Melissa Engelland joins the Cam and Strick Podcast, that's right, not Deryk but Melissa provides arguably the most entertaining opening 20 minutes in the history of the Cam and Strick Podcast. She eventually hands the phone over to maybe the most underrated tough guy of his era. Underrated in the sense that the average fan may not understand he was tough as shit. He could also play and deliver a story and career few players can. In fact, he's the only player in history to play in over 100 ECHL games, 300 AHL, and 600 in the NHL. Seriously, it's pretty insane when you think about it. He also became a Las Vegas icon after delivering an amazing speech honoring the victims of the horrible mass shooting in Vegas just prior to the Golden Knights inaugural season.  We loved having this guy on, as he is exactly who we thought he'd be. Cools as hell and appreciative for what he has. Truly one of the good guys in the league. He's now been named Assistant to the Owner, which is a badass title in and of itself. How can we explain this interview? Do yourself a favor and just listen as Deryk Engelland joins the Cam and Strick Podcast. 

Kevin Bieksa brought the heat with the boys delivering one of the most honest interviews you'll hear. Mostly entertaining, some seriousness, Bieksa sheds some light on who he is as a person that led to him playing over 800 games in the NHL. Out of Bowling Green University,   Bieksa had to grind his way from a late NHL draft pick into a mainstay on the Vancouver Canucks blueline for years. He was a core player and a face of a franchise that enjoyed great success on the ice. Bieksa reveals his true colors in this interview, a great teammate who cares about other people. This includes former teammate, the late Rick Rypien, who Bieksa and his wife brought in to live with his family shortly before his passing eleven years ago. Bieksa is now transitioning into a TV career after being hired on Hockey Night in Canada as an analyst where his sick hair and witty sense of humor are on display. An underrated tough guy who loved playing for John Tortorella, Kevin Bieksa joins Cam and Strick on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast.

Rick DiPietro was taken first overall by the New York Islanders in the 2000 NHL draft, the 4th American and 2nd goalie ever drafted 1st overall, the first since 1968. Dipietro is best known for signing an incredible 15 year, $67 million dollar contract...yes, you read that right. It remains the longest contract in NHL history to this day. His career had its ups and downs, he suffered a string of injuries but would end up making one NHL All-Star team while also representing Team USA in the 2006 Olympics. With eight years remaining on his contract the islanders bought out the remainder of his deal. Although his career was cut short, this interview was not, an incredible conversation with a guy who was once considered a cant-miss prospect. This guy is a cool-ass dude who had a number of positives along his hockey journey. It wasn’t all bad. A unique story from one of the most recognizable names in Islanders history on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast. 

Marc Savard has been through a lot. The good news is he’s also overcome a lot and today finds himself in a good spot. Meaning he’s happy and is able to reflect on all he accomplished as both an OHL superstar and an NHL All-Star. He entered the league playing with his idol Wayne Gretzky before dealing with a rough coaching situation in Calgary. His career took off in Atlanta where he teamed up with some of the best talents to ever play.  He eventually landed in Boston which led to some great times and also some dark ones. Becoming a household name in a crazed sports market like Boston will make anyone feel on top of the world. Things changed following a blindside hit, courtesy of Matt Cooke. He talks about hitting rock bottom and the ultimate bounce back after his incredible overtime goal against Philadelphia. After diving into coaching he’s now back to focusing on his family full time. Most importantly he’s in a good spot mentally. One of the sickest playmakers of his era, Marc Savard tells his story on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast. 

Arron Asham is tough as shit. Sorry but that’s the best way to and probably the only way to put it. He played nearly 800 NHL games and had 3 seasons with over 100 penalty minutes. If his name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, you probably remember his notorious knockout of Jay Beagle and his “sleep” celebration right afterwards.  He still feels bad about that by the way. He shared with us his experience and unique perspective from growing up indigenous, the problems his community faces, and how that shaped his career. He played for both the Islanders and Rangers, Montreal, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.  He’s the only player to score for every team in the Atlantic division.  We cover his experience with a young Sidney Crosby, numerous fights with Cam, his battle with substance abuse, and excessive partying. That and much more on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast.

It was nearly impossible to get the best clips narrowed down, but we did it. With over 20 of the best stories told on the podcast, you will want to listen whether it’s your 1st time or your a regular. From episode #1 with Ryan O’Reilly, to #99 with Wayne Gretzky, we’ve provided as many stories as we could to do justice to the guys we’ve had on. Hear some of the most legendary stories in hockey history straight from the individuals involved. From

Mike Keenan in his feud with Brett Hull, to Don Cherry being fired, or Claude Lemieux hitting Darren McCarty, Wayne Gretzky’s story at the Olympics, Scott Gomez making Cam cry, or Bobby Ryan’s inspirational and powerful life story. This “best of” episode is a must list

Ryane Clowe is one of the more underrated tough guys in recent history and could turn it up in the playoffs. Like all players from Newfoundland, he had a very unique upbringing that moulded him into becoming a professional hockey player. He experienced the culture shock of being drafted by San Jose and has many stories from playing with guys like Dany Heatley and Joe Thornton. He talks about when Jeremy Roenick went after Patrick Marleau, signing a $25 million contract in New Jersey and much more. He opens up about his career-ending due to repeated concussions, a reverse shoulder from Blues forward Alexander Steen being the final blow. Retirement is treating him well, he says he’s doing great now and opens up about his journey to feeling healthy. Enjoy Ryane Clowe on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast.

You probably know Bill Clement from his legendary broadcasting career, whether it’s calling the Stanley Cup Final, working the Olympics, working games on ESPN, or playing NHL video games, this guy Is one of the best to ever do it. He’s also hilarious and filled with charisma and entertainment, once you get to know him you quickly learn there’s a personality behind the suit and tie. Clement is also a two-time Stanley Cup Champion. In this conversation, he takes us through every step of his life, from playing in the NHL with the Flyers, making shirtless commercials, before eventually becoming the voice many hockey fans grew up watching. To use his words he’s lived the ultimate “hero to zero and back to hero story”. It wasn’t always easy, he dealt with adversity as most people do, but he was able to get himself back on top. Learn a thing or two and hear some epic stories on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast.

Dino Ciccarelli is a Hall of Famer who we don’t hear enough about, he played over 1200 NHL games and scored over 600 goals. He is the definition of a player you hate to play against but love to play with. From his 50+ goal days in Minnesota to his time with the Russian five in Detroit, he could change his game to what it needed to be. At only 5 foot 10 inches, Ciccarelli was undersized, but you couldn’t tell by watching him, as he was in the middle of some of the craziest on-ice moments ever. From a stick incident that led to a day in jail, one of the most memorable sucker punches ever, and the Detroit/Colorado rivalry, he’s seen it all. Although he never won a cup, Dino Ciccarelli has an incredible underdog story that led to a legendary career. With stories involving guys like Scotty Bowman, Bob Probert, and much more, we have another can’t-miss episode on this edition of the Cam and Strick podcast.