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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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01:20:17

Episode 76: Playoff Preview

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2021/05/14

The boys are joined by Dean Peluso to get you ready to go for the Stanley Cup Playoffs! They woke up bright and early to break down each matchup from the opening round. They dive into their series predictions, winners, and provide insight as to who could be the x-factor for each team. They also discuss Marco Rossi's recovery from Covid-19 and the firing of the Rangers' head coach. Its playoff time, let's go dancing! --- Support this podcast:

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01:21:33

Episode 75: Tom Wilson: a Broadway Musical

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2021/05/12

The boys provide extensive coverage of the case of Tom Wilson vs. The New York Rangers. They dissect the immediate and long term effects that the incident has for both sides, as well as provide their analysis on how the following meeting between the Caps and Rangers went. They also take a look at Connor McDavid's historic run to 100 points in just 53 games, the latest log on the fire for Jack Eichel trade rumors, and the first ever Sunshine State playoff series. --- Support this podcast:

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02:35:42

Episode 74: Craig + Courtney Laughlin

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2021/05/05

The boys are joined by the first ever recurring guest on their podcast, Courtney Laughlin, along with her father, former NHLer and color commentator for the Washington Capitals, Craig Laughlin. The Laughlins cover everything from Craig's playing career, to his start in broadcasting, and the latest release in his craft beer line. They also touch on Craig and Courtney's podcast, Family Faceoff, and what the father-daughter podcast dynamic is like. The boys also cover the latest from around the NHL

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01:53:37

Episode 73: Tariq Hammond

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2021/04/28

The boys are joined by South Carolina Stingrays defenseman Tariq Hammond. Tariq joins the show to share his hockey story from growing up in Calgary, to winning a national championship with Denver, to life in the ECHL. He also talks about how his determination and perseverance has gotten him to where he is today. He shares some powerful stories about battling back from a gruesome injury and how he has been able to overcome obstacles throughout his hockey journey. The boys also break down the latest

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01:21:35

Episode 72: Playoff Scenarios

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2021/04/21

The boys check in after a hectic week of Harrison's vacation in Florida, Mac's cross-country trip to Milwaukee, and Nick's classic car woes. They break down the latest from around the league including Patrick Marleau breaking the all time NHL games played record, the OHL cancelling their season, and the impact of Anthony Mantha since the trade deadline. They also take a look at 15 year-old Connor Bedard ripping up the WHL, and the possible playoff scenarios facing the NHL. --- Support this

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02:56:52

Episode 71: Jim Tofte + Trade Deadline Recap

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2021/04/14

The boys break down all the trades from the NHL trade deadline, including the last minute blockbuster deal that saw the Capitals deal Jakub Vrana to the Red Wings. They are also joined by longtime minor-pro and collegiate linesman Jim Tofte. Jim shares some amazing stories about how he got into hockey and officiating, and how he has managed to maintain a 9 to 5 job while being an official for over 25 years. He also talks about how he sparked Jerry D'Amigo's love for the game, what it was like to

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01:25:11

Episode 70: Trade Deadline Preview

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2021/04/08

The boys break down the latest news from a crazy week around the NHL. They get you set up with all the conspiracies for what could happen at Monday's trade deadline. They also cover the Islanders/Devils trade, the latest college stars to sign with NHL teams, and the controversial Brandon Dubinsky comments. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empty-betters/support

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02:06:53

Episode 69: Jerry D'Amigo

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2021/03/31

The boys are joined by former Toronto Maple Leaf and current member of the Orlando Solar Bears, Jerry D'Amigo. Jerry shares his hockey story from his time at the World Juniors, to being drafted by the Maple Leafs, and his time in college. Jerry also shares stories about playing with Gabe Landeskog, playing overseas in Europe, and what Phil Kessel is like in the locker room. The boys also give you the latest news from around the NHL, some betting advice for the week, and recap the wild North Dakota

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00:57:59

Episode 68: Mid Season Cup Predictions

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2021/03/24

The boys recap an insane first weekend of Mach Madness, and how they celebrated the festivities. They also take a look at the latest from around the league including the firing of Sabres coach Ralph Kruger, the first postponement of games for the North division, and the changes the NHL approved for the draft lottery. They also break down the latest and best gambling trends and give their thoughts on who could win the cup at this point in the season, as well as the increase in fights this year! ---

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01:55:44

Episode 67: Patrick O'Brien Demsey

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2021/03/17

The boys are joined by actor Patrick O'Brien Demsey to talk about his experience as Mike Eruzione in Miracle. Pat shares some incredible stories about life on the Miracle set, the audition process, and what it was like to work with Kurt Russell. He also goes into how his life transitioned into acting and what he is working on now. The boys also get you caught up on the latest from around the league including the red-hot New York Islanders, Ovechkin tying Phil Esposito on the all-time goals list, and

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01:43:37

Episode 66: Rob Ray

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2021/03/10

The boys are joined by NHL legend and current Buffalo Sabres' color commentator, Rob Ray. Rob played 900 NHL games between the Sabres and Senators organizations and is 6th all time in penalty minutes. Rob shares some amazing stories about his path to the NHL and how he transitioned into the player he became. He also sheds some insight as to what it is like fighting some of the toughest players in NHL history. The boys also take a look at the latest from around the league including the Tom Wilson

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01:23:26

Episode 65: Chris Nell

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2021/03/03

The boys are joined by current Tucson Roadrunners goaltender, Chris Nell. Chris shares some awesome stories about his hockey career, and what led him to where he is today. The boys also look at the latest from around the NHL including the firing of Habs coach Claude Julien, the latest Jack Eichel trade rumors, and Ilya Samsonov's return to play for the Caps. After the interview with Chris they set you up with some can't-miss gambling advice for the week. Be sure to check this one out to find out who

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01:40:33

Episode 64: Danny Kristo

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2021/02/24

The boys are joined by Danny Kristo to talk about his hockey career. Danny shares some awesome stories from his four years at the University of North Dakota, to winning gold at the 2010 World Juniors, and some crazy stories about playing in Europe. The boys also get you caught up on all the latest action from around the league including the Artemi Panarin situation and the latest Jack Eichel trade rumors. As always, the boys wrap up the episode by giving you your ticket to a fat wallet for this

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00:43:18

Episode 63: Trouble In The Desert

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2021/02/17

The boys are back together to recap their Valentine's Day weekend and Nick's trip to Florida. They also get you caught up on everything around the league including the drama with the Coyotes organization, the Lake Tahoe games, and the Vegas Golden Knights' new helmets. As with every episode they also give you a fresh set of gambling picks for the week, and some can't-miss fantasy advice! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empty-betters/support

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00:50:28

Episode 62: Drama In Columbus

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2021/02/10

They boys recap their Super Bowl experiences and get you caught up on all the latest news from around the league. They dive into the Patrik Laine drama with the Blue Jackets, the Penguins new front office hiring's, and Mikko Koivu's sudden retirement announcement. They also take a look at some 40 hockey players in Edmonton who are attempting to play the longest hockey game ever. As always this episode comes with a fresh set of can't-miss picks for the week, enjoy! --- Support this podcast:

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01:26:35

Episode 61: Courtney Laughlin

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2021/02/04

The boys are joined by Washington Capitals media personality Courtney Laughlin. Courtney, the daughter of former NHLer Craig Laughlin, joins the show to discuss her hockey career, growing up with a dad in the NHL, and to talk about her time on the Capitals broadcast on NBC Sports Washington. She also talks about her new podcast "Family Faceoff" with herself and her father. Courtney shares some hilarious stories about what it's like to work with your dad on set, and how her transition into being

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01:49:22

Episode 60: Ian Oland

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2021/01/27

The boys are joined by one of the creators of the popular Washington Capitals blog "Russian Machine Never Breaks", Ian Oland. Ian joins the show to talk about how his blog started, and how it has grown into one of the most popular fan-created sites across all sports. Ian also shares his experiences during the Capitals' 2018 Stanley Cup run, and dishes out some harsh truths that Capitals fans may have to accept this season. The boys also break down the latest NHL news from this past week including

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01:32:26

Episode 59: Rick Rowley

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2021/01/19

The boys are joined by Canadian comedian and massive Leafs fan Rick Rowley. Rick joins the show to talk about doing stand-up comedy, his popularity gained using social media, and how the pandemic has affected his plans for 2021. He also shares a bunch of hilarious stories including performing at a swingers club and serving Daniel Alfredsson and his underage son beer at a Raptors game. In addition to this the boys recap the first week of NHL action and get you caught up on the latest news an trends,

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01:19:34

Episode 58: North and East Division Preview

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2021/01/11

The boys continue with part 2 of your toolkit for the 2021 NHL Season, by previewing the East and North divisions. They breakdown the biggest additions and subtractions for each team, and provide you with the key factors that could make or break each club this year. They also give their thoughts on who is going to make the playoffs out of each division, and finish up by giving you their future picks for division winners. This is it, the season starts in just a few days and we cannot wait to see what

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01:07:59

Episode 57: West and Central Division Preview

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2021/01/09

The boys give you your toolkit for the 2021 NHL Season, beginning with their breakdowns of the West and Central divisions. They breakdown the biggest additions and subtractions for each team, and provide you with the key factors that could make or break each club this year. They also give their thoughts on who is going to make the playoffs out of each division, and finish up by giving you their future picks for division winners. --- Support this podcast:

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