The Cam & Strick Podcast

What do you get when you combine, size, sick hair, unreal hands, scoring touch, and professionalism? You give up? The answer is Rick Nash of course. This guy embodied professionalism with his play and leadership. He scored one of the nicest goals in NHL history, played in the Stanley Cup Final in 2014, and won two Olympic Gold Medals representing Canada. He was also drafted 1st overall back in 2002 before going on to play in over 1000 games while scoring almost 450 career goals. Hall of Famer? That's probably debatable but as a person he's a first ballot. Nash is pretty honest in this conversation, describing what it felt like to play for the once dismal Columbus Blue Jackets. The release he felt after moving on to New York where he starred for the Rangers, before finishing his career in Boston. Nash saw his career cut short because of multiple concussions but he's in a good place now working back in Columbus. Get to know the real Rick Nash on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast. 

Gary Thorne, the face of hockey play-by-play on ESPN, joined the Cam and Strick Podcast. Talking to us from beautiful Santa Barbara, California, a few things were obvious. One he still has unreal pipes that can crush any broadcast, and two, cell phone signals in this part of Cali absolutely suck. Still, it was a pleasure to go down memory lane with Thorne. If you're 30 years old and up, you know how talented this guy is and the fact he was behind the mic for some of the most memorable calls in hockey history. Thorne has primarily broadcast major league baseball since ESPN last covered the NHL back in 2004. But now he wants back in. He and his pal (ours too) Bill Clement have already made it clear to us and ESPN that they want back in. Take a trip down memory lane with Gary Thorne on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast! 

Brantt Myhres story is far from negative one, sure he battled serious drug and alcohol addiction, was in and out of rehab centers, and is the only player in the history of the NHL to be permanently banned from the NHL.  This is a story about overcoming the odds, defeating addiction,  writing a bestselling book (Pain Killer...A Memoir of Pain Killer Addiction) and being sober for 13 years. This is about helping others by being man enough to open up and share his story. We at the Cam and Strick Podcast have never been more proud to have a guest on than we are to share the story of Brantt Myhres. A shit-kicking NHL tough guy who went through a serious battle to eventually land where he is right now...on top. He tells his story so eloquently, with such bravery, it's hard not to be overcome with emotion when listening to him tell his story. Sure Brantt Myhres has done some interviews, but never one like this. Brantt Myhres and his riveting, detailed, account of partying and hockey, tells all in this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast. 

Mike Babcock, one of the most controversial coaches in NHL history, joined the Cam and Strick Podcast. This will go down as one of the most memorable interviews for a variety of reasons. It's safe to say Babs is uncomfortable discussing his checkered past and is ready to move on. The idea of answering questions head-on is not something he's really into nowadays. But at the end of the day, he did answer the questions he was asked. He'd much rather talk water skiing, the University of Saskatchewan, and his tiki bar in Michigan. We know very few of you care about any of those topics. There's no question Babs knows the game of hockey, does he still need to come to grips on a few things and rehab his image? We'll let you be the judge. Enjoy Mike Babcock on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast.

Jim Rutherford, one of the most accomplished General Managers of his era, joined Cam and Strick for an amazing conversation. Rutherford recently shocked the hockey world when he stepped down as Pittsburgh Penguins GM less than 10 games into the season. Why? You'll have to listen for that answer, but this guy has a helluva story. From a long playing career as an NHL goaltender to coaching in the OHL to winning three Stanley Cups with two different teams, Rutherford has seen it all. The only NHL GM to ever also be part owner, Rutherford has established himself as one of the best to ever do it. The Hockey Hall of Famer has coached some of the biggest names in hockey history. Just Pittsburgh alone had him cross paths with Crosby, Malkin, Fleury, Kessel, while working for Mario Lemieux. He comments on all of these guys. Not to mention he worked for the Hartford Whalers and was a major piece in the transition down to North Carolina.  Plus at 72 years old, he keeps busy chasing around a 12-year-old son. This guy is everything but boring, a classic interview with one of the best GM's ever, on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast.

Bill Foley, one of the most successful business people in the world, joined Cam and Andy for one of the best interviews you'll ever hear from him. As candid as it gets from the Owner of the Vegas Golden Knights. How did he make his money and how does he run businesses? Listen carefully, you might learn a thing or two from the West Point Grad. His passion for business has translated incredibly well to his new passion, running an NHL hockey team. How involved is he? Let's just say nothing gets done without him signing off. He weighs in on Marc-Andre Fleury, Alex Pietrangelo, Ryan Reaves kneeling for the National Anthem, how did that go over for a Military man? How does he live his life, from making wine in Napa Valley, his badass ranch in Montana, and living the life in Vegas. An incredible conversation with Bill Foley, on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast.