Boy? Finally, the gang answers question from Twitter, from going to Vancouver Canucks games to a couple great "Would You Rathers", as well as Ryan's new career as a professional Bachelor Party Partier Enjo

The trade deadline has come and gone, so has Thomas Vanek and man oh man were Vancouver Canucks fans unhappy about it! Ryan, P Mac and Geeta join you this week to discuss the big deals made last week. No, not just Thomas Vanek to Columbus for some warm bodies, but real, blockbuster trades! Like Paul Stastny to Winnipeg and what a stand up guy and captain Blake Wheeler is! They also discuss the Ryan McDonagh heading to Tampa Bay, FOR A LOT. Did they overpay for the Rangers' captain? Or will this gamble and blockbuster deal pay off for Stevie Y? They also discuss Evander Kane heading to the west coast to, thankfully, San Jose. Can the locker room problem fit in with the big personalities in the Bay Area? Can Jumbo Joe lay down the law? Or will there be another tracksuit in the shower? Finally, the gang discuss Boston's unfortunate luck with injuries, who won the NHL trade deadline and and answer some questions from Twitter! Enjoy! Listen to this week's 5 Minutes for Paying for our $5+ Patreon backers. Ryan disc