86: Brian Lawton: A 360° Look at the Game.
Daren Millard and John Shannon are joined by Brian Lawton for a wide-ranging conversation that dives into some of the biggest talking points in hockey today. With experience as a player, agent, GM, scout—and nearly an owner—Lawton brings a rare, all-angle perspective to the table. The trio covers everything from potential NHL expansion and the future of league growth, to the Canada Hockey court case, and the NCAA’s increasing efforts to attract top Canadian talent. Few can offer the insights Brian can, and John and Daren make sure to tap into all of them.
1 Aug 55min
85: Year Two in Utah: Building Long-Term Success with GM Bill Armstrong.
Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong joins John Shannon and Daren Millard to look ahead to the upcoming NHL season. Armstrong shares his expectations for year two in Utah, emphasizing the value of continuity and development within the roster. He touches on goaltending progress, provides an update on the franchise’s new arena plans, and reflects on lessons from his playing days and past executive roles—all contributing to his vision for long-term success in Salt Lake City.
28 Jul 45min
84: Survival, Strength, and Stories: Tony Granato Joins the Show
Former NHL player and Olympic coach Tony Granato joins John Shannon and Landon Ferraro to introduce his new docuseries, Fight for Life with Tony Granato, premiering on NHL Network on Sunday, July 27 at 8:00 PM ET. The show delivers intimate, powerful stories of athletes overcoming life-altering trauma with resilience and purpose—crafted by someone who has his own journey through brain surgery and cancer. Beyond the series preview, Tony explores hockey’s international stage, break down the buzz surrounding Mitch Marner’s move to Vegas, and dive into stories from Tony’s first NHL game—all woven into the bigger narrative of Fight for Life and its message of survival and strength.
25 Jul 56min
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
