Due For A Sharpening

Episode 37: The Long Shadow: How the Detroit Red Wings Stole An Extra Cup

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400

The boys discuss the Detroit Red Wings' 2008 run to the Stanley Cup and the irreproducible factors that truly made that team the last of its kind.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production & Editing: Evan Marlowe

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Episode 36: Entry Draft Ethics And The Human Response

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

The boys try to get serious, and eventually succeed, about the moral compasses possessed by NHL execs with the power of the pen. Should franchise image and fan expectations be considered while drafting and signing players of dubious character? Clearly, some GM’s say “not really”.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Evan Marlowe

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Episode 35: Magnus Calamari's Campus Capers

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

The boys talk the successes and flops in signing non-drafted players to mid-season contracts throughout the years. College hockey is at an all-time high, and as usual, a Boston-based university has a future stud on its hands.

Episode 34: The End Of No One Saw This Is Crazy Trend Is A Problem As We Know It

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

The boys give a shoutout to Mikhail Sergachev and ponder the inspiration pro athletes give to their fans. TikTok makes an appearance and then that same appearance is copied over and over again in what is known as a “trend”. Stay in school.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Evan Marlowe

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Episode 33: Trevor Zegras, or Zegras Schmegras

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0400

The Boys discuss Trevor Zegras’ alleged trip to the trading block, and honestly talk about little else. Sorry.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Evan Marlowe

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Episode 32: Same S*#!, Same Pile

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

The boys discuss news about the 2018 team Canada WJC scandal, and ponder the chances and actions needed in the game of hockey as a whole.

Episode 31: The Winter Classic - Connor Bedard vs. Connor Bedard

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

The Boys discuss the media spectacle that the NHL Winter Classic has become. Seattle Kraken and the Vegas Golden Knights just recently played and we take on what goes into a great Winter Classic game from the teams competing & the setting to the music at the halftime show. The rapid expansion of the NHL and what towns should be getting teams is also discussed. Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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Episode 30: Weejee Refs Don’t Bring Guns to Work

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:00:00 -0400

The boys are back in the places they live with some hella-relevant hockey stories. As the Swedes and Yanks go nick(guard) and neck(guard) in the WJC gold medal game, the boys delve into some wild and pivotal history from the illustrious tournament’s storied past. Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Evan Marlowe - Northern Roots Media

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Episode 29: Can't Think Of A Title That Doesn't Suck

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

The boys talk contract costs and age-based bonuses, Hall of Fame would’s, should’s, and absolute shant’s, and prove once and for all who has the better hockey game memory.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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Episode 28: The Comeback Kane

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0400

The boys don’t dare talk about Corey Perry’s sudden departure from Chicago, nor the absurd rumors surrounding it. DFAS proves its oracle status as Patrick Kane joins the Red Wings, and The Magnificent One’s comeback for the ages inspires us all. Chapeau bas à vous, Mario Lemieux.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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Episode 27: My Thanksgiving Dinner With Hollandre

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

The boys divulge an age-old secret previously known only to NHL GM’s. Eric predicts the future and Dan forgets the past, and the New York Rangers are SOL on Patrick Kane, because according to DFAS, Showtime is coming to Motown.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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Episode 26: The Iceman Suckedeth

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

The boys get sentimental as Dan tells us how he really feels about everything Mighty Ducks, including a beloved mascot of theirs, taken from his adoring public, far too soon. No controversial remarks in this one!

Youtube recording of the Mighty Ducks Opening Ceremony Nonsense - AnaheimMightyDucks.Com YouTube channel

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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Episode 25: Beaver Dupuis Scores 3

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

The boys are back with some gripes about NHL officiating and the faulty memories of the pre-shootout era. Eric’s phone takes a crap, players adapt to changing rules, and Beaver Dupuis makes some dubious history.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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Episode 24: Hobey

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

The boys talk happy moms and green twigs, the Great One’s clever method of taking in radio broadcasts, and tell the story of the legendary Hobey Baker, in honor of the upcoming Veteran’s Day.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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Episode 23: This Episode is Not About Connor Bedard

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400

The boys discuss some current events and end up focussing a large amount on the concept of the draft, the draft lottery and how a team had the #1 pick served up to a them on a silver spoon straight up their backsides. Namely that hockey team from Chicago and Connor Bedard.

BREAKING NEWS…Connor Bedard ate a ham sandwich for lunch. He reports, “It was good”. More information to follow.

The boys also discuss some of the biggest 1st overall pick flops in NHL history.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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Episode 22: Penalty Shots Were Dumber in the 30's

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400

In the season 2 debut, the boys are back with some fantasy advice, Eric has a new address, Dan has some BIG news and the penalty shot takes a trip through time, which results in another penalty shot.

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Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

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Hibernation Butt Plugs

Eric and Dan Riley — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 03:17:44 -0400

The boys discuss how the NHL, and namely the Red Wings fared in throughout the 2023 Draft as well as the first few days of free agency. Alex DeBrincat's rumored trade to Detroit gets discussed as well as some other trade rumors.

In addition, the Boys would like to announce that we are taking a short hiatus while the NHL is in it's offseason. Just as the players need a break to rest, refresh and retool, we at Due For A Sharpening also want to take the opportunity to do the same. We'll be back in the fall for preseason action and for a brand new Season 2! Thanks for listening and stay tuned for more in the future!

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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Matt Chuck Or Hew Tka

Eric and Dan Riley — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 03:49:31 -0400

The boys air some quick grievances with retaliatory skirmishes after clean hits and chintzy refereeing in Cup Final games. One Florida Panther is a game-time decision when he’s needed most, and some of their fans need a perspective check to go along with that shake. Vegas is on the cusp of their first Stanley Cup, and Eric needs to look at the rosters.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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Sutter Babies Ain’t Clams But Good Swiffers

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:00:50 -0400

In honor of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers, the boys inspect history’s treatment of NHL expansion teams in their first few seasons and discuss their admiration for hockey’s respect for the past. Cyclone Taylor makes an appearance, as do some famous NHL siblings, along with a rough estimate of one famous prairie surname’s family tree.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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Yellowknife, the Undiscovered Capitol

Eric and Dan Riley — Tue, 23 May 2023 04:00:32 -0400

The boys have their takes on the possible rumored locations of where the Arizona Coyotes should end up and frankly, why there’s even hockey in Arizona in the first place. Another hot-button topic around this time of year is tanking and the boys discuss some of the most egregious examples of tanking and the crazy shenanigans around the NHL draft.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Evan & Keely Marlowe - Northern Roots Media

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Bettman's Blackhawks

Eric and Dan Riley — Tue, 09 May 2023 02:31:55 -0400

This is a recording of our first-ever live event where the boys watched and reacted to the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery as it happened in real time. To say things didn't go the way of the DFAS Boys would be an understatement. As the recording goes on, we do an impromptu deep dive into why this year's NHL Draft Lottery and the direction that the first pick will be going is a TERRIBLE look for Gary Bettman, the Chicago Blackhawks and the NHL as a whole.

Gadourspace Rides Again!

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:22 -0400

In today’s episode, the boys give their take on the recent playoff game results and what we’ve learned since the last episode. Also with the end of the season upcoming, that also means that the NHL draft takes place in the not-so-distant future. The boys weigh in on what they think might happen and how they hope their beloved Red Wings pan out. In an episode riddled with Wi-Fi and technological issues, the boys persevered. On to the draft lottery!

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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The Curse of the Maple Leaves

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:36 -0400

The boys discuss their thoughts and feelings on the first round of the playoffs and some of the news and possible matchups throughout the rest of the playoff rounds. Dan and Eric are also both quite distracted as they speak as they talk us through some good, live hockey fights and discuss who the NHL wants to see in the Stanley Cup Finals. The Toronto Maple Leaf's recent playoff drought gets covered, as well as everyone's general disdain for the franchise as a whole. Hot takes, Dan makes up facts, you know the drill.

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Dan & Eric Riley

Production, Editing, Website & Social Media: Northern Roots Media

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Karsten 2: Electric Boogaloo

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:00:37 -0400

The boys welcome back their good friend and Equipment Manager for the Northern Michigan University Wildcats Hockey Team, Karsten Kamps. The boys discuss NMU Hockey's late-season push and all the excitement that came with the CCHA playoffs. Karsten discusses some of the offseason changes and some of the duties he has in the offseason as equipment manager preparing for next season. Ridiculous merch plans surface as the question of NIL spurs some very...Interesting....ideas and finally the boys discuss who'd they'd like to see in the end of the NCAA playoffs.

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Welcome to Ponderosa?

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:21 -0400

The boys start the episode by discussing the wonderful world of per diem dining during work travel and using that money at the wonderful restaurant that is Ponderosa Steakhouse. Dan tells tales of his recent trip to Detroit to see our beloved Red Wings and the absurdity of player-used equipment for sale in the team store. The boys also discuss their absolute hatred for the shootout and their possible solutions to improve games that end regulation in a stalemate. And finally, on the day this episode was recorded, the QMJHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League) banned fighting in the interest of creating a “culture change” and the boys have some incredibly passionate takes on the direction the league has taken.

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Salt Peanuts, Salt Peanuts!

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:00:56 -0400

The boys begin with a discussion of a number of odd coincidental encounters with the movie, The Cable Guy. They explore the myriad of trades that have taken place and what to expect from the remaining days before the trade deadline. The boys also put on their homer helmets and spend some time talking about the best team in the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings and their moves before the deadline.

Important note: This episode was recorded on Thursday, March 2nd, before the trade deadline came and went along with a few more moves.

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30 Peanuts Per Bag!

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:00:26 -0400

The boys discuss a wide variety of situations involving the upcoming trade deadline. They also attempt to pick their greatest lines of all time and Eric says no to Eddie Shore. As always, be sure to follow us on Instagram as well as check out our website!

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Multiple Zamboni Fantasy featuring Tyler Jacoby

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:00:54 -0400

The boys discuss the ever-evolving All-Star Game weekend and everyone's true feelings about Bobby Hull. They also welcome the host of the Sports_Adapted Podcast, Tyler Jacoby, for an interview diving into the topics of his career in the sport of sled hockey as well as the world of adaptive sports.

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Blown Hands

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 11:00:13 -0400

The boys talk about the in's and out's of drop-in beer league hockey from their perspective. From what kind of drinks people drink on the bench to what really grinds their gears, the boys cover it all.

The Yzerplan Gets Sticky

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:17 -0400

The boys analyze the Detroit Red Wing's move to expose Jakub Vrana to waivers and what lies ahead for him in Grand Rapids and beyond.

Welcome To America! Get Deep!

Eric and Dan Riley — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 04:53:50 -0400

The boys of Due For A Sharpening are celebrating the New Year with their first ever fully in-person recording featuring a special guest of honor, Mr. Mike Riley. The boys discuss the wide array of hockey available on New Year's Eve, their New Year Resolutions and much, much more!

Kennn Kleeee!

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 11:00:34 -0400

The boys take on the exciting and controversial world of shot-blocking and offer some possible solutions and alternatives.

Live From Menards

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:00:49 -0400

As the holiday season is upon us, the boys discuss fun holiday topics such as movie characters, hockey gifts and how the stick game has changed since they were kids.

Hey Karsten, Do You Have Any Extra Tongues?

Eric and Dan Riley — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:09:46 -0400

The boys get a chance to sit down with Northern Michigan University Hockey equipment manager, Karsten Kamps. They talk shop about equipment, day-to-day hockey operations, and share some unique stories from the road and beyond.

Gordie, Wayne, and Ovi

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:00:40 -0400

Recently, Alex Ovechkin has made headlines for passing Gordie Howe for #2 on the all-time goals on one team list. In this episode, the boys discuss Ovi's rise to fame and how he stacks up against both Gordie Howe and "The Great One" Wayne Gretzky. Dan also explains his old man moment while recently sharing the ice with some young "whippersnappers" and their views on their favorite hockey players today.

Obvious, Alaska

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:22 -0400

The boys give an in-depth look into one of the most famous hockey movies of all time, Mystery, Alaska. Whether it's Russell Crowe's amazing skating ability (or inability) or the confident leadership of Burt Reynolds; nothing is off limits for the boys of Due For A Sharpening.

Something About Soviet Denim? Part 2

Eric and Dan Riley — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:19:15 -0400

The boys discuss games 2-8 of the 1972 Summit Series and the recent documentary, Summit 72.