ANSWERING HOCKEY FANS' MOST PRESSING QUESTIONS | BarDown Podcast

On this episode of the BarDown podcast, DZ, Corwin, Julia and Thomas dive into the mailbag to answer a bunch of fan questions. They also discuss Patrick Kane's awesome OT moment in Chicago, Matt Rempe's fighting streak, and who they'd want to see the Rangers play in round one.

[@danielzakrzewski.bardown]

I misspoke when we discussed the Red Wings, as they are firmly in a comfortable playoff position, so that is my error. I do think the points we brought up about them not being strong 5v5 are fair points, but I do get that as a whole my comment misrepresented their recent strong play. So for that, I apologize. And for what it's worth, as I said in the show, I do hope the Red Wings make it to the playoffs. Much like I've stated with Buffalo in the past, it's a market with a loyal fan base that deserves playoff hockey.

[@PasswordCrapOh]

I mean it's fine. People are for whatever reason refusing to actually watch their games and looking at the numbers. Looking at advanced analytics is nice and all, but it is not a full replacement for the insight you get from actually watching them play.

[@MrCrockaG]

I'm blaming you for this 5 game losing streak now

[@cozycowboy]

In retrospect… I think what you said aged well?

[@hunterglasier2066]

The Red Wings discussion was hilarious. They tried insinuating that they would be lucky to be in the playoffs, meanwhile they are * checks notes * two points back of the Leafs and comfortably in a wild card spot

[@whitneysmiltank]

lol relax kid, it's just the opinion of some people

[@Renaissance_Guy]

@@whitneysmiltank can't believe you're the voice of reason now. You used to be the toughest gym battle

[@RCD19983]

They are too busy being delusional about their leafs to pay attention to anyone else lmao. I don’t particularly like the red wings but they have been more consistent than the leafs this season.

[@whitneysmiltank]

@@Renaissance_GuyThank you, and I'm sorry

[@awesomacher7312]

It’s very frustrating as a fan to watch these guys rip on my Red Wings, and when they justify their opinion they just point at the advanced analytics. I mean yes the red wings don’t have great 5v5 stats and they’re usually getting outshot, but the Red Wings are 16-4-2 since the new year. It’s pretty clear these guys don’t watch the games and are just bias.

[@ethancooper3527]

Have you guys… I don’t know, watched the Red Wings? They’re 8 points clear of a playoff spot, 2 points behind Toronto for 3rd in the Atlantic, and are playing very well. They have a +27 goal differential. Most people I’ve seen talking about them agree they are in a great position to make the playoffs pretty comfortably. I say all this as someone who isn’t exactly a fan of Detroit.

[@quinnrichards4906]

I was thinking the same thing😭 the red wings are playing very very good hockey rn.

[@torrey88]

The irony is they are all Leafs fans - they haven’t seen a cup in their lifetime. And they have the ass to clown the Wings 😂

[@scottstenlund433]

itll be detroit vs the nyr first round if detroit finishes where they are rn. rags will eliminate yeah more than likely. theyre second favorite outta the east to win the cup. theyre first in the league. also first team to hit 40 regulation wins

[@scottstenlund433]

playoff format changed so yeah atm its NYR & DET first round

[@scottstenlund433]

shesterkins back, hes playing out of his mind. he had a .975 save percentage over 3-5 games. thats not good for detroit fans

[@nxlid]

Can't wait for the wings to finish ahead of the leafs in the standings

[@awesomacher7312]

Punishment for the next bardown quiz. First person eliminated has to watch a Red Wings game cause it’s clear they can’t be bothered to watch any.

[@xXRabidGrannyXx]

No offense but you guys might want to tune into some Red Wings games

[@torrey88]

“Not all the way in” - they are 2 pts behind Toronto 😂😂

[@nateschwartz5755]

the Red Wings slander is insane

[@Arismix23]

I've seen a few people say that it's weird that Kane shouted his nickname in his celebration, but he got that nickname from doing that exact thing lol. When he scored a crazy goal in the playoffs vs Minnesota, he celebrated basically the same way, by yelling "Showtime", and it's a phrase he's said throughout his career. People just locked onto it and started calling him that lol.

[@OviClapBomb]

i was thinking the same thing. "Showtime, Showtime. That's Hockey"

[@justindiemer6430]

Wings are on their biggest heater of their season, they're top 6 in scoring, top 10 in both aspects of special teams, in a wild card spot by 8 points, and these guys still call them "lucky" and "sort of in, sort of out." Do they actually follow the season?

[@cpzd83]

Nobody follows your own team more than you do, it's hard for to be on top of every team.

[@KevinJL]

Peaked too early lol

[@justindiemer6430]

@cpzd83 I agree to an extent, but the minimum amount of work for this type of discussion would be to just look at the point totals for each team and pull up the team stats rankings on ESPN. It's not that hard, but they clearly did 0 research and are just going on their preconceived notions

[@chasem-jw9rn]

​@@justindiemer6430AGREED check the standings at the very least.

[@joechriste7052]

At this point, it's pretty much a given that 5 teams are in fron the Atlantic division and the question is who gets the 3rd Metro spot. If you get paid to talk about hockey, you should at least try and do a little better research.

[@Playahstation]

The shade on the Wings is ridiculous.

[@austinharris7761]

Corwin talks alot of smack on Detorit for being a fan of a team that has one playoff series win in 20 years

[@whitneysmiltank]

lol relax kid, it's just the opinion of some people

[@austinharris7761]

@whitneysmiltank I'm grown, so watch what you say.

[@__._._-_._.__]

@@austinharris7761😭😭 bro rlly said “watch what you say” 🤣

[@austinharris7761]

@__._._-_._.__ trying to keep it clean. Most people nowadays are sensitive to others swearing 🤷‍♂️

[@torrey88]

Leafs havent sniffed a cup in corwin’s dad’s lifetime, muchless corwins 😂

[@wfe4210]

The wings have like 12 players with dubble digit goals.

[@awesomacher7312]

The Red Wings are 16-4-2 in 2024

[@nickdicristofaro175]

Had to point this out after hearing. Kane got his nickname from saying showtime after scoring LOL. So kinda makes sense

[@Renaissance_Guy]

Y'all are about to hate the next 5-10 years of competitive Wings seasons with no 40 goal scorers.

[@dm_reacts4933]

you guys have never watched a red wings game 😂

[@ryanbrown3283]

Corwin's number memorization skills are super cool, it would absolutely be extremely useful. Plus it was neat hearing about his career pivot and the work he did to get this job. I'm currently in the midst of one myself and it's cool to see it work out for someone. Also I got my previous job in a similar way, after applying and following up for a few months I had given up, then out of the blue got an email asking if I was still looking.

[@uticabass16]

😂 lol no clue on the wings. "Lucky"... have not watched one game

[@kattankarl]

red wings forgiveness episode is required

[@Indybone]

Corwin’s blind defence of the Leaves always entertains

[@rjay._.1]

I think it’s satire. It has to be.

[@picklenik9658]

It’s Leafs when plural, but that’s just semantics

[@Indybone]

@@picklenik9658 nah, Leaves lol

[@JohnMeadows-gu8su]

Red wings are a very good team!

[@Starchildxskull]

y’all love to hate on the wings

[@Tansle620]

careful, wings have been the 2nd best team in 2024. We certainly has the most depth in terms of scoring. And our goalie looks like he can steal a game or two.

[@arachnina721]

detroit has the second best point percentage in the nhl since jan 1st only behind florida, only reason they are in a wildcard is because of a injury riddled december, they are gonna pass yalls fav in the next 20 games with ease

[@darcyblaik1781]

So cool to hear you guys talk about your journeys to where you are now. My favourite content creators, keep it up!

[@carlyfewins5404]

Red wings are one of the best teams it's not luck

[@KevinJL]

Solid team like the Penguins.

[@carlyfewins5404]

Fair one down side of the penguins is there pretty old

[@ishonhill4982]

R u serious about the wings!!! They’re on a 6 game heater after 2 losses to stop a 5 game heater!!!!

[@bradbash2006]

Love how they don't know Kane's been saying Showtime since the early 2010's for goals

[@dvnnyphvntom763]

Rempe is the first NHL player to get a game winning goal and 27 PIM in his first 4 games, he has impact and fills his role nicely on offense. That line with Edstrom (another 6’7 player) tires the opponent out so much and they actually find space. Better than a lot of 4th lines, and they just started playing together.

[@boisvert45]

As a flyers fan I'm loving the flyers love this episode

[@slippi2476]

Yeah dude, I honestly never watched this channel until this week and have been BINGING so much of it lately I am always just startled by the lack of mention we ever get lol. Also, how do you feel about the TK not getting the C? I'm kinda glad they went with a more level-headed Coots.

[@boisvert45]

@@slippi2476 i like the move Konecny is the better player don't get me wrong but having the C isn't just being the best player but the best leader and i personally believe Coots fits the title

[@slippi2476]

@@boisvert45 exactly. TK is too unstable (in all the best ways lol) but Coots is the more level headed leader type in my eyes though that's just based on watching games and interviews and shit. Who knows.

[@blatty2646]

Was gonna come to the comments and say something about the Red Wings disrespect, but it seems like a lot of yall got that covered 😂😂

[@un9ty]

the switch up on the Flyers is crazy 😂

[@EZnation100]

Corwin's origin story is amazing! Genuinely my favorite part of this podcast and up there for all bardown stories. Something super relatable about it. Happy it worked out for him.

[@OviClapBomb]

He wasn't just shouting his own nickname, he was paying homage to a saying he consistently used when the Hawks were dominant. It was picture perfect.

[@chase-gk2to]

i was at that blues game it was one of the most electric games i have ever been to since they scored 3 in 32 and that call just made the whole place erupt

[@slippi2476]

As a Flyers fan in Philly, I'm kinda glad TK wasn't named. The whole mystery of Laughts being traded took him off my table for the C so I was all in for Coots. He's level headed and a great team leader. TK would either be an awesome C for how ferocious and crazy he is or a terrible C for literally the same exact reasons lol. But yeah, I think Coots deserves it.

[@annikahughes1586]

thanks for the habs talk! love to see it!

[@thart1338]

Keep sleeping on the wings. We coming.

[@mikedeabold]

This is my favorite episode thus far more Julia she adds something different

[@chrisnepinak8690]

If im a a team in the east i wouldnt want to play the red wings first they have such a deep scoring team and red hot goalie... stop taking jabs at them please and thank you 😊

[@justinwinegar6083]

U guys gotta be the dumbest hockey fans to say red wings would be lucky to make the playoffs.

[@MrFreeth26]

This episode was awesome. Thomas and Julia are both fantastic on this content contribute way more than Luca. Love the backstory / BTS of Corwin’s rise to quiz god and the most humble guy on the internet.

[@ethanmackler1160]

Do a four nations face off roster things, including captains and alternates plz.

[@user-qr1gx1gg4v]

To call the wings “lucky” to be in the position that they are in is a complete insult and a joke on TSN’s part

[@whitneysmiltank]

lol relax kid, it's just the opinion of some people

[@user-qr1gx1gg4v]

@@whitneysmiltank you’ve copied and pasted that same thing under every comment about the wings 🤣🤣 scared Toronto or a coping Ottawa fan

[@mcj44]

@@whitneysmiltank Sadly, if a hockey fan doesn’t agree with someone, that person immediately “has never watched hockey in their life” or “is an irrelevant douche” or something along those lines.

[@awesomacher7312]

@@whitneysmiltank​​⁠​⁠you seem to care an awful lot about the people in the comments and their opinions considering you’ve replied this exact same thing on other comments. Lol relax kid, it’s just the opinion of some people

[@whitneysmiltank]

@@awesomacher7312Only 3 different comments. Relax kid.

[@dylanevans7529]

8:40 Bro Tell That to Adebayor 😆🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Film_Archivist]

It was interesting to hear about what you all wanted to be when you grew up. When I was little I said I wanted to be an elevator operator and have 13 children. I'm glad that neither worked out. I'm not sure an elevator operator salary could financially support a Magic School Bus number of children.

[@kaylah9206]

Curious what you are now

[@Film_Archivist]

I work in media archives and have 0 kids. Much more affordable.@@kaylah9206

[@RCD19983]

“No one in the league is tough enough to fight Ryan Reaves”….😂😂 Oh Corwin. “We want Boston”… did you not learn from “we want Florida”??😂 sheesh Oh lord, who is Corwin & Julia to talk about “if Boston doesn’t win with those core what are they doing?” Really??? Continuous round 1 exits with matthews, marner, Tavares, Reilly, etc.😂

[@jonmel]

Screw the analytics , you sometimes can win through grit and an complete team buy in to the system

[@BsedMan-if6tb]

Bruh wdym kinda in kinda out they're 4th in the eastern

[@QenaitheCustodianGuard]

Found Julia's soundcloud ages ago, she sang a shortie in one quiz and I was intrigued, great voice tbh!

[@WindyCityHawkey]

I was in the building for the game man it was a night of emotion. I miss Kaner so much in Windy City so I was ok with Kane being who Kane is known for.

[@ethanjberman1628]

Love everything another quiz idea: Do a nhl referee quiz

[@cink420]

I think it is important to note that the wings offensive system is something that isn’t accounted for in 5v5 xGF stats. Those stats do not account for puck movement and goalie positioning. Wings like to cycle and swing it east-west across the slot to handcuff the goalie. xGF sees that as just a shot from the location it was taken and doesn’t account for how dangerous it actually is. In other words wings are going for a quality over quantity approach that analytics don’t have a way to account for right now. They are much better than those stats imply.

[@warshawgameshd3432]

So what canucks fans have been saying all season about their advanced stats.

[@andrewduxbury2093]

Only people on earth that hated the Patrick Kane celebration and the only hockey podcast that hasn’t jumped the wings bandwagon ….. keep hating, we will keep winning

[@jacksonmoul4926]

The wings slander was crazy considering the wings have been doing well

[@johnkapp424]

Video idea: create the best 23-man team possible with the goal of winning as many cups as possible over the next 5-7 years. Gotta be under the cap, so taking into account age, term, next contract (especially for ELC’s - :ahem: bedard…), “cup pedigree”, size, etc. Keep up the good work boys!

[@tiger5869]

A ton of my friends in math team in high school also ran cross country, and if you live in a place where hockey is a thing, it makes sense for anyone to like it

[@kristopherkurelis7588]

Before the ref welcomed Bedard to NHL - he said “Sid - Welcome Back”🤦🏻‍♂️

[@picklenik9658]

At this point, being on 3 teams and all 3 being OG 6, Patty Kane should finish out his career only considering original 6 teams. Also, being one of the greatest US players in history, I think it’s good for him to stay in US markets

[@PG13hockeyman]

Hey Z, you want that State of Hockey quiz?

[@young_beezer]

Rempe has already been crazy. 💀💀

[@LeagueOfJared]

Fan sections are staples in college hockey. Wouldn't be hard to bridge it to the NHL

[@lucasdallyn5483]

Corwin saying he is a big hockey math and running guy is exactly what I am and I didn’t think until right now of how odd that combo is

[@williamratel6200]

The thing about Rempe is that he could really be an asset on the offensive side of things. Kid can skate and he’s almost 7 foot tall, if NYR mgmt can tell him not to fight at the drop of a hat and park him in front of the net he can absolutely pot some goals. Is he going to be anything more than a 4th liner? Probably not but he almost certainly has a place in the league

[@BarDownBrendan]

corwin’s worst take is that jake oettinger is a beer league goalie

[@TheAKcuber1]

One of the most brain dead convos I’ve heard about the Red Wings. WATCH THE GAMES

[@r3alityrjectna452]

To all the salty red wings fans in the comments here (including myself) - Let’s show em in the playoffs once the time comes

[@AnyoxB.D.]

Julia & the new guy are great on the pod 👌

[@KevinJL]

Julia > Corwin

[@dvnnyphvntom763]

Lafrenierre is the guy they need. No one develops the same, but Lafrenierre is actually doing his job, shooting so much more and making plays. People need to go back to watching Rangers games instead of thinking of Laf’s past performance. The only year that matters is right now and he’s fulfilling his role. Don’t underestimate how well he plays every night.

[@ericwalborn7325]

1-99 quiz but they can only use guys who wore the number for their favorite teams

[@heresJohnny73]

Quiz idea I know you talk about doing a 1-99 again i suggest name a player whos been retired for that issue with that is the following numbers haven't been retired can make them say no retirement or just tell them 28 36 38 40-43 45-51 53-55 57 59-60 62-65 67 69-76 78-80 82-87 89-90 92 94-98 Alternatively it could be name a current player with the number again tho weve got some numbers that wont show up (99 obviously i haven't looked into other numbers)

[@AntonioHernandez-tj6er]

If Celebrini goes to the sharks with Will smith and Eklund do you see them building around them and making playoffs in 2 or 3 years?

[@anakinlapierre-tate4127]

We need Xhekaj vs rempe

[@LucasJamesTheo]

Do another quiz!

[@Starchildxskull]

I love you guys but I hate you guys sometimes

[@__._._-_._.__]

the Rempe thing and all the attention he’s getting shows why fighting is so key for hockey. He’s bringing in more views than any dangle mcdavid or matthews does. Especially now with media and sports getting so soft the fights are getting more praise.

[@jchristner82]

He was trying to give the Chicago audience a show "for old time's sake".

[@user-ub1yl6vp5u]

The rangers and devils are not in the same stratosphere. Jack said “are you here to play hockey or hurt people? People pay to watch me play”

[@ethanchusing]

Julia is so beautiful and I love that smile. She needs to win a quiz as it's over due at this point.

[@davidfitzpatrick6535]

Honestly (and i say this as a born and raised Canadian) Europe is just better at having fun then NA is. I dont know if its we're so conservative comparatively to Europe but they are just better at "letting go" if u will.

[@frankiepetrone9180]

I wanna see you guys visit the rangers practice facility or msg and have Jesse drop the mits w rempe

[@wilsy1940]

Z lol " your not gunna like it" the only thing we don't like is the 2 month pause between videos...

[@KevinJL]

Rempe's league

[@AzoniifyTheOg]

I think us bruins fans are already asking ourselves what could’ve been, in the past 15 years we could’ve easily had 4 cups.

[@darkspider009]

These stats suck ! …holy shiet hahaha brutal 😂

[@RealBillBerg_8]

How do I keep this outta my feed, can't find a block option? Seriously

[@mcj44]

You keep it out of your feed by 1: not clicking on it and 2: not commenting on it. The algorithm will recommend you things that you interact with. You’re not the brightest eh?

[@nicholaslouie7590]

When it pops up on your home page, put your finger on the video and hold on it, it should give you options like not interest or don’t recommend channel.

[@RealBillBerg_8]

@@mcj44 I watch hockey content, not this hockey content. Maybe it's that eh Einstein. I don't need no alga blah blah blah, I want manual blockage spazzz

[@RealBillBerg_8]

@@nicholaslouie7590 thanks for being helpful! Clown above take note!

[@mcj44]

@@RealBillBerg_8 Then why are you here, continuing to interact with the things you want off of your feed? KZbin doesn’t care what you comment, if you interact they will push it out to you. Smh.

[@NicoCdawg]

What was wrong with the ref wotu berdards opening game? I thought yhat was a nice gesture lol

[@user-ub1yl6vp5u]

When did torts last win a cup......

[@haydenbell8743]

This may be a hot take, but I think Julia may bring up the Leafs more than Jessie Brings up the Jets.

[@christiancrowell6792]

Larkin and his wife lost their child.. then he was knocked out the game after, Not to mention his allstar snub. I hope he leads them to a deep run 🙏

[@richardsobocinski7988]

Leafs fans cocky about the playoffs is maybe the funniest part of every hockey season. This is why we all love when your hearts are inevitably broken in the first round every year. “Maybe the wings win 1-2 games” while smirking. lol. People who support teams outside Toronto realize you don’t need to go through the process of a decade of getting upset in the first round to limp through to the second round and then get demolished 😂

[@gorillaglue99]

sensitive much kid? geez.

[@richardsobocinski7988]

Not at all, it’s just funny. This is what we see every year from Toronto fans.

[@gorillaglue99]

@@richardsobocinski7988 nah lol. your paragraph crying about the leafs came across as extremely sensitive kiddo. I'm not even a leafs fan, and I had a hard time reading through that.

[@richardsobocinski7988]

@@gorillaglue99 you had trouble reading it…. That seams a little dramatic little guy

[@gorillaglue99]

@@richardsobocinski7988 not being dramatic at all kiddo. watching dudes get this sensitive and cry over a hockey team is tough.

[@RedWings80]

Guys proving or disproving the red wings to these guys means nothing

[@reidallen2795]

No love for Lucas Raymond in breakout season talk hurts a bit...

[@samvesely4727]

Got the same three hobbies as corwin not the uncommon also a leafs fan

[@ayejayekaye4562]

Corwin’s Jake Ottinger take was probably his worst to date tbh

[@bradhild5169]

ELMO IS A MUPPET

[@bensimmonsfor3332]

Why does he sound like Iman Gadzhi

[@Crip_Skylark]

Wings content only

[@G_R_C]

These guys are cold on the wings. But wings fans need to understand that the Red Wings haven't been a legit playoff team for years now, so to convince people who don't follow the team closely that this year is different just takes time. It took most people more than half the year to start believing that the Canucks were a good team. On the other hand the Wings are like 16-6 in the New Year and that's a solid sample size (the terrible December was due to Larkin and Lyon being injured), every other wildcard team is not even close to that type of consistency in winning, so to expect one of the Pens or Devils to suddenly figure it out and outplay them that much down the stretch and knock them out is pretty unlikely. I just can't see it happening and it might be more about a lack of confidence in NJ and Pitt.

[@richardsobocinski7988]

As opposed to the leafs who have won one playoff series in over 20 years?

[@heresJohnny73]

It also would need to be 2 metropolitan teams to figue it out cause the first would take the third slot in the division and the second can then get a wildcard slot which also implies we lose are lead over tampa which I also feel is unlikely being 2 games ahead and 3 behind