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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

Utah Makes The Playoffs, McDavid Goes Nuclear, And The USA Owns Hockey | 115

Ready for some way too early hot takes from the boys for the next NHL season? You’re in luck! DP is high on Zegras and CP thinks Tampa is finished. And they both have something to say about Crosby. NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY! 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 (0:00) – Intro (9:00) – Hot Takes (10:00) – Ta...

Jul 08, 202452 minEp. 115

Michael Del Zotto Explains Why Torts Is His Favorite Coach & Confirms He Had The Sexiest Stretch Pass In The NHL | 114

MDZ talks about his experience on draft night, why Torts is his favorite coach of all time, and the art of the sexiest stretch pass the NHL has ever seen. His day with the cup was epic, but some of his Christmas traditions are a little questionable. Plus Nate Thompson joins the group to talk about an incredible NHL Golf Tournament that has partnered with Empty Netters this summer. NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guP...

Jul 03, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 114

Pat Verbeek And The Ducks Are Insane | 113

The Ducks once again had the biggest surprise of the first round. Some new faces won the NHL’s biggest trophies. And the top 6 players on each Four Nations team has been released! The boys wrap up the season in Vegas. NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY! 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 (0:00) – Intro (3:12) – NH...

Jul 01, 202458 minEp. 113

2024 NHL Draft Preview with Cam Robinson | 112

Elite Prospects Guru Cam Robinson dishes out all the sleepers, busts, and potential trades we can expect at this year’s NHL draft in the Sphere in Las Vegas. Celebrini is the next can’t miss prospect, but there could major fireworks at #2 for the second year in a row. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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...

Jun 28, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 112

The Panthers Go Swimming With The Stanley Cup w/ Keith Yandle | 111

The Cats avoid an epic collapse and defeat McDavid, his Conn Smythe trophy, an the Oilers in a game 7 for the ages to win the first Stanley Cup in franchise history. The atmosphere pregame was electric and the parties post game were iconic. The boys wrap up the wild ride that was this Stanley Cup Playoff. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en F...

Jun 26, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 111

Can McDavid and the Oilers really win Game 7?! | 110

The Oilers have actually forced a winner take all game 7 and the hockey world gets the greatest gift of all time. Will it be a reverse sweep? Will the Panthers get the last laugh? Either way, this is shaping up to be the greatest Stanley cup final ever. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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.net...

Jun 22, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 110

Tkachuk’s Stanley Cup win guarantee goes up in flames | 109

Little bit of news to start the show! Columbus fires their coach, Markstrom is headed to NJ, and PLD gets set packing out of LA! The Panthers can’t finish the job and make Matthew Tkachuk a man of his word. McDavid stays scorching hot and drags the Cats back to Edmonton, but now the pressure is on to completely the miracle reverse sweep. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.ins...

Jun 20, 202455 minEp. 109

Panthers Got Cocky | 108

The Panthers got fixated on the Cup being in the building and the Oilers hung a snowman on them. Bob got the yank, and Connor finally got on the board. The boys are headed down to Sunrise, Florida to see if the Panthers can finally get the job done. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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...

Jun 16, 202452 minEp. 108

The Panthers are much better than the Oilers - Stanley Cup Final Game 3 | 107

A crushing home loss for the Oilers has the Panthers on the brink of the Stanley Cup. Too little too late in Edmonton but the city isn’t ready to quit. But the big dogs on the Oilers need to figure out Bobrovsky immediately PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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 Learn more about your ad ...

Jun 14, 202446 minEp. 107

The Oilers Are In Big Trouble - Stanley Cup Game 2 | 106

The panthers deliver another 3 goal win to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. Things got chippy last night but the power plays are still struggling. The oilers need the home crowd to turn things around in game 3. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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 Learn more about your ad choi...

Jun 11, 202451 minEp. 106

105. Stanley Cup Game 1 Reactions

The Panthers shut out the Oilers 3-0 in game one of the Stanley Cup Finals. Bobrovsky will never be scored on again. McDavid will never score again. Power Plays were nowhere to be found but there were plenty of fireworks in the first bout of this electric series. 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 Learn more about your a...

Jun 09, 202448 minEp. 105

104. Stanley Cup Final Predictions

Connor McDavid beats the Stars and makes his first trip to the Stanley Cup Finals! Waiting for him is the extremely dangerous Florida Panthers who finally killed the Cockroaches. And Matthew Tkachuk is desperate to right the wrongs from last year. The boys give their Stanley Cup Final predictions. Find out who’s winning it all. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com...

Jun 03, 202456 minEp. 104

103. Panthers Engage Predator Mode

The rats have the roaches on the ropes. How’s that for alliteration?! The Rangers need a win in Florida to keep their season alive. And the Stars and the Oilers are locked at 2 with a pivotal game 5 tonight. You won’t believe the boys Power Rankings this week. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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/@em...

May 31, 20241 hr 33 minEp. 103

102. Why We Were Removed from Stanley Cup Central

Hear the story of what went down with hosting Stanley Cup Central during the boys NY trip. The Rangers punch back in a big way thanks to electric overtime heroics. And the Oilers aren’t here to mess around after stealing a game in Dallas. Plus Dan has a new rule change the NHL has to consider. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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 ...

May 28, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 102

101. Rat Infestation at MSG

The Rangers find themselves losing in a series for the first time all playoffs. The Western Conference Final kicks off tonight! Keefe lives in New Jersey now. McDonagh lives in Tampa again. And the boys are getting really tired of goalie interference. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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.nette...

May 24, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 101

100. Conference Finals Predictions

The eastern conference is set and we’ve got the dream match up. Rats vs Roaches. Out west, the Stars await the winner of an electric game 7 between the Canucks and the Oilers. Hear who the boys pick to play for the cup. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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 (0:00) – Intro (3:21) – No Bu...

May 21, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 100

99. The Avalanche Are Out Of Control w/ John Michael Liles

If Nate and Cale want to take over a series they can take over a series. We’ve got game 6 drama as the Stars, the Rangers, and the Panthers all desperately try to avoid game 7. And John Michael Liles tells incredible stories like watching American Idol with Joe Sakic, working out with Phil Kessel, and getting paid to drink wine PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com...

May 17, 20242 hr 8 minEp. 99

98. McDavid and the Oilers are Getting Bullied

If the Oilers don’t get better goaltending they might found themselves out in the second round for the second year in a row. Sam Bennett is public enemy number one in Boston. The Canes finally got a win against their big brother, but the Rangers aren’t worried. And the Avalanche need to fix their power play immediately if they are ever going to score enough to beat Duncan the walrus playing goalie for the Stars. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube....

May 14, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 98

97. Boston and Florida blood feud w/ Eddie Lack

Tkachuk and Pasta are throwing fists! The Rangers might never lose again. The Avs are the scariest team in the playoffs. The Nucks pulled a rabbit out of McDavid’s hat. Eddie Lack stops by to dish some incredible stories like partying with Hank Lundqvist after winning gold! PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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....

May 10, 20241 hr 54 minEp. 97

96. Second Round Playoff Predictions

Second round match ups look even juicier than the first. Canes/Rangers and Stars/Avs are must watch television. Can the Bruins get their revenge on the Panthers? Can McDavid apple his way back to the WCF? Plus down go the champs! And what in the world will the Leafs do now? Time to blow it up in Toronto. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FO...

May 07, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 96

95. Vegas Strip Belongs to The Stars w/ Keith Yandle

What a turnaround in the most exciting match up of the first round! Keith Yandle is here to debate if the Leafs can finally flip the script on the Bruins and if the Predators can pull off the upset. Plus, Stamkos is playing WHERE next year?!?! PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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 (0:00...

May 03, 202459 minEp. 95

94. The Predators Are Blowing This Series

Nashville is puking up a golden opportunity and they have themselves to blame. Stammer is showing his worth, the Leafs are fighting each other, Helly has lost his mojo, and Dallas/Vegas is a chess match. The boys debate rhythm vs rest and answer other mailbag questions. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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.tikt...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 21 minEp. 94

93. Vegas Stays Winning w/ Sophia Jurksztowicz & Sara Civian

Vegas has the stars on the ropes, the Canucks are in big trouble,McDavid can’t score, and Panarin might have gotten away with one. Sara Civian gets in on the action with the guys. And Sophia Jurksztowicz talks all things hockey, fitness, and Jack Edwards. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT 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.n...

Apr 26, 20242 hr 9 minEp. 93

92. Leafs Think It’s A Damn Fight w/ Sean McDonough

The Leafs could really use their second leading scorer if they don’t want to regress to first round clowns. Sean McDonough joins the pod to share incredible stories of calling the biggest games in sports history and how he learned from the Doc. The playoffs are in full swing. Some series look like sweeps. Some series look drunk. Find out who is in big trouble. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INS...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 48 minEp. 92

91. Western Conference Playoff Preview

We got Kings and Oilers round 3 at the buzzer! Vegas/Stars is a slugfest, it’s unfair one has to go home. Jets/Avs could be the MVP vs the Vezina winner. And can the Canucks handle the heat of that Nashville spice?? The boys were aligned with their east picks but they’re all over the place in the west. Find out who the round 1 winners are going to be. PRESENTED TO YOU BY LABATT BLUE LIGHT NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMv...

Apr 20, 202442 minEp. 91

90. Eastern Conference Playoff Preview

Playoffs are here! It’s time to break down Florida/Tampa, Boston/Toronto, Rangers/Capitals, Hurricanes/Islanders. The boys pick which teams will win and in how many games. The Atlantic matchups are looking like a blood bath, but the top teams in the Met right roll. Did the boys pick any upsets? 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...

Apr 19, 202433 minEp. 90

89. The East All Comes Down To This

The second wild card spot is up for grabs and there are a million different scenarios playing out this week. Plus, McDavid hit 100 with Kuch at 99 on his heels. Matthews has two chances to join the 70 club. And there is some VERY interesting data showing which teams play well against the best teams in the league. Guess who should be nervous? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FO...

Apr 17, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 89

88. Who Is Most Valuable To Their Team?? w/ Jonny Laz

It’s playoff mailbag time! Jonny Laz joins the boys to answer your questions about which star players aren’t getting talked about enough, the playoff match ups they’re begging for, and the sneakiest teams making the second season. There’s an argument to be made for a 1 vs 16 playoff format, and what teams have the brightest 3-5 year future. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOL...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 88

87. Kucherov is Going to Cuck McDavid

Connor thought he was going to get all the flowers but he forgot one very important thing. That’s Nikita Kucherov, mate. We’ve got more empty net drama, a line brawl at MSG, a Hobey Baker snubbing, and the Stars are too rich for their own good. Plus, all the first round matchups that have the boys on the edge of their seats. 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...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 37 min

86. Nathan MacKinnon is the best player in the NHL w/ Ross Colton

Ross Colton of the Colorado Avalanche joins the podcast! The boys talk about his crazy journey to making it to the NHL and partying with the Stanley Cup during COVID. Ross breaks down his unique experience of playing with future hall of famers in both Tampa Bay and Colorado. He explains why Nathan MacKinnon is undoubtedly the best player in the league, and how the boys in Colorado are hungry for another championship. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv...

Apr 08, 20241 hr 11 min
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