This episode was all about the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Brooke and Jim are back to dive into the top picks, including Connor Bedard going to the Chicago Blackhawks, whether the Anaheim Ducks went off the board taking Leo Carlsson and what to make of Matvei Michkov falling to the Philadelphia Flyers. Did he orchestrate his way there and was it a gamble by the Flyers to take him at No. 7? We talk about the Arizona Coyotes going off the board, the lack of trades in the first round, and some of the mor...
Jul 01, 2023•31 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of NHL Trade Talk the Podcast, Brooke and Jim are back to start Season 2 after a bit of a break. The 2023 NHL Draft is right around the corner, as is free agency and we'll talk a handful of trades that already went down as well as trades that rumored to take place over the next 48-72 hours. Among them: Taylor Hall trade Dubois talk Flyers trade buzz Torey Krug saying no Would you trade Matthews or Nylander? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 26, 2023•28 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of NHL Trade Talk the podcast, Brooke and Jim break down their winners and losers for NHL Trade Deadline week. Because deadline day was so slow, it's hard to designate a winner and loser on a day that normally offers a lot to discuss. We'll take a look at our favorite deals, and our least favorite team decisions and try to answer why the final day for teams to make trades was such a dud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 05, 2023•24 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast On a busy Tuesday in the NHL -- not for games, but for trades -- a number of big deals took place ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. Mattias Ekholm went to the Edmonton Oilers for Tyson Barrie and picks, Patrick Kane officially became a New York Ranger, Toronto kept making moves and there are still plenty of names left on the table that could be dealt in over the course of the next 48-72 hours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 01, 2023•22 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk about the NHL Trade Deadline and some big names that have come off of the board days ahead of March 3rd. Timo Meier has been traded to New Jersey, Sam Lafferty, and Jake McCabe have gone to Toronto and Tanner Jeannot goes to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a deal that many are viewing as a pretty big overpay. Brooke and Jim will dissect all of these trades, including some others, and talk about what we expect to happen as the deadline nears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...
Feb 27, 2023•27 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jim and Brooke break down the trade between the St. Louis Blues and Toronto Maple Leafs that saw Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari go to the Maple Leafs. This was a big three-team trade that included the Minnesota Wild and it says a few things about all three teams. The Maple Leafs are going for it, having given up four draft picks to make this deal. The Blues are likely selling now, having moved three big pieces from their roster. The Wild are weaponizing their cap space this seas...
Feb 19, 2023•25 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Brooke and Jim discuss some of the latest trade buzz as the NHL is two weeks away from the 2023 trade deadline. Among the popular rumors, both Jakob Chychrun and Vladislav Gavrikov were pulled from their respective lineups for "trade-related reasons". There's also speculation surrounding Patrick Kane's interest in the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Edmonton Oilers trying to make a deal for Erik Karlsson work, and the fact the Calgary Flames might actually test the trade waters with Ma...
Feb 16, 2023•29 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast In this impromptu episode, Brook and Jim break down the two reports from reputable NHL insiders Mark Spector and Chris Johnston that the Edmonton Oilers might be closer on deals with the Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks regarding Patrick Kane and Erik Karlsson. Obviously, the team can't do both, but are either trades realistic considering the Oilers' salary cap situation? Are the Blackhawks willing to retain and take back money? Will the Sharks keep more of Karlsson's deal to make a move p...
Feb 11, 2023•28 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast During this episode of the podcast, Brooke and Jim dissect the Vladimir Tarasenko trade that sends himself and defenseman Niko Mikkola to the Rangers in exchange for a conditional 2023 1st-round pick, a conditional 2024 4th-round pick, prospect Hunter Skinner, and Sammy Blais. The Blues retain 50 percent of Tarasenko's salary in the move. For the Rangers, this means no Patrick Kane or Timo Meier and they're going to start making their playoff push now. Also, we discuss the Bo Horvat extension wi...
Feb 09, 2023•33 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast During this episode of NHL Trade Talk the podcast, Brooke and Jim talk about the Bo Horvat trade that saw the Vancouver Canucks send the center to the New York Islanders for F Anthony Beauvillier, C Aatu Raty, and a protected 2023 1st-round draft pick. The Islanders jumped in here quickly and got this done. What does that mean? Is Horvat their meal ticket to the playoffs? What if they don't get in? Will he be flipped again? What else might the Islanders do? From a Canucks' perspective, why did G...
Feb 02, 2023•32 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of NHL Trade Talk the podcast, Brooke and Jim talk about the firing of former Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau. Did the Canucks handle this properly? Boudreau was left hanging on the line while the team waited for Rick Tocchet's TNT deal to expire. Could this have gone down differently and will it affect the Canucks' ability to acquire players and future staff? Also, what's the latest talk surrounding Bo Horvat and his inevitable trade out of Van City? We also chat the...
Jan 22, 2023•32 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of NHL Trade Talk the podcast, Brooke and Jim discuss just how good a World Junior Tournament Connor Bedard had, how many teams are now in the running for Bedard and what he might be able to do at the NHL level. More than that, people are already talking about how good Bedard could eventually be and if he'll ever reach the heights of someone like Connor McDavid. This show features the Connor vs. Connor debate as we go through the skills and features of each player, their strength...
Jan 08, 2023•30 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Listen to this interview with sports betting education and strategy site OddsJam. They offer a service that will allow you to keep stats and track of your sports bets, while also working the inefficiencies and odd discrepancies in the sports books. If you'd like to sign up, use my affiliate link: https://oddsjam.com/?ref=jimparsons1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 15, 2022•29 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Brooke and Jim run through the latest trade buzz regarding some of the biggest names in the HL rumor mill. In Vancouver, the Canucks are thinking about moving Brock Boeser, Bo Horvat and maybe even Thatcher Demko. Meanwhile, in Chicago, are the Blackhawks ready to entertain trades for Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews? What's going on with Erik Karlsson in San Jose? Is Jakob Chychrun a player that finally gets moved? And, what is happening in St. Louis, where the Blues are a mess ...
Dec 07, 2022•34 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of the NHL Trade Talk podcast, Jim is flying solo while Brooke celebrates Thanksgiving. With that in mind, Jim is going through the latest NHL trade talk and speculation and offering a rundown on teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Arizona Coyotes, and more. Some trades have already gone down, with others expected. Who are the teams worth watching this week? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Nov 25, 2022•15 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast During this episode Jim and Brooke talk NHL surprising storylines: Free Webinar Invitation Monday November 21st teaching six strategies to launch and scale your sports writing. (3:10) Did people overestimate the Senators and the Ducks as they currently are at the bottom of the standings? (4:36) What is making NJ such a powerhouse at the moment with their 10-game winning streak? (11:12) The Sharks GM mentioned that he is willing to listen to trade offers for Erik Karlsson. He is currently leading...
Nov 17, 2022•34 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Brooke and Jim discuss the Ethan Bear trade that sent the defenseman from the Carolina Hurricanes to the Vancouver Canucks. Why did Vancouver make the deal and will it be good for Bear who needed a fresh start? Were the Toronto Maple Leafs in on trade discussions and what is going on there with a team that has struggled mightily? Finally, are the Chicago Blackhawks still planning to sell of most of their players despite winning a lot more hockey games than anyone might have expe...
Oct 31, 2022•31 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Brooke and Jim talk about 2022-23 NHL predictions for the season. Who will rank where in the standings? We'll make our early guesses as to which teams get into the playoffs and which two teams make the Stanley Cup Finals. Which trade or trades will go down first as the season begins, what surprises are in store, who are the early dark horses, and some early trophy candidates get tossed out there as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 12, 2022•35 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Brooke and Jim take part in the annual Hockey Writers NHL Fantasy Draft and we make our selections and build a team. Drafting in the No. 12 spot, we knew we wouldn't get a top-five player, so the question became, how do we start our team? Do we take one of the best goalies available? Do we go with a forward or a defenseman? This was Brooke's first fantasy draft so we talked through each decision while on the clock and I believe we got a pretty solid team, all things considered. ...
Oct 05, 2022•42 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jim and Brooke talk all about the issues between the Dallas Stars and Jason Robertson, plus the lack of a trade involving Jakob Chychrun out of Arizona. These two players have different issues with their respective teams, but both are big names the hockey world is keeping an eye on and it's hard to understand why these deals aren't done yet. Is Jason Robertson asking for too much? Is he stuck on wanting a long-term deal instead of a bridge contract? Is he looking at the potentia...
Oct 02, 2022•29 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Tom Gazzola, stops by to talk about the Edmonton Oilers' last-ditch effort to get under the salary cap before the season stars. Gazzola is the host of the Don Wheaton GM on Whyte Pre & Post-Game Show every Oilers game day, he covers the NHL for TSN & TSN 1260 and is an NHL Network correspondent. We dive into trade speculation surrounding the team and whether or not a trade will be inevitable. Who are the most likely candidates to go and how will this affect the team this...
Sep 22, 2022•19 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast On Episode 10 of the NHL Trade Talk podcast, we talk about the retirement news that hit social media on Tuesday. P.K. Subban, Zdeno Chara, and Keith Yandle have all elected to call it a career and each made separate announcements in different ways, but all within a matter of minutes of each other. After taking a look back at their respective careers, we ask, what's next for each? Also on the show, Nathan MacKinnon has inked a huge new extension with the Colorado Avalanche. The deal is for eight ...
Sep 20, 2022•26 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast This episode of the NHL Trade Talk podcast takes a deep dive into the situation in Winnipeg between the Jets and center Pierre-Luc Dubois. There has been plenty of chatter about Dubois looking to sign his way out of the Jets organization by inking short-term deals and walking into unrestricted free agency. If so, is his plan to work his way to Montreal where his agent said he'd like to go? Or, is he simply looking for as much negotiating leverage as possible and that's the new way of the NHL? Br...
Sep 13, 2022•34 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode, Brooke and Jim talk about the news that Nazem Kadri has signed a seven-year deal with the Calgary Flames. Instead of going to the New York Islanders as many insiders had predicted, Kadri signs with Flames, potentially completing a massive turnaround for a franchise that many thought was dead in the water when Mathew Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau left the organization. We also talk about the Sean Monahan trade to the Montreal Canadiens and whether that will be a difference-maker in...
Aug 19, 2022•29 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast This episode talks about Jonathan Huberdeau's massive extension with the Calgary Flames. He's inked a new eight-year deal with the organization that will begin when he's 30 years old and for huge money. Was it a good deal or a risk by the Flames? In other news, Jesper Bratt signs a one-year deal with the New Jersey Devils to avoid arbitration. What does that mean for his future? There is more speculation linking the New York Islanders to Nazem Kadri and John Klingberg talks about his new deal wi...
Aug 06, 2022•38 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Jim and Brooke take a look at the massive trade that sent Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers on Friday for Jonathan Huberdeau, Mackenzie Weegar, Cold Schwindt, and a first-round pick. By all definitions of the word blockbuster, this trade certainly qualifies and there are differing opinions about who actually won the deal. We break down the trade, talk about contract situations on both sides, try to figure out the motivation from each perspective, and theorize what comes next. Hosted on Aca...
Jul 24, 2022•29 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of the NHL Trade Talk podcast, Jim and Brooke take a closer look at all the trade speculation surrounding Matthew Tkachuk. The Calgary Flames elected to file for club arbitration which is basically guaranteeing a long-term extension with the Flames or a trade to another NHL club. Which is more likely and how quickly could all of this go down? We also talk about who takes the blame for Johnny Gaudreau letting the Flames know in the final hour that he wasn't returning to the team a...
Jul 20, 2022•35 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast This episode breaks down day one of 2022 NHL free agency which included some massive names coming off the unrestricted free agency list, but also some big trades. The Vegas Golden Knights continue to prove they are among the most poorly run franchises in the NHL, Brent Burns moves to the Carolina Hurricanes and the Edmonton Oilers tried to make an addition, but couldn't move the pieces they needed to, ultimately losing their target to the Washington Capitals. Plus why did Johnny Gaudreau choose ...
Jul 14, 2022•38 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast On this episode of the show, Jim and Brooke break down all of the major trades that took place on the first and second day of the 2022 NHL Draft. From Alex DeBrincat going to Ottawa and the Montreal Canadiens picking up Kirby Dach, to the goalie carousel that happened on day two. The Edmonton Oilers freed up some cap space and Toronto dumped their back up for some flexibility. Also, who are the biggest names out there worth watching as the NHL heads into free agency on July 13th? Hosted on Acast...
Jul 09, 2022•40 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast With the Alexandar Georgiev trade to Colorado, Darcy Kuemper will be testing free agency and the goalie carousel is in full swing just hours before the opening round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Also on this show, Kris Letang signs a long-term extension with the Pittsburgh Penguins, The Chicago Blackhawks are busy with trade talks involving Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach and the Edmonton Oilers are waiting for news on a few players, which could delay a Jesse Puljujarvi trade. Hosted on Acast. See...
Jul 07, 2022•24 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 
