Chris Pronger & Player Power | Morning Cuppa Hockey

On this summer edition of Morning Cuppa Hockey, Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are joined by NHL Hall of Famer Chris Pronger to discuss player empowerment, Quinn Hughes’ contract situation, Dylan Larkin’s trade request, and his new book Earned. Pronger also reflects on his career, adversity, being traded, what’s next for him, and changes he’d make to the NHL. Pronger shares his perspective on why players are gaining more control over their careers, the challenges teams face when players want out, and what it was like being traded multiple times throughout his own career. He also opens up about the failures and adversity that shaped him, betting on himself, and dealing with pressure and doubt even at the highest level. After the interview, Jonny and Colby react to the conversation and wrap up with the Bet365 Bet of the Day and what’s ahead for Morning Cuppa Hockey. #MorningCuppaHockey #NHL #ChrisPronger TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro & Chris Pronger Joins the Show 4:39 - Quinn Hughes’ Contract Situation 6:12 - What Matters Most to Quinn Hughes: Money or Winning? 10:49 - The Rise of Player Empowerment 12:27 - Chris Pronger on Players Asking for Trades 16:45 - You Can’t Have It Both Ways: How Fans Treat Players 19:04 - Dylan Larkin’s Trade Request 22:26 - The Fan vs. Player Perspective 23:06 - The Trade That Hurt Chris Pronger the Most 24:17 - The Reality of Being Traded 27:11 - What Happens If Dylan Larkin Isn’t Traded? 28:12 - The Business of NHL Trades 30:34 - Pronger on Edmonton’s Hockey Culture 32:04 - Why Chris Pronger Wrote "Earned" 33:36 - Betting on Yourself & Taking the Non-Conforming Path 35:09 - The Adversity That Shaped Pronger’s Career 36:54 - What Pronger Learned From Being on the Other Side of the Media 39:20 - The Adversity Behind the Success 40:34 - Why Adversity Is a Gift 40:56 - Playing Against the Best in the World 43:40 - Chris Pronger’s Doubts & Imposter Syndrome 45:13 - Butterflies, Pressure & Performing at the Highest Level 47:29 - What’s Next for Chris Pronger? 48:55 - Is the Management Side of Hockey Over for Pronger? 49:57 - What NHL Rule Would Pronger Change? 50:13 - No-Move Clauses & Three-on-Three Overtime 51:03 - Why Pronger Prefers Four-on-Four 52:08 - Chris Pronger Wrap-Up & Earned 54:12 - Jonny & Colby React to the Interview 54:58 - Nation Gear & Off-Season Social Club 56:03 - Bet365 Bet of the Day: Jack Adams Award 56:52 - Upcoming Guests & Season Plans 57:17 - Final Word & Message to the Hockey Community 58:28 - Outro Morning Cuppa Hockey is presented by bet365 and Proraso. Use promo code HOCKEY15 for 15% off at Proraso USA. Subscribe to Daily Faceoff and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey with Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.