Roenick Life Podcast With Jr And Jaffe

One of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history, Brett Hull joins JR and Jaffe for a candid discussion on a variety of topics. Hull, who is working as an analyst for ESPN's coverage of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, talks about his career which saw him score 741 goals and hoist the Stanley Cup 2 times. The guys also give their take on who were some of the major snubs for Team USA.

Stanley Cup winner and 1996 World Cup of Hockey champion Bill Guerin joins a solo Billy Jaffe to reminisce about the USA's upset win over Team Canada in the '96 World Cup. Plus, the producer of the new hockey documentary Ice Guardians, Adam Scourgie, joins Billy to preview the release of the documentary that chronicles the role fighters have had in the history of hockey and the toll it took on their brains and bodies.

San Jose Sharks star Logan Couture is this week's guest on The RoenickLife Podcast. Couture joins the guys for an in-depth discussion about his opportunity to play for Team Canada in the World Cup of Hockey. Couture also give his take on his beloved Toronto Blue Jays and gives listeners a glimpse into what he likes to do away from the rink. JR and Jaffe take a look at the new coach hired in Colorado, Jared Bednar, as well as give their thoughts on 49er QB Colin Kaepernick's protest.

NHL Superstar Connor McDavid is this week's guest on the RoenickLife Podcast. Connor talks candidly with JR and Jaffe about his maturation process and what he expects from himself, taking the next step in his career and the offseason moves made by the Edmonton Oilers. Billy has returned from his vacation in Italy and has the pounds to show for it. The guys also take a look at the World Cup of Hockey and give their thoughts on the tournament.

Hockey Hall of Famer & President of Business Operations for the Los Angeles Kings Luc Robitaille joins the RoenickLife Podcast. Lucky joins JR and Jaffe for a candid discussion about his career and how the 171st overall pick in the 1984 NHL Draft overcame critics of his skating style and how he went on to score 668 goals and 1,394 points in the NHL, which is the highest goal and point total for a Left Wing in NHL History. Luc goes on to share some stories with the boys, as well as reminisce about the last goal he scored in the NHL.........which happened to be set up by a certain podcast host.

The boys are joined by Brian Boyle of the Tampa Bay Lightning for a candid discussion about coming from a big family and what goes into staying focused on winning a Stanley Cup. Boiler also sheds some light on the Lightning re-signing Steven Stamkos and how honest a person he is. Billy also tells us about his weekend with Pearl Jam while the band was on tour in Boston.

Former MLB pitcher David Wells joins this weeks podcast for a candid discussion ranging from is night time activities to coming to the ballpark hungover before tossing his perfect game. Boomer also gives the guys an update on a freak injury that caused him a great deal of pain. In our second segment the guys catch up with Stanley Cup winner and former NHL tough guy, Scott Parker. Scott talks about his days as a fighter in the league, the toll it has taken on his body and his mind and what he is up to these days living in Colorado.

Former NHL "Tough Guy" George Parros joins the guys for a candid discussion about his career and life after hockey. The Princeton product looks back on his early days and how he made it to the NHL. George, a renaissance man, as dubbed by Billy Jaffe gives the boys an update on what his life after hockey has been like and how fighting in the league was a part of the job, but also something he loved.

The captain of the Arizona Coyotes, Shane Doan, is this week's guest on The RoenickLife Podcast. Doaner tells JR and Jaffe about his decision to come back to the Yotes for another year and why he made his decision to return to Arizona, rather than sign on with a team that's favored to win the Stanley Cup. Shane also talks about the young kids that are in the Coyotes organization.

One of the most feared heavyweights in NHL history, Stu Grimson, joins JR & Jaffe for a candid discussion. In this week's episode you hear Stu talk about the way his career started, being drafted into the NHL, not once, but twice and what it was like being roommates with JR while the two were teammates in Chicago. Stu also tells the boys about the toll being a fighter in the NHL took on his body. Don't miss this fun interview.

Stanley Cup winner Milan Lucic joins JR & Jaffe to talk about his decision to join the Edmonton Oilers as a free agent. Lucic tells the boys about the free agency process and how the opportunity to play with Connor McDavid was too good to pass up. The guys also take a look at the free agency moves & trades that took place during a wild week in the NHL.

Billy Jaffe riding solo today with JR on vacation talks NHL Draft and offseason news with Elliotte Friedman of Rogers SportsNet's Hockey Night in Canada, New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero & John Shannon of HockeyCentral on SportsNet. The guys get into some potential Draft Day Trades, Free Agency and the NHL expansion to Las Vegas. Don't miss it.

The Pittsburgh Penguins are Stanley Cup Champions for the 4th time in their history and who better to have join the podcast than Penguins SuperFan and National Sports Radio host Scott Ferrall. Ferrall brings his brash attitude to the podcast to give his thoughts on The Stanley Cup Final and how his beloved Pens were able to bring home The Cup.

In this special episode of the RoenickLife Podcast the guys sit down with The Great One, Wayne Gretzky, The Hockey Maven, Stan Fischler, Former NHL star Derek Sanderson & Howe's former teammate John Garrett to look back on the life of one of the most iconic superstars the sports world has ever known.

3-time Stanley Cup winner, Mark Recchi, joins JR and Jaffe for an in depth discussion on his career. In this episode Recchi tells the guys about being a 4th round pick, 67th overall with limited size, by the Pittsburgh Penguins and how he went on to score 577 career regular season goals and win The Cup 3 times. Plus, JR talks about his Pittsburgh experience during Games 1 and 2 of The Stanley Cup Final.

NBC Lead Hockey analyst Eddie Olczyk joins this week's podcast to look back on his career, winning a Stanley Cup as a member of the 1993 - 1994 New York Rangers, playing for Mike Keenan in NYC and the late John Brophy in Toronto and how an autographed picture from Tom Lysiak is still hanging in his office today.

Former NHL player and current SiriusXM host Matthew Barnaby joins this week's podcast for a candid discussion about his career and how he became one of the game's best agitators. JR and Matt reminisce about a particular battle that led to Matt trying to plant one on JR's kisser. They guys also address the interesting week JR had on social media. Don't miss this fun episode.

Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach Rick Tocchet joins the guys this week for a fun and candid discussion. Rick talks about his early days in the NHL. From being drafted by the Flyers and what being a Broad Street Bully was all about to his legendary fight with Wendel Clark and how he feels the NHL has changed from when he played. The guys also take a look at the Conference Final match ups and discuss Ben Bishop's injury and how they thought it looked from their perspective.

With the Stanley Cup Playoffs heating up the guys bring you a BONUS podcast for this week. We have 2 Game 7's in the Western Conference and the Capitals hope to push the Penguins to a Game 7 later this week. The guys also discuss the coaching changes that have taken place in Minnesota and Ottawa.

NHL on NBC studio analyst and former Head Coach and GM of the New York Islanders, Mike Milbury, joins JR and Jaffe for a candid discussion about his early days as a hockey player and how he became a member of the Boston Bruins. Mike also talks about the impact Don Cherry and Harry Sinden had on his career and Mike looks back on the roller coaster ride that was his tenure with the Islanders.