Episode 96: STANLEY CUP FINAL | Oilers & Panthers Takeaways and Opinions | Is Bouchard Overrated? | Sam Bennett Impact and Divisiveness | NHL Awards & MORE

Episode 96: STANLEY CUP FINAL | Oilers & Panthers Takeaways and Opinions | Is Bouchard Overrated? | Sam Bennett Impact and Divisiveness | NHL Awards & MORE

🎙️ 4th Liners Podcast - 4LP HOCKEY Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & everywhere you listen! Welcome to the 4th Liners Podcast — where NHL passion meets locker room energy. As 4LP HOCKEY, we deliver weekly episodes packed with unfiltered takes, real hockey talk, and all hockey content! We’re just 4 episodes away from our 100th, and it means the world to us. Thank you to everyone who's listened, liked, followed, and shared — you're the reason we've come this far. Let’s keep building. 💡 This episode covers: • Stanley Cup Final: Oilers vs Panthers – key takeaways • Is Evan Bouchard overrated? We break it down • Sam Bennett’s playoff impact – star or liability? • The NHL Awards conversation — who’s in, who’s snubbed • Hot takes, playoff insights & more 🎧 Like, follow, subscribe & share to help us hit our 100th episode milestone. We appreciate every one of you. Thanks for listening — and enjoy the episode! SPOTIFY POLLS: WHO WILL BE THE 2025 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS? OPTION 1: FLORIDA PANTHERS | OPTION 2: EDMONTON OILERS   MAKE SURE YOU VOTE!  Follow us on: YouTube: 4th Liners Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5tVLuVegWXF0WKRXZSTZQ] Spotify: 4th Liners Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/0SWHjAc4mRMAkLdtxr0RDV?si=bc05e6825f14450e] Apple Podcas4th Liners Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/4th-liners-podcast/id1566909290] Instagram: @4thlinerspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/4thlinerspodcast/] Tik Tok: @4thlinerspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@4thlinerspodcast?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESMgowBN3lz97jbXPHaqW44uzlXQR0sJqTMmFExzDkJqIaoudFwB7htk7vPKz2Ajfx%2FlUUGgA%3D&_r=1&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAfFKt7heVMcBSizTTk0odNqqwPxDwOUW1FfoGRbrcFvC6B-ahIaG9MnhIrBPGvpy_&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAfFKt7heVMcBSizTTk0odNqqwPxDwOUW1FfoGRbrcFvC6B-ahIaG9MnhIrBPGvpy_&share_app_id=1233&share_author_id=6945488505666814981&share_link_id=6565127D-6B88-488E-9E57-23D51F704A86&source=h5_m&tt_from=sms&u_code=dhlb18hkjbfaca&user_id=6945488505666814981&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=sms] X: @4thlinerspod [https://x.com/4thlinerspod]  PodBean: 4th Liners Podcast [https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-q3kdy-b5354a]

Episode 95: A Decade of Failure ft. The Leafs | DOGS & Not DOGS | Mark Scheifele is Warrior | Concerned for Carolina Next Round

In this episode of the 4th Liners Podcast: * The Toronto Maple Leafs are out again. We look back at a full decade of playoff disappointment and discuss what needs to change. * DOGS & Not DOGS: Which players rose to the occasion, and who completely disappeared when it mattered most? * Mark Scheifele scores an emotional goal on the same day his father passed. A moment that shows the heart and resilience behind the game. * Concern for Carolina? We break down why the Hurricanes might be in serious trouble heading into the next round. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you listen. Tune in to the 4th Liners Podcast for for all the latest insights and analysis & more! We’re just 5 episodes away from our 100th episode, and it means the world to us that we’ve made it this far—none of it would be possible without the amazing support of our listeners. Be sure to like, follow, subscribe, and share to help us reach that big milestone. We truly appreciate each and every one of you. We hope you enjoy the episode! SPOTIFY POLLS: WHO HAS THE BEST CHANCE AT THE CUP OUT OF THE FINAL FOUR TEAMS LEFT ? OPTION 1: DALLAS STARS | OPTION 2: EDMONTON OILERS | OPTION 3: CAROLINA HURRICANES  | OPTION 4: FLORIDA PANTHERS   MAKE SURE YOU VOTE!  Follow us on: YouTube: 4th Liners Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5tVLuVegWXF0WKRXZSTZQ] Spotify: 4th Liners Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/0SWHjAc4mRMAkLdtxr0RDV?si=bc05e6825f14450e] Apple Podcas4th Liners Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/4th-liners-podcast/id1566909290] Instagram: @4thlinerspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/4thlinerspodcast/] Tik Tok: @4thlinerspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@4thlinerspodcast?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESMgowBN3lz97jbXPHaqW44uzlXQR0sJqTMmFExzDkJqIaoudFwB7htk7vPKz2Ajfx%2FlUUGgA%3D&_r=1&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAfFKt7heVMcBSizTTk0odNqqwPxDwOUW1FfoGRbrcFvC6B-ahIaG9MnhIrBPGvpy_&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAfFKt7heVMcBSizTTk0odNqqwPxDwOUW1FfoGRbrcFvC6B-ahIaG9MnhIrBPGvpy_&share_app_id=1233&share_author_id=6945488505666814981&share_link_id=6565127D-6B88-488E-9E57-23D51F704A86&source=h5_m&tt_from=sms&u_code=dhlb18hkjbfaca&user_id=6945488505666814981&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=sms] X: @liners4th  [https://twitter.com/Liners4th] PodBean: 4th Liners Podcast [https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-q3kdy-b5354a]

EPISODE 94: 2025 PLAYOFF PRIMER | BIGGEST MISSES AND PLAYOFF SURPRISES | Canucks & Rangers DISASTERS & MORE

In this episode of the 4th Liners Podcast, Bryce and Jake dive into the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff matchups — and it’s finally here! The postseason couldn’t have come soon enough. We break down the surprises, the disappointments, and the expected contenders heading into the playoffs. Which NHL teams shockingly missed the cut? Who lived up to the hype? And which underdogs came heartbreakingly close? We also take a closer look at the dramatic downfalls of the Vancouver Canucks and New York Rangers this season — what went wrong, and where do they go from here? Tune in for playoff predictions, team breakdowns, and plenty of hockey talk! Tune in to the 4th Liners Podcast for for all the latest insights and analysis & more! We’re just 6 episodes away from our 100th episode, and it means the world to us that we’ve made it this far—none of it would be possible without the amazing support of our listeners. Be sure to like, follow, subscribe, and share to help us reach that big milestone. We truly appreciate each and every one of you. We hope you enjoy the episode! SPOTIFY POLLS: WHO IS YOUR 2025 STANLEY CUP CHAMP FAVOURITE? OPTION 1: WINNIPEG JETS | OPTION 2: COLORADO AVALANCHE | OPTION 3: TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS | OPTION 4: WASHINGTON CAPITALS  MAKE SURE YOU VOTE Follow us on: YouTube: 4th Liners Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5tVLuVegWXF0WKRXZSTZQ] Spotify: 4th Liners Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/0SWHjAc4mRMAkLdtxr0RDV?si=bc05e6825f14450e] Apple Podcas4th Liners Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/4th-liners-podcast/id1566909290] Instagram: @4thlinerspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/4thlinerspodcast/] Tik Tok: @4thlinerspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@4thlinerspodcast?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESMgowBN3lz97jbXPHaqW44uzlXQR0sJqTMmFExzDkJqIaoudFwB7htk7vPKz2Ajfx%2FlUUGgA%3D&_r=1&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAfFKt7heVMcBSizTTk0odNqqwPxDwOUW1FfoGRbrcFvC6B-ahIaG9MnhIrBPGvpy_&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAfFKt7heVMcBSizTTk0odNqqwPxDwOUW1FfoGRbrcFvC6B-ahIaG9MnhIrBPGvpy_&share_app_id=1233&share_author_id=6945488505666814981&share_link_id=6565127D-6B88-488E-9E57-23D51F704A86&source=h5_m&tt_from=sms&u_code=dhlb18hkjbfaca&user_id=6945488505666814981&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=sms] X: @liners4th  [https://twitter.com/Liners4th] PodBean: 4th Liners Podcast [https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-q3kdy-b5354a]

Episode 93: Four Nations a Week Later: Reaction and the Implication of Politics in the Game | Gretzky Controversy | LTIR Shenanigans Starting to Mirror the NBA?

In this episode of the 4th Liners Podcast, Bryce and Jake break down the incredible NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament, where Team Canada emerged victorious after an intense battle—both on and off the ice—against Team USA. They discuss how global events fueled the players' intensity, making every shift electrifying. Plus, they dive into the shocking controversy surrounding Wayne Gretzky that has Canadians feeling betrayed. As the Stanley Cup Playoffs approach, Bryce and Jake also examine how teams are exploiting the LTIR loophole, drawing unsettling comparisons to the NBA. Tune in to the 4th Liners Podcast for for all the latest insights and analysis & more! We’re just 7 episodes away from our 100th episode, and it means the world to us that we’ve made it this far—none of it would be possible without the amazing support of our listeners. Be sure to like, follow, subscribe, and share to help us reach that big milestone. We truly appreciate each and every one of you. We hope you enjoy the episode! SPOTIFY POLLS: WHAT SHOULD THE NHL DO ABOUT THE LTIR CAP LOOP-HOLE ? OPTION 1: ADD RESTRICTIONS | OPTION 2: LIMIT THEM TO CERTAIN AMOUNT | OPTION 3: SCRAP IT! | OPTION 4: LEAVE IT HOW IT IS  MAKE SURE YOU VOTE Follow us on: YouTube: 4th Liners Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5tVLuVegWXF0WKRXZSTZQ] Spotify: 4th Liners Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/0SWHjAc4mRMAkLdtxr0RDV?si=bc05e6825f14450e] Apple Podcas4th Liners Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/4th-liners-podcast/id1566909290] Instagram: @4thlinerspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/4thlinerspodcast/] Tik Tok: @4thlinerspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@4thlinerspodcast?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESMgowBN3lz97jbXPHaqW44uzlXQR0sJqTMmFExzDkJqIaoudFwB7htk7vPKz2Ajfx%2FlUUGgA%3D&_r=1&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAfFKt7heVMcBSizTTk0odNqqwPxDwOUW1FfoGRbrcFvC6B-ahIaG9MnhIrBPGvpy_&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAfFKt7heVMcBSizTTk0odNqqwPxDwOUW1FfoGRbrcFvC6B-ahIaG9MnhIrBPGvpy_&share_app_id=1233&share_author_id=6945488505666814981&share_link_id=6565127D-6B88-488E-9E57-23D51F704A86&source=h5_m&tt_from=sms&u_code=dhlb18hkjbfaca&user_id=6945488505666814981&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=sms] X: @liners4th  [https://twitter.com/Liners4th] PodBean: 4th Liners Podcast [https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-q3kdy-b5354a]

EPISODE: 92 TALKING EVERY MAJOR TRADE | RANTANEN | FARABEE & FROST | JT MILLER | MARCUS PETTERSSON

In this episode of the 4th Liners Podcast, Bryce and Jake dive into all the blockbuster NHL trades leading up to the trade deadline, including major names like Mikko Rantanen, J.T. Miller, Morgan Frost, and Joel Farabee. With even more trades expected before the official deadline, there's plenty of excitement to unpack. We also discuss the unprecedented rise in the salary cap this year, and what this could mean for players' contracts, with teams potentially offering bigger and more lucrative deals.   Tune in to the 4th Liners Podcast for for all the latest insights and analysis & more! We’re just 8 episodes away from our 100th episode, and it means the world to us that we’ve made it this far—none of it would be possible without the amazing support of our listeners. Be sure to like, follow, subscribe, and share to help us reach that big milestone. We truly appreciate each and every one of you. We hope you enjoy the episode! SPOTIFY POLLS: WHAT WILL THE CANES RE-SIGN MIKKO RANTANEN FOR IF THEY CAN NEXT SEASON ? OPTION 1: $15 MILLION | OPTION 2: $17 MILLION | OPTION 3: $19 MILLION | OPTION 4: $20 MILLION MAKE SURE YOU VOTE Follow us on: YouTube: 4th Liners Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5tVLuVegWXF0WKRXZSTZQ] Spotify: 4th Liners Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/0SWHjAc4mRMAkLdtxr0RDV?si=bc05e6825f14450e] Apple Podcas4th Liners Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/4th-liners-podcast/id1566909290] Instagram: @4thlinerspodcast [https://www.instagram.com/4thlinerspodcast/] Tik Tok: @4thlinerspodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@4thlinerspodcast?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESMgowBN3lz97jbXPHaqW44uzlXQR0sJqTMmFExzDkJqIaoudFwB7htk7vPKz2Ajfx%2FlUUGgA%3D&_r=1&language=en&sec_uid=MS4wLjABAAAAfFKt7heVMcBSizTTk0odNqqwPxDwOUW1FfoGRbrcFvC6B-ahIaG9MnhIrBPGvpy_&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAfFKt7heVMcBSizTTk0odNqqwPxDwOUW1FfoGRbrcFvC6B-ahIaG9MnhIrBPGvpy_&share_app_id=1233&share_author_id=6945488505666814981&share_link_id=6565127D-6B88-488E-9E57-23D51F704A86&source=h5_m&tt_from=sms&u_code=dhlb18hkjbfaca&user_id=6945488505666814981&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=sms] X: @liners4th  [https://twitter.com/Liners4th] PodBean: 4th Liners Podcast [https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-q3kdy-b5354a]