100% Hockey

Rick Bowness, head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to discuss his one-year contract extension and the message he delivered at the end of the season.
Bowness explains his decision to push the group following a disappointing finish, emphasizing the need for higher standards and accountability within the organization.
The conversation covers:
• His recent comments and the reaction to them
• The importance of setting standards within the team
• The Blue Jackets’ struggles down the stretch
• Injuries and their impact on the lineup
• The physical nature of playoff hockey
• His return to coaching after stepping away
• Thoughts on current playoff matchups around the league
A direct and candid conversation about leadership, expectations and what it will take for Columbus to move forward.

Dave Hodge joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to share his thoughts on the Stanley Cup playoffs and the biggest storylines around the league.
Hodge weighs in on multiple playoff series, breaking down team performances, coaching decisions, and what stands out as the postseason unfolds.
The conversation covers:
• Key playoff matchups, including Buffalo, Minnesota and Montreal
• Minnesota’s depth and strong play
• Buffalo’s speed and comeback performance
• Coaching decisions and playoff intensity
• Brady Tkachuk’s early-game fight and its impact
• The Toronto Maple Leafs’ organizational structure and future
• The difference between playoff and regular season hockey
• Stories from Hodge’s career, including lessons from Hockey Night in Canada
A wide-ranging conversation with one of hockey broadcasting’s most recognizable voices, offering perspective on both today’s game and the evolution of coverage around it.

Chris Pronger joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to discuss his new book, Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey’s Fiercest Competitors, and reflect on his career both on and off the ice.
Pronger shares the motivation behind writing the book, combining stories from his NHL career with lessons learned through adversity, including the personal challenges that shaped his journey.
The conversation covers:
• The story behind Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey’s Fiercest Competitors
• Lessons from his playing career and life beyond hockey
• Overcoming adversity and personal struggles
• Leadership, pressure and growth at the highest level
• His thoughts on the Stanley Cup playoffs and key matchups
• His current focus outside of hockey operations
A candid and wide-ranging conversation with one of hockey’s most respected voices, offering insight into both the game and life beyond it.

Steve Staios, General Manager of the Ottawa Senators, joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey following the team’s return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Staios discusses Ottawa’s season, highlighting the group’s resilience through injuries and adversity, and what it took for the team to secure a playoff spot.
The conversation covers:
• The Senators’ journey back to the playoffs
• Overcoming injuries and depth challenges throughout the season
• Contributions from key players and the role of coaching under Travis Green
• The upcoming playoff matchup against Carolina
• The potential for a Battle of Ontario and what it would mean
• The competitive landscape in the Eastern Conference
• Staios’s relationship with ownership and the direction of the organization
A look at how Ottawa got back to the playoffs and what lies ahead as they prepare for the postseason.

Scott Burnside joins John Shannon and Daren Millard on 100% Hockey to break down the end of the NHL regular season and look ahead to the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The conversation covers the biggest storylines heading into the postseason, including teams facing pressure, potential matchups, and what could shape the playoff picture.
Topics include:
• Rick Bowness’ comments on the Columbus Blue Jackets and what it means moving forward
• Teams under pressure heading into the playoffs
• Potential matchups in the Eastern and Western Conferences
• The Carolina Hurricanes as a consistently strong but under-recognized contender
• Goaltending strategies and what matters most in the postseason
• Hart Trophy candidates, including Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon
• Coaching changes and expectations around the league
A wide-ranging conversation on the biggest storylines heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs.