The Cam & Strick Podcast

On this episode the boys are joined by Seattle Kraken GM and one of the "100 Greatest" players in NHL history Ron Francis. Ronnie was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2007 after winning 2 Stanley Cups, a Selke, and 3 Lady Byng trophies. Awards aside, he has cemented his name in the history books with his longevity and production, ranking 5th all time in points along with games played and 2nd in all time assists behind you know who. Ronny tells us about drafting Shane Wright and the reports of him staring the Canadiens draft table down, the Seattle expansion draft picks being leaked, getting crushed by Scott Stevens, and much more. Before the interview, the boys discuss if Adin Hill is up to the task and how good Vegas is (20:00), Mike Babcock in Columbus (38:00), the new Cole Caufield contract (44:00), Kyle Dubas gets SEVEN years (51:00), and much more. Enjoy Ronny Francis on this edition of The Cam & Strick Podcast!

Interview starts: 1:33:57

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On this episode, the boys are joined by the winningest American-born head coach in NHL history and Stanley Cup winner Peter Laviolette. “Lavy” has over 750 wins with multiple teams including the Islanders, Hurricanes, Flyers, Predators and Capitals. We talk to Lavy about coaching guys like Ovechkin, Subban, and Pronger, getting fined $25 thousand for losing his s***, his cup choice and much more. Before the interview, the boys get into the Leafs' front office soap opera (8:25), just how good Alex Barkov is (27), the Coyotes arena DISASTER (49:45). We’re down to the final 4 and it’s the perfect time for a veteran coach, enjoy Peter Laviolette on this edition of the Cam & Strick Podcast.

Interview starts: 1:43:54

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On this episode, the boys are joined by TWO-time Stanley Cup Champion Shawn Thornton. “Thorty” won his chips with 2 of the toughest teams in the 21st century, the 2007 Ducks and 2011 Bruins. He now works in a front-office role for the dominant Florida Panthers, but he hasn’t lost an ounce of badass-ness. We get into that wild Brooks Orpik incident, Tie Domi taking him under his wing, Kodak Black: the hockey fan, and much more.  The boys kick off the show with some heated Toronto Maple Leafs talk, the Oilers getting eliminated and how good Vegas is (13 minutes), Carolina’s dominance (24 minutes), Bergeron, Krejci and O’Reillys’s future (50 minutes).  We’re into the Conference Finals and the boys have you covered for everything happening in the hockey world. Enjoy big Shawn Thornton on this Edition of the Cam & Strick Podcast!

Interview starts: 1:48:22

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On this episode the boys are joined LIVE in-studio by Montreal Canadiens defenseman Chris Wideman. Born in St. Louis, Wideman was drafted in the 4th round by the Ottawa Senators where he spent 4 seasons, with stints in Edmonton, Florida and the KHL where he won the award for best defenseman. He’s now a veteran on a young entertaining team mentoring young studs like Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Kirby Dach and more. We get into his recent VIRAL comments about the Leafs putting an EBUG in, his time in Russia, the infamous Uber video in Ottawa and so much more. Before the interview, the boys get into the Leafs blowing their load too early, the recent Subban controversy, and much more. Some people think the NHL draft may be rigged, but at least you can trust the fellas are authentic 🎰  Enjoy "Wides" on this edition of The Cam & Strick Podcast.

Interview starts: 1:54:16

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On this episode the boys are joined by former NHL defenseman and co-host of popular hockey podcast “Missin' Curfew” Shane O'Brien. With over 500 NHL games, the intimidating defenseman laced up for multiple teams including Anaheim, Tampa Bay, Vancouver,  and Colorado. O’Brien tells us some incredible Vancouver stories, going at it with Sean Avery, his take on the playoffs, and much more. Before the interview, the boys get into Boston collapsing, the Leafs overreacting to finally winning a series, and much more. Upsets around the league, listen in for our takes and Roxy legend "Obs".

Interview starts: 1:37:52

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On this episode, the boys are joined by long-time St.Louis Blue and 2006 1st-round draft pick Patrik Berglund. “Bergy” played over 700 NHL games, mostly with the Blues and a short stint in Buffalo before an early and drama filled retirement. The Berg dog talks about wheeling around with a young TJ Oshie, how he ended up in Buffalo, getting out and dealing with Andy Murray, and much more. Before the interview, the boys get into Auston Matthews “fighting” Steven Stamkos, the quality of playoff officiating, Boston/Florida chaos, and much more. Allow us and the Berg Dog to give you a chance to take a breather from the chaos of playoff hockey on this edition of The Cam & Strick Podcast.

Interview starts: 1:18:30

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On this episode, the boys are joined by the “smartest goalie in hockey” Marty Turco. Undoubtedly one of the best goalies of his generation, Marty also completely changed the game regarding puck handling for goalies, with the Turco Grip. Turco ranks first among all Dallas goalies in wins, shutouts, games played, assists, and also had the lowest GAA in a season since the FORTIES (02/03). We get into Marty being robbed of a Vezina, changing the way goalies handle the puck, Patrik Štefan’s iconic empty net blunder and much more. Before the interview, the boys get into the Penguins falling on their face, some playoff predictions, if it is the Leafs' year (really this time) and much more. IT'S PLAYOFF TIME and the boys are fired up! Enjoy Marty Turco on this edition of The Cam & Strick podcast.

Interview starts: 1:59:47

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On this episode the boys are joined by former NHL defenseman James Wisniewski. Drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in 2002, Wisniewski was a STUD in the juniors winning OHL's 2004 Max Kaminsky Trophy as the most outstanding defenseman, he also took home the CHL's Defenseman of the Year award. James also went to the WJC back-to-back years with Team USA and won gold in 2004 playing with the likes of Zach Parise, Ryan Kesler, Dustin Brown and many more. We talk to Wizard about getting bought out, his MANY suspensions, playing in the Olympics and more. Before the interview the boys get into the recent Leah Hextall controversy, Chris Wideman's comments on the Leafs goalie, and much more. The last week of the regular season is here, and we’re gearing for playoffs with James Wisniewski on this edition of The Cam & Strick Podcast.

Interview starts: 1:35:33

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On this episode, the boys are joined by former NHL tough guy and all-time PIM leader for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Jared Boll. Not known for backing down from a fight, Boll has gone toe to toe with many big-name enforcers including Derek Boogaard, Milan Lucic, Ryan Reaves, Paul Bissonnette, and our very own Cam Janssen.  We get into what it was like playing under John Tortorella, Trent Frederic catching Pederson, getting Johnny Hockey, and much more. Before the interview Cam, loses it on cyclists, the boys give their takes on the Bruins dream season, a possible shootout clock and more. We’re itching for some of that playoff hockey, just like how our boy Boll always played. Enjoy this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast!

Interview starts: 1:27:06

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On this episode, the boys are joined by former Vancouver Canucks 10th overall pick Cody Hodgson. Cody won World Junior Championship gold with Team Canada while leading his junior team in scoring, and was touted as a top prospect coming into Vancouver. A few years in, Hodgson and Canucks management had a less than ideal relationship leading to his eventual trade to Buffalo. He had 2 great seasons as a top piece with the Sabres, scoring 78 points 120 games before oddly falling off the map with a 13 point season. After many scary incidents and side effects that he discusses with us, he discovered he had malignant hyperthermia (MH), a degenerative condition which produces rigidity in muscles, along with coronary stress. He would end his career with Nashville, but after tearing 5 muscles in one year, the NHL was no longer a possibility. Despite a tough break, Cody isn’t easily defeated. We get into the relationship issues with Vancouver management over his injuries, playing with Steven Stamkos, John Tavares, and Alex Pietrangelo as a kid and more. Before the interview, the boys predict where the Edmonton Oilers will end up in the playoffs, the best NHL coaches, and much more. We're on the homestretch of the NHL season! Enjoy our conversation with the fantastic Cody Hodgson on this edition of The Cam & Strick Podcast.

Interview starts: 1:26:53

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On this episode the boys are joined by former NHL player and head coach Travis Green. A 23rd overall pick in the NHL Draft, he went on to play nearly 1000 games with the New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Coyotes, and Ducks. We get into his infamous training camps, getting fired in Vancouver, his thoughts on the up and coming Canucks studs and much more. Before the interview, the boys get into their recent Nashville trip, some legal charges for Daniel Brière‘s son, the Binnington/Fleury “almost” fight, and much more. The boys are back from Nashville and ready to go, enjoy Travis Green on this edition of The Cam & Strick Podcast.

Interview starts: 1:54:54

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On this episode the boys are joined by Arizona Coyotes General Manager and Stanley Cup Champion with the St. Louis Blues, Bill Armstrong. There are only 32 GM's in the NHL, and Bill is deservedly in that elite group. He was a huge part of building the Blues championship roster and is now under going one of the toughest jobs in hockey: turning the Yotes around, and into playoff contenders. We get into the Jakob Chychrun trade, the constant drama around the Coyotes,  an inside look at the rebuild process, and much more. Before the interview, Cam gives some marriage advice, an instant classic Reaves “fight” but for all the wrong reasons, a possible Jonathan Quick + LA Kings playoff matchup, and much more. You already know that we get the big boys; yet another active NHL general manager on this edition of The Cam & Strick Podcast!

Interview starts: 1:32:34

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On this episode, the boys are joined by one of the toughest players to lace em' up, good ole Saskatoon boy Steve MacIntyre. The 6’5 250 pound MONSTER was feared in every league he played in. His reign of terror included seven 200+ PIM seasons spread across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and more. He went toe to toe against the greats, like Donald Brashear, Brian McGrattan, Eric Godard, and more. Before the interview, the boys get into ESPN and Stephen A. Smith disrespecting the NHL, Andy’s inside scoop on possible expansion teams in Atlanta and Houston, Jon Cooper scratching his big boys, and much more. Enjoy Steve MacIntyre, the definition of a shit kicker, on the latest edition of The Cam & Strick Podcast.

Interview starts: 1:38:30

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On this episode, the boys are joined by the biggest hockey insider working today and hockey night in Canada reporter Elliotte Friedman. Need some trade news broken? Looking for an exclusive inside scoop? Want to hear a tremendous interview? Elliotte routinely checks all those and more - anyone who follows the sport will tell you just as much. We get into the most significant stories he’s ever broken, getting a call from Lou Lamoriello himself, and much more.  Before the interview, the boys break down some of the INSANITY happening in the NHL, including multiple trades, Mark Messier & P.K. Subban getting into it on live TV, K’Andre Miller spitting on Drew Doughty, and much more. The trade deadline is just days away, and this is where you want to be, enjoy Elliotte Friedman on this edition of The Cam & Strick Podcast.

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On this episode the boys are joined by 2-time Stanley Cup Champion and former Winnipeg Jets Captain Andrew Ladd. Ladd suited up for 6 different teams, playing in over 1000 games, needless to say he’s stocked up on incredible stories throughout his career. We talk about the best World Junior team ever, which featured names like Crosby, Bergeron, and Getzlaf, some hilarious Dustin Byfuglien stories, riding high in Chi-Town and much more. Before the interview, the boys get into what the O’Reilly trade means for Toronto, what a Larkin contract could look like, and much more. The trades keep coming and so do the banger episodes, enjoy Andrew Ladd on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast.

Interview starts: 1:24:20

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On this episode the boys are joined by long time NHLer Russ Courtnall, with 1000+ games across multiple teams including 3 original 6 teams. Russ's life after hockey might be even more incredible, after marrying popular actress Paris Vaughan and mingling in huge Hollywood circles. Courtnall tells us all about playing with Wendel Clark, his time in Montreal, selling a house to Britney Spears, and much more. Before the interview the boys get into how stacked the New York Rangers are, some trade deadline possibilities, Dustin Brown’s... interesting... looking statue and much more. The NHL deadline is starting to get wild, keep up with us on this edition of The Cam & Strick podcast.

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On this episode, the boys are joined by former NHL defenseman Dennis Wideman. ‘Wides’ played over 800 NHL games spread across multiple teams, the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, Washington Capitals, and Calgary Flames. He tells us stories about legends he played with like Alex Ovechkin, Patrice Bergeron, Keith Tkachuk and others. He also talks about coaching fan favorite Arber Xhekaj in Junior, losing the Philly series after being up 3-0, the infamous linesmen hit incident and much more.  Before the interview, the boys get into NHL All-Star snooze fest, the Bo Horvat trade, and much more. We're sure the players and personnel around the league enjoyed the time off, but hockey is back! Enjoy Dennis Wideman on this edition of The Cam & Strick Podcast.


Interview starts: 1:12:30

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On this episode, the boys are joined by 3-time Stanley Cup Champion and Hall of Fame member Mark Recchi. “Rex” all 3 of his cups with different teams, AND in different decades; Pittsburgh in '91, Carolina in '06, and Boston in 2011. On top of his impressive playoff performances, he also had significant success individually in Philadelphia, where he had two of his three 100+ point seasons. Recchi got into some fantastic cup stories from his time with the Bruins, Mario and Jagr stories, his good friend Rick Tocchet taking over the Vancouver Canucks, and much more. Before the interview, the boys get into how the NHL should handle the Zegras situation (if it’s true), Cam dropping the gloves in a charity game, trade deadline possibilities and much more. Enjoy Rex on this edition of The Cam & Strick Podcast.

Interview starts: 1:27:50

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On this episode, the boys are joined by the face of Kazakhstanian hockey, long-time Toronto Maple Leaf, and Atlanta Thrasher Nik Antropov. Coming in at 6 foot 6 with some incredible flow, ‘Antro’ was the center of attention everywhere he went. Although he played nearly 800 NHL games, some of his most interesting stories are from his time in the USSR and making his way to North America. We get into how the Leafs sneakily got him to Toronto, a young Evander Kane in Atlanta, the culture shock of leaving Kazakhstan and much more. Before the interview, the boys dig into the Vancouver weirdness, Toronto’s inevitable matchup with Tampa, the media losing it about Provorov opting to not wear a pride jersey in warm-ups, and much more. Enjoy the great Nik Antropov on this edition of The Cam & Strick Podcast.

Interview starts: 1:45:10

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