The Aiming Five Hole Hockey Podcast

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Welcome to Aiming Five-Hole—the hockey podcast where Canadian-born fans Phil and Ryan bring an unfiltered, irreverent take on the modern NHL. With their media experience and beer league passion, they serve up weekly unique insights and lively discussions about the greatest sport on Ice!

  1. 8H AGO

    EP69 - Second Round Complete - Habs Move On!!

    The Habs outlasted the Sabres in overtime of Game 7, securing their spot in the Eastern Conference Final where they will face the well-rested Hurricanes. In the Western Conference, the Avs swiftly defeated the Wild and will now compete against the Knights, who eliminated the Ducks to advance. Off the ice, it has been a busy week with coaching changes in Toronto and Edmonton. Additionally, Tortorella's actions following Game 6 of the series with Anaheim have cost the Knights a second-round pick in the 2026 draft due to issues related to media availability.

    42 min

  2. MAY 11

    EP68 - Mid Second Round Update!

    It was an eventful week both on and off the ice in Leaf Nation! The week began with the announcement of John Chayka as the new GM, a move that sparked controversy and led to a heated press conference where the media scrutinized the decision. Just two days later, the Leafs celebrated winning the NHL Draft lottery. On the ice, the Hurricanes continued their impressive performance, making history by becoming the first team since 1985 to start the playoffs with eight straight wins, easily defeating the Flyers. Meanwhile, Montreal found their offensive rhythm, taking a 2-1 series lead over the Sabres. The Wild made a comeback, winning Game 3 after losing the first two games in Colorado, while the Ducks knot their series at two with the Knights.

    47 min

  3. MAY 4

    EP67 - Round 1 Complete, Habs Move On!

    The first round of the playoffs has concluded, and the Montreal Canadiens advance to the second round as the only Canadian team remaining! Notably, the Minnesota Wild are moving on to the second round for the first time in 11 years, while the Buffalo Sabres make their return to this stage for the first time since 2007. In other matchups, the Knights narrowly defeated the Mammoth, and the Flyers eliminated Crosby and the Penguins. The most significant upset of the round came from the Ducks, who knocked off McDavid and the Oilers.

    37 min

  4. APR 27

    EP66 - Mid-Round One Update!

    The first round of the NHL Playoffs continues to deliver excitement this year. We've witnessed two sweeps: Colorado eliminated the Kings, sending Kopitar into retirement, while the Hurricanes dispatched Tkachuk and his Senators to summer holidays. In other matchups, the Stars vs. Wild and Lightning vs. Habs are tied at two games each and the Sabres have the Bruins on the ropes. Meanwhile, the youthful exuberance of the Mammoth, Ducks, and Flyers is creating challenges for the Knights, Oilers, and Penguins. The competition is fierce, and the drama is palpable as teams battle to advance.

    50 min

  5. APR 20

    EP65 - NHL Playoffs Begin!

    We've reached the second season as the NHL Playoffs kick off. Phil and Ryan share their outlook, analysis, and predictions for each series. Additionally, we wrap up the exciting storylines that emerged from the last week of the regular season, highlighting key moments from player and manager season-ending press conferences.

    52 min

  6. APR 13

    EP64 - Home Stretch to the Playoffs!

    As we approach the NHL Playoffs, the excitement builds with only a few spots remaining open and playoff positioning still in flux. The Habs are on a roll, with several players reaching significant milestones. Meanwhile, the Leafs have found a way to tank in order to safeguard their 1st round pick. On the other hand, Detroit completed an epic collapse this season, marking their 10th consecutive year of missing the playoffs. The future of Yzerman remains uncertain.

    40 min

  7. APR 6

    EP63 - NHL Playoff Positioning Scramble!

    In a surprising turn of events, the New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy with just four games left in the season, appointing Pete Deboer as his replacement. The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing turmoil both on and off the ice following the firing of GM Brad Treliving and a challenging press conference by MLSE CEO Keith Pelley. On a more positive note, the Montreal Canadiens are pushing to secure the Atlantic Division title, while the Edmonton Oilers, despite being without Leon Draisaitl, are on a winning streak that has them sharing the lead in the Pacific Division. With only two weeks remaining in the NHL season, the race for playoff positioning is intensifying.

    42 min

  8. MAR 30

    EP62 - Vegas Makes a Desperate Coaching Change!

    In a surprising turn of events, the Las Vegas Knights have fired Bruce Cassidy and brought in John Tortorella in hopes of energizing the team. Questions around the league are being raised about the Toronto Maple Leafs' strategy, particularly why they are not opting for a tank mode similar to the Florida Panthers to safeguard their first-round pick. Additionally, as the playoffs approach, which of the three potential first-round matchups would the Montreal Canadiens prefer: Buffalo, Tampa Bay, or Carolina? The answer to this question could significantly impact the teams' future in the postseason.

    42 min
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Welcome to Aiming Five-Hole—the hockey podcast where Canadian-born fans Phil and Ryan bring an unfiltered, irreverent take on the modern NHL. With their media experience and beer league passion, they serve up weekly unique insights and lively discussions about the greatest sport on Ice!

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