Checking From Behind

Zach & Preston
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Welcome to The Checking From Behind Podcast! Join us for the Journey as we discuss all things NHL. Your host is Zach and joined alongside him is his favorite co-host of all time, Preston. Zach is currently a journalist for The Hockey Writers covering the Buffalo Sabres and the other 31 teams. Preston is a former high-level hockey player whose career got cut short due to multiple shoulder surgeries. The show features exclusive interviews, guests, expert analysis, breakdowns, fun and entertaining banter about different topics around the NHL as well as discussions surrounding the biggest and most intriguing storylines. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. We drop new episodes every Sunday @ 7 pm EST. Interested in more content? You can find our social media handles below.We Hope you Guys Enjoy our Content, You beauties!Subscribe to us on Youtube: Checking From BehindFollow us on Tiktok: @checkingfrombehindFind us on twitter: @CheckFromBehindFollow us on Instagram: @checkfrombehind

  1. 4 days ago

    These NHL Players Are Bound to BREAKOUT in 2026-27 | Ep 212

    In this episode, we break down a huge week around the NHL, starting with Anze Kopitar getting his number retired in Los Angeles and receiving a statue outside Crypto.com Arena. We then dive into NHL expansion talk after Allan Walsh essentially confirmed that Houston and Atlanta are strong candidates to receive teams soon. From there, we get into several NHL rumors, including updates on Shane Wright and Dylan Larkin, before shifting into our picks for breakout players heading into the 2026‑27 season. We also reveal Zach’s Top 10 wingers going into the year and wrap things up with two rounds of the 84‑0 challenge.  🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST 🔥  🎧 Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.  🔥 Follow Us on Social Media:  ▶ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en  ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/  ▶ X (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind  ▶ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/checkingfrombehind  📧 Email | checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com  JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/UNwkgua9v5  🎙️ Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network  💰 Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook – The official sports betting partner of THPN: Spend just $5 you get $200 in bonus bets SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/DKSIGNUP25  (00:00:00) Introduction  (00:03:31) Kopitar Statue  (00:09:09) NHL Expansion  (00:23:38) NHL News/Rumors (00:32:53) 26-27 Breakout Players  (00:56:30) 84-0  (01:00:13) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. 2 Aug

    This Contract JUST Revealed the Real NHL Market — Celebrini Gets PAID | Ep 211

    In this episode, we break down Macklin Celebrini signing a 5-year, $18.8 million contract extension with the San Jose Sharks and what it means for the franchise moving forward. We also dive into the teams that improved the most this offseason — including the Sharks, Blackhawks, and Capitals — and how their moves reshape the NHL landscape. To wrap things up, Zach reveals his Top 10 Centers heading into the new season.  🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST 🔥  🎧 Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL. 🔥 Follow Us on Social Media:  ▶ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en  ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/  ▶ X (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind  ▶ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/checkingfrombehind  📧 Email | checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com  JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/UNwkgua9v5  🎙️ Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network  💰 Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook – The official sports betting partner of THPN: Spend just $5 you get $200 in bonus bets SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/DKSIGNUP25  💥 Powered by 500Levels- Claim 20% ANY Apparel Item Using Code CFBPOD  (00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod  (02:13) Sharks Extend Celebrini  (14:03) Verbeek Ruined The Ducks  (19:24) Most Improved Teams  (40:11) Zach's Top 10 Centers  (44:57) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. 28 July

    Jason Robertson’s $12M One‑Year Gamble: The Deal That Shakes Up Dallas | Ep 210

    In today’s episode, we break down some of the biggest contract news around the NHL and what it means for each team heading into the season. We start with Jason Robertson’s new 1‑year, $12M deal and how this contract could impact the Dallas Stars’ future, their cap situation, and their expectations this year. Next, we shift to Matthew Schaefer, who becomes eligible for a new contract next offseason. We dive into what his next deal could look like, how his development affects his value, and what the team should expect when negotiations begin. After that, we look at more signings across the league, including Jet Greaves’ 3x$5M contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets and why this deal could age extremely well. Finally, we talk about Patrick Kane returning to the Chicago Blackhawks on a 2x$8M contract, what it means for the franchise, and how Kane fits into Chicago’s future.  🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST 🔥  🎧 Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.  🔥 Follow Us on Social Media:  ▶ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en  ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/  ▶ X (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind  ▶ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/checkingfrombehind  📧 Email | checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com  JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/UNwkgua9v5 🎙️  Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network  💰 Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook – The official sports betting partner of THPN: Spend just $5 you get $200 in bonus bets SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/DKSIGNUP25  💥 Powered by 500Levels- Claim 20% ANY Apparel Item Using Code CFBPOD Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. 19 July

    The Yzerplan FAILED In Detroit... What's Next? | Ep 209

    In this episode, we break down every final detail from Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet drama, then shift to the latest on Connor Hellebuyck and the Sabres’ pursuit of a franchise goalie. We also dive into Connor Bedard’s new contract, plus why Macklin Celebrini is open to a team‑friendly deal and what that means for the league. To close things out, we get into the heavy stuff: Steve Yzerman stepping down as Red Wings GM, the fallout in Detroit, and how Dylan Larkin’s trade request has spiraled so far.  🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST 🔥  🎧 Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.  🔥 Follow Us on Social Media:  ▶ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en  ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/  ▶ X (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind  ▶ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/checkingfrombehind  📧 Email | checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com  ▶ JOIN OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/UNwkgua9v5  🎙️ Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network  💰 Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook – The official sports betting partner of THPN: Spend just $5 you get $200 in bonus bets SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/DKSIGNUP25  💥 Powered by 500Levels- Claim 20% ANY Apparel Item Using Code CFBPOD   (00:00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod  (00:05:46) Leo Carlsson Truth  (00:17:11) Sabres/Hellebuyck  (00:31:01) Bedard/Celebrini  (00:50:47) Yzerman Steps Down  (01:17:23) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. 12 July

    Leo Carlsson Is Now the HIGHEST PAID Player in the NHL and It Just Broke the Market | Ep 208

    In this episode, we dive straight into the chaos surrounding Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon putting his family’s names on the Stanley Cup and whether he crossed a line or not. From there, we shift into the Flames locking up Simon Nemec with a new extension and what that means for Calgary’s long‑term plans. Things get even spicier as we break down Jason Robertson and the Stars heading to arbitration, plus Dylan Larkin expanding his trade list to four teams and how that shakes up the market. We wrap the episode with the biggest bombshell of the week — the Ducks matching Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet, officially making him the highest paid player in the NHL and blowing up the salary landscape in the process.  🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST 🔥  🎧 Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.  🔥 Follow Us on Social Media:  ▶ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en  ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/  ▶ X (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind  ▶ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/checkingfrombehind  📧 Email | checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com  🎙️ Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network  💰 Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook – The official sports betting partner of THPN: Spend just $5 you get $200 in bonus bets SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/DKSIGNUP25  💥 Powered by 500Levels- Claim 20% ANY Apparel Item Using Code CFBPOD   (00:00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod  (00:01:34) Quick Hitters  (00:13:06) Robertson's Future in Dallas  (00:27:21) Dylan Larkin  (00:46:09) Ducks Match Leo Carlsson  (01:00:26) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. 5 July

    The Flyers Offer Sheeted Leo Carlsson… and the NHL Will Never Be the Same | Ep 207

    In this episode, Ryan from the Buds and Pucks podcast joins us as we break down another absolutely wild week in the NHL offseason. We kick things off with the Minnesota Wild acquiring Blake Coleman, then dive into Alex Ovechkin officially returning for his 22nd NHL season. From there, we hit a wave of signings — John Carlson heading to the Lightning, the Canadiens locking up Jakub Dobeš, and the Predators extending Mavrik Bourque. We also get into the Kraken potentially moving on from Shane Wright as their future plans shift. Finally, we go deep on the biggest storyline of the week: the Flyers offer‑sheeting Leo Carlsson and how this move could reshape the entire NHL landscape. 🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST 🔥  🎧 Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.  🔥 Follow Us on Social Media: ▶ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en  ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/  ▶ X (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind  ▶ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/checkingfrombehind  📧 Email | checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com FOLLOW BUDS & PUCKS  ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@BudsMafia/videos  ▶ https://www.instagram.com/budsandpucks/?hl=en  🎙️ Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network  💰 Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook – The official sports betting partner of THPN: Spend just $5 you get $200 in bonus bets SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/DKSIGNUP25  💥 Powered by 500Levels- Claim 20% ANY Apparel Item Using Code CFBPOD  (00:00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod  (00:02:41) Quick Hitters  (00:34:22) Flyers (01:06:51) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. 2 July

    NHL Free Agency 2026 Recap: Every Big Signing & Surprise Move | Ep 206

    The episode kicks off with the Zach Werenski saga — why he’s staying in Columbus, what changed behind the scenes, and how this decision reshapes the Blue Jackets’ future. From there, we dive straight into the biggest trades at the start of NHL free agency, breaking down the marquee names who were shipped to new teams and how those moves shift the league landscape. Next, we cover the wave of re‑signings and contract extensions, highlighting the players who chose stability, the teams that locked down their core pieces, and the deals that will matter most long‑term. Finally, we wrap with the biggest free‑agency signings, spotlighting the players who found new homes, the surprises, the steals, and the signings that will define the offseason.  🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST 🔥  🎧 Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.  🔥 Follow Us on Social Media:  ▶ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en  ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/  ▶ X (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind  ▶ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/checkingfrombehind  📧 Email | checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com  🎙️ Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network  💰 Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook – The official sports betting partner of THPN: Spend just $5 you get $200 in bonus bets SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/DKSIGNUP25  💥 Powered by 500Levels- Claim 20% ANY Apparel Item Using Code CFBPOD  (00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod  (02:02) Werenski Saga  (07:05) Trades Happening  (20:17) Extensions/Re-Signs  (38:50) Free Agency Signings  (51:08) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. 28 June

    2026 NHL Draft: Winners, Losers & The Pick That Changed Everything | Ep 205

    In this episode, we break down a wild stretch of NHL offseason news and draft fallout. We start with Jason Robertson turning down a contract and trade from the Seattle Kraken, followed by Jordan Spence locking in a new extension with the Ottawa Senators. From there, the trade market explodes: the Sabres acquire Olen Zellweger, the Bruins land JJ Peterka, and the Mammoth immediately flip assets to bring in Sebastian Cossa. The Rangers make a major move by adding Pavel Dorofeyev from the Golden Knights, while the Blues swing big to acquire Mason McTavish. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets are officially listening to offers on both Zach Werenski and Kirill Marchenko, signaling a potential shake‑up.  🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST 🔥  🎧 Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL.  🔥 Follow Us on Social Media:  ▶ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkfrombehindpod?lang=en  ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/  ▶ X (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind  ▶ Twitch | https://www.twitch.tv/checkingfrombehind  📧 Email | checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com  🎙️ Presented by The Hockey Podcast Network  💰 Sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook – The official sports betting partner of THPN: Spend just $5 you get $200 in bonus bets SIGN UP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/DKSIGNUP25  💥 Powered by 500Levels- Claim 20% ANY Apparel Item Using Code CFBPOD  (00:00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod  (00:01:01) Robertson and Kraken  (00:06:13) Spence Extension  (00:10:10) Sabres Acquire Zellweger  (00:16:34) Bruins Acquire Peterka  (00:20:41) Mammoth Acquire Cossa  (00:25:48) Rangers Acquire Doforeyev  (00:32:09) Blues Acquire McTavish  (00:39:02) Jackets and Werenski/Marchenko  (00:50:04) 2026 NHL Draft Recap  (01:08:49) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome to The Checking From Behind Podcast! Join us for the Journey as we discuss all things NHL. Your host is Zach and joined alongside him is his favorite co-host of all time, Preston. Zach is currently a journalist for The Hockey Writers covering the Buffalo Sabres and the other 31 teams. Preston is a former high-level hockey player whose career got cut short due to multiple shoulder surgeries. The show features exclusive interviews, guests, expert analysis, breakdowns, fun and entertaining banter about different topics around the NHL as well as discussions surrounding the biggest and most intriguing storylines. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. We drop new episodes every Sunday @ 7 pm EST. Interested in more content? You can find our social media handles below.We Hope you Guys Enjoy our Content, You beauties!Subscribe to us on Youtube: Checking From BehindFollow us on Tiktok: @checkingfrombehindFind us on twitter: @CheckFromBehindFollow us on Instagram: @checkfrombehind

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  • Creator
    Zach & Preston
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    208
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Checking From Behind
  • Show Website
    Checking From Behind

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