Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson take a break from the summer to talk about Macklin Celebrini's monster extension, Patrick Kane returning to the Blackhawks and players avoiding arbitration. Then Ryan Reaves stops by to talk about finding his next NHL gig, his broadcasting options and the time he absolutely trucked JD in a game. Finally, the guys review the Odyssey and discuss future plans for Patrik Laine and Ryan Getzlaf.

Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson take a break from the summer to talk about Macklin Celebrini's monster extension, Patrick Kane returning to the Blackhawks and players avoiding arbitration. Then Ryan Reaves stops by to talk about finding his next NHL gig, his broadcasting options and the time he absolutely trucked JD in a game. Finally, the guys review the Odyssey and discuss future plans for Patrik Laine and Ryan Getzlaf.

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

Ryan Reaves is Ready: Celebrini Gets PAID, Kane Back in Chicago and We Review the Odyssey.

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With training camp just a week away, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk talk about Zeev Buium and Fraser Minten getting their big payday, potential destinations for Connor Hellebuyck and what on earth is going on in Anaheim. Then two-time Stanley Cup champ Kris Versteeg joins JD and Nate Thompson to share his favorite stories about Dustin Byfuglien and Phil Kessel along with what he's doing now. Finally, the guys reminisce about Succession and talk about the Red Wings GM search and the Jessi Pierce Community Cup.

With training camp just a week away, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk talk about Zeev Buium and Fraser Minten getting their big payday, potential destinations for Connor Hellebuyck and what on earth is going on in Anaheim. Then two-time Stanley Cup champ Kris Versteeg joins JD and Nate Thompson to share his favorite stories about Dustin Byfuglien and Phil Kessel along with what he's doing now. Finally, the guys reminisce about Succession and talk about the Red Wings GM search and the Jessi Pierce Community Cup.

Kris Versteeg Remembers Barry Melrose: Buium and Minten Get Paid, Marchy Being Marchy and Kreider Moves On.

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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.

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

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Adnan Virk and Jason Demers finally have some NHL news to talk about it, including an expansion team potentially coming to Texas, Drake Batherson's next contract and a Carey Price debate in Montreal. Then comedy legend Robert Smigel joins us to talk about Wayne Gretzky hosting SNL, the origins of Triumph and why he loves the Islanders. Finally, the guys break down NHL.com's goalie and center rankings as well as Joe Pavelski's new gig and how Connor McDavid made video game history.

Adnan Virk and Jason Demers finally have some NHL news to talk about it, including an expansion team potentially coming to Texas, Drake Batherson's next contract and a Carey Price debate in Montreal. Then comedy legend Robert Smigel joins us to talk about Wayne Gretzky hosting SNL, the origins of Triumph and why he loves the Islanders. Finally, the guys break down NHL.com's goalie and center rankings as well as Joe Pavelski's new gig and how Connor McDavid made video game history.

Robert Smigel Brings the Funny: Expansion is Coming, Cutter Rejects the Ducks and McDavid Makes History.

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Ryan Reaves is Ready: Celebrini Gets PAID, Kane Back in Chicago and We Review the Odyssey.

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