From Failing Hands

The start of the season is upon us with the golf tournament serving as the unofficial green light. The guys had that covered, touching on Marc Bergevin’s comments on PTOs, Andrei Markov and Max Domi. They also offered up solid takes on the Mitch Marner situation and discussed the strange dynamic of how Leafs and Habs fans treat their star players and management teams. [33:00-1:07] Matt Nichol, legendary strength & conditioning coach and creator of Biosteel Sports joined the show for a great in-depth conversation about athletes, the business of training them and shared some great stories. The guys also provided an overview of Marc Denis’ interview with Marc Bergevin and finished things off with a very special contest announcement listeners and social media followers will not want to miss. 

The start of the season is upon us with the golf tournament serving as the unofficial green light. The guys had that covered, touching on Marc Bergevin’s comments on PTOs, Andrei Markov and Max Domi. They also offered up solid takes on the Mitch Marner situation and discussed the strange dynamic of how Leafs and Habs fans treat their star players and management teams. [33:00-1:07] Matt Nichol, legendary strength & conditioning coach and creator of Biosteel Sports joined the show for a great in-depth conversation about athletes, the business of training them and shared some great stories. The guys also provided an overview of Marc Denis’ interview with Marc Bergevin and finished things off with a very special contest announcement listeners and social media followers will not want to miss. 

This week, Mike and John were joined by former NHLer and current spokesperson for substance abuse and behavioural health, Brantt Myhres. [24:42] Brantt talked about his inspiration for the game, his career, and shared profound and invaluable insight into his own struggles with substance abuse and the importance of addressing them. He also had plenty to say about the current state of the game and how much things have changed since he last played. The guys congratulated Brian Gionta on a very special milestone, shared their thoughts on a potential PTO for Jason Pominville, discussed Clayton Keller’s new deal and what that might mean for Max Domi and touched on the much publicized summer progress of Jonathan Drouin. The guys ended the show with a special announcement. 

This week, Mike and John were joined by former NHLer and current spokesperson for substance abuse and behavioural health, Brantt Myhres. [24:42] Brantt talked about his inspiration for the game, his career, and shared profound and invaluable insight into his own struggles with substance abuse and the importance of addressing them. He also had plenty to say about the current state of the game and how much things have changed since he last played. The guys congratulated Brian Gionta on a very special milestone, shared their thoughts on a potential PTO for Jason Pominville, discussed Clayton Keller’s new deal and what that might mean for Max Domi and touched on the much publicized summer progress of Jonathan Drouin. The guys ended the show with a special announcement. 

This week, the guys welcomed to the podcast none other than former VP & GM of the Calgary Flames and current Director of Scouting for TSN, Mr. Craig Button. Craig provided an overview of his time as an NHL team executive with the Dallas Stars as well as GM of the Calgary Flames; two experiences which brought not only great personal success but success to the respective teams. Craig provided the guys with invaluable insight into the life of an NHL GM and what free agency season is all about. Craig also had some very positive things to say about the work Marc Bergevin has done of late and offered a comprehensive and glowing scouting report on the Montreal Canadiens.  Craig was incredibly generous with his time and imparted some extremely thoughtful and heartfelt answers. You will not want to miss this episode.

This week, the guys welcomed to the podcast none other than former VP & GM of the Calgary Flames and current Director of Scouting for TSN, Mr. Craig Button. Craig provided an overview of his time as an NHL team executive with the Dallas Stars as well as GM of the Calgary Flames; two experiences which brought not only great personal success but success to the respective teams. Craig provided the guys with invaluable insight into the life of an NHL GM and what free agency season is all about. Craig also had some very positive things to say about the work Marc Bergevin has done of late and offered a comprehensive and glowing scouting report on the Montreal Canadiens.  Craig was incredibly generous with his time and imparted some extremely thoughtful and heartfelt answers. You will not want to miss this episode.

This week, the guys had the absolute thrill and honour of speaking with Mike “Le Dream” Weaver. Mike lavished us with incredible anecdotes, advice for newly retired players and even dug up some old rivalries. He also shared what he’s been up to since retiring from the NHL which includes some really special tools for coaches and players alike. Habs fans who already love Mike will have their feelings confirmed and those who have been living under a rock will fall in love with a great character player and legendary shot-blocker. The guys also answered two more burning questions from their loyal listeners. Packed and ready for consumption. Don’t miss it. 

This week, the guys had the absolute thrill and honour of speaking with Mike “Le Dream” Weaver. Mike lavished us with incredible anecdotes, advice for newly retired players and even dug up some old rivalries. He also shared what he’s been up to since retiring from the NHL which includes some really special tools for coaches and players alike. Habs fans who already love Mike will have their feelings confirmed and those who have been living under a rock will fall in love with a great character player and legendary shot-blocker. The guys also answered two more burning questions from their loyal listeners. Packed and ready for consumption. Don’t miss it. 

This week, the guys were thrilled to speak with Tim Thompson, indie filmmaker and hockey documentarian. Many Habs fans know Tim’s work by watching hockey coverage over the years but it was an honour and a pleasure to speak with him directly and hear him talk about his inspiration, experiences and love for the game. Tim also shared some very personal and special Habs related stories that fans are sure to love. The guys touched on Charles Hudon’s TVA interview, the Andrei Markov situation and answered a stack full of questions from the listeners. Don’t miss this very special and packed episode! 

This week, the guys were thrilled to speak with Tim Thompson, indie filmmaker and hockey documentarian. Many Habs fans know Tim’s work by watching hockey coverage over the years but it was an honour and a pleasure to speak with him directly and hear him talk about his inspiration, experiences and love for the game. Tim also shared some very personal and special Habs related stories that fans are sure to love. The guys touched on Charles Hudon’s TVA interview, the Andrei Markov situation and answered a stack full of questions from the listeners. Don’t miss this very special and packed episode!