Montreal Canadiens get their GM in Kent Hughes, Leon Draisaitl gets pissy with Jim Matheson, and talking Penguins with Hunter Hodies

Montreal Canadiens get their GM in Kent Hughes, Leon Draisaitl gets pissy with Jim Matheson, and talking Penguins with Hunter Hodies

Author: Locked On Podcast Network, Andrew Berkshire, Mary Clarke January 20, 2022 Duration: 58:35
On today's episode of the Cross-Check NHL Show, Mary Clarke and Andrew Berkshire recap the continuing saga of sadness that is the Edmonton Oilers, as Leon Draisaitl got into it with reporter Jim Matheson over zoom, which led to the surfacing of a story that is supposedly about Matheson from Georges Laraque. Is the story true? If it is, it's a big deal, but if it's not, then Matheson should be the one getting pissy. The hosts also touch on the Montreal Canadiens hiring Kent Hughes as general manager to join Jeff Gorton's hockey operations department. After Mary predicted the Pittsburgh Penguins would miss the playoffs this year, the team has not only defied expectations, but look like a legitimate cup contender again. Locked on Penguins host Hunter Hodies joins the show to explain how the Penguins continue to be so great even while Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have either been absent or at least not great. Finally, in the pop culture segment the hosts talk about The Book of Boba Fett, and Peacemaker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in twice a week for The Cross-Check NHL Show, where hosts Andrew Berkshire and Mary Clarke bring their distinct perspectives as NHL writers to the forefront. This isn't just a recap of last night's scores; it's a deep, analytical dive into the stories that are actually shaping the league. Every Tuesday, they take the week's most talked-about narratives-whether it's a surprising trade rumor, a team's sudden slump, or a player's breakout performance-and hold them up to the light. They cross-check popular opinion against their own sharp observations from watching the games and, crucially, against what the underlying statistics reveal. You'll hear conversations that move beyond hot takes to find the substance underneath. Then, on Thursdays, the scope widens with insightful interviews. Andrew and Mary are joined by a rotating roster of special guests, from analysts and insiders to former players, who are among the smartest minds in hockey. These discussions provide even greater context and expertise on the evolving landscape of the sport. Produced as part of the Locked On Podcast Network, this podcast is for fans who crave a more thoughtful and nuanced understanding of the NHL, where instinct meets evidence in every episode.
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