Podcast Episodes (Page 2)

Another week closer to the season starting and another set of restricted free agents have signed! With Nick away this week, Fred Anjema of the Slewfoot Hockey Show joins us! Another collection of free agents (and one pre mature) signed extensions. We dive into the deals of Brock Boeser, Brandon Carlo, Thomas Chabot and Brayden Point. The Winnipeg Jets are in a rough spot with Patrik Laine alienating teammates and Dustin Byfuglien being on indefinite leave from the team. What are their options? It’s time to move to the Eastern Conference and preview the Metro division. Many teams have added big pieces this offseason likeRead More →

It was a big news week in the NHL! The NHLPA announced that they would not opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement. With 2 more years of labour peace, can we avoid a work stoppage? A collection of restricted free agents signed this week, the biggest name being Mitch Marner. With him finally signed, is everything solved in Leafs land? In addition to Marner, Jared Spurgeon, Josh Morrissey, Ivan Provorov, Travis Konecny and Charlie McAvoy signed extensions. Who were the winners and losers? It’s also time to preview the Central division. In what is the toughest division in the NHL who will come out onRead More →

It’s time for hockey to start! As prospect’s camp, and soon to be NHL camps, are open it’s time to start our division previews! But first….   Jake Gardiner has signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. Why did it take so long? Zach Werenski signed an extension with the Columbus Bluejackets, which means that A RESTRICTED FREE AGENT SIGNED! Niklas Kronwall retired. But is he done with the Red Wings? The NHL’s marketing strategy was highlighted this week, and spoilers, it’s weird. And now, the Pacific division preview! In a division won the by the Calgary Flames last year, the offseason saw James Neal and MilanRead More →

Today we wrap up the Hardcore Hockey History series! But first, the NHL has decided to not opt out of the current CBA. Will the NHLPA follow suit? And what exactly does this mean? And can the NHL escrow part of this show? Cam Ward retired this week and Justin Williams “retired”. Are the rest of the Carolina Hurricanes safe? With our summer series coming to an end, it is fitting to speak to author and hockey historian Mike Commito about what exactly it means to be a hockey historian and to share some fun stories along the way. This includes the tail of how thisRead More →

This week it’s a question and answer special! Starting with conspiracy theories. Did Connor McDavid land on the moon? We cover the news of Bill Guerin being named the general manager of the Minnesota Wild. What can we know about Guerin’s management history? Hardcore Hockey History takes us to the biggest mistakes in hockey history, including blunders, trades, draft picks and officiating featuring Patrik Stefan, Patrick Roy, Brett Hull, Kerry Fraser and more! It’s then time for an extended Q&A time. This includes topics such as best BBQ, Jesse Puljujarvi, cereal, chilling hockey moments, Trailer Park Boys and more! All this and more on episode 245Read More →

As the NHL nears the end of summer, we look back at what NHL.com, which includes making borderline arbitrary lists ranking players at certain positions. There are rumors that the NHL will be hosting a World Cup of Hockey again, this time in 2021. What does that mean for the future of NHL’ers in international hockey? Speaking of which, what does that the past have to say about international hockey? What are some of the key moments? How did we get where we are today? One of the biggest moments in international hockey was the 1972 Summit Series. We’re joined by Rhonda McClure from ThePinkPuck.com to discuss allRead More →

WARNING! Before throwing an octopus on the ice at the next Red Wings game, listen to this week’s episode. It may just save your life, as we learn from a lady who let an octopus attach itself to her face. Roberto Luongo‘s number has been retired by the Florida Panthers. Is his legacy enough to be deserving of the honor? There are a number of free agents left unsigned, including Jake Gardiner, Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, Dan Girardi, Thomas Vanek and more! As for the restricted free agents, when will they sign? What is holding them up and who will be the first to cave?Read More →

After a long weekend, there is plenty of news for a week in the summer, so without further ado…. The 4th Line Hockey Podcast #242 – The Collector’s Edition Kevin Shattenkirk was bought out by the New York Rangers and then signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Is it possible that both teams made the right choice? The Colorado Avalanche extended young defenseman Samuel Girard. Will this contract set the benchmark for similar players? Ryan Callahan was dealt to the Ottawa Senators. Why would the Senators pick up Callahan? Paul Fenton was removed as the general manager of the Minnesota Wild. What went wrong inRead More →

This week is an all history episode! We sit down with Joshua Riehl, director of the documentary The Russian Five about the history of, you guessed it, the Russian Five. All things Russian Five are touched on, including: What it took for the Russian Five to come to the NHL How they adjusted to life in North America The impact that they had on the game of hockey then and now Make sure to watch The Russian Five on your favorite video watching platform! All this and more on episode 241 of the 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Twitter: twitter.com/4thLinePodcast Facebook: facebook.com/the4thlinepodcast Email: mail@the4thlinepodcast.com Intro music by Erik HallRead More →