These NHL Players Are About to Break Out in 2025-26 | Ep 127

These NHL Players Are About to Break Out in 2025-26 | Ep 127

In this episode, we kick things off with some quick NHL news updates from around the league. Then, we dive into our picks for the 5 most underrated players heading into the 2025-26 NHL season. After that, we break down 5 players we believe are poised for a breakout year. We also share 5 U23 players we'd build a franchise around today. To wrap things up, Preston reacts to Zach's Top 10 defensemen heading into the new season 🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @7 pm EST 🔥 🔥 Follow Us on Social Media ▶ tik tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkingfrombehind ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/ ▶ X | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind ▶ Email 📧 checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com Presented By DUBBY. Visit https://www.dubby.gg/ and Use Code CFBPOD to Save 10% off your ENTIRE Order. (00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod (00:43) Quick Hitters (06:08) Our Breakout Candidates (25:06) Our Most Underrated Players (32:52) Build A Franchise Around U23 Players (50:27) Zach's Top 10 Defenseman (54:43) Outro

Our WAY TOO EARLY NHL Playoff Predictions | Ep 126

In this episode, we break down the latest NHL news, including Kaapo Kakko re-signing with the Seattle Kraken and the Hurricanes locking up Jackson Blake with an eight-year extension. Then we dive into the situation in Minnesota—what’s going on with Marco Rossi, and why haven’t the Wild opened extension talks with Kirill Kaprizov yet? After that, we reveal our Way Too Early NHL Playoff Predictions. To wrap things up, Preston reacts to Zach’s Top 10 Wingers list, and Zach responds to Preston’s Top 10 #2 Overall Picks from the last 20 years. 🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @7 pm EST 🔥 🔥 Follow Us on Social Media ▶ tik tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkingfrombehind ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/ ▶ X | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind ▶ Email 📧 checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com Presented By DUBBY. Visit https://www.dubby.gg/ and Use Code CFBPOD to Save 10% off your ENTIRE Order. (00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod (00:59) Quick Hitters (13:23) Wild/Rossi (18:47) Kaprizov extension? (27:04) Way too early playoff predictions (40:01) Zach's Top 10 Wingers (43:18) Preston's top 10 2nd ovr picks (52:03) Outro

Should the Penguins Trade Sidney Crosby? | Why Pittsburgh Must Rebuild in 2025 | Ep 125

In this episode, we break down the latest news from around the NHL. We start with Bowen Byram signing a new deal with the Sabres and Lukas Dostal re-upping with the Ducks. Then we dive into the Pittsburgh Penguins’ offseason — is it finally time to consider trading Sidney Crosby? Next, we discuss the rumors surrounding the Devils potentially shopping Dougie Hamilton. To wrap things up, Preston reacts to Zach’s list of the top 10 centers in the NHL right now. 🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @7 pm EST 🔥 🔥 Follow Us on Social Media ▶ tik tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkingfrombehind ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/ ▶ X | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind ▶ Email 📧 checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com Presented By DUBBY. Visit https://www.dubby.gg/ and Use Code CFBPOD to Save 10% off your ENTIRE Order. (00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod (00:44) Quick Hitters (23:48) Penguins Need to Blow it Up (39:14) Devils Shopping Dougie Hamilton (46:47) Zach's Top 10 Centers (52:29) Outro

Which NHL Teams Have the Brightest Future? | Ep 124

In this episode, we break down the finalized NHL CBA and what it means for the future of the league — from cap changes to contract impacts. We then dive into the Bowen Byram situation and debate whether he’ll be wearing a Sabres jersey this season. Next, we highlight three NHL teams that we believe have the brightest futures based on young talent, prospects, and direction. To wrap things up, we play a fun round of Puckdoku and test our hockey brainpower. 🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @7 pm EST 🔥 🔥 Follow Us on Social Media ▶ tik tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkingfrombehind ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/ ▶ X | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind ▶ Email 📧 checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com Presented By DUBBY. Visit https://www.dubby.gg/ and Use Code CFBPOD to Save 10% off your ENTIRE Order. (00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod (01:18) New CBA Finzalized (08:32) Decentralized draft 2026 (11:25) Byram Still unsigned (22:03) Teams with Brightest Future's (37:56) Our WAY Too Early Playoff Predictions (48:09) Puckdoku (52:18) Outro

2025 NHL Free Agency Recap: Biggest Signings & Surprises | Ep 123

NHL Free Agency has gotten underway, and we're going to unpack it all. With Zach and Jimmy joining us for the episode, we get into the biggest surprises, teams that have improved the most so far, and our winners/losers. Then Jimmy gets into the Boston Bruins' free agency, followed by Zach getting involved with the Toronto Maple Leafs, which includes Mitch Marner being part of a sign-and-trade deal with the Golden Knights. Lastly, we get into Bargain contracts and touch on the Vancouver Canucks. 🔊 New episodes drop every Sunday & Thursday @7 pm EST 🔥 🔥 Follow Us on Social Media ▶ tik tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@checkingfrombehind ▶ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/checkfrombehind/ ▶ X | https://x.com/CheckFromBehind ▶ Email 📧 checkfrombehindzcp@gmail.com Follow Zach & Jimmy ▶ Zach's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zshockey1/ ▶ Zach's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3GGZjopDg29vNIu6zJoV6X?si=1f64b107e09f4db6 ▶ Jimmy's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCw71IO2CH7XoCMGVB1MB4bw ▶ Jimmy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyhockeyy/ Presented By DUBBY. Visit https://www.dubby.gg/ and Use Code CFBPOD to Save 10% off your ENTIRE Order. (00:00:00) Welcome to CFB Pod (00:01:07) Biggest Surprises (00:09:46) Most Improved Teams (00:18:11) Winners/Losers (00:33:53) Maple Leafs (00:46:22) Bargain Deals (00:51:26) Vancouver Canucks (01:04:56) Outro