Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli: Recent Episodes
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Frank Seravalli has built up his media career by always wanting to know more than just what's on the surface level and now he's bringing that approach to the world of podcasting. Every week, Frank will be joined by someone from around the hockey world who will share their story. No set questions, no time frame, just an honest conversation about life, the sport, and whatever else comes up.
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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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He's a fan favourite who just played in his 1000th NHL game. Jordan Eberle joins Frank to discuss the milestone, being able to stay consistent in his career, his time in Edmonton, how he approaches the playoffs, what he picked up playing for the Islanders, how he has changed over the years, what he passes down to the younger players, getting an extension at the trade deadline, and what makes Seattle a great hockey city.
Music Credit: VISTA KICKS - Gotta Get Away
Audio Credit: CBC, KJR FM, TSN & Sportsnet.
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Imagine going 2,885 days between professional hockey games! That's what Cody Hodgson just did as he returned to professional hockey with the Milwaukee Admirals on a PTO on January 17, 2024. The first round pick of the Vancouver Canucks hadn't played since 2016 after being diagnosed with malignant hyperthermia. He joined Frank to talk about his road back to hockey, his disorder, how he spent his time away from hockey, when he knew he was ready to come back, how Eric Lindros supported his return, learning how to breathe with Wim Hof in the Netherlands, and how he got back into playing shape at 34-years-old.
Music Credit: Cayucas - Yeah Yeah Yeah
Audio Credit: Sportsnet, MSG and Milwaukee Admirals.
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1000 games played and still going strong! Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars joins Frank to discuss his time in the Lone Star State, the feeling of being bought out from a place you call home, learning lessons along the way, what made Nashville so special, and the emotions of joining a new team and moving to a new city.
Music Credit: The Sacred Souls - Will I See You Again?
The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic.
Audio Credit: CBC, ESPN, NHL Network, and TSN.
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Here's a player you should keep your eye on. Seth Jarvis was drafted in the 2020 NHL Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes. He has become one of the go-to players on the team and someone who is always good for a laugh. Frank chatted with Seth about how he adjusted to the league, some of his career goals, the growth of the team, playing hockey in Winnipeg, and he tells us one thing he’d like to see change in the game.
Music Credit: Yard Act - We Make Hits
The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic.
Audio Credit: Bally Sports, NHL Network & WCMC.
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Colorado is on a tear this season. Frank is joined by Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland to discuss his approach as we near the trade deadline, the health of Gabriel Landeskog, Alexandar Georgiev’s workload, managing the salary cap, and if we’re seeing another level from Nathan MacKinnon.
Music Credit: Skinshape - I Won’t Be There
The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic.
Audio Credit: Altitude Sports, Fox Sports and TNT.
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He’s become one of the top scorers in the NHL and is leading his team to another special season. Florida Panthers All-Star Sam Reinhart joins Frank to discuss his great start, being selected to the All-Star team, playing with Aleksander Barkov, his hockey roots, playing on the penalty kill, and his desire to stay in Florida.
Music Credit: Jay Robinson - You Are Mine
The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced and mixed by Amil Delic.
Audio Credit: NHL Network, TNT, TSN, WHL & WQAM
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He’s the 18th head coach in the history of the Edmonton Oilers. Kris Knoblauch knows Alberta and he’s no stranger to an NHL bench. But the first time NHL head coach understands the task at hand in Edmonton. He joined Frank this week in New Jersey as the Oilers wrap up their New York swing.
Music Credit: Morlucs - Rolling On
The episode was produced & hosted by Frank Seravalli, and mixed by Amil Delic.
Audio Credit: CHED, NHL Network, Oilersnation, Sharks Audio Network, Sports 1440 & TSN.
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Back in Music City! After a Stanley Cup in Washington and back to back trips to the Eastern Conference final with the Islanders, Barry Trotz is back home in Nashville. He chats with Frank about replacing David Poile as the Predators GM, continuing to build the culture in Nashville, building on the current roster, and what it was like when he joined the franchise in the late 90s.
Music Credit: Brigitte Calls Me Baby - You Are Only Made Of Dreams
The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic.
Audio Credit: Bally Sports, MSG, WFED & WRHU.
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Obstacles are part of the game. Jakob Chychrun tells Frank about his injury battles, challenges with equipment, finding a home in Ottawa, his interesting diet, and the importance of family.
Music Credit: Peter Cat Recording Co. - Memory Box
The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic.
Audio Credit: CFGO & NHL Network.
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Frank had the opportunity to sit down with NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh in Sweden for a lengthy chat about his friendship with US President Joe Biden, growing the game in non-hockey markets, his fall tour, making hockey more inclusive, franchise values, changes to staffing, and Rolexes!
Music Credit: Lifafa - Nikamma
The episode was produced and hosted by Frank Seravalli, and mixed by Amil Delic.
Audio Credit: Bally Sports, NBC News and WCVB.
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Frank is in Sweden! While at the Global Series, Frank caught up with Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin in Stockholm at Hovet Arena during the team practice. They chatted about Bill's memories of Sweden, the importance of a trip like this for his team, the cap situation they are in, the relationship with his coach, dealing with injuries, making an early season trade, his expectation of the team, and who he goes to for advice.
Music Credit: Young and Company - I Like What You're Doing To Me
The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic.
Audio Credit: KFAN FM, FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota Wild, NBC Sports, NESN, NHL Network, SDPN, TSN and WXDX-FM,
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While in Toronto for Hall of Fame weekend, Frank had the opportunity to sit down with St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong for a lengthy conversation about the future of his team, how he got his start in hockey, the approach he takes to building his teams, recruiting players, and what gets him excited about the job 30 years later.
Music Credit: Malik Elijah - DONTPLAY
The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic.
Audio Credit: KMOX & NHL Network.
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It wasn't an easy journey, but Zack Kassian accomplished something many can only dream of. After 661 NHL games, the pride of Windsor, Ontario has decided to call it a career. Zack joins Frank for a lengthy conversation about his early career struggles, finding a home in Edmonton, wanting to be involved in hockey post-career, and he takes some rapid fire questions to finish it off.
Music Outro: Night Beats - Blue
The episode was produced by Frank Seravalli, and recorded & mixed by Amil Delic.
Audio Credits: CBC, CHED, MSG & Sportsnet.
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Frank is in Pittsburgh for Connor Bedard's NHL debut against the Penguins. To find out what makes this first overall pick different from the rest, he chats with Taylor Hall, owner and chairman of the Wirtz Corporation Danny Wirtz, and then is joined for a lengthy conversation with Blackhawks GM, Kyle Davidson.
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Music Credit: ATM Danny - Goody Two Shoes
The episode was produced and recorded by Frank Seravalli, and mixed by Amil Delic.
Audio Credits: ESPN, Jersey Jaguar, TSN and WGN 720.
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Frank wraps up his Western Canada preview season tour with a stop in Edmonton. He sat down with Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft and president of hockey operations & general manage, Ken Holland.
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Music Credit: NCZA LINES - Opening Night
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Audio Credits: CHED, KLAA, NHL Network and The Nation Network.
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On this episode, Frank travels to Calgary to catch up with Jonathan Huberdeau, GM Craig Conroy, head coach Ryan Huska and newly named captain Mikael Backlund.
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Frank is on the road travelling through Western Canada visiting several NHL teams. His first stop is Vancouver! He had a chance to sit down with Thatcher Demko (14:30), Ian Cole (2:00) & head coach Rick Tocchet (21:05).
Music Credit: The 3rd Street Band - Pond
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There is no walking on eggshells for new Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy, promoted to the position on Tuesday after 14 years in their front office. He knows everyone. Now it's time to get to work. And after an underwhelming season, there is plenty on Conroy's to-do list with seven UFAs, young players to convince to stay in the fold and an all-important coaching hire.
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Three days after Keith Jones was installed as the Philadelphia Flyers' new president of hockey operations, 'Jonesy' joined Frank to talk the future of the franchise. A rebuild is coming, there will be more pain for Flyers fans. They're also trying something that is unprecedented in hockey: giving coach John Tortorella a seat at the table in the decision-making process. How will it all work? Who has final say? Why jump into working for a team now? Tune in to find out.
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The bitter taste of playoff disappointment still lingers in the mouth of Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin, a few days removed from a first-round exit at the hands of the Dallas Stars. But should this season still be considered a success? The Wild nearly won a division title with more than $13 million in dead cap space. Guerin speaks of team building, the long-term plan and where the Wild are heading next.
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Culture is one of the biggest buzz words in pro sports. Where does culture come from? How is it fostered? How do you change it? Oftentimes, when building out a young team, culture can determine development rate. We spoke to Sabres GM Kevyn Adams about the team he's assembled in Buffalo, where they've been, where they're going next, and how they can continue developing to break the longest active playoff drought in pro sports.
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What's it like to coach a rebuilding roster that realistically has little chance to win every night? That's the reality for six to eight NHL head coaches every season, and the reality for Dallas Eakins, who learned last week he would not be returning to the Anaheim Ducks bench. Eakins has spent a lifetime in the game and he spoke about the power of neutral thinking and building a 'Win Today' mindset.
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What makes Connor Bedard tick? John Paddock is a hockey lifer, who has seen and experienced just about everything over 50 years in the hockey world. He has been an NHL GM and head coach, played and coached against generational talents, and now shepherded No. 1 overall pick Bedard through all three years of junior hockey in Regina. He explains why Bedard is special, offers a realistic expectation for his NHL impact next season, and gives insight on how Bedard has managed the pressure of being the next prodigy and a one-man COVID relief fund for the WHL circuit.
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Danny Briere was appointed Interim GM of the Philadelphia Flyers on March 10. The former Flyers forward has a unique view of the game from multiple angles - as a smaller, highly-skilled player who had to grind out his spot in the NHL, then as a minor league GM, before transitioning to the Flyers' front office over the last couple years. We'll get his insight on where the Flyers might be heading next if he's the man in charge, plus the influence John Tortorella will have on the decision-making process.
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After 25 years in the chair, David Poile's decision to step down as Nashville Predators GM sent shockwaves through the NHL earlier this month. He is the longest-serving GM in NHL history, the only man with more than 3,000 games and 1,500 wins, and has been in the chair consecutively for 39 years. Why now? We asked Poile that question, about his decision to bypass the Maple Leafs and build the Preds from the ground up, about his hunger to get his name on the Stanley Cup after nearly 40 years, and why Barry Trotz is the right man to follow his legacy.
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James van Riemsdyk was one of the biggest names to not move at the NHL's 2023 trade deadline. We'll ask him about that, and the surprise of unpacking his suitcase, but as he closes in on free agency for the second time in his career, you will learn what makes 'JVR' a true student of the game - from preparation to recovery to study habits on the ice.
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This week, Frank Seravalli connected with prominent agent Allan Walsh, co-managing director of Octagon Hockey, for insight into the NHL's trade deadline period from an agent's point of view. Walsh shared some stories about surprising trades, teams flexing muscles to move players, and the flow of information to keep his players apprised of the latest during one of the most stressful times of the season.
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Frank Seravalli sat down with Carolina Hurricanes majority owner Tom Dundon for an exclusive interview about hosting a Stadium Series game in Raleigh, the team's mindset heading into the deadline, and how life's been as the owner of an NHL team. The Stadium Series was a major success for the Hurricanes both on and off the ice. Frank got Tom's opinion on how the fan base has grown and what's allowed that growth to take place. They also talked about how the team might handle the upcoming trade deadline. The Canes are one of the top teams in the East but haven't traditionally been aggressive at the deadline. Could that change this time around? Dundon seems to think so.
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Nazem Kadri sat down with Frank Seravalli during All-Star weekend for a conversation about being a Stanley Cup Champion and life in his new home north of the border. Kadri gave some insight into the hardest parts about winning a Stanley Cup and also how those lessons could help him now in his first season with the Calgary Flames. He also talked about being the first Muslim NHLer to win the Stanley Cup and take the trophy to a Mosque. That led into a conversation about some of the charity work that Nazem is involved in and he talked about why he enjoys working in the community. From there, they focused more on this season with the Flames and what the team needs to do to get into the playoffs.
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In episode three of Frankly Speaking, Frank Seravalli sits down with Josh Morrissey at NHL All-Star weekend to talk about the defenseman's strong start to the season, which has given him the nickname 'Josh Norris-sey'. Josh talked about what's changed in his game and how new Head Coach Rick Bowness has not only sparked his game, but also changed the team's mindset. The Jets are having a great bounceback season but it didn't seem like this kind of turnaround could happen. Josh spoke about the culture in the room and other things that have contributed to this turnaround. Frank also asked him about the idea of one day potentially being named Captain of the team.
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In episode two of Frankly Speaking, Frank Seravalli sits down in person with Zach Hyman of the Edmonton Oilers. Of course, they talked a little bit of hockey as Zach is one of the few NHLers to play with both Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid. They also talked about his career season and how he's adjusted to life in Edmonton. Frank also picked his brain about a lot of things outside of hockey. Zach has written three children books and has plans for a fourth. He talked about that process and how he got involved in the writing business. He also owns a gaming company and talked about where that passion comes from. Zach also gave some insight into the NHLPA selection committee.
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In episode one of Frankly Speaking, Frank Seravalli was joined by Los Angeles Kings Head Coach Todd McLellan. He spoke about what a day in the life of an NHL Head Coach is like and the day-to-day that goes into the role. He also talked about different people he leans on both around the league and outside of the sport when he's in need of support. Todd is also in a unique spot now working with a General Manager in Rob Blake who he also coached back when he was with the San Jose Sharks. Frank also got his take on some hot-button issues like iPads on the bench and other things. Todd was also open about how he handles the young players on his roster, like Quentin Byfield and Gabe Viliardi, and the impact of having kids in their twenties and how they help him out.
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Frank Seravalli has built up his media career by always wanting to know more than just what's on the surface level and now he's bringing that approach to the world of podcasting. Every week, Frank will be joined by someone from around the hockey world who will share their story. No set questions, no time frame, just an honest conversation about life, the sport, and whatever else comes up.
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