NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

With Jason Demers at Sharks Media Day in San Jose, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson talk about the big Cutter Gauthier extension, Chris Kreider's signing with Montreal and Connor Bedard getting the captain's C in Chicago. Then Bruce Cassidy joins us to talk about his quiet summer, his thoughts on new Vegas coach Ryan Craig and what he will be doing this fall. Finally, the guys go over all the eight-year deals being handed out, break down the Alex Formenton backlash in Edmonton and bid farewell to John Klingberg and Connor Ingram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With training camp just a week away, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk talk about Zeev Buium and Fraser Minten getting their big payday, potential destinations for Connor Hellebuyck and what on earth is going on in Anaheim. Then two-time Stanley Cup champ Kris Versteeg joins JD and Nate Thompson to share his favorite stories about Dustin Byfuglien and Phil Kessel along with what he's doing now. Finally, the guys reminisce about Succession and talk about the Red Wings GM search and the Jessi Pierce Community Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're getting close to real hockey, people. Less than a month before the season starts, Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk dive into some bold predictions for the 2026-27 campaign while also breaking down Cale Makar's monster payday, what Quinn Hughes does and where Connor Hellebuyck could land. The guys also discuss Victor Hedman's big return, Will Smith's impressive BP session and JD's scariest moment in the KHL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk and Jason Demers finally have some NHL news to talk about it, including an expansion team potentially coming to Texas, Drake Batherson's next contract and a Carey Price debate in Montreal. Then comedy legend Robert Smigel joins us to talk about Wayne Gretzky hosting SNL, the origins of Triumph and why he loves the Islanders. Finally, the guys break down NHL.com's goalie and center rankings as well as Joe Pavelski's new gig and how Connor McDavid made video game history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not a lot of hockey news lately, folks. But Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson found plenty to talk about, including Canada's dominant finish at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Viggo Bjorck's potential to make the Jets and Ville Koivunen's shocking contract. Then Ben Clymer comes by to talk about winning a Cup in Tampa, Alex Ovechkin's first training camp and how he went back to college to become a financial planner. Finally, the guys share their summer movie picks and review the recent NHL.com position rankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson take a break from the summer to talk about Macklin Celebrini's monster extension, Patrick Kane returning to the Blackhawks and players avoiding arbitration. Then Ryan Reaves stops by to talk about finding his next NHL gig, his broadcasting options and the time he absolutely trucked JD in a game. Finally, the guys review the Odyssey and discuss future plans for Patrik Laine and Ryan Getzlaf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woof! It's the dog days of NHL summer. A season of arbitration, offer sheets, golfing and NHL players going tarps off at their teammates' wedding. Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson break down the major Stevie Y news in Detroit, Leo Carlsson's offer sheet and Ovi coming back. With plenty of intriguing unrestricted free agents still available, the guys also list the best players left and look at the latest about Connor Bedard and Daniel Alfredsson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything is happening! Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk stayed on their toes while breaking down all the big signings/trades/draft picks and explained why the Maple Leafs and Sharks are looking great. Then Keaton Verhoeff comes by to talk about dropping in the draft, development camp with the Sharks and skating with 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov. Finally, Producer Tal offers his all-name team from the draft and the guys discuss which teams jumped forward and which fell back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

90 episodes, folks! Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk make sense of a nutty few days in the NHL, including Brady Tkachuk heading to Florida, Mike Babcock officially joining the Oilers, Darren Raddysh coming to Toronto and so many more trades. Then a very tired Jackson Blake takes a break from his Stanley Cup celebration to talk about Carolina's championship run, partying with his dad and what he's going to eat out of the Cup. Finally, JD offers his review of He-Man and the guys pay tribute to the recently retired Jonathan Toews and Linda Cohn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk and Jason Demers are still nursing a little Stanley Cup hangover, but they kept it together long enough to talk about Jim Hiller becoming the man in Toronto, John Tortorella leaving Las Vegas and John Carlson likely heading back east. Then Kathryn Tappen drops by to talk about the Cup Finals, her legendary Jack Hughes Olympic interview and that time Mike Milbury left the studio. Finally, the guys discuss the start of trade season with the deals for Joseph Woll and Ross Colton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Demers is back from Vegas after celebrating the Stanley Cup win with the Carolina Hurricanes and shares all the details with Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk before discussing Jordan Staal's awesome performance and Rod Brind'Amour's Hall-of-Fame credentials. With no guest this week, we then dive right into Darnell Nurse's trade demand, Joe Sakic's summer plans and what teams we are watching this off-season. Finally, Adnan reviews Spider-Man Noir before the crew talks Nikita Kucherov's Hart Trophy win and what Dallas should do with Jason Robertson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back from Vegas, Jason Demers celebrates his recent birthday with Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson to talk about Jordan Staal taking over the Finals, Brandon Bussi getting the call and Mike Babcock potentially coming to Edmonton. Then Pat Maroon comes on after a BIG night at the tables in Vegas to discuss the Cup Finals, his son playing in London and what is happening with his old teams in Edmonton and Tampa. Finally, the guys chat about Peter Laviolette coming to L.A., that wild Knicks comeback and some serious hardware for Gabriel Landeskog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Demers is losing his voice in Vegas but still made sure to talk with Adnan Virk about a Game 3 for the ages, Dylan Larkin's shocking trade demand and what kind of a coach Joe Pavelski could be. Then Stu Grimson stops by to chat about the Cup Finals, the Hurricanes' early days in Carolina and becoming a lawyer. Finally, the guys talk Rob Blake's Nashville gig, USHL expansion and Connor McDavid's new hardware. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk break down an epic Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and look ahead to the rest of the series. Then Chris "Knuckles" Nilan talks about being a 1980s enforcer, remembers the late Claude Lemieux and clears up his connection to Whitey Bulger. Finally, the guys celebrate big wins for Zach Werenski and Jon Cooper while remembering the NHL Awards ceremony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson are going to be doing the thing twice a week during the Stanley Cup Finals, starting with a thorough breakdown of the Carolina Hurricanes-Vegas Golden Knights matchup and a tribute to the late Claude Lemieux. Jordan "J-Swish" Schmaltz then hops on to talk about playing with his brother, his love for the CFL and his transition into comedy. Finally, Adnan and JD get a little weepy about Norway beating Canada at the World Championships and the guys look at a big IIHF decision and Sam O'Reilly's monster season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson give mad props to the impressive Vegas Golden Knights, break down what went wrong for Colorado and discuss what Lane Hutson can do stay upright against the Hurricanes. Then Cal Clutterbuck stops by to talk about Matthew Schaefer's awesome rookie season, his legendary moustache and the lost art of the chirp. Finally, the guys wonder what is happening with Nashville's GM search and step up on behalf of Habs fans in Gatineau, Quebec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Final Four, baby! Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson break down the Eastern and Western Conference Finals from every angle before diving into the major coaching changes in Vancouver and Edmonton. Then Tony Granato stop by to compare Brian Leetch and Matthew Schaefer, share his memories from playing with Wayne Gretzky and so much more. Finally, Adnan reviews the new Martin Short documentary before the guys talk about Porter Martone at the World Championships, Manon Rheaume's new gig and the Sabres' awesome season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk and Jason Demers look into the goalie switches made by Colorado and Buffalo, Mitch Marner's playoff heroics and the Bruce Cassidy drama in Edmonton. Then NHL legend Chris Pronger stops by to discuss his new book, that wild Leafs press conference and the year he averaged 35 minutes per game in St. Louis. Finally, the guys talk Broadway musicals, Evan Bouchard's Norris snub and Craig Berube's firing in Toronto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson are still processing a wild 24 hours for the Maple Leafs before assessing the Oilers' and Lightning's offseasons and breaking down the surging Avalanche and Hurricanes. Then University of Denver coach David Carle and former NHLer Matt Carle talk about their sibling rivalry, the Pioneers' latest national title and who has family bragging rights. Finally, the guys look at their favorites for the upcoming NHL Awards and Jakub Dobes' stellar run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate Thompson was in the building for the big Flyers win Wednesday night and discusses Philly's run with Jason Demers and Adnan Virk before getting into the Carolina and Colorado sweeps as well as the Brady Tkachuk situation in Ottawa. Then Dean Evason comes on to discuss what happened in Columbus, his old teammates from Hartford and a great hot mic moment. Finally, the guys talk about the new Lorne Michaels doc, debate Macklin Celebrini versus Nathan MacKinnon and hand flowers to Nils Lundqvist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.