Evan Brown is back! The Weber State alum returns to break down the 2025 NHL Draft, the biggest free agency moves, and what it all means for Utah and the rest of the league.

Then it’s time to get bold. Evan, Tanner, and Spencer throw out some way-too-early predictions for next season. Who’s gonna pop off? Who’s gonna fall off? And what does Utah need to do to make a playoff run in Year 2?

Let the speculation begin.

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Forgive the pun, but it truly was a Mammoth week for Utah! Utah sends Kesselring and Doan to Buffalo in exchange for rising star JJ Peterka. How will he boost Utah’s talent pool, and are we already cooking up a nickname for his potential line?

The NHL Draft also brought major buzz. Utah kept their fourth pick and selected Caleb Desnoyers, a center with massive potential. He might not hit the roster right away, but trust us—this jersey is gonna sell out when he does.

Also this week:
The NHL and NHLPA reached a tentative four-year CBA extension, keeping labor peace on track. We break down what’s changing and what fans should keep an eye on.

Slappy Thoughts this week:

• Spencer questions whether Gary Bettman really deserves all the hate he gets from hockey fans.
• Tanner relives the worst trade in NHL history—a Caps fan’s nightmare.

Links mentioned in the pod:
https://www.reddit.com/r/hockeymemes/comments/1lmqr71/the_difference_between_getting_picked_9th_overall/

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The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions! Is Florida officially the new hockey hotspot, or did Edmonton just let this one slip away? Tanner and Spencer break down what went right for the Panthers, what went wrong for the Oilers, and what this means for the NHL’s power balance.

The season’s over, but the Mammoth rumor mill is just heating up. With a thin free agency class, could Utah make a bold move to snag top talent? And will they use their draft pick or trade it away for a win-now piece?

Slappy Thoughts this week:

• Tanner uncovers one of the worst rebrands in NHL history and how it wrecked a dynasty’s vibe.
• Spencer looks at the teams Florida now joins as repeat Stanley Cup champions and what it takes to become a back-to-back threat.

Links mentioned in the pod:
The Logo that Ruined an NHL Dynasty – Sideline Archive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFcuGTChCVA
Aleksander Barkov Brings the Cup to His Neighbors: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/txDh8Su8FrQ

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Florida’s flexing. After a dominant Game 5, they’re one win away from lifting the Cup. But don’t count Edmonton out just yet. Can they rally and force a Game 7?

Olympic rosters are starting to take shape, with the first six names for each country locked in. No Mammoth players yet... but could that change before February?

With the draft right around the corner, smoke is everywhere. Is Bill Armstrong bluffing the league, or is he truly passing on a top-ranked talent? We break down the rumors and what it could mean for Utah’s rebuild.

Slappy Thoughts this week:

• Spencer unpacks an absolutely bonkers scoring record that still holds up today.
• Tanner dives into the legend of the worst #1 overall pick in NHL history—and how it all went so, so wrong.

Links mentioned in the pod:
Hockey Psychology on Game 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIj3FU9PxuY

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The NHL Combine is in the books, and rumors are buzzing louder than a swarm in the Beehive State. Could another big name be heading to Utah? Bill Armstrong says he wants a top-six forward, but will he make a move to land one?

Meanwhile, the Stanley Cup Final is getting chippy. Florida’s up 2-1, and Edmonton’s looking for answers. What’s holding the Oilers back, and can they still flip the script?

Slappy Thoughts this week:

• Tanner goes deep on the glowing puck and how it changed hockey broadcasts and left a glowing imprint on all of sports media.
• Spencer returns for Part 2 of the Stanley Cup’s origin story, with more twists, turns, and royalty than you’d expect from a silver bowl.

Utah’s stirring, the Cup’s heating up, and we’re bringing the heat. This is We Don’t Know Hockey

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The Russians are coming! Daniil But and Dmitri Simashev are officially signed, sealed, and heading to Utah. Tanner and Spencer break down what this means for the Mammoth’s blue line and scoring depth. Will they crack the roster out of camp? And how does Desimone’s extension shake up the plans? Bill Armstrong had thoughts, and we’ve got the receipts.

Oh, and in case you forgot... the Stanley Cup Final starts tonight.
Florida’s hunting for a repeat. Edmonton’s chasing a legacy. Will it be sunshine and champagne or Oil country glory? The boys give their picks.

Slappy Thoughts this week:

• Tanner breaks down the longest playoff streaks in NHL history, including the one that might never be touched.
• Spencer learns all about Lord Stanley himself. Who was he? Why’d he give away a giant bowl? And how did his gift become the most iconic trophy in sports?

This is We Don’t Know Hockey, where the history’s rich, the takes are hot, and the Russians are ready to roll.

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Boo-Yah! Team USA strikes GOLD for the first time in 92 years at the World Championship, and Captain Clayton Keller leads the charge. Tanner and Spencer break down the young American core, the Mammoth players who showed up on the global stage, and what this means heading into next season. The stars are shining, and they’re wearing red, white, and blue.

Meanwhile, back on NHL ice, it’s Conference Finals crunch time. Both series are sitting at 3-1, and let’s just say… the odds aren’t looking great for comebacks, but hey, we’ve seen miracles before. Will it be a Cup rematch or something brand new?

Slappy Thoughts this week:

Tanner throws it way back to 1942, reliving the greatest Stanley Cup Final comeback ever, when the Leafs reversed a 3-0 series to win it all.

Spencer cracks open the history books to see what the world looked like the last time Team USA won Worlds… in 1933.

History’s being made, legends are being born, and we’re just trying to keep up. This is We Don’t Know Hockey. 🏒🇺🇸🥇

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Another year, another disappointment in Toronto. The Core Four collapse in Game 7, and Tanner and Spencer ask the question, "Was anyone really surprised?" With big-name free agents possibly on the move, could the Mammoth be in the mix to bring star power to Utah?

The NHL playoffs roll into the Conference Finals, with the Stars vs. Oilers and the Panthers vs. Hurricanes. Is a rematch of last year in the cards? The boys make their predictions and break down who’s got the edge.

Meanwhile, Team USA is rolling at Worlds, and Utah’s presence is being felt in a big way, but the road ahead won’t be easy.

Plus: Tanner and Spencer finally hit the ice! They share their experience trying to score unopposed and let's just say… the highlight reel was short.

Slappy Thoughts:

• Tanner explores the fog-soaked chaos of the NHL’s weirdest playoff moment: The Fog Game.
• Spencer breaks down the logic and chaos behind tagging up and the secret to giving your teammates a little more time.

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