Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

An amazing career for one of the most clutch playoff performers. San Jose Sharks captain, Logan Couture, is calling it a career after more than 900 NHL career games. He joins Frank to discuss his career ending injury (osteitis pubis), how the Sharks supported him during his rehab, life after hockey, being around the team while injured, and much more.TIME STAMPS4:00 - osteitis pubis7:00 - What a normal day looks like8:00 - Mental side of the injury11:25 - Sharks supporting his rehab12:00 - Being around the team13:45 - Reflecting on his career14:50 - Being a clutch playoff performer 16:10 - Mentors in hockey18:00 - Calling San Jose hom18:30 - Career after hockeyBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He has been coaching for almost 20 years and has held a winning record in every head coaching role he's held -- except his last season when he was fired by the Edmonton Oilers. Jay Woodcroft joins Frank to discuss what he's been doing the last 16 months, the emotion after getting fired in Edmonton, travelling the world and learning from other coaches, area he struggled in as a coach, and how he's approaching the coaching cycle as coaching changes are on the horizon.TIME STAMPS2:45 - How he has been keeping busy the last 16 months4:35 - The emotions that followed after getting fired7:10 - Watching the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final9:35 - The NHL coaching cycle12:30 - Living up to the expectations13:45 - Travelling the world and meeting other coaches15:00 - Conversations in the coach's room17:45 - How his view of the game has changed over the last year19:30 - If tactics are overblown22:50 - Area he struggled in as a coach24:30 - Fixing something that isn't broken26:40 - What he has worked on29:10 - If hired by an NHL club, how should his team playBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Schenn's career is defined by perseverance, hard work and a willingness to change. Frank is joined by the newly acquired Winnipeg Jet to discuss the wild 48hr rollercoaster ahead of years trade deadline and his conversations with Sidney Crosby during this period, the impact it has had on his family, playing in his 1000th NHL game (the same season as his brother), working with Adam Oates and the impact that had on his career, being able to turn on the switch at game time, what he likes about the Jets, and potentially playing his brother in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.TIME STAMPS2:30 - Recapping the last month 6:20 - His trade deadline story9:20 - Conversations with Sidney Crosby during the trade deadline11:50 - The impact the trade deadline can have on your family13:00 - The most stressful period in his career15:30 - Playing in his 1000th NHL game17:30 - Working with Adam Oates and the impact he had on his career23:45 - Changing the curve on his stick 26:10 - Proving that he belong in the NHL28:30 - Self belief 31:00 - How he turns on the switch at game time (physical play)33:30 - The depth of the Winnipeg Jets36:00 - Potentially playing his brother Brayden and the St. Louis Blues in the playoffsAudio Credits: Main Street Sports Group, TSN and Winnipeg Jets.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Washington Capitals aren't slowing down! The General Manager of the Caps, Chris Patrick, joined Frank in Florida during the GM Meetings to talk about the Gr8 Chase as Alexander Ovechkin inches closer to the all-time goal scoring record, the energy around the team this season, working with Spencer Carbery, Ryan Leonard, and his first time attending the GM meetings. TIME STAMPS3:30 - Ovechkin's chase for the all-time goal scoring record5:50 - Energy around the team this season7:00 - If the team has felt any pressure during the season8:10 - Working with Spencer Carbery9:40 - Drafting and developing players13:40 - Ryan Leonard 14:25 - Attending his first GM Meeting15:15 - His first trade deadline as a GMAudio Credits: Monumental Sports Network and WJFK-FM.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canadiens are cooking up something special in la belle province. Montreal has built their team around youth and skill. Under the on ice leadership of Nick Suzuki, they have brought back excitement to the Bell Centre. Habs general manager, Kent Hughes, joins Frank while they were in Florida for the GM meetings. They discuss several topics including playing meaningful hockey in March/April, the play of Lane Hutson, working with Jeff Gorton, the growth of Martin St. Louis as a coach, and more.TIME STAMPS1:55 - Playing meaningful hockey4:15 - The Calder Trophy pitch for Lane Hutson6:00 - Draft lessons8:30 - Cole Hutson9:20 - Cole Caufield12:55 - Pressure of playing with a big contract14:40 - Working with Jeff Gorton16:30 - Settling into his role18:45 - The growth of Martin St. Louis as a head coach21:45 - Martin St. Louis working with coaches with in their system27:00 - Positional needs28:50 - Aggressive off-season?Audio Credits: MSG and Sportsnet, TSN.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank asked you on social media what you wanted to know following the trade deadline. Frank answers 25 of your questions about the deadline, the off-season and how trade deadline day shakes out for an insider. Frank talks about the Brad Marchand trade to Florida (1:00), insiders talking to one another (3:20), Oilers goaltending (4:20), who Carolina was trying to acquire (5:40), Frank's screen time on deadline day (7:50), Ryan Donato trade value (9:50), Utah's off-season (13:00), what the Red Wings were doing at the deadline (14:40), the Rangers and J.J. Peterka (21:30), Rickard Rakell and the Penguins (25:10), Frank's biggest trade regret (28:50), and who the Devils were bidding on at the deadline (31:30).Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are just over a week away from the NHL Trade Deadline and the Oilers might have a few things to sort out! Frank is joined by Stan Bowman, Edmonton Oilers General Managers, to talk about his thoughts on the 4 Nations final, managing the salary cap, the play of Evan Bouchard, how things are progressing with Evander Kane, what he has seen from John Klingberg, and thoughts on their goaltending situation.TIME STAMPS2:20 - What has surprised him about the Oilers since he joined4:50 - Similarities between Chicago stars and Oilers stars6:00 - Thoughts on the 4 Nations Final and Connor McDavd's performance7:10 - Salary Cap over the next three years9:20 - Managing the salary cap11:30 - More money for middle class players?13:10 - The play of Evan Bouchard15:40 - Goaltending tandem in Edmonton18:30 - Evander Kane injury20:40 - Fun building a team22:20 - John Klingberg24:00 - The need for more speed up front?25:50 - Blending timelinesAudio Credits: ESPN and SportsnetBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the final of the 4 Nations Face-off, the Executive Director of the NHLPA, Marty Walsh, joined Frank to discuss the atmosphere of the tournament, support from both Tourism Montreal and Boston, players buying into the tournament, the salary cap, rules adjustments in the tournament, and more consistent international hockey over the next 10yrs.TIME STAMPS2:10 - International Hockey4:45 - Atmosphere in Montreal6:40 - Support of Tourism Montreal & Boston8:00 - Players buying into the tournament10:18 - Relationship between the NHLPA and the NHL15:10 - Salary Cap over the next seasons17:50 - Thoughts on some of the rules adjustments in the tournament19:45 - Roster changes in the tournament26:50 - World Cup of HockeyAudio Credits: NHL Network & Sportsnet.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Nations Face-off has been a blast! Team USA has been the talk of the tournament and the Executive Director of USA Hockey, Pat Kelleher, joined Frank in Montreal at La Cage to talk about the tournament, the pressure to succeed, the growth of hockey in Minnesota, more municipal rinks, National Team Development Program, the changing landscape of hockey in North America, and looking forward to Thursday night in Boston.TIME STAMPS3:45 - 4 Nations Face-off4:50 - USA Hockey roots5:40 - Pressure to succeed9:00 - Growth of hockey in Minnesota12:20 - Access to hockey17:00 - More municipal rinks19:30 - National Team Development Program23:30 - USHL26:50 - Influence USA Hockey has on the changing hockey landscape30:40 - North American League Concept?37:10 - National Developmental League43:00 - Thursday Night in BostonAudio Credits: TSN and NHL Network.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are still a month away from the NHL Trade Deadline but Craig Conroy decided to get things going early! Frank is joined by the Calgary Flames GM to talk about trading away Jakob Pelletier and Andrei Kuzmenko to the Flyers for Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost. They also delve into several other topics including their goaltending situation, the draft, team culture, and the new arena.TIME STAMPS2:30 - Trade with the Flyers6:25 - Connection to Joel Farabee6:50 - Trading away Jakob Pelletier8:40 - Tough Conversations10:10 - Team Culture11:30 - Trading away Andrei Kuzmenko13:00 - Dustin Wolf16:30 - How they are approaching the built19:30 - Giving Montreal their pick this season20:10 - Playoffs?22:00 - Goaltending Situation23:55 - Position they need to fill25:15 - New arena updateAudio Credits: Sportsnet.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Coyotes relocated to Utah and they are turning things around! Frank is joined by Utah Hockey Club General Manager Bill Armstrong to talk about the teams transition (4:00), dealing with injuries (7:40), expectations when acquiring a player (13:30), their goaltending situation (15:20), and how they are positioning themselves going into the trade deadline as well as the off-season (22:25).TIME STAMPS4:00 - Transition to Utah5:30 - Injuries to key players7:40 - Compete level8:40 - Sergachev trade10:10 - Olli Maatta trade13:30 - Expectations of player after they are acquired15:20 - Goaltending17:40 - Clayton Keller wearing the "C"19:10 - Young guys in the Utah organization that should be on our radar20:10 - Flexibility to make moves22:25 - Trades at the deadline?23:15 - Laying down the groundwork for a trade24:20 - How active will Utah be this summer to become a playoff contenderAudio Credits: All City and ESPN.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Carle is building himself an impressive trophy case at a very young age! Coming off a gold medal performance at the World Junior Championship in Ottawa with Team USA and a National Championship with the University of Denver in 2024, Carle has become one of the most sought after coaches on the planet.Frank is joined by David Carle to talk about the World Junior Championship (3:50), his mindset going into the tournament (5:10), the difference in coaching college hockey vs the World Juniors (7:40), what he learned while with Team USA (10:00), watching the growth of Zeev Buium (11:34), how he has changes as a coach over the years (17:50), coaching the junior team next year (18:50), and NHL coaching opportunities (20:20).Audio Credits: ESPN and NHL Network.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To end the year, Frank asked you to submit your questions! Over this hour long episode, Frank answers 40 questions about hockey, his career and food (+wine). 1:00 - from JT2:45 - from SportsMag4164:18 - from Ryan Mead4:45 - from Ryan Ouimet6:30 - from TheBrattPack637:40 - from Joshua10:05 - from Pat Pascall12:20 - from Fish Dancer13:45 - from Glenn Keeping15:50 - from Turpin1916:50 - from Bowie Puck19:15 - from Kruger Industrial Smoothing20:50 - from Shawn McIntosh20:20 - from OilersAlways9723:30 - from Not That Jake in Abbotsford, BC25:40 - from Dan Marcus from NJ27:55 - from Jacques Strap30:10 - from Dan the Fan in Toronto31:30 - from Alex Wheeler33:40 - from Chris Gerics in Hamilton, Ontario36:10 - from Den Polland, Oilers fan40:00 - from Matt Bergen42:05 - from Steve T 43:55 - from Six High Eclipse45:30 - from Mike in Amherst, NY47:00 - from Jonny Laz in New York City48:50 - from Shane Moberg50:05 - from KJ51:35 - from Trin in Grande Prairie, Alberta53:50 - from Glenner 54:55 - from Kyle in Parry Sound, Ontario55:55 - from Kerry McGowan56:50 - from Jay Kuul59:25 - from Gavin in Montreal1:00:15 - from Forklift Guy in B.C.1:01:40 - from Ragnar in Ottawa1:02:50 - from Carson, the Flyers Truther1:05:08 - from Charles Houle in Elliot Lake, Ontario1:06:08 - from PDO King1:07:30 - from Kelly JonesBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are 21 players in NHL history that have played more than 1,500 games. Matt Cullen is on that list and he's the latest inductee into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Fun fact; Cullen is the only player of the 21 to not have made an NHL All-Star team! He joins Frank for a lengthy discussion talking about his induction, his family hockey tree, working on his skating throughout his career, winning the Stanley Cup in 2006, continuing to play after winning back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Penguins, having a deep passion for the game, and being a hockey dad.TIMESTAMPS 3:00 - U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction4:10 - Hockey Family Tree6:15 - Being coached by his dad9:00 - When he knew hockey could be a career12:45 - Criticism about his skating16:20 - Getting to the NHL17:50 - Who helped him along the way19:30 - Winning the Stanley Cup in 200621:00 - Growing up an Oilers fan21:45 - Winning back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Penguins23:35 - Not retiring after his season with the Wild26:45 - Playing with a deep passion for the game29:00 - Finding confidence season after season31:00 - Coaching32:50 - Being a hockey dadBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan Strome is on pace for a career season. After a few challenging years in Chicago, Strome has found himself a home in Washington where he is thriving alongside Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas under the leadership of Alexander Ovechkin. Frank is joined by Strome to talk about the new look Capitals, finding confidence, coach Spencer Carbery, playing with Patrick Kane and Alexander Ovechkin, helping Ovechkin chase the goal scoring record, his group chat with his brothers, and more.TIMESTAMPS4:40 - The start to the season6:30 - Being coached by Spencer Carbery10:30 - Finding confidence13:20 - Not being signed by the Blackhawks14:20 - Why he chose Washington14:50 - Playing with Patrick Kane and Alexander Ovechkin15:50 - Ovechkin's chase for the goal scoring record18:20 - Playing without Ovechkin19:10 - No Capitals being selected for the 4 Nations Faceoff20:20 - Fun outside of hockey21:40 - His dogs22:20 - Group chat with his brothers, Ryan & MatthewBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Davidson is youngest General Manager in the NHL. He sat down with Frank in Toronto to talk about his first job in hockey, interning in Chicago, growing on the job, the GM search in Chicago, not being afraid to reach out to teams during his early days, his "welcome to the NHL" moment, and tips he would like to pass along to the next generation of hockey executives. TIME STAMPS 2:00 - Growing up in Sudbury and his heart condition3:15 - First job in hockey5:45 - Road to the NHL 9:45 - Chicago internship19:00 - Growing on the job20:30 - Video work 21:50 - Assitant GM in Chicago25:30 - GM Search in Chicago 27:45 - Eye Opening Moment 30:10 - Reaching out to teams early in his career31:40 - Finding time for others33:00 - Tip he would like to pass along Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank sits down with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff in Toronto during Hockey Hall of Fame weekend to discuss his their unbelievable start, improvements they have made during the off-season, how Scott Arniel has left his mark on the team, the growth of their leadership group, and the importance of Connor Hellebuyck. TIMESTAMPS2:15 - Did you see this start coming?3:15 - What has enabled the team to come together and be so productive?4:45 - Improved power play6:45 - New coaching staff, but still familiar 9:45 - Continuity leading to success 16:10 - Resisting the urge to rebuild the team after playoff loss18:00 - Growth of the leadership group21:55 - Kyle Connor has a little more swag this year25:10 - The value of Connor HellebuyckMusic Credit: Metronomy - The LookBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He is one of the top players in the NHL and he's only 19 years old! Frank travelled to Chicago to sit down with Calder Trophy winner Connor Bedard for an in-depth interview about his confidence going into year two, off-season training, problem solving on the ice, family coming to visit, living alone, and commitment to defence. 5:15 - Fantasy Football6:45 - Confidence going into year two7:30 - The pressure of media 8:30 - Nutrition and training at the pro level9:43 - Dealing with missing a chunk of his rookie season to injury11:30 - Who guided him through his first year 12:15 - Mom coming to visit13:15 - Training goals over the summer15:30 - ‘Problem solving' on the ice18:00 - Areas of disappointment from year one20:55 - What does Connor Bedard do to unwind?21:30 - What teams/players does Connor like to watch?24:05 - What is different about the team vibe this season?26:30 - Commitment to defence Music Credit: Cage the Elephant - HiFiBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are potentially approaching a milestone moment for major junior hockey. The NCAA Division I Council is considering making a landmark change in eligibility rules that would allow CHL (Canadian Hockey League) players to compete at U.S. colleges. The upcoming vote will allow players who have previously played in any of the CHL leagues—the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), or Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) to retain eligibility for NCAA hockey.There's a lot to unravel here as there would be a domino effect that would impact other leagues — including the USHL. Frank is joined by Glenn Hefferan, the President & Commissioner of the USHL, to discuss this potential landmark moment in hockey. TIMESTAMPS7:32 - How would changing the amateur hockey landscape affect the USHL? 10:05 - How much money do college players make?13:45 - Will the USHL adapt if the pre-eligibility rules change?20:24 - What is the NHL's relationship with the USHL?22:09 - Why doesn't the USHL get the same support as the CHL from the NHL?26:00 - Getting more rinks in more cities in the USA28:30 - Lucky to grow up near a rink and find hockey ‘by accident'30:45 - Will we see more co operation between different leagues?33:40 - Could the USHL come to Canada?36:20 - How do the possible changes affect the grass roots players, as opposed to top players?39:30 - How academic rules may affect CHL players coming to the NCAA41:15 - Will NCAA be changing rules around player agents?Music Credit: Bahamas - Trick To HappyBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank is on the road! This week he travels to Boston to sit down with head coach Jim Montgomery (4:00), veteran Brandon Carlo (17:00), and newcomer Elias Lindholm (27:00).Jim Montgomery4:30 - How the team has handled ‘the noise' around Jeremy Swayman6:15 - Instilling a tradition of excellence 8:45 - Becoming a better coach13:00 - Developing Boston's young stars15:00 - The new D-core makes them a more complete teamBrandon Carlo17:20 - What is behind the consistency in Boston18:30 - What is the culture around the team20:40 - Communication is keyElias Lindholm27:30 - How has the transition been after three teams in 365 days31:00 - Being tough to play against32:30 - Getting to play with this defense33:30 - The standards and expectations of playing in BostonMusic Credit: Cola - Down To SizeBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ottawa Senators are a different team this season. Frank travelled to Ottawa during their training camp to chat with head coach Travis Green (35:40), captain Brady Tkachuk (4:45), and newest member of the team, David Perron (18:30).Brady Tkachuk5:30 - What he learned about what it takes to win a cup from watching his brother Matthew 7:50 - New vibe to the team this year9:10 - Things that need to be different this year17:30 - Differences under the new ownershipDavid Perron19:35 - Keys to his long term success in the league23:45 - What drew Perron to Ottawa25:45 - Differences between his roles in Detroit, St Louis and Ottawa 28:35 - Being a hockey nerd with his sonTravis Green35:45 - What has he learned about the team in the first few weeks40:00 - How he has changed since coaching in Vancouver41:00 - His year away from the NHL42:30 - How do you find the balance between being sensitive and when the players ‘need a kick in the pants'46:45 - Thoughts on acquiring Linus Ullmark47:45 - Helping Josh Norris get back to form49:00 - Expectations for the team this yearMusic Credit: Bob Moses & Amtrac - Back to You RemixBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does one go from managing a world class golfer from Utah to running the Utah Hockey Club? Frank is join by newly hired president of hockey operations for the Utah Hockey Club, Chris Armstrong, to discuss how he got the job, where along his journey on the sport agency side he met Ryan and Ashley Smith, what's currently being done to make sure the team is ready to go for the start of the season, how they plan to connect to the community, and when conversations started about Utah possibly joining the NHL.5:50 - How Chris ended up as the first ever President of Hockey Operations for Utah9:05 - How he met Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz & Utah Hockey Club14:00 - His dream job 16:45 - What's left to do to get ready for the season?19:40 - Finding a balance between the business and hockey operations21:35 - What can we expect in the first season from Utah?24:00 - How will they connect with the community and the fans in Utah?Music Credit: Allah-Las - StarFrankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The San Jose Sharks named Ryan Warsofsky as the 11th head coach in team history. Ryan joined Frank to discuss his emotional press conference, growing up in a competitive household, the biggest challenge coaching at the NHL level, setting a positive mindset in the organization, and ignoring the outside noise. 6:15 - Emotions press conference8:30 - Getting the call from Mike Grier and onboarding with the Sharks9:45 - Growing up in a competitive but supportive family11:45 - The coaching factory in South Carolina16:00 - Biggest change when moving up to the NHL17:15 - Looking forward to getting to know Macklin Celebrini18:50 - Setting a competitive and positive mindset in the organization20:25 - Ignoring the outside noise and staying focussed on getting betterMusic Credit: Matt Duncan - Lone RangerFrankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Washington Capitals are hungry for more and they won't stop till they get it! Capitals President of Hockey Ops & General Manager, Brian MacLellan, joined Frank to discuss his team's performance this season, the impact of Spencer Carbery, the playing of John Carlson and the future of T.J. Oshie, and why they chose to purchase CapFriendly.3:45 - What MacLellan learned about his team this season5:15 - Spencer Carbery and emotional intelligence6:00 - The importance of John Carlson9:00 - The future of T.J. Oshie10:15 - Purchasing of CapFriendly13:00 - Alex Ovechkin's weird season14:00 - The emergence of Charlie LindgrenMusic Credit: Motopony - King of DiamondsFrankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Winnipeg turns to Scott Arniel to get them over the hump. Frank is joined by newly named Jets head coach Scott Arniel to discuss his relationship with Rick Bowness (5:00), understanding where the team fell short last season (7:45), what he's picked up since his last head coaching job (11:00), the importance of Adam Lowry (15:00), and the future of Nikolaj Ehlers (20:15).3:30 - The emotions of getting another chance to return to head coaching, and to do it in Winnipeg 5:00 - The special relationship with Rick Bowness7:45 - Assessing where the team fell short in the playoffs this season9:20 - Studying trends that emerge with successful teams in the playoffs11:06 - Learning from his last tour of duty as head coach13:20 - Veteran coaches around the league who've been helpful along the way15:05 - The importance of Adam Lowry stepping up as captain20:15 - The future of Ehlers Music Credit: Half Cool - This CloseFrankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you win in a place where no one has won before? Frank is joined by Don Waddell, president of hockey operations & GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets, to discuss why he chose Columbus, Pascal Vincent, what he's prioritizing, creating a new culture in Columbus, having Rick Nash part of the management team, and going to the draft in Vegas as a Columbus Blue Jacket.3:45 - Why now? Why Columbus?4:45 - Why hasn't Columbus been able to get over the hump in the last few years?5:45 - Status of Pascal Vincent6:40 - What is his first priority?8:00 - Starting to compete right away without hampering the development of the promising young players11:00 - Elvis Merzlikins12:00 - Patrik Laine13:30 - Creating a new culture in Columbus15:50 - Rick Nash as part of the management group16:55 - Going to the NHL Draft as a Blue JacketMusic Credit: Yot Club - NostalgiaFrankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you approach life after staring death in the face? Frank is joined by Hockey Hall of Fame chairman and Stanley Cup trustee, Lanny McDonald, to discuss his cardiac event after returning home from the All-Star Game in February. McDonald provides a health update, how he's approaching a second chance at life, being the chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame, what it means to be a Stanley Cup Trustee, and he shares some memories of winning the Stanley Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames.3:00 - His overall health6:30 - There was no indication anything was wrong before the incident7:35 - Staying in touch with the first responders who saved Lanny's life10:05 - Dealing with the emotions of getting a second chance11:00 - Day-to-day for the chairman of the Hall of Fame15:15 - Being named a Stanley Cup Trustee18:15 - Winning the Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames22:30 - Feeling the love and support from the hockey communityMusic Credit: Xavier Rudd - Follow The SunAudio Credit: CBC & Global News.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a challenging season for the Buffalo Sabres. They missed the playoffs for a 13th straight season. Frank is joined by Sabres GM Kevyn Adams to discuss why the team took a step back this season, weighing youth vs experience, hiring Lindy Ruff, trading for Bowen Byram, being aggressive in the rebuild, contract talks with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, an 4:10 - Why did Buffalo take a step back this past season?5:55 - Youth vs experience8:35 - Reason for the coaching change10:00 - Hiring Lindy Ruff?13:20 - Trading for Bowen Byram17:45 - Being aggressive this summer19:25 - Does Buffalo have enough high end difference makers?20:50 - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen contract22:00 - Current goalie tandem23:30 - Urgency to take a step forwardMusic Credit: The Deadline Shakes - I've Got Some Really Good NewsAudio Credit: MSG & WIVB News 4 Buffalo.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL Draft Lottery has arrived! The consensus first overall pick is Macklin Celebrini of the Boston University Terriers. Frank is joined by former NHLer and current head coach at BU, Jay Pandolfo, to talk about Maklin Celebrini, why he's NHL ready, his physically, how he got to BU and the impact he's had on the program, and Jay tells us what its like to be coaching kids of former teammates.3:45 - What is a team getting when they draft Maklin Celebrini?6:55 - What draws prospects to BU?8:25 - Maklin Celebrini as a person11:20 - Physical side of the game12:50 - Maklin Celebrini is NHL ready13:45 - Who is a comparable player?15:30 - How does losing Macklin Celebrini affect the program?20:05 - Coaching former teammates kidsMusic Credit: Willis - Pool HouseAudio Credit: MSG & NESN.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's a new beast in the east! Bill Zito became the GM of the Florida Panthers on September 2, 2020. Since then, the Panthers are 189-88 with a Presidents' Trophy and a Stanley Cup appearance under their belt. Bill Zito joins Frank to discuss his game day routine, how he manages his days in the playoffs, taking down Tampa Bay, the impact of Matthew Tkachuk, learning from Paul Maurice, the play of Sergei Bobrovsky, overcoming injuries, and he spends a few minutes describing the style of play of his team.3:20 - Game Day Routine4:40 - How he manages his days in the playoffs7:30 - Becoming "the team" in Florida9:30 - The impact of Matthew Tkachuk12:40 - Learning from Paul Maurice 15:00 - The full Paul Maurice experience 17:20 - The play of Sergei Bobrovsky18:30 - Overcoming injuries 21:20 - Describing his team when they are at their bestMusic Credit: Coast Modern - GuruAudio Credit: Bally Sports Florida, Sportsnet & TNTFrankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you approach life when facing a challenge? Frank is joined by longtime NHL goalie coach, Sudarshan Maharaj —also known as Sudsie, to talk about his road to the NHL, how the goaltending position has evolved, and his fight against cancer. 3:45 - Getting to the NHL6:00 - Teaching Career 7:30 - Family Sacrifices10:10 - Finding Self Confidence13:10 - Changing Training in the NHL16:00 - Physical Vs Mental Game18:10 - Speaking on his Diagnosis21:00 - Staying Strong23:00 - Beloved in the NHL 25:00 - Talking with Metallica28:00 - Staying Positive30:35 - Pancreatic Cancer Network Music Credit: Treetop Flyers - Things Will ChangeAudio Credit: Anaheim DucksFrankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A World Series champion, a Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer, and a diehard hockey fan. On this episode, Frank is joined by Rob Thomson, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies and a lifelong hockey fan. They discuss Rob's hockey fandom (7:45), growing up in Southwestern Ontario playing hockey, being a fan of the Maple Leafs (7:00), his career path (11:00), trusting his gut on career decisions (13:10), camaraderie between coaches in Philadelphia (10:00), building a culture in the clubhouse (14:40), how much he's change (16:00) and how much the game has changed (17:00) over the years , and managing the mental side of the game within your team (18:00). Music Credit: Cosmo Pyke - Chronic SunshineAudio Credit: MLB.com, Seinfeld.com, TSN & YES Network.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Morrissey has played for one team his entire NHL career. Coming off an All-Star season in 2023, the Winnipeg Jets defenseman found a new gear, helping his team finish the regular season with 110 points. Morrissey joins Frank to discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs (3:00), hitting a rough patch in March (3:45), adding new players at the trade deadline (5:15), playing with a defensive mindset (6:45), playing in front of Connor Hellebuyck (9:30), growing as a player (13:00), the resiliency of the Jets (14:45), matching up against Colorado in the first round (16:30), and experiencing the Winnipeg whiteout in the playoffs (17:15).Music Credit: The Cactus Blossoms - Happy ManAudio Credit: NHL Network, SN & TSNFrankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He was a prolific scorer and great teammate wherever he played. But now Rick Nash is carving out a new path for himself off the ice. He joins Frank to discuss his rise within the Blue Jackets organization as the Director of Player Development, being named GM of Team Canada at the World Championships, how he's building out the team, networking within the game, the importance of the off-season for Columbus, and where he sees himself in 5 years.3:00 - What it feels like to be named GM of Team Canada for the World Championships3:40 - Role with the Columbus Blue Jackets4:30 - Director of Player Development7:00 - The importance of the World Championships this year8:30 - How he recruits players after a long NHL season10:30 - What it's like prepping for the World Championships11:40 - How he's building the World Championship team14:00 - The pressure of playing international hockey16:00 - Networking around the league17:30 - What's next for the Blue Jackets as the off-season approaches18:30 - Growing to the top of the organizationMusic Credit: Skeleton - Best Of My LoveAudio Credit: CBC, NHL Network & TSN.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From agency to management. Kent Hughes has made the jump and is doing it with his childhood team. As the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Kent Hughes has shaken things up in Montreal by bringing in Martin St. Louis as head coach, trading away several players to acquire draft picks and prospects, created an in-house analytics department, and hosted a very entertaining NHL Draft last season.2:00 Eliminated from playoffs, but excited and optimistic about the development of young talent.5:30 Happy with the emergence of Slafkovský after a 'slow' start. 10:00 Moving from agent to manager13:30 Making hard decisions as a manager19:00 Facing criticism for trading players that he knew as an agent25:00 Abundance of good young defensemen in the pipeline right now28:05 Logan Mailloux 30:30 Good Goalie situation...Sam Montembeault and Cayden Primeau32:45 Martin St Louis growing as a coach and developing young talent34:30 Managing the optics of a rebuild in the crazy hockey market in MontrealMusic Credit: Orange Juice - Rip It UpAudio Credit: CBC, NHL Network & Sportsnet.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's a fan favourite who just played in his 1000th NHL game. Jordan Eberle joins Frank to discuss the milestone, being able to stay consistent in his career, his time in Edmonton, how he approaches the playoffs, what he picked up playing for the Islanders, how he has changed over the years, what he passes down to the younger players, getting an extension at the trade deadline, and what makes Seattle a great hockey city.Music Credit: VISTA KICKS - Gotta Get AwayAudio Credit: CBC, KJR FM, TSN & Sportsnet.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine going 2,885 days between professional hockey games! That's what Cody Hodgson just did as he returned to professional hockey with the Milwaukee Admirals on a PTO on January 17, 2024. The first round pick of the Vancouver Canucks hadn't played since 2016 after being diagnosed with malignant hyperthermia. He joined Frank to talk about his road back to hockey, his disorder, how he spent his time away from hockey, when he knew he was ready to come back, how Eric Lindros supported his return, learning how to breathe with Wim Hof in the Netherlands, and how he got back into playing shape at 34-years-old.Music Credit: Cayucas - Yeah Yeah YeahAudio Credit: Sportsnet, MSG and Milwaukee Admirals.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1000 games played and still going strong! Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars joins Frank to discuss his time in the Lone Star State, the feeling of being bought out from a place you call home, learning lessons along the way, what made Nashville so special, and the emotions of joining a new team and moving to a new city.Music Credit: The Sacred Souls - Will I See You Again?The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic.Audio Credit: CBC, ESPN, NHL Network, and TSN.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here's a player you should keep your eye on. Seth Jarvis was drafted in the 2020 NHL Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes. He has become one of the go-to players on the team and someone who is always good for a laugh. Frank chatted with Seth about how he adjusted to the league, some of his career goals, the growth of the team, playing hockey in Winnipeg, and he tells us one thing he'd like to see change in the game. Music Credit: Yard Act - We Make HitsThe episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic.Audio Credit: Bally Sports, NHL Network & WCMC.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colorado is on a tear this season. Frank is joined by Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland to discuss his approach as we near the trade deadline, the health of Gabriel Landeskog, Alexandar Georgiev's workload, managing the salary cap, and if we're seeing another level from Nathan MacKinnon.Music Credit: Skinshape - I Won't Be ThereThe episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic.Audio Credit: Altitude Sports, Fox Sports and TNT.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's become one of the top scorers in the NHL and is leading his team to another special season. Florida Panthers All-Star Sam Reinhart joins Frank to discuss his great start, being selected to the All-Star team, playing with Aleksander Barkov, his hockey roots, playing on the penalty kill, and his desire to stay in Florida.Music Credit: Jay Robinson - You Are MineThe episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced and mixed by Amil Delic.Audio Credit: NHL Network, TNT, TSN, WHL & WQAMFrankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He's the 18th head coach in the history of the Edmonton Oilers. Kris Knoblauch knows Alberta and he's no stranger to an NHL bench. But the first time NHL head coach understands the task at hand in Edmonton. He joined Frank this week in New Jersey as the Oilers wrap up their New York swing. Music Credit: Morlucs - Rolling OnThe episode was produced & hosted by Frank Seravalli, and mixed by Amil Delic.Audio Credit: CHED, NHL Network, Oilersnation, Sharks Audio Network, Sports 1440 & TSN. Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.