The Cam & Strick Podcast

On this episode, the boys are joined by one of the toughest players to lace em' up, good ole Saskatoon boy Steve MacIntyre. The 6’5 250 pound MONSTER was feared in every league he played in. His reign of terror included seven 200+ PIM seasons spread across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and more. He went toe to toe against the greats, like Donald Brashear, Brian McGrattan, Eric Godard, and more. Before...

On this episode, the boys are joined by the biggest hockey insider working today and hockey night in Canada reporter Elliotte Friedman. Need some trade news broken? Looking for an exclusive inside scoop? Want to hear a tremendous interview? Elliotte routinely checks all those and more - anyone who follows the sport will tell you just as much. We get into the most significant stories he’s ever brok...

On this episode the boys are joined by 2-time Stanley Cup Champion and former Winnipeg Jets Captain Andrew Ladd. Ladd suited up for 6 different teams, playing in over 1000 games, needless to say he’s stocked up on incredible stories throughout his career. We talk about the best World Junior team ever, which featured names like Crosby, Bergeron, and Getzlaf, some hilarious Dustin Byfuglien stories,...

On this episode the boys are joined by long time NHLer Russ Courtnall, with 1000+ games across multiple teams including 3 original 6 teams. Russ's life after hockey might be even more incredible, after marrying popular actress Paris Vaughan and mingling in huge Hollywood circles. Courtnall tells us all about playing with Wendel Clark, his time in Montreal, selling a house to Britney Spears, a...

On this episode, the boys are joined by former NHL defenseman Dennis Wideman. ‘Wides’ played over 800 NHL games spread across multiple teams, the St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, Washington Capitals, and Calgary Flames. He tells us stories about legends he played with like Alex Ovechkin, Patrice Bergeron, Keith Tkachuk and others. He also talks about coaching fan favorite Arber Xh...

On this episode, the boys are joined by 3-time Stanley Cup Champion and Hall of Fame member Mark Recchi. “Rex” all 3 of his cups with different teams, AND in different decades; Pittsburgh in '91, Carolina in '06, and Boston in 2011. On top of his impressive playoff performances, he also had significant success individually in Philadelphia, where he had two of his three 100+ point seasons...

On this episode, the boys are joined by the face of Kazakhstanian hockey, long-time Toronto Maple Leaf, and Atlanta Thrasher Nik Antropov. Coming in at 6 foot 6 with some incredible flow, ‘Antro’ was the center of attention everywhere he went. Although he played nearly 800 NHL games, some of his most interesting stories are from his time in the USSR and making his way to North America. We get into...

On this episode the boys are joined by Stanley Cup champion Jeff Friesen. Friesen played nearly 900 NHL games spanned across multiple franchises including the Sharks, Ducks, Devils and more. He gives us an insane story of missing his exit meeting with Lou Lamoriello, playing with young Ovechkin, coaches he had issues with, and much more. Before the interview, the boys get into the Kraken's re...

On this episode the boys are joined by the man who assembled one of the most dominant teams in the salary cap era, former LA Kings general manager Dean Lombardi. The Kings went from a middling team to 2-time Stanley Cup champions under his watch. He cleared house, leaving only one player remaining from before his arrival: Dustin Brown. Lombardi also spent time in San Jose as GM and VP of Hockey Op...

Happy New Year to all of our wonderful listeners! On this episode, the boys look back at more unforgettable moments from 2022. Jack Edwards talks about some of his most infamous calls, Eddie Olczyk pulls at our heartstrings with his inspirational battle with cancer, and Valeri Bure stops in with a celebrity guest. Craig Ludwig takes us on a wild ride with one of our listeners' favourite inter...

Happy holidays! On this episode, the boys are looking back at the most memorable podcast moments in all of 2022. From absolute icons like Brett Hull and Mark Messier to brutally honest interviews with Craig Janney and Jason Arnott, 2022 was one for the ages. Whether it’s your first listen, or you’re coming back to reminisce, these stories are the best of the best - narrowing it down to one episode...

On this episode, the boys are joined by Stanley Cup winner and MVP goaltender Cam Ward. The longtime Carolina net-minders career was highlighted by his incredible rookie season, in which he captured the Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe, and rookie of the year. Only Ken Dryden, Patrick Roy and Ron Hextall had won playoff MVP during their rookie season - we've heard of those guys once or twice. Ward ge...

On this episode, the boys are joined by Ottawa Senators legend and shit-kicker Chris Neil. If you’re looking at points alone, you might wonder why Ottawa chose to retire his number, but talking to any of his teammates or any Senators fan will clear things up. He played all of his 1000+ NHL games with Ottawa, ranks first in franchise history with 2,522 penalty minutes (2nd place has 758) and kept t...

On this episode, the boys are joined by 10-year NHL vet, broadcaster, and former Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon. Tallon split his 642-game career with Vancouver, Chicago, and Pittsburgh but made his most significant impact in the front office. As Chicago’s GM from 2005-2009 and as AGM prior, Tallon played a massive role in the Hawks becoming a powerhouse, drafting the likes...

On this episode, the boys are joined by current assistant to the NHLPA's executive director and Stanley Cup Champion Mathieu Schneider. He played over 1200 NHL games as a defenseman amassing an impressive 743 points across 10 different teams, including some historic Montreal teams and the dominant Red Wings teams of the early 2000s. Before the interview the boys get into Devils fans tossing s...

On this episode, the boys are joined by 3 time Stanley Cup Champion Matt Cullen. You want to talk about experience? How’s 1500+ NHL games over a 20-year span (!) with 8 teams, that's experience. Cullen and the boys get into playing with prime Crosby & Malkin, that underrated Carolina Cup team, his short stint in New York and much more. Before the interview, the boys go around the NHL and...

On this episode the boys are joined by Stanley Cup Champion and previous NHL Department of Player Safety director Ray Whitney. "The Wizard", as he’s called, accumulated over 1,000 points in his 20 year career, spanning over 8 NHL teams. Whit and the boys get into winning the cup in Carolina, how the Department of Safety operates, the time he had a surprise bowel movement on the ice, and...

On this episode, the boys are joined by two-time Stanley Cup Champion Craig Ludwig. Ludwig won his first Cup in 1985 with a legendary Montreal Canadiens team, then went on to win another one 15 years later with the Dallas Stars. He played over 1200 NHL games while sharing the locker room with the likes of Larry Robinson, Guy Carbonneau, Brett Hull, Chris Chelios and many more greats. We talk to Lu...

On this special interview episode of The Cam & Strick Podcast, Andy has a one-on-one conversation with Eustace King, the agent for controversial player Mitchell Miller, who has been in the news recently after the Boston Bruins offered and rescinded a contract just days apart. We talk with King about why he decided to take on such a challenging client like Miller, what has transpired the past f...

On this episode the boys are joined by Zac Rinaldo, one of a few remaining tough guys, an almost-extinct breed of hockey player. Rinaldo has 3 NHL seasons of 100+ PIMs and dozens of fights at the highest level, you always had to know when he was on the ice.  It's our Halloween show, so before the interview, the boys discuss the scariest movies ever, if Keefe has lost the Toronto Maple Leafs l...

On this episode, the boys are joined by Barry Trotz, a Stanley Cup champion and 2x Jack Adams Award winner. Trotz will undoubtedly go down as one of the greatest coaches in NHL history, a winner of the aforementioned hardware, and also racking up over 900 wins (3rd all-time), and coaching on 1812 NHL games, second all-time to only Scotty Bowman. We dive into his future in coaching, walking away fr...

On this episode the boys are joined by St. Louis Blues owner Tom Stillman. Tom has been Chairman and Governor of the Blues since May 2012, and in the 2018-19 season, helped win the city's first ever Stanley Cup. He talks about the difficulties of having to authorize trades of players he’s close to, losing that critical game 6 in St. Louis, and much more. Before the interview, the boys breakdo...

On this episode, we interview our first ever TWO-TIME guest, and it's none other than the legendary Brett Hull. Being one of the greatest players in hockey history doesn’t automatically mean you’re entertaining to listen to, but we all know Brett Hull is equal parts talented and hilarious. He registered 100+ points in a season four times, finished his career with 741 goals, had three 70+ goal...

On this episode the boys are joined live in-studio by the man they call “Colt 55”, Stanley Cup Champion Colton Parayko. Colton is the definition of an unsung hero, he’s one of the best 1 on 1 shutdown defenders in hockey, and one of the more valuable players on the Blues cup run. Already 29, Parayko has become a veteran in his own right, and has plenty of stories to share. We get into how differen...

On this episode, the boys celebrate the 3 year anniversary of the podcast! This week, we are joined by an American hockey legend that can do it all, Eddie Olczyk. Need a coach? He’s done it. Need an NHL'er with a cup and over 1000 games? Yup. Hall of Fame announcer? Check. Eddie O is one of a kind with an incredible story, we get into his time coaching Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux, what th...