NHL Executive Suite Podcast
1) S2: Ken Holland, Edmonton Oilers General Manager
Deb Placey is joined by Ken Holland, the General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers. Ken starts the conversation talking about why at the age of 64 he wanted to take the GM job in Edmonton (3:00) and what...Show More
2) S2: Jim Benning, Vancouver Canucks General Manager
Deb Placey is joined by Jim Benning, the General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks. Jim starts by talking about the state of the NHL, and the constant evolution he’s seen within the game since his play...Show More
3) S2: Jarmo Kekalainen, Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager
Deb Placey is joined by Jarmo Kekalainen, the General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Jarmo kicks off the conversation talking about his favorite hobby and one of his favorite professional athle...Show More
4) S2: Chuck Fletcher, Philadelphia Flyers General Manager
Deb Placey is joined by Chuck Fletcher, the General Manager of the Philadelphia Flyers. The conversation starts with Chuck reminiscing about his Harvard days, and how he learned to love hockey while ...Show More
5) S2: Pat Kelleher, Executive Director, USA Hockey
Deb Placey is joined by Pat Kelleher, Executive Director of USA Hockey. He offers a unique perspective on being a "hockey parent", explains why hockey has grown in the USA and the role that the NHL h...Show More
6) S2: Jennifer Bullano Ridgley, Pittsburgh Penguins Vice President, Media Relations
Deb Placey welcomes Jennifer Bullano Ridgley, the Vice President of Media Relations for the Pittsburgh Penguins to the podcast. Their conversation begins with Jen explaining how she first became inte...Show More
7) S2: Doug Armstrong, St. Louis Blues General Manager
Deb Placey sits down with Doug Armstrong, St. Louis Blues General Manager. Doug discusses how his father’s time as an NHL linesman influenced his life (1:27) and why he owes his career as a general m...Show More
8) S2: Jim Nill, Dallas Stars General Manager
Deb Placey is joined by Jim Nill, the Dallas Stars General Manager. Jim talks about his days as a player (:52), how he met his wife (2:03) and how her battle with cancer has inspired and shaped him as...Show More
9) S2: Ron Francis, NHL Seattle General Manager
Deb Placey is joined by Ron Francis, the General Manager of the newly added Seattle franchise. Ron discusses his new role in Seattle (:37), the moving parts surrounding the franchise (2:00), and the p...Show More
10) S2: Kyle Dubas, Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager
Deb Placey is joined by Kyle Dubas, the Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager. He talks about his first meeting with Brendan Shanahan (5:17) and why their relationship has worked (7:21). He explains why...Show More