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Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde

Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde sit down each week with the biggest names in hockey to deliver you never heard before stories from within the game.
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Episodes

NHL's Income Tax Debate: Do Allan Walsh and Gary Bettman Agree? | June 12, 2025

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde chat about: 00:00 The Stanley Cup Final 11:00 Cup Final ratings and schedule 29:00 The NHL state income tax debate 41:00 Looking ahead to the draft and free agency Visit this episode's sponsors: Get Exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here → https://saily.com/agentp It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee ✌️ Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: June 12, 2025 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocat...

Jun 12, 202548 min

Marc-André Fleury Was Almost a Toronto Maple Leaf | May 24, 2025

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde chat about: 00:00 The World Championships and Fleury's career ends 28:00 Playoff seeding changes 39:00 Negotiating contracts for the upcoming offseason Visit this episode's sponsors: Get Exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here → https://saily.com/agentp It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee ✌️ Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: May 23, 2025 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more ...

May 24, 202554 min

NHL Playoffs: First Round Mayhem! | Agent Provocateur

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde chat about: 00:00 Ray Shero’s celebration of life 08:00 The inconsistency of playoff discipline 22:00 Phillip Danault 27:00 Marc Andre Fleury 30:30 Pacioretty & Perron 35:00 Faksa & Walker 39:30 Television rights deals 56:00 The next generation of NOTED clients Visit this episode's sponsors: Get Exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here → https://saily.com/agentp It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee ✌️ ...

May 01, 20251 hr 6 min

Remembering Ray Shero | April 15, 2025

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde chat about: 00:00 Remembering Ray Shero 20:00 Former hockey player Chris Simon posthumously diagnosed with CTE 42:00 Marc-André Fleury's career winds down Visit this episode's sponsors: Upgrade your wardrobe and save on True Classic at trueclassic.com/DANGLE Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: April 3, 2025 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam W...

Apr 16, 202558 min

Summer of Offer Sheets? | April 3, 2025

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde chat about: 00:00 The Rogers NHL deal 23:30 A potential off-season filled with offer sheets 51:45 Ovechkin's tribute to Fleury Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: April 3, 2025 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out to info@sdpn.ca for general inquires. Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and disc...

Apr 03, 20251 hr 1 min

Serge Savard | March 21, 2025

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by Montreal Canadiens legend Serge Savard! Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: March 21, 2025 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out to info@sdpn.ca for general inquires. Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Join us ...

Mar 21, 20251 hr 9 min

NHL Trade Deadline from the Player Agent's Perspective | March 10, 2025

00:00 Marc Andre Fleury plays his final game against Pittsburgh 09:45 Trade Deadline trends and the inner workings 28:30 Waiving a No Trade Clause Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: March 9, 2025 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out to info@sdpn.ca for general inquires. Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand w...

Mar 10, 20251 hr 1 min

4 Nations Fallout & Trade Deadline Lookahead | February 23, 2025

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan and Adam discuss the 4 Nations Face-Off and the future of the tournament (00:00), rooting for Canada and patriotism (20:00), Bobby Hull's CTE diagnosis (26:15), and navigating the NHL trade deadline as an agent (36:45). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: February 23, 2025 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out to info@sdpn.ca for general inquires. Re...

Feb 23, 20251 hr 8 min

Salary Cap Certainty and Flower's Montreal Farewell | February 2, 2025

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan and Adam discuss the salary cap projections the NHL released this week and what it means for the league moving forward, as well as, Marc-André Fleury's final game in Montreal and his retirement tour. Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: February 2, 2025 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out to info@sdpn.ca for general inquires. Reach out to https://ww...

Feb 03, 20251 hr 1 min

How to Become an NHL Agent | Agent Provocateur Live from the Ivey Sports Leadership Conference

Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are live from the Ivey Sports Leadership Conference at Western University to share stories and give advice on working in the world as an NHL player agent. Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: January 25, 2025 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out to info@sdpn.ca for general inquires. Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the...

Jan 27, 202548 min

Emergency Pod: NHL Cancels Escrow Payments | January 18, 2025

Players within the NHL have been notified that escrow payments have been canceled for the remainder of the 2024-25 season beginning on January 30th. Adam Wylde and Allan Walsh explain how this will result in players making more money and the dramatic changes we could see to the salary cap. Come see Agent Provocateur live at the Ivey Sports Leadership Conference on January 25th! Get your tickets here: https://www.universe.com/events/ivey-sports-leadership-conference-tickets-YNHL21 Follow us on Tw...

Jan 18, 202523 min

L.A. Wildfires, Salary Deferral, Next Season’s Cap, & When Media Gets It Wrong! | January 10, 2025

Come see Agent Provocateur live at the Ivey Sports Leadership Conference on January 25th! Get your tickets here: https://www.universe.com/events/ivey-sports-leadership-conference-tickets-YNHL21 On this episode of Agent Provocateur, the LA wildfires (00:00), Filip Hronek's conditioning stint and the Vancouver media (14:00), deferred salary (22:30), and Team Canada's performance at the World Juniors (40:00). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: January 10, 2025 Visit https://sd...

Jan 10, 20251 hr 3 min

Glenn Healy on the Struggles of Former NHL Players in Life After Hockey | December 20, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, they are joined by Glenn Healy to discuss the NHL Alumni association, the post-playing careers of NHL players, the difficulties landing health insurance, and more. Visit https://nhlalumni.com/ to learn more about The NHL Alumni Association. Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: December 18, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Rea...

Dec 20, 20241 hr 7 min

Soto's Historic Contract, Expansion to Europe, & Ask Allan Part Two | December 15, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss 00:00 Max Pacioretty's big game 03:00 False reports and Soto's deal 24:30 Christmas gifts to players 27:00 Guardian Caps 30:00 Holiday games 31:30 International & outdoor games 39:00 Working with Gary 41:00 Starting an agency 50:00 Joining SDPN Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: December 13, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and ...

Dec 15, 20241 hr 1 min

Allan Walsh Answers Your Questions! | December 9, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss 00:00 Threats of waivers, no movement, and no trade clauses 22:30 The personalities of different front offices 31:00 Negotiating a deal for a Four Nations player 32:00 Going to hockey games for free 34:00 The hardest GMs to negotiate with 39:30 Meeting a player for the first time Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: December 7, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Pr...

Dec 09, 202451 min

A $97 Million NHL Salary Cap Next Season? | November 22, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss seeing Bruce Springsteen with Jonathan Huberdeau (00:00), and the rising NHL salary and how that effects players, owners, and fans (09:30). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: November 20, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out to info@sdpn.ca for general inquires. Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect...

Nov 22, 202451 min

NHLPA Done Waiting! The Low Down on the PA's New CTE Advisory Committee | November 9, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss the NHLPA's new CTE advisory committee (00:00), the upcoming Four Nations Face Off (34:00), and the NCAA changing its rules on CHL players (36:00). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: November 7, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out to info@sdpn.ca for general inquires. Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to ...

Nov 09, 202456 min

Nashville Predators Forward Zachary L'Heureux & Fleury's Final Pittsburgh Game | October 31, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss Marc Andre Fluery's last game in Pittsburgh (00:00), NHL franchise values skyrocketing (11:50), and then are joined by Nashville Predators forward Zachary L'Heureux (22:00). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: October 30, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out to info@sdpn.ca for general inquires. Reach out to htt...

Oct 31, 202443 min

How Max Pacioretty Landed with the Toronto Maple Leafs | October 12, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss Max Pacioretty's journey to the Toronto Maple Leafs (00:00), the debut of the Utah Hockey Club (22:00), and 20 years at Octagon (28:00). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: October 11, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out to info@sdpn.ca for general inquires. Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect wit...

Oct 12, 202437 min

NHL Players "Holding Out" | October 4, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss Marc-Andre Fleury working the ice crew and the misnomer of restricted free agents holding out. Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: October 2, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out to info@sdpn.ca for general inquires. Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunit...

Oct 04, 202450 min

Training Camp! | September 20, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, 00:00 Expansion is coming 11:00 Training camp for an agent 22:00 Rogers takes control of MLSE 30:00 Restricted free agents don't hold out 41:00 Is a giant salary cap jump coming? 52:50 Jersey numbers in contracts 56:00 Career advice Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: September 19, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach out ...

Sep 20, 20241 hr 9 min

We're Back! Season 4 Puck Drop | August 31, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, 00:00 Our condolences to the Gaudreau family 04:00 Summer Vacation 15:00 Perron & Flower 22:00 Askarov goes from Nashville to San Jose 30:00 Doug Armstrong's offer sheets 45:00 Expansion is coming 50:00 Colby Barlow skips training camp Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: August 30, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach ...

Aug 31, 20241 hr 9 min

Season 3 Wrap Up: NHL Draft, Free Agency, & Another CTE Case | July 12, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, the busy NHL calendar (00:00), the final centralized draft (08:45), Leafs draft pick Miroslav Holinka (15:00), Adam Jiříček is drafted by the St. Louis Blues (18:45), Sean Durzi re-signs in Utah and salary cap jumps (25:00), Drouin returns to the Avalanche (34:50), David Perron heads to Ottawa (36:30), the NHL is poised to take a step forward (43:30), and former NHL player Greg Johnson posthumously diagnosed with CTE (1:00:00)...

Jul 12, 20241 hr 19 min

Filip Hronek | June 27, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, they chat about what it's like to negotiate and sign a massive extension (00:00) and then they are joined by Vancouver Canucks defencemen Filip Hronek to talk about his off-season, playing in the playoffs, and his love for Vancouver (31:30). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: June 20, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach ...

Jun 27, 202459 min

Central Scouting Combine and Free Agency Prep | June 7, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, 00:00 How do you prepare a player for the NHL combine? 06:00 The draft may not be decentralized 12:45 Adam Jiricek's time at the combine 18:00 Oil Kings prospect Adam Echo 19:45 Filip Hronek needs a new contract and how arbitration works 32:30 David Perron is a UFA 35:30 Max Pacioretty has overcome a lot 41:00 Sean Durzi and Utah HC 44:30 Jonathan Drouin's comeback 50:00 Marc-Andre Fleury has one more year in Minnesota 51:45 T...

Jun 07, 202459 min

Playoffs! | May 8, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, playing in tough hockey markets (00:00), seeing Stanley Cup Playoff game live (16:00), how has the refereeing been so far? (29:30), HRR and the new NHL TV deal (32:30), Utah's new team (43:00), and the World Championships and an Adam Jiříček update (53:30). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: May 7, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam...

May 08, 20241 hr 3 min

Ready for the Utah Coyotes? | April 12, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, they dive deep into the current state of the Arizona Coyotes, discussing a possible move to Salt Lake City, the NHLPA's role in the Coyotes saga, Alex Merulo's potential sale of the team to the Smith Group, the status of no trade clause, and much more. Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: April 12, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam W...

Apr 12, 202443 min

What's It Like to Sign a Player in Russia? + Chris Simon, and the NHL's Denial | March 29, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, they chat about: 00:00 Bobby Bonilla Day 12:30 Shohei Ohtani's gambling scandal 26:40 Chris Simon's passing and the NHL's stance on CTE 42:00 Working in Russia and Ivan Fedotov's return to North America 51:00 Looking ahead to the playoffs Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: March 28, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Reach ou...

Mar 29, 202458 min

Trade Deadline Primer with Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin | March 3, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde speak with General Manager of the Minnesota Wild, Bill Guerin. In this conversation, Bill Guerin discusses the rules of negotiations, emotional memories of winning the cup building, preparation for trade deadline day, dissension and conflict in decision-making, and much more. Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: March 1, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Alla...

Mar 03, 202452 min

Hall of Fame Sportswriter Helene Elliott | March 1, 2024

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are speaking with Hall of Fame sportswriter Helene Elliott. This week, Helene retired from her role at the Los Angeles Times after 47 years in the business. During her conversation on Agent Provocateur, Helene, Allan, and Adam speak about her start in the business, covering the Miracle on Ice Team, Gretzky's impact on the game, and plenty more. Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: February 28, 2024 Visit https:/...

Mar 01, 20241 hr 17 min
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