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The offseason has just arrived and the trades are already happening! Ryan and Rory break down the big move that sent Jacob Trouba to the New York Rangers and explain why they’re surprised that Erik Karlsson got maximum term and big dollars to stay in San Jose. The conversation then switches from deals to prospects, […]

From the first-overall pick last June to the final whistle of the Stanley Cup Final, the 2018-19 NHL season was one of big events, big moves and big news. This special episode of the Tape to Tape podcast relives it all. Subscribe to Tape to Tape for free at Sportsnet.ca/Podcasts. The Season in Sound was […]

Pop the corks, St. Louis has won the Cup! Ryan and Rory dissect the first Stanley Cup Final Game 7 in nearly a decade and cover all aspects of the Blues’ amazing run to the first championship in team history. The boys also discuss what the future looks like for both Boston and St. Louis, […]

The Stanley Cup Final may still be raging, but the off-season rumour mill is already in full swing. Ryan and Rory examine the intriguing situation developing around UFA-to-be Erik Karlsson, who is said to be interested in playing for a team that would get him closer to the Ottawa area. The boys also discuss ongoing […]

It’s Stanley Cup Final time! Before the boys dive into previewing the showcase series between the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues, they deliver the eulogies for the Carolina Hurricanes and the San Jose Sharks, before a quick chat on D.J. Smith being named coach of the Ottawa Senators. To discuss the Blues,Tom Timmermann of […]

On this episode, the boys bring on Sportsnet prospect and junior hockey guru Sam Cosentino to break down every aspect of the Memorial Cup. Cosentino starts off by identifying some young players to watch who are eligible for the 2019 and 2020 NHL Draft. Then, he turns his attention to players already selected by NHL […]

On this episode, Ryan and Rory pour one out for the teams we lost in Round 2. Was Columbus’ gamble worth it? Is any team better positioned for the future than Colorado? The boys then dive into breaking down the two conference finals, making a call in each series. Rory is impressed with Martin Jones’ […]

Ryan & Rory kick off the episode by discussing who has proven themselves to be the best trade deadline acquisition through a round-and-a-half of the playoffs. After the break, recently hired Flyers bench boss Alain Vigneault joins the boys to talk about his new gig, how he’s evolved as a coach, his entry in the […]

On this episode, Ryan and Rory reflect on what was surely the craziest first round in the history of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Victims of the insanity include all three Canadian teams that made the big dance, so the boys do a postmortem on Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto, before taking a stab at what the […]

Tape to Tape is playoff-bound! Ryan and Rory put a bow on the seasons of their favourite teams, the Florida Panthers and the Montreal Canadiens, before making their picks for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After the break, they make their predictions right up until the Final, and then hand out some NHL Awards of their […]

On the penultimate regular season episode, Ryan and Rory dip their toes into some MVP talk, debating whether or not Brad Marchand deserves to be the runner-up in a race that will easily be won by Nikita Kucherov. It’s time for an extended session of “Ask the Newsroom,” where Sportsnet staffers throw big-picture questions at […]

On this episode, Ryan and Rory take a look at the resurgent Vegas Golden Knights, who once again appear as though they’ll have a lot to say about who comes out of the Western Conference. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Iain MacIntyre drops by to discuss a promising Canucks squad, and the boys offer a silver lining for […]

On this episode, Ryan and Rory hone in on the Atlantic Division, starting with a conversation about the tumult in Toronto and a brief look at the four Atlantic teams that are certain to miss the playoffs. Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com also pops by to discuss the historic campaign being turned in by the Tampa […]

On this episode, Ryan and Rory wade into the Jack Adams debate and discuss the pitfalls of picking the NHL’s coach of the year. Lou Korac of NHL.com drops afterwards by to explain how the St. Louis Blues caught fire in the second half of the season and highlight some of the players who’ve been […]

On this episode, a discussion on the wide-open Vezina Trophy race leads Rory to take a hard stance against Marc-Andre Fleury, while pumping the tires of Andrei Vasilevskiy and Frederik Andersen. The boys then turn their attention to the Eastern Conference playoff scene, discussing the inevitable first-round matchup between the Leafs and Bruins, applauding the […]

Ryan and Rory go live on YouTube to break down the deadline. Who were the big winners and losers (Canadian fans won’t be happy)? Who made interesting tweaks? Who didn’t move people thought were destined to? And much more. This episode is produced by Joe Cervenka, Amil Delic, John Grigg, Dan Kim, Drew Livingstone and […]

On this episode of Tape to Tape, the boys are joined by Sportsnet’s Doug MacLean. The former coach and GM talks about how stressful this time of year can be for the deal-makers and offers his thoughts on who we should be watching most closely leading up to Monday’s trade deadline. Ryan and Rory also […]

On this episode, Sportsnet’s Eric Francis joins Ryan and Rory to talk about what he expects from the Calgary Flames on the trade market and whether or not the club is a true Cup contender. The boys also take their weekly pre-deadline look around the league, which includes Ryan dropping a crazy proposal and speculation […]

On this episode, Ryan and Rory are joined by Sportsnet’s Luke Fox to talk about the futures of Matt Duchene and Mark Stone in (or not in) Ottawa, and what Auston Matthews’ new contract means for next summer’s crop of RFAs. The boys also look at three former powerhouse clubs – Anaheim, Los Angeles and […]

On this episode, Ryan and Rory touch on potential All-Star Game changes and what the Leafs can expect from new defenceman Jake Muzzin. After the break, Arthur Staple of The Athletic joins the show to explain how the Metropolitan Division-leading New York Islanders have turned themselves into the surprise story of the NHL. Finally, the […]