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We have a fun podcast today where Cam Connor covers a range of topics including:
-An update on the Montreal Canadiens/Toronto Maple Leafs playoff series-What will it be like for the Habs and Leafs to finally play in front of a crowd-How's Cam enjoying the press he's been doing the past week?-Cam talks about his recent social media posts including a new photo he found of Gordie Howe-What happened to the Edmonton Oilers? What would Cam do if he was in charge?-Why does he disagree with the Oilers GM that they need more scoring power-What he learned from Glen Sather about playing with a superstar-A listener asks when was the last time he interacted with Scotty Bowman and what was Bowman's coaching style compared to Glen Sather?-Cam recounts a story in the Nevada Desert in the dead of night when we encountered a UFO, listen to the story and see what you think.
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With our 50th episode coinciding with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens finally meeting (after over 40 years in the playoffs), a lot of fans have remembered Cam Connor's double overtime winning goal.
We thought Cam would get candid with his time in Montreal and scoring that goal, including
-crooked agents that persuaded Cam to go to the WHA (instead of Montreal)-signing the largest contract of a junior player coming out of Canada-What was Cam's NHL salary and what did the WHA offer?-How his guaranteed contract turned out not to be guaranteed-Recalling his time spent being coached by Scott Bowman and why was he so nasty to Cam?-Did Cam think he would play at all during the playoffs?-Was that goal truly a fluke? -What was Ken Dryden's role in having Cam play during the playoffs?-What did Cam analyze about Palmateer?-How does Cam feel about the polarizing feedback of this goal?-Cam goes into depth about that controversial Dave Hodge interview on Hockey Night in Canada, does Cam wish he ended the interview instead of finishing it and why was Hodge so rude to Cam?
As always, Cam also makes his Stanley Cup prediction.
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-Cam had to comment on the Tom Wilson/Artemi Panarin incident, which Cam calls a "chicken sh!t move".
-Followers had been reaching out to Cam saying Cole Caufield's story is similar to Cam's, but he doesn't really agree
-The sad news about his Montreal Canadiens teammate Gilles Lupien's terminal cancer diagnosis
-Following up on the A&E Roddy Piper Biography, how did Cam think it went? What he thought when he saw his Phoenix Roadrunners jersey in the documentary and more.
-Cam ends the podcast with a heartfelt story of the passing of Bart Wilson (brother of Behn Wilson) and why it meant so much for Cam to reconnect with Bart through this podcast and why Bart inspired Cam with his story.
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Cam's excited about the upcoming Roddy Piper documentary airing on A&E on Sunday, April 25. Cam was interviewed for the show and shares his thoughts on what we can expect.
Other topics include:
- NHL during COVID; Vancouver having 20 players getting COVID and what's it like to watch without fans in the stands.
-Will the Toronto Maple Leafs finally face the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs?
-Remembering Cam's New York Rangers teammate Mark Pavelich
-Cam is asked if he had any memories of meeting Walter Gretzky
-Remembering Cam's Edmonton Oilers teammate Bobby Schmautz
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We bring you a special 2 hour episode where Cam Connor revisits the movie Slap Shot and provides a running commentary of the movie.
Through stories, Cam remembers this era and in fact watched the Slap Shot movie in a theatre with Gordie Howe, so Cam provides a bit of Howe's perspective as well. Let's just say Gordie wasn't too happy how hockey players were portrayed.
We hope you enjoy this episode and all the stories and memories shared.
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We have a short episode, but wanted to record an episode so we could announce what our next special episode will be about. Also, SORRY for the audio issues, we had to borrow a microphone to record this. Next episode will be back to our normal mic so thanks for your understanding.
Topics include;
-What made Cam turn off the TV during the Canada game at the World juniors tournament
-Memories of a stressful all star tournament and the stress had nothing to do with hockey
-A great story about helping his friend, John Mazur, play one game in the WHA and we talk about his uncle Spider Mazur
-Tom Laidlaw wanting to be a truck driver when his hockey career ended
-How good the hockey players were in the 1950s and 60s when there were only six teams
-Announcement about our next episode which will be a format change.
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We have a packed episode where Cam covers everything from Mike Tyson, to bench brawls and remembers some of the players he played with. Topic list below:
Here's the Bobby Orr book Cam mentioned as his favorite: Bobby Orr: My Story
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-Talking about Mike Tyson's recent fight
-Would Cam ever take a fight at age 65 and who would he choose as his opponent?
-Who was a better fighter in their prime: Roddy Piper or Cam Connor?
-Remembering the WHA record breaking Phoenix Roadrunner bench brawl and what happened when the radio announcer said something about Cam during the brawl (when he thought his microphone was turned off)
-Does physical hockey draw better crowds?
-Cowboy Bill Flett horse racing against Glen Sather
-Cam discusses his favorite hockey book, Bobby Orr - My Story
-Questions on Bobby Lalonde, Kevin Morrison, and Steve West
-How hard it is for a minor league player to make the NHL
-Pat Conacher overcoming a tough injury
-Hockey player Jim Troy and his connection with the WWF/WWE
-Roddy Piper asking Cam to join pro wrestling as a tag team
-Did Cam accept $500 to ride a brahma bull a few years ago?
-Were WHA players purposefully kept out of the NHL?
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After a bit of break, Cam's back and he discusses hockey during COVID including Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup and lots of hockey opinions and stories.
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-A look back at the NHL summer playoffs and what he thought about having hockey during COVID
-How hard is it to play without fans in the crowd
-His pick, Tampa Bay Lightning, winning the Stanley Cup this year and should there be an asterix next to their win?
-How does Cam think hockey will work when it returns and how will be the players be mentally and physically?
-What about the junior players that aren't playing right now but want to make the NHL?
-Thoughts on his teammate Guy Lafleur and the health struggle he's facing.
-Cam shares a couple of Guy Lafleur stories including the last time he saw him in person, as well as playing with Guy during the Heritage Classic in 2003
-Remembering Eddie Shack
-Cam talks about doing a lot of hockey interviews in the UK recently and does he think hockey can make an impact in the UK?
-Next episode is answering a whole bunch of listener questions, so stay tuned.
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Cam interviews his first guest of the podcast.
Over 45 years later, Cam reconnects with Kim Clackson, a player Cam considers one of the toughest to ever play hockey.
Listen as Cam and Kim recount playing junior hockey together in the early 1970s and playing (and fighting!) against each other for years in the WHA.
Cam asks Kim if he was ever scared to fight and Kim talks about his hockey career, epic fights, regrets, and even 14 bench brawls in one season.
Hope you enjoy!
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What's Cam been up to during this pandemic and what are his thoughts on hockey in July? He also shares his thoughts on the passing of his former coach, Tom Webster, and his teammate John Hughes.
Topics Include:
-A big change in Cam's professional career.
-How have Cam and Kris been dealing with the pandemic.
-Thoughts on the NHL considering to resume play in July in empty arenas.
-Connecting with teammate Bart Wilson (Behn Wilson's brother).
-A listener asks about Gord Gallant and Cam recalls a story about Gallant fighting Peter McNamee.
-Another listener asks if Cam has memories playing against the Chicago Blackhawks.
-He broke his hand playing the Blackhawks on Keith Brown's head (after a run in by Terry Ruskowski).
-Another story about fans throwing beer bottles at the Montreal Canadiens players.
-What's Cam's favorite hockey jersey?
-Thoughts on Stan Mikita.
-Remembering Tom Webster and his role guiding the Tulsa Oilers.
-Remembering John Hughes.
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Cam was particularly touched by the Zamboni driver, David Ayres, playing in an NHL game so he discusses this moment and asked if anything like that ever happened when he played.
Other topics include:
A Winnipeg Jets player (WHA) who was walking to the arena, gets robbed, stripped down to his underwear and has to try to convince security that he's actually a hockey player.A listener asks if Cam has any stories about Mark Wells and the 1980s Olympic gold medal team. Cam talks about how the team winning gold was bad for his career and explains why. Talks about Mark Pavlich and the Smurfs line.Cam talks about Edmonton Oilers player Tyler Benson and what the Oilers coach did for Tyler that made Cam proud.Another listener asks who besides Cam is the only other player to play with both Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe.Did they really throw a moose leg on the ice when the Flin Flon Bombers won a game?A family member of Larry Hale writes in to talk about the legacy of Larry Hale.Connect with Cam Connor:
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After the big Battle of Alberta game between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, Cam had to post a quick podcast on his thoughts on the game and how Gary Bettman has taken away the toughness in hockey.
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Topics include:Cam talks about losing both parents in three months and shares a couple hockey stories about his momOne story includes a street fight Cam had where his mom tried to help with a wooden spoonMid-point check in to the hockey season - how's Cam's Cup pick, Tampa Bay Lightning doing?Cam's thoughts on the Kassian/Tkachuk 'fight' and why is he so disappointed in George Parros?What bugs Cam about his videos on Youtube, including the recent one with Tom RoweA listener asks if there is cheating in hockey, similar to cheating in baseball with the Houston AstrosCam remembers teammate JC Migneault and how JC had one of the worst injuries Cam has seen in hockeyWe end the episode with Cam sharing his story about a health incident that he didn't want to share until his parents passedConnect with Cam Connor:Email: [email protected]: https://www.twitter.com/CamConnorNHLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/CamConnorNHLFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/Merchandise (25% OFF with this link) http://www.viewfromthepenaltybox.com/merch
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Stories include:
How is Cam's Stanley Cup prediction team doing two months into the season?Bill Peters abuse allegations and Cam's thoughts on abuse in hockeyHas Cam ever seen a coach become physical with a player before?Sean Avery's claims against Marc CrawfordDaniel Carcillo's claims against Darryl SutterCam talks about how coaches went from having all the power to now players mostly doWhere is John Tonelli?A great story of how Coach Bill Dineen searched for Steve Durbano in the nightclubs to avenge an earlier fight Durbano had against Terry RuskowskiDurbano slashed Ruskowski's eye and Dineen was pissed!Why did Guy Lafleur retire and then rejoin the NHL?Are enforcers typically mild mannered outside of hockey?Did players really tape nickles or glass onto their knuckles before a fight?Cam remembers one of the few players he was afraid to fight - Bob GassoffConnect with Cam Connor:
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Stories Include:
Cam's thoughts on Don Cherry being firedWhat was Don Cherry like as a coachThe legacy of Don CherryRemembering teammate Don LarwayWhat was it like to play without a helmetThe two crazy reasons why Cam eventually decided to play wearing a helmet, one was for fighting and one was to stop being heckled.Did NHL drafted players regret going to the WHA?When the Houston Aeros folded, why did the NHL help Cam so he didn't have to play for the Winnipeg Jets?A listener asks how to learn how to play hockey if there are no rinks in South CarolinaWhat hockey decision will haunt Cam the rest of his life?An interesting story about goalie Lynn Zimmerman and what Cam concocted to help Lynn make the teamConnect with Cam Connor:
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Stories include:
A one month check in on the current NHL season, would Cam Connor change his Stanley Cup pick? What times have caught his eye?A Paul Baxter update - we got some bad intel and he is doing great!Remembering Ted GreenHow tough was Ted?How did Ted get a steel plate in his head and why did he keep playing hockey?Cam talks about Ted's inventor side and the products he invented.Donald Brashear working at Tim HortonsTom Laidlaw and all those snakes on SurvivorCam rants on 'the old guy' name callingA listener asks for stories on Jeff Brubaker, Archie Henderson and Gary RisslingCam answers a question on whether players on opposing teams should hang out the night before, go for dinner, etc...How goaltending has changed over the years.Who was the best goalie Cam ever played with?Connect with Cam Connor:Email: [email protected]: twitter.com/CamConnorNHLInstagram: www.instagram.com/camconnornhl/Facebook: www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/Merchandise (25% off with this link): www.viewfromthepenaltybox.com/merch
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Stories include:
-Cam talks about one of his coach's who got taken out of the dressing room by thugs collecting on a drug debt
-Using a fake name in order to play hockey for Flin Flon and avoid Victoria
-Cam comments on Guy Lafleur's heart operation and talks about how Guy drives his car and helicopter
-A listener asks why Cam had a pet wolf
-Which players does Cam wish he kept in touch with?
-Remembering teammate Larry Hale and what did Larry tell Cam that he will never forget?
-Having to fight two players at once.
-Was Cam, or other players, jealous of how much certain teammates made in salary?
-Having to play a hockey game against a team of real lumberjacks
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We're back for episode 34. Topics include:
-Recapping the St Louis Blues Stanley Cup win (since we were on summer hiatus)
-Early predictions for the upcoming hockey season, what team will Cam choose?
-Tom Laidlaw on Survivor, how does Cam think he's doing
-Cam says goodbye to his Dad
-What was the dirtiest arena to play in? Cam's choice involves rats, garden hoses and cockroaches.
-Hockey fighting tales and Cam recalls a fight that would have barred him for life if it happened now
-What advice did Cam recently give Nugent Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers
-Fighting with Paul Baxter
-What travel advice did Gordie Howe give Cam that he still follows today
-Was it easy for fans to sneak into the dressing room back in Cam's day
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It's the Stanley Cup finals and Cam Connor is back to discuss the most exciting week of hockey and make some more predictions.The show starts with Cam talking about his recent Twitter photo of his shoulder pads from 1980 and he talks about why he still wears them. This reminds him that he just may have some Gordie Howe shoulder pads from back in his Houston Aeros days.A&E/WWE flew to Edmonton to interview Cam about his friendship with wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, so Cam talks about how the interview went, what got him choked up and why Rod is one of the reasons Cam made the NHL.When watching the finale of Survivor, Cam got a glimpse of a former teammate who looks to be competing on the next season of Survivor - Tom Laidlaw - so Cam shares his thoughts on Tom and how he thinks he will do on Survivor.Cam talks about the Stanley Cup finals and who he thinks will take the Cup. He compares this final to when the Montreal Canadiens faced the New York Rangers in the 1979 Cup Finals and shares some stories about that time.Question time from the listeners: -A listener asks Cam's thoughts on a player named Dennis Sobchuck and what went wrong in his promising career. Cam does remember Dennis, tells people to Google him and gives his thoughts on his career.-A listener shares his memories of when he was a young boy and Cam gave him his stick, which again gets Cam choked up (most have been an emotional day!). It reminds Cam of a story when a player brushed off a young fan and how that enraged him -Another email from a listener who is travelling from New Jersey to go to an Oilers game and Cam makes him an offer.-Cam shares a story about receiving fan mail while playing for the New York Rangers and why fans would send Ron Duguay's mail to Cam.-The importance of confidence, but not over confidence. Cam talks about Wayne Gretzky and Guy Lafleur as prime examples.-Dave Tippett was just announced as the new coach for the Edmonton Oilers (it's been a revolving door of coaches for the Oilers over the years). Cam shares his thoughts on Tippett and whether he thinks Dave is the one to turn the Oilers around. Could Dave Tippett be like Herb Brooks?-We end the episode with Cam talking about his once teammate and roommate, John Davidson, being announced as the new President of the New York Rangers. Cam shares his thoughts on John and why he is so likeable.Connect with Cam Connor:Email: [email protected]: twitter.com/CamConnorNHLInstagram: www.instagram.com/camconnornhl/Facebook: www.facebook.com/ViewfromthePenaltyBox/Merchandise (25% off with this link): www.viewfromthepenaltybox.com/merch
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It's been a busy few weeks for Cam Connor so he brings us up to speed on a few fun projects he's been involved in, including one on Rowdy Roddy Piper's biography special.
As Steve Durbano stories seem to be popular these days, Cam shares a few Steve Durbano stories, including one doozy of a story that Cam himself can't believe is true.
Cam talks about the playoffs so far and makes a new prediction.
As the podcast was being recording, news that the Edmonton Oilers may have signed Ken Holland as their new GM was announced, so Cam talks about his thoughts on Ken and will this be the missing piece the Oilers desperately need?
Discussion on the San Jose Sharks/Las Vegas Golden Knights game 7 major call. Was it the right call?
Cam answers a question on his thoughts on Zdeno Chara and why doesn't anyone take him out/put him in his place? Would Cam have tried to fight Chara back in his day? Kris then asks who the tallest player Cam played against and who was the smallest?
A funny story of when Kris was five years old and he got into Cam's ammonia capsules/smelling salts.
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