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. 1D AGO

    THE OILERS ARE IN TROUBLE | Draisaitl Out & The Playoffs Are on The Line | EP 177

    Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the regular season — and the Edmonton Oilers' playoff spot is suddenly in serious jeopardy. We break down exactly what this means for Connor McDavid and the Oilers down the stretch. But first, the Buffalo Sabres have DONE IT — tying atop the Eastern Conference in one of the biggest stories in the NHL right now. We also get into the World Cup of Hockey returning in February 2028, debate who DESERVES the Hart Trophy this season, and close things out with our weekly playoff race update 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.  (00:00:00) Introduction  (00:04:01) Sabres First In East  (00:14:52) Draisaitl Out  (00:22:29) World Cup Of Hockey  (00:26:57) Hart Trophy Race  (00:38:28) Playoff Races Update  (00:59:18) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1 hr

  2. 5D AGO

    The Toronto Maple Leafs Are FALLING APART & Nobody Is Doing Anything | Ep 176

    The Toronto Maple Leafs are FALLING APART. Auston Matthews tore his MCL on a leg-to-leg hit from Radko Gudas — and not a single Maple Leaf did anything about it. We break down the Gudas hit, the pathetic team response, and whether it is finally time to fire Brad Treliving and Craig Berube before this franchise wastes another year. Then we reveal our full Top 10 NHL Power Rankings post-Olympic break — the Buffalo Sabres are legitimate Stanley Cup contenders, the Dallas Stars are quietly stealing the Central Division from the Colorado Avalanche, and the Montreal Canadiens window may be opening sooner than anyone expected. We close out reacting to a massive milestone: Anze Kopitar has passed Marcel Dionne to become the all-time points leader in Los Angeles Kings franchise history.  🔊 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.   (00:00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod  (00:04:43) Matthews/Leafs Situation  (00:25:54) Habs/Sharks Bright Future's  (00:34:15) Power Rankings  (01:06:37) Standings Check  (01:08:42) Kopitar Passes Dione ( 01:17:21) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 18m

  3. MAR 12

    The Buffalo Sabres Are the BEST Team in the NHL Right Now | Ep 175

    The Buffalo Sabres are ON FIRE. We break down their incredible 8-game winning streak, their improbable rise from last place in December to 1st place in the Atlantic Division, and what it means for their first playoff appearance in 14 years. Then we give our full post-NHL Trade Deadline playoff predictions — who wins the East, who wins the West, and can the Sabres make a deep run? We close out the episode reacting to the massive Nick Schmaltz news: the Utah Mammoth just locked him up for 8 years and $64 million. Was it the right move? What does it mean for the Mammoth's playoff push and the UFA market this summer?  🔊 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  (00:47) Sabres On a Warpath  (28:49) Post Deadline Predictions  (46:32) Schmaltz Extension  (50:49) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    51 min

  4. MAR 8

    2026 NHL Trade Deadline Recap: Biggest Trades, Winners, and Surprises | Ep 174

    In this episode, we break down the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline — the biggest moves, the biggest surprises, and the teams that came out as winners and losers. We dive into the trades that shocked us, the ones that made perfect sense, and how each move shapes the playoff race 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. 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. MAR 2

    2026 NHL Trade Deadline: Buyers, Sellers, and Teams Ready to Move | Ep 171

    In this episode, we break down the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline with an updated look at our full NHL trade board. We highlight the players most likely to be moved, which teams should be buyers, which teams should be sellers, and which clubs should hold as the market shifts. We wrap up with a quick look at the Buffalo Sabres and the strong run of games they’re putting together 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. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:51) Our Trade Board (00:45:08) Buyers (00:59:22) Stay Put (01:10:23) Sellers (01:14:52) Sabres Talk (01:19:55) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    1h 20m

  6. FEB 27

    Women’s Hockey Is Exploding Right Now | Ep 170

    Zach opens the episode with breaking news out of Pittsburgh as Sidney Crosby is ruled out a minimum of four weeks and the Penguins swing a major trade for Samuel Girard from the Colorado Avalanche. Then, Jess Amato joins the show for a deep dive into the explosive growth of women’s hockey — from the rise of the PWHL to the role models, media coverage, and cultural momentum pushing the sport forward. If you’re following the NHL, the Penguins’ playoff push, or the booming world of women’s hockey, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. 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 Follow Jess Amato On Social Media: X | https://x.com/JessAmatoWrites ️ 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 (01:23) Crosby Out Minimum 4 Weeks (03:02) Penguins Acquire Samuel Girard (08:15) Jess Amato Joins the Show (11:00) PWHL Is Growing the Game (20:02) Women's Win Gold (31:05) Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    32 min

  7. FEB 23

    USA MEN WIN GOLD! | Ep 169

    In this episode we discuss the US men's hockey team defeating Canada in an OT thriller to win the gold medal at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    24 min

  8. FEB 21

    USA vs Canada Gold Medal Preview | Ep 168

    In this episode, we break down both 2026 Olympic Hockey Semifinals — Canada vs Finland and USA vs Slovakia — and how each matchup set the stage for the final. Then we dive into our full USA vs Canada Gold Medal Game Preview, looking at key players, storylines, and what each team needs to do to win. Who takes home Olympic gold on Sunday? 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=en0 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    31 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
    173
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Checking From Behind
  • Show Website
    Checking From Behind