NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

It's our final episode, folks! Thanks for the memories. Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson bring it home one last time to talk about the Connor Hellebuyck trade, Jacob Fowler's emergence and the Alexander Nikishin signing. Then Elliotte Friedman brings us the latest news on Dylan Larkin, shares the rigors of life as an insider and tells us how Carlos Delgado once helped him out in a jam. Finally, the guys talk about the breakout doc You Can See Everything and the legend of Devin Cooley. Thanks again, everyone.

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Adnan Virk just got back from Brady Tkachuk's wild return to Ottawa, so he broke down a big night with Jason Demers and Nate Thompson before discussing Connor McDavid's unreal start, Connor Hellebuyck coming back to Winnipeg and the Bruins leading the Atlantic. Then Ray Ferraro stopped by to talk about mentoring his son in broadcasting, his happy memories from Hartford and those lean years with the Atlanta Thrashers. Finally, the guys get into Ben Kindel's scary medical episode, a nightmare flight for the Ducks and Nick Suzuki's injury.

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Adnan Virk gets back from Washington DC just in time to talk with Jason Demers and Nate Thompson about the up-and-down Habs, the Rangers moving on without Igor Shesterkin and Linus Ullmark showing his Vezina form. Then Kent Johnson joins the guys to talk about his Olympic experience with JD, pulling pranks in college and a wild summer for the Blue Jackets. Finally, Adnan reviews Miller Night Football and the guys discuss the big coaching hire at Arizona State University.

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Adnan Virk got back from Winnipeg just in time to chat with Jason Demers and Nate Thompson about the upstart Winnipeg Jets, Alex Ovechkin's big announcement and (most importantly) JD's wife's halloween Instagram videos. Then Matt Beleskey stops by to talk about fighting with a young PK Subban, coming to Boston and his new energy drink. Finally, the guys look at the players who are off to the hottest start, Gary Bettman's battle over no-trade clauses and the Anaheim Ducks' record-tying streak.

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Happy puck drop, everyone! Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson take a look at some of the first few games, break down the Kirill Marchenko trade to Toronto and preview the Western Conference. Then Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev stops by to talk about his first impression of Jon Cooper, expectations in Utah and his beloved backyard chicken coop. Finally, the guys get in some heated debates about the Ducks and Sharks.

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Episode 99, folks! Jason Demers shares some stories from Sharks Media Day before he, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk offer their predictions for the Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions. Then Radko Gudas stops by to discuss who is the biggest rat in the Panthers room, Leo Carlsson's huge deal and skating with Jaromir Jagr. Finally, the guys talk about Tourette Syndrome (yup!) and wish Kevin Hayes a happy retirement.

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With Jason Demers at Sharks Media Day in San Jose, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson talk about the big Cutter Gauthier extension, Chris Kreider's signing with Montreal and Connor Bedard getting the captain's C in Chicago. Then Bruce Cassidy joins us to talk about his quiet summer, his thoughts on new Vegas coach Ryan Craig and what he will be doing this fall. Finally, the guys go over all the eight-year deals being handed out, break down the Alex Formenton backlash in Edmonton and bid farewell to John Klingberg and Connor Ingram.

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With training camp just a week away, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk talk about Zeev Buium and Fraser Minten getting their big payday, potential destinations for Connor Hellebuyck and what on earth is going on in Anaheim. Then two-time Stanley Cup champ Kris Versteeg joins JD and Nate Thompson to share his favorite stories about Dustin Byfuglien and Phil Kessel along with what he's doing now. Finally, the guys reminisce about Succession and talk about the Red Wings GM search and the Jessi Pierce Community Cup.

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We're getting close to real hockey, people. Less than a month before the season starts, Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk dive into some bold predictions for the 2026-27 campaign while also breaking down Cale Makar's monster payday, what Quinn Hughes does and where Connor Hellebuyck could land. The guys also discuss Victor Hedman's big return, Will Smith's impressive BP session and JD's scariest moment in the KHL.

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Adnan Virk and Jason Demers finally have some NHL news to talk about it, including an expansion team potentially coming to Texas, Drake Batherson's next contract and a Carey Price debate in Montreal. Then comedy legend Robert Smigel joins us to talk about Wayne Gretzky hosting SNL, the origins of Triumph and why he loves the Islanders. Finally, the guys break down NHL.com's goalie and center rankings as well as Joe Pavelski's new gig and how Connor McDavid made video game history.

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Not a lot of hockey news lately, folks. But Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson found plenty to talk about, including Canada's dominant finish at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Viggo Bjorck's potential to make the Jets and Ville Koivunen's shocking contract. Then Ben Clymer comes by to talk about winning a Cup in Tampa, Alex Ovechkin's first training camp and how he went back to college to become a financial planner. Finally, the guys share their summer movie picks and review the recent NHL.com position rankings.

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Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson take a break from the summer to talk about Macklin Celebrini's monster extension, Patrick Kane returning to the Blackhawks and players avoiding arbitration. Then Ryan Reaves stops by to talk about finding his next NHL gig, his broadcasting options and the time he absolutely trucked JD in a game. Finally, the guys review the Odyssey and discuss future plans for Patrik Laine and Ryan Getzlaf.

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Woof! It's the dog days of NHL summer. A season of arbitration, offer sheets, golfing and NHL players going tarps off at their teammates' wedding. Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson break down the major Stevie Y news in Detroit, Leo Carlsson's offer sheet and Ovi coming back. With plenty of intriguing unrestricted free agents still available, the guys also list the best players left and look at the latest about Connor Bedard and Daniel Alfredsson.

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Everything is happening! Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk stayed on their toes while breaking down all the big signings/trades/draft picks and explained why the Maple Leafs and Sharks are looking great. Then Keaton Verhoeff comes by to talk about dropping in the draft, development camp with the Sharks and skating with 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov. Finally, Producer Tal offers his all-name team from the draft and the guys discuss which teams jumped forward and which fell back.

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90 episodes, folks! Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk make sense of a nutty few days in the NHL, including Brady Tkachuk heading to Florida, Mike Babcock officially joining the Oilers, Darren Raddysh coming to Toronto and so many more trades. Then a very tired Jackson Blake takes a break from his Stanley Cup celebration to talk about Carolina's championship run, partying with his dad and what he's going to eat out of the Cup. Finally, JD offers his review of He-Man and the guys pay tribute to the recently retired Jonathan Toews and Linda Cohn.

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Adnan Virk and Jason Demers are still nursing a little Stanley Cup hangover, but they kept it together long enough to talk about Jim Hiller becoming the man in Toronto, John Tortorella leaving Las Vegas and John Carlson likely heading back east. Then Kathryn Tappen drops by to talk about the Cup Finals, her legendary Jack Hughes Olympic interview and that time Mike Milbury left the studio. Finally, the guys discuss the start of trade season with the deals for Joseph Woll and Ross Colton.

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Jason Demers is back from Vegas after celebrating the Stanley Cup win with the Carolina Hurricanes and shares all the details with Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk before discussing Jordan Staal's awesome performance and Rod Brind'Amour's Hall-of-Fame credentials. With no guest this week, we then dive right into Darnell Nurse's trade demand, Joe Sakic's summer plans and what teams we are watching this off-season. Finally, Adnan reviews Spider-Man Noir before the crew talks Nikita Kucherov's Hart Trophy win and what Dallas should do with Jason Robertson.

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Back from Vegas, Jason Demers celebrates his recent birthday with Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson to talk about Jordan Staal taking over the Finals, Brandon Bussi getting the call and Mike Babcock potentially coming to Edmonton. Then Pat Maroon comes on after a BIG night at the tables in Vegas to discuss the Cup Finals, his son playing in London and what is happening with his old teams in Edmonton and Tampa. Finally, the guys chat about Peter Laviolette coming to L.A., that wild Knicks comeback and some serious hardware for Gabriel Landeskog.

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Jason Demers is losing his voice in Vegas but still made sure to talk with Adnan Virk about a Game 3 for the ages, Dylan Larkin's shocking trade demand and what kind of a coach Joe Pavelski could be. Then Stu Grimson stops by to chat about the Cup Finals, the Hurricanes' early days in Carolina and becoming a lawyer. Finally, the guys talk Rob Blake's Nashville gig, USHL expansion and Connor McDavid's new hardware.

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Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk break down an epic Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and look ahead to the rest of the series. Then Chris "Knuckles" Nilan talks about being a 1980s enforcer, remembers the late Claude Lemieux and clears up his connection to Whitey Bulger. Finally, the guys celebrate big wins for Zach Werenski and Jon Cooper while remembering the NHL Awards ceremony.

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