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Empty Netters Podcast

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Ice is ready and welcome to the Empty Netters Podcast! We're brothers who played hockey in global showcases, elite prep schools, and top level juniors, before flaming out into the beer leaguers who sit before you. Now we're podcast hosts bringing you the best news, analysis, & interviews in the hockey world. From Jack Eichel to PK Subban to Jeremy Swayman to Chris Chelios, Empty Netters is the place where the biggest names in the sport come to talk hockey, play games, and snap it around tape to tape. Welcome to your favorite NHL player's favorite podcast. We've got the effortless chemistry (and pure hatred) that only years on the ice can build. Do you think Datsyuk has the best hands in the history of the league? Do you think Sidney Crosby is somehow underrated? Do you think every goalie should have to wear the Hasek helmet? Same. Let's hang. We drop new pod episodes every Tuesday and Thursday, along with plenty of other YouTube content. Hit us up any time. Until then, skate hard.
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Episodes

80. NHL Rule Changes, On Ice Sty, and the Rest of the Mail Bag with Jonny Laz

The boys are in Jackson Hole Wyoming for a hockey tournament and are joined by our good pal Jonny Lazarus for a special edition mail bag episode. As the boys prepare for their big weekend they discuss who has the best on-ice sty, who the biggest man rocket in the league is and potential rule changes we want to see. They also debate the weirdest pregame rituals, if/where Crosby could get traded to this off-season and the most memorable practice drills from their playing days! NEW EPISODES EVERY W...

Mar 18, 202458 min

79. NHL Trade Deadline Grades

The guys defend Torts outburst and pour one out for Phil Kessel. They debate if we see Landy in the playoffs and if pulling your goalie in OT should be the new norm. Plus, they put on their professor tweed suits and dish out some very tough grades on all the NHL Trades. Find out who is getting a gold star and who is failing. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.nett...

Mar 13, 20241 hr 42 minEp. 79

78. Frank Vatrano on Making the All Star Team, His Journey to the NHL, and Binge Watching Entourage

The boys sit down with Frank Vatrano to hear his RIDICULOUS college hockey story, how his dad snuck through the border to see Frank's first goal, and what it means to him to be an all star. Frank wants to be part of the solution in Anaheim for the long run. Plus, you can't miss the talks about his family restaurant, watching Entourage, getting a Rolex from goalie Bob, and singing Star Is Born karaoke! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON...

Mar 11, 202440 min

77. NHL Trade Deadline Madness - Are Guentzel And Ullmark On The Move? | Ft. Bobby Ryan

NHL Trade Deadline mayhem is like Christmas morning for hockey fans! The boys break down the Elias Pettersson extension, Anthony Mantha making Vegas even richer, and Lindy Ruff gets the axe. Bobby Ryan joins the pod to discuss some of the biggest possible trade moves. Is Jake Guentzel going to leave Crosby? All-Star goalies Linus Ullmark, Juuse Saros, and Jakub Markstrom are on the board. Who gets dealt? Join in for all the craziness! Chapters (0:00) - Intro (0:51) - No Buckie Warm Up (1:35) - T...

Mar 06, 20241 hr 49 min

76. Are The Rangers Playoff Tough and is Daniel Sprong Getting A Stanley Cup Tattoo?!

Daniel Sprong joins the podcast! The boys talk about being an NHLer from the Netherlands, and Spronger’s amazing path to the national. Patty Kane returned home to humiliate the Blackhawks and spoil Chelios’ big day. The Bruins are officially on Fraud Watch, and Matt Rempe is going to fight himself into a large coffin! Chapters (0:00) - Intro (1:10) - Kaner and Chelios Return to Chicago (7:09 - No Buckie warm up (7:17) - Rangers streak ends (13:38) - Toronto is streaking (17:30) - Toronto’s Regul...

Feb 28, 20241 hr 36 min

75. Devils Will Catch the Flyers with Greg Wyshynski

The Puck Daddy himself joins the pod while CP and DP were at Stadium Series. Greg talks about why the Devils are IN and why the Penguins are DEAD. Phil Kessel is ready to help a playoff team and this trade deadline it's all about the tendies. The boys talk top 10 defenseman and goalies in the league, who is going to win the Hart Trophy, epic memorabilia, and of course a little Star Wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 21, 20242 hr 41 min

74. Red Wings are THIRSTY for Playoffs w/ Lucas Raymond & John Scott

Former All Star MVP, John Scott, and Detroit Red Wings star, Lucas Raymond join the pod! John gets into how enforcers are a dying breed, and explains why the Oilers are a serious Cup contender. Lucas Raymond has an amazing Bromance with Mo Seider, and the playoff buzz is VERY real in Detroit. The boys talk the Morgan Rielly situation as well as light their mouthes on fire with hot sauce! NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv...

Feb 14, 20242 hr 23 min

73. All Star Weekend In Toronto w/ Bobby Ryan & Nick Kyrepos

The Boys hit Toronto for a truly EPIC 2024 NHL All Star weekend. Bobby Ryan joins the show to dish on all the tea that comes with being on an NHL team, and Nick Kypreos breaks down why this Leafs team can’t win a Cup. DP and CP dish out tons of hilarious stories from the bender in Toronto, as well as break down the massive trades that dropped! PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOL...

Feb 07, 20242 hr 19 minEp. 73

72. Sidney Crosby MUST Leave Pittsburgh

The boys are headed to Toronto for a jam picked week of All Star events. We get into the complete s*it show that is the LA Kings, as well as the unstoppable Edmonton Oilers. If the Penguins were to miss the playoffs again, could they consider blowing it up and starting the rebuild now? The team gives out mid season major awards. See who gets the most love! Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (1:02) - All Star week ahead (19:36) - No Buckie Warm Up (21:22) Current players smashing career highs (36:01) - Th...

Jan 31, 20242 hr 5 min

71. Heads are Rolling in the NHL with Erin Ambrose

The drama in the NHL gets even juicier as Lane Lambert gets the axe, and Patty Roy is back behind the bench. Corey Perry decides to go Cup chasing in Edmonton with a new chip on his shoulder. Erin Ambrose joins the pod to talk about how she’s tearing up the NHL as well as her amazing journey of spreading mental health awareness to hockey players everywhere. Chapters 2:23 - Intro 11:24 - NO BUCKIE WARMUP 11:31 - Alex Ovechkin Is Not Human 13:34 - Leo Carlsson Back With The Ducks 14:39 - Are We Go...

Jan 24, 20242 hr 40 min

70. The Canucks Are Real But They Can't Win With Darren Dreger

TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins the pod to dish all the insider gossip, talk major scoops he missed, how he got to where he is today, and the best way to grill meats. Plus, how good are the Canucks really? What goalies are on the move at the deadline? What coaches are on the hot seat? And which contenders need to PANIC!? Chapters 2:23 - Intro 11:24 - NO BUCKIE WARMUP 11:31 - Alex Ovechkin Is Not Human 13:34 - Leo Carlsson Back With The Ducks 14:39 - Are We Going To See A Goalie Trade? 22:...

Jan 17, 20242 hr 8 min

69. Blockbuster Trades Have Begun!

The guys breakdown why the Jets are the best team in the league, who is having home ice problems, and why the US Dev Program means World Junior dominance. Plus, they talk about how Bedard's injury has opened up the rookie of the year race, why picking an all star from every team is lame, and how on earth are the Leafs gonna manage their cap space. BONUS: Will Smith briefly joins the pod to recap Team USA's adventures in Sweden. 18:18 - Intro 21:52 - No Bucky Warmup 21:58 - The Jets Are Officiall...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 56 min

68. Time To Panic In Toronto

Live from the Winter Classic! The boys start off 2024 in Seattle and break down the experience at the outdoor game. Canada is out of the World Junior tournament, the Maple Leafs have a serious issue in net, and CP and DP make some SAUCY predictions for the new year. Chapters (00:40) - Intro (05:20) - 12 Days of BETSman Breakdown (09:46) - Seattle Winter Classic Review (21:00) - World Juniors Tourney Is USA's to Lose (29:30) - The NHL Should Claim Boxing Day (34:46) - The Maple Leafs Are A Disast...

Jan 03, 20241 hr 29 min

67. Chris Kreider is the Greatest New York Ranger of All Time

In the last pod before Christmas the boys dish out some presents to teams and players in need. What clubs are getting good progress reports and what clubs are getting a lecture from their parents at the semester break? Lots of goalie drama around the league, the Bruins are in a rut, and a few super stars are going streaking. 04:40 - No Bucky Warmup 11:10 - BETSmas Recap 13:40 - Raanta Sent Down 20:55 - Flower is a Top 3 Goalie All Time 26:01 - Hot Ice 26:08 - Kredier is the GRoat 36:40 - The Bru...

Dec 20, 20231 hr 28 min

66. 6 AM Campfires with Jack Eichel

Jackie Aces joins the pod to tell us all about the Knights playoff run and what has kept them such a wagon this season. He talks BU hockey, coach Cassidy's intense style, and dusts off the Phil Kessel impression. Wait til you hear Jack's pregame routine and his favorite TV show. Plus the boys discuss the Larkin incident and why you should never shit talk Moose. CHAPTERS (0:00) - Intro (04:59) - NO BUCKIE WARMUPS (10:42) - Teammate BEEF in Colorado (18:35) - Kucherov is dominating the NHL (25:37)...

Dec 13, 20232 hr 14 min

65. Road to 50 with Seth Jarvis

Seth Jarvis joins the podcast! The boys talk about the crazy state of the Metropolitan division as well as what the Devils need to turn things around. Could Steve Stamkos be traded at the deadline? Seth Jarvis discusses his breakout season and all things he does to annoy Rod The Bod CHAPTERS (0:00) - Intro (3:24) - NO BUCKY WARMUP (3:30) - New Coach Bump For the Wild (7:45) - The National Hughes League Showdown (11:05) - Stick taps for the Flyers (15:45) - Way too early Cellebrini Talk (18:52) -...

Dec 06, 20232 hr 4 min

64. Crocs Are High Fashion with Brady Tkachuk

The coolest captain in the league Brady Tkachuk joins the pod to talk about trashing Mark Stone’s house and who had the best dance moves at his wedding. He opens up about what it means to win for the Senators fans, what the belief is like in the locker room, and what his favorite Will Ferrell movie is. Plus, Kane is a Red Wing! The guys discuss how that’s gonna go. CHAPTERS (0:00) - Intro (4:19) - NO BUCKY WARM UP (4:40) - Angry Connor McDavid is coming for throats (9:01) - NHL All Star Draft (1...

Nov 30, 20231 hr 59 min

63. Theater Class with Will Smith

This week the boys are joined by BC freshman stud Will Smith. He talks about the scariest penalty he ever took, the coolest draft party ever thrown, and bringing his entire Dev Program line with him to college. Will thinks BC is going to raise some banners this year, and they just might be listening to Adele in the locker room to celebrate. Also, Chris and Dan stopped by the CCM Hockey house where they're joined by the 3rd Empty Netter Jonny Lazarus. They debate the OT rule and put Laz through a...

Nov 22, 20231 hr 30 min

62. Scare Tactics With Jeremy Roenick

JR joins the pod to talk about how Jumbo Joe should’ve been his next victim and why the Olympics are so cool. He lists his top 5 American players, he changes his grade on Bedard, and yes he still hangs out with Vince Vaughn. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (00:00) Intro (11:10) Oilers in Shambles (28:23) Laffy is Scor...

Nov 15, 20231 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 62

61. Marriage Counseling

Somehow the Ducks are the hottest team in the league, and the Senators fans are turning on their own team. Johnny Hockey has been benched and Jack Hughes gave the state of New Jersey a heart attack. The boys discuss the Kings chances at the Cup and the Lightning being a sleeping giant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 20231 hr 19 min

60. So Long, Jumbo

Is Alex Ovechkin slowing down? Is Bruins Panthers the best rivalry in the Atlantic? The guys have no notes on Jumbo Joe's retirement video but they do have a few notes on Frozen Frenzy. Plus find out which teams might need to get some new sweater swag back in their game. Chapters: (00:00) - Intro (06:40) - Howie's Hockey Tape Hot Ice (06:55) - Frozen Frenzy Breakdown (11:40) - Joe Thornton Retires (17:38) - Cause Tape is BACK in the NHL (20:46) - Is Bruins v Panthers a rivalry now? (26:30) - Can...

Nov 01, 20231 hr 6 min

59. Wings World, Party Time, and Early Overreactions

It’s time for early overreactions! The Yzerplan is firing and the Bruins have the two best goalies in the league. The Oilers are dead, the Penguins are dead, the Flyers have lost their damn minds, and some rookies are starting to get on the board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 20231 hr 26 min

58. Garage Sales and Hype Vids with Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson

The NHL is back! Devastating news for Montreal as Kirby Dach is done for the year. The Knights remain a wagon, and the Oilers can’t stop the puck. Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch join the podcast! The boys talk about the Sabres pursuit for the playoffs, and how Buffalo just might be the most fun team in the entire league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 20231 hr 32 min

57. Human Hockey Encyclopedia w/ Milan Lucic

The Jets shock the NHL world days before the season and re-sign Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck! The boys are joined by Milan Lucic. He breaks down the 2011 Cup winning season and what it was like playing with some of the best players in NHL history. Looch gets into what it means to be back in Boston and what the expectations are for the Bruins this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 11, 20231 hr 33 min

56. The Year Of The Bloodbath

The Ducks pull off an insane deal and Trevor Zegras stays in Anaheim. The boys get into the biggest things they're looking forward to as the NHL season is about to begin including possible huge trades and certain teams becoming the new big boys of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 20231 hr 11 min

55. 2023-24 Atlantic Division Predictions

The boys are rattled about a couple huge names in the NHL who might be changing teams in the near future. And looking at the most stacked division in the league, the boys are all over the place with their guesses. Are we getting set for a huge changing of the guard in the East? Chapters (00:00) - Intro (01:25) - Stamkos Saga (06:30) - Zegras Is Gone (18:07) - Cooley Spin-O-Rama (21:10) - Canadiens (26:50) - Red Wings (33:30) - Senators (39:08) - Sabers (47:07) - Panthers (54:03) - Lightning (58:...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 23 min

54. People Watching with Taylor Heise

The first overall pick of the first ever PWHL draft joins the pod to reveal how she chose which blazer on draft night, her pros and cons of basketball and hockey, and how she almost got a lip tattoo. Listen in to find out why she’s sending her grandfather to Milan 2026 and get the inside scoop the best cinnamon rolls. Plus, the boys drop their Metro Division predictions. Chapters: (00:00:00) - Intro (0:00:34) - Howie's Hockey Tape "Hot Ice" Gets Into The Babcock Situation (00:11:24) - Steve Stam...

Sep 21, 20232 hr 18 min

53. Creed Thoughts with Pierre-Luc Dubois

PLD joins the boys to discuss his love for French rap, the art of taking penalties, and the crazy locker room at Mullet Arena. He explains why the Kings are going to be tough to beat this year, what it was like playing for Torts, and why there's nothing wrong with taking your sweet time in the locker room. (00:00) - Intro (01:18) - Hot Ice (10:51) - PLD Interview (19:53) - Rookie Records (26:27) - Mullet Arena (31:48) - PIM Life (37:50) - Jets Love (45:36) - Locker Room DJ (57:19) - Trade to LA ...

Sep 13, 20231 hr 46 min

52. 2023-24 Central Division Predictions

Some rumors about Patrick Kane to the Red Wings have the boys fired up. Central Division predictions bring out some hot takes in which teams are looking to make a cup run, and who is going to miss playoffs that might surprise you. Presented by Howie's Hockey Tape Chapters (0:00:00) - Intro live from Ibiza (0:02:50) - Howie's Hot Ice: Is Kane Going to Detroit? (0:11:27) - The Chicago Blackhawks (0:20:35) - The Arizona Coyotes (0:26:14) - The St. Louis Blues (0:33:25) - The Nashville Predators (0:...

Sep 06, 20231 hr 22 min

51. 2023-24 Pacific Division Predictions

The boys touch on Auston Matthews getting the BAG with his new deal in Toronto and how it affects their chances of making a cup run. They also go over their Pacific Division breakdown where they predict where each team is going to finish in the division and who is going to have the best chance at going deep in the playoffs. (0:00:00) - Intro (0:02:37) - Auston Matthews resigns with the Toronto Maple Leafs (0:20:22) - The Anaheim Ducks Predictions (0:30:50) - The San Jose Sharks Predictions (0:39...

Aug 30, 20231 hr 27 min
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