Dr. Hockey

Happy New Year!! The docs kick the show off discussing Dallas Stars CEO Jim Lites's comments about Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn, and possible ramifications. Jay & Jason then each discuss their top five moments in the NHL in 2018! From the rise of the Golden Knights, Ovi finally winning the Cup, Tavares' move to Toronto, Barry Trotz' move to New York, season-altering suspensions to start the 2018-19 season, the NHL's gracious responses to tragedy, and you know there's some Penguins & Red Wings moments in there.

No hockey to watch, so Jay and Jason(and Chi Chi) break down the playoff race, Jason vents about Erik Karlsson's light suspension(and the dangers of big hits), plus the boys update the Dr Hockey fantasy league standings and talk classic christmas movies. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Jay and Jason discuss the Penguins struggles, Colorado and Buffalo's rise, Stastny's return to the lineup for VGK, and Jason's top five nachos list in hockey venues. PLUS, Jay’s brother Marc stops by to help manage our coverage of the Floridian teams(and a few others).

Dr. Berkley finally convinced Dr. Calvert to bring on a Red Wings guest, so Fox Sports Detroit's Trevor Thompson joins the show for an all Red Wings podcast! Follow Trevor on social @iamtrevort

ESPN Senior NHL Writer & co-host of the Puck Soup Podcast Greg Wyshynski joins the show to chat about the coaching and management turnover this year, the sluggish Pacific division, Patrik Laine and the Jets, the rough year for the Devils, the Rangers youth movement, an early look at the playoff picture, and more! Follow Greg on twitter @wyshynski

Scott MacArthur of TSN1050 in Toronto joins the show to chat all Leafs! Scotty and the docs discuss the team's incredible year, Nylander's signing, Auston Matthews return, big play from Morgan Reilly and Freddy Anderson, defensive struggles, and more! Follow Scott on social @ScottyMacThinks & check out The Scott MacArthur Show on TSN 1050 RADIO - LIVE Mon-Fr i 1-4 pm EST!

Dr. Calvert checks in with resident Devils fan Kristy Flannery of Skating In Stilettos! Jay and Kristy chat about the Devils' struggles this year, as well as a quick breakdown of the Metropolitan Division and the red hot Eastern Conference! Follow Kristy on social @skatinginstilettos

ESPN's Arash Markazi jumps on with the docs to chat about the Knights' year two, Flyers firing Ron Hextall - #blamegritty, potential landing spots for Coach Q, expectations for Seattle, Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews and Jonathan Quick's return from injury, crimes in foreign countries and raising consolation banners.

Jay and Jason invite author Howard Shapiro on to discuss his book "Kate's Really Good At Hockey", the state of the Penguins, and his very personal connection to the tragic Pittsburgh shooting last month. PLUS, Jay and Jason make another bet. Follow him on Twitter @hockeyplayer

LA Kings insider and host of "All the Kings Men Podcast" Jesse Cohen joins the Dr. Hockey crew to discuss the state of the LA Kings! Jay, Jason, and Jesse breakdown where do the Kings stand now, and how they get back to their winning ways.

Former LA Kings winger and current FS West analyst Jim Fox joins Dr. Calvert to discuss all things LA Kings! Jim and Jay breaks down the Kings rough season, Thursday's loss to the Wild, chemistry issues, defensive woes, Willie Desjardins' moves, Doughty & Carter, and what needs to change! Follow him on twitter @JimFox19

Bryan Wojtanik of The Garden Faithful Podcast joins Jay and Jason to breakdown what's been going on with the NY RANGERS. The rebuild is real.. so who stays? who goes? Follow him on social @BryanWojtanik!

NBC's Doc Emrick chats with Jay and Jason about the state of the league today, the evolution of enforcers and fighting, the Blackhawks' decision to fire Joel Quennville, Probert tales, Patrik Laine's play in Finland, plus we hit the Kings, Caps, Islanders, Ducks, and stories from Ovi's cup run. FIRST, we start with a discussion on Ottawa's Uber Confessional - who's more at fault?

Dr. Calvert and former NHL net minder John Blue break down the goalies from the last month of play - what's in all those pages of notes of his??

Jay and Jason have a post trick-or-treating hockey chat! We're talking Auston Matthews' absence from the Leafs, whether King Henrik stays in New York or seeks a Cup elsewhere, Tort's comments, Devils and Caps success, Kings and Knights struggles, a scary stat from the Pacific division, and we pay tribute to the tragedy in Pittsburgh.

Former NHL'ers Sean Pronger & John Blue join Jay to chat about the state of the league today. Blue brings his top five reasons for higher scoring(with actual pages of research to back it up), and tales of Torts' madness. And we check in with Jason at Little Caesar's Arena.

Should Lundqvist leave New York? Jay and Jason break down every team in the league. Jason gets ready for his trip to Little Caesar's Arena, Kings struggle to get going, Backstrom gets his 600th career assist, Flames turned a corner, Barzal and Laine continue to shine, Coyotes make headway, and Jack Eichel and the Sabres are here to stay.

Welcome back to Pronger's Picks! Former NHL'er Sean Pronger breaks down his top five(or six) surprises from the Eastern Conference after the first couple weeks of the season. Including Paul Kariya's jersey retirement in Anaheim, and a revision the Western Conference breakdown from last week.

2-HOUR EXTRAVAGANZA! Actresses Diane Franklin & Kimberley Kates join the Dr. Hockey crew for 80's movie night! First, of course, Jay and Jason break down some early season headlines. And remember, NOBODY PUTS BABY IN A CORNER.

Welcome to our first edition of Pronger's Picks! Former NHL'er Sean Pronger goes thru his top five surprises from the Western Conference after the first week of the 2018-19 season. Including the Vegas Golden Knights Stanley Cup hangover, major injuries to Thornton and Perry, and plenty of 80's references!