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Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.
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- 3 days ago52 min
Bruce Cassidy Returns: Cutter Signs, Kreider Joins the Habs and Bedard Gets the C.
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.
- 1 weeks ago1h 11m
Kris Versteeg Remembers Barry Melrose: Buium and Minten Get Paid, Marchy Being Marchy and Kreider Moves On.
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.
- 2 weeks ago56 min
Preseason Predictions: All Hail Cale, Hellebuyck Wants Out and Hedman's Ready to Go.
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.
- 3 weeks ago1h 18m
Robert Smigel Brings the Funny: Expansion is Coming, Cutter Rejects the Ducks and McDavid Makes History.
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.
- Aug 13, 20261h 10m
Ben Clymer Knows Money: Landon DuPont Has Arrived, Kopi's Big Day and NHL.com Rankings.
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.
- Jul 30, 20261h 22m
Ryan Reaves is Ready: Celebrini Gets PAID, Kane Back in Chicago and We Review the Odyssey.
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.
- Jul 16, 202655 min
Midsummer Madness: Stevie Y is Out, Ducks Match Flyers Offer Sheet and Summer Wedding Memories.
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.
- Jul 2, 20261h 4m
Keaton Verhoeff is Ready: Breaking Down a Wild Week of Free Agency, Trades and Draft Picks.
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.
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Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.
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