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Kyle Davidson is youngest General Manager in the NHL. He sat down with Frank in Toronto to talk about his first job in hockey, interning in Chicago, growing on the job, the GM search in Chicago, not being afraid to reach out to teams during his early days, his "welcome to the NHL" moment, and tips he would like to pass along to the next generation of hockey executives.
TIME STAMPS
2:00 - Growing up in Sudbury and his heart condition
3:15 - First job in hockey
5:45 - Road to the NHL
9:45 - Chicago internship
19:00 - Growing on the job
20:30 - Video work
21:50 - Assitant GM in Chicago
25:30 - GM Search in Chicago
27:45 - Eye Opening Moment
30:10 - Reaching out to teams early in his career
31:40 - Finding time for others
33:00 - Tip he would like to pass along
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Frank sits down with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff in Toronto during Hockey Hall of Fame weekend to discuss his their unbelievable start, improvements they have made during the off-season, how Scott Arniel has left his mark on the team, the growth of their leadership group, and the importance of Connor Hellebuyck.
TIMESTAMPS
2:15 - Did you see this start coming?
3:15 - What has enabled the team to come together and be so productive?
4:45 - Improved power play
6:45 - New coaching staff, but still familiar
9:45 - Continuity leading to success
16:10 - Resisting the urge to rebuild the team after playoff loss
18:00 - Growth of the leadership group
21:55 - Kyle Connor has a little more swag this year
25:10 - The value of Connor Hellebuyck
Music Credit: Metronomy - The Look
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He is one of the top players in the NHL and he's only 19 years old! Frank travelled to Chicago to sit down with Calder Trophy winner Connor Bedard for an in-depth interview about his confidence going into year two, off-season training, problem solving on the ice, family coming to visit, living alone, and commitment to defence.
5:15 - Fantasy Football
6:45 - Confidence going into year two
7:30 - The pressure of media
8:30 - Nutrition and training at the pro level
9:43 - Dealing with missing a chunk of his rookie season to injury
11:30 - Who guided him through his first year
12:15 - Mom coming to visit
13:15 - Training goals over the summer
15:30 - ‘Problem solving’ on the ice
18:00 - Areas of disappointment from year one
20:55 - What does Connor Bedard do to unwind?
21:30 - What teams/players does Connor like to watch?
24:05 - What is different about the team vibe this season?
26:30 - Commitment to defence
Music Credit: Cage the Elephant - HiFi
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We are potentially approaching a milestone moment for major junior hockey. The NCAA Division I Council is considering making a landmark change in eligibility rules that would allow CHL (Canadian Hockey League) players to compete at U.S. colleges. The upcoming vote will allow players who have previously played in any of the CHL leagues—the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), or Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) to retain eligibility for NCAA hockey.
There’s a lot to unravel here as there would be a domino effect that would impact other leagues — including the USHL. Frank is joined by Glenn Hefferan, the President & Commissioner of the USHL, to discuss this potential landmark moment in hockey.
TIMESTAMPS
7:32 - How would changing the amateur hockey landscape affect the USHL?
10:05 - How much money do college players make?
13:45 - Will the USHL adapt if the pre-eligibility rules change?
20:24 - What is the NHL’s relationship with the USHL?
22:09 - Why doesn’t the USHL get the same support as the CHL from the NHL?
26:00 - Getting more rinks in more cities in the USA
28:30 - Lucky to grow up near a rink and find hockey ‘by accident’
30:45 - Will we see more co operation between different leagues?
33:40 - Could the USHL come to Canada?
36:20 - How do the possible changes affect the grass roots players, as opposed to top players?
39:30 - How academic rules may affect CHL players coming to the NCAA
41:15 - Will NCAA be changing rules around player agents?
Music Credit: Bahamas - Trick To Happy
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Frank is on the road! This week he travels to Boston to sit down with head coach Jim Montgomery (4:00), veteran Brandon Carlo (17:00), and newcomer Elias Lindholm (27:00).
Jim Montgomery
4:30 - How the team has handled ‘the noise’ around Jeremy Swayman
6:15 - Instilling a tradition of excellence
8:45 - Becoming a better coach
13:00 - Developing Boston’s young stars
15:00 - The new D-core makes them a more complete team
Brandon Carlo
17:20 - What is behind the consistency in Boston
18:30 - What is the culture around the team
20:40 - Communication is key
Elias Lindholm
27:30 - How has the transition been after three teams in 365 days
31:00 - Being tough to play against
32:30 - Getting to play with this defense
33:30 - The standards and expectations of playing in Boston
Music Credit: Cola - Down To Size
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The Ottawa Senators are a different team this season. Frank travelled to Ottawa during their training camp to chat with head coach Travis Green (35:40), captain Brady Tkachuk (4:45), and newest member of the team, David Perron (18:30).
Brady Tkachuk
5:30 - What he learned about what it takes to win a cup from watching his brother Matthew
7:50 - New vibe to the team this year
9:10 - Things that need to be different this year
17:30 - Differences under the new ownership
David Perron
19:35 - Keys to his long term success in the league
23:45 - What drew Perron to Ottawa
25:45 - Differences between his roles in Detroit, St Louis and Ottawa
28:35 - Being a hockey nerd with his son
Travis Green
35:45 - What has he learned about the team in the first few weeks
40:00 - How he has changed since coaching in Vancouver
41:00 - His year away from the NHL
42:30 - How do you find the balance between being sensitive and when the players ‘need a kick in the pants’
46:45 - Thoughts on acquiring Linus Ullmark
47:45 - Helping Josh Norris get back to form
49:00 - Expectations for the team this year
Music Credit: Bob Moses & Amtrac - Back to You Remix
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How does one go from managing a world class golfer from Utah to running the Utah Hockey Club? Frank is join by newly hired president of hockey operations for the Utah Hockey Club, Chris Armstrong, to discuss how he got the job, where along his journey on the sport agency side he met Ryan and Ashley Smith, what's currently being done to make sure the team is ready to go for the start of the season, how they plan to connect to the community, and when conversations started about Utah possibly joining the NHL.
5:50 - How Chris ended up as the first ever President of Hockey Operations for Utah
9:05 - How he met Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz & Utah Hockey Club
14:00 - His dream job
16:45 - What’s left to do to get ready for the season?
19:40 - Finding a balance between the business and hockey operations
21:35 - What can we expect in the first season from Utah?
24:00 - How will they connect with the community and the fans in Utah?
Music Credit: Allah-Las - Star
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The San Jose Sharks named Ryan Warsofsky as the 11th head coach in team history. Ryan joined Frank to discuss his emotional press conference, growing up in a competitive household, the biggest challenge coaching at the NHL level, setting a positive mindset in the organization, and ignoring the outside noise.
6:15 - Emotions press conference
8:30 - Getting the call from Mike Grier and onboarding with the Sharks
9:45 - Growing up in a competitive but supportive family
11:45 - The coaching factory in South Carolina
16:00 - Biggest change when moving up to the NHL
17:15 - Looking forward to getting to know Macklin Celebrini
18:50 - Setting a competitive and positive mindset in the organization
20:25 - Ignoring the outside noise and staying focussed on getting better
Music Credit: Matt Duncan - Lone Ranger
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The Washington Capitals are hungry for more and they won't stop till they get it! Capitals President of Hockey Ops & General Manager, Brian MacLellan, joined Frank to discuss his team's performance this season, the impact of Spencer Carbery, the playing of John Carlson and the future of T.J. Oshie, and why they chose to purchase CapFriendly.
3:45 - What MacLellan learned about his team this season
5:15 - Spencer Carbery and emotional intelligence
6:00 - The importance of John Carlson
9:00 - The future of T.J. Oshie
10:15 - Purchasing of CapFriendly
13:00 - Alex Ovechkin’s weird season
14:00 - The emergence of Charlie Lindgren
Music Credit: Motopony - King of Diamonds
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Winnipeg turns to Scott Arniel to get them over the hump. Frank is joined by newly named Jets head coach Scott Arniel to discuss his relationship with Rick Bowness (5:00), understanding where the team fell short last season (7:45), what he's picked up since his last head coaching job (11:00), the importance of Adam Lowry (15:00), and the future of Nikolaj Ehlers (20:15).
3:30 - The emotions of getting another chance to return to head coaching, and to do it in Winnipeg
5:00 - The special relationship with Rick Bowness
7:45 - Assessing where the team fell short in the playoffs this season
9:20 - Studying trends that emerge with successful teams in the playoffs
11:06 - Learning from his last tour of duty as head coach
13:20 - Veteran coaches around the league who’ve been helpful along the way
15:05 - The importance of Adam Lowry stepping up as captain
20:15 - The future of Ehlers
Music Credit: Half Cool - This Close
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How do you win in a place where no one has won before? Frank is joined by Don Waddell, president of hockey operations & GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets, to discuss why he chose Columbus, Pascal Vincent, what he's prioritizing, creating a new culture in Columbus, having Rick Nash part of the management team, and going to the draft in Vegas as a Columbus Blue Jacket.
3:45 - Why now? Why Columbus?
4:45 - Why hasn't Columbus been able to get over the hump in the last few years?
5:45 - Status of Pascal Vincent
6:40 - What is his first priority?
8:00 - Starting to compete right away without hampering the development of the promising young players
11:00 - Elvis Merzlikins
12:00 - Patrik Laine
13:30 - Creating a new culture in Columbus
15:50 - Rick Nash as part of the management group
16:55 - Going to the NHL Draft as a Blue Jacket
Music Credit: Yot Club - Nostalgia
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How do you approach life after staring death in the face? Frank is joined by Hockey Hall of Fame chairman and Stanley Cup trustee, Lanny McDonald, to discuss his cardiac event after returning home from the All-Star Game in February. McDonald provides a health update, how he's approaching a second chance at life, being the chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame, what it means to be a Stanley Cup Trustee, and he shares some memories of winning the Stanley Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames.
3:00 - His overall health
6:30 - There was no indication anything was wrong before the incident
7:35 - Staying in touch with the first responders who saved Lanny’s life
10:05 - Dealing with the emotions of getting a second chance
11:00 - Day-to-day for the chairman of the Hall of Fame
15:15 - Being named a Stanley Cup Trustee
18:15 - Winning the Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames
22:30 - Feeling the love and support from the hockey community
Music Credit: Xavier Rudd - Follow The Sun
Audio Credit: CBC & Global News.
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It’s been a challenging season for the Buffalo Sabres. They missed the playoffs for a 13th straight season. Frank is joined by Sabres GM Kevyn Adams to discuss why the team took a step back this season, weighing youth vs experience, hiring Lindy Ruff, trading for Bowen Byram, being aggressive in the rebuild, contract talks with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, an
4:10 - Why did Buffalo take a step back this past season?
5:55 - Youth vs experience
8:35 - Reason for the coaching change
10:00 - Hiring Lindy Ruff?
13:20 - Trading for Bowen Byram
17:45 - Being aggressive this summer
19:25 - Does Buffalo have enough high end difference makers?
20:50 - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen contract
22:00 - Current goalie tandem
23:30 - Urgency to take a step forward
Music Credit: The Deadline Shakes - I've Got Some Really Good News
Audio Credit: MSG & WIVB News 4 Buffalo.
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The NHL Draft Lottery has arrived! The consensus first overall pick is Macklin Celebrini of the Boston University Terriers. Frank is joined by former NHLer and current head coach at BU, Jay Pandolfo, to talk about Maklin Celebrini, why he's NHL ready, his physically, how he got to BU and the impact he's had on the program, and Jay tells us what its like to be coaching kids of former teammates.
3:45 - What is a team getting when they draft Maklin Celebrini?
6:55 - What draws prospects to BU?
8:25 - Maklin Celebrini as a person
11:20 - Physical side of the game
12:50 - Maklin Celebrini is NHL ready
13:45 - Who is a comparable player?
15:30 - How does losing Macklin Celebrini affect the program?
20:05 - Coaching former teammates kids
Music Credit: Willis - Pool House
Audio Credit: MSG & NESN.
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There's a new beast in the east! Bill Zito became the GM of the Florida Panthers on September 2, 2020. Since then, the Panthers are 189-88 with a Presidents' Trophy and a Stanley Cup appearance under their belt. Bill Zito joins Frank to discuss his game day routine, how he manages his days in the playoffs, taking down Tampa Bay, the impact of Matthew Tkachuk, learning from Paul Maurice, the play of Sergei Bobrovsky, overcoming injuries, and he spends a few minutes describing the style of play of his team.
3:20 - Game Day Routine
4:40 - How he manages his days in the playoffs
7:30 - Becoming "the team" in Florida
9:30 - The impact of Matthew Tkachuk
12:40 - Learning from Paul Maurice
15:00 - The full Paul Maurice experience
17:20 - The play of Sergei Bobrovsky
18:30 - Overcoming injuries
21:20 - Describing his team when they are at their best
Music Credit: Coast Modern - Guru
Audio Credit: Bally Sports Florida, Sportsnet & TNT
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How do you approach life when facing a challenge? Frank is joined by longtime NHL goalie coach, Sudarshan Maharaj —also known as Sudsie, to talk about his road to the NHL, how the goaltending position has evolved, and his fight against cancer.
3:45 - Getting to the NHL
6:00 - Teaching Career
7:30 - Family Sacrifices
10:10 - Finding Self Confidence
13:10 - Changing Training in the NHL
16:00 - Physical Vs Mental Game
18:10 - Speaking on his Diagnosis
21:00 - Staying Strong
23:00 - Beloved in the NHL
25:00 - Talking with Metallica
28:00 - Staying Positive
30:35 - Pancreatic Cancer Network
Music Credit: Treetop Flyers - Things Will Change
Audio Credit: Anaheim Ducks
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A World Series champion, a Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer, and a diehard hockey fan. On this episode, Frank is joined by Rob Thomson, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies and a lifelong hockey fan. They discuss Rob’s hockey fandom (7:45), growing up in Southwestern Ontario playing hockey, being a fan of the Maple Leafs (7:00), his career path (11:00), trusting his gut on career decisions (13:10), camaraderie between coaches in Philadelphia (10:00), building a culture in the clubhouse (14:40), how much he's change (16:00) and how much the game has changed (17:00) over the years , and managing the mental side of the game within your team (18:00).
Music Credit: Cosmo Pyke - Chronic Sunshine
Audio Credit: MLB.com, Seinfeld.com, TSN & YES Network.
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Josh Morrissey has played for one team his entire NHL career. Coming off an All-Star season in 2023, the Winnipeg Jets defenseman found a new gear, helping his team finish the regular season with 110 points. Morrissey joins Frank to discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs (3:00), hitting a rough patch in March (3:45), adding new players at the trade deadline (5:15), playing with a defensive mindset (6:45), playing in front of Connor Hellebuyck (9:30), growing as a player (13:00), the resiliency of the Jets (14:45), matching up against Colorado in the first round (16:30), and experiencing the Winnipeg whiteout in the playoffs (17:15).
Music Credit: The Cactus Blossoms - Happy Man
Audio Credit: NHL Network, SN & TSN
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He was a prolific scorer and great teammate wherever he played. But now Rick Nash is carving out a new path for himself off the ice. He joins Frank to discuss his rise within the Blue Jackets organization as the Director of Player Development, being named GM of Team Canada at the World Championships, how he’s building out the team, networking within the game, the importance of the off-season for Columbus, and where he sees himself in 5 years.
3:00 - What it feels like to be named GM of Team Canada for the World Championships
3:40 - Role with the Columbus Blue Jackets
4:30 - Director of Player Development
7:00 - The importance of the World Championships this year
8:30 - How he recruits players after a long NHL season
10:30 - What it's like prepping for the World Championships
11:40 - How he's building the World Championship team
14:00 - The pressure of playing international hockey
16:00 - Networking around the league
17:30 - What's next for the Blue Jackets as the off-season approaches
18:30 - Growing to the top of the organization
Music Credit: Skeleton - Best Of My Love
Audio Credit: CBC, NHL Network & TSN.
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From agency to management. Kent Hughes has made the jump and is doing it with his childhood team. As the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Kent Hughes has shaken things up in Montreal by bringing in Martin St. Louis as head coach, trading away several players to acquire draft picks and prospects, created an in-house analytics department, and hosted a very entertaining NHL Draft last season.
2:00 Eliminated from playoffs, but excited and optimistic about the development of young talent.
5:30 Happy with the emergence of Slafkovský after a 'slow' start.
10:00 Moving from agent to manager
13:30 Making hard decisions as a manager
19:00 Facing criticism for trading players that he knew as an agent
25:00 Abundance of good young defensemen in the pipeline right now
28:05 Logan Mailloux
30:30 Good Goalie situation...Sam Montembeault and Cayden Primeau
32:45 Martin St Louis growing as a coach and developing young talent
34:30 Managing the optics of a rebuild in the crazy hockey market in Montreal
Music Credit: Orange Juice - Rip It Up
Audio Credit: CBC, NHL Network & Sportsnet.
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