With the regular season almost in the books, Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson share their biggest disappointments of the 2025-26 campaign, their predictions for round one and their thoughts on Rick Bowness going nuclear after Columbus' last game. Then Nick Kypreos comes by to talk about losing the Stanley Cup, his Cup favorites and what happens next in Toronto. Finally, the guys pay tribute to Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Quick as they wrap up their respective careers and speculate about what Alex Ovechkin will do next.

With the regular season almost in the books, Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson share their biggest disappointments of the 2025-26 campaign, their predictions for round one and their thoughts on Rick Bowness going nuclear after Columbus' last game. Then Nick Kypreos comes by to talk about losing the Stanley Cup, his Cup favorites and what happens next in Toronto. Finally, the guys pay tribute to Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Quick as they wrap up their respective careers and speculate about what Alex Ovechkin will do next.

Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.

Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.

NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

Nick Kypreos Has Some Thoughts: Playoff Preview, Bowness' Rant and Kopi/Quick Say Farewell.

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Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk break down an epic Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and look ahead to the rest of the series. Then Chris "Knuckles" Nilan talks about being a 1980s enforcer, remembers the late Claude Lemieux and clears up his connection to Whitey Bulger. Finally, the guys celebrate big wins for Zach Werenski and Jon Cooper while remembering the NHL Awards ceremony.

Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk break down an epic Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and look ahead to the rest of the series. Then Chris "Knuckles" Nilan talks about being a 1980s enforcer, remembers the late Claude Lemieux and clears up his connection to Whitey Bulger. Finally, the guys celebrate big wins for Zach Werenski and Jon Cooper while remembering the NHL Awards ceremony.

Chris Nilan Drops the Gloves: Vegas Takes Game 1, Werenski Wins the Norris and Canucks Hire Malhotra.

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Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson are going to be doing the thing twice a week during the Stanley Cup Finals, starting with a thorough breakdown of the Carolina Hurricanes-Vegas Golden Knights matchup and a tribute to the late Claude Lemieux. Jordan "J-Swish" Schmaltz then hops on to talk about playing with his brother, his love for the CFL and his transition into comedy. Finally, Adnan and JD get a little weepy about Norway beating Canada at the World Championships and the guys look at a big IIHF decision and Sam O'Reilly's monster season.

Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson are going to be doing the thing twice a week during the Stanley Cup Finals, starting with a thorough breakdown of the Carolina Hurricanes-Vegas Golden Knights matchup and a tribute to the late Claude Lemieux. Jordan "J-Swish" Schmaltz then hops on to talk about playing with his brother, his love for the CFL and his transition into comedy. Finally, Adnan and JD get a little weepy about Norway beating Canada at the World Championships and the guys look at a big IIHF decision and Sam O'Reilly's monster season.

Jordan Schmaltz Goes There: Cup Finals Preview, Habs Breakdown and RIP Claude Lemieux.

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Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson give mad props to the impressive Vegas Golden Knights, break down what went wrong for Colorado and discuss what Lane Hutson can do stay upright against the Hurricanes. Then Cal Clutterbuck stops by to talk about Matthew Schaefer's awesome rookie season, his legendary moustache and the lost art of the chirp. Finally, the guys wonder what is happening with Nashville's GM search and step up on behalf of Habs fans in Gatineau, Quebec.

Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson give mad props to the impressive Vegas Golden Knights, break down what went wrong for Colorado and discuss what Lane Hutson can do stay upright against the Hurricanes. Then Cal Clutterbuck stops by to talk about Matthew Schaefer's awesome rookie season, his legendary moustache and the lost art of the chirp. Finally, the guys wonder what is happening with Nashville's GM search and step up on behalf of Habs fans in Gatineau, Quebec.

Cal Clutterbuck on the Forecheck: Vegas Sweeps, Avs in Disarray and Hutson Getting Targeted.

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Nick Kypreos Has Some Thoughts: Playoff Preview, Bowness' Rant and Kopi/Quick Say Farewell.

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