Short Handed

Short Handed is your unapologetically honest NHL podcast, proudly powered by the BadderSports Network. It’s hockey talk for the fans who know the game, live for the rivalries, and never back down from a bold take. Hosted by Brendan, Todd, and Nick — a multi-generational trio with sarcasm, smarts, and straight-up obsession for the sport — Short Handed delivers weekly breakdowns, playoff predictions, off-ice chaos, and everything in between. 🎙️ What to expect: • Weekly NHL recaps and storylines • Playoff previews and bold bracket predictions • Trade talk, team drama, and fan meltdowns • Deep dives into goalies, rivalries, and rebuilds • The kind of hockey debate you’d hear in a basement, not a boardroom Whether you’re screaming at your screen in a man cave or rage-tweeting your power play, you’re in the right place. 📲 Subscribe to Short Handed for new episodes all season — where the takes are cold-blooded and the fan energy is always at full strength.

Episodes

May 2, 2025

38 min

Maple Leaf's move on after game 6 knock win over the Senators Wild get sent packing into the offseason and the Golden Knights prove Veteran leadership matters Avs force Game 7 with the Starts as the puck bounces their way in the best series of the opening round.Nick's breaks down as he witnesses the Kings continue to fall to Edmonton.Nick's Picks and Brendan's BombsBlues vs Jets Subscribe for the daily reaction shows

May 2, 2025

38 min

May 1, 2025

33 min

Florida Panthers show Stanley Cup repeat is clearly on the table by dominating the Tampa Bay series Washington Capitals prove to be too strong for the young Canadians team much to the dismay of Nick's Picks Nick's bracket is put to rest with the lossesThe Jets show they are ready to move on to the next round with their strong win at home. Nick's Picks and Brendan's BombsElimination on the docketMaple Leafs vs Senators - Golden Knights vs Wild Stars vs AvsKings vs OilersSubscribe for the daily reaction shows

May 1, 2025

33 min

Apr 30, 2025

34 min

Double overtime heartbreak. Offsides controversy. Superstar comebacks. Welcome to NHL playoff chaos.In this episode of Short Handed, Brendan and Nick break down: • The Devils’ collapse after a 3–0 lead and Carolina’s epic comeback • Minnesota’s devastating offsides call and brutal OT loss to Vegas • Edmonton Oilers finally figure out the Kings • Maple Leafs go scoreless against Ottawa and now face Game 6 pressure • Montreal and Tampa fight to avoid elimination tonight • Big predictions on Winnipeg vs. St. Louis Game 5 — and Hellebuyck’s last stand?All that plus Brendan’s Bombs and Nick’s Picks 🔥🧊 Subscribe for daily Stanley Cup playoff reactions and real fan talk — no fluff.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:24 New Jersey Devils vs. Carolina Hurricanes Recap05:53 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators Analysis08:11 Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights Breakdown14:42 Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings Insights16:13 Power Play Highlights and Goalie Praise17:04 LA's Beach Distraction Theory18:03 Empty Net Strategies and Frustrations18:48 Edmonton's Tactical Evolution20:19 Florida vs. Tampa Bay Showdown24:00 Montreal's Fight Against Elimination26:26 Winnipeg vs. St. Louis Analysis33:51 Concluding Thoughts and Predictions

Apr 30, 2025

34 min

Apr 29, 2025

24 min

A brutal night of playoff drama, and we’re breaking it all down.In this episode of Short Handed, Brendan and Nick dive into: • A controversial hit and missed call in the Panthers vs. Lightning game • The Avalanche’s collapse in Game 5 — was it the refs or the Stars? • Minnesota’s stunning rise vs. the Golden Knights • McDavid vs. LA: Is Edmonton lucky or finally waking up? • Can the Senators force a Game 7 against the Leafs? • Plus: Predictions for Hurricanes-Devils and more Game 5 picks!🔥 Raw, passionate playoff hockey talk.🎙️ Subscribe now and leave your take in the comments!00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping00:17 Game Analysis: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning02:43 Controversial Hits and Refereeing Issues06:37 Game Analysis: Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars10:34 Upcoming Game Predictions: Toronto vs. Ottawa13:06 Carolina vs. Devils: Series Overview15:26 Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild: A Surprising Series17:48 Kings vs. Oilers: Predictions and Analysis22:40 Final Picks and Predictions24:02 Closing Remarks and Sign-Off

Apr 29, 2025

24 min

Apr 28, 2025

41 min

Welcome to Short Handed Episode 7!In this episode, we dive deep into the NHL playoffs with reaction and analysis on all the key series: • Winnipeg Jets collapse against St. Louis Blues • Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars - momentum shift • Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens - closer than it looks • Edmonton Oilers survive the LA Kings - thanks to clutch performances • Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning showdownNick's Picks and Brendan's Bombs return with bold predictions and playoff insights!00:00 Introduction and Viewer Appreciation00:24 Game Analysis: St. Louis vs. Winnipeg00:36 Winnipeg's Struggles and Playoff Performance02:32 St. Louis' Dominance and Goaltending04:16 Series Overview and Predictions07:34 Coaching Changes and Penguins' Future09:14 Game Analysis: Carolina vs. New Jersey15:06 Montreal vs. Washington: A Controversial Game21:39 Edmonton vs LA Kings: A Game of Two Halves22:13 Critical Moments and Key Players23:48 Overtime Drama and Goaltending Heroics24:15 Darcy Kemper: The Best Goalie in the Playoffs?26:11 Edmonton's Struggles and LA's Missed Opportunities31:51 NHL Playoff Predictions and Analysis32:15 Nick's Picks and Brendan's Bombs33:40 Tampa Bay vs Florida: A Battle of Will35:05 Dallas vs Colorado: Keys to Victory39:49 Game Fives: Make or Break40:47 Final Thoughts and Sign Off🏒 Subscribe for daily playoff coverage and reactions!🔥 Like the video to help us reach more hockey fans!#NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCup #EdmontonOilers #DallasStars #ColoradoAvalanche #WinnipegJets #MontrealCanadiens #WashingtonCapitals #TampaBayLightning #FloridaPanthers #ShortHanded

Apr 28, 2025

41 min

Apr 27, 2025

30 min

In this episode of Shorthanded Reaction show, the hosts dive into Nick's picks continuing his record run of 7-0. We stsrt off with the Avs vs Stars evening up the series. The conversation than moves to the Senators winning in overtime to send the series to game 5. The conversation moves to the battle of Florida and Tampa Bay finding their game getting their first win of the series. Last game on the schedule we review Vegas Golden Knights strong performance in overtime to even up the series with the Minnesota Wild. Then comes the best part of the episode where we review Nick's Picks and Brendan's Bombs to see who we have winning Sunday's match ups. Oilers vs KingsCapitals vs Canadians Devils vs Hurricanes Jets vs Blues

Apr 27, 2025

30 min

Apr 26, 2025

34 min

In this episode of Shorhanded Reaction Show, the hosts dive into another thrilling hickey night in America, discussing key games from NHL playoffs. they start with Edmonton coming back in the 3rd period to take game 3. The conversation than moves to the New Jersey Devils dramatic double overtime victory over Carolina. Recapping the game in Montreal where the fans were treated to the blowout they have been waiting years for. Lastly, the host give you their predictions to tomorrows 4 playoff matchups.

Apr 26, 2025

34 min

Apr 25, 2025

27 min

Welcome to another Episode of Shorthanded covering Maple Leafs vs Senators - Maple Leafs take a commanding leadWild vs Golden Knights - Do. you believe in the Wild yet....Panthers vs Lighting - Two road wins are the Panthers Cup BoundBlues vs Jets - Violence - Noise and Intensity do the Blues have the Jets numberWhat are our picks for tonights matchups

Apr 25, 2025

27 min

Apr 24, 2025

30 min

Welcome to Short Handed – your source for hockey coverage with no filter and no fluff. In this episode, we break down the wild night of NHL playoff action:🏒 Avalanche vs. Stars – OT thriller, missed chances, and what’s next🔥 Can the Oilers Bounce Back? – LA Kings dominate and expose Edmonton’s flaws🚨 Capitals vs. Canadiens – Logan Thompson’s heroics and Montreal’s missed chances📊 Jets vs. Blues – Is St. Louis about to flip the script at home?🥊 Maple Leafs, Panthers, Golden Knights, Senators & More – What’s real and what’s just vibes?00:00 Postgame Intro & Playoff Energy00:22 Avalanche vs. Stars OT Breakdown01:21 Key Players, Missed Opportunities & Strategy05:56 Looking Ahead: Predictions & Game 3 Outlooks06:23 Washington vs. Montreal: Power Plays & Physicality08:17 Jets vs. Blues & Canadiens’ Home Ice Advantage10:45 Florida vs. Tampa: Battle of the Sunshine State12:24 Oilers vs. Kings: McDavid’s Struggles & LA's Edge17:46 Minnesota Stuns Vegas: What's Next?21:14 Leafs vs. Senators & Panthers Series Updates25:18 Knights vs. Wild & Crucial Game 3 Matchups28:32 Final Thoughts & What to Watch This WeekIf you’re a true hockey fan, the first round is where the real action starts.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more raw, passionate playoff hockey talk.

Apr 24, 2025

30 min

Apr 22, 2025

46 min

Connor McDavid is a cheat code. We break down his wild performance, LA vs EDM fireworks, brutal hits, and shocking momentum swings across every Round 1 playoff series. Hockey chaos is here.00:00 – Cold Open & Nick Joins01:00 – Late-Night West Coast Games & Playoff Grind02:00 – Montreal vs. Washington Breakdown04:00 – McDavid’s Impact & Edmonton Concerns08:00 – Ottawa vs. Toronto: Series Overview17:00 – Carolina vs. New Jersey Recap20:00 – Avalanche vs. Stars: Ice Conditions & Series Outlook27:00 – Golden Knights vs. Wild: Size, Discipline & Key Players31:00 – Oilers vs. Kings: Chaos, Comebacks & Coaching39:00 – Playoff Intensity, Injuries & Series Predictions👇 Dive into Episode 2 of Short Handed as Todd, Brendan, and Nick break down: • McDavid and Draisaitl’s insane impact • Why the Kings-Oilers series is must-watch • Battle of Ontario getting bloody • Vegas domination, Zabc debut, and penalty stats • Goalie standouts: Hellebuyck, Blackwood, and more • Fan culture, playoff arenas, and who we still believe in🏒 Subscribe for more unfiltered NHL playoff breakdowns.🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an episode.📢 Brought to you by the BadderSports Network.

Apr 22, 2025

46 min

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