The PuckPedia Hockey Show

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PuckPedia is your go-to destination for smart, data-driven hockey insight. Across its two shows — The PuckPedia Hockey Show and PuckPedia Cap Central — founder Hart Levine, host Keith Kavanaugh and guests break down the latest NHL news, salary cap moves, and front-office trends shaping the game. Whether you're a diehard fan, fantasy player, or front-office nerd, PuckPedia helps you understand the business side of hockey like never before. New episodes drop weekly. Powered by PuckPedia.com. Follow along on social media @PuckPedia Check out PuckPedia’s betting partner CoolBet at PuckPedia.com/Coolbet

  1. PuckPedia Cap Central 6/10: Larkin Trade Request + McCarron Extension

    4d ago

    PuckPedia Cap Central 6/10: Larkin Trade Request + McCarron Extension

    Visit PuckPedia.com and follow PuckPedia on social media! X: @PuckPedia  IG: @PuckPedia  Go to PuckPedia.com/Coolbet to get in on the action today. Stay Cool, Bet Responsibly Theme song by Lester McLean (https://www.lestermclean.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    29 min
  2. The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 43: Inside the Ducks' Rebuild & the Future of Hockey Content ft. Alexis Downie

    5d ago

    The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 43: Inside the Ducks' Rebuild & the Future of Hockey Content ft. Alexis Downie

    Episode 43 of The PuckPedia Hockey Show features a very special guest, Alexis Downie, host and content producer for the Anaheim Ducks, covering everything from DuckStream to the TV pregame show to in-arena reporting on the jumbotron. We start by diving into Alexis's background: growing up in Youngstown, Ohio as a Pittsburgh Penguins fan, attending Michigan State where she worked with the hockey team all four years, interning with USA Hockey, and spending a pivotal summer at NBC Sports Washington during the year the Capitals won the Stanley Cup (3:00). From there she moved to Chicago, built an NHL digital show at Stadium from the ground up, freelanced for the Chicago Steel, and ultimately landed her role with the Ducks four years ago (5:30). We then talk about the DuckStream platform and Victory Plus, how the Ducks are using their twenty-four-seven audio and streaming network to reach fans both inside and outside the market, and why Alexis believes this model could be the future of sports broadcasting (12:30). We get into what it's like working on the content side of an NHL team, balancing journalistic integrity with being an in-house media member, and how Pat Verbeek and the Ducks organization have given Alexis more free rein than she expected to ask the tough questions (15:30). We then dive into the Ducks' season: their first playoff appearance since 2018, beating the Oilers in the first round four games to two before falling to the Vegas Golden Knights in the second round (18:30). We talk about how young players like Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, Beckett Sennecke, Jackson Lacombe, and Lucas Dostal all made huge strides under head coach Joel Quenneville. We get into the Ducks' offseason and the priority of locking up Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier, the UFA situations of Jacob Trouba, Radko Gudas, and Leo Carlsson, and the intrigue around players like Mason McTavish and Dylan Larkin's trade request from Detroit (23:00). We also discuss how NHL players are increasingly trying to control their own destinies, waving no-movement clauses and emulating the NBA model. We wrap up with the Coolbet question of the week: which player surprised Alexis most with their personality and content presence (32:00)? She points to Former Duck Ryan Strome and Leo Carlsson as two standouts from her time with the organization! Visit PuckPedia.com and follow PuckPedia on social media! X: @PuckPedia  IG: @PuckPedia  Go to PuckPedia.com/Coolbet to get in on the action today. Stay Cool, Bet Responsibly Theme song by Lester McLean (https://www.lestermclean.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    35 min
  3. PuckPedia Cap Central 6/4: Silayev ELC + Draft Rights Expiring

    Jun 5

    PuckPedia Cap Central 6/4: Silayev ELC + Draft Rights Expiring

    For Episode 21 of PuckPedia Cap Central, Keith Kavanaugh and Hart Levine dive into the pressing topics of the NHL salary cap world. They kick things off with the PuckPedia and Nation Network partnership announcement and touch on the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Vegas leading the Final (1:30). Then they get into Anton Silayev's entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils and break down how ELC structures and performance bonuses work under the new CBA (7:00). They move on to performance bonus candidates for the upcoming season, covering the three categories of eligible players and some big names to watch heading into July 1st (10:00). Then they talk about which NHL draft rights are expiring ahead of the Buffalo draft and walk through the rules that determine whether players re-enter the draft or become UFAs (17:30). They wrap up with a walkthrough of the PuckPedia Draft Tracker, the go-to tool for following every pick live in Buffalo (21:30). Visit PuckPedia.com and follow PuckPedia on social media! X: @PuckPedia  IG: @PuckPedia  Go to PuckPedia.com/Coolbet to get in on the action today. Stay Cool, Bet Responsibly Theme song by Lester McLean (https://www.lestermclean.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    25 min
  4. The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 42: Inside the Mind of an NHL Super Agent ft. Allain Roy

    Jun 4

    The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 42: Inside the Mind of an NHL Super Agent ft. Allain Roy

    Episode 42 of The PuckPedia Hockey Show features a very special guest, Allain Roy, president and CEO of Roy Sports Group, joining from the NHL Scouting Combine in Buffalo. We start by honoring the passing of Claude Lemieux, who transitioned from his legendary playing career into the agency world with 4Sports Hockey (2:00). Allain shares his thoughts on what his loss means to the hockey and agency community and the importance of mental health awareness across all levels of the game. Then we get into Allain's background: growing up in French-speaking New Brunswick, leaving home at sixteen for prep school, playing goal at Harvard where he won a national championship in 1989, being drafted by the Winnipeg Jets, and representing Canada at the 1994 Olympics alongside Paul Kariya and Petr Nedved (3:30). After playing overseas in Finland and Austria, Allain found his way back to hockey by purchasing a small agency from Mel Bridgman in 2000, rebranding it as Roy Sports Group in 2015, and has since grown the roster to nearly ninety NHL contracted players and over 250 prospects worldwide. We dive into the current UFA market and how thin it is this offseason, and why higher return expectations from both sides could mean the big trades people are anticipating may not actually happen (9:30). We talk through the Josh Doan deal in detail, how new Buffalo GM Jarmo Kekalainen made it a priority to lock down a core character piece right away, and how the rising salary cap creates a constant tension for players deciding between security now and waiting for a potentially bigger deal down the road (14:00). We get into the Nico Hischier extension situation with the New Jersey Devils and what conversations with a new management group look like when one of the league's best two-way centers is extension-eligible (17:00). We then talk about how NIL and the new NCAA rules have turned player recruitment into the Wild West, and what the potential five-year rule could mean for the pipeline from junior and college hockey into the NHL (20:30). We wrap up with the Coolbet question of the week: what does Roy Sports Group do to differentiate itself from larger agencies like CAA and Newport, and what is the pitch to both up-and-coming players and veterans looking for something different (24:30)? Visit PuckPedia.com and follow PuckPedia on social media! X: @PuckPedia  IG: @PuckPedia  Go to PuckPedia.com/Coolbet to get in on the action today. Stay Cool, Bet Responsibly Theme song by Lester McLean (https://www.lestermclean.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    28 min

  5. May 27

    The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 41: The NHL Offseason Is About to Get Wild ft. Steve Werier

    Episode 41 of The PuckPedia Hockey Show features a very special recurring guest, Steve Werier, former assistant general manager of the Florida Panthers and a friend of the program. We kick things off with a quick look at the playoff picture (0:00). Steve breaks down what Carolina has built from top to bottom and why it shouldn't surprise anyone, while Colorado's struggles against Vegas are dissected with injuries and the Olympic break both playing a role. Then we pivot to the coaching and management carousel that has dominated the offseason conversation (6:00). Steve gives his perspective on what went wrong in Vancouver and why the front office structure, not just the personnel, was at the heart of their issues, and what new GM Ryan Johnson can do differently. We then discuss the Edmonton Oilers and their precarious situation with the Bruce Cassidy coaching pursuit (20:00), what happens if Vegas doesn't grant permission, and what the window really looks like for a team built around McDavid and Draisaitl. We move on to the New Jersey Devils and their new general manager, the decision to keep Sheldon Keefe behind the bench, and what a healthy roster could look like next season (26:00). Then we get into the Nashville Predators and their long-running GM search, the potential domino effect if Chris McFarland leaves Colorado, and the broader landscape of progressive young hockey operations minds across the league (29:00). We wrap up with the Coolbet question of the week: with a rising salary cap and new analytical minds in front offices, will we finally see offer sheets used aggressively this offseason and which players could be targets (34:00)? Visit PuckPedia.com and follow PuckPedia on social media! X: @PuckPedia  IG: @PuckPedia  Go to PuckPedia.com/Coolbet to get in on the action today. Stay Cool, Bet Responsibly Theme song by Lester McLean (https://www.lestermclean.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    40 min
  6. PuckPedia Cap Central 5/21: Liljegren Extension + Offer Sheet Compensation

    May 21

    PuckPedia Cap Central 5/21: Liljegren Extension + Offer Sheet Compensation

    For Episode 20 of PuckPedia Cap Central, Keith Kavanaugh and Hart Levine dive into the pressing topics of the NHL salary cap world. They start with the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the Conference Finals (2:00). The East features the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes. The West has the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights. Then they get into the Bruce Cassidy situation and what to make of his contract situation and if he will have the ability to coach another team next season (6:00). They talk about the Timothy Liljegren extension with the Washington Capitals for 2-years and $6.5M (12:00). Then they touch on the key dates for next season for buyouts, arbitration, and other important events (18:00). They wrap up talking about the offer sheet compensation for restricted free agents and if any of the big RFA’s might receive and sign an offer sheet (24:00). Visit PuckPedia.com and follow PuckPedia on social media! X: @PuckPedia  IG: @PuckPedia  Go to PuckPedia.com/Coolbet to get in on the action today. Stay Cool, Bet Responsibly Theme song by Lester McLean (https://www.lestermclean.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    26 min
  7. The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 40: Quinn Hughes to the New Jersey Devils?! ft. Rachel Herzog

    May 20

    The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 40: Quinn Hughes to the New Jersey Devils?! ft. Rachel Herzog

    Episode 40 of The PuckPedia Hockey Show features a very special guest, Rachel Herzog, host and analyst for the New Jersey Devils on MSG Network, and as it turns out, Keith's neighbor! We start by hearing Rachel's background: how she grew up in Minnesota playing Division I hockey at St. Cloud State, originally planned to become a doctor before pivoting to sports media, and powered through her first on-camera experiences despite being terrified (2:00). We talk about how a college friend pointed her toward sports broadcasting, how she spent six years at St. Cloud State building every skill she could, writing, producing, anchoring, video editing, before landing her first job in Fargo and ultimately getting the call from MSG on August 14th. Then we go behind the scenes at MSG Network, where Rachel breaks down what it's like working alongside Bryce Salvador, Ken Daneyko, and Don LaGreca, and what the team behind the scenes does to help her be the best she can be on broadcast (6:00). We then dive deep into the New Jersey Devils' season: what went wrong, the injury-riddled stretch from mid-November to the end of January that derailed everything, and what the offseason needs to look like for this team to get back on track (19:30). We also touch on Quinn Hughes and the buzz around where he might end up. We wrap up with the Coolbet question of the week: What advice does Rachel have for women trying to break into hockey media (25:30)? Rachel shares what it takes to carve your own path in a space that is still finding its footing for women, and why trying everything and tuning out the noise are the two most important things you can do. Visit PuckPedia.com and follow PuckPedia on social media! X: @PuckPedia  IG: @PuckPedia  Go to PuckPedia.com/Coolbet to get in on the action today. Stay Cool, Bet Responsibly Theme song by Lester McLean (https://www.lestermclean.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    30 min
  8. PuckPedia Cap Central 5/14: Coyle Extension + Player Raises

    May 14

    PuckPedia Cap Central 5/14: Coyle Extension + Player Raises

    For Episode 19 of PuckPedia Cap Central, Keith Kavanaugh and Hart Levine dive into the pressing topics of the NHL salary cap world. They start with the Stanley Cup Playoffs (3:00) and how the Colorado Avalanche came back from 3-0 down to beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime and advance to the Western Conference Final, where they await the winner of the Vegas Golden Knights and the Anaheim Ducks. Then the Carolina Hurricanes swept the Philadelphia Flyers and await the winner of the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens. They also talked about the coaching changes with the Edmonton Oilers and the Toronto Maple Leafs (6:00), with Craig Berube and Kris Knoblauch getting relieved of their coaching duties, as well as the GM openings in Nashville and Vancouver. Then they dive into the Columbus Blue Jackets extension with Charlie Coyle (8:00). The extension was for 6 years which takes him to his age-40 season. Then they talk about the 376 players that will get raises next season due to the update to minimum base salary in the CBA (14:00). Some of the big names this impacts includes Nathan MacKinnon, Igor Shesterkin, and Tom Wilson. Then they wrap up the episode talking about the Buffalo Sabres decision to play Konsta Helenius, which triggered his 10th game this season thus making him no longer slide-eligible on his ELC (22:00). Visit PuckPedia.com and follow PuckPedia on social media! X: @PuckPedia  IG: @PuckPedia  Go to PuckPedia.com/Coolbet to get in on the action today. Stay Cool, Bet Responsibly Theme song by Lester McLean (https://www.lestermclean.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    27 min
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PuckPedia is your go-to destination for smart, data-driven hockey insight. Across its two shows — The PuckPedia Hockey Show and PuckPedia Cap Central — founder Hart Levine, host Keith Kavanaugh and guests break down the latest NHL news, salary cap moves, and front-office trends shaping the game. Whether you're a diehard fan, fantasy player, or front-office nerd, PuckPedia helps you understand the business side of hockey like never before. New episodes drop weekly. Powered by PuckPedia.com. Follow along on social media @PuckPedia Check out PuckPedia’s betting partner CoolBet at PuckPedia.com/Coolbet

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  • Creator
    PuckPedia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The PuckPedia Hockey Show

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