The OVERTIME Podcast

Dominik Hasek is a two time Stanley Cup Champion, and Olympic Gold Medalist who is considered amongst the best goaltenders in the history of hockey. He played for 16 seasons with four different NHL teams and won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's most outstanding goalie 6 times. He is also the only goaltender to win the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player twice. Hašek was the first European Goaltender to win the Stanley Cup, setting an NHL play-off record for shutouts in the process and is credited for opening the door for future European goaltenders who are now a strong force across the NHL. In 1998 in Nagano, Japan, he led Czech Republic to their first and only Olympic Gold medal, famously shutting out Canada in a tie-breaking shootout & eliminating the Canadian “dream team” along the way. Hašek holds the NHL record for the best career save percentage (.922) and was inducted into the Hockey hall of Fame in 2017 and has been named one of top 100 Players in NHL history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are excited to be joined by ANDERS HEDBERG, the very first player in professional hockey history to score 50 goals in less than 50 games – scoring 51 goals in just 49 games while a member of the Winnipeg Jets back in their WHA days... Along with countryman Ulf Nilsson, he is one of the first Swedish players to make their way to North America where he starred for both the Winnipeg Jets and the New York Rangers - averaging over a point a game during his 11 years with both teams – Please welcome our friend, and a Swedish hockey legend– Anders Hedberg !!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Knuble is the only NHL player to have been teammates with the top 2 goal scorers in NHL history: Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin. He shares some great stories about playing with both Ovechkin and Gretzky and why their playing styles may have been different, but their impact to their teammates and to the NHL was very similar. Knuble played in the NHL for 16 seasons in over 1,000 NHL games. He won the Stanley Cup early in his career with the 1998 Detroit Red wings and has an NHL record himself - Knuble is the NHL record holder for the fastest 2 goals, by the same player, to start an NHL Game. (he scored 2 goals in the first :27 seconds as a member of the Boston Bruins against the Florida Panthers in 2003..!! Mike was a great player, great teammate and has fun, crazy stories - enjoy!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milan Hejduk is the Colorado Avalanche team record holder for most games played in franchise history! Hejduk didn't just "play" - he was an essential part of the 2001 Stanley Cup season, won the 2003 Rocket Richard Trophy for scoring the most goals in the NHL that season, and is one of only 3 players to wear the "C" for the Avalanche. He played with some dynamic talent over the years and has great stories about Joe Sakic, Peter Forsberg, Ray Bourque, Teemu Selanne and Paul Kariya... Milan Hejduk is a Colorado Avalanche legend! ENJOY..!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2011, TIM THOMAS put on one of the greatest Stanley Cup goaltending performances in NHL history! He led the Boston Bruins to their 6th Stanley Cup setting the NHL record for most saves during the Stanley Cup playoffs, winning the Conn Smyth Trophy as the 'Most Valuable Player' of the 2011 Stanley Cup in the process. Thomas became the oldest player to win this award. Tim's hockey career to develop into one of the game's greatest goalies is one of perseverance and courage. He did not become a starting NHL Goaltender for the Bruins until he was 31 years old but then went on to play in 4 NHL All Star games, won two Vezina Trophies as the NHL's most outstanding Goaltender and of course, his Stanley Cup and Conn Smyth Trophies in 2011. His playing days came to a close after suffering a life altering concussion and sustaining brain damage that went undiagnosed until after his career ended. As he did as a player, Tim has shown great courage and fortitude in his life after hockey in moving forward with the challenges and effects of this injury. Now living a quiet, peaceful life in Vermont, he does not speak often publicly about his playing days or about his life after hockey, so we are very happy to be able to share his incredible story & memories with you today. (including a great story of his encounter with Alex Ovechkin at the NHL All Star Game) Tim Thomas was a brave, courageous hockey player, and he remains a brave and courageous human being - Enjoy our conversation...!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Bruins legend, Gerry Cheevers, joins us to talk about his Hall of Fame Career. Great insight on Bobby Orr, Phil Esposito and winning 2 Stanley Cups with the legendary "Big Bad Bruins" of the 1970's. Gerry is 84 years young and hasn't slowed down! A very funny man, with great stories - and THE MOST iconic Goalie masks of all time!! How did he get that mask covered with stitches?? Enjoy this great conversation with a true hockey legend GERRY CHEEVERS! Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Hextall is one of the best goaltenders to play in the NHL in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. He played 13 seasons and built a reputation for being “intense, unhinged, and very talented". Ron is best remembered as a Philadelphia Flyer where he is still the holder of multiple team goaltending records to this day. He is also the NHL record holder for most penalty minutes in both in a single season, and for all-time career penalty minutes which includes 6 fighting majors. Hextall is also a goaltending “pioneer” - credited to be amongst the first goalies to develop strong puck handling skills, which is now an expected skill for all NHL goaltenders. He became the first goaltender in NHL history to score a goal by shooting it into the opponent’s net, and is the only goalie to have done it twice in NHL history. In 1997 he won both the Vezina Trophy and the Conn Smythe Trophy, one of 3 only Goaltenders in NHL history to win both awards in the same seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Jarvis is a SIX TIME STANLEY CUP CHAMPION..!! He has the distinction of NEVER missing a single NHL game in his entire 13 year NHL Career. Jarvis was the long time holder of the NHL Iron Man Record for playing in 964 consecutive NHL Games – an NHL record that stood for 34 Years until being recently surpassed by Kieth Yandle and Phil Kessel. Doug he won 4 straight Stanley Cups, 1976 through 1979 as a key member of the 1970’s Montreal Canadian’s dynasty. In 1984 he won the Frank Selke Trophy Winner as the NHL’s “best defensive forward”, and in 1987 won the Bill Masterton Trophy Winner for breaking the NHL’s Ironman record for most consecutive games played. After retiring as a player, he continued his “iron man” work ethic as an Assistant Coach and became an NHL Assistant Coach for 26 seasons. He won his 5th Stanley Cup as an Assistant Coach of the 1999 Dallas Stars and then won his 6th Stanley Cup as an assistant Coach of the 2011 Boston Bruins. So pleased to welcome hockey legend - DOUG JARVIS ..!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are thrilled to be joined by Bobby Clarke - a Philadelphia Flyers legend, a 15 year NHL veteran and two time Stanley Cup Champion! Clarke scored 1,210 points in 1,144 career games, he played in 9 NHL All Star games and had three 100 point seasons during his NHL career. Bob was also a key member of Canada’s 1972 “Canada – Russia” Summit Series team. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1987 and was named one of the NHL’s Top 100 players of all time. The  undisputed heart and soul of the ‘Broad Street Bullies” – Philadelphia Flyers LEGEND - BOBBY CLARKE - ENJOY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome Stanley Cup Champion Dan Boyle..! Dan is described by teammates and coaches as one of most intense and competitive players ever to play in the NHL. He joined the NHL as an undrafted, undersized D man who played much bigger than his listed height & weight and played for 17 seasons with four different NHL teams. Boyle was a two-time All-Star, he posted 605 points in 1,093 games and was a key part of the Tamp Bay Lightning’s 2004 Stanley Cup championship and helped the San Jose Sharks make the playoffs in each of his six seasons with the team. Dan was also a key member of Canada’s gold medal team at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Hitchcock spent 23 year career as an NHL Head Coach and became known as being one of the best communicators, motivators and strategists in all of coaching – not just in hockey, but in any sport! He has the 6th most career wins by a coach in NHL History and guided the Dallas Stars to their first and only Stanley Cup Championship in 1999. Hitchcock was also part of the Canadian coaching staff for three Olympic Gold Medals. He was inducted in the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Very excited to welcome 5 time Stanley Cup Champion from the Montreal Canadians dynasty of the 1970’s - Steve Shutt..! Shutt is a legend on and off the ice! Along with legends Guy Lafleur and Jacques Lemaire, Shutt helped form one of the most DOMINANT lines in NHL history winning multiple Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadians in the process!! He is 5th in all time points with the Montreal Candians and was the 1st Left Winger to score 60 goals in NHL history. Born and raised a Toronto boy, back in high school, Shutt hung around and was friends with Geddy Lee and he introduced Lee to Alex Lifeson. Lee and Lifeson went on to form one of music's most influential and legendary rock groups - RUSH..! True story!! Steve shares other amazing stories of what it was like to be part of 5 Stanley Cup teams with the Montreal Canadian dynasty during the 1970's and playing with his friends and fellow legends like Guy Lafleur, Serge Savard and Larry Robinson... Please enjoy a great conversation with our friend and a true hockey legend, (and sort of a rock legend) STEVE SHUTT - ENJOY!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by Bill Clement, an eleven year NHL veteran and a two time Stanley Cup Championwith the Philadelphia Flyers. He spent a season as the Captain of the Washington Capitals, and finished the last 7 seasons of his NHL career with the Flames – both in Atlanta and in Calgary After his retirement as an active player, he went to enjoy one of the most successful broadcasting careers of any former NHL player – His knowledge of the game and ability to connect with viewers made him one of the most recognized voices in hockey. He has broadcast 21 Stanley Cup finals and 5 Olympic Games and in 2022, was recognized by the Hockey Hall of Fame as a “Media Honouree” and was awarded the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions as a hockey broadcaster. So pleased to be joined today by the one and only - Bill Clement..!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig MacTavish joins us this week! A FOUR TIME Stanley Cup Champion who played 17 seasons in the NHL for 5 NHL teams, but is best known as an Edmonton Oiler where he won 3 Stanley Cups, spent two years as team Captain and in his post-playing days, 9 years as Head coach and 3 years as the Oilers General manager and VP of Hockey Operations. Among all-time Oilers, he ranks 4th in Short-handed goals, 7th in games played with 701, and holds the Oiler’s team record for playing in 518 consecutive games. MacTavish was the last player in the NHL to play WITHOUT a helmet - he explains why - enjoy the Pod..!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we thrilled to be joined by Eddie 'the Eagle" Belfour..!  Belfour is one the NHL's greatest goaltending legends. Despite being undrafted, he played 17 seasons in the NHL and made one of the biggest impacts of any goaltender of his time! He won the Calder Trophy as NHL 1991 rookie of the year, the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goalie (twice) the Stanley Cup in 1999, he played in 5NHL All Star Games, he was a member of the 2002 Canadian Olympic Gold Medal team becoming one of only two players to have won an NCAA championship, a Stanley Cup and an Olympic Gold Medal. And finally, after all of those accomplishments, he was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2011  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is one of our craziest interviews yet - Lyle Odelein, a 16 year NHL veteran and  Stanley Cup Champion with the 1993 Montreal Canadians joins us this week!! Lyle is the current Canadians record holder for most assists in a single game by a defenceman – 5 (co-holds the record with Doug Harvey & Sheldon Souray). In addition to his 7 years with the Habs, he also played 4 years with the New Jersey Devils, in 2000-01 became the very first team captain of the expansion Columbus Blue Jackets. Here is where the crazy part comes in -  in 2018, Lyle nearly lost his life, spending 60 days in a coma, became paralyzed and went through a heart valve transplant as well as kidney & liver transplants – all in the same day - to save his life!! Lyle has made a full recovery and joins us here today - so happy to be joined by Lyle Odelein!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Very excited to welcome "Mr. Game 7", Justin Williams!  Justin is a 3 time Stanley Cup Champion who played 19 seasons in the NHL for the Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings and the Washington Capitals. Williams was a first round draft pick, 28th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. In 2014 Justin won the Conn Smyth Trophy as playoff MVP while winning his 3rd Stanley Cup as a member of the Los Angeles Kings. He earned his  “Mr. Game 7” nickname while playing in 9 ‘Game 7’ playoff games, with his team winning 8 of them and setting the NHL record for most career points in a Game 7 with 15, acquired in just 9 games!! So pleased to welcome JUSTIN WILLIAMS..!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stanley Cup Champion and one of the greatest Calgary Flames of all time, Lanny McDonald joins us this week to chat about both his amazing career, and recently surviving a near fatal heart attack. One of the game's true gentlemen, so happy to have him share his stories of his early days in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Colorado Rockies before becoming one of the most iconic members of the Calgary Flames and leading them to their first, and only, Stanley Cup victory. One of the best moustaches in pro sports and one of the nicest guys - enjoy our interview & Happy Holidays!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vincent Damphousse played 18 seasons in the NHL after being selected 6th overall in the first round of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs - the first French-Canadian ever to be selected by the Leafs in the first round! He was a steady offensive player for the Leafs for 5 years until being traded to the Edmonton Oilers for a single season, then to his hometown Montreal Canadians. With the Habs, his career climbed by leading the Montreal Canadians in scoring when they won their last Stanley Cup in 1993 defeating Wayne Gretzky and LA Kings in 5 games- it was the last time a Canadian NHL has won the Cup! He eventually became the Canadians Captain before finishing his career with the San Jose Sharks. Dampousse played in over 1300 games and scored over 1200 points - certainly Hall of Fame numbers & achievements, but has not received the call yet..!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thrilled to have Gary Roberts join us this week!  A 21 year NHL veteran with the Flames, Hurricanes, Leafs, Florida , Pittsburgh and Tampa Bay Lightening. He was a first round selection of the Calgary Flames in the 1984 NHL entry draft and became a Stanley Cup Champion with the Flames in 1989. Roberts was forced into retirement with a chronic, debilitating neck injury, but after a year and half away from the game, came out of retirement in 1997 and played for 11 more seasons. Roberts became known throughout his career as being the best shape of ANY player in the NHL and is now regarded as one of the best off-ice trainers to many of the current star players in the National Hockey League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.