S2 Ep4: Surviving the NHL’s Grind — Pace, Pressure & the Underappreciated Stars | Alec Martinez

Stanley Cup champion Alec Martinez joins Daren Millard and John Shannon for a wide-ranging conversation on life in the NHL, the value of experience, and how players navigate the ups and downs of a long season.
Martinez shares perspective from his time with the Vegas Golden Knights, touching on how teams handle slumps, why winning without your best game still matters, and what a true veteran mindset looks like over an 82-game grind.

They also explore:

The mental and physical challenges of staying sharp all season
How players adjust to different stages of life on and off the ice
Why veteran players are often underappreciated around the league
The balance between preparation, routine, and the unexpected
Reflections on today’s NHL, young talent, and shifting league dynamics
Transitioning from player to fan and seeing the game differently.