Cold Stove: A Hockey Podcast

Stanley Cup Recap & Offseason Thoughts

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 16:34:22 -0000

We're back! Brett Merriman and NRD aka @NHLRumorsDaily are back on Cold Stove to break down the Stanley Cup Finals and look ahead to the offseason:

Vegas gets it done easily
Coaching carousel
NYR offseason scenarios
McDavid & Matthews
Houston, Salt Lake, Atlanta, oh my
Senators sold
NHL Draft preview

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ROUND 2 PREVIEW FT. DAVE RUFF

Thu, 04 May 2023 20:49:33 -0000

We're back on Cold Stove with Brett Merriman and @NHLRumorsDaily with special guest, Dave Ruff, of Washed Media. All about breaking down Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs PLUS an Arizona Coyotes update.

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PLAYOFF PUSH

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:04:37 -0000

NRD and Brett Merriman are back on Cold Stove this week ahead of the playoffs

- Wild Card race

- Who's dangerous?

- Connor Bedard done with Juniors

- Predators sale

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BEST ON BEST

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:02:41 -0000

This week on Cold Stove, NRD aka @NHLRumorsDaily and Brett Merriman take you along for the ride as they break down the playoff races, Chuck Fletcher's exit, and a potential best-on-best international hockey tournament.

- Chuck OUT

- Playoff races across the board

- Sabres stink but at least they have Levi

- Best on best international hockey

- Senators sale?

- More expansion talk & the business of hockey

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TRADE DEADLINE DAY

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:51:27 -0000

This week on Cold Stove, NRD and Brett Merriman break down the trades made ahead of the deadline. Winners & losers and where teams go from here

Trade Deadline Primer

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:37:57 -0000

This week on Cold Stove, Brett Merriman and NRD aka @NHLRumorsDaily are breaking down everything in the league almost a week ahead of the trade deadline:

- Trade breakdowns from almost every team

- Trade hotlist for players

- NHL Street coming to a city near you

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Somebody Do Something !

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:46:33 -0000

The Trade Deadline is TWO weeks from today and we're far too antsy for something to happen. Here's what's on Cold Stove this week with Brett Merriman and NRD aka @NHLRumorsDaily:

- Trade deadline nears - who's on the move?

- "Trade related reasons"

- Bally is bankrupt?

- Brett's team is playoff bound (not the Sabres)

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Tarasenko Is A New York Ranger

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 19:39:32 -0000

TRADES! Vladimir Tarasenko ends up on Broadway and plenty more to come as we get closer to the March 3rd trade deadline. Cold Stove breaks it all down with NRD aka @NHLRumorsDaily and Brett Merriman. Lots to get to today:

- Tarasenko trade and what the return means for the rest of the league

- Sabres are in the business of "sustainable winning"

- NRD hates the Maple Leafs

- Trade deadline primer

- Stars fan punched in the face

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How Do You Fix The NHL & Should Connor Bedard Hold Out?

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 22:10:06 -0000

Happy All Star Weekend, fans of Cold Stove. HEATED episode this week as Brett Merriman and NRD aka @NHLRumorsDaily do their best to fix the NHL's TV ratings problem and break down the latest from around the league.

- Bo Horvat is an Islander

- Who's traded next?

- NHL rookie deal structure. Should Bedard hold out?

- NHL ratings are down. Can it be explained?

- Fixing the NHL's marketing problem

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Dysfunction In Vancouver & The Timo Meier Sweepstakes

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:38:08 -0000

We'll fix NRD's audio next week - that's a PROMISE. Back to talk all things hockey with Brett Merriman and NRD aka @NHLRumorsDaily on Cold Stove

- Where will Timo Meier land?

- Dysfunction in Vancouver

- All Star Game defensemen

- Bankrupt Bally

- "Nobody tanks" - Gary Bettman

- St. Louis Blues making moves

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Can Colorado Stop The Sputter?

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:04:11 -0000

Back from a holiday break on the Cold Stove Podcast! NRD aka NHL Rumors Daily rides shotgun as Brett Merriman hosts the show that breaks down the latest from around the league. Heres's what we've got this week:

- Winter Classic had some juice again

- Colorado can't seem to figure it out

- Is Buffalo a playoff team?

- Tanking for Bedard in Chicago?

- The latest in Philly

- Hank hosting Ryan Reynolds

- Mario's house for sale

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Merry Christmas And Happy Holidays, Cold Stove Nation

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:40:08 -0000

Quick episode of Cold Stove this week ahead of the holiday break to get you the latest from around the league with NHLRumorsDaily aka NRD and Brett Merriman.

- Did NRD get outed on Twitter?

- Torts vs. Hayes

- Brett will NOT be attending the Sabres game...

- New Jersey falling back to Earth?

- World Juniors next week

- Gifting teams something for Christmas

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Hockey Trade Season!

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:48:46 -0000

This week on Cold Stove, NRD and Brett Merriman are back to break down the latest from around the league.

- Horvat unhappy in Vancouver?

- We have hockey trades !

- Blowing up the Blues? Maybe the Blue Jackets?

- Cap increase only $1 million?

- Ovi hits 800

- According to Gary Bettman, fans LOVE the digital ads

- Potential schedule changes on the way

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Tage Against The Machine

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 22:00:26 -0000

BIG week in hockey as the holiday season is upon us. Cold Stove hosted by Brett Merriman and NRD aka @NHLRumorsDaily is here to break down the latest from around the league. Here's what we're working with today:

- Tage Thompson is a star

- Why is scoring up across the league over the last few years?

- Boeser and Horvat out in Vancouver?

- Latest in Philly

- Jordan Binnington: asshole

- NHL expansion imminent? Again?

- Does Gaudreau regret the Columbus decision?

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Chuck Fletcher Out In Philly?

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:02:06 -0000

This week on Cold Stove, Brett Merriman hosts with NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD as his co-pilot breaking down the latest from around the NHL. Here's what we're working with today:

- Chuck Fletcher's time in Philly coming to an end?

- Rangers still can't figure it out

- Pat Maroon vs. Jack Edwards

- Robertson is the future face of the league

- Optimistic/Pessimistic case for Florida, Calgary, and Nashville

- Sid the kid doesn't age

- Prayers up for Kris Letang

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We're Sorry, Boston

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:05:35 -0000

This week on Cold Stove, Brett Merriman hosts with NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD as his co-pilot breaking down the latest from around the NHL. Here's what we're looking at:

- Brett has an apology for the City of Boston

- NRD apologizes to the Devils

- Boeser and Karlsson trade smoke?

- Sabres skid

- Blues are back?

- Rangers and Flyers are who we thought they might be

- Hellebuyck revenge year

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Jack Is Back

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:28:23 -0000

Eichel goes for three in Buffalo last night as the Sabres skid continues. Much more from around the league on Cold Stove featuring Brett Merriman and NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD. News and notes from the NHL for you every week:

- Brodeur and the Devils extend

- McAvoy is healthy

- Evander Kane missing time

- Chicago has decisions to make with their stars

- Ryan Reynolds buying the Senators?

- Werenski out for the year

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Remember, Remember, The Fourth Of November...

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:43:53 -0000

As the first 10 or so games of the season have kicked off, NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD and Brett Merriman break down the winners and losers so far. Cold Stove has you covered for all news, notes, and speculation from around the league.

- Boston and Buffalo. Wagons?

- Toronto floundering

- Are the Devils for real?

- What's the deal with the Pacific division?

- The McDavid show

- Ryan Reynolds interested in the Ottawa Senators?

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Slow Starts For The Teams Up North

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:13:46 -0000

Quick episode this week on Cold Stove breaking down the news and notes from around the league with Brett Merriman and NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD.

- What's up with the Canadian teams?

- Reverse Retro jerseys dropped

- Hot starts/slow starts

- Fire Lindy?

- Injuries to Ekblad and Landeskog

- Salary Cap increase bigger than expected - who would've thought !

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We're Getting Emotional About Hockey

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:15:33 -0000

This week on Cold Stove, Brett Merriman and NRD aka NHL Rumors Daily get borderline teary-eyed about the state of hockey (in a good way) as the season kicks off. They break down the latest from around the league and dig into some speculation as well. Here's what we've got:

- Toronto and Tampa start 0-1

- Makar and McDavid are on another level

- Dasher board mishaps

- Pay Pasta his money

- Laine goes down early

- Where do Kane and Toews end up?

- Standing ovation for Carey Price

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The Regular Season Is Upon Us

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:34:56 -0000

The regular season starts TOMORROW in the NHL (sorta) with the Sharks and Preds live from Prague. Til then, hop on some new Cold Stove with Brett Merriman and NRD aka NHL Rumors Daily. Here's what we're talking about ahead of the season:

- Preseason hockey: yes or no?

- Robertson signs in Dallas

- Justice for Sonny Milano

- DeBrincat and Larkin will need contracts

- Patrick Roy back in the league?

- Salary cap going WAY up - just like we said

- What's the deal in Toronto

- Best Bets

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METRO & PACIFIC SEASON PREVIEW

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:12:26 -0000

Hockey is right around the corner and NRD and Brett Merriman have you covered on Cold Stove. Digging into the latest from around the league and previewing the Pacific and Metro divisions on today's show.

- Rangers division to lose?

- Islanders bounce back?

- Problems in Philly

- Oilers on top?

- Kings/Ducks taking LA

- Flames move into a new era

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Central and Atlantic Division Preview

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:55:20 -0000

Welcome back to Season 2 of Cold Stove! NRD and Brett Merriman are bringing you the latest from around the league. More content, more ways to interact, and an overall better experience coming from Cold Stove this season. Here's what we've got this week:

- What to expect from us this year

- Central Division Preview

- Atlantic Division Preview

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Live From The Cottage: Mid Summer Check In

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 22:41:05 -0000

It's been a minute Cold Stove gang and we're back to fill you in on what's been going on and what's happening across the league over the last few weeks. Brett Merriman and NRD aka NHL Rumors Daily are checking in to give you the latest in NHL news and notes. Here's what we've got this week:

- Calgary and Florida make a franchise-shifting deal

- Johnny Gaudreau is a Blue Jacket. What really happened?

- Detroit and Ottawa big time offseason winners?

- Where is Kadri headed?

- Bruins getting the gang back together

- Coaches on the hot seat

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FREE AGENT FRENZY

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:18:28 -0000

With the open of free agency less than a day away, NRD aka NHLRumorsDaily and host Brett Merriman are back on Cold Stove to break down everything on the market. Trades, signings, unqualified RFAs, and the rumors permeating league circles. Here's what we've got:

- Buffalo & Ottawa in the mix for Mack Weegar

- Goalie market

- Unqualifed RFAs in Strome, Milano, Heinen, and Donato

- FA: Gaudreau, Kadri, Klingberg, Malkin, Giroux

- Trades happening ahead of tomorrow

- Chicago tanking

- Development camps sans Russians

DRAFT DAY SPECIAL

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 15:29:26 -0000

This week on Cold Stove, NRD and Brett Merriman go through the 1st round of the NHL Draft - mocking players and reporting on needs and priorities of the offseason.

The Offseason Is Officially Here

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:39:20 -0000

We're back on Cold Stove with NRD and Brett Merriman breaking down the latest from around the league. Big week in the NHL coming up as we're gearing up for the NHL Draft. Here's what we're cooking with today:

- Coaching carousel latest - Boston, Detroit, Winnipeg

- Kevin Fiala traded to LA

- Rangers in talks for Dubois?

- Canadiens tempted to get another top 10 pick

- Will Vancouver finally move Miller/Boeser?

- Mogilny HOF snub AGAIN

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Will Johnny Gaudreau end up in New Jersey?

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:10:00 -0000

New episode of Cold Stove taking you into the weekend with NRD and Brett Merriman. All the latest in news and notes from around the league. PLUS a Stanley Cup prediction that should absolutely not blow up on either of them.

- Coaching carousel latest

- Front office moves in San Jose, Vancouver, and Chicago

- Game 5 expectations

- Flyers and Devils offseason

- Forsberg gets an offer

- Trade targets and RFA action

- Awards debate and what would they add?

Blake Street Dive Ft. Pete Blackburn

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:35:42 -0000

A second episode of the week for Cold Stovers out there featuring Pete Blackburn of Bally Sports live from his hotel room in Denver, CO covering the Stanley Cup Finals. NRD and Brett Merriman tag along to discuss a roundtable of NHL news and notes including:

- Latest on the coaching carousel

- The Preds are close to being bought

- An apology to the Arizona Coyotes

- Stanley Cup predictions and preview

- Pete considering boneless wings "low-class"

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What Just Happened In Philly?

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:44:48 -0000

Now that Brett is back from galavanting in Montana, the boys can talk what's going on in the hockey world on Cold Stove. Game 1 of the Cup Final is tonight and we're buzzing. NRD also breaks down what's going on in the coaching world and they get into some offseason topics.

- Philly close with Torts. What's happened in that front office over the last 7 days?

- Barry Trotz bought a house in Nashville

- Cassidy heading to Vegas

- Kuemper and Point back in the fold

- Strome finally out of NYR?

- Sabres made a trade !

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Let's Fix The NHL Combine

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:46:29 -0000

Conference Finals are in FULL swing and we're hyped over here at Cold Stove. NRD aka NHL Rumors Daily and Brett Merriman are back taking you through the woes of the Hurricanes, the surprising Rangers, and the walking over that is the Edmonton/Colorado series. Whipping around the league tackling all the latest rumors and speculation as well. Here's what we've got:

- Edmonton/Colorado, we need cigarettes

- New York & "The Kid Line" against Tampa

- Goodbye Carolina

- Latest on the coaching carousel: Trotz, St. Louis, Dave Quinn, Montgomery, and Patty ROY?

- Is the Detroit job the best in the league?

- How would we fix the NHL Combine from a marketing standpoint

Panthers At The Club?

Wed, 25 May 2022 21:30:28 -0000

Big time episode of Cold Stove this week with NRD aka NHL Rumors Daily and host Brett Merriman taking you through the four remaining playoff series' and the coaching carousel. Catch up with everything you need to know as we inch closer to the offseason on Cold Stove. This week we're cooking with:

- Florida gets swept

- Player discipline in no mans land

- McDavid is the GOAT

- NRD has thoughts

- The latest with Barry Trotz

- NHL whiparound

Where Will Barry Trotz Land?

Thu, 19 May 2022 21:06:38 -0000

A hearty Cold Stove Thursday for you this week. With the 2nd round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs very much underway, NRD and Brett Merriman are taking you through everything you need to know. Coaching vacancies shouldn't last toooo much longer and NRD has a pretty good idea the direction that Philly will go 👀

- Thoughts are with those in Buffalo

- Pens, Leafs, and Jets rosters this offseason - where does DuBois play next year?

- Anyone see a 9-6 game 1 coming?

- Rangers turn it off in the 3rd

- Trotz to Winnipeg? Jim Montgomery to Philly? Does Bones hang em up?

- How well is Carolina's roster constructed

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Game 777: Jackpot

Fri, 13 May 2022 20:20:09 -0000

BIG weekend in the NHL coming up as we have three Game 6s tonight and three Game 7s on Saturday. Buckle up and make sure you're loaded up on appetizers. Brett Merriman and NHL Rumors Daily break down the latest from around the league and dig into rumors and speculation swirling around. This week we're talking:

- Game 6s and Game 7s

- Goodbye Minny & Nashville

- Trotz is OUT and Boudreau is BACK

- NHL Award nominations are out

- NJ *kinda* won the draft lottery

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Bruins Are In TROUBLE

Thu, 05 May 2022 21:31:46 -0000

UH OH Boston fans. 2-0 down and heading back to The Garden for some much needed home ice. NRD and Brett Merriman are back to break down the latest in the NHL Playoffs and coaching changes around the league. Here's what we're covering today:

- Breaking down each series

- Tonight is HUGE for a few teams that got off to rough starts

- Current Stanley Cup odds

- Mike Yeo out in Philly and Blashill out in Detroit

- College Hawkey coaching carousel

- Marty St. Louis gets another year in MTL

- Shouts to the Amerks

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Just Need One More If You're Dallas

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:02:31 -0000

On this week's episode of The Cold Stove Podcast, Brett Merriman and NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD are back after a one-week suspension to break down everything heading into the playoffs. Dallas needs one SINGLE point to make the postseason and extinguish the hopes of Knights fans everywhere. Here's what we've got this week, breaking down the latest in rumors and speculation from around the NHL:

- Playoff race coming down to the wire between Dallas and Vegas

- NRD takes the 2022 NHL Players Poll

- Andrei Kuzmenko coming to the NHL as a free agent

- The future of Boudreau and Marty St. Louis?

- The Coyotes future in Arizona

- Whip-around featuring the PHF, Saros injury, Auston Matthews, and Ryan Ellis

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Playoffs? You Kidding Me? Playoffs?!

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:34:03 -0000

The East is set and the West continues to heat up. Down to the wire and we're breaking it all down on The Cold Stove Podcast. NRD and Brett Merriman are here to give you the latest across the NHL. Let's dig into today:

- RIP Mike Bossy

- Playoff races across the board

- Owen Power has made his debut for the Sabres

- Ryan Hartman flipped off Evander Kane

- New blood in the NHL in the form of college and KHL free agents

- Happy retirement to Jerry York after 50 years coaching college hockey

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Levi Goes Back To School Feat. Liam McHugh

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 20:07:56 -0000

Devon Levi has chosen the Northeastern Huskies as his team for the 2022-23 season so the Sabres have to switch to plan B and Ryan Getzlaf is hanging up the skates. Brett Merriman and NRD are joined by Liam McHugh, lead host for the NHL on TNT program. The guys get into all kinds of topics including his transition to TNT, "skilling it up" in the game today, and how he'd fix OT in the NHL.

(00:00) Ryan Getzlaf and the legacy he leaves

(10:35) Liam McHugh Interview

(45:42) Devon Levi is heading back to Northeastern

(54:00) Western Conference playoff picture

(57:50) Do the Isles have a chance?

(1:02:00) Keith Yandle's streak is over

(1:11:17) Masters Picks and what would our Champion's Dinner be?

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What Happens In Vegas...

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 18:32:15 -0000

Things have settled after the trade deadline and the teams are in full-go (or full no-go) mode. Playoff races are shaping up and teams are finding their footing as we get into the last ~14 games of the season. NRD and Brett Merriman break down the latest from around the NHL and give you the best rumors and speculation as the 2021-22 season winds down.

- Brett apologizes to Buffalo fans (sorta)

- RIP Eugene Melnyk

- Minnesota gambled at the deadline and its working big time

- Vegas is sputtering

- GM Meetings recap - salary cap increasing, LTIR, and World Cup of Hockey

- Miro is back, Keller is out

- Does Marty St. Louis get another shot?

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The Trade Deadline Has Come And Gone

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:01:49 -0000

We're 48 hours removed from the NHL trade deadline and NRD and Brett Merriman have got some takes. The biggest moves, winners and losers, and another Buffalo Sabres rant for the books

- Anaheim, Colorado, NYR, Boston, Vancouver, and the like

- Vegas running into problems on Dadonov

- Buffalo shows their incompetence once again

Trade Deadline Primer

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:00:04 -0000

ALL the rumors and speculation for you on today's Cold Stove Podcast with Brett Merriman and NRD. Rapid fire edition of the latest rumors with NRD letting you know when and where they'll happen. Trying to hit pretty much every team in the league today for y'all.

We're Less Than A Week Away...

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:40:05 -0000

Trade deadline season is MORE than here and the marketplace is heating up. Hosts Brett Merriman and NRD give you everything you need to know on Cold Stove heading into Monday's event. Here's what we're working with today:

- Jack Eichel follow up and the Auston Matthews suspension

- Manson goes to the Avs and what this means for the Ducks

- Chiarot is a healthy scratch in Montreal today

- Latest on Giroux, Fleury, and Vancouver guys

- Goalie market with Khudobin surgery

- Are the Kings playoff bound AND buyers?

- Pittsburgh is money-in, money-out

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Eichel Returns To Buffalo

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:25:47 -0000

Two-a-week season continues on Cold Stove Pod and Jack Eichel returned to Buffalo for the first time since being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights. NRD and Brett Merriman are here to give you the latest rumors and speculation from around the league heading into the weekend. Today we're digging into:

- Jack Eichel returns to Buffalo

- Who will be Toronto's playoff netminder?

- Ristolainen has signed in Philly and NRD has some things to say about it

- Miro has mono

- The Penguins are comfortable with "doing nothing"

- The Habs are open for business

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It's Two-A-Week Season

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:42:22 -0000

We're less than TWO weeks away from the trade deadline and that means we're going to twice a week as cold stove season truly heats up. Quicker episodes to give you the latest in speculation and rumors from around the league from NRD and host, Brett Merriman. Next episode on Friday. But for this Cold Stove episode, here's what we've got:

- Ristolainen news making the rounds and what's the latest on Giroux?

- The current goaltending market and what it means for Fleury

- JT Miller heats up again in Vancouver

- Anaheim is open for business

- Pavelski & Dallas

- What direction do Toronto and the NYR go?

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Fine, We'll Talk About The Leafs

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:58:48 -0000

Mere WEEKS away from the trade deadline and NRD and Brett Merriman are here to get you primed heading into the *cold stove* season. Breaking down the latest in rumors and speculation from around the league, Cold Stove is your spot for the most up-to-date news in hockey.

Today we're talking:

- Kyle Davidson officially the GM in Chicago

- Do the Leafs have a problem in net?

- Philadelphia is about to pay Rasmus Ristolainen HOW MUCH

- New Jersey at a crossroads in their rebuild

- NRD's Corner feat. Winnipeg, Minnesota, DeBrusk, and Forsberg 👀👀

The Decks Are Being Shuffled & The Cards Are Being Dealt

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:09:24 -0000

The trade deadline is LESS than a month away and that means NRD and Brett Merriman are here to get you primed heading into the *cold stove* season. Breaking down the latest in rumors and speculation from around the league, Cold Stove is your spot for the most up-to-date news in hockey.

- Patrik Laine mayyyyy be a pretty solid player for Columbus

- Victor Olofsson smoke in Buffalo?

- The Flames are on fire

- Vancouver and the chatter around Miller, Boeser, and Garland 👀

- Anaheim has a few pending FA's that are on the radar

- How does Florida make an already great team better?

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An Embarrassing Olympics

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 04:06:32 -0000

BIG time Cold Stove this week for y'all. Brett Merriman and NRD are back to break down the latest on the Olympics and the NHL heading into the trade deadline. The latest news, notes, speculation, and rumors from around the league right here:

- Happy Jack Eichel Day

- The Olympics were fun while they lasted

- Marty St. Louis is the new coach of the Canadiens

- What's the latest on Giroux?

- Are the Isles in sell-off mode?

- Debut of a new segment: Forwards, Defensemen, Goalies.

Dom Ducharme Out In Montreal

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:16:38 -0000

We're heading out of the All Star Break and into the Olympics on the hockey calendar. Brett Merriman and NRD are back on the Cold Stove Podcast to breakdown the latest both here and across the pond in Beijing. News, notes, and rumors from the NHL right here, every Wednesday:

- LIVE reaction to Dom Ducharme being fired in Montreal

- Nick Foligno and Brad Marchand in hot water after their conduct last night

- In come the Olympics, out goes Tuukka Rask

- Panthers, Sharks, Rangers, Knights trade deadline talk 👀👀

- Bettman threatening to take the draft away from Montreal

- Blackhawks looking WAY outside the box when it comes to their new GM

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Have LA and Anaheim Become Buyers At The Deadline?

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 23:15:55 -0000

Heading into the All Star Break, Brett Merriman and NRD are back on The Cold Stove Podcast to hit you with a lighthearted episode breaking down the latest in news, notes, and rumors from around the league. This week we're talking:

- Have the Winnipeg Jets turned into sellers?

- Teams we don't talk about as much: Nashville, Calgary, St. Louis, Columbus edition

- The market for defensemen and where will Petry, Chiarot, and Manson land?

- Have LA and Anaheim turned into buyers? Does Laine end up out west? 👀

- JT Miller and Conor Garland in Vancouver for how long...

- All Star Game quick hits

- Coyotes have two big meetings this week to determine their future

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Brett Has Landed In COVID Protocol

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 21:10:44 -0000

Brett is in a battle against the invisible enemy (he's fine) and we're talking the latest across the hockey world on Cold Stove. NRD and Brett Merriman break down the rumors and speculation gripping the NHL landscape. Today we've got:

- Vancouver finalizing their front office

- The Flyers don't have much hope at this point...

- Chychrun and Giroux latest 👀

- Welcome to the goalie market, Ville Husso

- Canadian COVID restrictions hampering teams' ability to buy at the trade deadline

- Olympic rosters are out and we make some predictions

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Claude Giroux To WHICH Contender?

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:11:07 -0000

NRD is BACK on Cold Stove after missing a week and we're digging right back into it. Brett Merriman hosts as the boys break down the latest in news and notes across the league. Today we've got a stacked rundown for you:

- The Oilers cannot get out of their own way - how does it end?

- New leadership in Montreal

- Where will Chychrun, Giroux, and JT Miller land? 👀

- NRD is mad at the All-Star Game

- Capitals checking in on goalies

- Say Something Nice, Say Something Mean is BACK

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Tuukka Is Back Ft. Pete Blackburn

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:20:42 -0000

With NRD out this week, Pete Blackburn of Bally Sports stops by Cold Stove to cover the NHL with Brett Merriman. They dig into the Boston Bruins past, present, and future as Tuukka comes back and Jeremy Swayman is sent to Providence. They also hit on:

- The Evander Kane situation and where the Oilers go from here

- Kodak Black and his NSFW night at the Panthers game

- USA Olympic rosters coming soon

- Debut of an all-new segment, Say Something Nice, Say Something Mean

- Calder Trophy predictions

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We're Feeling For You, Canada

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:20:29 -0000

Happy New Year! Thanks for hanging with us as we wrapped up an insane 2021 in the NHL world and move on into a 2022 that we hope is better for literally everybody on the planet. Brett Merriman is back with NRD to break down the latest across the league. Today we've got you covered on the following:

- The wheels have fallen off in Edmonton. McDavid out? Tippett out? Where do they go from here?

- Quick COVID minute

- NRD's Corner: Chychrun, Vancouver, New Jersey, Montreal

- Winter Classic was cold but fun

- Montreal looking for their next GM

- Tuukka is almost back and the Rangers are *officially* a wagon

Cold Stove Quickie: NRD Flying Solo

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 20:36:14 -0000

Hope everyone had a great Christmas weekend. NHL Rumors Daily is back this week while Brett is on break to give you a quick episode to whet the hockey whistle, answering your questions from Twitter and talking World Juniors and COVID protocols.

So We're Not Going To The Olympics

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 23:58:35 -0000

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and sorry about those audio issues! We're back at it this week with news that the NHL has officially pulled out of the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Brett Merriman and NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD are here on Cold Stove to break down the latest from around the league.

- NHL pulls out of the Olympics. What happens next?

- A hypothetical World Cup Tournament in the works? What would we like to see?

- Paul Maurice is out in Winnipeg

- The NJ Devils mayyyy need some change sooner than later

- Jacob Chychrun is on the block and where will Marc-Andre Fleury land? 👀

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It's Fine, Everything Is Fine

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:32:42 -0000

COVID is running rampant around the NHL and you can't help but feel that something dramatic is about to happen. We touch on that and provide both the pessimistic and optimistic takes for the league moving forward. NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD and Brett Merriman are back to break down this week in hockey including rumors and speculation from around the league on Cold Stove. Here's what we've got today:

- Shakeup in the Dallas goaltending situation with the retirement of Ben Bishop and waiving of Anton Khudobin

- COVID as it pertains to the NHL and the hopes of players going to the Olympics

- NRD thinks big changes are needed on Long Island

- Canucks & Canadiens GM search

- Oilers are slumping

- The Coyotes aren't going anywhere according to Gary Bettman... we don't exactly think that's the case

If You Love Them, Set Them Free

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:03:33 -0000

After a WILD week in the NHL which saw two head coaches and a GM fired, NRD aka NHL Rumors Daily and Brett Merriman are here to break down what happened and who may be next. The Cold Stove Podcast gives you the latest rumors and speculation from around the NHL that you need for this week in hockey.

Today we're getting after:

- Alain Vigneault out in Philly. Mike Yeo replaces him for the time being and where do they go from here.

- Travis Green and Jim Benning out in Vancouver. A sigh of relief from fans out west. Who replaces them?

- Isles and Rangers heading in different directions.

- A Metro Division coach who's seat keeps getting hotter 👀

- The saga that is the goalie market

- NHL franchise values and who might be next to sell (teams are looking at their options)

- Olympics and some trade rumors

Les Habitants a Recommencé

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:32:03 -0000

Fresh off American Thanksgiving week, the Montreal Canadiens cleaned house and are charting a new course with new EVP of Hockey Ops, Jeff Gorton. NRD and Brett Merriman are here to break down where Habs go from here and get you up-to-date on the latest rumors from around the NHL. Cold Stove gives you the news and speculation you need this week in hockey.

(1:26) The Canadiens make major changes

(20:20) Jake DeBrusk has formally requested a trade

(31:58) Chuck Fletcher needs help ASAP in Philly

(41:20) Two-time Stanley Cup Champ Matt Murray is now a Belleville Senator (AHL)

(48:55) What does COVID mean for the Olympics?

(1:01:30) NHL Whiparound: Evander Kane, Pending-UFA Defensemen, Swedish Olympic Team

How Many Excuses Are Too Many?

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 19:20:49 -0000

Happy Thanksgiving week to our American listeners! The Islanders are struggling - road trip and COVID and all, but how many excuses can a team make before they punt on a season? NRD and Brett Merriman are here to break down their situation and get in the weeds on the latest rumors and speculation. Cold Stove gives you the news and notes you need to hear from around the NHL.

(1:49) Choose your dumpster fire: New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, or the Omaha Lancers

(15:40) Vancouver nightmare continues

(18:41) The USHL's Omaha Lancers are in an ownership meltdown

(26:11) Calgary stock WAY up

(31:16) NRD's corner - trade rumors for the Rangers, Vancouver, Minneapolis, and Philadelphia 👀

(42:18) Where are we at in the league? Devils jerseys, prospect watch, and contract extensions

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Dumpster Fires Everywhere

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:26:22 -0000

Just over a month into the NHL season and we're starting to figure out who's for real and who needs some help (or are we??). NRD and Brett Merriman are back to break down situations on the west coast and what speculation is floating around the league. Cold Stove gives you the latest news, notes, and rumors being thrown around in the NHL.

(4:00) With Bob Murray out, where are we at in Anaheim?

(12:26) The dumpster fire that is the Vancouver Canucks

(24:31) Sammy Blais is out for the season and does that open the door for Tarasenko to NYR?

(32:20) The goaltending market may be the most interesting thing to watch as the season progresses

(43:17) Dallas is at the players-only-meeting portion of there season, what happens there?

(46:53) The newest hockey Hall of Famers

(51:28) Whip-around coverage of the league - Islanders, Toronto's dress code, NHL All Star Game in Vegas, & COVID's impact on the Olympics

Deeeeep Breath, Everybody

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:17:00 -0000

On the heels of one of the biggest trades and the most damning story in NHL history, NRD and Brett Merriman are back to parse through the fallout and set the stage for what will happen moving forward. We break down the week's news, notes, and latest speculation from around the league on Cold Stove. Here's what we have today:

(0:00) Cold open because Brett got robbed

(2:00) Jack Eichel fallout and other things we've heard. Calgary isn't thrilled...

(14:01) Rangers and their future with Kravtsov

(23:33) The Blackhawks fired their coach. Other coaches are on the hot seat as well.

(35:00) Latest on the NHL's role in the Kyle Beach story

(50:00) Whiparound coverage

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Emergency Pod: Jack Eichel To Vegas

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:21:28 -0000

Jack Eichel is officially a Vegas Golden Knight. NRD and Brett break down everything involved with the middle-of-the-night trade between Buffalo and Vegas.

"Different Context, Different Facts"

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 20:01:26 -0000

One of the more appalling and jaw-dropping weeks in NHL history as Kyle Beach speaks out, the Blackhawks make changes, and Gary Bettman tries to make it all go away. NRD and Brett Merriman break down the week's news, notes, and latest speculation from around the league on The Cold Stove. Here's what we have this week:

(1:17) Reactions to the week that has turned the hockey world upside down

(28:35) Jack Eichel latest. Hot & cold talk

(38:17) Joonas Korpisalo to the Sabres?

(47:08) The Islanders blue line

(50:00) Oilers goalies and who else is on the block. Hint: Dylan Strome

(54:44) NHL Whiparound. Caufield to Laval, Morgan Rielly and Adam Fox are heavier in the pocket, and are the Hurricanes the team to beat this year?

Stan Bowman Is Out In Chicago

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:11:31 -0000

A monumental day for the Blackhawks as the sexual assault investigation results come to light. Stan Bowman is out and change is in the air. NRD and Brett Merriman break down the week's news, notes, and latest from around the league on The Cold Stove. Here's what we have this week:

(4:38) The latest on Jack Eichel and the red-hot Buffalo Sabres

(24:08) Tarasenko has not rescinded his trade offer. Where do the Blues go from here?

(39:30) The Red Wings are hot and have MULTIPLE Calder Trophy candidates

(43:04) So are the San Jose Sharks with their wily vets

(46:49) 24/7-style shows in the league

(52:01) Collin Wilson opens up on his battle with addiction. Must read.

(55:46) A look around the Metro Division

(58:38) Stan Bowman is out as the GM of the Blackhawks

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Eichel, Kravtsov, Hertl, Oh My

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 19:47:44 -0000

The inaugural episode of Cold Stove featuring NHL Rumors Daily aka NRD and Brett Merriman. They're here to break down the week in notes, rumors, and the latest from around the league. Here's what you can look forward to in the first episode:

(2:30) The latest on Jack Eichel. Potential landing spots include the reported as well as a team in the east and the west that have clear interest that you haven't heard before 👀

(23:42) Vitali Kravtsov is currently 9 hours ahead of us in Chelyabinsk. What lies ahead for his NY Rangers career is up in the air.

(32:32) Speaking of Russians, Kucherov is headed for LTIR. NRD has some thoughts.

(35:02) Soft cap vs. hard cap

(38:22) Where will the Coyotes play next season? And why won't it be Phoenix?

(46:35) What didn't happen in the offseason that NRD heard. Hint: Tarasenko

(53:30) Hot: Buffalo. Cold: Chicago, New York, and Montreal

(1:04:49) Who's on the move this year?

(1:07:34) Brett's Observations From The Box

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Welcome To Cold Stove, A Washed Media Podcast

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 17:43:24 -0000

Breaking news, notes, and rumors from around the NHL, hosted by Brett Merriman and NHL Rumors Daily.