#ThruwayPuck - Episode 8

Dan and Otto take a look back at both the AHL and NHL playoffs, as well as a look forward to make picks in the next round of both levels. The current standings for their picks are discussed as well as coaching vacancies and the possibility of Ryan Miller to the Avs. Find out more my following them on twitter, @oisen25, @dpron1, and @barrelofsports. Also subscribe to the podcast on ITunes by searching Thruway Puck.

AHL 3rd Round Picks

Here are the guys picks for the 3rd round of the AHL playoffs. Join us next week for the recap of the 2nd round picks (or listen to episode 6 of #ThruwayPuck).

West:
(3) Grand Rapids vs (5) Oklahoma City Barrons
Dan: OKC in 6
Jay: GR in 6 "I think OKC's run stops here in a high scoring series"
Otto: OKC in 5

East:
(3) Syracuse vs (5) W/B Scranton
Dan: Syracuse in 5
Jay: Syracuse in 5 "But all very tight, very low scoring games"
Otto: Syracuse in 6

#ThruwayPuck - Episode 7

In this storm shortened episode, Dan and Otto recap where the AHL and NHL playoffs stand. An IIHF summary, a discussion about "toughness," and changing up lines, amongst other topics fill up the episode. Subscribe to the podcast on ITunes by searching Thurway Puck, follow us on twitter at @oisen25, @dpron1, and @barrelofsports

#ThruwayPuck - Episode 6

Dan and Otto recap an exciting 1st round of the NHL playoffs along with making picks for round 2. A new addition is the breakdown of a series by "pucks." Other topics for the podcast include the AHL playoffs, team USA at the IIHF tournament, the Minnesota Wild year end press conference, and other tidbits from around the hockey world. Subscribe to the podcast on ITunes by searching Thruway Puck. Leave your thoughts or suggestions in the comments here.

AHL Playoffs Round 1 Results, Round 2 Picks

Round 1 of the AHL Calder Cup Playoffs is now complete, and with it 8 teams are now scheduling tee times at their local country clubs.

Jay, Otto and I made picks for round 1 and here are the results and scoring breakdown.

3 Points for picking the winning team and the correct number of games
1 Point for picking the series winner
0 points for picking the losing team

Jay ended round 1 in 3rd place getting 7 out of a possible 24 points.  (3 pointer for the Syracuse Sweep) (1point each for picking Springfield, Wilkes-Barre, Texas and Toronto)

Dan ends round 1 in 2nd getting 8 out of 24 points. (3pts for Springfield, and Syracuse) (1pt for Wilkes-Barre, and Texas)

Otto leads after the first round getting 10 out of 24 points.  (3pts for Springfield and Texas) (1pt for Providence, Syracuse, Toronto and Oklahoma City)

Picks for Round 2 

Providence vs Wilkes-Barre Scranton
Jay- Providence 6
Dan- Providence 6
Otto- WBS 6

Springfield vs Syracuse
Jay- Syr 7
Dan- Syr 6
Otto- Syr 5

Texas vs Oklahoma City
Jay- OKC 6
Dan- Tex 6
Otto- Tex 5

Toronto vs Grand Rapids
Jay- Tor 5
Dan- Tor 5
Otto- Tor 6

Feel free to pick along with us by posing in the comment section.

-Dan 

#ThruwayPuck Episode 5

Dan and Otto recap the 1st round of the AHL playoffs as well as a prediction for the 2nd round. NHL playoff series updates, IIHF championship updates, Sabres coaching update, Calder and Norris trophy finalist and more. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on ITunes, search Thruway Puck.