Rephonic
Artwork for WhyHockey

WhyHockey

WhyHockey
Florida Panthers
NHL
Heated Rivalry
Hockey
Philadelphia Flyers
Hockey Analytics
LGBTQ+ Representation
Sports Media
Boston Bruins
Tampa Bay Lightning
Pokemon
Ottawa Senators
Michkov
NHL Injuries
Chicago Blackhawks
Dallas Stars
Colorado Avalanche
Mark Jankowski
Spencer Knight
Seth Jones

Panthers & Flyers & Avalanche Opinions, NHL Prospect Rankings, NHL News whyhockey.substack.com

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes182Founded12 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
HockeySports

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for WhyHockey

Latest Episodes

After Tommy and I reacted to the Brady Tkachuk trade from the Florida side of the equation, I wanted to get more of a Senators perspective on the trade and Julian McKenzie of the Athletic joined me to talk about his view of all the news and more incl... more

Yes, the Florida Panthers just traded for Brady Tkachuk, shortly after I wrote about the Mackie Samoskevich trade and not a week after doing a draft preview podcast expecting the Panthers to make it. Such is life. There is a lot for Tommy and I to si... more

Will Scouch, or Scouching, is one of WhyHockey’s favorite draft experts, and with the Panthers picking in the top 10 for the first time in forever, it was time to bring him back to the show to talk about how it might play out, including:

3:45: Which... more

It’s June in the world of hockey, which means it’s time to talk the Cup Final, the Draft, the coaching carousel and more. Tommy and I sink our teeth into all of this including:

0:15: Cup Final observations

24:00: Dylan Larkin wants to be traded! F... more

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Cats ’N’ Rats Florida Panthers Hockey Podcast
Cats ’N’ Rats Florida Panthers Hockey PodcastCats ’N’ Rats Florida Panthers Podcast
What Chaos!
What Chaos!The Nation Network
Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Florida Panthers
Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Florida PanthersLocked On Podcast Network, Armando Velez
The Panthers Podcast Network
The Panthers Podcast NetworkThe Florida Panthers
Empty Netters Podcast
Empty Netters PodcastAlmost Friday Media

Recent Guests

Julian McKenzie
Author and Ottawa Senators expert, The Athletic and The Chris Johnston Show on Steve Dangle Podcast Network
The Athletic, The Chris Johnston Show, Steve Dangle Podcast Network
Episode: WhyHockey 6.24.26: Julian McKenzie on the Senators side of the Brady Tkachuk trade
Will Scouch
NHL draft analyst known for Scouching
Scouching
Episode: WhyHockey 6.17.26: Scouching on the 2026 Draft
Jack Han
Author of Hockey Tactics 2026; hockey analyst
Independent writer/analyst
Episode: WhyHockey 4.8.26: Jack Han talks the tactical evolution of the 2025-26 NHL season
David Dwork
Writer for The Hockey News and host on The Hockey Show
The Hockey News; The Hockey Show
Episode: WhyHockey 3.12.26: David Dwork on the Panthers trade deadline and "tanking"
Armando Velez
Panthers analyst and host of Locked On Panthers podcast
Locked On Panthers
Episode: WhyHockey 1.6.26: Armando Velez on the Winter Classic and the Panthers current position
Louis Boulet
Hockey analyst, creator of LB Hockey, and Pokemon enthusiast
LB Hockey
Episode: WhyHockey 11.12.25: Louis Boulet on Hockey Analytics, Pokemon and how they cross over

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • It's gold Jerry

    IT'S GOLD!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PTP_TJ
    United States9 years ago
  • Great Hockey Talk

    Thomas and Matthew know their prospects and provide great insights on the NHL and all the latest events. Lots of fun, you should check it out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    31Mike13
    Canada11 years ago
  • Top Notch

    These guys are great, and really know their NHL hockey. Depth of knowledge of prospects, is off the charts. Especially for Panthers and Flyers. A must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    12345678987654321😃
    Canada11 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Insightful hockey analysis with strong analytics angle.
Great depth on Panthers, Flyers, and prospects; highly knowledgeable hosts.
A must-listen for fans who want strategic takeaways beyond headlines.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#166
France/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#171
Finland/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

WhyHockey 11.19.25: How concerned should you be about the Panthers at the quarter pole?
Q: How is the dynamic of other podcasts affecting listeners?
Podcasts are often competing for listener attention, and it's important to highlight the personalities of players to draw in an audience.
WhyHockey 11.19.25: How concerned should you be about the Panthers at the quarter pole?
Q: How worried should you be about this team?
Worried on a scale of 1 to 10 would be about a 4 or 5, as there are many factors at play affecting the team's performance.
WhyHockey 11.12.25: Louis Boulet on Hockey Analytics, Pokemon and how they cross over
Q: What example can you provide to illustrate your work in hockey analytics?
Boulet discusses his experience in a contest analyzing player impacts on passing sequences.
WhyHockey 11.12.25: Louis Boulet on Hockey Analytics, Pokemon and how they cross over
Q: Can you tell us about how you got into hockey analytics?
Louis Boulet shares his background of being a math and hockey enthusiast and his journey to building a career in hockey analytics.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About WhyHockey

What is WhyHockey about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hockey-focused hosts, along with frequent guests and analytics-minded contributors, deliver in-depth discussions on NHL team strategies, drafting, and player development. Episodes often blend reactionary takes to current seasons with long-form analysis of teams like the Florida Panthers and Philadelphia Flyers, plus prospects, draft lottery scenarios, and the evolving role of analytics in roster construction. Noteworthy is a willingness to mix data-driven insight with storytelling, nostalgia, and occasionally playful banter, making it appealing for listeners who enjoy rigorous hockey analysis without losing entertainment value.

Where can I find podcast stats for WhyHockey?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for WhyHockey. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to WhyHockey and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does WhyHockey get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for WhyHockey, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for WhyHockey?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for WhyHockey, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does WhyHockey have?

To see how many followers or subscribers WhyHockey has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

How many episodes of WhyHockey are there?

WhyHockey launched 12 years ago and published 182 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact WhyHockey?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for WhyHockey?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for WhyHockey from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for WhyHockey?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of WhyHockey. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on WhyHockey?

Recent guests on WhyHockey include:

1. Julian McKenzie
2. Will Scouch
3. Jack Han
4. David Dwork
5. Armando Velez
6. Louis Boulet

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days