Brian Burke and Rick Nash Join the Show

Jeff kicks off the show with The Athletics’ Michael Russo as they discuss Lou Nanne retiring from calling the Minnesota State Championships after 60 years behind the mic. The pair also dive into the Wild’s playoff chances, the issues that have plagued Minnesota this season, what Brock Faber’s next contract will look like, and his takeaways from the NHL GM Meetings. Next up, former NHL executive Brian Burke joins the show to discuss his experiences at GM Meetings in the past, what the first gathering was like, how George Parros has handled his role with the NHL's Department of Player Safety, and if the PWHL is ready to expand (17:42). Later on, newly appointed GM of Hockey Canada at the World Championships and Columbus Blue Jackets Director of Player Development, Rick Nash joins the show (50:05)! They discuss the point in his career when he first considered a management role, his expectations for the upcoming World Championships as someone who has been there as a player, the state of international hockey, and much more.

 

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