Andy Lassner chats about his Kings fandom, Stanley Cup parties, playing golf with Anze Kopitar and his favorite Ellen pranks (1:05). Damien Woody talks about how he riled up Islanders fans on Twitter, getting invited to an Islanders game and what he enjoys most about hockey (24:00).  Daniel Negreanu on adopting the Vegas Golden Knights as his favorite team, playing poker with Phil Kessel and why Alex Tuch is made for the Vegas lifestyle (32:27). Boomer Esiason talk about calling a Devils game on the radio, "hating" Scott Hartnell, his relationship with his son in-law Matt Martin, and the NY Rangers (43:57).

Puck Culture

Best of Episode: Andy Lassner, Damien Woody, Daniel Negreanu, Boomer Esiason

Jackie Redmond and Scott Hartnell talk about the recent steps taken by the NHL and clubs to limit the exposure to the Coronavirus, what's going right for the Flyers and Scott shares some classic Penguins/Flyers rivalry stories (4:00). WFAN's Boomer Esiason joins the pod to talk about calling Tuesday's Devils game on the radio, the NY Rangers, and the relationship he has with his son in-law and Islanders forward Matt Martin (11:50). They wrap up the show talking about the playoff races (33:00).

Guest: WFAN's Boomer Esiason, Scott Hartnell co-hosts, Coronavirus impact, playoff races, Flyers clicking, Fiala's breakout

Jackie Redmond and Mike Johnson open the show with locker room dance parties. Jackie relives her return to skates with Team USA’s Amanda Kessel and Mike simultaneously commends her skating ability while condemning her stick handling. They chat Leon Draisaitl’s 5 point game in Nashville and whether or not he’s a runaway for the Hart Trophy. Sports broadcaster and play-by-play announcer Kate Scott joins the show to talk about the opportunity to call her first NHL game as part of the all-female crew for the St Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks matchup on March 8th. Kate gives us some background as to how she got into play-by-play and how her love for hockey started young. Mike and Jackie get chills reliving Bobby Ryan’s hat trick return to the Ottawa Senators. They close out the show with some interesting tips on how to avoid contracting the coronavirus.

Guest: Kate Scott, Mike Johnson co-hosts; Draisaitl’s race for Hart Trophy, Jackie’s return to skates, Bobby Ryan’s homecoming in Ottawa

Jackie Redmond and Stu Grimson welcome ESPN's John Buccigross to the pod for an extended conversation on all the NHL Trade Deadline moves, John shares his thoughts on the Maple Leafs struggles, Joe Thornton staying put in San Jose, the EBUG rule, Ken Holland's plan in Edmonton, Colorado's need for a goalie, and how he keeps up with all the NHL action on a regular basis (10:00). Jackie and Stu look at their favorite moments coming out of the David Ayres story, what the future holds for Zach Parise, and the PIttsburgh Penguins adding Patrick Marleau (35:00).

Guest: ESPN's John Buccigross, Stu Grimson co-hosts; Trade grades, David Ayres fever, EBUG rule, Parise & Thornton stay put

Jackie Redmond and Stu Grimson are both dressed in black and joke that their wardrobe choices may coincide with the Maple Leafs playoffs hopes coming to an end. Jackie rants about Toronto's GM Kyle Dubas, questions the Leafs fans that are placing blame on Frederik Andersen, and Stu wonders what ingredient the team has been missing (4:00). They dissect the recent trades made by the Vancouver Canucks and the Washington Capitals and Jackie explains why Ovechkin's goal drought has ended up benefiting her (17:00). "Miracle" actor Patrick Demsey joined the pod to share a great Kurt Russell story and explain how he landed the Mike Eruzione role, he also tells them what his favorite scene from the movie is (24:00). Jackie and Stu wrap up the show rattling off and debating deadline deals submitted by Flames, Islanders, Leafs, Avalanche and Bruins fans on Twitter (37:00).

Guest: "Miracle" actor Patrick Demsey, Stu Grimson co-hosts; Leafs' funeral, Toffoli trade, deadline deal wish list

Jackie Redmond and Ryan Callahan start the podcast looking at Ovi's chances of breaking Gretzky's goal record and the panic being felt in Toronto with Freddy Andersen going down to injury (4:00). Jackie wonders if Elvis Merzlikins has catapulted himself into the Calder Trophy conversation, and Ryan chimes in on the Battle of Alberta as he reminisces about some of the more heated rivalries that he was involved in as a player (12:00). The two play a little game of trade matchmaker and take a look at a few of the top trade targets and what teams would be the best fit for them (24:00). Blake Bolden, LA Kings scout and the first African American player to compete in the NWHL hopped on the line to chat about her role with the LA Kings, growing the sport and hanging out with Wyclef Jean, she also tells a few good stories that you have to hear (30:00).  Jackie and Ryan finish the show by giving out a few "Hockey Oscars" and Callahan looks back at the most ridiculous promotional request he's ever gotten (50:00). 

Guest: Blake Bolden, Ryan Callahan co-hosts; Trade matchmaker, Hockey Oscars, Leafs lose Freddy, Elvis for Calder

Jackie Redmond and Stu Grimson start the podcast talking about some of their favorite moments from All-Star weekend and Jackie shares a story about an encounter her dad had with Mitch Marner in St. Louis (3:00). They chat about the hockey community's reaction to Kobe Bryant's tragic death and share plenty thoughts on the impact Kobe had on athletes in every sport (14:11). Natalie Spooner joined the show to talk about the future of women's hockey, her experience in St. Louis, the importance of promoting the women's game, her Toronto Maple Leafs fandom, and why she loved hanging out with NHL players at all-star (22:39). They wrap up the show with thoughts on the Battle of Alberta, the Kassian/Tkachuk feud and the Connor McDavid documentary that was recently released (37:28).

Guest: Natalie Spooner, Stu Grimson co-hosts; Battle of Alberta, All-Star Red Carpet, McDavid documentary, Mitch Marner/Jackie's proud dad

Jackie Redmond and Mike Johnson talk all things All-Star Game in St. Louis, including why they think the Women’s 3-on-3 scrimmage will be the event to watch. Mike also gives us some insight on the unspoken rules for the players that go on vacation during the break (4:00). They discuss the pros and cons of individual goal songs and Mike claims he’s had this idea for a decade (26:30). Lead singer of O.A.R, Marc Roberge joins the show to talk about performing ahead of the Skills Competition and tells us how the life of a musician and an NHL player are not all that different. He also shares who his favorite NHL drinking buddy is and which all-star he hopes to share a beer with (36:00). Jackie and Mike break down the Athletic player poll results and give us their bold predictions for the second half of the season.

Guest: O.A.R. lead singer Marc Roberge; Mike Johnson co-hosts, Women's 3-on-3, Johnson's all-star vacation advice, player polls, 2nd half hot-takes

Jackie Redmond is joined by co-host Mike Johnson. They discuss the breaking news of Vegas coach Gerard Gallant’s surprise firing, where Mike sees him going next and why former San Jose Sharks coach Pete DeBoer is an interesting replacement (2:00). MLB and NHL Network's Adnan Virk hops on to talk all things sports and movies. He tells us why he thinks “Joker” is a bit too hyped, Oscar snubs and who the best athlete turned actor is (10.00). Mike provides his opinion on whether the potential for Alex Ovechkin to break Gretzky’s scoring record is good or bad for the game. Jackie and Mike laugh about Brad Marchand’s shootout flub and Jackie tells us why she’s fired up about the social media exchange that transpired afterword (30:15).

Guest: Adnan Virk, Mike Johnson co-hosts; Gerard Gallant fired in Vegas, Oscar snubs, Ovechkin chasing Gretzky’s record

Jackie Redmond and Mike Rupp react to the coaching change in Nashville and Mike explains some of the intended and unintended consequences of John Hynes taking over the helm (3:00) and what player he thinks might be impacted the most by the move (7:00). Rupp tells us why Justin Williams returning to the Carolina Hurricanes may lead to some hurt feelings and compares it to a situation that occurred when he was with the New Jersey Devils (16:00). Carly Zucker, the wife of Jason Zucker, hops on the line, she explains her love for torturing Jason on social media, why he might be a bit psychotic, how he's handling his time at home due to injury and how trade rumors can impact NHL families (17:00). They close out the pod discussing Igor Shesterkin's call-up, the tricky nature of the NY Rangers goalie situation, against the grain all decade players and the best piece of life advice Mike was ever given by one of his coaches (38:00).

Guest: Carly Zucker, Mike Rupp co-hosts; Mr. Game 7, John Hynes' impact, Igor time, sneaky all-decade players, NHL life advice

Jackie Redmond is joined by co-host Mike Johnson. She reveals what her lofty New Year's resolution is, and he shares a story of an encounter he had with James Gandolfini on an airplane. They chat about the Winter Classic,  have thoughts on the Dallas Stars jerseys, and reminisce about some of the worst NHL jerseys of all-time.  Mike tries to figure out why the Predators haven't played well and wonders if it's time for a coaching change. They are joined by professional wrestler and Nashville Predators fan Eric Young. Eric explains what he would do to turn Nashville's season around and tell us what NHL player he'd love to see in the wrestling ring. Jackie puts Eric on the spot and he delivers in a big-time way (20:00). Jackie and Mike discuss the Binnington vs. Bieber shootout challenge and Mike tells everyone what has to happen for Bieber to slip one past Binnington (42:00). They finish the show by sharing their top celebrity crushes.

Guest: WWE's Eric Young, Mike Johnson co-hosts; Binnington vs. Bieber, Laviolette & Preds, celebrity crushes

Jackie Redmond and Mike Rupp have some fun with a holiday/hockey Mad Lib session, they debate the impact Taylor Hall will have on the Arizona Coyotes and Rupp shares a classic Lou Lamoriello story and tells us of a time his Rangers teammates joined forces with James Dolan to annoy John Tortorella (2:00). ESPN's Linda Cohn hops on the line to talk about what she'd like to see happen with Henrik Lundqvist, the one player that makes her nervous, her biggest disappointment of the season, and why she hasn't strapped on her goalie pads in a while (27:00). They close out the show with Jackie putting Rupp on the spot with a few tough questions, and Rupp gets to watch Jackie try a special sandwich for the first time (50:00).

Guest: ESPN's Linda Cohn, Mike Rupp co-hosts, Taylor Hall's impact, Henrik Lundqvist's future, holiday/hockey Mad Lib session

Jackie Redmond and Scott Hartnell banter about some of the funniest hockey chirps from this season, Scott breaks down what the key is to being a top NHL chirper and shares some stories of how he used to irritate teammates and opponents on the ice, he tells Jackie the special sauce needed to get under Sidney Crosby's skin (3:00). Andy Lassner hops on the line to talk about his love of hockey and the LA Kings, he reveals how he got so tight with some of the Kings players, why his moment with the Stanley Cup was memorable and his plan to get Chrissy Teigen to a Kings game. Find out who he enjoyed pranking the most on Ellen, and what the show had to do to step up their pranking game (13:49). Jackie and Scott wrap up the show wondering how the Dallas Stars will react to Jim Montgomery's departure and why this scenario is tough to swallow if you're a Stars player. 

Guest: LA King's Superfan Andy Lassner, Scott Hartnell co-hosts, hockey chirps, Lassner's top pranks, Dallas Stars coaching change.

Jackie Redmond is joined by Ryan Callahan. They chat about the fine line that coach's have to walk to get the most out of their players and wonder if PK Subban still has any gas left in the tank. Ryan explains how he handled being a healthy scratch, why his wife has been chirping him since he retired, and what teammate was the biggest celebrity fanboy (4:00). Daniel Negreanu hops on the line, he tells us what NHL player thinks he's good at poker, but isn't, who he likes to get to the Stanley Cup Final, and what Golden Knights player enjoys the Vegas lifestyle the most. (22:35). Jackie gets Ryan to confess to the audience what reality show he's obsessed with and Ryan tells a story of a mega wager that he had with one of his teammates that ended up going his way. (39:35).

Guest: Poker star Daniel Negreanu, Ryan Callahan co-hosts, Hynes fired, Chrissy Teigen & hockey butts, moonwalk celly, french fry shortage, Callahan's winning wager

Jackie Redmond and Mike Rupp chat about motivational tactics used by NHL coaches, which tactics Rupp responded best to during his playing career and what Dan Bylsma and John Tortorella did to get his players going.  They welcome in ESPN's John Buccigross, John tells us how he gets pumped up for live television, who makes The Perfection Line go, his love for "Cawlidge Hockey", Robin Lehner's shootout woes, his favorite Blink 182 song and why Taylor Swift has earned his respect. (21:00). Mike offers up a food treat that he thinks everyone has to try and shares his thoughts on Keith Yandle continuing his Iron Man streak. (47:00). They wrap up the show with a few classic Mike Rupp stories from his playing career that you have to hear. (57:38). 

Guest: ESPN's John Buccigross, Mike Rupp co-hosts, motivational tactics, The Perfection Line, Yandle's streak, Lehner's shootout struggles

Join Jackie Redmond and her NHL Network friends each week as they cover all the top storylines and trending topics on and off the ice. Food, movies, music, comedy - if it intersects with hockey, game on. Tune in for interviews with celebrities, super fans, players and some of the game’s biggest and brightest personalities. Puck Culture lives at the corner of hockey and pop culture, come visit and join the fun.