This week on the Puck Podcast we talk with Sporting News NHL writer Craig Custance about the offseason so far and which teams have done the best, and worst, jobs this summer. We also talk about the Islanders hiring a new coach, the Flyers locking their coach down for two more years, some of the NHL’s brightest prospects getting signed to pro contracts, some history being made at the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, a possible trade involving a high priced defenseman, a legendary Oilers player scheduled to be honored and a whole lot more.

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Click here to check out The Sporting News Today and to get Craig Custance’s daily reports on the NHL.

In this week’s episode we talk with Capitals beat writer Tarik El-Bashir about Washington’s incredible season, the departure of Cristobal Huet, Shaone Morrisson’s contentious arbitration hearing and how much Olaf Kolzig has left in the tank. We also talk about Sean Hill’s decision to go to Europe, Dan Hinote’s marriage to a Playboy Playmate, the latest on Mats Sundin and Teemu Selanne plus your e-mails, a recap of our championship game and, of course, a whole lot more.

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Click here to check out Tarik El-Bashir’s Washington Capitals blog at WashingtonPost.com.

In this week’s episode we talk about the latest news…or lack thereof…regarding the future of Mats Sundin, Joe Sakic and Teemu Selanne. We also discuss Scotty Bowman blowing off Detroit to join the Blackhawks, why Gary Bettman needs to rethink the way he’s doing things, another Wings players interesting day with the Stanley Cup, a minor league player who’s a major league moron and the surprising shake-up in the Oilers front office. We’ll also talk with Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune about the Blackhawks resurgence and what they plan to do with Nikolai Khabibulin now that they’ve signed Cristobal Huet. All that and a whole lot more in this episode of the Puck Podcast.

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Click here to check out Chris Kuc’s Blackhawks blog at ChicagoSports.com.

In this week’s episode we’ll take a trip back in time as we celebrate the two year anniversary of the Puck Podcast with a look back at how it all began and some of our favorite moments from the past. We’ll also tell you about the latest news about Mats Sundin and Brendan Shanahan’s future in the NHL, a new deal for the Ducks head coach, breaking news regarding the Winter Classic and how Chicago politicians got involved, we’ll have a special interview with Greg Logan of Newsday to discuss the Islanders decision to fire Ted Nolan and who might replace him, Doug will tell you which NFL legend could be lacing up the skates and, of course, a whole lot more.

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Click here to check out Greg Logan’s Islanders blog at Newsday.com.

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In this week’s episode of the Puck Podcast we tell you about a pair of NHL stars getting new contracts, some coaching news in Los Angeles, Dallas, New York and Pittsburgh, we’ll give you the latest twist in the battle for players between the NHL and Russia, we’ll take a look at the new schedule and highlight some games you’ll want to look forward to, we’ll throw an infant into the penalty box and we’ll ask for your help in deciding a new look for our website. All that plus your e-mails and a whole lot more in this episode of the Puck Podcast.

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To get a look at the four logos that Tim O’Neil came up with and to cast your vote as to which one should be the new Puck Podcast logo go to Eddie’s Page. For a look at the complete list of games that Doug is looking forward to in the 2008-2009 season and to let us know which games you’ve circled on the calendar go to Doug’s page.

In this week’s episode of the Puck Podcast we talk about a new deal between the NHL and Russia and a contract which puts that deal to the test, we discuss the commissioner stepping in to stop a fight between two GM’s, a head coach and GM getting a contract extension while another gets lets go, we’ll give you an update on the worst kept secret in the NHL, tell you about an interesting new nickname for an AHL team, Doug will tell you why the NHL should stop being so secret about vital information, we’ll talk with Minneapolis Star-Tribune writer Patrick Reusse about his recent column that rips Wild GM Doug Risebrough plus we’ll answer your e-mails and a whole lot more.

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To read Patrick Reusse’s column about the Minnesota Wild - click here.

In this weeks episode Doug Stolhand recaps every signing, trade and move made in the NHL the past week with analysis of which teams got better, which teams got worse and which teams still have work to do. He also tells you about the escalating war of words between Ducks GM Brian Burke and Oilers GM Kevin Lowe and why Lowe went too far, plus he fills you in on which former Hart Trophy winner may have played his last game in the NHL plus your e-mails and, of course, a whole lot more.

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In this week's episode of the Puck Podcast we talk about some big name players who are headed for free agency, we'll talk about a coaching hire and other news involving the Tampa Bay Lightning with St. Pete Times writer Damian Cristodero, we'll discuss some big news involving the Anaheim Ducks ownership and which veteran player they are saying goodbye to, Eddie will tell you why some bad news for another sport could be good news for the NHL and Doug will tell you which NHL team could change the way the league does business. All that plus an interview with NHL Productions' Dan Moriarty, your e-mails, an update on the hockey soap opera MVP and a whole lot more.

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