Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

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Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli Podcast

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. JUL 17

    Chris Armstrong

    How does one go from managing a world class golfer from Utah to running the Utah Hockey Club? Frank is join by newly hired president of hockey operations for the Utah Hockey Club, Chris Armstrong, to discuss how he got the job, where along his journey on the sport agency side he met Ryan and Ashley Smith, what's currently being done to make sure the team is ready to go for the start of the season, how they plan to connect to the community, and when conversations started about Utah possibly joining the NHL. 5:50 - How Chris ended up as the first ever President of Hockey Operations for Utah 9:05 - How he met Ryan and Ashley Smith, owners of the Utah Jazz & Utah Hockey Club 14:00 - His dream job  16:45 - What’s left to do to get ready for the season? 19:40 - Finding a balance between the business and hockey operations 21:35 - What can we expect in the first season from Utah? 24:00 - How will they connect with the community and the fans in Utah? Music Credit: Allah-Las - Star Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older. Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  2. JUN 26

    Ryan Warsofsky

    The San Jose Sharks named Ryan Warsofsky as the 11th head coach in team history. Ryan joined Frank to discuss his emotional press conference, growing up in a competitive household, the biggest challenge coaching at the NHL level, setting a positive mindset in the organization, and ignoring the outside noise. 6:15 - Emotions press conference 8:30 - Getting the call from Mike Grier and onboarding with the Sharks 9:45 - Growing up in a competitive but supportive family 11:45 - The coaching factory in South Carolina 16:00 - Biggest change when moving up to the NHL 17:15 - Looking forward to getting to know Macklin Celebrini 18:50 - Setting a competitive and positive mindset in the organization 20:25 - Ignoring the outside noise and staying focussed on getting better Music Credit: Matt Duncan - Lone Ranger Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older. Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  3. JUN 19

    Brian MacLellan

    The Washington Capitals are hungry for more and they won't stop till they get it! Capitals President of Hockey Ops & General Manager, Brian MacLellan, joined Frank to discuss his team's performance this season, the impact of Spencer Carbery, the playing of John Carlson and the future of T.J. Oshie, and why they chose to purchase CapFriendly. 3:45 - What MacLellan learned about his team this season 5:15 - Spencer Carbery and emotional intelligence 6:00 - The importance of John Carlson 9:00 - The future of T.J. Oshie 10:15 - Purchasing of CapFriendly 13:00 - Alex Ovechkin’s weird season 14:00 - The emergence of Charlie Lindgren Music Credit: Motopony - King of Diamonds Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older. Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min

  4. JUN 12

    Scott Arniel

    Winnipeg turns to Scott Arniel to get them over the hump. Frank is joined by newly named Jets head coach Scott Arniel to discuss his relationship with Rick Bowness (5:00), understanding where the team fell short last season (7:45), what he's picked up since his last head coaching job (11:00), the importance of Adam Lowry (15:00), and the future of Nikolaj Ehlers (20:15). 3:30 - The emotions of getting another chance to return to head coaching, and to do it in Winnipeg  5:00 - The special relationship with Rick Bowness 7:45 - Assessing where the team fell short in the playoffs this season 9:20 - Studying trends that emerge with successful teams in the playoffs 11:06 - Learning from his last tour of duty as head coach 13:20 - Veteran coaches around the league who’ve been helpful along the way 15:05 - The importance of Adam Lowry stepping up as captain 20:15 - The future of Ehlers  Music Credit: Half Cool - This Close Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older. Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  5. JUN 6

    Don Waddell

    How do you win in a place where no one has won before? Frank is joined by Don Waddell, president of hockey operations & GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets, to discuss why he chose Columbus, Pascal Vincent, what he's prioritizing, creating a new culture in Columbus, having Rick Nash part of the management team, and going to the draft in Vegas as a Columbus Blue Jacket. 3:45 - Why now? Why Columbus? 4:45 - Why hasn't Columbus been able to get over the hump in the last few years? 5:45 - Status of Pascal Vincent 6:40 - What is his first priority? 8:00 - Starting to compete right away without hampering the development of the promising young players 11:00 - Elvis Merzlikins 12:00 - Patrik Laine 13:30 - Creating a new culture in Columbus 15:50 - Rick Nash as part of the management group 16:55 - Going to the NHL Draft as a Blue Jacket Music Credit: Yot Club - Nostalgia Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older. Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  6. MAY 13

    Lanny McDonald

    How do you approach life after staring death in the face? Frank is joined by Hockey Hall of Fame chairman and Stanley Cup trustee, Lanny McDonald, to discuss his cardiac event after returning home from the All-Star Game in February. McDonald provides a health update, how he's approaching a second chance at life, being the chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame, what it means to be a Stanley Cup Trustee, and he shares some memories of winning the Stanley Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames. 3:00 - His overall health 6:30 - There was no indication anything was wrong before the incident 7:35 - Staying in touch with the first responders who saved Lanny’s life 10:05 - Dealing with the emotions of getting a second chance 11:00 - Day-to-day for the chairman of the Hall of Fame 15:15 - Being named a Stanley Cup Trustee 18:15 - Winning the Cup in 1989 with the Calgary Flames 22:30 - Feeling the love and support from the hockey community Music Credit: Xavier Rudd - Follow The Sun Audio Credit: CBC & Global News. Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older. Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  7. MAY 10

    Kevyn Adams

    It’s been a challenging season for the Buffalo Sabres. They missed the playoffs for a 13th straight season. Frank is joined by Sabres GM Kevyn Adams to discuss why the team took a step back this season, weighing youth vs experience, hiring Lindy Ruff, trading for Bowen Byram, being aggressive in the rebuild, contract talks with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, an  4:10 - Why did Buffalo take a step back this past season? 5:55 - Youth vs experience 8:35 - Reason for the coaching change 10:00 - Hiring Lindy Ruff? 13:20 - Trading for Bowen Byram 17:45 - Being aggressive this summer 19:25 - Does Buffalo have enough high end difference makers? 20:50 - Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen contract 22:00 - Current goalie tandem 23:30 - Urgency to take a step forward Music Credit: The Deadline Shakes - I've Got Some Really Good News Audio Credit: MSG & WIVB News 4 Buffalo. Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older. Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  8. MAY 6

    Jay Pandolfo

    The NHL Draft Lottery has arrived! The consensus first overall pick is Macklin Celebrini of the Boston University Terriers. Frank is joined by former NHLer and current head coach at BU, Jay Pandolfo, to talk about Maklin Celebrini, why he's NHL ready, his physically, how he got to BU and the impact he's had on the program, and Jay tells us what its like to be coaching kids of former teammates. 3:45 - What is a team getting when they draft Maklin Celebrini? 6:55 - What draws prospects to BU? 8:25 - Maklin Celebrini as a person 11:20 - Physical side of the game 12:50 - Maklin Celebrini is NHL ready 13:45 - Who is a comparable player? 15:30 - How does losing Macklin Celebrini affect the program? 20:05 - Coaching former teammates kids Music Credit: Willis - Pool House Audio Credit: MSG & NESN. Frankly Speaking is presented by Betway. Please play responsibly. Must be 19 years of age or older. Betway Promo | https://betway.com/bwp/dailyfaceoff/en-ca/?utm_source=228389&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=AFF4115835819734602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 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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