Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli The Nation Network
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Frank Seravalli has built up his media career by always wanting to know more than just what's on the surface level and now he's bringing that approach to the world of podcasting. Every week, Frank will be joined by someone from around the hockey world who will share their story. No set questions, no time frame, just an honest conversation about life, the sport, and whatever else comes up.
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Don Waddell
How do you win in a place where no one has won before? Frank is joined by Don Waddell, president of hockey operations & GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets, to discuss why he chose Columbus, Pascal Vincent, what he's prioritizing, creating a new culture in Columbus, having Rick Nash part of the management team, and going to the draft in Vegas as a Columbus Blue Jacket.
3:45 - Why now? Why Columbus?
4:45 - Why hasn't Columbus been able to get over the hump in the last few years?
5:45 - Status of Pascal Vincent
6:40 - What is his first priority?
8:00 - Starting to compete right away without hampering the development of the promising young players
11:00 - Elvis Merzlikins
12:00 - Patrik Laine
13:30 - Creating a new culture in Columbus
15:50 - Rick Nash as part of the management group
16:55 - Going to the NHL Draft as a Blue Jacket
Music Credit: Yot Club - Nostalgia
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Lanny McDonald
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 health
6:30 - There was no indication anything was wrong before the incident
7:35 - Staying in touch with the first responders who saved Lanny’s life
10:05 - Dealing with the emotions of getting a second chance
11:00 - Day-to-day for the chairman of the Hall of Fame
15:15 - Being named a Stanley Cup Trustee
18:15 - Winning the Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames
22:30 - Feeling the love and support from the hockey community
Music Credit: Xavier Rudd - Follow The Sun
Audio Credit: CBC & Global News.
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Kevyn Adams
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 experience
8:35 - Reason for the coaching change
10:00 - Hiring Lindy Ruff?
13:20 - Trading for Bowen Byram
17:45 - Being aggressive this summer
19:25 - Does Buffalo have enough high end difference makers?
20:50 - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen contract
22:00 - Current goalie tandem
23:30 - Urgency to take a step forward
Music Credit: The Deadline Shakes - I've Got Some Really Good News
Audio Credit: MSG & WIVB News 4 Buffalo.
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Jay Pandolfo
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 person
11:20 - Physical side of the game
12:50 - Maklin Celebrini is NHL ready
13:45 - Who is a comparable player?
15:30 - How does losing Macklin Celebrini affect the program?
20:05 - Coaching former teammates kids
Music Credit: Willis - Pool House
Audio Credit: MSG & NESN.
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Bill Zito
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 Routine
4:40 - How he manages his days in the playoffs
7:30 - Becoming "the team" in Florida
9:30 - The impact of Matthew Tkachuk
12:40 - Learning from Paul Maurice
15:00 - The full Paul Maurice experience
17:20 - The play of Sergei Bobrovsky
18:30 - Overcoming injuries
21:20 - Describing his team when they are at their best
Music Credit: Coast Modern - Guru
Audio Credit: Bally Sports Florida, Sportsnet & TNT
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Sudarshan Maharaj
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 NHL
6:00 - Teaching Career
7:30 - Family Sacrifices
10:10 - Finding Self Confidence
13:10 - Changing Training in the NHL
16:00 - Physical Vs Mental Game
18:10 - Speaking on his Diagnosis
21:00 - Staying Strong
23:00 - Beloved in the NHL
25:00 - Talking with Metallica
28:00 - Staying Positive
30:35 - Pancreatic Cancer Network
Music Credit: Treetop Flyers - Things Will Change
Audio Credit: Anaheim Ducks
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Customer Reviews
Great interviews, great questions
Particularly liked the interview with Tom Dundon - it flowed really nicely and I learned a lot!