Icey Takes

The boys are back and talk about their past weekend, which includes Zack drinking a new beer and giving candy out to trick-or-treaters, Jeff’s attendance to a halloween party and did “fall things” with his significant other, and Big Dave attending another wedding. Plus Jeff throws in a roller hockey story (0:00-19:15). With all of that said Big Dave vents and rambles about the managerial gaffe Kevin Cash of the Rays made in Game 6 of the World Series (19:15-39:30). Then the guys talk about the Justin Turner debacle in Game 6 with his eventual positive COVID-19 test and got pulled in the top of the 8th inning (39:50-48:37). The White Sox hired a new manager, well maybe not new, but brought back a manager to run their squad. And that name is Tony LaRussa. Big Dave doesn’t like it, but the other guys “kind of” do (48:37-56:22). The guys go rapid fire with the candidates of multiple awards in the MLB and give out their predictions for who wins what award (56:22-1:16:00). Finally the guys show their thoughts of a possible 48 game season for the NHL for the 2020-2021 season, and give out their MVP and their off-season plans for the podcast (1:16:00-1:23:16).

The guys are back and go over their weekend which included Big Dave’s adventure to Pymatuming Lake, Zack’s lazy weekend, and Jeff’s busy plans with the girlfriend, which included a costume party (0:00-7:40). Then the boys go over the World Series, after Jeff’s rant, and go over each game through the set (7:40-35:00). After that they go over their thoughts about the baseball season and what they loved and hated about the season (35:00-44:28). Finally the guys wrap up the show with their MVP’s of the week (44:28-50:48).

The guys are back together and start off the show by going over their past week adventures, which starts with Zack’s mini vacation with his girlfriend, Big Dave’s final softball tournament of the calendar year, and Jeff is hurt about his Braves not advancing to the World Series (0:00-7:56). So the guys jump into what happened in the NLCS between the Dodgers and the Braves (7:56-19:52), then the guys go over the World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the Tampa Bay Rays (19:52-37:26). When the guys move over to hockey talk the guys set the floor for Zack to rant about the Penguins’ most recent signing, Cody Ceci (37:26-45:52). Then the guys wrap up the show with the announcement of Doc Emerick retiring as the voice of the NHL for NBC, and give out their MVP’s of the week (45:52-1:00:46)

The boys are back again and they go over their past weekend, which includes Jeff’s attendance at a bachelor party, Zack’s surprisingly dull weekend, and Big Dave attending another wedding (0:00-3:30). Then they get into the NLCS and discuss their opinions about the series, and who they think will win the pennant (3:30-11:55). After that they discuss the ALCS between the Rays and the Astros with Tampa up 2-0 in the series (11:55-24:38). After all of that they jump into the NHL free agency moves that happened all of last week, starting with Henrik Lundqvist moving to Washington (24:38-31:01), then they discuss the Chicago-Colorado trade (31:01-37:19). Then they discuss the hilarity that Jack Johnson signed a contract to play for the New York Rangers (37:19-40:36). After that they bring up the Alex Pietrangelo trade between St. Louis and Vegas (40:36-43:55). The Pens and Fleury have reportedly had mutual interest with each other, the guys discuss what might happen to the former Pens netminder (43:55-47:22). Casey DeSmith, and Tristan Jarry, do the guys feel comfortable with that tandem for a full season? The boys give their answers (47:22-52:18). Then they wrap up the NHL talk with the Penguins’ signings this past week, plus Taylor Hall going to Buffalo, and Matt Murray getting an extension with his new team in Ottawa (52:18-1:00:45). To wrap up the show the guys give out their MVP’s of the week (1:00:45-end)

The boys are all back together for the first time in a long time and Jeff gives us a teaser of a wild story that he experienced over the weekend (0:00-2:30). Then the guys give a congratulations to the Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the Stanley Cup and discuss their thoughts on the bubble playoffs that the NHL held (2:30-9:20). After that they go over the Penguins buying out Jack Johnson’s contract and the happiness that is ensuing amongst all fans of Pittsburgh (9:20-16:32). Then the guys bring up other stories within the NHL before they enter the draft and free agency, pinpointing on the Penguins and how they will look after the upcoming weekend (16:32-40:19). Then the boys jump over to the MLB playoffs and go over each series, starting with Atlanta v. Cincinnati (40:19-45:11), then Miami v. Chicago Cubs (45:11-47:00), after that St. Louis v. San Diego (47:00-48:45), then Milwaukee v. Los Angeles (48:45-53:00). Then the guys go into the AL series, starting with Tampa Bay v. Toronto, and New York v. Cleveland (53:00-56:37), then Houston v. Minnesota (56:37-57:30), and wrap it up with Oakland v. Chicago White Sox (57:30-1:04:19). Then Jeff wraps up the show with his story that he mentioned earlier, plus MVP’s of the week (1:04:19-1:20:20).

Jeff and Big Dave take over while Zack is off for the week and they talk about their last week, then jump into the MLB playoffs and give out their picks, starting with the AL between the Tampa Bay Rays v. Toronto Blue Jays (0:00-6:45), then Cleveland Indians v. New York Yankees (6:45-9:37), after that then it’s the Minnesota Twins v. Houston Astros (9:37-13:16) and they wrap up the AL Wild Card round with the Oakland A’s v. Chicago White Sox (13:16-16:10). Then they move on to the ALDS with their picks of who will advance to the ALCS (16:10-22:10). After that they wrap up the American League with their ALCS picks (22:10-26:20). The guys move over to the Senior Circuit, starting with the Los Angeles Dodgers v. Milwaukee Brewers (26:20-31:10), then they move on between the San Diego Padres v. St. Louis Cardinals (31:10-33:20), after that then they pick between Chicago Cubs v. Miami Marlins (33:20-38:00), then they wrap up the NL Wild Card round with Atlanta Braves v. Cincinnati Reds (38:00-42:30). After that they move on to the NLDS picks (42:30-48:31) then they make their NLCS picks (48:31-51:15). Then they make their World Series picks for the season and give a final thought about the 2020 season and give their MVP’s of the week (51:15-1:02:26)

Big Dave and Jeff talk about their past weekend, starting with Jeff’s weekend in Columbus coaching youth hockey, and the wedding Big Dave (0:00-4:22). Then they jump into the final week of the regular season and discuss who is winning divisions and the others who will make the playoffs, starting with Miami (4:22-18:20), then Seattle and Cincinnati (18:20-27:00), then San Francisco and Milwaukee (27:00-33:00) and wrap it up with New York Mets, Philadelphia, Houston, St. Louis and San Diego (33:00-41:40). Then Jeff puts up his argument for Freddie Freeman to win the NL MVP, as well as guess the AL MVP, and both the NL & AL Cy Young awards (41:40-54:45)

Jeff and Zack lead off by recapping their weekend. Zack discusses his weekend food adventures while Jeff talks about an inspirational dish that his girlfriend whipped up. The boys then go into hockey to give a breakdown of the first two Stanley Cup Finals games and what they’ve seen so far. Jeff and Zack then go into the Penguins and their offseason so far and discuss a new rumor as well as discuss a potential reunion. They concluded with their MVPs of the week and Zack was not ready for Jeff’s sentimental pick (54-45-end)

Big Dave and Jeff lead off the show and talk about their past weekend and their betting woes on Sunday (0:00-5:00). Then they reflect on how the MLB has “persevered” through their season with the terrible start they had with all of the postponements (5:00-12:46). After that, they review the teams in both the AL and the NL, first they start with NL (12:46-27:23), then the AL (27:23-43:20). Then they wrap up the show with some unwritten rules that weren’t followed, but no one noticed (43:20-53:00). Zack then joins the show to discuss hockey with Jeff. First the boys discuss what happened with Vegas and how Dallas suddenly finds themselves in the Stanley Cup Finals. Zack and Jeff then predict the series outcome between the Islanders and Lightning. They wrap up their portion of the show by discussing the Nick Bjugstad to Minnesota deal and give their MVPs of the week (53:00-end).

With Big Dave out for the week Zack and Jeff take over and discuss what is going on in the NHL playoffs. 

The guys are back as a full squad and start by going over their past week, which starts with Zack’s “injury”, Jeff’s handyman work, and Big Dave’s last Softball Sunday (0:00-19:00). Then the guys go over the MLB Trade Deadline, which includes the Padres big day, the Blue Jays moves and the Yankees lack of moves (19:00-41:27). After that Jim Rutherford made another big trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs, plus they discuss Jim Rutherford’s statement of trading either Matt Murray or Tristan Jarry (41:27-56:45). Finally the guys make predictions with all the current NHL series at 3-1, they guess whether the series ends in Game 5 or if it continues with an upset (56:45-1:09:57)

Jeff and Big Dave go on without Zack after they couldn’t make it last week by talking about Big Dave’s softball Sundays and Jeff’s coaching hockey sanctions and whether or not they will be able to play this year (0:00-7:31). Then they started going over the first round of the NHL playoffs starting in the East with the Philly v. Montreal (7:31-14:18), then they move to the Columbus v. Tampa Bay series (14:18-17:50), after that they go over (17:50-22:27), then they finish the East with Carolina v. Boston (22:27-26:00). They move onto the West starting with the Chicago v. Vegas matchup (26:00-34:00), then they go over the Arizona v. Colorado series (34:00-36:45), after that then it’s the Calgary v. Dallas series (36:45-40:54) then they wrap it up with the Vancouver v. St. Louis matchup (40:54-44:30). So then they move onto the next round starting with the Boston v. Tampa Bay series (44:30-51:13), then they go over the (New York v. Philly matchup (51:13-58:24). Then they go over to the West with the Vancouver v. Vegas series (58:24-1:02:17). Then they wrap it up with the Dallas v. Colorado series (1:02:17-1:07:00).

The guys move onto a controversial play that ended the Phillies v. Braves Sunday night baseball game and review the remarks made by Braves manager Brian Snitker (1:07:00-1:18:40). The guys wrap up the show with their MVP and LVP of the game (1:18:40-end).

The boys are back after a tough week of sports in Pittsburgh, but they start by going over their past week, which includes Jeff’s roller hockey game, Big Dave’s softball game, and Zack’s “uneventful” weekend (0:00-19:00). Then they get into the Pittsburgh Penguins series loss to the Montreal Canadiens (19:00-44:10). After that they make their predictions for the number 1 pick in phase 2 of the lottery (44:10-56:00). Then the guys give their predictions for the Stanley Cup Playoffs (56:00-1:18:05). They wrap up the show with the MVP of the week (1:18:05-1:21:55).

Zack and Big Dave get the show started while they wait for Jeff by talking about the beer that Big Dave is drinking, plus they talk about other beers (0:00-11:00). Then the guys start going over some of the NHL series, starting with the Blackhawks and Oilers (11:00-14:00). Jeff then joins the team and goes over his weekend, then they go over Panthers v. Islanders (14:00-20:45). After that they go over the Jets v. Flames (20:45-24:45). Then the Rangers v. Hurricanes (24:45-29:15). After that it’s the Coyotes v. Predators (29:15-33:00), then the Wild v. Canucks (33:00-36:07), after that it’s the Blue Jackets v. Maple Leafs (36:07-38:08). To wrap it up they go over the Canadiens v. Penguins series, go over some topics in baseball, and wrap it up with the MVP and LVP’s of the week (38:08-end).

Zack is back with Jeff and Big Dave and they go over their past weekend and week adventures, which includes Zack’s vacation (0:00-9:45). Then they start with going over the thousands of tests that the NHL conducted before teams left for the bubble cities (9:45-21:28). The guys then give out their predictions for the NHL series in the qualifying round, starting with Arizona v. Nashville (21:28-25:20), then Chicago v. Edmonton (25:20-28:00), after that is Columbus v. Toronto (28:00-31:00), then Florida v. New York Islanders (31:00-32:54), then Minnesota v. Vancouver (32:54-34:55), after that it’s the New York Rangers v. Carolina (34:55-37:30), then they wrap it up with Winnipeg v. Calgary and Montreal v. Pittsburgh (37:30-53:48).

The guys head over to Baseball Talk and start with the outbreak within the Miami Marlins clubhouse while being on the road in Philadelphia (53:48-1:05:30). Then the guys go over their MVP & LVP’s of the week (1:05:30-end).

Jeff and Big Dave cover Zack this week and jump into their past week with Big Dave talking about his softball excursions and Jeff’s birthday weekend celebration (0:00-11:00). Then the boys start with talk about the Toronto Blue Jays being barred from playing this summer in Canada (11:00-16:15). After that the guys discuss the possibility of Toronto playing most of their home games in Pittsburgh (16:15-23:36). Then the guys have some fun and discuss their excitement for Opening Day approaching (23:36-27:30) and give out their predictions and dark horse picks with odds for the season, starting with AL MVP (27:30-33:54), then the NL MVP (33:54-43:22), then AL Cy Young (43:22-48:57), then NL Cy Young (48:57-55:50), then AL ROY but no NL ROY due to not having the odds (55:50-1:01:50). Then they pick each division winner for the season, starting with the AL Central (1:01:50-1:04:56), then the NL Central (1:04:56-1:07:18), the AL East (1:07:18-1:10:05), the NL East (1:10:05-1:12:10), the AL West (1:12:10-1:14:23), then the NL West 1:14:23-1:16:50). Then the guys give out their World Series Matchup and Champions (1:16:50-1:21:50). Then they wrap up the show with the MVP of the week (1:21:50-1:26:11)

The boys are back with a full house and talk about what they did over the weekend (0:00-14:00). Then the guys go into their thoughts with the future return of the NHL as they go into phase 3 of their 4 phase return (14:00-24:55). After that the guys talk about the NHL having their players eligible to play in the Olympics after their agreement on an extension with their CBA (24:55-35:50). Plus they talk about Minnesota’s new head coach, Dean Evason, who had the interim tag taken off of his title, and Lindy Ruff went to the New Jersey Devils (35:50-43:16). After that they move over to Baseball Talk, with ten days left before Opening Day the guys talk about their “excitement levels” with the eventual start to the league (43:16-59:00). Then Zack brings up his extra pick for his fantasy baseball league (59:00-1:05:50). The guys wrap up their show with the MVP of the week (1:05:50-1:10:44).

Jeff and Big Dave take the reigns with Zack taking a week off, so they go over their 4th of July weekend and Big Dave’s softball recap (0:00-7:00). Then the guys talk about the announcement of the two hub cities for the NHL, which is Edmonton and Toronto (7:00-17:37). After that the guys talk about the numbers of positive cases in the MLB and NHL as they plan on returning to play in their respective leagues (17:37-32:37). After that the guys talk about the Cleveland Indians looking to change their nickname after having this name since 1915 (32:37-49:29). Then the guys discuss the NHL and the NHLPA agreeing to a new CBA agreement up until 2024 (49:29-56:26). They wrap up the show with their MVP’s of the week (56:26-1:01:24).

Jeff is back with Zack and Big Dave after taking a 2 week hiatus from the show, then Big Dave got to go over his softball games over the weekend and some of the escapades him and his team got into with the double header. Plus, a short version of Jeff’s vacation he got to enjoy (0:00-14:00). Then the guys go over the NHL lottery this past weekend and the chaos that ensued with the number 1 pick (14:00-35:38). Then they go over a little bit about Jason Botterill being let go by the Buffalo Sabres as their GM (35:38-40:50). After that, the guys move over to Baseball Talk and discuss some players in the MLB already bowing out for the shortened 2020 season (40:50-54:11). To wrap it up the guys give out their MVP’s of the week (54:11-1:02:04).

Jeff could not make it again so Zack and Big Dave have another show for you, where they start to talk about their past week, including Dave’s softball events and Zack’s all work and no play over the past week (0:00-9:32). Then they start the real show with the return of the MLB, and what they think of their return, plus their thoughts on who won between the owners and the players union (9:32-28:18). Then they jump into what the fantasy baseball season will look like with the shortened season (28:12-35:01). After that the guys shift to what the NHL is proposing by picking their hub cities to get back to their season (35:01-47:14). Then the guys give out their MVP’s of the week (47:14-50:42).

Zack and Big Dave lead off the show by talking about the last 2 weeks and about Big Dave’s performance in his softball games over the weekend (0:00-4:40). After that the guys start ranting about the negotiations between the MLB & the MLBPA, and everything else about the blame game (4:40-32:46). Then the guys go over the “Long Gone Summer” documentary and what they thought about the story (32:46-47:14). Then the guys wrap up the show with their MVP’s of the week (47:14-end).

Jeff and Zack take over while Dave recovers from his root canal. So, they jump into the NHL State of the Union return to play being ratified and setting up a 24 team bracket, those two break down the playoffs and the NHL's plan. After that the boys go over their updates in their video game ventures and what happened this past week to them. With no documentary to go over they go into their MVP/LVP and wrap up the show. 

The boys are looking to bring some hope and happiness to all the listeners and talk about Zack’s real job opening up soon (0:00-5:16). Then they start with discussing the proposed NHL 24 team playoff format for this year (5:16-23:15). After that, Blake Snell made some comments about coming back to the diamond, and the guys dissect what the former Cy Young Award winner had to say during his stream on Twitch (23:15-38:10). Then the guys go into their “Video Game Ventures”. Jeff discusses his pitcher getting traded to the Mariners from the Braves, his hitter getting over his injury, and his franchise (Atlanta Thrashers) and the debacle he is in currently. Zack talks about his recent “March to October” team he is currently looking to win the World Series with (38:10-51:01). After that they catch up with the KBO stats and where their teams are sitting in the standings (51:01-57:10). To wrap up the show the guys discuss the last two episodes of “The Last Dance” and their thoughts about that, plus the entire docuseries, then they give out their MVP’s of the week (57:10-1:33:36).

The boys introduce themselves and talk about their current state during the pandemic, plus reminisce during the college radio days and remember an acting legend that passed away (0:00-10:07). The AHL has decided to scrap the rest of their season due to the pandemic, the boys give their opinions of this decision. Plus they dish out their thoughts on limiting fans to sporting events (10:07-21:30). After that the guys give out this week’s predictions on whether the NHL and MLB will resume their season or shut it down (21:30-28:24). With the KBO having one week under it’s belt the guys look how their favorite teams are doing while checking out the players stats (28:24-38:57). Jeff brings up good news about his “Road to the Show” player getting a promotion, plus he brings up his Atlanta Thrashers franchise and how they are doing (38:57-47:50). Then the guys go over “The Last Dance” episodes 7 and 8 and discuss their interpretations (47:50-1:16:20). They wrap it up with their MVP’s of the week (1:16:20-end).

The boys talk about all the hair they have because of and describe their past week. Plus, they discuss some books! (0:00-10:14) Then the guys jump into what the NHL needs to do during the pandemic and what plans they should be making for possibly reigniting the season (10:14-21:14). After that the boys go over Jason Giambi’s comments comparing the Astro’s cheating scandal to the steroid scandal (21:14-34:33). Then the guys talk about the KBO making a deal with ESPN and they decide what teams they will be rooting for throughout the season (34:33-49:05). After that Jeff and Zack go over their video game antics (49:05-1:00:48). To wrap it up they go over “The Last Dance” episodes 5 and 6 and then give out their MVP’s of the week (1:00:48-end).

The boys are back and getting excited with “normalcy” approaching in our state and across the nation (0:00-4:00), then they get into the firing of John McDonough, the President/CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks and the story of them breaking a long drought and how they are back into the building of their franchise again (4:00-15:30). After that the guys go into some future scenarios that the NHL could see themselves in the next couple months with mandates going away across the nation (15:30-28:00). Then Zack brings up his fantasy draft while Jeff and Big Dave give their opinions of his picks (28:00-43:47). After that Jeff and Zack go into their video game ventures and what happened this past week (43:47-55:56). To wrap it up the guys go over the latest episodes of “The Last Dance” and then bring up the MVP’s of the weeks (55:56-1:19:07).

WARNING: BIG DAVE'S AUDIO IS LOUD**

The boys open up the show complaining about tolls in PA (0:00-3:00), then Jeff and Big Dave look to help Zack with his fantasy baseball draft that will happen tonight and create strategy for the draft (3:00-14:30). Then the boys ask the question “Do you hate die-hard fans ruining fantasy drafts?”, plus they discuss some position rankings and when to draft a closer (14:30-39:03). After that Zack and Jeff discuss their MLB The Show antics that they had in the past week (39:03-52:04). Finally the guys discuss another docuseries, going into the first 2 episodes of “The Last Dance” (52:04-1:10:34). The guys wrap up the show with their MVP’s and LVP’s of the week (1:10:34-1:14:58).

The boys are back for another show and they start off with giving their opinions on the proposed plan(s) that the MLB is making for a condensed schedule in 2 locations (Florida & Arizona) and go over the division realignment. Plus they give their division winners if this format were to happen (0:00-29:15). After that the boys go into their video game franchises, starting with Zack (29:15-33:50), then Jeff (33:50-42:00) and then Big Dave (42:00-48:40). After all that Big Dave has a fun game for Zack and Jeff and tests their hockey knowledge (48:40-59:45). To wrap it up the guys review the follow up episode of Tiger King and then give out their MVP’s of the week (59:45-1:19:38).

Another week of sports but the trio is back with their opinions of what they would do to get the NHL season back on track if/when this pandemic is done with, plus they dish out their thoughts about television networks re airing “classic” moments in history (0:00-23:00), then Jeff brings up some of the NHLPA personnel questions the players answered about their peers, also Jeff gives Big Dave a homework assignment for next week’s show (23:00-48:30). After that the guys go over their video game franchises/march to October/etc (48:30-1:04:55). To wrap up the show the guys go over another Netflix show “Don’t F*** With Cats, Hunting an Internet Killer”, and what they took away from the series (1:04:55-1:22:00), and then they put a stamp on the show with their MVP and LVP of the week (1:22:00-1:25:41).

The boys are back during this sports pause introducing some brand new content to the show, along with talking about what it’s like to work at home (0:00-6:46), Zack’s “March to October” in MLB the Show (6:46-11:22), Jeff introduces his expansion draft team in NHL, as well as his “Road to the Show” players (11:22-15:39), then Dave introduces the 2 NHL modes he will be running with resuming the Pittsburgh Penguins season before the postponed games and doing a mock draft with a random team (15:39-19:34). After that the boys discuss Tie Domi calling out Scott Stevens on the Cam & Strick Podcast saying “Stevens was the biggest phony he had ever played” (19:34-32:36). Then the guys dive into their new segment of reviewing Netflix shows, with “Tiger King” this week, then wrap up the show (32:36-1:08:01).

The boys are back with Zack and get into the woes the Pittsburgh Penguins have been going through the past couple weeks, and they try to decipher what could happen in the future (0:00-17:55), then the guys bring up the Ottawa Senators’ problems in the front office (17:55-23:42). Zack tells us a story about the Coyotes game he attended, then they started to reminisce about other stadiums (23:42-29:21). Mika Zibinajad scored 5 goals against the Capitals and the guys think about other 5 goal performances in recent history (29:21-32:00)

For Baseball Talk the guys dive into the Tyler Glasnow comments made over the weekend about how the Pirates managed their pitching staff (32:00-39:43), then Justin Verlander is injured, so how does that impact the Astros? (39:43-44:07) After that Barry Bonds made comments about not being in the HOF, so they guys dive into those comments (44:07-53:30). Then the guys remember a legend in Hockey that passed away over the past week (53:30-56:40)

The guys wrap up the show with their MVP’s of the week (56:40-58:21)

Jeff and Big Dave kick off the show celebrating their 50th episode with each other and give a late congratulations to Alexander Ovechkin on reaching the 700 goal milestone (0:00-3:25), then they get into the dire situation the Pittsburgh Penguins after their 6th loss in a row (3:25-15:15). After that, the guys bring up the question “Can we believe in the Philadelphia Flyers?” after their recent winning streak (15:15-22:55), then the GM’s of the NHL decided they did not want to change the “Emergency Back-Up Goalie” situation after David Ayres secured a win against the Maple Leafs (22:55-31:00). Then Jeff and Big Dave give out their opinion of what they would change in the NHL (31:00-40:05). Finally the guys discuss the comments made by Quinn Hughes on the Calder trophy at the end of the year (40:05-47:15).

For Baseball Talk they go over the current Astros situation and what has happened to them in spring training (47:15-53:00). Then the boys go over some of the prospects in the top 100 in the league, as well as cover some of the prospects for their favorite team (53:00-59:00). After that the guys discuss the possible comeback story of Jose Bautista, as a pitcher? (59:00-1:03:30).

To wrap up the show the guys give their MVP’s of the week (1:03:30-1:10:30).

Jeff and Big Dave introduce themselves and cover all the big trades that happened in the NHL at the trade deadline, starting with the Patrick Marleau trade (0:00-8:35), then they discuss the other Pens trade as they acquire Conor Sheary and Evan Rodrigues (8:35-19:01). After that they discuss some of the bigger trades that happened, starting with Ilya Kovalchuk trade to the Capitals (19:01-25:40), then they go over to the Jean Gabriel Pageau deal to the New York Islanders (25:40-31:30). After all that Jeff and Big Dave go over the big deals that were made by the Hurricanes (31:30-40:10). Then the controversial moves of Lehner going to the Golden Knights, the Goodrow deal to the Lightning, and some moves the Oilers made, along with other things that happened in the NHL (40:10-50:15).

For Baseball Talk the guys talk about Madison Bumgarner’s secret alias of Mason Saunders and how he competed in rodeos, plus they talk about the Houston Astros getting the boo birds in Spring Training games (50:15-1:04:34).

To wrap it up Jeff and Big Dave give their MVP’s of the week.

The boys introduce themselves and get into the bizarre firing of Bruce Boudreau and discuss what Minnesota is planning in the future (0:00-11:06). Then Zack of Pens of Anarchy broke another trade that happened during the show, plus dive into the Blake Coleman trade (11:06-18:06). Then the boys discuss the Jason Zucker trade from last week and how he performed in the first 3 games, plus, Pens recap (18:06-41:00). After that Evander Kane is blazing a trail after getting suspended 3 games and speaking against the NHL Player’s Safety and the NHL as a whole (41:00-48:00), then to wrap it up with Hockey Talk Jeff, Zack and Big Dave give praises to the people who saved Jay Bouwmeester’s life during the Blues and Ducks game (48:00-51:34).

For Baseball Talk the guys go on a massive rant surrounding comments made by commissioner Rob Manfred and the comments made by Houston Astros players defending other player’s actions, and other players from other teams criticizing both the Astros and Rob Manfred (51:34-1:16:10). Then the guys discuss the Baseball Prospectus team projections for each division and that had Jeff livid (1:16:10-1:26:50).

They wrap up the show with their MVP’s of the week (1:26:50-1:32:49).

The boys open up the show by introducing themselves and jumping into the conversation of the MLB looking to expand the playoffs in 2022 and what they think about the initial plans (0:00-17:50). Then the MLB had a 3-way trade, then they didn’t, then the trades happened but not the way it was originally intended (17:50-28:45). After that Zack of Pens of Anarchy talks about his fantasy team keepers for the upcoming fantasy baseball season (28:45-35:05).

For Hockey Talk the guys go over the Pens performance last week and everything that ensued, from the goalie situation, to John Marino’s injury, and some trades the Pens will make based off the injury (35:05-55:15). Then the guys had BREAKING NEWS. The Pens and Wild made a trade. The Wild sent over Jason Zucker and the Pens send Alex Galchenyuk, a 2020 First Round pick, and Calen Addison. The guys take a breath and dissect the trade (55:15-1:07:23). Finally the guys go over the run that Alex Ovechkin and his chase for the goal record in a career, as he closes in on 700 goals currently (1:07:23-1:13:47)

To wrap up the show the guys give out their MVP’s of the week (1:13:47-1:18:47).

Jeff and Big Dave start off the show by discussing the Super Bowl shortly and then jump into the Pens recap of their last two games and what they have ahead of schedule (0:00-21:00), then the guys discuss the Battle of Alberta and the big goalie fight that occurred (21:00-29:40), and they shortly discuss that Dustin Byfuglien and the Winnipeg Jets might come to a mutual agreement to part ways (29:40-31:00).

For Baseball Talk the guys discuss the Mookie Betts and Nolan Arenado trade rumors that have swirled around the baseball world (31:00-49:05) and then they wrap up the show with their MVP's of the week (49:05-53:35).

Jeff and Big Dave have guest Zack from Pens of Anarchy join them and jump into the Marte trade that sent the outfielder to Arizona (0:00-16:32), Justin Verlander pissed off C.C. Sabathia while receiving his Cy Young Award with a certain comment (16:32-30:53) and the Reds signed Nicholas Castellanos (30:53-38:30). 

For Hockey Talk the guys briefly talk about the Pens (38:30-40:20), they discuss the skills competition and All-Star weekend as a whole (40:20-1:00:30) and then they make bold 2nd half predictions for the NHL (1:00:30-1:13:00). 

The guys wrap up with a little commemoration to Kobe Bryant as their MVP of the week (1:13:00-1:19:20).

Jeff and Big Dave start out the show with their introduction and discussing the jeers and mocks towards Matt Murray in their comeback win against the Bruins (0:00-15:30). Then they recap the Pens games over the past week before heading into a 10 game stretch of no games after they play Philly (15:30-23:10). After that the guys have fun pointing out the most surprising teams in the NHL thus far (23:10-35:48). Finally they go over the firings of both Gerard Gallant and Ray Shero (35:48-45:30).

For Baseball Talk the guys over of the punishment the Houston Astros received for cheating during the 2017 season (45:30-57:22), then they go over the possibility of what the Red Sox might receive if they are found guilty of cheating in 2018 (57:22-1:05:00). Finally the guys end the show by deciding who they would vote into the MLB HOF if they had their choice, followed by the MVP's of the week (1:05:00-1:20:00). 

Jeff and Big Dave get right to the firing of Peter Laviolette in Nashville and the guys speculate where the Predators go from here (0:00-10:55). The guys get into their analysis of the Winter Classic (10:55-18:31), Corey Perry's ejection and next years thoughts for the Winter Classic's game in Minnesota (18:31-25:00). After that Jeff does his Pens recap and preview, and the boys have a small discussion about Mike Sullivan excellence this year (25:00-36:40). Then they wrap it up with the statement Jim Montgomery put out last week (36:40-39:50).

For Baseball Talk the boys discuss the rumors of the L.A Angels pursuing Mike Clevinger of the Indians (39:50-48:45). After that they go over Josh Donaldson's availability and the ties to the Braves...again (48:45-53:37). Finally the guys go over an article they found detailing how the MLB wants to prevent sign stealing in the future (53:37-1:02:36).

They wrap it up with their MVP AND LVP of the week! (1:02:36-1:05:37).

The boys introduce themselves and jump straight into the Taylor Hall trade, examining what the Coyotes got and how this will effect them the rest of the year (0:00-14:50). Then they discuss the Joel Farabee suspension and if the NHL got this one right or not (14:50-19:55). After that Jeff and Big Dave get into the Peter Deboer firing in San Jose (19:55-30:55). And to wrap up Hockey Talk they guys have their review of the Pens last week (30:55-41:25) and Jeff has to defend something he said over a certain Pens player that was misinterpreted by his friends (41:25-48:11).

For Baseball Talk they start with the mega deal that Gerrit Cole signed with the Yankees (41:11-56:40), the signing with Anthony Rendon to the Angels (56:40-1:01:43), the Corey Kluber trade to the Rangers (1:01:43-1:09:00) and the Madison Bumgarner signing to the Diamondbacks (1:09:00-1:13:20). 

Jeff and Big Dave wrap up the show with their MVP's of the week (1:13:20-1:19:21).

Jeff and Big Dave jump into the signing of Stephen Strasburg and what that could look like for the Nationals and what kind of money it will set up Gerrit Cole to sign for (0:00-15:00). Then the guys bring up the proposal of the MLB cutting 42 MiLB teams out of affiliation and setting up a "Dream League" (15:00-33:40). 

For Hockey Talk the boys go over the firing of John Hines (33:40-40:00), Taylor Hall trade rumors and destinations (40:00-46:13) and then the guys reviewed the preview the games for the Penguins while also discussing the goalie situation (46:13-57:15).

The guys wrap it up with their MVP's of the week (57:15-1:03:07).

Jeff and Big Dave come back from their 2 week hiatus with getting into the two coaches that got fired, Mike Babcock (0:00-13:53) and Bill Peters (13:53-22:29). Then the guys lament about the Pens injuries this season and declare whether or not they should be worried about the season (22:29-31:41). After that the guys give props to Nathan McKinnon and Cale Makar (31:41-37:32) and the guys go over the Robert Bortuzzo check (37:32-42:35). 

For Baseball Talk the guys start with the Pirates finally hiring a new manager, discuss Marte wanting out of Pittsburgh and then the guys get really into it, trust us, you'll like it (42:35-55:51). Afterword, the guys go over some of the players who will enter free agency and discuss what they think of the projections MLB Trade Rumors are giving the top 50 free agents heading into the Winter Meetings (55:51-1:15:18).

The guys wrap it up with their MVP's of the week. (1:15:18-1:17:23).

Jeff and Big Dave introduce themselves and jump into the Hall of Fame inductees while pointing out some of their greatest work they contributed to the game of hockey (0:00-10:35), then they get into the Matt Calvert blocked shot and what the officials should have done when that happened (10:35-21:12). After that the guys to their Pens weekly review and short preview (21:12-35:50), then they go over the woes the Toronto Maple Leafs are currently experiencing (35:50-44:28).

For baseball talk Jeff and Big Dave go over the Ben Cherington hire for the Pirates (44:28-53:25), then Will Smith signs a 3 year deal with the Braves, so this gets Jeff excited (53:25-58:33). Then they give their new opinions on the sign stealing the Astros were apart of dating back to 2017 (58:33-1:12:15). 

The guys wrap up the show with their MVP's of the week to end the show (1:12:15-1:18:20).

The boys start out with their intro and give out the MVP's early, which are all the Veterans who served, or are currently serving this great nation (0:00-4:00). Then Jeff and Big Dave talk about the firing of longtime Sportsnet personality Don Cherry (4:00-19:40). After that the guys predict where the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars will find themselves by the end of the first week in December (19:20-30:24). Then the guys lament about the Pens injuries (30:24-34:00), the weekly review of the Pens (34:00-48:41) and bring up some milestones that will occur in the near future in the NHL (48:41-53:30).

For Baseball Talk Jeff and Big Dave discuss the Alex Anthopolous story (53:30-1:02:50) and wrap up the show with Big Dave gloating about his NL R.O.Y pick that came into fruition (1:02:50-1:07:36).

Jeff and Big Dave introduce the show and start to regret never giving the Nats a chance to win the world series, which they did (0:00-18:16). After that the guys discuss some qualifying offers that were offered to some big name players and the likelihood any of those players will sign those deals (18:16-32:40).

For Hockey Talk the guys discuss the Islanders hot streak and what to expect from them (32:40-41:35), everyone is getting hurt for the Penguins and Avs (41:35-46:35). Then Jeff does a little recap from the last 3 Pens games (46:35-56:55) and the guys have a short discussion on which 2 game suspension was more warranted, Adam Lowry's or Milan Lucic's, then they bring up their MVP's of the week (56:55-1:06:40).

Jeff and Big Dave get straight into talking about the World Series and how it has panned out so far, and they give their MVP's early in the show (although Jeff does a late switch at the end 0:00-17:00). After that the guys talk about the hiring of Travis Williams, head of baseball ops for the Pirates, and the firing of GM Neil Huntington (17:00-35:00).

For Hockey Talk the 2 get excited about the possible Saturday return of Geno for the Pens (35:00-39:45), the Pens upcoming games are brought up and the rivalry game that is happening tonight (39:45-47:10). Then the guys talk about the Tarasenko injury for the Blues (47:10-50:25) and the Lowry 2 game suspension for his hit in the Heritage Classic (50:25-53:30). The guys then end the show with the Gudbrandson trade for the Pens and wrap it up (53:30-58:59).

Big Dave has a humble brag before introducing the show (kind of) and Jeff joins in on a World Series preview (0:00-15:30). After that they review both the NLCS (15:30-23:30) and the ALCS (23:30-31:00). Next they go on a mini rant of how stealing signs is a part of baseball and all sports and shouldn't be punishable (31:00-35:50), then they talk about their favorite moments from the 2019 MLB season (35:50-43:38). 

For Hockey Talk Jeff and Big Dave comment on the comment Jason Zucker made after their 4-0 to the Canadiens (43:38-50:08), from there they go over the poor start the Dallas Stars have had (50:08-55:30). Then the two talk about good hockey and review each current division leader and play "Contender or Pretender" (57:47-1:11:45). After that the guys have their Pens weekly review (1:11:45-1:20:46) and preview the next week as well as drop their MVP's of the week (1:20:46-1:25:40).

Jeff takes it away and mourns the loss of his team in a horrific Game 5 loss to the Cardinals (0:00-7:30). After the sad words they bring up the question "Did Brian Snitker mismanage his rotation this series?" (7:30-14:00), then they jump over to the other NL series and give condoling words to Kershaw and the Dodgers, kind of (14:00-19:35). After that Jeff and Big Dave discuss the ALDS, starting with the Twins and Yankees (19:35-24:48) and then the Rays and Astros (24:48-29:18). Then the two discuss the current championship series, starting in the AL between the Yankees and Astros (29:18-38:30) and finally wrap it up with Nationals and Cardinals (38:30-50:55).

For Hockey Talk they start by talking about the 2 unbeaten teams in the NHL and talk about surprising teams after the first week and a half (50:55-1:00:13), then the guys go into the Pens week in review (1:00:13-1:07:50) and finally the guys end the show with the beef between Drew Doughty and Matthew Tkachuk and everything that has ensued recently with those two (1:07:50-1:16:30).

The boys are back and jump into the series that is keeping Jeff in frenzy all show long, the Braves and Cardinals (0:00-18:50), then they get into the other NL series, Dodgers and Nats (18:50-25:20), after that Jeff and Big Dave talk about the Astros and Rays series (25:20-32:25) and then they wrap up Baseball Talk with the Yankees and Twins series (32:25-39:50). 

In Hockey Talk the guys bring up the 3 stars of the week and something that has caught their eye 5 days into the season (39:50-52:20), Jeff and Big Dave go into a little depth about the Pens start and Geno's injury (52:20-1:00:20) and then bring up the Stamkos' quote (1:00:20-1:04:00). They wrap up the show with some interesting material, you'll have to listen and find out what it is (1:04:00-1:12:23).

Big Dave and guest host Zack introduce the show by bringing up the blog work that Zack does for Pens of Anarchy (0:00-4:17), then they bring up the managers who have been "let go", mainly focusing on Joe Maddon and Clint Hurdle (4:17-18:52). After that the predictions come flying in, starting with the individual awards in baseball for both leagues (Manager of the year, Rookie of the year, Cy Young and MVP) (18:52-41:25), then they predict the entire post season and pick their World Series winners (41:25-54:38).

For Hockey Talk Zack and Big Dave predict 3 individual awards for the season (Hart Trophy, Vezina Trophy and Norris Trophy) (54:38-1:06:17). After that they predict how each team will finish in their division and then pick a Stanley Cup winner (1:06:17-1:26:56).

The boys start with the Dustin Byfuglien suspension and what should be the outlook for the defenseman and the Jets going forward (0:00-12:00). After that the first of 2 divisional previews are broken down, first the Central Division (12:00-50:05) and then the Western Division (50:05-1:19:50). 

After the lengthy hockey talk Jeff and Big Dave shoot the stuff with the teams that are still looking to get their ticket to the playoffs (1:19:50-1:32:10), the guys brag about how Joe Maddon will finally be out the door, but will have his next opportunity arise in San Diego (1:32:10-1:40:50). Finally the guys discuss Ned Yost announcing his retirement by the end of the season, so they discuss the run he had in his tenure with the Royals (1:40:50-1:47:44).