Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

An amazing career for one of the most clutch playoff performers. San Jose Sharks captain, Logan Couture, is calling it a career after more than 900 NHL career games. He joins Frank to discuss his career ending injury (osteitis pubis), how the Sharks supported him during his rehab, life after hockey, being around the team while injured, and much more.TIME STAMPS4:00 - osteitis pubis7:00 - What a normal day looks like8:00 - Mental side of the injury11:25 - Sharks supporting his rehab12:00 - Being around the team13:45 - Reflecting on his career14:50 - Being a clutch playoff performer 16:10 - Mentors in hockey18:00 - Calling San Jose hom18:30 - Career after hockeyBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He has been coaching for almost 20 years and has held a winning record in every head coaching role he's held -- except his last season when he was fired by the Edmonton Oilers. Jay Woodcroft joins Frank to discuss what he's been doing the last 16 months, the emotion after getting fired in Edmonton, travelling the world and learning from other coaches, area he struggled in as a coach, and how he's approaching the coaching cycle as coaching changes are on the horizon.TIME STAMPS2:45 - How he has been keeping busy the last 16 months4:35 - The emotions that followed after getting fired7:10 - Watching the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final9:35 - The NHL coaching cycle12:30 - Living up to the expectations13:45 - Travelling the world and meeting other coaches15:00 - Conversations in the coach's room17:45 - How his view of the game has changed over the last year19:30 - If tactics are overblown22:50 - Area he struggled in as a coach24:30 - Fixing something that isn't broken26:40 - What he has worked on29:10 - If hired by an NHL club, how should his team playBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Schenn's career is defined by perseverance, hard work and a willingness to change. Frank is joined by the newly acquired Winnipeg Jet to discuss the wild 48hr rollercoaster ahead of years trade deadline and his conversations with Sidney Crosby during this period, the impact it has had on his family, playing in his 1000th NHL game (the same season as his brother), working with Adam Oates and the impact that had on his career, being able to turn on the switch at game time, what he likes about the Jets, and potentially playing his brother in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.TIME STAMPS2:30 - Recapping the last month 6:20 - His trade deadline story9:20 - Conversations with Sidney Crosby during the trade deadline11:50 - The impact the trade deadline can have on your family13:00 - The most stressful period in his career15:30 - Playing in his 1000th NHL game17:30 - Working with Adam Oates and the impact he had on his career23:45 - Changing the curve on his stick 26:10 - Proving that he belong in the NHL28:30 - Self belief 31:00 - How he turns on the switch at game time (physical play)33:30 - The depth of the Winnipeg Jets36:00 - Potentially playing his brother Brayden and the St. Louis Blues in the playoffsAudio Credits: Main Street Sports Group, TSN and Winnipeg Jets.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Washington Capitals aren't slowing down! The General Manager of the Caps, Chris Patrick, joined Frank in Florida during the GM Meetings to talk about the Gr8 Chase as Alexander Ovechkin inches closer to the all-time goal scoring record, the energy around the team this season, working with Spencer Carbery, Ryan Leonard, and his first time attending the GM meetings. TIME STAMPS3:30 - Ovechkin's chase for the all-time goal scoring record5:50 - Energy around the team this season7:00 - If the team has felt any pressure during the season8:10 - Working with Spencer Carbery9:40 - Drafting and developing players13:40 - Ryan Leonard 14:25 - Attending his first GM Meeting15:15 - His first trade deadline as a GMAudio Credits: Monumental Sports Network and WJFK-FM.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Canadiens are cooking up something special in la belle province. Montreal has built their team around youth and skill. Under the on ice leadership of Nick Suzuki, they have brought back excitement to the Bell Centre. Habs general manager, Kent Hughes, joins Frank while they were in Florida for the GM meetings. They discuss several topics including playing meaningful hockey in March/April, the play of Lane Hutson, working with Jeff Gorton, the growth of Martin St. Louis as a coach, and more.TIME STAMPS1:55 - Playing meaningful hockey4:15 - The Calder Trophy pitch for Lane Hutson6:00 - Draft lessons8:30 - Cole Hutson9:20 - Cole Caufield12:55 - Pressure of playing with a big contract14:40 - Working with Jeff Gorton16:30 - Settling into his role18:45 - The growth of Martin St. Louis as a head coach21:45 - Martin St. Louis working with coaches with in their system27:00 - Positional needs28:50 - Aggressive off-season?Audio Credits: MSG and Sportsnet, TSN.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank asked you on social media what you wanted to know following the trade deadline. Frank answers 25 of your questions about the deadline, the off-season and how trade deadline day shakes out for an insider. Frank talks about the Brad Marchand trade to Florida (1:00), insiders talking to one another (3:20), Oilers goaltending (4:20), who Carolina was trying to acquire (5:40), Frank's screen time on deadline day (7:50), Ryan Donato trade value (9:50), Utah's off-season (13:00), what the Red Wings were doing at the deadline (14:40), the Rangers and J.J. Peterka (21:30), Rickard Rakell and the Penguins (25:10), Frank's biggest trade regret (28:50), and who the Devils were bidding on at the deadline (31:30).Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are just over a week away from the NHL Trade Deadline and the Oilers might have a few things to sort out! Frank is joined by Stan Bowman, Edmonton Oilers General Managers, to talk about his thoughts on the 4 Nations final, managing the salary cap, the play of Evan Bouchard, how things are progressing with Evander Kane, what he has seen from John Klingberg, and thoughts on their goaltending situation.TIME STAMPS2:20 - What has surprised him about the Oilers since he joined4:50 - Similarities between Chicago stars and Oilers stars6:00 - Thoughts on the 4 Nations Final and Connor McDavd's performance7:10 - Salary Cap over the next three years9:20 - Managing the salary cap11:30 - More money for middle class players?13:10 - The play of Evan Bouchard15:40 - Goaltending tandem in Edmonton18:30 - Evander Kane injury20:40 - Fun building a team22:20 - John Klingberg24:00 - The need for more speed up front?25:50 - Blending timelinesAudio Credits: ESPN and SportsnetBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the final of the 4 Nations Face-off, the Executive Director of the NHLPA, Marty Walsh, joined Frank to discuss the atmosphere of the tournament, support from both Tourism Montreal and Boston, players buying into the tournament, the salary cap, rules adjustments in the tournament, and more consistent international hockey over the next 10yrs.TIME STAMPS2:10 - International Hockey4:45 - Atmosphere in Montreal6:40 - Support of Tourism Montreal & Boston8:00 - Players buying into the tournament10:18 - Relationship between the NHLPA and the NHL15:10 - Salary Cap over the next seasons17:50 - Thoughts on some of the rules adjustments in the tournament19:45 - Roster changes in the tournament26:50 - World Cup of HockeyAudio Credits: NHL Network & Sportsnet.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Nations Face-off has been a blast! Team USA has been the talk of the tournament and the Executive Director of USA Hockey, Pat Kelleher, joined Frank in Montreal at La Cage to talk about the tournament, the pressure to succeed, the growth of hockey in Minnesota, more municipal rinks, National Team Development Program, the changing landscape of hockey in North America, and looking forward to Thursday night in Boston.TIME STAMPS3:45 - 4 Nations Face-off4:50 - USA Hockey roots5:40 - Pressure to succeed9:00 - Growth of hockey in Minnesota12:20 - Access to hockey17:00 - More municipal rinks19:30 - National Team Development Program23:30 - USHL26:50 - Influence USA Hockey has on the changing hockey landscape30:40 - North American League Concept?37:10 - National Developmental League43:00 - Thursday Night in BostonAudio Credits: TSN and NHL Network.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are still a month away from the NHL Trade Deadline but Craig Conroy decided to get things going early! Frank is joined by the Calgary Flames GM to talk about trading away Jakob Pelletier and Andrei Kuzmenko to the Flyers for Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost. They also delve into several other topics including their goaltending situation, the draft, team culture, and the new arena.TIME STAMPS2:30 - Trade with the Flyers6:25 - Connection to Joel Farabee6:50 - Trading away Jakob Pelletier8:40 - Tough Conversations10:10 - Team Culture11:30 - Trading away Andrei Kuzmenko13:00 - Dustin Wolf16:30 - How they are approaching the built19:30 - Giving Montreal their pick this season20:10 - Playoffs?22:00 - Goaltending Situation23:55 - Position they need to fill25:15 - New arena updateAudio Credits: Sportsnet.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Coyotes relocated to Utah and they are turning things around! Frank is joined by Utah Hockey Club General Manager Bill Armstrong to talk about the teams transition (4:00), dealing with injuries (7:40), expectations when acquiring a player (13:30), their goaltending situation (15:20), and how they are positioning themselves going into the trade deadline as well as the off-season (22:25).TIME STAMPS4:00 - Transition to Utah5:30 - Injuries to key players7:40 - Compete level8:40 - Sergachev trade10:10 - Olli Maatta trade13:30 - Expectations of player after they are acquired15:20 - Goaltending17:40 - Clayton Keller wearing the "C"19:10 - Young guys in the Utah organization that should be on our radar20:10 - Flexibility to make moves22:25 - Trades at the deadline?23:15 - Laying down the groundwork for a trade24:20 - How active will Utah be this summer to become a playoff contenderAudio Credits: All City and ESPN.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Carle is building himself an impressive trophy case at a very young age! Coming off a gold medal performance at the World Junior Championship in Ottawa with Team USA and a National Championship with the University of Denver in 2024, Carle has become one of the most sought after coaches on the planet.Frank is joined by David Carle to talk about the World Junior Championship (3:50), his mindset going into the tournament (5:10), the difference in coaching college hockey vs the World Juniors (7:40), what he learned while with Team USA (10:00), watching the growth of Zeev Buium (11:34), how he has changes as a coach over the years (17:50), coaching the junior team next year (18:50), and NHL coaching opportunities (20:20).Audio Credits: ESPN and NHL Network.Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To end the year, Frank asked you to submit your questions! Over this hour long episode, Frank answers 40 questions about hockey, his career and food (+wine). 1:00 - from JT2:45 - from SportsMag4164:18 - from Ryan Mead4:45 - from Ryan Ouimet6:30 - from TheBrattPack637:40 - from Joshua10:05 - from Pat Pascall12:20 - from Fish Dancer13:45 - from Glenn Keeping15:50 - from Turpin1916:50 - from Bowie Puck19:15 - from Kruger Industrial Smoothing20:50 - from Shawn McIntosh20:20 - from OilersAlways9723:30 - from Not That Jake in Abbotsford, BC25:40 - from Dan Marcus from NJ27:55 - from Jacques Strap30:10 - from Dan the Fan in Toronto31:30 - from Alex Wheeler33:40 - from Chris Gerics in Hamilton, Ontario36:10 - from Den Polland, Oilers fan40:00 - from Matt Bergen42:05 - from Steve T 43:55 - from Six High Eclipse45:30 - from Mike in Amherst, NY47:00 - from Jonny Laz in New York City48:50 - from Shane Moberg50:05 - from KJ51:35 - from Trin in Grande Prairie, Alberta53:50 - from Glenner 54:55 - from Kyle in Parry Sound, Ontario55:55 - from Kerry McGowan56:50 - from Jay Kuul59:25 - from Gavin in Montreal1:00:15 - from Forklift Guy in B.C.1:01:40 - from Ragnar in Ottawa1:02:50 - from Carson, the Flyers Truther1:05:08 - from Charles Houle in Elliot Lake, Ontario1:06:08 - from PDO King1:07:30 - from Kelly JonesBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are 21 players in NHL history that have played more than 1,500 games. Matt Cullen is on that list and he's the latest inductee into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Fun fact; Cullen is the only player of the 21 to not have made an NHL All-Star team! He joins Frank for a lengthy discussion talking about his induction, his family hockey tree, working on his skating throughout his career, winning the Stanley Cup in 2006, continuing to play after winning back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Penguins, having a deep passion for the game, and being a hockey dad.TIMESTAMPS 3:00 - U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Induction4:10 - Hockey Family Tree6:15 - Being coached by his dad9:00 - When he knew hockey could be a career12:45 - Criticism about his skating16:20 - Getting to the NHL17:50 - Who helped him along the way19:30 - Winning the Stanley Cup in 200621:00 - Growing up an Oilers fan21:45 - Winning back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Penguins23:35 - Not retiring after his season with the Wild26:45 - Playing with a deep passion for the game29:00 - Finding confidence season after season31:00 - Coaching32:50 - Being a hockey dadBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dylan Strome is on pace for a career season. After a few challenging years in Chicago, Strome has found himself a home in Washington where he is thriving alongside Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas under the leadership of Alexander Ovechkin. Frank is joined by Strome to talk about the new look Capitals, finding confidence, coach Spencer Carbery, playing with Patrick Kane and Alexander Ovechkin, helping Ovechkin chase the goal scoring record, his group chat with his brothers, and more.TIMESTAMPS4:40 - The start to the season6:30 - Being coached by Spencer Carbery10:30 - Finding confidence13:20 - Not being signed by the Blackhawks14:20 - Why he chose Washington14:50 - Playing with Patrick Kane and Alexander Ovechkin15:50 - Ovechkin's chase for the goal scoring record18:20 - Playing without Ovechkin19:10 - No Capitals being selected for the 4 Nations Faceoff20:20 - Fun outside of hockey21:40 - His dogs22:20 - Group chat with his brothers, Ryan & MatthewBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kyle Davidson is youngest General Manager in the NHL. He sat down with Frank in Toronto to talk about his first job in hockey, interning in Chicago, growing on the job, the GM search in Chicago, not being afraid to reach out to teams during his early days, his "welcome to the NHL" moment, and tips he would like to pass along to the next generation of hockey executives. TIME STAMPS 2:00 - Growing up in Sudbury and his heart condition3:15 - First job in hockey5:45 - Road to the NHL 9:45 - Chicago internship19:00 - Growing on the job20:30 - Video work 21:50 - Assitant GM in Chicago25:30 - GM Search in Chicago 27:45 - Eye Opening Moment 30:10 - Reaching out to teams early in his career31:40 - Finding time for others33:00 - Tip he would like to pass along Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank sits down with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff in Toronto during Hockey Hall of Fame weekend to discuss his their unbelievable start, improvements they have made during the off-season, how Scott Arniel has left his mark on the team, the growth of their leadership group, and the importance of Connor Hellebuyck. TIMESTAMPS2:15 - Did you see this start coming?3:15 - What has enabled the team to come together and be so productive?4:45 - Improved power play6:45 - New coaching staff, but still familiar 9:45 - Continuity leading to success 16:10 - Resisting the urge to rebuild the team after playoff loss18:00 - Growth of the leadership group21:55 - Kyle Connor has a little more swag this year25:10 - The value of Connor HellebuyckMusic Credit: Metronomy - The LookBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He is one of the top players in the NHL and he's only 19 years old! Frank travelled to Chicago to sit down with Calder Trophy winner Connor Bedard for an in-depth interview about his confidence going into year two, off-season training, problem solving on the ice, family coming to visit, living alone, and commitment to defence. 5:15 - Fantasy Football6:45 - Confidence going into year two7:30 - The pressure of media 8:30 - Nutrition and training at the pro level9:43 - Dealing with missing a chunk of his rookie season to injury11:30 - Who guided him through his first year 12:15 - Mom coming to visit13:15 - Training goals over the summer15:30 - ‘Problem solving’ on the ice18:00 - Areas of disappointment from year one20:55 - What does Connor Bedard do to unwind?21:30 - What teams/players does Connor like to watch?24:05 - What is different about the team vibe this season?26:30 - Commitment to defence Music Credit: Cage the Elephant - HiFiBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are potentially approaching a milestone moment for major junior hockey. The NCAA Division I Council is considering making a landmark change in eligibility rules that would allow CHL (Canadian Hockey League) players to compete at U.S. colleges. The upcoming vote will allow players who have previously played in any of the CHL leagues—the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), or Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) to retain eligibility for NCAA hockey.There’s a lot to unravel here as there would be a domino effect that would impact other leagues — including the USHL. Frank is joined by Glenn Hefferan, the President & Commissioner of the USHL, to discuss this potential landmark moment in hockey. TIMESTAMPS7:32 - How would changing the amateur hockey landscape affect the USHL? 10:05 - How much money do college players make?13:45 - Will the USHL adapt if the pre-eligibility rules change?20:24 - What is the NHL’s relationship with the USHL?22:09 - Why doesn’t the USHL get the same support as the CHL from the NHL?26:00 - Getting more rinks in more cities in the USA28:30 - Lucky to grow up near a rink and find hockey ‘by accident’30:45 - Will we see more co operation between different leagues?33:40 - Could the USHL come to Canada?36:20 - How do the possible changes affect the grass roots players, as opposed to top players?39:30 - How academic rules may affect CHL players coming to the NCAA41:15 - Will NCAA be changing rules around player agents?Music Credit: Bahamas - Trick To HappyBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frank is on the road! This week he travels to Boston to sit down with head coach Jim Montgomery (4:00), veteran Brandon Carlo (17:00), and newcomer Elias Lindholm (27:00).Jim Montgomery4:30 - How the team has handled ‘the noise’ around Jeremy Swayman6:15 - Instilling a tradition of excellence 8:45 - Becoming a better coach13:00 - Developing Boston’s young stars15:00 - The new D-core makes them a more complete teamBrandon Carlo17:20 - What is behind the consistency in Boston18:30 - What is the culture around the team20:40 - Communication is keyElias Lindholm27:30 - How has the transition been after three teams in 365 days31:00 - Being tough to play against32:30 - Getting to play with this defense33:30 - The standards and expectations of playing in BostonMusic Credit: Cola - Down To SizeBrought to you by: ‪@betway‬ https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.