On Episode 68, the Beers in The Lot crew discussed LA Kings forward, Brendan Lemieux biting Ottawa Senators captain, Brady Tkachuk in a recent fight and the Montreal Canadiens general manager requirements prioritizing French-speaking candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 01, 2021•37 min•Ep. 68
On Episode 67 of Beers in The Lot, the guys reviewed their Thanksgiving dinner favorites and not so favorites; discussed some of their overall thoughts on the NHL season so far, what teams have impressed, and players looking to get out of bad situations; and talked about that weird feeling you get as a fan and suddenly you're older than all of the players you watch in the NHL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 24, 2021•37 min•Ep. 67
On Episode 66, the crew discussed the recent postponement of Ottawa Senators games due to their COVID-19 outbreak and potential impacts on the NHL schedule like the All-Star Weekend and Olympic break; some of their ideas to make the All-Star Weekend entertaining while incorporating the sites and sounds of Las Vegas; the historic connection between Ivan Majesky's and Martin Fehervary's shorthanded goals against the Pittsburgh Penguins, separated by 15 years; and Sidney Crosby's frustrations retur...
Nov 17, 2021•31 min•Ep. 66
On Episode 65 of Beers in The Lot, the guys recorded, in-person for the time ever while in Johnstown, PA for the Slapshot Cup Hockey Tournament; discussed watching the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins clash on Thursday night; recapped some of the more humorous moments from their first two games in the tournament; and learned that Aaron is one the top-100 Arkansas-born hockey players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2021•35 min•Ep. 65
Episode 64 of Beers in The Lot finds the crew gearing up for their annual trip to the Slapshot Cup Tournament in Johnstown, PA; looking forward to a stop in Pittsburgh to catch the Philadelphia Flyers and Penguins game on the way; discussing Washington Capitals forward, Alexander Ovechkin's hot start and chase to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal scoring record; and lamenting the Montreal Canadiens sending Cole Caufield down to the minors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Nov 03, 2021•35 min•Ep. 64
On Episode 63 of Beers in The Lot, the guys gave some of their thoughts on some teams that have surprised everyone to start the NHL season focusing on the Toronto Maple Leafs' woes; talked about the Seattle Kraken opening their brand new rink, Climate Pledge Arena, by retiring the number 32; and listened to Jon's description of a crime against humanity involving dress clothes, a hockey bag, and an office worker after a lunch time skate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Oct 27, 2021•38 min•Ep. 63
On Episode 62, the guys discussed different ways they try to keep their gear clean and not as smelly; what their favorite store bought fried chicken is and having it as a post game meal; some irreconcilable differences on the ice; and the Ice Breaker college hockey tournament hosted by the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 20, 2021•39 min•Ep. 62
On Episode 61 of Beers in The Lot, the guys talked about hockey season starting with the NCAA starting over the last couple weekends and the NHL opening up this week; whether or not professional hockey players are also gamers and streamers; and more thoughts and excitement around hockey in the upcoming Winter Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 13, 2021•40 min•Ep. 61
On Episode 60 of Beers in The Lot, Aaron scored an empty net goal in beer league this week and Danny, Rigs, and Jonny were all over that even though it may or may not have ended up on the scoresheet; the guys then discussed some of the more interesting rounds in their NHL fantasy draft; and touched on the fast-approaching NHL season discussing how teams find success in the playoffs regardless of what division they play in or where they end up in the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. V...
Oct 06, 2021•32 min•Ep. 60
On Episode 59, the guys discussed their NHL preseason impressions and how good the Seattle Kraken uniforms look on the ice; went over a couple of their planned fantasy hockey draft rules including a listener submitted one involving "The Michigan"; and talked about the New York Rangers retiring Henrik Lundqvist's number later this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2021•32 min•Ep. 59
On Episode 58 of Beers in The Lot, the guys talked about some of the funny things that happened in beer league this week and whether or not Aaron scissor kicked a guy; their thoughts on the Detroit Red Wings; and how NHL teams' successes contribute to up and coming local hockey communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2021•30 min•Ep. 58
On Episode 57 of Beers in The Lot, the crew watched some of the Hockey Heroes game between the FDNY and NYPD hockey teams; discussed the new agreement for NHL players to participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics and what teams USA and Canada might look like; and talked a little bit about how much the NHL game has changed just in the last 10 or 12 years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2021•32 min•Ep. 57
On Episode 56 of Beers in The Lot, Jon and Aaron came back from the DC Draft Experience tournament with some great stories; the guys somehow got on the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens topic, again; and they discussed their favorite Nickelodeon shows from back in the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 09, 2021•35 min•Ep. 56
On Episode 55, the Beers in The Lot crew discussed the Carolina Hurricanes sending an offer sheet for Montreal Canadiens forward, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, only for the memes; rivals Canada and USA meeting yet again in the Women's World Championship gold medal game; and the different feels when playing in the normal, weekly beer league games and away tournament games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 01, 2021•32 min•Ep. 55
On Episode 54 of Beers in The Lot, Aaron, Danny, and Jon interrogated Rigs about attending the USA Hockey National Hockey Coaches Symposium in Duluth, MN. Rigs talked about the Level 5 coaching certification, instruction, and requirements; hearing from high level coaches in the NHL and NCAA talk about how they teach players; and what the bar and beer scene was like in Duluth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2021•26 min•Ep. 54
On Episode 53 of Beers in The Lot, the guys set the record straight on who is eligible for the league championship yardwork shirt using the Cup as an example, the Women's World Championships are this week, and we're READY. But only three of us will grab some poutine to watch, and not when USA plays Canada (sorry, but we're not sorry). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 18, 2021•27 min•Ep. 53
On Episode 52 of Beers in The Lot, the crew talked about Pittsburgh Penguins play-by-play announcing legend, Mike Lange retiring; Jon's recent trip to the local horse racing track and casino to play the ponies and place some Stanley Cup champion wagers; and Nathan MacKinnon turning heel on his Colorado Avalanche teammates for not living up to his dietary and passing standards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 11, 2021•29 min•Ep. 52
On Episode 51, the Beers in The Lot crew talked about Jon and Rigs using their mini fridge as a makeshift air conditioning in Johnstown once; discussed Rigs heading out to the USA Hockey Level 5 Coaches Symposium in Duluth, MN; and got in to some NHL topics like the potential participation in the Olympics, the wild trade and free agency season, and please, no more Carolina Hurricanes topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 04, 2021•24 min•Ep. 51
On Episode 50 of Beers in The Lot, the guys discussed some of the NHL free agency mess (recorded on Monday); expressed their confusion over the Carolina Hurricanes trading away goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic; and talked about how some players like TJ Oshie and Nathan MacKinnon play bigger on the ice than they look off the ice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2021•34 min•Ep. 50
On Episode 49 of Beers in The Lot, the guys shared their thoughts on the Seattle Kraken expansion draft; discussed some of the free agent chaos around the expansion draft and the NHL Entry Draft; and tried to answer the question, can better hockey equipment make you a better hockey player? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 21, 2021•43 min•Ep. 49
On Episode 48, the Beers in The Lot crew discussed the Stanley Cup Final results the night after the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens to go back-to-back. They talked about the unwarranted reactions to the Bolts winning back-to-back Cups in COVID-19 shortened seasons while over the salary cap. The guys also discussed the Jack Eichel situation in Buffalo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 14, 2021•33 min•Ep. 48
On Episode 47 of Beers in The Lot, the guys discussed a recent report over in the NBA about a team conducting an audit of officials' calls in the playoffs and how that might apply to hockey; how the Tampa Bay Lightning did not complete the Stanley Cup Final sweep over the Montreal Canadiens; and some of their thoughts on the upcoming Seattle Kraken expansion draft and relevant Washington Capitals players' contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 07, 2021•40 min•Ep. 47
On episode 46 of Beers in The Lot, the guys departed from the normal hockey talk and got ready for Independence Day weekend by watching and chatting about Jaws. They revisited the theory that Quint murdered Ben Gardner and discussed some of their interpretations of different scenes. In a couple of the slower moments of the movie, the guys also talked about how the Tampa Bay Lightning dominated the Montreal Canadiens physically and offensively in game one of the Stanley Cup Final; and discussed s...
Jun 30, 2021•39 min•Ep. 46
On Episode 45 of Beers in The Lot, the guys discussed some of the current Stanley Cup Playoffs semifinals picture, focusing on the Montreal Canadiens; talked a bit about where Carey Price stands in comparison to some of the other Habs goaltender legends; and got into a debate on whether or not a team can lose a game but still be considered to have played better than their opponent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 23, 2021•48 min•Ep. 45
On Episode 44 of Beers in The Lot, the guys talked about Barry Trotz's New York Islanders embracing "boring hockey" to make a deep Stanley Cup run; and American hockey superstar, Cole Caufield contributing to the Montreal Canadiens overcoming their underdog status in the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2021•26 min•Ep. 44
The 'Keeper of The Cup', Phil Pritchard joined the guys on Episode 43 of Beers in The Lot. Phil told stories about NHL players sharing the Stanley Cup with the communities and people that impacted them; talked about preserving hockey history at the Hockey Hall of Fame; and shared some examples of how hockey history is made everyday and how important that is to the growth of the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 09, 2021•58 min•Ep. 43
On Episode 42 of Beers in The Lot, the guys had to talk about the latest Toronto Maple Leafs round one collapse in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Montreal Canadiens; were excited their local beer leagues are starting up after more than a year off; and discussed a new hockey fan's interesting method to picking their favorite NHL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 02, 2021•39 min•Ep. 42
On Episode 41 of Beers in The Lot, the guys talked about the disappointing first round exit for Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers; had a bit of fun with the "serenity now" approach Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews is using against the Montreal Canadiens' attempts to get under his skin; and discussed the importance of goaltenders and how they should probably play well for their teams to have a chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2021•42 min•Ep. 41
The Beers in The Lot crew decided to celebrate their 40th episode by enjoying forties of various varieties of high gravity lager and malt liquor. On Episode 40, the guys talked about their initial impressions of the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far; Colorado Avalanche defenseman, Cale Makar, actually celebrating a goal; and the goalie problems the Pittsburgh Penguins and other playoff teams have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2021•40 min•Ep. 40
On Episode 39 of Beers in The Lot, the guys reviewed their terrible preseason NHL picks; took a look at some potential Stanley Cup Playoffs match-ups and the confusion around re-seeding in each round; and discussed a few teams that probably need to win a Stanley Cup this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2021•39 min•Ep. 39