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NHL Top Shelf USA TODAY
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3.9 • 8 Ratings
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The NHL desk from USA TODAY Sports - Kevin Allen, Jimmy Hascup and Peter Barzilai - talks all things hockey. We'll discuss league issues and interview players, coaches and executives.
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Devils, Rangers and World Cup wrap-up
Kevin Allen and Jimmy Hascup of USA TODAY Sports are joined by Bergen (N.J.) Record hockey reporter Andrew Gross. The three talk about the New Jersey Devils, especially their newest acquisition Taylor Hall, goalie Cory Schneider and the leadership of coach John Hynes. They also talk a little bit about the New York Rangers, who Andrew previously covered.
Then Kevin and Jimmy recap Canada's win in the World Cup of Hockey, won by Canada, why Team Europe coach Ralph Krueger is not in the NHL and what’s left for Sidney Crosby to accomplish in his career?
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Deep thoughts on World Cup with Bob Duff of Windsor Star
Bob Duff of the Windsor Star joins USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Allen and Jimmy Hascup to further analyze the World Cup of Hockey, particularly the talent of Team Canada and Team Russia, and what went wrong for the USA.
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Live from the World Cup of Hockey
USA TODAY Sports columnist Kevin Allen records from the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto, where Team USA will take on Team Europe on Saturday.
Kevin sets up the start of the tournament with insight, analysis and a couple of big interviews -- defensemen Jack Johnson and Erik Johnson.
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All things World Cup with John Carlson and Dean Lombardi
USA TODAY Sports veteran hockey columnist Kevin Allen runs this episode with a little help from a couple special guests.
Kevin dives into the World Cup of Hockey, giving his insight and information as the tournament gets underway. He also talks to defenseman John Carlson and general manager Dean Lombardi about Team USA's progress as it prepares for action.
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Hockey analytics with Rob Vollman
USA TODAY Sports' Jimmy Hascup and Kevin Allen are joined by special guest Rob Vollman, author of the "Hockey Abstract" and pioneer in the field of hockey analytics.
They discuss Vollman's background in hockey and statistics, the media's role in relaying and educating fans on what all the numbers mean and various examples of how analytics identifies the lesser high-profile players -- including the Sidney Crosby of drawing penalties.
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Talking Rangers, top offseasons and World Cup
After a short hiatus, we're back!
Hockey Hall of Fame journalist Kevin Allen joins Jimmy Hascup to discuss the teams that had the best offseason and the upcoming World Cup of Hockey.
Kevin and Jimmy are also joined by Rick Carpiniello, who covers the Rangers for the Journal News and Bergen County Record. The three take on Jimmy Vesey choosing the Rangers, Keith Yandle leaving them, Jeff Gorton's decision-making and what's in store for guys such as Rick Nash, Marc Staal and Kevin Hayes. And are they better poised to make a run at the Stanley Cup?
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Customer Reviews
One of my favorites
Listen to over 5 different hockey podcasts and I am finding that I want to listen to this one first, even if I have podcasts specific for my team that are newer and uplayed. Opinions are fun, informed, respectful, and professional. And I find I don't disagree with the opinions that often but respect their opinions when I do. Great guests come on too, as big as Doc Emrick. Good format and the host and panel are well prepared. Easy to listen to. I may have to say this is the best NHL podcast out there. Sorry Puck Off, you just got bumped down in the standings.
Disrespect
So you begin the May 14th podcast by saying you are taking a look back at the teams eliminated in the conf semis and proceed to have discussions about every team except the Isles. Really? You decide to skip over a young team on the rise who took the next step in the playoffs this year by advancing past the first round and has a ton of important decisions to make this summer. You know there is another hockey team in NY other than the Rangers and it does have other players on the roster not named Tavares. Awful job!
I couldn't stand it for 5 minutes
This uhh podcast uhh is really uhh unprofessional. I was really disappointed with the way the people would talk on this show. Lots of "uhh's" between every word. I can't stand listening to that.