Today we’re going to be talking about CTE and reflect on the way the League has handled illegal contact on the ice. Slew foots, knee-on-knees and head injuries have already become far too common in this season already, and since NHL player safety has so far proven to be both inconsistent and untrustworthy in how they evaluate and penalize players, the NHL lacking in player health and safety protections for both current and retired players, conversations around CTE are especially important for us to have. 

CW: This episode will involve light Discussions of suicide, depression, and anxiety 

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Jim Benning is on the hot seat for the Vancouver Canucks, and Marc Bergevin has outlived his welcome with the Montreal Canadiens, and Bob Murray and Stan Bowman have left their respective teams amid scandals. With so many NHL General Managers under the microscope lately, Sam and I wanted to break down the ‘NHL GM’. 

Sam and I first tackle what it takes to be an NHL GM, and what the job entails. What makes a good GM, and how does their role affect the overall success of the team on the ice? 

Then, we interweave a conversation about power and accountability, and what the future holds for the league and this position, including a conversation about the importance of adaptability, workplace environment, and demographics. 

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Sam is back from vacation, and ready to sit down with Kat to break down the Anaheim Ducks organisation, Bob Murray’s resignation and the independent investigation. We also discuss the economics behind the NHL’s new PR tactics in light of the Chicago Blackhawks and what fans can expect from the NHL when it comes to publicly handling allegations of abuse and investigations. 

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Kat and a special guest co-host -- Chanel Keenan, the Seattle Kraken Intersectionality Consultant -- walk you through the landscape of women’s hockey, the complicated relationship between the PHF (previously NWHL), the PWHPA, and the role of the NHL in determining a future for a professional women’s hockey league in North America. Plus, how important the new ESPN+ deal with the PHF is. 

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CW: This episode discusses sexual assault and abuse, and may not be suitable for all listeners. 

Sam and Kat discuss how hockey culture and the Chicago Blackhawks failed Kyle Beach, and possible solutions as to how we can best protect players going forward. 

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The Indigenous and First Nations communities have left an indelible mark on the sport of hockey. After all, the modern-day version of the sport we all know and love is rooted in Indigenous culture. But, the contributions of Indigenous culture and Indigenous players in hockey history often goes unnoticed and uncelebrated

Indigenous Hockey Canada: https://www.indigenoushockeycanada.com/ 

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What is hockey culture?

Today we’re talking about who owns athlete’s bodies, by looking through the lens of the Jack Eichel and Buffalo Sabres situation. We’ll begin by taking you through a complete timeline of the events from Jack Eichel’s injury to today (mid-October), discuss the importance of self-ownership, and then end with our last thoughts on why the NHLPA should (or shouldn’t) get involved.  

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Welcome to the episode before the episode: an introduction to the This is Hockey Culture, the newest hockey podcast from SB Nation - today, we'll walk you through who your hosts are, what This Is Hockey Culture is all about, and when you can expect episodes.

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