Episode 40 - Rob Schremp, Former 1st Round Pick & NHL'er

Joe O'Donnell catches up with Landon Ferraro who is currently working for the Vancouver Canucks in TV and radio. They discuss the current state of the Canucks, as well as Landon's broadcasting work and his playing days, including his time in the Wild organization.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Mike Kelly who is an analyst for the NHL Network, as well as the director of analytics & insights for Sportlogiq. They talk about Kelly's role in helping hockey fans understand analytics and his background in the game. Kelly also gives his opinion on the Wild's start to the season, Kirill Kaprizov, Zeev Buium, and more.

Joe O'Donnell talks with Rob Schremp, the former Oilers draft pick, who enjoyed a long career in pro hockey. They talk about the Wild's hot start on the power play this season and his connection to Wild center Marco Rossi. They also discuss Schremp's junior hockey days, the evolution of hockey from a skill perspective, and more.

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.