We did a quick hitter for the final off day of the year! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley break down Gm 6 and preview the keys for Gm 7 of the Stanley Cup Final! Does the curse live!?
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Stanley Cup Gm 6 Preview
The St. Louis Blues are one game away from their first ever Stanley Cup, can they shut down the B’s and finish it off at home? Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley preview Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final; the docs discuss the controversial non-call trip, Bettman’s comments, the lights out performance by Blues goalie Jordan Binnington in Gm 5, the far from perfection line, what to do with Chara, fighting in the stands, and the keys the Blues need to close it out.
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Goalie breakdown with former Bruins goalie John Blue
Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley review Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final! PLUS, former Bruins goalie John Blue joins the docs to help break down the play of Jordan Binnington & Tuukka Rask.
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Gm 1 REview | Gm 2 PREview
Bruins take Gm 1 over the Blues… Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley break down Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final! And the docs get excited for the upcoming Willie O’Ree documentary.
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Stanley Cup Preview
Who ya got!? Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley preview the Stanley Cup Final! Can the St. Louis Blues capture their first ever Cup? Or will the city of Boston conquer another title in their quest for the American Sports Iron Throne? Happy Memorial Day!! A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VETERANS!!!
NHL Super Agent Pat Brisson
LIVE from CAA headquarters in Beverly Hills! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley take the show on the road to chat with NHL agent Pat Brisson! Pat takes us behind the curtain of his process as an NHL agent, and gives his thoughts on the Bruins & Blues playoffs run, the Sharks, the hand pass issue, Anthony Mantha(you KNOW Jason has to ask a Red Wings question), the hockey worlds’ anticipation over Jack Hughes, and his thoughts on the Stanley Cup! Shout out to Griffin! SEAT GEEK – Use promo code ‘DRHOCKEY’ for $20 off your first order!
Jeremy Roenick!
Dr. Jay Calvert chats playoffs with the great Jeremy Roenick! JR breaks down how he picked three of the last four teams standing, gives his thoughts on Game 6, Stanley Cup predictions, and how YOU can win a trip to join him in Lake Tahoe for the American Century Championship this summer!
#NoCallGate
WEEKEND POD! Dr. Jay Calvert (on special Presidential assignment in NOLA) and Dr. Jason Berkley (live from his couch in Red Wings undies) preview game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, debate Timo Meier and #NoCallGate, rules/officiating during playoff time, Boston’s hunger for the Cup, and Tukka Raask’s lights out performances. SEAT GEEK – promo code DRHOCKEY for $20 off your first purchase! MYBOOKIE.AG – promo code DRHOCKEY for 50% bonus on first deposit!
Game of Noses
Coiffed & Buffed
Blue Jackets PxP Announcer Jeff Rimer
Dr. Jay Calvert chats with Columbus Blue Jackets play-by-play man Jeff Rimer!! Jeff chats about his incredible four-decade career in broadcasting, including time in Montreal, Washington & Florida, and his journey to Fox Sports Ohio! Jeff breaks down the Jacket’s incredible series vs Tampa Bay, Torts’ postseason magic, Seth Jones’ dominance on both ends of the ice, and outlines the big keys to the Jackets’ trip to the Cup!
Playoff Check-in | The Russian Five Beverly Hills Premiere Night
Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the latest action from the second round – Blue Jackets look Stanley Cup bound, and Jason shares his conspiracy theory about the Islanders’ recent down trend in success. PLUS, the Dr. Hockey crew heads to the Beverly Hills premiere of The Russian Five at The Laemmle Ahrya Fine Arts Theater !! The docs chat with Director Joshua Riehl and Storyboard Artist Dave Knott! See The Russian Five on the big screen all next week(May 5 – May 9) at the Laemmle Theatre in Glendale! Shout Out to W/R!
With Regards to Mia Khalifa…
All four division winners ELIMINATED. What!?? Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley react to the incredible Game 7s we saw in the first round – Carolina grinds one out in double OT against the defending champs, Sharks rally around Joe Pavelski, and a TERRIBLE call, and finish off VGK in OT, and Boston destroys the Laughs without a fight. And the docs make their predictions for the next round. P.S. SORRY MIA <3
Emergency Playoff Show
Bruins & Sharks both force Game 7’s on Easter Sunday, so the docs rolled on an emergency pod. Toronto’s stars don’t show up in Game 6 – Boston’s did, Blues & Avalanche advance to the next round, Caps & Stars take control of their respective series’, and Jason shares his child-like excitment for the Steve Yzerman news.
4/20 Special | VEDA Sport
Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley have an informative chat with Marvin & Rob of VEDA Sport about the benefits of CBD!! VEDA Sport is a revolutionary health company looking to bridge the educational gap about the amazing health benefits of CBD(Cannabidiol) & THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). VEDA Sport’s isolate-based product line is breaking into the world of professional sports, helping athletes reach their optimal state! PLUS, listeners of this podcast can use promo code “NHLPA” for 25% off VEDA Sport or VEDA ECM products!!
Suspensions, knock outs, cross checks to the face, oh my!
The first round of playoffs has been bloody, and we love it. Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley break down the early round action – Tampa Bay & Pittsburgh get swept, Ovi knocks out a rookie, Leafs’ Kadri banned for the rest of the first round, and the Sharks are looking at another first round exit. PLUS, we chat with Head Oddsmaker David Strauss of MyBookie.ag – If you want to bet on hockey, this is the site to do it!! This week’s episode of the Dr. Hockey Podcast is sponsored by MyBookie.ag !! Deposit today and MyBookie will give you a 50% bonus! That’s 50 cents in free play for every dollar you deposit! Just visit MyBookie.ag and enter promo code ‘DRHOCKEY’ !!
San Jose Sharks with Sheng Peng
Dr. Jay Calvert chats with Sheng Peng of SB Nation’s @FearTheFin!! After a great 2019 season, the San Jose Sharks find themselves behind the eight ball, down 2-1 the Vegas Golden Knights in the opening round of playoffs. Can the Sharks turn it around? PLUS, Sheng and Jay discuss the futures of Erik Karlsson, and some of the older contracts on the roster. Follow Sheng on Twitter @Sheng_Peng @FearTheFin
The Russian Five | with Director Joshua Riehl
Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are joined by Director Joshua Riehl to discuss the incredible story behind the conception of “The Russian Five” – a documentary that explores the story of the Detroit Red Wings’ work to finally break their decades-long Stanley Cup drought by extracting players from the Soviet Union. Jason. Is. Pumped. #KeepitRiehl
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CHALLENGE ACCEPTED
Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley bust out their playoff brackets… Think you’re smarter than the docs? Join the Dr. Hockey Bracket Challenge for your chance to become… wait for it… A SPECIAL GUEST ON THE SHOW!! Lace up your playoff skates boys and girls.
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Trade Me Right F***ing Now
Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley break down the tight playoff race and the teams looking to clinch a playoff berth. The docs also talk Connor McDavid’s unhappiness in Edmonton, the curse of the Presidents’ Trophy, and of course Jason has to mention his Michigan State Spartans’ Final Four appearance… and possible championship? PLUS, we dust off our NHL Bracket Challenge!! Winner of the Bracket Challenge gets to be a guest-for-an-episode on the Dr. Hockey Podcast! Sign up NOW!
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Stuck in the Basement | Dr. Anthony Corrado & Kristy Flannery
Is your team stuck in the basement? Down & out? A bottom feeder? Looking ahead to next year? Well this is your episode! We don’t just show love to the franchises in the black. Jay & Jason are joined by Dr. Anthony Corrado & Kristy Flannery to discuss the continued woes of the New Jersey Devils, and other teams perpetually stuck in the basement… Check us out on Instagram! Special thanks to W/R.
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Playoff Roundup with Mia Khalifa | 100th Episode
Celebrating our 100th episode of the Dr. Hockey Podcast with none other than ultimate Caps fan Mia Khalifa!! With 20 days til playoffs and only three teams clinched, Mia, Jay & Jason discuss the current playoff picture; who’s surging, who’s slumping, wild card hopefuls, dark horses, real deal cup contenders, and potential upsets. PLUS, Gritty, Leaving Neverland, Prince, R. Kelly, March Madness wagers, and Mia’s guity pleasure team(shhh)… Doctor terms include: mitosis, mitochondria, interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase. Special guests: Robert Sandberg & Dr. Anthony Corrado. Shout out W/R
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So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
Jay performs emergency surgery on Jason after a popcorn incident… you read that correctly. Playoffs just around the corner, so the docs discuss who’s on the bubble, and give some wisdom about your wisdom teeth. The Sharks have quietly ripped off 15 of the last 19, Carey Price becomes the Habs’ all-time winningest goalie, James Dolan dusts off his trusty “life-time ban” playbook, and the docs ask some tough questions… Will Tampa Bay break the single-season record of 62 wins? Will Jason & the Red Wings win the draft lottery? Which teams will have a tough time protecting players from Seattle?
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A Real Miracle on Ice | Jib Street & Dr. Craig Bryant
A real miracle on ice… Jib Street was playing in a beer league hockey game in Charlotte, North Carolina when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest, and didn’t have a pulse for over five minutes. Luckily, also on the ice was Dr. Craig Bryant, an emergency room doctor who immediately sprung into action, started CPR, and used an AED ( Automatic External Defibrillator ) unit to restart Jib’s heart. Jay & Jason chat with Jib & Dr. Bryant about the incredible events that saved Jib’s life.
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Bunch of Jerks | ESPN’s Adam Gold
Jay & Jason discuss the hottest team in the NHL – the Carolina Hurricanes! The Canes are poised for a deep playoff run… and Don Cherry is pissed. The docs also chat with ESPN’s Adam Gold – Host of the Adam and Joe Show on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh & the Canes Corner Podcast!
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ALL TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING TALK | Larry Timko
Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley chat ALL TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING with NBC’s Larry Timko!
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Boston Bruins with Fluto Shinzawa | The Athletic
Dr. Jay Calvert chats with Fluto Shinzawa – senior writer for The Athletic, covering the Boston Bruins since 2006; also a former staff member of The Boston Globe. Jay and Fluto break down the magic behind the recent success of the Boston Bruins, possible last-minute acquisitions, keys to getting past contenders in the east, and how the B’s have seemingly rebuilt on the fly. Follow Fluto on Twitter!! Cue the Happy Gilmore clip!
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You’re a Face Painter!
Jay and Jason discuss the latest news and headlines ahead of the trade deadline, the St. Louis Blues 11-game winning streak, poor protoplasm, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Jason’s giddiness for The Russian Five movie, the San Jose Shahobs, Tampa Bay, New York Islanders, destinations for trade deadline candidates, Gritty torture, and David Puddy’s puck drop fail.
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Jeremy Roenick!
Jay chats with Jeremy Roenick about the playoff race in the east & west, and which teams & players may be on the move ahead of the trade deadline! Including JR’s thoughts on the league leading Tampa Bay Lightning, Zuccarello’s potential landing spot, Matthew Barzal and his team of the year New York Islanders, Vancouver’s Elias Petterson, and his misson to find the most passionate hockey comunity in America! Vote for your local Arena/Community at Kraft Hockeyville!
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Pucking Valentine’s Day
Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley recap their experience at the Anaheim Ducks Center Ice Party! PLUS, we talk Malkin’s suspension, Jumbo Joe passing Mr Hockey on the assist list, elites without cups, the western conference race, and the craziest fan bases during playoffs.
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