The OVERTIME Podcast

Dominik Hasek is a two time Stanley Cup Champion, and Olympic Gold Medalist who is considered amongst the best goaltenders in the history of hockey. He played for 16 seasons with four different NHL teams and won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's most outstanding goalie 6 times. He is also the only goaltender to win the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player twice. Hašek was the first European Goaltender to win the Stanley Cup, setting an NHL play-off record for shutouts in the process and is credited for opening the door for future European goaltenders who are now a strong force across the NHL. In 1998 in Nagano, Japan, he led Czech Republic to their first and only Olympic Gold medal, famously shutting out Canada in a tie-breaking shootout & eliminating the Canadian “dream team” along the way. Hašek holds the NHL record for the best career save percentage (.922) and was inducted into the Hockey hall of Fame in 2017 and has been named one of top 100 Players in NHL history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are excited to be joined by ANDERS HEDBERG, the very first player in professional hockey history to score 50 goals in less than 50 games – scoring 51 goals in just 49 games while a member of the Winnipeg Jets back in their WHA days... Along with countryman Ulf Nilsson, he is one of the first Swedish players to make their way to North America where he starred for both the Winnipeg Jets and the New York Rangers - averaging over a point a game during his 11 years with both teams – Please welcome our friend, and a Swedish hockey legend– Anders Hedberg !!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Knuble is the only NHL player to have been teammates with the top 2 goal scorers in NHL history: Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin. He shares some great stories about playing with both Ovechkin and Gretzky and why their playing styles may have been different, but their impact to their teammates and to the NHL was very similar. Knuble played in the NHL for 16 seasons in over 1,000 NHL games. He won the Stanley Cup early in his career with the 1998 Detroit Red wings and has an NHL record himself - Knuble is the NHL record holder for the fastest 2 goals, by the same player, to start an NHL Game. (he scored 2 goals in the first :27 seconds as a member of the Boston Bruins against the Florida Panthers in 2003..!! Mike was a great player, great teammate and has fun, crazy stories - enjoy!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milan Hejduk is the Colorado Avalanche team record holder for most games played in franchise history! Hejduk didn't just "play" - he was an essential part of the 2001 Stanley Cup season, won the 2003 Rocket Richard Trophy for scoring the most goals in the NHL that season, and is one of only 3 players to wear the "C" for the Avalanche. He played with some dynamic talent over the years and has great stories about Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Ray Bourque, Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya... Milan Hejduk is a Colorado Avalanche legend! ENJOY..!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2011, TIM THOMAS put on one of the greatest Stanley Cup goaltending performances in NHL history! He led the Boston Bruins to their 6th Stanley Cup setting the NHL record for most saves during the Stanley Cup playoffs, winning the Conn Smyth Trophy as the 'Most Valuable Player' of the 2011 Stanley Cup in the process. Thomas became the oldest player to win this award. Tim's hockey career to develop into one of the game's greatest goalies is one of perseverance and courage. He did not become a starting NHL Goaltender for the Bruins until he was 31 years old but then went on to play in 4 NHL All Star games, won two Vezina Trophies as the NHL's most outstanding Goaltender and of course, his Stanley Cup and Conn Smyth Trophies in 2011. His playing days came to a close after suffering a life altering concussion and sustaining brain damage that went undiagnosed until after his career ended. As he did as a player, Tim has shown great courage and fortitude in his life after hockey in moving forward with the challenges and effects of this injury. Now living a quiet, peaceful life in Vermont, he does not speak often publicly about his playing days or about his life after hockey, so we are very happy to be able to share his incredible story & memories with you today. (including a great story of his encounter with Alex Ovechkin at the NHL All Star Game) Tim Thomas was a brave, courageous hockey player, and he remains a brave and courageous human being - Enjoy our conversation...!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Bruins legend, Gerry Cheevers, joins us to talk about his Hall of Fame Career. Great insight on Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito and winning 2 Stanley Cups with the legendary "Big Bad Bruins" of the 1970's. Gerry is 84 years young and hasn't slowed down! A very funny man, with great stories - and THE MOST iconic Goalie masks of all time!! How did he get that mask covered with stitches?? Enjoy this great conversation with a true hockey legend GERRY CHEEVERS! Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Hextall is one of the best goaltenders to play in the NHL in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. He played 13 seasons and built a reputation for being “intense, unhinged, and very talented". Ron is best remembered as a Philadelphia Flyer where he is still the holder of multiple team goaltending records to this day. He is also the NHL record holder for most penalty minutes in both in a single season, and for all-time career penalty minutes which includes 6 fighting majors. Hextall is also a goaltending “pioneer” - credited to be amongst the first goalies to develop strong puck handling skills, which is now an expected skill for all NHL goaltenders. He became the first goaltender in NHL history to score a goal by shooting it into the opponent’s net, and is the only goalie to have done it twice in NHL history. In 1997 he won both the Vezina Trophy and the Conn Smythe Trophy, one of 3 only Goaltenders in NHL history to win both awards in the same seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Jarvis is a SIX TIME STANLEY CUP CHAMPION..!! He has the distinction of NEVER missing a single NHL game in his entire 13 year NHL Career. Jarvis was the long time holder of the NHL Iron Man Record for playing in 964 consecutive NHL Games – an NHL record that stood for 34 Years until being recently surpassed by Kieth Yandle and Phil Kessel. Doug he won 4 straight Stanley Cups, 1976 through 1979 as a key member of the 1970’s Montreal Canadian’s dynasty. In 1984 he won the Frank Selke Trophy Winner as the NHL’s “best defensive forward”, and in 1987 won the Bill Masterton Trophy Winner for breaking the NHL’s Ironman record for most consecutive games played. After retiring as a player, he continued his “iron man” work ethic as an Assistant Coach and became an NHL Assistant Coach for 26 seasons. He won his 5th Stanley Cup as an Assistant Coach of the 1999 Dallas Stars and then won his 6th Stanley Cup as an assistant Coach of the 2011 Boston Bruins. So pleased to welcome hockey legend - DOUG JARVIS ..!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are thrilled to be joined by Bobby Clarke - a Philadelphia Flyers legend, a 15 year NHL veteran and two time Stanley Cup Champion! Clarke scored 1,210 points in 1,144 career games, he played in 9 NHL All Star games and had three 100 point seasons during his NHL career. Bob was also a key member of Canada’s 1972 “Canada – Russia” Summit Series team. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987 and was named one of the NHL’s Top 100 players of all time. The undisputed heart and soul of the ‘Broad Street Bullies” – Philadelphia Flyers LEGEND - BOBBY CLARKE - ENJOY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome Stanley Cup Champion Dan Boyle..! Dan is described by teammates and coaches as one of most intense and competitive players ever to play in the NHL. He joined the NHL as an undrafted, undersized D man who played much bigger than his listed height & weight and played for 17 seasons with four different NHL teams. Boyle was a two-time All-Star, he posted 605 points in 1,093 games and was a key part of the Tamp Bay Lightning’s 2004 Stanley Cup championship and helped the San Jose Sharks make the playoffs in each of his six seasons with the team. Dan was also a key member of Canada’s gold medal team at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Hitchcock spent 23 year career as an NHL Head Coach and became known as being one of the best communicators, motivators and strategists in all of coaching – not just in hockey, but in any sport! He has the 6th most career wins by a coach in NHL History and guided the Dallas Stars to their first and only Stanley Cup Championship in 1999. Hitchcock was also part of the Canadian coaching staff for three Olympic Gold Medals. He was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Very excited to welcome 5 time Stanley Cup Champion from the Montreal Canadians dynasty of the 1970’s - Steve Shutt..! Shutt is a legend on and off the ice! Along with legends Guy Lafleur and Jacques Lemaire, Shutt helped form one of the most DOMINANT lines in NHL history winning multiple Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadians in the process!! He is 5th in all time points with the Montreal Candians and was the 1st Left Winger to score 60 goals in NHL history. Born and raised a Toronto boy, back in high school, Shutt hung around and was friends with Geddy Lee and he introduced Lee to Alex Lifeson. Lee and Lifeson went on to form one of music's most influential and legendary rock groups - RUSH..! True story!! Steve shares other amazing stories of what it was like to be part of 5 Stanley Cup teams with the Montreal Canadian dynasty during the 1970's and playing with his friends and fellow legends like Guy Lafleur, Serge Savard and Larry Robinson... Please enjoy a great conversation with our friend and a true hockey legend, (and sort of a rock legend) STEVE SHUTT - ENJOY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by Bill Clement, an eleven year NHL veteran and a two time Stanley Cup Championwith the Philadelphia Flyers. He spent a season as the Captain of the Washington Capitals, and finished the last 7 seasons of his NHL career with the Flames – both in Atlanta and in Calgary After his retirement as an active player, he went to enjoy one of the most successful broadcasting careers of any former NHL player – His knowledge of the game and ability to connect with viewers made him one of the most recognized voices in hockey. He has broadcast 21 Stanley Cup finals and 5 Olympic Games and in 2022, was recognized by the Hockey Hall of Fame as a “Media Honouree” and was awarded the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster. So pleased to be joined today by the one and only - Bill Clement..!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig MacTavish joins us this week! A FOUR TIME Stanley Cup Champion who played 17 seasons in the NHL for 5 NHL teams, but is best known as an Edmonton Oiler where he won 3 Stanley Cups, spent two years as team Captain and in his post-playing days, 9 years as Head coach and 3 years as the Oilers General manager and VP of Hockey Operations. Among all-time Oilers, he ranks 4th in Short-handed goals, 7th in games played with 701, and holds the Oiler’s team record for playing in 518 consecutive games. MacTavish was the last player in the NHL to play WITHOUT a helmet - he explains why - enjoy the Pod..!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we thrilled to be joined by Eddie 'the Eagle" Belfour..! Belfour is one the NHL's greatest goaltending legends. Despite being undrafted, he played 17 seasons in the NHL and made one of the biggest impacts of any goaltender of his time! He won the Calder Trophy as NHL 1991 rookie of the year, the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goalie (twice) the Stanley Cup in 1999, he played in 5NHL All Star Games, he was a member of the 2002 Canadian Olympic Gold Medal team becoming one of only two players to have won an NCAA championship, a Stanley Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal. And finally, after all of those accomplishments, he was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2011 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is one of our craziest interviews yet - Lyle Odelein, a 16 year NHL veteran and Stanley Cup Champion with the 1993 Montreal Canadians joins us this week!! Lyle is the current Canadians record holder for most assists in a single game by a defenceman – 5 (co-holds the record with Doug Harvey & Sheldon Souray). In addition to his 7 years with the Habs, he also played 4 years with the New Jersey Devils, in 2000-01 became the very first team captain of the expansion Columbus Blue Jackets. Here is where the crazy part comes in - in 2018, Lyle nearly lost his life, spending 60 days in a coma, became paralyzed and went through a heart valve transplant as well as kidney & liver transplants – all in the same day - to save his life!! Lyle has made a full recovery and joins us here today - so happy to be joined by Lyle Odelein!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Very excited to welcome "Mr. Game 7", Justin Williams! Justin is a 3 time Stanley Cup Champion who played 19 seasons in the NHL for the Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings and the Washington Capitals. Williams was a first round draft pick, 28th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. In 2014 Justin won the Conn Smyth Trophy as playoff MVP while winning his 3rd Stanley Cup as a member of the Los Angeles Kings. He earned his “Mr. Game 7” nickname while playing in 9 ‘Game 7’ playoff games, with his team winning 8 of them and setting the NHL record for most career points in a Game 7 with 15, acquired in just 9 games!! So pleased to welcome JUSTIN WILLIAMS..!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stanley Cup Champion and one of the greatest Calgary Flames of all time, Lanny McDonald joins us this week to chat about both his amazing career, and recently surviving a near fatal heart attack. One of the game's true gentlemen, so happy to have him share his stories of his early days in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Rockies before becoming one of the most iconic members of the Calgary Flames and leading them to their first, and only, Stanley Cup victory. One of the best moustaches in pro sports and one of the nicest guys - enjoy our interview & Happy Holidays!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vincent Damphousse played 18 seasons in the NHL after being selected 6th overall in the first round of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs - the first French-Canadian ever to be selected by the Leafs in the first round! He was a steady offensive player for the Leafs for 5 years until being traded to the Edmonton Oilers for a single season, then to his hometown Montreal Canadians. With the Habs, his career climbed by leading the Montreal Canadians in scoring when they won their last Stanley Cup in 1993 defeating Wayne Gretzky and LA Kings in 5 games- it was the last time a Canadian NHL has won the Cup! He eventually became the Canadians Captain before finishing his career with the San Jose Sharks. Dampousse played in over 1300 games and scored over 1200 points - certainly Hall of Fame numbers & achievements, but has not received the call yet..!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thrilled to have Gary Roberts join us this week! A 21 year NHL veteran with the Flames, Hurricanes, Leafs, Florida , Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay Lightening. He was a first round selection of the Calgary Flames in the 1984 NHL entry draft and became a Stanley Cup Champion with the Flames in 1989. Roberts was forced into retirement with a chronic, debilitating neck injury, but after a year and half away from the game, came out of retirement in 1997 and played for 11 more seasons. Roberts became known throughout his career as being the best shape of ANY player in the NHL and is now regarded as one of the best off-ice trainers to many of the current star players in the National Hockey League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Islander legend John Tonelli joins us on this week's show!! A 4 time Stanley Cup Champion, and one of the most intense players on the New York Islanders dynasty in the 1980's.  John was also the most valuable player in the 1984 Canada Cup and is the only player in history to score a regular-season goal on an assist by Gordie Howe and another regular-season goal on an assist by Wayne Gretzky..! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are pleased to be joined by the Grim Reaper himself - Stu Grimson. Stu racked up over 2,100 mins in penalties while playing for 8 different NHL teams. At 6'6" and weighing 240lbs, he was known as one of the most feared fighters during his NHL career.  Despite his fearsome reputation on the ice, he also became well known for both his intellect and faith off the ice. Today, Stu is a practising corporate lawyer and a proud Grandfather - truly one of the nicest guys in the sport of hockey - enjoy our conversation with the Grim Reaper - Stu Grimson!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So thrilled to have Toronto Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin join us this week. Mats is an 18 year National Hockey League Veteran and in 1989, was the first European to be selected first overall in the NHL Entry Draft. Sundin is best known as a Toronto Maple Leaf where he was Team Captain for 11 years and is the current Leaf's franchise record holder for most goals and most points. He finished his career with a “point-per-game” pace scoring 1,349 points in 1,346 games and is the only Swedish-born player to score 500 goals in the National Hockey League. He won three gold medals at the IIHF World Championship and was the Captain of Team Sweden when they captured the 2006 Olympic Gold Medal in 2012 he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, becoming only the second Swede behind the legendary Börje Salming to be indicted at that time, and in 2017 was named one of the “top 100 players in NHL history” Sundin's his latest accomplishment ??? He has just become a best-selling Author with his book “Home and Away” published by Simon and Schuster!!  Enjoy the interview! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by Darryl Sydor, a two-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lighting. After an outstanding junior career as part of the Kamloops Blazers and their first ever Memorial Cup Championship. In 1990 he was a first round NHL Draft pick going 7th overall to the Los Angeles Kings In 1996, he was part of Dallas Star's “big four” defence core that also included Derian Hatcher, Sergei Zubov and Richard Matvichuk - a major reason for the Dallas Stars' Stanley Cup winning season in 1999. In 2010, after playing 1,291 games and 18 seasons, that included a second  Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning, he retired from the National Hockey League....  He is now enjoying retirement, having returned to live in Kamloops as part owner of the BlazersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glenn Healy is larger than life - he is a BIG personality, a true character and a true advocate for retired NHL players. One of the funniest interviews and one of the most insightful advocating support for NHL Players after their days on the ice is over. We are thrilled to have the Executive Director of the NHL Alumni, and Stanley Cup Champion - Glenn Healy..!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Nieuwendyk was a 20 year NHL Veteran and a three time Stanley Cup Champion with the CALGARY FLAMES, DALLAS STARS and the NEW JERSEY DEVILS. He was also an Olympic Gold Medalist with Canada in the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics!! He was only the 2nd player to score 50 or more goals in his rookie season at that time, and won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's most outstanding rookie! He scored his first 100 goals in just 144 games!!  Nieuwendyk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2017 and was named one of the NHL's best 100 players of All time in 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Ladd is in the house! 16 seasons in the NHL - a two time Stanley Cup Champion with the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago Blackhawks. Was drafted 4th over-all in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the Hurricanes and went on to become one of only 398 players to play in over 1,000 NHL Games! The last Captain of the Atlanta Thrashers shares some great stories about his NHL Journey and a new initiative with founding the 1616.org charity. Enjoy..!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are very excited to be joined this week by Håkan Loob, a rare member of Hockey's “Triple Gold Club” which, to be a member, means you must win a Gold Medal at the Olympic Games, a gold medal at the IIHF World Championships and also win the Stanley Cup – all three! Only 30 players in the history of the sport of hockey have managed to accomplish this. Loob only played 6 years in the National Hockey League – all with the Calgary Flames, but in a very short time he had a very big impact becoming the first Swedish player to score 50 goals in the NHL and played in 2 Stanley Cup finals, including being part of Calgary's only Stanley Cup Championship Team in 1989. Please welcome the man Calgary Flame's General Manager, Cliff Fletcher called “the Wayne Gretzky of Sweden” - our friend – Håkan Loob !!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are thrilled to welcome Mike Richter to this week' show!! Mike is a New York Rangers legend and their only goalie to win a Stanley Cup in 80 years!!! Smart, funny and a great interview - enjoy!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are excited to be joined this week by Denis Savard - a Stanley Cup Champion who was a first round draft pick of the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1980 NHL Entry Draft,  He was one of the most dominate offensive players during his 17 seasons in the NHL which included a 3 year stint in Montreal where he captured the 1993 Stanley Cup as a member of the Habs. He played in NINE NHL All Star Games, and scored In 1,338 points in just 1,196  games, before retiring in 1997. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the year 2000, and in 2017 was named one of the “top 100 players” in NHL history..!  Please welcome our friend, "Savoir-Faire"  –  Denis Savard !!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So thrilled to have coaching legend, Scotty Bowman on our final episode of the season!  We are switching it up a bit with featuring our first coach on the show, but not just any coach - Scotty Bowman is an icon as a National Hockey League coach for 30 seasons! He holds the record for most coaching wins in NHL history, with 1,244 wins in the regular season, plus another 223 wins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Bowman is often regarded as the greatest coach in NHL history. As head coach, he has won a record nine Stanley Cup championships; five with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970's, one with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1992 and three with the Detroit Red Wings in 1997, 1998 and again in 2002. He is the only NHL coach in history to lead three different teams to Stanley Cup victories. Scotty is now 90 years young and is sharp as tack!! Great stories with lots of reminiscing about some of the legendary players and teams he coached over the years! Enjoy the interview! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooks Orpik is a 2 time Stanley Cup Champion and was a 1st round Draft pick of the Pittsburgh Penguins - 18th overall - in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft - He played for 16 seasons in the NHL – 11 with the Pittsburgh Penguins and 5 with the Washington Capitals for a total of 1,035 NHL Games. He had the unique opportunity to win the Stanley Cup with two of the NHL's most prolific stars of the past 2 decades: Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009, and nine years later with Alex Ovechkin & the Washington Capitals in 2018. He is the only player to win the Cup with both the Penguins and Capitals franchises. Named after legendary USA "Miracle on Ice" Coach, Herb Brooks - Brooks is also an Olympic Silver Medalist with the 2010 USA Olympic Hockey Team and is the first Stanley Cup Champion to be born in the state of California – please welcome our friend – Brooks Orpik!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Lowe is a 6 time Stanley Cup Champion and the first player ever drafted by the Edmonton Oilers!! He was selected 21st overall in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft. Lowe then became the first player to score a goal for the Edmonton Oilers NHL franchise! A strong, steady, stay at home defencemen, Kevin patrolled the blue line for the Edmonton Oilers for 13 seasons and helped lead them to 5 Stanley Cups before being traded to the New York Rangers where he played for 4 seasons, and won his 6th Stanley Cup! He returned to Edmonton for one more season as a player, before eventually becoming the Head Coach for the 1999-00 season, then the General Manager, and eventually the Vice Chairman of the Oiler Franchise before retiring from Senior management in August of 2022. He also was challenged to a "Barn Fight" in Lake Placid, New York, by then Anaheim Ducks General manager, Brian Burke - True Story!! Watch the episode, it's a pretty funny & crazy story! And hey - if you haven't already - SUBSCRIBE & tell your friends!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patrice Bergeron is a rare member of Hockey's “Triple Gold Club” which means he won a Gold Medal at an Olympic Games, a gold medal at the World Championships and also won the Stanley Cup – only 30 players in the history of the sport of hockey have managed to accomplish this feat! Bergeron played 19 years in the National Hockey League – ALL with the Boston Bruins, and is considered by most as one of the greatest defensive forwards to ever play the game! Patrice won SIX Frank Selke Awards as the NHL's best Defensive Forward, and had 12 nominations for that award over the course of his career. Both numbers are NHL records! Don't be fooled however by all the defensive accolades, this guy could also score goals, especially when they mattered, scoring 2 goals, including the game winning goal in Game 7 of the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals against the Vancouver Canucks. Bergeron is a lock to be a first ballot inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame - enjoy the full interview!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Vaive, a 13 year NHL Veteran who was a first round pick, 5th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1979 NHL Entry Draft is in the house! Vaive played half a season for the Canucks before being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs where he is best remembered as their Captain and as the very first player in team history to score 50 goals in a season wearing the blue and white. He also held the Leaf's Franchise record for most goals in a season for over 40 years until Auston Matthews passed him in 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Krejčí - a Stanley Cup Champion who played 16 years in the NHL – all of them with the Boston Bruins! He is 5th for all time assists for the Bruins, and is 9th all time for points. During the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs he led all NHL players in playoff points, and was a key component of the Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup winning team! He was also a key member of the Czech Republic National team for multiple World Junior, two Winter Olympic Games and two Bronze Medals at IIHF World Championships. We are pleased to welcome our friend, Bruins legend David Krejčí - great interview! #NHLpodcast #stanleycup #bostonbruinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bernie Nicholls, who still holds the Los Angeles King's franchise record for most goals in a single season, joins us today! He is one of only of 4 players in NHL history to score 70 goals or more, and finish with 150 points or more in a single season. The other 3 to accomplish this are Phil Esposito, Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. Bernie played in 1127 NHL games, for 6 different NHL teams and finished his career in 2006 with over a ‘point per game' pace with 1,209 points. He was also named an NHL All Star on three occasions and currently is NOT in the Hockey Hall of Fame - His numbers are very strong - take a listen to what Bernie has to say and you decide! From the flood-lit ponds in Haliburton, Ontario to the bright lights of Los Angeles California, we are thrilled to welcome Bernie Nicholls to the show! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Olaf Kolzig! "Ollie the Goalie" joins us! Great hockey interview with a great goaltender and Washington Capitals fan favourite. Kolzig played more seasons with the Washington Capitals than any other player in franchise history! He was the first Goaltender picked in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft and went on to enjoy a very successful 17 year NHL Career. He was twice named an NHL All Star and in 2000, Kolzig won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender. He played in 719 NHL Games – all but 9 of them were in a Washington Capitals uniform, and is the only Washington Capital player to wear the number 37. He also has a very unusual personal background for an NHL player as he is a German citizen who was born in South Africa, raised in Canada but now works and lives in the United States. Great interview - enjoy! #hockey, #hockeypodcast, #hockeyinterview #nhlgoalie #nhlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Daneyko is a 3 time Stanley Cup Champion who was drafted in the first round of the 1982 NHL Entry Draft. He played his entire 20 year NHL career with the New Jersey Devils setting numerous Devil's team records - two of which – most games played (1,283 games) and most penalty minutes (2,516), both remain as Franchise records to this day!! He was part of New Jersey's humble NHL beginnings and endured the lean early years & growing pains as the Devils became a model NHL organization, and eventual three time Stanley Cup Champions. Ken's tough-nosed attitude and willingness to sacrifice his own body led him to be beloved by New Jersey fans, and eventually having his number retired by the team. In 2002, he was the winner of the Bill Masterton Trophy awarded annually for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Since his retirement from the Devils in 2003, he has been active as an Analyst and colour commentator for New Jersey Devils broadcasts on MSG. Most importantly, after struggling with alcohol addiction throughout a great deal of his playing career, he is proudly celebrating his 13th year of sobriety!! We are thrilled to welcome Ken Daneyko to our show! ENJOY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Boyle is one of 13 children and his story, and the story of his father's battle with terminal cancer, is one of most amazing stories we have ever featured on our show! It's a story of courage, faith and perseverance. Brian and his family faced devastating, live threatening health challenges, but also experienced miracles - literal miracles! - that have kept his father, himself and other family members alive and living life to the fullest! Brian is a 14 year NHL veteran who was drafted in the first round of the 2003 NHL Entry Draft by the Los Angeles Kings. During his career he suited up for 8 different NHL Teams, but is best remembered for his 5 years as a New York Ranger, and as a domineering 6'6” power forward, enjoying two “back to back' appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals with the New York Rangers in 2014 and the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2015. After signing a new 2 year contract with the New jersey Devils in 2017, he was diagnosed with Cancer which he successfully battled with great determination and was able to return to the NHL the same season, winning the Bill Masterton Trophy in the process. After retiring from the NHL in 2023 he joined the NHL Networks as a studio analyst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Chelios, a 26 year NHL LEGEND who is a 3 time Stanley Cup Champion and 3 time Norris Trophy Winner joins us this week! Chelios wa a second round draft choice in the 1981 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadians and was runner up for the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie, and won the first of his three Stanley Cups with the Habs the following season. After a block buster trade to his hometown Chicago Blackhawks, he became the face of the franchise over nine years, became team Captain and is still the franchise record holder for career penalty minutes. He went on to win 2 more Stanley Cups with the Detroit Red Wings and was one of Team USA's most reliable players and leaders in multiple Olympic and other international Tournaments – A three-time Norris Trophy winner as the NHL's Best defensemen, Chelios holds the record for most career playoff games played with 266, and is tied with Gordie Howe for most NHL seasons played with 26. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2013, the International Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018, and recently had his Jersey retired on February 25th by the Blackhawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined by Marty Biron who was a first round draft choice of the Buffalo Sabres, 16th overall in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. Marty went on to play over 17 seasons – all but 3 in the state of New York, with the Sabres, Islanders and Rangers. He one of only 6 NHL players ever to play for all three NHL franchises. Biron spent the other 3 seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers and was key part of their 2008 Stanley Cup playoff run after missing the playoffs the previous seasons.  He spent his first nine seasons with the Buffalo Sabres replacing Dominick Hasek as their starting goaltender and becoming a fan favourite with Sabre fans. He then moved on to spend 3 seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, one season with the Islanders, before closing out his career as a New York Rangers in 2013. Biron left  the game with a very respectable 230 wins, a Goals Against Average of 2.61 and a .910 save percentage. Since retiring, he has remained in the Buffalo community, and has developed a strong broadcasting career as a Studio analyst with the Sabres Live Network, the MSG Network, the NHL Network and the NHL Broadcast Team at TSN in Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are pleased to be joined by Ryan Walter, a 15 year NHL veteran and Stanley Cup Champion, During his 15 year career, he played over 1000 games for three teams. First, he spent 4 seasons with the Washington Capitals, who picked him 2nd overall in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft, and named him Team Captain the following season making him the youngest player ever at that point, to be named as a team Captain in the history of NHL. Ryan then spent 9 seasons with the Montreal Canadians where he won a Stanley Cup and then closed out his career playing his final 2 years as a member of the Vancouver Canucks. Post-career he went on to coach in the NHL as an assistant with the Canucks, the Canadian Women's National Team, spent over 9 years as an on-air analyst & broadcaster, as well as 3 seasons as the President of the Abbostford Heat of the American Hockey league.  On top of all that - he is also an accomplished motivational speaker, an author and leadership expert!  So pleased to be joined by Ryan Walter – ENJOY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are thrilled joined by José Theodore! One of our best interviews so far - super entertaining!! Jose played over 700 NHL games and is best known as being one of the most popular players during his 8½ seasons with the Montreal Canadians in the late 1990's and early 2000's. In 2002, he played in 67 games posting the lowest goals against average in the NHL and won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's Most valuable player. He also won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top Goalie!  After his retirement from the NHL, he took the unusual step of becoming a journalist with the Journal de Montreal as a columnist covering his former team, the Habs, and has also become a successful real estate developer and a licensed Pilot! A great Goalie with a BIG personality - a very interesting, passionate & entertaining interview - ENJOY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Dennis Maruk joins us to share the wild ride of a 60 Goal scorer back in the early 1980's!! Well before Alex Ovechkin became a household name as the most recognizable sniper of the WASHINGTON CAPITALS, Dennis was setting Capitals Franchise scoring records back in the 1980's – and some of his records still haven't broken - even by Ovechkin...!! He has a rare NHL pedigree of being drafted by the California Golden Seals, in the first round of the 1975 NHL Entry Draft, before becoming a member of the Cleveland Barons (remember them?) when the Golden Seals franchise was re-located. He played 14 NHL seasons, but will best be remembered for his five seasons with the Washington Capitals where he led the team in scoring three straight years, and set the Franchise record for most Points and most Assists in a single season in 1982! He played exactly 888 NHL Games, and finished his career with 878 points! Just shy of a “point-per-game” pace. In addition to his record setting team scoring with the Capitals, he is also remembered as one of hockey's biggest personalities, and for having one of the most stellar moustaches in National Hockey League history!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexander Daigle joins us this week! Alex was one of the most highly anticipated players ever to come out of Canadian Junior Hockey - A 6-foot and 200 -pound center, possessing ridiculous speed & stickhandling skills, he tore apart QMJHL in his draft year, accumulating a staggering 137 points in only 53 games for the Victoriaville Tigres - it was easy to see how such production and domination vaulted him to the top of prospects for the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. He was selected 1st over-all by the Ottawa Senators, but struggled to ever reach the lofty expectations placed on him by NHL scouts and fans alike. After seven disappointing NHL seasons, he walked away from the game entirely, and retired from hockey at the very young age of 25. After a two years absence however, he regained his passion, and returned to the NHL and played for 3 more seasons, and quietly earned respect from his coaches and teammates alike. Now, 48 years old and with a documentary on his career recently released on Amazon, he is opening up on what that experience was like to have had those expectations thrust upon him as a teenager. He is very open and candid about his struggles and his thoughts on the professional career that he did manage to have, and what the sport of hockey means to him today... A VERY interesting and revealing conversation - ENJOY!!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, we are joined by Bernie Federko, a 14 year NHL Veteran who played all but his final season with the St Louis Blues! Bernie was a first round pick in the 1976 NHL Entry Draft, and put up very impressive numbers that still remain as St Louis Blues Franchise records including career games played (927), career assists (721) career points (1073) and career playoff assists (66). He was the first NHL player in League history to get 50 assists in 10 consecutive seasons. Bernie played exactly 1,000 NHL Games, and finished his career with 1,130 points! At the time of his retirement in 1990, only 15 players had ever scored more points in the NHL. Less than a year later, the Blues retired his jersey, and in 2002 he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame! Great interview with a great player & great person - ENJOY!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are thrilled to be joined by Brent Sutter - an 18 year NHL Veteran who is part of the legendary Sutter Family from Viking, Alberta!  Brent is a two-time Stanley Cup Champion, a 3 time Canada Cup Champion, and post playing career, has coached with the  New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames in the NHL. Brent has also played a huge role in Canadian Junior Hockey as Owner, General Manager & Head Coach of the Red Deer Rebels, winning the 2001 Memorial Cup along the way. AND, if that wasn't enough  - coached Canada's World Junior Team to IHHF World Juniors Championship Gold Medals in both 2005 and 2006!  He shares some very crazy stories about growing up and playing junior & NHL hockey with his 6 brothers - super entertaining - ENJOY! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, we are joined by Adam Oates, one of the greatest playmakers in hockey history - NHL Scouts felt he too was “too slow” as a junior, and he went un-drafted in 1982.  However, after then playing 3 years of U.S College hockey and working on his game at RPI,  in 1985 he signed the NHL's highest rookie contract in history (at the time) with the Detroit Red Wings, and went on to play 19 seasons in the NHL. He certainly proved his critics wrong, as his speed wasn't an issue averaging over a point a game in the 1,337 NHL games he played. Oates ended his career with 1,420 regular season points and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012, and in 2017, was named one of the Top 100 players in NHL History. Great interview - very interesting stories about a fascinating NHL career - enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined by Bill Ranford, a 2 time Stanley Cup Champion who was the starting goaltender for the Edmonton Oilers the last time they won the Cup in 1990.  Ranford was selected in the third round of the 1985 NHL Entry Draft 52nd overall, by the Boston Bruins. He played fifteen seasons in the NHL with 5 different teams and was also a member of the Canadian National team that won a Canada Cup, and a World Championship along the way. In fact, he is the only player in the history of hockey to be awarded the MVP of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Canada Cup, & the Men's Hockey World Championship!  He is currently the Goaltending coach for the Los Angeles Kings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, we are joined by Dave "The Hammer" Schultz, a 2 time Stanley Cup Champion, and the current NHL record holder for penalty minutes in a single season – he had 472 of them! One of the most feared fighters in the National Hockey League back in the 1970's, and a key catalyst of the “Broad Street Bullies” during the Philadelphia Flyer's back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships in 1974 and 1975 – Dave shares some very candid insights about his NHL career and a few may surprise you! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.