Episode Mark Johnson (508): SPECIAL GUEST AARON BELL Talks Junior Hockey. Milt Schmidt Award Candidates Discussion.

Not much going on in the NHL but author Aaron Bell has a new book out titled "Junior Hockey Giants" and he joined us to tell us all about the book and regale us with tales from his time working for the CHL. Plus we have a lively discussion on who should win the inaugural Milt Schmidt award. 

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Potential Inaugural Recipients (Past or Present):

1. Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins

• 20-year Bruin, ultimate team-first player, Selke legend, captain with quiet strength, community leader.

2. Steve Yzerman – Detroit Red Wings

• 22-year playing career in Detroit; transitioned to front office. Humble, tough leader. Maintained loyalty even post-retirement by returning to Detroit in GM role.

3. Nicklas Lidström – Detroit Red Wings

• Entire 20-season career with the Wings. Graceful, steady, classy. Embodied humility and professionalism.

4. Dustin Brown – Los Angeles Kings

• Longtime captain, two-time Cup winner, played entire career with LA. Quiet but fierce leadership.

5. Henrik Lundqvist – New York Rangers

• Though retired with a heart condition before playing a game for the Capitals, his loyalty to the Rangers was unwavering. Iconic presence and community figure.

6. Shane Doan – Arizona Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets Franchise

• Stayed with the franchise through relocations and struggles. Embodied loyalty, leadership, and class.

7. Jean Béliveau (Posthumous) – Montreal Canadiens

• A legend whose playing, executive, and ambassador roles spanned decades. Perhaps the closest parallel to Schmidt in character.

8. Stan Smyl – Vancouver Canucks

• Played entire career with Vancouver, then served in many off-ice roles. Loyal servant to the franchise through thick and thin.

9. Craig Anderson – Buffalo Sabres (Honorary for Ottawa)

• While not a full-career one-team player, could be considered for special service and character with Ottawa during their rebuild years.
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NHL Players with 10+ Seasons All with One Team

Player	Team	Seasons	Years Active
Steve Yzerman	Detroit Red Wings	22	1983–2006
Nicklas Lidström	Detroit Red Wings	20	1991–2012
Henri Richard	Montreal Canadiens	20	1955–1975
Jean Béliveau	Montreal Canadiens