How do you approach life when facing a challenge? Frank is joined by longtime NHL goalie coach, Sudarshan Maharaj —also known as Sudsie, to talk about his road to the NHL, how the goaltending position has evolved, and his fight against cancer. 3:45 - Getting to the NHL 6:00 - Teaching Career 7:30 - Family Sacrifices 10:10 - Finding Self Confidence 13:10 - Changing Training in the NHL 16:00 - Physical Vs Mental Game 18:10 - Speaking on his Diagnosis 21:00 - Staying Strong 23:00 - Beloved in the N...
Apr 26, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 22
A World Series champion, a Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer, and a diehard hockey fan. On this episode, Frank is joined by Rob Thomson, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies and a lifelong hockey fan. They discuss Rob’s hockey fandom (7:45), growing up in Southwestern Ontario playing hockey, being a fan of the Maple Leafs (7:00), his career path (11:00), trusting his gut on career decisions (13:10), camaraderie between coaches in Philadelphia (10:00), building a culture in the clubhouse (14:40), h...
Apr 22, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Josh Morrissey has played for one team his entire NHL career. Coming off an All-Star season in 2023, the Winnipeg Jets defenseman found a new gear, helping his team finish the regular season with 110 points. Morrissey joins Frank to discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs (3:00), hitting a rough patch in March (3:45), adding new players at the trade deadline (5:15), playing with a defensive mindset (6:45), playing in front of Connor Hellebuyck (9:30), growing as a player (13:00), the resiliency of the ...
Apr 19, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 20
He was a prolific scorer and great teammate wherever he played. But now Rick Nash is carving out a new path for himself off the ice. He joins Frank to discuss his rise within the Blue Jackets organization as the Director of Player Development, being named GM of Team Canada at the World Championships, how he’s building out the team, networking within the game, the importance of the off-season for Columbus, and where he sees himself in 5 years. 3:00 - What it feels like to be named GM of Team Cana...
Apr 15, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 19
From agency to management. Kent Hughes has made the jump and is doing it with his childhood team. As the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Kent Hughes has shaken things up in Montreal by bringing in Martin St. Louis as head coach, trading away several players to acquire draft picks and prospects, created an in-house analytics department, and hosted a very entertaining NHL Draft last season. 2:00 Eliminated from playoffs, but excited and optimistic about the development of young talent. ...
Apr 09, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 18
He's a fan favourite who just played in his 1000th NHL game. Jordan Eberle joins Frank to discuss the milestone, being able to stay consistent in his career, his time in Edmonton, how he approaches the playoffs, what he picked up playing for the Islanders, how he has changed over the years, what he passes down to the younger players, getting an extension at the trade deadline, and what makes Seattle a great hockey city. Music Credit: VISTA KICKS - Gotta Get Away Audio Credit: CBC, KJR FM, TSN &a...
Mar 29, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Imagine going 2,885 days between professional hockey games! That's what Cody Hodgson just did as he returned to professional hockey with the Milwaukee Admirals on a PTO on January 17, 2024. The first round pick of the Vancouver Canucks hadn't played since 2016 after being diagnosed with malignant hyperthermia. He joined Frank to talk about his road back to hockey, his disorder, how he spent his time away from hockey, when he knew he was ready to come back, how Eric Lindros supported his return, ...
Feb 29, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 16
1000 games played and still going strong! Matt Duchene of the Dallas Stars joins Frank to discuss his time in the Lone Star State, the feeling of being bought out from a place you call home, learning lessons along the way, what made Nashville so special, and the emotions of joining a new team and moving to a new city. Music Credit: The Sacred Souls - Will I See You Again? The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic. Audio Credit: CBC, ESPN, NHL Network, and ...
Feb 10, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Here's a player you should keep your eye on. Seth Jarvis was drafted in the 2020 NHL Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes. He has become one of the go-to players on the team and someone who is always good for a laugh. Frank chatted with Seth about how he adjusted to the league, some of his career goals, the growth of the team, playing hockey in Winnipeg, and he tells us one thing he’d like to see change in the game. Music Credit: Yard Act - We Make Hits The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and...
Jan 25, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Colorado is on a tear this season. Frank is joined by Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland to discuss his approach as we near the trade deadline, the health of Gabriel Landeskog, Alexandar Georgiev’s workload, managing the salary cap, and if we’re seeing another level from Nathan MacKinnon. Music Credit: Skinshape - I Won’t Be There The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic. Audio Credit: Altitude Sports, Fox Sports and TNT. Frankly Speaking is prese...
Jan 17, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 13
He’s become one of the top scorers in the NHL and is leading his team to another special season. Florida Panthers All-Star Sam Reinhart joins Frank to discuss his great start, being selected to the All-Star team, playing with Aleksander Barkov, his hockey roots, playing on the penalty kill, and his desire to stay in Florida. Music Credit: Jay Robinson - You Are Mine The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced and mixed by Amil Delic. Audio Credit: NHL Network, TNT, TSN, WHL & WQA...
Jan 10, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 12
He’s the 18th head coach in the history of the Edmonton Oilers. Kris Knoblauch knows Alberta and he’s no stranger to an NHL bench. But the first time NHL head coach understands the task at hand in Edmonton. He joined Frank this week in New Jersey as the Oilers wrap up their New York swing. Music Credit: Morlucs - Rolling On The episode was produced & hosted by Frank Seravalli, and mixed by Amil Delic. Audio Credit: CHED, NHL Network, Oilersnation, Sharks Audio Network, Sports 1440 & TSN....
Dec 21, 2023•20 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Back in Music City! After a Stanley Cup in Washington and back to back trips to the Eastern Conference final with the Islanders, Barry Trotz is back home in Nashville. He chats with Frank about replacing David Poile as the Predators GM, continuing to build the culture in Nashville, building on the current roster, and what it was like when he joined the franchise in the late 90s. Music Credit: Brigitte Calls Me Baby - You Are Only Made Of Dreams The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and prod...
Dec 14, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Obstacles are part of the game. Jakob Chychrun tells Frank about his injury battles, challenges with equipment, finding a home in Ottawa, his interesting diet, and the importance of family. Music Credit: Peter Cat Recording Co. - Memory Box The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic. Audio Credit: CFGO & NHL Network. Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Dec 07, 2023•21 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Frank had the opportunity to sit down with NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh in Sweden for a lengthy chat about his friendship with US President Joe Biden, growing the game in non-hockey markets, his fall tour, making hockey more inclusive, franchise values, changes to staffing, and Rolexes! Music Credit: Lifafa - Nikamma The episode was produced and hosted by Frank Seravalli, and mixed by Amil Delic. Audio Credit: Bally Sports, NBC News and WCVB. Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Plea...
Nov 30, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Frank is in Sweden! While at the Global Series, Frank caught up with Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin in Stockholm at Hovet Arena during the team practice. They chatted about Bill's memories of Sweden, the importance of a trip like this for his team, the cap situation they are in, the relationship with his coach, dealing with injuries, making an early season trade, his expectation of the team, and who he goes to for advice. Music Credit: Young and Company - I Like What You're Doing To ...
Nov 20, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 7
While in Toronto for Hall of Fame weekend, Frank had the opportunity to sit down with St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong for a lengthy conversation about the future of his team, how he got his start in hockey, the approach he takes to building his teams, recruiting players, and what gets him excited about the job 30 years later. Music Credit: Malik Elijah - DONTPLAY The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic. Audio Credit: KMOX & NHL Network. Frankly Spe...
Nov 15, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 6
It wasn't an easy journey, but Zack Kassian accomplished something many can only dream of. After 661 NHL games, the pride of Windsor, Ontario has decided to call it a career. Zack joins Frank for a lengthy conversation about his early career struggles, finding a home in Edmonton, wanting to be involved in hockey post-career, and he takes some rapid fire questions to finish it off. Music Outro: Night Beats - Blue The episode was produced by Frank Seravalli, and recorded & mixed by Amil Delic....
Nov 03, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Frank is in Pittsburgh for Connor Bedard's NHL debut against the Penguins. To find out what makes this first overall pick different from the rest, he chats with Taylor Hall, owner and chairman of the Wirtz Corporation Danny Wirtz, and then is joined for a lengthy conversation with Blackhawks GM, Kyle Davidson. Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Music Credit: ATM Danny - Goody Two Shoes The episode was produced and rec...
Oct 16, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Frank wraps up his Western Canada preview season tour with a stop in Edmonton. He sat down with Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft and president of hockey operations & general manage, Ken Holland. Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway . Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Music Credit: NCZA LINES - Opening Night The episode was produced and recorded by Frank Seravalli, and mixed by Amil Delic. Audio Credits: CHED, KLAA, NHL Network and The Nation Network. ...
Oct 09, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 3
On this episode, Frank travels to Calgary to catch up with Jonathan Huberdeau, GM Craig Conroy, head coach Ryan Huska and newly named captain Mikael Backlund. Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway . If you’re gonna place a bet, Bet on Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older. Audio Credits: Bally Sports, Calgary Flames, CBS, NHL Network, Sorry, I'm Sad (podcast) & The Nation Network The episode was produced and hosted by Frank Seravalli, recorded by R...
Oct 04, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Frank is on the road travelling through Western Canada visiting several NHL teams. His first stop is Vancouver! He had a chance to sit down with Thatcher Demko (14:30), Ian Cole (2:00) & head coach Rick Tocchet (21:05). Music Credit: The 3rd Street Band - Pond The episode was produced and recorded by Frank Seravalli, and mixed by Amil Delic. This podcast is hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 29, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 1
There is no walking on eggshells for new Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy, promoted to the position on Tuesday after 14 years in their front office. He knows everyone. Now it's time to get to work. And after an underwhelming season, there is plenty on Conroy's to-do list with seven UFAs, young players to convince to stay in the fold and an all-important coaching hire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 24, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Three days after Keith Jones was installed as the Philadelphia Flyers' new president of hockey operations, 'Jonesy' joined Frank to talk the future of the franchise. A rebuild is coming, there will be more pain for Flyers fans. They're also trying something that is unprecedented in hockey: giving coach John Tortorella a seat at the table in the decision-making process. How will it all work? Who has final say? Why jump into working for a team now? Tune in to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
May 16, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The bitter taste of playoff disappointment still lingers in the mouth of Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin, a few days removed from a first-round exit at the hands of the Dallas Stars. But should this season still be considered a success? The Wild nearly won a division title with more than $13 million in dead cap space. Guerin speaks of team building, the long-term plan and where the Wild are heading next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 06, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Culture is one of the biggest buzz words in pro sports. Where does culture come from? How is it fostered? How do you change it? Oftentimes, when building out a young team, culture can determine development rate. We spoke to Sabres GM Kevyn Adams about the team he's assembled in Buffalo, where they've been, where they're going next, and how they can continue developing to break the longest active playoff drought in pro sports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 26, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 12
What's it like to coach a rebuilding roster that realistically has little chance to win every night? That's the reality for six to eight NHL head coaches every season, and the reality for Dallas Eakins, who learned last week he would not be returning to the Anaheim Ducks bench. Eakins has spent a lifetime in the game and he spoke about the power of neutral thinking and building a 'Win Today' mindset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 21, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11
What makes Connor Bedard tick? John Paddock is a hockey lifer, who has seen and experienced just about everything over 50 years in the hockey world. He has been an NHL GM and head coach, played and coached against generational talents, and now shepherded No. 1 overall pick Bedard through all three years of junior hockey in Regina. He explains why Bedard is special, offers a realistic expectation for his NHL impact next season, and gives insight on how Bedard has managed the pressure of being the...
Apr 14, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Danny Briere was appointed Interim GM of the Philadelphia Flyers on March 10. The former Flyers forward has a unique view of the game from multiple angles - as a smaller, highly-skilled player who had to grind out his spot in the NHL, then as a minor league GM, before transitioning to the Flyers' front office over the last couple years. We'll get his insight on where the Flyers might be heading next if he's the man in charge, plus the influence John Tortorella will have on the decision-making pr...
Apr 06, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
After 25 years in the chair, David Poile's decision to step down as Nashville Predators GM sent shockwaves through the NHL earlier this month. He is the longest-serving GM in NHL history, the only man with more than 3,000 games and 1,500 wins, and has been in the chair consecutively for 39 years. Why now? We asked Poile that question, about his decision to bypass the Maple Leafs and build the Preds from the ground up, about his hunger to get his name on the Stanley Cup after nearly 40 years, and...
Mar 29, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 8
