Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

How do you approach life after staring death in the face? Frank is joined by Hockey Hall of Fame chairman and Stanley Cup trustee, Lanny McDonald, to discuss his cardiac event after returning home from the All-Star Game in February. McDonald provides a health update, how he's approaching a second chance at life, being the chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame, what it means to be a Stanley Cup Trustee, and he shares some memories of winning the Stanley Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames.3:00 - His overall health6:30 - There was no indication anything was wrong before the incident7:35 - Staying in touch with the first responders who saved Lanny’s life10:05 - Dealing with the emotions of getting a second chance11:00 - Day-to-day for the chairman of the Hall of Fame15:15 - Being named a Stanley Cup Trustee18:15 - Winning the Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames22:30 - Feeling the love and support from the hockey communityMusic Credit: Xavier Rudd - Follow The SunAudio Credit: CBC & Global News.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602

It’s been a challenging season for the Buffalo Sabres. They missed the playoffs for a 13th straight season. Frank is joined by Sabres GM Kevyn Adams to discuss why the team took a step back this season, weighing youth vs experience, hiring Lindy Ruff, trading for Bowen Byram, being aggressive in the rebuild, contract talks with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, an 4:10 - Why did Buffalo take a step back this past season?5:55 - Youth vs experience8:35 - Reason for the coaching change10:00 - Hiring Lindy Ruff?13:20 - Trading for Bowen Byram17:45 - Being aggressive this summer19:25 - Does Buffalo have enough high end difference makers?20:50 - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen contract22:00 - Current goalie tandem23:30 - Urgency to take a step forwardMusic Credit: The Deadline Shakes - I've Got Some Really Good NewsAudio Credit: MSG & WIVB News 4 Buffalo.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602

The NHL Draft Lottery has arrived! The consensus first overall pick is Macklin Celebrini of the Boston University Terriers. Frank is joined by former NHLer and current head coach at BU, Jay Pandolfo, to talk about Maklin Celebrini, why he's NHL ready, his physically, how he got to BU and the impact he's had on the program, and Jay tells us what its like to be coaching kids of former teammates.3:45 - What is a team getting when they draft Maklin Celebrini?6:55 - What draws prospects to BU?8:25 - Maklin Celebrini as a person11:20 - Physical side of the game12:50 - Maklin Celebrini is NHL ready13:45 - Who is a comparable player?15:30 - How does losing Macklin Celebrini affect the program?20:05 - Coaching former teammates kidsMusic Credit: Willis - Pool HouseAudio Credit: MSG & NESN.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602

There's a new beast in the east! Bill Zito became the GM of the Florida Panthers on September 2, 2020. Since then, the Panthers are 189-88 with a Presidents' Trophy and a Stanley Cup appearance under their belt. Bill Zito joins Frank to discuss his game day routine, how he manages his days in the playoffs, taking down Tampa Bay, the impact of Matthew Tkachuk, learning from Paul Maurice, the play of Sergei Bobrovsky, overcoming injuries, and he spends a few minutes describing the style of play of his team.3:20 - Game Day Routine4:40 - How he manages his days in the playoffs7:30 - Becoming "the team" in Florida9:30 - The impact of Matthew Tkachuk12:40 - Learning from Paul Maurice 15:00 - The full Paul Maurice experience 17:20 - The play of Sergei Bobrovsky18:30 - Overcoming injuries 21:20 - Describing his team when they are at their bestMusic Credit: Coast Modern - GuruAudio Credit: Bally Sports Florida, Sportsnet & TNTFrankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602

How do you approach life when facing a challenge? Frank is joined by longtime NHL goalie coach, Sudarshan Maharaj —also known as Sudsie, to talk about his road to the NHL, how the goaltending position has evolved, and his fight against cancer. 3:45 - Getting to the NHL6:00 - Teaching Career 7:30 - Family Sacrifices10:10 - Finding Self Confidence13:10 - Changing Training in the NHL16:00 - Physical Vs Mental Game18:10 - Speaking on his Diagnosis21:00 - Staying Strong23:00 - Beloved in the NHL 25:00 - Talking with Metallica28:00 - Staying Positive30:35 - Pancreatic Cancer Network Music Credit: Treetop Flyers - Things Will ChangeAudio Credit: Anaheim DucksFrankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602

A World Series champion, a Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer, and a diehard hockey fan. On this episode, Frank is joined by Rob Thomson, manager of the Philadelphia Phillies and a lifelong hockey fan. They discuss Rob’s hockey fandom (7:45), growing up in Southwestern Ontario playing hockey, being a fan of the Maple Leafs (7:00), his career path (11:00), trusting his gut on career decisions (13:10), camaraderie between coaches in Philadelphia (10:00), building a culture in the clubhouse (14:40), how much he's change (16:00) and how much the game has changed (17:00) over the years , and managing the mental side of the game within your team (18:00). Music Credit: Cosmo Pyke - Chronic SunshineAudio Credit: MLB.com, Seinfeld.com, TSN & YES Network.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602

Josh Morrissey has played for one team his entire NHL career. Coming off an All-Star season in 2023, the Winnipeg Jets defenseman found a new gear, helping his team finish the regular season with 110 points. Morrissey joins Frank to discuss the Stanley Cup playoffs (3:00), hitting a rough patch in March (3:45), adding new players at the trade deadline (5:15), playing with a defensive mindset (6:45), playing in front of Connor Hellebuyck (9:30), growing as a player (13:00), the resiliency of the Jets (14:45), matching up against Colorado in the first round (16:30), and experiencing the Winnipeg whiteout in the playoffs (17:15).Music Credit: The Cactus Blossoms - Happy ManAudio Credit: NHL Network, SN & TSNFrankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Ontario Only! Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602

He was a prolific scorer and great teammate wherever he played. But now Rick Nash is carving out a new path for himself off the ice. He joins Frank to discuss his rise within the Blue Jackets organization as the Director of Player Development, being named GM of Team Canada at the World Championships, how he’s building out the team, networking within the game, the importance of the off-season for Columbus, and where he sees himself in 5 years.3:00 - What it feels like to be named GM of Team Canada for the World Championships3:40 - Role with the Columbus Blue Jackets4:30 - Director of Player Development7:00 - The importance of the World Championships this year8:30 - How he recruits players after a long NHL season10:30 - What it's like prepping for the World Championships11:40 - How he's building the World Championship team14:00 - The pressure of playing international hockey16:00 - Networking around the league17:30 - What's next for the Blue Jackets as the off-season approaches18:30 - Growing to the top of the organizationMusic Credit: Skeleton - Best Of My LoveAudio Credit: CBC, NHL Network & TSN.Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older.Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602