Well, it's been 4 months and 11 days but we're shakin' the rust off, blown' the dust off, and we've recorded a gift for you. Justin Bourne and Thomas Drance talk about the future of the league's players, coaches, and teams. Isn't the off seaso

Backhand Shelf - Trade Deadline Summary

Mar 5th, 2014 18m 1s

Justin Bourne, Thomas Drance and Scott Lewis review all of the trades that did and did not happen, discuss speculation on the day, and opine on the future of the affected teams as a result of today's Trade Deadline.

Backhand Shelf Trade Deadline - St. Louis For Callahan Trade

Mar 5th, 2014 6m 26s

Justin Bourne is joined by Thomas Drance and Scott Lewis to break down the good and bad of the trade deal which sends Martin St. Louis to the NY Rangers and Ryan Callahan to the TB Lightning.

January 22 2014

Jan 22nd, 2014 26m 28s

Justin talks to Patrick Burke, Director of Player Safety for the NHL, about his job, the process, and what its like working with hall of famers.

Backhand Shelf - January 8 2014

Jan 8th, 2014 22m 49s

We're back! It's a New Year! It's a new show! Well, not really, but it's the same show you've come to know and love periodically and sporadically over the 2013/14 NHL season! We're joined today by Sean Gentille, National NHL writer for The Spor

Backhand Shelf - December 4 2013

Dec 4th, 2013 27m 7s

The Dallas Stars and Herik Lundqvist are our main topics today as we are joined by Stars' colour analyst Daryl 'Razor' Reaugh to talk the new Dallas jerseys, Lindy Ruff, Antoine Roussel, Tyler Seguin, Eakin, Nichushkin, and lots more. Then Dave

Backhand Shelf - November 27 2013

Nov 27th, 2013 30m 11s

The BShelf Podcast is excited and pleased to have Wendel Clark join us today to talk about his life in the NHL and Kraft Hockeyville, the organization with which he is involved which helps keep hockey alive for families in local rinks all acro

Backhand Shelf - November 26 2013

Nov 26th, 2013 10m 57s

We welcome The Globe and Mail's Media Reporter Steve Ladurantaye to the 'cast to discuss the Rogers Media acquisition of NHL broadcast rights in a monster 12 year, 5.2 billion dollar deal which gives Rogers exclusive rights to broadcast NHL gam

Backhand Shelf - November 22 2013

Nov 22nd, 2013 36m 52s

Jason Brough of ProHockey Talk joins the BShelf crew today to throw some love to hockey Moms and Dads, discuss irrational hatred of NHL players and which ones we'd like to punch in the face given the chance, the art of hockey writing and what m

Backhand Shelf - November 14 2013

Nov 14th, 2013 43m 11s

We're joined today by theScore's Scott Lewis in studio to discuss Brian Burke's comments at the sports management conference, Steven Stamkos, Nazem Kadri, the Oilers, the current GM meetings, and lots more. Then we'll talk with Joe Yerdon, writ

Backhand Shelf - November 1 2013

Nov 1st, 2013 28m 32s

The 'cast does a general wrap on this week in the NHL with special guest Scott Lewis who provides his insight and humour. We'll talk a sad, pathetic, bizarre story from Dallas Eakins and the Oilers. We'll discuss whether or not the Sabres are h

Backhand Shelf - October 30 2013

Oct 30th, 2013 38m 19s

It is with great pleasure that we welcome The Godfather of Hockey, Bob McKenzie, to the podcast today. Among a multitude of topics, Bob will tell us about his beginnings in the world of hockey journalism, how he's cultivated his connections in

Backhand Shelf - October 23 2013

Oct 23rd, 2013 44m 10s

The Backhand Shelf welcomes the Score's own Thomas Drance into the Podquarium 2.0 today to talk the Eller/Eakins gotcha back that occurred after last night's game, refs stepping in to break up fights before they happen and how the helmet rule m

Backhand Shelf - October 16 2013

Oct 17th, 2013 40m 10s

Justin Bourne welcomes the Score's own writer Dave Lozo (@DaveLozo) to the podcast to talk Lapierre's hit on Dan Boyle and Kaleta's ten game suspension as a result of his hit on Jack Johnson. We'll also talk about the value of advanced stats, J

Backhand Shelf - October 9 2013

Oct 16th, 2013 38m 24s

Steve Dangle joins us today in studio to talk about all kinds of Leafy related things and other stuff as well! We'll cover thoughts on a possible Jake Gardiner trade, Bozak and Kadri's performance in last night's games vs. Colorado. Also, we'll

Backhand Shelf - October 8 2013

Oct 16th, 2013 27m 28s

Peter Laviolette's firing in Philly brings us to today's conversation with Frank Seravalli, beat writer for the Philly Daily News, writer of Frequent Flyers, and @DNFlyers on Twitter. We'll talk about Lav's firing, new head coach Craig Berube,

Backhand Shelf - October 1 2013

Oct 16th, 2013 40m 45s

It's finally here! The season is finally here! This is better than Christmas! In honour of the new season, we've brought in a couple of mystery guests to make some predictions for awards, winners, losers, and just plain ridiculous events this s

Backhand Shelf - September 24 2013

Oct 16th, 2013 19m 31s

James Mirtle, hockey writer for Toronto's Globe and Mail Newspaper joins us on the show to discuss his article from this morning concerning the Toronto Maple Leafs 'Goon Culture' and the recent Leafs/Sabres brawl.

Backhand Shelf - September 19 2013

Oct 16th, 2013 27m 20s

We are pleased to welcome Hockey Night In Canada's Elliotte Friedman to the podcast today to do a live on air version of 'Thoughts on Thoughts', Justin Bourne's thoughts on Elliotte Friedman's weekly '30 Thoughts'. Man, that's a lot of thoughts

Backhand Shelf - September 18 2013

Oct 16th, 2013 35m 40s

With pre-season games underway, we thought it would a great time to invite Corey Pronman of ESPN and Hockey Prospectus onto the show to talk rookie prospects for the coming season! Corey will fill us in on which prospects to watch, which teams

Backhand Shelf - September 11 2013

Oct 16th, 2013 29m 47s

We're baaaaaaaaaack! We are TWENTY DAYS away from the start of the 2013-14 season! Can you believe it?!? That's right, The Backhand Shelf Podcast is back with a new, slightly different format we know you're going to enjoy as much as we enjoy br

Backhand Shelf - August 22 2013

Oct 16th, 2013 33m 17s

Pavel Datsyuk inadvertently makes a statement on gay rights, Alexei Morozov says Russians in the NHL 'always get blamed', the Leafs still haven't inked a deal with Nazem Kadri, and Roberto Luongo says he 'just wants to play'. As well, tickets f

Backhand Shelf - August 15 2013

Oct 16th, 2013 38m 43s

Hey, it's been a month or so! Time for another edition of the Backhand Shelf! Today, we'll discuss the details of Daniel Alfredsson's departure from the Senators as outlined in his press conference this morning. Then it's on to news of New Jers

Backhand Shelf - July 19 2013

Oct 16th, 2013 26m 16s

Hey BeeeeeeeeeShelfers! We're back for the dog days of summer, this dog day afternoon in particular. We'll briefly discuss the IOC and NHL's decision to allow NHL players in the Sochi Olympics, the NHL's Division realignment, and Dustin Brown's