The Cam & Strick Podcast

If there ever was a poster boy for the most underrated goaltender in NHL history, you'll probably find the face of three-time Stanley Cup winner Chris Osgood. This guy has over 400 wins, a few all-star selections, and a 2nd team All-NHL season, to go along with his Cups, yet no one seems to give a shit. Until now...Chris Osgood is a great story of a player who had several ups and downs but when it mattered the most he came through, and well that's really all that matters. At least to us. We had fun with Ozzie on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast. A father of three, he too has joined the coaching ranks as he looks to develop his son into another NHL prospect. From fighting Patrick Roy to scoring goals to playing alongside some of the best players and goaltenders in NHL history. Chris Osgood is among the most interesting goalies you're ever going to talk to. Does he belong in the Hall of Fame? Did he like Mike Babcock? What about Dominik Hasek? All this and more on this episode of the Cam and Strick Podcast.

Former Stanley Cup winner and former Canadian TV analyst Nick Kypreos dropped by to chat with the boys. Formerly with Sportsnet television, Kypreos describes what it’s like to be free of having to conform to network TV and finally say what he wants and be who he wants. With no one telling him what he can and cannot say, Kyper is once again his own man and can speak freely on virtually every topic. He tells us just how much competition there is between Sportsnet and TSN in Canada and the advantages network tv people have when it comes to breaking news. Plus some great stories on winning the Stanley Cup with the Rangers in 1994. Did he purposely fall on Grant Fuhr in the Stanley Cup playoffs? An injury that ended Fuhr’s playoff season and any hopes the St. Louis Blues had of winning the Stanley Cup. Kyper may have left tv but he’s staying busy. He recently wrote a book, started a podcast, and had his own beverage. Tune in to hear the other side of Nick Kypreos on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast. 

From public defender to the Stanley Cup champion. Sounds like the typical road travelled by all NHL Head Coaches right? Cooper is more than just a hockey coach, he has a personality, he's confident, and he's friends with Charles Barkley. The man gifted with great hair and a little bit of swag has used his strong communication skills to climb the ladder in the hockey ranks. Plus he's a winner, maybe the best quality any head coach could have or want. An interview that dives into his philosophy, his character, and his charisma. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Jon Cooper on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast.  

Ryan Kesler, the guy you might not like if he's on the other side. He's in your face, talks shit, and scores. Who can't appreciate that? This guy had a great career, a former Selke Trophy winner, Kesler had a reputation as one of the best two-way players of his era. He also put his body through hell and back again. He openly talks about his Toradol use and how it led to serious side effects and consequences.  With that said, Kesler said he'd do it all over again. Recently the subject of the seriousness of Toradol usage, Kesler describes what he went through as a player and the impact it's had on his ability to try and live a normal life post-career. We also get into plenty of hockey talk and his time playing in Vancouver. From the Sedins to Luongo to John Tortorella, we dive deep into this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast. 

Kelly Chase, among the most popular players in St. Louis Blues history, the man known as Chaser, is the type of guy who might beat the crap out of you then turn around and pick you up right after. If you want stories, oh he has them and he isn't afraid to share them either. Known for fighting on the ice, Chaser has had his share off the ice as well. Figuratively speaking anyway. He's never been one to shy away from engaging in conflict if it means battling for something he feels strongly about. That has worked for and against Chaser over the course of his career as a player and a broadcaster. But at the end of the day, he's respected and has done more for people than many realize. He played during an era when enforcers not only became famous, they were a necessity in the game, and he was among the best to do it.  Buckle up and enjoy one of the most entertaining conversations on the Cam and Strick Podcast.

The All-time leader in wins and 2nd most Stanley Cups in NHL history, Scotty Bowman is the definition of a legend. The most accomplished coach in the history of the game, Bowman, now 87 years old, hasn't missed a beat when reflecting on his Hall of Fame career. From a head injury that ended his career to coaching some of the greatest players ever, what allowed Bowman to stand the test of time? His stories are endless, his memory impeccable. From Lemieux to Fedorov and coaching the Russian five, to how he almost became the head coach of the Washington Capitals, it's time to pay your respects to one of the true pioneers in the game. Sit back and pour yourself a Mango Seltzer and get ready to learn a little hockey history. 

Don't be shocked when you finish listening to this interview, you tell yourself this is one of the best episodes you've heard on the Cam and Strick Podcast. The name Neil Smith is more familiar to some than others, depending on your age. But if you scroll through hockey history his name pops up everywhere. And we mean everywhere. From drafting Nicklas Lidstrom and Sergei Federov to bailing Kevin Stevens out of an East St. Louis jail, to almost landing Eric Lindros out of the OHL, to even fighting with Mike Keenan and Mike Milbury. Seriously, this is just the tip of the iceberg with Neil Smith, there is so much more. He's the only one to lead the New York Rangers to a Stanley Cup since 1940 too so he brings some credibility as a hockey man, not to mention his draft excellence. Was he blackballed out of the NHL?  His stories are endless, do yourself a favor, sit back and enjoy this installment of the Cam and Strick Podcast.