Empty Netters Podcast

Playoffs are here! It’s time to break down Florida/Tampa, Boston/Toronto, Rangers/Capitals, Hurricanes/Islanders. The boys pick which teams will win and in how many games. The Atlantic matchups are looking like a blood bath, but the top teams in the Met right roll. Did the boys pick any upsets? SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) – Intro (3:25) – Panthers vs Lightning (9:12) – Leafs vs Bruins (17:15) – Rangers vs Caps (22:44) - Canes vs Isles (28:26) - Outro Recap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second wild card spot is up for grabs and there are a million different scenarios playing out this week. Plus, McDavid hit 100 with Kuch at 99 on his heels. Matthews has two chances to join the 70 club. And there is some VERY interesting data showing which teams play well against the best teams in the league. Guess who should be nervous?  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (3:34) – McDavid hits 100 (11:39) – Matthews 70? (21:21) – Met Madness (41:37) – 1 Point OT Loss (50:24) – Good vs Good Teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s playoff mailbag time! Jonny Laz joins the boys to answer your questions about which star players aren’t getting talked about enough, the playoff match ups they’re begging for, and the sneakiest teams making the second season. There’s an argument to be made for a 1 vs 16 playoff format, and what teams have the brightest 3-5 year future. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (3:52) - Playoff teams with the best future (14:58) - MVP Discussion (24:27) - Playoffs should be 1-16? (31:55) - Best first round playoff matchup? (37:00) - Pelech/Mika collision. Rempe seeks retribution? (42:06) - Lalonde job security (48:23) - Slept-on contender going into playoffs (57:13) - Kings real contenders next year? (1:00:26) - Left shot vs Right shot players matter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor thought he was going to get all the flowers but he forgot one very important thing. That’s Nikita Kucherov, mate. We’ve got more empty net drama, a line brawl at MSG, a Hobey Baker snubbing, and the Stars are too rich for their own good. Plus, all the first round matchups that have the boys on the edge of their seats. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters   (0:00) - Intro (0:47) - Chris Broke his Hand (4:50) - No Buckie Warm Up (5:04) - Rangers/Devils Line Brawl (8:21) - Miller vs Marino (14:12) - Sen/Devils Empty Net Drama (24:06) - Historic Art Ross Race (30:44) - The Stars are a Wagon (38:10) - Sergachev back at practice for Tampa (41:31) - Coyotes Arena Land Bid Update (46:25) - NCAA Free Agent Signings (1:01:15) - Hobby Baker Finalists (1:06:41) - Hot Ice (1:06:51) - The Dream Come True 1st Round (1:15:43) - Penguins are not out of it (1:21:46) - Top 3 teams heading into playoffs (1:26:51) - Wrapping up Arm Chair GM (1:28:09) - Saucy Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ross Colton of the Colorado Avalanche joins the podcast! The boys talk about his crazy journey to making it to the NHL and partying with the Stanley Cup during COVID. Ross breaks down his unique experience of playing with future hall of famers in both Tampa Bay and Colorado. He explains why Nathan MacKinnon is undoubtedly the best player in the league, and how the boys in Colorado are hungry for another championship. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters   (0:00) - Intro (0:52) - Start of Interview (2:18) - First Signed Jersey in the Office (3:53) - MacKinnon Home Point Streak (5:25) - Growing Up in New Jersey (6:27) - Prep School Life (9:11) - Leaving Prep for the USHL (11:02) - Trying to Decommit (13:30) - Transitioning to the Pros (18:08) - Growing Up with Strict Parents (22:40) - Getting Drafted to the NHL (26:25) - Winning the Stanley Cup in 2021 (28:44) - First NHL Goal (29:44) - Scoring the Cup Clinching Goal (33:52) - Playing with Legends of the game (35:47) - Boat Parade (39:22) - Getting Traded to Colorado (48:58) - The Current Playoff Race (54:02) - Playing with Mackinnon (56:53) - Pass, Shoot, Score Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's cup or bust for a few top teams as the playoff seeding heats up. The neutral zone trap isn't cool but pulling your goalie in OT is. The Flyers might have saved their season. Quickie and Matthews raise the bar, and the Frozen Four is going to be electric! NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters Head to FACTOR MEALS dot com slash NETTERS50 and use code NETTERS50 to get 50% off. That’s code NETTERS50 at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash NETTERS50 to get 50% off! Here: https://www.factor75.com/pages/podcas...  (0:00) - Intro (3:19) - Hertl back Practicing (7:49) - LA’s first Round Dilemma (11:15) - The Jets are Crashing (15:33) - Doughty’s 1-3-1 comments (21:05) - Quick Sets a Historic Record (24:30) - Wild OT Strategy Back Fires (30:11) - Matthews 70 Goal Chase (35:22) - Shane Wright Call Up (41:57) - Hot Ice (42:30) - NCAA Tourney Recap (49:19) - Frozen Four Breakdown (55:45) - Ivan Fedotov or Russian Bear (1:01:25) - Avoid Tampa in R1 at all costs (1:05:42) - Who NEEDS to Win the Cup Now (1:18:56) - Arm Chair GM (1:22:30) - Saucy Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hockey Internet Star Pavel Barber talks about the secret skills to being an elite hockey player. Spoiler alert. It’s all about skating. Matthew Barzal is more elite than people realize. The boys discuss what makes a player incredibly hard to defend. And a breakdown of the greatest trick shot goals in the NHL. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters   Chapters: (0:00) - Intro (1:07) - Interview with Pavel Barber (10:34) - Underrated Skaters in the League (18:34) - Appreciating Two-Way Defensemen (33:54) - The Importance of Skating Ability in Defense (38:09) - The Importance of Stick Skills in Hockey (47:37) - The Skill and Control of Elite Players (50:34) - Overcoming Fear of Failure and Embracing Mistakes (58:46) - Favorite Pavel Datsyuk Moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 50 goal club got a lot bigger this year but McDavid could break a 33 year old curse. College Hockey is the real March Madness, NHL rule changes get the Gladiator treatment, and the guys play “what if” with some insane first round matchups! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (5:26) - Pete Corbett shout out (7:14) - No Buckie Warm Up (7:23) - Hockey East Championship (12:09) - Breaking Down the Bracket (16:30) - Petering Player Video Tributes (22:40) - New Rule Proposals (35:50) - Art Ross Race (39:51) - Can McDavid hit 100 Assists (41:41) - Kopitar and Doughty join the 300 Club (44:06) - Hyman and Reinhard Eat a 50 Burger (51:41) - Hot Ice (51:50) - Honoring Chris Simon (53:33) - Bill Daley’s Comments (1:00:53) - What Happens if/What happens when (1:10:53) - Devils/Islanders Off-Season (1:29:11) - Arm Chair GM (1:31:35) - Saucy Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Lenes aka Swaggy P talks about lighting up New England Prep, his time playing pro over seas, and the craziest Frozen Four appearance of all time! Hear how Swaggy took roller blading on social media and turned it into one of the premiere hockey clinics in the world at Elev802. Plus he got yelled at by Ray Bourque for not playing enough defense... SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (1:22) - Interview Start (2:04) - 2nd Baby Announcement (3:41) - Flying with Roller Skates (6:50) - We Need a Travel Hockey Stick (11:56) - Growing up in Vermont (14:02) - Choosing Tabor Academy (16:18) - Lighting it up for Tabor (19:52) - Pre School Lifestyle (22:11) - Avon Tournament with 9 skaters (23:40) - Gong to the USHL (26:43) - Deciding to Leave Juniors (28:05) - Committing to Vermont (30:22) - Sending Vermont to the Frozen 4 (38:09) - Inspiring Vermont Hockey (40:17) - AHL/ECHL Grind (42:43) - Tearing up Austrian Pro Hockey (46:07) - Founding Elev802 (51:17) - Covid Helped Elev802 Grow (52:24) - Going Viral on Social Media (58:50) - New Teaching Philosophy (1:00:11) - Intermission Breakaway Shows (1:05:11) - Lighting up 3Ice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Races are heating up all over the standings as the boys discuss who is going to try to break the President's Trophy curse and who is winning the Celebrini Sweepstakes. Everything is going wrong in Pittsburgh, Rempe finally got what he deserved, Matthews can still get 70, and the Red Wings can still make the playoffs. Plus, find out which players the guys want to see on TV and how they feel about more expansion teams. NEW EPISODES EVERY WEDNESDAY! SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuf52MHW1O7guPMzsMvv2kA FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/empty.netters/?hl=en FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@empty.netters (0:00) - Intro (0:30) - Jackson Hole Hockey Trip (6:52) - No Buckie Warm Up (7:00) - Rempe Suspension/Hit (11:44) - Jagr Bobble Head Scandal (15:24) - Tank for Celebrini (19:51) - President Trophy Race (25:23) - Matthews Goal Race (28:19) - NHL Needs these 1st Round Match ups (32:03) - Hot Ice (32:13) - Wild Card Surge (40:58) - Flyers and Red Wings Down Fall (45:26) - Hockey Back In Atlanta? (54:30) - NHL Amazon Series Announcement (1:08:19) - Arm Chair GM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices