Episode Nick Libett (513): NHL 1 Week In.  Some Big Signings this Week. Milt Schmidt Nominees!

Episode Nick Libett (513): NHL 1 Week In. Some Big Signings this Week. Milt Schmidt Nominees!

Author: NHL Hockey Fans Mike Bonn and Dale Hoard October 15, 2025 Duration: 59:12
We are 1 week into the new season but the biggest news this week wasn't game results or team performance, it has  been some big name signings plus a couple of low-key ones that could prove significant. We have the Milt Schmidt Award nominees. 
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Title Player Nick Libett

News - 

Habs honoured Ken Dryden in home opener - cool 

BIG Signings

Lane Hutson - 8 years, $70.8 MM

Jack Eichel - 8yrs, $13.5MM

Kyle Connor - 8yr, $12MM

Oilers Signings 

Jack Roslovic - $1.5MM

Mattias Ekhom - $4MM x 3 

Leafs 1-2 

  • stumble with 2 losses to Red Wings
  • Easton Cowan (2023 1st rnd) gets call up and plays on top line - 14:05 ice time 

Sens - Brady Tkachuk out 4 weeks 

Oilers

Goaltending issue gets highlighted in 1st game

Pickard starts game 2 

Sabres start 0-3 - ugh - Kevyn Adams is in trouble - 

Guess the 5th

Milt Schmidt Award

  1. George Armstrong - Maple Leafs

2. Jean Beliveau - Canadiens

3. Joe Sakic - Nordiques / Avalanche

4. Steve Yzerman - Red Wings 

5. Stan Smyl - Canucks

6. Bobby Clarke - Flyers 

 

Next Award Idea - Annual award - Best undrafted player of the season - Includes playoffs 

2024-25 - Sergei Bobrovsky 

Connections

Jim Stecker / Nora- congrats 

This Week -What do the numbers  9, 10, 22, 44 have in common for the Montreal Canadiens?

 

New Uniforms - will review a couple each week

Good - Blues - beautiful - liked previous but these are great - cool STL logo on pants - can be creative and look good 

Bad - Oilers - 3rd jersey - retro style - bland cream colour- cool shoulder yokes - why? Not near as good as regulars, no history

Crazy Stat 

Next week - narrow down Milt Schmidt to a winner including listener feedback 

  • Big Games to watch - Rangers @ Leafs / TBl v Det / Rangers v Habs - great jersey matchup - 

There’s no shortage of hockey analysis out there, but sometimes you just want to hear from people who watch the game the way you do. That’s the spirit of the ScuttlePuck NHL Hockey Podcast, hosted by NHL hockey fans Mike Bonn and Dale Hoard. They happily embrace their role as irreverent Hockey Outsiders, offering less-than-expert opinions that come straight from the stands. While the National Hockey League is their primary beat, their conversations roam wherever the puck does-from IIHF tournaments and the Canadian Hockey League to NCAA matchups and minor league stories. If it’s a good hockey tale, they’ll dig into it. Each episode feels like hanging out with friends who aren’t afraid to question a front-office decision, celebrate an underdog, or get sidetracked by a bizarre play. This podcast is built on a genuine fan’s perspective, free from insider jargon, making complex league news feel like a chat over a drink. You’ll hear their takes on weekly events, deep dives into larger trends, and the kind of sideline stories that often get missed by the mainstream sports shows. Tune in for a consistently unfiltered and entertaining look at the world of hockey.
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