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The Hockey Show: Every Foot Matters

Date: December 5, 2025
Location: The Elser Hotel, Downtown Miami
Hosts: Roy Bellamy, David Drucker, Ethan
Guest: DJ Bean (What Chaos Podcast)

Overview

This episode of The Hockey Show dives into NHL standings post-Thanksgiving, ongoing injury drama, the Olympics rink fiasco, and the evolving world of fun and fails in the hockey universe. There's lively discussion around food, NHL quirks, injuries on and off the ice, rule changes, jersey talk, and a full dose of banter. The show’s highlight is an extended interview with DJ Bean from What Chaos, who brings wit and deep hockey knowledge to conversations on topics like the “Michigan” goal, hockey fashion, and the peculiar vibes of 2025 NHL.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Thanksgiving, Food Traditions, and Barbecued Takes (01:22–04:18)

• Roy, David, and Ethan swap family Thanksgiving/brisket/barbecue stories and opinions on turkey vs. ham.
• Ethan laments never having tried Roy's turkey, advocates for ham at Thanksgiving.
• Sides debate: Sweet potato yams, cheesy potatoes with bacon, baked beans (with pork or burnt ends preferred).
• Notable Quote:
  "I want people to like my food. Exactly." — David Drucker (02:46)
  "My non-Jewish side of the family... Or turkey Christmas Eve, ham Christmas, I believe. Or maybe it's the other way around. I don't care. It's delicious." — Roy Bellamy (03:05)

2. NHL Standings Panic & Leafs Trolling (04:18–08:51)

• Teams and fans take Thanksgiving as a standings checkpoint; Toronto Maple Leafs are being trolled by Brad Marchand for being “outside looking in.”
• Discussion on whether Marchand is sincere or insincere in his comments; panel leans toward sincerity.
• Florida Panthers’ playoff odds, impact of injuries (notably Matthew Tkachuk and Eetu Luostarinen’s absence after a barbecue accident).
• Notable Quote:
  "Right message, wrong messenger." — David Drucker, invoking Chris Rock, about Marchand's comments (05:27)

3. Olympic Ice Rink Smallness Fiasco (09:15–14:21)

• Milan’s Olympic ice rink is being built 3–4 feet smaller than NHL standard due to metric system mix-ups (“Classic T.O.S. mistake”).
• Potential backup plan: Use Torino’s (2006 Olympics) rink, only two hours away; group jokes about singlehandedly solving the Olympic venue crisis.
• Debate on NHL history of non-standard rink sizes vs. MLB-style unique stadiums.
• Concerns about shrunken neutral zones and gameplay effects.
• Notable Moment:
  "Is that arena [Torino] still there?" — Roy, as the group Google-maps solutions in real time (13:02–13:09)

4. Injury Roundup and Kitchen Safety (13:11–15:06)

• Recap of NHL's rash of kitchen injuries: Alexi Toropchenko and Eetu Luostarinen both suffered serious burns from kitchen mishaps.
• Ethan jokes about NHLers needing food delivery endorsements; Roy prescribes: “Stay out of the kitchen.”
• Notable Quote:
  "Stay your ass out of the crease—Stay out of the kitchen." — Roy Bellamy (14:33–14:41)

5. Pre-Game Helmet Ban & Copycat Leagues (15:06–16:54)

• NHL fines Sharks & Senators for no-helmet pregame skates in Vegas.
• Hosts debate the balance between player safety and “letting hockey be hockey.”
• Roy’s “dad” side says be sensible; Ethan wants buckets off because it “looks cooler.”

6. Stat of the Week: Leafs’ First-Shot Goal Streak (18:07–19:25)

• Toronto Maple Leafs scored on their first shot in four consecutive games (first time in 15 years).
• Panel groans as goalies, empathizing with opposing netminders.
• Quote:
  "That's gross... My inner goaltender talking. But ew." — Roy Bellamy (18:33)

7. Puck Luck & Betting (17:02–18:07)

• Roy gives listeners picks for Dylan Guenther (Utah Mammoth) and Will Smith (San Jose) “shots” over bets, plus a Dallas puck line.
• “Stay your ass out of the Eastern Conference!”—Roy Bellamy on betting strategy (17:02)

Memorable Segments & Quotes with Timestamps

Goalie Fight and Goalie Goal Fun (19:36–21:14)

• Enthusiastic breakdown of a USHL goalie fight (Green Bay vs Sioux City) and a Tri City Americans WHL goalie scoring a full-ice goal.
• Quote:
  "The Haymakers were flying. The footwork was spectacular. The referees could not get in and rip them apart. It was so good." — Roy Bellamy (19:41)
• “I love a good goalie goal. It's just a great week for goalies and some minor pro hockey.” — Roy Bellamy (20:47)

Fails of the Week: Wicked Ice & Tony D’Angelo (24:42–28:06)

• Kalamazoo Wings do a “Wicked” theme night, paint ice pink and green; panel universally appalled.
• D'Angelo's costly error for Islanders:
  "The on-ice reason why no sensible team should sign Tony D’Angelo happened..."
  — David Drucker (26:45)

Interview with DJ Bean (31:05–43:58)

Swag Talk & Jersey Nerd-Out (31:05–35:10)

• DJ shares that much What Chaos set swag is bought out-of-pocket and proclaims his lasting support for Seth Jones jerseys (now two Winter Classics).
• Quote:
  "Seth Jones is a very good player. When a big name or a high draft pick is not elite, people decide they stink. And that's just wrong." — DJ Bean (33:20)

Rangers, Panthers Winter Classic Jerseys (35:10–35:59)

• DJ: “It shocked me. It is a good jersey. Not very creative, but it's good. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.”

The “Michigan” Goal & Its Defenses (35:59–37:55)

• DJ discusses if the lacrosse (“Michigan”) goal is played out; notes it’s now so common, goalies are learning to instantly defend it.
• Steve Peters’ point: “Stand up!”—goalies have to adapt, and Bobrovsky’s quick glove response is lauded.

Edmonton Oilers’ Weird Season (37:55–41:41)

• DJ gives a nuanced take: Oilers’ defensive collapse is the real issue (not goaltending alone); cites lack of consistency, slumping big names.

Olympic Rink Size & Olympic Hockey Hype (41:41–43:39)

• DJ predicts smaller rink may mean even more electric, tense Olympic games—albeit without fighting. Excitement for potential Team USA/Canada rosters is high.
• Quote:
  "We all saw Four Nations set the table for what could be an incredible Olympics…this is gonna be amazing. I cannot wait." — DJ Bean (42:14)

Drunk at 11:30am for Olympic Hockey (43:30–43:46)

• Ethan: "I want to be drunk at like 11:30 in the morning, you know, watching us play like Latvia or something."
• Roy: "That's a crazy accusation."

Panthers Den: Team in Trouble (46:37–51:26)

• Panthers have lost five of six, four in regulation, can’t hold leads, and are riddled with injuries to key players (Barkov, Kachuk, Luostarinen, plus depth issues).
• Most recent games: Blues, Flames, Flyers—all blown leads.
• Hosts are frustrated yet circumspect, noting there’s time; a turnaround is possible if team gets healthy by the Olympic break.
• Quote:
  "I don't enjoy watching the 2025-26 Florida Panthers right now. And how could you? They're missing seven regular players in their lineup." — Ethan (51:10)

Notable Humorous/Banter Moments

• DJ Bean jokes about being shooed out of the Miami studio:
  "They probably have guns." — DJ Bean (43:59)
• Swag woes:
  "We don't get enough free stuff around here. How do you guys do it?" — David Drucker (31:08)

Structure & Timestamps

• 01:22–04:18 — Thanksgiving food debate & recipes
• 04:18–08:51 — NHL standings worries; Marchand Leafs trolling
• 09:15–14:21 — Olympic ice size fiasco & backup plans
• 14:21–16:54 — Injury roundup & safety rules
• 17:02–18:07 — Betting with Roy (“Puck Luck”)
• 18:07–19:25 — Leafs first-shot stat
• 19:36–21:14 — Goalie fight and goalie goal
• 24:42–28:06 — Fails of the week: Wicked ice, D’Angelo gaffe
• 31:05–43:58 — DJ Bean interview (What Chaos): jerseys, "Michigan" goal, Oilers analysis, Olympic hockey talk
• 46:37–51:26 — Panthers Den: team struggles, injuries, playoff hopes

Tone & Style

The episode is lively, irreverent, full of sharp one-liners and long-running inside jokes—balancing deep hockey insight with a fun, fan-focused, sometimes chaotic energy. Hosts are knowledgeable but playful, unafraid to poke fun at themselves, the league, and each other.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This is an energetic, informative, and highly entertaining edition of The Hockey Show—the sort that covers not only the news and stats but also the culture, oddities, and personality quirks that make hockey unique. Whether you’re tuning in for Panthers pain, quirky NHL stories, Olympic drama, the latest on goalie fights/goals, or to hear why Seth Jones jerseys are a must-have, you’ll find something to love.

Special thanks to DJ Bean for elevating the episode with his expertise and humor!