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We go out in style with a selection of our favorite moments with some of our favorite guests. Here is the list of who made the cut:-William Eklund-Mike Commodore-Bill Zito-Seth Jarvis-Ryan O'Reilly-Andrew Ference-Mike Scully-Kevin Weekes-Wyatt Russell-Dean Evason-Chris Pronger-Cal Clutterbuck-Chris Nilan-Pat Maroon-Kathryn Tappen-Jackson Blake-Ryan Reaves-Radko Gudas-Mikhail Sergachev-Kent Johnson Thanks again, everyone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our final episode, folks! Thanks for the memories. Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson bring it home one last time to talk about the Connor Hellebuyck trade, Jacob Fowler's emergence and the Alexander Nikishin signing. Then Elliotte Friedman brings us the latest news on Dylan Larkin, shares the rigors of life as an insider and tells us how Carlos Delgado once helped him out in a jam. Finally, the guys talk about the breakout doc You Can See Everything and the legend of Devin Cooley. Thanks again, everyone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk just got back from Brady Tkachuk's wild return to Ottawa, so he broke down a big night with Jason Demers and Nate Thompson before discussing Connor McDavid's unreal start, Connor Hellebuyck coming back to Winnipeg and the Bruins leading the Atlantic. Then Ray Ferraro stopped by to talk about mentoring his son in broadcasting, his happy memories from Hartford and those lean years with the Atlanta Thrashers. Finally, the guys get into Ben Kindel's scary medical episode, a nightmare flight for the Ducks and Nick Suzuki's injury. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk gets back from Washington DC just in time to talk with Jason Demers and Nate Thompson about the up-and-down Habs, the Rangers moving on without Igor Shesterkin and Linus Ullmark showing his Vezina form. Then Kent Johnson joins the guys to talk about his Olympic experience with JD, pulling pranks in college and a wild summer for the Blue Jackets. Finally, Adnan reviews Miller Night Football and the guys discuss the big coaching hire at Arizona State University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk got back from Winnipeg just in time to chat with Jason Demers and Nate Thompson about the upstart Winnipeg Jets, Alex Ovechkin's big announcement and (most importantly) JD's wife's halloween Instagram videos. Then Matt Beleskey stops by to talk about fighting with a young PK Subban, coming to Boston and his new energy drink. Finally, the guys look at the players who are off to the hottest start, Gary Bettman's battle over no-trade clauses and the Anaheim Ducks' record-tying streak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy puck drop, everyone! Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson take a look at some of the first few games, break down the Kirill Marchenko trade to Toronto and preview the Western Conference. Then Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev stops by to talk about his first impression of Jon Cooper, expectations in Utah and his beloved backyard chicken coop. Finally, the guys get in some heated debates about the Ducks and Sharks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 99, folks! Jason Demers shares some stories from Sharks Media Day before he, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk offer their predictions for the Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions. Then Radko Gudas stops by to discuss who is the biggest rat in the Panthers room, Leo Carlsson's huge deal and skating with Jaromir Jagr. Finally, the guys talk about Tourette Syndrome (yup!) and wish Kevin Hayes a happy retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Jason Demers at Sharks Media Day in San Jose, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson talk about the big Cutter Gauthier extension, Chris Kreider's signing with Montreal and Connor Bedard getting the captain's C in Chicago. Then Bruce Cassidy joins us to talk about his quiet summer, his thoughts on new Vegas coach Ryan Craig and what he will be doing this fall. Finally, the guys go over all the eight-year deals being handed out, break down the Alex Formenton backlash in Edmonton and bid farewell to John Klingberg and Connor Ingram.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With training camp just a week away, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk talk about Zeev Buium and Fraser Minten getting their big payday, potential destinations for Connor Hellebuyck and what on earth is going on in Anaheim. Then two-time Stanley Cup champ Kris Versteeg joins JD and Nate Thompson to share his favorite stories about Dustin Byfuglien and Phil Kessel along with what he's doing now. Finally, the guys reminisce about Succession and talk about the Red Wings GM search and the Jessi Pierce Community Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're getting close to real hockey, people. Less than a month before the season starts, Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk dive into some bold predictions for the 2026-27 campaign while also breaking down Cale Makar's monster payday, what Quinn Hughes does and where Connor Hellebuyck could land. The guys also discuss Victor Hedman's big return, Will Smith's impressive BP session and JD's scariest moment in the KHL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk and Jason Demers finally have some NHL news to talk about it, including an expansion team potentially coming to Texas, Drake Batherson's next contract and a Carey Price debate in Montreal. Then comedy legend Robert Smigel joins us to talk about Wayne Gretzky hosting SNL, the origins of Triumph and why he loves the Islanders. Finally, the guys break down NHL.com's goalie and center rankings as well as Joe Pavelski's new gig and how Connor McDavid made video game history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not a lot of hockey news lately, folks. But Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson found plenty to talk about, including Canada's dominant finish at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Viggo Bjorck's potential to make the Jets and Ville Koivunen's shocking contract. Then Ben Clymer comes by to talk about winning a Cup in Tampa, Alex Ovechkin's first training camp and how he went back to college to become a financial planner. Finally, the guys share their summer movie picks and review the recent NHL.com position rankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson take a break from the summer to talk about Macklin Celebrini's monster extension, Patrick Kane returning to the Blackhawks and players avoiding arbitration. Then Ryan Reaves stops by to talk about finding his next NHL gig, his broadcasting options and the time he absolutely trucked JD in a game. Finally, the guys review the Odyssey and discuss future plans for Patrik Laine and Ryan Getzlaf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woof! It's the dog days of NHL summer. A season of arbitration, offer sheets, golfing and NHL players going tarps off at their teammates' wedding. Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson break down the major Stevie Y news in Detroit, Leo Carlsson's offer sheet and Ovi coming back. With plenty of intriguing unrestricted free agents still available, the guys also list the best players left and look at the latest about Connor Bedard and Daniel Alfredsson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything is happening! Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk stayed on their toes while breaking down all the big signings/trades/draft picks and explained why the Maple Leafs and Sharks are looking great. Then Keaton Verhoeff comes by to talk about dropping in the draft, development camp with the Sharks and skating with 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov. Finally, Producer Tal offers his all-name team from the draft and the guys discuss which teams jumped forward and which fell back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.