The Cam & Strick Podcast

On this episode the boys are joined by Stanley cup champion and FUTURE hall of famer (in our opinion) Steve Larmer. After getting taken in the 6th round of the 1980 NHL draft, the long time Chicago Blackhawk would go on to win rookie of the year and play over 1000 games, and finish 6 points over a point per game. He talks to us about guys smoking cigs while playing, how competitive Ed Belfour was,...

On this episode, the boys are joined by a guy who put in more work to be in the NHL than ANYONE, P. A. Parenteau. After being drafted in the NINTH round (which no longer exists) he wouldn’t become a full-time big leaguer until 2009 with the Rangers, at 27 years old. Despite an unusual track to the NHL, he went on to play nearly 500 games, including one 67-point season with the Islanders. Parenteau...

What’s the most important all-time measurement for goalies? Wins? Championships? Individual Awards? With our next guess, you don’t have to pick. The legendary Grant Fuhr has 5 Stanley Cups, over 400 NHL wins, a Vezina trophy and a William Jennings, so whatever you want to go by, he’s one of the greatest goalies ever, full stop. He talks about those absurdly dominant Edmonton teams with Gretzky and...

On this episode, the boys are joined by Stanley Cup Champion and NHL journeyman Jim Dowd. Shortly after starting his career with some dominant Devils teams, he lifted the cup in 94/95 and went on to play another 12+ years spread across 8 NHL teams. He talks about Lou Lamoriello and winning with the Devils, getting his life back on the right path, a hilarious Mike Milbury story and much more. Befor...

On this episode the boys are joined by long time NHL goalie and current TNT analyst Brian Boucher. “Boosh” spent over 300 games spread across 7 teams including Philadelphia, Phoenix, Chicago, and more. On top of having one of the most insane saves in NHL history, the 1995 1st Rounder also led the league in GAA for the 99/00 season and currently holds the NHL's modern record for the longest sh...

On this episode the boys are joined by 600+ NHL game vet and 1993 first overall pick, Alexandre Daigle. If you’re not familiar with how much of a stud Daigle was coming into the draft, all you have to do is look at the names drafted after him, Chris Pronger, Paul Kariya, Pavol Demitra, and Saku Koivu. The long time Ottawa senator talks about being called a “bust”, his infamous quote after being ta...

WE. ARE. BACK. On our first episode of 2024, the boys are joined by former NHL head coach and longtime Western Michigan University coach Andy Murray. For any of our veteran listeners, you've probably heard that name come up many, many times in previous episodes; this interview has been a while in the making and it's worth the wait. Murray discusses his time in St. Louis, telling  us abou...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! While everyone else is saying “new year new me” we’re saying “new year same shit kickin guests!” But before we kick of 2024 we need to appreciate some of the greatest moments of 2023, again. Thanks to our awesome listeners and sponsors we were able to bring you guys the gift of video, and for this .best of, you can watch the entire podcast on YouTube, like usual. On this episode we...

Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of our incredible listeners! In the spirit of giving (and taking some deserved time off, as we hope all you shit-kickers are) we decided to do TWO Best-Of episodes. This week's episode will be audio only, but next week we will be back on video too. On part 1, we pull just a handful of our favorite moments from 2023, including one of our highest-rated...

On this episode, the boys are joined by 2 time Stanley cup winner with New Jersey and current head coach at Boston University Jay Pandolfo. Pando was an unsung hero of those dominant Devils teams, playing nearly 900 games and never taking a shift off while always doing the right thing, the definition of a 'Lou Guy.' He talks to us about having their head coach fired in Jersey while being...

On this episode, the boys are joined by hands down one of the most entertaining coaches in recent years and long-time player, Dean Evason. It’s not hard to see that Dean played over 800 NHL games by his passion behind the bench and he has no interest in hiding it. He was recently let go by the Minnesota Wild after a disappointing start, but for all of those who loved watching his emotions on full...

On this episode the boys are joined by former Maple Leaf, Canuck, Jet, and an absolute star in the OHL, Kyle Wellwood. The definition of an absolute beauty, Welly tells us the story of playing with 2 right skates, butting heads in the Vancouver locker room, a Young Evander Kane and much more. Before the interview the boys get into a TON of hockey including what the answer in Ottawa is (we have a n...

On this episode the boys are joined by one of the best defensive D-men in the NHL, Jaccob Slavin. The former Lady Byng winner's point totals won’t pop off the score sheet, but there’s very few guys coaches would rather have on their blue line. He talks about how he NEVER takes penalties (8 PIM in 76 games last year), what Brent Burns keeps in his backpack, the hit he took from Sam Bennett in...

On this episode the boys are joined by former NHL goalie Clint Malarchuk . The real life cowboy spent time with the Nordiques, Capitals, and Sabres, where he experienced one of the most horrific on ice accidents in NHL history. Malarchuk took a skate to the throat during a game against the Blues and incredibly skated off after seemingly bleeding out on the ice. In the midst of the Adam Johnson tra...

On this episode the boys are joined by one of the best goalies in the 2010s decade, Devan Dubnyk. The 6’6 monster was top 10 in games, wins, saves and pretty much every other goalie stat from 2010-2020. He got took in the first round to the Oilers but made his career as a Minnesota Wild after an up and down start. He talks to us about his bad experience with a coach in Nashville, signing his ticke...

On this episode the boys are joined by an American hockey LEGEND, captain of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” USA Olympic team and the man who scored the game-winning goal, Mike Eruzione. Who would’ve thought one of our few guests who never played in the NHL would have one of the most important and unforgettable legacies in sports history. Not only did he captain team USA, but he scored the game winning...

On this episode, the boys are joined by Stanley Cup champion and absolute man-rocket   Michael Del Zotto. The Ontario native came got his start in the NHL in one of the coolest ways possible, a 1st round pick to the Big Apple. After his 5 years in New York he went onto play in spots like Nashville, Philadelphia, Vancouver, Anaheim, and St. Louis. He gets into the struggles of being a rookie in New...

On this episode the boys are joined by the leader of total playoff games for the entire 2010's decade, Carl Hagelin. You’re not going to find a more consistent all around winger - he's truly every coaches dream player. When championship-winning teams make it their goal to get you on their roster, you’re doing something right. He talks to us about playing alongside legends like Sidney Cro...

On this episode the boys are joined by an absolute shit kicker and one of the best story tellers we have EVER had, Darcy Hordichuk. Coming into the league as an Atlanta Thrasher is probably an episode worth of stories... throw in the 2000's Nashville Predators, Vancouver Canucks, Florida Panthers, and the Edmonton Oilers and you’re in for an all-time interview. Some of the topics include gett...

On this episode, the boys are joined by one of the toughest players who played during one of the toughest times in hockey history, 6 foot 3 Manitoba shit-kicker Jody Shelley. Today, he's with the Columbus Blue Jackets as a television color analyst, but during his playing days Jody played in 13 NHL seasons, amassing over 1500 PIMs and faced off against legends like Probert, Boogaard, Georges L...

On this episode the boys are joined by long time Nashville Predator and mental health advocate Colin Wilson. With over 600 NHL games and a Stanley Cup Finals appearance, the former 7th overall pick battled through adversity to pave out a great hockey career. He talks to us about his battle with OCD and addiction, playing in Colorado and Nashville, the 2017 Cup Final, and much more. Before the inte...

On this episode, the boys are joined by long-time NHL'er and junior hockey MONSTER Stu Barnes. With nearly 1,200 games and 597 points in the NHL, Stu had a fantastic career spanned across several teams including 2 Stanley Cup appearances with the Panthers and Sabres. He also spent time in Winnipeg, Dallas, and Pittsburgh playing some very meaningful games. He talks to the boys about going to...

On this episode the boys are joined live in-studio by the newest member of the St. Louis Blues and one of the best “locker room” guys in the show, Kevin Hayes. Coming off a career year that earned him his first all-star appearance, Hayes has found his stride and has been buzzin'. He talks about going straight from college to the NHL, his relationship with John Tortorella, his short stint with...

On this episode, the boys are joined by one of our funniest guests ever, long-time NHL goalie and current TSN analyst and color commentator, Jamie McLennan. Backing up guys like Ron Hextall, Grant Fuhr, Roberto Luongo, and many more, “Noodles” has had a front-row seat to some incredible scenes. He talks to us about getting caught eating a hotdog on the bench during a game, pissing off Chris Pronge...

On this episode the boys are joined live in-studio by one of our only returning guests, one of the best players in the NHL and an absolute shit kicker, Matthew Tkachuk. Fresh off an MVP caliber season and leading the wild-card Panthers to a Stanley Cup Finals appearance, Matty has been buzzin'. We get into his trade from Calgary and what other teams were considered, upsetting Boston and Toron...