Andre Lacroix joins "Brass Bonanza" to talk about his decision to sign with the Whalers, as well as some of his favorite WHA stories. He also shares what he thinks of the New England fans, and how they helped restore some of his lost faith in the franchise. (Spoiler: He has a lot of love for the Hartford Whalers Booster Club.) In addition, we get his take on what made Chuck Kaiton such a talent, what it was like being a teammate of Gordie Howe, and what he's doing these days.

Dave Debol is a guy who may not come to mind instantly when you say the words Hartford Whalers, but he was a part of the franchise during a transformative stretch (1979-1981), when they were moving from the WHA to the NHL and was a teammate of several key members of the roster, including Gordie and Mark Howe, as well as Dave Keon and others. The center, who scored a career-high 14 goals during the 1980-81 season, has some fun stories about playing in Hartford and his connections with the Howe family. Chris and Dave talk about:

-Scoring a goal on his first shift in the NHL.

-The best advice he got from Gordie Howe -- and Mr. Hockey's nickname among his teammates.

-What it was like in Detroit the night Howe came back to face the Red Wings for the first time.

-Being roommates with Mark Howe, and the fallout from his ghastly injury.

-How he wants to be invited back to Hartford this summer for the reunion.

-The legacy of the franchise.

...and much more.

Peter Sidorkiewicz joins Chris on the newest episode of "Brass Bonanza" for a wide-ranging discussion about his time in Hartford, including:

-What it was like joining the Whalers as a minor leaguer ... and why he didn't have to change cities after he was traded.

-Working with Mike Liut.

-Why he thought about giving up hockey for a job at GM ... a year before his best season in Hartford.

-The bitter playoff loss to the Bruins in 1990, including that fateful Game 4 defeat.

-When he knew it was time to move on from the Whalers.

-His thoughts on the legacy of the team.

...and much more.

Bob Crawford joins the latest edition of "Brass Bonanza" to talk about why the Whalers make people happy, the depth of his relationship with former head coach Jack Evans, and why he decided to stick around Connecticut after his playing days were over. He also discusses:

-Why the Whalers were like Woodstock.

-The connection between the team and the franchise.

-His rise as a player under Jack Evans and how that led to a lifelong friendship.

-Why the Whalers still resonate with hockey fans everywhere.

-His post-playing career as one of the most important people in Connecticut youth hockey.

...and much more.

Peter Good joins Chris on the latest edition of "Brass Bonanza" to discuss the creation of the iconic Whalers' logo. Peter and his wife Jan talk about:

-His first meeting with the team, and his thoughts on the original logo.

-The evolution of the design, and why it went through multiple iterations.

-The fact that it wasn't "road-tested" by focus groups, and how things might have been different if that had happened.

-Why the logo continues to resonate with fans.

-Their feelings on Carolina (and the NHL) continuing to use the image, and just who exactly owns the rights.

Tim Bothwell was a defenseman who joined the Whalers in the mid-80s, and was part of a wild ride for almost two seasons in Hartford. In the latest edition of "Brass Bonanza," he and Chris talk about playing for the Whalers when they dominated the Adams Division, as well as...

-His thoughts on going from St. Louis to Hartford.

-The sizable impact that a group of former Blues had on the Whalers' foundation at the time.

-Why Hartford missed out on such a huge opportunity when it lost to the Canadiens in the 1986 playoffs.

-Why those Whalers' teams would produce so many coaches, GMs, and others who would have such a major impact on the game after their playing days were done.

-The ultimate legacy of the franchise.

In the latest edition of "Brass Bonanza," ex-Whaler Paul Lawless doesn't hold back when he talks about his time in Hartford. He discusses his draft day experience, how he got his career turned in the right direction (thanks to Tommy Webster), and just how much fun the Whalers of the 1980s had. In addition, he discusses the creation of the LEG line (with Dean Evason and Stew Gavin), some of his favorite fights (many of which came between teammates), and who was the biggest chirper on the team (and how he almost got into trouble with Mark Messier as a result), and much more. Hold on for a fun ride down memory lane with Lawless -- it's a conversation that all Whalers' fans are sure to enjoy.

The first guest on "Brass Bonanza," Jordy Douglas talks to Christopher Price about:

-Why he chose to play for Hartford as opposed to Winnipeg.

-His relationship on and off the ice with legends like Gordie Howe and Dave Keon, and how they brought some legitimacy to the Whalers in the early days.

-Playing through the merger, and what it was like to play for Howard Baldwin.

-The relationships he built in Hartford that still endure to this day, including his lifelong connection with Ray Neufeld.

...and much more.