NHL Fans From Afar

Fortnightly podcast made by & for other crazy NHL fans living outside North America. On Apple Podcasts, Spotify et al. Email us: [email protected]

[NHL Fans From Afar @NHLFansFromAfar]

NEW POD OUT SOON:
To Be-ijing Or Not To Be-ijing?

…that is the qu on NHL players’ minds.
But are they selfish if they want to go to #Olympics2022?

Plus, time to bring back taxi squads?

With @jolonkw & @ClareFreeman_

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[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

"My mom and my dad, I wouldn't have gotten into this game without them... In their eyes, I don't think I've ever played a bad game."

After announcing his retirement, an emotional Ben Bishop thanks his family, teammates, media and fans for their support throughout his career.

[NHL Fans From Afar @NHLFansFromAfar]

@jolonkw... FYI !

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

"I didn’t really see where he was coming from. It’s just one of those things that he’s entitled to this opinion."

Anaheim Ducks super rookie Trevor Zegras says he isn't concerned about John Tortorella's criticism of his highlight-reel assist last week.

https://t.co/AkdROhkQuO

[NHL Fans From Afar @NHLFansFromAfar]

Seen this crazy goal by Zegras & Milano of Anaheim Ducks?

@jolonkw mentions it in this week’s podcast! >
https://t.co/9bpQjhl7Lt

But are you team Tortorella - who says it’s too “showman” and it’s “not good for the game”?!

[Thomas @Rowberry_]

@NHLFansFromAfar It just makes sense to bring back taxi squads, it seemed to work last season. It offers NHL teams a solution for these problems, the rate at which players are entering the protocol is alarming. If the league isn't going to pause its the only solution

[Scott McLaughlin @smclaughlin9]

I mean, I think the NHL's going to end up needing extra days anyways, whether that's extending the season or skipping the Olympics and moving some games into Feb.

[Scott McLaughlin @smclaughlin9]

The Bruins' backloaded schedule looks even dumber now. If they end up with a few games postponed, there's nowhere to put them.

[Jeff Ponder @jponder94]

So crazy how quickly a good player can fall. Khudobin was the feel-good story of the bubble, helping his team to the Final after Bishop went down. That was just over a year ago!

[NHL Fans From Afar @NHLFansFromAfar]

🚕 for the NHL, or not? 👇

Are you concerned for your team because of Covid disruptions? Or are the delays playing in your favour? 🤔

[Sara @SaraCivian]

At the very least you gotta bring back taxi squads, right? I'm not sure how the league can stumble on at this rate with no changes to protocol

[NHL Fans From Afar @NHLFansFromAfar]

Are players selfish if they DO want to play in the Olympics?

Seems a lot at stake if they do test positive for COVID - mental health, NHL team playoff run, financially…

Lehner’s already said no.
Others are concerned.

To be discussed on this week’s podcast recording!

[Sportsnet @Sportsnet]

The NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list is growing — and so too are concerns from players about participating in the Beijing Olympics.

https://t.co/ijRn47urPp

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😖

[Chris Johnston @reporterchris]

We've seen 23 players added to the NHL's Covid Protocol list inside the last 36 hours.

[Matt Day @rattday]

What a day for the Stars. Bishop retires. Dobby clears waivers and Damiani might make his nhl debut tonight. #gostars

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NEW PODCAST ALERT

Just as Jack Hughes signs his mega deal in New Jersey, we hit publish 😂

What we did cover:

▪️All change in Montreal
▪️Biting is wrong
▪️Some big names heading to the AHL

With @jolonkw & @rattday

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[NHL Fans From Afar @NHLFansFromAfar]

FRIDAY FUN: How well do you know your @NHL logos?

Quiz, via @jetpunkdotcom - can you a) complete it & b) get under 2 minutes?!

https://t.co/nmLFGCbZcN

[NHL Fans From Afar @NHLFansFromAfar]

NEW🏒POD: Eichel’s Out

1: Jack Eichel (finally) has surgery, what nxt for Buffalo Sabres?
2: Covid strikes again. Ottawa Senators get relief
3: Seattle ⬇️ LA Kings & Anaheim Ducks ⬆️

With @ClareFreeman_ & @craigjones29

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[NHL Fans From Afar @NHLFansFromAfar]

The NHL is really going through some stuff right now.

[NHL Fans From Afar @NHLFansFromAfar]

Who would be a goalie 🤯

[Pete Blackburn @PeteBlackburn]

The beautiful game

[NHL Fans From Afar @NHLFansFromAfar]

Another powerful and heartbreaking story coming out from the Blackhawks story.

👏 to @rwesthead for continuing to hold the fire under those in power.

[Allan Walsh🏒 @walsha]

There are no words to describe the horrific events that John Doe 2’s mother describes here.

[NHL Fans From Afar @NHLFansFromAfar]

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[Hawks fans UK @NHLHawksfansUK]

Listening to @NHLFansFromAfar podcast. Discussions about the SA case unpicked with compassion yet with the passion anger & disgust that is also needed. Excellent points made about the NHL and it’s power hierarchy and the role that played. Worth a listen if you can. Good job guys.

[Vegas Golden Knights @GoldenKnights]

McCrimmon said he believes Eichel's timeframe for a return to be in the next 3-5 months, but this depends on the surgery and when Jack feels ready to play.