Mid-Ice Crisis

Hockey takes from a hockey writer, podcaster and one upon a time broadcaster who is going through a mid-ice crisis.

Mid-Ice Crisis is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Mid-Ice Crisis, a society show with 35 episodes published.

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  Episode #35

  Who Won the Pacific Division Offseason? | Oilers Gamble, Sharks Surge & Vegas Waits

  Jul 29, 202630 min

  In this episode of Mid-Ice Crisis, we discuss: • Did the Oilers make the right decisions? • Can Vegas remain the team to beat in the Pacific? • Are the Kings finally built to make a deep playoff run? • Is San Jose's rebuild ahead of schedule? • What are the Vancouver Canucks? • How bad will Calgary be? • Did anyone have a worse summer than Anaheim? • Why is Seattle stuck in the mushy middle? Plus, we rank every Pacific Division team's offseason, hand out our winners and losers, and debate which clubs improved the most heading into the 2026-27 NHL season. Who do you think had the best offseason in the Pacific Division? Drop your rankings in the comments and join the conversation! Mid-Ice Crisis is brought to you by Cwench Hydration. Go to: www.cwenchhydration.ca/SECONDSTORYPOD to get a 15% discount. www.cwenchhydration.com/SECONDSTORYPOD in the U.S. Use promo code SECONDSTORYPOD at checkout Follow Josh Cybulski at: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12 Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1 Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814 #NHL #Hockey #PacificDivision #EdmontonOilers #VegasGoldenKnights #LosAngelesKings #VancouverCanucks #CalgaryFlames #SeattleKraken #AnaheimDucks #SanJoseSharks

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  Episode #34

  Powerhouses Are Crumbling | Is The Central Division Up For Grabs This Year?

  Jul 22, 202623 min

  The Central Division had one of the most fascinating offseasons in the NHL, and we're breaking down every team's biggest moves heading into the 2026-27 season. Who had the best offseason in the Central Division? The Avalanche dealt some key forwards. The Blues retooled. The Blackhawks kept building. The Stars largely stood pat. The Mammoth made some huge swings. We break down every Central Division team and rank the biggest winners and losers. Who's winning the Central in 2026-27? Let us know your rankings in the comments. Mid-Ice Crisis is brought to you by Cwench Hydration. Go to: www.cwenchhydration.ca/SECONDSTORYPOD to get a 15% discount. www.cwenchhydration.com/SECONDSTORYPOD in the U.S. Use promo code SECONDSTORYPOD at checkout Follow Josh Cybulski at: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12 Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1 Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814 #NHL #Hockey #centraldivision #dallasstars #coloradoavalanche #chicagoblackhawks #winnipegjets #minnesotawild #nashvillepredators #stlouisblues #utahmammoth #NHLPodcast

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  Episode #33

  The Atlantic Division has become an absolute warzone

  Jul 16, 202634 min

  Who had the best offseason in the Atlantic Division? 🤔 The Panthers made another big splash. The Leafs retooled. The Canadiens kept building. The Senators made one of the biggest trades of the summer. We break down every Atlantic Division team and rank the biggest winners and losers. Who's winning the Atlantic in 2026-27? Mid-Ice Crisis is brought to you by Cwench Hydration. Go to: www.cwenchhydration.ca/SECONDSTORYPOD to get a 15% discount. www.cwenchhydration.com/SECONDSTORYPOD in the U.S. Use promo code SECONDSTORYPOD at checkout Follow Josh Cybulski at: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12 Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1 Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814 #NHL #Hockey #AtlanticDivision #MapleLeafs #Canadiens #Panthers #Senators #NHLPodcast

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  Episode #32

  Who Won The Metropolitan Division Offseason? | Capitals, Rangers & Penguins All Make Big Moves

  Jul 10, 202626 min

  The Metropolitan Division has been one of the NHL's busiest divisions this summer, and we're breaking down every major move. From Washington adding impact players to push for another Stanley Cup, to the Rangers aggressively reshaping their roster, to Kyle Dubas continuing to retool the Penguins, every team in the Metro has revealed its direction heading into the 2026-27 season. In this episode of Mid-Ice Crisis, we discuss: • The Capitals' aggressive push to stay among the NHL's elite • Pittsburgh's youth movement and what's next for Sidney Crosby's Penguins • Carolina's decision to largely keep its championship roster intact • New Jersey's efforts to strengthen its depth around Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes • Philadelphia's continued rebuild and roster additions • The Islanders' attempt to retool on the fly • What's next for Columbus after another summer of uncertainty Plus, we rank every Metropolitan Division team's offseason and debate which club improved the most, which team has the most work left to do, and who could surprise people when the puck drops this fall. Who do you think had the best offseason in the Metropolitan Division? Let us know in the comments. Mid-Ice Crisis is brought to you by Cwench Hydration. Go to: www.cwenchhydration.ca/SECONDSTORYPOD to get a 15% discount. www.cwenchhydration.com/SECONDSTORYPOD in the U.S. Use promo code SECONDSTORYPOD at checkout Follow Josh Cybulski at: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoshcybulski/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorJCybulski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfactor12 Buy Josh’s Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Second-Story-Work-Josh-Cybulski/dp/B08JF5M3MN/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1706931882&sr=8-1 Listen to Josh’s Audiobook Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/second-story-work-the-novel/id1712487814 #NHL #Hockey #WashingtonCapitals #NewYorkRangers #PittsburghPenguins #CarolinaHurricanes #NewJerseyDevils #PhiladelphiaFlyers #NewYorkIslanders #ColumbusBlueJackets #MidIceCrisis

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  Episode #31

  Why American NHL Stars Don't Want to Play in Canada

  Jun 25, 202615 minS0

  <p>Canada invented hockey, but does that mean NHL players still dream of playing here?</p><p>In this episode of Mid-Ice Crisis, Josh explores why so many American-born stars seem to prefer U.S. markets over Canadian ones—and whether Canadian culture has developed an ego problem.</p><p>From the pressure of Canadian markets to the changing realities of life in both Canada and the United States, this conversation goes beyond hockey and asks a bigger question: Have Canadians become too attached to an image of ourselves that no longer matches reality?</p><p>This is an honest lo...

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