Welcome to the Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 99, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) discusses the latest NHL news, including Brad Marchand and Steven Stamkos reaching career milestones and the Buffalo Sabres' current 10-game winning streak. Team Canada has announced its roster for the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. The selection includes both familiar and new players, sparking debates about those who were left out. Did Connor Bedard get snubbed? Can Jordan Binnington find his form and help lead his country to another gold medal? If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to the Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 98, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) discusses the latest NHL news, from Jacob Fowler picking up his first NHL win to the Buffalo Sabres moving on from Kevyn Adams. It's the return of Total Tuesday! Christopher picks one game from Tuesday's slate and decides whether that game will go Over or Under its Total. You can track the bet and monitor its success all season long on X. Finally, some NHL teams decided to shake up their rosters with trades. The Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins kicked off the day by swapping goalies, but the real blockbuster was the trade between the Vancouver Canucks and Minnesota Wild that saw Quinn Hughes change addresses. Which team benefited most from their trades? How will this impact fantasy hockey? All that and more in this episode! If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to the Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 97, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) discusses the latest NHL news, including a tribute to Andrei Markov and the construction of a new ice rink and arena in Milan.   The Canadiens are in need of help in goal and have recalled Jacob Fowler from the AHL. The 21-year-old could make his first NHL start as soon as Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Is he a long-term solution for the team? Should he even be in this position? What can we expect from him?   If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 96, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at some new (and returning) faces joining the Montreal Canadiens. Will Alexandre Texier make an impact? Will Adam Engstrom make an impact in his call-up to the big club? The Canadiens announced that they have re-signed Mike Matheson to a five-year/$30M contract extension. Everyone has an opinion, but Christopher tells you why this is a win-win for everyone involved, along with how good he has been this season for the team. If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 95, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at some news around the league, from Adrian Kempe signing his new contract to injury news for Alex Newhook and Kirby Dach. The Canadiens have had a successful start to the season, but some players haven't been pulling their weight. Report cards for the first quarter of the season are being handed out, so come find out who got a passing grade and who's failed the test to this point. If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 94, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) debuts a new hockey segment called "Total Tuesday." Come find out which game on Tuesday night is likely to see a lot of pucks find the back of the net. It's no secret that Jakub Dobes has gotten off to a blazing start, while Samuel Montembeault struggles to find his game. Should the Canadiens make a goalie change and start Dobes more? What should they do with Montembeault? Christoper gives his take on how to proceed for the next few weeks. If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 93, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at the news around the NHL, from the injury to Brady Tkachuk to the Montreal Canadiens extending not only Lane Hutson, but also Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes. With Fantasy Hockey now started, it's time to dig into the waiver wire. You'll need to find players to help you win a championship. Christopher takes a look at 5 players you can add today to help better your team. If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 92, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at the news around the NHL, including the contract extensions of Filip Gustavsson, Kyle Connor and Jack Eichel. Connor McDavid decided to do his team a solid and take a discount so they can continue to add. If the Oilers don't win a Stanley Cup in the next 3 years, is he going to leave Edmonton? Is there more pressure now on management to help the team get over the hump? If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 91, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at the news around the NHL, from Aleksander Barkov suffering a major knee injury to Mason McTavish & Anthony Stolarz signing new contracts. With Fantasy Hockey right around the corner, Christopher gives you 5 players to keep an eye on when getting ready to draft your fantasy team. These players are in contract years, so it makes sense for them to have some added desire to perform well. If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 90, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at the news around the NHL, from Kirill Kaprizov turning down a massive contract extension from the Minnesota Wild to Marc-Andre Fleury signing a PTO to play one last game with the Pittsburgh Penguins. With Fantasy Hockey right around the corner, Christopher gives listeners some advice on how to prepare for draft night and what to look for once the action starts. Remember: you can't win your league on draft night, but you most certainly can lose it. If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 89, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at the news around the NHL, from the Florida Panthers winning the Stanley Cup to the NHL Draft and the failure of the decentralization.  The NHL and NHLPA have agreed to extend the CBA by 4 years starting in 2026-27. We take a look at some changes that could be coming and how they will affect the league and players Finally, the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders completed a trade that saw Noah Dobson move to Montreal in exchange for two 1st round picks and Emil Heineman. This may have caught some people off guard, but Chris had his take on why Dobson would be a good fit in Episode 82! Does this move make the Canadiens a lock for the playoffs next season? If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 88, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at the news around the NHL, from Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and Marc-Andre Fleury joining Canada for the World Championship to Mike Sullivan joining the New York Rangers after being let go by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Puckdoku makes a return to the show! Things start well, but everything falls apart quickly, like the Los Angeles Kings against the Edmonton Oilers.  Finally, the second round gets underway, so it's time to make some predictions! Chris gives his pick for each matchup along with which team he expects to get eliminated first. If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 87, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at the news around the NHL, from Sidney Crosby being voted the most complete player by his peers to Logan Couture announcing his retirement. The Montreal Canadiens have qualified for the playoffs, so Chris takes a moment to reflect on the season and how the team got to this point. Finally, it's time to build an NHL Bracket! Chris goes through each matchup and picks a Stanley Cup winner. He also had a couple of upsets in the first round, one that would shock everyone. If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 86, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at the news around the NHL, from Alex Ovechkin setting the new goal-scoring record to Gabriel Landeskog playing his first hockey game since 2022. Puckdoku makes a return and Chris puts together a masterclass. There was no question he was going to solve this one. Come find out which goalies made the cut. Finally, the wait for Ivan Demidov in Montreal has ended. The Russian winger is ready to make his NHL debut after signing his entry-level contract. He's expected to be in the lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks, but where should he play? Chirs gives you all the details and more. If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 85, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at the news around the NHL, from John Tortorella getting fired to Alex Ovechkin being less than five goals away from breaking the all-time goalscoring record. Puckdoku makes a return and Chris makes a costly mistake that doesn't end well. Come find out which player cost him the win. Finally, Jacob Fowler may have finished his second season of college hockey, but that doesn't mean he will jump to the NHL just yet. The Canadiens have a plan for him, but will he take it? Is there a chance he will go back for a third season? How does this affect Jakub Dobes? If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 84, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) drops a massive announcement about next week's episode. You won't want to miss this event, so make sure you're there early and bring the popcorn! Puckdoku makes a return after a few weeks off. Can Chris start a new winning streak and will our bow Derick Brassard make another appearance? The main story is all about Kirby Dach and the most recent news that he is done for the season after suffering another knee injury. He's failed to finish the year in three straight seasons, but with the Canadiens' rebuild ready to take a leap and his injury history, Kent Hughes needs to add some depth. The problem; top centers don't just fall off trees and the upcoming Free Agency class is #NotGood. So what is the solution? come find out! If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 83, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) takes to recap the final between Canada and USA at the 4 Nations tournament. There were skeptics at first, but the tournament lived up to the hype and more. USA coach Mike Sullivan made an interesting decision to sit Kyle Connor in the finals for veteran Chris Kreider, but was that the right move? Was it too risky considering the health of Matthew and Brady Tkachuk? Canada's goaltending was always going to be an issue and it was for parts of the tournament, but when it mattered the most, Jordan Binnington was ready to face the music and carry an entire country on his back. Is he the early leader to be the starter at the Olympics in 2026? If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 88, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) takes a moment to discuss the big stories around the NHL, from the J.T. Miller trade to the New York Rangers all the way to the status of Quinn Hughes and Sidney Crosby for the 4 Nations Tournament. Puckdoku is on the menu and once again, disappointment sets in. The New York Islanders have said that Noah Dobson is available for trade and that they would like a scoring winger in return. Chris builds a hypothetical trade offer that works for both teams. Do you think the Islanders would accept? Would the Canadiens be giving away too much? If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 81, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) breaks down the blockbuster trade between the Carolina Hurricanes, the Colorado Avalanche and the Chicago Blackhawks. Mikko Rantanen is on the move and he's joining a team that isn't shy to make a splash before the Trade Deadline. Are they favourites to win the Eastern Conference? Where do the Avalanche go from here? Why are the Blackhawks so bad? Chris also takes a moment to tackle a new Puckdoku. Can he have more success this time around? If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal

Welcome to Slap Shot Podcast! In episode 80, host Christopher Morais (@fuzzychris91) looks at some news around the NHL from the last week. Lane Hutson wins Player of The Month for December, The Rangers lose a key player to injury and a new face in the Canadiens crease makes a statement. Puckdoku is back for the first time in 2025. Can Chris get off to a good start and set the tone for the rest of the year? Czechia eliminated Team Canada for the second time in the quarterfinals, and their overall roster wasn't very good. Someone needs to take the fall for this lacklustre performance, but who? Come find out who Chris would blame and what changes need to be made. If you like the podcast and want to support it directly, you can do so via PayPal