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Empty The Benches

Empty The Benches

Grab a seat and crack a cold one with Nick and Mac on Empty the Benches, the hockey podcast that doesn"t hold back. Whether you"re a diehard fan who"s been watching since the "90s or just getting into the game, we"ve got you covered. We"re diving deep into the NHL, NCAA, and beyond, with unfiltered takes and exclusive conversations with players, coaches, and everyone in between. If you live for the game, you"ve found your new weekly ritual.

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02:41:00

Episode 96: Joe Beninati

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2021/10/13

The boys are joined by legendary broadcaster and the voice of the Washington Capitals for over 25 years, Joe Beninati. The most requested guest in podcast history makes his debut on the show by sharing his journey to becoming the Capitals' play-by-play man and how he thinks the club will perform this season amongst a powerhouse Metropolitan Division. The boys also preview the Pacific and Central divisions and give their thoughts on which teams will make it to the postseason. They also take a loot at

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02:22:33

Episode 95: Eastern Conference Preview (feat. Anthony...

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2021/10/06

The boys are joined by Anthony from Forever Blueshirts to kick off their division previews for the 2021-2022 NHL season. Anthony joins the show to talk about his beloved New York Rangers and how they will stack up against the competition in the always stacked Metro division. The boys also take a look at the powerhouse Atlantic division, and dissect who could be making the playoffs - and who could be missing out. The boys also cover the latest from around the league including the Coyotes relaxing

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01:33:11

Episode 94: Simon Olsson

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2021/09/29

The boys are back to recording an episode every week and this time they are joined by former pro player and now agent, Simon Olsson. Simon shares some incredible stories about his time playing pro in Sweden and goes into what his transition from a player to an agent was like. The boys also take a look at the latest headlines from around the hockey world including the disgusting situation from the UHL, the latest in the Jack Eichel soap opera, and the flurry of signings from the past week! Like,

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01:08:31

Episode 93: Zach Fucale

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2021/09/22

The boys are once again joined by good friend of the program, Zach Fucale. Zach catches the guys up on what he has been up to over the past few months and how this past season went for him. He also shares his plans and goals for this upcoming season. The boys also recap their past two weeks including their trip to Richmond, Virginia and their experience at the Laughlin Family Foundation Golf Tournament! Like, comment & subscribe!! Check us out

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01:36:45

Episode 92: John Schiavo

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2021/09/01

The boys are joined by professional ice and roller hockey player John Schiavo. John shares his hockey experience from growing up playing roller hockey on Long Island, to being invited to the Islanders' rookie camp, and ultimately playing both ice and roller hockey professionally. The boys also break down the latest from around the show including: the Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheet, the Women's World Championship gold medal game, and the Danish hockey team's first berth in the Olympics. The boys also

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01:50:29

Episode 91: Dan DeSalvo

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2021/08/19

The boys use this episode as a much needed happy hour for the squad and get a little loaded for this one. They attempt to cover the latest news and stories from around the league including: Torts being hired by ESPN, Jumbo heading to the Sunshine State, and the Kirill Kaprizov contract situation. The boys are also joined by good friend of the show, Dan DeSalvo. Dan joins the show to talk about the Stingrays' run to the Kelly Cup Final and what the future holds for him. --- Support this podcast:

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01:26:21

Episode 90: Luke Gazdic

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2021/08/03

The boys are joined by former Edmonton Oiler and New Jersey Devil, Luke Gazdic. Luke joins the show to share his hockey story, from growing up with Tom Wilson to fighting some of the toughest names in all of hockey. The boys also take a look at the latest in the Jack Eichel and Evander Kane sagas, as well as the latest from the free agency signings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empty-betters/support

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01:04:23

Episode 89: Free Agency

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2021/07/30

The boys break out the coffee, or in Mac's case beer, to get you up to speed on all of the free agent signings, trades, and buyouts that have occurred this week! They dive into the biggest deals, biggest misses, and biggest question marks surrounding the free agent market. They also take a look at the latest news from around the NHL including a recap of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, Mike Sullivan being hired as the US Olympic head coach, and the retirement of Niklas Hjalmarsson. --- Support this

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01:04:10

Episode 88: Release The Kraken (feat. Steven Baker)

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2021/07/22

The boys are joined by friend of the show Steven Baker to recap the 2021 Seattle Kraken expansion draft. They break down what picks were the best and worst, and dish out their thoughts on what we can expect from the NHL's 32nd franchise. They also unpack the bucket of trades and signings that happened on the run up to the expansion draft, as well as noteworthy news points like Pekka Rinne's retirement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empty-betters/support

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01:04:53

Episode 87: Back to Back

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2021/07/13

The boys return to recap the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2nd Stanley Cup championship in as many years. They break down how this team has been able to become the powerhouse they are, give their key takeaways from the final series, and hold a therapy session to get all the complaints about the Bolts out of their systems. They also take a look at the most recent news from around the league including Pierre McGuire's new job, the latest trade rumors, and the Alex Ovechkin contract situation. --- Support

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01:03:21

Episode 86: Stanley Cup Final Update

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2021/07/07

The boys are back after a wild 4th of July weekend to recap all the latest and apparently one-sided action from the Stanley Cup Final. Through 4 games we have seen the Lightning assert their dominance, resulting in a 3-1 series lead. The boys break down how they were able to handle the Habs so well in the first three games, and look at what Montreal must do if they wish to get back into the series. They also take a look at the latest news and signings from around the NHL. --- Support this

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01:09:38

Episode 85: Stanley Cup Final Preview

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2021/06/28

The boys break down the end of the Stanley Cup Semifinal series and preview the Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens. They go in-depth breaking down how the underdog Habs should do against the defending champs. They also talk about Seattle's new coach, Mark Messier to ESPN, and the disturbing situation with the Chicago Blackhawks that surfaced last week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empty-betters/support

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01:00:31

Episode 84: Stanley Cup Semifinal Update

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2021/06/22

The boys are back to recap all the playoff games from the past week! They get you up to speed on the latest from the Islanders and Lightning as well as the Strip Club Series. They also get you caught up on all the latest news from around the league including: the latest award winners, the results of the NHL players' poll, and the South Carolina Stingrays advancing to the Kelly Cup Final! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empty-betters/support

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01:30:55

Episode 83: Zac Jones

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2021/06/15

The boys are joined by New York Rangers rookie defenseman Zac Jones. Zac shares his hockey journey from growing up in Richmond, Virginia to winning a national championship with UMass earlier this year. He also shares some insights as to what it was like playing in the brawl-filled Caps/Rangers game this season, and how he has gotten to where he is in his hockey career. The boys also wrap up the second round, get you caught up on the latest news, and give their analysis of the first games between the

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00:51:27

Episode 82: Round 2 Wrap-Up

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2021/06/10

The boys are back to wrap up the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Nick returns from his trip to Aruba with some awesome stories and rants about morons in the airport. With 3 out of 4 second round matchups already concluded the boys dive into why each team was eliminated or advanced. They also cover the latest NHL analysts for ESPN and take a look at the NHL Award nominees for this season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empty-betters/support

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00:44:18

Episode 81: Round 2 Update + Nick Left Us

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2021/06/04

The boys recap the wild second round going on right now. The talk about the Mark Scheifele hit/suspension, the Avalanche being undefeated so far, and much more! The boys also dish out some picks they have good feelings on given some of the 2-0 series right now. This episode also was the first time in history Nick Mannella was not on the episode. Mac and Harrison talk about life without Nick in the picture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empty-betters/support

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00:59:00

Episode 80: Round 2 Preview

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2021/06/01

The boys are back from their Memorial Day Weekend shenanigans to wrap up round 1 and get you set for round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They break down each remaining first round series including the Battle of the Sunshine State and the latest implosion for the Toronto Maple Leafs franchise. They also look at the matchups for round 2 and give out their picks as to who will be advancing to the conference finals. --- Support this podcast:

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01:07:37

Episode 79: Depression Day

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2021/05/25

The boys are sad. Nick and Mac's beloved Washington Capitals were eliminated by the Boston Bruins and Harrison's Penguins lost a heartbreaker to the Islanders in double OT. The boys have a group therapy session by breaking down what happened to their teams as well as what is going on around the league. They cover each series and give out some hot takes for what could happen before the first round of the playoffs comes to a close. --- Support this podcast:

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00:50:27

Episode 78: First Round Update

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2021/05/21

The boys get you caught up on all of the first round action from the last few days. They take a look at the devastating Caps' overtime loss against the Bruins, the scary situation with John Tavares, and the craziness that is the Battle of The Sunshine State. They also discuss the Oilers' game 1 struggles against the Jets and the possibility of Carey Price stealing another series. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empty-betters/support

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01:26:17

Episode 77: North Division Playoff Preview with Rick...

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2021/05/18

The boys are up early again to get you caught up on the first three days of Stanley Cup Playoff action. They break down the first two games between the Caps and the Bruins and take a look at the rest of the series that got started this past weekend. They are also joined by former guest and comedian Rick Rowley to breakdown the North Division playoff matchups and cover some of the concerns he has for his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs before their first round matchup with Montreal. The boys also recap

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