Slim and None podcast

Slim and None

KEMB Productions

Without money, an arena or players, the odds were stacked against Howard Baldwin and his dream of founding a professional hockey team. But you won’t get your name on the Stanley Cup, nor an Academy Award nomination, if you’re not a dreamer.

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13 Episodes

13: Slim and None / Episode #13: “The WHA Gets Off To A Winning Start .... In The Courtroom”
6/3/2022
39:56
Before the World Hockey Association played its first games, they won several important battles in the courts that allowed the league to pursue players from the NHL. Today you’ll meet one of the founders of the WHA that was responsible for litigation---Don Regan.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/
12: Slim and None / Episode #12: “Life Behind the Scenes in the WHA”
5/27/2022
30:55
There is more to building a hockey league than signing players and coaches. It took all kinds of professionals behind the scenes to get the WHA ready for its inaugural season.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/
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11: Slim and None / Episode #11: “The WHA Rocks The Hockey World .... And Signs Bobby Hull”
5/20/2022
40:08
The twelve teams of the WHA contributed to Winnipeg Jets to sign Bobby Hull, considered by many to be the most charismatic player in pro hockey. It ended up being one of the biggest signings in sports history, giving the league legitimacy.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/
10: Slim and None / Episode #10: “The Whalers Assemble A Roster”
5/13/2022
43:48
It’s time for the teams of the WHA to build their rosters. While a lot of franchises looked to make a big splash, the Whalers took a different approach---a mixture of young NHL talent and top college players.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/
9: Slim and None / Episode #9: "The WHA Begins to Solidify"
5/6/2022
44:40
It’s getting close to dropping the puck for the WHA, but there was a series of franchise moves and ownership changes. Joining Howard Baldwin is the founder and first President of the league --- Gary Davidson.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/
8: Slim and None / Episode #8: “The 1st WHA Draft”
4/29/2022
43:36
The WHA had franchises, but needed to add players. This is the story of the first WHA draft and the building of the New England Whalers. Assistant Coach and Assistant General Manager Rob Ryan joins in the conversation.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/
7: Slim and None / Episode #7: “The WHA Starts To Take Shape”
4/22/2022
28:53
This episode features a discussion of the key February meeting when the $25,000 obligation is raised to $250,000, then eliminated. There is also a discussion of some of the more colorful owners and hockey personalities at that point in time and the status of the league itself.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/
6: Slim and None / Episode #6: "Finding A Rink .... The Hard Way"
4/8/2022
26:53
The Whalers had gone from having people wonder whether they could pull it off to where are they going to play. Howard Baldwin explored a number of options including the Providence Civic Center, which was filled with chaos. Also, Howard says goodbye to his longtime friend and associate, Bob Caporale.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/
5: Slim and None / Episode #5: "Game On"
4/8/2022
20:40
It's November 1971, and Howard and the team have gotten the green light on their franchise. Now back home in Massachusetts, reality sets in. There are 10 months until the puck drops on opening night, and no shortage of tasks to complete - secure financial backing, find a place to play, build a front office and fill out a roster. Thankfully, there's still some luck left in the tank.The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/
4: Slim and None / Episode #4: "Winging It"
4/1/2022
19:25
After returning home from the WHA league meetings in New York City, Howard and company had their marching orders. But, with only weeks until the next league meetings scheduled for Miami and so much to accomplish, the odds are stacked against the boys. Then again, when had a little adversity ever slowed them down before?The Hockey News: THN.com/FreeBLEAV: Bleav.com/shows/

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