Collin and Merrick unpack how the Oilers sent the Stars packing — and maybe even wondering where were the Dallas stars (yes, pun intended). Were the Stars a little too overhyped? Collin thinks they did themselves no favors, while Merrick tips his cap to the Oilers for playing lights-out and shutting things down at every turn. Game 5 started hot for…

The Oilers snag another big win, with the power play firing on all cylinders and hockey vampire Corey Perry sinking yet another game-winner. (Seriously, does this guy age?) But it wasn’t all good news — Zach Hyman is out for the playoffs, and that’s a brutal blow. Cue the concern and cursing in Edmonton. Meanwhile, Collin’s had it with teams just f…

Collin and Merrick dive into the emotional chaos that is the Oilers–Stars series. Game 1 looked like smooth sailing for Edmonton… until five (yes, five) third-period goals — including a trio of power-play punches — left the Oilers sinking faster than a Zamboni in quicksand. Game 2 brought redemption, redemption brought defense, and defense brought …

Collin and Merrick return to break down the NHL Playoff Round 3 — and no Canadian tears are spared. From the Jets’ heartbreak, to the Leafs writing yet another chapter in their tragic playoff novel, to one host definitely not gloating about the Caps falling short of being real Cup contenders, it’s all on the table. Then it's time to preview the cha…

Merrick and Colin relive the Oilers' second-round smackdown of Vegas—wrapped up in just five games! Was it skill, luck, or did Vegas just forget to show up? The guys also wonder if Winnipeg can pull off a miracle comeback against Dallas (spoiler: probably not), and they check in on the Leafs, who are currently spiraling and down 3-2 to the Panthers…

Edmonton rallies—again—but falls 0.4 seconds short. Is goaltending the problem? Can Perry stay hot? Will the Leafs take control in Florida? And can Winnipeg ride the momentum on the road? The guys break it all down. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amaz…

Merrick and Collin dive into the Oilers’ thrilling overtime victory in Game 2, where Edmonton blew a third-period lead but still pulled off their sixth straight comeback win after giving up the first goal. They debate whether penalties — or missed calls — in OT influenced the outcome. With a 2-0 series lead of their own, can the Leafs keep the pres…

Collin and Merrick break down the early action from the second round of the playoffs. They dive into the Oilers’ dominant Game 1 performance, Toronto’s bittersweet win that came at the cost of their starting goalie, and Carolina’s hard-fought overtime victory on the road against the Capitals. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcast…

Collin and Merrick are back to preview Round 2, where the drama is high and the Zambonis never rest: Can the Oilers keep sizzling, or will the Golden Knights hit them with a reality check (and probably a few elbows)? Will the Jets shake off their first-round turbulence and actually outshine the Stars? Can the Leafs finally exorcise their playoff de…

Merrick and Collin dive into the Oilers’ dominant turnaround after falling behind 0-2, breaking down how special teams and depth became the difference in yet another playoff heartbreak for the Kings. Can Edmonton sustain this momentum against the Golden Knights? And what’s next for L.A. after a fourth straight early exit at the hands of the Oilers?…

Collin and Merrick break down the Oilers’ best performance of the year — a statement win that puts them ahead 3-2 in the series. Collin asks, “Do the Kings have anything left in the tank to claw their way back?” Have the Oilers found their game at just the right time? From owning the third periods to taking control of entire games, Edmonton may be …

Merrick and Collin break down the Oilers' dramatic overtime win. Can Edmonton keep up the third-period pressure? Can they win in L.A.? Are the Kings deploying the right strategy? Plenty to unpack ahead of Game 5. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon …

Collin and Merrick break down the Oilers' crucial Game 3 win. A hot start and their first power-play goal of the series weren't enough to hold off the Kings, forcing a late comeback. They dive into Edmonton’s special teams and the costly giveaways that continue to be a concern. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spo…

Merrick and Collin break down Game 2 of the Oilers-Kings playoff series, highlighting the stark contrast between the two teams. They analyze what’s gone wrong for Edmonton and what adjustments are needed as the series shifts back to home ice. Plus, the guys take a spin around the rest of the first round to spot any potential upsets on the horizon. …

Collin and Merrick are back to break down the Oilers' first playoff game — a matchup that somehow managed to be both a snoozefest and wildly exciting, all within the span of an hour. They dive into the highs, the lows, and everything in between, unpacking what made this game such a rollercoaster. Plus, the guys take a look around the rest of the le…

Welcome back from the 4 nations break where Collin and Merrick recap their teams to see what they are looking like out of the break and what to expect down the stretch. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbudz.com.…

Collin and Merrick break down Canada's thrilling 4 Nations Cup final victory over the US, a nail-biting overtime affair. They dissect the game's pivotal moments, highlighting the star performances of players like Connor McDavid and Brady Tkachuk, while also recognizing the invaluable contributions of unsung heroes like Mitch Marner. Looking back at…

Collin and Merrick break down the highly anticipated showdown between Canada and the U.S. in the 4 Nations Cup final. They analyze what each team must do to secure the win, as well as how potential injuries could shift the game’s momentum. They also discuss how the fast-paced start to the previous Canada-USA matchup could impact the strategy going …

Merrick and Collin dive deep into the pivotal Canada-Finland game, which carried immense stakes for both teams. With the winner securing a spot in the Finals of the 4 Nations Cup, the intensity was palpable. The big question on everyone's mind: Would Makar make his return for this high-stakes showdown? The uncertainty surrounding his status added a…

Collin and Merrick break down everything from the opening game of the 4 Nations Tournament between Canada and Sweden. They dive into the decision behind the goaltending choice, analyze the line combinations, discuss the power play, and, of course, review the game's outcome. It's been a decade since we've seen the best players go head-to-head like t…

The countdown is on! Only days remain until the Four Nations tournament. Join Merrick and Collin as they analyze the final roster changes before these hockey powerhouses clash. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbud…

Collin and Merrick break down the current Western Conference standings, sharing their predictions for where each team will land come playoff time. They discuss potential surprises and invite listeners to share their own opinions and predictions. Do you agree or disagree with their picks? Let them know! You can find every episode of this show on App…

Collin and Merrick take a look at the Eastern Conference playoff race. Can Toronto hold on the the Atlantic division lead? Where did Washington come from? How many Canadian Teams will make it into the playoffs? The guys examine the current point totals and what they expect to change. The East is wide open and the guys explore all the contenders. Yo…

We’ve reached the midpoint of the season, and Collin and Merrick take a look at the standings to assess where the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames stand. They also discuss whether this is where they expected both teams to be at this point in the year. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Pr…

A tough finish to a challenging tournament for Team Canada at the World Juniors. Merrick and Collin break down the heartbreaking elimination at the hands of Team Czechia. They dive into the key moments of the game—penalties, strategies, and critical decisions—while also analyzing the choices made leading up to the matchup. From the team’s lineup an…

It has been an up and down tournament at the world juniors this year for Canada. Big wins over Germany and Finland mixed with losses to Latvia and the USA. Merrick and Collin discuss the tournament so far for team Canada and whether or not Canada will make the Semi finals on Saturday. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtu…

We continue on with our international coverage, as we take a look at the selections for the 4 teams in the best on best 4 nations tournament. Come join us to disect each teams rosters and come up with our picks on how it will all play out. Let us know who you think should or should not be there and what your predictions are for this 4 team matchup …

Collin and Merrick discuss the players invited to the Canadian World Junior team tryouts. Up for discussion are the expected style of team play, some notable missing players and some nostalgia for the way it used to be. The World Juniors are hard to beat, just like Sports Budz hockey podcast. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcast…

Collin and Merrick discuss the 7 newest members of the Hall of Fame. They discuss and debate the traits required to get into the Hall. At (25:30) they discuss the 2025 class and how much legacy and teams play into getting the nod for the Hall. At (35:17) Sportsbudz talk about the missing members of the Hall of Fame. Who should be there by now and w…

A few weeks into the season, it's time to take a look at how the Oilers and Flames are doing. Are they living up to their potential or struggling to get going? Fast start then a slump or Slow start and then a streak. Collin and Merrick look at the records, Stats, Surprises and Disappointments from the start of the season. You can find every episode…

Merrick and Collin are back at it, looking at the chances for the Oilers and Flames this season. What changes have been made, who got better, who got worse and of course discuss the surprises from the off season. Are the Oilers cup-bound after last seasons oh so close final game? Are the flames a playoff team? or a lottery team? You can find every …

Welcome back to the start of the 2024/2025 season with a look back at the oilers and the flames seasons last year including the oilers playoff run. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbudz.com.…

Today we discuss how the canadian teams have fared so far after the first week. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbudz.com.By Collin Simpson Merrick Zemp

Welcome back hockey fans to our first installment of the 2023/2024 season in which we discuss our early previews of our favourite teams, Oiler and Flames. We look forward to spending some time with you throughout this season. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-fr…

Well we are 3 games in on most series and definitely some storylines we didn't expect to talk about, come join us as we look to see how each series is going in this round and if what we have left of our brackets are still alive. Let us know how your brackets are playing out. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotif…

Join us as we wrap up or review of the first round which sets us up for the new matchups for round 2. We discuss how we think those matchups might play out and how we are doing in our brackets. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, vi…

We discuss the progress of round 1 including talking about our first elimination. Come check out if collin or merrick are 1-0 in the brackets or has one of them got off on the wrong foot. Let us know how your brackets are playing out. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can lis…

We continue to dissect the first round of playoffs as we hit some pivotal game 4 matchups You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbudz.com.By Collin Simpson Merrick Zemp

Join us for a discussion of where we stand right now in the first round of the playoffs. Let us know how your bracket is doing and if the series are starting out the way you thought, or is i playing out differently You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazo…

We go over the playoff brackets from the western conference and predict who will win each matchup for each round until crowning a western conference champion. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbudz.com.…

We go over the playoff brackets from the eastern conference and predict who will win each matchup for each round until crowning a eastern conference champion. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbudz.com.…

Todays discussion is on all the changes to the playoff matchups that occurred in the seasons final playoff push for teams trying to vie for positions. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbudz.com.…

Taking a look at where each Canadian team stands in terms of the playoffs You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbudz.com.By Collin Simpson Merrick Zemp

Discuss some of the trade deadline deals and what impact they may have had over the teams last 10 games. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbudz.com.By Collin Simpson Merrick Zemp

Come join us to discuss the All Star weekend down in Florida. Discussions about the skills competition as well as the game itself. Let us know what you think of this years festivities. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.s…

First episode of our weekly recaps. Looking over the last weeks news and notables with a focus on the canadian teams You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbudz.com.By Collin Simpson Merrick Zemp

Join us as we discuss our predictions for all the major hockey awards. Let us know who you predict will win each award and whether you agree or disagree with us. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbudz.com.…

Going over the eastern conference. Taking a look at who's the pretenders and who's the contenders You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.sportsbudz.com.By Collin Simpson Merrick Zemp

Its quarter way through the season so we are breaking down the possible playoff picture based on the standings today. We dive in deep to the western conference to discuss who are legit contenders or absolute pretenders You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on A…

Looking Deep into the Edmonton Oilers team, discussing offseason as well as current rosters. Break out our crystal balls to see if we can predict how the future looks for the Oilers You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Youtube, Spotify, Google Podcasts. Prime members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit www.spor…