The Back Check
The Hockey History Podcast
E17 Episode 17: Desjarins, Rob Blake and Herb Gardiner

Does Eric Desjardins belong in the HOF? Was Rob Blake as good as we remember? Who was Herb Gardiner?

E16 Episode 16: Damphousse, Modano, Dick Irvin (Defensively Responsible Forwards Part 2)

Did Damphousse do enough outside of his offence to warrant consideration? How good was Modano if he never scored more than 90 points? How good was Dick Irvin Sr.

E15 Episode 15: Brind'Amour, Forsberg, Frank Nighbor (Defensively Responsible Forwards Part 1)

Does Rod Brind'Amour Belong in the Hall of Fame with his terrible minus? How Good was Peter Forsberg? Why was Frank Nighbor the league's first MVP?

E14 Episode 14: Datsyuk, Lidstrom, Frank Foyston

Does Pavel Datsyuk belong in the HOF? Was Lidstrom the second best D of all time? Who was Frank Foyston?

E13 Episode 13: Defensive Defencemen

Since before Bobby Orr, there have been defenders who contribute very little offensively to a team. Do they deserve more credit for the games teams win? Do the very belong in the Hall of Fame?

E12 Episode 12: Palffy, St Louis and Jack Darragh

Is it possible there's a case for Ziggy Palffy to be in the HOF? Ddi you know some people think Marty St. Louis doesn't belong? Who was Jack Darragh

E11 Episode 11: Zubov, Pronger, Sprague Cleghorn

Why is Sergei Zubov not yet in the Hall of Fame? I thought he was pretty good. Should Pronger have been inducted while still under contract? What's the story behind Sprague Cleghorn and his awesome name?

E10 Episode 10: Hossa, Fedorov and Joe Malone

Does Marian Hossa belong in the HOF? Where does Fedorov rank All Time? Was Joe Malone just the worst puck hog in NHL history?