The opening month of the NHL season is coming to a close, and it's been FULL of surprises. The first placed Penguins? The struggling Lightning? Bedard and the Blackhawks on the rise? Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss their biggest surprises from a crazy season so far. 

The opening month of the NHL season is coming to a close, and it's been FULL of surprises. The first placed Penguins? The struggling Lightning? Bedard and the Blackhawks on the rise? Jesse, Luca, and Poc discuss their biggest surprises from a crazy season so far.

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.

A hockey podcast that doesn&rsquo;t talk about last night&rsquo;s scores. The BarDown podcast will investigate, uncover and explore long-form stories at the intersection of sports, pop culture, technology. We&rsquo;re answering the hockey questions that no one asked.

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THE 9 BIGGEST SURPRISES FROM THE NHL SEASON SO FAR! 

Canadian Gold Medalist and Stanley Cup Winner Ryan Getzlaf joins the BarDown Podcast to discuss all things Olympics, Team Canada, and his role as a player relations advisor for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.

Canadian Gold Medalist and Stanley Cup Winner Ryan Getzlaf joins the BarDown Podcast to discuss all things Olympics, Team Canada, and his role as a player relations advisor for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.

Ryan Getzlaf explains INCREDIBLE Drew Doughty Olympics Story!

The BarDown Podcast is back! And with parity at an all-time high in the NHL, Luca, Jesse, and Poc each give their lists of the Top 12 teams in hockey! Are the Sabres legit? Can the Oilers be trusted amongst the leagues best? And which central team is better - the Wild or the Stars? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown podcast!

00:00 intro 
04:21 12-9

06:24 Ducks and Sharks

08:33 Ottawa Senators

10:12 Toronto Maple Leafs

13:18 Buffalo Sabres

17:50 Boston Bruins

21:11 New York Islanders

26:23 8-4

27:05 Detroit Red Wings

31:12 Washington Capitals

32:40 Florida Panthers

37:42 Stars and Wild

45:45 Vegas Golden Knights

49:15 Edmonton Oilers

50:54 Carolina Hurricanes

54:53 Tampa Bay Lightning

56:03 Final Thoughts / Avalanche

The BarDown Podcast is back! And with parity at an all-time high in the NHL, Luca, Jesse, and Poc each give their lists of the Top 12 teams in hockey! Are the Sabres legit? Can the Oilers be trusted amongst the leagues best? And which central team is better - the Wild or the Stars? All this and more on the latest edition of the BarDown podcast! 00:00 intro 04:21 12-9
06:24 Ducks and Sharks
08:33 Ottawa Senators
10:12 Toronto Maple Leafs
13:18 Buffalo Sabres
17:50 Boston Bruins
21:11 New York Islanders
26:23&nbsp;8-4
27:05 Detroit Red Wings
31:12 Washington Capitals
32:40 Florida Panthers
37:42 Stars and Wild
45:45 Vegas Golden Knights
49:15 Edmonton Oilers
50:54 Carolina Hurricanes
54:53 Tampa Bay Lightning
56:03 Final Thoughts / Avalanche

RANKING THE TOP 12 TEAMS IN THE NHL!

The BarDown Podcast just got STRANGER! Actor and star of hit show Stranger Things - but most importantly, massive Rangers fan Gaten Matarazzo joins the BarDown podcast from New York City to discuss all things hockey, Stranger Things, Canada-USA and more!

The BarDown Podcast just got STRANGER! Actor and star of hit show Stranger Things - but most importantly, massive Rangers fan Gaten Matarazzo joins the BarDown podcast from New York City to discuss all things hockey, Stranger Things, Canada-USA and more!

THE 9 BIGGEST SURPRISES FROM THE NHL SEASON SO FAR!

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