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, 2024•1 hr 10 min
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, 2024•1 hr 12 min
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, 2024•1 hr 6 min
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, 2024•1 hr
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, 2024•49 min
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, 2024•52 min
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, 2024•57 min
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, 2024•56 min
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, 2024•54 min
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, 2024•50 min
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, 2024•41 min
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, 2023•57 min
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, 2023•49 min
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, 2023•52 min
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, 2023•1 hr
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, 2023•1 hr
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, 2023•42 min
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, 2023•52 min
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, 2023•42 min
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, 2023•48 min
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, 2023•40 min
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, 2023•49 min
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, 2023•1 hr 3 min
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, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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, 2023•57 min
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, 2023•59 min
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, 2023•42 min
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, 2023•1 hr 12 min
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, 2023•38 min
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, 2023•49 min