Episode 14

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12th Jan 2021

Episode 14: NHL Season preview

In this episode we give our picks and predictions for the upcoming NHL season, as well as a recap of NFL Wildcard weekend, and some NBA headlines.

Owen's Football Fancave (02:07-18:19) recaps all the big Football games that happened in the past few days. Starting with the Bills close win over the Colts (02:10), the Chargers victory over the Seahawks (05:47) Buccaneers' showing against the Washington Football team (7:56). The Ravens get revenge against the Titans (9:12), the Saints did more or less as expected against the Bears (11:11) and we got one big upset with the Browns blowing up the Steelers (13:49). As well National Championship summary (16:35)

Quick emotional Combat Corner (18:25) from Max summarizing the MMA Fighting.com article on Spencer Fisher "The Cost of Being the King".

NBA Storylines (21:24-42:02) Raptors losing continues as Siakam and Boucher impress (21:29) LaMelo Ball is starting to find his place in the league (31:33) and Steph Curry has the Warriors firmly on his back (33:40). As well will the league be paused for Covid-19 (36:14) and what exactly is going on with Kyrie Irving's absence (40:00)?

NHL Preview (42:03-01:39:29) Our thoughts on which teams make the playoffs in each division and what expecting to be sucessful in this unusual season. Picks for the top 4 teams in the Canadian AKA "North" division (42:53) the Central division (01:01:00) the Eastern division (01:12:51) and the Western division (01:23:00). As well as Awards predictions (01:32:25)

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Sports NextDoor
Two Toronto boys who grew up next door to each other talking, playing and breathing sports, continuing to do just that. Tune in to hear analysis and reactions to the latest happenings in the NFL, NBA, NHL, UFC, and more...
Run by two Childhood BestFriends: Sports NextDoor is a next generation sports show. Hybriding the daily show delivery format of the TV era with the freedom of the internet. Sports NextDoor gives the most interesting sports topics of the week the treatment they deserve, unhampered by: length, troll takes, or excessive cordiality. Hosted by two lifelong friends, and sports fans. Max and Owen record themselves doing what they have for 15 years: discussing the weekly games, trades, and prospects in the NBA & NHL and informing each other about what happened in their own areas of interest. Airing twice a week in audio and video format, with regular segments: Baseball Bit, BBall Storylines, Combat Corner, Football Fancave, Talkin’ Hockey, and Tennis Talk. Catch Sports NextDoor on Youtube or all available podcast streaming platforms!

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