NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers

Longtime broadcaster Adnan Virk and former NHL player Jason Demers team up to offer the latest and greatest from the world of hockey and beyond. Way beyond! The spirited talk will occasionally stray from the game and venture into topics ranging from food to movies to comedy to wrestling. An array of guests will also be dropping in to join the soiree. It’s all fair game when these two get together every week.

Episodes

August 21, 2025 66 mins

It may be the dog days of summer but Adnan Virk and Jason Demers still find something to talk about, including the Gaudreau brothers' new foundation, a standout performance from a Hextall and Travis Hamonic signing with Detroit (not a ton of hockey news this time of year, folks). Then former NHL player and longtime coach Danton Cole discusses playing for Ron Mason, coaching a young Jack Eichel and where Michigan stands on the hocke...

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After returning from his long-delayed honeymoon, Jason Demers shares his Italian adventures with Adnan Virk. The pair then get into their way-too-early predictions for the upcoming season before welcoming TJ Oshie, who talks about retirement, his legendary 2014 Olympic performance and watching Alex Ovechkin smash the all-time goals record. Finally, the guys discuss the summer's biggest movies, including Superman, Naked Gun and Happ...

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What better way to spend the dog days of summer than to share our favorite moments with our guests from the very first season of NHL Unscripted? Plus, Mike Knuble talked with Jason Demers and Adnan Virk about playing with Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin and a Stanley Cup-winning Detroit Red Wings team stacked with legends.

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Kid Mero on Dominicans betting on hockey
Conor Garland on Team USA's ...

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Before Jason Demers heads out on his much-delayed honeymoon, he sits down with Adnan Virk to discuss Nikolaj Ehlers and the new-look Carolina Hurricanes, Jonathan Toews' arrival in Winnipeg and Gavin McKenna's huge announcement. Then legendary photographer Bruce Bennett joins the guys to talk about his illustrious career and his all-time favorite photograph. Finally, Adnan shamelessly promotes his upcoming book and the guys talk ab...

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After a break following the Stanley Cup Final, Jason Demers and Adnan Virk reunite to go over the winners and losers of free agency so far, with major kuddos being awarded to the Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights. The guys also take a moment to look back at the recent NHL Draft and how the Boston Bruins got a great pick in James Hagens before immediately fumbling free agency. Finally, the guys discuss if F1 is really the gr...

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After two weeks on the road Jason Demers is back home, ladies and gentlemen! He joins Adnan Virk to break down the Florida Panthers' dominating Cup Final win and where the Edmonton Oilers go from here. Then Blake Wheeler talks about Brad Marchand, Zdeno Chara and the Winnipeg Jets. Finally, the guys reminisce about Good Will Hunting and look at the Canadian and American Olympic roster announcements (spoiler: JD doesn't really care)...

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Jason Demers made it back to Southern Florida from Edmonton ... but it took a while, folks. After a hellacious trip down South, Jason and Adnan Virk discussed Florida's dominant performance in Game 5, the Edmonton Oilers' potential adjustments for Game 6 and the European Olympic roster announcements. We also share JD's interview alongside Alexa Landestoy with former Oilers captain Kelly Buchberger. Finally, Adnan discusses the Robi...

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After getting back to Edmonton from Florida, Jason Demers joins Adnan Virk to talk about an epic Game 4, Leon Draisaitl's incredible run in OT and why Nikita Kucherov should have had more Hart Trophy votes. We also feature Jason's great interview with Bill Lindsay before Game 4 in Florida. Then the guys discuss elite prospect Gavin McKenna, bid farewell to legendary Maple Leafs broadcaster Joe Bowen and break down the New York Rang...

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk break down a lopsided Florida Panthers win in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final and look at what the Edmonton Oilers need to do in Game 4 to even the series. Then Kelly Chase checks in to provide an update on his courageous cancer battle and tell great stories about Brett Hull and Jon Hamm. Finally, Adnan honors the 25th anniversary of The Talented Mr. Ripley and Jason gets some time with Panthers general ...

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After a hellish day of travel from Edmonton to Florida, Jason Demers joins Adnan Virk to talk Stanley Cup Finals, Boston hiring Marco Sturm and Peter DeBoer's firing. He also spends some time talking with the man himself, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Then Pat Maroon joins us to discuss his recent retirement, his fresh start in broadcasting and Bruce Boudreau's pre-game meal. Finally, Adnan reviews the Gorge and the guys break dow...

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Jason Demers is on site at the Stanley Cup Final in Edmonton and has some thoughts about his hotel. He and Adnan Virk break down Game One between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers and Jason shares his interviews from Media Day with John Klingberg, Brett Kulak and AJ Greer (who gave us an "inside scoop" about Brad Marchand). Then Phil Pritchard tells us how he became the keeper of the Cup and shares his favorite moments from ...

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk break down the upcoming Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers from every angle. Will Connor McDavid assume his place in hockey history? Then Conor Garland comes by following a triumphant trip to the World Championships to talk about his Vancouver Canucks, Rick Tocchet and Phil Kessel. Finally, Adnan reviews Julia Phillips' tell-all memoir, "You'll Never Eat Lunch In T...

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Adnan Virk and Jason Demers marvel at what the Florida Panthers have done as they await a Stanley Cup Final rematch with the Edmonton Oilers. Then comedian Joe Bartnick shares his thoughts on the Penguins, Bill Burr stories and tales from the road. Finally, Adnan watches (at Jason's suggestion) a wild horror film starring JD's wife, Jillian Mueller.

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk are ready for a potential Stanley Cup Final rematch as the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers roll. Then Chris "Mad Dog" Russo stops by to talk NHL playoffs, New York Knicks and his favorite movies. Finally, the guys go through some big announcements this week from the Maple Leafs, Islanders and Blackhawks.

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk were both shocked by the Dallas Stars' Game 1 comeback, but not so surprised by the Florida Panthers' dominant series-opening performance. Speaking of Dallas, Marty Turco joined the guys to talk about his beloved Stars, backing up Ed Belfour and his connection to the legendary "Michigan" goal. Finally, Adnan reviews Bong Joon Ho's latest film, Mickey 17.

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk did not hold back in assessing what happened in Game 7 between the Maple Leafs and Panthers. Writer/comedian Spike Feresten then stopped by to discuss Seinfeld, Letterman and his great podcast, Spike's Car Radio. Finally, Jason offered a bold prediction for the Conference Finals before almost immediately trying to walk it back.

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk try to make sense of what happened to the Toronto Maple Leafs and talk about the Oilers moving on as well as some huge Thursday games. Then Tyson Nash comes by to talk about the Utah Mammoth, how Wayne Gretzky destroyed his career and the most he ever pissed off an opponent. Finally, Adnan and Jason break down the new head coaches in Vancouver and Philadelphia as well as the Kings' new GM.

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk break down the latest playoff action, including a Florida-Toronto series that just got very interesting and a tough late bounce for Leon Draisaitl. Then Thomas Hickey stops by just as Isles Nation is absolutely buzzing. Finally, Adnan Virk reviews the latest offering from David Mamet and Shia LaBeouf before the guys welcome Brock Lesnar's kid to Canadian junior hockey and name their Three Stars.

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk process all the latest second-round playoff action, marvel at Mikko Rantanen's incredible play and discuss what the Kings do after parting ways with Rob Blake. Then San Jose Sharks forward Tyler Toffoli talks about his young teammates, his COVID Cup run and how his wife asks him for help with her podcast. Finally, Producer Tal comes on to discuss some problematic Star Wars moments before the guys get int...

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Jason Demers and Adnan Virk respond to the wild series finales in Dallas and Winnipeg before breaking down four awesome upcoming series in the second round. Then legendary broadcaster Steve Levy talks about calling historically long playoff games, appearing in the movies and a special commercial he made with Alex Ovechkin. Finally, Adnan offers his review of George Clooney's Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway before Jason brings...

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