Fischler's Report

To say that feelings of hate existed between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings during the 1946-47 season would be the understatement of the half-century. And during the 1947 playoffs, one game had an incredible 27 penalties.

Stan Fischler looks at how going for broke at the trade deadline isn't a foolproof plan, breaks down a few recent goalie-running issues, Barry Trotz, Rick Bowness and so much more.

Stan Fischler shares his thoughts from the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, including why the Leafs lost again, which teams look the best and so much more.

Stan Fischler shares his playoff predictions from around the league in only the way the Mave can. Plus, he gets some help from Chico Resch, Adam Graves and USHL commissioner Bill Robertson.

Stan Fischler talks about the Florida Panthers; shares a chat with Kevin Weekes; gives thoughts on Guy Lafleur; why the Wings should keep Jeff Blashill; tidbits about Mike Bossy and Pat LaFontaine and much more.

Stan Fischler looks at the NHL's playoff race, Ryan Getzlaf, Mike Bossy, Sidney Crosby, Donald Fehr, Alexis Lafreniere, the Edmonton Oilers, Pat Lafontaine, and much much more.

These are unexpected times we are experiencing in the 2021-22 model of the NHL. Stan Fischler looks at that, Roman Josi's incredible play, Don Granato, why every playoff contender should be worried and so much more.

The time has come to put Connor McDavid and Leon Draiisaitl in perspective, writes Stan Fischler. Fischler looks at that, the Ottawa Senators, Anaheim Ducks, Florida Panthers, analytics and much more.

Stan Fischler shares thoughts on Connor McDavid, NHL goaltender injures, Eugene Melnyk, the Detroit Red Wings thanks his supporters and much, much more.

Stan Fischler discusses goaltending in Toronto and Edmonton, the Vegas Golden Knights, Jonathan Toews, the connection between Evgenii Dadonov and Red Kelly, Pete DeBoer and much, much more.

Stan Fischler looks at some early trades around the league, a couple of young goaltenders making noise, the LA Kings and more. Plus, the final segment with John Forslund is included and David Kolb shares another scouting report.

Stan Fischler looks at what attrition can do to an NHL team, the play of Auston Matthews, the Vancouver Canucks, Claude Giroux, the Quad City Mallards and shares another story from John Forslund.

Stan Fischler looks at a crazy night between the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers in 1949 that saw massive fights break out between periods.

Stan Fischler looks at some of the NHL's top contenders for the Stanley Cup, shares thoughts on Jon Cooper, Montreal's recent success and a former NHL scout breaks down a recent Anaheim Ducks win from a scouting perspective.

Stan Fischler returns for his weekly Fischler Report, looking at a Montreal Canadiens team that's thriving, the wild Red Wings/Leafs affair, the Colorado Avalanche, Mike Eruzione, why people like Pat Verbeek and so much more.

This week on the Fischler Report, Stan Fischler looks at John Hynes' recent outburst, remembers the life of Emile Francis, how Trevor Zegras is changing how goalies play the game and more.

Stan Fischler looks at just how dominant the Colorado Avalanche are, how bad the Montreal Canadiens are playing while comparing their season to another terrible campaign from over 80 years ago and more in this week's Fischler Report.

What happens when you have "A Series Made In Heaven?" It could happen if we get to see the Panthers and Rangers in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Stan looks at that possibility, the NHL All-Star Game and much more in today's Fischler Report.

In a jam-packed edition of the Fischler Report, Stan Fischler looks at a time when women weren't allowed in an NHL press box and how the sport has changed since then, shares thoughts on King Henrik's legacy and continues his chat with Doc Emrick.

Will Connor McDavid spend his entire career in Edmonton? Stan Fischler doesn't believe so. He tackles that topic, shares his thoughts on Clark Gillies, continues his chat with Doc Emrick and more.

The Rangers have all the ingredients for a Stanley Cup team, except one key piece. Stan Fischler looks at that, continues his chat with Doc Emrick, shares more thoughts on the NHL on TV and more.

The toughest awards race to call in the NHL right now is for the Adams Award as coach of the year. Stan Fischler gives his top choices and more in this week's Fischler Report.

Throughout history, the NHL has had to deal with a little bit of everything -- wars, lockouts and such -- and the COVID-19 pandemic is nothing different.

The butterfly goalie style is an unmitigated disaster because it inherently forces goalies into contortions that damage the groin area not to mention – as Ben Bishop notes – the knees. Maybe goalies need to rethink the position.