LA Kings legend Jim Fox returns for the playoff push! Dr. Jay Calvert & Jim discuss the Kings path to the playoffs, Akil Thomas' first game, the loss to the Jets, upcoming matchups with the Ducks, predictions for the west, facing McDavid, good pickups at the deadline for Colorado, his Cup prediction!…

Dr. Jay Calvert chats with Avs beat writer Meghan Angley! The two discuss the Avs Cup run, Nathan MacKinnon's leadership role, the keys to this year's success, managing around injuries like Landeskog, the impact of role players like Josh Manson & Andrew Cogliano, the Avs PK line, their OT win over Pittsburgh, as well as her day-to-day, her path to …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former NHL goalie John Blue! Who's got the goalie, or goalie tandem, to take them all the way this year? Blue and the boys discuss Shahob's beard, shrinkage, the strongest 1-2 goalie tandems, Bobrovsky, the tight race in the East, Shesterkin, the Red Wings slide, Demko, key moves at the deadline for Veg…

Dr. Jay Calvert chats with former NHL enforcer & current studio analyst for the Dallas Stars - Brent Severyn! Brent shares his thoughts on the hot Dallas Stars season, the impact of Joe Pavelski, the rise of Logan Stankoven, trade deadline speculation, current Cup contenders, his personal player transition from key player to enforcer role, winning …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with NHL Legend Jay Caufield! The docs talk to Jay about Jaromir Jagr's jersey retirement ceremony, the Mario Lemieux effect, why there's only three jersey's retired in Pittsburgh, Jason's jersey retirement ceremony tradition proposal, stories of Jagr's legendary work ethic, injury management in the NHL, and…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Jacob Billington of The Hockey Writers! The docs check in with Jacob about the 2024 Ottawa Senators, Morgan Rielly's hit on Ridly Greig, Greig's empty-netter slap shot, Reilly's ensuing 5-game suspension, the Tkachuk brothers, Patrik Laine's recent exchange with a podcast over an insensitive remark, how…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey! The docs check in with Lyle about our friends north of the border - the Winnipeg Jets cut stars and keep elevating, what clicked for the Vancouver Canucks, why Calgary can't keep great players, Edmonton adds Corey Perry, Kris Knoblauch's three major changes that has …

In honor of our 300th Episode, Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley sit down with NHL Super Agent Pat Brisson! The docs chat with Pat about Patrick Kane's return from hip resurfacing surgery (an alternative option to a full hip replacement which involves shaving the damaged bone and cartilage from the femur, capping the bone with metal and popping i…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkeley chat with Detroit Red Wings Play-by-Play Announcer Ken Daniels! The docs chat with Ken about this year's Wings, his first impressions of Mickey Redmond, their chemistry in the booth, thoughts on the rebuild & current state of the team, current injuries & who will step up, the controversial hit on Larkin, goalie …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with LA Kings legend Jim Fox! In honor of Thanksgiving, the docs & Jim talk about the secret recipe of the LA Kings this year... from their bread & butter man Cam Talbot, the gravy Pierre-Luc Dubois (cuz you can put him anywhere), their league-leading Penalty Kill aka the STUFFING, and of course a hefty port…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Detroit Red Wings Legend Darren McCarty! The docs chat with Darren about Stevie Yzerman's long term vision, thoughts on the 2023-24 Red Wings, and his charity Operation Valhalla supporting veterans! Are the Red Wings for real this year? Visit DarrenMcCarty.com & OperationValhalla.org to learn more about…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the tragic death of former Penguins forward Adam Johnson. Adam was playing for the EHIL Nottingham Panthers on Saturday when his throat was cut during a collision with another player. The docs discuss the tragic situation and the need for neck protectors on the ice. Plus, they talk Oilers over the Flames …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley check in with Kristy Flannery of the Hockey News for an early-season Devils update! Kristy describes the feeling around the locker room in New Jersey after the start of the season, Jack Hughes, contending in the division, goaltending struggles, Brenden Smith, plus early Cup contenders, Oilers, and more! Find Kris…

HOCKEY IS BACK BABY! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are ready for the 2023-24 NHL Season! Connor Bedard mania has officially begun, is it warranted? Is Tampa Bay in trouble with Vasileskiy on LTIR? Is Rasmus Dahlin worth an 8-year $88 million dollar contract? Is Colorado in trouble without Landeskog? Are the Hurricanes poised for a Cup run? An…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former NHL'er Ryan Wilson! Ryan & the docs discuss his career on the ice, his hard-hitting playing style, the aftermath of 7 concussions, how the speed is fundamentally changing the game, the instigator rule, his fortuitous trade from Calgary to Colorado, great spots in Windsor, Canada, his love for Fan…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former NHL coach, general manager, team president, and sportscaster Doug MacLean about his new book "Draft Day: How Hockey Teams Pick Winners Or Get Left Behind", releasing October 3rd! Pull up a chair and grab a cup of joe, Doug is telling stories - from how he acquired Kris Draper for $1, working for …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Anaheim Ducks legend Ryan Getzlaf & his son Ryder! The guys discuss Ryan's new role with the team as Coordinator of Player Development, Ryder's new role as Ducks Junior Reporter, Ryder's favorite interviews, the Getzlaf Golf Shootout Celebrity Golf Tournament to support Muscular Dystrophy, the physicali…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley welcome back former NHL'er, NEW Anaheim Ducks color analyst & co-owner of the Long Beach Shredders - Emerson Etem! The docs & Emerson talk about his new role as color commentator for the Anaheim Ducks audio network Ducks Stream, playing and coaching thru slumps, player superstitions, his new podcast "Etem Up", th…

Jay x Jay! Dr. Jay Calvert chats with former Pens bruiser & current AT&T SportsNet Analyst - Jay Caufield! Exciting offseason for the Pens, and the Jay's are stoked! Jay & Jay discuss the BIG offseason for the Pens, and what this year will look like with an aging Crosby. Kyle Dubas named GM, Reilly Smith & Erik Karlsson skate into town, so where do…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Ryan & Greg from The Grind Line Podcast! It's an (almost)all Red Wings pod - Jason's happy place. The guys talk about Stevie Y's master plan, the Wings' playoff chances, who needs a breakout year, Andrew Copp post-core surgery, Robby Fabbri's knees, Alex Killorn to the Ducks, Jason's Cup pic, Guentzel's…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss a few draft results & the free agency frenzy! The docs discuss Rhinoplasty fights at the convention in Berlin, Gilligan's Island & other 70s tv shows, Stevie Y using the VGK model, Ducks taking Carlsson over Fantilli at No. 2, why the Kings traded for Pierre-Luc Dubois, Cam Talbot to the Kings, Quick to t…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News! With Bobrovsky looking mortal, can Vegas close it out on home ice tonight? The docs chat with Ryan about why Vegas is a bad matchup for Florida, what Vegas has done well, plus Jason's discovery of The Hockey News as a kid, the upcoming Draft, thoughts on the Draft Lotter…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley recap Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final! The docs break down Game 1, predictions for the series, Tkachuk's punch, Jay's experience in the arena, death by cheese, Vegas Showgirls, and debate which team gets more credit for getting to the Cup. Should Tkachuk be suspended for sucker-punching Hague? Tell us on IG @DrHo…

Down to the Final Four!!!! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley wrap up Round 2 & look ahead to the Conference Finals! The Toronto Maple Leafs & the Edmonton Oilers get sent home, while the Florida Panthers & Vegas Golden Knights advance! Did Matthews & Marner not show up? The docs discuss the Leafs' exit, whatToronto should do in the offseason, pre…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former NHL great & Panthers home announcer Bill Lindsay! The docs talk to Bill about the Panthers huge Game 7 win over the Boston Bruins, what he saw in the series, and his 3 keys to the Panthers beating the Leafs! Plus, player routines in the playoffs, the big change in the team from the first half to …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the first round action! The docs talk about Toronto's impressive start, the Lightning without Brayden Point, Jason's hatred for Kings fans, MIN vs DAL, NYR vs NJD, TWO Sebastian Aho's, FLR vs BOS, SEA vs COL - the surprise series, and a skate to the face!By Dr. Jay Calvert

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Kris Loomis - Senior Director of Integrated Projects and Programming for the Anaheim Ducks! It's the marketing side of hockey! Kris talks about his path to the Ducks, his current role with the team, growing up in Edmonton during the Oilers' heyday, the big support from the fans this year despite a poor …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with NHL vet & Tampa Bay Lightning color analyst Brian Engblom! The guys discuss LA traffic, Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs matchup in the first round, the Hate Factor, takeaways from Tampa's series vs the Colorado Avalanche last year, thoughts on the Boston Bruins, the pressure of the first roun…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former NHL POWERHOUSE John Blue! Blue is back to give us the nitty gritty on goalie play this year. The guys discuss Fleury & Binnington almost going at it, Phoenix Copley & the Kings are rolling, Joel Hofer for the Blues, Jonathan Quick gets traded by the Kings, Rangers load up with new weapons, Bruins…

It's a Dr. Hockey SPECIAL! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Los Angeles Kings Medical Director & Orthopedic Surgeon - Dr. Frank Petrigliano! The docs chat about his role with the team, the rise in west coast hockey, Ducks fans vs Kings fans, his fandom for the Kings, protocol for on-ice injuries, what happens during emergencies, the wo…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with New Jersey Devils legend Ken Daneyko! The docs & Ken talk about the Devils impressive year, the team's incredible road record, Ondre Palat's return, Michael McLeod, trading for Timo Meier, Kane to the Rangers, a potential Rangers-Devils playoff matchup, and his advice for the team. Plus, Ken tells tales…

Dr. Jay Calvert chats with LA Kings legend & Bally's Sports analyst - Jim Fox! Jay & Jim discuss Dustin Brown's jersey retirement ceremony & 6-0 win Saturday night, how Adrian Kempe has changed the mentality of the team, playoff outlook for the Kings, Sidney Crosby's (career first) game misconduct, and trade deadline needs for the Kings. Could LA l…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley give their thoughts on how to improve All-Star Weekend, Vladimir Tarasenko to the New York Rangers, Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders, Jason's Bruce Springsteen obsession, the league's plan to increase the number of season games, Jason's Red Wings rant, Jay's Ducks game, Patrick Kane's comment on the Tarasenko …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss ideas for All-Star weekend, the wild card race, & the Provorov situation! The docs brainstorm ideas to spice up All-Star weekend, outline the Red Wings struggles, Toews & Kane stuck in Chicago, mid season dark horses - Dallas & Carolina, Avs hanging around, and the controversy surrounding Philadelphia Fly…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Michael Richman about the Damar Hamlin situation. The docs discuss the possibilities of the event, potential outcomes, and take the opportunity to share information about the Heart, and Heart health. This is the Dr. Hockey podcast, after all...…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with resident Devils expert - Kristy Flannery! The docs & Kristy talk about what's changed for the Devils, the arrival of Jack Hughes, a hot year for the Kraken, the Red Wings current lull, OT rules, Jay's no-crying policy for soccer, whether the Rangers are Cup-worthy, the best traveling fan bases, Edmonton…

Commie returns! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are joined by Mike Commodore! The docs chat with Commie about his recent New York Rangers rant, his time with Detroit Red Wings, his decision to not wear No. 64 in Detroit, being traded from DET to TB, his issues with Babs, his Red Wings breakdown, issues with the Leafs, what's working for the Dal…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are back at to spice up your holiday season! As they say, if you're in the Top 16 by Thanksgiving Day, your team has a 75% chance to make the playoffs... so, who'd be in? and who'd out? Does it hold up? Is there a more accurate indicator? The Kraken, bad teams, unruly fans, and more!…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey! The docs chat with Lyle about how he started Spector's Hockey, his time in the Canadian military, Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky, most surprising teams so far this year, how to straighten out the Leafs(& Ducks), the joke in Arizona, looming big trades rumors, the Tyle…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley have some words for the Leafs... pleads, really. The docs talk about the Leafs issues, Jason's experience at the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony, Auston Matthews fight spectating, most surprising teams so far (good & bad), Binnington's tantrums, teams to watch this week, hockey costumes, and more!…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with our resident Devils expert Kristy Flannery of The Hockey Writers! The gang discusses the Red Wings hot start, another scary outlook for the Devils, coaching retreads, Jason's Leafs rant, the Avs' fire sale offseason, & Burns to Carolina! Plus, it's MAILBAG day! The docs & Kristy answer YOUR questions!…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are back & PUMPED for the 2022-23 NHL Season! The docs invite Chicago Blackhawks beat writer Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times to breakdown the season outlook for the Blackhawks(*COUGH* Tank), a lackluster offseason, Stan Bowman's tenure, the future for Seth Jones, what do to with Chicago's top line, the tank str…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are READY FOR HOCKEY BABYYYYY!! The wait is over. 4 days left. ONCE IT HITS YOUR LIPS IT'S SO GOOD!!!! The docs talk about Jason's procedure & PSA, the enforcer issue, the future of fighting, a few pre-season predictions, potential trade candidates for Kane, and more!…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with former NHL goalie John Blue! The docs and Blue discuss Kuemper's departure from Colorado, the addition of Alexander Georgiev, Leafs last cup tweets, the HBK line, best hot dogs in the NHL, Fleury's journey, more offseason moves, and the guys consider what goalies are currently in the Top 10!…

Dr. Jay Calvert chats with Hockey Hall Of Famer Craig Patrick! Craig tells us about the genesis of his position as Assistant GM & Assistant Coach to Herb Brooks for the United States men's national ice hockey team that won the gold medal by defeating the Soviet Union in the "Miracle on Ice", his tenure with the New York Rangers, the magic of the sc…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Chicago Blackhawks Assistant GM Meghan Hunter! Meghan is the third woman to currently hold that position and fourth in NHL history! The docs chat with Meghan about her role with the team, the Blackhawks approach for this season, the logistics of the trade process, her hockey career as a player, how she …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Hockey Hall of Famer Joe Mullen! Joe talks about his path into hockey, winning the Cup with Calgary in 89, sharing the ice with Mario Lemieux in Pittsburgh, thoughts on his former teams, coaching in the new 3-on3 league - 3ICE, and a few one-timers!Joe Mullen is the first American player to score 500 go…

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat with Coachella Valley Firebirds Assistant Coach Jessica Campbell! The Firebirds are the top minor league affiliate of the NHL's Seattle Kraken, and debut as a team this fall! Jessica spent last season as an assistant and skills coach for the Nurnberg Ice Tigers of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga in Germany, and …

Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the free agency frenzy! Johnny Gaudreau heads to Columbus, Penguins lock up their core, Kuemper leaves the Avs for the Caps, "the Yzer-plan" & Jason's guarantee, the fire-sale in Vegas, and more!By Dr. Jay Calvert

Dr. Jay Calvert chats with our resident Devils expert - Kristy Flannery! Jay & Kristy discuss Beau's guitar skills, the Devils' 21-22 campaign, the NHL recycling talent, Draft '22, offseason moves, the Avs Cup victory, elite goaltending, and so much more! Check out Kristy's work on TheHockeyWriters.com, on Twitter @InStilettos_NHL…