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The Staff and Graph Podcast

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Sports Reporter Mike Stephens & former NHL coach Rachel Doerrie break down the finer points of hockey tactics and statistics in a fun, easily-digestible manner.

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Episodes

Panthers

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Florida Panthers wining the Stanley Cup (00:00-07:15), Connor McDavid winning the Conn Smythe (07:15-13:56), give the Florida Panthers their flowers (13:56-22:16), and why the Cup Final was watched a lot but the NHL schedule sucks (22:16-24:23). They then breakdown where do the Oilers go from here (24:23-31:20), Linus Ulmark traded to Ottawa (31:20-40:05), Jake Walman being traded to San Jose (40:05-53:22), and Alex Muerelo withdraws his ability to br...

Jun 27, 20241 hr 6 min

Mendoza Line

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Stanley Cup Final going way too long (00:00-11:02), if the Oilers could push the Cup to a game 7 (11:02-16:37), Pierre-Luc Dubois being traded to Washington for Darcy Kuemper (16:37-28:20). They then dive into Barclay Goodrow being claimed off waivers by the San Jose Sharks (28:20-42:11), Pascal Vincent being fired by Columbus (42:11-50:32), and Jacob Markström being acquired by New Jersey (50:32-END)! Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers ...

Jun 21, 20241 hr 3 min

Hater

On this episode, Mike is joined by Ian Tulloch to discuss The Leafs (00:00-04:18), Alex Steen being set to become the next St. Louis Blues GM (04:18-09:54), Jalen Chatfield signing an extension with Carolina and the Hurricanes offseason outlook (09:50-17:52), and CapFriendly reportedly being bought by the Washington Capitals (17:52-27:21). They then dive into whether or not the Oilers are done (27:21-34:20), and the Leafs and Mitch Marner (34:20-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barr...

Jun 14, 202453 min

Stanley Cup Preview

On this episode, Mike and Rachel preview, breakdown, and give their predictions for the Stanley Cup final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Jun 07, 202445 min

Nurse

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Oilers Stars (00:00-28:48), Don Wadell being hired by Columbus and Eric Tulsky being named interim GM of Carolina (28:48-34:33), and the Panthers Rangers series (34:33-44:08). They then dive into Minnesota winning the Walter Cup and the PWHL season as a whole (44:08-END)! Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify...

May 31, 202456 min

Berube's Tomato Soup

On this episode, Mike Stephens and Rachel Doerrie discuss Ryan McDonough being re-aquired by Tampa Bay and how signing bonuses work (00:00-15:54). They then breakdown Sheldon Keefe being hired by New Jersey (15:54-35:17) and Craig Berube officially being hired by Toronto (35:17-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://be...

May 24, 20241 hr

Titan

On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into the Knicks incredible pregame speech (00:00-02:35), Craig Berube looking like he will be the guy for Toronto (02:35-16:28), whether or not the the Hurricanes can come back and goaltending being crucial in the playoffs (16:28-27:15). They also discuss Valeri Nichushkin being placed in Stage 3 of the Player Assistance Program (27:15-36:55), the Avalanche being down 3-2 to the Stars (36:55-38:11), players about to get trade protection (38:11-46:10), and Da...

May 17, 202453 min

Let Both Teams Lose

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Leafs press conference (00:00-17:04), Boston Bruins struggling and whether the league is in favour of the Panthers (17:04-36:03), the Rangers being really good (36:03-49:09), and the Oilers Canucks series (49:09-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod...

May 14, 20241 hr

Accountability

On this episode, Mike and Rachel do a deep dive on the Toronto Maple Leafs including a recap of this Leafs era (00:00-13:39), the "we're right there" comments (13:39-21:50), Morgan Rielly and the PR nightmare of the Leafs this season (21:50-35:27), William Nylander (35:27-38:12), Mitch Marner (38:12-01:10:32), Brendan Shanahan (01:10:32-01:18:06), what a Marner trade could look like (01:18:06-01:29:26), and Sheldon Keefe being fired (01:29:26-END) Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers...

May 10, 20241 hr 34 min

Eat Crow

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Leafs win games 5 and 6 (00:00-10:37), Winnipeg being eliminated (10:37-25:48), Tampa being eliminated (25:48-48:35), Dallas' comeback (48:35-53:29), Todd Reirden being fired by the Penguins (53:29-01:05:03), PWHL Report (01:05:03-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beaco...

May 04, 20241 hr 14 min

OH BABY

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Bob Cole passing away (00:00-21:35), the Leafs struggling (21:35-42:32), and some random playoff tidbits (42:32-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Apr 26, 202456 min

Western Conference Playoff Preview

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss whether or not the Leafs are cooked (00:00-05:48) and do their Western Conference Playoff preview (05:48-END). They breakdown Colorado vs Winnipeg (05:48-16:45), Edmonton vs LA (16:45-28:38), Vancouver vs Nashville (28:38-35:27), and Dallas vs Vegas (35:27-END)! Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacon...

Apr 23, 202452 min

Love Is A Verb

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss their new microphones (00:00-02:53), Arizona officially moving to Utah and their last game (02:53-26:18), and the Sabers firing Don Granato (26:18-31:26). They then do a breakdown and predict each Eastern Conference first round series (31:26-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https:...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 10 min

Is 70 Goals or 100 Assists More Impressive?

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discussed Canada winning the Women's World Championships (00:00-06:25), the Coyotes leaving Arizona (06:25-18:57), and Playoff Beard Etiquette (18:57-23:40). They then do a deep-dive on what is more impressive, 70 goals or 100 assists. Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgr...

Apr 16, 202451 min

Circle

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Jakob Silfverberg retiring (00:00-04:23), Noah Hanifin's contract extension in Vegas (04:23-12:32), sleeping (12:32-15:05), Steven Stamkos' weird situation (15:05-25:53), and the Arizona Coyotes situation (25:53-END)! Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod Sho...

Apr 12, 202458 min

The Wild Wildcard

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss more Arizona Coyotes arena stuff (00:00-17:11), the Ottawa Senators being hypocrites (17:14-20:04), and which NHL players would look straight at the eclipse (20:04-26:31). They then do a deep-dive on the Eastern Conference playoff race! Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.a...

Apr 09, 202445 min

Rivalries

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Rachel's dog going for a swim (00:00-06:15), college free agents signing (06:15-19:59), Jeff Skinner playing his 1000th game (19:59-25:43), and rivalries in the NHL (25:43-END)! Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/...

Apr 05, 202445 min

Jet Fuel Low

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Ivan Fedotov making his debut for the Philadelphia Flyers (00:00-08:35), do their PWHL Report (08:35-10:51), and do a deep-dive on the Winnipeg Jets confusing season (10:51-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com...

Apr 02, 202442 min

Boom or Doom

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Zach Hyman discourse (00:00-03:32). They then go through some of the biggest trade deadline acquisitions and give their performances a Boom or Doom through the first month after the deadline. Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://...

Mar 29, 202453 min

Rule Changes

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss why today is only an audio show (00:00-03:19), Ovechkin wanting Matthews to score 70 (03:19-05:33), the NHL's recent comments on CTE (05:33-11:22), rule changes decided at the GM meetings (11:22-24:34), Sean Couturier being a healthy scratch (24:34-34:26), and do the PWHL Report (34:26-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staf...

Mar 21, 202455 min

Fatigue Related Injuries

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Buffalo's weekend (00:00-08:19), the NHL and NHLPA reaching an agreement over the Corey Perry contract termination (08:19-11:57), Wayne Simmonds announcing his retirement (11:57-16:19), and Arizona's bid to buy land and potential relocation (16:19-24:23). They then do a Deep-Dive into fatigue related injuries (24:23-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire...

Mar 18, 202452 min

Deep Left Field

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Jagr bobblehead situation (00:00-15:59) and Buffalo being on a role (15:59-29:02). They then dive into their PWHL Report (29:02-35:48) and do a deep-dive on funning things that have happened in sports (35:48-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod Sho...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 5 min

The Trade Was One For One

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Oscars (00:00-08:58), John Tortorella's ejection and discipline (08:58-22:22), the Wild pulling their goalie in overtime (22:22-30:07), and do a deep dive on the Bowen Byram Casey Mittelstadt trade (30:07-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod Shop S...

Mar 11, 20241 hr

Trade Deadline Recap

On this episode, Mike and Rachel rate teams as having a good or bad Trade Deadline week (00:00-38:53), and do their Deep-Dive on prospects and trade prices (38:53-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Mar 09, 20241 hr 3 min

Trade Deadline Primer

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the plan for this week (00:00-01:58), do their PWHL report (01:58-27:21), and their deep-dive on the buyers, sellers, and undecided players this deadline (27:21-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/staf...

Mar 04, 20241 hr 5 min

Tanev To Dallas

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Chris Tanev trade (00:00-13:23), a new business helping players after trades (13:23-21:59), and do a deep-dive on the current defence market ahead of next weeks NHL Trade Deadline (21:59-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https:/...

Feb 29, 202456 min

The Pittsburgh Penguins with Jesse Marshall

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Joseph Woll getting close to a return with Toronto (00:00-08:10), Matt Rempe (08:10-12:47), and do their PWHL Report (12:47-21:01). They are then joined by Jesse Marshall to do a deep-dive on the Pittsburgh Penguins (21:01-END) Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgr...

Feb 26, 20241 hr 4 min

Should The Sens Sell At The Trade Deadline?

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Winnipeg Jets' season ticket issue (00:00-20:52), the Pittsburgh Penguins being open for business (20:52-24:31), how the Toronto Maple Leafs are a wagon (24:31-36:15), and do a deep-dive on the Ottawa Senators (36:15-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgra...

Feb 24, 20241 hr 16 min

Flaming Prices

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Slafkovský discourse and Elon ruining Twitter (00:00-11:15). They then do their PWHL report including the record attendance in Toronto and Mikyla Grant-Mentis being released by Ottawa (11:55-23:58). They also debut the CanTourque Tools Deep-Dive focusing on the Calgary Flames (23:58-49:34), and a segment where they review a few trades from CapFriendly's Trade Machine (49:34-END)! Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get...

Feb 20, 20241 hr 8 min

JarmOUT

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Jarmo Kekäläinen being fired by Columbus (00:00-29:08) and do their Thursday Deep-Dive on how top draft picks are now taking longer than in the past to reach their potential (29:08-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠ Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠ Beacons.ai: ⁠⁠ https://beacons.ai/staffgraphpod Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbu...

Feb 15, 20241 hr 2 min
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