Last Word on Hockey presents The 4th Line Hockey Podcast #203 – Paul Kariya Retires, Detroit Red Wings Recap. Coming from Calgary, AB, Carl and Joel provide their own unique and fun view of hockey. Every week the guys share their thoughts on the news of the week, have a variety of guests from the world of hockey as well as spending some time in segments like The Elimination Station, Joel’s Counselling Couch, The Rant Shack, and The Hot Seat.
Episode #203 – Paul Kariya Jersey Retired, Detroit Red Wings Recap
Pinch hitting for The Always Wonderful Joel, Nick Seguin of Wings Nation makes his triumphant return to the show. What have the Detroit Red Wings been up to this season, aside from starting the game winless? What prospects are looking good?
Paul Kariya had his jersey retired, which means an obligatory Paul Kariya appreciation. What criteria should be used for retiring a player’s number? Should Henrik Zetterberg head to the rafters?
Peter Laviolette lost a bet and had to wear a bull mask. Connor McDavid dressed like Homer Simpson. Is having fun allowed?!
Goalies are commenting that they’re getting hurt more. Is there a fair trade-off between injuries and allowing more goals?
A winner is crowned in Hi Sticking and a new slate of Pavel Bure Must Watch Games is selected.
Who are Carl and Joel? Carl comes from Calgary, AB. His facial hair of choice is a mustache. His team of choice is the Colorado Avalanche and his smoked meat of choice is brisket. Joel comes from Calgary, AB. His facial hair of choice is a beard. His team of choice is the Toronto Maple Leafs and his smoked meat of choice is ribs.
Main Photo: EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – JUNE 9: Paul Kariya #9 of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim looks to pass against the New Jersey Devils in game seven of the 2003 Stanley Cup Finals at Continental Airlines Arena on June 9, 2003 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Devils defeated the Ducks 3-0 to win the Stanley Cup. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)