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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

Jack Hughes Out For Two Months After Slicing Hand At Team Dinner

Jack Hughes has sliced his hand open on a wine glass and it proves the Devils can never have nice things. Adrian Kempe gets his bag with the Kings and it’s an incredible deal for both parties. Netters College Puck Drop has a very special guest, BU Terriers legend Cole Eiserman joins the show. The Tipsy Take this week is unhinged and the beer league hotline and blind ranking deliver even more chaos. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! Watch full episodes, shorts, and clips right here on Yo...

Nov 18, 20252 hr 50 min

Pasta Is An All Time Bruin, McDavid Put The Oilers On His Back & Stank Dropped The Gloves??

The boys take their quick shifts through the hockey news covering all the action. Stankoven drops the gloves. McDavid is putting the team on his back. Pasta got his 400th. The Ducks and Bruins are shocking everyone. Global Series is about to start. The Sharks vibes are back. And the Kings and Rags suck on the road. The Professors are back with Dr Locks to give you your weekend bets. Dan goes conspiracy theory crazy again. And what’s the connection nearly stumped Chris. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY...

Nov 13, 20251 hr 31 min

Connor Bedard & Macklin Celebrini Are THRIVING w/ Michigan State's Porter Martone

Star freshman Porter Martone from the number 1 college team in the country, Michigan State joins the show! The boys talk about his season and how he ended up at Michigan St. In the NHL, the future is now! The top of the stat sheet is filled with guys under 22 years old. There is a bit of trouble brewing in Edmonton. Trade rumors are already swirling. A college hockey roundup was much needed after another wild weekend. And a beer league hotline and blind ranking provide all the laughs. NEW EPISOD...

Nov 11, 20252 hr 24 min

The Ducks Are In First And The Panthers Are In Last?!

The Florida Panthers continue to struggle with all their injuries while the Ducks have claimed the top of the Pacific for the first time in almost a decade. The Canadiens continue to be a dominant power house, and Drew Doughty becomes the best scoring defenseman in Kings History. Chris Chelios returns for Cheli's Tan Tiers, and the Professors return for all your puckline picks. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! Watch full episodes, shorts, and clips on YouTube. Listen to the podcast on ...

Nov 06, 20252 hr 3 min

Will The Real Flyers and Capitals Please Stand Up?!

Marty Necas signs with Colorado so it’s time to debate the Rantanen trade all over again. Markstrom does the Devils a huge favor. The Flyers and Capitals have the guys asking all kinds of questions about their seasons. Pucked has returned and it’s raunchier than ever. Plus, the beer league hotline is one for the ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 04, 20251 hr 38 min

Thomas Harley Signs 8-Year, $84M Extensions But Was It TOO MUCH?

The Dallas Stars give Thomas Harley a BAG, but now they might have a hard time signing Robertson. The Chicago Blackhawks have gone from one of the most miserable teams in the NHL to being nothing but fun. New President of Operations for the Islanders, Kelly Cheeseman, is coming to Long Island to make the Islanders MUST SEE entertainment. The boys break down what makes a perfect Halloween. The Professors of Puckline give their picks for the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Oct 30, 20251 hr 50 min

Duluth Is DOMINATING & The Gophers Are COLLAPSING

Netters College Puck Drop is obsessed with everything that's happening in Michigan and Minnesota. Penn St deserves more respect as they begin Big 10 play. And why isn't Miami Ohio ranked?? Upsets galore this weekend as the parity continues. Plus, goalies dominate the Dean's List. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 29, 202531 min

The NJ Devils Are The Best Team In The East & Jack Hughes Is On Another Planet

The Devils are an absolute wagon and if Jack Hughes can stay healthy there is nothing they can’t accomplish. Kucherov hits the 1000 point mark and reminds everyone that’s he’s one of the best players in league history. Crosby keeps breaking records and has the guys to thanks?? And the current playoff picture is absolutely insane. Stick around for a hilarious NHL crime scandal game, plus a beer league hotline and a blind ranking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Oct 28, 20251 hr 47 min

Boston’s Tribute To Brad Marchand Broke Every Bruins Fan's Heart

Brad Marchand returned to Boston and the Bruins tribute brought tears to everyone’s eyes. Beckett Sennecke looks like the rookie of the year. The Devils and the…… Penguins (???) are dominant early. Wedgewood is a wall. McDavid finally scored. Are the Stars overrated? And Professors Puckline is back for episode two. Plus, finish off with a game of Trivia Factorial. Take advantage of this offer and be sure to use bonus code NETTERS when signing up to receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your first...

Oct 23, 20251 hr 37 min

We TOLD You: The Red Wings Dominant Start Means Playoffs Are Back In Detroit

The standings are starting to take shape, and there are some shockers on there! The Red Wings are incredible. The Lightning are terrible. The Wild could be in trouble. The Kraken got their spunk back. And the Sharks might never win again. The guys break down the action from an amazing week in hockey, plus they wonder if they aren’t cool enough to understand 6 7. Stick around for the beer league hotline and a hilarious blind ranking. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! PRESENTED by BetMGM....

Oct 21, 20251 hr 40 min

How Carter Hart Signing Will Affect The Vegas Golden Knights

Chris Chelios is here to rank NHL teams into how tan they are for the first of his new monthly segment on Empty Netters! Eva Erickson from Survivor 48 is here to talk Minnesota Wild, club hockey, and being the first openly autistic Survivor contestant. Carter Hart to Vegas looks like a done deal. Brady Tkachuk is hurt. Professor Puckline is filled with money making genius. And the What’s The Connection game is fantastic this week. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! PRESENTED by BetMGM. D...

Oct 16, 20252 hr 15 min

Mitch Marner Is Gone And The Toronto Leafs Look Terrible w/ Steve Dangle

Steve Dangle joins the pod to discuss what life is like in Toronto without Mitch Marner. The Prospect Don joins the pod to break down how it’s going with the rookie class in the NHL so far. The boys get into some big surprises and some big “oh uh”s in the NHL so far. We have MORE twin drama from a beer league hotline follow up and it’s insane! Plus, a new beer league hotline and new blind ranking have everyone laughing. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the...

Oct 14, 20252 hr 8 min

Massive OVERREACTIONS After Game 1 of the NHL Season

The NHL is back babyyyyyy! We’ve got live action being discussed on the pod and it’s never felt better. Tough start for the Rangers and the Kings. And how did Mitch Marner fare in his Vegas debut? More frozen frenzies please because they boys are juiced about this weekend’s slate. Kyle Connor got his bag and it’s the steal of the year. Ekholm takes a pay cut and the Oilers are doing something. And the age old debate of the best possible chicken tendie has everyone fired up. Plus, play along with...

Oct 09, 20251 hr 40 min

These NHL Future Bets Are Going To Make You RICH

These bets are going to feed families and you better get them in right now! The guys list their favorite NHL Futures for this coming season. Plus, wedding shenanigans, Dan hates bowling alleys, an EPIC beer league hotline follow up, and more games! NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! Take advantage of everything BetMGM has to offer and be sure to use bonus code NETTERS when signing up to receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses. Shop SKIMS Mens at https://SKIMS.com/netter...

Oct 07, 20251 hr 10 min

Pacific Division Predictions for the 2025-26 NHL Season

No one in the Pacific Division has been able to solve the Edmonton Oilers the last couple of years. Now it’s time for the Pacific Division preview and the guys need to know if all these contract questions between the Oilers and McDavid had a negative impact on that team? Can the Kings give Kopi a gift of a cup in his final season? And of course what happens with Mitch Marner on the Vegas Golden Knights?? Plus, the San Jose Sharks vibe train rolls on and will be must watch TV. Beau Bokan of Bless...

Oct 02, 20252 hr 16 min

Central Division Predictions for the 2025-26 NHL Season

The Central Division preview is here! Is it going to produce the president’s trophy again? The Avalanche and the Stars feel like they are missing prime chances to win a cup. Nashville thinks last year was a fluke and this year they’ll be a force to be reckoned with. If the Wild get an MVP season out of Kirill can they shake everything up? And will the Jets ever be able to scare anyone when it matters? NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! Take advantage of everything BetMGM has to offer and...

Sep 30, 20251 hr 34 min

Chris Kreider’s Rangers Stories & Ducks Expectations + Met Predictions!

One of the guys favorite episodes in recent memory. Long time friend Chris Kreider, the newest Anaheim Duck and former New York Ranger, joins the pod for his first podcast interview and it is fantastic. Plus, of course the guys dive into their Metropolitan Division preview for the 2025/26 season. Can the Devils make the jump? Are the Rangers back? What happens to Crosby and the Penguins? NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! Take advantage of everything BetMGM has to offer and be sure to us...

Sep 25, 20252 hr 35 min

Atlantic Division Predictions for the 2025-26 NHL Season!

The Atlantic Division preview is finally here! Trying to predict this division is absolutely insane work. A big surprise is coming and some fan bases don't want to hear it. Can the Leafs survive without Marner? Can the Bruins bounce back? Will the Red Wings finally make the playoffs? Do not miss a second of this episode... NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! Take advantage of everything BetMGM has to offer and be sure to use bonus code NETTERS when signing up to receive up to $1500 in bon...

Sep 23, 20251 hr 53 min

Why Kirill Kaprizov Turned Down The Richest Contract in NHL History | Empty Netters EP 230

If Kirill Kaprizov doesn’t want 16 million a year the guys will take some of that action! They break down all the drama in Minnesota and how the Wild and Kirill bury that hatchet and sign a new deal. JT Miller is captain in NY and that feels…crazy? Can Jonathan Toews find the fountain of youth in Winnipeg? In Not Ice this week, it’s time to debate the perfect Sunday Fun Day. And a game of Connective Tissue finishes off the episode. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! Take advantage of eve...

Sep 18, 20251 hr 29 min

Ranking Top 10 NHL Players Going Into 2025 & Coaches on the Hot Seat! | Empty Netters EP 229

NHL Network is doing their player count down so the guys took care of the of top 10 for them. Where did they go wrong? Some coaches need to have their heads on a swivel and the guys let you know which ones. Plus, 'Pucked' is back and raunchier than ever! NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your first wager! Eat smart at https://factormeals.com/netters50off and use code nette...

Sep 16, 20251 hr 23 min

Sidney Crosby On The Move And Way Too Early NHL Awards | EP.228

The guys might have lost their mind because they are handing out NHL awards before the season has even started. Who do you agree with more, CP or DP? Plus, Crosby trade rumors, Hughes brothers reunions, and the Bruins captaincy have us ready for hockey season. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your first wager! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: https://www.betterhelp.com/ 00:00 INTRO ...

Sep 11, 20251 hr 26 min

Evan Rodrigues Went From Undrafted Senior To The NHL’s Best Swiss Army Knife | EP.227

E-Rod braves the Florida thunder storms to crush an all time pod with the boys. He talks about his run at BU with Jack Eichel, playing with an incredible list of NHL legends, and of course everything Florida Panthers. Plus, the beer league hotline has everyone deeply upset NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your first wager! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: MUG. Check out https://www....

Sep 09, 20251 hr 25 min

Tiering NHL Teams and Predicting Connor McDavid’s Signing Day | EP.226

The guys break down every NHL team heading into the 2025 season from S tier all the way to F tier. Which ones do you disagree with because they think they nailed it. Plus, Tyler Yaremchuk from Oilers Nation joins the pod to talk about the missing Connor McDavid extension. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your first wager! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: HALL OF FAME BETS. Get a 7-D...

Sep 04, 20251 hr 34 min

Logan Stankoven Was The Return In The Biggest NHL Trade Ever And Now He Wants A Cup In Carolina | EP.225

Logan Stankoven takes a break from his summer in Kamloops to join the boys on the podcast! He explains why the Canes aren’t boring at all, and after their movies this summer he’s ready to win a cup. Plus his stories from living in Pavelski’s house back in Dallas are gold. Also, Pucked is back and steamier than ever! NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your first wager! SUPPO...

Sep 02, 20251 hr 14 min

Is Most Valuable Primate The Worst Hockey Movie Ever Made? | EP.224

Billy Langdon and the guys watched Most Valuable Primate for the first time and they have some thoughts. They had out their awards for MVP, LVP, best part, worst part, and biggest laugh. And they break down the ins and outs of the chaos that is this iconic hockey movie. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your first wager! SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: MUG. Check out https://www.mug...

Aug 28, 20251 hr 36 min

Taylor Kitsch Talks Friday Night Lights, His Hockey Fights, Red Wings Fandom, & Dark Wolf | EP.223

Taylor Kitsch, star of the Amazon Prime series The Terminal List: Dark Wolf should have been an NHL player! Bet you didn’t know that! The boys chop it up with Tim Riggins himself as they talk Detroit Red Wings obsessions, junior hockey glory days, Friday Night Lights, and Taylor’s start into acting. Plus, Taylor is doing incredible work at Howler’s Ridge supporting people in need, and he’s taking incredible photographs as he slowly becomes a pro with the camera. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & ...

Aug 26, 20251 hr 42 min

Mystery Alaska Celebrates Adultery | EP.222

The boys of winter up in Mystery Alaska are taking on the New York Rangers with their pride on the line? You better believe the guys rewatched this movie, along with Daily Friday Podcast Host Jack Lawler, who had never seen the film. If you loved the Mighty Ducks rewatches from last summer, you are going to love this. They hand out all their awards for MVP, LVP, best part, worst part, and biggest laugh. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and u...

Aug 21, 20251 hr 38 min

Rutger McGroarty Is Sidney Crosby's Heir, Has Won USA Gold, And Loves Billie Eilish | EP.221

Rutger McGroarty is so fired up for this season in Pittsburgh and he tells the guys all about it. His stories of captaining the US team to a world junior gold medal set a standard for how he is as a teammate. Plus his time at Michigan was electric, don’t miss out. Also, CP has started reading hockey smut and tells DP the gory details. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY! PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your...

Aug 19, 20251 hr 50 min

The Golden Knights Add Marner, Lose Pietrangelo, and Retool to Get Back To The Cup w/ Dave Goucher

Dave Goucher, the voice of the Vegas Golden Knights, stops by to chat about the Knights adding Mitch Marner and losing Alex Pietrangelo to injury. Plus, his journey from BU, to Wheeling, to Providence, to Boston, to Vegas. This guy wins a championship everywhere he goes! And there might be something magical about a 12 year gap. Plus the guys hand out their movie awards for the new horror movie Weapons! Thank you to our sponsors BetMGM and MUG for making this episode possible! Learn more about yo...

Aug 14, 20251 hr 49 min

The St. Louis Blues Are Going to SHOCK The NHL This Season w/ Jim Montgomery | EP.219

College superstar and NHL coaching genius Jim Montgomery joins the pod to talk about how good he thinks the St Louis Blues can be this year. Getting ready for camp and dealing with the Kyrou trade talks. Then he gets into his UMaine career, coaching Denver, and of course his tenure with the Boston Bruins. The nicest beer league hotline ever submitted has the boys fired up and they blind rank what’s the best fake hockey name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 12, 20251 hr 51 min
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