Episode Mark Johnson (508): SPECIAL GUEST AARON BELL Talks Junior Hockey. Milt Schmidt Award Candidates Discussion.

Not much going on in the NHL but author Aaron Bell has a new book out titled "Junior Hockey Giants" and he joined us to tell us all about the book and regale us with tales from his time working for the CHL. Plus we have a lively discussion on who should win the inaugural Milt Schmidt award. 

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Potential Inaugural Recipients (Past or Present):

1. Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins

• 20-year Bruin, ultimate team-first player, Selke legend, captain with quiet strength, community leader.

2. Steve Yzerman – Detroit Red Wings

• 22-year playing career in Detroit; transitioned to front office. Humble, tough leader. Maintained loyalty even post-retirement by returning to Detroit in GM role.

3. Nicklas Lidström – Detroit Red Wings

• Entire 20-season career with the Wings. Graceful, steady, classy. Embodied humility and professionalism.

4. Dustin Brown – Los Angeles Kings

• Longtime captain, two-time Cup winner, played entire career with LA. Quiet but fierce leadership.

5. Henrik Lundqvist – New York Rangers

• Though retired with a heart condition before playing a game for the Capitals, his loyalty to the Rangers was unwavering. Iconic presence and community figure.

6. Shane Doan – Arizona Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets Franchise

• Stayed with the franchise through relocations and struggles. Embodied loyalty, leadership, and class.

7. Jean Béliveau (Posthumous) – Montreal Canadiens

• A legend whose playing, executive, and ambassador roles spanned decades. Perhaps the closest parallel to Schmidt in character.

8. Stan Smyl – Vancouver Canucks

• Played entire career with Vancouver, then served in many off-ice roles. Loyal servant to the franchise through thick and thin.

9. Craig Anderson – Buffalo Sabres (Honorary for Ottawa)

• While not a full-career one-team player, could be considered for special service and character with Ottawa during their rebuild years.
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NHL Players with 10+ Seasons All with One Team

Player	Team	Seasons	Years Active
Steve Yzerman	Detroit Red Wings	22	1983–2006
Nicklas Lidström	Detroit Red Wings	20	1991–2012
Henri Richard	Montreal Canadiens	20	1955–1975
Jean Béliveau	Montreal Canadiens	20	1950–1971
Joe Sakic	Quebec/Colorado	20	1988–2009
Stan Mikita	Chicago Blackhawks	22	1958–1980
Mario Lemieux	Pittsburgh Penguins	17	1984–2006*
Gilbert Perreault	Buffalo Sabres	17	1970–1987
Daniel Alfredsson	Ottawa Senators	17	1995–2013*
Rod Gilbert	New York Rangers	18	1960–1978
Ken Daneyko	New Jersey Devils	20	1983–2003
Shane Doan	Winnipeg/Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes	21	1995–2017
Alex Delvecchio	Detroit Red Wings	24	1950–1974
Bob Gainey	Montreal Canadiens	16	1973–1989
Denis Potvin	New York Islanders	15	1973–1988
Patrik Elias	New Jersey Devils	20	1995–2016
George Armstrong	Toronto Maple Leafs	21	1949–1971
Henrik Lundqvist	New York Rangers	15	2005–2020*
Craig Ramsay	Buffalo Sabres	14	1971–1985
Pekka Rinne	Nashville Predators	15	2005–2021
Thomas Steen	Winnipeg Jets	14	1981–1995
Borje Salming	Toronto Maple Leafs	16	1973–1989*

Connections: Marcel Dionne, Peter Sarno, Cory Locke, Mark Savard