EP 02: Bill Daly on NHL Olympics Return, Expansion, and Player Safety | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
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Release Date: 02/16/2026
EP 11: Jeff Gorton on Rebuilding the Canadiens | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
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Welcome to another episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire. In this conversation, Pierre sits down with Jeff Gorton, Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Montreal Canadiens and one of the most respected team builders in the NHL. Jeff takes us through his unconventional path from a non-traditional hockey background to the top of the sport, sharing how relationships, patience, and opportunity shaped his career. From learning under legends to making franchise-defining decisions like the Joe Thornton trade, Gorton provides a rare look inside the moments that shape...
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EP 10: Kevin Colbert on Building the Steelers | Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire
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In this episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with Kevin Colbert, former General Manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers and one of the most respected team builders in NFL history. Kevin takes listeners inside nearly five decades of football leadership, from his early path through Pittsburgh and North Catholic, to learning under Don Shula, to helping build two Super Bowl championship teams with the Steelers. He shares what really matters in player evaluation, why heart and character often matter more than measurables, and how great organizations create a standard...
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EP 09: Caroline Harvey on Olympic Gold & Women’s Hockey Growth | Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire
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Welcome to another episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire. In this episode, Pierre sits down with one of the brightest stars in hockey today, Caroline Harvey, to break down what it really takes to compete and win at the highest level of the sport. From her early days leaving home at just 13 to chase development opportunities, to becoming one of the most dominant defensemen in the game, Caroline shares the mindset, discipline, and daily habits that have shaped her rise. Pierre and Caroline go deep into her elite skating ability, her growth as an offensive player, and how her game...
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EP 08: Lou Lamoriello on Leadership, Standards, and Building Champions | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
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Welcome to another episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire. In this episode, Pierre sits down with Lou Lamoriello, one of the most respected leaders and builders in the history of hockey. Lou takes us inside the philosophies that shaped his legendary career, from his early days as a teacher and coach to building championship organizations in the NHL. This conversation explores the power of discipline, accountability, and non negotiable standards, along with the leadership lessons he gained from iconic figures like George Steinbrenner, Yogi Berra, and Jacques Lemaire. From forming...
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EP 07: Matt Martin on NHL Longevity & Identity Line Culture | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
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In this episode of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with longtime NHL veteran Matt Martin to explore one of the most respected careers in modern hockey. From a fifth round pick to over 1,000 NHL games, Martin’s journey is a masterclass in perseverance, toughness, and team-first leadership. He shares the reality of fighting his way to major junior hockey, the culture behind the New York Islanders’ legendary identity line, and what it truly takes to earn respect inside an NHL locker room. Martin also reflects on playing alongside elite talent like Steven Stamkos and John...
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EP 06: Mike Richter on Messier, the 1994 Cup, and Rangers Leadership | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
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On this episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with legendary goaltender Mike Richter for a fascinating conversation about one of the most iconic careers in hockey history. Richter takes us through his unlikely journey from Flourtown, Pennsylvania to elite college hockey at Colgate Raiders men’s ice hockey, before becoming the backbone of the New York Rangers and leading the franchise to its historic 1994 Stanley Cup championship. Along the way, Richter shares stories about playing alongside legends like Mark Messier, the leadership culture that transformed the...
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EP 05: Kevin Stevens on Penguins Championships, Leadership, Recovery and Mario Lemieux | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
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Kevin Stevens joins Pierre McGuire for a powerful episode of Inside The Game to reflect on championship culture, leadership inside the Pittsburgh Penguins locker room, and the personal battles that shaped his life beyond hockey. A Pittsburgh Penguins legend, two time Stanley Cup champion, Olympian, and member of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, Kevin Stevens was one of the most impactful power forwards of his era. In this conversation, he shares stories from Boston College, the Penguins dynasty years, playing alongside Mario Lemieux and Jaromir Jagr, and the leadership lessons that came from...
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EP 04: Scotty Bowman on Winning Cultures, Playoff Matchups, and Leaving on Top | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
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In this episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with legendary NHL coach Scotty Bowman to unpack what it really takes to build winners across eras. From Olympic hockey and the stacked 1976 Canada Cup roster to the chess against the Broad Street Bullies, Bowman shares the subtle decisions that separate great teams from champions. Pierre also digs into the mentorship and relationship building that shaped Bowman’s approach, plus the family first discipline that helped him thrive through decades in the sport. Scotty Bowman is the winningest coach in NHL history and a...
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EP 03: Mike Doc Emrick on Preparation, Passion, and the Voice of Hockey | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
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In this episode of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire, Pierre sits down with the voice that defined a generation of hockey fans, Mike "Doc" Emrick. From the simple origin of the nickname Doc to the mentors and minor league moments that shaped his career, Emrick shares how passion, preparation, and people turned a kid from Indiana into the gold standard of play by play. They talk about hockey’s unforgettable characters, the Maine Mariners rise, turning down the NHL before finally saying yes, and why Lou Lamoriello’s culture and discipline stood out in New Jersey. Doc also revisits...
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EP 02: Bill Daly on NHL Olympics Return, Expansion, and Player Safety | Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire
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Welcome to Episode 2 of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire. Pierre sits down with Bill Daly, the Deputy Commissioner of the National Hockey League, for a rare look inside the league office and the decisions that shape hockey long before the puck ever drops. From Olympic participation and international growth to collective bargaining, player safety, and expansion interest, Bill shares how the NHL balances tradition, innovation, and the business realities of a global sport. Bill Daly is the Deputy Commissioner of the NHL, where he oversees key league operations including labour...
info_outlineWelcome to Episode 2 of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire.
Pierre sits down with Bill Daly, the Deputy Commissioner of the National Hockey League, for a rare look inside the league office and the decisions that shape hockey long before the puck ever drops. From Olympic participation and international growth to collective bargaining, player safety, and expansion interest, Bill shares how the NHL balances tradition, innovation, and the business realities of a global sport.
Bill Daly is the Deputy Commissioner of the NHL, where he oversees key league operations including labour relations, international strategy, major events, and governance. A Dartmouth alumnus and NYU School of Law graduate, Daly joined the NHL in the late 1990s and has been a central figure in collective bargaining negotiations, Olympic participation efforts, and the league’s long term growth across North America and internationally.
In this episode, Bill Daly and Pierre McGuire break down the evolution of women’s hockey since 1998 and the NHL’s support of the professional women’s game, the relationship first approach to collective bargaining, and why returning to Olympic hockey matters both competitively and financially. They discuss the new neck guard rule and player safety priorities, the surge in franchise valuations, the rise of non traditional markets producing elite talent, what the league looks for in expansion cities, and why the NHL opened a European office in Zurich. Bill also shares insight on the return of the World Cup of Hockey in 2028, efforts to address hockey’s cost barriers through learn to play initiatives, the complexities surrounding Russian participation internationally, and how Crosby and Ovechkin transformed the league while the next wave of stars prepares to take the torch.
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