83: Stan Bowman on Pressure, Progress, and Pushing Forward With The Edmonton Oilers.
Stanley Cup Final runner-up and newly minted Edmonton Oilers General Manager & Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Stan Bowman joins John Shannon and Daren Millard to discuss his first year back in the NHL. Bowman reflects on the emotional highs and lows of Edmonton’s Cup run and shares how he intends to translate past successes—backed by three Chicago championships—into the Oilers’ pursuit of their first Stanley Cup. He also tackles the growing scrutiny players face, evaluates the current roster, and outlines his mindset for next season as he lays the groundwork for championship contention.
21 Jul 58min
82: Glen Gulutzan on Taking the Reins in Dallas.
Newly appointed Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan joins John Shannon and Daren Millard to discuss his return to the bench and what lies ahead for a team fresh off a trip to the Western Conference Final. Gulutzan shares his approach to inheriting a playoff-tested roster, reflects on the lessons learned from his previous head coaching stops, and outlines the mindset he hopes to instill in Dallas as he takes on this next challenge.
16 Jul 50min
81: The McKenna Effect: What It Means for the CHL with Dan MacKenzie & Glenn Healy on the NHL’s New CBA and What It Means for Alumni Association.
Following Gavin McKenna’s high-profile commitment to Penn State, John Shannon welcomes CHL President Dan MacKenzie to discuss what the decision could mean for the future of junior hockey in Canada. The two explore the potential ripple effect of McKenna’s move—dubbed the “McKenna Effect”—and how it may reshape player development and league dynamics across the CHL. Later in the show, Glenn Healy, Executive Director of the NHL Alumni Association, joins John to break down the newly announced NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement. Together, they examine how the Alumni Association could quietly emerge as one of the key beneficiaries of the new deal, and what this means for former players moving forward.
14 Jul 51min
80: Alumni Week Finale: Napier, Scrivens, Beukeboom & Cooke Join the Show
It’s the final day of Alumni Week from the NHL Alumni Association’s Golf Tournament, and next week, John and Daren return to regularly scheduled — and wind-free — programming. To close out the week, Mark Napier, Ben Scrivens, Jeff Beukeboom, and Matt Cooke join the show to reflect on their time in the NHL, share thoughts on their former teams, discuss future coaching ambitions, and more. A relaxed, insightful finish to a great week on the course.
10 Jul 38min
79: Alumni Week Day 2: May, Larouche & Carbonneau from the Course.
Day two of Alumni Week takes us back to the NHL Alumni Association’s Golf Tournament, where John roams the course catching up with Brad May, Pierre Larouche, and Guy Carbonneau. From Sidney Crosby’s future with the Penguins, to the rise of NCAA hockey among Canadian prospects, to some classic broadcasting stories with John — today’s episode is full of great hockey conversation, straight from the fairways.
9 Jul 34min
78: Alumni Week Begins: Vaive, Thomas & Tucker on Life as a Leaf.
Alumni Week kicks off with John flying solo from the NHL Alumni Association’s Golf Tournament — recorded right on the course. On today’s episode, John chats with three former Toronto Maple Leafs: Rick Vaive, Steve Thomas, and Darcy Tucker. From the fairway, they share stories about playing in Toronto, the pressure that comes with wearing the Leafs jersey, and their thoughts on where the team stands today.
8 Jul 28min
77: Winners, Losers, and Big Money: Breaking Down Day 1 Of NHL Free Agency with Mike Zeisberger
Mike Zeisberger joins the show for a full breakdown of the opening day of NHL Free Agency. July 1st didn’t disappoint, with big names on the move and big money being spent across the league. Mike, Daren, and John sort through the signings, share their thoughts on who nailed it—and who might regret it—and hand out their early verdicts on the winners and losers of Day 1 of 2025 Free Agency.
2 Jul 56min
76: Lane Lambert on Taking Over as Head Coach of the Seattle Kraken.
Lane Lambert joins the show to talk about his new role as head coach of the Seattle Kraken. After years of experience as an assistant, Lane discusses the transition to leading a bench and what he plans to bring to a Kraken team aiming to become a consistent playoff contender. From coaching philosophy to expectations in Seattle, it's a great look at what’s next for one of the NHL’s newest franchises.
30 Jun 35min
