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- 4 days ago1h 17m
Chris "Knuckles" Nilan, Thanks to the Judge, NHL Playoffs
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back this week with an interview with Chris “Knuckles” Nilan! Chris sits down with the boys to chat about his career which featured learning some discipline, winning a Stanley Cup, and getting inducted into the Massachusetts Hockey of Fame alongside Motts. Knuckles gives his thoughts on the Canadiens in the midst of the Stanley Cup run and makes it known that the city isn’t a hockey town, it’s a Montreal Canadiens town. The guys also touch on what went on in the rinks over the weekend and Matthew Schaefer winning the Calder Trophy. The boys wrap up the show answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week. Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! Check us out on YouTube! : Bleav Hockey - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 1 weeks ago48 min
Hall of Fame Honors, Playoff Hockey & Youth Hockey Reality Checks
The guys are back with a packed episode covering everything from NHL playoff intensity to youth hockey development and coaching philosophy. Motts shares stories from his Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame weekend, while BY breaks down his trip to a major spring hockey tournament in Philadelphia. The crew dives into Stanley Cup playoff storylines, offensive-zone trends in today’s game, the Vezina Trophy finalists, and what makes teams like Carolina and Colorado so dangerous this time of year. They also tackle youth hockey lineup management, communication between coaches and families, AAA vs. AA development paths, and the growing impact of the transfer portal and junior hockey recruiting. Plus, thoughts on the USHL Phase II draft process, roller hockey memories, and one unforgettable OHL press conference moment. Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! Check us out on YouTube! : Bleav Hockey - YouTube Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
Former NHL Tough Guy Turned Youth Hockey Coach: David Clarkson
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with former NHL tough guy and current youth hockey head coach, David Clarkson! Clarky joins the boys to discuss the importance of coaching kids in today's game and what it was like playing with Motts and playing in the NHL. BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts moment lock of the week. Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! Check us out on YouTube! : Bleav Hockey - YouTube Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks Twitter: @RinkShrinks Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: TSR Hockey My Hockey Rankings Franklin Sports Neutral Zone FanDuel Revive DNA- Revive | Sleep, Performance & Health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Apr 17, 202649 min
Catching Up With The Boys
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back again this week for a recap episode! In this episode Motts breaks down his first season behind the bench in Chicago and what his expectations are of his players moving forward. The guys also recap the Masters Tournament and hit on some NHL news that has broken in the last couple of weeks. BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts moment lock of the week. Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! Check us out on YouTube! : Bleav Hockey - YouTube Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks Twitter: @RinkShrinks Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: TSR Hockey My Hockey Rankings Franklin Sports Neutral Zone FanDuel Revive DNA- Revive | Sleep, Performance & Health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Apr 14, 20261h 19m
Hockey Hall of Famer Turned Author, Chris Pronger
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with Hockey Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup Champion, and now author, Chris Pronger! Prongs sits down with the boys to discuss his career and his new book that is being released today and more including: You have to be willing to bet on yourself San Jose telling him to his face they aren’t drafting him Winning the Cup with Anaheim Winning the Norris Trophy and Hart Trophy in the same year + more! BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts moment lock of the week. Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram! Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks Twitter: @RinkShrinks Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: TSR Hockey My Hockey Rankings Franklin Sports Neutral Zone FanDuel Revive DNA- Revive | Sleep, Performance & Health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Apr 3, 202646 min
Mailbag + Frozen Four
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a fresh mailbag episode this week! The guys recap Motts’ weekend coaching, the NCAA frozen four regionals, and what happened around the rinks at the National Championships at the youth level. Then the boys dip into the mailbag to answer all of your questions which include: Roster size at the Bantam level Keeping confidence despite some struggles in the season BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts moment lock of the week. Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram! Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks Twitter: @RinkShrinks Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: TSR Hockey My Hockey Rankings Franklin Sports Neutral Zone FanDuel Revive DNA- Revive | Sleep, Performance & Health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Mar 27, 20261h 20m
Micheal Haley: Professional Tough Guy & All-Around Teammate
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with an interview with former professional tough guy in the NHL & AHL, Micheal Haley! Before the interview the guys catch up on everything around the rinks both personally and in the hockey world. Then the boys welcome in Hales for a great interview about his career and more including: Big lacrosse player, transferring those skills to the ice Making teammates feeling like they are a part of the team First NHL goal in third NHL game plus a couple fights The hard part of being undrafted is having to prove yourself over and over again Getting into coaching and seeing the difference between now and then No one cares about championships at 13 If you don’t climb through adversity it will be hard on you BY & Motts wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts' moment lock of the week. Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram! Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks Twitter: @RinkShrinks Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: TSR Hockey My Hockey Rankings Franklin Sports Neutral Zone FanDuel Revive DNA- Revive | Sleep, Performance & Health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Mar 13, 202648 min
Mailbag + MA & MN State Tournaments With Murph
Brian Yandle and Mike Mottau are back with a new hybrid mailbag episode this week featuring a friend of the program, Brian Murphy of Neutral Zone! The boys shoot the breeze about the Massachusetts high school hockey tournament, prep schools, and answer some of your mailbag questions as well including: What is your top priority as a hockey parent Players shouldn’t be in a rush to get to prep school Minnesota State Hockey Tournament BY, Motts, & Murph wrap up the show by answering the My Hockey Rankings question of the week and Motts gives his Motts' moment lock of the week. Thank you for listening! Please rate, review, and subscribe! If you're interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out to us by email or DM us on Instagram! Leave us a voicemail: 347-6-SHRINK Email: RinkShrinks@gmail.com Instagram: @TheRinkShrinks Twitter: @RinkShrinks Join the community! https://community.thehockeythinktank.com/signup?am_id=rinkshrinks Youtube: www.YouTube.com/Bleav Today's Episode Was Sponsored By: TSR Hockey My Hockey Rankings Franklin Sports Neutral Zone FanDuel Revive DNA- Revive | Sleep, Performance & Health Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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