The NHL Wildcard Race Is Drunk

The NHL Wildcard Race Is Drunk

From Empty Netters Podcast by Almost Friday Media

March 24, 2026 · 1h 32m

About this episode

The episode discusses the competitive NHL playoff race, college hockey brackets, and nostalgic themes from the 90s.

What a log jam we’ve got on our hands. Every division is up for grabs except the Central but there’s plenty of heavy weight drama there too. The Preds and Blue Jackets are making last minute surges. The Islanders, Red Wings, Sharks, and Kings might break our hearts. The first round matchups are looking spicy. The college hockey bracket is set and we are fired up! Dartmouth is in! Merrimack is in! Can anyone beat Michigan? The 90s are coming back and we are here for it. And the beer league hotline is nasty! Donate to Jessi Pierce's fundraiser here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-mike-hinrichs-after-losing-jessi-pierce-children Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 09:12 - Playoff Race is Gas 30:55 - Preds on a Heater 39:40 - Frozen Four 46:51 - Jessi Pierce 53:09 - The 90s are Back! 1:18:13 - Beer League Hotline 1:28:32 - Blind Ranking PRESENTED by BetMGM. Download the BETMGM app and use code “NETTERS” and enjoy up to $1500 in bonus bets if you lose your first wager! Thanks to our Sponsors! BetMGM: Use bonus code NETTERS when signing up to receive up to $1500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER (Available in the US) 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369)…

Topics covered

  • NHL playoff race
  • college hockey
  • sports drama
  • beer league
  • 90s nostalgia

Keywords

  • NHL
  • playoff race
  • college hockey
  • Frozen Four
  • 90s
  • beer league
  • Jessi Pierce

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dartmouth, Merrimack, Michigan, NHL, Preds, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Red Wings, Sharks, Kings

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