The Cam & Strick Podcast

When you think about the most devastating hitters in the history of the NHL, you best have Darius Kasparaitis near the top of the list. This guy was an animal on skates, who would absolutely destroy you if given the opportunity. The guy you either love or hate, or is it the guy you love to hate? Either way, "Kaspar" was a brand name in the league throughout the 1990s and early portion of the 2000s. This guy moved from Lithuania to Russia at the age of 14 to pursue a hockey career. He saw and experienced things at that age that most people don't experience in a lifetime. Once hated in Pittsburgh, he became one of the most popular Penguin players of his era. He'd play in 4 Olympic games and become Russia's all-time leader in Olympic games played. He's in the Russia Hockey Hall of Fame and loves the game of hockey as much as any player we've had on the Cam and Strick Podcast. From wild spending sprees off the ice to laying out Eric Lindros, to his relationship with Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr, trust us, we cover everything and then some in this conversation. On the ice, this "Kaspar" was no friendly ghost.

There are literally just a few people in the history of civilization to grow up in Alaska and make it all the way to the National Hockey League. Scott Gomez is one of the rare to accomplish the feat.  Gomez, a two-time Stanley Cup winner, has a long career, one that spanned more than 1,000 NHL games. He won his first Cup as a rookie and though a portion of his focus quickly shifted to the business side of the game, Gomez would win another Stanley Cup in addition to representing USA hockey in the Olympics. He tells some hilarious stories, including the time he made a young Cam Janssen cry during a team flight. His career would take him to the New York Rangers after signing a monster (at the time) free-agent contract. He'd also wind up in Montreal where he met the low point of his career as a player. He went 60 games, spread out over two seasons, without scoring a goal. How did he handle the daily criticism? What's the one piece of advice he learned from Joe Nieuwendyk and Pat Burns? Why did Current Minnesota Wild All-Star Zach Parise only hang out one time with Cam? Did he like coaching, and what was life like growing up in Alaska? Just how Alaskan is he? Get all the answers on this super entertaining episode of the Cam and Strick Podcast! 

There's a lot of firsts when it comes to former Stanley Cup Champion Dan Hinote. He's the first person ever born in Florida to play in the National Hockey League and the first NHL draft pick out of West Point. Technically Hinote left West Point early for the Ontario Hockey League, but it doesn't matter, no other Cadet has ever been drafted in the NHL. He explains all of this as he joins Cam and Andy for the first time on the Cam and Strick Podcast. Hinote has plenty of stories to tell, and he's really good at telling them. In addition to winning a Stanley Cup, he became great friends with Hall of Famer Peter Forsberg. Find out what made them connect and what eventually led to them playing together in Sweden during the 2004-2005 lockout. Hinote is best described as a character on and off the ice and. He's hung with celebrities, played with some of the greatest players ever, and is known as one of the best teammates ever. Get ready to laugh as Danny Hinote joins the boys.

He had a 12-year NHL career, won a Stanley Cup, became an HBO Sports legend, and an Astronomer. Plus he's entertaining as hell and we got him on the Cam and Strick Podcast. From growing up in Russia, his love affair for the galaxy, and his relationship with former Flyers Coach Peter Laviolette, Ilya Bryzgalov is an absolute beauty in every sense of the word. He gives a strong take on the biggest issues plaguing youth hockey in America, and why he's still impressed with Scotty Niedermaier to this day. Plus Bryzgalov asks the question we all want the answer to...what's the relationship between toilet paper and the Coronavirus? Just listen!

One of only two enforcers to play over 1000 NHL games, Tie Domi joined Cam and Strick for one of the most open, honest, and entertaining interviews he's ever done. Domi held nothing back in this tell-all conversation. Enjoy stories from his long playing career, his relationship with Mark Messier, and how he shockingly calls out former New Jersey Devils captain Scott Stevens. Domi is known for his fearlessness on the ice which led to him being included among the greatest enforcers in the history of the game. Now Domi enjoys watching the NHL, primarily the Montreal Canadiens and his son Max. Domi also discusses the devastation of losing one of his best friends in former teammate Wade Belak in this must-listen conversation between Tie Domi and Cam and Strick.   

Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Modano needs no introduction. The All-Time leader in goals and points by an American-born player, Modano is one of the true legends of his era. A Stanley Cup winner, Modano also enjoyed international success en route to leaving an incredible mark on the game. Modano gives detailed recollections of his life in and outside of the game of hockey. How he started plying, what led to him bypassing college hockey for the Western Hockey League, and his relationships with Bob Gainey, Ken Hitchcock, and Mike Babcock. Is he still haunted by Babcock preventing him from reaching 1500 games played?  Modano is now working with the Minnesota Wild, did he get Billy Guerin the job? How did he meet and eventually marry the daughter of Hockey broadcaster Joe Micheletti? Why was he stripped of the Captaincy in Dallas?  Get these answers and much more in a tell-all conversation with Mike Modano. 

Darren McCarty brings instant offense on the Cam and Strick Podcast. A 4-time Stanley Cup winner, McCarty brings a legendary story on and off the ice. After overcoming substance abuse, he tells us how marijuana gave him another chance in life. His energy on the ice gave the Detroit Red Wings confidence and allowed his future Hall of Fame teammates to play their game. He scored one of the biggest goals in Red Wings history while helping to form the "Grind Line" with Kirk Maltby and Kris Draper. McCarty opens up and provides an insight into his life both during and after his career as an NHL player. He takes you inside the Detroit dressing room and into the minds of some of the greatest players and teams in NHL history. His true thoughts on the Colorado Avalanche rivalry and how much hatred there was between the two teams. Find out this and much much more on another amazing episode of the Cam and Strick Podcast...and oh yeah, he gives his thoughts on Mike Babcock. 

For the first time since being fired by the St. Louis Blues in 1997, NHL coaching legend Mike Keenan goes in-depth regarding his tumultuous tenure behind the Blues bench. From his rocky relationship with Brett Hull, to acquiring Wayne Gretzky, no stone is left unturned with never before asked questions. "Iron" Mike Keenan, as he was known throughout his coaching career, gives his side of the story as to why he might be the most controversial figure in the history of the St. Louis franchise. There's no question Keenan did things his way en route to winning 672 career NHL games, but not without some regrets. Why did he leave New York and how was he most misunderstood throughout his career? Get these answers and so much more in this incredible conversation. 

In one of the most moving interviews ever in the history of the Cam and Strick Podcast, Theo Fleury, former Stanley Cup Champion, NHL Superstar, and Olympic gold medalist, overcame a tumultuous upbringing along with a history of abuse from his former junior hockey coach. An NHL fairytale, fueled by fame, money and glamour, was everything but on the inside for Fleury. Due to drug and alcohol addiction, his life spiralled out of control which led to him blowing through $50 million dollars in earnings and an afterlife with very little to show for a guy that was considered one of the greatest hockey players of his generation. And Fleury is 100% ok with that. His focus has him now fully centered on helping people overcome addiction and mental illness, allowing them to understand there is a better life ahead if you're willing to get the help. He wants to impact people, and he's doing it every day. Speaking to groups and individuals, Fleury doesn't reflect too much on his hockey career nowadays and wants to be remembered as a person who got healthy, turned his life around, and has helped others. You will be better off after listening to this interview in its entirety... it's moving, it's intense, it's educational, and it's inspiring, with a mixture of humor. Fleury gives a hilarious take on today's game and his how would handle i-Pads on an NHL bench!  Theo Fleury joins Cam Janssen and Strickland on the Cam and Strick podcast.