We're getting close to real hockey, people. Less than a month before the season starts, Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk dive into some bold predictions for the 2026-27 campaign while also breaking down Cale Makar's monster payday, what Quinn Hughes does and where Connor Hellebuyck could land. The guys also discuss Victor Hedman's big return, Will Smith's impressive BP session and JD's scariest moment in the KHL.

We're getting close to real hockey, people. Less than a month before the season starts, Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk dive into some bold predictions for the 2026-27 campaign while also breaking down Cale Makar's monster payday, what Quinn Hughes does and where Connor Hellebuyck could land. The guys also discuss Victor Hedman's big return, Will Smith's impressive BP session and JD's scariest moment in the KHL.

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.

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Preseason Predictions: All Hail Cale, Hellebuyck Wants Out and Hedman's Ready to Go.

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Happy puck drop, everyone! Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson take a look at some of the first few games, break down the Kirill Marchenko trade to Toronto and preview the Western Conference. Then Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev stops by to talk about his first impression of Jon Cooper, expectations in Utah and his beloved backyard chicken coop. Finally, the guys get in some heated debates about the Ducks and Sharks.

Happy puck drop, everyone! Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson take a look at some of the first few games, break down the Kirill Marchenko trade to Toronto and preview the Western Conference. Then Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev stops by to talk about his first impression of Jon Cooper, expectations in Utah and his beloved backyard chicken coop. Finally, the guys get in some heated debates about the Ducks and Sharks.

Mikhail Sergachev Loves his Chickens: Marchenko Dealt, Faber Hurt and Western Conference Previews.

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Episode 99, folks! Jason Demers shares some stories from Sharks Media Day before he, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk offer their predictions for the Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions. Then Radko Gudas stops by to discuss who is the biggest rat in the Panthers room, Leo Carlsson's huge deal and skating with Jaromir Jagr. Finally, the guys talk about Tourette Syndrome (yup!) and wish Kevin Hayes a happy retirement.

Episode 99, folks! Jason Demers shares some stories from Sharks Media Day before he, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk offer their predictions for the Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions. Then Radko Gudas stops by to discuss who is the biggest rat in the Panthers room, Leo Carlsson's huge deal and skating with Jaromir Jagr. Finally, the guys talk about Tourette Syndrome (yup!) and wish Kevin Hayes a happy retirement.

Radko Gudas Brought His Beard: Eastern Conference Preview, Mess in Motown and Hellebuyck Hiding.

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With Jason Demers at Sharks Media Day in San Jose, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson talk about the big Cutter Gauthier extension, Chris Kreider's signing with Montreal and Connor Bedard getting the captain's C in Chicago. Then Bruce Cassidy joins us to talk about his quiet summer, his thoughts on new Vegas coach Ryan Craig and what he will be doing this fall. Finally, the guys go over all the eight-year deals being handed out, break down the Alex Formenton backlash in Edmonton and bid farewell to John Klingberg and Connor Ingram. 

With Jason Demers at Sharks Media Day in San Jose, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson talk about the big Cutter Gauthier extension, Chris Kreider's signing with Montreal and Connor Bedard getting the captain's C in Chicago. Then Bruce Cassidy joins us to talk about his quiet summer, his thoughts on new Vegas coach Ryan Craig and what he will be doing this fall. Finally, the guys go over all the eight-year deals being handed out, break down the Alex Formenton backlash in Edmonton and bid farewell to John Klingberg and Connor Ingram.&nbsp;

Bruce Cassidy Returns: Cutter Signs, Kreider Joins the Habs and Bedard Gets the C.

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Preseason Predictions: All Hail Cale, Hellebuyck Wants Out and Hedman's Ready to Go.

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