Frankly Hockey

Just like that, the months-long saga is over - and Connor Hellebuyck is on his way to play in the United States for the first time in his NHL career. Frank Seravalli and Brien Rea, filling in for John Buccigross, will break down every aspect of the 6-for-1 deal - including Frank's linchpin for the transaction from the Jets' perspective. What does this do to the Devils' playoff chances? They'll also hit on Connor McDavid's insane chase for 200 points and talk about Devin Cooley in the Beef of the Week, presented by Wilhauk Beef Jerky. Bucci is also back, as always, with his usual news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Alex Allard and hosted by Brien Rea and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your…

Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross break down absolute cinema from Ottawa, as the Senators fan base showed up and showed out for Brady Tkachuk’s return. Panthers coach Paul Maurice said “let it fly,” and they certainly did with chants, jeers and playoff atmosphere as the Sens put a hurting on the Panthers. The boys also discussed Connor McDavid’s chase of 200 points, Ben Kindel’s medical update, the NHL’s need for replay assist and mourned the loss of Ron Duguay. Bucci is also back, as always, with his usual news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See…

What a night ahead in Ottawa, where the Sens' Army will welcome (?) back Brady Tkachuk after his offseason trade to the Panthers. What should the reception be in the nation's capital? Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross discuss, also Kirill Marchenko's return to Columbus, Ben Kindel's scary medical episode in Utah and Dylan Larkin's reported 10-team trade list. Where makes sense for Larkin to land? Bucci is also back, as always, with his usual news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Monday night, it was Gavin McKenna vs. Ivar Stenberg, a battle of the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. That also occurred 10 years to the day after the debate that raged on at the time between No. 1 Auston Matthews and No. 2 Patrik Laine, when what appeared to be the second coming of the Finnish Flash scored three goals to lead a come-from-behind Winnipeg win. How times have changed? A decade later, Laine is out of the league. Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross also discuss the Rangers' hot start at the Garden and any potential concern for Mathew Barzal's lingering injury on the Island. Bucci is also back, as always, with his usual news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for…

It feels like a consequential week for the Winnipeg Jets with Connor Hellebuyck's suspension due to end on Friday. But the Jets have some mechanisms at their disposal in the CBA to prevent him from joining the team right away. Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross will discuss all that, along with Danila Yurov's trade bait, Nikita Zadorov's healthy scratch and the Flyers finally getting on the board. Bucci is also back, as always, with his usual news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Alex Allard and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing pains. Every NHL team and every young NHL player has them. Gavin McKenna was benched by coach Jim Hiller on Thursday night, playing a season-low 6:36 and then Hiller fell on the sword. Is he covering for McKenna? In Vancouver, Zeev Buium has also struggled of late after signing a massive contract extension over the summer. Meanwhile, in Chicago, Artyom Levshunov is finally blossoming in a big way - making us re-think the 2024 NHL Draft? Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross discuss. Bucci is also back, as always, with his usual news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted…

The Los Angeles Kings are off to a scuffling start (0-3-2) and they're weighing their options: One of those is pursuing Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets. In Winnipeg, the Jets are also trying to decide how they might handle the situation if Hellebuyck asks to come back, as his contractual right. Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross will also look at Jesper Wallstedt's next contract and talk about the Hutson brothers, who faced off on Wednesday night. The boys will be joined by Bob Stauffer of the Edmonton Oilers, presented by Wilhauk Beef Jerky, and Bucci has his latest news and notes from around the league with Franks 'n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get…

What a night in the #NHL as John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli recover from the Frozen Frenzy with all 32 teams in action. The boys will break down Brady Tkachuk's big night, Alex DeBrincat's new contract extension with #LGRW and hit on the new look #Blackhawks with captain Connor Bedard on the ice. As always, Bucci is back with his news and notes from around the league with Franks ‘n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frozen Frenzy has arrived! Sixteen games with 16 staggered start times on Oct. 13 makes it a feast for hockey fans. We'll go behind the scenes with Frozen Frenzy on ESPN host John Buccigross. Connor Bedard returns for the Blackhawks. We'll also dive into a string of bad luck that teams are experiencing with injuries. Plus talk about Connor McDavid's place among the GOATs as he hits 800 career NHL games played. Bucci is back with his news and notes from around the league with Franks ‘n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a New York nightmare with the Rangers losing goaltender Igor Shesterkin for the season. Who's up next in New York as the Rangers peruse the goalie market? Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross also talk about Dylan Larkin being serenaded by Habs fans in Montréal, Dave Hakstol's surprising departure from Colorado to join Arizona State, as well as some tough injury luck. Bucci is back with his news and notes from around the league with Franks ‘n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Alex Allard and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the Dylan Larkin Sweepstakes finally heating up? Two games in a row, the Detroit Red Wings have sent senior executives to watch the Minnesota Wild - first Kris Draper and then interim GM Shawn Horcoff on Thursday. We know Minnesota is one of Larkin’s preferred destinations. The Wild can pull it off, we propose a couple different trade scenarios. Who says no? Bucci is back with his news and notes in Franks ‘n Beans and the boys kick off a Friday with another world famous Blind Rank, plus the debut of Beef of the Week. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been 27 years since a defenseman won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's Most Valuable Player. Why? What if Evan Bouchard is beginning a season for all-time? Could voters put aside some of his defensive lapses to make a Hart case? Plus Sid and Ovi meet for one of the last times. And the boys talk the Jets' steady start. Plus Bucci is back with his news and notes from around the league in Franks 'n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruins coach Marco Sturm joins the boys with Brien Rea in for John Buccigross this episode, who is traveling to St. Louis. There’s no shortage of news and info to talk about - starting with Dylan Larkin’s debut in Detroit and the gamut of emotions. They also touched on Gavin McKenna’s serious sigh of relief and the Leafs’ wild OT win. They also hit on the Oilers-Penguins trade and some devastating injury news. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by Brien Rea and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big news in Detroit as the Wings say Dylan Larkin will make his season debut coming off of injury, just a few days after being booed at their home opener. Surprised? Patrick Kane also plays his first home game as a Blackhawk in a few years, a much anticipated homecoming. Bucci and Frank also break down the Flyers’ rough start and the Sharks struggling without Macklin Celebrini. Bucci has the latest news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans and Frank is back with his pick of the day in Speculate to Accumulate. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sources tell Frank Seravalli that the Utah Mammoth have emerged as a strong suitor for Simon Edvinsson as the Red Wings manage, well, a tire fire to start their season in Detroit. What could an Edvinsson trade look like? How would he fit with the Mammoth? Frank and John Buccigross will also dive into Gavin McKenna's start, Tyrel Bauer's entrance into the heavyweight class, and Alex Ovechkin announcing this will be his final NHL season. Bucci has the latest news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Alex Allard and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NHL Washington Capitals goal scoring legend Alex Ovechkin has announced his retirement and this will be his last season. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucci and Frank break down a bonkers Thursday night in the NHL. Matthew Knies sent a statement to #Leafs nation in his first period as a Columbus Blue Jacket. Igor Shesterkin became the 18th goalie to score a goal. Victor Herman returned to action. Jack Hughes got the last laugh after an awkward interview in New Jersey. And the Florida Panthers cautiously hold their breath after Aleksander Barkov’s apparent knee injury in San Jose. Bucci has the latest news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Jared McAuley and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just like that, John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli have plenty to chew on during one of Frank's favorite weeks of the season: Overreaction Week. With such a small sample size, everyone wants to draw conclusions one way or the other - about teams, players and hopes for the season. On this episode, Frank and Bucci dive into the Leafs' bounceback against the Islanders, whether the Penguins might actually be good, and did we somehow underrate the Colorado Avalanche? So many questions. Bucci has the latest news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Alex Allard and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

Night one of the 2026-27 NHL regular season is in the books and John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli are back with four overreactions. Or are they? They'll dive into Tristan Jarry's shaky season debut and whether the Oilers are the same team just with a new head coach? Who was more overwhelmed in their Leafs debut: Gavin McKenna or Darren Raddysh? Are the Blackhawks toast without Connor Bedard? And ... maybe Florida will be just fine with Jacob Markstrom? Bucci has the latest news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Alex Allard and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hockey Insider Frank Seravalli breaks down some tough news for the Minnesota Wild, as the Stanley Cup hopefuls were dealt a big blow when the team announced on Tuesday that star defenseman Brock Faber would be out indefinitely with a fractured skull suffered in Friday’s preseason game. The Wild did not reveal a timeline and Seravalli says online speculation could be incorrect, unless you’re a neurosurgeon. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the Kirill Marchenko for Matthew Knies blockbuster on the eve of the NHL regular season, John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli break down the trade and the winners and losers. They’ll get you set for opening night with all of the news and info from around the league, including the new Senators’ captain, Brock Faber’s scary injury and more. The boys have a full Western Conference preview, predict how the standings will unfold, and talk about their Stanley Cup champion and why. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Alex Allard and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hockey Insider Frank Seravalli breaks down the regular season eve blockbuster that sent Kirill Marchenko to Toronto on Monday in exchange for Matthew Knies and a second-round pick. Marchenko’s trade includes a $75 million extension, which comes at a significant price hike over the $7.75 million that Knies was signed for through 2031. Who wins the trade? Frank explains the risk on both ends. We won’t know the answer for a few years. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back for another season, kicking off the regular season’s eve with an Eastern Conference preview. They talked live about the developing Kirill Marchenko talks with the Toronto Maple Leafs closing in on acquiring the Blue Jackets forward, potentially in exchange for Matthew Knies. Bucci and Frank discussed their most improved teams, the biggest unknowns in the East and then gave their projected standings in both conferences. Frankly Hockey is a video-first podcast. It can be streamed live on YouTube, X, as well as Sportsnet 360 across Canada and listened to on FAN 590 radio in Toronto. This episode was produced by Alex Allard and hosted by John Buccigross and Frank Seravalli. Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hockey Insider Frank Seravalli and veteran broadcast John Buccigross team up for Frankly Hockey, a one-hour daily show that professes their love of the game with their own brand of humor. Frankly Hockey has you covered on all things hockey - from breaking news to opinion to top-shelf guests. Subscribe and share today! Frankly Hockey is also available to stream live for free on YouTube, Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, X and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.