The BarDown Podcast
The BarDown Podcast
A hockey podcast that doesn’t talk about last night’s scores. The BarDown podcast will investigate, uncover and explore long-form stories at the intersection of sports, pop culture, technology. We’re answering the hockey questions that no one asked.
THE 9 BIGGEST SURPRISES FROM THE NHL SEASON | BarDown Podcast
We're one month into the NHL season! And things are already beginning to catch us off guard. Jacob Fowler in the Vezina competition? The Pacific division struggling? Owen Power being a #1 D-Man? Jesse, Luca, and Poc sit down to discuss what have been the biggest surprises and disappointments so far…
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CONNOR HELLEBUYCK TRADE REACTION! | BarDown Podcast
After a lengthy saga, Connor Hellebuyck has officially been traded from the Winnipeg Jets. Jesse, Luca, and Poc sit down to unpack the deal. Have New Jersey now set themselves up as legit contenders? Did the Jets get enough value? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown podcast.
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BRAD MARCHAND CALLED US OUT! WE RESPONDED | BarDown Podcast
After Brad Marchand called out Jesse on Instagram for his take on NHL players and their no-movement clauses, the crew sat down to respond and debate the current climate of trade requests, player power, and contracts in the NHL.
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RANKING EVERY NHL TEAM FOR THE 2026/27 SEASON I TIER LIST
You know the NHL season is right around the corner when we drop our annual Tier List ranking every single team ahead of the season! Who's the Cup Champ, who's picking first overall, and what did we get wrong this year? SOUND OFF in the comments!
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10 BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR THE NHL SEASON!
The NHL season is here, and the BarDown Podcast is making 10 BOLD PREDICTIONS for what’s to come! 🏒🔥 Will the Oilers struggle after hiring Mike Babcock? Can Celebrini and the Sharks surpass expectations? Will the Hutson brothers be the newest pair of exciting siblings? Could we see the Hughes bro…
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WHO ELSE COULD GET OFFER SHEETED THIS OFFSEASON?
The NHL offseason is wild! After the Leo Carlsson offer sheet, Jesse and Poc sit down to discuss how this could change the league forever, what this means for other RFAs, and which teams should look to offer sheet other young stars on the latest edition of the BarDown Podcast!
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WHO WILL WIN THE STANLEY CUP?!
Ahead of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, Jesse and Poc preview the entire series. Who has the edge on the blue line? Will Carolina shut down Vegas' top stars? Is Brind-Amour the ultimate X-Factor? And finally, who will win the Stanley Cup and Conn Smy…
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CAN THE AVALANCHE COME BACK FROM 3-0 DOWN?!
The Golden Knights have stunned the Presidents' Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche with a 3-0 series lead. With only 4 teams in NHL history ever completing the comeback down 3-0, Jesse, Poc, and resident Avs fan Luca chat about the Avalanche's chances, as well as their future outlook. In the East, C…
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WHO WILL WIN THE EASTERN AND WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS?
We're down to our final four. The Canadiens and Hurricanes will face off in the East, and the Golden Knights and Avalanche will face off in the West. Luca, Jesse, and Poc are here to preview all the action and give their predictions. Will the battle-tested Habs prevail? Or is Carolina's rest advant…
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THE 9 BEST PLAYERS IN THE 2ND ROUND SO FAR!
With the 2nd round heating up, Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss which players have been the most impressive so far. Has Mitch Marner re-written his playoff narrative? Who is better - Quinn Hughes or Cale Makar? Is Frederik Andersen the NHL's best playoff goalie? All this and more on the latest edition …
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