By:
On:
In: Pacific Division, Playoffs
With: 0 Comments

While other NHL teams are still thrashing it out, the Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks have already seen off their first round opposition and will meet in the second round of the playoffs. Vegas thumped the LA Kings, while the Sharks circled and devoured the Anaheim Ducks. How did we get here? Both teams swept the first series but by virtue of scheduling, Vegas were the first to progress. Despite winning all four games, the series wasn’t exactly a classic with just a total of 10 goals scored by both teams. The Golden Knights arrived at the playoffs on the heels of theRead More →

By:
On:
In: Podcast Episodes
With: 0 Comments

One week into the Stanley Cup playoffs Joel sees the Penguins, including Hot Dog and Philip. The Toronto Maple Leafs managed to get a win in game 3 over the Boston Bruins. Is that enough to give Joel hope. After Nazem Kadri‘s 3 game suspension, is it too much when compared to other punishment handed out? What would have been fair? Cory Schneider and Braden Holtby have taken back the nets for the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals. Is it too little too late? Do teams struggle to play well in front of the bonafide #1 starter? If Phil Kessel were to read slam poetry,Read More →

By:
On:
In: Podcast Episodes
With: 0 Comments

Following a tragic accident, former host Gary brings a tribute to the Humboldt Broncos and coach Darcy Haugen. May they rest in peace. The 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! And somehow, with many thanks to Carl’s reverse jinxes, the Colorado Avalanche made the playoffs. How must Matt Duchene feel about this? Now that they are in the playoffs, how quickly will the Avalanche be eliminated by the Nashville Predators? In the rest of the Western Conference, the Minnesota Wild face the Winnipeg Jets. How much will the Wild miss Ryan Suter? The Vegas Golden Knights have had a historic run this season. Will itRead More →

By:
On:
In: Pacific Division
With: 0 Comments

On Thursday night there wasn’t a dry eye to be seen at Rogers Arena. Henrik and Daniel Sedin are officially retiring from the game. Although Arizona gave the Canucks a hard time- Daniel’s overtime winner sent Vancouver fans into ecstasy. Officially the greatest pair of twins and the highest scoring Swedish duo in NHL history. The only thing that was missing for the Sedins was their names on the cup. DANIEL SEDIN! IN OT! #ThankYouSedins pic.twitter.com/FYPP5ofTAn — NHL (@NHL) April 6, 2018 Vancouver has one hell of a task replacing these guys. Henrik slowed down more in his final years but was still the assistRead More →

By:
On:
In: Podcast Episodes
With: 0 Comments

Parks and Rec is a fantastic show made special by the characters on the show. But which one is the best? In this month’s 5th Line, we each fill out our Parks and Rec Bracket and compare who we picked as our favorite characters. What theme does Carl have in his bracket? Which division is the hardest route to the final 4? As well, which character on the show are we each most like? All this and more! You can follow along with the bracket here: https://twitter.com/JSchoettle32/status/978382403474509832 Thank you to Jackson Schoettle, Andy Reel and Nathan Kern for making the bracket! To wrap it up, Mike’sRead More →

By:
On:
In: Podcast Episodes
With: 0 Comments

The playoffs are one week away, so Carl and Joel are back to preview the push to the playoffs. But first, what is the best Easter candy? The Florida Panthers are all but eliminated in the East, but who will finish where? After removing the Colorado Avalanche from the Elimination Station, will they go back in? Or will the St. Louis Blues be the last casualty of the season? Who makes the playoffs ov Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin have retired from the NHL. Where do they rank as the greatest Vancouver Canucks of all time? Erik Karlsson picked up the puck following his finalRead More →

By:
On:
In: Central Division
With: 0 Comments

The Colorado Avalanche roster has seen better days. With season ending injuries to goalie Semyon Varlamov, and defenceman Erik Johnson; the Avs’ playoff hopes now rest on the young shoulders of Nathan Mackinnon and slighty less young Jonathan Bernier. This has some Avs fans in a panic: Great. Awesome. It's over https://t.co/pcsJ4JBbha — Carl Landra (@CarlLandra) March 31, 2018 Is it over, Carl? Is it? With just a handful of games left in the regular season, the Avs are still in the fight for the playoffs, but only just. Colorado, St. Louis and Anaheim are separated by just a few points and the difference betweenRead More →

By:
On:
In: Atlantic Division, Awards, NHL, Review
With: 0 Comments

The Hart Trophy: the National Hockey League’s prize for Most Valuable Player. Unlike the Art Ross and Rocket Richard Awards, the Hart is a subjective honor voted on by the media. As the regular season closes, Boston Bruins forward, Brad Marchand, garners attention. The Bruins top the Eastern Conference with 103 points with Marchand leading the way for the club (34-50-84). After Sunday afternoon’s matchup with the Philadelphia Flyers, there should be some debate over disgusting plays he imposes on others. Foul Play Despite his significance to the Bruins success, Brad Marchand continues to be the center of negative attention. During yesterday’s game, the 29Read More →

By:
On:
In: General, NHL
With: 0 Comments

After the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 win over Winnipeg, debut goalie Scott Foster was named 1st star. Despite only playing 14 minutes, Foster saved all seven shots he faced. While this might be his only NHL appearance, Foster has shown everyone you never give up. Chicago is currently facing a severe goalie crisis. Corey Crawford and Anton Forsberg are out through injury. Foster was signed to as an emergency backup. Before this game, the 36-year-old had played college hockey for WMU from 2002-2006. Before this game, he had been working an accountant. When starter Collin Delia went out, Foster was forced into action. He now holdsRead More →

By:
On:
In: Atlantic Division, NHL
With: 0 Comments

The Buffalo Sabres have nothing to play for with 7 games remaining. The importance of winning them is insignificant as it does not translate into the next season. For fans, the wish is to close the season and hope GM Jason Botterill is announcing Rasmus Dahlin’s name in June. There has not been anything to be interested in…until now. Late Monday morning, Bob McKenzie tweeted that forward prospect, Casey Mittelstadt, will join the Buffalo Sabres. After closing out his freshman season with the University of Minnesota, Mittelstadt will sign his entry level contract. Since development camp, the starving Buffalo sports fans observed a highly skilledRead More →