The final podcast of the summer... for now as Zach will mix in some hopeful interview and big news podcasts. So let us talk about the latest news and content.
Zach the Silovs trade and what it means for both Pittsburgh and Vancouver (1:00), comparing the Sharks and Hawks take on a rebuild plus a little Canadiens and Jackets talk (7:45), some off-season team grades (16:40), and finally Zach's top 20 goalies (26:55).
We are now in the dogs days of the NHL off-season but there is still tons of content to go over and news to talk about so you know Zach Staden has you covered with that analysis...
Zach starts off by discussing Ehlers to Carolina and how the Canes look as well as the Jets (0:40), the 11 RFA's who filed for arbitration and the Byram/McBain situations (6:35), his top 20 RFAs left on the market (17:23), three teams who have risen, stayed, or fallen (24:40), Zach's way too early top 10 cup favourites (34:50), and and his way too early top 10 2026 NHL prospects (38:48).
The draft is done and free agency has started so you know Zach Staden has you covered with all of the news, analysis, and more
Zach starts off by talking about the NHL draft as well as some reaches and steals (0:30), Dobson, Peterka, Miller and Marner trades (13:40), contract extensions and some grades (22:40), and finally free agency and Zach's thoughts (26:15).
The Cup has been handed out, the Panthers are back-to-back champs and now it's time for the draft and free agency so you know Zach Staden will have you covered with the of the news, analysis, and more...
Zach starts off by breaking down the game 6 clincher by Florida (0:55), biggest UFA's on the market and where he thinks they are going (8:53), Zach's top 20 summer trade targets (17:25), a little talk about NHL teams biggest want this summer (29:50), and finally some more draft talk and Michael Misa's draft profile (31:00).
The NHL could be done as soon as Tuesday with the Panthers up 3-2 so you know Zach Staden will have you covered with the news, analysis, and more...
Zach starts off by discussing games three, four and five of the cup final (0:25), possibility of a Brad Marchand Conn Smythe along with other candidates (7:35), Nations announcing their first six players for each Olympic hockey team (11:45), Chris Kreider to Anaheim and what could be brewing for Mika Zibanejad (19:24), and finally NHL draft player profiles as Zach details Matthew Schaefer and his ratings (25:20).
Two games into the Cup final and it feels like it's going to be a seven game battle so Zach Staden has you covered with all of the news, analysis, and other random hockey conversations...
Zach starts off by discussing games one and two of the cup final (0:30), the coaching carousel with Deboer fired, Muse to Pittsburgh, and Lalonde to Toronto and more (7:38), recent contract extensions and my grades (17:07), award check ins and who Zach picked (22:40), NHL draft talk (25:00), and finally the NCAA and Gavin McKenna? (28:52).
The NHL is now in it's final series, the Stanley Cup final! So Zach Staden has you covered with news, analysis, and previews of the rematch of Panthers vs Oilers and more...
Zach starts off by discussing the Oilers gentleman sweep over the Stars (0:30), the Panthers make quick work of the Hurricanes (9:19), previewing the cup final (14:25), players who weren't in the 2024 cup final who are now (22:20), Zach's thoughts on Faceoff: Inside the NHL players for season two (24:30), and finally Zach goes through his top 16 prospects after finishing his top 64 in this upcoming draft (27:20).
The Conference finals role on as we get closer to the final two and the cup so you know Zach Staden has you covered with news, analysis, and more in the hockey world.
Zach starts off by talking about the Oilers 2-1 series lead against the Stars (0:40), the Panthers domination versus the Hurricanes (6:32), team USA's win at the World's and their nice touch with Gaudreau (13:47), Brendan Shanahan leaving the Leafs and interview with the Isles plus their new GM in Mathieau Darche (17:00), and finally Don Sweeney gets a two year extension in Boston (20:45).
We are down to the final four in the NHL so you know Zach Staden is going to give his thoughts and opinions on everything!
Zach starts off by talking about the Panthers and the Leafs series (0:40), the Stars and Jets battle in game 6 (5:13), the Hurricanes domination against the Capitals (10:37), the Oilers take down the Knights quick in five games (15:00), previewing the Western Conference Final between the Oilers and Stars (17:32), and finally previewing the Eastern Conference Final between the Panthers and Hurricanes (19:40).
Round two is getting crazy with tons of news so you know Zach Staden is going to talk about it all...
Zach starts off by discussing the Jets and Stars series (0:29), the Panthers knotting things up at 2-2 (5:37) inconsistency by the referee's in these playoffs (10:35) the Oilers face a tough task in game four (11:57), Hurricanes seem to be finding their groove versus the Capitals (17:04), Utah is now the Mammoth and Zach's thoughts on the logo (20:57), Joel Quenneville gets hired by the Ducks as their new bench boss (25:11).
Round one is OVER, but now it's time for the next one so Zach Staden has you covered with analysis and predictions...
Zach starts off by discussing the Jets double OT thriller over the Blues (0:20), the Avalanche's collapse and Rantanen's revenge (3:41), the Knights win big against the Wild (7:37), the Kings future as the Oilers beat them again (10:35), the Leafs win the battle of Ontario versus the Senators (13:50), Bolts lose in five games as the Panthers don't let up (16:19), Strome and the Capitals beat Montreal in five (18:14), and finally Zach discusses the Hurricanes beat down of New Jersey (21:16).
The storylines keep building up in the Stanley Cup Playoffs so Zach Staden talks about all of the news and every series...
Zach starts off by discussing the Oilers as they knot things at 2-2 (0:39), playoff Hellebuyck as the Blues make it tough (4:54), Capitals game four win and 3-1 lead (8:34), Andersen hurt and the Devils on the brink (13:26), a "Wild" game four in Minnesota (17:08), the Stars and Avalanche battle (20:15), the Senators force game 5 (23:18), and what we can expect from the Bolts for their possible series tying game Monday night (25:52).
The playoffs have started and Zach Staden is giving his thoughts to some game one's and some series previews so stick around!
Zach starts off by discussing game one of Jets and Blues (0:40), Stars and Avalanche (4:05), Hurricanes and Devils (7:38), Senators and Leafs (10:31), Knights vs Wild (12:25), Larkin's comments on the Wings deadline (17:15), Rasmus Andersson playing with a broken fibula (20:56), and finally Laine's and Demidov's comments on Ovechkin and that series (22:50).
We are under a week away from the playoffs so you know Zach Staden is talking all about the upcoming fun!
Zach starts off by discussing the Winnipeg Jets clinching the presidents trophy (0:37), the Lightning's injuries (4:10), Ekholm possibly being done for the playoffs and the Oilers chances (8:05), the Calgary Flames and their playoff hopes (10:34), Avalanche and the Stars series (13:20), Devils and Hurricanes series (16:38), Kings and Oilers series (19:10), and finally Zach talks about the Habs and what their playoff future holds (22:41).
Apologies for the missed episode but the audio is back! Zach Staden is talking again and he dives into the biggest news...
895 goals for Ovechkin and the record (0:44), Atlantic division talk and a conspiracy? (3:18), East Wildcard is pulling away (10:15), Lane Hutson ties Habs record (13:19), Patrick Kane and 16 consecutive 20 goals seasons (16:13), who has the best odds for 1st overall and going over those teams (17:45), and finally the west playoffs (23:24).
Things are getting spicy down the stretch into the NHL playoffs so Zach Staden talks about it all...
Sheldon Keefe's pots game comments (0:38), Tomas Hertl's injury and what it means for Vegas (3:45), Jordan Kyrou and his impact on the Blues playoff hopes (6:02), Dalibor Dvorsky's debut (8:43), Swayman vs Kuemper non-fight (10:19), Pat Maroon's retirement (14:27), and finally the weekly standings check (17:10).
Things are starting to shape up in the playoff race so Zach Staden get to work by discussing...
Ottawa Senators are booming and my bet if they miss playoffs (0:30), east playoff talk (4:20), Mikko Rantanen's return to Colorado (11:25), the west playoff race (12:42), Connor Bedard's back to back misconducts (23:24).
The trade deadline has come and gone so now it's time to talk about trades, the playoff race, and more. So naturally Zach Staden has you covered...
Zach starts off by going over the biggest trades starting in Dallas (1:00), the Bruins big sell (5:57), Leafs beefing up (11:09), Colorado's many moves and their spot in the west (13:35), Staois and the Senators big swing (18:00), the disappointing deadline's by Winnipeg (22:14), Vancouver (25:20), Minnesota (27:53), and Los Angeles (30:18), the Blue Jackets real chance of making the playoffs (32:38), and who Zach's top cup contenders are (36:00).
The trade deadline is coming quick so Zach Staden has you covered on all the trades and news...
Zach starts off by discussing the the Seth Jones trade to Florida (0:50), Nyquist going to the Wild (3:47), Lindgren and Vesey to the mile high city (5:42), Zach's top 20 trade camdidates (8:36), how this summer could look for offer sheets (23:16), and finally an update on the standings pre-deadline (24:57).
The NHL is back and I AM BACK from a brief vacation... so let us talk hockey!
Zach Staden starts off by talking about the Four Nations, the finish, the look ahead, plus the Olympics and a bigger World Cup (0:38), Seth Jones requests a trade (6:00), the Bruins injury woes as Lindholm is done and the McAvoy's timeline (9:34), Hurricanes big offer to Rantanen, his play, and a possible trade? (11:51), NHL trade candidates + some team talk (15:27), first NHL weekend back post Four Nations (22:56), Ovechkin's goal chase... it's close (24:10), and finally Zach looks at the playoff race and how things will work out (25:35).