83: Stan Bowman on Pressure, Progress, and Pushing Forward With The Edmonton Oilers.
Stanley Cup Final runner-up and newly minted Edmonton Oilers General Manager & Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Stan Bowman joins John Shannon and Daren Millard to discuss his first year back in the NHL. Bowman reflects on the emotional highs and lows of Edmonton’s Cup run and shares how he intends to translate past successes—backed by three Chicago championships—into the Oilers’ pursuit of their first Stanley Cup. He also tackles the growing scrutiny players face, evaluates the current roster, and outlines his mindset for next season as he lays the groundwork for championship contention.
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82: Glen Gulutzan on Taking the Reins in Dallas.
Newly appointed Dallas Stars head coach Glen Gulutzan joins John Shannon and Daren Millard to discuss his return to the bench and what lies ahead for a team fresh off a trip to the Western Conference Final. Gulutzan shares his approach to inheriting a playoff-tested roster, reflects on the lessons learned from his previous head coaching stops, and outlines the mindset he hopes to instill in Dallas as he takes on this next challenge.
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81: The McKenna Effect: What It Means for the CHL with Dan MacKenzie & Glenn Healy on the NHL’s New CBA and What It Means for Alumni Association.
Following Gavin McKenna’s high-profile commitment to Penn State, John Shannon welcomes CHL President Dan MacKenzie to discuss what the decision could mean for the future of junior hockey in Canada. The two explore the potential ripple effect of McKenna’s move—dubbed the “McKenna Effect”—and how it may reshape player development and league dynamics across the CHL.
Later in the show, Glenn Healy, Executive Director of the NHL Alumni Association, joins John to break down the newly announced NHL Collective Bargaining Agreement. Together, they examine how the Alumni Association could quietly emerge as one of the key beneficiaries of the new deal, and what this means for former players moving forward.
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80: Alumni Week Finale: Napier, Scrivens, Beukeboom & Cooke Join the Show
It’s the final day of Alumni Week from the NHL Alumni Association’s Golf Tournament, and next week, John and Daren return to regularly scheduled — and wind-free — programming. To close out the week, Mark Napier, Ben Scrivens, Jeff Beukeboom, and Matt Cooke join the show to reflect on their time in the NHL, share thoughts on their former teams, discuss future coaching ambitions, and more. A relaxed, insightful finish to a great week on the course.
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79: Alumni Week Day 2: May, Larouche & Carbonneau from the Course.
Day two of Alumni Week takes us back to the NHL Alumni Association’s Golf Tournament, where John roams the course catching up with Brad May, Pierre Larouche, and Guy Carbonneau. From Sidney Crosby’s future with the Penguins, to the rise of NCAA hockey among Canadian prospects, to some classic broadcasting stories with John — today’s episode is full of great hockey conversation, straight from the fairways.
100% Hockey is your go-to podcast for all things NHL, delivering three fresh episodes every week - Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Hosted by hockey insiders John Shannon and Daren Millard, the show offers unmatched insights, expert analysis, and passionate commentary. With a deep well of connections across the hockey world, they bring you the latest news, sharp opinions, and behind-the-scenes stories straight from the rink. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual follower, 100% Hockeykeeps you in the game.