Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

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Frank Seravalli has built up his media career by always wanting to know more than just what's on the surface level and now he's bringing that approach to the world of podcasting. Every week, Frank will be joined by someone from around the hockey world who will share their story. No set questions, no time frame, just an honest conversation about life, the sport, and whatever else comes up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Logan Couture

    MAY 1

    Logan Couture

    An amazing career for one of the most clutch playoff performers. San Jose Sharks captain, Logan Couture, is calling it a career after more than 900 NHL career games. He joins Frank to discuss his career ending injury (osteitis pubis), how the Sharks supported him during his rehab, life after hockey, being around the team while injured, and much more. TIME STAMPS 4:00 - osteitis pubis 7:00 - What a normal day looks like 8:00 - Mental side of the injury 11:25 - Sharks supporting his rehab 12:00 - Being around the team 13:45 - Reflecting on his career 14:50 - Being a clutch playoff performer 16:10 - Mentors in hockey 18:00 - Calling San Jose hom 18:30 - Career after hockey Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬  https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  2. Jay Woodcroft

    APR 18

    Jay Woodcroft

    He has been coaching for almost 20 years and has held a winning record in every head coaching role he's held -- except his last season when he was fired by the Edmonton Oilers. Jay Woodcroft joins Frank to discuss what he's been doing the last 16 months, the emotion after getting fired in Edmonton, travelling the world and learning from other coaches, area he struggled in as a coach, and how he's approaching the coaching cycle as coaching changes are on the horizon. TIME STAMPS 2:45 - How he has been keeping busy the last 16 months 4:35 - The emotions that followed after getting fired 7:10 - Watching the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final 9:35 - The NHL coaching cycle 12:30 - Living up to the expectations 13:45 - Travelling the world and meeting other coaches 15:00 - Conversations in the coach's room 17:45 - How his view of the game has changed over the last year 19:30 - If tactics are overblown 22:50 - Area he struggled in as a coach 24:30 - Fixing something that isn't broken 26:40 - What he has worked on 29:10 - If hired by an NHL club, how should his team play Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬  https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  3. Luke Schenn

    APR 4

    Luke Schenn

    Luke Schenn's career is defined by perseverance, hard work and a willingness to change. Frank is joined by the newly acquired Winnipeg Jet to discuss the wild 48hr rollercoaster ahead of years trade deadline and his conversations with Sidney Crosby during this period, the impact it has had on his family, playing in his 1000th NHL game (the same season as his brother), working with Adam Oates and the impact that had on his career, being able to turn on the switch at game time, what he likes about the Jets, and potentially playing his brother in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. TIME STAMPS 2:30 - Recapping the last month 6:20 - His trade deadline story 9:20 - Conversations with Sidney Crosby during the trade deadline 11:50 - The impact the trade deadline can have on your family 13:00 - The most stressful period in his career 15:30 - Playing in his 1000th NHL game 17:30 - Working with Adam Oates and the impact he had on his career 23:45 - Changing the curve on his stick 26:10 - Proving that he belong in the NHL 28:30 - Self belief 31:00 - How he turns on the switch at game time (physical play) 33:30 - The depth of the Winnipeg Jets 36:00 - Potentially playing his brother Brayden and the St. Louis Blues in the playoffs Audio Credits: Main Street Sports Group, TSN and Winnipeg Jets. Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬  https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  4. Chris Patrick, Washington Capitals General Manager

    MAR 26

    Chris Patrick, Washington Capitals General Manager

    The Washington Capitals aren't slowing down! The General Manager of the Caps, Chris Patrick, joined Frank in Florida during the GM Meetings to talk about the Gr8 Chase as Alexander Ovechkin inches closer to the all-time goal scoring record, the energy around the team this season, working with Spencer Carbery, Ryan Leonard, and his first time attending the GM meetings. TIME STAMPS 3:30 - Ovechkin's chase for the all-time goal scoring record 5:50 - Energy around the team this season 7:00 - If the team has felt any pressure during the season 8:10 - Working with Spencer Carbery 9:40 - Drafting and developing players 13:40 - Ryan Leonard 14:25 - Attending his first GM Meeting 15:15 - His first trade deadline as a GM Audio Credits: Monumental Sports Network and WJFK-FM. Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬  https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
  5. Kent Hughes

    MAR 19

    Kent Hughes

    The Canadiens are cooking up something special in la belle province. Montreal has built their team around youth and skill. Under the on ice leadership of Nick Suzuki, they have brought back excitement to the Bell Centre. Habs general manager, Kent Hughes, joins Frank while they were in Florida for the GM meetings. They discuss several topics including playing meaningful hockey in March/April, the play of Lane Hutson, working with Jeff Gorton, the growth of Martin St. Louis as a coach, and more. TIME STAMPS 1:55 - Playing meaningful hockey 4:15 - The Calder Trophy pitch for Lane Hutson 6:00 - Draft lessons 8:30 - Cole Hutson 9:20 - Cole Caufield 12:55 - Pressure of playing with a big contract 14:40 - Working with Jeff Gorton 16:30 - Settling into his role 18:45 - The growth of Martin St. Louis as a head coach 21:45 - Martin St. Louis working with coaches with in their system 27:00 - Positional needs 28:50 - Aggressive off-season? Audio Credits: MSG and Sportsnet, TSN. Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬  https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  6. Your Trade Deadline Questions

    MAR 14

    Your Trade Deadline Questions

    Frank asked you on social media what you wanted to know following the trade deadline. Frank answers 25 of your questions about the deadline, the off-season and how trade deadline day shakes out for an insider. Frank talks about the Brad Marchand trade to Florida (1:00), insiders talking to one another (3:20), Oilers goaltending (4:20), who Carolina was trying to acquire (5:40), Frank's screen time on deadline day (7:50), Ryan Donato trade value (9:50), Utah's off-season (13:00), what the Red Wings were doing at the deadline (14:40), the Rangers and J.J. Peterka (21:30), Rickard Rakell and the Penguins (25:10), Frank's biggest trade regret (28:50), and who the Devils were bidding on at the deadline (31:30). Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬  https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  7. Stan Bowman

    FEB 26

    Stan Bowman

    We are just over a week away from the NHL Trade Deadline and the Oilers might have a few things to sort out! Frank is joined by Stan Bowman, Edmonton Oilers General Managers, to talk about his thoughts on the 4 Nations final, managing the salary cap, the play of Evan Bouchard, how things are progressing with Evander Kane, what he has seen from John Klingberg, and thoughts on their goaltending situation. TIME STAMPS 2:20 - What has surprised him about the Oilers since he joined 4:50 - Similarities between Chicago stars and Oilers stars 6:00 - Thoughts on the 4 Nations Final and Connor McDavd's performance 7:10 - Salary Cap over the next three years 9:20 - Managing the salary cap 11:30 - More money for middle class players? 13:10 - The play of Evan Bouchard 15:40 - Goaltending tandem in Edmonton 18:30 - Evander Kane injury 20:40 - Fun building a team 22:20 - John Klingberg 24:00 - The need for more speed up front? 25:50 - Blending timelines Audio Credits: ESPN and Sportsnet Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬  https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  8. Marty Walsh, Executive Director of the NHLPA

    FEB 24

    Marty Walsh, Executive Director of the NHLPA

    Ahead of the final of the 4 Nations Face-off, the Executive Director of the NHLPA, Marty Walsh, joined Frank to discuss the atmosphere of the tournament, support from both Tourism Montreal and Boston, players buying into the tournament, the salary cap, rules adjustments in the tournament, and more consistent international hockey over the next 10yrs. TIME STAMPS 2:10 - International Hockey 4:45 - Atmosphere in Montreal 6:40 - Support of Tourism Montreal & Boston 8:00 - Players buying into the tournament 10:18 - Relationship between the NHLPA and the NHL 15:10 - Salary Cap over the next seasons 17:50 - Thoughts on some of the rules adjustments in the tournament 19:45 - Roster changes in the tournament 26:50 - World Cup of Hockey Audio Credits: NHL Network & Sportsnet. Brought to you by: ‪@betway‬  https://betway.com/bwp/franklyspeaking/en-ca/ - Offer not available in Ontario. Must be 18+. Please play responsibly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
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Frank Seravalli has built up his media career by always wanting to know more than just what's on the surface level and now he's bringing that approach to the world of podcasting. Every week, Frank will be joined by someone from around the hockey world who will share their story. No set questions, no time frame, just an honest conversation about life, the sport, and whatever else comes up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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