Lace Em Up

Brett and Steve discuss Jonathan Bernier hot two weeks, the Lightning's surge and put their full support with the US Women's hockey team's protest.

The season is reaching it's final stretch, so Brett and Steve try to forcast who's going to nominated for the big awards: the Hart, Calder, Vezina, Norris, and Jack Adams. As well as how tight the Art Ross and Rocket Richard race is going to be. They also discuss the NHL possibly not going to the olympics, the Flames win streak, Jack Eichel's quietly great season and every thing else that happened.

Brett and Steve discuss all the big trades that happened at or just before the deadline.

Disclaimer: We recorded this podcast before the big Bishop and Hanzal trade news hit, which is why we didn't cover it. The Lace Em Curse hits us again. In this episode, Brett and Steve talk about Jonathan Quick's return. Whether Shattenkirk or Duchene will be traded. Whether the Panthers or the Sabres will make the playoffs. All the minor trades that happened this week and Filip Forsberg's big week.

Brett and Steve now talk about the hiring of Claude Julien to the Montreal Canadiens for his second stint. They also discuss Crosby's 100th milestone, the Flames and Kings playoff chances and the suspensions that were dealt this week.

Brett and Steve discuss the firing of Claude Julien and the ramifications it has on the Bruins and the rest of the league moving forward. As well as the Habs troubles and the Capitals impressive home winning streak.

Brett and Steve discuss the future of the Blues and if they are on the right path. As well as discussing NHL's Highs: the unveiling of the LGBTQ Ambassador program and the lows: Arizona and the Islanders might be moving because of stadium issues. Mikael Granlund is coming into his own and the Toronto trio of rookies are making history.

Brett and Steve discuss all-star weekend and all the special moments including the top 100 players list. They also discuss the wild card teams and playoff implications.

We discuss the ramifications of the firing of Jack Capuano. We also discuss the high scoring games, whether Lundqvist is done, what's going on in Buffalo, Arizona and Winnipeg. Finally, Brett rants on the Bruins to end the show.

Brett and Steve go through the four teams participating in the all-star game. Who got snubbed and who deserves to go. They also talk about the legacy of Ovechkin and other current NHL players.

Brett and Steve discuss Patrik Laine getting concussed and what the ramifications for that will be for the Jets and the league. We also discuss the World Juniors final and aftermath.

How good are the Blue Jackets? Brett and Steve take a closer look. The Outdoor games, World Juniors and all the key injuries (mainly PK Subban and Barkov) this week were also discussed.

Brett and Steve give out their mid-season awards. There is a lot of debate between all of them. They also talk about Detroit and Colorado disappointment, World Junior preview and Jagr's big milestone.

Brett and Steve discuss the Blue Jackets streak and how Torts may actually be a good coach. We also talk about the Flyers run and Crosby is playing the best he's ever played. A lot of questionable hits as well, this week. Injuries were abundant, as always.

Brett and Steve discuss Eichel's return to action. They also discuss Who McDavid's biggest rival is, other players who returned this week, Toews and Crawford injured and Dougie Hamilton trade rumors that were addressed by Burke. Just a show note. There will be no show next week. But we'll be back in two weeks.

We question the firing of Gerrard Gallant. As well as discussing what we think of the new Vegas name and logo, Brent Burns contract and all the players that maybe day-to-day.

The injury bug hit the NHL and Brett and Steve tried their best to cover them all. Mainly, Steven Stamkos, Johnny Gaudreau and Taylor Hall. We discussed how they would effect their team.

The Jets took over the podcast, when we talk about Trouba's new contract and Scheifele and Laine's ascendence. We also talk about the Blue Jackets and other hockey things that happened this week.

Brett and Steve talk about teams that are in a hot or cold start and if it will be sustainable. They also talk about the Canucks-Leafs brawl and the Canadiens' 10-0 defeat.

We discuss the Oilers hot streak and if they can maintain it. As well as the Hampus Lindholm signing and Crosby being back. Also, everything else that happened in the hockey world was covered.