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…

The Trade Deadline has come and gone. A Head Coach has come and one has gone. We at the Two Man Forecheck, however, are here to stay! Here is the breakdown of the latest show… Will He/Won’t He: Noah Hanifin: 0:00 – 14:22 Coyotes’ Home Situation: 14:22 – 25:51 NHL Playoff Odds (Thanks Moneypuck!): 25:51 – 51:13 Penguins’ Future/Travis Green to NJ: 5…

The excitement is building! We are 5 days away from the trade deadline and there have been no earth-shattering deals struck to this point (except maybe Elias Lindholm…and Sean Monahan…but we digress…). We look forward to what is coming and what has been said as we lead up to it. Here’s the breakdown… The Jori Jones Award: 0:00 – 8:41 The Tucker Tyn…

The Trade Deadline is approaching fast, and the second half has started with a bang. Hope everyone is enjoying the hockey. Here at the Forecheck, we are talking not only about deals, but the players, movers and shakers who construct them. Here is the breakdown of the show… Will He or Won’t He Rick Nash (Bob Essensa & Mathieu Darche): 0:00 – 29:50 A…

We are 3 weeks out from the NHL Trade Deadline, a surefire day of excitement for most of the teams around the league. Due to the cap, there are some organizations that won’t be as active as their respective fans would hope them to be. Here is the breakdown of the show… Rielly Gets Five Games: 0:00 – 14:09 Blue Jackets Fire Kekalainen & Get an Outdo…

Now past the All Star break, and with the trade deadline looming, there are a few other topics to touch on during the silly season. Here are this week's stories... Pietrangelo at 1000 Games: 0:00 - 13:07 Sergachev Out Indefinitely: 13:07 - 21:41 The Stanley Cup is Broken: 21:41 - 27:26 Morgan Rielly Hits Ridley Greig: 27:26 - 37:37 The Importance o…

Another All-Star weekend has come and gone and we at the Forecheck have given our opinions this week, along with our thoughts on a couple trades and a firing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Lacher family, friends and teammates as Blaine has passed away at 53. We wish nothing but the best for everyone he touched. With that said, here is the …

We have arrived at the midpoint of the NHL season, although for some it is beyond 41, and the Bruins are still tops in the NHL. The standings are taking shape and the all-star weekend will surely entertain, but we are all waiting for the silly season to really ramp up. Here is the breakdown for this week… Brendan Gallagher Suspended: 0:00 – 19:30 A…

As we approach the All-Star weekend and the silly season after (well, honestly it’s already started), the Two Man Forecheck begin to ramp up for what is to come. Here is the breakdown… Patrick Roy Hired by the Islanders: 0:00 – 29:28 Canadian Team Wins the Cup? & the Minnesota Teardown: 29:28 – 1:05:03 Trade Board 3.0 (The Athletic): 1:05:03 – 1:14…

Another week has past and we are now a couple weeks into the new year. The first domino has fallen in the trade market thanks to the Flyers and Ducks. How many more will we see before the deadline? We start the discussion this week with the All-American Prospect Game where there is one player who doesn’t quite fit the description. Here is the break…

Happy New Year one and all! After another brief stint on the IR, we are back with a new episode for the new year. It is a bit longer as there was quite a bit to talk about and here is the breakdown… PWHL Starts New Season: 0:00 – 20:53 Jack Adams Candidates: 20:53 – 44:09 Ovi in decline?: 44:09 – 1:14:39 The Rise of Frederic: 1:14:39 – 1:33:59 Will…

Hey all, and welcome back to the Two Man Forecheck! Chris was on IR last week and without a possible call-up we missed a week, but we’re back! It’s Christmas Eve day here in the states and we have a fun-filled, Mike would call it “shouty” episode here for you to unwrap. Here is the breakdown… Open/Bruin’s Emotional Engagement: 0:00 – 25:55 Jack Edw…

With Christmas fast approaching, we look forward to who the pundits feel have the best choice of winning, as well as look back at where the scenery may change (or may not in this case), but we stay in the moment as some teams are dealing with injuries and issues plaguing them at this time. Here is the breakdown: Playoff Odds (Money Puck): 0:00 – 21…

The NHL season has entered December and one of the hottest teams is one no one would expect…The Arizona Coyotes who have won 4 in a row. Here at the Forecheck, we continue on a streak of our own…another strong episode. Here is the breakdown… Corey Perry Released: 0:00 – 26:26 Adam Jiricek Hit: 26:26 – 47:45 The PWHL Schedule and Locales: 47:45 – 1:…

Now that everyone has had their fill of turkey and “fixins”, the focus, at least for the next four weeks, is back on the NHL where we at the Forecheck never lose our focus. Here is this week’s roster for the show: Will the Real Bruins Please Stand Up: 0:00 – 43:23 M.A.F. Wears a Mask Honoring His Wife: 43:23 – 51:43 Trouba Tries Out for the Yankees…

As we approach U.S. Thanksgiving (and a Happy Thanksgiving to all from us here at the Forecheck) the NHL has given us some exciting things to talk about. Young rookies, some player milestones, league leaders and some physicality. So, sit back, relax with the family, and give our latest episode a listen…and don’t forget to vote! Enjoy the Show! Stop…

The NHL Season is now approximately one month old and as we discuss in the first segment, the standings are as confusing as they have been for the last couple seasons at this time. Here at the Forecheck, we attempt to find the answers to such craziness… The NHL Standings & Surprises: 0:00 – 48:23 Pierre Dorian Out in Ottawa: 48:23 – 59:07 Trade Rum…

Well, Halloween has come and gone. Next on the holiday hit parade...U.S. Thanksgiving, where we will have a better picture of where the teams are heading. For this week, we continue to bring you what is happening now in hockey... The Sharks Sad Start & Who is to Blame: 0:00 - 23:33 Is Jeff Petry Done in Detroit?: 23:33 - 32:42 Mike's Best Bruins Li…

As we approach Halloween here in the states, we have no idea what tricks or treats the NHL plans to surprise us with for the holiday. The Two Man Forecheck, however, has this episode full of treats to satisfy your hockey sweet tooth. Open – NHL Surprises: 0:00 – 15:17 Rob O’Gara, Head Coach?: 15:17 – 22:29 Pride Tape Part Deux: 22:29 – 32:03 Pinto …