The Calder Farmstead AHL Podcast
Covering the American Hockey League, co-hosts Sean O'Brien and Sarah Avampato give an analytical take on the NHL's feeder league while having a good amount of fun along the way!
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Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
On the latest edition of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. and Sean bring back Chicago Wolves General Manager Wendell Young for questions about Wolves roster moves, standard GM FAQ's, skaters he's played with, and some more general inquiries!Wendell Young Intro (4:13)Roster Movement:-The departure of Ryan Warsofsky and hiring of Brock Sheahan as Wolves HC (5:39)-What happened to Dominik Bokk (7:23) and Tarmo Reunanen (10:21)?-What happened with the Hurricanes affiliation? What was the process like? (12:22)General Manger Frequently Asked Questions:-What are some reasons an AHL team's affiliation changes? (15:24)-In the 13 years as GM, how has the AHL (and what it takes to be a successful GM) changed? (18:52)-Trading NHL-contracted players versus AHL-contracted players? (20:50)-The explanation of future considerations in a trade (22:21)-The details of professional try-outs and amateur try-outs (24:09)-The timing of signing announcements (26:12)-Veteran players opting to go to Europe (28:27)-Veteran players bouncing around the AHL season after season (31:05)As a player:-Differences between playing in the AHL versus the IHL (36:37)-Differences between you playing in the minors versus players present-day (39:01)Played with or worked with as GM:-Current Chicago Wolves Assistant Coach Bob Nardella (41:30)-Former AHL assistant and head coach Gord Dineen (43:51)-Former NY Islanders franchise goaltender Rick DiPietro (45:51)-Hockey Hall of Famer Al MacInnis (49:16)-The forever unretired future Hockey Hall of Famer, Jaromir Jagr (52:03)-The Savior of Pittsburgh, Mario Lemieux (53:43)In General:-Which trophy in your collection means the most to you? (58:07)-After 20 years and another Calder Cup added to your collection, what motivates you to keep on going? (1:01:49)-Starting up in 1994, how did the Wolves directly compete against the Blackhawks and succeed? (1:03:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
After a much needed two-month break, the boys are back for the 2022 offseason at The Calder Farmstead! On this episode, C.C. and Sean invite legendary AHL goaltender Mike McKenna to talk about his extensive playing career, stories from the road, and observations on goaltending in general!Episode Intro & 2021-22 Goalie Pull 80 Challenge (1:32)Mike McKenna Intro (5:24)ECHL Prep to Become AHL Ready (7:04)Mindset Behind Frequently Moving Teams (9:19)No Teams Came Knocking After .908 and .904 Years? (12:34)Present-Day Comparison to UPL and Sandstrom Extensions (16:47)AHL Team(s) That Treated Him The Best (19:57)Organization That Treated Him The Worst (22:00)Does The AHL Feel Different Today? (24:49)Hockey in Henderson...and ECHL Again in Nevada? (27:45)The Reason Behind Number 56 (31:02)The Missing Vancouver Sweater And Players Keeping Jerseys (32:56)Playing with...Texas Stars Asst. Coach Travis Morin (37:06)Tucson Forward Adam Cracknell (38:54)Abbotsford Forward Sheldon Dries (40:47)Milwaukee Head Coach Karl Taylor and Assistants Scott Ford & Greg Rallo, Plus Syracuse's Front Office (43:55)Washington Capitals Assistant Coach Scott Allen and Meme Talk (46:56)John Gibson & Matt Murray Not Adapting to Modern Styles (52:10)Most Common Reason AHL Goaltender Doesn't Stick in the NHL (56:27)Cat Silverman Comments and Scott Allen Meme (1:00:27)Almost Arrested As The Macho Man (1:02:00)Hot Food Takes! (1:04:51) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
For the first time since 2019, a new Calder Cup champion has been crowned! C.C. and Sean recap the Calder Cup Finals between the Springfield Thunderbirds and the Chicago Wolves. After going through a postmortem review of the T-Birds, the boys bring on Wolves play-by-play broadcaster Jason Shaver and Canes Country beat reporter Sarah Avampato to discuss Chicago's third Calder Cup and fifth minor pro championship. Plus, some more coaching news from the Pacific Division! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
Saturday Jun 18, 2022
23 playoff teams are now down to just two. It's the 2022 Calder Cup Finals preview episode here on The Calder Farmstead!C.C. and Sean first tackle the new head coach in Ontario with Sarah Avampato (Locked On Kings). Then, the season postmortems: the boys discuss Laval with Melissa Boyd (The Hockey Writers) before diving into a franchise eulogy for Stockton with Paige Siewert (Full Press Hockey, Flames Nation).Lastly, it's the main event! Sarah Avampato (Canes Country) returns to talk Chicago Wolves as the Western Conference Champs, then Ryan Smith (Voice of the Springfield Thunderbirds) joins to chat about the Eastern Conference Champs before C.C. and Sean give their opinions as to who they think will emerge as the 2022 Calder Cup Champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday Jun 10, 2022
Friday Jun 10, 2022
On this episode of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. is left to host the show alone. But, he's brought along some friends to talk about the AHL Eastern and Western Conference Finals! Blain Potvin (The Hockey Writers, Habs Unfiltered) joins to discuss Springfield vs. Laval out east, and Sarah Avampato (Canes Country, Locked On Kings) hops on to discuss Chicago vs. Stockton! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday Jun 03, 2022
Friday Jun 03, 2022
On this edition of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. and Sean have three post mortems to cover for the 2022 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. The boys bring on Checkers broadcaster TJ Chillot to talk Charlotte, Eric Dunay from On The Forecast to discuss Milwaukee, and Meghan Angley from DNVR to eulogize Colorado.All that, plus the Eastern & Western Conference Finals previews -- Springfield vs. Laval and Chicago vs. Stockton! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Friday May 27, 2022
Friday May 27, 2022
CC is away and Sean has to fly somewhat solo. He brings on TJ Chillot of the Charlotte Checkers to talk about the Springfield and Charlotte series. He dives into the North Division series that Laval won. Sean then brings on Sarah Avampato from Canes Country to break down the Wolves / Admirals series. Lastly, CC comes on.....as a guest?!.....to talk Stockton / Colorado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Saturday May 21, 2022
Saturday May 21, 2022
The AHL Divisional Semifinals have concluded, and now, only eight teams remain in the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs! C.C. and Sean bring on Alexandra Ackerman (Syracuse Speaks Podcast), Ben Birnell (Daily Sentinel News), and Mitch Anderson (Eyes on Isles / Deckhands Podcast) to talk the Syracuse Crunch, Utica Comets, and Bridgeport Islanders post mortem. The boys also preview the four AHL Divisional Finals: Charlotte vs. Springfield (Atlantic), Laval vs. Rochester (North), Chicago vs. Milwaukee (Central), and Stockton vs. Colorado (Pacific)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
The 2022 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs are in full swing, with (almost) two rounds down in the postseason! C.C. and Sean revisit the finished series from round one, while also tackling the completed match-ups from round two (minus three still ongoing). Full Press Hockey's Courtney Bauman and Jacob Stoller help the boys out as guests! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
On the 100th episode of The Calder Farmstead, C.C. and Sean hand out the regular season awards for the 2021-22 AHL regular season! Categories include...Best AHLTV BroadcastBest BroadcasterBest Coaching StaffBest Hockey FlowBest Goalie MaskBest GoalieBest DefensemanBest ForwardThe Mea Culpa Award Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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