How bad is the situation with the Ottawa Senators? Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke debate whether the NHL should have postponed games earlier for a team with 10 people in the COVID protocol, and whether this outbreak endangers the Olympics. John Tortorella tells Connor McDavid to shut up, and focus on changing his game for the playoffs. While it makes for a great segment starting point, how do the hosts feel about Tortorella implicitly saying the best player in the world is the problem? Finally...
Nov 16, 2021•52 min•Ep. 68
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire do without a guest as a whole bunch of news across the league broke. First, the Anaheim Ducks placed general manager Bob Murray on leave due to an ongoing investigation into his professional conduct. Though the Ducks did the right thing, it is hard to praise them given how hypocritical the NHL has been with other important cases. Next, the mother of John Doe 2 in the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault case stepped forwa...
Nov 11, 2021•51 min•Ep. 67
Will Tyler Bertuzzi's selfishness cost the Detroit Red Wings a playoff spot this year? Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire have been surprised by how well the Red Wings have been playing this year, but without Bertuzzi's hot hand they've been winless, and the forward's refusal to get vaccinated is keeping him from partaking in games in Canada. In a team-first sport like hockey, how is that playing in the room? The Philadelphia Flyers are getting great goaltending from both Martin Jones and Carter H...
Nov 09, 2021•53 min•Ep. 66
Surprise! Jack Eichel was finally traded early Thursday morning, but not to the team he was so heavily rumored to leading up to the deal. Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke break down the Eichel trade and what it means for both the Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights. Plus, was the rumored Calgary Flames deal just a smokescreen all along? Also, Mike Pfeil of The ScorchStack joins the show to discuss the Eichel deal with the Flames that never was. What does Calgary do with Matthew Tkachuk now? ...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 65
With the fallout of the Brad Aldrich abuse scandal that the Chicago Blackhawks covered up and allowed to continue still developing, Gary Bettman held a press conference and promptly stuck his foot in his mouth multiple times. Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke attempt to go through the transcript as it's unfolding and react to the league's callousness. Onto more fun stuff, the hosts rave about the hot starts from superstars like Connor McDavid and Alex Ovechkin, and lament the awful situation the ...
Nov 02, 2021•58 min•Ep. 64
It's a heavy episode, after two days filled with revelations from the Jenner & Block investigation into the Chicago Blackhawks' mishandling of the sexual assault committed by then-video coach Brad Aldrich against Kyle Beach. Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire take you through the two days worth of news, and grapple with the failures in the sport, the lacklustre response to those failures, and where we should go from here. To lighten the mood a little, Steve Dangle drops by to talk about the st...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 63
The Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and Chicago Blackhawks are already in deep trouble barely two weeks into the season, so Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire debate which of those teams can possibly climb out of the gutter. On the other end of the spectrum, the Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, and St. Louis Blues are undefeated, but how many of those teams are for real? The Seattle Kraken finally played their first home game, and despite a great crowd, it ended up ...
Oct 26, 2021•55 min•Ep. 62
Evander Kane is once again the main character, and always it's not for a good reason. Andrew Berkshire and Laura Saba, who is filling in for Mary Clarke again from Locked on Canadiens, break down the incredibly complicated Evander Kane situation after being caught falsifying his vaccine card, from the NHL side of it, to what the San Jose Sharks can do to limit the distraction and unrest Kane brings in his wake. Following talk about Kane, Adam Gretz joins the show to take us on a walk through the...
Oct 21, 2021•42 min•Ep. 61
Mary Clarke is on vacation, enjoying the Disney experience that this show fully endorses! So that means Andrew Berkshire reached out to one of his favourite people in the whole world; Locked on Canadiens cohost Laura Saba. Laura joins this week's Cross-Check NHL Show on Tuesday and Thursday to break down the biggest stories in the NHL. To start things off, the hosts look at the chaos the beginning of the season brings to the table, from the struggling Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders, t...
Oct 19, 2021•49 min•Ep. 60
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, the 2021-22 NHL season has begun! Hosts Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke discuss the Seattle Kraken’s first official hockey game, but it was not without controversy against the Vegas Golden Knights. Next, the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals played in their highly-anticipated rematch, but it disappointed until Alex Ovechkin moved up in the history books with two late goals. Finally, Andrew and Mary break down the rest of the hockey games that ...
Oct 14, 2021•47 min•Ep. 59
Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke host the Locked on NHL Live Season Preview Special, hitting on various topics around the NHL with the help of some of Locked On's local experts. Can the Tampa Bay Lightning threepeat? What are the expectations for the expansion Seattle Kraken? Which teams are most affected by the division realignment after last season's only intra-division play? Who are the biggest bounce-back candidates this season? Which second-year players will see the biggest improvements? Wh...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 58
Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke predict the winners of each of the NHL's four divisions, along with where each team lands in the pecking order for the 2021-22 NHL season. With the regular season predictions accounted for, the hosts dig into the playoffs, and predict the winners of the Western and Eastern Conferences, before making their Stanley Cup picks for the upcoming season. Make sure you tune into the Cross-Check NHL Live Season Preview Show October 12th at 6PM Eastern Standard Time for mo...
Oct 12, 2021•47 min•Ep. 57
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire discuss a handful of small NHL stories. First, Evander Kane is in trouble again as the San Jose Sharks forward is under investigation for allegedly using a fake vaccine card. Next, Brady Tkachuk remains unsigned with the Ottawa Senators as the last RFA in the NHL. The Senators have more than enough cap space to re-sign Tkachuk, so how long will it take for the two sides to come to an agreement? Also, there has been som...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 56
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire return to their regularly scheduled format with a jam-packed show. Robin Lehner spoke out big time against the NHL, levying accusations against coaching staffs for giving out prescription drugs to players. In a developing story encompassing Jack Eichel, the Buffalo Sabres, and the Philadelphia Flyers, Mary and Andrew catch you up on all you need to know. Next, the Vancouver Canucks have officially signed Elias Petterss...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 55
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke discuss the ramifications of MacKenzie Blackwood’s status as the only unvaccinated player of the New Jersey Devils. With the Metropolitan so skilled, it may be hard for the Devils to make the playoffs if they miss their starting goaltender for any length of time. Next, hockey culture rears its ugly head once more after a shocking incident involving players in the Ukrainian Hockey League. And finally, the Cross-Check Su...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 54
Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke each come up with two of the boldest predictions for the 2021-22 NHL season that they can muster, then segue into the second-to-last week of the Cross-Check Summer Crossover. Today's season previews are with Erika Ayala from Locked on Kraken, and Tyler Kuehl of Locked on Capitals, and you can find previews for all 32 NHL teams on the Cross-Check NHL Show over the last 8 weeks. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you ...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 53
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire run through the list of unvaccinated NHL players and what it means for teams such as the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets. Next, Kirill Kaprizov signed a hefty contract to stay in Minnesota and avoid the NHL. The 24-year-old was a sensation in his rookie season, so can he keep up with his new price tag? The Buffalo Sabres also stripped Jack Eichel of his captaincy and placed him on injured reserve as the sur...
Sep 23, 2021•57 min•Ep. 52
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire break down the return of Zdeno Chara to the New York Islanders on a one-year deal. It’s been 20 years since Chara donned an Islanders uniform and at 44-years-old, what can he contribute to a team looking to break through to a Stanley Cup? Also on today's show, Josh Hyman from Locked on Blues and Hernan Salas from Locked on Oilers join the show to preview their teams' upcoming seasons for the Cross-Check Summer Crossove...
Sep 21, 2021•54 min•Ep. 51
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke roast a fan-voted poll of the best and worst home jerseys in the NHL. Why does Andrew hate the Arizona Coyotes’ Kachina jersey so much? How did the Seattle Kraken completely nail their first jerseys and win over Mary in the process? What can be done to fix the Anaheim Ducks' jerseys? Also on today's show, Joe DiBiase from Locked on Sabres and Mike DiStefano from Locked on Leafs join the show to preview their teams' upc...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 50
Mid-September means we're looking into the fine details, and on today's episode Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke delve into a trio of quick hit topics. Should the Montreal Canadiens name a captain with Shea Weber's career likely over? Are the Ottawa Senators really done rebuilding like Pierre Dorion said? Will the Calgary Flames sink or swim with their core of lumberjack defencemen? Also on today's show, Jack Bushman from Locked on Blackhawks and Scott Matla from Locked on Canadiens join the sho...
Sep 14, 2021•59 min•Ep. 49
n this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, with NHLers headed back to the Olympics, Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire discuss their surprise hopes and possible snubs for international rosters. Will Sean Couturier get the Claude Giroux treatment and be snubbed? Will Team USA follow through with the youth movement and bring along Jack Hughes, Adam Fox, Alex DeBrincat, and more? Plus, the Cross-Check Summer Crossover continues, with interviews with Ian McLaren of Locked On Bruins and Nolan Bianchi ...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 48
On today's episode Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire break down the Canadiens' decision to give up Jesperi Kotkaniemi and trade for Christian Dvorak, while weighing in on how the Hurricanes' summer might make sense. While offer sheets are fun, the most exciting NHL news this week for the hosts was the NHL announcing they'd be going back to the Olympics! There are conditions on that though... Also on today's show, Jared Ellis from Locked on Hurricanes and Seth Toupal from Locked on Wild join Mary ...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 47
Team Canada has finally busted an extended streak of dominance from Team USA in women's hockey, with Marie-Philip Poulin coming up with the third golden goal of her career. With the Olympics only months away, does Canada's win shatter the confidence of the Americans? How much do things change in how each roster is built? Hosts Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke break it all down. Also on today's episode, the Cross-Check Summer Crossover continues with Lachlan Irvine from Locked on Canucks and Rach...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 46
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, actual exciting hockey news happened! The Carolina Hurricanes tendered an offer sheet to Jesperi Kotkaniemi of the Montreal Canadiens, a deal which hosts Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke break down in full. The offer sheet history between the Hurricanes and Canadiens looms large behind this deal. Should Montreal match it? And was Carolina's presentation of this offer sheet the right amount of petty or too petulant? Plus, the Cross-Check Summer Crossov...
Aug 31, 2021•55 min•Ep. 45
The best NHL teams post-lockout and the Cross-Check Crossover with Gil Martin and Harrison Lee Description: On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire debate the best single-season NHL teams of the modern era post-lockout. Are the Detroit Red Wings of 2007-08 the pinnacle of success? Which Tampa Bay Lightning squad is the definitive one? Plus, the Cross-Check Summer Crossover continues, with interviews with Gil Martin of Locked On Islanders and Harrison Lee of ...
Aug 26, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 44
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire discuss the most recent entry into the Arizona Coyotes arena saga, with the franchise headed out of Glendale after the 2021-22 season. Where in Arizona will the Coyotes end up or is relocation on the horizon? Next, Mary and Andrew reminisce on Henrik Lundqvist's career with the New York Rangers as the goaltender announced his retirement. How embarrassing is it for the Rangers to have bought out Lundqvist for his career...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 43
On today’s episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke break down the news that the NHL will allow advertisements on jerseys starting in the 2022-23 season. Though ads in the short-term may not be intrusive, how much is too much? The NHL could look very different from the league we know in 50 years depending on how far the owners go with ads. Plus, the Cross-Check Summer Crossover continues with interviews with Robyn Leaño of Locked On Coyotes and Ross Levitan and Brand...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 42
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Aug 17, 2021•51 min•Ep. 41
On this episode of The Cross-Check NHL Show, Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire discuss the circumstances that have led to the San Jose Sharks fall from grace. Erik Karlsson was once heralded as a top NHL defenseman, but has declined into having one of the worst contracts in the league, alongside Logan Couture and Marc-Edouard Vlasic. Is there any end in sight to this misery for the Sharks? Plus, the Cross-Check Summer Crossover continues, with interviews with Armando Velez of Locked On Panthers a...
Aug 12, 2021•59 min•Ep. 40
Sidney Crosby just turned 34, and we're rattled by that. For most millennials, the players they grew up watching in the NHL are close to ending their careers. For the dawn of analytics in hockey, most of the players who were boosted by the numbers people are on the decline. How does that impact modern analysis, and was this the greatest generation of hockey players ever? Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire strive to answer those questions, and start an ambitious project to preview every team in the...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 39
