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Jan 13, 2021•3 min
Two-Man Advantage w/ Burnside & LeBrun - A Show on the NHL
Every Wednesday, The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun and Scott Burnside bring you Two-Man Advantage, featuring insight from both, interviews, and insider information from two of the most connected people in the hockey universe.
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John Carlson all in on Team USA and the Washington Capitals
John Carlson, Stanley Cup Champion and World Junior Hockey gold medalist joins Scott to discuss Team USA's success at the 2021 World Junior Championships, and the changes the Capitals made this off-season, including new coach Peter Laviolette and future hall of famer Zdeno Chara on defence. Plus, Scott and Pierre discuss the Caps chances this season, the future of Pierre Luc Dubois in Columbus and Patrik Laine in Winnipeg ahead of the NHL season starting next Wednesday night! Hosted on Acast. Se...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr
Tom Fitzgerald - New Jersey Devils General Manager
Tom Fitzgerald, the General Manager of the New Jersey Devils joins Scott and Pierre on the final Two Man Advantage of 2020. Fitzy discusses the extension for goalie MacKenzie Blackwood, and the prospects for an improved season for the Devils as they get set for the 56 game schedule in a new division. Scott and Pierre discuss the challenges that the seven forgotten teams will endure as their training camp starts 3 days before the rest of the NHL. The guys also take a closer look at the rules in p...
Dec 23, 2020•44 min
NHL agent Pat Brisson excited for his son Brendan to compete for USA at the WJC
NHL super agent Pat Brisson joins Scott and Pierre from his home in California to discuss his son Brendan, a first round draft pick of the Vegas Golden Knights making Team USA at the 2021 World Junior Championships in Edmonton. Pat takes Scott and Pierre for a trip down memory lane, playing with Luc Robitaille, and being coached by Pat Burns in the QMJHL. Plus Pat talks about how he ended up in the agent business, and he provides an update on the negotiations between the Columbus Blue Jackets an...
Dec 16, 2020•47 min
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger
TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger is Scott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun’s guest, this week on Two Man Advantage. Dregs discusses his start in the business, getting the job with TSN and being a part of the second to none hockey coverage at TSN. The guys also discuss the ongoing negotiations between the NHL and the Players Association, as they continue to plan for a season which should begin in January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 09, 2020•47 min
Stanley Cup Champion Jon Cooper
Jon Cooper, the head coach of the Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning joins Scott and Pierre to discuss what it was like winning the Cup, how special the trophy is and how he is planing for the next Bolts season. Plus Scott and Pierre provide an update on the NHL and the Players Associations on going negotiations leading up to the 20/21 season, and the boys look back on this day in history, Patrick Roy's final game with Montreal, and the passing of NHL legend Jean Beliveau. Hosted on Acast....
Dec 02, 2020•41 min
Kendall Coyne Schofield fulfills dream to work for Chicago Blackhawks
US Olympian Kendall Coyne Schofield joins Pierre and Scott to discuss her new dream job with her hometown Chicago Blackhawks, as a player development coach and youth hockey growth specialist. Plus, Scott and Pierre provide an update on the NHL and NHL-PA discussions for the 20/21 NHL season, and the boys pay tribute to Stanley Cup Champion Johnny Boychuk of the New York Islanders, who retired today due a serious eye injury suffered last season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Nov 25, 2020•40 min
Rick Bowness - Dallas Stars Head Coach
Rick Bowness, the head coach of the Dallas Stars joined Scott and Pierre fresh off signing his contract extension with the Stars. Bowness talks about taking the Stars all the way to the Stanley Cup Final, the contributions of how young players, assisted by his savvy veterans helped the Stars win the West and take the Cup Champion Lightning to a 6th game. Bowness discusses what it was like to be in the bubble for two and a half months, the game plan this off-season, and how much he is looking for...
Oct 29, 2020•47 min
Ed Olczyk stick tap for Doc Emrick
Scott and Pierre welcome NBC Sports lead hockey analyst Ed Olczyk to look back on the storied career of Hall of Fame NHL play by play man Mike 'Doc' Emrick who retired from the booth on Monday. Eddie O talks about what Doc meant to him, memories of their first and final games together and the sendoff he hopes Doc will get from the league and the fans, once the pandemic is over. Plus, Pierre and Scott discuss the rumours surrounding Patrik Laine's tenure in Winnipeg and how Philadelphia might be ...
Oct 20, 2020•38 min
Pietrangelo and Hall sign new deals, who is next?
Scott and Pierre look back on the first five days of free agency led by the top two free agents signing deals in the past two days. Alex Pietrangelo signed for 7 years in Vegas, and Taylor Hall inked a one year big money deal in Buffalo. The guys discuss the need to bring back the free agent speaking period. Scott and Pierre also take a closer look at the moves Montreal made this off-season, the Brendan Gallagher contract negotiations, and they discuss their sleeper free agent signings, Wayne Si...
Oct 14, 2020•45 min
NHL Free Agency set to begin at noon on Friday
Scott and Pierre set up the 2020 NHL free agent season, which forecasts a busy month for signings and trades. Alex Pietrangelo, Taylor Hall and Torey Krug headline the players available, as free agency officially kicks off at noon on Friday. Burnsie and Pierre discuss that many NHL clubs have a lot of work to do to clear cap space, and that the free agent picture might not be cleared up by Friday night, negotiations could draw out for the entire month. The guys take a look at the list of players...
Oct 08, 2020•37 min
The Off-Season of the goalie will dominate team roster and cap management
With the 2020/2021 NHL season behind us, Scott and Pierre dive into the off-season and take a look at the amount of work that most teams will need to do, to fit under the salary cap in order to sign their restricted free agents. many teams upcoming free agency. The guys touch on Tampa's cap issues, the Henrik Lundqvist buyout, the goalie carousel, and what is next for teams in Colorado, Vancouver, Toronto, Vegas and Philadelphia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 30, 2020•36 min
Tampa Bay Lightning bring home the cup in the bubble
Scott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun recap the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, after nine weeks and two safe bubbles in Edmonton and Toronto. The boys look back on the Cup final that Tampa won over Dallas in 6 games, and the job of Bolts architect Julien Brisebois to reshape the Lightning at the trade deadline. They discuss Victor Hedman winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP in the NHL and the Dallas Stars heartbreaking loss in this years Stanley Cup final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Sep 29, 2020•34 min
Game Six of the Stanley Cup Final between Dallas & Tampa is tonight
John Forslund from the NHL on NBC Sports joins Scott from the Edmonton bubble, ahead of game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. John talks about life in two bubbles, as he started the playoffs in the Toronto bubble before heading west for the Conference Final and the Cup Final. John talks about the powerhouse Tampa Bay Lightning and the resilient Dallas Stars who have put on a heck of a series so far. Plus the guys discuss other NHL news, including trades being made, what the new season schedule might ...
Sep 28, 2020•27 min
2020 Stanley Cup Final is all business for Tampa & Dallas
Mark Spector, Senior Hockey Columnist with Sporetsnet.ca, joins Scotty ahead of the first of back to back Stanley Cup games in Edmonton. Game 4 may as well be a must win game for Dallas, as they trail Tampa and the series 2 games to 1. Spec and Burnsie discuss what the Stars must do in game 4 tonight vs Tampa to even the series. Specifically, the Stars need to stay out of the Penalty Box, Anton Khudobin needs to have the game of his life, and the Star veteran players, Tyler Seguin, Alex Radulov,...
Sep 25, 2020•30 min
Stamkos returns in possible turning point game of the final
Emily Kaplan from ESPN.com joins Scott to discuss the Lightning's game three win in the Stanley Cup Final, and the emotional return of Steven Stamkos to the Bolts lineup. Emily and Scott also discuss the Stars slow starts to games, the pivotal back to back games this weekend, and if Ben Bishop will draw in to start one of the games for the Stars. Scott and Emily also discuss Emily's piece on Life in the Bubble, where NHL players spoke candidly about how the experience has been for them as they n...
Sep 24, 2020•30 min•Ep. 113
Michael Hirshfeld - Executive Director, NHL Coaches Association
Michael Hirshfeld, the Executive Director of the NHL Coaches Association, joins Pierre and Scott to discuss what the Association is all about, how it got started and how it assists all NHL coaches in conjunction with the NHL. Michael discusses the mentorship program, and initiatives to support female and black and indigenous coaches. Scott and Pierre look ahead to game three of the Stanley Cup Final between Dallas and Tampa Bay and discuss what NHL teams are planing ahead of Free Agency and the ...
Sep 23, 2020•49 min•Ep. 112
Mike Rupp: Stanley Cup Final - True Dislike Between Tampa and Dallas
Mike Rupp, Stanley Cup Champion and Studio Analyst with the NHL Network joins Scott to discuss his career as a player, including his Stanley Cup series winning goal for New Jersey, his infamous 'Jagr salute' at the Winter Classic, and how he got into the world of broadcasting. Burnsie and Rupper take a look at the Stanley Cup final, recapping the game two Tampa Bay win, and what to expect next in this series between the Stars and Bolts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...
Sep 22, 2020•30 min•Ep. 111
Elliotte Friedman: Is a Steven Stamkos return to the Stanley Cup Final Imminent?
Elliotte Friedman from Hockey Night in Canada joins Scott to discuss when the next season for the NHL might begin. The guys look at a number of different options that the NHL has, including fans or no fans in the stands, an all Canadian division, a more regional schedule, a baseball type schedule with teams playing back to back games in the same city and more. In the second half of the podcast, Burnsie and Friedge look ahead to game two of the Stanley Cup Final, with Dallas leading the series 1 ...
Sep 21, 2020•32 min•Ep. 110
Stanley Cup Final is Set - Tampa Bay vs Dallas
Associated Press Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno joins Scott from the Edmonton bubble to help set up the Stanley Cup Final between Dallas and Tampa Bay. The guys recap the Eastern Conference Final between the NY Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning. The Bolts beat the Isles in game 6 in OT to advance to the Cup final for the first time since 2015. Plus the guys discuss Rick Bowness and the Dallas Stars, and how they matchup with the Lightning. Scott and Steve also look back on the hiring of Peter Lavio...
Sep 18, 2020•32 min•Ep. 109
Dallas Stars Resting and Waiting for the Winner of the Tampa / New York Series.
Josh Bogorad, the play by play voice of the Dallas Stars joins Scott to discuss his career path in sports broadcasting. Josh talks about what it was like to be on the call for the Stars, as they eliminated Vegas in game 5 overtime, to advance to their first Stanley Cup appearance in 20 years. Thomas Drance wakes up early from the Edmonton bubble, to get us set for game 6 of the Eastern Final between Tampa and the Islanders. Will Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point be healthy enough to play? Can th...
Sep 17, 2020•43 min•Ep. 108
Geoff Ward - Calgary Flames Head Coach
Geoff Ward, who took over last fall for Bill Peters as the interim head coach for the Flames, saw the interim tag removed this week by the Calgary Flames. Geoff joins Scott and Pierre to discuss his journey from the University of Waterloo, to being a head coach in the NHL. Scott and Pierre also discuss Peter Laviolette joining the Capitals as their new head coach and what the future may be for veteran coaches Mike Babcock and Gerard Gallant. The guys also talk about the huge game five, double OT...
Sep 16, 2020•54 min•Ep. 107
Golden Knights Eliminated in Heartbreaking Fashion
Jesse Granger from the Athletic LV joins Scott to unpack the surprising outcome of the Western Conference Final between the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights. Plus the guys talk about the future of Robin Lehner and Marc-Andre Fleury together in Vegas, if it's time to name a Captain and if too much success too soon is a bad thing for the franchise. Finally, Scott addresses the breaking news with the Washington Capitals hiring Peter Laviolette as the 19th head coach in club history. Hosted...
Sep 15, 2020•30 min•Ep. 106
Kevin Weekes - on Khudobin's Stars, Cooper's Lightning & Hockey Being For Everyone
NHL Network lead analyst Kevin Weekes joins Scott to discuss his involvement in the NHL's Hockey is for Everyone Program, and the NHL's player inclusion committee. Kevin also praises the work of Anton Khudobin during this playoff, and how the Stars have rallied around their backup during this improbable playoff run for the Dallas Stars. Kevin and Scott also discuss the seemingly unstoppable force that is the Tampa Bay Lightning and the massive hill that the Islanders have to climb to get back in...
Sep 14, 2020•44 min•Ep. 105
Colby Cohen on Big Wins for Couturier, Cassidy and the Dallas Stars
Colby Cohen from NBC Sports Philadelphia and the NHL on WestWood One Radio joins Scott to discuss Bruce Cassidy's winning the Jack Adams, and Sean Couturier who won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward. Plus Colby looks back at the Stars huge OT win in game three over Vegas, the goaltending performance by Anton Khudobin and that shot in OT by Alex Radulov, In the East, the Bolts look to have things in control, Colby and Scott take a look at if the Islanders have anything left in t...
Sep 11, 2020•36 min•Ep. 104
AJ Mleczko - Heartbreaker for the Islanders in Game 2
US Olympian, and the NHL on NBC Sports analyst AJ Mleczko joins Scott to discuss the conference finals. AJ talks about the challenge of calling games off of monitors in NYC, while the game have been taking place in Toronto and Edmonton, and what it's like to be a hockey mom of four children. AJ and Scott take a closer look at the devastating loss by the Islanders in game two by the seemingly unstoppable Lightning. They also analyze Barry Trotz's willingness to adapt and how that is a positive fo...
Sep 10, 2020•25 min•Ep. 103
Bill Daly on the NHL's Success in the Bubble, and the NHL's Plans for the 2020/2021
Bill Daly, the NHL's Deputy Commissioner joins Scott and Pierre to discuss the success of the NHL's bubble operation in Toronto and Edmonton, looking forward to the conference finals and the Stanley Cup and ahead to the draft and free agency. Daly also discusses the plans for the league for the 2020/2021 season, including when the schedule may start, if divisions or conferences will bubble and if fans will be allowed in the buildings or not. Scott and Pierre also discuss the General Manager sear...
Sep 09, 2020•49 min•Ep. 102
Chris Johnston from Sportsnet on the Final Four of the Stanley Cup
Chris Johnston from Sportsnet, joins the podcast fresh off his move covering the Toronto bubble to the Edmonton bubble. Chris discusses the differences that he sees from Toronto to Edmonton, and how strange it will look when the Stanley Cup is awarded in the Edmonton bubble in less than a month. Scott and Chris also discuss the powerhouse effort from Tampa Bay in game one of the Eastern Conference over the NY Islanders. The guys also look at how the Toronto Maple Leafs, a team that Chris covers ...
Sep 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 101
And Then There Were Four: Conference Finals Underway in Edmonton
Arpon Basu of the Athletic Montreal is covering the Eastern Conference Final in Edmonton for the Athletic, and joins Scott from the bubble to talk about what it is like to be back in a rink to cover an NHL game. Arpon and Scott preview game one of the Eastern Conference Final with the powerhouse Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the underdogs from Long Island, the playoff magic of Jean Gabriel Pageau and the absence of Steven Stamkos from the playoffs. We head West for a very early morning chat with...
Sep 07, 2020•37 min•Ep. 100
Seventh Heaven in the NHL This Weekend
Charlie O'Connor from the Athletic Philadelphia joins Scott to talk about the Flyers improbable overtime win in game 6, their third OT win of this series, to force a game 7, Saturday night vs the NY Islanders. The guys discuss the inspirational return of Oskar Lindblom after his successful battle with cancer, and how the Flyers were able to overcome the absence of Sean Couturier and countless goal challenge calls in game 6. We head West for an early morning chat with Jesse Granger from the Athle...
Sep 04, 2020•35 min•Ep. 99
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