John's joined by Sami Hoffren, NHL correspondent for Finnish publications Ilta-Sanomat and Urheilulehti, to discuss the rise of Finnish hockey. Topics include:
- Why Finland is peaking in 2019
- Rantanen vs. Aho: Who's better?
- Selanne still in tier of his own
- National team's changing mentality

Why and how Finnish hockey is peaking in 2019 with Sami Hoffren (Ep. 22)

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TSN's Bob McKenzie joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, including:
- How semi-retirement is treating the legendary reporter
- Advice for others looking to reach the top of their field
- Why he leans on the ancient philosophy of Stoicism
- 2021 world juniors: gold medal favorites, players to watch
- The inspiration behind "Everyday Hockey Heroes, Volume II"
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TSN's Bob McKenzie

Sportsnet's Ken Reid joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, including:
- How the hockey world has handled COVID-19 so far
- The idea of an all-Canadian division for 2020-21
- Marketing the game through its best personalities
- Being a hockey romantic and hockey card collector
... and more!

Sportsnet anchor Ken Reid

Rick Westhead, the investigative journalist and senior correspondent for TSN, joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, including:
- Westhead's new book, "Finding Murph, How Joe Murphy Went From Winning a Championship to Living Homeless in the Bush"
- Gaps in the NHL's reporting on player health
- Problems with hockey culture, hockey media
- Overuse of anti-inflammatory drugs in the NHL
... and more

TSN senior correspondent Rick Westhead

Toronto Marlies forward Rich Clune joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, including:
- How he managed to hit 10 years of sobriety
- Starring in the film "Hi, My Name Is Dicky"
- Pros/cons of going public with private matters
- Fighting fading away from hockey in 2020
- Being "of service" to young Leafs stars
... and more

Toronto Marlies forward Rich Clune

Ex-NHLer and former Sportsnet insider Nick Kypreos joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, including:
- NHL free agency: Taylor Hall, the goalie carousel, and the Maple Leafs
- Kypreos' first NHL contract and playing for "arrogant" Mike Keenan
- Winning the Stanley Cup with legendary Rangers captain Mark Messier
- Kypreos' tenure at Sportsnet and the release of his new book, "Undrafted"
... and more

Why and how Finnish hockey is peaking in 2019 with Sami Hoffren (Ep. 22)

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