Puck & Cover Podcast Paul Wheeler

The whole of hockey seems to be picking Toronto to beat Montreal in the NHL playoffs, and despite a very busy "real life" keeping him away from podcasts these past few months, Paul couldn't let that pass.

So here, stripped back to basics, are five reasons why the Montreal Canadiens will defy the odds and stop the Toronto juggernaut, in Ten Minutes Or Less.

In the latest edition of Puck & Cover, Paul discusses the bad look the NHL has given itself thanks to the spotty way it's managed the COVID19 issues with specific reference to the Buffalo Sabres affair, wonders why Tony DeAngelo is still in the NHL and has strong words about the NHL Department Of Player Safety and its recent failures. Also, we hear from Hockey Virgins Ryan and Amy and their views on how the season's going so far! (17 mins)

In Episode 6 of Puck & Cover Paul analyses the fallout from the first week of the NWHL bubble through the eyes of a new fan, in which the fireworks off the ice were even more spectacular than those on it, and Met Riveters rookie Saroya Tinker led the league in standing up & deciding to fight for what it wanted to be.

(17 minutes)

In this week's NHL edition of Puck and Cover, Paul discusses the power imbalance which means that Pierre Luc-Dubois was never going to get a fair hearing regarding his trade to Winnipeg and how the differing media reaction to Jakub Voracek & Mike Babcock also shows up hockey media hypocrisy. We also talk the Flyers' hidden potential star Sam Morin, why the Habs are Canada's best team, Leafs losing Thornton and Hockey Virgins Ryan and Amy are back to discuss the first week of the NHL season! 

Ep Timings - 

Intro and Pierre Luc Dubois trade - 0:00-06:00

Jake Voracek, "that" Zoom call: 06:00 - 9:29

Sam Morin, Flyers' potential secret weapon: 9:29 - 12:11

Are the Habs the best team in Canada: 12:12 - 13:41

Toronto (Leafs Thornton injury) 13:41-14:29

NWHL 14:29-15:31

Hockey Virgins discussion - 15:31 - 22:00 

In this episode, Paul gives you a 15 minute primer on everything you need to know about the coming NWHL season, which starts on 23rd January in Lake Placid, NY. Two Minutes For Previewing on all 6 NWHL teams, all the info on where to watch, and more...whether you're a seasoned women's hockey fan or a complete newbie, this is your one-stop guide to the new NWHL season, delivered with a British accent and answering questions like -

Which NWHL team might as well have Gandalf in goal?

Who are the big players to watch on each team?

And what's the deal with the new Toronto team, anyway?

(with thanks to the staff of The Ice Garden and their colleagues in women's hockey media, whose amazing work this podcast is built off)

The third episode of Puck and Cover is your companion for the start of the NHL season! Paul runs through all 31 teams with everything you need to know in 90 seconds or less, Ryan and Amy react to the World Juniors and give their thoughts on the coming NHL season for their chosen teams, and Ryan explains why he thinks Trevor Zegras will win the Calder Trophy! That and Paul shouts out one of his favourite bands, too! (48 Mins)

East Division Preview Teams from 00:00

Central Division Teams from 10:29 - 20:18

"Hockey Virgins" section from 20:18-27:39

North (Canadian) Division Preview from 27:39

West Division Preview from 36:54


(All times approx)