NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

It may be the dog days of summer but Adnan Virk and Jason Demers still find something to talk about, including the Gaudreau brothers' new foundation, a standout performance from a Hextall and Travis Hamonic signing with Detroit (not a ton of hockey news this time of year, folks). Then former NHL player and longtime coach Danton Cole discusses playing for Ron Mason, coaching a young Jack Eichel and where Michigan stands on the hockey map. Finally, the guys offer some summer movie reviews and Adnan breaks down the Toronto Blue Jays season.

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After returning from his long-delayed honeymoon, Jason Demers shares his Italian adventures with Adnan Virk. The pair then get into their way-too-early predictions for the upcoming season before welcoming TJ Oshie, who talks about retirement, his legendary 2014 Olympic performance and watching Alex Ovechkin smash the all-time goals record. Finally, the guys discuss the summer's biggest movies, including Superman, Naked Gun and Happy Gilmore 2.

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What better way to spend the dog days of summer than to share our favorite moments with our guests from the very first season of NHL Unscripted? Plus, Mike Knuble talked with Jason Demers and Adnan Virk about playing with Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin and a Stanley Cup-winning Detroit Red Wings team stacked with legends.

Here are the guest clips we selected:
Kid Mero on Dominicans betting on hockey
Conor Garland on Team USA's world championship
Paul Bissonnette on almost getting fired at Turner
Tyson Nash on how he once rattled the entire Sharks team
Steve Levy remembers his legendary ad with Alex Ovechkin
Brad Richardson trades David Beckham stories with JD
Zach Werenski remembers Torts and Johnny Gaudreau
Michael Rosenbaum's memorable Al Michaels encounter
Jordan Martinook on Brent Burns and a special Cabo trip
Kelly Chase shares how he stole a car with Brett Hull
Mike Rupp on his time with the Danbury Trashers
Dylan Strome on Jakob Chychrun and playing with Ovi
Ryan Dempster's special night with Eddie Vedder and Chris Snow

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Before Jason Demers heads out on his much-delayed honeymoon, he sits down with Adnan Virk to discuss Nikolaj Ehlers and the new-look Carolina Hurricanes, Jonathan Toews' arrival in Winnipeg and Gavin McKenna's huge announcement. Then legendary photographer Bruce Bennett joins the guys to talk about his illustrious career and his all-time favorite photograph. Finally, Adnan shamelessly promotes his upcoming book and the guys talk about the new CBA and the startling demand for Marc-Andre Fleury's services.

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After a break following the Stanley Cup Final, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk reunite to go over the winners and losers of free agency so far, with major kuddos being awarded to the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights. The guys also take a moment to look back at the recent NHL Draft and how the Boston Bruins got a great pick in James Hagens before immediately fumbling free agency. Finally, the guys discuss if F1 is really the greatest car racing film of all time.

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After two weeks on the road Jason Demers is back home, ladies and gentlemen! He joins Adnan Virk to break down the Florida Panthers' dominating Cup Final win and where the Edmonton Oilers go from here. Then Blake Wheeler talks about Brad Marchand, Zdeno Chara and the Winnipeg Jets. Finally, the guys reminisce about Good Will Hunting and look at the Canadian and American Olympic roster announcements (spoiler: JD doesn't really care).

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Jason Demers made it back to Southern Florida from Edmonton ... but it took a while, folks. After a hellacious trip down South, Jason and Adnan Virk discussed Florida's dominant performance in Game 5, the Edmonton Oilers' potential adjustments for Game 6 and the European Olympic roster announcements. We also share JD's interview alongside Alexa Landestoy with former Oilers captain Kelly Buchberger. Finally, Adnan discusses the Robin Williams classic, Awakenings, in Cinephile in 60 before the guys look at a stunning act of fan malpractice and a crazy Calder Cup Final, 

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After getting back to Edmonton from Florida, Jason Demers joins Adnan Virk to talk about an epic Game 4, Leon Draisaitl's incredible run in OT and why Nikita Kucherov should have had more Hart Trophy votes. We also feature Jason's great interview with Bill Lindsay before Game 4 in Florida. Then the guys discuss elite prospect Gavin McKenna, bid farewell to legendary Maple Leafs broadcaster Joe Bowen and break down the New York Rangers trading fan favorite Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks. 

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk break down a lopsided Florida Panthers win in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final and look at what the Edmonton Oilers need to do in Game 4 to even the series. Then Kelly Chase checks in to provide an update on his courageous cancer battle and tell great stories about Brett Hull and Jon Hamm. Finally, Adnan honors the 25th anniversary of The Talented Mr. Ripley and Jason gets some time with Panthers general manager Bill Zito.

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After a hellish day of travel from Edmonton to Florida, Jason Demers joins Adnan Virk to talk Stanley Cup Finals, Boston hiring Marco Sturm and Peter DeBoer's firing. He also spends some time talking with the man himself, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Then Pat Maroon joins us to discuss his recent retirement, his fresh start in broadcasting and Bruce Boudreau's pre-game meal. Finally, Adnan reviews the Gorge and the guys break down Canada's nationwide support for the Oilers.

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