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"The Hockey Puckcast," hosted by Arvy and Armaan, is your ultimate NHL podcast, diving deep into all things hockey. Join Us and our guests for updates, in-depth analysis, and passionate discussions about the sport we love. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a rookie, gear up and press play as we celebrate the joy of hockey together! 🏒🎙️

  1. Sep 29

    Will our 2026-27 NHL Predictions Age Poorly? - Episode 57

    This is our final episode before the 2026-27 NHL season officially begins, and we're putting our predictions on the record before puck drop. 👀Manveer and Arvy go head-to-head with their boldest predictions for the season, from breakout players and bounce-back candidates to players who could take a step back.Then we create our own version of the NHL Awards, with categories like MVP, Most Improved, Best Offensive Defenseman, Best Defensive Defenseman, Best Two-Way Defenseman, Best Bottom-Six Player, Most Hopeful Fanbase and Coach of the Year.And then things get REALLY wild...🔥 Multiple 30-goal predictions🔥 A major point-production prediction involving Kyrou🔥 A controversial Jason Robertson prediction🔥 A Leafs-heavy prediction🔥 And one prediction that says the Florida Panthers won't even make the playoffs 😳We'll revisit every single prediction at the end of the season and find out who was a genius... and who made a complete clown of themselves. 😂Plus, we wrap things up with a Hockey Fantasy question for the fans.What are YOUR boldest NHL predictions for 2026-27? Chapters Chapters00:00 - 02:07 – Intro02:08 - 02:50– Award Ceremony: Our 2026-27 Predictions02:51 - 09:13 – Breakout Players: Rookie to 3rd-Year Predictions09:14– 16:44 - Who's Ready to Take the Next Step?16:45 – 25:51 - Bounce-Back Players25:52 - 33:39 – Who Will Disappoint This Season?33:40 - 36:09 – MVP Award36:10 - 41:45– Most Improved Player Award41:46 - 43:54 – Top Defenseman Awards43:55 - 45:42 – Best Bottom-Six Player Award45:43 - 47:34 – Most Hopeful Fanbase Award47:35 - 48:40 – Coach of the Year Award48:41 - 50:43 – Our Wildest Takes of the Season50:44 - 53:25 – Arvy's Recent Concussion53:26 - 56:06 – Fantasy Hockey Question for the Fans

  2. Sep 22

    Breaking Down The Atlantic Division Offseason - Episode 56

    The Hockey Puckcast continues our 2026-27 season preview with the **Atlantic Division!** 🏒We break down all eight teams and their offseason additions, subtractions, player extensions, projected salary cap situations and projected lineups.We start with the **Boston Bruins**, discussing Fraser Minten's extension, the addition of JJ Peterka and whether Boston's culture can continue to bring the best out of its players regardless of expectations.Then we look at the **Buffalo Sabres**, who lost several key players while their attempted Hellebuyck trade fell apart at the last minute. Can Buffalo finally find some consistency, and is this the year Benson takes that next step?Then comes the **Detroit Red Wings** and another long discussion about the state of the franchise, including a BIG Dylan Larkin rant.We also break down the defending champion **Florida Panthers**, their addition of Brady Tkachuk and their physical new-look roster. Is their veteran-heavy team built to survive the regular season and make another playoff run?Then it's the **Montreal Canadiens**, whose young core is locked up and looking ready to take another step. Can the lack of a true second-line center hold them back?The **Ottawa Senators** finally put the Brady Tkachuk drama behind them. We discuss whether Ottawa is actually better without Brady and what the addition of Eklund could mean for the team.We also look at the relatively quiet offseason for the **Tampa Bay Lightning**, including the departure of Raddysh and the addition of veteran John Carlson.Finally, we get to the **Toronto Maple Leafs**, who made plenty of moves this summer, including Raddysh, Sergei Bobrovsky, Sissons, Nick Paul and drafting Gavin McKenna.But with Toronto getting older, where do the Leafs actually fit in one of the NHL's toughest divisions?**Who improved the most? Who got worse? And who are we completely unsure about?**Let's break down the Atlantic. 🏒 Chapters00:00 – 00:48 – Intro 00:49 – 07:27 – Boston Bruins: Offseason Additions, Departures & Changes 07:28 – 15:14 – Buffalo Sabres: Offseason Additions, Departures & Changes 15:15 – 25:38 – Detroit Red Wings: Offseason Additions, Departures & Changes 25:39 – 35:22 – Florida Panthers: Offseason Additions, Departures & Changes 35:23 – 39:26 – Montreal Canadiens: Offseason Additions, Departures & Changes 39:27 – 46:45 – Ottawa Senators: Offseason Additions, Departures & Changes 46:46 – 50:32 – Tampa Bay Lightning: Offseason Additions, Departures & Changes 50:33 – 67:30 – Toronto Maple Leafs: Offseason Additions, Departures & Changes 67:31 – 70:51 – Predicting the Eastern Conference Standings #NHL #Hockey #NHLNews #NHLTrades #NHLFreeAgency #AtlanticDivision #NHL2026 #HockeyPodcast #TheHockeyPuckcast

  3. Sep 15

    Breaking Down The Metropolitan Division Offseason - Episode 55

    The Hockey Puckcast continues our 2026-27 season preview with the **Metropolitan Division!** 🏒🔥We break down all eight teams and take a look at their offseason additions, subtractions, extensions, projected salary cap situations and projected lineups heading into the new season.We start with the **Columbus Blue Jackets** and the wild rollercoaster surrounding Zach Werenski before moving to the **New Jersey Devils** and the noise surrounding their locker room.Then we get into the busy offseason for the **New York Rangers**, including their big splash for Doroveyev, before discussing the quieter offseason for the **New York Islanders**.We also debate whether the **Pittsburgh Penguins** can repeat last year's Cinderella story, and why we're becoming increasingly impressed with what the **Philadelphia Flyers** did this offseason, including the additions of Woll and Simon Benoit.Then there's the **Washington Capitals**, who made some of the biggest moves of the summer with the additions of Kyrou and Tuch. Is this their chance to make one last push?And finally, we look at the defending Stanley Cup champions, the **Carolina Hurricanes**. Their window appears to be open for a long time, but can they go head-to-head with the Florida Panthers again?Who improved the most?Who took a step backwards?And who are we sleeping on?Let's break down the Metro. 🏒 Chapters00:00 - 01:37 - Intro 01:38 - 11:59 - Columbus Blue Jackets Offseason 12:00 - 21:58 - New Jersey Devils Offseason 21:59 - 26:12 - New York Rangers Offseason 26:13 - 31:36 - New York Islanders Offseason 31:37 - 42:21 - Philadelphia Flyers Offseason 42:22 - 48:08 - Pittsburgh Penguins Offseason 48:09 - 56:20 - Washington Capitals Offseason 56:21 - 63:32 - Carolina Hurricanes Offseason #NHL #Hockey #NHLNews #NHLTrades #NHLFreeAgency #MetropolitanDivision #NHL2026 #HockeyPodcast #TheHockeyPuckcast

  4. Sep 9

    Breaking Down Every Team In The West - Episode 54 (Season Premiere)

    Hockey Puckcast is BACK for the 2026-27 season! 🏒🔥After what felt like an incredibly long summer without hockey, Arvy and Manveer are back for Episode 54 — and we're kicking off the new season by breaking down the entire Western Conference.We go division by division, starting with the Pacific and finishing with the Central, breaking down *all 16 teams* and everything they did this offseason.We discuss:🔥 Every team's biggest additions and subtractions🔥 Major player extensions🔥 Leo Carlsson's offer sheet situation🔥 Cale Makar's historic extension🔥 Laine's future🔥 Arvy's personal Evander Kane story🔥 Which teams actually improved this offseason🔥 Which teams could disappoint🔥 The biggest surprises heading into 2026-27🔥 And our predictions for the final Western Conference standingsAnd, of course, plenty of disagreements between Arvy and Manveer along the way.After a long summer...*Hockey is finally back.*Welcome to Season 2 of The Hockey Puckcast. 🏒Chapters00:00 - 00:52 - Intro00:53 - 02:46 - Manveer Concussion This Summer02:47 - 03:26 - Summer Without Hockey03:27 - 04:01 - Episode Talking Points04:02 - 13:48 - Anaheim Ducks Offseason13:49 - 16:08 - Seattle Kraken Offseason16:09 - 19:02 - What Should Laine Do?19:03 - 20:11 - Seattle Kraken Projected Lineup20:12 - 25:35 - San Jose Sharks Offseason25:36 - 28:33 - Los Angeles Kings Offseason28:34 - 33:56 - Edmonton Oilers Offseason33:57 - 38:22 - Calgary Flames Offseason38:23 - 40:25 - Vancouver Canucks Offseason40:26 - 43:08 - Arvy's Personal Evander Kane Story43:09 - 44:40 - Vancouver Canucks Offseason Cont44:41 - 48:00 - Vegas Golden Knights Offseason48:01 - 54:55 - Chicago Blackhawks Offseason54:56 - 56:21 - Colorado Avalanche Offseason56:22 - 58:48 - Dallas Stars Offseason58:49 - 60:33 - Minnesota Wild Offseason60:34 - 61:25 - American vs Canadian Players61:26 - 64:32 - Minnesota Wild Offseason Cont64:33 - 68:42 - Nashville Predators Offseason68:43 - 72:37 - St Louis Blues Offseason72:38 - 76:02 - Utah Mammoth Offseason76:03 - 82:16 - Winnipeg Jets Offseason82:17 - 86:55 - Our Western Conference Standing Predictions #NHL #NHL2026 #Hockey #NHLNews #NHLTrades #NHLFreeAgency #WesternConference #NHLPredictions #HockeyPodcast #TheHockeyPuckcast

  5. Jun 29

    Has The NHL Captaincy Lost Its Meaning? - Episode 53 (Season Finale)

    Season 1 comes to an end as Arvy and Manveer look back on one incredible year of The Hockey Puckcast.We begin by thanking everyone who has watched, subscribed, commented, and supported the channel throughout our first season. Your support has helped this community grow far beyond what we imagined.Arvy then shares his experience attending the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, discussing what made the event special, where it fell short, and what fans should expect if they ever attend in person.The conversation shifts to the Pavel Dorofeyev trade to the New York Rangers and what both organizations gain from the move before diving into our biggest takeaways from the opening day of the 2026 NHL Draft.We also discuss Brady Tkachuk's move to the Florida Panthers and what the blockbuster trade means for both franchises before continuing our draft recap and evaluating some of the biggest selections from the first round.One of the biggest debates of the episode asks whether the captaincy still carries the same meaning it once did. With Brady Tkachuk leaving Ottawa, questions surrounding Dylan Larkin's future in Detroit, and ongoing speculation around Auston Matthews, we discuss whether NHL teams should stop automatically giving the "C" to their biggest star and instead reward the true leaders inside the locker room.Later, we react to this year's Hockey Hall of Fame class, discuss the season's best feel-good stories, and Arvy finishes the season with one final passionate rant about the direction of the Columbus Blue Jackets organization.Thank you to everyone who has supported The Hockey Puckcast throughout Season 1. We'll be back next season with more NHL discussions, prospect breakdowns, draft coverage, and hockey debates.🏒 Thanks for watching, and we'll see you next season!Chapters00:00 - 01:20 - Thank You For An Incredible First Season01:21 - 06:13 - Arvy's 2026 NHL Draft Experience In Buffalo06:14 - 09:26 - Pavel Dorofeyev Traded To The New York Rangers09:27 - 22:38 - Biggest Takeaways From Day 1 Of The 2026 NHL Draft22:39 - 25:33 - Brady Tkachuk Traded To The Florida Panthers25:34 - 29:04 - More 2026 NHL Draft Reactions & Analysis29:05 - 36:16 - Has The NHL Captaincy Lost Its Meaning?36:17 - 38:15 - 2026 Hockey Hall Of Fame Reactions38:16 - 39:09 - Our Favorite Feel-Good Stories Of The Season39:10 - 42:59 - What's Wrong With The Columbus Blue Jackets?43:00 - 45:00 - Thank You & See You Next Season#NHL #Hockey #NHLDraft #BradyTkachuk #HockeyPodcast

  6. Jun 22

    Breaking Down Elite Prospects' NHL Draft Rankings #7-12 - Episode 52

    In Episode 52 of The Hockey Puckcast, Arvy and Manveer break down one of the biggest weeks in hockey.We start with the Joseph Woll trade to the Philadelphia Flyers and discuss what it means for both organizations. With the Toronto Marlies winning the Calder Cup, the Leafs suddenly have goaltending depth, making the decision to move on from Woll a lot easier than many fans expected.We also discuss the surprise Samoskevich trade to Seattle, as Manveer fills Arvy in on one of the latest moves around the NHL.The conversation then shifts to the end of an era as Hockey Night In Canada officially comes to an end on CBC. Arvy shares his frustration with how Sportsnet handled one of the most iconic brands in hockey and why he feels Hockey Night In Canada never received the respect it deserved following Don Cherry's departure.We then break down Carolina's dominant Stanley Cup victory and discuss what made the Hurricanes so difficult to beat throughout the playoffs. From their relentless forecheck to their depth throughout the lineup, we look at why Carolina ultimately became Stanley Cup champions.Finally, we continue our 2026 NHL Draft series by examining Elite Prospects' rankings from #7 through #12.We discuss:• Daxon Rudolph – the WHL offensive defenseman with elite point production and top-pairing upside.• Viggo Björck – the highly intelligent Swedish forward whose hockey IQ and two-way game continue to impress scouts.• Ethan Belchetz – the massive power forward with rare size, soft hands, and top-six scoring potential.• Malte Gustafsson – the shutdown Swedish defenseman who may be one of the safest blueline prospects in the draft.• Alberts Šmits – the physically dominant Latvian defender rising rapidly up draft boards.• Keaton Verhoeff – the massive right-shot defenseman many teams view as a future franchise cornerstone.With the NHL Draft only days away, we continue breaking down the players who could shape the future of the league. Chapters 00:00 - 13:44 - Wild NHL News (Woll Trade, Marlies Calder Cup Win, Raddysh Signing, Samoskevich Trade) 13:45 - 23:30 - Hockey Night In Canada Is Officially Over & I'm Livid! 23:31 - 24:38 - Will Mike Babcock Be Reinstated As The Oilers' Next Coach? 24:39 - 25:47 - Sergei Bobrovsky Set To Become A UFA 25:48 - 26:23 - Carolina Hurricanes Win The Stanley Cup 26:24 - 28:26 - Will Vegas Golden Knights Culture Fall Apart? 28:27 - 36:50 - Elite Prospects #7: Daxon Rudolph 36:51 - 44:52 - Elite Prospects #8: Viggo Björck 44:53 - 51:42 - Elite Prospects #9: Ethan Belchetz 51:43 - 59:46 - Elite Prospects #10: Malte Gustafsson 59:47 - 1:09:13 - Elite Prospects #11: Alberts Šmits 1:09:14 - 1:20:52 - Elite Prospects #12: Keaton Verhoeff 1:20:53 - 1:21:35 - Next Week Is Our Final Episode Of The Season (Outro)🎙️ The Hockey Puckcast#NHLDraft #2026NHLDraft #HockeyNightInCanada #StanleyCup #CarolinaHurricanes

  7. Jun 15

    Carolina Hurricanes Are Stanley Cup Champions! - Episode 51

    In this episode of The Hockey Pucast, Arvy and Manveer react to the Stanley Cup Final with the Carolina Hurricanes holding a 3-2 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights at the time of recording. We break down what's gone right for Carolina, what's falling apart for Vegas, and why the Hurricanes looked poised to finish the job. Since this episode was recorded, the Carolina Hurricanes have officially won the Stanley Cup. Congratulations to the Hurricanes organization and their fans.We also take a moment to congratulate all of the players selected in the 2026 OHL Draft and wish them the best as they begin the next chapter of their hockey careers. From there, we shift our focus to the 2026 NHL Draft and begin our prospect rankings series by breaking down six of the top prospects according to Elite Prospects. 🏒 Gavin McKenna – The projected franchise winger whose elite hockey IQ, playmaking ability, and offensive creativity have drawn comparisons to players like Mitch Marner and Nikita Kucherov. 🏒 Ivar Stenberg – The Swedish star coming off a historic SHL season, combining high-end offensive production with one of the most complete two-way games in the draft. 🏒 Chase Reid – A dynamic right-shot defenseman who excels in transition, drives offense from the blue line, and possesses legitimate top-pairing upside. 🏒 Carson Carels – An elite puck-moving defenseman with outstanding vision, NHL size, and the ability to control games through possession and transition play. 🏒 Caleb Malhotra – One of the smartest and most complete centers in the draft, blending NHL bloodlines, strong two-way habits, and top-six offensive potential. 🏒 Wyatt Cullen – A creative and deceptive playmaker whose hockey IQ, puck skills, and offensive instincts have made him one of the fastest risers in the draft class. We discuss each prospect's strengths, weaknesses, NHL comparisons, ceilings, floors, and where we think they could ultimately be selected. This is Part 1 of our 2026 NHL Draft coverage. Next week, we'll break down the next group of top prospects as we get closer to draft day. Who would you take after Gavin McKenna? Let us know your draft rankings in the comments. Hit subscribe for more NHL, OHL, QMJHL, prospect coverage & hockey debates every week. 🏒🎙️Chapters 00:00 - 08:37 - Carolina Hurricanes Win The Stanley Cup 08:38 - 10:55 - Congratulations To The 2026 OHL Draft Class 10:56 - 11:48 - NHL Draft Prospect Rankings Intro 11:49 - 26:44 - Gavin McKenna (#1 Elite Prospects Ranking) 26:45 - 35:17 - Ivar Stenberg (#2 Elite Prospects Ranking) 35:18 - 44:08 - Chase Reid (#3 Elite Prospects Ranking) 44:09 - 51:36 - Carson Carels (#4 Elite Prospects Ranking) 51:37 - 62:03 - Caleb Malhotra (#5 Elite Prospects Ranking) 62:04 - 70:01 - Wyatt Cullen (#6 Elite Prospects Ranking)

  8. Jun 8

    We Don't Want These Stanley Cup Finals To End - Episode 50

    What a Stanley Cup Final this has been. Arvy and Manveer kick off Episode 50 breaking down the incredible series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes. With Vegas leading the series 2-1, every game has delivered drama. We discuss Mitch Marner's record-setting fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history, Carter Hart's clutch overtime performance, Michael Bussi's incredible saves, and why neither of us want this series to end.We then shift to the bombshell report that Dylan Larkin wants out of Detroit. Has Steve Yzerman failed to build a winner around his captain? Is it time for both sides to move on?Next, we discuss the rumored Matthew Knies trade talks involving Montreal. Is trading Knies one of the biggest mistakes Toronto could make? We explain why he may be one of the most important players on the Leafs moving forward.Finally, we break down the top five selections from the 2026 QMJHL Draft:• Thomas Boisvert (1st Overall - Rouyn-Noranda Huskies)• Vincent Boutet (2nd Overall - Victoriaville Tigres)• Jacob MacKinnon (3rd Overall - Blainville-Boisbriand Armada)• Pierre-Alexandre Lemieux (4th Overall - Shawinigan Cataractes)• Jakob Royer (5th Overall - Victoriaville Tigres)We discuss their strengths, weaknesses, NHL comparisons, draft surprises, and which players could become future stars.Hit subscribe and let us know your thoughts in the comments. #NHL #StanleyCup #VegasGoldenKnights #CarolinaHurricanes #mitchmarner Chapters 00:00 – 9:19 – Vegas vs Carolina: An Unforgettable Stanley Cup Final 9:20 – 15:04 – Dylan Larkin Wants Out of Detroit 15:05 – 23:02 – Should the Leafs Trade Matthew Knies? 23:03 – 23:46 – 2026 QMJHL Draft Preview 23:47 – 30:07 - Thomas Boisvert (1st Overall – Rouyn-Noranda Huskies) 30:08 – 35:09 - Vincent Boutet (2nd Overall – Victoriaville Tigres) 35:10 – 39:22 - Jacob MacKinnon (3rd Overall – Blainville-Boisbriand Armada) 39:23 – 44:22 - Pierre-Alexandre Lemieux (4th Overall – Shawinigan Cataractes) 44:23 – 50:01 - Jakob Royer (5th Overall – Victoriaville Tigres) 50:02 – 51:52 – Future Podcast Plans & OHL/QMJHL Road Trip Plans

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"The Hockey Puckcast," hosted by Arvy and Armaan, is your ultimate NHL podcast, diving deep into all things hockey. Join Us and our guests for updates, in-depth analysis, and passionate discussions about the sport we love. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a rookie, gear up and press play as we celebrate the joy of hockey together! 🏒🎙️

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  • Creator
    Arvy Bains
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Arvy Bains
  • Show Website
    The Hockey Puckcast