100% Hockey

100% Hockey

100% Hockey is your go-to podcast for all things NHL, delivering three fresh episodes every week - Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Hosted by hockey insiders John Shannon and Daren Millard, the show offers unmatched insights, expert analysis, and passionate commentary. With a deep well of connections across the hockey world, they bring you the latest news, sharp opinions, and behind-the-scenes stories straight from the rink. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual follower, 100% Hockeykeeps you in the game.

Episodes

S2 Ep5: Coaching a Unicorn — Sergei Fedorov, Tough Decisions & Winning Cultures with Scotty Bowman

January 12, 2026 • 67 mins

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 account...

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

January 9, 2026 • 57 mins

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-ga...

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S2 Ep3: What’s Wrong with the Jets?! A Closer Look at Winnipeg’s Struggles with Rick Bowness.

January 7, 2026 • 58 mins

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, commun...

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S2 Ep2: The Rise of Bedard — How High Is the Young Star’s Ceiling? | Darren Pang Joins 100% Hockey

January 5, 2026 • 56 mins
Darren Pang joins Daren Millard and John Shannon to talk hockey, life, and everything happening around the NHL. Pang shares personal reflections on his career, time with the Chicago Blackhawks, and experiences at marquee events like the Winter Classic, before diving into the league’s biggest storylines.

They break down:

• Tyler Bertuzzi’s resurgence and how coaching has reshaped his game
• The evolution o...
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S2 Ep1: Did Guerin Get It Right? Breaking Down Team USA’s Olympic Roster w/ Mike Harrington & Mike Zeisberger

January 2, 2026 • 54 mins
Did Bill Guerin get it right with Team USA’s Olympic hockey roster? Mike Harrington and Mike Zeisberger join John Shannon to break down every major roster decision ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.

They dive into:
• Who deserved a spot… and who should have been there
• The balance between skill, toughness, and identity
• How Team USA stacks up against Canada and the rest of the field
• Whethe...
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S1 Ep144: Gold Medal Or Bust — Team Canada’s Olympic Hockey Roster w/ Cuthbert and Hitchcock

December 31, 2025 • 48 mins
It is “gold medal or bust” for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, and Chris Cuthbert joins Ken Hitchcock and John Shannon to break down Canada’s finalized men’s Olympic hockey roster. They go position by position through the 14 forwards, 8 defensemen, and 3 goaltenders and dig into the biggest decisions the selectors made.

They discuss:
• The surprise exclusion of Sam Bennett and what it means
•...
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S1 Ep143: Choices, Choices, Choices! Picking Olympic Hockey Rosters w/ Scott Burnside.

December 29, 2025 • 65 mins
The Olympics are getting closer… so who makes the cut? Scott Burnside joins Daren Millard and John Shannon to debate and predict the men’s Olympic hockey rosters — with a special focus on Team Canada vs Team USA.
They break down:
• Goaltending battles and blue-line decisions
• Identity vs star power — sandpaper or swagger?
• The cases for young stars like Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini
• Why players li...
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S1 Ep142: The State of The NHL - Avalanche and Stars Surge While Leafs & Jets Struggle

December 22, 2025 • 54 mins
With the Olympic break approaching, John Shannon and Daren Millard take a big-picture look at the current state of the NHL in a no-guest, all-league conversation.

The guys break down why the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars continue to look like legitimate contenders, while raising concerns about inconsistency from the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets. They also dig into the Edmonton Oilers resurgence, what’s ...
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S1 Ep141: George McPhee Talks Vegas Hockey, Injuries, and Team Culture

December 19, 2025 • 63 mins
George McPhee, President of Hockey Operations for the Vegas Golden Knights, joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey for a detailed conversation about managing a team in today’s NHL. McPhee talks about how the role has evolved, the importance of culture and leadership, and the balance between competing to win and maintaining a strong room.

He reflects on Vegas’ current performance, the impact of injuries, ...
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S1 Ep140: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Talks Talent, Growth, and the NHL’s Future

December 17, 2025 • 47 mins
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey for a wide-ranging conversation on the league’s present and future. Bettman discusses the depth of talent across the NHL, pointing to the balance between established veterans and a growing wave of young players who continue to raise the level of play league-wide.

He also addresses expansion, noting that the talent pool could support add...
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S1 Ep139: Quinn Hughes to Minnesota: Brian Lawton on Why the Trade Works For Both Teams

December 15, 2025 • 59 mins
Brian Lawton joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to break down one of the biggest moves of the season — the Vancouver Canucks trading Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. Lawton explains why he believes the deal makes sense for both sides, crediting Jim Rutherford for committing to a clear direction in Vancouver while positioning Minnesota, under Craig Leopold, as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.

Th...
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S1 Ep138: Chris Pronger on the Bruins’ Direction, Toews’ Reality, and the Skinner Deal

December 12, 2025 • 54 mins
Chris Pronger joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to break down which teams are starting to separate themselves from the NHL’s crowded middle — and why. Pronger looks at the Boston Bruins, explaining how leaning into the identity Marco Sturm is trying to establish has given them clarity, and compares that approach to Colorado and Dallas, two division rivals built very differently but with similar playoff expec...
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S1 Ep137: Rick Tocchet Breaks Down Flyers’ Play, Zegras’ Fit, Michkov’s Development & The Team's Progress.

December 10, 2025 • 61 mins
Philadelphia Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet joins the show to break down his team’s recent matchup with San Jose, highlighting the Flyers’ strong energy level and the scoring chances they generated, while noting areas where he’d like to see more sustained aggression. Tocchet discusses the importance of balanced ice time and improved play without the puck to better support his goaltenders, and shares what he enjoys about living...
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S1 Ep136: John Davidson on the “Mushy Middle,” Prospect Timing & His Return to Broadcasting.

December 8, 2025 • 67 mins
John Davidson joined John in Daren’s absence for a wide-ranging conversation on 100% Hockey. The two Johns start with a quick look at the Columbus Blue Jackets and the progress the organization has made, before shifting into league-wide topics. They dig into the challenges of the NHL’s “mushy middle,” the timing and philosophy behind bringing prospects into the league, and their preferences when it comes to draft age and devel...
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S1 Ep135: Jeff Gorton Discusses Montreal’s Progress, Young Core & Rebuild Strategy

December 5, 2025 • 58 mins
Jeff Gorton, President of Hockey Operations for the Montreal Canadiens, joins the show to discuss the Habs’ progress and direction as their rebuild continues. Gorton talks about the challenges of competing through injuries and market pressure, and why maintaining a long-term focus remains essential in Montreal. He highlights the strides made in player development, the growing impact of the team’s analytics department, and the ...
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S1 Ep134: Pete DeBoer on Resetting, Reflecting, and Readying for The NHL's Return to Olympic Hockey in 2026.

December 3, 2025 • 58 mins
Pete DeBoer joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to share where he’s at during an unexpected break from coaching — his first real time away from the bench in nearly twenty years. DeBoer talks about adjusting to life without the daily grind of an NHL schedule, how he’s staying connected to the game, and what this pause has taught him.

With his role on Hockey Canada’s staff for the 2026 Olympic Games, De...
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S1 Ep133: Jim Hiller on Navigating a Tight Pacific Division and a Tough Schedule.

December 1, 2025 • 42 mins
Jim Hiller, head coach of the LA Kings, joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey on a rare day off during a packed stretch of games. Hiller gives a detailed look at the Kings’ surprising split between their strong road play and their struggles at home — the complete inverse of last season — and explains why finding balance has been such a challenge early on.

He touches on the mix of young players and veter...
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S1 Ep132: Thanksgiving Pressure Points & Bench Marks: The Storylines Driving Today’s NHL

November 28, 2025 • 54 mins
It’s just John Shannon and Daren Millard on this American Thanksgiving edition of 100% Hockey, as the two take stock of an NHL season defined by razor-thin margins. With the standings already incredibly tight — and this point in the calendar often viewed as a playoff indicator — they break down who’s positioned well, who’s in trouble, and why this season feels unusually congested.

John and Daren also touch on the impa...
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S1 Ep131: Inside a Goalie’s Mind: Devan Dubnyk Talks Skinner, Goalie Pressure in Edmonton and Beyond.

November 26, 2025 • 59 mins
Devan Dubnyk joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to talk goaltending across the NHL, starting with a market he knows better than most — Edmonton. Drawing from his own experience between the pipes in a high-pressure environment, Dubnyk gives his perspective on Stuart Skinner, how a goalie handles stretches of doubt, and what might be going through Skinner’s mind right now.

From there, the conversation ...
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S1 Ep130: Leadership, Loyalty, and the New NHL: A Conversation with Lou Lamoriello

November 24, 2025 • 53 mins
Lou Lamoriello joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to discuss his transition from longtime NHL general manager to his new role as a consultant. Lamoriello outlines what his day-to-day looks like now, how he supports the organization, and why the shift made sense at this stage of his career.

He also shares his thoughts on the New York Islanders, the evolution of the GM position, and how changes around ...
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