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Nick is away this week but German of the 104 Podcast is here to fill in! We start by looking back on the news of the week, including: Jonathan Toews is a proponent of a new format to the schedule that would lead to more sleep and less environmental harm. But is it better for the on ice product? Roman Josi signed an extension with the Nashville Predators. As one of the best defenders in the league, there’s no chance that it’s a bad deal…..right? Vladimir Tarasenko and Gabriel Landeskog are out for extended periods of time. Which of the Central division’s Blues or Avalanche areRead More →

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Which NHL teams have surprised us by starting the season badly? Some teams are expected to have a weak start cough-Ottawa-cough, but others should be better. Let’s take a look at some teams that we had higher expectations of by this stage of the season: New Jersey Devils – Ed The excitement of the 2019 off-season was short-lived, as New Jersey got off to a slow start to the 2019-20 season, going 0-4-2 in their first six games before back-to-back wins over the Rangers (3-2) and Canucks (1-0 shutout). Though the offensive firepower has been there at times, New Jersey’s defense struggled heavily out ofRead More →

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The 2019-20 NHL season is well under way now. Some teams have had hot starts, while others are struggling to find a win. Which teams have had the hottest starts though? We sat our writing team down around the table to get their opinions on which teams have been dominant and have made the most of their early fixtures.   Colorado Avalanche – Carl There’s nothing more dominant than getting a point in every game so far this season. At the time of writing, the Avalanche sit atop the standings with a record of 7-0-1, a pace that certainly will not be maintained. But canRead More →

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Mike Sullivan is not a fan of morning skates, or trimming ham. Apparently. All that and more on a new 4th Line Hockey Podcast! Drew Doughty and Matthew Tkachuk have quite the rivalry going. How did it get to this point? Valentin Zykov of the Vegas Golden Knights was suspended for performance enhancing drugs. What’s in the water in Vegas? The Colorado Avalanche finally lost. What gives Carl hope for the Avalanche to keep it up this season? John Carlson is leading the league in points so far this season, which hasn’t happened since 1975. How many awards would he win if he keeps itRead More →

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With a month in the books of the WHL season, Andy, Carl and Ryan are back with the latest in the WHL! Prince Albert remains atop the Eastern division again/still. How are they doing it? With the season underway, some trades have already happened, with Cole Fonstad off to Everett and Ryan Hughes off to Kamloops. What made them expendable? The Central division features goals by Medicine Hat, depth by Edmonton and an injured Calgary squad that’s still getting by. Where will the dust settle here? The Vancouver Giants have a slow start and a problem of too many overaged players. Who will be theRead More →

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During their 8-2 home win over LA, the Vancouver Canucks announced Bo Horvat as the Captain. Henrik Sedin and Orland Kurtenbach were present during a special pre-game ceremony to hand the reigns over. Few Canucks fans could argue that this was a smart choice. Since the retirement of Henrik and Daniel Sedin, fans have been waiting for a replacement leader. We tend to forget that Vancouver went all out to get this talent at the 2013 draft, the faith has been rewarded. The Childhood of a Leader The 24-year-old London, Ontario Centre was drafted 9th overall in 2013. Horvat had been a sensational talent forRead More →

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On a Thanksgiving afternoon, Carl and Nick have much to be thankful for, including Cinnabon. The Blackhawks and Devils are still winless. After a seemingly successful offseason, what does New Jersey need to do to get things on track? Does a change behind the bench need to happen? There are still two undefeated teams left in the league as well: Edmonton and Colorado. Can Carl’s team be the last to lose? Which of these opening performances is most sustainable? With Bo Horvat being named the captain of the Vancouver Canucks, was that a good choice, and how important is the role of the captain? BraydenRead More →

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Both Carl and Nick are supporters of undefeated teams. But how long will that last?   Diving into the undefeated, which of these teams will be the first to lose? It can’t be the Avalanche or Red Wings, can it? And what about the yet to be victorious? Which of the winless teams are most primed for a bounce back? Can we eliminate from the playoffs already? What impact have the new rule changes had on games so far? Are coaches challenges used differently this year? Does picking the side on icing really matter? Carl plays a round of “For or Against” starring such thingsRead More →

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Dustin, is he Byfuglien-or-out? Can the Jets soar above a competitive Central Division, or will they find themselves grounded. With more aircraft puns wrapped in a season preview, let’s see what we can expect from Winnipeg: Notable Players In: Nathan Beaulieu, Mark Letestu, Anthony Bitetto, Embed from Getty Images Notable Players Out: Jacob Trouba, Tyler Myers, Dustin Byfuglien (?) Brandon Tanev, Ben Chiarot, Joseph Morrow, Marko Dano,  First Key Game: Oct. 3rd @ NYR – The Jets will face former teammate Jacob Trouba right out of the gate as they begin the season on a 4 game Eastern swing. Odds to win the division 5:1Read More →

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Nick returns as we are mere days away from the start of the NHL regular season! But first, the news of the week. The Colorado Avalanche are excited for the start of the regular season, and so are their fans. Unless they’re trying to watch on their local cable, as Altitude Sports will not be distributed on the major carriers. Is this a sign of things to come for local sports? Matthew Tkachuk, Patrik Laine, Kyle Connor and Mikko Rantanen all ended their restricted free agent stand still and signed contracts with the Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Jets (x2) and Colorado Avalanche respectively. Who were theRead More →