Pucks On Net

Religious undertones galore on this week's podcast after Dave Cameron's priest told him to start Andrew Hammond, the Hamburglar Ryan, Geeta and Dave, freshly returned from Cuba get together to talk about the big Canucks/Maple Leafs game, Kassian being taken under the Sedin's wing and the ongoing mystery of Jacob Markstrom, fresh off a shutout in his return to the AHL. They also discuss the problems in San Jose, Andrew Hammond having god on his side and the ongoing shuffling in the AHL and now OHL. They also look at goalies better than Eddie Lack (there aren't too many), the hype around Carey Price right now and the Kelowna Rockets' recent struggles Enjoy!

It's the stretch drive! mid-march! Daylight Savings Time when every game is important! Ryan, Geeta & P Mac gather to talk the Canucks. Following a generally Canucks-less podcast last week, they drive head first into the green blue and white. Ronalds Kenins healthy scratching, Jacob Markstrom's stuggles and the big character wins that come after terrible losses against weaker teams are all discussed. They look at the influence of the goaltending coach, Nazem Kadri sleeping in, missing a team meeting and being healthy scratched because of it. They play a new game Old Bolshevik or 2014 NHL draft pick as well as look at the top teams in the NHL and whether their standings reflect the quality of team! And if you're entering to win the Kassian jersey shirt, email us at pucksonnet@shaw.ca Enjoy!

The 2015 NHL Trade Deadline has come and gone and for the most part, everything has generally stayed the same! P Mac and Ryan are joined by Stu Walters form TSN 1040 and the WHL on Shaw to talk about the slightly altered landscape that is the NHL following the deadline. The Canadiens are stocking up with big bodies for a long playoff drive and the Canucks stayed fairly quiet. They talk about the obvious tanking happening in Buffalo, Arizona going in the right direction and the recent goaltending problems in the Canucks/Blues game from Sunday night. Enjoy!

We got Subbans all over this week's podcast! PK? Jordan? Malcolm? We got 'em all! P Mac and Ryan are joined by Pucks on net farm team player Simon (previously heard at the 2nd annual Pucks on net Christmas Party) to talk about the week in the NHL. From a buzzless outdoor game in California, to an incredibly injured Canucks team in long island and everything in between! They look at Malcom Subban's debut, Jordan Subban's season in the OHL and PK's general awesomeness. Thy also look back at past outdoor games, the least desirable teams to play for and much more! Enjoy! 

The trades are coming! The Trades are coming! Ryan, Geeta and Dave get together to talk about the Evander Kane trade as well as the Maple Leafs trade with Nashville. They look at the production from the Canucks bottom six, buying tickets off a scalper and look pose a hypothetical question regarding the NHL alumni of the WHL's Kelowna Rockets and the OHL's London Knights. Dude of the week goes to Mike Kassian Jr. Find out why! They also look at the upcoming NHL Trade Deadline, who could be moved where and take a closer look at the final deals of Mike Gillis' tenure. Enjoy!

Of course we're going to talk about Evander Kane and Don Cherry's recent comments on the situation on Coach's Corner start the show. One of the most unusual weeks ever for the Winnipeg Jets and Evander Kane, Ryan Dave and Geeta get together to discuss the problems surrounding the Jets organization. They discuss the Canucks huge win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, their second shut out victory of the year against the Pens. Ryan talks about meeting Dustin Byfuglien the morning after the Evander Kane incident as well as Jim Benning doing some scouting at a recent Giants game. They look at Kyle Dubas and the Maple Leafs, their quest to the bottom of the standings as well as the possibilities of Jaromir Jagr going to Montreal. Enjoy!

The All-Star break is over and regular season NHL games are back! Dave, Geeta, P Mac and Ryan are here to weigh in on Marty Brodeur's sudden retirement and new job with the St. Louis Blues front office...and not the New Jersey Devil's front office. They talk about the Canucks regular season return in a bad loss to the Ducks which Ryan was present for and ran into friend of the show Jim Robson all while heckling Ryan Kesler. They look at old NHL'ers who left their lone organizations to chase a Stanley Cup dream (Ray Bourque'ing it) and failed and share their thoughts on the NHL All-Star weekend. Some positive, some negative and some constructive criticism all while praising the Columbus Blue Jackets' cannon! Enjoy!

The whole gang is here this week! Dave, Geeta, P Mac and Ryan get together to discuss the Canucks going into the All-Star Break, the fantastic Winnipeg Jets and the idea of the returning World Cup of Hockey in 2016. With the jersey throwing problem in Toronto becoming a police matter, Sgt. Lindsey Houghton of the CFSEU-BC and former VPD joins us to talk about hockey incidents becoming police matters. From the Maple Leafs sweaters to Todd Bertuzzi, he talks about police incidents in hockey. They also talk Seahawks, Bieber's failed All-Star bid, a run down of the Canadian teams and the taboo of leaving a game early. Enjoy!

The 2015 NHL All-Star game roster has been released and it makes no sense at all. Dave, Ryan & Geeta get together to run through the players who made it and the players who are sitting at home on All-Star weekend. They look at Roberto Luongo's return to Vancouver as well as the Canucks' shut out loss to the Calgary Flames on Hockey Night in Canada. Zack Kassian's progress as a player and Dan Hamhuis' mystery injury appears to be healed very much ahead of schedule. The gang also names John Tavares the REAL Johnny Hockey! Matt Cooke's death wish against Shea Weber is discussed as well as the Vancouver Giants big win on national television, Todd Bertuzzi's PTO and the rumoured AHL Western Conference. Enjoy! Get your Pucks on net T-shirt at www.teespring.com/pontshirt

Canada wins gold at the 2015 World Juniors in Toronto/Montreal! Ryan, Dave and P Mac are here to talk about a fantastic effort by the Canadians, the crowd comparisons between Toronto and Montreal. They also look at the ongoing problems with the Maple Leafs, which NHL coach is getting fired next and P Mac starts quite the stir by revealing just who was at the Canucks game on Saturday night. Enjoy!

The last Pucks on net podcast of 2014! Ryan, Dave and P Mac get together to discuss ALL the players put on waivers and all the coaches being fired and replaced with co-coaches with supervision! Deep in the heart of the World Juniors the guys praise the Team Canada roster, Sam Reinhart comes to mind first as well as Max Domi. In the NHL world, they look back at 2014, discuss the ongoing terrible problems in Edmonton and play the 'What If' game with Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin. Finally, they look at their early picks for the Stanley Cup Finals and share a great new marketing strategy at Florida Panthers games. Enjoy! Be sure to watch P Mac's Indie Mixtape all week on Shaw TV Vancouver channel 4. Check your local listings and follow the show on twitter and FB @IndieMixtapeTV

Live on tape from the 2nd annual Pucks on net Christmas party, everyone's getting festive and talking hockey. The gang discusses the mumps outbreak, now featuring Sidney Crosby, the amazing tributes to Jean Beliveau, the Vancouver Giants ugly Christmas Sweaters and the Canucks recent struggles on the road. Various party guests sit in and share Christmas stories and give gifts to NHL players and teams. They also discuss the upcoming World Juniors roster and mention a few players who didn't get the call. Enjoy! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

In the midst of Grey Cup Fever in Vacouver, Ryan Dave and Geeta gather together to discuss the world of hockey this week. Everyone loves Brendan Gallagher's new contract. They also touch on the passing of Pat Quinn and his affect on the Vancouver Canucks compared to the Toronto Maple Leafs. They look into Dan Hamhuis' mysterious injury, goaltending problems in Washington and the Buffalo Sabres unusual win loss record vs. San Jose and Montreal. They also touch on the Canadiens' loading up for the playoffs, Bo Horvat's living arrangements, The Florida Panthers Spanish broadcasts (with audio) and who get's the coveted Dump N Bump from the gang? Enjoy! Visit www.rabidhabs.com Vote for Hockey With Balls via Storyhive here: http://www.storyhive.com/project/show/id/284

This week's podcast starts off with a quick look at Pat Quinn narrated by Jim Robson. Ryan, Geeta & Dave are live on tape at the Pacific Coliseum this week. This is the extended version of Pucks on net TV. They discuss the 2014 Hockey Hall of Fame class, Ryan Kesler's return to Vancouver and the chorus of boo's that greeted him. They look at the problems in Toronto and the snowed in Buffalo Sabres. Jack Johnson's financial troubles and  Fun episode this week that is also airing on Shaw TV Vancouver and available on Youtube. Enjoy!

Pucks on net on Shaw TV Vancouver - Sunday, Nov 23 @ 10PM! Stop throwing jerseys on the ice, Leafs fans! Your team is a contender! Ryan, Dave & Geeta get together to talk about this week in hockey and the continued rumors of a Las Vegas expansion. Connor McDavid broke his hand, and NO, fighting should not be taken out of hockey. We just feel he should have bigger, knuckle dragging teammates fighting his battles for him! They look at the similarities between Ryan Miller and Roberto Luongo's first seasons with the Vancouver Canucks as well as the boring game people were forced to sit through vs. Arizona. The compare Zack and Cody in the Hodgson/Kassian trade between Buffalo and Vancouver, the Maple Leafs fans throwing jerseys and the Habs getting things back on track and Geeta's Friday night out! Enjoy!

Advertising on NHL uniforms? No Thanks  Renaming the NHL Awards? Dave's okay with it, but Geeta and Ryan don't share the same view on this week's podcast. They get together to talk about the big OHL tinder scandal and avoid at whatever possible to discuss the Canucks' succes on the road. They don't want to draw attention to it, and let them keep doing what they're doing. They also compare the attendance of the Florida Panthers compared to the QMJHL, discuss the Canucks' plans for Bo Horvat, Carter Ashton's big suspension, witness a hideous injury on Monday Night Football and introduce a new segment: Pucks on net Dump 'N Bump. Two weeks ago, they slagged The Oilers and they went on a tear.Last week, they picked the Hurricanes to get it together, the 'Canes went 5-0-1. Who do the Pucks on netters pick to give them the old Dump N Bump to get them back on their winning ways? Hint: Everything is bigger in Texas! Enjoy! *Correction note: Jake Marchment is Brad Marchment's newphew not son.

It's early November and everyone is getting suspended or injured in the NHL right now. Everything's on schedule.Dave, P Mac & Ryan get together on a rainy Vancouver evening to discuss the Alex Burrows/ Andrew Ference suspensions and how they shouldn't be the same lengths. They look at the Canadiens struggles in Western Canada as well as the goons that could one day run the NHL Department of Player Safety. Paul tells some recent stories from the bowels of Rogers Arena, from a positive upbeat Nashville Predators (and a talkative James Neal) to a heart broken Carolina Hurricanes club. Plus the boys discuss their upcoming television debuts! Enjoy!

Spookycast 2014 is here! Geeta, Dave & Ryan get together the week of Halloween to talk about the spooky idea of Tanking for Connor McDavid (#TankForMcDank). The gang talks about the Edmonton Oilers' turn around in the past week, the buzz-less Vancouver Canucks & the weak Eastern Conference the Montreal Canadiens are currently laying waste to. They also touch on the struggles in Toronto and how it's groundhog day in the Western Conference! They discuss the Connor McDavid sweepstakes, which teams are gunning for him and where they feel and hope he should go. Enjoy the Spookycast! And be sure to visit RabidHabs.com!

The second half of this week's podcast is devoted to the unsolved mystery in Edmonton. The Oilers rebuild is going nowhere. Ryan, P Mac and Dave sit around and discuss how and where it all went wrong. From coaching and mangement hires, to drafting the wrong players all together. They also discuss Nazim Kadri's hilarious comments about John Tavares, major problems in Edmonton and engage in a civil discussion about Corsi stats. Enjoy!

The first big weekend of the 2014/15 NHL regular season has come and gone. New camera angles were unveiled and Strombo took Ron MacLean's seat as the host of Hockey Night in Canada. Dave, Ryan & P Mac talk about what they're thankful for, Radim Vrbrata breathing new life into the Sedins game and into the atmosphere at Rogers Arena. They talk about the deadly Pittsburgh Penguins, the lovely Leafs and give their thoughts on all the changes surrounding Rogers' NHL line up on Saturday nights. Enjoy!