American Thanksgiving Week in the NHL, Does it Matter?!

American Thanksgiving Week in the NHL, Does it Matter?!

We often hear that American Thanksgiving is an important date in the NHL, if your team is in a playoff spot at Thanksgiving ... they are a playoff team. Former NHL Video Coach, Steve "Petey" Peters goes Inside the Coaches' Room to take a deep dive on the numbers. What is the percentage of teams that make the playoffs when in a spot at Thanksgiving? What teams have historically had the best or worst percentages? Can the Utah Mammoth make the playoffs? What does history say? Philadelphia Flyers are close to a playoff spot... the Flyers are perfect when in a playoff spot at Thanksgiving, see what other teams are at the top of the list.

Boston Bruins … Playoffs!? We’re Talkin’ about Playoffs!?

Former NHL Video Coach, Steve “Petey” Peters takes you Insidethe Coaches’ Room to talk about the torrid start of the Boston Bruins, with 1week before Thanksgiving, can the Bruins hold on to the top spot in theAtlantic Division? Petey also discusses the importance of home ice in the playoffsand why the wins this time of the year are so important. Do coaches really dislike players on their team and does itmake a difference?  Petey looks at CamYork as an example. Also, a weekly check-in with the Utah Mammoth, how close arethey to a playoff spot with Thanksgiving right around the corner.   Subscribe to Inside the Coaches’ Room

Ducks are Flying High, Rangers are NOT. One Month Check-Up

One month into the NHL season, which teams are out of thegate quick and which teams are not.  TheAnaheim ducks, under new coach Joel Queneville are in 1st place inthe Pacific Division and the New York Rangers with their new bench boss, MikeSullivan have been shut-out at home 5 times already this season.    Former NHL Video Coach, Steve “Petey” Peters goes Insidethe Coaches’ Room for some of the reasons to the starts of both of these teams.   Plus, this week’s Utah Mammoth Update.   AND – Bill Armstrong, GM of the Utah Mammoth says the newTV in Utah is more expensive that the entire facility in Arizona – Petey giveshis story on trying to purchase a tv for the Arizona Coyotes…. Bill Armstrongmight not be that far off.   Subscribe to Inside the Coaches’ Room

Utah Mammoth Forward, Michael Carcone Joins the Show

Michael Carcone goes Inside the Coaches’ Room with Petey. Hear about the Utah Mammoth’s start to the season. He talks about the atmosphere at the Delta Center, the chemistry in the locker room, playoff chances for the Mammoth… and so much more!Is Utah mascot Tusky behind the recent winning streak? Carcone has thoughts. Is he a movie guy or a card guy on the plane? What is it like for an Ontario kid to play in Toronto against the Leafs?Go behind the curtain and hear what its like behind the scenes of the Utah Mammoth.Subscribe to Inside the Coaches’ Room

Utah Mammoth Playoff Bound?

Former NHL Video Coach,Steve “Petey” Peters, goes Inside the Coaches’ Room for the first podcast ofthe 25-26 season.   Take a closer look atthe Utah Mammoth, their amazing start to the season and the possibility of thefranchises first playoff appearance.   Nick Schmaltz is off tothe best start in his career; Logan Cooley has sigh an eight year deal; Mammothhave improved offensively and defensively from last season.   Check out the NHLStandings on Halloween and how does that translate into a spot in the playoffs.   Subscribe to Inside theCoaches’ Room