MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley on Leadership Changes and the Maple Leafs' Future.
MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley joins the show for his first podcast appearance since the conclusion of the Maple Leafs' regular season. With Brendan Shanahan's departure marking a significant shift in the organization's leadership, Pelley discusses the changes already underway and his vision for the team's future. He shares insights into the decision-making process, the challenges ahead, and the expectations for turning regular-season success into playoff performance.
27 Touko 47min
61: Broadcasting, Banter, and the Cup Race with Jody Shelley.
What started as a plan to break down the third round of the playoffs quickly turned into a spirited chat about hockey broadcasting. Jody Shelley joins the show, but before diving into the on-ice action, he and the guys go deep on the do's and don'ts of calling a game—sparked by John’s list of broadcast pet peeves. From overused clichés to awkward filler lines, no mic mishap is safe. In the second half, the conversation shifts to the actual hockey, as Jody weighs in on the final four teams still chasing the Stanley Cup.
26 Touko 53min
60: Glenn Healy on the Maple Leafs’ Future and Updates from the NHL Alumni Association.
Glenn Healy joins us from his new NHL Alumni Association office in Toronto to share his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' recent playoff exit. As a former Leaf and longtime Toronto resident, Healy offers his candid perspective on the team's core, the idea of trading Auston Matthews, and what needs to change for next season. We wrap up with updates from his role as Executive Director and President of the NHL Alumni Association, highlighting initiatives aimed at supporting former NHL players in their post-hockey lives.
23 Touko 1h 14min
59: Inside the NHLPA, The CBA & More With the Executive Director Marty Walsh.
Marty Walsh, Executive Director of the NHLPA and former U.S. Secretary of Labor, joins 100% Hockey for a wide-ranging conversation. A lifelong hockey fan, Walsh shares his passion for the game before diving into the current state of CBA negotiations, including key topics like LTIR and international play. He also touches on his personal journey, including three decades of sobriety, and his continued commitment to advocating for the league’s players as another NHL season winds down.
21 Touko 44min
58: Ken Holland on Joining the Kings and What’s Next in L.A.
Ken Holland joins 100% Hockey to discuss his new role as Vice President and General Manager of the Los Angeles Kings. We talk about how the opportunity came together, the conversations that led to his hiring, and what excites him about this next chapter. Holland shares his vision for the Kings, his approach to building a contender, and how his past experiences in Detroit and Edmonton shape his strategy in L.A. We also get his thoughts on the current NHL playoff picture and where the Kings fit into the league’s competitive landscape.
19 Touko 1h
57: Joel Quenneville on His Return to Coaching and What’s Ahead for Anaheim.
Joel Quenneville joins 100% Hockey to talk about his return to the NHL as head coach of the Anaheim Ducks. We get into the process that led to his reinstatement, the personal work he’s done along the way, and what it means to get another shot behind the bench. Quenneville also shares his early impressions of the Ducks roster, what kind of identity he wants to build with the team, and his thoughts on what he’s seen so far in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs.
16 Touko 44min
56: From Boston to St. Louis: Jim Montgomery on Coaching, Growth, and the Year That Was
Jim Montgomery joins 100% Hockey to talk about the end of the St. Louis Blues’ season and what comes next. We dig into the team’s turnaround after his arrival behind the bench, how the group responded, and what the future looks like in St. Louis. Montgomery also reflects on his time in Boston—what he learned, what stuck with him, and how that experience shapes his approach now. A grounded, insightful conversation with one of the league’s most respected voices.
14 Touko 52min
55: Alec Martinez: Stepping Away from Hockey & Stepping Into Fatherhood
Three-time Stanley Cup champion Alec Martinez joins 100% Hockey to reflect on his decision to retire and the legacy of a remarkable career. From the highs of championship moments to the quiet emotions that came with walking away, Alec shares his honest perspective on what this transition has meant to him. We also hear about his journey off the ice—specifically his and wife Emily’s path to parenthood, and how life has changed with the arrival of not one, but two newborns just months apart. A thoughtful and compelling conversation with one of the game’s great playoff performers.
12 Touko 1h 7min
