The Bob McCown Podcast

NHL ROUNDTABLE W/ MIKE HARRINGTON & ERIC DUHATSCHEK on The Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres and the rising amount of COVID cases around the league.

On todays edition of our roundtable, we bring on two of our podcast regulars and resident hockey pucks - Eric Duhatschek & Mike Harrington to talk some NHL news with Bob and John.

We first address our guests respective teams, the Calgary Flames & Buffalo Sabres. We talk about the large amount of COVID-19 cases in Calgary and the state the league is in overall before we bounce around various topics amongst the Canadian NHL teams focusing on the resurgence of the Vancouver Canucks under Bruce Boudreau and the struggling Montreal Canadiens.

DAMIEN COX on the CFL, NBA & a surprise appearance from Vancouver Canucks Head Coach BRUCE BOUDREAU

Before we speak to author, Journalist and friend of the show - Damien Cox - John surprises Bob with a quick visit from the hottest coach in the National Hockey League, Bruce Boudreau.

The three spend the first ten minutes of the show discussing Bruce's first five games (all wins) as the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. We talk about the adjustments he has made already, his coaching staff and his popularity in the city before we let the coach go and bring in Damien.

We then discuss the grey cup and the CFL with Damien as we try to figure out ways that could make the Canadian Football League relevant once more.

To end the show, we talk about Steph Curry's record breaking game & the evolution of how the game of basketball is played.

MATHIEU SCHNEIDER on the NHL‘s participation in the 2022 Winter Olympics, another World Cup of Hockey & an update on the Kyle Beach Investigation.

Special Assistant to the NHLPA Executive Director, Mathieu Schneider joins the show to chat with Bob and John.

The three talk, in length, about the prospect of the NHL players participating in the Winter Olympics hosted in Beijing, where his priorities lie on the matter and just how different the Olympic experience will be if the players do decide to attend.

We also talk about the potential of there being another World Cup of Hockey in the near future as well as get an update from the NHLPA on the Kyle Beach investigation.

Bob and John on the Grey Cup, Urban Meyer & the Jaguars & the NHL in the 2022 Winter Olympics

Just Bob and John today as the two discuss some of the latest news in the world of sports.

The two discuss the Winnipeg Blue Bombers overtime win against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to win their second straight Grey Cup. We also touch on the NFL, the disaster that is the Jacksonville Jaguars and some more NHL news.

We also get into the decision the NHL's players will have to make as the 2022 Olympics in Beijing get closer. 

JIM NILL on the Dallas Stars, their slow start to the NHL Season & How to manage a hockey team in Texas.

General Manager of the Dallas stars joins the podcast in the middle of a road trip to talk some hockey with Bob and John.

The three discuss the teams slow start to the NHL season and how they've managed to turn things around. We talk about Jim's relationship with head coach Rick Bowness, as well as the difficulties that come with managing a team isolated in Texas. We learn about the different ways a GM has to approach scouting players and teams based off of the geographical location of their hockey club.

To end the show, the three talk about the Olympics and the NHL's participation in the games, the Stars goalie issues and his wife Rebecca's involvement and inspiration in cancer awareness & research.

 

MATT DEVLIN reflecting on the Toronto Raptors Season so far, their holes in their roster & team needs.

Voice of the Toronto Raptors, Matty D, joins the podcast to talk some hoops.

The three cover everything you need to know about the team, from their roster makeup right now, lack of consistency in a starting line up and the holes that some people think they need to desperately fix.

All that & more on todays episode.

 

BRIAN WILLIAMS on his retirement from broadcasting and looking back on his legendary career.

Brian Williams, one of Canada's most respected broadcasters, joins the podcast to look back at his career which spanned over 50 years covering 14 Olympic games and countless major events around the world for CTV, CBC and TSN. 

Brian shows off his memory as we get into some of his most memorable moments as a broadcaster. We discuss the wide range of events he had the privilege of covering, why the Olympics were his favourite and if there was something he didn't get to do that he would have enjoyed.

We talk about his inspiration in the field growing up, why he never took an opportunity south of the boarder and much more on todays episode with the legend himself, Brian Williams.

BUCK MARTINEZ on the Toronto Blue Jays Roster & the details of MLB‘s Work Stoppage.

The voice of the Toronto Blue Jays, Buck Martinez, stops by today to talk some Baseball on todays episode.

The three talk about the current roster the Toronto Blue Jays are working with, the players they have signed so far and the guys they have failed to sign. We talk to Buck about why losing Robbie Ray shouldn't hurt as much as we think and we get a few names that Buck wants the Jays to target at 3rd Base.

We also tap into Buck's long history of dealing with Lockouts & work stoppages. We get to hear the perspective of both the players and owners and learn about what could happen with the league as we get ready for an extended lockout in Major League Baseball.

 

DAVE HODGE & STEVE SIMMONS on The Coaching Change in Vancouver & the CFL conference Finals.

We bring in broadcasting legend Dave Hodge & Toronto Sun reporter Steve Simmons to talk some hockey and a little bit of Canadian Football.

The four discuss the coaching change in Vancouver, whether getting rid of the head coach was the right idea and what new bench boss, Bruce Boudreau has to offer the struggling Vancouver Canucks.

We question whether Vancouver has the star power we once thought they had, compare their situation to the one in Montreal and discuss  the Philadelphia Flyers decision to let go of head coach Alain Vigneault.

To end the show we talk about the CFL's eastern semifinal matchup between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Toronto Argonauts.

FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE W/ NHL Super-Agents JEFF JACKSON & JUDD MOLDAVER

Two of the NHL's most esteemed agents, Judd Moldaver & Jeff Jackson of the Wasserman Hockey group join the show to give Bob and John their unique perspectives on what it's like being an agent for some of the games best players & the unique dynamic created over at Wasserman. 

The four discuss the collaborative vs competitive environment between agents at the firm, their relationship with their clients and how to manage a client list with a wide range of players & skill levels.

We find out if playing in a specific market helps brings a player more endorsement opportunities, how big of a role Jeff and Judd's clients have in the contract negotiations and much more on todays Roundtable Talk.

SHI DAVIDI on MLB‘s Lockout & The Toronto Blue Jays.

With today marking the first lockout in Major League Baseball since 1994 we bring in our friend Shi Davidi to tell us everything we need to know about this labour stoppage.

From player's reactions to the league's, Shi gives us some insight on the overall feel for the stoppage around the league while letting fans know what to expect from this lockout and how long it could actually take. 

We discuss the massive amounts of money spent on free agents in the days leading up to the labour stoppage and if there is a correlation between the two. 

We also spend some time on the Toronto Blue Jays, their moves made so far and where they stand heading into the work stoppage. We go over some players who might be able to fill Marcus Semien's position at 2B and whether or not they should pay Cavan Biggio big money or just let him walk.

 

 

BOB IRVING on his legendary career calling the Winnipeg Blue Bombers & the CFL‘s struggle to grow its popularity.

After 47 years doing play by play for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Bob Irving is calling his last game on Sunday & joins the podcast to talk some Canadian football with Bob and John.

The three go over his career and discuss the how much the league has changed over the course of Bob's career and talk about the state the league is in right now.

With a weening popularity & pressure to change we talk with Bob about what the CFL should or could do to stay relevant in the country. Ideas are tossed around as the three struggle to find solutions for a league that wants to stay unique with a growing dis-interest from the national fanbase.

BOB RYAN on MLB Free Agency, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Tiger Woods and the New England Patriots.

All around sports expert Bob Ryan, from the Boston Globe, joins the show to bounce around the sports world and go over some recent headlines with Bob and John.

The three talk about the recent signings in Major League Baseball. With Both Marcus Semien & Robbie Ray heading elsewhere, we discuss the other options the Toronto Blue Jays will now have to look at. 

We discuss the matchup between the Phoenix Suns & the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night and wonder if both of these teams are the real deal and if so - how are they playing so well?

To end the show we discuss Tiger Woods, his impact on golf and what we should expect from him as he gets set to return after injury as well as the surprisingly solid play from the New England Patriots.

SCOTT BURNSIDE & MIKE ZEISBERGER on the change in Montreal, the struggling Canucks & the Toronto Maple Leafs.

A Monday Roundtable for you as we get Scott Burnside and Mike Zeisberger to chat some hockey with Bob and John.

The three analyze the personnel changes made by the Montreal Canadiens, what the new Executive VP of Hockey Operations, Jeff Gorton's first move should be and who should be the next General Manager of the Montreal Canadiens.

The foursome then move on to the Vancouver Canucks and ask why they haven't fired anyone yet. Many opinions are thrown out and the four can't seem to decide who's at fault for their poor play - the players, coaches or management?

In the second block of the roundtable, the four get into the Toronto Maple Leafs, what they have changed in terms of on ice play from last year and wonder if this is the year that Leafs fans can finally be confident in their team heading into the playoffs.

JOHN TAVARES on his teams recent success, Sheldon Keefe & Being a Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, John Tavares, joins the podcast to chat with Bob and John.

The three get John to try and explain the "Offensive Explosion" the Maple Leafs have had recently and why it took the team so long to get there from the start of the season.

We talk to John about what's impressed him from some of his teammates like Jack Campbell, Auston Matthews & William Nylander and we ask John to give us a little bit of insight on his head coach, Sheldon Keefe.

We also get to talk about the New York Islanders and John's feelings towards being booed every time he goes back to the Island & what the new arena means for not only the team but their fanbase.