Behind the Play

by Alex Adams

Behind the Play: Examining the sports world from different angles, through interviews, analysis and exciting sports discussions. Hosted by Alex Adams

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Daniel Nugent-Bowman on Oilers, Hyman's 50 goals, McDavid/Draisaitl's future and Knoblauch

    Daniel Nugent-Bowman on Oilers, Hyman's 50 goals, McDavid/Draisaitl's future and Knoblauch

    Like and please Subscribe!! Available everywhere! Follow on Twitter: @AlexAdamsBTP and @BehindthePlay_ IG: BehindthePlayPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtq8Ppx5E4ze9NO_hOHjyGQ (00:00) Zach Hyman’s 50 goals, unlikeliest ever? (9:20) Knoblauch’s coaching change (15:00) Oilers able to win games with defence (18:00) Oilers defence (21:45) Trusting Stuart Skinner? (26:00) Ken Holland’s future and his trade deadline (42:0) Leon Draisaitl’s future in Edmonton

  • James Mirtle on Leafs Cup Chances, Treliving's moves, Keefe, Shanahan and Matthews' scoring prowess

    James Mirtle on Leafs Cup Chances, Treliving's moves, Keefe, Shanahan and Matthews' scoring prowess

    Like and please Subscribe!! Available everywhere! Follow on Twitter: @AlexAdamsBTP and @BehindthePlay_ IG: BehindthePlayPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtq8Ppx5E4ze9NO_hOHjyGQ (00:00) Leafs team different than the past? (5:00) Will the Core 4 produce in the playoffs? (7:00) Defence corps a weakness for Leafs and TJ Brodie’s usage (11:40) Evaluating the Leafs’ Trade Deadline (14:45) Matthews best Leaf of all time, the GLOAT (17:00) Sheldon Keefe’s on the hot seat? (20:30) Brendan Shanahan’s future in Toronto (24:00) Can the Leafs win the Stanley Cup with the Core 4 in a salary cap NHL (30:00) Best team in Canada

  • Scott Wheeler on the 2024 draft, Celebrini, Reinbacher, Flames/Tij Iginla and Sens/Jets prospects

    Scott Wheeler on the 2024 draft, Celebrini, Reinbacher, Flames/Tij Iginla and Sens/Jets prospects

    Like and please Subscribe!! Available everywhere! Follow on Twitter: @AlexAdamsBTP and @BehindthePlay_ IG: BehindthePlayPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtq8Ppx5E4ze9NO_hOHjyGQ (00:00) Scott Wheeler on his scouting process (16:30) Celebrini the next star! (19:00) 2024 NHL draft class (24:40) Tij Iginla similarities to his father and potential draft pick for the Flames (26:45) Reinbacher decision for the Habs and will they regret it? Also, Habs draft needs (33:00) Sens poor prospect pool (35:45) Jets prospects and will Rutger McGroarty go pro this season? (40:00) Scott's Draft hits and misses

  • 100th Podcast Celebration: Roundtable conversation with Claire Hanna, Ian Mendes and Kyle Bukauskas!

    100th Podcast Celebration: Roundtable conversation with Claire Hanna, Ian Mendes and Kyle Bukauskas!

    Like and please Subscribe!! Available everywhere! Follow on Twitter: @AlexAdamsBTP and @BehindthePlay_ IG: BehindthePlayPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@behindtheplay8473/videos (00:00) Kyle, Claire and Ian talk about Ottawa and covering the Senators (27:00) Michael Andlauer’s reign as owner and Snoop Dogg (37:00) Staios’ leadership and deadline plans (54:00) PWHL Ottawa and downtown arena (1:05:00) Sens Trivia

  • Chris Walder on Scottie Barnes' ascension, Darko/Dick's rookie seasons, Masai's decisions and more!

    Chris Walder on Scottie Barnes' ascension, Darko/Dick's rookie seasons, Masai's decisions and more!

    Like and please Subscribe!! Available everywhere! Follow on Twitter: @AlexAdamsBTP and @BehindthePlay_ IG: BehindthePlayPod Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtq8Ppx5E4ze9NO_hOHjyGQ (00:00) Scottie Barnes' ascension (11:30) RJ and Quickley's starts in TO (18:00) Gradey Dick's rookie season (26:00) Darko's coaching prowess (28:00) Trust level in Bobby and Masai (37:00) Raptors grabbing Canadian players