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Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to discuss the team’s recent surge and the identity shift behind it.
Gulutzan explains how the Stars have implemented a more physical, aggressive style across all three zones to raise the team’s compete level. He credits veteran leadership — particularly from Jamie Benn — for helping establish that standard inside the dressing room.
The conversation also covers:
• Tactical adjustments in the Stars’ system
 • Managing goaltenders and lineup depth during a condensed schedule
 • Maintaining consistency over a long NHL season
 • How Gulutzan’s coaching philosophy has evolved over 13 years behind NHL benches
 • The balance between structure, leadership, and adaptability in modern NHL coaching
A behind-the-bench look at how Dallas has reshaped its identity and what it takes to stay competitive in today’s NHL.

Goaltending analyst and former NHL netminder Steve Valiquette joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey for a deep dive into the evolving art of NHL goaltending.
Valiquette breaks down modern goalie technique, discussing the importance of alignment, posture, and maintaining vision through traffic. He also explains why certain trends — including the overuse of the reverse VH technique — may be creating challenges for today’s goaltenders.
The conversation also explores:

Why flinching can be a critical mistake in save execution

How practice habits influence playoff performance

The difficulty of trading goaltenders at the NHL trade deadline

The value of having multiple capable goalies during a playoff run

Which teams may rely on tandem goaltending in the postseason

The panel also analyzes a recent collision involving Nathan MacKinnon and Connor Ingram, discussing officiating decisions and player safety.
A technical, insightful conversation about the position that often decides championships — and how teams are preparing their goaltenders for the NHL playoffs.

Former NHL player, agent, and general manager Brian Lawton joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to break down the NHL trade deadline from a business perspective.
Lawton analyzes a deadline market that strongly favored sellers and explains why disciplined teams like the Carolina Hurricanes were able to maximize their leverage. He also discusses why some organizations — including the Toronto Maple Leafs — may have missed opportunities in a market that rewarded patience.
The conversation also explores the broader business landscape of the NHL, including:

The increasing value of NHL franchises

Why the salary cap could reach $125 million in the coming years

The evolving economics behind trade deadline decisions

Potential expansion markets, including the possibility of a future team in Texas

How front offices balance competitiveness with long-term asset management

Veteran NHL coach Pete DeBoer joins Daren Millard and John Shannon on 100% Hockey to discuss the trade deadline from the coach’s point of view.
Rather than focusing on specific deals, DeBoer shares what deadline day is like behind the bench — drawing on nearly two decades of NHL coaching experience with the Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, Vegas Golden Knights, and Dallas Stars.
The conversation explores:

How coaches communicate with players during the uncertainty of deadline week

The relationship between coaches and general managers when moves are being considered

Why culture fit often matters as much as talent when acquiring players

The challenges of integrating new players into a team mid-season

Stories and lessons from DeBoer’s many deadline experiences

DeBoer also reflects on his recent time coaching Canada at the Olympic tournament and discusses what he’s looking for as he considers his next coaching opportunity.
A thoughtful look at one of the NHL calendar’s busiest days — from the perspective of someone behind the bench.

Nick Kypreos joins Daren Millard and John Shannon on 100% Hockey to break down the latest developments ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
Kypreos offers his perspective on the current market, explaining how new league rules and cap realities are shaping team strategies and limiting the movement of high-end players. The group discusses the difficulty of acquiring elite talent and why the deadline landscape may look different this year.
They also explore:

The possibility of a major move involving Robert Thomas

Teams to watch as potential buyers and sellers, including the Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, and Carolina Hurricanes

How trades impact team chemistry and locker room leadership

Contract structures and the challenges of moving high-value players

The broader playoff implications across the Eastern and Western Conferences