Legendary NHL coach Scotty Bowman joins Daren Millard and John Shannon for a wide-ranging conversation on coaching elite talent, making difficult decisions, and building winning cultures in the NHL.

Bowman reflects on coaching Sergei Fedorov, one of the most versatile and unique players the league has ever seen, and what it takes to manage greatness at the highest level. From trust and communication to adaptability and accountability, Bowman shares insight into how elite teams are built and sustained.

The discussion also explores:
The challenges of coaching exceptional players with unique skill sets
Tough decisions that shape teams and cultures
Lessons from the NHL’s expansion era through modern hockey
How winning environments are created — and maintained — over time
Bowman’s perspective on the evolution of the game and today’s NHL

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.

Former NHL coach Rick Bowness joins Daren Millard and John Shannon to break down what is really going on with the Winnipeg Jets. From secondary scoring concerns to execution and consistency, Bowness offers a candid perspective on the team’s recent struggles and what needs to change.

They dive into:

• Why secondary scoring is becoming a real problem
• Execution, structure, and where things are slipping
• Confidence, communication, and managing player concerns
• Coaching challenges in tough stretches
• Lessons from high-scoring recent games, including the New York Islanders matchup
• The balance between accountability and support behind the bench