The Cam & Strick Podcast

Who has had a bigger impact on the European influence in the NHL than Hall of Famer Petr Stastny? Seriously, the answer is no one. In this episode, Stastny tells the amazing story of how he, his older brother Anton, and his pregnant wife escaped former communist Czechoslovakia for a better life in North America and to pursue a hockey career in the NHL. The story of how much effort it took to defec...

Quick question...who's the nicest person to ever play in the NHL? The answer is actually Colton Parayko but Pierre Turgeon might be second on the list. He's also a sick hockey player who played more than 1,200 NHL games after being selected first overall in the 1987 draft. Many believe Turgeon belongs in the Hall of Fame and he has the numbers to back it up. Over 500 goals and more than...

There are some names in hockey that just scream an identity, in this case, it's Wendel Clark. The Kelvington, Saskatchewan native is one of the toughest pound-for-pound players to ever play in the NHL. Notice we're saying player and not a fighter. Clark could throw but he could also flat-out play. Now an ambassador, something we all strive to be, with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Clark is li...

Keith Yandle, a Boston boy, known for being funny and for never getting hurt. But there's much more to Keith Yandle than just his ability to play hockey. Yeah he's good, yes he's interesting, but Cam and Strick needed to find out more. Just how interesting is he? You've seen him do pizza reviews, appear on TV as a guest analyst, do a podcast here and there, but is there more to...

We figured since it's our 50th episode we'd bring something special to the table. Lou Lamoriello, the Hall of Fame Hockey Executive and architect of the three-time Stanley Cup champion New Jersey Devils, gave a very rare, long-form interview. Lamoriello won't give you much, but still when he speaks people listen. He's the Godfather of hockey and does things only one way, Lou&ap...

Race relations have always been a passionate subject throughout North America, but what about in the sport of hockey? Where are we when it comes to racial equality in the game? Chris Stewart, a longtime NHL player of Jamaican descent, brings that conversation to the Cam and Strick podcast. As a member of the newly appointed Diversity Alliance committee, Stewart gives his honest take of where we ar...

Few stories can match what former Stanley Cup winner Gary Roberts went through as a player. A serious neck injury forces him into retirement at the age of 30. But life without hockey proved to be too much of a struggle for Roberts, he wanted to return to the ice, would anyone take a chance on a player with his injury issues? After seeking out opinions from multiple Doctors, the consensus was, the...

Larry Robinson is a name in hockey history that'll get anyone's attention. Named one of the top 100 players of all-time, a Hall of Famer, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, and a six-time Stanley Cup winner as a player. He was a core player on arguably the greatest dynasty in the history of the NHL. Robinson isn't one to talk about himself and is regarded as one of the most down-to-ea...

Good things come in small packages, I guess you could say that about Brian Gionta. Seriously though, how does a 5'7" forward from New York grow up to become the Captain of the Montreal Canadiens? Dreams do come true. This guy was an unreal hockey player. A Stanley Cup winner who defied the odds to go on and play over 1,000 career NHL games.  Gionta has a great story about perseverance an...

Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon sat down with Cam and Strick and answered some tough questions. There have been many rumors and opinions on how he's approached the Carolina organization since taking over the franchise, some fair and maybe the majority unfair. You can decide for yourself. He's made many decisions that have impacted the organization one way or another. From letting go...

Georges Laraque is widely considered the toughest player of his era. A bad man who was willing to take on all comers, no really, he never turned down a fight his entire career. The fact that he'd say good luck to his opponent prior to each fight is telling of the type of person he is. Laraque is a thoughtful, kind, deep-thinking type of personality. He says he actually hated fighting and says...

Alexei Kovalev, aka AK27, dropped by to chat with Cam and Strick. The former Stanley Cup Champion who played over 1,300 NHL games and registered over 1,000 career points has an incredible story to tell. He was the first Russian player ever to be drafted in the 1st round of the NHL draft and the 1st Russian to get his name on the Stanley Cup. What was it like growing up in Russia and how did he dev...

Jarmo Kekalainen joined Cam and Strick to talk about his historic climb as a hockey executive. From a successful tenure managing teams in Finland to being among the top amateur scouts in the world, to breaking barriers and becoming the first European General Manager in the history of the NHL, Jarmo was put together quite the resume.  Kekalainen has an extensive draft history from his days in St. L...

DP57 is like a little puppy St.louis hockey fans have seen grow up right before their very eyes. He's grown into a prize-winning show dog through his perseverance and love for the game that has him getting closer and closer to 1,000 games played. After being passed over the year before by every team, the Blues selected him late in the 1st round in 2007. Now he's in his third term with th...

Brad May may not be the biggest name we've had on, but this conversation could go down as one of the best. And don't discount the name Brad May either, this guy won a Stanley Cup, played in over 1,000 NHL games, and arguably scored the most famous goal in Buffalo Sabres history. Brad May dives into several topics, from his relationship with Brian Burke, to fighting in the game, to the in...

How far is too far? Parents and youth sports coaches ask this question all the time. Can pushing your kid to the max make them a better athlete? Patrick O'Sullivan was one of the best hockey players in the country growing up. On the outside, he was a talented scorer who had the potential to make it to the NHL. Inside it was a far different story. O'Sullivan endured years of physical and...

Jeremy Roenick has had an interesting last few months. The former NHL superstar was enjoying a successful media career before in a blink of an eye, things changed. Roenick lost his gig with NBC Sports following comments he made with our boys over at Spitin' Chiclets. Roenick, now a free agent, opens up about his experience with NBC and how being fired has impacted his life. JR says he was bli...

Eddie "the Eagle" Belfour...where do we start. This guy is an absolute legend. How intimidating was this guy? Without question one of the top goalies to ever play the game. A Hall of Famer, a Stanley Cup Winner, an Olympic Gold Medalist. His story is crazy, never drafted, and burst onto the NHL scene unlike any goalie in recent memory. In his first season, he won the Calder Trophy, the V...

Tom Wilson, one of the best all-around players in the game stopped by the Cam and Strick Podcast. From suspensions to Cam's Infatuation with Wilson's hair, to winning a Stanley Cup, get to know one of the best dudes in the NHL. A former 1st round pick, Wilson has exploded onto the scene playing on one of the best team's in the NHL. Who is he? What was his upbringing like? What did h...

Ben Bishop came into the league relatively unknown but has developed into one of the top goalies of his era. A native of St. Louis, Bishop is by far the greatest goalie in the history of St. Louis hockey. He's also had a crazy year...from a tornado hitting his Dallas home, to Stars Head Coach Jim Montgomery being abruptly fired, to a pandemic pausing the season, Bishop has seen his fair share...

You probably won't find another player in the NHL who's experienced anything close to what Bobby Ryan has been through. The former 2nd overall draft pick in 2005 is a success story no matter how you look at it. Ryan's career shouldn't be measured based on how many points he puts up or how many goals he scores. None of that even matters. Ryan lived on the lam for several years o...

Where do we start with Dustin Penner....The former NHL power forward and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Ducks, Kings) brought the heat on the Cam and Strick Podcast. This guy has an amazing story that led him from a small Amish town in Canada to playing junior college hockey. Who else in the history of the NHL played junior college hockey? Dustin Penner did, before eventually finding his way to the...

Big Eric Lindros stopped by the Cam and Strick Podcast to chat about his incredible life. In hockey. This guy reached Gretzky-like status long before ever stepping foot on an NHL rink. He backed it up too before head injuries derailed his career. He opens up about his head injuries, beef with owners and team executives, and how the Scott Stevens hit changed his life forever. Lindros, a former Hart...

Ryan Whitney, a former 5th overall NHL draft pick whose NHL career included a trip to the Stanley Cup Final as well as a roster spot on the 2010 USA Olympic team. The former defenseman played for several teams including the Pittsburgh Penguins who drafted him out of the USA Hockey National Team Development  Program. While he was a good NHL defenseman, Cam and Strick didn’t invite him on to discuss...