Back to Excited Hockey Podcast
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The official podcast of PensionPlanPuppets.com. Arvind and Acting the Fulemin take you around the world of hockey and the NHL, with a focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs
Episodes
- Episode 227 - Leafs Win Draft Lottery Reactions & John Chayka Deep Dive
The podcast discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs' draft lottery win and provides a detailed analysis of John Chayka's past performance as GM of the Arizona Coyotes.
- Episode 226 - Leafs Trade Deadline Recap
Episode 226 of the Back to Excited Hockey Podcast provides a recap of the Leafs' trade deadline. The episode is hosted by Arvind and Acting the Fulemin.
- Episode 225 - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Through Six Weeks of the Leafs
Back to Excited Hockey Podcast reviews the Toronto Maple Leafs' performance in the first six weeks of their season, covering both the good and the bad aspects.
- Episode 224 - Around the NHL (Part 3)
This episode of Back to Excited Hockey Podcast covers several NHL teams. The discussion includes the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, Seattle Kraken, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Utah…
- Episode 223 - Around the NHL (Part 2)
This episode covers the offseasons of several NHL teams, specifically those located from Edmonton to Ottawa. Discussion segments include the Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, LA Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predato…
- Episode 222 - Around the NHL (Part 1)
Welcome to another episode of Back to Excited! Today, we begin our survey of every team's offseason moves, going alphabetically from Anaheim to Detroit. Timestamps: 00:12:07 – Anaheim Ducks 00:38:31 – Boston Bruins 01:02:47 – Buffalo Sabre…
- Episode 221: Leafs Free Agency Review
[00:00] The End of the Core Four [10:25] Marner's legacy and perception in Toronto going forward [26:10] The devastating loss of Pontus Holmberg [34:44] John Tavares signs a team-friendly deal [41:35] Matthew Knies becomes a core player [4…
- Episode 220 - Leafs vs Panthers Review + What Happens Next
We discuss the Leafs loss to the Panthers, and the major questions facing them this offseason
- Episode 219 - Leafs vs Senators Recap + Panthers Preview
On this episode, we discuss the Leafs beating the Sens in Round 1 (1:30) and preview the Toronto / Florida series (1:01:45)
- Episode 218 - Leafs vs Sens Playoff Preview
We preview the Leafs vs Sens series, talking about each teams' strengths, weaknesses, and give our predictions
- Episode 217 - Reviewing the Season So Far
Episode 217 - Reviewing the Season So Far by Arvind, Acting the Fulemin
- Episode 216 - Around the NHL (Part 3 of 3)
Welcome to another episode of Back to Excited. Today, we finish our look around the league, covering another set of 12 teams. Timestamps: Philadelphia Flyers [1:50] Pittsburgh Penguins [14:37] San Jose Charks [29:13] Seattle Kraken [43:15]…
- Episode 215 - Around the NHL (Part 2 of 3)
Today, we go through the middle third of the league alphabetically, and review their offseason moves, along with their outlook. Timestamps: Edmonton Oilers [1:00] Florida Panthers [30:00] Los Angeles Kings [43:21] Minnesota Wild [1:02:24]…
- Episode 214 - Around the NHL (Part 1)
Welcome to Back to Excited's annual offseason review, where we go through all 31 non-Leafs teams, and discuss how they changed over the summer. In part 1, we go through teams alphabetically from Anaheim to Detroit. Timestamps below: Anahei…
- Episode 213 - Leafs Offseason Review
Today, Fulemin and I do our deep dive of the Leafs' offseason, including the following: A recap of the players, coaches, and front office members who have left the team [0:55] The hiring of Craig Berube [26:43] The re-signings of Max Domi…
- Episode 212 - Deja Vu
Episode 212 - Deja Vu by Arvind, Acting the Fulemin
- Episode 211 - Mailbag!
Episode 211 - Mailbag! by Arvind, Acting the Fulemin
- Episode 210 - William Nylander Extention & Defense Trade Targets
Welcome to another episode of Back to Excited. Today we discuss the Leafs signing William Nylander to a contract extension, as well as some trade targets that might be of interest if the Leafs decide to bolster their defensive group.
- Episode 209 - Evaluating the Leafs After 20 Games
Today, we discuss the Leafs after their first 20 games of the year, and where things have gone well, poorly, and everything in between.
- Episode 208 - Around the NHL (Part 3 of 3)
Welcome to the final episode of our annual offseason reviews. Today we discuss the following teams: Pittsburgh Penguins [0:43] San Jose Sharks [40:24] Seattle Kraken [48:43] St. Louis Blues [1:05:16] Tampa Bay Lightning [1:11:21] Vancouver…
- Episode 207 - Around the NHL (Part 2 of 3)
Episode 207 - Around the NHL (Part 2 of 3) by Arvind, Acting the Fulemin
- Episode 206 - Around the NHL (Part 1)
Welcome to another episode of Back to Excited, where we do our annual offseason review of every NHL team. We've split it up into thirds this year, and still managed to go for 2.5 hours on 12 teams! Timestamps are below: Arizona Coyotes [0:…
- Episode 205 - Leafs Offseason Moves Recap
Today we discussed: The players who departed the Leafs this offseason [2:13] The new extensions and additions, including: David Kampf [20:30] Ryan Reaves [35:35] John Klingberg [47:55] Tyler Bertuzzi [1:00:26] Max Domi [1:06:16] Our overal…
- Episode 204 - Back to the End
We chat about the end of the Leafs season for the last time.
- Episode 203 - Belated Leafs vs Panthers Preview
We do a belated preview of the Leafs and Panthers series
- Episode 202 - Leafs vs Lightning Series Recap
We go through the Leafs' first series win in 19 years!
- Episode 201 - Tampa Bay vs Toronto Playoff Series Preview
Today, we go in-depth on the Tampa Bay Lightning, breaking down their strengths, weaknesses, and all their players in advance of their series against the Leafs.
- Episode 200 - 200th Episode Mailbag Special
Welcome to another episode of Back to Excited. We've hit 200 recorded episodes, and to celebrate, we have a long mailbag for you all to dive into.
- Episode 199 - Thoughts on Newly Acquired Players
Today we discuss: Early thoughts on Jake McCabe [6:45] Early thoughts on Noel Acciari [12:45] Early thoughts on Sam Lafferty [15:53] Early thoughts on Luke Schenn [23:10] The Leafs 11/7 experiment [34:08] William Nylander’s next contract […
- Episode 198 - Trade deadline recap
Today we go in depth on the Leafs’ deadline moves. Timestamps: Ryan O’Reilly’s injury [2:50] Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty acquired [6:26] Rasmus Sandin traded [23:22] Pierre Engvall traded [33:30] Luke Schenn acquired [43:42]
- Episode 197 - Leafs Acquire O'Reilly & Acciari + Other Trade Targets
Today we discuss: The deal which brought Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari to the Leafs [0:25] Other trade targets (Jake McCabe, Max Domi, Vladislav Gavrikov) [35:09]
- Episode 196 - Leafs Trade Deadline Targets
Today we discuss the rental market including: Bo Horvat - [2:46] Timo Meier - [4:53] Ryan O'Reilly - [47:00] Vladimir Tarasenko [1:12:39]
- Episode 195 - Evaluating Dubas' Offseason Moves
Today we discuss Kyle Dubas' offseason moves. Timestamps: Calle Jarnkrok - 5:16 Nicolas Aube-Kubel - 14:06 Zach Aston-Reese - 20:02 Denis Malgin / Dryden Hunt - 25:41 Rasmus Sandin / Timothy Liljegren - 29:50 Connor Timmins - 36:57 The Goa…
- Episode 194 - Rielly's Return & Paltry Panthers
Today we discuss: The Leafs play over the past few weeks [1:44] Morgan Rielly’s play this year [4:53] The poor season of the Florida Panthers [26:26] Luc Tardif’s comments after the World Juniors [47:46]
- Episode 193 - Mailbag!
Today we have a mailbag for your listening pleasure, featuring questions about indie rock albums, Leafs trade targets, and the best possible NHL lineup!
- Episode 192 - Re-evaluating the Leafs 2018 Draft
Today we discuss the Leafs 2018 draft in general with a focus to the players who are in the NHL or NHL adjacent now. Timestamps: Rasmus Sandin [4:59] Sean Durzi [14:09] Mac Hollowell [24:15] Filip Kral [35:08] Pontus Holmberg [39:48] Compl…
- Episode 191 - Defence Injuries, Matthews' Shooting Slump, & Referee Consipiracies
Today we discuss: The Leafs’ defensive injuries and their impressive play keeping it together despite them [0:45] The Connor Timmins trade [15:37] Auston Matthews’ shooting slump this season [23:30] Whether the referees are in the Leafs po…
- Episode 190: Murray returns strong
Welcome to another episode of Back to Excited. Today we discuss: Matt Murray’s strong performances since his return from injury [4:01] This disappointing season of Rasmus Sandin [9:11] Do we think forwards are more impactful than defenseme…
- Episode 189 - Leafs Beat Bruins, Samsonov Injury, Mitchell MIller Signing
Today we discuss: A deep dive into the Leafs win against the Bruins, including the Bruins changed style from this season, and how it interacts with the Leafs’ strengths and weaknesses [3:30] The general strength of the Bruins this year, an…
- Episode 188 - Jake Muzzin's Injury & Nick Robertson's Ascendance
Today, topics include: The Jake Muzzin injury, and Rasmus Sandin’s promotion [0:35] Nick Robertson isn’t going back down to the minors [13:01] Is Auston Matthews okay? [17:56] Were we wrong about the Leafs fourth line of Aston-Reese - Kamp…
- Episode 187 - Impressions from the first week
Today we chat about our takeaways from the first three games of the NHL regular season, including the rejuvenated John Tavares, the Matt Murray injury, and the Leafs strong special teams.
- Episode 186 - Leafs Lines and Pairings Preview
We go through the Leafs projected lines and defense pairings for the foreseeable future in depth, including our expectations, where we’re confident, and where we’re not. Timestamps: Top line (Bunting - Matthews - Marner) [2:30] Second line…
- Episode 185 - Leafs Preseason Storylines
Today we discuss a variety of topics related to the questions facing the Leafs as they head into training camp and the preseason, including: The ongoing contract negotiations with Rasmus Sandin [2:05] The enduring hole in the Leafs lineup…
- Episode 184 - Around the NHL (Part 2) - NSH to WPG
Today we discuss the remaining NHL teams and their offseasons. Timestamps: Kadri / Monahan trades - 1:30 NSH - 8:28 NJD - 18:37 NYI - 36:40 NYR - 43:18 OTT - 55:26 PHI - 1:11:13 PIT - 1:20:22 SJS - 1:28:05 SEA - 1:33:59 STL - 1:44:07 TB -…
- Episode 183 - Around the NHL (Part 1) - ANA to MTL
Today we review the offseasons of the teams from Anaheim to Montreal. Timestamps: Anaheim Ducks - 3:00 Arizona Coyotes - 20:20 Boston Bruins - 36:41 Buffalo Sabres - 46:50 Calgary Flames - 53:23 Carolina Hurricanes - 1:07:04 Chicago Blackh…
- Episode 182 - Leafs Offseason Review
Today, we go through the Leafs offseason in full and chat about what we liked and didn't like about it.
- Episode 181 - Series Postmortem & Where the Leafs Go From Here
We discuss the Leafs G7 loss to the Lightning, and where the Leafs go from here.
- Episode 180 - On to Game 7
We chat about Game 6 and what to expect from Game 7
- Episode 179 - Game 5 Rapid Reaction
We discuss the Leafs huge Game 5 win, featuring standout performances from the Big 4 and Jack Campbell
- Episode 178 - Game 2 Rapid Reaction
We go through the Leafs' Game 2 loss, discussing special teams, penalty differentials, and adjustments we'd make if we were Sheldon Keefe.