For episode 68, you would think the Jaromir Jagr would come up once, but he wasn’t the story when it came to the Flyers. James O’Brien and I talk about Pronger and the impact his injury may have on visors, as well as what is going on in this crazy league, where the Stars are on top, the Leafs are a playoff team, and one of the best goalies in the league just isn’t good enough for some people. James O’Brien at Pro Hockey Talk and Rotoworld James’ all decade team and all decade team defense Greg W...
Oct 26, 2011•1 hr 26 min
We here at The Rink love to get our podcast episodes out in a timely fashion, so we recorded this a few hours before the puck dropped for the start of the season, and got it posted the morning after. I’m happy to talk to new co-host James O’Brien of ProHockeyTalk and formerly of Cycle Like the Sedins . We hit upon most of the teams, as well a some of the more controversial issues like no-touch icing, and Brendan Shanahan and his Shanahammer. We had a few technical issues when recording, so James...
Oct 07, 2011•1 hr 28 min
The Rink finally pokes it’s head out of the sand and returns for the 2011-12 season. Kicking things off, I’m talking with Cornelius Hardenbergh of The Hockey Blog Adventure about his favorite team and defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Boston Bruins, as well as starting the season overseas, injuries and retirements, and even a little bit about the Minnesota Wild. Cornelius on twitter ( @HBAdventure ) Tyler Seguin’s first NHL Goal:...
Sep 27, 2011•53 min
After day one of the Colorado Avalanche training camp, I got together with a five hockey fans to talk about the Avalanche, the media, twitter, and the rest of the league. It was a really fun conversation, and the only person who swore (and had to be bleeped) was me! So unprofessional. A note about the production: This was the first time I recorded the show with this setup, and the volume levels are a little uneven. It certainly wasn’t my intention for my voice to be the loudest. It just worked o...
Sep 24, 2010•1 hr 39 min
It’s part two of my talk with Ryan Classic, where we continue our goalie discussion, and talk about Teemu Selanne, the retirement of Chris Chelios and that fine chili he makes, and Ron Tugnutt. Yes, really. Ryan on Twitter Silver Seven: An SBNation blog Ryan writes for. Capgeek.com The Rink is an independent production. If you want to help The Rink, you can review the show on iTunes , you can comment on the website, call and leave a message at 845-704-RINK, or tell a hockey fan about the show. I...
Aug 25, 2010•1 hr 8 min
I was privileged to spend some actual face to face time with Ryan Mance, aka Ryan Classic, to talk goalies (which seem to be the big news lately), and much more. We went long, so this one is split into two parts. Diffidently check out part two. Quick mention: I said that Peter Budaj and Jose Theodore played in Chicago. It was a mistake, and a slip of the tongue, because we were talking about Chicago. By now, I’m sure you are used to me screwing something up. Ryan on Twitter Silver Seven: An SBNa...
Aug 17, 2010•41 min
Finally putting a wrap on the season, I’m joined by Jay Vean of The Avs Hockey Podcast to talk about the 2009-10 season, the 2010 draft, and free agency. Please note that this episode was recorded on July 7th. There were a few issues posting this episode, but almost everything is still relevant. Other than LeBron James finally signing somewhere.
Jul 12, 2010•49 min
It’s time for a tweetcast, where I poll twitter (you can follow The Rink at @rinkpodcast, or follow me at @tapeleg), and see who wants to talk hockey on the podcast. K oc C: (sorry, K had some problems with her phone. I did my best to minimize the noise, but it’s still there) A Little Chippy K of C on Twitter Buddy Oakes: Preds on the Glass Buddy on Twitter Nashville Flood Relief Tweetup Some items from the Tweetup Jay Kumar: Kumar’s Blizznog, home of Completely Conspicuous . Jay on Twitter The ...
May 20, 2010•1 hr 14 min
After what feels like way too long, a new Rink has arrived, and it’s way too long. I won’t lie to you, this should be split into two parts, but it’s just so much fun this way. Jay Vean of the Avs Hockey Podcast and we talk about… The Avalanche. But fear not, non-Avalanche fans, we talk about many other things as well. We meander through the league, and come up with plenty to discuss. Also, I say something in the form of a joke that some would attribute to the Family Guy – Empire Strikes Back par...
May 14, 2010•1 hr 42 min
This week, I’m talking to Jay Kumar, from the Completely Conspicuous podcast, and a few tweetcasts from the past. Jay and I watched the Gold Medal game together, then discussed the Olympics, and Jay caught me up on the Maple Leafs. And a whole lot more. Completely Conspicuous podcast and Jay’s blog Jay on Twitter
Mar 05, 2010•56 min
In part two of my Two from Texas series, I chat with Jame O’Brien from Cycle Like the Sedins about hockey in Texas, the NHL, and even the Texas Brahmas game we had just watched. James O’Brien on Twitter
Jan 20, 2010•52 min
Two from Texas. This week, I’m talking to two hockey blogger located in the Lone Star State. For this episode, I sit down with Ben Ellis from the site, Big D Hockey , a blog covering all of the professional hockey teams in Texas.
Jan 18, 2010•29 min
This week, I’m talking to Ryan Classic about the point system the NHL uses for the standing, and the Ottawa Senators issues with goaltending, such as the proverbial puck in the face. Plus, I have a cold. Sorry for the sniffles folks. The Classic Blog Ryan on Twitter
Dec 23, 2009•58 min
Two good guests on this week’s tweetcast, Matt from Columbus ( @BZArcher ), and James from Denver ( @BleedBurgundy ). Enjoy the show.
Dec 15, 2009•43 min
Tom Luongo and I have a few things we agree about, and a few we don’t. From suspensions to goals, to hiring and firing, it’s a very special episode of The Rink. (OK, it isn’t very special, but I like it)
Dec 08, 2009•34 min
This episode of the Rink is brought to you by the number 19, and the letter A. As in Avs, as in Avs Hockey Podcast . Jay Vean sat down with me for a talk about the Avs, and other doings in the league as well. The Avs Hockey Podcast Jay’s Facebook page Jay on Twitter Voukon get’s the stick, from his own player Scott Parker tosses George Parros’ glove into the crowd (second look near the end)...
Dec 02, 2009•1 hr 16 min
Tom and I are taking this week off, sort of, from the podcast. There’s probably something here for you, as I tell you about some other great hockey podcasts, a few blog posts, and just a bit of thanks in general for listening to the show. We will be back next week all fired up for some serious hockey talk. My “intent to blow” post. The opposing view from Gross Misconduct. Yahoo! has live hockey games. Making it easier to read hockey blogs ....
Nov 24, 2009•8 min
It’s a two part Rink Podcast this week. Part one features Eric McErlain talking about the state of the Washington Capitals, and Jason Cohen, author of Zamboni Rodeo, hanging out with me at a hockey game, and talking about one of my favorite topics, minor league hockey. OffWing Opinion Zamboni Rodeo Jason Cohen on twitter
Nov 18, 2009•54 min
It’s another tweetcast, and I’m joined by a happier Jay Kumar to talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs, and by Justin Goldman of The Goalie Guild to talk about… goalies. And we have a lot to talk about. It’s a fun episode of The Rink. Jay Kumar: @koomdogg Completely Conspicuous, Jay’s podcast Justin Goldman: @TheGoalieGuild The Goalie Guild Avs Weekly on Mile High Sports Radio...
Nov 13, 2009•1 hr 5 min
Context is the buzz word as Tom and I take on the issue of head shots, and who would want to be an NHL owner in light of what happened in Phoenix. Keep your head up!
Nov 04, 2009•58 min
I was in Anaheim for the Ducks – Leafs game, which I thought the Leafs would lose. Silly me. The Ducks didn’t show up, but Eddie Garcia from the Puck Podcast did show up. We played a little hockey, and talked for a while about the LA Kings, hockey jerseys, and the California hockey experience. Puck Podcast Eddie skates like this guy, but I think I could take him (no, I couldn't)
Oct 28, 2009•48 min
It’s a bit of a milestone for The Rink. Episode 50 finds Tom and I talking about our favorite teams, Tom’s night out, and plenty of other stuff, including the Bruins solving problems, and the NHLPA having a hard time solving theirs. Video of the Toews hit:
Oct 23, 2009•51 min
This week on The Rink, everything is coming up bananacakes, as both Tom and I are having stellar starts to the season. But the Avs and Sabres aren’t the only things on our minds. Tom and I talk about the bottom end of the spectrum, which includes the Leafs, Red Wings, and Canucks, and we even delve into the dreaded trap. Enjoy. Puck Daddy post on Chris Chelios....
Oct 15, 2009•51 min
It’s a Tweetcast this week, and we had six excellent guests for this one: Ryan Classic: @ryanclassic The Classic blog Jay Kumar: @koomdogg Completely Conspicuous, Jay’s podcast Buddy Oakes: @PredsOnTheGlass Preds On The Glass podcast and blog Justin Goldman: @TheGoalieGuild The Goalie Guild Avs Weekly on Mile High Sports Radio Steve Lepore: @stevelepore Puck the Media In Lou We Trust Laura: @hildymac Wazzupwitchu? We talked about all around the NHL, with a wide variety of topics. And don’t forge...
Oct 07, 2009•1 hr 1 min
It’s the 47th Episode of The Rink, almost a year of the show in the bag (I had to skip a few weeks over the summer, and yet I still have 55 episodes with the specials and the like). Tom and I talk about Theo Fleury, the start of the season, and if DirecTV is actually making things better for it’s hockey loving customers. Plus… a whole lot more.
Sep 30, 2009•37 min
With the summer over, Tom Luongo makes his glorious return from off season hibernation, and has a few things on his mind. We talk about preseason hits, The Great One becoming the missing one, and the NHLPA. Plus a whole lot more. As promised, here is the Milwaukee Admirals 3rd jersey. If it weren’t a RBK EDGE jersey, I would buy one in a heartbeat. Admirals 3rd jersey A quick note about the production: Thanks to the great state of Alaska, there is no good internet to be found. I can’t stream any...
Sep 22, 2009•56 min
I decided I wanted to do something a little different, and on the spur of the moment, I asked people who follow me on twitter if they had anything to say. What did people want to talk about in five minutes on the podcast. I got a few responses, and had a great time doing it. And believe me, we will be doing it again. From Columbus to Colorado, we had a great time. If you want to find out when the next tweetcast is going to be, and want to participate, the best way is to check out twitter feed, a...
Aug 29, 2009•28 min
