In this week’s episode we recap the first two games of the regular season with analysis and highlights as well as discuss the Canucks controversial choice of captain, what the future holds for a pair of Russian stars, who’s trying to buy a piece of the Predators…again…we’ll say goodbye to one of the all-time great minor league coaches and have a special interview with one of the best known voices in all of hockey. All that plus your e-mails and a whole lot more.

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In this weeks episode we preview the Central Division with complete analysis and predictions for each team. We also talk with Red Wings play-by-play announcer Ken Daniels to get his thoughts on Detroit’s chances to repeat as Stanley Cup champs. We’ll also discuss some bad news for the St. Louis Blues, a big trade between the Ducks and Thrashers, why Asia could be Cup Crazy in the future, we’ll throw a former NHL coach into the penalty box and a whole lot more.

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In this episode we talk about the Anaheim Ducks adding a veteran and waiving another, a serious injury to a Hurricanes star and a bizarre injury to a St. Louis defenseman. We also preview the Pacific Division with complete analysis and predictions for each team and we talk to Sharks radio play-by-play voice Dan Rusanowsky to get his input on the defending Division champs. We also talk about a former NHL player making a generous donation, give you some advice regarding your fantasy hockey draft and a whole lot more.

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In this weeks episode we preview the Southeast Division and get complete analysis and predictions on each team with NHL.com writer Mike Morreale. We also talk about an NHL owner that could be going to jail, why the NHL is headed to court, a star player getting a big-time contract, another star player having his life turned into a movie, why the NHL may be going to Europe full-time, how you can see some of the NHL’s best prospects go head-to-head and a whole lot more.

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In this episode we preview the Atlantic Division with complete analysis and predictions on each team including a conversation with Pittsburgh Post-Gazette writer Shelly Anderson to discuss the Penguins chances to repeat as division champs. We’ll also discuss Mats Sundin, the latest twist in the ongoing argument between the NHL and Russia, an interesting honor for Sidney Crosby, why the Flyers are cheating their fans and which NHL team is banning one of hockey’s most hated men. All that and a whole lot more in this episode of the Puck Podcast.

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This week we preview the Northeast Division and talk with Canadiens color analyst and four-time Stanley Cup Champion Murray Wilson about Montreal’s chances to repeat as Division Champions. We also talk about Joe Sakic’s decision to return to the Avalanche, Stu Barnes move behind the bench, Mats Sundin’s return to Toronto, whether or not the Canadiens should retire Patrick Roy’s number and we’ll talk to some listeners and answer their questions. All that and a whole lot more.

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In this week’s episode we preview the Northwest Division with an in-depth look at the moves all five teams made this summer and how we think they will do this season. We also talk with Minneapolis Star Tribune writer Michael Russo about the Wild’s offseason and the future of Marian Gaborik. We’ll also discuss the latest twist in the Todd Bertuzzi/Steve Moore story, a rumor about Mats Sundin’s future, a suprising decision by a Blue Jackets prospect, the latest news on where Alexander Radulov will play as well as Chris Chelios’ day with the Cup and a whole lot more.

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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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