Hockey Feels

On this week’s Hockey Feels: Hockey Feels heads into the off-season (in mid-October, because 2020) with a rundown of the many NHL free agent signings, including how we thought the Oilers and Flyers did! Links: NHL Trade TrackerNHL Free Agency TrackerNWHL restructuring Notes: FrenemiesThat pass thoughYe Olde Draft Day photos Sponsors: Edmonton Community FoundationAlberta Forest Products Association

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The NHL Draft, trades, buyouts, free agents, new/old uniforms, Alex Trebek, boat parades – it was a busy few days in the hockey world, and we have it all for you here! Links: NHL DraftNHL Trade TrackerNHL Free Agency TrackerFlames go retroSenators new uniformsCoyotes leaning towards retroTampa Cup celebrationsQMJHL COVID casesHockey Diversity Alliance Notes: Vegas GoldNot those LeafsSize mattersPandering at its bestAttaboy, Jake! Sponsors: Park PowerThe Shared Mic

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Tampa Bay Lightning are your 2020 Stanley Cup Champions! Rachel and Steven sum up an amazing rebound performance from Tampa after last year’s crushing loss, the unique playoffs, life in the bubble, and what’s to come in this off-season (however long it lasts). Links: NHL websiteNHL Bubble – By The Numbers Notes: Baby CaleCarsten’s Best FriendLightning Fast ArtThe DeanGoodnight Sweet Prince Sponsors: Edmonton Community FoundationUnbelts

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Dallas Stars took Game 1 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, but the Tampa Bay Lightning have stormed back to take Games 2 and 3, led (briefly) by their captain Steven Stamkos. Steven and Rachel break this down, plus what the next few months has in store for IIHF tournaments. Links: NHL websiteNHL AwardsLife in the NHL BubbleThe Problem of PainSharks Finalize Coaching StaffIIHF cancels most tournaments for Winter 2020Edmonton to host 2021 U20 Championship Notes: At The ZooSmooth MovesLast OutROAST ME Sponsors: CPA AlbertaEdmonton Community Foundation

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Dallas Stars are in the Stanley Cup Final, having bested the Vegas Golden Knights in five games to get there. Which Eastern Conference team will join them? Also, coaching hires, NHL Awards winners, and more! Links: NHL websiteCapitals hire Peter LavioletteNHL Draft to occur October 6-7, free agency begins October 917 teams cut hockey ops salariesNHL Awards WinnersLady Byng KerfuffleMike Kitchen to leave PanthersEIHL suspends 2020-21 season Notes: You’re My Best FriendSad PandaMore cardboardSticks and Stones Sponsors: YEGPodfestUnbelts

On this week’s Hockey Feels: Edmonton is now the sole home to the NHL playoffs as the Conference Finals are underway. The Flyers are out, despite an impressive comeback against the Islanders, but at least Rachel can now live a hockey stress-free life like Steven, right? Links: NHL websiteBill Zito named Florida GMPWHPA adds Sarah Nurse Notes: Thanks for the LiftWell, That SucksDobby is a Free Goalie? Sponsors: Edmonton Community FoundationTaproot Edmonton

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Flyers are on the brink, the Lightning are coming to Edmonton (eventually), hockey pauses (eventually) to protest racial injustice, and more in the longest week of hockey ever. Links: NHL website Notes: Potential NHL 2020-21 Scenarios Sponsors: ATBTaproot Edmonton

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway! Rachel and Steven recap the first round, make predictions for the second round, and mull over how the Flyers will do against the Islanders as that series starts tonight. Links: NHL websiteEric Duhatschek on NHL realignment for 2020-21 Ryan S. Clark: Is hockey broadcasting at a crossroads? Katie Strang: Do we honestly have no better options than Mike Milbury? Notes: Caption ThisIdentity Swaps Fridge ZambonisNot That Toronto Sponsors: CBC: World On FireEdmonton Community Foundation

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The NHL playoffs move on for a third, COVID case-free week! The Bruins and Blues are starting to wake from their slumber, the Avalanche and Islanders mean business, and the Flyers prepare for a critical Game 4 against the Canadiens. Links: NHL websiteHockey Culture SeriesSabres Return to Royal Providence Bruins Announce Colby Cave Award HBSE Commits $20 million to Champion Equality Notes: IsraelThe AV MartiniAvalanche BalletLehner Seguin Sponsors: ATBAlberta Podcast Network

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The Oilers are out, the Flyers are first in the East, the actual playoffs start Tuesday, and the New York Rangers have won the NHL Draft Lottery. All in all, a mixed bag, but Steven and Rachel bring you all the action, plus their picks for each first round series! Links: NHL websiteCaps Diversity Program AnnouncedDale Tallon, Panthers part ways Notes: I love the pettyMontreal Rock CityNEW PUPPY ALERTHow much would it cost to fumigate this place? Sponsors: Park PowerTaproot

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The playoffs are underway! Rachel and Steven break down the action that’s gone on so far with the Flyers, Oilers, and the rest of the league. They also talk about Matt Dumba, Ryan Reaves, and how the NHL Return To Play initiative is looking on TV. Links: NHL websiteReaves, Seguin take a kneeMore on John ChaykaBlackhawks update policyNWHL starting next season in January 2021AHL intends to start next season in December Notes: Bubble Fashion UpdatesStay ClassyAmong GiantsVegas Phone+1Attendance: 0link Sponsors: Edmonton Community FoundationCBC – World on Fire

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The NHL is BACK! It’s time for our Stanley Cup Playoff preview, Hub City talk, the John Chayka situation, the Seattle Kraken, and more! Links: NHL schedules, rostersSome teams carrying 3 goalies, others 4A look inside the bubbleThe Seattle KrakenArizona statement on John ChaykaJohn Chayka statementNCAA hockey changes OT format Notes: ColbySmash CarA Taste of HomeBubble HockeyJetting Off To BollywoodI'll Be Watching You Sponsors: Taproot EdmontonEdmonton Community Foundation

On this week’s Hockey Feels: NHL Awards talk, training camps, hub city preparations, “unfit to play”, and more! Links: Sportsnet announces broadcast plansHub city preparationsNHL setting the stageBrendan Lemieux suspended Notes: The crawlHockey SticksThe Minnesota Mild Sponsors: Park PowerAlberta Podcast Network

On this week’s Hockey Feels: NHL Return To Play training camps are open (minus a few players who are “unfit to practice”) as the NHL strives to get to Phase 4 in the two hub cities of Toronto and Edmonton on July 26. Links: NHL, NHLPA CBA extensionNHL Hub City PlansNHL Phase 4 DetailsHow the CBA came to beNHL Hub City hotel assignmentsFinal Phase 2 testing reportJonathan Toews on COVID-19Draisaitl, Mackinnon, Panerin are Lindsay finalistsDevils hire Lindy RuffEmily Cave article at ESPNBlackhawks keeping nameDean Evason signs extension with MIN Notes: Coyotes to us Kachina jerseys during playoffsSenators returning to 2-D logo?Reunited Sponsors: CBC World On FireATB

On this week’s Hockey Feels: Labour peace! The NHL and NHLPA not only agreed to a Return To Play strategy (pending an official vote), but also put in forth a four-year extension to the current CBA, including agreeing on Olympic participation in 2022 and 2026! We’ll break it all down on this episode of Hockey Feels. Links: NHL, NHLPA CBA extensionNHL Hub City PlansNHL Phase 4 Details Notes: Baby Horvat!The Fabe FiveAlohaStill Besties Sponsors: Edmonton Community FoundationAlberta Podcast Network

On this week’s Hockey Feels: Chaos reigns! “Team E”, a Qualifying Round team to be named later, has won the right to select first overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft! This, plus the Hockey Hall of Fame and hub cities decisions have driven us back to the podcast for (hopefully) a new regular run of shows leading up to the (hopeful) return to play! Links: NHL Return to PlayPhased Return to Sport ProtocolNHL Draft LotteryHub cities decision down to five locationsHockey Hall of Fame 2020NHL Pride roundup Notes: The Cannon goes Boom in FlavortownCan you TikTok?Animal FarmLifelong Fan Sponsors: Edmonton Community FoundationPark Power

On this week’s Hockey Feels: We’re back! For now! We emerge from our pandemic-enforced hiatus with actual NHL news and the Return To Play plan which was announced on May 26. Rachel and Steven break down the plan, what it means for the Oilers and Flyers, and how the NHL can resume at all in the world that we are now living in. Links: NHL Return to PlayPhased Return to Sport Protocol Sponsors: Edmonton Community FoundationThe Loop

On this week’s Hockey Feels: The COVID-19 pandemic is concerning both Rachel and Steven in regards to the future of the NHL season, but they try to stay positive by talking about the Flyers, the Oilers, and Rachel’s amazing day and night at the Rangers’ Pride Night. Links: NHL resultsBruins-Lightning clipJohnny Boychuk cut for 90 stitchesBlues Price Watch PartyAll Women’s broadcasts on Sportsnet and NBCSNSens CEO Jim Little outNHL to debut puck tracking for playoffsHenri Richard dead at 84 Notes: Surprise!Ghost checkSelena’s Day1 in a row!Remember me?!A first for everything Sponsors: Edmonton Community FoundationAlberta Podcast Network

On this week’s Hockey Feels: It’s March and both the Flyers and the Oilers are near the top of their respective divisions, and Rachel and Steven don’t know how to handle this success! Philadelphia is doing it with depth scoring and strong defence, while the Oilers (and the league) are being led by Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid. Heady days! (For now…) Links: NHL resultsIneffectiveMath Sadness RankingNHL looking to amend offside ruleBobby Ryan’s emotional returnIIHF cancels six international tournaments due to coronavirus Notes: Kick it!4 scoopsPuck Trades getting minty!Don’t pick that fightOwn Goal Sponsors: Edmonton Community FoundationAlberta Podcast Network

On this week’s Hockey Feels: It’s the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline edition! We break down all the interesting trades from the day, judge how our respective teams, the Oilers and Flyers, did, and also talk about the wild night for the Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, and EBUG Dave Ayres! Links: NHL resultsNHL Trade DeadlineSedins Jersey Retirement Ceremony Notes: Black-eyed DadMike Loves Cats!Pucks for Thin MintsGood doggo!Move closer to the world, my friendOK MOM.Goodnight, Dave Sponsors: Taproot EdmontonSeat Giant