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Sponsored by Kalshi. 🏒 Make your NHL predictions with Kalshi! 🔗 Sign up here: https://kalshi.com/r/PIERRE55 Use code PIERRE55. Welcome to another episode of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire. In this conversation, Pierre sits down with longtime NHL executive and 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Brian Burke for an in-depth discussion about leadership, mentorship, team building, and the decisions that shaped his remarkable career in hockey. Burke reflects on growing up in Minnesota, his playing days at Providence College, and the lessons he learned from legendary hockey figures like Lou Lamoriello, Pat Quinn, and Gary Bettman. He shares how hard work, toughness, fairness, and the willingness to learn helped guide him from Harvard Law School to becoming a player agent and eventually one of the NHL's most influential executives. The conversation dives into some of the biggest moments in Burke's management career, including the behind-the-scenes stories of drafting Pavel Bure, making the moves that brought Daniel and Henrik Sedin to Vancouver, and his aggressive pursuit of Chris Pronger. Burke also explains the philosophy behind building the Anaheim Ducks team that won the Stanley Cup in 2007, including the importance of leadership, character, depth, and defensive strength. Pierre and Brian also discuss how trust helped change hockey broadcasting, Gary Bettman's influence on the NHL, the importance of international competition, and what Burke's upcoming Hockey Hall of Fame induction means to him and the people who helped shape his journey. New episodes of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire drop every week. Subscribe for elite hockey insight, leadership lessons, and unmatched access to the people shaping the game. Produced by 1TEAM Media. Disclaimer: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information.

Welcome to another episode of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire. In this conversation, Pierre sits down with longtime player, coach, and broadcaster Joe Micheletti for a personal look at family, leadership, mentorship, and a lifetime spent around the game of hockey. Micheletti reflects on growing up in Hibbing, Minnesota, in a house with nine children, the lessons that came from his upbringing, and the small-town hockey culture that shaped him. He also shares stories about Hibbing legends like Kevin McHale and the deep pride that comes from growing up in one of Minnesota's great hockey communities. The conversation dives into Micheletti's time at the University of Minnesota, where he was recruited by Herb Brooks, won national championships, and learned some of the most important leadership lessons of his life. Joe explains how Brooks understood personalities, pushed different players in different ways, and built the foundation that later helped shape the 1980 Olympic team. Pierre and Joe also discuss Micheletti's decision to sign in the WHA, his time with the Calgary Cowboys and Edmonton Oilers, and what it was like to see Wayne Gretzky up close before the rest of the hockey world fully understood what was coming. Joe also reflects on Glenn Sather, Emile Francis, the St. Louis Blues, family, marriage, and the people who helped guide him through every stage of his hockey life. The episode closes with Micheletti's broadcasting journey, including the lessons he learned from the legendary Dan Kelly and why preparation, relationships, and earning information became central to his work in the booth. New episodes of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire drop every week. Subscribe for elite hockey insight, leadership lessons, and unmatched access to the people who shaped the game. Produced by 1TEAM Media.

Welcome to another episode of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire. In this conversation, Pierre sits down with Matt Keator, founder of WIN Hockey Agency, for a rare look inside the business side of hockey and what it takes to represent players at the highest level. Keator reflects on how he got his start as an NHL scout, the mentors who helped shape his view of the game, and why relationships, trust, hockey sense, and communication have been central to his career as an agent. From Ronnie Caron and Ted Hampson to John Dunham and Ian Moran, Keator shares the lessons that shaped the way he evaluates players and builds long-term careers. The conversation dives into the modern NHL through the lens of player representation, including Adam Fox's path to the New York Rangers, Chris Kreider's move to Montreal, Leo Carlsson's major contract, and why today's league has become more player-driven than ever before. Pierre and Matt also discuss Zdeno Chara's influence, what elite habits really look like, the importance of culture in winning organizations, NHL expansion, Canadian markets, the Olympics, labor harmony, and the future growth of the sport. New episodes of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire drop every week. Subscribe for elite hockey insight, leadership lessons, and unmatched access to the people shaping the game. Produced by 1TEAM Media.

Welcome to another episode of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire. In this conversation, Pierre sits down with Guy Carbonneau, a three-time Stanley Cup champion and 2019 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, for a conversation about leadership, mentorship, winning, and the mindset required to build a life in hockey. Carbonneau reflects on growing up in Sept-Îles, Quebec, where winter meant outdoor rinks, long days with friends, and a passion for hockey that started early. He shares what it was like leaving home at 16 to play junior hockey, getting drafted by the Montreal Canadiens, and stepping into one of the most storied organizations in sports. The conversation dives into how Carbonneau evolved from a junior point producer into one of the most trusted defensive forwards in NHL history. He explains how he learned to play in every situation, take pride in faceoffs, penalty killing, and defensive responsibility, and build a career around shutting down the best players in the world. Pierre and Guy also look back on the 1993 Stanley Cup run, including Carbonneau's famous request to Jacques Demers: "give me Gretzky." Carbonneau explains why he wanted that matchup, how he viewed his role against elite players, and what made Patrick Roy such a difference-maker in Montreal's championship years. From Montreal to Dallas, from Bob Gainey and Larry Robinson to Sidney Crosby and the modern game, this episode is a deep look at winning habits, defensive intelligence, and the legacy of one of hockey's great leaders. New episodes of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire drop every week. Subscribe for elite hockey insight, leadership lessons, and unmatched access to the people who shaped the game.

Welcome to another episode of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire. In this conversation, Pierre sits down with Greg Carvel, the Head Coach at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, for a wide-ranging discussion on coaching, culture, player development, leadership, and the values that shape a program. Carvel reflects on growing up in Canton, New York, his playing days, and the standards that helped define him early in his hockey life. He shares how work ethic, integrity, trust, and preparation became the foundation of his coaching identity, values that he now carries into every team he leads. The conversation dives into Carvel's coaching journey from Amherst College to the Anaheim Ducks, Ottawa Senators, Saint Lawrence, and eventually UMass. He looks back on working with Mike Babcock and Brian Murray, building trust with NHL players, taking on major responsibilities in Ottawa, and how those experiences helped cement his belief in himself as a coach. Pierre and Greg also discuss the rise of UMass hockey, the recruitment and development of Cale Makar, and why Carvel's program has become known for developing NHL-ready players. From high standards and hard hockey to care, connection, and vulnerability, Carvel explains what it takes to build a culture players believe in. The episode also explores how college hockey is changing through NIL, revenue sharing, CHL players, European recruiting, and the growing talent level across the NCAA. Carvel shares how he continues to adapt as a coach while staying true to the values that have made UMass one of the most respected programs in college hockey. New episodes of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire drop every week. Subscribe for elite hockey insight, leadership lessons, and unmatched access to the people shaping the game. Produced by 1TEAM Media.