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
75: Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly on the NHL’s Biggest Year Yet.
Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly joins John and Daren to reflect on what Daren calls “the best NHL season ever.” From league-wide growth to on-ice storylines, Daly shares his thoughts on the year that was, looks ahead to the upcoming NHL Draft, and discusses the continued evolution of the league. With a new CBA announcement expected soon at the time of recording, the guys do their best to pull some insight out of him—while also touching on potential expansion franchises and what’s next for the NHL.
27 Jun 50min
74: The Man Trying to Bring the NHL Back to Atlanta: Vernon Krause.
Vernon Krause—the man leading the charge to bring the NHL back to Atlanta—joins the show to give us a rare inside look at the expansion process. From timelines and potential locations to the motivation behind the push, Vernon lays it all out. Plus, John and Daren get an exclusive hint at what the team might be called if the dream becomes a reality.
25 Jun 53min
The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2025 — Who Got In and Who’s Still Waiting
It’s just John and Daren on this bonus episode as they take a closer look at the newest inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The two break down each selection, what earned them the honour, and dive into the always-heated debate around the names that were left out — and those who deserve to get the call in the future.
24 Jun 45min
73: NHL Draft Preview: Sportsnet NHL Draft Analyst Sam Cosentino Breaks It All Down
Sportsnet NHL Draft Analyst Sam Cosentino joins the show to help us look ahead to the final big event of the hockey season: the NHL Draft. The crew dives into the ongoing debate between Junior Hockey and College development paths, anticipates a busy day of trades from NHL GMs, and breaks down the top prospects in this year’s draft. Sam doesn’t hold back, sharing insight and a few unexpected takes on who he believes should go early.
23 Jun 1h 16min
72: The New Voice of the Rangers: Kenny Albert on Taking Over for Sam Rosen & His Busy Broadcast Life
Kenny Albert—the busiest man in broadcasting—joins the show to reflect on calling the Stanley Cup Final and share what’s next on his jam-packed schedule. Most notably, Kenny discusses his new role as the New York Rangers’ play-by-play voice, what it means to follow in the footsteps of the legendary Sam Rosen, and how the opportunity came together.
20 Jun 1h 4min
