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Kevin Allen and Jimmy Hascup of USA TODAY Sports are joined by Bergen (N.J.) Record hockey reporter Andrew Gross. The three talk about the New Jersey Devils, especially their newest acquisition Taylor Hall, goalie Cory Schneider and the leadership of coach John Hynes. They also talk a little bit about the New York Rangers, who Andrew previously covered. Then Kevin and Jimmy recap Canada's win in the World Cup of Hockey, won by Canada, why Team Europe coach Ralph Krueger is not in the NHL and what’s left for Sidney Crosby to accomplish in his career? Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Follow us on Twitter at @ByKevinAllen and @jhascup22. Follow Andrew at @AGrossRecord.

Bob Duff of the Windsor Star joins USA TODAY Sports' Kevin Allen and Jimmy Hascup to further analyze the World Cup of Hockey, particularly the talent of Team Canada and Team Russia, and what went wrong for the USA. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Follow us on Twitter @ByKevinAllen and @jhascup22. Follow Bob Duff on Twitter @asktheduffer.

USA TODAY Sports columnist Kevin Allen records from the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto, where Team USA will take on Team Europe on Saturday. Kevin sets up the start of the tournament with insight, analysis and a couple of big interviews -- defensemen Jack Johnson and Erik Johnson. Subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Follow us on Twitter @ByKevinAllen.

USA TODAY Sports veteran hockey columnist Kevin Allen runs this episode with a little help from a couple special guests. Kevin dives into the World Cup of Hockey, giving his insight and information as the tournament gets underway. He also talks to defenseman John Carlson and general manager Dean Lombardi about Team USA's progress as it prepares for action. Subscribe to and rate us on iTunes. Follow us on Twitter @ByKevinAllen.

USA TODAY Sports' Jimmy Hascup and Kevin Allen are joined by special guest Rob Vollman, author of the "Hockey Abstract" and pioneer in the field of hockey analytics. They discuss Vollman's background in hockey and statistics, the media's role in relaying and educating fans on what all the numbers mean and various examples of how analytics identifies the lesser high-profile players -- including the Sidney Crosby of drawing penalties. Subscribe to and rate us on iTunes. Follow us on Twitter @jhascup22 and @ByKevinAllen.

After a short hiatus, we're back! Hockey Hall of Fame journalist Kevin Allen joins Jimmy Hascup to discuss the teams that had the best offseason and the upcoming World Cup of Hockey. Kevin and Jimmy are also joined by Rick Carpiniello, who covers the Rangers for the Journal News and Bergen County Record. The three take on Jimmy Vesey choosing the Rangers, Keith Yandle leaving them, Jeff Gorton's decision-making and what's in store for guys such as Rick Nash, Marc Staal and Kevin Hayes. And are they better poised to make a run at the Stanley Cup? Subscribe to and rate us on iTunes. Follow us on Twitter at @jhascup22 and @ByKevinAllen.