It may be the most remarkable season ever in North American pro team sports. The Las Vegas Golden Knights of the NHL are into the Western Conference Finals. One of the people responsible for helping draft the NHL’s expansion-draft philosophy is Laurence Gilman. Laurence has been in the management of the Winnipeg Jets, the Phoenix Coyotes and the Vancouver Canucks. He’s now working on the dark side, doing radio in Vancouver.
Read MoreThe Dowbboy and Rhys return to war it out. One week, two drafts. The NFL Draft was #mustwatch material as usual, but was the NHL Draft Lottery #mustwatch material, as well? Not so much. Lastly, the boys wonder whether the Raptors have what it takes to win championships.
Read MoreIt isn't often you get a triple threat on your podcast, but this week we have a fellow who can sing, dance, and act...or at least he can manage a hockey team, analyze talent, and talk in front of a TV camera. Bruce is joined this week by former Calgary Flames GM and current TSN analyst, Craig Button.
Read MoreSUPER BOWL! SUPER BOWL! SUPER BOOOOWL! On Da mic.
Read MoreThis week on the podcast, the Dowbboy gets a crash course in salary capping. He is joined by front office cap specialist, Laurence Gilman, formerly of the Vancouver Canucks, Phoenix Coyotes and Winnipeg Jets. Laurence describes his early days in the game, meeting Wayne Gretzky for the first time, and how telling someone in Vancouver you're fresh off the boat from Phoenix turns you into a celebrity.
Bruce and Rhys chat the NFL QB injury bug and whether it will effect strategy in future seasons, the World Cup of Rugby and efficient tackling, the thin race for the CFL MOP, and the Montreal Canadiens captaincy debate between PK Subban and Max Pacioretty
