In this episode, we break down the NHL’s announcement of the Dallas Stars hosting the 2027 Stadium Series, analyze the Anaheim Ducks’ scorching start, and debate whether the Maple Leafs are truly back. We also dive into the Eastern Conference’s depth and wrap with Thursday Therapy featuring the St. Louis Blues.

Martin Necas signs a massive $92M extension with the Avalanche, while Jacob Markstrom re-ups with the Devils — and we dive into the hottest NHL debates in this week’s Buy or Sell. From the surging Canadiens to Dorofeyev’s goal tear, we’re breaking down who’s real and who’s riding the hype.

Logan Cooley signs a massive extension with the Utah Mammoth as the team surges, while Kucherov and Crosby hit historic milestones. We also break down the Kraken’s surprising start and dive into the Wild’s struggles with guest Mariah Stark.

This episode dives into the Vancouver Canucks’ acquisition of Lukas Reichel, Matthew Schaefer’s breakout rookie performance, and the Devils’ dominant seven-game win streak. We also explore the Penguins’ strong start and revisit how the 2005 salary cap overhaul reshaped the NHL.

This episode dives into Brad Marchand’s emotional return to Boston, bold takes from Sharks coach Ryan Warofsky, and whether the Red Wings' hot start is sustainable. Plus, we debut “Thursday Therapy” to unpack the Flames’ struggles and chat with Matthew Zator about the surging Canucks.

This episode covers Carter Hart’s surprising PTO with the Vegas Golden Knights, key injuries to Brady Tkachuk and Anze Kopitar, and the Montreal Canadiens’ impressive start to the season. We also touch on rookie performances, the Rangers’ scoring slump, the Blackhawks’ early momentum, and debut our new segment: “Stock Watch.

We break down major NHL contract extensions for Kyle Connor and Jack Eichel, then dive into bold overreactions from the first week of the 2025 season. From Sabres panic to rookie breakouts and elite goalie performances, it’s all on the table.

We break down three massive NHL contracts — including record-setting deals for Kirill Kaprizov and Jackson LaCombe — before diving into bold award picks, Stanley Cup predictions, and the biggest storylines heading into the 2025–26 season.

Aleksander Barkov’s ACL tear sends shockwaves through the Panthers’ season—how much will it hurt their playoff chances? Then we dive into a full Pacific Division preview, breaking down every team’s outlook for 2025.

This episode dives into the latest NHL jersey drops from the Rangers, Red Wings, and Capitals, plus reacts to Anze Kopitar’s retirement and The Athletic’s player pool rankings. We wrap with a full preview of the 2025–26 Central Division—who’s contending, who’s chasing Gavin McKenna, and which team might surprise.

We cover Marc-Andre Fleury’s surprising PTO with the Penguins, Dustin Wolf’s extension in Calgary, and Kirill Kaprizov reportedly turning down $128 million from the Wild. Then we dive into our full Metropolitan Division preview—who’s rising, who’s fading, and which team might catch everyone off guard

We preview all eight teams in the NHL’s Atlantic Division ahead of the 2025-26 season—breaking down key roster moves, playoff potential, and who we’ve got finishing at the top. From contenders to rebuilds, it’s a full rundown of hockey’s most competitive division.

This episode dives into the latest NHL contract buzz, including McDavid, Eichel, Rossi, and Hughes, while previewing major 2025–26 storylines like Marner’s Toronto return and Buffalo’s playoff push. It’s a fast-paced breakdown of deals, drama, and what’s next across the league.

This episode covers the Chicago Blackhawks extending Frank Nazar and what it means for their rebuild, the announcement of Team USA’s Olympic orientation roster, and the NHL teams facing the most pressure heading into the 2025-26 season. It’s everything you need to catch up on the biggest storylines around the league right now.

Yzerman failing the Detroit Red Wings? Canadiens and Lane Hutson Massive Expectations? Predicting team USA and Canada's Olympic Rosters and Zach's Top 10 Goaltenders in the NHL

In this episode, we break down the latest NHL news, including Kaapo Kakko re-signing with the Seattle Kraken and the Hurricanes locking up Jackson Blake with an eight-year extension. Then we dive into the situation in Minnesota—what’s going on with Marco Rossi, and why haven’t the Wild opened extension talks with Kirill Kaprizov yet? After that, we reveal our Way Too Early NHL Playoff Predictions. To wrap things up, Preston reacts to Zach’s Top 10 Wingers list, and Zach responds to Preston’s Top 10 #2 Overall Picks from the last 20 years.🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @7 pm EST 🔥🔥 Follow Us on Social Media ▶ tik tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkingfrombehind ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/ ▶ X | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind▶ Email 📧 checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.comPresented By DUBBY. Visit https://www.dubby.gg/ and Use Code CFBPOD to Save 10% off your ENTIRE Order.(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod(00:59) Quick Hitters(13:23) Wild/Rossi (18:47) Kaprizov extension?(27:04) Way too early playoff predictions(40:01) Zach's Top 10 Wingers(43:18) Preston's top 10 2nd ovr picks (52:03) Outro

In this episode, we break down the latest news from around the NHL. We start with Bowen Byram signing a new deal with the Sabres and Lukas Dostal re-upping with the Ducks. Then we dive into the Pittsburgh Penguins’ offseason — is it finally time to consider trading Sidney Crosby?Next, we discuss the rumors surrounding the Devils potentially shopping Dougie Hamilton. To wrap things up, Preston reacts to Zach’s list of the top 10 centers in the NHL right now.🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @7 pm EST 🔥🔥 Follow Us on Social Media ▶ tik tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkingfrombehind ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/ ▶ X | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind▶ Email 📧 checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.comPresented By DUBBY. Visit https://www.dubby.gg/ and Use Code CFBPOD to Save 10% off your ENTIRE Order.(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod(00:44) Quick Hitters(23:48) Penguins Need to Blow it Up(39:14) Devils Shopping Dougie Hamilton(46:47) Zach's Top 10 Centers(52:29) Outro

In this episode, we break down the finalized NHL CBA and what it means for the future of the league — from cap changes to contract impacts. We then dive into the Bowen Byram situation and debate whether he’ll be wearing a Sabres jersey this season. Next, we highlight three NHL teams that we believe have the brightest futures based on young talent, prospects, and direction. To wrap things up, we play a fun round of Puckdoku and test our hockey brainpower.🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @7 pm EST 🔥🔥 Follow Us on Social Media ▶ tik tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkingfrombehind ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/ ▶ X | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind▶ Email 📧 checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.comPresented By DUBBY. Visit https://www.dubby.gg/ and Use Code CFBPOD to Save 10% off your ENTIRE Order.(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod(01:18) New CBA Finzalized(08:32) Decentralized draft 2026(11:25) Byram Still unsigned(22:03) Teams with Brightest Future's(37:56) Our WAY Too Early Playoff Predictions(48:09) Puckdoku(52:18) Outro

NHL Free Agency has gotten underway, and we're going to unpack it all. With Zach and Jimmy joining us for the episode, we get into the biggest surprises, teams that have improved the most so far, and our winners/losers. Then Jimmy gets into the Boston Bruins' free agency, followed by Zach getting involved with the Toronto Maple Leafs, which includes Mitch Marner being part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Golden Knights. Lastly, we get into Bargain contracts and touch on the Vancouver Canucks.🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @7 pm EST 🔥🔥 Follow Us on Social Media ▶ tik tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkingfrombehind ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/ ▶ X | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind▶ Email 📧 checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.comFollow Zach & Jimmy▶ Zach's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zshockey1/▶ Zach's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3GGZjopDg29vNIu6zJoV6X?si=1f64b107e09f4db6▶ Jimmy's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCw71IO2CH7XoCMGVB1MB4bw ▶ Jimmy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyhockeyy/Presented By DUBBY. Visit https://www.dubby.gg/ and Use Code CFBPOD to Save 10% off your ENTIRE Order.(00:00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod(00:01:07) Biggest Surprises(00:09:46) Most Improved Teams(00:18:11) Winners/Losers(00:33:53) Maple Leafs (00:46:22) Bargain Deals(00:51:26) Vancouver Canucks(01:04:56) Outro

In this episode, we break down all the chaos from around the NHL.We kick things off with the NHL Draft — who won, who lost, and why the decentralized format was a mess. Then we dive into free agency rumors, including the Mitch Marner-to-Vegas buzz and other big names that could be on the move.Next up: major trades from the weekend, including Noah Dobson, JJ Peterka, and more surprising names. We also cover the latest from the NHL CBA meetings — what was discussed and what deals were made.To wrap it all up, we talk expansion. Five cities have made pitches to join the NHL — find out who they are and how realistic their chances are.🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @7 pm EST 🔥🔥 Follow Us on Social Media ▶ tik tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkingfrombehind ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/ ▶ X | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind▶ Email 📧 checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.comPresented By DUBBY. Visit https://www.dubby.gg/ and Use Code CFBPOD to Save 10% off your ENTIRE Order.(00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod(00:56) NHL Draft Recap(15:29) Free Agency Preview(25:32) Oilers Trade Evander Kane(27:23) Ducks Trade Trevor Zegras(30:06) Sabres Trade JJ Peterka(35:47) Islanders Trade Noah Dobson(39:01) CBA Meetings(42:45) NHL Expansion(48:33) Outro