The Hockey News - THN Radio Show Podcasts

On the July 13th edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Jamie Shalley start the show by welcoming in You Can Play Project founder Patrick Burke to discuss the controversial interview conducted by Devils enforcer Cam Janssen, the learning curve in ridding the sports world of homophobia, and his organization's progress. In the second segment, Jamie and Adam break down the NHL's looming labor negotiations and discuss why trust is important in the process. And in the final block, the Ask Adam mailbag deals with questions on a Bobby Ryan-to-Chicago trade, Tim Thomas' future, and the likelihood of a Kings repeat as Stanley Cup champions.

On the June 15th edition of THN Radio, regular co-host Adam Proteau is joined by special guest co-host Jim "Boomer" Gordon for the last weekly show of the season before it begins its biweekly off-season schedule. In the first segment, the guys welcome THN prospect guru Ryan Kennedy to preview the NHL entry draft in Pittsburgh and discuss potential sleeper picks, the overall picture of the talent available and the value of taking a goalie early in the first round. In the second block, Adam and Boomer discuss the NHL's upcoming labor negotiations and debate Bobby Holik's recent column criticizing the Philadelphia Flyers for the moves that sent Mike Richards and Jeff Carter out of town. And in the final block, the Ask Adam mailbag comes out and deals with questions on Ryan Suter, Matt Carle, Rik Nash and more.

In the June 8th edition of THN Radio, hosts Adam Proteau and Jamie Shalley take the full hour to answer questions from listeners, readers and Twitter users! Questions include the future of the Leafs' goaltending, the value of Los Angeles as a hockey market, Tim Thomas' cap effect on the Bruins and much more!

In the opening segment of the May 25th edition of THN Radio Show, hosts Adam Proteau and Jamie Shalley welcome Associated Press editor Tim Sullivan to discuss his upcoming book on the 1994 Devils/Rangers playoff series, "Battle on the Hudson: The Devils, the Rangers, and the NHL's Greatest Series Ever" and the parallels to this season's clash between the two teams. In the second block, Adam and Jamie discuss THN's latest story on Rangers star Brad Richards, the Los Angeles Kings' success in winning the Western Conference title, and the CBC "While Men Watch" controversy. And in the final segment, the Ask Adam mailbag on the Leafs signing Dallas young star Jamie Benn, playoff "guaranteed" wins and more.

In the first segment of the May 18th edition of THN Radio Show, hosts Adam Proteau and Jamie Shalley welcome Sharks centre Logan Couture to discuss his off-season shoulder surgery, the L.A. Kings playoff run, and the best golfer among his teammates in San Jose. In the second segment, Adam and Jamie discuss THN's latest cover story on Jonathan Quick and Mike Smith, and the New Jersey Devils' continuing post-season success. And in the final block, the Ask Adam mailbag deals with questions on Alex Ovechkin, Roberto Luongo, and the notion of hockey players faking injuries.

On the May 11th edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Ken Campbell and Jamie Shalley kick off the show by welcoming New Jersey Devils GM Lou Lamoriello to talk about his team's playoff success, the impact of trade-deadline acquisition Marek Zidlicky, playing the "Devils" way and what the future holds for pending unrestricted free agents Zach Parise and Martin Brodeur. In the second block, the guys cast their net westward to talk about the Los Angeles Kings and Phoenix Coyotes and whether or not the Coyotes playoff run will have any lasting effect on the efforts to keep the team in Phoenix. They also discuss Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. And in the final segment, we break out the mailbag and answer questions about creating more offense, the myth of the quiet room and what the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins have to do to avoid another early playoff exit.

In the May 4th edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Jamie Shalley Philadelphia Flyers kick off the show by welcoming in THN's Ken Campbell to discuss the second-round successes of the New Jersey Devils, the staying power of Martin Brodeur, and Montreal's hiring of new GM Marc Bergevin. In the second segment, Jamie and Adam break down Adam's Draft Preview article on the risk involved with selecting goaltenders in the first round of the NHL draft. And in the final block, the Ask Adam mailbag comes out and the guys discuss Edmonton trading the first overall draft pick, the Kings' amazing playoff run and more.

In the April 27th edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Jamie Shalley kick off the show by welcoming in Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Matt Carle to discuss his team's first-round win over Pittsburgh, the impact of teammates Max Talbot and Claude Giroux, and the Flyers' second-round series with the New Jersey Devils. In the second block, the guys break out the Ask Adam mailbag and discuss the futures of star goalies Roberto Luongo and Tim Thomas, inconsistent playoff game scheduling, and more. And in the final segment, popular comedian Bill Burr calls in to discuss the first round playoff exit of his beloved Boston Bruins and learning to play hockey in his 40s.

In the April 20th edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and Jamie Shalley welcome the first guest of the show in former NHLer Michael Peca, to discuss the wild and controversial start to the NHL playoffs, supplemental discipline, and the increased role taken on by third-and-fourth-line NHLers in the post-season. As well, Patrick Burke, Philadelphia Flyers scout and driving force behind the You Can Play project, calls in to discuss when he believes the NHL will have its first openly gay player, the YCP cause, Sharks forward Tommy Wingels, and more. In the final segment, former NHLer and bench boss Rick Tocchet joins the show to break down the Flyers/Pens series from both a player's and coach's perspective.

For the April 13th edition of THN Radio, co-hosts Adam Proteau and guest co-host Scott Laughlin take the first segment to break down the opening games of the 2012 NHL playoffs, as well as the controversy of the Shea Weber/Henrik Zetterberg incident and subsequent fine. In the second segment, former NHLer Bobby Holik joins the show to give his perspective on the playoffs, player discipline and teams such as the New Jersey Devils and Vancouver Canucks. In the final block, the Ask Adam mailbag answers questions on the Oilers trading their draft pick, Marc Savard's future, Jordan Staal as a Selke Trophy frontrunner and more.