Mitts Off with Luke Gazdic

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Producer Darren Winkler joins Luke Gazdic to look back at the latest happenings in hockey with a specific focus on Edmonton and Toronto.

Luke shares his experiences on what a coaching change means to a team and if a fresh face behind the bench is also needed with the Maple Leafs.

"I wanted my life to feel more fulfilled."

In this special episode, Slater Koekkoek opens up on his battle with anxiety, walking away from hockey and how he's learned to overcome his struggles. He shares how anxiety impacted his eating, his confidence and his mental health. The former Edmonton Oiler also talks about the benefits of therapy and what advice he would give to others in a similar space.

He uses an old school mentality with a modern approach to create the new NHL Power Forward. And Brady Tkachuk is one of the league's best. The Ottawa captain sits down with Luke Gazdic to share his views on toughness in today's game, growing up in one of hockey's most interesting families, and how the Senators are ready for the next step in their development.

What a wild ride it's been for Nick Foligno. Over his 1000 game career, he's seen the highs of the greatest regular season in NHL history with Boston to the lows of a painful trade and early playoff exit with Toronto. Mix in stops in Ottawa and Columbus and the 35 year old has seen it all in hockey. Now, Foligno embarks on a new chapter, lining up with Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks.

He's one of the most gifted offensive defensemen in hockey. Tyson Barrie has used that skill set to carve out an impressive career of almost 800 NHL games. The 32 year old walks us through his time in Colorado, Toronto, Edmonton and Nashville and shares the highs and lows along the way.

From unwanted in Junior to undrafted in the NHL, Andrew Mangiapane has been proving doubters wrong his entire career.

Ryan Strome has battled his whole career to find his spot in the NHL. From his time with the New York Islanders to trades to the Oilers and Rangers, the 30 year old is constantly adapting and evolving, searching for that elusive balance between structure and creativity that equals success. Now with the Anaheim Ducks and 700+ games later, Strome has finally found his home.

Seattle Kraken blueliner Jamie Oleksiak joins Luke Gazdic as the two big men chat about life growing up in the Dallas Stars system. The original "Big Rig" dives into stories about his bizarre trade to and from the Pittsburgh Penguins, life in the NHL Bubble and praises his younger sister Penny, the most decorated Olympian in Canadian history.

Edmonton Oilers Alternate Captain and 2023 King Clancy Nominee Darnell Nurse joins Luke Gazdic in studio. The former teammates reminisce about their time together in Edmonton, meeting Drake and what makes Leon Draisaitl so special. The 28 year old also talks family, fighting and his foundation. And we learn that in his free time, Nurse is studying the ins and outs of Real Estate.

"I'm down to be a lion". One of the fiercest competitors in hockey, Jordan Binnington goes one on one with Luke Gazdic in a captivating interview. The Blues goalie reflects on a tough year in St. Louis and the controversy that went with it. He reveals details on the almost goalie fight with Marc-Andre Fleury, his long journey to get to the NHL and his remarkable run to win a Stanley Cup.