NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

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Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.

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S1 · E100
Thursday · 1 hr 9 min
Mikhail Sergachev Loves his Chickens: Marchenko Dealt, Faber Hurt and Western Conference Previews.
Happy puck drop, everyone! Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson take a look at some of the first few games, break down the Kirill Marchenko trade to Toronto and preview the Western Conference. Then Mammoth defenseman Mikhail Sergachev stops by to talk about his first impression of Jon Cooper, expectations in Utah and his beloved backyard chicken coop. Finally, the guys get in some heated debates about the Ducks and Sharks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E99
September 24 · 1 hr 4 min
Radko Gudas Brought His Beard: Eastern Conference Preview, Mess in Motown and Hellebuyck Hiding.
Episode 99, folks! Jason Demers shares some stories from Sharks Media Day before he, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk offer their predictions for the Atlantic and Metropolitan divisions. Then Radko Gudas stops by to discuss who is the biggest rat in the Panthers room, Leo Carlsson's huge deal and skating with Jaromir Jagr. Finally, the guys talk about Tourette Syndrome (yup!) and wish Kevin Hayes a happy retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E98
September 17 · 52 min
Bruce Cassidy Returns: Cutter Signs, Kreider Joins the Habs and Bedard Gets the C.
With Jason Demers at Sharks Media Day in San Jose, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson talk about the big Cutter Gauthier extension, Chris Kreider's signing with Montreal and Connor Bedard getting the captain's C in Chicago. Then Bruce Cassidy joins us to talk about his quiet summer, his thoughts on new Vegas coach Ryan Craig and what he will be doing this fall. Finally, the guys go over all the eight-year deals being handed out, break down the Alex Formenton backlash in Edmonton and bid farewell to John Klingberg and Connor Ingram. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E97
September 10 · 1 hr 11 min
Kris Versteeg Remembers Barry Melrose: Buium and Minten Get Paid, Marchy Being Marchy and Kreider Moves On.
With training camp just a week away, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk talk about Zeev Buium and Fraser Minten getting their big payday, potential destinations for Connor Hellebuyck and what on earth is going on in Anaheim. Then two-time Stanley Cup champ Kris Versteeg joins JD and Nate Thompson to share his favorite stories about Dustin Byfuglien and Phil Kessel along with what he's doing now. Finally, the guys reminisce about Succession and talk about the Red Wings GM search and the Jessi Pierce Community Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E96
September 3 · 56 min
Preseason Predictions: All Hail Cale, Hellebuyck Wants Out and Hedman's Ready to Go.
We're getting close to real hockey, people. Less than a month before the season starts, Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk dive into some bold predictions for the 2026-27 campaign while also breaking down Cale Makar's monster payday, what Quinn Hughes does and where Connor Hellebuyck could land. The guys also discuss Victor Hedman's big return, Will Smith's impressive BP session and JD's scariest moment in the KHL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E95
August 27 · 1 hr 18 min
Robert Smigel Brings the Funny: Expansion is Coming, Cutter Rejects the Ducks and McDavid Makes History.
Adnan Virk and Jason Demers finally have some NHL news to talk about it, including an expansion team potentially coming to Texas, Drake Batherson's next contract and a Carey Price debate in Montreal. Then comedy legend Robert Smigel joins us to talk about Wayne Gretzky hosting SNL, the origins of Triumph and why he loves the Islanders. Finally, the guys break down NHL.com's goalie and center rankings as well as Joe Pavelski's new gig and how Connor McDavid made video game history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E94
August 13 · 1 hr 10 min
Ben Clymer Knows Money: Landon DuPont Has Arrived, Kopi's Big Day and NHL.com Rankings.
Not a lot of hockey news lately, folks. But Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson found plenty to talk about, including Canada's dominant finish at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Viggo Bjorck's potential to make the Jets and Ville Koivunen's shocking contract. Then Ben Clymer comes by to talk about winning a Cup in Tampa, Alex Ovechkin's first training camp and how he went back to college to become a financial planner. Finally, the guys share their summer movie picks and review the recent NHL.com position rankings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E93
July 30 · 1 hr 22 min
Ryan Reaves is Ready: Celebrini Gets PAID, Kane Back in Chicago and We Review the Odyssey.
Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson take a break from the summer to talk about Macklin Celebrini's monster extension, Patrick Kane returning to the Blackhawks and players avoiding arbitration. Then Ryan Reaves stops by to talk about finding his next NHL gig, his broadcasting options and the time he absolutely trucked JD in a game. Finally, the guys review the Odyssey and discuss future plans for Patrik Laine and Ryan Getzlaf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E92
July 16 · 55 min
Midsummer Madness: Stevie Y is Out, Ducks Match Flyers Offer Sheet and Summer Wedding Memories.
Woof! It's the dog days of NHL summer. A season of arbitration, offer sheets, golfing and NHL players going tarps off at their teammates' wedding. Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson break down the major Stevie Y news in Detroit, Leo Carlsson's offer sheet and Ovi coming back. With plenty of intriguing unrestricted free agents still available, the guys also list the best players left and look at the latest about Connor Bedard and Daniel Alfredsson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E91
July 2 · 1 hr 4 min
Keaton Verhoeff is Ready: Breaking Down a Wild Week of Free Agency, Trades and Draft Picks.
Everything is happening! Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk stayed on their toes while breaking down all the big signings/trades/draft picks and explained why the Maple Leafs and Sharks are looking great. Then Keaton Verhoeff comes by to talk about dropping in the draft, development camp with the Sharks and skating with 7-foot-1 Alexander Karmanov. Finally, Producer Tal offers his all-name team from the draft and the guys discuss which teams jumped forward and which fell back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E90
June 25 · 53 min
Jackson Blake is a Champ: Brady Joins His Bro, Babs in Edmonton and a New Hall of Fame Class.
90 episodes, folks! Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk make sense of a nutty few days in the NHL, including Brady Tkachuk heading to Florida, Mike Babcock officially joining the Oilers, Darren Raddysh coming to Toronto and so many more trades. Then a very tired Jackson Blake takes a break from his Stanley Cup celebration to talk about Carolina's championship run, partying with his dad and what he's going to eat out of the Cup. Finally, JD offers his review of He-Man and the guys pay tribute to the recently retired Jonathan Toews and Linda Cohn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E89
June 18 · 51 min
Kathryn Tappen Does it All: Leafs Hire Hiller, Torts Out in Vegas and the Babcock Investigation.
Adnan Virk and Jason Demers are still nursing a little Stanley Cup hangover, but they kept it together long enough to talk about Jim Hiller becoming the man in Toronto, John Tortorella leaving Las Vegas and John Carlson likely heading back east. Then Kathryn Tappen drops by to talk about the Cup Finals, her legendary Jack Hughes Olympic interview and that time Mike Milbury left the studio. Finally, the guys discuss the start of trade season with the deals for Joseph Woll and Ross Colton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E88
June 15 · 50 min
Hurricane Season, Baby!: Carolina Hoists the Cup, Full Season Recap and Summer Preview.
Jason Demers is back from Vegas after celebrating the Stanley Cup win with the Carolina Hurricanes and shares all the details with Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk before discussing Jordan Staal's awesome performance and Rod Brind'Amour's Hall-of-Fame credentials. With no guest this week, we then dive right into Darnell Nurse's trade demand, Joe Sakic's summer plans and what teams we are watching this off-season. Finally, Adnan reviews Spider-Man Noir before the crew talks Nikita Kucherov's Hart Trophy win and what Dallas should do with Jason Robertson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E87
June 11 · 58 min
Pat Maroon is Back: Staal Takes Charge, Bussi Owns the Net and Babs Coming to Edmonton?
Back from Vegas, Jason Demers celebrates his recent birthday with Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson to talk about Jordan Staal taking over the Finals, Brandon Bussi getting the call and Mike Babcock potentially coming to Edmonton. Then Pat Maroon comes on after a BIG night at the tables in Vegas to discuss the Cup Finals, his son playing in London and what is happening with his old teams in Edmonton and Tampa. Finally, the guys chat about Peter Laviolette coming to L.A., that wild Knicks comeback and some serious hardware for Gabriel Landeskog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E86
June 8 · 1 hr 9 min
Stu Grimson Brings It: A Crazy Game 3, What Carolina Does Next and Dylan Larkin Wants Out.
Jason Demers is losing his voice in Vegas but still made sure to talk with Adnan Virk about a Game 3 for the ages, Dylan Larkin's shocking trade demand and what kind of a coach Joe Pavelski could be. Then Stu Grimson stops by to chat about the Cup Finals, the Hurricanes' early days in Carolina and becoming a lawyer. Finally, the guys talk Rob Blake's Nashville gig, USHL expansion and Connor McDavid's new hardware. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E85
June 4 · 58 min
Chris Nilan Drops the Gloves: Vegas Takes Game 1, Werenski Wins the Norris and Canucks Hire Malhotra.
Jason Demers, Nate Thompson and Adnan Virk break down an epic Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and look ahead to the rest of the series. Then Chris "Knuckles" Nilan talks about being a 1980s enforcer, remembers the late Claude Lemieux and clears up his connection to Whitey Bulger. Finally, the guys celebrate big wins for Zach Werenski and Jon Cooper while remembering the NHL Awards ceremony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E84
June 1 · 1 hr 10 min
Jordan Schmaltz Goes There: Cup Finals Preview, Habs Breakdown and RIP Claude Lemieux.
Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson are going to be doing the thing twice a week during the Stanley Cup Finals, starting with a thorough breakdown of the Carolina Hurricanes-Vegas Golden Knights matchup and a tribute to the late Claude Lemieux. Jordan "J-Swish" Schmaltz then hops on to talk about playing with his brother, his love for the CFL and his transition into comedy. Finally, Adnan and JD get a little weepy about Norway beating Canada at the World Championships and the guys look at a big IIHF decision and Sam O'Reilly's monster season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E83
May 27 · 58 min
Cal Clutterbuck on the Forecheck: Vegas Sweeps, Avs in Disarray and Hutson Getting Targeted.
Adnan Virk, Jason Demers and Nate Thompson give mad props to the impressive Vegas Golden Knights, break down what went wrong for Colorado and discuss what Lane Hutson can do stay upright against the Hurricanes. Then Cal Clutterbuck stops by to talk about Matthew Schaefer's awesome rookie season, his legendary moustache and the lost art of the chirp. Finally, the guys wonder what is happening with Nashville's GM search and step up on behalf of Habs fans in Gatineau, Quebec. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E82
May 20 · 1 hr 3 min
Tony Granato on the Call: Conference Final Previews, Coaching Carousel and Porter Martone at the Worlds.
Final Four, baby! Jason Demers, Adnan Virk and Nate Thompson break down the Eastern and Western Conference Finals from every angle before diving into the major coaching changes in Vancouver and Edmonton. Then Tony Granato stop by to compare Brian Leetch and Matthew Schaefer, share his memories from playing with Wayne Gretzky and so much more. Finally, Adnan reviews the new Martin Short documentary before the guys talk about Porter Martone at the World Championships, Manon Rheaume's new gig and the Sabres' awesome season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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S1 · E81
May 14 · 1 hr 6 min
Chris Pronger Returns: Goalie Switches, Marner's Surge and Berube Fired.
Adnan Virk and Jason Demers look into the goalie switches made by Colorado and Buffalo, Mitch Marner's playoff heroics and the Bruce Cassidy drama in Edmonton. Then NHL legend Chris Pronger stops by to discuss his new book, that wild Leafs press conference and the year he averaged 35 minutes per game in St. Louis. Finally, the guys talk Broadway musicals, Evan Bouchard's Norris snub and Craig Berube's firing in Toronto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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