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.Social links:
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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WHAT'S NEXT FOR THE LEAFS?
After their shock NHL Draft Lottery win, what's next for the Maple Leafs? Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss what this means for the future of Auston Matthews, if Gavin McKenna is the clear selection, and whether or not the Leafs are in a cup window. With a special guest appearance from DZ, the crew give…
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PREDICTING EVERY ROUND 2 PLAYOFF MATCHUP!
Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs is here, and there are some crazy matchups. Will the Habs or Sabres keep their dream season alive? Can the Wild slow down the Avalanche? Are the Hurricanes this year's team of destiny? And can the Ducks pull off another upset? Jesse, Luca, and Poc have all the answers on…
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THE 6 BIGGEST SURPRISES FROM ROUND 1 OF THE NHL PLAYOFFS SO FAR!
Surprise, surprise - the NHL playoffs are once again an electric watch. The Ducks have taken a commanding lead over the Oilers and are looking to get over the line (no pun intended), the Lightning and Canadiens continue to trade punches, and the Penguins are looking to complete the rare reverse swe…
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WHICH TEAMS IN THE NHL PLAYOFFS SHOULD PANIC?!
It's still early days in the NHL Playoffs, but some teams are already facing an upward battle. Which team down 0-2 should have the most reason to panic? Should the Golden Knights be concerned with their performances so far? Are the Habs lacking depth to take down Tampa? And who has had the edge so …
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PREDICTING EVERY ROUND 1 PLAYOFF MATCHUP
The NHL playoffs start today! Luca, Jesse and Thomas make their round 1 picks and choose their Stanley Cup winner. Will the Canadiens overcome the Lightning? Can anyone stop the Avalanche? The BarDown team also sat down with Dylan Guenther earlier in the year so make sure to check out the interview!
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RANKING EVERY NHL PLAYOFF TEAM FROM 1-16!
The field is set. With the playoffs set to get underway tomorrow, Jesse, Luca, and Poc rank every single playoff team from #16 to #1. Is Vegas a top team despite a slow season? How high can we rank the Oilers based on past success? Will the Sabres phenomenal season translate to the playoffs? And wh…
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