On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning rookie defenseman Charle-Édouard D’Astous. They discuss his long journey to the NHL with stops in the AHL, ECHL and in Europe, how he describes his game, why he chose to sign with Tampa Bay, his first fight with Gabriel Landeskog, giving back to the community and his favorite players growing up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Zemgus Girgensons… They discuss what he worked on this offseason, his first full season in Tampa Bay, the rivalry with the Panthers, representing Latvia in International hockey, the ups and downs of professional hockey players and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Curtis Douglas who is one of only 3 players in NHL history to be 6’ 9” tall. They discuss his journey to the NHL and his crazy journey to get to Tampa including ditching his car in Las Vegas. Plus making his NHL debut in front of family and friends, his rookie lap, acclimating to the Tampa Bay locker room, his parents appearance on the Lightning TV broadcast, playing guitar and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman JJ Moser. They discuss JJ's fashion sense, his summer travels, cultural insights from Switzerland, experiences at the NHLPA European Media Day, and aspirations for the upcoming Olympic games. They also touch on JJ's reflections on his first year with the Lightning and concludes with lighthearted hot takes and personal anecdotes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Stanley Cup Champion Tyler Johnson. They discuss his remarkable career, his beloved status in Tampa Bay, the evolution of Coach Jon Cooper and the ‘Triplet’ line. Plus they discuss what he’s doing in retirement, memories of ‘The Bubble’ and he reflects on his career and the relationships he’s built along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois. They discuss the season that saw the team accomplish a lot in the regular season but lose in the 1st round of the playoffs. They talk about the 4 Nations Face-Off and the upcoming Olympics next season, what the offseason is like for the front office, player development and his excitement for next season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon. They discuss his emotional journey through the NHL, memorable moments from his playoff experiences, the significance of bonding with teammates, and the need for adaptation in a player's career. Maroon's insights provide a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in professional hockey and the personal growth that comes from overcoming challenges. They discuss the challenges faced of winning the Stanley Cup during the Bubble, his potential future in broadcasting and how good of a teammate Nikita Kucherov is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by TNT analyst Brian Boucher. They discuss his playing career including being teammates with Braydon, his record-setting shutout streak, the pressure of goaltending, becoming a broadcaster and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week's Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by FanDuel Sports Network's Brian Engblom to discuss his NHL journey including being a part of 3 Stanley Cup Champions, his transition to the broadcast booth and of course he has plenty of funny stories from both.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning forward John Tucker. They discuss his journey through the NHL, playing in Italy and Japan, his commitment to youth hockey development and the challenges and excitement of playing on an expansion franchise. Former Lightning captain Dave Andreychuk makes a surprise appearance as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nate Thompson. They discuss his journey through the NHL, the impact injuries had on his and his personal struggles with sobriety. Plus they talk about being from Alaska, some funny coaching anecdotes, a great Steve Yzerman story and playing in Tampa Bay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined live in the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak. They discuss his journey from Slovakia to the NHL, making Bolts Beginnings, his experiences in junior hockey and the trade that brought him to the Lightning. They also talk about his partnership with Ryan McDonagh, the mental and physical challenges of playing hockey, fan engagement and the aspirations of playing in the Olympics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Lightning Girls Hockey Coordinator Kelley Steadman. She shares her journey from a multi-sport athlete to a prominent figure in women's hockey, the challenges of transitioning to professional leagues, and the evolution of women's hockey. They discuss the importance of development programs for young girls, highlight the increasing opportunities for female athletes and her hopes for the future of women's hockey in Tampa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant General Manager Mathieu Darche. They discuss the inner workings of the Lightning's management including trade strategies, player evaluations, and the dynamics of building a team. Darche shares insights on the recent trade deadline, the importance of analytics, and the collaborative decision-making process within the organization. The also touch on his personal career including his journey from college athlete to professional hockey player, working outside of hockey and getting the call from Julien BriseBois to come work for the Lightning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by 2-time Lightning Stanley Cup Champion Blake Coleman. They discuss his time in Tampa Bay, the growth of hockey in the South, his journey to the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup during a pandemic, his bonds with teammates, mental health and honoring the legacy of Johnny Gaudreau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined LIVE in the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh. They discuss the current Lightning season, the team's defensive core and some of his personal achievements. They also discuss his golf game, being a new dog owner, being recently married, playing with his brother Taylor, the 4 Nations Face-Off and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined LIVE by Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. They his training regimen, goalie fights, career achievements and how is early aspirations were influenced by family. They also talk about the emotional burden of being a goalie, and his preparation routines, the camaraderie within the team and the importance of his Russian teammates. He comments on his growing comfort in doing media, memorable moments from his career, and the challenges he faced coming to North America, winning the Stanley Cup and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by former Lightning players Enrico Ciccone and Danton Cole. They discuss the evolution of hockey in regards to fighting, their journeys from hockey to politics, reflection on the impact of the Tampa Bay Lightning as an expansion team and share personal anecdotes about their coaching experiences and community involvement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning alums Shawn Chambers and Rob Ramage who were back in Tampa Bay for Alumni weekend recently. They discussed playing for an expansion team, hockey in Tampa Bay, playing at Expo Hall, what they are up to these days and so much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this week’s Block Party podcast presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli live at the Cigar City Taproom. This discuss his journey to the NHL, his evolution as a player, his lineman Brandon Hagel, being selected for Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off, his understanding of the Italian language and his Hurricane survival story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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