Hockey Hurts Podcast

Pretty simple topic in today's podcast.  Rutherford bails on the team, why is a good question.  We discuss his tenure at the club and what happens moving forward.  Beware, we do not hold back on Rutherford, but what do you expect, ha.  Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

NBCSN is going to be no longer, which is great because the NHL is up for a new TV deal. We discuss what a new TV deal could look like and what it could do for growing interest in this wonderful sport.  The temperature in Bendigo was 30 Celcius and 30 Fahrenheit in Rochester, so we decided to do a what's hot and what's cold of the Penguins today.  Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

Thanks for keeping us in your subscriptions, and welcome back to a very weird 56 game NHL season.  In this podcast, we discuss the Penguins and their roster and the likely hood of them being any good this season.  As we said, thanks for sticking with us for season 7 and we hope you enjoy! Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

So it's all over for Pittsburgh, whilst they weren't the only upset, they are probably the biggest disappointment of the bubble so far. If they get lucky on Monday this may all be irrelevant but there are some serious questions about the direction of the club and the usage of the assets provided to the coaching staff.  Thanks for listening --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

So we're back, the NHL looks like it might make this bubble thing work.  We preview the Penguins series against the Canadiens, it feels good to talk hockey again.  Thanks for listening, and welcome back! Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

The NHL follows in the footsteps of the NBA and puts the season to sleep.  The reaction from the hockey world has been mixed and interesting.  Just as the whole COVID reaction has been.  This could be the season wrap up, if so thank you so much for listening! It's very political, please be aware! BE SAFE and listen to the medical experts please! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

It's a pretty obvious episode for this time of year.  What happened on deadline day, and who is better for it?  Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

We discuss Walshy's trip to the states and also the Vegas Podcast that did happen but didn't record. The trade action leading up to the deadline is discussed and what may happen once the 24th of Feb occurs.  Thank you for your patience, the gap has been much larger than we wanted.  thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

Crosby is back and the league is better for it.  Topics for today's podcast:  Shero is out - was his magic really just the cheat code Pittsburgh has. Coaching changes - Goalies really do tank a coach. Backstrom - He's staying in Washington. Dougie Hamilton - How will Carolina cope without him. Player safety - They are getting away with negligence again. Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

Yes, it is a legitimate question, will the return of Crosby be soon enough to make up for the loss of the All-Star winger? What about that bacon-infused Winter Classic, hey?  The Perry hit. The Foote hit.  Thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

Hall is in the desert, will it be enough for the Coyotes to make the playoffs and win some permanent fans? We answer your questions and it starts quite a cool debate Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

Let's take a closer look at the removal of the coaches so far in the NHL, below are links to the discussion in the pod.  The article  The thread The Penguins keep winning more than they lose and that is impressive at the moment.  What's the go with the Sabres? Jack Eichel is the go. Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

Well, well, well, it's not like anything has been going on in the world of hockey over the last 2 weeks.  The Penguins are starting to feel the strain of injury and illness and an unexpected goaltending situation.  Does Malkin end up getting a winger to get the most out of his talents? Is Taylor Hall the solution? Phil is back in Pittsburgh, yay. As always thank you for listening and enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

The wait is over, the boys are back, life gets in the way sometimes, and for us, it got in the way a lot.  This episode we discuss the Babcock firing, and the Penguins. Thanks for sticking by us and we hope you enjoy the episode.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

The Penguins are on fire, with all the injuries they have it is quite an amazing feat.  Crosby and Murray may be driving the bus, but those who are sitting in the back seat are doing more than expected.  Thanks for listening.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

Point and Tkachuk sign their bridging deals. Faulk is finally out of Carolina, the Blues took the bait.  Finally, the brains trust in Pittsburgh is looking to get rid of another Rutherford error, will the league bail them out?  We answer some of your questions. Enjoy and thanks for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

Well the next season of NHL hockey is about to get going.  Marner signs, but Carolina has Gardiner?  Malkin making waves coming back to Pittsburgh, and Marcus Pettersson could create some great flexibility.  Training camp has started, yay? Thanks for having us back in your feed! Hope you enjoy season 6! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

  So the UFA frenzy has been but not gone, there will be dregs to be finalised over the next month. There have been some impressive trades through the UFA craziness too! We look at the winners (great contracts) and the losers (Rutherford style contracts) and try to dissect who is better and who make themselves worse.  Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

Sadly the Kessel Era in Pittsburgh is over. Not surprisingly he was slapped on his ass as he walked out the door.  We discuss the trade and the fall out of Phil the Thrill Thanks for listening. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support

Ryan comes up with a great little rule set for the NHL GMs to follow.  We discuss the draft and the trades around it.  Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hockey-hurts/support