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NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.

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66:00

Bruce Cassidy Would Rather Be Coaching: Early Playoff...

NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers ·

2026/04/23

Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson break down their favorite moments from the first few days of the playoffs before looking at Sunny Mehta's hire in New Jersey and Patrik Allvin's firing in Vancouver. Then Bruce Cassidy discusses his next move, his playing days in Italy and coaching a young Brad Marchand. Finally, the guys look at the results of the recent NHLPA Players Poll and hand flowers to Zdeno Chara.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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66:24

Nick Kypreos Has Some Thoughts: Playoff Preview,...

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2026/04/16

With the regular season almost in the books, Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson share their biggest disappointments of the 2025-26 campaign, their predictions for round one and their thoughts on Rick Bowness going nuclear after Columbus' last game. Then Nick Kypreos comes by to talk about losing the Stanley Cup, his Cup favorites and what happens next in Toronto. Finally, the guys pay tribute to Anze Kopitar and Jonathan Quick as they wrap up their respective careers and speculate about what

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70:22

Wyatt Russell Takes Center Stage: Roy and Fitzgerald...

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2026/04/09

Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson analyze the wreckage of the Patrick Roy and Tom Fitzgerald firings before looking at the latest Senators off-ice craziness and paying tribute to the great Scott Oake. Then actor Wyatt Russell talks about his hockey career, his performances in This is 40 and Goon 2 and how his superstar dad nurtured his rise in sports. Finally, the guys evaluate the Sabres and Panthers before talking about what it's like to have a teammate that everyone hates.See

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62:40

Kevin Weekes Does It All: Torts In, Treliving Out and...

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2026/04/02

Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson confirm that the Colorado Avalanche are the team to beat before getting into the latest news about John Tortorella and Brad Treliving. Then Kevin Weekes comes by to share his first Gretzky encounter in the NHL, his evolution as a broadcaster and his iconic breaking news videos. Finally, Adnan introduces his kids to Liar Liar and the guys discuss Anton Frondell's big arrival in Chicago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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60:34

Simpsons Writer/Producer Mike Scully Has Jokes: Hand...

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2026/03/26

Adnan Virk returns from Madison Square Garden to talk to Jason Demers and Nate Thompson about Nikita Kucherov taking over, Connor McDavid's comments in Edmonton and the Senators' roll towards the postseason. Then legendary comedy writer Mike Scully (The Simpsons/Everybody Loves Raymond/Parks and Rec) sits down to discuss his beloved Kings, his favorite Simpsons moments and working with the iconic Redd Foxx. Finally, the guys discuss the Blue Jackets' incredible run and Steven Stamkos' resurgence.See

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62:10

Andrew Ference Has Some Stories: World Cup is Back,...

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2026/03/19

Jason Demers vents about Colorado's throwback Nordiques jerseys then joins Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk to break down the big World Cup announcement, look at the Oilers without Leon Draisaitl and discuss Auston Matthews' future in Toronto. Then Andrew Ference stops by to talk about how Alex Kovalev flew him to his AHL assignments, what it's like to have a coach who doesn't speak english and how he kidnapped a bunch of Oilers prospects. Finally, Adnan recaps the Oscars and the guys look at America's

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60:25

Golden Girl Tessa Janecke: Deadline Roundup, Surging...

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2026/03/12

Adnan Virk is still glowing after his on-air duet with Michael Buble when he and Jason Demers break down the winners and losers from the recent trade deadline as well as the arms race between the Avs, Wild and Stars. Then U.S. Olympic champion Tessa Janecke stops by to discuss the Golden Goal, pranking Hilary Knight and her final season at Penn State. Finally, Adnan makes his Oscar predictions before the guys talk about the incredible Buffalo Sabres, the Wild Card race out West and Macklin

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75:49

Youngblood's Ashton James and Chris Nelson: Trade...

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2026/03/05

Adnan Virk is back from Toronto and can report firsthand that the Maple Leafs are done. He also breaks down the upcoming Trade Deadline with Jason Demers and Nate Thompson, who predict destinations for Vincent Trocheck, Nazem Kadri and Sergei Bobrovsky. Then Youngblood star Ashton James joins the film's hockey coordinator, Chris Nelson, to talk about the new hockey reboot, on-ice training and appearing in Baywatch. Finally, the guys talk about the flailing Kings, the soaring Ducks and the Hughes

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78:10

Ryan O'Reilly is Ready to Play NHL Games Again:...

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2026/02/26

Jason Demers is back from Milan to talk about the thrilling gold-medal game and is joined by NHL Network's Jamison Coyle to look back on their Olympic adventures. Then JD and Nate Thompson talk to Ryan O'Reilly about Barry Trotz's retirement, the return of the NHL and his children's musical act, Mac n Cheeze. Finally, Adnan Virk breaks down the BAFTAs and the guys look at what could go down in the final stretch of the NHL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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58:46

Joey Daccord Breaks Down the Olympic Semis: JD...

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2026/02/19

Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson break down the highlights of the Winter Olympic preliminary round before getting into all the semifinal matchups. Then Joey Daccord gives his take on the Olympic tournament, describes his rise with the Kraken and shares his favorite celebrity sighting in Seattle. JD also reports from Milano with his take on the Olympic medal round before the guys pay tribute to the legendary Robert Duvall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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64:46

Former Blues Owner/MSG CEO Dave Checketts: JD Reports...

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2026/02/12

Jason Demers is working like a dog at the Winter Olympics in Milan and sent us a report from the big event. Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson also got together to preview the tournament and break down the U.S. women's blowout of Canada. Then former Blues owner and MSG CEO Dave Checketts stopped by to talk about being an NBA GM at 28, how Neil Smith and Mike Keenan despised each other and why his Stanley Cup with the Blues was bittersweet. Finally, Adnan reviewed Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere and

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83:58

Seth Jarvis is Waiting by the Phone: Panarin Trade,...

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2026/02/05

After enjoying plenty of wild rice soup in Minnesota, Adnan Virk joins Jason Demers to talk about the Artemi Panarin trade, Barry Trotz suddenly retiring and the Tocchet-Michkov drama in Philly. Then Seth Jarvis stops by to explain what Team Canada brass told him about the Olympics, Rod the Bod's killer workout and who would play his buddies in an Entourage remake. Finally, Nate Thompson joins the guys to talk streaking Sens, struggling Oilers goalies and the crazy NHL standings.See

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69:22

Nate Thompson Returns: Maple Leaf Meltdown, Olympic...

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2026/01/29

First Adnan Virk barely made it back home from Edmonton. Then Seth Jarvis had to cancel our interview (don't worry, folks. He'll be back). But Adnan and Jason Demers still enjoyed a great breakdown of the Toronto media, Olympic injury replacements and Aleksander Barkov's return to the ice. Then our buddy, Nate Thompson, talked about the upcoming Stadium Series game, the brutal schedule and his appreciation for Juraj Slafkovsky. Finally, Adnan reviewed the recent Oscar nominations and the guys handed

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71:43

Cory Wong is Ready to Rock: Big Trades, a Letter from...

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2026/01/22

Adnan Virk had a hell of a time getting home from Toronto before talking with Jason Demers about the Rasmus Andersson and Kiefer Sherwood trades, the letter from Chris Drury and the Rangers and Linus Ullmark's emotional interview. Then musician Cory Wong comes on over to discuss his new album, the early days of Vulfpeck and why Minnesota is the real state of hockey. Finally, Adnan Virk reviews the new Chevy Chase documentary before the guys honor Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and hand out flowers to Cole

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53:04

Bill Zito Takes Charge: Crumbling Canucks, Sergei's...

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2026/01/15

After witnessing the struggling Canucks lose in Montreal, Adnan Virk talks to Jason Demers about the resurgent Maple Leafs, where Dougie Hamilton could land and why Sergei Fedorov is one of the great "what-ifs" in NHL history. Then Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito comes by to share his outlook on his team for the playoffs, his experience putting together the U.S. Olympic roster and how he once played catch with Reggie Jackson. Finally, Adnan gives his Golden Globes recap before the guys

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60:16

Rodrigo Abols is Ready for Milan: Olympic Roster...

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2026/01/08

Back from the Winter Classic, Jason Demers shares his experience in Florida with Adnan Virk before the guys get into the recent Olympic roster unveilings, the World Junior Championships and the return of Auston Matthews. Then Flyers forward Rodrigo Abols stops by to talk about Latvia's hopes for the Winter Olympics, locker room prank wars and his long road to the NHL. Finally, Adnan lists his top 10 films of 2025 before the guys discuss Will Ferrell's referee cosplay and the surging Kraken.See

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62:42

Mike Commodore Rings in the New Year: Winter Classic...

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2026/01/01

With Adnan Virk back from Winnipeg and Jason Demers heading to Florida, the guys preview the Winter Classic, celebrate Macklin Celebrini heading to the Olympics and speculate about what Buffalo might do at the trade deadline. Then Mike Commodore stops by to discuss his beef with Scott Arniel, his experience at the White House and his favorite Uber driver moments. Finally, Adnan reviews Bradley Cooper's latest and the guys welcome back Tim Saunders after his hot mic mishap.See omnystudio.com/listener

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45:20

A Very Unscripted Christmas: Struggling Leafs,...

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2025/12/25

Merry Christmas, everyone! Jason Demers is back in his hometown of Montreal to talk to Adnan Virk about their love for Gritty, the Maple Leaf drama and a couple of interesting trades. The guys then play Secret Santa, handing out some special gifts for 2026 to folks across the hockey universe. After JD makes a bold prediction about the Sabres, the guys then wrap up their second-last episode of 2025 with a review of Marty Supreme and a tribute to Sid the Kid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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48:38

William Eklund is Having Fun: Quinn Hughes to the...

NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers ·

2025/12/18

Adnan Virk and Jason Demers break down a huge week in the NHL, including the Quinn Hughes blockbuster, the Oilers-Pens goalie swap and Kevyn Adams' firing in Buffalo. Then San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund stops by to talk about the team's playoff hopes, Macklin Celebrini's attitude and his hopes to make the Swedish Olympic team. Finally, Adnan discusses Hamnet and Jason remembers the time his wife sang the anthem before one of his games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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77:59

Russ Courtnall's Epic Interview: Quinn Hughes Drama,...

NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers ·

2025/12/11

Adnan Virk is back from MLB Winter Meetings to talk to Jason Demers about the Quinn Hughes drama in Vancouver, Alexander Ovechkin's recent scoring surge and whether or not Morgan Geekie's goal pace is sustainable. Then former NHLer Russ Courtnall talks about his prolific sports family, his contributions to mental health and the time he found a blow-up doll in Harold Ballard's home. Finally, Adnan reviews Nuremberg and Jason talks about playing hockey drunk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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