Dr. Hockey

Hockey. Royalty. Senior Vice President & Alternate Governor of the Detroit Red Wings & Vice President of the Detroit Tigers Jim Devellano joins the show!! Dr. Jay Calvert and our resident Red Wings super fan and super co-host Dr. Jason Berkley talk to the Architect himself. Jimmy puts on an absolute clinic - discussing the current state of the Wings, how drafting Steve Yzerman was the backup plan, assembling "the Russian Five" and getting players out of Russia & Sweden, trying to get Ray Bourque, Federov's departure to Anaheim, the Islanders dynasty in the 70s, his high hopes for the No. 1 pick in the lottery and the current rebuild with the Wings. PLUS, Jimmy gives his thoughts on the current Coronavirus situation as it relates to sports, what to do with the rest of the 19-20 NHL season, and why he's worried about the MLB. OH, AND DID HE ACTUALLY OFFER JASON A JOB!!!???? YES. Congratz on your new title of "Assistant to the GM", Jason!

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We had so much to discuss, we're calling it a DOUBLE FEATURE! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley invite back former NHL'er Emerson Etem! Emerson was drafted 29th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in 2010, and has now assumed the role as HC/GM of the Missoula Jr Bruins for 2020-2021! Part 1, Emerson and the docs discuss the coronavirus pandemic; Part 2, ALL HOCKEY. Need a break from the madness? Skip to 36:30 to get straight to the hockey.

PART ONE (1): COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic

PART TWO (2): (36:30) HOCKEY TALK - Breaking down the 19-20 season, how will the NHL decide to move forward? Hot teams before the action stopped, (pre)picks for Stanley Cup, and more!

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Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley are joined by former NHL stud Sean Pronger! After 21 days in quarantine due to testing positive for Coronavirus test, the docs had to check in and see how he's doing. Sean takes us thru his entire experience with the virus; how he contracted it, the process of diagnosis, symptoms, and how he's combat the sickness. Plus, the guys discuss potential changes to the NHL lottery, and speculate on how the NHL plans to return to action when the time is right.

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Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley invite emergency backup goalie David Ayres! David describes his journey from Zamboni driver to NHL goalie for Carolina Hurricanes, securing three NHL records in the process -- on the 40th anniversary of the Miracle On Ice! Plus, David discusses his kidney transplant and two battles with skin cancer.

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Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley discuss the latest information regarding the novel Coronavirus, as of March 23rd.

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Your prescription for the coronavirus! Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley break down exactly what the coronavirus is, the symptoms, ways people can catch it, and what YOU can do. The docs also discuss social distancing & quarantining and why it's beneficial, high-risk groups, good general practices, "herd immunity", monophasic illnesses, and applying "Sterile Conscience" to every day life. Plus, lessons from the Spanish Flu during WWI. After all this is the DOCTOR Hockey podcast... Stay safe out there!

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Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley invite Mike Eruzione to discuss his new book "The Making of a Miracle: The Untold Story of the Captain of the 1980 Gold Medal–Winning U.S. Olympic Hockey Team". Mike relives some memories around games, coach Herb Brooks, how he became captain, and how hard the team worked over the 62-game span. Hear Mike's opinions on the impact of the win over the Soviet Union, winning the gold medal, the movie Miracle, the Russian influence in the NHL, as well as how the NHL and Olympic games today.

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Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley have your prescription for the coronavirus. Real doctors, with practical tips and information about COVID-19, aka coronavirus.

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How can the LA Kings get back on track? Dr. Jay Calvert & Dr. Jason Berkley invite Jesse Cohen of the "All The Kings Men Podcast"! The docs and Jesse deep dive into the reset year for LA Kings - trading goalies Campbell & Clifford, the Muzzin, Taffoli, Martinez & Pearson trades, the future for Jonathan Quick, trade deadline shoulda-coulda-wouldas, Kopi, Kempe, and the young guys Vilardi & Bjornfot.

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Former NHL goalie John Blue is BACK! Calvert, Berkley & Blue are back at it... but John's not happy with recent comparisons he's been receiving. The docs and the goalie chop up the NHL trade deadline winners and losers, Zamboni guy, Ovi hitting 700, Boudreau, playoffs, 80's movie references, long bows, more! PLUS, the injury of the week is all about ankles!

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