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On this week’s Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon. They discuss his emotional journey through the NHL, memorable moments from his playoff experiences, the significance of bonding with teammates, and the need for adaptation in a player's career. Maroon's insights provide a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in professional hockey and the personal growth that comes from overcoming challenges. They discuss the challenges faced of winning the Stanley Cup during the Bubble, his potential future in broadcasting and how good of a teammate Nikita Kucherov is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Tuesday, Braydon Coburn joined TKras to discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning's struggle at home, Kucherov's playoff numbers, and more!
In Tuesday's second hour, TKras spoke with former Lightning player Braydon Coburn regarding the Lightning. What moves will they make this offseason, plus, we played Take It Or Leave It with Chris Mathis
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by TNT analyst Brian Boucher. They discuss his playing career including being teammates with Braydon, his record-setting shutout streak, the pressure of goaltending, becoming a broadcaster and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli preview tonight's Tampa Bay Lightning's Game 5 matchup vs. the Florida Panthers. They are joined by former Lightning defenseman Braydon Coburn and LightningInsider.com's Erik Erlendsson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Thursday, TKras spoke with former NHL defenseman Braydon Coburn about the importance of Game 2 of the playoffs, plus a 1 PM start this weekend.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by FanDuel Sports Network's Brian Engblom to discuss his NHL journey including being a part of 3 Stanley Cup Champions, his transition to the broadcast booth and of course he has plenty of funny stories from both.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward John Tucker. They discuss his journey through the NHL, playing in Italy and Japan, his commitment to youth hockey development and the challenges and excitement of playing on an expansion franchise. Former Lightning captain Dave Andreychuk makes a surprise appearance as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former NHL star, Braydon Coburn, joins TKras to talk about the Lightning, the home stretch of the season, and more!
In the show's second hour, former Tampa Bay Lightning player Braydon Coburn joined TKras to talk about the postseason, Nikita Kucherov, the Stanley Cup, and more! Plus, we played Let It Ride with Chris Mathis and an update on The Masters!
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nate Thompson. They discuss his journey through the NHL, the impact injuries had on his and his personal struggles with sobriety. Plus they talk about being from Alaska, some funny coaching anecdotes, a great Steve Yzerman story and playing in Tampa Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined live in the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak. They discuss his journey from Slovakia to the NHL, making Bolts Beginnings, his experiences in junior hockey and the trade that brought him to the Lightning. They also talk about his partnership with Ryan McDonagh, the mental and physical challenges of playing hockey, fan engagement and the aspirations of playing in the Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning Girls Hockey Coordinator Kelley Steadman. She shares her journey from a multi-sport athlete to a prominent figure in women's hockey, the challenges of transitioning to professional leagues, and the evolution of women's hockey. They discuss the importance of development programs for young girls, highlight the increasing opportunities for female athletes and her hopes for the future of women's hockey in Tampa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant General Manager Mathieu Darche. They discuss the inner workings of the Lightning's management including trade strategies, player evaluations, and the dynamics of building a team. Darche shares insights on the recent trade deadline, the importance of analytics, and the collaborative decision-making process within the organization. The also touch on his personal career including his journey from college athlete to professional hockey player, working outside of hockey and getting the call from Julien BriseBois to come work for the Lightning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by 2-time Lightning Stanley Cup Champion Blake Coleman. They discuss his time in Tampa Bay, the growth of hockey in the South, his journey to the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup during a pandemic, his bonds with teammates, mental health and honoring the legacy of Johnny Gaudreau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined LIVE in the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh. They discuss the current Lightning season, the team's defensive core and some of his personal achievements. They also discuss his golf game, being a new dog owner, being recently married, playing with his brother Taylor, the 4 Nations Face-Off and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined LIVE by Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. They his training regimen, goalie fights, career achievements and how is early aspirations were influenced by family. They also talk about the emotional burden of being a goalie, and his preparation routines, the camaraderie within the team and the importance of his Russian teammates. He comments on his growing comfort in doing media, memorable moments from his career, and the challenges he faced coming to North America, winning the Stanley Cup and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning players Enrico Ciccone and Danton Cole. They discuss the evolution of hockey in regards to fighting, their journeys from hockey to politics, reflection on the impact of the Tampa Bay Lightning as an expansion team and share personal anecdotes about their coaching experiences and community involvement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning alums Shawn Chambers and Rob Ramage who were back in Tampa Bay for Alumni weekend recently. They discussed playing for an expansion team, hockey in Tampa Bay, playing at Expo Hall, what they are up to these days and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli live at the Cigar City Taproom. This discuss his journey to the NHL, his evolution as a player, his lineman Brandon Hagel, being selected for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off, his understanding of the Italian language and his Hurricane survival story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by the Tampa Bay Lightning's first captain, Brian Bradley as he is set to be inducted into the Lightning Hall of Fame. They discuss his career, playing with legends like Wayne Gretzky and Brett Hull, coming to an expansion team and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning announcer Bobby ‘The Chief’ Taylor. They discuss his hockey journey from days without masks to the evolution of goaltending equipment. He recounts memorable stories with his broadcasting partner Rick Peckham, the origin of his nickname 'Chief', and his training camp experiences. Chief reflects on the changes in the game, the rise of the Broad Street Bullies, and lessons learned in a career of broadcasting hockey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by legendary play-by-play announcer Rick Peckham who will be inducted into the Lightning Hall of Fame on February 1st. He shares his journey to becoming the Lightning's announcer for 24 years, his early influences, the challenges of breaking into broadcasting, and memorable moments from his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Organist Krystof Srebrakowski. They discuss his journey from Poland to becoming a prominent musician in the NHL, his early influences, the challenges of mastering the organ, and the dynamics of performing during game nights. He also talks about his work at Disney, collaborations with famous artists, and his aspirations in film scoring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Head Athletic Trainer Tom Mulligan. They discuss the celebration of his 2000th game in professional hockey, he shares insights into his NHL journey, the daily routines, challenges, and relationships that define his role. He also talks about the importance of trust and communication with players, the impact of technology on sports medicine, and the significance of family support throughout his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Cam Atkinson. They discuss his upbringing in Connecticut, the importance of family, overcoming injuries, and the impact of mentors like Jerry York during his college years. Cam reflects on his experiences in the NHL, including his draft day, his time with the Columbus Blue Jackets, and his transition to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He emphasizes the significance of team culture, communication, and building relationships with coaches and teammates, while also sharing insights on the importance of education and personal motivation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined by Tampa Bay Lightning rookie forward Conor Geekie live at the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss his journey from a small town in Manitoba to becoming a fan favorite in Tampa Bay, his unique style, family dynamics, the influence of his parents and coaches, and the excitement of being traded to the Lightning. Geekie talks about his work ethic, confidence, and the strong team culture in Tampa Bay. They also discuss being a young player in the NHL, the challenges of fitting into a new team and building relationships with teammates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Zemgus Girgensons. He shares his journey to the NHL including his early days in Latvia to his experiences with the Sabres and Lightning. They discuss his recent milestone achievements, the importance of team chemistry, his hobbies and family life plus the cultural adjustments he faced moving from Buffalo to Tampa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Gage Goncalves to discuss his journey from a small town in British Columbia to the NHL, his early influences, the challenges he faced in junior hockey, and the importance of work ethic in achieving success. Gage reflects on his draft experience, the transition from the AHL to the NHL, and the excitement of playing against his idols. He also shares insights on personal motivation, the role of social media, and his life outside of hockey, including hobbies and aspirations for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined LIVE at the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman JJ Moser. They discuss Moser's journey from Switzerland to the NHL, his experiences with the Coyotes and his transition to the Lightning. He shares insights about his playing style, the Swiss hockey development model, and his personal interests outside of hockey, including social media engagement and fashion. The conversation also touches on team dynamics, maintaining morale during tough times, and fan interactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by new Lightning Beat Writer Ben Pierce. They discuss Ben's journey from being a newspaper reporter in Wisconsin to the NHL, his love for hockey, the challenges of moving to a new city, and the importance of building relationships with players and fellow journalists. They also talk about the delicate balance of truth and respect in sports journalism, the transformative impact of social media on the industry, and the importance of conveying passion and emotion in writing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by the Tampa Bay Lightning's Ice Operations Managers Patrick Jesso and Ali Murdock. They share their unique journeys to the team, the impact of mentor Tom Miracle, and the daily operations involved in maintaining the ice for games. They discuss the science behind ice maintenance, the challenges of outdoor games in warmer climates, and memorable moments in their careers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Zach Bogosian as they discuss the importance of team chemistry, especially during long road trips, and how Bogo has adapted to his role as a veteran leader in the locker room. The conversation shifts to his transition to the Minnesota Wild and reflections on the 2020 Lightning Stanley Cup Championship team. Bogosian shares insights on life beyond hockey, including family dynamics and hobbies, and concludes with thoughts on the future of the NHL and the potential return of a team to Atlanta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nick Paul to reflect on his experience during Hurricane Helene, his summer training regimen, and the importance of team dynamics. Paul discusses his personal growth, mental health advocacy, and community engagement through his new foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning Foundation Executive Director Elizabeth Frazier. They discuss the impact the Foundation is aiming to make in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton with the Tampa Bay Strong campaign. Plus they get into her journey to the Lightning organization, the importance of philanthropy in sports, and the various community initiatives the foundation supports. Elizabeth shares her insights on the impact of the Community Hero program, the Tampa Bay Strong initiative, and the CHARGE volunteer program, emphasizing the significance of building connections and giving back to the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper at the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss why he's paying for Paul Kennedy's dry cleaning, his transition from lacrosse to hockey as a youth, his coaching style and inspirations, how they've integrated new players into the team year after year, and the importance of accountability. Coach Cooper also talks about the greatness of the players he has coached and the challenges of making tough decisions as a coach, why he's never won the Jack Adams Trophy as the top coach and the impact his charity work has made on pediatric cancer research.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois to recap the season and the challenges they faced, why their window to win the Stanley Cup is still open, where the roster sits and the salary cap, why Nikita Kucherov should be the MVP and his thoughts on this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Dave Mishkin, radio play-by-play announcer for the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss his journey into broadcasting, calling Stanley Cup Championships and memorable moments, his motivation for volunteering with his therapy dog, Stella, and his new novel ‘Blind Squirrel' that is out now.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Head Coach Jon Cooper at the Cigar City Taproom. They discuss why he's paying for Paul Kennedy's dry cleaning, his transition from lacrosse to hockey as a youth, his coaching style and inspirations, how they've integrated new players into the team year after year, and the importance of accountability. Coach Cooper also talks about the greatness of the players he has coached and the challenges of making tough decisions as a coach, why he's never won the Jack Adams Trophy as the top coach, his time as an analyst on TNT, and his charity work and the impact he has made on pediatric cancer research.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by the 2 newest members of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Anthony Duclair and Matt Dumba. They discuss their journeys to the Lightning, how they became friends, the Hockey Diversity Alliance, excitement for the playoffs, why Nikita Kucherov should win the Hart Trophy and how they've taken over the music in the locker room.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant Head Coach Jeff Halpern to discuss his journey to the NHL, playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning and with a young Steven Stamkos, why he got into coaching, how collaborative the Lightning coaching staff is and some interesting rumors about his career.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by the Lightning's Senior VP of Game Presentation, John Franzone, to discuss his role in creating the gameday experience at Amalie Arena, why it's so important, his journey to get here, building out his team, taking changes but staying within the brand, handling technical difficulties, the importance of the military and his nickname ‘The Prince of Darkness'
On this special episode of the Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined on stage at the Lightning Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony by members of the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2004 Stanley Cup team including Brad Lukowich, Chris Dingman, Cory Sarich, Ben Clymer, Andre Roy and Dan Boyle. They discuss the memories and emotions of winning the franchise's 1st Stanley Cup, tell stories of that magical playoff run and what it took to win it all.
On this week's Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brandon Hagel who is currently one of the hottest players in the NHL. They discuss his journey to the NHL, the importance of family, and his experience filming Bolts Beginnings. They also talk about his relationship with his dad and the support he has received throughout his career, best pranks, playing with elite players, and his favorite places in Tampa.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Jonas Johansson. They discuss him becoming a new dad and how it's changed his perspective on life. They delve into his journey to the NHL, his love for goaltending, his adjustment to the different ice sizes in North America, playing the puck, learning from Andrei Vasilevskiy, his love of fishing and outdoor activities and his decision to join the Lightning.
On this week's Block Party podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning rookie forward Mitchell Chafee. He shares his journey in hockey, playing for UMass, the challenges of injuries, his role as a depth player, a love of country music, learning to play the guitar and how grateful he is for being a part of the Lightning organization.
On this week's Block Party podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ross Colton. They discuss his journey to the NHL, growing up in New Jersey, the influence of his family and going off to boarding school. He reflects on his time with the Syracuse Crunch and winning the Stanley Cup with the Lightning including scoring the Cup clinching goal and shares insights into his role with the Avalanche and the similarities between the two organizations.
On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tyler Motte to discuss his journey from St. Clair, Michigan to the NHL, playing at the University of Michigan, being drafted by the Blackhawks, playing for John Tortorella, getting the call from Tampa Bay, his role on the team and why he likes blocking shots.
On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Calvin de Haan to discuss his hockey journey from Carp, Ontario to the NHL, the challenges he faced along the way including multiple shoulder surgeries, coming to the Tampa Bay Lightning, his love of cars, his ownership in a Canadian brewery and his passion for golf.
On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by NHL Network's Jackie Redmond to discusses her love of hockey, her start in broadcasting including winning a reality show, her support of the Maple Leafs, the consistency and success of the Tampa Bay Lightning, working with Ryan Callahan and Brian Boyle, her broadcasting influences and favorite personalities and more.