Matt Bodenschatz drops by this week to discuss the upcoming playoffs.

This week’s edition of Lacing Up asks whether the NHL has a problem with performance-enhancing substances.

This week, ‘Lacing Up’ focuses on three general managers that have recently fired their head coaches. Were these panic moves?

Mike Adams drops by to talk about the media’s perception of Crosby and Ovechkin.

It’s time for the trading deadline, and FF’s Mike Wilson and Zach Boslett are here to talk about it.

The 2010 Olympic Games are one year away. Who will be representing Canada and the USA?

Alex Kirshner joins us again to discuss the Penguins.

The Pensblog staff join us this week to talk about the Penguins – will the kids have another shot at Lord Stanley’s Mug this spring, or will I have to watch Crosby suit up for Canada at the WC?

Lecavalier: Should he stay or should he go…to Montreal?

It’s time for the All-Star game.

The hockey world lost a player a few weeks ago after he suffered serious head injuries caused by an on-ice fight. Should the NHL (and other leagues) do something to lessen the likelihood of this tragedy from happening again?

‘Tis the season for international hockey.

FF’s resident ‘hater’ joins us to discuss Barry Melrose, Tampa Bay, and Dumb and Dumberer.

This week’s guest columnist: Mike Adams.

The topic? Sean Avery

Stoosh and I have decided to start The Great ‘Lacing Up’ Experiment. We have lined up several guest writers who will join us for the next several weeks and offer their own opinions on the topic of the week.

This week, we are pleased to have FF writer Alex Kirshner join us at the mini-roundtable to talk about Toronto’s newest GM.

Tazer vs. Kaner; Super Joe has a herniated disk; Mason is top rookie for November.

‘Canes make coaching change; Thrashers set a few records in game against Montreal; former NHL star dies; and more.

The Stars lose again; Mason shines; and more.

Toronto’s busy making trades; Bruins spoil St. Patrick’s Day; Lightning add assistant coach; and Zednik injured.