Central Division Hockey - The Podcast

St. Louis' starter played 50+ regular szn games for the first time in his career. He is not the workhorse #1 he is paid to be.

The importance of the back-up to St. Louis regular szn success in the Binnington era.

Central Division team St. Louis misses the playoffs and goaltending and defence underperformance of a veteran group is explored.

The 2019 Cup winning teams D-Grp to this year’s – a slow regression.

Jakub Vrana added to the forward grp.

Part 1 of 2 St. Louis team focused pods to wrap up the Blues regular szn.

Recorded and Edited: April 21st, 2023.

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Central Division wildcard playoff hopefuls Winnipeg (originally relocated from Atlanta) face off vs. recent expansion team and Pacific Division and West Conference winning Vegas. A look as the teams meet for the first time since Vegas Western Conference Championship win in 2017-18 in Vegas first szn.

Central Division and Defending Stanley Cup Champions Colorado (who originally relocated from Quebec City) begin their defence of the Cup vs. the NHL's newest expansion team Seattle in their first playoff appearance. A look how Winnipeg nabbed the final West Conference Playoff spot.

A preview of Winnipeg's first round series vs. Vegas

Recorded and Edited: April 17, 2023.

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Central Division and Defending Stanley Cup Champions Colorado (who originally relocated from Quebec City) begin their defence of the Cup vs. the NHL's newest expansion team Seattle in their first playoff appearance. A look how Colorado finish atop the Central Division.

A preview of Colorado first round series vs. Seattle.

Recorded and Edited: April 17, 2023.

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Central Division teams Dallas (who originally relocated from Minnesota take on the 2.0 Minnesota (expansion) team for only the 2nd time in NHL History in the 2vs3 first round Stanley Cup Playoff match-up.

This should be more of a rivalry than it is but this playoff series hopefully ignites it.

A preview beyond just a look at Jason Robertson vs Kirill Kaprizov and the obvious network storylines - including John Klingberg and Ryan Suter.

A look how each finished the R/S and a look at the playoff match-up.

Will Dallas coach Pete Debour’s streak of in the 1st year with a new team going to the final continue? or will Minnesota end their streak of not getting past the first round?

Recorded and Edited: April 15, 16th, 2023.

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3 games remain to determine who wins the Central Division Crown as Colorado, Dallas, and Minnesota play their final hands to finish first.

All 3 have clinched playoff spots and reached hundy point + szns.

We pick up where we left off and catch up with the Central Division top three.

Recorded and Edited: April 9th, 2023.

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Patrick Kane’s pursuit of the US Born All-Time Points Leader will not be done while playing for only 1 team – Chicago.

Chicago GM Kyle Davidson “candy-a**” mishandling of future 1st Ballot NHL Hall-of-Famer Kane’s forced departure.

For Kane – you must retain. Retain salary or the past upon better option - retain the player.

We look at the tank team on a timeline that goes from the All-Star break to just past the trade deadline to cover Chicago’s remaining R/S over two podcasts.

Cover the last of the Kane in Chicago games, as well as friend and former teammate Alex DeBrincat’s return to Chicago with Ottawa.

Unpack the GM’s active NHL trade deadline. Full of moves but not much substance on returns.

Recorded and Edited: April 7th, 2023.

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Buyer vs Seller

Central Division teams; Winnipeg and Nashville continue to battle for a Western Conference last wildcard playoff spot with Pacific Division Calgary.

We look at Winnipeg struggles beginning with the last meeting vs Nashville.

We catch up with when Nashville made up ground in the standings prior to the last head-to-head between the teams and look at how Nashville did after the teams last head-to-head as well over the same stretch of games.

How Calgary could put both Central Division team’s playoff hopes up in Flames.

The roster and deadline differences as the Winnipeg and Nashville push towards a playoff spot.

Recorded and Edited: April 1st-2nd, 2023.

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A point separates Minnesota, Colorado, and Dallas for the division title. Its seeding szn time and we get you up to date on all 3 Central Division teams.

We look at the remaining strength of schedule for each team. We look at Regulation Wins – the first tiebreaker for all the teams.

Colorado has had the best record over the last 10GP.

Coach Jared Bednar gets a contract extension.

The 50G milestone approaching for Mikko Rantanen can no longer be ignored.

We catch up on Colorado picking up from the March 15th team podcast.

Minnesota by a point is now first in the Central Division

They are winning while missing star forward Kirill Kaprizoov. We explain why.

Minnesota has a goalie tandem to play come post szn.

We catch up on Minnesota picking up from the March 7th team podcast.

Dallas falls out of first in the Central Division.

Goalie Jake Oettinger cannot play every game.

Is the back up situation with Scott Wedgewood out costing Dal the narrow margin to win the division.

Why goal scoring is not a theme in Dallas this year.

We catch up on Dallas picking up from the March 11th team podcast.

Recorded and Edited: March 22nd-26th, 2023.

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A team focused look at Arizona from the all-star break to post trade deadline.

Jakob Chychrun – the would-be Captain that was not and his time in Arizona.

The trade that took forever, the backstory and trade return assessment.

Arizona’s draft gifts because of Ghost – Shane Gostisbehere.

Who even plays defence for Arizona – Troy Stecher; Dysin Mayo; and Cam Dineen depart as well at the trade deadline.

Oh Brother, Ritchie brothers traded for each other. Nick Bjugstad traded.

Arizona games covered from after the All-Star break until the podcast posted date.

Mullet Magic and the home record hits 20 wins.

Arizona playing spoiler down the stretch.

Recorded and Edited: March 19, 20, 2023.

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A team focused look at Winnipeg post trade deadline.

A quiet trade deadline double-down by GM Kevin Cheveldayoff was the wrong play.

Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck’s prime years are being squandered and organizationally Winnipeg has no replacement in the system if Helle walks.

PLD’s “Trouba 2.0” situation.

The outdated closed hockey ops approach trickles to the player group.

Winnipeg trades Nashville for Nino Niederreiter.

Winnipeg trades for Vlad Namestnikov.

Winnipeg is 3-7-2 over the last 12 games we look at.

Winnipeg’s slow-starts and lack of scoring first.

Nashville has control of its own playoff destiny and the teams 2 remaining head-to-head games are must wins.

Posted while Winnipeg vs Nashville’s Sat March 18th game was in-progress.

Recorded and Edited: March 17, 2023. Content prior to Tuesday March 14th NHL scheduled games that had division rivals Dallas and Winnipeg in action.

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A team focused look at Central Division Stanley Cup defending Colorado post trade deadline.

Colorado’s quiet trade deadline has more to do with last year’s all-in push then it does with this szns injuries. Both are the cost of winning a Stanley Cup.

We look at the Cup years deadline, the off-szn moves prior to this year as a framework for what Colorado did at the trade deadline.

Colorado’s vet goalie depth insurance addition in trade for Keith Kinkaid.

Colorado re-acquiring D Jack Johnson.

Colorado trades for Lars Eller and other moves.

Colorado is 6-3-1 over the last 10 games we look at.

Mikko Rantanen is Colorado’s MVP and why he deserves the spotlight.

Colorado’s remaining schedule will find them playoff bound and able to compete for the Central Division title.

Recorded and Edited: March 13-14, 2023. Content prior to Tuesday March 14th NHL scheduled games that had division rivals Dallas and Winnipeg in action.

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A team focused look at Central Division first place Dallas post trade deadline.

Dallas GM Jim Nill does more than nil in money in – money out trade deals.

Evgenii Dadonov added from Montreal as Denis Gurianov departs.

Max Domi added from Chicago as buried in AHL goaltender Anton Khudobin moves on.

We look at the teams 5-2-1 stretch of play since our last Dallas look.

Statement game over Colorado and losing 1 goal games to desperate Calgary trying to make the playoffs.

Minnesota is taking aim at top spot while everyone talks the defending Champs Colorado.

Joel Kiviranta gets an assist on his Cy Young like szn.

Recorded and Edited: March 10-11, 2023. Content prior to Saturday March 11th NHL scheduled games including Dallas in Seattle.

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A team focused look at Minnesota post trade deadline.

MN GM Bill Guerin plays banker, pivots to play trade deadline buyer.

A look at Guerin’s role as middle-man in 2 – 3 team trade deals.

The acquisitions of Marcus Johansson; Gustav Nyquist; Oscar Sundqvist and John Klingberg.

Trading Jordan Greenway to Buffalo.

A look at MN’s current 8-1-2 stretch of play and the goaltending that is back stopping it.

Brock Boesser’s homecoming still in waiting.

There are no shootouts in the playoffs.

Recorded and Edited: March 5-6, 2023.

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A team focused look at Nashville.

Nashville GM David Poile’s pipe bomb announcement of retiring.

Nashville competitive rebuild succession in choosing Barry Trotz as the new GM.

Nashville starts selling by trading players – Nino Niederreiter, Tanner Jeannot, Mattias Ekholm and Mikael Granlund.

Nashville gets a draft capital haul as well as defencemen Cale Foote and Tyson Barrie.

RFA RHD Dante Fabbro and back-up goalie Kevin Lankinen sign 1-year extensions.

Recorded and Edited: February 28; March 1-3, 2023.

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A team focus look at the Blues on flipping pick assets, coaches flipping off on players, who also took to flipping back.

St. Louis GM Doug Armstrong unloading of UFA’s continues to build draft capital is the first pivot.

The departure of the “Lettered” leadership core.

St. Louis hopes of flipping picks to build around a younger near prime aged player core.

St. Louis coach Craig Berube and a lack of passion in a post game presser and Robert Thomas responds thru the media the day after.

The Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Accari trade.

St. Louis picking up Kasperi Kapanen off waivers from Pittsburgh.

The Ivan Barbarshev trade.

Prior to St. Louis vs San Jose March 2nd NHL scheduled game.

Recorded and Edited: February 28; March 1, 2023.

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The Central Division top three – Dallas, Winnipeg, and Colorado as the trade deadline approaches. None of the teams have made a significant addition. What are the teams looking to add and what do they have available to do it with.

Some highlights of topics covered:

Dallas struggles to win but remains first in the division. What a money-in/money-out deal looks like and we talk about potentially moving on from one of either Radek Faksa or Denis Gurianov as a way for Dallas to add at the deadline.

Prospects Dallas will not want to move to get a deadline deal done?

Winnipeg has cap space built-up but of the player’s they are targeting to try and acquire – do any want to join the Jets?

Is bidding for the big fish and not getting it good? What is Winnipeg’s back-up plan.

Colorado cannot stay injury free – so what do they add at the deadline?

Captain Gabe Landeskog should probably wait and return till after the deadline to maximize what Colorado can do at the trade deadline.

Plus: The Pacific division trio comparatives.

based on standings headed into February 22nd NHL schedule.

Recorded and Edited: February 18 (Intro); February 21 & 22 (Team Segments) 2023.

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The Central Division triplex of Minnesota, Nashville and St. Louis have very little in common as the trade deadline looms.

If the teams where houses you buy – we tell you what repairs are needed but what can also be afforded for each.

Minnesota belonged with the last podcast Top3 as they are above the playoff cut-off going into Monday’s games in progress.

The understudy Fleury Phenoemen.

Unpacking GM Bill Guerin’s conversation with the Athletics Michael Russo.

Minnesota could get a True Rental but not a player with term and is the cost worth giving up the organizational draft gems or have the Wild underperformed to not like a year ago have the GM reward them.

Bubble-Licious Nashville and our “Love Me (Goal)Tender” segment for Jusse Saros.

Cody Glass benefits from the failure of Nashville not keeping Eeli Tolvanen.

Why Nashville even with slim playoff hopes should be a buyer. The issues of term with being a seller.

St. Louis deals Vladi Tarasenko and Nikko Mikkola to the NYR and former Blue Sammy Blais returns as part of the deal. We break it down and look back at Blais departure deal as well as other moves and potentially what GM Doug Armstrong can do before the deadline if he sells more.

How St. Louis automatically wins the trade thanks to Seattle.

St. Louis d-grp and why being in on getting obtaining Ari D Jacob Chychrun makes sense.

Plus: The Pacific division comparatives.

based on standings headed into February 13th NHL schedule.

Recorded and Edited: February 12, 2023.

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We avoid talk of the NHL All-Star Weekend as we foray into the foursome it’s foreseeable that any of Dallas, Winnipeg, Colorado and Minnesota could win the Central Division and Western Conference regular szn crown.

Why there isn’t a front-runner to forecast as the favorite and we didn’t record this at a Four Szns for that matter in advance of the nearing NHL trade deadline and how added player pieces could help a team’s push in fortunes.

A forewarning of a forward (recorded Sunday before the teams returned to play) and an attempt at applying Bayes Theorem for an answer.

Dallas leads the Central Division and Western Conference and finally get the extra point on their 4th consecutive try.

14 – Dallas captain Jamie Benn’s return to form. 20 goals and his 1000 NHL games.

Hintz why Dallas’ top line drives team production but are getting secondary scoring from new sources this szn.

Cap crunch could mean the status quo for GM Jim Nill at the deadline though a line-mate for Tyler Seguin is desired.

Winnipeg’s 2nd and it’s double-4; 44 – Josh Morrissey’s that cues the comeback preventing the Jets from losing 4 straight but instead with a win into the All-Star break.

40 – for the games started by Wpg’s key player - goalie Connor Hellebuyck.

Mason Appleton nears return and Logan Stanley’s healthy scratch.

Remembering coming up with a STL (Vladi Tarasenko and Colton Parayko trade in 2019 before STL turned the szn around to win the Stanley Cup – to then insert and update Vladi Tarasenko’s actual trade to the NYR). However, a top6 F and top4 RHD still is minimally what Wpg needs to add.

Colorado doesn’t along with Minnesota play catch up with Winnipeg idle but Colorado’s single point puts them via one fewer GP third in the division.

4 – Rookie Bowen Byram’s return

+4 to equal 8 – Cale Makar’s ends up back out of the lineup because of Pittsburgh’s Jeff Carter’s awful intentionally hit to the head that doesn’t have a penalty or suspension come of it and all the rzns why it should have.

-4 – what of Byram’s injuries and his pending RFA next deal?

Josh Manson’s soon to return and Colorado’s d-grp this year wraps the Colorado conversation.

Should they re-acquire D Jack Johnson?

Plus: The Pacific division comparatives.

(Note: Minnesota's team segment was unfortunately due to editing time not included as originally intended.)

based on standings headed into February 11th NHL Saturday schedule.

Recorded and Edited: February 5, 2023 (the forward). February 8-10, 2023 (team segments)

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After similar stretches Nashville and St. Louis take different roads at the All-Star break.

Why catching Pacific division teams for the final Western Conference wild card spot might be the only path for Nashville to make it to the playoffs.

Why the goaltending Nashville has makes it possible to be a playoff team and why St. Louis’ not having it is why they stay outside looking in.

The importance of special teams in winning close games.

Nashville’s players decide to start winning despite the coaching.

Trying to figure St. Louis plan at the Trade Deadline as a seller is a difficult one.

The Pacific division comparatives.

based on standings headed into February 6th NHL schedule.

Recorded and Edited: February 4, 2023.

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says no one tanks.

In this All-Star Breaking Bad for Bedard edition – we look at the Central Division tank-worthy twosome Arizona and Chicago up to the All-Star break.

The Pacific division comparatives.

based on standings headed into January 30th NHL schedule.

Recorded and Edited: January 29, 2023.

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We catch up with now 3rd in the Central Division Colorado and the current 6 game win streak.

A proper Cale Makar comparable if you can find one and low Altitude attitude.

Jared Bednar's milestone Colorado win.

A fair trade with San Jose. Nieto returns.

The talk of the NHL's best goalie tandem. 

The Pacific division comparatives.

based on standings headed into January 26th NHL schedule.

Recorded and Edited: January 25, 2023.

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Why are there no elite teams in the Central Division this year or Western Conference.

At 649PT% Dallas leading the Western Conference is underwhelming compared to recent years final PT% totals.

With Dallas, Winnipeg and Minnesota over 600PT% above the playoff cutoff, do any of them push the pace car to a Conference title?

Should they worry about Colorado in the rear-view mirror?

Dallas continues to lead the Central Division. Top line C Roope Hintz is out but Tyler Seguin is filling in the net in his absence. 

Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger is left out of the All-Star game. Why he and several Central Division goalie would better represent the Western Conference but won't.

2nd place Winnipeg has 3 - 20+ goal getters now. How much does Pierre Luc Dubois want to continue playing with Kyle Connor or test free-agency and play in his hometown instead?

Nic Ehlers - Winnipeg's second-half of the szn under the radar point contributor.

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck joins D-man Josh Morrissey at the All-Star game compliments the improved defensive side of coach Rick Bowness.

Minnesota is comfortably 3rd and have a crazy penalty filled game in Carolina.

Discussing the Matt Boldy contract extension.

The healthy scratch of D-man Matt Dumba.

The Pacific division Top 4 comparatives.

Division Top 3 teams based on standings headed into January 20th NHL schedule.

Recorded and Edited: January 19, 20, & 21, 2023.

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We continue the idea from Arizona Coyotes insider Craig Morgan for improving the NHL All-Star game format of using a 3-on-3 mini team All-Star tourney to expand what players would merit inclusion. It isn't a perfect idea. It is way better than what the NHL is doing right now.

We also tell you the one player named from the division teams so far.

Also - St. Louis and Nashville close the wildcard playoff gap. Arizona and Chicago met for the first time head-to-head. Up to date on those four teams heading into Thursday's games.

The Pacific division Bottom 4 comparatives.

Division Bottom 4 teams based on standings headed into January 12th NHL schedule.

Recorded and Edited: January 11, 2023.

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We borrow an idea from Arizona Coyotes insider Craig Morgan for improving the NHL All-Star game format of using a 3-on-3 mini team All-Star tourney to expand what players would merit inclusion. It isn't a perfect idea. It is way better than what the NHL is doing right now.

We also tell you the one player named from the division teams so far. 

Also - Dallas continues to lead the Central Division. 2nd place Winnipeg is by Point% first but a point back. How Minnesota in 3rd is middling between 2nd and 4th and Colorado snag an OT win to stay 4th heading into Monday's games.

The Pacific division Top 4 comparatives.

Division Top 4 teams based on standings headed into January 9th NHL schedule. 

Recorded and Edited: January 9, 2023.

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St. Louis and Nashville don't gain ground as Arizona has a better week and Chicago is hard to watch all the time.

The Pacific division pair comparatives.

Bottom and Healthy Scratch Pairing - (Part 2 of 2)

Recorded and Edited: January 1, 2023.

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Dallas continues to lead the Central Division. 2nd place Winnipeg lost to 3rd place Minnesota - who played 3 division games and Colorado have a rough week and we explain why.

The Pacific division pair comparatives.

Top and 2nd Pairing - (Part 1 of 2)

Recorded and Edited: January 1, 2023.

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All in one Central Division look to the Xmas break.

Does not include Tuesday's nights games.

The Pacific division pair comparatives.

Recorded and Edited: December 26, 2022.

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Rebuild reminder for Arizona and Chicago

Vets, Core Player Pieces, and High Draft Pick Success.

Who do fans follow on the Arizona and Chicago teams that should stick to see the other side of each teams rebuild.

The bottom pair Arizona and Chicago bring up the basement. A look at both teams since the last podcast.

The Pacific division pair comparative

Healthy Scratch Pairing - (Part 4 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 22, 2022.

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St. doesn't start the lineup right and other bench minors.

The watch-ability of St. Louis and Nashville.

The bottom pair St. Louis and Nashville are both 500pt%. A look at both teams since the last podcast.

The Pacific division pair comparative

Bottom Pairing - (Part 3 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 20, 2022.

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Cale Makar declines penalty drawn.

The NHL's 3 point games make trying not to win valuable

The second pair Minnesota and Colorado are 2 points apart. A look at both teams since the last podcast.

The Pacific division pair comparative.

Second Pairing - (Part 2 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 20, 2022.

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As Dallas and Winnipeg battle for the division lead - the teams won't play again this regular szn. A proposal may change that for future years.

The top pair Winnipeg and Dallas are 1 point apart. A look at both teams since the last podcast.

The Pacific division pair comparative.

Top Pairing - (Part 1 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 18, 2022.

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Starting goaltending and goals saved above expected why Arizona is 4 points up on Chicago.

4 points the difference between Arizona and Chicago - in tank watch.

The Pacific division pair comparative.

Healthy Scratch Pairing - (Part 4 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 14, 2022.

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Is the coach hot seat heating up in both St. Louis and Nashville?

Bottom pairing Nashville and St. Louis just squared off head-to-head. A look at both teams since the last podcast.

The Pacific division pair comparative.

Bottom Pairing - (Part 3 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 12, 2022.

Content is prior to Tuesday nights game between Edmonton and Nashville.

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When does injuries become an reason to excuse an NHL teams record? Is it a key contributor for the less than anticipated results in Colorado and Minnesota.

Second pair Colorado and Minnesota have the same point total. A look at both teams since the last podcast.

The Pacific division pair comparative.

Second Pairing - (Part 2 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 11, 2022.

Content is prior to Monday nights game between Edmonton and Minnesota.

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Internal draft and development and why organizational depth is a key contributor in the "new coach bump" results in Dallas and Winnipeg.

The top pair Winnipeg and Dallas have the same point total. A look at both teams since the last podcast.

The Pacific division pair comparative.

Top Pairing - (Part 1 of 4)

Recorded and Edited: December 11, 2022.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "ahead of the curve" new Winnipeg Jets content with a throwback to the old First Class Podcast. Tim Bigelow is joined by Warren Smith to discuss the 20 game mark for the team and reminisce on the obscurity of the original podcast and how catch phrases seemingly caught on years later. All Things Winnipeg Jets hockey.

(Video edition available on YouTube)

Recorded December 2, 2022.

NHL scheduling doesn't allow you to enjoy different teams from around the division and league. It's always been an issue.

It's Arizona by a point in the standings in the division ahead of Chicago of the trying to be draft lottery teams.

A quick look at what is going on in the Pacific division.

Tier 3 - The potential draft lottery teams (Part 3 of 3)

Recorded and Edited: December 3 2022.

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Intentionally knocking off the goal net to no penalty (it is one) in Minny's loss to Toronto.

Minnesota, Nashville and St. Louis are all tied in points in the standings.

The importance of goals saved above expected and expecting to make the playoffs.

Tier 2 - The Playoff bubble teams (Part 2 of 3)

Recorded and Edited: December 1, 2022.

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Wpg goalie Hellebuyck mask, player safety in the division game vs Dallas.

Dallas stays first based on points.

Winnipeg is first based on points percentage.

Colorado Cup defence has reached infirmary status.

Tier 1 - The Playoff teams battling for the Central Division Title (Part 1 of 3)

Recorded and Edited: November 30, 2022.

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Minnesota Wild lose Tyson Jost to waivers but trade for tough guy Ryan Reaves.

Revisit Minnesota adding a Center again this szn. Bo Horvat anyone?

Winnipeg - how to trade RW Blake Wheeler for a Top 6 RW.

RHD Conor Timmons is traded to Toronto and why he deserved the Jacob Chychrun treatment instead of being dealt.

Chychrun return to line-up, and is his and Shane Gostisbehere closer to the deadline day deals or sooner.

Predicting where Chicago's Patrick Kane could go and if Jonathan Toews decides to - where he fits.

SJ's potential Erik Karlsson deal could help show Chicago GM Kyle Davidson how to move Seth Jones in 2 to 3 years.

Dallas is a stand pat up against the cap team we think and stuck in the minors - big contract back-up goalie Anton Khudobin needs injuries to goalies on other teams to get traded back to the NHL.

Want Nashville to add a top 4 RHD and John Klingberg might be best.

Colorado - Jonathan Toews is a better fit than Patrick Kane and is it too early to target Colorado adding anyone?

Will Ryan O'Reilly and Vlad Tarasenko be this year's Joe Pavelski at the deadline inaccurate talk if St. Louis falls out of the mix.

To highlight some of the topics covered.

Recorded and Edited: November 28, 2022.

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The "zzz's" of Anaheim

Division 4 point games.

A look at the Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, Chicago Black Hawks, St. Louis Blues, Arizona Coyotes and the Central Division.

Out of date as soon as today's puck drops on Thursday's games.

Recorded and Edited: November 17, 2022.

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Parity Prevails and is this a division new coach bump.

A look at the Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Black Hawks, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes and St. Louis Blues and the Central Division.

Out of date as soon as today's puck drops on Saturday's games.

Recorded and Edited: November 4, 2022.

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As few as 3 games in (St. Louis) to 7 games at most (Nashville) for the Central Division 8.

Look at early szn rtns for Dallas, the defending Champs Colorado and St. Louis atop the division.

Chicago's tank is half full.

Nashville's not winning in North America issue.

Minnesota's unexpected slow start.

Winnipeg and Arizona playing to our expectations.

Recorded and Edited: October 23, 2022.

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A quick look at the US Based Central Division 7 as the teams 23 Player Rosters are set for the 2022-23 NHL Regular Szn that starts for the division in North America tonight.

Yes, Nashville played two regular szn games in Europe.

Recorded and Edited: October 12, 2022.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "camp fire" new Winnipeg Jets content with a throwback to the old First Class Podcast. Tim Bigelow is joined by Warren Smith to discuss the Wheels off the Jets captaincy, a round up of training camp and Jets waiver wire a look at a new Axel. All Things Winnipeg Jets hockey.

(Video edition available on YouTube)

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September (except for one) look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division.

The September series concludes in October with Staying High or Hungover In Colorado.

Recorded and Edited: October 4 & 5, 2022.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division.

The September series continues with The Buy In Wild - Buy Out Years.

Recorded and Edited: September 27 & 28, 2022.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division.

The September series continues with The Show Me State Blues.

Recorded and Edited: September 22 & 23, 2022.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division.

The September series continues with The Abduction of GM David Poile in Nashville.

Recorded and Edited: September 17 & 18, 2022.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division.

The September series continues with Klingberg and Stars Sever Ties.

Recorded and Edited: September 14 & 15, 2022.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division.

The September series continues with Gaslighting Jets Fans.

Recorded and Edited: September 10 & 11, 2022.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division.

The September series continues with Arizona - The College Years.

Recorded and Edited: September 5 & 6, 2022.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: A September look back at last szn & a look ahead after free-agency as the teams shape up thier rosters for the 2022-23 NHL Season with our focus on the eight teams that make up the Central Division.

The September series starts with The Unwatchable Tank in Chicago.

Recorded and Edited: September 3 & 4, 2022.

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Did Arizona play it Wright by the "Cool"ey pick at 3?

Seattle gets a fallen Shane Wright at pick 4 and best available player "positionally chosen" at pick 2 by NJ benefits Arizona.

Chica-no-go - Picks for under-25 now former core pieces is not properly re-building.

Does Winnipeg's prime year player retention rate make their draft and development model an NHL feeder system club?

Nashville gets a goal scorer and keeps Forsberg from testing free agency while making good on early returns to improve team for next szn.

Keeping the D in Dallas a focus at the draft for Stars picks.

Minnesota first hard buy-out year doesn't look too bad roster wise.

St. Louis keeps hitting on late 1st and early 2nd round picks and deals Ville Husso.

Colorado trades picks to acquire Alexandar Georgiev to tend their crease.

A look at all 8 Central Division teams picks from the first 3 rounds of the 2022 NHL entry draft and more.

Recorded and Edited: July 10, 2022.

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The 2021-22 Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche

Not a win for analytics but GM Joe Sakic's roster construction and the non-analytic darlings who will get engraved on the Cup.

Chicago, Dallas and Winnipeg announce new head coaches and a lot of former Central Division coaches and additional assistants hired as well.

Big trades before the entry draft - Looking at Kevin Fiala's trade to LA and Nash adding Tampa's Ryan McDonagh.

Recorded and Edited: July 3, 2022.

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Part 1:

Pre-regualr season predictions are pointless because of the trade deadline and in szn roster moves that take place.

Using injuries for playoff losses mask the real roster construction failings and short falls.

A deeper look back at St. Louis second round loss to Colorado.

Part 2:

The best case scenario Stanley Cup Final Colorado vs Tampa Bay.

A Stanley Cup series preview

A look back at the Western Conference Final and what we learned that doesn't include the officiating false narrative.

Part 3:

Barry Trotz watch and a Rick Tocchet full of trying to decipher Kevin Weekes crytic tweet.

St. Louis current 3 assistant coaches potentially all future NHL head coaches. Jim Montgomery, Mike Van Ryn and Steve Ott.

Pete DeBoer as a possible new head coach in Dallas.

Todd Reirdon linked to Chicago's head coach search.

Is Alex DeBrincat not part of the core Chicago is rebuilding around?

Nashville needs top six forward but not Patrick Laine

Recorded and Edited: June 13, 2022.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast host Tim Bigelow is joined by Warren Smith to discuss the star power NHL narrative that doesn't give value to hockey as a team sport as the two preview the Colorado vs Edmonton Western Conference Final NHL Playoff Series that begins tonight. (This portion is available on YouTube)

The second half (audio only) looks at the head coach searches for Chicago, Dallas, and Winnipeg and Nashville coach John Hynes extension. A lot of name dropping including former divisional coaches in the mix for new jobs such as Rick Tocchet and more.

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Colorado and St. Louis meet in Round 2 after Colorado sweeps Nashville and St. Louis takes out Minnesota. A look at the round 2 match-up. Look at Colorado and St. Louis keys to winning first round and a look at reasons why Minnesota and Nashville lost. Dallas falls in game 7 to Calgary that was all about Jake Oettinger and some quick coaching options and other quick bodychecks on the non-playoff divisional teams.

Recorded and Edited: May 17, 2022.

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Not a playoff primer - a fore(pod)cast as unpredictable as the NHL playoffs are.

Colorado went all-in and it was only worth it if they win the Stanley Cup.

How Nashville won the in-szn Stanley Cup by making the playoffs.

A look at the series between Colorado and Nashville.

The mirror images of Minnesota and St. Louis.

Two teams that can score and why who gets better goaltending will determine who wins the most anticipated first round match-up.

A look at the series between Minnesota and St. Louis.

Dallas needs secondary scoring but that's not new.

Is Calgary the most likely possible first round Western Conference upset this year?

A look at the series between Dallas and Calgary.

Some quick thoughts on the 3 Central Division teams that didn't make the playoff cutoff before we park Winnipeg, Chicago, and Arizona till all the teams join them in the off szn.

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Recorded and Edited: May 2, 2022.

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Minnesota's 3 recent games as they continue to struggle.

Dallas gets above 600 point % and making moves up the division standings.

If Dallas' John Klingberg is an off szn fit for Seatlle - what return for him fits for Dallas.

Nashville's dud in Seatlle and how does Nashville respond now the team is in the post szn bubble second wildcard hot spot.

Winnipeg playing like it's the 1980's.

Asking again for a puck moving and net front defensively big Top 4 RHD for Winnipeg.

(Part Two - 4 Central Division team 2-part split pod).

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Recorded and Edited: March 4, 5 2022.

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Colorado's underwhelming win over the Islanders and loss in Arizona.

Nathan MacKinnon's self-policing play.

St. Louis plays a rare above the playoff cut off team.

The winds of change in the Windy City.

Chicago honors Hjalmarsson and welcomes back Duncan Keith but also 4 injured players vs Edmonton.

Arizona's head-to-head season series win over Colorado is a surprise.

Why Eriksson's rare goal is feel good.

(Part One - 4 Central Division team 2-part split pod).

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Recorded and Edited: March 4, 5 2022.

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Nashville's brings the party to the showcase stadium series game and Tampa added the rowdy friends in a penalty filled game.

Dallas' Jake Oettinger proving great goaltending can be the difference in a team being playoff bound.

Chicago's Kyle Davidson named permanent GM.

Two games with a load of goals and the other none by Chicago.

Arizona's beats Vegas but lose to Winnipeg.

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Recorded and Edited: February 28; March 1, 2022.

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Colorado's biggest fear is their own fan base without a deep playoff run.

St. Louis ends February strong taking advantage of the schedule.

Minnesota's need to go for it; while deciding on Matt Dumba or Kevin Fiala but not both for next year.

Winnipeg gets healthier as they return home.

(Part One - 4 Central Division team 2-part split pod).

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Recorded and Edited: February 28; March 1, 2022.

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Colorado's back on its winning way.

Minnesota meets a deperate for a win Toronto team.

St. Louis looks ahead after closing point-gap on Minnesota.

Nashville's big division win over Dallas.

Dallas' big division win the night before over Winnipeg.

Chicago's mid szn forward group finally discussed ahead of the deadline.

Arizona's latest loss to LA.

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Recorded and Edited: February 24, 25, 2022.

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Minnesota's facing adversity in tough schedule.

St. Louis collects points in every game of the four game trip.

Nashville ends four game losing streak over Florida.

Who says no? Nashville's top prospect Philip Tomasino for Winnipeg's top6 forward Andrew Copp trade idea.

Chicago might want to hire a Cubs executive to help with run support for Marc Andre Fleury in the teams two more most recent losses.

(Part two - 4 Central Divion team split pod)

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Recorded and Edited: February 23, 24, 2022.

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Arizona trade with Toronto, the waiver wire, and cap management conspiracies.

How to trade for Arizona's Anton Stralman.

Colorado plays down to competition in Buffalo and Boston.

Dallas one and one record amazing with one goal in 125mins of regulation play in the two games.

Winnipeg goes Oh against Alberta.

Arizona helps LA's playoff push.

(Part one - 4 Central Division team split pod)

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Recorded and Edited: February 22, 23, 2022.

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Dallas goalie Jake Oettinger ends Colorado 19 game point streak.

Jack Eichel's debut vs. Colorado and Vegas' disregard for team chemistry in chasing the Stanley Cup.

Hat tricks help and hinder Minnesota's results.

Nashville penalty problems continue in home loss to Winnipeg.

Is St. Louis enjoying Canada?

Dallas reliance on the same player core.

Winnipeg needing a punch in the mouth to play at their best.

The difference of Chicago having and not having Marc-Andre Fleury in net.

Arizona didn't play since our last edition - did anyone notice? Having reached our "Phil" of bad Tyson Nash "takes" filler.

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Recorded and Edited: February 17, 18, 2022.

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Colorado point streak moves to 19 after win in Dallas.

Minnesota's complete game vs. Carolina at home.

Nashville penalty problems continue in home loss to Winnipeg.

St. Louis looks to form vs Chicago to end 4-game home stand.

Dallas and Winnipeg need OT Friday.

Chicago's depth with injuries a competitive disadvantage.

Arizona plays hard against Tampa at home.

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Recorded and Edited: February 13, 14, 2022.

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Can you cheer just for players in a team sport?

The functionary appearance of the NHL's player safety department.

Quick starting Colorado win at home to the defending champions.

Minnesota's win streak surprisingly ends in first shutout loss of szn to Winnipeg.

Marcus Foligno's suspension.

Nashville penalty problems catch up in road loss in Dallas.

St. Louis' unexpected home loss to New Jersey.

Dallas and Winnipeg face-off Friday.

Chicago's great goaltending in Edmonton gets an NHL coach fired.

Arizona's splits West Coast road trip and the ASU temporary home rink approval.

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Recorded and Edited: February 10, 11, 2022.

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Why the unexpected is most expected with this year's Dallas Stars.

Paul Stastny & Andrew Copp > Mark Schiefele & Blake Wheeler. Winnipeg's struggles best understood by who actually play leads by example.

Chicago is broken and a full inheritance from being able to begin its repair.

Arizona's team rebuilding and having a team building to play in.

Mid szn report cards for the remaining 4 division teams in part two.

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Recorded and Edited: February 7, 8, 2022.

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Cup or bust in Colorado again. Is the highest Stanley Cup expectations just setting up for a fall.

Minnesota's depth on display again this year still doesn't have everyone's attention.

The biggest surprise team Nashville. Addition by subtraction.

St. Louis returns to top tier team form and we explain how they did.

Mid szn report cards for the top 4 division teams in part one.

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Recorded and Edited: February 7, 8, 2022.

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Colorado’s winning streaks don’t require strength of schedule context.

Minnesota’s team game takes New York and Jordan Greenway signs a 3-year extension.

Did St. Louis let inconsistency creep in just before the All-Star break?

Nashville’s interest in undrafted free agent goalie Mack Guzda and a Rocco Grimaldi reminder.

Dallas roller coaster ride of goal scoring inconsistency continues.

Winnipeg’s team identity and ending their 6-game winless streak.

Chicago’s effort not equal to the results vs Colorado and the latest on the search for a new GM.

If only keeping tabs on Arizona was a Shane tax Wright off.

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Recorded and Edited: January 30, 31, 2022.

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What is a "shelfie?"

The podcast coins a new hockey term.

Colorado continues team record win streak.

Minnesota's gears up for weekend games.

St. Louis gets payback on Calgary.

Nashville finds out difference between painting in water vs oil.

Dallas wins fourth road game in a row.

Winnipeg can't win games upon returning home.

Chicago and Detroit serve pizzas of poor defensive play.

Arizona's road trip ends the Shane Wright way.

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Recorded and Edited: January 27, 28, 2022.

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NHL Needs Action Plan

Akim Aliu's tweet is spot on. It's time for a tangible action plan.

Colorado and playing down to the competition.

Minnesota's winning streak.

St. Louis likes Seattle and Canada less so.

Nashville tries to keep pace.

Dallas wins on the road against teams they should.

Winnipeg can't win in close harder road games.

Chicago is wasting Fleury's great goaltending by not scoring.

Arizona's return to playing the Shane Wright way.

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Recorded and Edited: January 24, 25, 2022.

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Big Division Games

NHL updates rescheduled postponed dates - who are the winners and losers in the division.

The first place divisional positioning match-up between Colorado and Minnesota.

NHL goal review controversy steals the showcase game and pretty much is just a common wtf moment nightly in the NHL.

The thrid place divisional positioning match-up between St. Louis and Nashville.

Additionally - the divisional match up between Nashville and Winnipeg.

Dallas and Chicago drop expected wins.

Arizona's Karel Vejmelka leads to a two game regulation win streak.

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Recorded: January 20, 21, 2022 and Edited: January, 21, 2022.

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Expected Wins (Part Two)

How close are Winnipeg and Dallas out of the playoffs and why only one likely can make up ground to get in.

Winnipeg's expected win over Detroit is Michigan fuelled.

Dallas drops the State of Florida back-to-back road 2 game set as expected.

Dallas D John Klingberg trade talk is "ramping up" report but what do the Stars want in trade return.

Chicago wins over Montreal as expected but was the win over Anaheim really an upset. We tell you why it wasn't.

Is Arizona actually winning too much?

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Recorded January, 16, 2022 and Edited: January, 17, 2022.

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Expected Wins (Part One)

Colorado's expected two wins over Arizona more entertaining as well.

Minnesota's route of Anaheim even having key injuries still.

Why the Monday Minnesota in Colorado game is the first place showdown Central Division game.

Nashville drop an expected win to Buffalo but force OT in a bounce back road game in Boston.

Nashville is really trying to be the Western Conference Boston team model.

St. Louis in a sleeper vs Seattle and entertaining loss to Toronto leave valuable points on the board.

Why the Monday Nashville in St. Louis game is the third seeding Division spot showdown Central Division game.

An episode that acknowledges the success of Toronto and Boston while still not liking them.

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Recorded January, 16, 2022 and Edited: January, 17, 2022.

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One Too Many

Not one but two too many men penalties by Colorado lead to a Nashville OTW.

The difference why Colorado coach Jared Bednar reaction wasn't full level Bowness.

Colorado comeback to beat Seattle at home.

St. Louis and Minnesota prepare for weekend games.

Minnesota extends Jon Merrill and Rem Pitlick is claimed off waivers.

Dallas top line does all the damage in home win over Seattle.

Winnipeg prepares to play with a growing covid list.

Marc Andre Fleury helps Chicago continue to win in Columbus.

Arizona's Karel Vejmelka leads to Yotes win over Toronto.

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Recorded and Edited: January, 12 & 13, 2022.

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A Weekend Full of Central Division Comeback Wins

Nashville avoids the trap game in Arizona and remains first in points while being the lone division team to score first and still win.

Colorado comeback to beat Toronto.

Depleted lineup Minnesota comeback to beat Washington.

St. Louis comeback in last minute controversy Sunday vs division rival Dallas.

Dallas and Florida have a Texas shootout as Stars return from break.

Dallas defenceman John Kilingberg goes public on not signing an extension yet.

Chicago comeback to get Marc Andre Fleury a win in his return to Vegas.

Arizona's best tradeable assets Jacob Chychrun; Lawson Crouse; and Clayton Keller. Who has the return assets to acquire them.

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Recorded: January, 10, 2022. Edited January, 10, 2022.

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Stick that in your Country Song

Colorado's pop star like highlight reel hits can't keep us ignoring Nashville's country song workmanlike team winning play.

Nashville rise to top spot in points in the Central division with latest roads win vs Vegas and LA.

Cale Makar goes viral with OT winner over Chicago and Colorado's dominate home win over another division rival Winnipeg.

St. Louis loss on the road to Pittsburgh and home rebound win to Washington.

Minnesota pays a heavy price in win in Boston losing all-star forward Kirill Kaprizov as the key injuries start to mount.

Winnipeg solves Arizona but not Colorado on the road.

Dallas and Florida have a Texas shootout as Stars return from break.

Chicago gets a point at home in an OTL to Colorado but lose in Arizona. What actually happened?

NHL gifts Arizona a win and will explain why.

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Recorded: January, 7, 2022. Edited January, 8, 2022.

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Long layoff doesn't always equal a loss

Why the Winter Classic and NHL outdoor games should be the only NHL game on when they are played.

The teams with extra time off wasn't the reason for winning or losing their first game back even against teams already back in action.

Recap the Winter Classic between St. Louis and Minnesota.

Colorado gets its ducks in a row.

Nashville feasts on Chicago's minor league goaltending as Jusse Saros stands out with more shots against.

Winnipeg hands Vegas its first OT loss of the year.

Dallas get their team out of covid protocol and add to the hockey ops team.

Chicago goalied not just by Nashville's Saros but Calgary's Markstrom in back-to-back lopsided losses.

Arizona hasn't won or lost in our last podcast. They also had a week break between games to explain why.

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Recorded: January, 3, 2022. Edited January, 4, 2022.

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To YouTube or Not to in 2022

The podcast of a duo Central Division Hockey YouTube introduction.

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4 games involving 3 Central Division teams before a pair on January 1st including the Winter Classic between St. Louis and Minnesota. The Blues winners after the break over Edmonton while Minnesota awaits the division leaders.

Colorado is still on a pause; Nashville drop a back-to-back pair of road games picking up only a single point while without Captain Roman Josi.

Winnipeg and Dallas have yet to play but quite a bit in common to turn around their seasons.

Chicago goal crease is in Covid protocol. Arizona scores 7 vs San Jose and don't win.

Recorded: December, 31, 2021. Edited January, 1, 2022.

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Hockey Talk Only Holiday Due to the Drop Date

A highlight of topics covered but no where near all of them in this extended edition just in case you want to put in some earbuds and tune out the family a bit over the holidays while missing NHL hockey.

Where does a regional division only hockey podcast find it's proper placement in big media National coverage and the local content individual team market reality?

Attaching salary cap dump trades savings usuage can't help make the original trade better. A counter arguement.

Why the waiver wire has seen more action than hockey trades have occured and cap compliance is the driver of both this season.

The Central Division's three tiers at the Christmas break as we catch-up on top tier Minnesota; the divisions overall best team thus far and while not strong up the middle, not weak positionally anywhere.

Why Colorado can't keep reminding us of Edmonton and Toronto if they really want to stay a Cup contender.

St. Louis' bottom six forward choices in who departed is a key to why they are winning through injuries.

The second tier of Nashville and why they can't continue to win at their current rate.

Underachieving Winnipeg has head coach Paul Maurice resign and turn the reigns to Assistant Coach Dave Lowry; who reminds us more of Dean Evason and that's a good thing.

The streaky Dallas Stars metrics really are highs and lows and leave us wondering but did they score the first goal does say a lot.

Chicago evens out after the new coach bump.

Arizona's rebuild needs to keep Jacob Chychrun. We explain Ottawa messing up their rebuild as the how not too while how Arizona best should.

A look at how the Pacific Division is shaking out because we want the Central Division to snag both Western Conference wild card spots.

Recorded: December, 23, 2021. Edited December, 24, 2021.

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6 Pack

Minnesota wins in State of Hockey Night in Canada game vs Toronto

Blake Wheeler's 1K NHL game has Winnipeg win over Toronto

(Yes - an episode where Toronto is talked about in 2 losses!)

St. Louis goalie Ville Husso helps Blues to extra time vs Florida

Nashville's OT magic over Montreal

Monday's division power ranking update

Colorado and Ottawa continue to score in rematch

Dallas goalie Anton Khudobin "officially" being shopped for trade

Chicago goes New York with mixed results

Will Arizona have a Vegas hangover?

Recorded: December, 6, 2021.

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Required Additional "Post"age

Almost EBUGs and additional goal posts

Minnesota continues win streak to five

St. Louis wins when the opposition score first

Dallas continues division best win streak

Winnipeg lights the goal lamp

Colorado bounce back-to-back

Nashville gets shutout

Chicago shootout in the Capital

Arizona is a welcome mat for Vegas

Recorded: December, 4, 2021.

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Trend Keeping

Minnesota continues comebacks

St. Louis wins when the opposition score first

Nashville get a multi-goal goal scorer again

Dallas winning when getting the lead

Winnipeg outshoots it's way to a shutout loss

Chicago interim management team continues making moves

Arizona really is a rebuild in need of a building to play in come next year.

Recorded: December, 2, 2021.

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Your Playoff Road Map App Needs to be Re-Installed

Central Division team plays at least one head-to-head division game. Recap Minnesota's route win over Winnipeg; Dallas over Colorado; Chicago's overtime win over St. Louis; Colorado's dominance of Nashville: and Dallas' win in Arizona from this past weekend.

Next week look at each divisional team by points in the Standings currently. Minnesota; St. Louis; Winnipeg; Colorado; Nashville; Dallas; Chicago; and Arizona.

Also - how our power rankings for the teams differs from that order and more.

Recorded: November, 29, 2021.

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American Thanksgiving edition before every Central Division team plays at least one head-to-head division game this weekend.

Minnesota's arrives late in NJ but start the game on time.

Colorado continues winning extending win streak to six.

St. Louis wins over Vegas but fall to Detroit.

Dallas wins at home to Edmonton.

Winnipeg's losing streak extends to three in regulation.

Nashville's wins over Anaheim but fall to Vegas.

Chicago's finishes Western Canadian road trip in Calgary.

Arizona fall to Edmonton.

Recorded: November, 26, 2021.

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Trap Games

Dallas wins at home to St. Louis in a key all division match up.

Minnesota's back to back vs The Panthers and Lighting in Florida.

Arizona win two games in OT on a back to back.

Colorado avoids the trap game in Seattle.

Chicago's back to back split about who started in net.

Winnipeg's trap game in Vancouver.

Nashville's trap game in Montreal.

Recorded: November, 21 and 22, 2021.

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What Just Happened?

Tuesday Arizona wins in St. Louis and Thursday pick up another point.

St. Louis after the Arizona loss end their losing streak.

Winnipeg gets three of four points vs. Pacific leading Edmonton in a home and home two-set.

Quinn Hughes cross-checks Colorado to a win Wednesday.

Dallas' winning ways end in Minnesota as divisional rivals renew.

Nashville's offence doesn't make it through Canadian customs.

Chicago's interim coach remains undefeated.

Recorded: November, 19, 2021.

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Three or less regulation losses in 10GP playoff benchmark explained.

Plus: Saturday and Sunday games recap.

Head-to-head Nashville downs Arizona

Can Nashville continue to play well above expectations.

Arizona needs to add players due to injuries simply for moral.

First place Minnesota gets back in the win column with an unexpected hat trick all assisted by Ryan Hartman.

Winnipeg royally bookends wins around LA's win streak and Dylan Demelo scores.

St. Louis fall to a pair of other Division leading teams.

Colorado and Dallas score goals in Saturday wins but who is more likely to keep up the goal output this week.

Chicago didn't play but we do talk about them briefly as we set up Tuesday and Wednesday nights games.

Recorded: November, 15, 2021.

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It's not even playoffs to be saying it's a must win game but the early struggles in Dallas and Colorado were making it feel must win.

First look at Dallas losing to Nashville and Nashville's overtime win in St. Louis. A trio of NHL regulars end up on waivers. Dallas' Blake Comeau and Tanner Kero and Nashville's Rocco Grimaldi.

Minnesota's back-to-back games vs Divisional rival Arizona and Vegas.

Winnipeg's win over San Jose. Colorado's route of Vancouver.

Why Vancouver isn't playing good. (A Pacific Division aside)

Sam Girard media driven trade thoughts.

Arizona takes on Chicago for the first time head-to-head this season.

Recorded: November 12, & 13 2021.

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Player Surprises, Disappointments, and Standout Rookies for each Central Division team so far...

A look at the divisional shootout win by St. Louis and Winnipeg, and more. in this midweek edition.

Recorded: November 10, 2021.

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Chicago dismiss head coach Jeremy Colliton. His last game as coach and interim coach Derek King's first - both divisional games. St. Louis cap relief request turned down by the NHL.

A full weekend wrap up for all the Central Division teams and a look ahead.

Recorded: November 8, 2021.

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A regulation win would be nice, anyone?

Weekday wrap up of the Central Division teams and a look to the weekend games already in progress.

Recorded: November 5, 2021.

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Only Arizona Remains Winless.

A look at all the Central Division teams from Monday & Tuesday and a look at the rest of the up-coming week.

Recorded: November 3, 2021.

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Puck stoppers steal Halloween weekend games and an early look at all the Central Division teams so far.

Recorded: November 1, 2021.

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Uncomfortable Conversations

What can we all learn from Kyle Beach's courage in coming forward and learn from the mistakes of in-action by the Chicago Black Hawks.

Recorded: October 30, 2021.

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A weekend full of hat tricks would be a treat.

A look at the Central Division teams Thursday & Friday games including Colorado at St. Louis for the second head-to-head game this regular season. Winnipeg, Minnesota, Dallas, Arizona and what is ahead for today & tomorrow for all the Central Division teams.

Recorded: October 30, 2021.

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Upping Trade Value

St. Louis' Vladimir Tarasenko and Arizona's Phil Kessel getting on the scoresheet to increase trade value and a look at the Central Division games from Monday thru Wednesday and setting up Thursday & Friday's game action.

Recorded: October 28, 2021.

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Next Goal Wins. Why 3 on 3 OT should be the only way to get the extra point in the NHL regular season. A Central Division Recap from the weekend and a look ahead.

Recorded: October 25, 2021.

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3 & Oh! St. Louis joins Minnesota as the 2 undefeated Central Division teams. The other teams starts haven't been, oh so good, by comparison.

Recorded: October 22, 2021.

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Head-to-Headbutt! Divisional games rekindle rivalries in the Winnipeg vs. Minnesota OT thriller and St. Louis vs. Arizona butt heads.

Plus latest analysis on the other Central Division teams Dallas, Nashville, Colorado, and Chicago recent games as well.

Recorded: October 20, 2021.

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The first weekend of the regular season for the Central Division teams is complete. Every team has played at least once. Also - CPRA talk (Covid protocol related absence) and cap line-up constraints and how to end the NHL's interpretation of "kicking motion" goals costing teams points.

Recorded: October 18, 2021.

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A look at Colorado's Gabriel Landeskog 2-game suspension by the NHL Dept. of Player Safety and other opening night take-aways for the Central Division.

Recorded: October 15, 2021.

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"Instant Analysis" Mattias Ekholm's contract extension with Nashville. Plus: Winnipeg officially signs Evgeny Svechnikov and the latest roster moves and Central Division rumors including Chicago's Dylan Strome.

Recorded: October 13, 2021.

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"Deep Cuts" Opening Rosters 23 or Less

All the Central Division teams opening night roster submissions are set. The latest news heading into the 2021-22 NHL regular season.

Recorded: October 12, 2021.

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Mid-Training Camp Musings

The latest news with training camps underway for all the Central Division teams. 

Recorded: October 5, 2021.

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All In It (The Central Division) Together

The latest news with training camps underway for all the Central Division teams. Following up on the FA team recap podcasts to look at the teams, potential main camp storylines, top prospects, and more. 

Recorded: September 23, 2021.

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Central Division Hockey – The Podcast presents team focused reviews of the 2021-22 NHL entry draft and off-season free agency frenzy for all 8 of the teams that will make up the Central Division in 2021-22.

This edition is for The Colorado Avalanche

Summer prediction for next regular season: 1st in Central Division

Recorded: August 23, 2021.

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This edition is for The Winnipeg Jets

Summer prediction for next regular season: 2nd in Central Division

Recorded: August 22, 2021.

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This edition is for The Dallas Stars

Summer prediction for next regular season: 3rd in Central Division

Recorded: August 21, 2021.

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This edition is for The Minnesota Wild

Summer prediction for next regular season: 4th in Central Division

Recorded: August 20, 2021.

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This edition is for The St. Louis Blues

Summer prediction for next regular season: 5th in Central Division

Recorded: August 19, 2021.

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This edition is for The Chicago Black Hawks

Summer prediction for next regular season: 6th in Central Division

Recorded: August 18, 2021.

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This edition is for The Nashville Predators

Summer prediction for next regular season: 7th in Central Division

Recorded: August 17, 2021.

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This edition is for The Arizona Coyotes

Summer prediction for next regular season: 8th in Central Division

Recorded: August 16, 2021.

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Central Division Hockey – The Podcast presents team overviews of the 2020-21 season for all 8 of the teams that will make up the Central Division in 2021-22.

Each stand-alone team edition will look back at ourafter-training camp predictions vs how the team did, team milestones, individual award nominees and winners, retirements, hirings/firings (if applicable) as well as team grades for the GM, head coach, and the players by position.

This edition is for The Colorado Avalanche

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Central Division Hockey – The Podcast presents team overviews of the 2020-21 season for all 8 of the teams that will make up the Central Division in 2021-22.

Each stand-alone team edition will look back at ourafter-training camp predictions vs how the team did, team milestones, individual award nominees and winners, retirements, hirings/firings (if applicable) as well as team grades for the GM, head coach, and the players by position.

This edition is for The Winnipeg Jets

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Central Division Hockey – The Podcast presents team overviews of the 2020-21 season for all 8 of the teams that will make up the Central Division in 2021-22.

Each stand-alone team edition will look back at ourafter-training camp predictions vs how the team did, team milestones, individual award nominees and winners, retirements, hirings/firings (if applicable) as well as team grades for the GM, head coach, and the players by position.

This edition is for The Minnesota Wild

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Central Division Hockey – The Podcast presents team overviews of the 2020-21 season for all 8 of the teams that will make up the Central Division in 2021-22.

Each stand-alone team edition will look back at ourafter-training camp predictions vs how the team did, team milestones, individual award nominees and winners, retirements, hirings/firings (if applicable) as well as team grades for the GM, head coach, and the players by position.

This edition is for The Nashville Predators

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Central Division Hockey – The Podcast presents team overviews of the 2020-21 season for all 8 of the teams that will make up the Central Division in 2021-22.

Each stand-alone team edition will look back at ourafter-training camp prediction vs how the team did, team milestones, individual award nominees and winners, retirements, hirings/firings (if applicable) as well as team grades for the GM, head coach, and the players by position.

This edition is for The St. Louis Blues

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Central Division Hockey – The Podcast presents team overviews of the 2020-21 season for all 8 of the teams that will make up the Central Division in 2021-22.

Each stand-alone team edition will look back at ourafter-training camp prediction vs how the team did, team milestones, individual award nominees and winners, retirements, hirings/firings (if applicable) as well as team grades for the GM, head coach, and the players by position.

This edition is for The Dallas Stars

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Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2021.  

Central Division Hockey – The Podcast presents team overviews of the 2020-21 season for all 8 of the teams that will make up the Central Division in 2021-22.

Each stand-alone team edition will look back at ourafter-training camp prediction vs how the team did, team milestones, individual award nominees and winners, retirements, hirings/firings (if applicable) as well as team grades for the GM, head coach, and the players by position.

This edition is for The Chicago Black Hawks

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Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2021.

Central Division Hockey – The Podcast presents team overviews of the 2020-21 season for all 8 of the teams that will make up the Central Division in 2021-22.  

Each stand-alone team edition will look back at our after-training camp prediction vs how the team did, team milestones, individual award nominees and winners, retirements, hirings/firings (if applicable) as well as team grades for the GM, head coach, and the players by position. 

This edition is for The Arizona Coyotes – the division’s newest member. 

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Central Division Hockey – The Podcast is written, hosted, engineered, and produced solely by Tim Bigelow. © 2021.  

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: 2021 NHL Entry Draft Preview & Seattle Expansion Draft Recap.

A look at what players Central Division teams could pick in the first round of this years entry draft and a look at the player selected off of each Central Division team in the Seattle Expansion Draft.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: a look at the Central Division teams protected lists and unprotected players for the upcoming Seattle expansion draft.

Side deals aside we look at who Seattle may most be interested in selecting from each Central Division team.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: A recap of the West Division Final Stanley Cup playoff series match-up between Colorado and Vegas. 

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: A recap of the North Division Final Stanley Cup playoff series match-up between Winnipeg and Montreal. 

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: A recap of the first round Stanley Cup playoff series between Nashville and Carolina. 

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: A recap of the first round Stanley Cup playoff series sweep between Winnipeg and Edmonton. 

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Icing on the cake of NHL's disregard for player safety take

Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele's hit isn't new, nor is the NHL's player safety department's inconsistency in cleaning up the game.

This includes a discussion of several playoff hits from Colorado's Ryan Graves and Vegas' Ryan Reaves in game retribution - Scheifele is just the latest icing on the cake that fans care more about than the league does.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: A look at the North Division Final Stanley Cup playoff series match-up between Winnipeg and Montreal. 

Prediction: Winnipeg in 6 games.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast is written, hosted, and edited by Tim Bigelow. (C) 2021. 

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: A look at the West Division Final Stanley Cup playoff series match-up between Colorado and Vegas. 

Prediction: Colorado in 6 games.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: A recap of the first round Stanley Cup playoff series match-up between Minnesota and Vegas. 

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast is written, hosted, and edited by Tim Bigelow. (C) 2021.  

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: A recap of the first round Stanley Cup playoff series match-up between Colorado and St. Louis. 

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: A look at the first round Stanley Cup playoff series match-up between Edmonton and Winnipeg. 

Includes: Recap of Winnipeg's last three regular season games.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: A look at the first round Stanley Cup playoff series match-up between Minnesota and Vegas. 

Includes: Recap of game one.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast is written, hosted, and edited by Tim Bigelow. (C) 2021. 

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: A look at the first round Stanley Cup playoff series match-up between Colorado and St. Louis. 

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Carolina Vs Nashville (Playoff round one Preview)

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents: A look at the first round Stanley Cup playoff series match-up between Carolina and Nashville.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" West Division (Episode 17)

Results and analysis for the remaining regular season of NHL Hockey for the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, and Arizona Coyotes.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" Discover Central (Episode 16-17)

Nashville is playoff bound.

Results and analysis from week 16-17 of NHL Hockey for the Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, and Chicago Black Hawks to finish the 2020-21 regular season.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" A touch of True North (Episode 16)

A touch of True North stand-alone segment turned episode for Canada's least appreciated NHL market city Winnipeg. Games that mean nothing before having nothing to lose in the playoffs.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" West Division (Episode 16)

Results and analysis from week (16) of NHL Hockey for the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, and Arizona Coyotes.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" A touch of True North (Episode 15)

A touch of True North stand-alone segment turned episode for Canada's least appreciated NHL market city Winnipeg. Right now - the team needs a little special attention & appreciation while Wpg fans cool their collective Jets critique.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" Discover Central (Episode 15)

Results and analysis from week 15 of NHL Hockey for the Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, and Chicago Black Hawks.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" West Division (Episode 15)

Results and analysis from week (15) of NHL Hockey for the Minnesota Wild, Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis Blues, and Arizona Coyotes.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" Discover Central & A touch of True North (Episode 14)

Results and analysis from week 14 of NHL Hockey for the Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, Chicago Black Hawks, and Winnipeg Jets.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" West Division (Episode 14)

Results and analysis from week (14) of NHL Hockey for the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes, and St. Louis Blues.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" Discover Central & A touch of True North (Episode 13)

Results and analysis from week 13 of NHL Hockey for the Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, Chicago Black Hawks, and Winnipeg Jets.

Plus: What the NHL should borrow from old school MLB scheduling for next season.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" West Division (Episode 13)

Results and analysis from week (13) of NHL Hockey for the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, and Arizona Coyotes.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" Discover Central & A touch of True North (Episode 12)

Results and analysis from week 12 of NHL Hockey for the Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, Chicago Black Hawks, and Winnipeg Jets.

Plus: What would this year's version of an off the board Winnipeg trade to get Paul Stastny was a few years back look like in 2021, Drew Doughty perhaps?

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Tim Bigelow. (c) 2021. 

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" West Division (Episode 12)

Results and analysis from week (12) of NHL Hockey for the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes, and St. Louis Blues.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Tim Bigelow. (c) 2021. 

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" Discover Central & A touch of True North (Episode 11)

Results and analysis from week eleven of NHL Hockey for the Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, Chicago Black Hawks, and Winnipeg Jets. Plus: Florida losing Cornerstone D Aaron Ekblad (28:21) 

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" West Division (Episode 11)

Results and analysis from week eleven of NHL Hockey for the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Arizona Coyotes, and St. Louis Blues.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" Discover Central & A touch of True North (Episode 10)

Results and analysis from week ten of NHL Hockey for the Chicago Black Hawks, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, and Winnipeg Jets.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" (Episode 9-10 West)

Results and analysis from weeks nine and ten of NHL Hockey for the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, and Arizona Coyotes.

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TRADE & WEST DIVISION RESET PROMO

Colorado was involved in a minor trade for a back up goaltender - trading a 2021 6th round pick to Buffalo for G Jonas Johansson.

The deal had me look at Buffalo's starting goalie Carter Hutton and his NHL Journey. It's more interesting than the trade - although it doesn't involve Colorado - his story does include stops in Chicago, Nashville, and St. Louis.

The West Division Reset podcast will be up Monday or at the latest Tuesday with a look at Colorado, Minnesota, St. Louis, and Arizona's past 2 weeks and a look ahead. 

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" Discover Central Reset (Episode 8-9)

Results and analysis from weeks eight & nine of NHL Hockey for the Chicago Black Hawks, Dallas Stars, and Nashville Predators.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" (Episode 7-9)

Winnipeg Hybrid Edition

Results and analysis from weeks seven thru nine of NHL Hockey for the Winnipeg Jets playing this year in the Scotia North Division.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" (Episode 8- West)

Results and analysis from week eight of NHL Hockey for the St. Louis Blues, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, and Arizona Coyotes.

Note: Scotia North Division (Winnipeg) will be in a separate podcast this week with the 20 game played North Division Power Ranking Podcast. Discover Central Division (Chicago, Nashville, and Dallas) will be in a separate podcast this week. Winnipeg will be added to Discover Central edition in future episodes.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" (Episode 7 - Hybrid)

Results and analysis from week seven of NHL Hockey for the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Black Hawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, and St. Louis Blues.

Podcast cue points:

00:00:00 Honda West Division (Minnesota, Colorado, Arizona, and St. Louis)

01:09:47 Discover Central Division (Chicago, Nashville, and Dallas)

Note: Scotia North Division (Winnipeg) will be in a seperate podcast this week with the 20 game played North Division Power Ranking Podcast, then Winnipeg will be put with Discover Central Division in future episodes.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" (Episode 6)

Results and analysis from week six of NHL Hockey for the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Black Hawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets.

The lead - The weather leads to more postponements and one long intermission.

Podcast cue points:

00:00:00 Intro/The lead

00:07:08 Honda West Division (Colorado, Minnesota, Arizona, and St. Louis)

00:58:41 Discover Central Division (Chicago, Dallas, and Nashville)

01:34:26 Scotia North Division (Winnipeg)

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" (Episode 5)

Results and analysis from week five of NHL Hockey for the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Black Hawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets.

The lead - Imitation - is the sincerest form of flattery. Why is every team trying to use the 11F 7D line up?

Podcast cue points:

00:00:00 Intro/The lead

00:07:20 Honda West Division (St. Louis, Arizona, Colorado, and Minnesota)

00:42:27 Discover Central Division (Chicago, Dallas, and Nashville)

01:23:30 Scotia North Division (Winnipeg)

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" (Episode 4)

Results and analysis from week four of NHL Hockey for the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Black Hawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets.

The lead - Covid game cancellations for Minnesota and Colorado affect Honda West Division schedule.

NHL standings mathematical failings - A regulation win needs to be worth 3 points.

Point percentage and regulation losses. How the 3 or less regulation loss in 10 game rule seperates the contenders and pretenders.

Podcast cue points:

00:00:00 Intro/The lead

00:16:20 Honda West Division (Arizona, St. Louis, Colorado, and Minnesota)

00:48:16 Discover Central Division (Chicago, Dallas, and Nashville)

01:18:33 Scotia North Division (Winnipeg)

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" (Episode 3)

Results and analysis from the third week of NHL Hockey for the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Black Hawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets.

The lead - A season where the individual NHL Awards are relegated to pointless.

Podcast cue points:

00:00 Intro/The lead

06:44 West Division (St. Louis, Colorado, Minnesota and Arizona)

0:55:49 "New" Central Division (Dallas, Nashville, Chicago)

1:29:29 North Division (Winnipeg)

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" (Episode 2)

Results and analysis from the first week of NHL Hockey for the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Black Hawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets.

The lead - A look at the Winnipeg Jets trading Patrick Laine and Jack Roslovic to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Pierre-Luc Dubois and a thrid round pick.

The Colorado Avalanche swap bottom 6 defencemen Ian Cole via trade with the Minnesota Wild for Greg Pateryn.

Podcast cue points:

00:00 Intro/Trades

17:48 West Division (Minnesota, St. Louis, Colorado, and Arizona)

1:05:43 "New" Central Division (Chicago, Dallas, Nashville)

1:30:54 North Division (Winnipeg)

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast is written, hosted, and produced by Tim Bigelow. (c) 2021. 

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast "This Week" (Episode 1)

Results and analysis from the first week of NHL Hockey for the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Black Hawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets.

Also included an attempted explaination of the NHL's CPRA - Covid Protocol Related Absence for players and our new to this year weekly "useless factoid" for each team in honor of stats that don't actually make a difference in knowing.

Podcast cue points:

00:00 Intro

06:30 West Division (Colorado, St. Louis, Minnesota, and Arizona)

25:17 "New" Central Division (Nashville, Chicago, Dallas)

40:46 North Division (Winnipeg)

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2021 NHL Season Start - Central Division Hockey - The Podcast Power Rankings

The latest on the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Black Hawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and Winnipeg Jets with 2021 NHL season just started.

Power rankings for all the Central Division team playing this year in the West, New Central and North divisions.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast (Power Ranking Liner Notes)

The latest on the Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Black Hawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and Winnipeg Jets with NHL training camps just underway for the 2021 upcoming NHL season.

Also a look at all the Central Division team prospects playing in the 2021 World Junior Championship currently being played.

It's everything we can add or update before camp after the Power Ranking Podcast. The liner notes if you will.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: 2020-21 Power Rankings (Pre Training Camp Edition)

In this edition - The News of the start of the NHL 2020-21 Season and one year re-alignment that will put the 8 Central Division teams for the 2021-22 Season into three divisions for this up-coming season. We will look at and rank the 8 teams and how they stack up against new divisional teams as the teams will play in the New Central, West and North division of the teams formerly in the Central Divison last year whom the podcast covers.

Also a look at prospects and draft picks from the teams playing in the up-coming World Jr. Tournament being held in Edmonton beginning in less than a week.

The Power Ranking team order. 1. Colorado Avalanche 2. Dallas Stars 3. St. Louis Blues 4. Winnipeg Jets 5. Minnesota Wild 6. Arizona Coyotes 7. Nashville Predators 8. Chicago Black Hawks.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: 2020 Free Agency Recap Podcast

Part Three:

A recap and analysis of the NHL 2020 Free Agency for the teams in the Central Division. Part Three looks at the Winnipeg Jets, and the Minnesota Wild in depth.

Podcast Liner Notes:

0:00 Introduction

8:25 Winnipeg Jets

54:45 Minnesota Wild

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: 2020 Free Agency Recap Podcast

Part Two:

A recap and analysis of the NHL 2020 Free Agency for the teams in the Central Division. Part Two looks at the Arizona Coyotes, the Chicago Black Hawks, and the Nashville Predators in depth.

Podcast Liner Notes:

0:00 Introduction

7:26 Arizona Coyotes

47:49 Chicago Black Hawks

1:26:25 Nashville Predators

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast: 2020 Free Agency Recap Podcast

Part One:

A recap and analysis of the NHL 2020 Free Agency for the teams in the Central Division. Part One looks at the Dallas Stars, the St. Louis Blues, and the Colorado Avalanche in depth.

Podcast Liner Notes:

0:00 Introduction

8:25 Dallas Stars

34:54 St. Louis Blues

1:01:04 Colorado Avalanche

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A recap of the 2020 NHL draft for all the Central Division Teams.

In depth look at the picks of each Central Division team and analysis for the first three rounds.

Follows up on the team's draft preview podcasts for Minnesota, Winnipeg, Nashville, Chicago, Arizona, Colorado, St. Louis, and Dallas.

hosted/produced by Tim Bigelow - Central Division Hockey - The podcast. 2020.

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Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents 8 team editions looking toward the 2020 NHL Draft and Free Agency.

This edition - The Dallas Stars

A look at the Dallas Stars first round draft pick. A complete look at the team's depth chart by position. Players not returning, trades and potential moves the team can do to improve and players needing to be signed.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents 8 team editions looking toward the 2020 NHL Draft and Free Agency.

This edition - The St. Louis Blues

In depth look at potential first round pick possibilities. A complete look at the team's depth chart by position. Players not returning, trades and potential moves the team can do to improve and players needing to be signed.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents 8 team editions looking toward the 2020 NHL Draft and Free Agency.

This edition - The Colorado Avalanche

In depth look at potential first round pick possibilities. A complete look at the team's depth chart by position. Players not returning, trades and potential moves the team can do to improve and players needing to be signed.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcast presents 8 team editions looking toward the 2020 NHL Draft and Free Agency.

This edition - The Arizona Coyotes

In depth look at potential first round pick possibilities. A complete look at the team's depth chart by position. Players not returning, trades and potential moves the team can do to improve and players needing to be signed.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcasts presents 8 team editions looking toward the 2020 NHL Draft and Free Agency.

This edition - The Chicago Black Hawks

In depth look at potential first round pick possibilities. A complete look at the team's depth chart by position. Players not returning, trades and potential moves the team can do to improve and players needing to be signed.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcasts presents 8 team editions looking toward the 2020 NHL Draft and Free Agency.

This edition - The Nashville Predators

In depth look at potential first round pick possibilities. A complete look at the team's depth chart by position. Players not returning, trades and potential moves the team can do to improve and players needing to be signed.

Central Division Hockey - The Podcasts presents 8 team editions looking toward the 2020 NHL Draft and Free Agency.

In depth look at potential first round pick possibilities. A complete look at the team's depth chart by position. Players not returning, trades and potential moves the team can do to improve and players needing to be signed

Central Division Hockey - The Podcasts presents 8 team editions looking toward the 2020 NHL Draft and Free Agency.

This edition - The Minnesota Wild

In depth look at potential first round pick possibilities. A complete look at the team's depth chart by position. Players not returning, trades and potential moves the team can do to improve and players needing to be signed.

Recap of the Western Conference Final Dallas vs. Vegas and a preview of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final between Dallas and Tampa Bay

Central Division Hockey - the Podcast presents a recap of the the 2nd round series between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars.

Part two (30:30 mark) of the podcast is a preview of the Western Conference Final series between Dallas and Vegas.

3 Periods of Play+ St. Louis-Vancouver Round 1 Series Recap

3 Periods of Play+ Colorado vs. Dallas Round 2 Preview

3 Periods of Play+ Dallas-Calgary Round 1 Recap

3 Periods of Play+ Colorado-Arizona Round 1 Recap

Chicago vs. Vegas Round 1 Series Recap podcast

3 periods of play+ St. Louis vs Vancouver Western Conference playoff series preview

3 Periods of Play+ Western Conference best of 7 series preview Colorado vs. Arizona.

3 periods of play+ Dallas vs Calgary round one Western Conference series preview.

3 periods of play+ Western Conference round robin review & Round One -Chicago vs. Vegas preview

3 Periods of Play+ [Winnipeg vs Calgary playin series results & analysis]

3 Periods of Play+ 

Nashville vs Arizona play-in series results & analysis

Results and analysis from the NHL Play-In Series between Minnesota and Vancouver

Results and analysis from the NHL Play-In Series between Chicago & Edmonton

Each team had three Periods of Play in one exhibition game before the games start counting for real. Let’s look at three points of praise and or pause for each team that we were shown during their respective exhibition games. A quick pod before puck drop - This is Central Division Hockey – the Podcast & Three Periods of Play.

Previews of two of the best 3 of 5 Play-In Series: 10 seed Minnesota vs 6 seed Vancouver and 12 seed Chicago vs 5 seed Edmonton.

In this episode: The surprising quitting of Arizona Coyotes General Manager and President of Hockey Operation John Chayka and team's handling of it.

Preview of one the best 3 of 5 Play-In Series (Begins at 7:27 mark)

5 Nashville Vs. 11 Arizona

Preview of one the best 3 of 5 Play-In Series (begins at 41:21 mark)

9 Winnipeg Vs. 8 Calgary

This podcast - Central Division Hockey - The Podcast; looks at the top 4 seeds in the round-robin – yes including Vegas – because let’s face it; how they do against St. Louis, Colorado & Dallas affects the seeding.

To get you up to speed, each Conference qualified 12 teams rather than 8 using a points percentage system when the regular season was postponed than cancelled so that if the tournament can be completed with awarding the Stanley Cup in this calendar year starting August 1st.

Based on the points the top 4 in each conference avoided a play in series, but instead will play a round-robin event to determine seeding for the next round. 3 Central Division teams qualified for the round-robin – St. Louis, Colorado, Dallas along with Vegas from the Pacific Division.

Projected rosters and analysis by position of the four round robin teams in the Western Conference NHL Playoffs.

Whether you are listening to the podcast for the first time or re-joining from when the season paused Mid-March - this episode is a nice introduction and refresher to what the podcast is about. NHL hockey, Western Conference hockey and specifically the Central Division. Both the podcast & hockey are back!

This episode talks about the NHL's return to play plan already is the training camp phase in the teams respectively club cities and the new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHL & NHLPA.

For a first, and potentially lone time, all 7 Central Division teams as the Play-in Playoffs begin still have a shot at winning the Stanley Cup. That is something the traditional playoff structure would make impossible.

Topics covered in this edition of Central Division Hockey.

Details are provided on the round-robin and play-in, best 3 of 5 elimination series.

Details on how Central Division Hockey will have 3 preview shows coming up for the post season that begins August 2nd.

Details on this blog page, the twitter and the audio podcasts new home at https://centraldivisionhockeypod.sounder.fm/

Details on some coaching decisions with the Central Division teams.

Details on the NHL award nominees from the regular season.

Details on key off-season dates including the NHL draft and free agency as well as changes for the up-coming free agency and draft and how a Central Division team could still land the first overall pick this year.