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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

In The F***ing Face

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Super Bowl (00:00-26:15), Morgan Rielly's cross-check on Ridley Grieg and the fallout from it (26:15-58:40), and do the PWHL report (58:40-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 Hos...

Feb 12, 20241 hr 10 min

Desert Dog Days

On this episode, Mike and Rachel do a deep-dive on the Arizona Coyotes including what has gone wrong, a timeline of events, and the path forward for the organization. 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...

Feb 08, 20241 hr 12 min

I'm Blue (Jackets)

On this episode, Mike and Rachel talk about All-Star Weekend and what it was like (00:00-12:22). They then do a deep dive into the Columbus Blue Jackets and what's gone wrong for them (12:22-58:09). Finally, they wrap up with their PWHL report (58:09-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/⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠⁠ Shop Stick...

Feb 05, 20241 hr 6 min

All Star Bruschetta

On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into some early All Star Weekend stories and impressions (00:00-07:45), the Calgary Vancouver trade (07:45-29:40), and give out their mid-season awards (29:40-END). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 20241 hr

Royal Free Fall

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Rachel's birthday (00:00-02:54), Owen Tippett signing a contract extension in Philadelphia (02:54-08:44), Auston Matthews hitting 40 goals (08:44-16:38), and the LA Kings being in free fall (16:38-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/⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠⁠ Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https:...

Jan 29, 202449 min

Utah?

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Edmonton Oilers' winning streak (00:00-04:10). They then do their weekly PWHL Report (04:10-16:52), discuss potential NHL expansion to Utah (16:52-32:53), and discuss the updates regarding the 2018 Hockey Canada investigation (32:53-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/⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr....

Jan 25, 202452 min

New York Roy

On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into Patrick Roy being hired by the New York Islanders (00:00-26:34), Corey Perry signing in Edmonton (26:34-32:24), Edmonton being really good again (32:24-41:46), Dillon Dube taking an indefinite leave of absence to deal with his mental health (41:46-45:13), and the Ryan Reaves situation (45:13-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https:...

Jan 22, 202457 min

Should The Leafs Retool?

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Rachel's model finally being finished (00:00-02:58). They do a big deep-dive into what's going wrong in Toronto and how the Leafs should go about fixing it (02:58-39:56). Finally, they give their thoughts on the All-Star jerseys (39:56-45:44) and do the first PWHL Report (45:44-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.m...

Jan 18, 202456 min

Cutter Off To Anaheim

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss William Nylander signing an 11.5 x 8 million dollar extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs (00:00-20:44) and the Cutter Gauthier trade and drama (20:44-41:24). They also discuss Kevin Bieksa calling out Nick Cousins and NHL Player Safety (41:24-49:58), and Connor Bedard getting hurt (49:58-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://st...

Jan 11, 202454 min

Refereeing with Dave Jackson

On this episode, Rachel is joined by former NHL official and current ESPN analyst Dave Jackson to discuss officiating, boarding/checking from behind, game management, officiating in the playoffs, and some stories from his career!Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠⁠Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.co...

Jan 08, 202450 min

What's It Like Being A Women's Hockey Agent with Spencer Gillis

On this episode, Mike and Rachel are joined by 3G Sports Agent Spencer Gillis to discuss what it takes to be an agent in the women's hockey world, navigating a developing sport, what the future of the PWHL could look like, and growing up as the son of an NHL executive. 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/⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph...

Jan 01, 202441 min

December Recap

On this episode, Mike and Rachel recap some of the biggest stories from the NHL in December including Ottawa firing DJ Smith (00:00-21:14). Minnesota's front office mess (21:14-38:29), Colorado's media comments (38:29-46:22), Connor Bedard's brilliance and two Michigans happening in one night (46:22-52:40), and Air Canada becoming a PWHL sponsor (52:40-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠...

Dec 28, 202357 min

World Juniors Preview with Scott Wheeler

On this episode, Mike and Rachel are joined by The Atlethic's Scott Wheeler to do a deep-dive breakdown into this year's World Juniors in Sweden! 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/⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠⁠ Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Dec 24, 202349 min

Naughty List 2023

On this episode, Mike and Rachel give you their naughty list for 2023.Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠⁠Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 202352 min

Nice List 2023

On this episode, Mike and Rachel go through their Nice List for 2023 (00:00-56:35) and then quickly mention some news that broke during the podcast (56:35-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠⁠Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Dec 18, 20231 hr

Grinchmas

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss John Tavares scoring 1000 points and Isles fans' reaction (00:00-15:15), the Blues being a complete mess (15:15-38:46), and Habs fans Slafkovsky (38:46-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/⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠⁠ Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop...

Dec 14, 20231 hr

Chicken $#*!

On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into the Shohei Ohtani contract and drama (00:00-15:47), this past very violent weekend (15:47-30:23), and the Oilers being back (30:23-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠⁠Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See a...

Dec 11, 202342 min

How Could An NHL In-Season Tournament Work?

On this episode, Mike and Rachel do a deep dive on how an in-season tournament for the NHL could work (00:00-34:13) and then discuss how Gary Bettman is concerned about the Milan arena progress for the 2026 Olympics (34:13-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠⁠Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com...

Dec 07, 202352 min

Giraffe Pair

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Rachel's obsession with the grinch (00:00-06:00), the rolling Pittsburgh Penguins even with a struggling powerplay (06:00-18:04), TD Garden and the Bruins Pride Night (18:04-28:56), Canucks acquiring Nikita Zadorov (26:56-33:17), and Nino Niederreiter signing a contract extension in Winnipeg (33:17-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: ⁠...

Dec 04, 202342 min

Wild Changes

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the weather and mornings (00:00-09:15), the Corey Perry situation (09:15-30:40), and the Wild making a coaching change (30:40-41:08). Finally, a huge THANK YOU to all of you for listening to the podcast this year, as well as discuss a few updates about the SGP and some exciting new content coming soon (41:08-END)!Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop ...

Nov 30, 202348 min

Nice Hockey League

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers returning to being good again (00:00-12:15). They then do a brand new This Is Fine segment on The Minnesota Wild (12:15-32:56). Finally, they talk about Jacob Trouba's slash and the subsequent fine (32:56-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/⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https:/...

Nov 27, 202340 min

Is Quinn Hughes Or Cale Makar Better?

On this episode, Mike and Rachel wish you a Happy American Thanksgiving (00:00-02:28) and define the term elite (02:28-10:47). They then do a deep-dive breakdown on Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes including a look at their offensive game (10:47-24:45), defensive game (24:45-37:00), and compare them to the rest of the league (37:00-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staff...

Nov 23, 202349 min

Squirles

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Kelce brothers being hockey fans and Travis' Tweets (00:00-22:13). They then discuss the NHL Global Series (22:13-35:53), Bo Horvat returning to Vancouver: 35:53-46:15), and Patrick Kane (46:15-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/⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠⁠ Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https...

Nov 16, 20231 hr 3 min

Oil Spill

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Oilers firing Woodcroft and do a deep dive on the goaltending (00:00-38:04). They then breakdown the Nikita Zadorov situation and potential fits (38:04-55:03) and finish off discussing the Hall of Fame and this years class (55:03-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/st...

Nov 13, 20231 hr 2 min

What's Wrong With The Leafs and Oilers

On this episode, Mike and Rachel tell a McDonalds story (00:00-04:33) and do a deep dive on the Toronto Maple Leafs (04:33-34:42) and Edmonton Oilers struggles so far this season (34:42-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠⁠Shop Stickers: ⁠⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on ...

Nov 09, 202357 min

The Ducks Are Cooking

On this episode, Mike and Rachel dive into the Jack Hughes injury (00:00-16:32), Anaheim Ducks being hot (16:32-22:58), Carolina Hurricanes goalie situation (22:58-30:44), and debut a new segment called "Fun Stats Per 60" where this week they look at some fun expected goals stats (30:44-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/⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠http...

Nov 06, 202359 min

Pierre Doriout

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss the Ottawa Senators very bad week (00:00-24:57), neck guards being worn (24:57-28:57), Niklas Backstrom stepping away from the Washington Capitals (28:57-34:20), and the San Jose Sharks being unbelievably bad (34:20-END).Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help them get more kids into the game by donating at ⁠jumpstart.canadiantire.ca⁠Shop Merch: ⁠⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠⁠Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠⁠Shop Sti...

Nov 03, 202342 min

Flaming Out?

On this episode, Mike and Rachel discuss their new partnership with Jumpstart (00:00-05:40) and Mike participating in the Easter Seals Celebrity Hockey Classic (05:40-12:09)! They then dive into some Halloween stories (12:09-26:36) and some of the best NHL Halloween costumes (26:36-30:13). They also breakdown the Heritage Classic (30:13-38:10), the Flames being broken (38:10-01:03:02), and the best Halloween candy (01:03:02-END). Jumpstart helps kids overcome financial barriers to sport. Help th...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 12 min

OttawNO

On this episode, Mike and Rachel do a deep dive on the Shane Pinto suspension, gambling in hockey, and the Ottawa Senators.Shop Merch: ⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/staffgraph⁠Shop Stickers: ⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/staffgraphpod/shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 202338 min

Holl For Norris

On this episode of the Staff and Graph Podcast, Mike and Rachel discuss the NHL schedule (00:00-11:03), NHL leading plus-minus player Justin Holl (11:03-13:54), villainizing players for using the CBA to their advantage (13:54-22:12), Justin Holl and how to use plus-minus effectively (22:121-37:17). Finally, the talk about the NHL launching a player and puck tracking website (37:13-44:48) and Rick Bowness taking a leave of absence (44:48-END).Shop Merch: ⁠https://staffgraph.myshopify.com/⁠Linktre...

Oct 23, 202349 min
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