On this episode, Mike and Rachel talk about Washington being awful to start the season (00:00-11:40), the Lightning struggling without Andrei Vasilevskiy (11:40-26:54), and Alex Debrincat's insane start and Detroit's season outlook (26:54-34:50). They then discuss Evgenii Malkin constantly being disrespected (34:50-46:15), what PDO is and who the outliers are so far this season (46:15-53:37), and how insane Connor Bedard's start has been. Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree:...
Oct 19, 2023•59 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel talk about Auston Matthews' insane start to the season (00:00-11:59), William Nylander being incredible (11:59-17:22), and Artur Akhtyamov potentially being the next star Russian goalie (17:22-23:50). They then dive into bad teams being thrown into a volcano with their schedules to start the season and media availabilities (23:50-37:36). Finally, they discuss Ryan Reaves (37:36-40:23) and Zach Benson being incredible (40:13-END).Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.mys...
Oct 16, 2023•49 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel debut the new studio and reveal some exciting news (00:00-04:23)! They then dive into Toronto's first game (04:23-11:56), the NHL staggering opening night start times and Connor Bedard's NHL debut (11:56-22:40). They also breakdown Buffalo's incredible contracts and what's gone right for them (22:40-30:16), Brock Boeser's four-goal season opener and Edmonton's tough start (30:16-36:44). Finally, they discuss Devon Toews' new contract (36:44-43:35) and debut a new...
Oct 13, 2023•59 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel do a complete breakdown of the Central Division. They dive into the Arizona Coyotes (00:00-07:13), Chicago Blackhawks (07:13-14:44), Colorado Avalanche (14:44-18:53), Dallas Stars (18:53-23:33), Minnesota Wild (23:33-29:11), Nashville Predators (29:11-35:40), St. Louis Blues (35:40-41:48), Winnipeg Jets (41:48-48:22), and predict how the division will finish at the end of the season (48:22-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://link...
Oct 11, 2023•52 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel rant about how awful the Toronto Blue Jays were (00:00-07:46), and preview the Anaheim Ducks (07:46-19:43), Calgary Flames (19:43-25:45), and Edmonton Oilers (25:45). Then, they discuss Jamie Drysdale signing a contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks mid-show (24:10-26:02), before continuing the Pacific Division preview with the LA Kings (36:02-40:17), San Jose Sharks (40:17-44:10), Seattle Kraken (44:10-48:31), Vancouver Canucks (48:31-52:48), and Vegas Golden...
Oct 05, 2023•59 min
On this episode, Mike is joined by Jonny Lazarus to do a Metro Division Preview. They dive into the Carolina Hurricanes (00:00-06:15), Columbus Blue Jackets (06:15-10:25), New Jersey Devils (10:25-14:29), New York Rangers (14:29-23:10), Philadelphia Flyers (23:10-26:16), Pittsburgh Penguins (26:16-29:09), New York Islanders (29:09-32:25), Washington Capitals (32:25-35:41), and do their division rankings (35:41-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffg...
Sep 22, 2023•39 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel are joined by The Hockey News Toronto Maple Leafs site manager David Alter to discuss the Detroit Lions win. They also preview the Atlantic Division as a whole (07:04-08:02), the Boston Bruins (08:)2-17:59), Buffalo Sabres (17:59-27:19), Detroit Red Wings (27:19-40:47), Florida Panthers (40:47-48:22), Montreal Canadiens (48:22-56:45), Ottawa Senators (56:45-01:06:52), Tampa Bay Lightning (01:06:52-01:17:44), and Toronto Maple Leafs (01:36:02). Finally, they predi...
Sep 09, 2023•1 hr 47 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into Auston Matthews' extension in Toronto (00:00-12:30), William Nylander being the chillest guy in hockey (12:30-19:10), and new standards for the Leafs (19:10-23:30). *TRIGGER WARNING* They then dive into the reports that Logan Mailloux was cleared to play in the NHL by the league (23:30-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Ac...
Aug 24, 2023•38 min
On this episode, Rachel and Jacob are joined by the Nashville Predators' Cody Glass to dive into how Cody proposed (00:00-04:33), what life is like before training camp (04:33-06:18), the World Championships (06:18-09:03), and Nashville's F you end of the season and what the lockerroom messaging is like (09:03-12:10). They then discuss Cody becoming a Nashville Predator (12:10-17:54), the pressure of being a top 5 pick, the experience of getting drafted, and playing against teams with a vengeanc...
Aug 18, 2023•49 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into how their summers have gone (00:00-08:45), Patrice Bergeron retiring (08:45-23:09), and the Bruins potentially turning a page (23:09-25:28). They then dive into the big extensions this summer including Sebastian Aho (25:28-34:28), Troy Terry (34:28-38:19), and Tom Wilson (38:19-44:55). Finally, they do a complete breakdown of the Erik Karlsson trade (44:55-01:03:00) and Jeff Jackson being hired by the Oilers (01:03:00-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgrap...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min
On this episode, Jacob and Rachel are joined by Morgan Klimchuk to discuss Morgan's experience being drafted (00:00-12:26), his time as a member of Calgary (12:26-30:10), being traded to Toronto (30:10-37:50), his final season playing (37:50-40:37). Finally, they dive into his move to coaching and coaching style (40:37-54:47) and some rapid-fire questions (54:47-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/peo...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min
On this episode, Rachel is joined by The Hockey News' Jacob Stoller and the creator of Pidutti Points Share, Paul Pidutti. They discuss Paul's model, advanced analytics in women's hockey, who is being snubbed going into the Hall of Fame, and future players who will be in the Hall of Fame. Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Jul 13, 2023•41 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel breakdown what to expect this summer from the Carolina Hurricanes (00:00-04:20), Calgary Flames (04:20-07:06), Toronto Maple Leafs (07:06-10:22), Philadelphia Flyers (10:22-14:55), Erik Karlsson (14:55-17:05), and Alex Debrincat (17:05-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 07, 2023•21 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the draft (00:00-13:43), free agency so far (13:43-46:49), the roller coaster offseason so far for the Leafs (46:49-55:34), and what you can expect this summer and next season (55:34-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 05, 2023•59 min
On this episode, Rachel is joined by Chris Gear to discuss what watching hockey is like as an executive vs as a fan (00:00-03:14), what the week of the draft and free agency look like for an executive (03:14-09:20), how teams decide which RFAs are worth qualifying (09:20-16:35), offer sheets (16:35-21:26), buyouts (21:26-26:30), and UFAs/Free Agency/contract negotiations (26:30-41:30). They then dive into Hughes and Pettersson (41:30-45:55), whether or not the media's opinions adjust team decisi...
Jun 30, 2023•56 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Ryan Johansen being traded to Colorado (00:00-06:55), Sean Durzi heading to Arizona and the Dubois rumours (06:55-16:50), Taylor Hall being traded to Chicago (16:50-29:01), the potential Flyers and Blues trade (29:01-39:50), and finally Tony DeAngelo potentially being traded back to Carolina (39:50-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop H...
Jun 26, 2023•48 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel talk about Rachel breaking her glasses (00:00-05:23). They then discuss the Hall of Fame class including King Henrik and the snubs (05:23-20:42). They then dive into nobody wanting to play in the west of Canada anymore (20:42-29:01) and the NHL not wearing specialty jerseys during warmups anymore (29:01-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Host...
Jun 23, 2023•37 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup (00:00-25:51), some tales from Vegas (25:51-35:49), OEL being bought out by Vancouver (35:49-45:41), and Jesper Bratt signing an extension in New Jersey (45:41-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 19, 2023•51 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel are in Vegas covering the Stanley Cup Final (00:00-13:38)! They then dive into the Stanley Cup final so far (13:38-19:27), preview game 5 (19:27-32:30), look at the Atlantic Division next year (32:30-37:13), and do a brand new SGP Movie Crossover (37:13-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Jun 12, 2023•47 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel talk about Rachel's flight to Vegas and Mike going to Florida (00:00-17:00). The pair then recap and react to Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final (17:00-32:12), Damon Severson being sign-and-traded to Columbus (32:12-42:06), and, finally, Shane Doan being hired by Toronto (42:06-END). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 09, 2023•47 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Vegas winning Game 1 of the Cup Final (00:00-03:39), Bark Andre-Furry passing away (03:39-05:42), Cole Caufield signing an 8-year extension in Montreal (05:42-17:05), Mike's experience so far in Vegas (17:05-24:10), Gary Bettman's media day (24:10-35:38), Rachel going to Vegas next week (35:38-38:08), and Mike's buffet mistake (38:08-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbu...
Jun 05, 2023•39 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel talk about Mike arriving in Las Vegas (00:00-08:17). They then preview and predict the Stanley Cup Final (08:17-23:03). Finally, they discuss Brad Treliving being hired as the Toronto Maple Leafs' new General Manager (23:03-35:50) and Kyle Dubas being hired as the Pittsburgh Penguins President Of Hockey Operations (35:50-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staff...
Jun 02, 2023•47 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Bayern winning the Bundesliga (00:00-03:05), Vegas beating Dallas (03:05-05:05), and Kyle Dubas potentially heading to Pittsburgh very soon (05:05-08:11). They then do some more breakdown on Vegas beating Dallas and talk about traveling for the Stanley Cup final (08:11-30:05). Finally, they discuss Nashville firing John Hynes (30:05-38:42, Mike's apartment drama (38:42-44:49), and Washington hiring Spencer Carbery (44:49-END) Shop Merch: https://staffgrap...
May 30, 2023•52 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into more Leafs stuff including names that are or have been interviewed and the potential direction the team could go in with the new GM (00:00-11:50). They then discuss Florida sweeping Carolina (11:50-20:34), The Dallas Vegas series going at least 5 games and the potential Stanley Cup Final matchups (20:34-36:58), and the Jamie Benn situation (36:58-42:35). Finally, they discuss Wasserman being investigated for potential conflicts of interest (42:35-51:35)...
May 26, 2023•1 hr
On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Mike's Twitter mistake (00:00-05:25). They then do a massive deep dive on Kyle Dubas being let go as Leafs GM including the path forward, potential options, who's to blame, and much more! Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 22, 2023•52 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into the Arizona Coyotes arena deal losing in Tempe including the history behind why it failed, where to go from here, and their frustration with the Coyotes franchise (00:00-30:07). They then breakdown the Leafs, Brendan Shannahan, the potential path forward for the team, and potential Mitch Marner trades (30:07-END). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2023•55 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Leafs media day and the Oilers being eliminated (00:00-22:00). They then dive into Mike not caring if a Canadian team wins the Cup, and why the Conference Finals matchups aren't actually that bad (22:00-34:10). Finally, they talk about why they're tired of people complaining about how much coverage the Leafs get in Canada (34:10-41:08), do an offseason tease (41:08-48:59), and pick NHL players as Ted Lasso characters. Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshop...
May 15, 2023•1 hr
On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Tom Cruise being shut down by Shakira (00:00-03:29) and the Flyers' interesting statement and new president of hockey operations (03:29-22:33). They then discuss the draft lottery (22:33-39:35), violence being off the charts this playoffs (39:35-48:57), bad anthems (48:57-53:59, and the Dallas Stars beef with Micah Blake McCurdy (53:59-57:55). Finally, Mike hits on Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin (57:55-END) Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.c...
May 11, 2023•1 hr
On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Leafs going down 3-0 to the Florida Panthers (00:00-11:09) and the Edmonton Oilers being really good (11:09-20:35). They then do a deep-dive on coaches' biases towards certain players (20:35-35:45). Finally, they discuss the potential for sweeping changes in Toronto and Boston (35:45-38:32) and their ideal landing spots for Connor Bedard (38:32-END). Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: ht...
May 08, 2023•52 min
On this episode, Mike and Rachel do a post-mortem on the Burins, Avalanche and Rangers. They also discuss Snoop-Dogg's interest in buying the Ottawa Senators and the re-brand! Shop Merch: https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/staffgraph Shop Stickers: https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 04, 2023•54 min
