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Checking From Behind

Welcome to The Checking From Behind Podcast! Join us for the Journey as we discuss all things NHL. Your host is Zach and joined alongside him is his favorite co-host of all time, Preston. Zach is currently a journalist for The Hockey Writers covering the Buffalo Sabres and the other 31 teams. Preston is a former high-level hockey player whose career got cut short due to multiple shoulder surgeries. The show features exclusive interviews, guests, expert analysis, breakdowns, fun and entertaining

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62:54

Should the Nashville Predators Blow It Up? | Ep 146

Checking From Behind ·

2025/11/21

We kick off with Adrian Kempe’s massive 8-year, $85M extension as the LA Kings lock in their new offensive centerpiece. Then it’s chaos in Detroit as the Rangers and Red Wings erupt into a bench-clearing brawl after Mason Appleton’s post-buzzer puck shot. Next, we dive into the Nashville Predators’ brutal start — Stamkos, O’Reilly, and Saros are struggling, and it might be time to blow it up. Over in St. Louis, the Blues are taking calls on everyone, including Jordan Kyrou, while Buchnevich and

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47:54

Buffalo Sabres: No Direction, No Plan | Ep 145

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2025/11/17

Brad Marchand hits a massive milestone with his 1000th career NHL point, and we break down what it means for the Boston Bruins. Zach dives into some key contract extensions, including Scott Wedgewood joining the Colorado Avalanche and Shane Pinto re‑upping with the Ottawa Senators. The New Jersey Devils look like a legit Stanley Cup contender, even with Jack Hughes sidelined for eight weeks. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres are spiraling toward the bottom of the NHL standings, raising big questions

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42:16

The Avalanche Are the Best Team in the NHL RIGHT NOW...

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2025/11/14

In today’s episode, we kick things off with a quick look at the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, then dive into why the Colorado Avalanche are the most dominant team in the NHL right now. Next up: the Boston Bruins’ 7-game win streak and David Pastrnak’s milestone 400th NHL goal—is Boston heating up at the perfect time? Finally, this week’s Thursday Therapy segment puts the spotlight on the Edmonton Oilers—what’s going wrong, and can they fix it? New episodes drop every Sunday &

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44:58

Buy Or Sell: The Canadiens Are the Best Team in the...

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2025/11/03

Martin Necas signs a massive 8-year, $92M extension with the Avalanche — is he worth $11.5M per year? Jacob Markstrom locks in with the Devils, and we dive into this week’s hottest NHL debates in our Buy or Sell segment: Are the Canadiens the best team in the Atlantic? Can Pavel Dorofeyev actually score 50 goals? Are the Flyers legit or just hot in October? Are the Ducks the most entertaining team in hockey? Is Tampa Bay officially back after four straight wins? New episodes drop every Sunday &

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58:22

Detroit Red Wings: Hot Start or Real Contender? | Ep 138

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2025/10/23

In this episode, we break down Brad Marchand’s emotional return to Boston and react to Sharks head coach Ryan Warofsky’s fiery comments about building a winning culture. We debate whether the Detroit Red Wings’ hot start is legit or just another early-season mirage. Then it’s time for our new segment “Thursday Therapy”, where we dive into the Calgary Flames’ rough start and what’s going wrong. Finally, we’re joined by Matthew Zator of The Hockey Writers to talk about the Vancouver Canucks’ red-hot

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44:40

2025 NHL Season TOO Early Overreactions: What’s Real,...

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2025/10/12

In this episode, we break down two major NHL contract extensions: Kyle Connor extends with the Winnipeg Jets. Jack Eichel inks a new deal with the Vegas Golden Knights Then we dive into early season NHL overreactions: Is the Sabres’ season already over? Are the Bruins and Penguins legit playoff teams? Plus, our top NHL Week 1 takeaways: 🔥 Frank Nazar is making the Blackhawks look brilliant. Joey Daccord is on fire for the Kraken. Rookies are making serious noise. Igor Shesterkin and Jeremy Swayman

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63:00

Our 2025-26 NHL Season Preview | Ep 135

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2025/10/05

This episode kicks off with a breakdown of three massive NHL contracts. Kirill Kaprizov just signed the largest deal in NHL history, setting a new benchmark for elite talent. Luke Hughes finally re-signed with the Devils, ending speculation and locking in a key piece of their future. Jackson LaCombe also made headlines by landing the biggest contract in Ducks franchise history — a bold move that signals Anaheim’s intent to build around youth. From there, we dive into our full NHL season preview. We

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74:36

Pacific Division 2025-26 Season Preview | Ep 134

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2025/09/28

Aleksander Barkov’s ACL tear could derail the Panthers’ season—how bad is it, and who steps up? We break down the ripple effects across the Atlantic Division. Then we preview the Pacific: Can the Oilers dominate? Are the Canucks for real? Full team-by-team breakdown and bold predictions. 🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST 🔥 🎧 Stay locked in for the hottest takes, bold predictions, and real talk from around the NHL. 🔥 Follow Us on Social Media: ▶ TikTok |

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61:33

Biggest Storylines Heading into the 2025-26 NHL...

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2025/08/31

In this episode we discuss updates on a possible Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel contract extensions. Then we get Marco Rossi signing a new contract with the Minnesota Wild. Next, Luke Hughes and New Jersey Devils are in a stalemate in contract talks. We then head into the biggest storylines heading into the 2025-26 NHL season, from Mitch Marner's return in Toronto, to Sabres riding 14 season playoff drought & much more! 🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @ 7 PM EST 🔥 🎧 Stay

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2025/08/07

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55:05

These NHL Players Are About to Break Out in 2025-26 |...

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2025/08/03

In this episode, we kick things off with some quick NHL news updates from around the league. Then, we dive into our picks for the 5 most underrated players heading into the 2025-26 NHL season. After that, we break down 5 players we believe are poised for a breakout year. We also share 5 U23 players we'd build a franchise around today. To wrap things up, Preston reacts to Zach's Top 10 defensemen heading into the new season🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @7 pm EST 🔥🔥 Follow Us

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52:26

Our WAY TOO EARLY NHL Playoff Predictions | Ep 126

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2025/07/28

In this episode, we break down the latest NHL news, including Kaapo Kakko re-signing with the Seattle Kraken and the Hurricanes locking up Jackson Blake with an eight-year extension. Then we dive into the situation in Minnesota—what’s going on with Marco Rossi, and why haven’t the Wild opened extension talks with Kirill Kaprizov yet? After that, we reveal our Way Too Early NHL Playoff Predictions. To wrap things up, Preston reacts to Zach’s Top 10 Wingers list, and Zach responds to Preston’s Top 10

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