Checking From Behind

Zach & Preston

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. -2 dias

    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.

    52 min
  2. -6 dias

    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.

    1 h 9 min
  3. 25/06

    The CRAZIEST NHL Offseason EVER | Ep 204

    The NHL is having one of the craziest offseasons of all time, and we break down every massive move. We start with the Seattle Kraken trading for Mackie Samoskevich, followed by the Florida Panthers pulling off a blockbuster deal for Brady Tkachuk. Then we dive into the Ottawa Senators landing William Eklund and the Calgary Flames acquiring Simon Nemec in another huge trade. Next, we look at the Washington Capitals making major splashes by trading for Jordan Kyrou and completing a sign‑and‑trade with the Buffalo Sabres for Alex Tuch. We also cover the Chicago Blackhawks’ big swing, acquiring Bowen Byram from the Sabres in exchange for the 4th overall pick. To wrap things up, we break down several key extensions around the league, including the Edmonton Oilers re‑signing Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy, plus the Buffalo Sabres locking up Zach Benson. If you’re following the wildest NHL offseason ever, this episode covers every trade, every move, and every storyline. 🔊 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  (01:35) NHL Offseason Trades  (40:41) Extensions Signed  (45:46) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    46 min
  4. The 2026 Carolina Hurricanes Are Your Stanley Cup Champions | Ep 202

    18/06

    The 2026 Carolina Hurricanes Are Your Stanley Cup Champions | Ep 202

    In this episode, we break down a busy week of NHL news and trades across the league. We start with the Toronto Maple Leafs trading Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to the Philadelphia Flyers, followed by the Nashville Predators acquiring Ross Colton from the Colorado Avalanche. We also cover the Buffalo Sabres moving Michael Kesselring to the San Jose Sharks. From there, we shift to coaching changes as the Vegas Golden Knights decide not to bring back John Tortorella, and the Maple Leafs hire John Hiller as their new head coach. We close with the biggest story of the week: the 2026 Carolina Hurricanes are your Stanley Cup Champions, and we break down how Carolina finished the job. 🔊 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  (01:30) Trades Happening!!!  (13:16) Torts NOT returning to vegas  (15:45) Leafs Hire Hiller  (22:53) Hurricanes Win Stanley Cup  (43:57) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    44 min
  5. 14/06

    The NHL Awards Voting Is a Joke | Ep 201

    Nikita Kucherov wins the Hart Trophy… and the NHL Awards voting is officially a joke. In this episode, we break down why the Hart race, the All‑Star Teams, and the All‑Rookie Team exposed major flaws in the league’s voting system. We go through the First and Second All‑Star Teams, the biggest snubs, and what the ballots say about how the NHL values its stars. We also dive into the Darnell Nurse trade request, what it means for the Oilers, and which teams could realistically make a move. Then we wrap things up with a full look at the Stanley Cup Final and the biggest storylines heading into the series.  🔊 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) Introduction  (03:30) NHL Awards  (30:13) Nurse Requests Trade  (39:50) Stanley Cup Finals  (53:51) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    54 min
  6. 11/06

    This Might Be the Most CHAOTIC Stanley Cup Final in Years | Ep 200

    We kick off this episode with the Minnesota Wild locking up Michael McCarron on a six‑year contract extension and what it means for their long‑term roster build. From there, we dive into Dylan Larkin submitting a three‑team trade list and how the Detroit Red Wings suddenly find themselves in a brutal negotiating spot. Next, we break down the Edmonton Oilers showing serious interest in hiring Mike Babcock as their next head coach — and the potential fallout if they actually go through with it. We wrap things up with a full look at the 2026 Stanley Cup Final and how the series is shaping 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) Welcome to CFB Pod  (01:03) Wild Extend McCarron  (06:27) Larkin Trade List  (16:13) Oilers & Babcock  (29:21) Cup Finals  (42:06) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min
  7. 7/06

    The Stanley Cup Finals Just Keep Getting CRAZIER | Ep 199

    In today’s episode, Zach breaks down his trip to the 2026 NHL Combine with behind‑the‑scenes insight from Buffalo. Then we dive into the shocking news of Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from the Detroit Red Wings and what it means for their future. Next, we react to Andrei Vasilevskiy winning the Vezina Trophy and where it ranks among his career milestones. We wrap up with the Stanley Cup Final, a series that somehow gets crazier every single game.  🔊 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) Introduction  (03:51) Larkin Requests trade  (25:53) Vasy Wins Vezina  (30:21) Cup Finals  (49:56) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    50 min

Sobre

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