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The Sheet with Jeff Marek
On The Road: Erik Gudbranson [Episode 4]
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On episode 4 of On the Road with Jeff Marek, Jeff sits down lakeside in Muskoka with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson for an in-depth conversation about hockey, leadership, and life. From Muskoka Hockey’s rise as a summer training hub with NHL stars to unforgettable Sidney Crosby practice stories, Gudbranson opens up about his career journey, his development from a top draft pick with the Florida Panthers, and what it means to bring leadership and resilience to the Blue Jackets’ locker room. The two also dive into Gudbranson’s memories of playing alongside legends like the Sedins in Vancouver, what makes Montreal and Calgary such special hockey cities, and how becoming a father reshaped his perspective on the game. With stories that range from first goals at Madison Square Garden against Henrik Lundqvist to the emotional bond of teammates in Columbus, this episode captures the spirit of hockey both on and off the ice. Whether you’re a fan of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, or Vancouver Canucks, you won’t want to miss this candid Muskoka cottage conversation with one of hockey’s true leaders.
00:00 – Intro
01:30 – Erik Gudbranson on Muskoka Hockey & NHL summer training
03:40 – How training has evolved since being drafted 3rd overall by Florida Panthers
06:00 – First days with the Panthers & memorable teammates
07:40 – First NHL fight & first NHL goal at Madison Square Garden
08:45 – Playing with Sidney Crosby & the Penguins — practice stories
10:50 – Life with the Sedins & lessons from Vancouver
12:00 – Columbus Blue Jackets culture & Johnny Gaudreau effect
16:20 – Montreal vs Calgary — the best Canadian hockey cities
18:00 – Seeing the game differently from the press box
19:30 – Gudbranson on leadership, being a good teammate & handling criticism
21:20 – Becoming a father & how it changed his perspective on hockey
24:35 – What makes hockey special: sacrifice, brotherhood & family moments
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13:34|Minnesota Wild head coach John Hynes joins Jeff Marek to break down the full Quinn Hughes trade package, what it means for the Wild’s identity, how it shifts expectations after four straight wins, and how Hughes fits into the core going forward.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/👍🏼Bauer: https://www.bauer.com/👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoffOn the Sheet: Matthew Barnaby Gives an Instant Reaction to the Kevyn Adams News
22:27|Matthew Barnaby joins Jeff Marek to give an instant reaction to the news out of Buffalo that Kevyn Adams has been relieved of his duties as the General Manager and Jarmo Kekäläinen will be taking overSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/👍🏼Bauer: https://www.bauer.com/👍🏼Uber Eats: https://www.ubereats.com/caReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoffMinnesota Swings Big on Quinn Hughes ft. John Hynes, Matthew Fairburn, & Matthew Barnaby
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