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Fusion; An Hockey Podcast

Fusion; An Hockey Podcast

By Alex Meleras and Taisei Fu

Alex Meleras and Taisei Fu discuss the National Hockey League in order to distract themselves from the climate apocalypse.
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One Time for Thatcher Demko

Fusion; An Hockey PodcastApr 26, 2024

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One Time for Thatcher Demko

One Time for Thatcher Demko

This week: playoff updates, Vegas-mania takes off and the goalie-tandem debate rages on. Plus: Lindy is back in Buffalo.

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Apr 26, 202401:19:24
2024 Playoff Preview

2024 Playoff Preview

THE BRACKET SHOW!

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Apr 19, 202401:57:29
Salt Lake Go

Salt Lake Go

This week: the eclipse, the Canucks, the musings of Devin Cooley, the development of the playoff race, the saga of the Arizona (Salt Lake?) Coyotes (?), and a relocation quiz.

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Apr 12, 202401:32:07
Makes the World Go Round

Makes the World Go Round

This week: the Nashville outlook, the somehow-fascinating Eastern playoff race, and a three-letter-words draft

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Apr 06, 202401:26:13
Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

This week: the Red Wings are as bad as we thought, Fedotov is off to Philadelphia, the Presidents' Trophy race takes shape, and a TOR Guess Who.

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Mar 30, 202401:21:04
Dewar Do Not

Dewar Do Not

Maple Leafs week - how do they stack up against the cup contenders? Plus, updates on the playoff races and a new quiz: Did he score 20 goals?

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Mar 22, 202401:30:00
Heads Will Bobble

Heads Will Bobble

We finally recap the trade deadline!

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Mar 15, 202401:53:31
Leap Day Hockey Card Adventures

Leap Day Hockey Card Adventures

This week: Taisei's hockey card adventures, the Avalanche are pretty good, the Stars acquire Tanev, the Leafs acquire Lyubushkin, the PWHL announces the "Gold" Plan, and hats draft.

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Mar 01, 202401:40:43
Dubas Trades Nylander

Dubas Trades Nylander

This week: the Lightning are slumping hard, Pittsburgh trades (Alex) Nylander for Bemstrom, the Predators' visit to the Sphere is cancelled, and a PIT Guess Who


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Feb 23, 202401:35:11
The Legacy of Jarmo

The Legacy of Jarmo

This week: the Dallas Stars are so much fun. Jarmo Kekalainen's tenure is complete, Phil Kessel might sign with Vancouver, Jake Guentzel is injured, and a Flyers' captains quiz.

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Feb 16, 202401:49:54
Salt Lake Saltines

Salt Lake Saltines

This week: The Oilers win streak ends at 16, what should they do at the deadline? Plus, inventory on all-star weekend, Marty Walsh goes after the Coyotes, and a flowers draft.


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Feb 10, 202401:23:46
The Honda Hyundai One on One Challenge

The Honda Hyundai One on One Challenge

Elias Lindholm to Vancouver, Sean Monahan to Winnipeg, Todd McLellan to unemployment, the good and bad of the All-Star Draft, a preview of the skills competition, and Kraken week!


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Feb 03, 202401:28:49
Knoblauch Rocks

Knoblauch Rocks

The Oilers are up to 15 wins in a row, Mrazek and Tippett each get a rise, the Penguins score an own goal, and a major development in the Hockey Canada scandal.

Jan 26, 202401:15:21
Sensyphus

Sensyphus

1. Panthers week

2. Patrick Roy

3. The Oilers' win streak

4. New contracts

5. All-star weekend

6. Guess Who: NYI


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Jan 22, 202401:33:27
I'd Like to Announce

I'd Like to Announce

This week: The Flyers are average, the Gauthier / Drysdale swap, the Nylander extension, Bjorkstrand's cancelled San Diego getaway, and a has-he-been-signed quiz.

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Jan 11, 202401:22:36
2024

2024

Welcome back! World Junior updates, DJ Smith fired, the Winnipeg Jets, and a Christmas movies draft

Jan 03, 202401:31:25
Half His Name Is Pierre

Half His Name Is Pierre

This week: the Kings are slumping, the Blues fired Berube, McDavid invented a new skills competition, the Canadian WJC team is out, the Capitals are moving to Virginia in 2028, and a Washington Guess Who

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Dec 15, 202301:48:57
Decentralized

Decentralized

This week:

The Rangers are pretty good, the Canucks made some trades, Broberg may be on the move, Montembeault gets a new deal, the draft is officially getting decentralized, plus a one-week-late Wild Coaches quiz.

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Dec 06, 202301:16:04
Contender or Bender

Contender or Bender

This week: Patrick Kane to Detroit, John Hynes to Minnesota, PWHL home-openers announced, and, the Capitals are not a playoff team.

Nov 28, 202354:29
Stapled to the Floor

Stapled to the Floor

The Islanders blow leads, the PWHL teams have no logos, and there are a lot of bad things that could be under one's bed.

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Nov 21, 202301:22:54
21 or Less in the Alphabet

21 or Less in the Alphabet

This week: the Sabres are mid, the Oilers have a new coach, Zadorov wants a trade, and EDM Guess Who

Nov 14, 202301:10:43
Sinosauropteryx

Sinosauropteryx

This week: the Golden Knights are first in the league, Jack Campbell goes on waivers, Zdeno Chara runs a marathon, and a double-digit-goal-performance quiz.


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Nov 07, 202301:32:44
The Fall of Pierre

The Fall of Pierre

This week: the Sharks are even worse than we thought, the Penguins are also very bad. Plus, the Sens' insanity, the PWHL team names, and a juice draft

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Nov 03, 202301:42:06
Red Zone

Red Zone

This week: the Bruins are still undefeated, the pride tape ban turned out not to be a rule after all, the Vancouver Giants appreciate referees, we prepare for Red Zone Hockey night, and do a Sharks Guess Who.

Oct 24, 202301:15:13
Good Times

Good Times

This week: Columbus week, NHL.com headlines, Owen Power, Devon Toews, and a Lindy Ruff quiz

Oct 17, 202301:05:13
Season Preview 2023-24

Season Preview 2023-24

The main event: standings predictions and cup picks. Plus, Hellebuyck, Scheifele, Dahlin, Drysdale, and more.

Oct 11, 202301:35:29
Lassi Is Gone / Lassie Is Dead

Lassi Is Gone / Lassie Is Dead

This week, Vasilevskiy is injured, is Jonas Johansson that bad? The Sens are in trouble, the Ducks have signed Zegras, the Penguins come up, the Wild sign two extensions, and a Fictional Dogs draft.

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Oct 03, 202301:20:46
Erik Brannstdream

Erik Brannstdream

Season 5 premiere! Sens at the cap, Pearson for DeSmith, Marchand is captain, Stamkos is sad, Laine is a great cook, and other preseason news and notes. Plus a Vancouver Guess Who

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Sep 26, 202301:04:13
Swishtastic

Swishtastic

This week: The Babcock debacle, the CapFriendly expansion, the rookie tournament, the slow draft, and a Blue Jackets Winningest Coaches Trivia.

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Sep 19, 202301:12:30
Get Him Back!

Get Him Back!

This week: Quinn Hughes new Canucks captain, Adam Lowry new Jets captain, Tomas Tatar new Avalanche player, Marie-Philip Poulin new Montreal PWHL player, and a draft of songs on Olivia Rodrigo's "Guts."


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Sep 12, 202301:09:36
Road to Clownery

Road to Clownery

This week: Michkov is being scratched, the Habs go "behind the scenes," Sheldon Keefe gets an extension, and Seattle Guess Who

Sep 05, 202301:12:52
Leeds Pond

Leeds Pond

This episode, we talk about the new Matthews' deal, Lafreniere, Bouchard, and a big-contracts trivia. Oh, and we also save Leeds Pond.


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Aug 29, 202301:10:13
Goodbye Game

Goodbye Game

Jonathan Toews' break, Marian Hossa's goodbye game, the retirement of Paul Byron, the retirement of Jonathan Bernier, whose legacy is greater than we think. Plus, a mundane daily activities draft.

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Aug 22, 202301:08:01
Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent

RIP Rodion Amirov


This week: The Mesa Coyotes, Krejci’s retirement, Petry traded again, and a Boston Guess Who


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Aug 16, 202301:04:48
Penguin Karlsson

Penguin Karlsson

Erik Karlsson has finally been traded. This may or may not mean the Penguins are good again. Plus, Wilson, Dumba, Terry, and some Baltimore Orioles broadcaster.

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Aug 09, 202301:19:02
What Did We Miss?

What Did We Miss?

In this episode we talk about everything that has happened in the offseason, so there is no reason for me to list it all here.


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Aug 01, 202302:16:31
2023 Mock Draft

2023 Mock Draft

Our last show for over a month is this one!! Vegas has won the Stanley Cup, OEL has been bought out. Taisei undertakes a buyout trivia, and the bulk of the episode is spent on our 2023 Mock Draft!


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Jun 19, 202301:53:08
Christmas Block

Christmas Block

This is a big week: Vegas is only one win away from the finals, but Taisei still thinks they’re not even that good. Plus, Dubois, Hellebuyck, Provorov, Hart, Severson, the Blue Jackets, Gavrikov’s strange deal, and a contentious desserts draft.


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Jun 12, 202301:54:23
2 Slices of the Same Smelly Salami

2 Slices of the Same Smelly Salami

This week. Vegas wins game 1, PIT hires Dubas, TOR hires Treliving, NSH hires a new coach (good), and CBJ hires a new coach (bad). Plus, VGK guess who


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Jun 04, 202301:25:09
Making Sense

Making Sense

Is this the nightmare Stanley Cup Final? Plus, Washington's new coach, and a Comebacks Quiz.

May 30, 202301:15:59
Gilbert Arizona

Gilbert Arizona

This week, the conference finals are not pleasing Taisei at all, the Leafs’ GM fiasco, and the Coyotes’ existence fiasco. Plus, a draft: the worst cities to which the Coyotes could move.


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May 24, 202301:10:37
The Adin Hill to Die On

The Adin Hill to Die On

In this short Tuesday special: Western conference inventory, Penguins GM search, and Florida Guess Who


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May 16, 202301:05:25
The Fix

The Fix

This week: the draft lottery is not fixed, just bad. Plus, the Flyers change things, sort of, and an Eastern Conference rd. 2 recap and rd. 3 preview

May 13, 202301:15:42
What Are the Lottery Balls Due to Do?

What Are the Lottery Balls Due to Do?

Round two has begun, Gerard Gallant has been fired, and the draft lottery is tomorrow. Plus, a franchise-playoff-goal-leaders quiz.


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May 07, 202301:38:08
In Between the Rounds

In Between the Rounds

Panthers win, Bruins lose, Leafs win, Lightning lose, Hurricanes win, Islanders lose, Devils win, Rangers lose, Golden Knights win, Jets lose, Oilers win, Kings lose, Kraken win, Avalanche lose, Stars win, Wild lose. And a look forward to round two. (Plus, Darryl Sutter was fired.)


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May 02, 202301:54:29
Identity Line

Identity Line

We’re in the middle of round 1! Some times are winning, some teams are losing. Some are doing well, some are doing poorly. Etc.


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Apr 24, 202301:24:56
2023 Playoff Preview

2023 Playoff Preview

Listen to us eulogize a few non-playoff teams, but more importantly, to fill out our brackets with the utmost thought and care. Enjoy!


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Apr 17, 202301:40:04
They'll Get What They Deserve

They'll Get What They Deserve

This week, the Flames are refusing the take the playoff spot that the Jets handed to them. Plus, the Wild Card race in the East, the Bedard sweepstakes, Adam Fantilli wins the Hobey Baker, Luke Hughes, Matthew Knies, Jett Alexander, Chris Wideman, and a fast food draft.

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Apr 09, 202301:31:49
April Fools

April Fools

This week: What's the deal with the Golden Knights? The scoring "race," the wild card race, Devon Levi's debut, and a Calgary Guess Who.

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Apr 01, 202301:11:20
Fanatics

Fanatics

This week: How good are the Maple Leafs? Plus, Fanatics, the playoff picture, and a quiz about 50-goal scorers


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Mar 26, 202301:26:07