Hello Hockey Fans, episode 211 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast has arrived and this weeks topics include-

#1. The house cleaning in Toronto continues.

#2. Would Bruce Cassidy really be interested in the Toronto Maple Leaf’s?

#3. Is Edmonton really a destination desire of Bruce Cassidy’s, not unless McDavid’s camp does one heck of sales job.

#4. The L.A. Kings are the perfect destination for Bruce Cassidy.

#5. If the primary goal of Keith Pelley was to put his stamp on the Toronto Maple Leaf’s, goal achieved.

#6. If this round of Changes in Toronto fails to produce a Stanley Cup within 2 years, Keith Pelley and all who are connected with him, have to be out.

#7. Don’t be even remotely surprised if Austin Matthews determines he wants out of Toronto.

#8. Toronto can’t let Matthews walk away for nothing, like they did with Mitch Marner.

#9. If Toronto were to trade Austin Matthews, they would want?

#10. The L.A. Kings are the perfect destination for Austin Matthews, Why?

#11. The trade to L.A. works out exceptionally well for both the Toronto Maple Leaf’s, and Austin Matthews.

#12. If Toronto really wants to dynamically shift their organization, and put everything that was in the rearview mirror quickly, then what about?

#13. The Toronto Maple Leaf’s change everything at the draft with this pick.

#14. Perhaps the Toronto Maple Leaf’s switch places with the San Jose Shark’s?

#15. It’s an immediate organization reset on the fly.

#16. It’s rumored that Kris Knoblauch is an analytics kind of guy. If that’s true, G.M. John Chayka and Leaf’s CEO Keith Pelley will be all over him.

#17. Kris Knoblauch fits Toronto to a tee.

#18. Kitchener Ranger Head Coach Jussi Ahokas is the outside the box choice for Toronto.

#19. The Laval Rockets out, Montreal calls up Adam Engstrom, Owen Back, Florian Xhekaj and David Reinbacher to gain NHL playoff expectation experience. Unlikely, they see any actual ice time

#20. Although David Reinbacher has played well when healthy this year, his injuries must be extremely concerning to management.

#21. Is Arber Xhekaj’s size the problem the NHL has with him?

#22. Jakub Dobes is playing lights out hockey. 4th in the Calder Trophy voting behind three players who were drafted 1st, 3rd and 5th overall in their drafts respectively. Not bad for a guy drafted in the 5th round of the 2020draft with 136th selection.

#23. Kris Knoblauch was not the problem in Edmonton! Fire the right people next time.

#24. The Carolina Hurricane are just plain scary.

#25. The Colorado Avalanche are in their own element and just toying with their oppositions.

#26. The Sedin brothers in as new Co-Presidents, Ryan Johnson in as new G.M. in Vancouver. Now finish it with hiring either Kris Knoblauch or Manny Maholtra as the next Head Coach.

Hey, Coming to you slightly early this week is episode 210 of the Hockey Free For All Podcast. Check out these topics.

#1. It’s been truly refreshing to finally see positive feedback on a consistent basis about goaltender Jakub Dobes

#2. Jacob Fowler has serious competition now to be the Montreal Canadiens number one goaltender of the future.

#3. Hopefully, the Montreal Canadiens are planning on retaining and signing interim goaltending coach Marco Marciano to a long-term contract.

#4. Marco Marciano has made and had a tremendous impact since arriving in Montreal.

#5. Marco Marciano has had a significant influence on and has been an advantage for Jakub Dobes.

#6. Brendan Gallaghers is the definition of what a heart and soul player is all about and supposed to be.

#7. Josh Anderson has been outstanding.

#8. Josh Anderson has been a tremendous influence on Juraj Slafkovsky and he is learning from Josh Anderson.

#9. The Carolina Hurricanes look like the team to beat in the East.

#10. Now that Buffalo and Montreal face-off. Expect the series to go to 7 games.

#11. In the Western Conference, the Colorado Avalanche look unbeatable.

#12. Colorado crushed the L.A. Kings in round 1 in 4 straight games.

#13. The Colorado Avalanche are now crushing the Minnesota Wild in round 2 with 9 to 6 and 5 to 2 in the first and second games of this series.

#14. SURPRISE! The Ducks and Golden Knights get to face-off. This will be fun.

#15. No one can even remotely figure out what the Toronto Maple Leaf’s are doing.

#16. Mats Sudin joins the Toronto Maple Leaf’s as their new Senior Executive Advisor.

#17. Absolutely, no one in the hockey world can figure out the hiring of John Chayka as General Manager in Toronto.

#18. Mats Sundin joins a long and accomplished list of exceptional player talent that has risen to executive management role after their playing careers have concluded.

#19. You have to take a listen to the Leaf’s press conference announcing these hiring, and here what Media member, Steve Simpson had to say about it. In a word, WOW!

#20. Apparently, the issues with John Chayka go far deeper league wide than just within the former Arizona Coyote’s organization/franchise.

#21. There is no way that these moves have improved the odds of, or have they even remotely enhanced that chances of team Captain Austin Matthews staying around long-term in Toronto.

#22. Is Craig Berube coming back?

#23. The Leaf’s somehow won the draft lottery.

#24. Does winning the draft lottery influence Austin Matthews decision to stay or go in any way?

#25. Changes in Toronto result in a Stanley Cup within 2-years or there are likely a lot more changes coming in Toronto.

#26. Victor Hedman was dealing with Mental Health Issues.

Hello Hockey Fan’s Episode 209 of the Hockey Free For All podcasts is here for you to listen to and enjoy.

#1. Is Dach done in Montreal? The 2025/2026 playoffs will determine that.

#2. Who is the solution as the opposite winger to Cole Caufield on Nick Suzuki’s line, Kirby Dach or Alex Newhook?

#3. Who is the solution at center on the 2nd line to feed and distribute pucks to wingers Ivan Demidov and Jaruj Slafkosky? Is it Alex Newhook or Kirby Dach.

#4. Does Alex Newhooks speed and hand skills make more sense on Nick Suzuki’s line or does Kirby Dach’s size and previous chemistry make more sense?

#5. Is Alex Newhook’s speed more valuable in between wingers Juraj Slafkovsky and Ivan Demidov or is Kirby Dach’s size and previous chemistry with Juraj Slakovsky more valuable on the 2nd line?

#6. Oliver Kapanen needs to take a seat and watch the playoffs and learn. Great regular season, not having a good playoffs at all.

#7. Where does Zack Bolduc fit into Montreal’s lineup. He has not found his role or spot on the team at all.

#8. Zack Boldus play has simplified the contract process for the Montreal Canadiens as his current contract concludes at the end of the 2025/2026 season. Bolduc’s play has significantly lowered any contract demands that he or his agent can make.

#9. Does Montreal let Zack Bolduc test the market this summer?

#10. The roles and futures of Zack Bolduc, Kirby Dach and Oliver Kapanen have changed with the decisions of Michael Hage and Alexander Zharovsky.

#11. Is Juraj Slafkovsky hurt?

#12. The bottom 6 offensive spots are even more interesting than the top 6 offensive spots are.

#13. Florian Xhekaj and Sam Harris are serious 3rd line considerations in 2026/2027.

#14. Montreal’s defense looks really good.

#15. Mike Matheson needs rest.

#16. Noah Dobson should only return when he absolutely ready and can play his game, not a version of it.

#17. Adam Engstrom should be inserted into the lineup, or everyone needs their minutes adjusted and balanced better.

#18. It would be great to see Nick Suzuki win the Fank Silk Trophy this year.

#19. It would be great to see Cole Caufield the Lady Bing Trophy this year.

#20. Montreal now leads Tampa 3 games to 2 in their series.

#21. Philadelphia takes out Pittsburgh in 6 games by taking their series 4 games to 2.

#22. Carolina took out Ottawa in 4 straight games to win their series.

#23. Buffalo now leads Boston 3 games to 2 in their series.

#24. Minnesota now leads Dallas 3 games to 2 in their series.

#25. Anaheim now leads Edmonton 3 games to 2 in their series.

#26. Las Vegas now leads Utah 3 games to 2 in their series.

#27. Colorado sweeps L.A. in 4 straight games.