Struddy's World - Got Yer Back

In the Struddy's World Season Finale, Jason Strudwick welcomes guests Ryan Rishaug and Jamie McLennan to discuss the holes that the Edmonton Oilers still need to fill on their roster. Also, thoughts on the NHL Draft beginning this evening and free agency on July 1. Plus, a look around the World of sport in Get Off The Fence and Playing the Field with co-host Zubie.

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Join Jason Strudwick as he welcomes Rob Brown and Darren Dreger to discuss a somewhat surprising development in Toronto as the Maple Leafs hire Jim Hiller as their next head coach. We'll check in on the Edmonton Oilers coaching search and more. Plus, in Get Off The Fence... Zubie floats a potential coach's name that has NOT been making the rounds and in Playing The Field we talk Hellebuyck and cinder blocks!

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Jason Strudwick welcomes Ryan Rishaug and Jamie McLennan to discuss the latest twist in the Mike Babcock saga. Plus, the Stanley Cup Final is knotted up at 2 games a piece. Then in Get off the Fence, Struddy talks about the uniqueness of Jordan Staal as a captain and in Playing the Field we look around the sporting world with co-host Zubie.

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Join host Jason Strudwick as he discusses the metric by which he thinks the Edmonton Oilers should be approaching their offseason acquisitions with Ryan Rishaug and Jamie McLennan. Then, a look around the sporting would with co-host Zubie includes the NHL All-Star weekend, a possible retirement in the NHL, a possible un-retirement in the NFL and more! Join us!

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Negative Nelly's need not apply. Join host Jason Strudwick as he welcomes Ryan Rishaug and Darren Dreger to discuss what positives the Edmonton Oilers have to look forward to, as well as the Vegas Golden Knights punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final and more! Then, the Enhanced Games, a nasty incident at the Memorial Cup, NBA Finals ticket prices and more as we Play the Field and Get Off the Fence with co-host Zubie.

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Join Jason Strudwick as he welcomes Ryan Rishaug and Jamie McLennan to talk about the Edmonton Oilers leadership group, coaching search and more. Then he and co-host Zubie will Play the Field and the Big Guy's thoughts in Victor Wembanyama in Get Off the Fence.

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Amid Craig Berube being fired in Toronto and rumours swirling in Edmonton, Jason Strudwick breaks down what the Oilers coach for next season (whoever that may be) will need to focus on first to get this team back on track. Rob Brown and Darren Dreger join to discuss this from every angle possible. Plus, a look at NHL goalie situations the Edmonton Oilers should be following in Playing the Field and Get Off the Fence with co-host Zubie.

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Jason Strudwick is joined by Rob Brown and Jamie McLennan to discuss Bouchard's omission from the Norris finalists and much more!

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Welcome to Struddy's World! On today's episode, host Jason Strudwick is welcomed by guests Ryan Rishaug and Darren Dreger to continue to break down the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks first round playoff series as the set switches back to California for game 6. Then, Struddy and co-host Zubie will look around the sporting world in Playing the Field and take a stand in Get Off the Fence.

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Jason Strudwick, Ryan Rishaug and Jamie McLennan will get you Up To Speed on all things Edmonton Oilers after their 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series. Then, Struddy and co-host Zubie will go around the sports world to discuss Mats Sundin, Victor Wembanyama, Fernando Mendoza and more!

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Join your host, Jason Strudwick as he welcomes Ryan Rishaug and Darren Dreger to get you Up To Speed and all things Edmonton Oilers and the rest of the NHL playoff picture. Then, he and co-host Zubie will check in on the Rick Bowness comments, the Toronto Blue Jays and if the NHL needs to adopt play-in games to begin the playoffs.

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Struddy has ideas. Let's explore with Jack Michaels and Jamie McLennan. Plus, Playing the Field and GOTF with co-host Zubie. Join us!

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Join Jason Strudwick as he welcomes Ryan Rishaug and Darren Dreger to get you Up To Speed. Plus, 1 week of ABS, NFL replacement refs and American Gladiators return in Playing the Field. In Get Off the Fence... if you're not in the hunt, keep championship talk out of your mouth!

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Join host Jason Strudwick as he welcomes Jack Michaels and Jamie McLennan to get you Up to Speed on all things Edmonton Oilers and more! Plus, MLB opening day, NBA expansion, NCAA bracket update and the incredible shrinking baseball stars!

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Struddy welcomes Ryan Rishaug and Darren Dreger to the big show to get you Up To Speed on all things Edmonton Oilers.. Then, Playing the Field and Get Off the Fence with co-host Zubie will dig into the WBC, the WNBA CBA, NCAA MM and several other of your favourite acronyms!! Join the

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Join Jason Strudwick and his A-list panel of Jack Michaels and Jamie McLennan to check in on the Edmonton Oilers, who don't have much time to lick their wounds after last night's drubbing at the hands of the Dallas Stars as they prepare for the St. Louis Blues tonight to conclude a 4-game road trip. Plus, co-host Zubie will join to talk WBC, Radko Gudas, Vikings QB's and Bam's 83-point night!

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Jason Strudwick welcomes guests Ryan Rishaug and Darren Dreger to get Up To Speed as the NHL returns from the Olympic break.

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Host Jason Strudwick is joined by Mark Connolly to discuss Canada's olympic standings, and looking ahead with less than a week left in the games.

Then, Ryan Rishaug LIVE from Milano Cortina 2026 with updates about the men's olympic team.

Plus, GOTF and Ask Struddy!

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Host Jason Strudwick is joined by Ryan Rishaug LIVE from Milano Cortina 2026 to preview Team Canada's debut match against Czechia tomorrow. Then, Jamie "Noodles" McLennan comes in to chat about the Team Canada goalie situation and more! Plus, Playing the Field and Get Off the Fence with co-host Zubie!

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Jason Strudwick gets you Up To Speed on all things Edmonton Oilers following a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Coach Knoblauch acknowledged earlier that changes could be coming to the way the team defends over the course of the Olympic break. Ryan Rishaug joins from Milan to preview the Olympic hockey tournaments and Darren Dreger updates us on roster moves before the Olympic roster freeze. Then, Struddy and co-host Zubie Play the Field and Struddy sees potential for a new line combination for the Oilers in Get Off the Fence!

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Jason Strudwick welcomes Jamie "Noodles" McLennan to get you Up To Speed on all things Edmonton Oilers including extension chatter and a possible trade target in Toronto. Then, Struddy and co-host Zubie will talk the 2026 Superbowl matchup in Playing the Field and Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame snub in Get Off the Fence!

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It's Wednesday! That means it's time for your buddy, Jason Strudwick to get you Up To Speed on all things Edmonton Oilers and a whole lot more as he welcomes guests Ryan Rishaug and Jamie "Noodles" McLennan. Then, he and co-host Zubie will discuss a fresh US Olympic snub, Rory's comments about LIV and more. Plus, in Get Off the Fence... gloves in the gym... not gonna say any more.

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Jason Strudwick welcomes guests Ryan Rishaug and Darren Dreger to get Up To Speed on all things Edmonton Oilers (and more) after the team dropped a 4-3 OT loss to the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. With most of their key pieces finally getting back to full health, Struddy thinks it's time to dial in on lines, minutes and expectations. Then, he and co-host Zubie Play the Field by checking in on Aarons Rodgers, the New Jersey Devils and LIV Golf players returning to the PGA. And in Get Off the Fence... Struddy wonders if moving on to the "shiny new coach" is all it's cracked up to be!

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Jason Strudwick welcomes Ryan Rishaug to get you Up To Speed on all things Edmonton Oilers and Jamie "Noodles" McLennan to chat about goings-on league-wide! Plus, Struddy and co-host Zubie look at Kiefer Sherwood amd the Blue Jay's newest signing in Playing the Field. Then, in Get Off the Fence... it's time to rethink the way we use one particular goalie statistic as a standard.

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Looking at surprises and snubs as Doug Armstrong announced the Team Canada men's Olympic Hockey roster this morning. Struddy welcomes Ryan Rishaug and Darren Dreger to look at things from a few different angles. Then, Struds plays the field and gets off the fence with co-host Zubie.

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Jason Strudwick is your host as he is joined by Jack Michaels and Jamie "Noodles" McLennan to get you Up To Speed on all things Edmonton Oilers and more! Why has the Oilers bottom 6 forward play been so dismal and what can be done (or who can be injected) to turn it around? Then, Struddy and co-host Zubie will Play the Field to discuss Tua getting benched, the Canucks new post-game award and some fond Christmas time sports memories. Then, in Get Off the Fence... Struddy goes hard at the NBA Cup! Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/9SXdqpY2Fn

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But really, we actually talk a lot about Evan Bouchard... The morning after a 4-3 OT loss to the Buffalo Sabres, Struddy is thinking about the ideal lineup for the Oilers 3rd and 4th line forwards. Ryan Rishaug joins to get you Up To Speed. Then, it's time for Struddy's Buddies with Jamie "Noodles" McLennan. Plus there will be a very "senior" feel to the stories Struds and co-host Zubie explore in both Playing the Field and Get Off the Fence. Join us!

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Jason Strudwick gets you Up to Speed on all things Edmonton Oilers with Ryan Rishaug as the Oilers defensive play seems to be rounding into form despite a 1-0 loss to the Wild last night. Then, Jamie McLennan returns to talk Oilers, goalies, Leafs and more! Plus, Playing the Field and Get off the Fence with co-host Zubie! Join us!

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The Edmonton Oilers have a few days off to reflect on a brutal home ice loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night. Jason Strudwick welcomes Ryan Rishaug and Darren Dreger to get you Up to Speed. Then, he and co-host Zubie will discuss and compare the rumoured goalie trade options for the Oilers around the league. And in Get of the Fence... Struddy wonders if an additional voice might be needed in the locker room.

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Jason Strudwick, Ryan Rishaug, and Jack Michaels discuss the Oilers lines and D-pairings heading into tonight's game against the Capitals.

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The Edmonton Oilers begin a gruelling 7-game, eastern swing tonight as they face the Philadelphia Flyers. Jason Strudwick, Jack Michaels and Chris Szabunia all chime in on what they'd like to see from the team in order to make the trip a successful one. What will be the measure of success, when will Zach Hyman return and more! Plus, checking in on TSN's predicted Team Canada roster, a number of important NHL injuries, a unique but convoluted idea for the NBA all-star game and more!

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Jason Strudwick breaks down his snapshot of the Edmonton Oilers season to this point. Some good, some bad, lots of room for improvement. He's joined by Ryan Rishaug to discuss player contributions and what the team will look like when it's back at full health. Then, Struddy and co-host Zubie talk Blue Jays free agency, LIV golf changes, garbage time injuries and in Get Off the Fence, whether or not a "Wild" overtime goal should have counted.

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Jason Strudwick and Ryan Rishaug will get you Up to Speed on last night's win over the Mammoth as well as look ahead to tomorrow's showdown with the New York Rangers in Edmonton. Plus, Playing the Field and Get Off the Fence with co-host Zubie!

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Jason Strudwick, Ryan Rishaug and co-host Zubie are here to get you Up to Speed on the Edmonton Oilers as they return home from a 5-game road trip with a 2-3 record. Shaugger's got lineup updates and Struddy's got the fix for what ails this team. then, we'll talk World Series, championship rings, goal songs and more as we Play the Field. And in Get Off the Fence, Struddy chimes in on MLB team celebrations.

Oilers need to get to the middle of the ice (7:45)

Habs are young, fun and dangerous (14:10)

Checking in on World Series, Championship Rings & Goal Songs (27:10)

GOTF: Have MLB celebrations gone too far? (42:10)

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Join Jason Strudwick as he welcomes Jack Michaels on the road with the Edmonton Oilers coming off a 2-0 victory of the New York Rangers on Tuesday night and prepping for a Thursday evening showdown with rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer and the Islanders. Are roster moves coming before the end of this road trip?

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Struddy's World is BACK! Join Jason Strudwick, Ryan Rishaug and co-host Zubie as they discuss Mattias Ekholm's new contract in the wake of the McDavid and Walman signings. Plus, teeing up an opening night Battle of Alberta! We'll also play the field, get off the fence and answer your questions!

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Come on into Struddy's World! Jason Strudwick does his best to help you navigate your feelings after the Oilers lost in the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers for the 2nd year in a row. Rob Brown and Jamie McLennan will join to help get us Up to Speed. Then, Struddy and co-host Zubie will Play the Field and in Get Off the Fence, Struds addresses a HUGE offseason need for one of the Oilers' biggest stars.

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Jason Strudwick breaks down his plan for how the Oilers can have success in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers on Thursday Night. Get Up To Speed with line combos, roster changes, notes from practice and more with Ryan Rishaug & Darren Dreger. Then, Struddy and co-host Zubie look at a potential Chris Kreider trade, make Hart Trophy predictions and discuss thin-skinned umpires. In GOTF... Struddy's strong feelings about the manner in which the NHL is awarding their individual honours this year.

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Join us in Struddy's World! Host Jason Strudwick tees up Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final with guests Jack Michaels, Jamie McLennan and co-host Chris Szabunia. Then, he and Zubie will look at a wild Finals' stat in the Oilers' favour, home(town) ice advantage and a shocking NBA coaching change. Plus, fan superstitions in GOTF!

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Looks like Zach Hyman's season is over after suffering an upper body injury against the Stars on Tuesday night that will require surgery. The Oilers skated to a 4-1 win to take a 3-1 series lead and are now just 1 win away from a return to the Stanley Cup Finals. Jason Strudwick welcomes guests Rob Brown, Darren Dreger and co-host Zubie to discuss this, other NHL injuries, the NFL QB carousel, embellishment penalties and a lot more in Struddy's World!1

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Time for Struddy's World! Host Jason Strudwick is joined by Ryan Rishaug and Jamie McLennan to get you Up to Speed on the Oilers, Stars, Leafs and more! Then, he and co-host Zubie dig into handshake lines & NFL rule changes. Plus, in GOTF, Struddy thinks fans might be missing the mark when it comes to breaking down the Leafs/Panthers outcome.

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Join us in Struddy's World. Jason Strudwick lays out what to expect the Vegas Golden Knights to do tonight in their first elimination game of these playoffs against the visiting Edmonton Oilers. Voice of the Oilers, Jack Michaels, and TSN Insider Darren Dreger are Struddy's guests to get you up to speed on this series and more. Then Struddy and co-host Zubie will play the field and force you to get off the fence!

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Join Jason Strudwick as he breaks down the Oilers Game 1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights and looks ahead to game 2 with Vegas broadcaster and insider Gary Lawless. Then, Noodles will be here to talk goalies, Leafs and more! Plus, Playing the Field and GOTF with co-host Zubie! Jets, Mammoth and on-ice pet peeves!

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Your boy, Struddy is here to get you Up to Speed on the Oilers game 5 win in Los Angeles and look ahead to game 6 on Thursday evening in what will surely be a rockin' barn in Edmonton. Ryan Rishaug and Darren Dreger join to offer their expertise and viewpoints on the Oilers, Leafs, Sens, Habs, Jets and more! Then, Struddy and Zubie play the field and in Get Off the Fence, Struddy identifies this offseason's coaching job with the biggest upside!

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2 big shakeups in the lineup ahead of Game 2! Struddy's World will get you up to speed! Jason Strudwick welcomes Ryan Rishaug, Jack Michaels and co-host Zubie to set up Game 2 between the Edmonton Oilers and LA Kings tonight at crypto.com arena in La La Land. Plus, checking in on Leafs/Sens, Lou Lamoriello's exit from NYI and Zubie's statistical deep dive on the importance of finishing your first round series as quickly as possible! 

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Jason Strudwick gets you up to speed on the Edmonton Oilers with guests Jack Michaels and Jamie McLennan. Injury updates, line combos, goaltending and more! Plus, playing the field with co-host Zubie and Get Off the Fence looks at the Darnell Nurse suspension.

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Jason Strudwick welcomes his all-star panel of Ryan Rishaug, Darren Dreger and co-host Chris Szabunia to get you up to the minute with Edmonton Oilers injury updates and what aspects of the team's game will benefit most from the squad being rested and healthy for game 83. Plus we check in on the Canucks, Avs, Blue Jays, the Masters and more!

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Welcome to Struddy's World! Today Jason Strudwick welcomes Jack Michaels, Darren Dreger and, of course, his co-host Zubie to talk about the Oilers win in Las Vegas, the statuses of Evander Kane, Trent Frederic and others dealing with injuries with the playoffs looming. Plus, Yay or nay to Nuge playing centre? Time to get off the fence! Also, paying tribute to Bruce McCurdy.

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Join Jason Strudwick as he welcomes Jamie McLennan, Ryan Rishaug and co-host Zubie to talk about the Edmonton Oilers and a whole lot more! Injury updates from Kris Knoblauch on Connor, Leon, Frederic and Evander Kane. Discussing the team's positional depth without their 2 top stars in the lineup. Plus, getting the hair right for picture day, another Gretz record (a different one) about to fall... and Zubie goes after the Oilers' goal song.

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Get up to speed with Jason Strudwick and Ryan Rishaug, as he joins us from Oilers practice. Plus, Darren Dreger LIVE from the GM meetings in Florida. Then, March Madness, Mookie Betts goes bowling, and Struddy thinks teams should steer clear from Aaron Rodgers. Also, Ask Us Anything!

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Jason Strudwick is joined by Jamie "Noodles" McLennan and Jack Michaels to discuss what the Oilers need to prioritize moving forward.

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Struddy, Shaugger, Noodles and Zubie on the Oilers loss to Anaheim, trade deadline rumblings, Mavericks decline, Cena turns heel, Steph Curry dunks, Pete Rose and more!

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Struddy is joined by Ryan Rishaug and Darren Dreger to discuss the Oilers woes and whole lot more. Then, he and Zubie Play the Field to talk about the Tush Push and facial hair. Plus, Get of the Fence looks at MLB's potential adoption of the Automated Ball/Strike system.

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Jason Strudwick welcomes Cam Moon & Jamie McLennan to talk Oilers, 4 Nations, Leafs and much more! Then, Struds and Zubie Play the Field as they dive into MLB, NFL, and the NBA. Plus, the debut of Get Off the Fence as Struddy has some pointed words for one Toronto sports franchise's front office.

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Ryan Rishaug, Jason Strudwick and Chris Szabunia announce the newest addition to the GYB podcast family: Struddy's World!

New episodes drop every Wednesday:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/got-yer-back-lebrun-rishaug/id1645790063 
https://open.spotify.com/show/0KDk5vNmpTQJprAcR4IWww?si=cf5f946d099a467d 

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Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug look at team needs and trade rumours with 9 days to go until the trade deadline.

Steve Staios joins to talk about landing with the Sens, what his trade deadline might look like and Ottawa's forthcoming coaching search.

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Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug speak with Florida Panthers GM Bill Zito, go around the league to discuss Matthews' incredible goal run, the latest on the Oilers trade targets, what the Flames will do with Hanifin, and much more!

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Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson and Ryan Rishaug go around the league to talk about McDavid's 6 apple night, aftermath of the Morgan Rielly suspension and trade chatter surrounding the Flames and Flyers.

Then, Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes joins us to talk about Slafkovsky's development, their 3-goalie situation, the Monahan trade, 2024 draft class and more!

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Back from All-Star break... Pierre, MJ and Shaugger dig into goings-on past, present and future.

A discussion about the charges laid against 5 hockey players in London, Ontario.

Vegas halts the Oilers win streak just short of history, are there still positives for Edmonton to come out of last night's game? Was Hill vs. Skinner a preview of Team Canada teammates? Canucks and Flames both see immediate returns on their trade from last week. Flames might not be done dealing. Jets stumbling a little, Avs could be adding from within and the Leafs performance over the next week or so might affect their deadline strategy. 

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Shaugger on the IR so MJ and Pierre get to take off the training wheels. Oilers win their 14th in a row and have impressed the guys by winning in different ways. Foegele filling a need in the top 6 and Corey Perry on the way.

Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov are running away with the NHL points lead. Which one will take the Art Ross trophy and what are their individual cases for the league MVP?

Ottawa finding some success and the Flames suddenly struggling. What does either mean to these teams at the trade deadline and beyond.

NHL execs feeling like this is one of the most wide-open years in history to challenge for the Stanley Cup... does that make for a busier or quieter trade deadline?

Patrick Roy and Adin Hill are 2 goalies returning to the league in much different circumstances but both have already made an impact.

RC/YC/NC on the Penguins disastrous own goal and the comments made by players afterwards.

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LeBrun, Johnson and Rishaug break down last night's Leafs/Oilers tilt in Edmonton which leaves the guys feeling like these 2 teams are on very different trajectories. Flames recent success creating a dilemma for Craig Conroy, Sens underwhelming under Jacques Martin and are Jets the cream of the Canadian crop? Plus, possible landing spots for Marc-Andre Fleury and Corey Perry.

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Happy New Year! Deep dive on the William Nylander extension in Toronto. Did his laid-back personality inadvertently help his negotiating position? Could the Leafs had landed a better deal in the summer? The Winnipeg Jets are soaring to the top of the standings and defying expectations when looking back to the time of the 2023 draft in Nashville. The Oilers seem to have righted the ship... how much credit should Kris Knoblauch be getting? Hats off to another milestone for the ageless Marc-Andre Fleury.

RC/YC/NC looks at the Cole Perfetti/Ryan Hartman saga.

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LeBrun, Johnson & Rishaug award grades for each Canadian team and make a request to Santa to improve each one as well.

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Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson & Ryan Rishaug go araound the league:

McDavid helps tweak All-Star Skills + a $1M individual prize. Could Bedard and McDavid be teammates/linemates in the next best-on-best tournament and will Team USA be the prohibitive favourites. Which team is Canada's best hope to ending the 30+ year Stanley Cup drought... and who has the easiest path? Hitting from behind continues to be a hot-button issue and Johnny thinks Ovie can still break the goal-scoring record.

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LeBrun, Strudwick, McLennan & Rishaug break down the Leafs goaltending situation after the Joseph Woll injury. A few notable d-men available on the trade market and a number of suitors are lining up. The upstart LA Kings set a record for road wins to start a season.

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Lebrun, Johnson and Rishaug check in on the Oilers and their suddenly-resurgent captain. Kyle Davidson and a tough situation for the Blackhawks, The LA Kings are quietly dominant. Point projections for Patrick Kane in Detroit.

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Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson and Ryan Rishaug examine the big stories in teh NHL this week.

Then Pierre and Ryan interview Vegas Golden Knights head coach and Stanley Cup Champion, Bruce Cassidy.

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Pierre LeBrun & Ryan Rishaug are joined by Mike Johnson from Sweden in advance of the upcoming NHL games to be played there.

GM Meetings yield some chatter about the future of 3 on 3 overtime and the fellas have some suggestions that are met with (very) mixed feelings.

Flames GM Craig Conroy has a dilemma on his hands as a number of players on expiring contracts could be on the trade block.

Breaking down the Oilers coaching change and looking ahead to 29 and 97's long term futures with the team.

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug on benchings, the Oilers waiving Campbell, the latest on Patrick Kane, improving inclusivity in hockey, and much more.

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug discuss an eventful day for the Ottawa Senators and a look at other big stories from around the NHL.

Then, LA Kings defenceman Drew Doughty joins Pierre and Ryan to discuss his long & storied career, what has motivated an offensive resurgence this year and what challenges he looks forward to on the ice.

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun & Ryan Rishaug on an eventful news week in the NHL.

Jesper Bratt interview around 42:10

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The fellas are back for Season 2 of Got Yer' back NHL Edition.

The clock is ticking down to puck drop and some high-profile RFA's are still unsigned. Checking in on Drysdale and Zegras in Anaheim, Pinto in Ottawa and some high-profile coaches on expiring deals.

Red Card / Yellow Card / No Card revisits a crosswalk conundrum and our colleague, Jason Strudwick's lack of hustle.

Then, Taylor Hall joins us in conversation to talk about his new home in Chicago and his unique perspective when it comes to mentoring Connor Bedard.

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Wrapping up season 1 of the pod with a recap on free agency  - all 7 Canadian teams and some notables from around the league.  Pierre and MJ join from cottage country - and a restaurant related Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card!

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"Mystic" Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug discuss a number of "POI"s league-wide.

Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff: Dubois/Scheifele/Hellebuyck (7:00)
UFA Dimitry Orlov (18:00)
Consensus #1 Connor Bedard (21:53)
Draft Wildcard Matvei Michkov (29:08)

Steve Staios (33:37)

Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card on Stanley Cup parade etiquette. (41:08)

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Darren Dreger, Jason Strudwick, Pierre Lebrun and Ryan Rishaug with some spirited discussion on:

How teams might try to emulate Vegas next year.
Were the Oilers the Golden Knights toughest test?
Players to keep an eye in trade talks as the draft approaches.
Rapid fire on parades, coaches, injuries and Conn Smythe voting.
Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card on a dinner party faux pas.

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug dig into:
Trade Season starting early. Danny Briere makes a splash with a 3-way deal.
Implications and ripple effect for CBJ, Philly, others. (12:14)
Debrincat on the block? Does completing the sale of the team factor in? (19:18)
More dominos to fall? Winnipeg to factor in to the market (23:00)
Patrick Roy to return to the NHL? (24:00)
Caufield extension in MTL (27:00)
SCF breakdown (35:35)

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug examine the likelihood that Brad Treliving with be the Maple Leafs next GM.
What does it mean for Auston Matthews and Head Coach Sheldon Keefe?
Stanley Cup Finals preview and predictions.
Conn Smythe speculation, touching trophies and bulletin board material.

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Mike Johnson joins Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug all the way from Riga, Latvia to discuss Jamie Benn's violent outburst, the leafs GM situation and to play matchmaker for NHL teams who need GM's and head coaches next season.

Then, newly minted Flames GM Craig Conroy is in conversation to talk about the process that landed him the job, creating a positive workplace and a Got Yer' Back story about a teammate saving his hide after an ill-advised cross-check.

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Jamie McLennan joins LeBrun and Rishaug to discuss a wide range of topics including

-Struds heavy chirp on noodles: 3:00
-Dressing room thieves: 8:15
-Dubas Future:18:23
-Oilers future GM plans:24:47
-Technical train wreck : 31:42
-Quick hitters around the horn:33:38

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Darren Dreger, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug with detailed previews of pivotal game 4s in round 2.
Leafs/Panthers deep dive: (5:30)
Oilers/Golden Knights sneak peak (30:30)

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Rough start to the pod. Rishaug forgets an important birthday and also what state he is in. But Johnny and Pierre pick up the slack and get things back on the rails to discuss:

Pavelski turns back the clock (4:45)
Kraken continue to roll (9:20)
Panthers take game 1 versus Leafs (13:55)
Tkachuk is a beast (16:50)
Previewing Oilers/Golden Knights (30:20)
Quizmaster's 3 Questions (38:02)

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Mike Johnson & Pierre LeBrun join Ryan Rishaug to break down everything that went wrong for the Toronto Maple Leafs in game 1 of their 1st round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Yes, EVERYTHING! (It's a long segment beginning at 2:40)
Jets knock off Vegas in Game 1: (21:45)
Pressure on McDavid: (24:00)

Red Card, Yellow Card, No Card on Rishaug's proposed NHL rule change with ultimate arbiter Terry Ryan joining us LIVE to render his verdict! (30:20)

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Stanley Cup predictions (lots of Canadian content in the final?) - Round one series predictions with Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug

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Struddy on the panel of the "National" show for the first time with Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug to discuss:
Isles/Pens battle for final playoff berth (4:15)
Jets clinch, the battle boils over to the coaches (10:10)
Flames post-mortem (15:50)
Leafs all-in, Struds chirps their fans (19:20)
Stu Skinner now the Calder favourite? (24:50)
Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card - Gene Principe's shirtless pic (32:10)

Brady Tkachuk in conversation on personal milestones, the leadership of Claude Giroux, competing with his brother and a former teammate who had his back. (42:40)

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug talk about this week in the NHL.

Then, Bayne Pettinger and Brock McGillis join Pierre and Ryan for a very candid discussion about inclusion, Pride Nights and other initiatives around the league this season. (39:05) Superb "Who's Got Your Back" stories at (1:20:38)

Flames drop a tough one to Chicago: (6:03)
Best destination for Bedard: (11:15)
Matthew Tkachuk getting Hart Trophy votes? (18:23)
Stu Skinner's Calder Trophy push: (26:28)
Can you "read" an audiobook? Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card: (29:03)

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Jamie McLennan's first time on the pod is eventful as he, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug break down:

Oilers vs. Kings - A possible playoff preview?
Jets & Flames - Who will qualify for the tournament?
Deadpool in the Building - Senators exciting ownership situation

And in our Who's Got Your Back segment...
Noodles shares an outstanding story about a late night at a rock star's house... and a race against time!

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Mike Johnson, Pierre LeBrun and Ryan Rishaug go around the league to check in on playoff races and implications for the teams who might miss out on the tournament this year.

Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes joins Pierre and Ryan to discuss all things Habs and the immediate future of his team. (46:00)

Check ins:
Sens (8:10)
Panthers/Pens (13:40)
Flames (18:02)
Oilers (21:00)
Deadline Revisited (28:50)
Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card - Kuznetzov's 10 second shootout attempt (37:20)

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Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson & Ryan Rishaug discuss
-Mackinnons confidence in the Avs 
-Jets benching stars
-Flames and Sens struggles
-Draisaitl's brilliance - where is he in the discussion of next best?
-Scraps after clean hits - the discussion

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Mike Johnson & Pierre Lebrun join host Ryan Rishaug in the trade deadline aftermath to discuss:
Pre-game coffee or beer: (6:00)
McDavid lighting the lamp: (10:52)
Matthews decreased goal pace: (22:27)
Turbulence in Tampa (28:00)
Flames still in the fight? (33:45)
DeAngelo sticks Perry in the pills: (36:44)

Carolina Hurricanes President & GM Don Waddell joins Pierre & Ryan to discuss trade deadline aftermath, his team heading toward the playoffs and share a Got Yer' Back story: (44:20)

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Darren Dreger and Pierre LeBrun check in to debrief deadline day, talk winners and losers & run down all 7 Canadian teams.

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Mike Johnson, Pierre Lebrun & Ryan Rishaug break down an absolutely crazy day of trades: 3 DAYS BEFORE THE DEADLINE!!

Quick to CBJ for Gavrikov/Korpisalo (5:30)
Oilers Deals - Puljujärvi/Ekholm (12:00)
Leafs Myriad of Trades (24:10)
Match Game! Pairing up remaining "trade bait" players with potential teams (39:45)
Chychrun, JVR, Bertuzzi, Boeser, Eller?

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TSN's James Duthie assumes hosting duties (or tries to) while Helicopter Host Ryan Rishaug chimes in from somewhere in Mexico.
James, Mike Johnson and Pierre LeBrun then go on to discuss:

Performance (so far) of the Leafs pre-deadline acquisitions (7:00)
What the top contenders (and others) might be looking to add before March 3
Boston (16:50)
Carolina (19:20)
New Jersey (20:38)
Leafs (22:55)
Rangers (27:15)
Tampa Bay (31:20)
Vegas (34:08)
Winnipeg (36:21)
Edmonton (38:13)
Calgary (40:30)
Colorado (41:48)

Red Card/Yellow Card/No Card addresses sitting healthy players who "may" be traded before next Friday (44:08)

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Pierre LeBrun, Mike Johnson and Ryan Rishaug talk Karlsson, Chychrun, Meier, Leafs, Bruins, Oilers, Jets and much much more.
Jason Robertson checks in to discuss his fantastic season, cruising California arenas and highways in his parents RV, analytics and much more.

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Oilers are officially on a heater and GM Ken Holland joins Mike Johnson, Pierre Lebrun and Ryan Rishaug to discuss the team's current hot streak as well as his outlook on the fast-approaching NHL trade deadline. What type of move(s) might he be looking at to improve his club on or before march 3?

Also some great discussion on the panel about the All-Star festivities, playoff format, Sharks trade assets, Horvat contract and much more!

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