The Sick Podcast - The Eye Test with Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy: NHL

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Drew Mindell joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the Winnipeg Jets trading Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Zakary Mercier joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss Brady Tkachuk’s rowdy return to Ottawa, the Senators handling the situation to perfection, who the Sens will deal with Linus Ullmark’s injury, the Montreal Canadiens without their captain Nick Suzuki for the next 2-4 weeks and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Brady Tkachuk’s much anticipated return to Ottawa, how the Senators can manage that distraction, Rick Bowness harsh with his players once again, Jakub Dobes’ struggles, concerns with attendance throughout the league and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the latest developments in the Connor Hellebuyck saga, which teams are in the best position to acquire the former Hart trophy winner, Kirill Marchenko’s return to Columbus as the Leafs take on the Blue Jackets, Nikita Zadorov claps back at Marco Sturm after having been a healthy scratch and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Anaheim Ducks’ rough travel to New York, Marco Sturm sends a message to Nikita Zadorov, the Toronto Maple Leafs trying to navigate key injuries, Connor McDavid on pace for a career year, what will the Winnipeg Jets do with Connor Hellebuyck as his suspension comes to and end and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Martin Biron joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss Jim Hiller benching Gavin McKenna, the Maple Leafs blowing a lead to the Buffalo Sabres, how the Philadelphia Flyer can stop the slide, the most impressive goaltenders in the NHL so far this season, how the Montreal Canadiens can get Jakub Dobes back on track, goalie trade options for the New York Rangers and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Chris Tanev’s injury, the Minnesota Wild suffering from the injury bug, Rick Bowness’ fiery comments, the Columbus Blue Jackets’ culture, what the Philadelphia Flyers need to do to stop the slide, Jakub Dobes under scrutiny, the latest on Dylan Larkin and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy recap the NHL frozen frenzy, Nathan MacKinnon and Roope Hintz’s spirited bout, the Ottawa Senators get blown out by the St-Louis Blues, the real problem with the Philadelphia Flyers, Alex DeBrincat’s contract extension, Rick Bowness calls out his players again and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Ottawa Senators’ strong start to the season, the Philadelphia Flyers going nowhere, their main organizational deficiencies, what they should do to salvage this season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Florida Panthers overcoming major injuries for a 2nd straight season, the Ottawa Senators exceeding expectations, Jacob Fowler already pushing for the starter role in Montreal, the latest in the Dylan Larkin saga, concerns regarding the dwindling quality of NHL officiating and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Montreal Canadiens’ underwhelming start to the season, the San Jose Sharks able to pull out a win without Celebrini, Jack Eichel putting on a clinic, the Calgary Flames quickly flushing their season away, unfortunate injury to William Eklund and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss expansion plans, the growth of hockey in non-traditional markets, how the league is recovering from the Covid pandemic period, the controversy regarding no-movement clauses, growing the league’s visibility in Europe, how the NHL plans to incorporate new technologies and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Francois Gagnon joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss his retirement, how he got his start in the media, highlights of his career, and later in the show, Pierre and Jimmy break down last night’s action across the NHL! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Aleksander Barkov’s injury update, how the Panthers could fill his role during his absence, Ivan Demidov set to miss 2-4 weeks, which Montreal Canadiens forward will benefit from this, Dylan Larkin drawing in for the Red Wings and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Alex Ovechkin announcing his retirement at the end of this season, the Detroit Red Wings in free fall, Simon Edvinsson reportedly seeking a trade, the Calgary Flames having a horrible start to the season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Chicago Blackhawks’ underwhelming start to the season, Aleksander Barkov injured again, Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks looking to elevate this season, successful debut with the Columbus Blue Jackets for Matthew Knies, the Edmonton Oilers playing unsustainable hockey and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins convincing win over the Philadelphia Flyers, the Toronto Maple Leafs bounce back, the Colorado Avalanche lay the beat down on the LA Kings, critical rematch for the Edmonton Oilers, the situation in Detroit not getting any better and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Montreal Canadiens spoiling the Toronto Maple Leafs’ home opener, the New York Rangers still suffering from the same issues, Jacob Markstrom silencing his doubters, the Detroit Red Wings starting the season without Simon Edvinsson, the concerning result out of Edmonton and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, the legendary Scotty Bowman joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to preview the NHL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Tony Marinaro joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the major blockbuster trade involving star wingers Kirill Marchenko and Matthew Knies, what this means for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets, the effects of a shortened preseason and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Tony Marinaro joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss if the Montreal Canadiens should go all in this year, if Mark Scheifele to the Habs make sense, the rising salary cap and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Adam Fantilli’s 6-year contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets, what this means for Kirill Marchenko’s future in Columbus, which teams would have the best offers to land the star winger and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Sid Seixeiro joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ offseason moves, their biggest deficiencies last season, Jim Hiller’s impact and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer’s spicy comments regarding Brady Tkachuk’s departure, the latest on Connor Hellebuyck, the Montreal Canadiens’ defense corps becoming a force and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the NHL’s plans for upcoming expansion, will the league have enough talent to go around, a big year ahead for Matvei Michkov, Montreal Canadiens rookies generating some buzz and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the interesting battles at Montreal Canadiens training camp, Kirill Marchenko appearing very non committal as to his future with the Columbus Blue Jackets, what the cost of acquisition would resemble, the Seattle Kraken trending in the wrong direction and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Dylan Larkin’s press conference, when his trade request could be fulfilled, the Winnipeg Jets suspending Connor Hellebuyck, unsigned RFAs not reporting to training camp, Chris Kreider already making an impact on the Canadiens lineup and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, player agent Matt Keator joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss Leo Carlsson’s historic offer sheet, getting Chris Kreider to Montreal, Ryan Leonard signing a long-term extension with the Washington Capitals and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Marco D’Amico joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss Ryan Leonard and Drake Batherson’s contract extensions, the Columbus Blue Jackets still unable to get a deal done with Adam Fantilli, the Montreal Canadiens potentially preparing for another major move, Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin awaiting their next destinations and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Chris Kreider signing a 1-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens, why he chose the Habs, how he’ll fit on that roster, the Anaheim Ducks reportedly closing in on an extension with Cutter Gauthier, the unresolved situations around the league 2 days away from the start of NHL training camps and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, NHL Hall Of Famer Brady Park joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to remember the tragic events of 9/11 and honour the life of Garnet “Ace” Bailey, Brad’s memories of the legendary Summit Series, his favourite defensemen today and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the U.S. Hockey Hall Of Fame inductees, how the Minnesota Wild will handle Quinn Hughes’ contract extension, the asking price for Kirill Marchenko revealed, why the Detroit Red Wings have yet to name a new general manager and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Don Waddell joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of the NHL, the latest on the contract extension negotiations with Adam Fantilli, trade rumours surrounding star winger Kirill Marchenko, some clarifications on the Zach Werenski situation, the benefits of having Mathieu Olivier in the lineup, what the Blue Jackets are missing to get over the hump and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Adam Fanitilli’s ongoing contract negotiations with the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Winnipeg Jets figuring out the trade market for Connor Hellebuyck, the Detroit Red Wings navigating Dylan Larkin’s trade request without a general manager, how long will Cutter Gauthier sign for with the Ducks, Quinn Hughes not committing to the Minnesota Wild and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request, the likeliest destinations for the gold medalist, Dylan Larkin’s trade demands remain unanswered, Cale Makar’ record breaking contract extension, what this will mean for Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild, NHL broadcasting developments and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss NHL expansion updates, standing predictions for the 2026-27 NHL season, potential surprises and disappointments, which teams are feeling the most amount of pressure and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss John Tavares’ legal battle against the CRA, just how disadvantaged Canadian teams will be long-term, Cutter Gauthier reportedly turning down the Anaheim Ducks’ latest contract extension offer, how the Ducks will be able to get themselves out of this pickle and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the Leo Carlsson offer sheet, how teams are adapting to the rising salary cap, how the NHLPA is preparing for eventual expansion and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Hockey Canada trying to re-establish their former dominance, just how impactful are state income tax benefits for NHL teams, which directions could Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens go before the start of training camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets in a precarious position, the Detroit Red Wings taking their time to find a new general manager and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly joins Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy to discuss the growth of the league this past season, how NHL teams are adapting to the rising cap, the expansion plans that have been discussed, the ongoing efforts to reach the European markets and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the resolution of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet, the Chicago Blackhawks extending Connor Bedard to only 5 more years, Jason Robertson extending for 1 season with the Dallas Stars after a long a messy negotiation process, the Montreal Canadiens seemingly satisfied with status quo and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss Alex Ovechkin’s 1-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals, the Caps loading up for one last run with the great 8, the Montreal Canadiens signing breakout goaltender Jakub Dobes to a 3-year contract extension, the Minnesota Wild acquire Blake Coleman, the confusing situation in Columbus and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire, Jimmy Murphy and Shayne Gaumond break down the 2026 NHL free agency and all major moves that have already transpired! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy preview the 2026 NHL free agency, discuss the latest moves from around the NHL, the Florida Panthers reuniting with Jacob Markstrom, which teams could be in the running to acquire Connor Hellebuyck and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy break down the 2026 NHL entry draft, the underwhelming format and broadcast, Eastern Conference teams loading up, the Columbus Blue Jackets at a crossroads, the Montreal Canadiens trade Brendan Gallagher to the Vancouver Canucks and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy preview tonight’s 2026 NHL entry draft, what the top 5 picks should look like, the teams with the most pressure to succeed in this draft, potential trades opportunities and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Jimmy Murphy and Shayne Gaumond discuss the latest moves from around the NHL, the biggest rumours ahead of draft night, the many question marks surrounding the Columbus Blue Jackets, a potential plot twist regarding the Montreal Canadiens and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the latest trades from across the NHL, which teams have improved the most, the biggest names still in the rumour mill, Friday’s NHL entry draft and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire and Jimmy Murphy discuss the Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026, Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Keith Tkachuk, Brian Burke, the Brady Tkachuk blockbuster trade, William Eklund joining the Ottawa Senators, NHL expansion, draft trade scenarios, Canadian market concerns, free agency storylines & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Jimmy Murphy and Shayne Gaumond discuss the shocking trade that sent Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, the ripple effects of this deal, the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices