Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire

Welcome to another episode of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire. In this conversation, Pierre sits down with Dan Muse, Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, coaching, player relationships, and the people who helped shape his path in hockey. Muse reflects on his unique journey into the game, from falling in love with hockey without having a rink nearb...

Jason Spezza joins Pierre McGuire on Inside The Game for a wide ranging conversation about life after playing, joining the Pittsburgh Penguins organization, and the lessons that shaped his hockey journey. Spezza reflects on breaking into junior hockey at 15, representing Canada at the World Juniors, being drafted second overall, and growing through the highs and lows of his time in Ottawa. He also...

Welcome to another episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire. In this conversation, Pierre sits down with Jeff Gorton, Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Montreal Canadiens and one of the most respected team builders in the NHL.   Jeff takes us through his unconventional path from a non-traditional hockey background to the top of the sport, sharing how relationships, patien...

In this episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with Kevin Colbert, former General Manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers and one of the most respected team builders in NFL history.   Kevin takes listeners inside nearly five decades of football leadership, from his early path through Pittsburgh and North Catholic, to learning under Don Shula, to helping build two Super Bowl ch...

Welcome to another episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire . In this episode, Pierre sits down with one of the brightest stars in hockey today, Caroline Harvey , to break down what it really takes to compete and win at the highest level of the sport.   From her early days leaving home at just 13 to chase development opportunities, to becoming one of the most dominant defensemen in the game,...

Welcome to another episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire. In this episode, Pierre sits down with Lou Lamoriello, one of the most respected leaders and builders in the history of hockey.   Lou takes us inside the philosophies that shaped his legendary career, from his early days as a teacher and coach to building championship organizations in the NHL. This conversation explores the power o...

In this episode of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with longtime NHL veteran Matt Martin to explore one of the most respected careers in modern hockey. From a fifth round pick to over 1,000 NHL games, Martin's journey is a masterclass in perseverance, toughness, and team-first leadership. He shares the reality of fighting his way to major junior hockey, the culture behind the...

On this episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with legendary goaltender Mike Richter for a fascinating conversation about one of the most iconic careers in hockey history. Richter takes us through his unlikely journey from Flourtown, Pennsylvania to elite college hockey at Colgate Raiders men's ice hockey, before becoming the backbone of the New York Rangers and leading...

Kevin Stevens joins Pierre McGuire for a powerful episode of Inside The Game to reflect on championship culture, leadership inside the Pittsburgh Penguins locker room, and the personal battles that shaped his life beyond hockey. A Pittsburgh Penguins legend, two time Stanley Cup champion, Olympian, and member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, Kevin Stevens was one of the most impactful power forwar...

In this episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with legendary NHL coach Scotty Bowman to unpack what it really takes to build winners across eras. From Olympic hockey and the stacked 1976 Canada Cup roster to the chess against the Broad Street Bullies, Bowman shares the subtle decisions that separate great teams from champions. Pierre also digs into the mentorship and rel...

In this episode of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with the voice that defined a generation of hockey fans, Mike "Doc" Emrick. From the simple origin of the nickname Doc to the mentors and minor league moments that shaped his career, Emrick shares how passion, preparation, and people turned a kid from Indiana into the gold standard of play by play.   They talk about hockey's...

Welcome to Episode 2 of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire.   Pierre sits down with Bill Daly, the Deputy Commissioner of the National Hockey League, for a rare look inside the league office and the decisions that shape hockey long before the puck ever drops. From Olympic participation and international growth to collective bargaining, player safety, and expansion interest, Bill shares how the NH...

Welcome to the maiden voyage of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire. In our first episode, Pierre McGuire sits down with Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 USA Olympic gold medal team and one of the most iconic leaders in hockey history. Mike takes us inside the new Netflix documentary, the truth behind Herbies in Norway, and the leadership DNA that made the Miracle on Ice possible. From trust and...

Welcome to Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire , a brand new weekly podcast from Pierre McGuire and the team at 1TEAM Media. In this episode, Pierre introduces the vision for the show and tees up a powerful first episode featuring the legendary captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, Mike Eruzione. Inside the Game delivers authentic conversations, behind the scenes stories, and lessons from...