On this week’s Hockey Feels: Hockey Feels heads into the off-season (in mid-October, because 2020) with a rundown of the many NHL free agent signings, including how we thought the Oilers and Flyers did! Links: NHL Trade Tracker NHL Free Agency Tracker NWHL restructuring Notes: Frenemies That pass though Ye Olde Draft Day photos Sponsors: Edmonton C…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The NHL Draft, trades, buyouts, free agents, new/old uniforms, Alex Trebek, boat parades – it was a busy few days in the hockey world, and we have it all for you here! Links: NHL Draft NHL Trade Tracker NHL Free Agency Tracker Flames go retro Senators new uniforms Coyotes leaning towards retro Tampa Cup celebrations QMJ…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Tampa Bay Lightning are your 2020 Stanley Cup Champions! Rachel and Steven sum up an amazing rebound performance from Tampa after last year’s crushing loss, the unique playoffs, life in the bubble, and what’s to come in this off-season (however long it lasts). Links: NHL website NHL Bubble – By The Numbers Notes: Ba…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Dallas Stars took Game 1 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, but the Tampa Bay Lightning have stormed back to take Games 2 and 3, led (briefly) by their captain Steven Stamkos. Steven and Rachel break this down, plus what the next few months has in store for IIHF tournaments. Links: NHL website NHL Awards Life in the NHL…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Dallas Stars are in the Stanley Cup Final, having bested the Vegas Golden Knights in five games to get there. Which Eastern Conference team will join them? Also, coaching hires, NHL Awards winners, and more! Links: NHL website Capitals hire Peter Laviolette NHL Draft to occur October 6-7, free agency begins October …

On this week’s Hockey Feels: Edmonton is now the sole home to the NHL playoffs as the Conference Finals are underway. The Flyers are out, despite an impressive comeback against the Islanders, but at least Rachel can now live a hockey stress-free life like Steven, right? Links: NHL website Bill Zito named Florida GM PWHPA adds Sarah Nurse Notes: Tha…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Flyers are on the brink, the Lightning are coming to Edmonton (eventually), hockey pauses (eventually) to protest racial injustice, and more in the longest week of hockey ever. Links: NHL website Notes: Potential NHL 2020-21 Scenarios Sponsors: ATB Taproot EdmontonKirjoittanut Hockey Feels

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway! Rachel and Steven recap the first round, make predictions for the second round, and mull over how the Flyers will do against the Islanders as that series starts tonight. Links: NHL website Eric Duhatschek on NHL realignment for 2020-21 Ryan S. Clark: Is hockey br…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The NHL playoffs move on for a third, COVID case-free week! The Bruins and Blues are starting to wake from their slumber, the Avalanche and Islanders mean business, and the Flyers prepare for a critical Game 4 against the Canadiens. Links: NHL website Hockey Culture Series Sabres Return to Royal Providence Bruins Announ…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Oilers are out, the Flyers are first in the East, the actual playoffs start Tuesday, and the New York Rangers have won the NHL Draft Lottery. All in all, a mixed bag, but Steven and Rachel bring you all the action, plus their picks for each first round series! Links: NHL website Caps Diversity Program Announced Dale…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The playoffs are underway! Rachel and Steven break down the action that’s gone on so far with the Flyers, Oilers, and the rest of the league. They also talk about Matt Dumba, Ryan Reaves, and how the NHL Return To Play initiative is looking on TV. Links: NHL website Reaves, Seguin take a knee More on John Chayka Blackha…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The NHL is BACK! It’s time for our Stanley Cup Playoff preview, Hub City talk, the John Chayka situation, the Seattle Kraken, and more! Links: NHL schedules, rosters Some teams carrying 3 goalies, others 4 A look inside the bubble The Seattle Kraken Arizona statement on John Chayka John Chayka statement NCAA hockey chan…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: NHL Awards talk, training camps, hub city preparations, “unfit to play”, and more! Links: Sportsnet announces broadcast plans Hub city preparations NHL setting the stage Brendan Lemieux suspended Notes: The crawl Hockey Sticks The Minnesota Mild Sponsors: Park Power Alberta Podcast Network…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: NHL Return To Play training camps are open (minus a few players who are “unfit to practice”) as the NHL strives to get to Phase 4 in the two hub cities of Toronto and Edmonton on July 26. Links: NHL, NHLPA CBA extension NHL Hub City Plans NHL Phase 4 Details How the CBA came to be NHL Hub City hotel assignments Final Ph…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: Labour peace! The NHL and NHLPA not only agreed to a Return To Play strategy (pending an official vote), but also put in forth a four-year extension to the current CBA, including agreeing on Olympic participation in 2022 and 2026! We’ll break it all down on this episode of Hockey Feels. Links: NHL, NHLPA CBA extension N…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: Chaos reigns! “Team E”, a Qualifying Round team to be named later, has won the right to select first overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft! This, plus the Hockey Hall of Fame and hub cities decisions have driven us back to the podcast for (hopefully) a new regular run of shows leading up to the (hopeful) return to play! L…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: We’re back! For now! We emerge from our pandemic-enforced hiatus with actual NHL news and the Return To Play plan which was announced on May 26. Rachel and Steven break down the plan, what it means for the Oilers and Flyers, and how the NHL can resume at all in the world that we are now living in. Links: NHL Return to P…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The COVID-19 pandemic is concerning both Rachel and Steven in regards to the future of the NHL season, but they try to stay positive by talking about the Flyers, the Oilers, and Rachel’s amazing day and night at the Rangers’ Pride Night. Links: NHL results Bruins-Lightning clip Johnny Boychuk cut for 90 stitches Blues P…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: It’s March and both the Flyers and the Oilers are near the top of their respective divisions, and Rachel and Steven don’t know how to handle this success! Philadelphia is doing it with depth scoring and strong defence, while the Oilers (and the league) are being led by Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. Heady days! (For…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: It’s the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline edition! We break down all the interesting trades from the day, judge how our respective teams, the Oilers and Flyers, did, and also talk about the wild night for the Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, and EBUG Dave Ayres! Links: NHL results NHL Trade Deadline Sedins Jersey Retirement Ceremony Not…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: It’s Gallifrey One time in Los Angeles, which means both Rachel and Steven are there celebrating Doctor Who, but they’re also there with Deb and Erika of Beginner’s Puck, along with recent hockey convert Chip, on their way too and from the Anaheim Ducks-Calgary Flames game on February 13, 2020! It’s a crossover carcast!…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Flyers smoked the Capitals on Saturday, spoiling Alexander Ovechkin’s big to score his (699th and) 700th career goal. The Oilers have re-signed Darnell Nurse to a contract extension as they await news on Connor McDavid and a potential knee injury. And this week, Rachel and Steven will watch a Ducks game in Anaheim! …

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Oilers and Flames reignite the Battle of Alberta, culminating in an Oilers 8-3 win on Saturday night that featured, well, everything. And the Flyers are playing well, but gaining no ground in the standings. Links: NHL results David Backes, Bruins situation Pierre Lebrun trade deadline thoughts Abolish Defence Ryan S…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: it was NHL All-Star Weekend! We cover all the events from the Skills Competition to the All-Star Game itself, plus the superb Elite Women’s 3-on-3 game. Links: NHL All-Star Weekend Cassie Campbell-Pascall on the NWHL NWHL Statement The Cost of Hockey Slovak Hockey invest €14 million Notes: The Poem, The Poet All about A…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: It’s bye week for the Oilers and a bunch of other teams as the NHL heads into the All-Star break, but the Flyers had a good week. All this and the news of the week! Links: Vegas fires Gerrard Gallant, hires Peter DeBoer Tuukka Rask suffers concussion Caps sign Backstrom to extension All Star Skills Competition Justin Ba…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Oilers have a great road trip, Connor McDavid scores the goal of the year (which Rachel hasn’t seen yet), and the Flyers are fending off threats from unexpected Metropolitan Division rivals. Links: The Connor McDavid Goal Predators fire Peter Laviolette, hire John Hynes Devils let go GM Ray Shero The Zack Kassian/Ma…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: Canada wins the World Juniors, the Winter Classic took place in Dallas, the Flyers had a rough Western road trip, and the Oilers have points in their last three games. Links: Canada wins the 2020 U20 Championship Jim Montgomery Statement Colin White header Notes: OH NO WHY Get Bent Walk of Shame Tablet Talk Sponsors: Pa…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: It’s our last podcast episode of the decade! We talk World Juniors, NHL, and more World Juniors! It’s our favourite time of the year. Links: World Juniors NHL Winter Classic Ovechkin to skip All-Star Game Jeremy Roenick suspended from NBC Torts Rant on NHL review process Jeff Skinner injured for 3-4 weeks Ilya Mikheyev …

On this week’s Hockey Feels: It’s the last day of NHL action before the holiday break, the World Juniors are on the horizon, and the Flyers and Oilers are very much in the race! It’s a Festivus miracle! Links: NHL reveals All-Star captains World Juniors – Group A Preview World Juniors – Group A Preview NWHL All Star Game in Boston PWHPA in Philadel…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: It was a tough week for the Flyers on and off the ice, with a tough, injury-filled road trip made worse by the cancer diagnosis for Oskar Lindblom. The Oilers themselves only halted a four-game losing skid with a close win against Dallas. So expect some airing of the grievances on this episode! Links: Oskar Lindblom dia…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: On the heels of the NHL announcing efforts to enact a coaching culture change, the Dallas Stars have dismissed head coach Jim Montgomery due to “unprofessional conduct”. Also, the Oilers are treading water, but the Flyers continue to impress. Links: NHL on coaching culture NHL announces training program Dallas fires Jim…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: A change in hockey coaching culture continues to reverberate across the NHL and elsewhere. Meanwhile, both the Flyers and Oilers are surging right now and are in the top five in the league! In early December! We celebrate. Links: Bill Peters resigns in Calgary Marc Crawford allegations More Babcock allegations Jashvina …

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Maple Leafs fired Mike Babcock, igniting a new philosophy in Toronto and leaving many questions about Babcock’s coaching style in the wake of the news. Also, Akim Aliu, Bill Peters, and how our teams are doing this week. Links: NHL action Mike Babcock fired Mike Commodore rant & Babcock Fallout Babcock & Marner situ…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid are running away with the NHL scoring race, leading the Oilers to the top of the Pacific in the process, the Flyers stumbled a bit over the weekend, and the Leafs and Flames are tire fires right now. Good times! Links: NHL action GM Meetings underway 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame Matt Calver…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Oilers are leading the Pacific Division and are third overall in the league! The Flyers are third in the Metropolitan and tied for seventh in the league! No one say anything to upset this fun ride! Links: NHL action Bruins, Predators, Avalanche, Blue Jackets all heading to Europe in 2020 Shea Weber doing Shea Weber …

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Islanders have won nine in a row and no one is talking about them, the Lightning and Sabres are headed overseas, and the Oilers are still managing to get points in games they don’t necessarily deserve to. Links: NHL action Milan Lucic suspended 2 games Byfuglien, Jets heading to arbitration Dallas teases Winter Clas…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Heritage Classic happened in the heart of Saskatchewan, a Flyers goalie (but not the one you think) was one of the NHL Three Stars of the Week, and the Oilers continue their search for depth scoring. Links: NHL action 2019 Heritage Classic Josi signs eight-year contract with Predators Tarasenko Injury Landeskog Inju…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Oilers are one of the hottest teams in the NHL with a 7-1-1 record, and while the standings don’t show it yet, Rachel is pleased with how the Flyers are playing recently. All the chatter from around the NHL awaits you! Links: NHL action VGK’s Zykov suspended 20 games NHL launches Spanish-language site Notes: Mighty …

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Flyers and Oilers meet for the first of two matchups this season! Rachel and Steven also discuss the hot and cold teams of the NHL, the weirdness of the early part of the schedule, and more. Links: NHL action Patrick Marleau returns to San Jose Sens stop search for Director of Player Development NHL changing shot ma…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: Hockey season is officially underway! Both the Flyers and Oilers are undefeated, and Steven and Rachel use this positive momentum to go through – and overreact – about the early starts for various teams this NHL season. Links: NHL action NWHL action Notes: Work of Art Hockey Porn Don’t You (Forget About Me) A three hour…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: It’s our 2019-20 NHL Season Preview! Listen as Steven and Rachel predict where each team will finish in the standings as we stand on the dawn of another new season of hopes and dreams for our teams. Links: Green Day partners with NHL Auston Matthews legal issues Laine, Connor sign with WPG Faulk traded to STL Seattle Fr…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The 2019-20 NHL season is a week away, and teams are trimming and building their rosters to try and take a run at a championship. Also, we cover Brayden Point’s new contract (which was announced during recording!), plus the PWHPA Dream Gap Tour! Links: Flyers camp report Thomas Chabot extension Dustin Byfuglien update 2…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: Training camps have begun, the preseason is underway, (some) restricted free agents are signing with their respective teams (including the two Flyers holdouts), and many new third jerseys have been unveiled. We love this time of year. Links: Ivan Provorov signs new contract Travis Konecny, Flyers, agree on new deal Fly …

On this week’s Hockey Feels: NHL rookie tournaments are happening around the league, and so Steven gives his report from the Oilers-Flames rookie game in Red Deer, Alberta this past weekend. Also, NHL signings, Sportsnet shakeups, NHL marketing gaffes, NWHL news, and more! Links: NHL Network Behind the Glass in Philadelphia NHL Marketing… Jake Gard…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The summer is almost over, training camps begin in a couple weeks, so it’s time for Steven and Rachel to reconvene and catch up with some news and notes about how the summer has gone for them, their teams, and the NHL as a whole. Links: NHL Free Agent Signings NHL Free Agent List NHL Trade Tracker #ForTheGame Updates NW…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: In our last regular episode before the summer, we break down all the madness that was Free Agent Frenzy, from some big signings to some even bigger trades! Links: NHL Free Agent Signings NHL Free Agent List NHL Trade Tracker NHL 2019-20 Rule Changes 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame Women in HHOF Roberto Luongo Retires Canes ECH…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: everything! NHL Draft, the 2019-20 NHL schedule is released, trades, signings, buyouts, and more! This really is the busiest time of the year for hockey podcasts, isn’t it? Links: NHL Awards NHL Draft Draftees walkup music NHL Transactions NHL 2019-20 Schedule Diversity Council Madison Gay Hockey Association NHL Analyti…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The St. Louis Blues are Stanley Cup champions after defeating the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of the Final, Ryan O’Reilly wins the Conn Smythe Trophy, and the rest of the league is already busy on working on next season! Links: St. Louis wins the Stanley Cup Laila Cup Parade Highlights Karlsson re-signs in San Jose NHL Trad…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final awaits as the Bruins ruined St. Louis’s party by defeating the Blues 5-1 in Game 6. Also, the Charlotte Checkers win their first ever AHL championship, and have the Arizona Coyotes found a new majority owner? Links: Stanley Cup Final coverage Charlotte Checkers in Calder Cup NHL Awards Eq…

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Bruins and Blues are tied at 2-2 heading back to Boston for a pivotal Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, but are the Bruins getting too banged up? Also, NHL coaching changes and transactions, plus a statement from the NWHL. Links: Stanley Cup Finals Bruins and Barstool Barstool is terrible Flyers trade for Kevin Hayes…