The Hockey Writers Podcast – Ep. 2: Blues, Flyers, Hawks, TSN’s Jason Gregor One-on-One

On the second episode of the new Hockey Writers Podcast, I went from Edmonton to St. Louis, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Montreal, then stopped in with TSN’s Jason Gregor to talk all things hockey.

Segment 5: Matt Mastrogiovanni – The Philadelphia Flyers (43:21 min mark)

One of the more discussed teams in the NHL these past couple weeks was the Philadelphia Flyers. Ron Hextall was fired as the GM and Chuck Fletcher hired to replace him. Will the Flyers immediately start to make changes to the roster. Will they search for a goaltender and try to sign a player like Wayne Simmonds? Matt gives us his best answers.

Segment 6: Meghan Dillion – The Chicago Blackhawks (51:51 min mark)

Meghan joined us to chat the struggles of the Chicago Blackhawks this season. Now sitting last place in the NHL standings, Meghan details what’s gone wrong including their abysmal defense. Will the Blackhawks make trades? Meghan suggests perhaps the Arizona Coyotes and/or Dallas Stars as options. Meghan also let us know how new acquisitions Dylan Strome and Brandon Perlini have fit in so far.

Segment 7: Ryan Szporer – The Montreal Canadiens (58:14 min mark)

Finally, we stop by in Montreal and chat with Ryan who helps us examine the surprising season of the Montreal Canadiens who are in an Eastern Conference race towards the playoffs. Their offense has been unexpectedly strong, Shea Weber returned but Ryan still wonders if the Canadiens are a playoff team and whether or not they should add and try to make a run or miss the postseason and attain another high draft pick.