Can the Utah Hockey Club overcome their defensive injuries and make a playoff push? With key players sidelined and bad news on Robert Burtuzzo, the team faces a critical seven-game homestand that could define their season.
Join hosts Tom Callahan and Robin Leano as they dissect the Utah Hockey Club’s current challenges, including the impact of injuries on their defensive lineup and the strategic acquisition of Nick DeSimone. They explore the significance of January for the team’s playoff hopes and speculate on potential trade deadline strategies. The discussion also highlights the anticipated return of Sean Durzi and John Marino, comparing their comeback to acquiring new talent without the cost at the deadline.
Will the Utah Hockey Club emerge as buyers or sellers by the trade deadline? Tune in for an in-depth analysis and discover what lies ahead for the team.
0:00 Intro
5:17 Nick DeSimone: New defensive addition
18:43 Top games to watch
25:26 January’s importance for Utah Hockey Club
31:53 Impact of returning injured players
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Thank you for continuing to be the best podcast the covers out beloved Utah team. You two are the best! Thank you as always for the info and breakdown of current changes and news with the team.
After signing up for SEG+ I got two tickets to some bad seats at the Utah vs Charlotte game here in Utah, and had an absolute blast (Veggie was on FIRE!)! My girlfriend and me are now searching for tickets for a game when my daughter is in town .. It is looking like it will be the Utah vs the Blues (wouldn't normally choose this one, but it is the timing) ..
I love my Utah Hockey Club! I'm REALLY happy to see Spicy Tuna playing!
The boys in good shape standings-wise I'd think. Road heavy sched 1st half, injuries nearly all to r-side D, that's odd itself, lol. Mgr Bill tempered playoff expectations last summer, and correctly so I believe. But, they is in the fight. The next half could be largely injury free or worse than 1st half, who knows ? I'd like to see the team trade no players, unless have to cause too many on roster after inj guys come back. I like the roster a whole bunch, but Mgr Bill may not be done this season yet. I'm torn, love the lineup but Mgr is awesome and makes really good trades. I can't help but wonder, with turbulence on the Vancouver team and JT Miller maybe avail if Mgr Bill would do it ? It'd cost a center back for sure ( guessin Haytob ) r-side D, prob Kesselring and more but how much more ? With Durzi and Marino getting back sometime fairly soon, maybe Rside Dman gets Kesselring' s job. Am a big big fan of both players, and of JT Miller. Mgr Bill has the players, prospects, cap space etc to get that high- end player, I sure wonder if it'll happen. Am hoping for a 5 – 2 record in home stretch, they need it, playoffs wise.