sportS budZ hockey podcast

About sportS budZ hockey podcast

Podcast related to all things hockey, emphasis on NHL and Canadian teams for the fans by the fans. Choose one of the podcast platforms below to listen. Subscribe to stay on top of all our new content as it comes out.

Publisher

Collin Simpson Merrick Zemp

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Nov 2022

Latest episode

7 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2025

   The Extension: McDavid’s Short-Term Promise

   In this episode, hosts Merrick Zemp and Collin Simpson break down Connor McDavid’s blockbuster contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. They unpack what the deal means for McDavid’s legacy, the Oilers’ long-term strategy, and the ripple effects across the NHL. The discussion dives into the evolving nature of player contracts, the art of team-building around a generational talent, and how McDavid’s trajectory stacks up against Sidney Crosby’s storied career. From fierce rivalries to front-...

2. 

   1 Oct 2025

   Calgary Flames 2025: At the Crossroads: Rebuild, Retool, or Rise Again?

   In this episode of the Sports Buds Hockey Podcast, hosts Merrick Zemp and Collin Simpson dive deep into the Calgary Flames' previous season, analyzing player performances, team direction, and the challenges ahead. They discuss the potential for a rebuild versus a retool, the importance of young talent, and the goaltending situation. The conversation also touches on trade talks and the expectations for the upcoming season, culminating in predictions for the Flames' future. Takeaways The Flam...

3. 

   27 Sept 2025

   Edmonton Oilers 2025: Offseason Moves, McDavid’s Contract & Playoff Outlook

   In this episode of the SportsBuds Hockey Podcast, hosts Merrick Zemp and Collin Simpson lace up their mics and take a slapshot at the Edmonton Oilers' season preview. They break down the offseason shakeups, questionable player moves, and the Western Conference landscape like it's the third period of a Game 7. Will the Oilers' new signings be game-changers or just really expensive seat-fillers? Can Connor McDavid carry the team and the weight of a looming contract situation? And what's going o...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

51

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