Round One of the NHL Playoffs is just about complete. With only one series left between the Blues and the Jets, we know who will be playing in the second round. But there are other things going on in the hockey universe, and we have discussed them here. Following is the menu on tap today… Playoff Recap and Review (NHL, PWHL and AHL): 0:00 – 35:36 E…

With no show last week, we hope everyone who celebrates it had a wonderful Easter weekend. But we are back this week with a new episode. The series have all started so we didn’t make any picks, but we still have plenty of stories to entertain. Here is the menu… The DOPS Are Busy: 0:00 – 11:35 Landeskog Returns: 11:35 – 17:44 Playoffs Recap: 17:44 –…

The Ovi Chase is almost at an end, as is the NHL Regular Season. There are 5 teams eliminated, all in the west, but we know who’s in and who’s not. We discuss these and other stories this week. Here is the breakdown… The Ovi Chase: 0:00 – 32:20 Playoff Picture & Injuries: 32:20 – 54:29 Brad’s Statement: 54:29 – 1:03:31 Ty Anderson Tweet: 1:03:31 – …

Here we are, the penultimate day of March. We now have 3 teams officially into the playoffs, and 4 teams officially eliminated. This will change over the next 3 weeks as more teams are added to both lists. This week we discuss a coaching change and a few players that could join the ranks of the NHL. Here is the menu… Tortorella Fired: 0:00 – 35:04 …

With a dozen or so regular season games left for most teams, the playoffs can be seen over the horizon. Today’s show is more Boston-centric in the aftermath of the trade deadline tirade the Bruins went on, and we digest it here. This is the breakdown for this week’s show: B’s Deadline Aftermath: 0:00 – 18:11 Daily Faceoff Bruins Blow Up: 18:11 – 40…

So, the Trade Deadline has come and gone. The Bruins were the wheeler dealers of the day, making five trades. Some got worse, a few got better and now we look to the horizon and the playoffs. But there are still 18 or so games to go…And many more shows to record! Here is the menu for this week… B’s Saturday Game: 0:00 – 11:10 Rantanen Moved: 11:10 …

We are fast approaching the NHL trade deadline (this Friday, march 7th) and it appears that teams are once again not waiting until the last day to get the player or players they want. Some started before the 4 Nations Face Off. But there were 3 trades just yesterday. We talk about these, along with an agent survey and other prescient things. Here i…

Well, with the end of the Four Nations Tournament, we can now shift our focus back to the NHL. There were some significant injuries, and some teams will have to come to grips with their playoff status quickly as the trade deadline looms large. Here is the menu for the show: Four Nations Review: 0:00 – 19:15 NHL Winners & Losers: 19:15 – 42:39 Signi…

With the NHL on pause for the 4 Nations Tournament, the NCAA season end fast approaching and the PWHL Trade Deadline on the horizon, there are a lot of things to discuss. And discuss we do this episode. Here is the menu… 4 Nations Talk (Players, Format etc.): 0:00 – 44:02 CHL Fallout/WHL Expanding: 44:03 – 51:22 NCAA Standings (Men & Women): 51:22 …

We are entering the break for the 4 Nations Tournament. Everyone not participating get some rest. As they say though, no rest for the wicked…or the Two Man Forecheck! Here is another episode for your listening enjoyment: Beanpot Tourney/Colton Hargrove: 0:00 – 19:47 Flint Firebirds/Nathan Day: 19:47 – 31:45 Mikko Moving Again: 31:45 – 59:15 Miro, P…

The end of January brought us a couple trades, leading into a frenzy on the first day of February. Miller, Rantanen, Taylor Hall are all off the board. How many more dominoes will fall before actual trade deadline day? We talk about these trades and more. Here is the breakdown… Hockey Upcoming Schedules: 0:00 – 14:41 Taylor Hall Moving and Others: …

January is quickly coming to an end. The mens’ Beanpot and the 4 Nations tournaments are right around the corner. We keep talking hockey here at the Forecheck and will be talking more about these tourneys as they get closer. For the moment, here is the breakdown for this week’s show… Hall & Rantanen to the Canes: 0:00 – 19:38 Will Borgen Signs with…

Most teams have hit the 41 game mark, half way through the season. We talk about our season surprises thus far this year, as well as some other interesting topics. Here is the rundown this week: Women’s Beanpot Tourney: 0:00 – 9:00 Women’s World Championship Roster: 9:00 – 16:55 Flyers’ Fans Love Cutter: 16:55 – 27:54 Midpoint Surprises: 27:54 – 1:…

With the holidays in the past, we start the new year with a new show from the Forecheck crew. We hope everyone had a nice break, but its back to work. The first show of 2025 is a little longer, but we will be back to form this weekend. Here is the breakdown… Bruins’ Losing Streak: 0:00 – 27:15 Sean Higgins: 27:15 – 42:20 Poll Question: 42:20 – 57:5…

Christmas has come and gone for another year. The new year is starting in less than a week. Can we now focus on important things…like hockey! The World Juniors are happening, we have the NHL and the PWHL. The Winter Classic will take place in a few days, 4 Nations is fast approaching and college hockey is ongoing. With all this, we have another sho…

We are 10 days from the big guy’s arrival but we are receiving presents even now. The Bruins have made a claim, Ovi may be close to returning and the hockey scene is heating up with the World Juniors. And for you, we have another episode for your listening enjoyment. Here is the menu… World Juniors: 0:00 – 12:36 Playoff Odds from Moneypuck: 12:36 –…

As we creep into December, the new year is approaching fast and so are the tournaments around the world. The World Juniors, the Takeover Tour in the PWHL, the 4 Nations Tourney and here in New England the Beanpot. It’s a great time for hockey and our show. Here is the breakdown: Trouba Traded/Shesterkin Signs: 0:00 – 50:45 PWHL and the Takeover Tou…

Thanksgiving approaches in the U.S. and we may finally have an idea who will be in the playoffs but they are still a bit away from that. We have seen our first head coaching change this seaon. And swiftly thereafter, our second. That being said, here is the rest of the show… Four Surprises: 0:00 – 36:48 Boston Makes a Change: 36:48 – 1:12:39 Ovi’s …

As we approach American Thanksgiving, Mike says that the NHL Standings are starting to show us just which teams will make the playoffs. Chris still believes there may be some room for movement. One thing we both agree on, the Bruins have some work to do to right the ship. We discuss that and more this week. Here is the line-up… Bruins Rumors and Is…

Another week in the books and some things still have not changed. We may be seeing what the end of the season looks like right now. We talked a lot about goaltenders this week and paid tribute to the voice of a franchise for the last two decades. Here is how this week’s episode shakes out… Saros Makes the Save: 0:00 – 8:40 Dostal Holds Net in Anahe…

Hello and welcome to November hockey fans! The weather may eventually change, and the standings may change as well. This week’s show may be a little Boston focused, but we do touch on other subjects. Just look at the breakdown… Michkov, Rookie of the Month: 0:00 – 16:59 The Providence Bruins: 16:59 – 29:40 Bruins Bad? And Fire Montgomery?: 29:40 – …

As we approach Halloween and close out the month of October, the NHL is in full swing and there are clearly some teams that are not playing up to their standards. We discuss one team that is meeting that high bar and whether they can continue on their current trajectory. Here is the breakdown of the show… Winnipeg Jets Flying High: 0:00 – 31:41 Tag…

With 6 or 7 games under their belts, the NHL teams have shown that where they are now may not be where they will finish the season. That being said, there are still a few surprises at the start of the season. The Forecheck touches on them and other stories, so here is the breakdown… NHL Standings & Surprises: 0:00 – 23:59 Bruins Line Changes: 23:59…

So here we are, one week into the season and to have Mike tell it, we now know how the standings will shake out at the end of the season. Chris isn’t so sure, but it does tell us some things and we discuss them during this week’s episode. Here is the lineup… FLA v BOS & Verhaeghe Locked Up: 0:00 – 26:23 Igor Rebuffs Rangers’ Offer: 26:23 – 38:13 Ca…

As we record on October 6th, the NHL season has officially begun, with two games having been played in Europe. The season begins in earnest this week, however and we are excited to see everyone back on the ice! Mike and Chris have gone through the entire league and broken down who we feel will be playoff bound and who will be scoreboard watching. H…

The beginning of the NHL season is a little over a week away! Teams are still trying to figure out lineups and who to send to their minor league affiliates. We at the Forecheck have our starting line ready to roll just waiting for the starting gun. For now, we give you another fun-filled episode for your listening enjoyment. Here is the breakdown… …

It’s getting closer…can you feel it? The players are on the ice. The rookie tournament is over, preseason games are being played! Things are getting back to normal, and we will have hockey very soon! What we have now is another episode for your listening pleasure! Here is the breakdown… Robin Lehner: 0:00 – 10:32 Brandt Clark & the Kings: 10:32 – 2…

It’s another week here at the office of the Two Man Forecheck. The prospect (rookie) tournament is ongoing and training camps are a week or two away. As the season inches closer, we bring you another episode packed with info and fun to keep the hockey masses happy! Here is the breakdown… Jacob Fowler & A Rookie Discussion: 0:00 – 30:11 UFA’s Still …

As we progress into September (we have passed Labor Day in the U.S.), we at the Two Man Forecheck are getting excited at the prospect of competitive ice hockey again! Captain’s practices have started or will be soon and training camps are around the next corner. We have another exciting episode to help alleviate the need for hockey! Here is the bre…

We have turned a page and it is now September. The birds are still chirping, the beaches are still open, but hockey is just around the next corner. We at the Two Man Forecheck are excited by this and can’t wait for it all to begin. We present you with another episode to whet your appetites. Here is the breakdown… The Gaudreau Brothers: 0:00 – 11:40…

As promised, we are back on routine, dropping this episode on our regular Sunday schedule. The off season is quickly coming to a close and training camps are around the corner. With all that excitement, we give you another dose of the Two Man Forecheck. Here is the breakdown… Twitter Poll Question re: Jeremy Swayman: 0:00 – 22:17 Rivals for Utah: 2…

Chris is back! Holiday is over for him and very soon for the rest of the NHL. We have a full slate of topics for his return show, and here is the breakdown… Swayman Still Unsigned: 0:00 – 13:28 Askarov Requests Trade: 13:28 – 32:18 St. Louis & The Offer Sheets: 32:18 – 54:48 LATAM Cup Growing the Game: 54:48 – 1:09:39 NCAA Lawsuit: 1:09:39 – 1:21:5…

Here we are in the throes of summer, the sun warming us, and everyone is enjoying a little vacation time for now. But soon we will be back in colder arenas watching our favorite sport again, so enjoy the warm and the next rendition of the Forecheck. Here is the breakdown… Lindy Ruff, Sabres Head Coach: 0:00 – 20:37 PWHL Team Names & Logos: 20:37 – …

The second week of free agency has not brought many signings, as most have been snatched up in the first week, but the restricted players are still out there. The biggest one, arguably, is Jeremy Swayman, who we talk about in this show. Here is the breakdown… Brooks on NHL Compressed Schedule: 0:00 – 23:37 Vegas Blueline “Issues”: 23:37 – 33:41 Mik…

So here we are, first week of post on-ice activities, but we still have a packed show due to the end of year festivities that took place over the last week! The Draft and Free Agency give us lots to talk about, so here is the breakdown… Free Agency is Open: 0:00 – 12:57 Nashville & the Central Division: 12:57 – 49:27 The Vancouver Canucks: 49:27 – …

the 2023-2024 season is almost at an end as the Stanley Cup Final and the Entry Draft have concluded. With Free Agency set to begin at noon on July 1, we will see stars on the move! In the show, we discuss a couple free agents and other timely topics. Here is the breakdown… Stanley Cup Final Recap: 0:00 – 23:08 All Things NHL Draft: 23:08 – 52:56 F…

We still haven’t identified a Stanley Cup Champion as of yet due to the Edmonton Oilers playing stalwart in the Final. We will have a game 7 Monday and then we head west to Vegas for the draft. Mike and Chris discuss multiple prospects available in this draft, as well as some moves that have already been completed. Here is the complete breakdown… S…

Rumors of the Edmonton Oilers demise have greatly been exaggerated! After falling into an 0-3 crater in the Stanley Cup Final, the Orange & Blue have fought there way back (somewhat) with an 8-1 drubbing of the Florida Panthers. We go into greater detail in the words to follow, so here is the breakdown… Finals Recap, Foegele Hit, Panthers Absence: …

Here we are, the Stanley Cup Final! Game one in the books with the home team notching a 2-0 shutout over the Edmonton Oilers. We continue with a look at this game and other topics on this week’s show. Here are the details… Stanley Cup Game One: 0:00 – 30:06 PWHL Minnesota GM Dismissed: 30:06 – 42:04 PWHL Draft: 42:04 – 50:20 Nylander Deserves a Cha…

And then there were three. Yes, the Florida Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final and now we await a Western Conference opponent. In the meantime, here is the breakdown of this week’s show to tide you over… PWHL Walter Trophy: 0:00 – 11:15 Rangers Ousted/Panthers Advance: 11:15 – 26:59 Changes Coming for the Leafs: 26:59 – 34:19 Allan Walsh Po…

Here we are another week deeper in the playoffs. This week we have an XL sized show what with all the current and future events to talk about. Following is the breakdown of the show… PWHL Walter Cup Final: 0:00 – 7:51 JFresh Hockey 5v5 Scoring Chance Assists: 7:51 – 32:31 Bruins Free Agent Options: 32:31 – 45:00 Blue Jackets GM Search Nears an End:…

The Eastern Conference finalists have been determined however the West still has a game seven to contend with before they can begin. Will it be Vancouver or Edmonton? We will have the answer by the end of the weekend. Here are the stories for this week… Berube Named Head Coach: 0:00 – 24:02 Sullivan Hired by USA Hockey: 24:02 – 33:08 Bruins Out & t…

As we are now deep into the second round of the playoffs, we have a better look at who will be pushing further and which teams will be playing golf by the upcoming weekend. Here are the stories that we have covered this week… Sheldon Keefe & the Coaching Carousel: 0:00 – 24:47 B’s Get Hosed & Lose Game 4: 24:47 – 39:40 Bruins Poll Questions re: Who…

With the exception of tonight’s game 7 between Dallas and Las Vegas, we already know the other matchups for the second round. As they have completed the first round, we give you an XL sized show this week. Here is the breakdown… Bruins/Toronto, Players & Wrap-up: 0:00 – 46:40 Sheldon Keefe Presser & Players: 46:40 – 1:01:46 B’s Needing to Go, 1st R…

With all the first round series well under way, we are getting a clearer picture of the teams that will most likely be moving on to the second round. Three or possibly four series could be swept at this point, and we discuss this as well as many other topics this week. Here is the breakdown… Utah Fans Welcome The Team: 0:00 – 20:34 Potential Round …

Well hockey fans, we have arrived! The playoffs have begun with two games being played yesterday (April 20th) and more on the slate for today. We start by breaking down the local team’s first foray into the exciting world we call the second season. Here is the breakdown of the rest of the show… Bruins/Leafs Game 1: 0:00 – 35:01 The Arizona Coyotes …

After missing a week due to unforeseen circumstances, the Two Man Forecheck has returned in force just in time for the playoffs. Most teams have two games left, but the West is cemented (although it’s still wet) and the East still has one open slot. We talk playoffs, franchises, and a few other topics. Here is the breakdown… The NCAA Frozen Four & …

As the NHL season fast approaches it’s end, we have the second season to look forward to for entertainment. But with 9 or so games remaining, we still have multiple playoff spots still up for grabs. That and this week’s episode! Here is the breakdown… Jamie Benn Still Relevant: 0:00 – 19:41 Who Is in The Playoffs Now: 19:41 – 40:37 Drake Berehowsky…

We are closing in on the end of the regular season, then the fun really begins. Most teams have between 10 and 13 games left to cement their spots in the post season tourney for ownership of Lord Stanley’s Chalice (for one year). Here is the breakdown of this week’s show… BU/BC and the Sharks Connection: 0:00 – 15:53 Moneypuck Odds: 15:53 – 21:44 B…

With about 5 weeks left in the regular season, we are streaking toward the finish line and what is shaping up to be a very interesting potential list of first round matchups. It is also time for Frozen Four and PWHL hockey. Here is the breakdown of the show… NCAA Womens’ Frozen Four Matchups: 0:00 – 18:27 PWHL to Reconfigure the back of their Sweat…