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The PuckPedia Hockey Show

PuckPedia is your go-to destination for smart, data-driven hockey insight. Across its two shows — The PuckPedia Hockey Show and PuckPedia Cap Central — founder Hart Levine, host Keith Kavanaugh and guests break down the latest NHL news, salary cap moves, and front-office trends shaping the game. Whether you"re a diehard fan, fantasy player, or front-office nerd, PuckPedia helps you understand the business side of hockey like never before. New episodes drop weekly. Powered by PuckPedia.com. Follow

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00:36:55

The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 24: NHL Analytics...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2026/01/21

On Episode 24 of The PuckPedia Hockey Show we welcome on Director of Analytics & Insights for Sportlogiq Mike Kelly.We start off the episode talking about Mike’s background (3:00), and how he started in more of a broadcasting role and path before shifting gears with tech company Sportlogiq. We talk about how Sportlogiq data is being presented on broadcasts, not just at the national level (TNT, Sportsnet, NHL Network) but also on regional broadcasts (MSG and FanDuel Sports Network).We discuss how the

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00:36:35

Broberg, Texier Extensions + Oilers, Devils Updates |...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2026/01/15

For Episode 8 of PuckPedia Cap Central, Hart Levine and Keith Kavanaugh dive into the big signings that happened over the last week. First they talk about the Philip Broberg extension with the St. Louis Blues, he signed a 6-year, $48M contract ($8M AAV). Then they talk about the Alexandre Texier extension with the Montreal Canadiens, he signed a 2-year, $5M contract ($2.5M AAV). Then Hart goes on a rant about the Salary Cap Floor, and why he thinks deals like the Chicago Blackhawks acquiring Ryan

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00:42:30

The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 23: Gretzky Story +...

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2026/01/14

On Episode 23 of The PuckPedia Hockey Show we welcome Tyler Madarasz from Sirius XM’s NHL Network Radio. Tyler gives us a brief dive into his background and how he got into this role and working in hockey (3:00). We talk about the progression he has made throughout his time there.He tells us a great Wayne Gretzky story about how he had to give me a call to get him on their show, and how Wayne called back after the show thanking them for the time (8:00).Then we dive into the Olympic rosters, and

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00:33:03

New Year New NHL Signings | PuckPedia Cap Central:...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2026/01/08

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00:35:06

The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 22: Canadiens and...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2026/01/07

On Episode 22 of The PuckPedia Hockey Show we welcome musician and former TSN contributor Lester McLean. Lester writes the theme song for the PuckPedia Hockey Show so we wanted to start the episode talking about his inspiration behind the theme you hear each episode (2:30).Then we get into Lester’s background, talking about how he grew up such a fan of the game of hockey but also had interest in the musical side of things (5:00). Then he talks about his lucky break meeting James Duthie from TSN and

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00:39:49

The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 21: World Juniors...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/12/23

On Episode 21 of The PuckPedia Hockey Show we welcome founder of The Pro Hockey Group and recurring guest Jason Bukala.We wanted to bring Bukes on to preview the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota, the annual best-on-best hockey tournament featuring the best under-20 hockey players in the world (2:30). Jason’s scouting reports are on PuckPedia’s website if you want to read up on some of the players in this tournament (4:30).We start by previewing Team Canada, who are the odds-on

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00:34:16

HUGHES Trade + Jarry Skinner Swap | PuckPedia Cap...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/12/18

For Episode 6 of PuckPedia Cap Central, Hart Levine and Keith Kavanaugh dive into the 2 massive trades in the NHL. Quinn Hughes was traded on Friday to the Minnesota Wild from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Zeev Buium, Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, and a 2026 1st Round Pick (4:45). This trade sent shockwaves around the NHL.Keith & Hart break it down from a salary cap perspective, what this means for a potential Quinn Hughes extension in Minnesota, and what is next for Vancouver as they navigate a

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00:44:08

The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 20: NHL on ESPN’s...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/12/17

On Episode 20 of The PuckPedia Hockey Show we welcome the host of the NHL on ESPN and Sportscenter Arda Öcal.We start off talking about his childhood and how his father raised him to grow up a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, living close by to the old Maple Leaf Gardens (3:30). Then we started talking about how he wanted to get into broadcasting, and he idolized Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean growing up (4:45).Then he took a normal day job for a few years while doing the broadcasting gigs on the

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00:46:57

The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 19: A True Hockey...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/12/10

On Episode 19 of The PuckPedia Hockey Show we welcome on hockey media legend Jeff Marek, currently of The Sheet at The Nation Network / Daily Faceoff, and The Hockey Lifers with Bruce Boudreau on Monumental Sports Network.Jeff brings us in a ton of different directions, much like his career. We start the show talking about how violence in hockey might be making a comeback (4:45). Jeff brings us down memory lane on the origin of the Gordie Howe Hat Trick (8:00).Then Jeff tells us about his

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00:31:47

Defensemen Get Extended + Seguin Injury & Canucks...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/12/04

For Episode 5 of PuckPedia Cap Central, Hart Levine and Keith Kavanaugh dive into the 2 contract extensions just recently signed. Ryan McDonagh signed an extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning for 3-years x $4.1M AAV. Then the Montreal Canadiens announced a 5-year x $6M AAV extension with Mike Matheson.Then they talk about the recent injury to Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin and do a deep dive on how Dallas can fully optimize their salary cap if they place him on Season Ending Long-Term Injured

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00:40:43

The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 18: Matthew...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/12/03

On Episode 18 of the PuckPedia Hockey Show we are joined by Stefen Rosner, beat writer for the New York Islanders at NHL.com, The Hockey News, and Elmonters.We start the episode talking about Stefen’s background (2:15), growing up an Islanders fan, and how he was able to navigate a career covering the team he’s rooted for his whole life. We talk about the shift in vibes around the team with the transition from Lou Lamoriello to Mathieu Darche as General Manager (5:00).Then we talk about the

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00:31:36

The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 17: Nikita Kucherov...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/11/26

On Episode 17 of the PuckPedia Hockey Show we are joined by Steve Werier, former Assistant General Manager of the Florida Panthers.Steve tells us about how he got into hockey (2:00), growing up in Canada, going to law school, then working at a law firm where the partners ended up purchasing the Florida Panthers. Steve then took on a role in Hockey Operations doing a bunch of behind-the-scenes work in 2014 before being promoted to Assistant GM in 2016 (4:00).Steve tells us a great story of how the

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00:37:37

PuckPedia Cap Central 11/20: Adrian Kempe & Adam...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/11/20

For Episode 4 of PuckPedia Cap Central, Hart Levine and Keith Kavanaugh dive into the 2 contract extensions just recently signed. Adrian Kempe signed an extension with the Los Angeles Kings for 8-years x $10.625M AAV (5:00).Then the Winnipeg Jets announced a 5-year x $5M AAV extension with Adam Lowry (10:25). Hart also breaks news that Victor Hedman has landed on Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR). He will be out a minimum of 10 games and 24 days.Then they talk about trade protection in the NHL, and

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00:29:17

The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 16: Building a...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/11/19

On Episode 16 of the PuckPedia Hockey Show we welcome Steve Dangle, media personality and co-CEO of the Steve Dangle Podcast Network (SDPN).Steve tells us about what it was like starting his YouTube channel in 2007 (2:15), making a video after every Toronto Maple Leafs game. He has only missed 7 or 8 games in the last 19 years. He talks about the grind of doing this for 6 years before people started to care (4:00).He then tells us how that ended up landing his job at Sportsnet in 2013 (5:45),

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00:28:37

PuckPedia Cap Central 11/13: Shane Pinto Extension +...

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2025/11/14

For Episode 3 of PuckPedia Cap Central, Hart Levine and Keith Kavanaugh dive into the 2 contract extensions just recently signed. Shane Pinto signed an extension with the Ottawa Senators for 4-years x $7.5M AAV (3:00). This deal bought 2 UFA years and Pinto has a 10 team No Trade Clause in Years 3 and 4. The Colorado Avalanche also signed goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a 1-year x $2.5M AAV extension (7:30). Then they talk about the Edmonton Oilers cap situation with Zach Hyman about to be activated

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00:35:16

The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 15: From the AHL to...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/11/12

We start the episode talking about the start of his hockey career (2:15), how a kid from Florida got into hockey. His parents had season tickets to the Florida Panthers and he went to his first game at 30 days old (5:30). Then started playing roller hockey and ice hockey at a young age, and left Florida to go to Connecticut to advance his career, then played in the BCHL before getting a scholarship and going to Quinnipiac.Then he got drafted as an overager during his college career to the NHL by the

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00:24:06

PuckPedia Cap Central 11/6: Entry-Level Contract...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/11/06

For Episode 2 of PuckPedia Cap Central, Hart Levine and Keith Kavanaugh dive into the entry-level contract slides for some of the young players in the NHL (2:30). Matthew Schaefer, Ben Kindel, Sam Dickinson, and Zayne Parekh have already passed the 10-game threshold and will burn a year off their ELC this season (5:00).Other players like Michael Misa, Berkly Catton, Harrison Brunicke, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard are close to that threshold but still remain with their teams. We also talk about why

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00:36:47

The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 14: Climbing the...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/11/05

We start the episode talking about Aaron's journey in hockey, at the club level at DePaul during college, then with a bunch of different teams in the CHL and IHL, eventually overseas in the Czech Republic and Poland, before returning back to North America (2:15). He talked about how he self-represented himself and how he helped a bunch of other players, which helped him build relationships with NHL and AHL executives.Then he talks about going the legal route and doing law school (8:30), getting an

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00:33:36

PuckPedia Cap Central 10/30: BIG NHL Contract...

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/10/31

For Episode 1 of PuckPedia Cap Central, Hart Levine and Keith Kavanaugh dive into the new contract extensions. Martin Necas re-upped with the Colorado Avalanche, as did Thomas Harley with the Dallas Stars, and Loogan Cooley with the Utah Mammoth.They break down all 3 contracts and their structures, and why some opted for more signing bonus. They also talk about how last year’s talks with Mikko Rantanen might have impacted their urgency to get Necas locked up. This also tanks the upcoming UFA class

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00:40:21

The PuckPedia Hockey Show Episode 13: NHL Chaos! ft....

The PuckPedia Hockey Show ·

2025/10/29

On Episode 13 of the PuckPedia Hockey Show we welcome Pete Blackburn, NHL media personality and host of What Chaos!We start the episode talking about Pete’s journey in the sports media world at CBS Sports and Fox Sports before he landed doing what he loves, talking about hockey (2:00). Pete then goes into his lane in hockey media and how What Chaos! has carved their own niche, and how Pete’s Twitter presence complements his show (4:30).Then Pete talks about working on the NHL Amazon series (7:15),

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