Checking From Behind

Zach & Preston
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  • HOCKEY
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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. 11M AGO

    The LA Kings Trading for Artemi Panarin Saved Their Season | Ep 164

    In this episode, we break down the LA Kings trading for Artemi Panarin and immediately signing him to a two‑year extension. We also cover the Devils acquiring Nick Bjugstad, the incredible Stadium Series game on Sunday night, and how the Tampa Bay Lightning have been the NHL’s best team over the last 20+ games. After that, we dive into the situation in Philadelphia involving Rick Tocchet and Matvei Michkov. We wrap up with Barry Trotz stepping down as the Predators’ GM. 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 DUBBY — Fuel your game at https://www.dubby.gg/ and use code CFBPOD to save 10% on your entire order. (00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod (00:32) Panarin Traded to Kings (13:54) Bjugstad Traded to Devils (15:58) Stadium Series Recap (29:22) Michkov Drama (33:54) Trotz Steps Down (48:58) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min

  2. 4D AGO

    The East Is a Bloodbath: The Playoff Race Just Got Crazier | Ep 163

    We break down a massive day of NHL news, starting with Patrick Kane passing Mike Modano to become the highest‑scoring American‑born player in league history. We also dive into Rasmus Dahlin’s frustration with the huge number of Canadiens fans in Buffalo, the upcoming Stadium Series matchup in Tampa Bay, and Linus Ullmark’s return to the Ottawa Senators. From there, we look at the Columbus Blue Jackets’ surge under new head coach Rick Bowness and why the Eastern Conference playoff race has turned into complete chaos. To wrap things up, we run through every major NHL award race and where things stand right now. 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 DUBBY — Fuel your game at https://www.dubby.gg/ and use code CFBPOD to save 10% on your entire order. (00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod (03:30) Quick Hitters (19:34) East Has Gotten Crazier (32:17) Award Races (51:12) 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

  3. JAN 30

    The Buffalo Sabres Are Finally Playing Sustainable Hockey | Ep 162

    In this episode, we break down a massive week of NHL news and rumors. The New York Islanders pull off two trades, the Colorado Avalanche lock up Sam Malinski with a new extension, and the Detroit Red Wings re‑sign Ben Chiarot. We dive into whether Artemi Panarin has played his final game as a New York Ranger, the William Nylander controversy fueling the Toronto Maple Leafs’ struggles, and why the Buffalo Sabres’ recent surge looks sustainable. It’s a full roundup of NHL trades, contract extensions, drama, and team storylines from around the league. 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 DUBBY — Fuel your game at https://www.dubby.gg/ and use code CFBPOD to save 10% on your entire order. (00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod (01:30) Islanders Trades (12:48) Malinski Extension (15:21) Chariot Extension (21:28) Demko Out For Season (24:31) Panarin Trade Imminent (27:57) Nylander Controversy (34:25) Leafs Struggles (42:44) Sabres Sustainable Hockey (52:15) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    53 min

  4. JAN 26

    NHL Rumor Mill HEATING UP: Major Trades Coming? | Ep 161

    Dive into today’s NHL Rumor Mill as we break down Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto. To wrap things up, we take a full look around the NHL standings, highlighting which teams are heating up and which ones are struggling to keep pace. If you’re following NHL rumors, trade news, and league trends, this episode has everything you need. 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 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 DUBBY — Fuel your game at https://www.dubby.gg/ and use code CFBPOD to save 10% on your entire order. (00:00) Introduction (02:28) Marner Return's to Toronto (10:03) Rumor Mill (43:41) Around the League (55:40) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    56 min

  5. JAN 23

    Rasmus Andersson to Vegas Changes EVERYTHING for the Golden Knights | Ep 160

    In this episode, we break down the Buffalo Sabres signing Josh Doan to a massive long‑term extension and what it means for the team’s future. We also dive into two major NHL trades from the week — the Calgary Flames moving Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights and the Vancouver Canucks sending Kiefer Sherwood to the San Jose Sharks. From there, we react to Jackson LaCombe replacing Seth Jones on Team USA’s Olympic roster and what that change signals for the tournament. We wrap up with our full NHL Contenders and Pretenders list for this 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 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 DUBBY — Fuel your game at https://www.dubby.gg/ and use code CFBPOD to save 10% on your entire order. (00:00) Introduction (00:45) Josh Doan Extension (07:25) Andersson Traded to Vegas (12:45) Sherwood Traded to Sharks (17:40) LaCombe Replaces Jones (24:43) Contenders & Pretenders (38:48) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min

  6. JAN 19

    The Rangers Are Officially Retooling — What Happens Now? | Ep 159

    In today’s episode, we break down the latest NHL news starting with the Rasmus Andersson trade talks that are heating up as multiple contenders circle the Flames’ top defenseman. We then dive into the New York Rangers’ plan to retool and reshape their roster over the next few years. Finally, we take a look at two of the league’s hottest teams — the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Tampa Bay Lightning — both riding impressive streaks and climbing the standings. 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 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 DUBBY — Fuel your game at https://www.dubby.gg/ and use code CFBPOD to save 10% on your entire order. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:48) Rasmus Andersson Trade Soon? (00:10:05) Rangers Re-tool (00:29:14) Leafs Hot Streak (00:39:59) Lightning Are Back? (00:47:39) Around the League (01:02:07) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 3m

  7. JAN 16

    Rookie Report: The Young Stars Taking Over the NHL | Ep 158

    In today’s episode, we break down the 2026 NHL Draft coming to Buffalo before diving into the Columbus Blue Jackets’ head‑coaching change. We roll into our midseason Rookie Report with updates on the league’s top first‑year players, then examine the New York Rangers’ recent collapse and what’s driving their downturn. To wrap things up, we go around the league and discuss the latest NHL trade rumors and the players whose names are starting to surface 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 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 DUBBY — Fuel your game at https://www.dubby.gg/ and use code CFBPOD to save 10% on your entire order. (00:00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod (00:01:08) Quick Hitters (00:24:41) Rookie Report (00:34:54 Rangers Downfall Continues (00:47:38) Trade rumors (01:01:36) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 2m

  8. JAN 12

    Our Midseason Biggest Surprises & Disappointments | Ep 157

    In this episode, Elodie joins the show as we break down one of the biggest surprises of the season — the Pittsburgh Penguins — and look at which other NHL teams are overperforming or underperforming. We then dive into Team Canada’s projected Olympic roster and debate the toughest decisions. After that, we take a full look around the league standings and wrap things up with our midseason playoff predictions 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/ (Twitter) | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind 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 DUBBY — Fuel your game at https://www.dubby.gg/ and use code CFBPOD to save 10% on your entire order. Elodie Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/the_penalty_box_diaries/ (00:00) Introduction (03:42) Penguins talk (09:55) Surprises & Disappointments (21:52) Team Canada (26:00) Hart Trophy Debate (35:08) Around the NHL (38:05) Midseason Playoff Predictions (56:28) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    58 min
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Zach & Preston
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    162
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Checking From Behind
  • Show Website
    Checking From Behind