A Foot In The Crease - Episode 19

For our 19th episode wrapping up the week between Christmas and New Year's, we have a look back at the games the Leafs played against the Sabres, Penguins, Devils and Bruins. Who's Hot Who's Not pays a compliment to Jaromir Jagr and slots the netminders of the Colorado Avalanche and Sean Donovan in the "Not" category. In addition to game recaps, The Redline Report looks at the Leafs injury situation and Wayne Gretzky's return to the Coyotes bench. On The Bubble details the progress of Team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championships and profiles Ryan Miller all part of the Weekly Player Feature. Rigamarole shares a few New Year's Resolutions the Leafs could make that would help to ensure their success in the second part of the season.

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The music featured in this episode from the Podsafe Music Network included "Bad Times Never Felt So Good" by Gentlemen Losers, "Mary" by Greg Tannen and "Tongue Tied" by Hollins Steele.

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A Foot In The Crease - Episode 18

In this week's episode we recap the Leafs last three games against the Bruins, the Islanders and the dreaded Ottawa Senators. Who's Hot, Who's Not features Martin Biron and Jeremy Roenick. The Redline Report looks extensively at the announcement of the Team Canada Olympic roster. On The Bubble looks at Canada's team for the World Juniors and profiles Boston Bruins player Brad Boyes. Rigamarole looks at some of the reasoning behind the Team Canada choices.

The music featured in this episode included "Speak To You" by George Hrab, "She Hates Love Songs" by Katie Davis and "Intoxicated" by Keith Varon. All this music can be found at The Podsafe Music Network.

We'd love to hear any comments, questions or general hockey talk at our email afootinthecrease@gmail.com.

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A Foot In The Crease - Episode 17

In this week's episode of A Foot Of The Crease we once again look at the light week of past Leaf games against Anaheim and Dallas. Who's Hot, Who's Not features Brendan Shanahan and the Pittsburg Penguins. The Redline report covers a broad range of topics including the plus/minus ratings of young players on the Leafs, various Leaf injuries, the injury to Vancouver's Dan Cloutier, Lemieux withdrawal from Team Canada and the projected salary cap for next year. On the Bubble's weekly player profile features Ottawa's Brandon Bochenski and Rigamarole looks in depth at this week's past owner's meeting.

The music featured in this week's episode includes "One Night In Your Skin" by Glasshouse, "Perfect" by Miggs and "Your Love is Everything" by Don't Harass Betty.

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Special Episode: A Foot In The Crease and The Dallas Stars Podcast

This past Sunday, Dave and I from A Foot In The Crease recorded a special joint conversation podcast with Scott of The Dallas Stars Podcast. We discuss the Leafs and Stars game from Saturday night, examine various issues regarding both teams, and look at league-wide topics from both a Western and Eastern conference perspective.

This was our first time doing a joint podcast, and we'd like to thank Scott for bringing this all together. We hope to produce more special episodes in the future.

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A Foot In The Crease - Episode 16

This week's episode, as usual, recaps the two games the Leafs played this week. Who's Hot, How's Not looks at the Buffalo Sabres and Mats Sundin. The Redline report touches on a number of topics including Yzerman's withdrawal from the Olympic race, Lemieux's medical issues, The Flyer's injury problems, potential Leaf lineup changes and we respond to some email about Jagues Martin and Nik Antropov. This week's On The Bubble Player Feature looks at Jussi Jokinen and Rigamarole takes a deeper look at Mario Lemieux.

We love to hear any comments, questions or disagreements in the form of email at afootinthecrease@gmail.com.

The music featured in this week's episode included "Suddenly Wonderful" by Miggs, "Rainfalls" by Mark Brown and "Don't Look Behind" by Lizard Called Me. All these songs can be found at the Podsafe Music Network

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A Foot In The Crease - Episode 15

Today's show recaps the five games the Leafs played in this busy last week. Who's Hot, Who's Not features Curtis Joseph and Gilbert Brule. In The Redline Report we discuss Karel Pilar's rehabilitation from his heart condition, Dany Heatley's almost record breaking point streak and the shocking Joe Thornton trade. On The Bubble profiles Marcel Goc of the San Jose Sharks and Rigamarole pays a reluctant compliment to the Ottawa Senators.

The music in this episode included "Learn To Fly" by Josh Woodward, "Crossfire" by Masceo and "Replaced By Robots" by Lejeune. All these songs can be found on the Podsafe Music Network.

We always love to hear from our listeners. Send along any questions or comments to afootinthecrease@gmail.com.

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