85: Year Two in Utah: Building Long-Term Success with GM Bill Armstrong.

Jeff Blashill joins the show to talk about his new role as head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks. With previous experience leading another Original Six franchise, Blashill shares how he plans to approach this opportunity — from guiding a young core to the responsibility of coaching a generational talent like Connor Bedard. He offers insight into what he's learned, what excites him, and what’s ahead for one of hockey’s most storied teams.

4 Jun 51min

With the Stanley Cup Final set, Rick Bowness joins the show to help preview the series. From roster construction to coaching philosophies, Rick gives his thoughts on both teams — what separates them, where the edges lie, and what it might take to lift hockey’s ultimate prize. A great conversation with one of the most experienced minds in the game.

2 Jun 1h

Rick Tocchet joins the show to reflect on the end of his time in Vancouver and the beginning of a new chapter with the Philadelphia Flyers. He walks us through what excites him most about the opportunity — from the players he’ll be coaching to the preparation required ahead of next season. It’s an honest conversation about change, challenge, and the road ahead for one of hockey’s most respected voices behind the bench.

30 Mai 1h 4min

Fresh off our conversation with MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley, Nick Kypreos joins John and Daren to keep the Maple Leafs talk rolling. How close is this team to actually competing for a Stanley Cup? What does “success” really look like after this season? And perhaps the biggest question of all — who stays and who goes this offseason? The guys also carve out time to react to the ongoing Conference Finals and the storylines emerging as the Stanley Cup Final draws near.

28 Mai 47min

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 Mai 47min

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 Mai 53min

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 Mai 1h 14min

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 Mai 44min