In the debut episode of \"On the Road with Jeff Marek\", we take you to Muskoka, Ontario, with a very special guest — Sam Gagner. This series brings you cottage-side conversations with some of the biggest names in hockey. Jeff sits down with Sam — former 6th overall pick, London Knights standout, Edmonton Oilers fan favourite, and the man behind Muskoka Hockey — for an in-depth conversation about life, hockey, and family.
From his unforgettable 8-point night against the Chicago Blackhawks, to building Muskoka into a hockey hub alongside players like John Tavares and Taylor Hall, Gagner opens up about his career, transition into player development with the Ottawa Senators, and the balance of family life at the cottage. The two also dive into stories about backyard rinks, growing up with a father who played in the NHL, the sacrifices of his wife (a doctor), and how cottage life provides a rare escape from the demands of the NHL.
00:42 – Introducing Sam Gagner in Muskoka
2:20 – Life after the NHL season
4:20 – The origins of Muskoka Hockey
6:30– Building a summer hockey destination with NHL stars
8:07 – Transition into player development with the Ottawa Senators
10:34 – Lessons from his father & growing up in a hockey family
13:57 – Backyard rink memories with John Tavares and more
17:24 – Sam Gagner’s legendary 8-point night vs. Chicago
19:53 – Playing & Training with McDavid, Draisaitl, and Crosby
21:44 – Family sacrifices and the role of hockey wives
23:56 – How Sam Gagner wants to be remembered by teammates
This series was in partnership with AirBnB: https://click.pscrb.fm/2f
Watch the full interview on the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/oQfzZB2h7m4?si=UI3lW5RI4Q1dYNk5
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