Best The Puck Authority Podcasts (2024)

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Sweet Home Chicago Pt. 2: Kamala In Command 1:22:33

8h ago1:22:33

1:22:33

John is joined by CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, Patrick Gaspard, and Politico senior political columnist Jonathan Martin to discuss the second two days of the Democratic National Convention. From the rat-a-tat succession of star turns by Bill Clinton, Tim Walz, and Oprah Winfrey on Wednesday to Kamala Harris sticking the land…

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New York Islanders Winger Anthony Duclair Cuts His Hair to Comply with Lou's Rules 30:38

17h ago30:38

30:38

We knew this was coming but now it actually happened: New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair cut his hair and facial hair in anticipation of training camp. The good news is this means camp is rapidly approaching. But is Lou Lamoriello's no long hair and no facial hair rule good or bad for the team? We discuss that on today's show. The Isles wer…

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Penguins acquire big-time prospect Rutger McGroarty from Winnipeg! 28:09

6h ago28:09

28:09

Kyle Dubas swung a huge deal on Thursday, bringing highly-touted prospect Rutger McGroarty to Pittsburgh. Hunter and Patrick discuss how this trade came to be and whether they were both stunned that Brayden Yager was included in the deal. They also discuss how McGroarty fits the Penguins system and what he will bring to the lineup. They also discus…

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Penguins Head Coach Mike Sullivan gets his 4 Nations coaching staff 28:13

2h ago28:13

28:13

We know that Penguins Head Coach Mike Sullivan will be behind the bench for Team USA at the 4 Nations Faceoff, so who will be joining him? Patrick and Hunter discuss the additions of David Quinn, John Tortorella, and John Hynes to his staff at the upcoming international tournament. Then, for the first time since signing his extension, Alex Nedeljko…

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Sweet Home Chicago Pt. 1: Obamalamentum & Biden’s Bon Voyage 1:23:49

1h ago1:23:49

1:23:49

John is joined by James Bennet—Lexington columnist for The Economist and former editor-in-chief of The Atlantic and editorial page editor of The New York Times—to discuss the first two days of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago: from Hillary Clinton’s roof-raising revisitation of that highest, hardest glass ceiling she cracked but failed…

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The New York Islanders Training Camp Roster Released with a Few Surprises 29:29

2h ago29:29

29:29

The New York Islanders have released an updated roster that likely reflects what the team will look like when training camp opens in a few weeks. We break down the roster, discuss the surprises on it and something the Islanders are still not doing that is not helping some key prospects to develop. Plus, we break down the Patrik Laine trade and disc…

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The Penguins promote Amanda Kessel into a big-time role! 33:20

2h ago33:20

33:20

A Kessel is back with the Penguins organization and has a pretty important title, to boot! Patrick and Hunter discuss the slew of front-office moves the Penguins announced on Monday, including promoting women's hockey legend Amanda Kessel to Assistant General Manager of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. After that, they talk about how ESPN sees t…

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We Take a Deep Dive Into the New York Islanders 2024 Draft and Prospect Pool with Hadi Kalakeche of LO NHL Prospects 33:32

5d ago33:32

33:32

Today we have an in-depth look at the New York Islanders 2024 NHL Draft and the overall prospect pool with Hadi Kalakeche of Locked On NHL Prospects. We discuss Cole Eiserman, Jesse Pulkkinen, Kamil Bednarik and all of the Isles 2024 picks. Plus, Hadi analayzes other top prospects like Danny Nelson, Matthew Maggio and William Dufour, discusses wher…

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Grading the Penguins offseason moves with Kelsey Surmacz! 36:40

1h ago36:40

36:40

It's a feel-good Friday episode as Patrick and Hunter are joined by first-time guest Kelsey Surmacz of The Hockey News! In this episode, they discuss the direction of the Penguins, Kyle Dubas's offseason so far, which players they're watching closely this upcoming season, and figuring out what the expectations are for them this year. Support Us By …

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Doug Sosnik: How Kamala Is Reframing the Race & Redrawing the Map 1:21:23

1h ago1:21:23

1:21:23

John is joined by veteran Democratic strategist and former Clinton White House political director Doug Sosnik, who helped guide his boss against the odds to a landslide reelection in 1996, to assess the state of this year’s campaign on the eve of the Democratic convention. Having concluded a month ago that Joe Biden no longer had a viable path to v…

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New York Islanders Winger Mathew Barzal Isn't Getting the Respect He Deserves from the Media 28:51

16h ago28:51

28:51

The national media rarely gives the New York Islanders much respect and that continued this week. NHL Network released their list of the top 20 wings in the league and guess who wasn't on it: Mathew Barzal. We discuss whether Barzy belongs on this list, who made it and some potential reasons why Barzal was left off the list by the voters. Plus, we …

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Penguins acquire forward Cody Glass from Nashville 30:18

33m ago30:18

30:18

The trade Pittsburgh has been waiting for finally happened! No, no that one - the Penguins acquired forward Cody Glass from the Nashville Predators and on this edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast, Patrick and Hunter discuss how they liked the deal and where Glass fits in their lineup. With that in mind, they also discuss how now something has…

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Ezra Klein: Trump’s Broken Brain, Pelosi’s Bluff-Calling & Harris’s Ideological Rebirth 1:12:33

2h ago1:12:33

1:12:33

John is joined by Ezra Klein—pioneering blogger in his twenties, founder and editor-in-chief of Vox in his thirties, and now columnist and host of a popular, eponymous podcast at New York Times—to discuss Donald Trump’s round-the-bend behavior in reaction to Kamala Harris’s ascent, Nancy Pelosi’s preternatural intuition and how it fuels her politic…

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John Tavares Is Being Stripped of His Captaincy but a Reunion with the Islanders Is Unlikely 30:51

21h ago30:51

30:51

The Toronto Maple Leafs are stripping former New York Islanders captain John Tavares of the captaincy in Toronto. There are rumors that Tavares could be traded after losing the "C" and that he wouldn't cost that much to acquire. We discuss where Tavares is at this stage of his career and why it would not make much sense for the Islanders to bring h…

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The Penguins and all the "What Ifs..." surrounding the team! 26:44

21h ago26:44

26:44

The Pittsburgh Penguins have a lot of questions this year, including an all-important one: What if? Hunter and Patrick start the show with a big one as they combine the MCU and the Penguins - what if this team wins the Stanley Cup or what if they win the draft lottery? They take a side on that before moving on to the big four. What if they keep hum…

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Can Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal Be Even Better This Season for the New York Islanders? 30:01

4d ago30:01

30:01

Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal both had great years for the New York Islanders last season but can the duo be even better in their second full campaign together? We break down some reasons that could happen and discuss just how good they can become. Plus, what should Isles GM Lou Lamoriello do about a potential extension for Kyle Palmieri? Lou said it…

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Penguins newcomer Blake Lizotte ready to light some fires 29:06

11d ago29:06

29:06

It's no secret these Penguins have been lacking in spark the last couple of years and Blake Lizotte just might be the guy to do it for them. On this Friday edition of Locked On Penguins, Patrick and Hunter discuss what Lizotte can bring to the table and parse some of his words from his introductory press conference. Also, we now have some clarity o…

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Cari Champion & Pablo Torre On The Snoop Dogg Summer Olympics 1:24:47

13d ago1:24:47

1:24:47

John is joined by two rising stars of sports journalism and commentary, Pablo Torre (formerly of ESPN and now host of the hit podcast Pablo Torre Finds Out) and Cari Champion (also formerly of ESPN and now host of The Cari Champion Show on Amazon Prime Video) to talk about the Summer Games: from the athletic prowess of Simone Biles, Gabby Thomas, a…

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What Will It Take For New York Islanders Goalie Ilya Sorokin Return to Form in 2024-25? 32:10

4d ago32:10

32:10

New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin struggled last season and didn't play up to his career numbers. Today, we discuss where NHL Network ranked him among the league's top goalies, the answer may surprise you. We also break down why Sorokin struggled last season and what it will take for him to return to his previous form which had him 2nd in the …

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Happy 37th birthday to Penguins captain Sidney Crosby! 33:14

10d ago33:14

33:14

It's hard to believe but Sidney Crosby is 37 years old today. On this edition of Locked On Penguins, Hunter and Patrick discuss what he's meant to the franchise and the sport, their favorite Crosby moments, and if it's right to be concerned about no contract extension yet. After that, they dive into the Erik Karlsson trade one year later and look a…

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Nicolle Wallace: To the Window, To the Walz 1:26:23

6d ago1:26:23

1:26:23

John is joined by Nicolle Wallace—host of Deadline: White House on MSNBC, former aide to George W. Bush and John McCain, and author of three bestselling novels (Eighteen Acres, It’s Classified, and Madam President) about life inside the White House—to discuss Kamala Harris’s selection of Tim Walz as her running mate and its potential impact on the …

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With Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck Still Unsigned, We Pay Tribute to the Identity Line and Project the New 4th Line for the New York Islanders 30:33

17d ago30:33

30:33

With training camp about a month away, the New York Islanders have yet to sign Matt Martin or Cal Clutterbuck. That means the team's Identity Line will be broken up this season. We discuss the legacy of Casey Cizikas, Martin and Clutterbuck, what they provided for the Islanders over the last decade and what made them so special. Plus, we look ahead…

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Penguins breakout candidates for the 2024-25 season 31:41

8d ago31:41

31:41

The Penguins, outside of their big guns, had a lot of passengers last season. On this edition of the Locked On Penguins Podcast, Patrick and Hunter discuss both candidates who have to be better next year and candidates who could have breakout years, especially if this team has its sights set on returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Finally, to clo…

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Just Where Does New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello Rank Among New York Area GMs? 31:00

8d ago31:00

31:00

There has been controversy recently about where New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello fits in the rankings of New York area GMs in the four major team sports. We discuss where Lou belongs on this list and why. Plus, when and how can the Isles get out of the NHL's "muddy middle?" We have some ideas and plans for the best way for the team to do that. …

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Another new Penguin comes into the season with a chip on his shoulder 26:58

11d ago26:58

26:58

It was Anthony Beauvillier's turn to speak with the media this week and he gave some interesting quotes. The new Pittsburgh Penguins winger detailed how he lowkey was a Penguins fan growing up and how a former Penguin was his role model. He also discussed how he wants to put last year behind him, and it led to Hunter and Pat giving their thoughts o…

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Michael Bennet & Errin Haines: Trump’s Losing Bet on Birtherism 2.0 1:12:05

11d ago1:12:05

1:12:05

John is joined by Michael Bennet, Colorado’s senior U.S. Senator, and Errin Haines, editor-at-large of The 19th, longtime Kamala Harris chronicler, and member of National Association of Black Journalists—whose annual meeting in Chicago this week was the site of Donald Trump’s latest spasm of racial animus and ignorance. The legislator and the journ…

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Who Will Be the New York Islanders New Enforcer This Coming Season? 29:03

15d ago29:03

29:03

With both Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck still unsigned and unlikely to be back, who will step up and be the new enforcer/protector for the New York Islanders next season? We break down who dropped the gloves last season and who on the current roster is most likely to step up and assume that role and why they may not. It's also possible Lou Lamori…

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Celebrating 20 years of Evgeni Malkin and Penguins greatness 31:26

22d ago31:26

31:26

We may be a day late on celebrating Evgeni Malkin's birthday, but it's always a great day to celebrate number 71! Patrick and Hunter recall some incredible Geno moments, look at upcoming milestones, what he's meant to the franchise and more. Next, they discuss an interview Geno recently gave talking about all things Penguins, Sidney Crosby's contra…

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Conway & Longwell Pt. 2: Donald’s Psyche, J.D.’s Weirdness, and Kamala’s No-Huddle Veepstakes 1:01:29

12d ago1:01:29

1:01:29

John is joined by #NeverTrump stalwarts George Conway (founder of the new Anti-Psychopath PAC and ex-husband of Kellyanne) and Sarah Longwell (publisher of The Bulwark and ubiquitous focus group impresario) to discuss the state of the presidential race after the mother of all resets. The trio assess why Kamala Harris’s unexpected elevation to the t…

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Conway & Longwell Pt. 1: Harris Stays Hot & Trump Melts Down 1:03:35

13d ago1:03:35

1:03:35

John is joined by #NeverTrump stalwarts George Conway (founder of the new Anti-Psychopath PAC and ex-husband of Kellyanne) and Sarah Longwell (publisher of The Bulwark and ubiquitous focus group impresario) to discuss the state of the presidential race after the mother of all resets. The trio assess why Kamala Harris’s unexpected elevation to the t…

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How the Latest Big NHL Contract Sets the Benchmark for New York Islanders D Noah Dobson 30:41

24d ago30:41

30:41

The Minnesota Wild have just signed defenseman Brock Faber to an 8-year extension worth $8.5 million. Today, we discuss the impact of that extension on the New York Islanders negotiations with Noah Dobson who is entering the final year of his contract. Should Lou Lamoriello try to sign Dobber to an extension this summer, or should he be patient and…

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Penguins sign Sergei Murashov to his ELC, does this mean a move is coming? 26:35

22d ago26:35

26:35

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that Sergei Murashov has signed his ELC on Tuesday and while that has Hunter and Patrick excited, they're still left with some questions. To start today's episode, they get into how giddy they are about Murashov before discussing if this could mean a goaltender gets shipped out. They also discuss where Murashov wil…

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Blue Jackets Sniper Patrik Laine Is Available But Could the New York Islanders Afford Him? 30:19

24d ago30:19

30:19

We all know the New York Islanders need another goal scorer. Columbus Blue Jackets sniper Patrik Laine is now out of the NHL Players' Assistance Program and has requested a trade. Today we discuss what Laine could add to the Islanders and whether he'd fit in to Patrick Roy's system. Plus we discuss what the Blue Jackets are looking for in return an…

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Brayden Yager signs his ELC, will he get a 9-game tryout with the Penguins? 22:22

18d ago22:22

22:22

It's just Hunter for the Friday edition of the Locked On Penguins podcast. With Pat on vacation, Hunter starts the show with Brayden Yager signing his ELC and what means for this season and in the future. Hunter discusses what the rules indicate for Yager since he's only 19 years old. He then dives into when his ELC is slated to start and if he can…

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Maya Wiley & Tim Ryan on Kamala’s Craze & Trump’s Mania 1:24:16

21d ago1:24:16

1:24:16

John is joined by two faces of the Democratic Party’s future—former New York City mayoral candidate and current head of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, Maya Wiley, and former presidential candidate and 10-term Ohio congressman, Tim Ryan—with different backgrounds and ideological moorings but a shared sense of optimism about Kam…

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Oliver Wahlstrom Signed a Contract but Will He Still Be with the New York Islanders This Season? 30:03

29d ago30:03

30:03

The New York Islanders avoided arbitration and signed forward Oliver Wahlstrom to a one-year deal worth $1 million. The new contract doesn't guarantee that Wally will still be with the Islanders when the season starts on October 10th. We discuss where Wahlstrom could fit into the Isles lineup and why it's still more likely than not that GM Lou Lamo…

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Talking all things Penguins with Josh Yohe! 41:56

20d ago41:56

41:56

Happy Thursday! Hunter is back with special guest Josh Yohe while Pat is going to get cooked at the beach for the next few days. To start the show, Hunter and Josh discuss the moves that Kyle Dubas has made and what grade Josh would give him so far. He also gives his thoughts on what Dubas's best move has been before they look at Josh's travel guid…

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