The Toronto Maple Leafs are once again at the center of the hockey world — but is the problem really behind the bench?

Rick sounds off on what he believes is a player-driven issue in Toronto, pushing back on speculation surrounding head coach Craig Berube and explaining why firing the coach would be a huge mistake. The conversation turns heated as Auston Matthews’ leadership, accountability, and media silence come into question.

Then we head west.

The Edmonton Oilers shake things up by trading Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry — and just three games into his Oilers tenure, Jarry suffers an injury. Exactly the concern critics warned about.

Is this bad luck… or a risky gamble coming back to bite Edmonton?

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The Edmonton Oilers made a blockbuster move, sending Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Tristan Jarry — and Oilers fans are split.

Was goaltending really the problem, or should Edmonton have focused on fixing their defense instead? We break down the numbers, the injury concerns surrounding Jarry, and whether this move actually makes the Oilers better — or just riskier.

Plus, the Oilers absolutely dismantle the Maple Leafs, leaving Rick questioning everything in Toronto. We also discuss whether the Oilers should give Conor Ingram a shot, Jarry’s strong performance against the Leafs, and whether Edmonton is finally finding its groove at the right time.

Are the Oilers on a roll — and is Tristan Jarry the missing piece to a Stanley Cup run?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing a goaltending crisis, forced to turn to AHL call-ups as injuries continue to mount. The Edmonton Oilers don’t have the same injury issues, but questions remain about consistency in net, even with Stuart Skinner coming off a couple of better performances.

We break down the similarities between both teams, explain why we’re still reserving judgment on Edmonton’s recent wins, and discuss whether the Oilers should continue exploring a move for a goaltender.

We also touch on the Dave Chappelle incident in Edmonton, reacting to reports of heckling during his show and what that could mean for future appearances in the city.

All that and more in Episode 11 of No Pucks Given.

Are the Edmonton Oilers really considering trading Stuart Skinner?
In Episode 10 of the No Pucks Given Podcast, Stuart and Rick dive deep into the growing concern around the Oilers’ goaltending — and whether a major move could be coming soon. With Stuart Skinner struggling and Calvin Pickard unable to stabilize the net, Edmonton suddenly finds itself at the center of trade rumours across the NHL.

We break down what’s actually happening, what the Oilers’ options are, and whether this team can still save their season.

On the Toronto side, the Maple Leafs have been inconsistent but are showing signs of life. We discuss their latest performances, playoff hopes, and whether their roster is built for the long run.

🔥 In this episode:
• Are the Oilers really shopping Stuart Skinner?
• Why Edmonton’s goalie tandem is one of the worst in the league
• Possible trade scenarios & who the Oilers could target
• The Leafs’ slow start — are they turning a corner?
• Playoff expectations for both Canadian teams
• NHL news, reactions, and raw unfiltered takes

Hosted by Stuart Forreal and Rick Rowley, No Pucks Given brings you honest, passionate, and hilarious hockey talk every week — with no filter and no pucks given.

AJ Galante — best known from the Netflix documentary Untold: Crime & Penalties and former president of the Danbury Trashers — joins Stuart and Rick for a loaded Episode 9.

We dive into:

• The Edmonton Oilers’ ongoing goalie crisis and what the team can realistically do

• Behind-the-scenes talk from AJ’s work with Ice Wars, including the June event

• The incredible Georges Laraque story about how close he came to becoming a Danbury Trasher

• AJ’s perspective on the evolution of hockey culture, fighting, and entertainment

• What he’s been working on recently and how the Netflix documentary changed everything

This episode blends hockey analysis, storytelling, and inside access you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Episode 8 of No Pucks Given is absolute chaos from start to finish.

Stuart and Rick break down the Edmonton Oilers’ ongoing goalie disaster — is Stuart Skinner running out of time? Are the Oilers finally forced to make a move? We dive into what’s working, what’s not, and who could realistically replace him.

Meanwhile in Leafs Nation…
Auston Matthews gives fans a scare, and Rick is absolutely spiraling as we try to figure out how serious this could be.

But that’s not all — at the end of the episode, we drop a HUGE announcement:
AJ Galante, the legendary former GM of the Danbury Trashers and star of the Netflix documentary Untold: Crime & Penalties, will be joining us for Episode 9.

Hockey talk, chaos, comedy, and a massive guest reveal — this one’s loaded.

Another year, another meltdown in Edmonton. Stuart (@stuartforreal) and Rick (@rickrowley3) dive deep into what’s going wrong with the Oilers this time — from shaky goaltending to questionable coaching decisions and locker-room vibes that just don’t feel right.

Are McDavid and Draisaitl running out of patience, or is this just another early-season slump?

🔥 Plus: we talk about how the Leafs are looking, Team Canada buzz, and all the latest NHL headlines you need to hear — raw, unfiltered, and 100% No Pucks Given.

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The No Pucks Given Podcast is back and we’re fired up.

This week we dive into the biggest debate in Oil Country:
Can Stuart Skinner actually lead the Edmonton Oilers to a Stanley Cup?
Is he the guy… or are fans holding onto a dream?

Plus:

• The Blue Jays heartbreak that still hurts

• NHL storylines and hot takes

• Goalie talk, Canadian sports chaos, and zero filter

If you're a die-hard Oilers fan, Jays fan, or love heated hockey talk — this one’s for you.

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