Martini Mondays

Phil Esposito and Bobby 'The Chief' Taylor are joined by Scott MacPherson from the KHL to discuss the differences in leagues from the NHL and the impact Phil had is Russia after the Summit Series.

Phil Esposito and Bobby 'The Chief' Taylor are joined once again by 2004 Stanley Cup Champion Dave Andreychuk. They discuss the challenges of playing in different arenas, the hostility of opposing fans, encounters with aggressive fans, plus leadership in hockey, the talent of Mario Lemieux, and the evolution of hockey skates.

Phil Esposito and Bobby 'The Chief' Taylor are joined again by 2004 Stanley Cup Champion Dave Andreychuk to discuss the importance of a positive locker room, how Andreychuk helped change the culture of the Tampa Bay Lightning, holding players accountable, and how training and preparation has changed over the years.

Phil Esposito and Bobby 'The Chief' Taylor are joined by 2004 Stanley Cup Champion Dave Andreychuk as they discuss this year's Lightning team and how well they are playing, how good is Nikita Kucherov, the job Julien BriseBois has done building and maintaining this team, John Tortorella getting tossed from the game and his relationship with his players.

Phil Esposito and Bobby 'The Chief' Taylor are joined once again by 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Braydon Coburn to discuss playing in old arenas, funny moments with Harold Ballard, the approachability of hockey players, tactics on the ice, penalties and referees, fights and off-ice incidents, wild stories from junior hockey, and even mob stories.

Phil Esposito and Bobby 'The Chief' Taylor are joined by 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Braydon Coburn. They discuss the impact of chartering on travel, the importance of a positive attitude and funny teammates, the changing landscape of the game, the influence of technology and social media, the role of coaches and team culture, and the challenges faced by European players. They also share funny stories and pranks from their playing days and discuss the importance of being prepared for opportunities.

Phil Esposito and Bobby 'The Chief' Taylor are joined by 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Braydon Coburn. They discuss his transition from Atlanta to Philadelphia early in his career, changes in NHL rules and playing style, changes in family support, the importance of team bonding, the role of senior hockey in Canada, physical training, faking injuries, taking care of trainers, guaranteed contracts and player welfare.

Phil Esposito and Bobby 'The Chief' Taylor are joined by longtime Lightning television announcer Rick Peckham to discuss the challenges of describing the game on radio, the importance of play-by-play commentary, the emphasis on storylines in broadcasting and the balance between stories and game information, the excitement of listening to the play-by-play call, the impact of fans on the game experience and the influence of social media on fan perception are also discussed. Plus they remember memorable moments in broadcasting, the evolution of hockey arenas, the positive game experience at Amalie Arena and the success of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Phil Esposito and Bobby 'The Chief' Taylor are joined once again by longtime Tampa Bay Lightning television announcer Rick Peckham to discuss how Rick got his start in broadcasting thanks to Phil, when Rick was hired to be the voice of the Lightning, and the role of announcers in calling a game.

Phil Esposito and Bobby 'The Chief' Taylor are joined by long time Tampa Bay Lightning television announcer Rick Peckham. In part 1 of their conversation, they discuss Rick's career, stories about working with Phil's friend Gerry Cheevers, Rick's retirement, traveling with the team, and the evolution of the game and fun stories from his career.