EP 99 - The Great One, The Next Ones + Tough Hockey!

Welcome to our 99th Wayne Gretzky edition of the pod! We start with some memories, stories and facts about The Great One and continue that theme for episode 99!

From 99’s Greatness we transition into some great things going on right now with Jason Robertson, Mitch Marner and of course Connor McDavid (4:56). The Gretzky effect and skills on display!

We continue with McDavid’s Magic with another big week and weekend (6:51) and also talk about the Hart and how the conversation only begins after 97.

Standing alone and the next Connor (10:50)Recent Robertson McDavid comparison (12:10)

Our Sports Interaction (15:35) features our inside look at busy NHL schedule starting the week! 

We start the 2nd half of the pod talking some old school hockey from the weekend (19:00) and leaders getting involved! Brady Tkachuk vs Jacob Trouba (19:46)

Brady Tkachuk story from US National Development program and about physical hockey (22:05).

Being tough and tough hockey (25:44) and what it takes to play today's game. Skill development and the evolution of the game/modern hockey.

Connor Bedard (33:00) Steve Yzerman comparisons and what to expect with a Button scouting report.

And in our Final Thoughts we once again talk about the Seattle Kraken Shane Wright plan (36:03) with him recalled and the upcoming World Junior camp and tournament!

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