Empty Netters Podcast - The Sabres Are Unstoppable and The Islanders Have Their Superstar w/ Matthew Schaefer

Episode Date: March 10, 2026

Franchise altering defenseman Matthew Schaefer hangs out after practice to tell the boys about living with the Martin family, pumping in goals in the NHL, and his Mario Kart strategy. The Sabres are on a war path and find themselves sitting in first place in the Atlantic. It’s time to hand out the Three Quarter Seasons Awards and Chris is back on his bullshit for MVP. The beer league hotline will bring a tear to your eye.  PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your first wager! Thanks to our Sponsors! BetMGM: Use bonus code NETTERS when signing up to receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) 1-800-327-5050 (MA), 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-981-0023 (PR) 21+ only. Please Gamble Responsibly. See BetMGM.com for Terms. First Bet Offer for new customers only. Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. This promotional offer is not available in New York, Nevada, Ontario, or Puerto Rico. Build a Pulse as unique as your game, in as little as 5 days! Bauer Hockey's MyBauer Quick Turn platform is designed to offer hockey players a highly customizable stick-building experience, with a remarkably fast turnaround. Players can choose from Bauer's most popular colors and patterns to create a stick that gets to your door in record time. Build your dream stick in minutes and get it in days. Head to Bauer.com and check out MyBauer Quick Turn. For a limited time, our listeners can get the Harry’s Plus Trial Set for only $10 at Harrys.com/NETTERS. This set includes the all-new Harry’s Plus razor, one refined 5-blade cartridge, a 2oz Foaming Shave Gel, and a travel cover to protect your blades on the go. Just head to Harrys.com/NETTERS to claim this offer, and after you purchase, they’ll ask where you heard about them—PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the Empty Netters podcast. Can you believe what this has become? There was a full 48 hours where I felt like I was like literally Superman. Jumbo loves playing Fortnite, so he gets on the sticks. Did TR show you the sauna cycle or was that all year? No, no, I invented that. Almost a year now that I haven't taken a body check. That's kind of nice.

So we are back. We are horned up and we are going deep. Finish tonight with some chicken fingers and a few guineasasers, right into you guys. That's where this pod came to life. Ice is ready, and we are back with another episode of the Empty Nerds podcast brought to you by BetMGM. I am your host, Dan Powers over here on the sticks. His car's gas tank might be leaky, but his energy never is.

Evan, Dr. Watkins. Hey, brother. How are we doing? I don't like that. I've got a camera right in my line of sight of you. Yeah, I know. What do I need to, like, move that? No, I'll move it.

Here, let's move it. No, I can maneuver. I can maneuver. I can maneuver. And then over here to my left, he's just like a fast food burger on the outside. Looks fantastic. but on the inside, it's a slow, creeping death. Chris Powers.

As always, it's been too long since I got a good zing. You were on a heater. That's what I'm saying. So, you know, this makes sense. You were on a heater. You had birthday immunity and engagement immunity. Yeah, I mean, he was untouchable for about a week. But now it's fair game.

Speaking of fast food burgers, do you guys think, I'm sure you've seen all this big arch stuff going on? Have you seen this stuff? No. Yeah, you're out of the loop on a lot. of things. The Big Arch is a new burger. And I think we had it in Italy. I tried it

in Italy only. I thought that was in Italy only. It has now been released in the U.S. Holy shit. And Christopher, I'd like you to YouTube the McDonald's CEO Big Arch commercial. Okay, so I only know about this because Angus?

Will Angus did. Okay. Yeah, I watch that. So what's that guy's name? The CEO McDonald's? Oh. Look that up for me. Yeah, I got you. The CEO of McDonald's releases a commercial. I don't even think it was a commercial. It was just like an announcement.

It was like, here's the big archburger. What's this guy's name? Chris. Jesus, what is that last name? Chris Kempzinski. Chris Kempzinski. Tress is watching it right now. He talks about this big archburger.

Hold on. Yeah, get that gone. Do you want to put it on the screen? Yeah, put it on the screen. The Big Arch. This is something that we have tested already. Portugal, Germany, Canada. I love this product.

Italy. It is so good. I'm going to do a tasting right now, but I'm going to eat this for my lunch, just so you know. So here we go. First, holy cow. God, that is a big burger. We've got a very unique kind of sesame poppy sort of bun on it. Is it unique? I've never seen that in a burger before.

Oh, my God. I think it's unique. Sesame cheese. Delicious Big Arch sauce. And of course, some lettuce. So, oh, there's so much going on with this. It's like somebody sat on it. First of all, let's try to get this thing. I don't even know how to attack it.

You eat it. You eat it. Oh, there's also some crispy onions on here as well. I see those kind of coming out. All right, the moment of truth. That is so good. That's a big bite for a big arch. It's distinctively McDonald's.

Only McDonald's could do this type of burger, but it also is unlike anything else on our menu. It's a delicious product. You know, you've got sort of the cheeses and the gooiness, but those crispy onions as well gives a nice texture. And, of course, we've got the pickles. So I'm going to enjoy the rest of my lunch, but Big Arch, try it when he can get it. Okay. That is literally the worst pitch of a product I've ever seen in my life.

And I use the word product because he keeps saying this product, it's a fucking burger. It's a food-like product. It's a burger, yeah. It's like when Uhoo had to change their marketing from chocolate milk to chocolate drink. Chocolate substance. Like, it is so bad. He is so bad on camera. And I also love how he's describing the burger.

And he goes, we've got this unique bun with like sesameies and poppies. He then talks about the patties and then says crispy lettuce. That's it. Yeah. Then later he's like, oh, there's some onions. There's some gooey cheese and pick. I'm like, do you not know what's on this? Correct.

Did anyone prepare him before he did this? And I bring this up to say, we've seen so many jokes about it now. Angus, if you guys haven't seen it, Will Angus on Almost Friday TV, did a hilarious sketch on it. Go check out their page. It's so funny. He's like almost about to gag. Yeah, like it's like behind the scenes, like he's being tortured, being forced to eat

it. I bring this up because I believe that McDonnell. McDonald's has enough PR and marketing that I almost think this was intentional. Ooh, interesting. Because it's like, I was listening to a part of my take this morning. They're doing it like the big art. They have a deal with McDonald's and like they're talking about the big arch. PFT's like eating the big.

Everyone's talking about the big arch now. Yeah. And I, it's all because of this. And I'm like, dude, that is, that is such a, there's no preparation. There's no such thing as bad publicity. Yeah. And it's like I, this is not the first time we. you've seen something come out that is like so bad.

Everything about that was bad. Where are they? Are they in like the McDonald's headquarters cafeteria? He's in like a random office. He's, he goes, this is my lunch. What's in that cup? Is that a McDonald's cup of water? It looks like Sprite.

There's some bubbles. Yeah, maybe it's a Sprite, but like no ice. Weird. And how about he goes, he goes like this? He goes, that's a big bite for a big arch. It's the smallest bite I've ever seen. And then he's like, I'm going to go finish. He can't even get through a full bite of the sandwich.

It's all so bad that I genuinely believe this was all intentional. I actually love this take. This went so viral because it's all terrible. I was going to say sometimes even all the biggest corporations with all their marketing just can't get out of their own way and they're idiots. And they were like, no, this will be authentic. You know, we don't want it to be scripted. It'll just be raw and real.

like our CEO just talking. He's eating it for lunch. He's just a guy. What I want to know is, was it his idea to do this? Or was it somebody else who was like, let's bring our CEO and have a media. And somebody watched this and said, this is not great, but let's just put it out anyway. Thinking probably what Dan just said. But I actually now like his point where maybe they go, this is the worst video ever made.

Yeah. But it doesn't matter because now people will buy Big Arch out of spite. They'll buy it. Or curiosity. Yeah, to be like, oh, my God, let's parody the video and buy it. big arch, you know? Yeah. Because it's, you're so right. The, there's, they have unlimited, they are McDonald's. They have unlimited big arches. You know, sometimes when we're making videos in our backyard, I'm like, we have one take at this because I'm going to break the product and then,

for the video, and then that's it. We don't have anymore. He could, we could have just flown in endless big arches. Continuous. Try that again. They were like, we're good. We got it. To your point of, I think it's one of two options. Either, this dude, I, what I also love about Chris, Kemsinski. I don't know who Chris Kemsinski is. That could be Chris Kemsinski. That could be a guy they found off of actors access. Yeah.

And I either. It's like Jack McBrayer. Either, this is a good burger. Either Chris Kamsinski went, I've got an incredible idea. We're doing it. And they pressed record and they were like, oh my God.

Or this is the greatest marketing campaign of all time. I mean, ironic sales of this burger are going to skyrocket. And either way, they're going to make money. question. I mean, it is... I love it being... It's the fact that we're here talking about the big arch on this program. I did like that. Again, I was kind of catching up

via Angus, but I did like... Which I heard. I haven't seen this either. That the Burger King CEO did a video. Yeah, where he like devoured the Whopper. Hammers the burger. And he's like, yeah, you just eat it, dude. And what's funny is if this was calculated by McDonald's, that

looks even better for them. Burger King's CEO. They're like, we made the Burger King's CEO eat a whopper like it was his last meal on earth. What an idiot. There's a chance that this was pure genius. Yep. The bite wasn't quite watching it for the first time with YouTube right here. That bite wasn't quite as small as I thought it was going to be based on what I'd heard online.

Yeah, it's pretty bad. It's not good. But I know he's talking to talk, so he's like, yeah. But that's the, if you're trying to go for this authentic, like take a bite, brother, what are you doing? Oh, that sucks. Absolutely crazy. So we're all getting big arches for lunch Absolutely

And we've got a great episode today folks We've got some hot ice to get into We're going to do our Three Quarter Season Awards And the big news The Daddy Shaf Daddy Matthew Schaefer

Star Revolutionary Changing the entire vibes on the island New York Islanders stud is on the show Great kid too Great great I mean he's just like the best kid in the world Can't wait to get to that. We've got a beer league hotline, so let's just jump right on into it.

Want to start with some hot ice? Yes, sir. Hot ice, first and foremost, we've got a drunken disorderly. Yeah, in the league. We love drunken disorderlies when it comes to hockey games. Candidate for drunkest game of the season. Sabres Lightning last night. Absolutely hammered.

That game was so drunk. It was unbelievable. I was heading back from New York. York watching some of the game in the airport. And I'm just every day. I mean, like my longtime OG listeners of the pod know that I've been a Sabres guy from day one of the pod. And it's been a journey. It's been ups and downs. And we don't talk about the Sabres. We're not talking about the Sabres right now. Right. We're talking about a game. But every day when I pop on and I see the Sabres winning, I'm like, this is really cool. Sabers are playing the Lightning.

The team that we have kind of dubbed the best team in the East right now, possibly. above the hurricanes. Sabers, donor, starts the scoring off early. 20th goal of the year. Love to see them. Which is so sick. Unbelievable. Zucker scores. Tucky scores. Three nothing Sabers right at the start of the second period. And I'm like, here we go. Then he had that shorty. I thought didn't Tate, or it doesn't matter,

you're probably looking at it. Uh, I thought Tage hammered one to go up three nothing. No, it was three, uh, it was tipped by Tuck. Oh, good. Three straight power play goals, too. then Cory Perry Yes Which is Our pal

Incredible New but second time Tampa Bay Lightning He gets on the score sheet Then Tuck scores the shorty And I'm like Okay this game's over It's 4-1

Then Cooch Gyrgensonsons Mozer Goal goal All of a sudden we're tied Cooch Tampa's leading Point

Tampa's leading It's 6-4 And I'm like Is game over I'm like What the hell is going on Then Carrick scores Then Hage scores

then Dahlene scores, then Zuckers scores, then don't scores. And I'm like, what in the world is happening? The fact that this game was won in regulation and like significant regulation. Yeah, yeah. There was like four and a half minutes. Yeah. It's unbelievable, but the Sabres win eight, seven. Whoa.

Dude, it was the drunkest game ever. And I was like on the plane, I was watching. I didn't have, um, there's no Wi-Fi on my plane and there's a long plane. That's awful. It was actually awesome. I have been, I've had a spiritual. awakening this last couple months. And it's hard with our job. But less screen time getting off the phone is really, really nice. And it was so lovely on the plane to just be like, I'm just going to read.

And I just read the whole time. It was a late flight. So it was dark. However, there was a guy behind me on the plane. I'm getting really off track here. There was an older. A big arch. There was an older gentleman on the plane behind me. And he was, I don't know what he was watching, but for five straight hours of this plane. I'm not kidding you guys. I'm just, a lot of people are sleeping. Sure. I'm wide awake reading.

So I don't have any noise going on. He is sitting behind me, and he's just going like this. Oof. Ha! And he's just got the most combo. Dude, at first, it was driving me nuts, but then I, the spiritual awakening,

I just kind of reframed it. It was delightful. Like, this lovely older gentleman was just watching some slew of comedy movies. Maybe he was watching a TV show. He laughed for five straight hours. It was hilarious. I was like, this guy is having the best time with his life.

It must have been a TV show, right? He must have been going to have been doing TV. Had to have been, right? He was just going, oh, man, I haven't seen shrinking. Yeah, he used that flight to watch season one of shrinking. Because I was like, there's no way this guy has found three straight movies that all seem to be the funniest movie he's ever watched. With great cadence in the laugh timing.

Yeah. It was unbelievable. It was perfect. But we land and I get Wi-Fi back. and I was like, oh, let me check on that Sabres game that was four to one when I logged off and it finished 8, 7. And I was like, what the fuck? Wow.

It was insane. It's so awesome. And the Sabers are fucking buzzing. Yes. And we are going to go to a playoff game and it's going to be sick. I can't process this. Because we talk about this all the time. This doesn't really happen. when you weren't good to start.

Yeah. Like the ducks right away, the ducks this year. Oh, the ducks are good. The wings are good. And now they are good. You don't go, we are in dead last. And then actually, psych! We're fucking nasty.

We've been nasty this whole time. Without a thing happening either, by the way. I think the wild you could point to that started slow. And they were getting better before this. But then you got Quinn Hughes. So there's this huge inflection point of like, okay, now you're better. Or a player you had that was hurt in his bad.

You know. Yeah. It's just the savers being like this. So, we decided to be good. They flipped the switch. Yeah. Somewhere in the locker room, they had a switch. Yeah.

And dude, flip it more often. Where has it been? Why has it been off? You know, it's like when you leave. You're, we're flirting with talking about them too much. Never mind. Never mind. Learning with talking about them too much.

Never mind. Never mind. But hell of a game. Hell of a run. Hell of a run. Yes. I have a thought for you guys. And I passionately believe.

that the average goals, total goals per game in hockey is, or I've long said that the average total goals per game in hockey is damn near perfect. Yeah, you're big on this. Yes. I think most games end, or like on average, it's like three, two, you know, three, two, four three, three, four, three game. I think, and I'm a huge soccer fan, there's not enough scoring in soccer, full stop, period. There isn't.

part of the reason I didn't like lacrosse was I just felt like the game it's just the goalie like a 53% save percentage is like amazing for a lacrosse gole yeah you know they're like oh my god every other shot went in yeah yeah um so I think lacrosse games have too much scoring uh basketball basketball the goalie the goalies and basketball are so bad they're like invisible yeah it's like it's the I don't think we talk about enough how brutal the goaltending in basketball. It's actually a penalty. It's gold dent. And I'm like, they're so bad that when it happens, it's a penalty.

I agree with you. If it's too much scoring then it takes the excitement out of the rarity of seeing it. But if there's too little, you're like, fuck, what a sneeze fan. So of all the sports, I think hockey is the best, and I passionately believe that. But watching this game, I was like, it would be sick

if it was like seven sick. Like if we knocked it up a little bit. Because that was so fun that I was like, oh my God. But I think there's an argument to be made that it's too horny and it's too drunk. I don't know about that, Dan. I don't know if those phrases exist. I think four. I don't know that those are real things that you just said.

4-3 is a perfect score, in my opinion. I agree. I like that. Two goals per period with one extra goal is the cherry on top to win the game. 4-3. Yeah. Okay, I live with the 4-3. I'll tell you what, that was a lot of fun.

It was really fun. I was like, dude, I could live in a world where it was 6-5-7-6. And I'll tell you what, because when I landed, obviously, I had to you know, I was like, what happened? So I watched the highlights. Watching the highlights was awesome. Usually when you watch, like, a highlight video on YouTube is like 16 minutes. And, you know, there's a lot of like, oh, here's a close call.

Here's the, and then, oh, there's a goal. This was just good, nothing but goals. I was like, this is incredible. Yeah. It's like a highlight tape. Something to think about. Something to think about. We got a few injuries that we got to touch on quickly.

Nothing too serious, which is good. Rupa hints hurt. Rube hints hurt. What do you think about that? It sucks because Dallas is on, I think it's like a 12 game point streak. They have the OT losses in there, but Dallas is on an absolute team. Dallas has been so streaky this year. It's crazy.

They go, the Dallas is either the best team of the league or they're getting put on fraud watch by us. And they just go bounce back and forth between those realities. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. I always say this right around this time. I think OSH told us this too. This is a tough stretch of the year, you know, like right before the All-Star break. They always kind of say is the dog days. You're just trying to get to that break so hard. And then you come out of this and you're like, okay, now it's this mad dash to playoffs and beyond.

Get hurt right now. If you're going to get hurt. Christopher. Get hurt right now. It's actually amazing. Christopher. Boom. Missed some time, especially if your team's comfortably in playoffs. Who gives a flying fuck? Load management. Yeah. So I wanted to say the stars are in second. They got a three-point cushion with a game in hand. On the wild. Like I said, they've been buzzing. Rupé, I feel like every time people talk about Rupé on the stars So many guys talk about how underrated he is People are like Rupa is so, so good And I remember last

Playoffs, we had the fucking Bouchard Was like hacking down on top of Hintz's foot Like he's just like always banged up He's been banged up this year Only played 53 games now he's about to miss some more I would shut him down until playoffs I'd be like Rupé go get healthy He's had a bit of a down

year, only 15 goals. And I would be like, dude, you're making playoffs, just like shut down and maybe. Maybe this is exactly what they needed. Oh, dude, this is a chance that this could be. And maybe they fall down to a wild card spot

and then they miss having to play the wild in the first round. And maybe this could be truly the greatest thing to happen to the Western Conference playoff future. Dude, because you could kick to the specific. Yep. But I guess you'd have to go, no, if you got top wild card, you'd kick to the Pacific.

Yeah. That would be fucking gas. They got a long way to go. It'd be a long way to fall. The mammoth at 72 points. That's a big. I don't think it's possible, but maybe. Either way, I genuinely think they should shut him down because you're making playoffs.

There's absolutely no threat of missing. And just get, you need a healthy, if you're going to, if you guys are going to win that first round and you guys are going to get to the cup, which all those two top three teams in the central, you need to get to the cup. That is their mentality. And you need a healthy Rupay. So I'm like, Rupay, chill, chill. Get completely healthy.

Chill. Next injury up, Dylan Larkin, my boy. I always hate to see it. That's your captain, that's your leader in every single way. Red Wings fans? Chill. Don't work. No, I'm telling you, he's fine.

Going to miss some time, get healthy, be good. Red Wings are in a good spot. They're up in, I believe, third right now in the Atlantic. You love to see it. They're good win last night. Red Wings, don't worry about the curse of March. I know a lot of people are talking about it. Don't worry about it.

Big win. Without Larks, you're going to be okay. But obviously, you hate to see Larks go down. But at the same time, good little rest. Larks put his body on the line for a gold medal. This is what I'm saying. Put his body on the line. For a gold medal.

Like, I know Larks is go, go, go. But this is good. Take a little break. And then last one. You hate to see this. We have a penis injury. Yep. Okay.

Gabe Landisog has a hurt penis. He has a hurt dick. And when it comes to the hottest man in the league, potentially. No pun intended. The last thing we need is a hurt dick. Dude. And it was friendly fire. It's a lower body injury and it's not a comfortable one.

Yeah, quote. This is a picture of his cup, right? It's like, did it in? I wasn't sure. Is that a real photo? I'm like, why would he show that? I saw it too. Wait.

I can't believe anything I said. I legitimately, again, like, I was getting off a plane and I was like, is that a real photo? If it was, that's a hell of a ding. I think it was fake. I got to find a cup photo. But listen, Cal McCar hit him in the cock. Yep. And that happens.

And you have all the people to get hit by, too. You know, like there's many other guys on the abs that would have rather rip one off my case. Cail's got a good shot. But yeah, he got hit in the cock. Yep. And he's going to be out. He's week to week. But Landy's another one, again, top of the central Colorado Avalanche.

Landy's another guy that I'm like, take all the time you need, King. Yes. All the time you need. You need a healthy Landy for this playoff run. Dude, you know, it's, I feel like sometimes there's stories where you go, oh, I Googled this, Google image this. And then like, oh, my God, I just realized the innuendo. And now my Google image search is a disaster. Yeah.

I just Googled the Glendiscog Cup picture. And it's just all these pictures of him. With the Stanley Cup. Yeah. Yeah, that's my bad. That's not how you're going to find this. Why don't you Google, uh, dented cup? That's going to be, that's going to be when they fell.

That's also going to be. You see what I'm saying, Dan? This is unfindable. Wow. That's awesome. Well, people tell us if that photo is real or not. But, uh, Landy got hit in the penis and you hate to see that. Yep.

Um, and, uh, we wish him, we wish him a speedy return. A speedy erection. Yes. Hope that there's no erectile dysfunction from this. However, is there potentially a massive opportunity here for an endorsement for Landy? Okay. Yes. We got, this is a Viagra deal.

Boom. Staring you in the face. Yeah, maybe. I found the picture. Oh, and it came with audio. Yes. I'll send this to you. What's the source?

This looks fake to me. It looks fake, right? Hockey forever. Instagram page. Yeah, it looks like an AI photo. What about a chastity belt deal? No. I don't think, we

need Landy, horny. Yeah, but there's just so much protection. I know, but that's not the type of protection we're talking about. Yeah, that's actually, we are anti. Well, you know, we do do whatever you want. I mean, honestly, it would be a good That's true. Do what we want, but we don't, we don't slut shame. Yes. So we're not

going to sit here and endorse chastity belts if you don't want it. Right. Um, but this could be a, hey, do you have, uh, blunt force trauma induced erectile dysfunction? Me too. Maybe he starts his own pill. Okay. What's it called? Landy Standy.

Landy Stanley. We got to get that thing standing back up. Try Landy Stanley where your erection will last over four hours, guaranteed. And you don't need to call any. Yeah, call me. Yeah. If your erection lasts over four hours, it's doing its job. Yeah.

Congratulations. That is how efficient Landy Standy is. Yeah, I like this. I like this a lot. No kale macar slap shot can keep your boner down. Yeah. In fact, it'll tip it into the goal. That's, yeah, that's what it is.

You want points? He doesn't have erectile dysfunction because his vitamin supplement is so efficient that even a kale macar slap shot cannot defeat your erection. There we go. This is a great opportunity. Landy Standing. Landy Standing vitamin supplement for our erections. Incredible.

Speaking of Avs fans erections. Yes. Codry getting an apple on the first goal, which of the Nate goal. Dude. I was like, it's one of those things where I was like, oh yeah, this is over. The season's over. They've won the gun. The journey, Nause's career journey has been so cool.

When he left Toronto, remember that slew of game, Miss conducts he was getting and people were like oh, Cadre's a dirty player and blah, blah, blah. And I think Nas is just an awesome dude. And when he went to Colorado, he had that really lovely statement about how hard it was to leave Toronto. And he was just like, dude, that's like Toronto's home. I love it here.

But he made sure to be, he was like Denver, I'm so psyched to get here. Please understand that. I'm just like trying to show some love. And then when he left Denver after winning a cup, he was just like, I fucking love you guys. Like, this was awesome. And then he's been so wonderful and loyal to Calgary.

through tough times. And now he's back in Denver. And his statement was just like so lovely to Calgary. He was like, guys, what a fucking run. And then he was like, Denver, so happy to be back. And then immediate assist to Nate Dog. I was like, you're the best. Yeah.

I mean, Cadry is like, I feel like every fan base loves Cadry. Every fan base he's ever played for. And rightfully so. But it was so cool seeing him back there. It's going to be awesome. It's fantastic. I'm so hyped for the West playoffs. Me too.

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Three quarters of the way through the season, it's time for our quarter. This is kind of like our financial quarter breakdowns. Quarterly review. Yes, sir. It's time for our quarterly review, some of the major trophies, what we think. Let's start with the heart, MVP. For reference, CP, you had Nate Dogg at the quartermark. Yep.

McDavid at the halfway mark. Now, the three quarter mark. Who is your MVP? Well, Dan, I love that both of those guys have not fallen off at all. completely in the running still. Yep. But I am going to return to a horse that is high that I have lived on for years. Yeah.

For years. Okay. Gentlemen, Nikit Kutrov is the greatest player alive, and he just doesn't often, he doesn't feel he needs to prove that to everyone every day, like a Nate does. Yeah. Like a Conrad does. Yeah. Nikita Kudraff goes, I'm whatever, it's a long season, it's fine.

And then when the season starts to end, he then goes, just a reminder, I'm the best player alive. Yeah. He, the last two years has had an MVP ripped off his finger. I don't know, is it a trophy? It's ripped out of his hands. Yeah. Out of his hands. And everybody, Nate has, you know, how many fucking goals?

Nate has 43 goals. It's amazing. That, by the way, should not be. downplayed. Yeah. Like he is, it is crazy that he has that many goals. Agree.

But he was on pace for like 80. Yeah, true. You know what I mean? He's got 43 goals. That's amazing. And he's only got 104 points. McDavid has passed him 108 points. And it was those two running away forever.

And then ho-hum, look at me now. Nikita Kutrov, 103 points, one behind Nate. Nikita Kutrov, I bet, wins the school. scoring race this year again. He always does this and he fires down the stretch. And, you know, last year, Nate, I know you missed a couple games at the end of the year, which is how it for sure happened. But like, Kuturov does this every year. And for the third year in a row, I just cannot fathom them going, still not you. I, yeah. So my pick, I will return to my high horse,

Nikita Kuturoff is your MVP. I do think it is important to stress as we have. It is the fact that we already have three players with over 100 points is hilarious. And Cooch, in his last 40, has like 85 points. Dude, Connor 108 in 64. Yeah. Nate 104 in 61, Nikita 103 in 58. He's got six games in hand on Connor. He's five points down.

He scores four points a game. Yeah. It's wild. It's truly wild. But again, the heater he has been, he scores three points a game. It's a joke. It's actually a joke. I've never seen.

I said this last year, which is why I thought he should have won it. the point share, they have the staff that's like the, here's the points, the team has scored, the percentage of points that this guy is a part of. Kutrov is like, fucking 80%. Do you remember earlier this season when we had that Russian player debate and we were like, there is an op, there's a, there's a real world where Kooch is the best Russian player of all time and people were very mad at us. And the Ovi disrespect, that was fair to bring up.

Yep. But here we are yet again. How old is Kooch? 32, 33. I think's 33. And I'm like, this guy is just... 32. 32.

You think he's slowing down? Look at what he does every year. Here we are. Yet again, it's crazy. And also the cooch disrespect. Just how every... We always talk about, everyone goes, we're at Olympics. USA beats Canada and people go, they beat Canada three best players in the world on the ice

and McDavid, McKinnon, and McCar. and then people are looking at this and then Leon right out and I'm just like cooch we gotta start talking about Kooch more. Do you think he spends his whole career in Tampa Bay?

Yes. I absolutely do. I could see maybe like a Yager situation once he turns like 38 and where he's like this I might play a little bit more but I just think he's so happy down there and they're just so good.

Yeah, I'm saying like he's putting up great points on a great team too, you know. And we were getting bad and we kind of thought this year was like Ooh, is this maybe like the drop off of Tampa a little bit? And they're like, nope, we're still nasty. So I'm like, he's the best player in your team. They're like the San Antonio Spurs of years before.

Truly. They cannot be taken down. In so many ways, Coop is so pop. Definitely. That's such a great fucking cop dude. He's the Popovich of In the Joe. Unbelievable. My pick is Macklin Celebrating.

It's been Mac every time. It's been Mac every time. And it continues to be Mac because I am a, I'm a dreamer. Yeah. And I must be less confident. I actually earlier, I was like, it's going to be. Um, he, now you must be less confident. His points have slowed a bit.

Mm-hmm. However, I think we're going to see a big uptick in his points. And he is, what does he have right now? Like 80, some, he has 89 points. Yep. Yeah. I think at the end of the day, and it's, this is, this is dependent on one specific thing. Mm-hmm.

If the sharks of San Jose makes, the playoffs and Maclin Celebrini has over 100 points to me I don't I it is obviously a question it's obviously debate these guys are unbelievable but if they make the playoffs and he has over 100 points I'm like he is the MVP

of the league it's it's that most valuable arguments again right yeah it's I mean I and I hate because I know you're not going he's because part of me is like do we need to change the award to best player award or is it valuable like is the word valuable does it

mean anything. And I think it doesn't, unfortunately. I agree. I think they're going... But that's why I said I'm a dreamer. I want to believe in the world where we actually place value in the word valuable. And if we did that, then it would be Mac. Yeah. And I agree with you. So I'm going to pick back. I think he's going to get scorching hot here for the last however many games. Yeah, 20 or so games. And I think he's going to finish with 109 points. And I think he's my... That's a good call. How many points? is he finish with. I bet Mac finishes.

He's at 89 right now. 20 games left. He could probably get 30. Or he has 21 games left. Yeah. Probably get 30. He could get 30 in there. Points in there?

That would be unbelievable. That'd be serious. He finished with like 120? Yeah. Okay. Let's set Max mark at 120. But to me it's not even points. No, no.

Not to win. I'm just saying for fun. Like I've been. Yeah, Maclin Celebrity. Let's go over under 118 and a half. Yeah. It's going to give me the fucking over. dude one 19 watch we're on 119 watch with celebrini right now and playoff watch oh dude that's gonna be sick

it's very fun hockey the sharks are playing right now oh yeah like they're in it how fun is that for sharks fans it's great god it's unbelievable all right let's pop to the norris i'll go first this time i had zackerensky at the quarter zacharensky at the half and at the three quarter mark i have Zach Wrenski again. This has become more of a race. And I want to give love because I know they love it so much to two people. Lane Hudson. Yes, who I mentioned at the mid-season. He is always right there in the points race. I mean, like the guy is very, very, very, very, very, very fun to watch. And also never gets really love here in this discussion. Evan Bouchard's having a great year. So I...

Evan Bouchard's always going to get cookies. And frankly, given the situation, the already 26 power play points, I'm always like, I don't care. Because there are just sides to the game. Again, I play defense. I love defense. I love defenseman.

I love D. I love it. Yep. I don't love his D game. Right. However, if you look at the analytics, you look at the deep stats, Sabre metrics.

Evan Machard's having a great year on the defensive side as well. Okay, so here's what I was going to say. So he deserves some fucking love. You swung me to Zach at the midway point. I'd mention Lane because I was like, similar to the Sharks thing, at the time the Habs were I think in first in the Atlantic.

Yeah. I was like, if the Habs win the Atlantic and Lane is two points off the all defenseman scoring the title, then he should win it. The Habs have stumbled. Actually, what, are they in sick? Where are the Habs right now?

They're in the wild card, first wildcard. So they've stumbled a tiny bit, but Lane is still right there. Zach has played significantly less games than everybody, and the fact that he's still in the point mix is why I'm still on Zach. But Evan Bouchard is flirting with a Sharks Carlson Norris win. Yeah. If he pushes, he's got a couple games in hand on Kale and Zach, but if he pushes this point,

Yes. Like, fuck me. I know, and I know we always talk about the different. I wish there was a Bobby or a trophy, whatever. If Evan Bouchard pushes 95 points, he, I think they might give it to him. Yeah, it's just to me, it's like a, Zach Wrenski suffers from the fact that the blue jackets aren't that great, but like they're in the mixer. Yeah. No, they're decidedly in the mixer. Zachorenski is a perfect defenseman of Mike. Yes, correct. He is, he is in the same spot as Cal McCar. And frankly, Quinn. Hughes, but like, he's a perfect defenseman. He does everything. And if Bouchard finishes with like 95 points and Zach has like 88, I'm like this. Agree. It's not a question for me. That's what I mean,

if Bouchard pushes it far enough, like pushes the gap far enough. Um, so yeah, flowers to him too. Yeah. Okay. Now, Vezna. You're going Zach too. Yeah. I'll stay on Zach, but, but Bouch, Bouch is right there for like, I see, I see the path for Bouch to win all of a sudden. Vesna. I had LT at the quarter pole. So did I? Yep. I had Blackwood at the halfway mark. And I think you had Darcy.

I did. And I couldn't remember me. Yeah, I think you had Darcy. This one has been the most interesting one. I completely agree. Also, I think it's really fun how there's no clear winner. Yeah. Like last year, remember it was like through two games, we were like, hellibuck.

Yeah. And you won the best. So I was doing the breakdown. The Aves thing is really funny because the Aves thing is that Swamend, old mark here where you're kind of like oh man you both are so nasty but is this hurting your venezna case that you both are so good um to the point that i might be back on vassi i hear it because vassi leads the league and wins which was such a i didn't realize that always felt like uh like pitching pitcher wins kind of went away yeah like no one cares about that anymore they're

like what's your fucking era dude how many strike got you golly wins i thought kind of went away and then it was such a talking point about Hellebuck last year. Yeah. Where I was like, well, how is he like, he can't win MVP? And they're like, well, he's got the most wins. And I was like, okay, I didn't know we were, I didn't know we cared about that. Yeah. But anyway, Vassie leads to the Liggan wins and is right there, you know, like top three in the league and goals against and save percentage.

Like he's doing everything. Tampa's probably going to finish first. All this shit. All of a sudden, it's like, oh, yeah, I forgot. I forgot about this guy. So I'm going Vassie in a very interesting Vesna race. Yeah. So I, I, I, uh, I sprinkled a hundred bucks on this yesterday.

Okay. I got it at plus 220 on bed MGM. We talk about the funnest team in the league, boys. I'm going to Elias Sorokin. Leads the league and shutouts. I think he has the exact same, say, percentages, Vassie, or maybe a point below, but I think it's the exact same. He's like top, he's certainly top 10 and everything. I think he's like top six in everything. Yep.

And those shutties and like the fact that the aisles are so fun because they're always just like in battles and he has stolen a lot of games for them. Them being a playoff team, them making a significant run here, a lot of that's on the back of Sorokin. He's back. How many wins does Sorokin have? 23, yeah, that's in the mixer. He's fully back. I love the, I love the action on Sorokane. It'd be really fun. It'd be a really fun pick, especially if they fire down the stretch. Totally. I like it. I like, and like you said, there's, there's a lot of guys who are going to be in the mixer. Oh, yeah. So that's a great pick. Yeah. Calder.

I don't even think we need a conversation here. I had Beckett at the quarter pole. You had the wall, St. Paul, at the quarter pole. Yeah. Rightfully so. Shaf, Shaf, at the halfway marks, and then Shafshade. Matthew Schaefer. Beckett, Seneca, always going to get a couple tugs from us.

Yep. Unbelievable guy. Unbelievable player. But Matthew Schaefer, it's just, it's you all day, baby. And then thoughts and prayers to Chris's Beckett bet. I know. Tees in peace. Tees and peace.

Oh, dude, you know what? Actually, no, I want Shaf. to have that honor. I was going to say, maybe they go, Shafe, shut it down, get some rest for playoffs, because we need you. Let Beckett continue to play. Matthew Schaefer needs no rest. He needs no rest. Unfortunately, he's literally the youngest player in the league. Okay, Selke. I had Leo at the quarter pole. You had Nico at the quarter pole.

Yeah. And then we went, I went to Zuki at the halfway. You went Sirelli. Yeah. Which was actually a great pick. I think Zook has pulled away with it. Me too. Nico is, I think it's Zook and Nico. I was going to say Niko has come back in the mix of it. Yeah, yeah, yeah. But I think it's Zook is pulled away I think a big part of that too

is like the devils are just out of playoffs and but devil's playing pretty well last couple of games devil's playing pretty well but Zook is pulled away with it and you'd love to see

Nick Suzuki finally getting seen as one of the best hunters in the end of the game yes dude god damn Jack Adams to round it off dude

there is no question here you're over here I think I saw a sneak peek at your pick but there is one man who deserves apologies from everyone in the league starting with me. Yeah, yeah, correct. Well, both of us. I broke a rule on this show and I talked about this man's job like a month into the season. Lindy Ruff.

Yep. It's no doubt. I mean, God, if they finish their first right now, which is insane, I don't think they're going to finish first. But if they even finish, Lindy, if they finish in the top of the top of, Top three. Lindy Ruff is an incredible choice, and it's stunning. Lindy is Jesus Christ, and we are his chosen disciples. Like the way this man was crucified all year long by so many people, myself included.

It was just like people were making jokes about that hiring. Then they started so bad, and it just felt like the vibes were as low as they can be. And people, again, we talked about it. It was like, good God. Do you just fire this guy? And they just fucking battled. And then Yarmo came in. Yarmo, God.

That's, yeah. Came in and he was like, this is my son. Yeah. You will lead us to the promised land. Lindy deserves every bit of recognition. Yeah. I think that's actually probably right now that you say it. So I went back to Dan Mews because I was like, the penguins.

It's like he. Penguins Moby. Penguins is insane, insane that they are where they are, especially more recently, without Sid, but I'm like that he deserves every flower on earth because everybody was like, they are horrible. And their roster, you look at the roster and it's like, it's worse than the teams that have been missing playoffs. I know. He's like, I guess, bang. We are comfortably in second how how funny was it too, how last year it was like, oh my God, the penguins are so bad and the

caps are so good. Yeah. And then this year, everyone was like, the caps are going to be great again. And now it's like the caps have just struggled so badly. And the penguins are just so securely in playoffs. It's incredible, dude. And like the gold dip, and you're right. Like, I can say everything I want to say about the penguins about Lindy Ruff and Sabers. But the Penguins problem in the last few years is just the horrific defense. I don't mean like the literal

players. I just mean they do not keep the puck out of the net at all. And the gold dip dip was so bad and the gold diff is great. Plus fucking 25 gold dip for the penguins. Such a swing. And that's coaching. I'm like, your coach came in and changed it. It's the same thing as Buffalo. Exactly. Yeah, yeah.

Holy fuck. Okay, that actually be a fun one. Yeah, those two good picks, two good picks. Heck yeah. Okay, those are our quarter, three-quarter season awards. Let us know your picks. And then also talking about coaches, I just wanted to give a quick shout-up because there was a really nice article out today with an exclusive John Cooper interview because his dad had passed away the day after the gold medal game. And he just is super open in the interview about the roller coaster of emotions of loss on the ice, off the ice, and, you know, what that's like.

Yeah, yeah. Everything. So just wanted us to say, you know, shout out to John Cooper and we're with you. And everyone should go read that because he is the man. And it's cool to see this side of him because you don't always get to see that in pro sports. And this was awesome. So cool. I just feel like every time Coop does anything.

It did. He's the standard, man. Well, it's also, he's just a guy to listen to you. Every time he has a statement, every time he speaks from the heart, it's so awesome. So shout out, Coup. Shout at his old man. It's awesome. Yep.

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and the NHL's best babysitter due to his paw patrol and gluies fandom. Shape Daddy, welcome to the Entrynetters' pot. Hey, I think the last one was the best one. Yes, I've... That's the most undisputed one, I can tell you. I know. I've definitely learned a lot about babies

and kids and just, you know, trying to take care of them and things like that. So, Um, you know, obviously a lot of people would be like, you know, you probably learn a lot in your first year. I think the most was about babies and kids and things like that. Dude, well, they, you know, they get the finger skater and go in here usually doing the crazy tosses. And I was like, I've seen Shafe do this on Instagram. It's on women girls. Yeah, exactly.

Except we're not on skates. Yeah. Buddy, we've got a lot to get into and I can't wait. But first and foremost, I just, I have to address the shirt. You've got, you've accomplished a lot this year already. But now you're also in the company of Tom Brady. Yeah. What's going on with Noble?

How did this happen? Yeah. How are all of your dreams coming true so fast? Honestly. It's unbelievable. Especially, yeah, this one. I mean, Noble, you know, reached out and obviously, you know, my agent and things like that, they all do that so I can stay in my lane and just play hockey.

You know, but they came out to me with this and I was, you know, on board right away. And obviously, you know, Tom Brady's a big part. And, you know, he merged, you know, his TB12 kind of with it. And now he's, like, really evolving this. Oh, yeah. Noble and things like that. And I love, like, Noble. It's, yes, I agree. It's awesome.

So it's awesome. So I love that, say. And it's like, you know, every day you put this shirt on, you know, you wear it and things like that, you wear it around the rink. You know, you better have no bull. And like you better just, you know, give it all. So I mean, obviously I love that. And then, you know, everything, their shoes, their shirts. I mean, all this stuff is just so awesome. And then when I was doing my first photo shoot with them, I get a call. So like we're doing like a, you know, I'm doing like a video. And then I someone brings it from like, oh, someone wants to talk to. you and it's Tom Brady on FaceTime and I'm like you shape Jesus I was like I was like this is awesome yeah I was like and I was like oh man like you go like it's like this is awesome like you know can't wait to work with you things like that but it's uh I mean it's pretty cool to just you know have a guy like that or like starting uh you know apparel company like this and really like I mean obviously he was such a stud and like you know he he he's won a lot of uh super bowls and things like that and just you know MVPs and stuff like that so you know that as an athlete, a guy like that, that's starting a

real model. Like, yes, you want to jump on board right away. And it's, yeah, it's been awesome. Hey, we were in Tampa for stadium series. He was in Miami. But hold on, timeout. I actually just thought of this of what you were just saying. You've been stuffing the Rangers in a locker all year. And we can even add to that now

with Noble, given that they tried to do their no BS nonsense. Yeah, right. And that did not work. So this is just another win for Schiaf over the Rangers. It's unbelievable. We'll call it five and oh this year. We were in Tampa and he was in Miami and I DM'd like, yo, dude, get out. Let's say what up.

At the hockey game, no answer. We go to Milan. He's in Milan. I DM him like, dude, come see us. No answer. So I'm going to need you if you can, just to put in the word. Next time, you're going to face up. Yeah, he's pretty high up there.

He's pretty popular. So, yeah. I don't have his number or anything yet. We'll get there. We'll get there. But no, I mean, I got to get you boys some noble. Yes. Oh, trust me.

That'll be nice. It's my go-to gym shoes. Yeah. Yeah. They have some nice ones. It's unbelievable. I like, well, they have running shoes. they have like lifting shoes.

Like they have a lot like their lifestyle and stuff like that. So it'll be good. I'll probably have to, you know, get some of the boys on the team and stuff. Yeah, no doubt. Things like that. So yeah. Speaking of the boys on the team, little West Coast roadie here,

do you have the rookie party? Yeah. No, we've already had it. Nice. Okay. It was a good dinner, yeah. Where was it?

Oh, good one. It's a good one. Yeah, yeah. Yeah. Pulled though, eh? When do you do it? When were you there?

Oh, when were you there? It was literally just after Christmas. Okay. Yeah. It was like January. I'm pretty sure. Yeah. Yeah.

Yeah. That's nice. Actually, we had that long road trip just after, and then we obviously had that Olympic break and things like that. So, yeah, it was good dinner with the guys, just have fun, you know, just talk about life and things like that, besides hockey. Yeah, it's amazing. That's amazing. Dude, I want to get into the draft because we never pretend to be draft experts. Whenever the draft comes around, we have people who claim to be experts come on the show.

We talk about all the prospects. And your year, it felt like everyone was saying, like, oh, there's no superstar this year, but there's a bunch of great players and you emerged. as everyone's saying is going to be the number one pick. But then with your age and everything like that, people were like, well, you know, you might go back to junior, might hit NCAA, we'll see, not sure he's going to be NHL ready. And then here we are, and dude, you're just like breaking every teenage record for a defenseman that exists.

It's unbelievable. Have totally changed the vibes on the island. You got me wearing an Islander sweatshap. I love that. I've actually never seen that. Isn't this one sick? Shout out cheese. This thing is unbelievable.

I'll probably get you on it. If you get us Brady on FaceTime, we'll get you the sweatshers. But I want to know from your perspective, and listen, I know you're the most humble guy in the world. But when all that chatter was happening of like, oh, you might go back to Erie, you might go to NCAA, where you like, fuck, no, I'm ready. Yeah, like, I'm 100%. I don't think any kid's going to be like, no, I don't want to play in the NHL. You know, like, yeah, you're like, I'm good. If my dad, my dad, like, so it's funny because my dad would be like, they, they don't want me thinking too far ahead.

And like, I would never think too far ahead. But I'd always tell my dad, like, I want to play in the NHL this year. Like, I don't care what it takes. I want to play there. I don't want to come back. And then obviously, you got to do what's best for your development. Obviously, I didn't know. Like, you know, going in the summer, obviously, I only played 17 games last year.

And obviously, I wanted to get bigger, stronger, faster and things like that. Just so, you know, when you come to this level, you're, you're, best league in the world. Yep. Yep. Yeah, Jesus Christ. Thank God I know him. Yeah. Yeah.

So, yeah. Playing Renpy four times. Yeah. Exactly. Exactly. So, no, my dad would always be like, I mean, we'll do its best for you. I mean, it's honestly, it's a marathon.

It's not, you don't want to start sprinting. You want to, you know, start slow and then work your way up and things like that. So, but honestly, I mean, I think from development camp up, everything's helped me. And especially training in the summer. I work out with Brian Marshall. So he actually worked for the Vancouver Canucks back in the day and things like that. So then he's in Mississauga and we have like Monaghan, Lott. So we have like a great group there.

So training with those guys on and off the ice helped a lot. And then obviously coming in my first year, I think, just from the coaches to the players and everyone, they brought me in. And they really, like, took care of me in a way. Like, you know, Matthew Darsher, GM, he wanted to, you know, see how I was developing from Development Camp Up. And, you know, see how I was. And it was funny. I mean, I talked to Marty, Matt Martin, and he'd be like, you're not going back. Yeah.

I'm like, we'll see whatever you say. You're not going back. Yeah. So it was good because they just really helped me and, you know, pass. All the coaches also help me a lot too. So it was really good test to see, you know, where I started, how I was. And it was different. I mean, you know, you do your development camp, you got a little bit of butterflies.

Like it's different. You don't know all the guys, you know, Super Bowl and things like that. But then once you go in the room, all the guys are awesome. And they really help you. And then it's fun because, you know, obviously the NHL is the hardest league in the world. And it's the best of the best. But it helps in a way when guys are in the right positions. Yeah.

And they have good chemistry. Catch every pass. Yeah. It's like, you know, maybe in the OHA, guys aren't going to like, read off you and they don't know really how to work with you as much where when you're in the zone and you're just flying around and everyone's flying around with you it's fun and yeah um it definitely helps but obviously you know there's bigger stronger faster guys which is a little bit of a difference but for sure once you get that confidence once you get used to it once you get the feel um i mean just for my first game getting the feel i mean i'm not going to go out there and go try to end up rush because then you're like you turn it over then you're like oh no so you are going yeah might be making a phone call to eerie yeah yeah yeah yeah Yeah, exactly. So just getting that feel, getting your feet into your first game. Yep.

Helped a lot. And then you just want to keep building each and every day. I mean, I think the biggest thing is I always strive to be, you know, the best version of myself I can always be. And I want to be, you know, just perfect is what I'm trying to say. I want to be perfect, but no one is ever perfect, right? So you strive to be perfect, but you'll never ever be perfect. There will always be things that you can work on and things like that. So I think just finding the parts of the games that I can always work on and get better,

just from the older guys, the coaches and, you know, things. I mean, I'm so open-minded with people just talking to me and things like that. So I think that helps too. Yeah. So with your entry into the league, everything you just said with, you know, all the coaches, all the staff personnel and the boys helping you out with that transition, where would you say the confidence comes from? Because that's such a big part.

Yeah, 100%. Every interview you have, every time you're talking to people after the game, that I think is the most noticeable thing for us is, Obviously, your play on the ice has been unreal. But for us, man, it's like you turned 18 this end of the summer. And you feel like you're a 10-year vet already with just the way you speak about the team, about yourself. You've only been around the boys for half a year. So it can't all be them.

What is it about your relationship with your dad, with the people who coached you up, your community that kind of helped you get this way? That's a really good question, actually. So obviously confidence is super key. And, you know, you can have games of your dash four and things like that. And I don't like to talk about Marty too much because I don't want to get his head get too big. But no, I think he's also home me a lot too. And obviously, my dad and brother have helped me so much. Growing up, watching my brother's nine and a half years old at me.

So a little bit of an age difference there. And he played in the OHL for the Niagara Ice Dug. So when I was a little bit younger, I got to watch him growing up. And he'd go and stop behind the night. And then when I was super young, like there was like no systems or anything. And I'd go and I'd stop by the night and everyone would be like, what are you doing? Right? Exactly.

I'm like trying to set up. I'm like, boys, boys. Yeah, yeah. Let's go. But yeah, I mean, I think just talking to Marty and things like that, obviously living with him and his family helps. And, you know, if you're dash four and you come home and then you see the girls and, like, the kids and things like that, I think that helps. Because, I mean, they're just always happy each and every day. And you've got to find that happiness always.

But I think there was one game I came home, you know, a couple dashes. It was my best game. And, like, I know when I'm not at my best and things like that. I love to talk to Marty because he can, like, see from, you know, like, a higher view. from, you know, not playing the game. So he can, like, watch the game from, you know, another review. So I remember coming home and he's like, like, what are you talking about? Like, you're good.

Like, and then he told, he goes and tell me a story. I believe they're playing in Boston. And they, so he was, his line was like dash four. Yeah. And they, so they were like, every bounce was not going their way. Like it's a shin pad, breakaway goal, dash. So then he was like The coach comes up to us and he goes

Hey Marty you're going back out there He goes no effing way I'm not going back on that ice again for the rest of that game Because if I'm dash 5 That's going to take me two months And it's all over there So it's funny Because just like hearing that puts it into perspective

And things like down a lot of ways And it's funny because like it's really not the end of the world No matter what And I'm starting to learn that a lot more And you know you see obviously the best of the best players. Like, they have that confidence and swagger. I mean, they're all humble and things like that.

I mean, like, you don't want to be cocky and things like that. But, you know, when you're on the ice, like, you want to have that swag. You want to have that confidence where, like, when you go out there, you want to try to make a difference and things like that. Like, Marty has also helped me, like, learn more. And the coaches have helped me where, for me, like, say I'm, you know, dash one or things like that. Like, I always want to, like, make it, um, like, I always want to try to get it back and make

a difference. And Marty was a big thing is, like, one game I was trying to, like, do too much where I was trying to every time go when it maybe wasn't there where he's like, you're going to get your chances a game. Yeah. Don't rush it. Don't force it. You will get those chances.

And it could be, you know, at the end of a period, it could be in the third period. Yeah. Or it could be all in the first, you know, when you get those chances, you're going to make a difference. But like, if the chances aren't there, don't rush it. For sure. Just learning a lot from, you know, Marty, obviously, him being in the league, he worked his way up a lot. I mean, like, seeing guys like that, you know, obviously, I think at one point he was playing, like junior C or something like that.

And then, I mean, he's in the NHL. And, you know, he's almost at a thousand games. It's unbelievable. It's, uh, I love learning from those guys and all the old guys on our team. And they've helped so much. And when they bring you in and you feel like you're best friends with them, you know, day after development camp, it's the best thing because, um, as an 18-year-old especially, I mean, there's guys that have families and things like that.

And, you know, I'm bringing that little kid energy. Yeah. In a way, just messing around, you know. That's good. You need that. Yeah, exactly. And it does feel like, You guys have a strong family vibe going right now, so I have to ask,

because it sounds like everyone's taking care of you different ways. Was the watch a gift from one of the boys? What's going on there? Marty. Yeah, let's go. Okay, let's hear it. It's a good one. Okay.

I'll do a little show. So it's a pink watch, and Marty waited on a wait list for two years to get it. Get out of here. Wow, that's incredible, dude. Yeah. So he waited on a list for two years. And I know he's always like, oh, I don't care. I don't want you to tell it.

Like, he's like, I want to be a story, but I don't want you to do whatever say about me. but I will because, you know, just from being able, from the first day I met him, he's been such help for me. And, you know, I know I'm talking about him a lot. I know he doesn't like that. We're going to get into it more. Yeah, yeah. Yeah.

But no, he's obviously helped me a lot just in life and with hockey. Yeah. So, yeah, he waited on a wait list for like two years to get it. And then I remember someone like Sid, his wife or, you know, my girlfriend or somewhere like, oh, yeah, he got a gift for you for Christmas. I'm like, what do you get me? they're like, you're going to like it. Yeah.

I knew it because we'd always talk about watches because I was new to it, right? Sure. So, yeah, he was like, I really wanted to get this for you because it was right around breast cancer. Awareness Month when he was getting it. And he's like, I thought it was a perfect fit for you. He got engraved on the back. No way. No way.

It says, so it's like a ladybug. Oh, yeah. Because I saw a lot of ladybugs when my mom passed. Yep. And then he put Love You and my mom's. writing. Yeah. Oh my God.

It's like it's he, the biggest thing for him is he wants every time I wear it to look at it. And like people notice it. He wants it to tell a story. He wants me whenever, always to look at it. Definitely. To like remind me of my mom and things like that.

So, um, I mean, it's amazing. Like just, you know, based off that and just the person, you know, you,

you hear about him. He's awesome. And I mean, yeah, it's incredible. It's crazy, right? Cause like, you know,

I'm a kid. I'm coming in. I'm like, this is a lot of money. Yeah. I'm like, Marty, what are we doing here? Like, I don't need this. Give me a little, like, ring pop or something.

Yeah, yeah, little timex. Yeah. Ring pop or some. But yeah, I mean, just all the guys. I mean, whether it's on the plane, too. Yeah, yeah. I'm sitting with the guys. Like, we start to play Nintendo now.

Oh, no way, switch. Yeah. So what are you got going special? We had a full lobby of Mario Kart. There you go. Right. So who's your character, yeah. I was Luigi.

Dude. Yeah. Let's go. I have never in my life found another Luigi guy. That fires me. What are you? Yoshi. Yeah.

Big Yoshi guy. Yeah. Because Seuss, actually. Yeah. Seuss was, um, so he actually, um, so I was watching him play on the way back from Columbus. Yeah. So I was a couple nights ago. And he's nasty.

And he was using, he was using Luigi. Okay. And this other bike, but I just started playing so I don't have his bike yet. Yeah. So he has like a good build. Yeah. Um, I don't have that. Yeah, yeah.

Ted's serious. So he was teaching me a few things. Then we were playing like, is it shine or shine or? Dude, I hate to admit it. I'm not versed in all the new characters. Oh, oh, yeah. But no, the game's down. Yeah.

Oh, yeah. So, like, we're in this, like, lobby playing all these different games. And then we were doing, obviously we were racing. Yeah. Seuss killed us. Yeah. And then we were playing this game where you have to catch you this, like, start. Okay.

And everyone's battling each other. So you got to get like, like, the mushrooms or like whatever. Those obviously get your speed. But like you got to get those things and like throw it at people. Yeah, yeah. You try to get that thing off them. Just hold them out. So like, you know, say you throw one of those like.

You throw a shell. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Not the star or whatever, things like that. The star leaves them and then you got to pick it up and you basically got to keep it for like 30 or 20 seconds. And whoever keeps it the longest wins. Sick. Yeah. Just like games like that.

Like on a long road trip. it's pretty fun. Oh, that's amazing. Yeah, we've been ripping that and just, like, honestly, just from the start of the season, we've got so close. Mario Kart's been a staple for three years. It's unbelievable. Dude, well, I wanted to ask about vibes in general,

just because last year, you weren't here, obviously, but, you know, Islanders missed playoffs, fifth, least amount of goals in the league. And then now it's like five-game heater, third in the Met, plus 10 gold, and you were one of our most favorite teams to watch. Like that boring stigma from years past is so gone. So many guys, Maddie Barzell, your coach have said you are such an instrumental part in that vibe change.

So just tell us what the vibes have been like on the plane a little bit, but just like in the locker room. What is different? I know you weren't here, so it's hard to say, but what feels different about the boys? Honestly, I mean, the Islander's organization has been top notch. And it's funny. I mean, people will come up to me like, oh, you changed that. I'm like, no, I did not change.

I didn't do anything, right? I mean, I was just super honored to come to this organization. But it's just fun to work with, like, all the guys on the team. I mean, I love our D-Ker. I love our forwards, too, and I love our goalies. Yeah, yeah. Broki. Holy shit.

Yeah. Like, Rudy's one of the best, too. And honestly, I feel like our D-Corps just, like, they've always had that, like, some of them have that offensive ability. Definitely. And I feel like they didn't know they had. Yeah. That's sick.

Yeah. And you're like, come on, boys. Let's go. Yeah. Yeah. Like, you're nasty. Yeah, yeah. What are we doing here?

Let a rip. Let it fly. That is so good. So, no. But I thought, like, honestly, our team, like, I think. we're super good. We have some really good going for us right now. And I think just from, you know, like, I mean, it's funny because some guys are more like laid

back, but I'll come on and like I'm like hugging on and like doing these things. They're like, shape. Like, what do you want? Yeah, yeah. And just messing with them. But I think it just helps to, you know, bring a little bit like of that young personality of pre-brac, even though like, you know, they can all be a little bit older, but they still act like, you know, they're around my age in a way.

Like, in a good way. You know what I mean? Like, they're still fun and things like that. So, yeah. I mean, I think we've always had it. Yeah. It's, you know, when we're winning, when we're all playing with confidence, when everyone's, you know, in the offensive zone,

when everyone's, you know, playing defense, it's just, like, fun hockey to be a part of. Yeah, definitely. Or coaches, and, like, we all love them. Can you feel, though, that, you know, it's like, I like everything you just said, the boys in the room and the coaches and all that, you know that you guys are fun and you have the capability

of playing fun hockey? Yeah. But can you feel that it's, catching on with everyone, with the fans and with the media. It's like, people have been like, holy shit, this is one of the best shows on ice this season. Like, you guys can feel that in the room. Exactly. When we're winning, I mean, our fans are happy and things like that.

I mean, everyone loves winning. Yes. I mean, obviously when you're losing, no one likes losing, right? So, I mean, you know, whether it's, you know, the fans want us to win because they're passionate, they care. I mean, we want to win for fans. We want to fit for, you know, each other and things like that. So, I mean, it's electric. Like when we played Florida and, you know, they went up to,

okay and then we fought back and then like our fans were getting into it and it was like what a feeling dude yeah yeah yeah and then like leasy gets that goal like with 30 seconds left and things like that it's like we're supposed to age shit yeah yeah yeah like the fans are into it it's fun you know everyone you know is having a great night it's just like wow like yeah yeah it's always good to be an islander so um yeah i mean it's just so fun to be a part of it I mean you know I think it started like I mean our whole season was good but you come out of the break obviously you know guys are on vacation things like that we get back into the swing of things and then we go into Montreal and that's a big win for us I mean at the bell center massive oh my god and then we uh and then

you know we're just going to keep it going keep having fun i mean obviously there's a time and place to have fun i mean you always got to have fun but you always got to be dialed in a way too yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah i mean that's fun kind of helps we're talking a lot about balance in this episode and it's true it's like that's a huge part of like balance um you've obviously talked a lot about Marty and Sid. Yeah. And we want to talk about it more because I think it's become such a fun story for all the fans and Islanders fans and just hockey fans in general.

But the layers to it and the emotion to it is way deeper. Yeah. How did this come about? It's like it's, you know, you've known him for a long time now. So it's like, was this always the second you were kind of going in with the team and training camp, are you like, I'm going to be living with Marty and Sid? Yeah. So, yeah.

When did this relationship start? That's a good one. So the relationship definitely started when we got into training camp. Yeah. It was funny. I was almost like amazed in a way because like I knew he played in Toronto. Yeah. Like I said like go dye your hair and things like that.

So it's pretty funny. And just, you know, that's Matt Martin and things like that. And it's funny because I tell my dad and brother, oh, I'm going to Marty's tonight. I was the first time in camp. They're like, no way. Like the next time you were there.

Things like that. And then now I know Marty's just a kid. Yeah. Marty's actually a kid. So sometimes he can act a little older or sometimes he acts younger than me. Yeah, right. But yeah, just from, like, I mean, a lot of guys, you know, offered for their, for their houses and things like that. And honestly, I would have loved to do with anyone, but me and Marty just hit it off.

It's perfect. I mean, it's nice because, like, he's still a part of the team, but then he's not in a waste of him. Like, when I'm on road trips, you know, if he doesn't come, he can have time with his family. Yeah, right. Yeah. Yeah. Other guys on my team a little bit of time with their families, too, because, I mean, I'd be with them a lot if I was playing with them as well. So, I mean, it saved them from going to be with me a lot.

So, but, yeah, just from. Like the first day I met Marty, I loved them because he was chirping me. Yeah, yeah. He was fun. He loves to have a good time. You know, no matter what kind of day he's having, he's just coming in the room looking to chirp guys and things like that. He has his little McGregor walk going all the time and things like that.

Is that after you to wrestle? Oh, yeah. He hits you with it. Yeah, yeah. He might come up and wrestle me quickly, but I'll show you guys how I dummy him. Yeah, good. But, no, he's a tough guy. Yeah.

I don't know. I've been learning from one of our, trainers. He does like uh, jujitsu or something? Oh, no shit. He's trying to, Marty does or the trainer does? No, the trainer does. Okay, I was like, but Marty's just tough. Yeah, yeah. Yeah. It'd be unfair if he knew jujitsu too. Well, no shapes learn getting a

black belt in secret. He's going to come in and beat the shit out of Marty. Smart. I was like a lazy boy. Yeah. He's names and I don't know how to do them, but, um, but yeah, just from the first day I met him, obviously, I loved them. And then I got to meet his family. I love the girls. The best. Yeah. It's awesome. And like, like I said, like coming home, you know,

uh, I mean, you have a game and then you end the morning you see the girls you know the girls are watching you on tv they're cheering for you it's it's such a cheat code you're getting the family vibes at 18 and i'm such a family guy i mean yeah yeah people that know me i love my family i mean especially my dad and brother we well we've always been like so close as the family we've always had to go on vacations like we always just want to be a part of a family and and and do things and you know if my brother at a game my dad would go watch my brother my mom would be with me and things like that and we'd always do everything together whether it's playing sports in the backyard or you

everything like that. So, yeah, so family is just so important to me. Definitely. For me, I just love being a part of that family. Yeah. Because then it's like, when you come home, like you have like the girls to be around.

Like if I'm coming home to an empty house and things like that, like I'd miss home. It's lonely. Dude, that's what you think about the dash four for too long. Exactly. It's true. It's like you got to just like get something to take your mind off.

Exactly. So all the stories are so good. But I got to ask over Christmas, you were begging to watch Polar Express. Yeah. Is that number one for you? I like Home Alone, too. Home Alone 2 lost in New York is your number one Christmas movie.

I mean, that's a good pick. Great pick. I was laughing. Home Loan 1. No, no, that's a great pick. He's laughing. I was going to chirpy for Polar Express. I like Polar Express.

I love Polar Express. Polar Express is good. And the book is incredible. But I'm not sure I'm ready to call the movie. I would not, I'm not sure I'd be okay with that being your number one Christmas movie. Polar Express and Home Alone is really good. Why? What would you guys say?

I've got to hear some more. Okay. I love the Grinch. I love the Grinch. I love the Grinch. Klaus is my number one. You probably haven't even seen. No.

It's a Netflix movie. Dude, you would actually love Klaus. Dude, you would lose. Give me a quick rundown. Klaus is... Origin of Santa Claus. Yes. Okay.

It's a story about a mailman who gets sent to this random little island. Okay. And he needs to accumulate enough letters to be able to come back home. And he figures out a way to do that by getting the village kids to send letters to this guy named Klaus because he's a toy maker. And it's the origin of kids sending letters to Santa Claus. and it's gas. It's unbelievable.

It's unbelievable. Yeah. I mean, there's a lot of older ones that you guys. I know. I mean, obviously, like my dad and,

you know, things like that, I've seen a lot more, you know, Christmas movies than me, but for me, like, I'd have to say,

like, I love a good. Home alone, too. Yeah, Home alone is incredible. I mean, that's like my son. Yeah.

Tim Allen's Santa Claus Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, I do love that. Grinch is good. I feel like I was a little scared. Yeah, yeah, he's scary.

He's scary. He's scary. He's scary. He's scary. I mean, again, no hate to Polar Express. Yes. I just want... But Polar Express is good, though.

It's very good. Like, as I kid watching it, like, it's so funny. I was watching with Marty's girls, and they're like, they're going to the North Pole. Yeah. You're like, oh, my shit. I'm like, you want me to call Santa right now quickly? And things like that is amazing. You get the little bell for them, you know?

Yeah, you slip it in the pocket. Dude, the music's in it. That's incredible. It's phenomenal. That's so good. But then the other one I wanted to talk about the two things. The fact that Sid's laying out your game day fits. Marty's closed it. It helps. It helps.

It's iconic. So it actually, like, it started off with, like, my mom, like, laying out all my stuff, you know, getting, you know, turtlenecks and things like that. Yeah. And just like... And is she keeping you dress in well? Like, we're not doing any of, like, the cool boy fits. Like, you're dressing up still. Yeah, like, so you're saying, like, are you wearing suits or, like...

Yeah, or, I mean, it doesn't need to be a suit every time, but, like, we're looking nice. I'm still, yeah, yeah, exactly. I'm still looking. I'm still looking nice, and I'm still feeling good. But my, so, my mom, upgraded my, you know, wardrobe of it at the start, getting me, like, you know, p coat, you know, turtlenecks and things like that. And then Sid upgraded it this summer because I always wear Marty's stuff. I don't wear it as much anymore, but I would wear all this stuff all the time.

I'd be like, hey, Sid, what do we pack? And I need to go in his closet and get a bunch of stuff. That's incredible. It's awesome. And then, thank God now, he, like, she upgraded it. And then she told my girlfriend and my dad and my brother and my brother's girlfriend what to get me for Christmas. So then now I feel good going into my pocket. Yeah, you're looking good.

I'm still using his suitcase and like Louis bag and things like that. That's fine. That's so funny. He's not using it. He's like, where's all my stuff going? Yeah. I'm like, don't worry about it. Don't worry about it.

Yeah. Yeah. Go, go, go, go. She's packing for me on trips and things like that. That's incredible. Oh, uh-oh. Yes. Uh-oh.

Okay, dude, I got to ask you. And I'm going to read this to you. Obviously, you know all this shit already. But after you had the two, two goal games, back to back, you hit 20. Unbelievable. So, most goals by an 18-year-old defenseman in NHL history. First time a defenseman was the first rookie to reach 20 goals. Most multi-games by a defenseman in history.

Tied for second in all defensemen scoring. Six youngest skater in history to score 20. Third among rookies and points. You didn't even score 20 in you 15s. I know. What the fuck is going on here, dude? I didn't see that the other day. I didn't see that.

Jesus Christ. I saw that the other day about how. I forget, I think I had like seven goals Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah. Yeah, I mean, obviously to my teammates Yeah, but insane, right? Holy shit.

I gotta thank my teammates. Yeah, what a run, but has it felt cool? I mean, obviously it's a team thing, but you're like, oh shit, dude, this is insane. You don't think about it as much, right? Yeah. You're just so dialed into the season. You want to win, you want to make playoffs,

you want to go far, and you just want to enjoy you, like, you don't want to take it for granted, right? Yeah, for sure. You just want to enjoy the process. I mean, my dad is always like, do you realize you're playing in the NBA? Yeah, yeah. Yeah, right.

Because, like, it's still hard to process. This is like the spot I've always wanted to be and things like that. You know, all the time and sacrifice that my parents and coaches and people that have helped me, you know, get to this point, I've definitely helped me. And, you know, it's definitely obviously pretty cool. But you just want to keep grinding, keep working hard to stay here for as long. It's crazy present. I love it. He's a 30 goal score.

It's unbelievable, dude. Unbelievable. Okay, we're going to play a quick game with you before we get you out of every place with everybody. It's called pass shoot score. It's a ranking system. We give you a category. We give you three things in a category that we know you like, and you rank them pass, shoot, or score.

Passing is your least favorite because passing the puck is cool, but it's not that cool. Shooting is your second favorite because we love getting puck's on net, and then scoring is your favorite because that's the ultimate goal. Scoring is the best because you're apparently an elite goal school. Let's just do those two. These two? Yeah.

Okay. Your first one's going to be EDM DJs. Ooh, I like that. So do we. Oh, you guys do? Oh, yeah. Yeah. So your pass shoot score is going to be David Getta.

Okay. Frank Walker. And James Hype. Wow. That is so tough. I know. I know. That's the point.

David Gennett just has like, you know, he has, like, original. Bangers. He's OG, dude. I'm going to go, okay. I'm going to go, I'm sorry. I got to do, I mean, Frank is from Toronto too. Yeah. So, I mean, he knows I love him.

Yeah. Like deep down. I'm going to go. Pass. Okay. Way, dude. You get everybody on Frank. Every time I hear you talk about this, you, you guys, he's doing a loophole.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. You got to respect the hoople. Okay. Okay. I think I know he's going to score. Okay. You do? Yeah, I think so. What do you think? I think you're going to score hype.

I was. I think I'm going to shoot him. Oh, really? Sorry, no, not actually. Just shoot it. Yeah. So you're going with the OG with Geta. Okay, but he's like, okay, he's EDM.

Yeah. But he doesn't have, like, his are more like, like, like James Height is like, like, EDI. Edia. Yeah, yeah, yeah. David Getta has, like, those, like, you know, vibes, like, you know, party songs.

Yes, yes, yeah. Fucking remix King, yeah. Yeah. Like, if we're going to EDM, I'd probably go shoot hype. Yeah, yeah. Probably. I like that.

And then, so, yeah. That's well reason. Yeah. Honestly, Walker's my wife. Yeah. Yeah. I love him. I love his songs, too.

Yeah. Oh, my God. Like that. Oh, it's unbelievable. All time, though, like, I'll probably go. We'll score Geta. Pass, pass Walker. Shoot James.

Yeah, I'll shoot James and then I'll score get up. Okay, okay. Okay. Okay. What are you guys doing? I'm going, I'm maybe scoring height. I think. Dude, actually Frank has epic.

I like he says he's like a real D. I know, I know. He gives me Prid's vibes. I know. In a big one. The drops that Frank has that are so sick just gets you in. the fucking vibe so hard. I watched his, like,

TikTok or whatever, like all his, like, he gets into it. Dude, yeah. That's really good. Those crowds are out of control. Hey, Morgan Wall under Coldplay concert.

What was better? Well, I went to two Morgan Cons, and I went to one Coldplay. Coldplay's more of like a... A whole thing. Just a vibe. Yeah, yeah. It's an experience.

Yes, yes. 100%. Like, Skyfull of stars. Yeah, yeah. It's just like, wow. Coldplay shows are like... Like, it's more like, it's not an EDM,

but it's more like upbeat. Yes. Like, things like, That's night ever. I do think Coldplay has like entered the realm of you have to see Coldplay. Yeah. Yes. Life experience.

But Morgan Law is also awesome. Yeah. It's a great show. So good. Okay. Here's your last one. All right. We're calling this one,

Guilty Pleasure Foods. Okay. It's going to be tough for you. This is going to be hard. All you can eat Salon and Breadsticks from Eastside Marios. Oh, my dad loves that. Panzos from Ginos. Oh, Panzos.

Or wings from Mustangs. Wow. That's fucked. I'm such a... I know. You might have to throw Chipotle in there. Yeah, yeah, right, yeah. Well done.

What's the bowl again? Is Italian your favorite cuisine? Yeah. Yeah, like Italians. I mean, you can never go wrong with a good steak and things like that. No, I know. But Italians just, God, yeah, feels so good. I love all my buddies from back home.

Yeah, all of Italians and like they're Nona's. Yeah, yeah, exactly. Oh, dude, Milan. That's a home cooking here. Are you kidding me? Holy fucking. to like eat my whole kitchen right now. Yes.

Or you don't. If you don't, it's offending them. Yes. And you don't like me either. I love it. It's so real. I'm like,

I could. It's fantastic. Yeah. Like, you want to come live with me in New York? Yeah. Just cook. Oh,

okay, that's a good one. Um, I mean, I do love a good Chapole. I know, I know. Me too.

Hey, Chabole is sneaky. Awesome. Yeah. Sneaky. You're in the land of good Mexican, though. I'm going to Chipole at the start,

though, if I have to. Panzo is number two, Mustangs number three. I do love Mustangs. Okay. The wings are winning. I heard those wings are the best in the world. Oh, yeah.

So. I love it you're a wings guy. Me too. I'm not a big wings guy in a way. Really? But I do like I do. Like them there? Yeah.

I do like them there. Are you going like classic buffalo? Yeah. Like, I'm not super picky. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. You put wings in front of me.

I'm gonna eat them. Yeah, right. Fucking whatever. I used to not like him as much. I'm starting to grow on them, but Mustangs is a go-to spot with like my family. Yeah, it's all time.

Yeah. Even if we're like celebrating a birthday and we're just like, oh, it's just going to Mustangs down the road, right? Um, but a good Panzo is so good. Dude, those looked incredible. I looked at shit up. I was like, oh my God. You get like the cheddar having aeros socks.

Yeah. Holy hell, dude. That's incredible. Yeah. It's so good. Okay. And that was what? Shoot.

You went shoot the Panzos? Yeah. Yeah. I'll probably shoot the Panzos. Yeah. I'll go Mustangs. Yeah. Yeah.

I'll leave the East Admios for my dad. He said Maros. That can be. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Enjoy, enjoy, it'll be great. Hey, what's sushi you getting on the plane? On the planes, you get the sushi on the plane, eh?

Yeah, yeah, what are you getting? I'm honestly, we had sushi last night. I'm not a massive sushi. Okay, yeah. You'll grow. It'll grow. Yeah. I had it.

I promise. Yeah, dude, that's always happened. It happens to everybody. Things like that just mess with you. Yeah, yeah. So I, you just got to give it time. It just has a weird upset. It upsets my stomach.

Yeah, I get it. You will give it time. Stick to the steak. Stick to the steak. stick to the steak. Exactly. Exactly. Yeah.

Like at the stern, we'd go on the plane, I'd be eating it all the time. Oh my God, dude. I just got sick. Yeah. I don't know.

Do you guys get, do you guys have candy and shit on the plane or does that know? Because I know the ass. Hammer and Skittles, we know it. Like, I'll bring some stuff sometimes.

Yeah, yeah, get the skittles gone. Yeah, yeah. Oh, okay. Yeah. Yeah. So good. Especially after a game.

And better. Yeah. So good. Slaps. You know, you know my go-to? What? BBJ.

Yeah, yeah. Yeah. Really? They get the real deal? Like five or six minutes. Yeah. These are like go-to post games. Yeah.

B. and J's incredible. I was a big chocolate milk after a game. Yeah. I love chocolate milk heavy. That's incredible. All right. We got some youth practice going on back here.

We've got to let you get out of here. But before we cut you loose, is there anything you want to shout out, anything you want to plug? Well, I mean, first off, thanks again. Hey, anytime, buddy. Of course. You guys are awesome. We're going to be down at the island more often. So this is going to become a recurring guest situation.

For sure. No, I mean, go get your Noble. Go get your Chipotle. Go get your warrior sticks. This is what this time is for. You got to unload the clip. No, but I mean, honestly, I mean, if you haven't checked them out, go check out empty others. Let's go.

How about that? Hey, that's the first time in four years a guest has ever said in the shout-out section, shout it out us. That's pretty fucking cool. So thank you guys. Of course, bro. Hey, keep it up, man. You're fucking killing it. Unreal.

Unreal. Fucking fellow Luigi guy. Come up. So sick. My boy. My boy. I can't believe that. Hey, I like him a bit more.

I know. I'm going to have to switch just to get your good grades. When you come to New York, bring those Nintendo's if you got them. We're going to bring an N64 and make you really teach you. Wait, wait, wait, whoa, whoa, whoa, what's that? That is the OG. All right, well, like, there's Nintendo. Like, and Nintendo ES.

Yep. But then when we were kids, N64 came out, and it was like the first... Best system of all time. 3D video game system ever. And that's where Mario Kart started. Yeah. So, like, that's the Mario Kart we grew up on. Marty knows about that, I'm sure.

N-64 was the goat. So we're going to get him on the sticks on N-64. He sucks at PS. What are you playing? He doesn't believe it. Yeah, you're getting rinsed and feet on that. We need to get you on the show next so we can just rebuked everything that has been said here.

I got to say a story clip. He is the biggest head I've ever heard. Massive. So listen to this. Before the break, I'm on a road. Are we talking literally? or metaphorically? Literally.

Okay. Okay. So, before the break, I'm on a roll. FIFA, PGA, I'm smoking. Yeah. Like, no chance. He's so mad. Yeah.

I take a little break. I think our mental performance coach was like, Marty's having a tough time losing to you. Go easy on him. Go easy on him when you come back. Yeah. So then, you know, I come back and I'm in a little bit of a drill right now. He's winning.

He's like, oh my God. God. And he's just like giving it to me. He's like, you suck. I'm like, buddy, this is like the four times you ever going to be in life. And the staff asked me to let me, let you beat you. I'm like, I'm really, I'm just letting you. But he had imboppe and socks and things like that. Just like, I don't know, but that's one guy I never want to lose to him. Yes, correct. Never want to lose though. You got to get back on the stick soon. We'll turn it around. We'll turn it around. Yeah. Incredible. Yeah. Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow. Matthew Schaefer. I want to hang out with him every day.

He's the most, he's truly one of the most impressive young man I've ever met my entire life. Isn't it crazy that everybody says that? And then it wasn't overhiked at all. It's actually unbelievable. And we talk about it. The Maclin Celebrini has, and I want to give shoutouts to our boy, Will Smith, as well.

Those two kids, and particularly Mac, have changed the vibes in San Jose. Matthew Schaefer has completely changed this franchise. It is truly Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovecgen level stuff when those guys got to Pittsburgh and Washington. The way this team has identified, the players have identified,

the staff, the coaching, they're like, this kid is revolutionary. It is like, that is, he is the definition of a franchise player. Yeah.

And the fact, too, we got set up, we did that interview, there was no like, you know, talk about this or don't talk about that. Like,

they just trust him. They're like, yeah, he's just going to sit down and chat with you. Yeah, he was not policed at all by his PR people. Like he's just, he's, he's, he's well-spoken, he's funny, he's great, he's charismatic, he's charming, he's everything you want in a player in sports. He's obviously got an incredible living situation with Marty and the girls right now, but I'm like, get comfortable, pal, you're going to be on Long Island for 20 years.

Yep, like you are going, fucking nowhere. You are the king of the island. Yep, it's incredible. It's unbelievable. He's, he's phenomenal. The new faces of the league have arrived, it feels this season. It really has. Because we've been waiting to be like, when are we going to get past the Ovechkin-Crosby paradigm? And I think it's finally come. It's also, I also just love, as we know, I'm a slut for teams and players. And I'm not sure I ever thought I'd be an Islander's fan. Yeah. And here I am.

It's awesome. It's awesome. Fantastic. Talk to me about the Vail trip. Speaking of fantastic things. I missed the Vail trip this year. I'm sad to have missed it, but I had a great, great weekend, but it sounds like you did too. Yep.

We went to play the Empty Netter squad, went to play the Vale Yeti. Huge shout out to my boy Kyle who runs the Yeti. Yep. And does everything. Just an unbelievable person. Just had a new baby. Hey. That's on the baby.

Congrats on the sex, too. Yes. Yes, absolutely. Absolutely. And, man, it's awesome too because as a new dad, he's doing so much with the team still. You know, he's there at night getting us dialed in. That, we said. it every time we do this hockey trip is so awesome to just play like that.

You get a weekend. Again, I wasn't there. And this is going to make me just progressively more and more jealous. But you get a weekend where you go to a sick-ass ski town and you get to play competitive hockey and ski. Dude. And also, this, I feel this always happens to us. Every, all year, they're like, we have no snow.

We have no snow. And then they get puked on. Dumped on Friday. Like, there's the snowstorm of the century. And I'm like, oh, sick. That was the most mad I was. Yeah. I was like, oh, my.

I was like, so sad to miss that weekend, but I was like, well, at least the skiing's not that great. And then it was just a blizzard. I was like, oh, my God. Okay, so the Dobson rink, which is right in the Vale Village. Yeah. Which we played at last year. It was getting renovated this year. So we were playing somewhere else.

But I got to do a private tour of the rink. Of the rent house. Yeah. Which was also sick because it was an active construction site. Like, I was like, okay, I'm here for the tour. Did they make you put a hard hat on? Oh, yeah. Nice.

Sick. Yeah. Why did we both immediately go to that and get fired up about it? That's straight up. Because we're children. That's dude shit right there. Yeah. Like, that's kids playing with trucks.

Oh, I'm worried about your safety, too. I had the vest. I had a vest. Really? Oh, yeah. That's awesome. Vest hat goggles. Dyer.

You needed like a role of architecture plans. Dude, it was crazy. I was walking around places and then like, like, you know how when you're just around dudes, like I'm so not that guy. Like, who can handle myself? in construction. Yeah. And like those guys are like,

get out of the fucking way. Yeah. Yeah. But no, everyone was so nice, but it was so funny because I'm just like, look at it stuff.

And they're like, forklift. And I'm like, yep, my bad. Yep, sorry, sorry. Get out of the way. How many times did you almost die? Oh, multiple.

You're stepping over shit. You were blowing. Like, there's machines that are just like, I'm like, what is that doing? You were in the wrong spot multiple times,

I imagine. It was all over the place. Guy, I think his name was Mike who does like run shit in veil. he's heading up the site. They're on time, on budget. That shit never happens. They're killing it. So, dude, you remember what it looks like. Of course. Yeah. So now it's full bowl. Nice. So it's like, you know, pat. And dude, it's, we came in here. So like, here's the rink. We came in at Center Ice. That was the entrance. You will now come in behind this goal at this beautiful, huge lobby. And it's everything, concessions, everything where you enter. is up.

And then it's like Daughter Stadium, then the rink. And you go down. Yeah, the bluephrane. And then there's the sheet. So it's a true bowl. Kept the wood. A ceiling. Thank God.

Sealing perfect. And there were normally two scoreboards at the end. I actually don't know if I should say this. They got a mini jumbotron? Well, you just said it now. So I said, well, yes. That was speculative. And you cannot confirm or deny it.

You do not have to confirm nor deny. I cannot confirm nor deny if there will be a miny jumbo. A jumbotron. And they're also trying to, so they, to keep the wood, they reinforced it with steel. Like, it's still wood, but there's like a massive steel. And they're trying to put, like, the spines of that, of the wood. They're trying to put lights up it. So, like, when we come out, it can be like light.

Empty netters, it's like, and then it's green. And then it's green. And it's green. Like, every time they score, it's like, yeah. And I was like, dude, more, like concessions all around. And this is actually so clutch, dude. in the top where there's standing room because remember how many people are standing, right?

They put a beer, a drink like railing around the whole ring. So when you're up there and you have your drink or whatever, you can just like slot it in there. Is it like frosted? Oh, I don't know. It's not done. But that's a good thing. I hate when I say shit like that because now like someone from there is listening to this

and they're like, fuck. Now we have to frost it. I just added so much to their budget. But it is going to be fucking awesome. Hell yeah. I cannot wait for that. It's amazing. Okay, so a couple highlights.

Games were fucking amazing. We always lose. We lose every year. We lose both games. We lost twice. Lost on Friday. Went up, and then the Yeti just steamroll us and her usual. We were a little short, had a couple, the weather, actually.

So we had some guys that were going to come play for us, and then people were like, I can't get there. Oh, really? Fuck. The weather was a nightmare. So a little short Friday. Saturday we lost 6-4, and it was the first time ever of all the Jackson trips to that it was just like a tilt. Usually we go way up and then they beat us, or like they go way up and we can't catch it. It was just like a great hockey game.

It was a really close game. I will say, and I don't mean to be angry about anything from this trip, but in the game with 6-4, and there's two minutes left. and we possess the puck and start skating. And there's like a chip around a defenseman and we're like, Krug's pull. So we pull our goalie and we knock a puck loose in the neutral zone and we have a two on one, a clear two on one. One of our probably our best odd man rush of the weekend,

down six, four, with two minutes left as we pull the goalie. And as we're skating in passing the blue line, the whistle blows. And I'm like, oh my God, was that offside? and the ref goes, no, your guy who jumped for the goalie went on the early. Too many men. Oh, come on. In an exhibition friendly game?

Two minutes left in the game with us down two and a two on one. Boo! Boo! That's a nitpicky. That is insane. And we were like, dude. And he was like, you had, there were seven on the ice at one point. And I was like, were we playing with seven?

Was Nils freaking out at the ref? We were all pretty loud We were so nice the whole trip But in that Everybody was like You gotta be fucking getting me Like I cannot believe You wanna end this game

Like that We gotta start greasing the refs next year And Dan Because I believe that the veil greased They don't need to But I believe that they're like Don't let us loons in our own bar And yeah

Every time Like the veil team When we're playing them It's always like if we If they score like the floodgates open I'm like fuck When we were up 3-1 In the first game

And we were doing great We're like deep into the second. And then the goal they scored to go three, two. They're crossing the neutral. And this is no one's fault, but like this is what happened. They're crossing the neutral zone. They get the red and they rim one to just dump it. And a lineman who's like standing just inside our blue line tries to jump it.

But it just hits his skate and kicks directly into the slot. And they score. And now a guy's walking in because RD pivoted for the rim. And then they just, oh, and then they score. And we're like, and the ref's like, sorry. And again, like, what is he supposed to do? Legitimately, I think you blow that play dead. Dude.

Yeah. Did you see a distinct kicking motion? In the NHL, I almost think that they would blow that play dead because they're like, that is insane. So we, in that moment, on Friday, we were like, dude. Yeah. And we were kind of giving it to him being like, I need better there, bro. And then in this, the too many men with two. Dude, next year, I want to bring, like, Alec Martinez and Stoli and, like.

I said that on the bus. I was like, I could bring a real wrecking. And just, like, actually pump them and be like, fuck it. Okay, so also, I filmed some awesome stuff. Well, that one guy that plays in their team, Dom, who also is going to manage the social media, they're going to launch, like, an awesome YouTube next year to really show the world what this league is about.

Yeah, no doubt. And I are going to be a part of it. I filmed some stuff with them on this trip. It's going to be awesome. I cannot wait, so stay tuned on that. And also, I just got to say, that team is so fucking nice. They are so cool, man.

They're such good dudes. This one guy, Sean, I was hanging with him a bunch, but in the handshake line, hit me with them as always Dinny? Yeah and I was like Fucking right

Let's go And then One of the guys Dapped us A few of us Because we were skiing copper Because we had icons Yeah

One of the guys Dapped us up with Had extra free passes To ski Vale And he was like Dude I got you Like that's so fucking Legit

Unbelievably nice Everyone on the roster Top to bottom Hanks with us after They put on such a good show They host us for games For dinners and everything after

Unbelievable Knuck our Buster Trevor was named knuckles. It's unbelievable. Can you believe that? Nope. Had the beer stocked, had a speaker, everything. Did he have distinctive knuckles?

No. But I got to find out. I'll find out why. Maybe it was a scrapper. Yeah, maybe he was. Okay, so then just a couple funny things from the trip. We get to the, we, so we, oh, dude, the hotel we're at now is incredible. It's just so nice.

So we're there and post-game Saturday. So it's like, no more games to play. Like, we have a big night. we get back to the lobby and we are playing beat the box with OSHA's cards and boozing, having beers. And this guy comes down from the hotel and he goes, hey, I just got a noise complaint from you guys. And I go, oh, sorry, because we're yelling and whatever. And I'm like, yep, totally. Is it the same hotel we were in last time? No, it's this gorgeous, gorgeous hotel. And I go, we go, no problem. I'm right in the middle of the lobby. So I'm like, yep, okay.

Who is making a noise complaint when you're in the lobby? Agreed because he goes, I just got one from upstairs. And I kind of looked up and it was just a ceiling and I was like, someone here through this, maybe, I don't know. Clearly not that nice of a hotel. Yeah, we were yelling. Paper thin floors. So then he goes, just, so I start to pack up. You know, I'm like, oh, okay, we got to go.

And he's like, no, no, just be a little quieter. And I was like, amazing. So then, you know, another 45 minutes goes by and he comes back out and I was like, fuck. And he goes, I just want to tell you guys you're doing a great job. And I was like, oh, that's awesome. Oh, being quiet. Yeah, he was like, you're doing a great job. And I was like, great.

So, dude, then this guy comes in. And dude, this is a nice hotel. I don't really know what's going on here, but this guy goes if who is like a cowboy, but in like, I think he's like a stripper. Or maybe like a male. Did he have only escorts? Only assless chaps. He's a jigolo.

Dude, so he's in cowboy boots, like ridiculous pants and a wife beater and a cowboy hat with like a crazy necklace on. Okay. And glasses. Hot dude? Ripped? like, you know, he's like a thick dude. Yeah, nice.

He's like a man. Dude, so he comes in. Yeah. And he's like dancing. I don't know, he's being weird. And granted, I was kind of playing this card game, so some of the other boys were more dialed into this. But everyone's like, what's going on?

And what's that like, what's that classic stripper song? Oh, Pony? By Genuon. Yes, yes, yes. Yes, Dan. We both knew pony. Yeah. Someone put, someone hits Pony on.

And the guy starts like, and then, And we're like, oh, shit, is there like a bachelorette party? Because there was that lobby at the Grand Hyatt was like a fucking trout pot. I was like, oh, maybe there's some women here who have requested. Sure. And he's now just finished. And he, or he comes in and he's like, he gets an order and they go, you're going to see a group immediately. That's the group for you. And he accidentally saw you guys. I thought it was you guys.

It's for the boys. All right. And he also, I forgot to say he had an iPad with him. So I'm like, what's going on? So then someone took the iPad and put on pony. So then he's like, he's humping, like he's going, dude. So this guy is a stripper. By himself? Well, dude, that's what I mean.

He's just by himself and he's like, he's fucked up. So he's grinding on. Oh, he's hammered? So we're like, holy shit, dude. So then someone's like, you want a beer? And he's like, yes. So then he takes me. And we have some girls with us, right?

Like our girlfriends are on the show. So he takes the Coors light and then he goes and like pulls out a fucking switchblade and opens it, like, opens it normally, but like opens it with the switchblade. Yeah. And then everyone was like, I don't love that he has a knife. Yeah. You know. But then he's like still dancing, whatever.

And there was a conference at this time? Can I ask, was his dancing good? Did it look like maybe he does do this? Or was it like this guy's just... It looks like, if I was like this, Evan, dance like a stripper right now. Okay. It looks like what I bet you would do. Sure.

Because it's just like the standard moves. You mean an amazing job? I was going to say, I don't like that he's doubting your ability to be. Any of us who are not, any non-stripper guy. I'm not a trained stripper. It's okay. But you could pull something out of your ass. got about five seconds worth of material.

So then he, there had been a, oh, there's a work conference to that hotel too. And clearly there'd been some event in the lobby before we have arrived at 2 a.m. Because there's pizza everywhere. There's like, pizza boxes and like half eaten pizzas all over the place. Sure. That have been there for hours. So then the cowboy, he starts like dancing on those tables. But then he like grabs a slice and sits eating.

While stripping. And I was like, oh no, dude. Are you like, I just a hungry guy? Yeah. He's just like, I'm going to go in there and strip and distract. This dude is fully out of control. So then he takes his knife out again. It starts cutting open ranch packets and then fucking fire.

Wait, what time of day is this? Dude, it's like four in the morning. Okay. Three or four in the morning. And this is post a Grand Hyatt employee going, great job. Yes. And now you're associated with this menace. And then he starts cutting boxes open.

And now our group is like, oh no. Yeah. We have let a vagrant. in here. I'm shocked that Pony didn't warrant another noise complaint. I don't. Because then we kept, but a few of the boys, it was one of these things where the girls were with were very uncomfortable.

And some of the boys were like, I want this guy to leave. But then some of the boys were like, this is hilarious. So which camp were you in? I was in the camp of like, I don't want this guy here, but I'm trying to beat the box. So I don't even know what's going on. You were ignoring it. Yeah, ignore it. Ignore it.

And this guy, dude. But then some of the boys keep hitting Pony because they're like, do that again. And I'm like, this is not helping. Yeah. And we think that he had a handler. Then an older guy came up. And then he comes in and sees us. And he goes, this older guy's like reeling the gay cowboy in.

And I think he was gay, but we couldn't tell. He get gay cowboy in. And we go, the older guy goes like, you guys are derelicks. And I was like, to you? We are? Not the one slashing ranch packets? What? Like, oh my God.

Dude, what an insult. At 5 a.m. I thought you were going to say it's like Peppa Jack comes in and he goes like this. You had my client for an hour. That'll be a thousand dollars. Yeah. You all be buddy. I think though Parrish did say that the old guy followed him to the elevator at 530.

Followed Cowboy or Parrish and then got in the elevator with him and then said, actually you guys are pretty cool. Oh. So that was nice. He came around. That's pretty awesome. So we are only note for the lovely grand. Hyatt is there's just got to be someone at the door. We need a little bit of security.

In case knife-wielding stripping cowboys show. He told us that he had, he's been banned from every other resort in Vail and has multiple arrests, multiple like prison stints, he said. The cowboy told you this? The cowboy said that, yeah. At least he's honest. Possession. He said he got busted selling a bag to an undercover cop.

Fuck. Wow. Tough bit. That's brutal. And then the last. Official team mascot. Yep. And then the last one I had for you is we stumble.

We're up all night fucking daylight savings. We stumble into the Vail Airport in the morning. And we're there pretty early because we all have different flights you're going to get there on time, you know, whatever. And everyone's hurting so bad. Yeah. There's, you know when someone's in a, is stuck in the desert and there's an oasis? Oasis. It's a barrage.

Yeah. It's not really there. We turn the corner of the veil lobby and everyone. It's like, and there's just a stand, a woman at a stand that says with a huge side that says, handcrafted Bloody Mary's. And I was like, wow. That would be the most immediate buy of my entire wife. And I'm not always a hair of the dog, but if a handcrafted Bloody Mary stand was there.

So we go, oh my God, this is fucking, and I went, I thought she was a mirage. So I was like, you're like touching your face. Yeah, I went right. I thought I'd go right through. She's like, sir. Are you real? Yeah, yeah. So we go up and there's someone, someone else saw this too.

What was the accoutremon like? Were there pickles, olives, bacon? The guy in front of us goes up. There's one guy in front of us, right? And he goes to Bloody Mary's. And she goes, sure. And pulls out a cup, plastic cup, ice, takes a thing of Titos, pours it in, and then opens the top off a zing zingang bloody merry mix and

pours it in until it's full and then takes an olive and puts it in. And I actually love. handcrafted. I actually love Zing-Zang mix. I genuinely think it's awesome. If we're talking mixes, it's pretty good. But the shout out Stonewall Kitchen. The greatest Bloody Mary mix, like pre-bottled you can ever find. But the handcrafted side is preposterous, right? Well, she did use her hand. She's literally using her hand. It's not a robot. She has the guys, uh, $30. And then we step up, we're like, hey, you know, 20 of these. Yeah, we go, bloody, Bloody Mary's. And she goes like this. I'm out.

Oh, you're out? What? What time of day was it? Was it 9 a.m.? Did she? Was this woman sanctioned to be doing this? Or did a random, did another vagrant walk into the airport with a bottle of Cheetos and one bottle of Zing Zanzang? He's like, go get some.

What do you mean? She's like, I've requested more a mix. And he was like, okay. Well, when will it get here? I don't know. When do we get that? Dude, when do we get that? And then hilariously, I don't even remember the inside, but you go up the nest,

and then there's like that one food place and then there's a bar up there. Yeah. And they were, she was just getting it from the bar. But we, I was like, oh, we should have just walked to the bar. Go to the bar. Go to get one at the bar. It was a saw for us too. But the handcrafted bloody merry being, it's actually zing zing zing mix and we're out.

It is an all-time, all-time bagger. She just get a bunch of ketchup packets and start squeezing it in there. Oh, dude. But greatest trip of the year, always, the Vail Yeti, we will be back. We'll be back stronger than ever. Yes, we will. Oh, I do want to tell you this. This was funny, too.

I forgot, dude, that you and, like, Dots, like, you guys had your jerseys. Like, I should have taken your jersey. So I was doing the math on jerseys, and I was like, yeah, I bring extras so we can fill bodies. And then we got some people to play Saturday. And then we didn't have jerseys. And then I was like, oh, my God. I would have never given you my jersey. I don't have enough fucking jerseys to play.

But we need these bodies. Yeah. So I'm doing the math, and we're one jersey short. and I'm like, fuck, dude. Because I'm like, we'll get a penny, but I'm like, this looks so ass. I just have to do it. So I, we need one more jersey for all of us.

Did you Charlie Conway? No. But what I did do was wear the only thing available to me. Okay. Which was Parrish's jersey. You wore a goalie jersey. I wore a goalie cut at the game

just so the team could field the full roster. Yeah. And every time, time I step on the ice, the crowd. Nice fucking parachute, you fucking pussy. And every shift, dude, by focus. Yeah. That's got to slow you down. That's slowing you down. It's ridiculous. I'm getting beat to high hell by every person in the rink, every player on the ice. Couldn't get a bigger sweater pal. I'm like, yeah, oh, you know, just making sacrifices for the fucking boys. Yeah. So I want some stick taps for that. Yeah, you deserve that. I was wearing. That is the top. That is the

toughest. Also, I will say the guy with the worst eye on the team should be the one to do that. So good job. I wore a fucking goal he caught on Saturday. Oh, man, that is brutal. And the Saturday's the picture day. You know, everybody gets the picks. You know, I got to live with that for the rest of my life. You know, you needed some clothes on the bench. Yeah, Parrish coaching. He was incredible. You're going to bring clothes pins. Dude, honestly, somebody, kit was like, clear tape your sleeves. And I was like, I think that would look even more. That is so funny. Unbelievable. Unbelievable. Unbelievable trip. Shout out men's league sweater for the jerseys by the way. Yeah. Always.

Vale Yeti, thank you so much. Yeah, can't wait for next year. I'm sorry I wasn't there. I promise I'll be back there and I'll be fucking lighten it up. Best trip ever. Incredible. Okay, and then I had another funny thing for you guys because when I got back after, you know, being in shambles on Sunday, ordering Chinese food takeout for dinner was the most automatic thing.

Yeah. Of all time. Sure. And it made me think that I think Chinese food is the goat takeout. or getting delivery order. I think if you polled family feud people and said what, you're ordering takeout, what is it?

Yeah. The number one answer is Chinese food. I believe that Asian cuisine is the best takeaway food. Yep. You have to throw Thai food in there with it. Thai, yeah. I think Indian, like I'm not, I think there's an expression in England,

when in doubt, curry takeout. Yeah. It is like, like that. Indian is a great takeaway Ty's great sushi's not great takeaway Yeah correct Unless it's super high end

Yeah right But like that's the thing is like Even that like what the sugarfish Does like the dumb little box The box that you pay fucking 20 extra bucks for That place sucks No No it doesn't

It's fantastic Well I would say that like Chinese food Holds up the best when it's at your door Yeah Like if you order like a burger and fries or something It's always like nice It's like soggy It's not yeah like

you know. Yeah, I like this take. I think it's the goat takeout slash delivery food. Yeah. I think I like this take. I think Mexican does pretty well, but I think I think you're right. Yep. So what is the most common thing? Ordered? Because like everyone I just feel like has this Chinese order because you got to get a million things. You know, like I'm going to order 5,000 things. Well, I've talked about this recently since living or like I'm just alone all the time. And sometimes I'm having a lazy Sunday and I want Chinese food. It's hard to order for one. Yes. You almost got to do one of their like combo things. Right, because I really do want to sample everything. Yeah. I would guess that either a chicken, but I don't know if you're going to allow that take. Well, yeah, I want to know what. One one's like general so's chicken or something, like low main.

Oh, fuck. I actually think fried rice might go above low main for me. For me, yeah, fried rice is number one. Always getting pork fried rice. Yeah, okay, maybe that's the answer. Pork fried rice, I think, is probably the number one. Because every family's like, oh, we're a Kungpau chicken, and where are sesame chicken, where a General South chicken.

But everyone's order. Pork fried rice. Oh, it's fucking the best. And the pork fried rice. Yeah. Wow, that actually might be the answer. I think pork fried rice is the most ordered item. I bet there's a regional thing with it too.

Okay. I think in like big cities where you have a more like, I don't want to say, erudite customer base, but they might be getting weird or more risky. stuff like that might average out more than like a you know a city where the Chinese cuisine is a little less interesting yeah yeah yeah like there's one like where I grew up in Ohio there was like one Chinese restaurant and it was just like you know pretty basic yeah but out here you can get you get some fancy you get some weird stuff I think you're I think those people are fucking up dude I think the basic get the basics the fat the Chinese take out fastballs are fucking

fastballs for a reason that's what you get I was actually talking about this with someone the other day, uh, they tried, uh, night market for the first time. And they were like, what should I get when I, and, uh, I feel like a lot of people go, oh yeah, pad tie. So basically when you get, no, you, you should, you need to get pad tie. If you are a Thai restaurant, your pad tie, I better fucking knock my dick off my body. I better turn me into a kendall with your pad tie. Otherwise, you're not a good tire restaurant. Like I, and pat tie is incredible. Yep. There's nothing wrong with something being a classic because it's incredible. Okay, great. You judge, you judge a tie restaurant off their pad tie.

Yes, you judge an Italian restaurant on their Tiramisu. Yes, you judge a Chinese food restaurant off their what? Pork fried rice. You think so? I do think it's the most order, but I don't know if that's the answer. Yeah, I mean, for me personally, I want to say chicken, because your sesame chicken, general sauce chicken, sweet and sour chicken, whatever you want to call it, you need to have a good. As we've, we're back into the tender discussing, your chicken to breading ratio better be good. If I take a bite of something that feels like it's all breading, shame on you.

Shame on you. That's probably my personal one. Yep. But you got to have a good fried rice. I think this is, I'm going to say crab rangoon. I judge a Chinese food restaurant off there. Yeah, you're fucking idiot.

Either you have good crab rangoon or you don't. That is so wrong. That is so wrong. Like, that's not your judgment. That is a bonus. It is great when there's good crab rangoon. But that does not make or break your Chinese food food food. Sure does for me.

Again, you're an idiot. And I'm happy for you living in your dumb idiot world. But that you can't say that. There's a child listening to you. There's a kid. That one's better. Yeah. There's a kid, a young kid listening to this show right now.

And the next 20 to 50 years of his Chinese food ordering is about to be determined on what you say. And this kid is now going to run around looking for the best crab rangoon. And that is not the way to go. It might be, though. No. It might be. No. You are just a fat little pig boy, and you love your fucking cream cheese bombs.

They're so... They are. They are so... They are. They are really good. It's amazing. But we're not going to like... Goods.

Goods. Goods. Goods. Goons. Goons. We're not going to determine what a good Chinese food restaurant is based on goons. Your gooning ability might take you over the top.

It's a bonus. Yeah. Goooner material over here. Did you guys see this on the internet? This has been happening in usually your time. telling me these trends, but have you seen the thing on the internet where the world is just finding out that people get fucked up at Chinese restaurants in New England? Have you seen this? Oh, yeah. No one knew. What do you mean fucked up? So we, we, in, in New England, it's a very

common thing where like with the, with the lads, you go out to a Chinese food place and you do like scorpion bowls and I tiths. I didn't know this like, I thought my tides were like a Chinese food restaurant thing. And then I left New England and everyone was like, you order my ties at your Chinese food place? And I was like, yes, we go and get fucking ones. We had two we have two Chinese food restaurants in our hometown of York Beach, Maine. One is green leaves, which I will put up against any Chinese food restaurant on planet. Correct. And by that I mean the United States. Yeah, sure. It is literally the best Chinese food I've ever had to this day. Swear to God. And then there was a place down on the beach called Panda Sakura. And the most,

the two most fucked up I've ever been in my life was at Panda Sakura. Are you drinking before you're eating? No. Oh, really? You show up sober to Panda Sakura and then you leave in a body bag. Love it.

Just like the scorpion bowls are, there's poison in them. I have been there with groups in multiple times where people started eating food off of other patrons tables. Yeah. And we eventually once got kicked out because a friend of ours

did a swan dive. across the table. And they were like, you guys have to leave. And we were like, I know. We went like this. You're absolutely not. So you know. Yeah.

Well, you know. It's one of the only places in my life I've ever kicked myself out. I was like, I am too drunk. You picked yourself up by your shirt. Yeah. I was like, guys, I'm taking care of this. Great. But yeah, people are, we're unaware that in New England we get fucked up at Chinese

restaurants. It's great. Okay. All right. Let's close this episode out. This has been pure chaos. Let's get into a beer leak hotline and a little. Bower Blind Ranking, the Beer League Hotline, start us off, Ep.

A team in our league dresses a backup goalie. He never goes in, but sits in his full gear on the bench, working the door. He even does the towel around the neck thing. We asked him about it. Apparently, he really did used to be a goalie, but his groin is in shambles, so he can't play anymore. But he loves Beer League and the boys, and he feels more a part of it when he suits up. They love him, too.

Is this awesome or a little too weird? this there are people at home i'm sure laughing about this this is you you all need to understand how important this is to this guy and dude keep going and i there is nothing weird about this in fact if you can't appreciate the commitment to put on full goalie gear like he's strapping his pads on and i i i love to think in this scenario this guy like if if their goalie got hurt, this guy would be like, oh, I literally can't go in. Yeah.

You can't count out of it at all. Like, yeah, yeah. Like, can we use your gear? He's like, no. Yeah, yeah. Yeah, he's like, no, I can't go in. That is so funny. The also, they actually needed his services,

he still wouldn't play. Yeah. The Steve Janicek towel around the neck move is such a fucking vibe too. Dude, this completely sold me when it said he feels more a part of it when he suits up. Absolutely. Because I was going to say, as you were reading that, I was going to go, dude, just go. You think he does.

Just stand on the bench. You can't. His groin is messed up. You still get the hang. You're groin. Like, this is so fine. But when he said, I feel, I feel more a part of it when I'm in gear.

I was like, never mind. Yeah. Take back everything I was just thinking, dress up forever. Do you think he does warmies? Great question. I got to fly. I bet he at least buzzes around. Hot lap.

Yeah. I doubt he takes shots, though. Yeah, no way. Because that could blow the groin. Also, our goal is barely get enough shots. True. Our actual goal. You only have like a five minute warm up.

And I'm three minutes late every time. I fucking love this. Again, it's, it's important, whatever it is for you, I urge everyone on earth to find your beer league. It doesn't need to be beer league. Yeah. But it needs to be something you do during the week where you get together with the guys, get together with the gals, you have a couple pops, whatever that, whatever your version of pops is. But you need, we need this in life.

You need a breakup in the week where you see the friends and you just, step away from all of the responsibilities you have in life. That's what this is for this guy. And could he just show up in his street clothes and either stand on the back of the bench or stand in the stands? Sure, it's not the same. Not the same.

Because I'll tell you what, even if you're not getting to sweat in, you put on that gear, you got a shower after two. I was right about to say people are going to make fun of this, but the 1,000 percent, you're hitting the showers too. He now gets to shower with the boys. And that is, that's why he does it.

That's why he puts his gear on. Do you have any idea the commitment it is for this guy to get his full goalie bag and sling that over his shoulder, lug it into his car, dress? I mean, this man is a fucking legend. Shower with the boys. Dude, that is great. I'm so, I've become so much more in on this guy, the longer we've been talking. Yeah, and also, it's nice to have a vibes coach, too. Like, maybe he's given some good advice.

It's like, it's like an old man in a community theater in the rocking chair. Yeah. In front of the stage, like, well, you know, when I was. Yeah, yeah, exactly. I got to say, too, someone work in the gate is, that is clutch. Yeah. That is clutch. Oh, my God.

We need more people doing jobs like that at Beer League. I'm over here, Quinn Hewzen, like, planking on the boards hopping over. If I had someone working the gate, God, good for him. Good for him. Good for him. Absolutely. So, yes, keep him, right? That's a thing. It's not too weird, is the question. No, this is just awesome.

This is just awesome. Yep. Love it. All right. Let's close up with. a Bauer blind ranking. Bauer's the goat. The pulse is the goat. No question about it. Customize your own pulse right now. And we're going to customize this blind ranking. We're doing NHL teams post trade deadline. This is very good. So how you've, and by the way, if a team didn't acquire any player but got a haul of pick, like if they, you think they handled the trade

deadline well, then they get a high ranking. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah. It's not like if they're going to win the company. Who dominated the deadline? Yep. Okay. Ed, yep, hit us with the first one. Edmonton Oilers. I want to go low here. Yeah, absolutely. I want to go like, absolutely. I want to go quite low here.

Because it just feels like, and I'll even, I'll even say, this is post-trade deadline, meaning whatever you kind of, you know, I'm counting a Panarin type of deal, whatever. Are we counting like Quinn Hughes? I think. We got to? Yeah, I think we got to. Damn, okay. So I think the Oilers, you think about the goalie situation.

You think about what they actually did right at the deadline. I just don't feel. And I still think the Oilers have a very good chance of going right back to the cup for the same reason they've gone in two years. I'm not saying they're bad. I'm just saying what they've done to change the team this year. I think it's not it. Yeah, I like the little moves.

But at the end of the day, with McDavid doing what he did, and then that's Skinner Jari trade. I mean, five? I would go five. Five out the gate. of our best blind rankings ever have gone 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, so I like it. Yeah, 5. St. Louis Blues.

Okay, funny one here, because if they had traded everyone for a haul, I would have put them really high. But then keeping these guys isn't bad either. The only thing that would have been bad is giving all those guys up for peanuts. So by standing pat, they almost did okay. I think they did fantastic. Yeah. They, you moved Shenan Falk and you got great, I mean, they got great returns.

You still keep Pareko. You got Rob Thomas and Cairo to do something within the summer. I'm going two here. Oh, my God. I think the Blues did a fantastic job. I'd go three if you want to keep things interesting. Let's go three. Okay.

Let's go three. Three. Anaheim Ducks. Hard not to be won. Hard not to be one. What a swing. What a swing. Let me just think if there's something I like more.

Let's go. It's such a perfect swing for them, too. That's why it's so awesome. Let's go two. Because they've got a, they are spoiled with prospects and picks. Yeah. And they used a, you know, first round pick and they got John Carlson. and I love John Carlson on this team.

Me too. They didn't give up any of their unbelievable players for anything, any of their unbelievable prospects for anything. They added the greatest Washington Capitol's defensemen of all time, who is still playing at a very high level. But they're also not, I don't think they're winning the cup this year. So I'm not going to go one, no doubt. Okay, okay, two. But that could have been one, but two.

Could have been one. Tampa Bay Lightning. I'm thrilled with their deadline I feel like I'm taking crazy pills I'm the so high in this Cory Perry move and everyone I talked to is like yeah it was a good move and I'm like no that just won the cup

Yeah but that's four And that's the Are you fucking stupid dude Like they just won the cup with that trade Yeah okay four Come on give me someone good Utah mammoth Okay

I love the move Like is Carlson to the ducks better than Weigs to the mammoth No Weigs is better because of the term. Because the term, the age. Okay. I actually think that's great.

Okay. I'll live with that. The Utah Mammoth. I'll live with that. Yeah. Number one. Utah Mammoth. I'm so pumped about Weigs being on the Mammoth.

It's unbelievable. And also, Calgary, big winners of the deadline, too. They did great things. I would have said that too. But I like it. Utah Mammoth. Come on. Let's go.

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