Episode 38 - Scott Burt, Greensboro Gargoyles Head Coach / Former Player

With NHL training camp approaching, Joe O'Donnell talks with Wild center Nico Sturm. They discuss Sturm's decision to sign with the organization this summer, his experience as part of 2 Stanley Cup winning teams, playing with some of the greatest players in the world, his German heritage, and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Scott Burt, the first-ever head coach of the ECHL's Greensboro Gargoyles. They talk about starting up the league's newest franchise, Burt's recent cancer diagnosis and road to recovery as well as his minor league playing career.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Aaron Bogosian, Minnesota Wild Human Performance Specialist. They discuss his role within the Wild's hockey operations department, the importance of building relationships with players and prospects, Bogosian's minor league playing days, his younger brother, Zach, and more.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Jack Michaels, a TV and radio broadcaster for the Edmonton Oilers. They talk about the Stanley Cup Final, the superstar duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the vibe in Edmonton during the playoffs and more.

Joe O'Donnell chats with Richard Park, a former NHL forward who spent time with the Minnesota Wild. They discuss his current career as a pro scout, his time in the NHL as a player, his youth hockey experiences and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks about the Wild's first round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights with Jesse Granger from The Athletic. They also discuss Granger's focus on NHL goaltenders, his start in journalism, and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Matt Harder, the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Minnesota Wild. They talk about the ever-changing strength / sports science industry, the technology used to help get players to their peak performance, player workouts and routines, his career path to the NHL and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Ryan "Bugsy" Malone about the "4 Nations Face-Off", the 2010 Olympics, his NHL playing career, his current initiatives with the Malone Family Foundation and more!

Joe O'Donnell chats with Darren Pang, a long-time TV analyst for the NHL, who currently works for TNT and the Chicago Blackhawks. Pang gives his insights into the legacy of Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, the Wild's season thus far, Connor Bedard's development his early broadcasting days and much more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with former NHL'er Matthew Barnaby about the state of today's NHL, the legendary teammates he played with, dropping the gloves on a regular basis and much more!