The Cam & Strick Podcast

The All-time leader in wins and 2nd most Stanley Cups in NHL history, Scotty Bowman is the definition of a legend. The most accomplished coach in the history of the game, Bowman, now 87 years old, hasn't missed a beat when reflecting on his Hall of Fame career. From a head injury that ended his career to coaching some of the greatest players ever, what allowed Bowman to stand the test of time...

Don't be shocked when you finish listening to this interview, you tell yourself this is one of the best episodes you've heard on the Cam and Strick Podcast. The name Neil Smith is more familiar to some than others, depending on your age. But if you scroll through hockey history his name pops up everywhere. And we mean everywhere. From drafting Nicklas Lidstrom and Sergei Federov to baili...

Ron Hextall, arguably the toughest goaltender in the history of the NHL, is certainly the most unpredictable. He made a career out of destroying guys with his stick and his fists, all while making highlight-reel saves en route to becoming one of the best goalies of his era. Don't let the psychotic antics fool you, yes he was an animal but he was also one hell of a goaltender. We cover all of...

Find us a bigger stud and wheel than former NHL'er Jarret Stoll. We're waiting.....How nice must it be to be Stoll? A two-time Stanley Cup winner who made his mark with the Los Angeles Kings. He scored some huge goals along the way too. Stoll is no different than any other player, he comes with a story and interesting background. A decent-sized phenom as a bantam hockey player, Stoll was...

Kevin Stevens, yes that Kevin Stevens. Two-time Stanley Cup winner, two-time 50 goal scorer, and an absolute legend in the 1990s with the Pittsburgh Penguins. As fast as his rise was as a player, Stevens fell just as hard. Arrests, drug addiction, and trips to rehab defined a good portion of his post-playing career. Until now. Stevens is clean and living a productive life, he may not have the mill...

Another Hall of Famer joins Cam and Strick as Martin St. Louis shares his story of going undrafted before turning into one of the best offensive players of his generation. A former Hart Trophy winner as the league MVP St. Louis defied so many odds after being passed over by virtually every NHL  team. Actually, the Calgary Flames signed him but still couldn't eye his superstar potential. He ev...

Scott Niedermayer, a true legend of the game, joined Cam and Strick for an exclusive interview never heard before. From growing up in British Columbia with an NHL brother, to contract disputes with the new Jersey Devils. Hear stories never been told before from one of the greatest defensemen of all time. 

Brian Burke, full of truculence and all, joined the boys on the Cam and Strick Podcast. From playing for Lou Lamoriello at Providence College to getting death threats when working for the league, Burke has seen it all as a longtime NHL Executive. Always outspoken, always opinionated, Burke may be the only TV analyst not afraid to go against the grain and form unpopular opinions. At the end of the...

This will definitely go down as one of the best episodes ever on the Cam and Strick Podcast. Where do we start with Sheldon Souray? He has an amazing story that almost didn't happen. After showing up out of shape for his first-ever NHL training camp, New Jersey GM and previous guest Lou Lamoriello sent him to Albany to chill in a hotel by himself. He went as far as to tell him if he ever did...

Is there a better person in the history of the NHL than longtime Arizona Coyotes Captain Shane Doan? Seriously, there may be a few who were just as nice, but none nicer. Plus he walks the walk in his everyday life. What you see is what you get with Shane Doan. Plus he could play some hockey, over 1,500 NHL games played and over 400 goals throughout his career. Cam and Strick really wanted Doan on...

Longtime NHL Head Coach Bruce Boudreau stopped by to talk to Cam and Strick. Right off the bat, you can hear his personality and his willingness to have fun with the boys. Boudreau has had an interesting life in the game, this guy put up unreal numbers as a player, primarily in the minors, where he ranks among the highest-scoring AHL players in their history. He also spent some time with both Toro...

One of the most intimidating defensemen of his era, Derian Hatcher had no problem introducing himself even if it meant absolutely destroying you. Which he definitely had no problem doing. Give yourself 20 minutes and youtube this guy. The former Captain for the Dallas Stars won a Stanley Cup in 1999 in addition to being a cornerstone Dman for Team USA in a number of international tournaments. Hatc...

NHL legend Chris Chelios joined Cam and Strick and in typical fashion was entertaining as hell. This guy has done it all in hockey, but as impressive as his hockey career was, this guy lived the life off the ice. He wasn't only friends with rockstars, he is a rockstar. He owns a boat as well which got the boys slightly excited. We dig into a bunch of stuff with the tannest player in NHL histo...

When you hear the name John Scott what's the first thought that comes to mind? Is it the fact he forced the NHL to scramble so badly to keep him out of the All-Star game they offered him money to stay away? It didn't work and not only did Scott show up to the 2016 NHL All-Star game in Nashville, he took home the MVP, $90,000 and a brand new Honda Pilot. He's currently selling the Pi...

They don't produce a ton of hockey talent out of Vermont, but when they do....look out! John LeClair, one of the most lethal goal scorers of his era drops by the Cam and Strick Podcast to talk about his incredible career in the game. From winning a Stanley Cup in Montreal to helping form the "Legion of Doom" in Philly, LeClair is one of a handful of players to score at least 50 goal...

Few goaltenders have burst onto the NHL scene quite like Sean Burke did in 1988. After a strong showing for Canada at the Olympics, Burke looked like he would be the goalie of the future for Lou Lamoriello and the New Jersey Devils. It didn't play out that way but still didn't keep Burke from moving on and becoming a three-time NHL All-Star. He played 18 seasons in the NHL, represented C...

Gino Odjick may come across like an absolute psycho on the ice, but he's one of the most popular players amongst his teammates to ever play in the NHL. Known for his toughness and willingness to literally go toe-to-toe with anybody, Odjick was an example for many people who grew up on the Native Reserve just like he did. Overcoming the odds and making it to the NHL is a story in and of itself...

Captain Canada joins Cam and Andy on this edition of the Cam and Strick Podcast. What a career Ryan Smyth had, an Edmonton Oilers All-Star who transitioned into a Canadian Icon after appearing in seven consecutive World Championships. This is in addition to representing his country in the World Junior Championships, the World Cup, and twice in the Olympics. He even played in the Spengler Cup. How...

Keep your head up and your stick on the ice. Good advice for any hockey player, especially when the most dangerous, devastating hitter in the history of the NHL is on the ice. Scott Stevens wouldn't just bump you off the puck, he'd absolutely destroy you, as in leave you lying motionless on the ice. If you don't believe us, google his name. Stevens is known for his hits on Eric Lind...

Allan Walsh, one of the most respected, and at times controversial agents in the hockey business. If he isn't controversial, at the very least he's super opinionated. Which is why we wanted him on the Cam and Strick Podcast. Walsh has a no holds bar approach to representing his clients. You cross him or one of his players, expected to be dealt with. Walsh doesn't hesitate to call yo...

Maybe the most underrated warrior and Captain of his era is Michael Peca. The two-time  Selke Award winner also has two Stanley Cup final appearances on his resume. He also won an Olympic gold medal in 2002 representing his native Canada. This guy has one of the most underrated stories you’ll ever hear. Known for absolutely destroying guys with open-ice hits, Peca would back it up if he needed to....

Get ready for one of the best episodes we've had to date on the Cam and Strick Podcast. Shayne Corson, not only does he have the coolest spelling of the name Shayne, this guy was an absolute warrior. Corson played hard on the ice and apparently went almost as hard off of it. You'd never know it though, this guy brought it every night and was a player you wanted on your side. His former t...

Sick flow! How many times has Kerry Fraser been told that? A legendary NHL referee who officiated over 1,900 regular-season games, 12 Stanley Cup Final appearances, and 261 playoff games, Fraser is one of, if not the most, recognizable referees in NHL history. Hockey fan or not, you'll love the honesty and stories never heard before from his days on this ice. Known for his thick hair, Fraser...

Claude Lemieux, how many players can terrorize you in as many ways as this guy did for almost two decades in the NHL? Considered one of the dirtiest players in NHL history, Lemieux is also one of the most clutch players in league history. A winner, a four-time Stanley Cup winner, in fact, Lemieux is the guy you want on your team when the series is on the line. We get into everything in this interv...