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.

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Kevyn Adams

Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

05/10/24 • 27 min

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.

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Rick Nash

Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

04/15/24 • 23 min

He was a prolific scorer and great teammate wherever he played. But now Rick Nash is carving out a new path for himself off the ice. He joins Frank to discuss his rise within the Blue Jackets organization as the Director of Player Development, being named GM of Team Canada at the World Championships, how he’s building out the team, networking within the game, the importance of the off-season for Columbus, and where he sees himself in 5 years.

3:00 - What it feels like to be named GM of Team Canada for the World Championships

3:40 - Role with the Columbus Blue Jackets

4:30 - Director of Player Development

7:00 - The importance of the World Championships this year

8:30 - How he recruits players after a long NHL season

10:30 - What it's like prepping for the World Championships

11:40 - How he's building the World Championship team

14:00 - The pressure of playing international hockey

16:00 - Networking around the league

17:30 - What's next for the Blue Jackets as the off-season approaches

18:30 - Growing to the top of the organization

Music Credit: Skeleton - Best Of My Love

Audio Credit: CBC, NHL Network & TSN.

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Craig Conroy, Calgary Flames GM

Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

05/24/23 • 23 min

There is no walking on eggshells for new Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy, promoted to the position on Tuesday after 14 years in their front office. He knows everyone. Now it's time to get to work. And after an underwhelming season, there is plenty on Conroy's to-do list with seven UFAs, young players to convince to stay in the fold and an all-important coaching hire.

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Keith Jones, Philadelphia Flyers president

Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

05/16/23 • 24 min

Three days after Keith Jones was installed as the Philadelphia Flyers' new president of hockey operations, 'Jonesy' joined Frank to talk the future of the franchise. A rebuild is coming, there will be more pain for Flyers fans. They're also trying something that is unprecedented in hockey: giving coach John Tortorella a seat at the table in the decision-making process. How will it all work? Who has final say? Why jump into working for a team now? Tune in to find out.

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Bill Guerin, Minnesota Wild GM

Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

05/06/23 • 32 min

The bitter taste of playoff disappointment still lingers in the mouth of Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin, a few days removed from a first-round exit at the hands of the Dallas Stars. But should this season still be considered a success? The Wild nearly won a division title with more than $13 million in dead cap space. Guerin speaks of team building, the long-term plan and where the Wild are heading next.

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Kevyn Adams, Buffalo Sabres GM

Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

04/26/23 • 31 min

Culture is one of the biggest buzz words in pro sports. Where does culture come from? How is it fostered? How do you change it? Oftentimes, when building out a young team, culture can determine development rate. We spoke to Sabres GM Kevyn Adams about the team he's assembled in Buffalo, where they've been, where they're going next, and how they can continue developing to break the longest active playoff drought in pro sports.

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Dallas Eakins, Former Anaheim Ducks Head Coach

Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

04/21/23 • 49 min

What's it like to coach a rebuilding roster that realistically has little chance to win every night? That's the reality for six to eight NHL head coaches every season, and the reality for Dallas Eakins, who learned last week he would not be returning to the Anaheim Ducks bench. Eakins has spent a lifetime in the game and he spoke about the power of neutral thinking and building a 'Win Today' mindset.

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John Paddock, Regina Pats GM & Head Coach

Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

04/14/23 • 24 min

What makes Connor Bedard tick? John Paddock is a hockey lifer, who has seen and experienced just about everything over 50 years in the hockey world. He has been an NHL GM and head coach, played and coached against generational talents, and now shepherded No. 1 overall pick Bedard through all three years of junior hockey in Regina. He explains why Bedard is special, offers a realistic expectation for his NHL impact next season, and gives insight on how Bedard has managed the pressure of being the next prodigy and a one-man COVID relief fund for the WHL circuit.

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Danny Briere, Philadelphia Flyers Interim GM

Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

04/06/23 • 22 min

Danny Briere was appointed Interim GM of the Philadelphia Flyers on March 10. The former Flyers forward has a unique view of the game from multiple angles - as a smaller, highly-skilled player who had to grind out his spot in the NHL, then as a minor league GM, before transitioning to the Flyers' front office over the last couple years. We'll get his insight on where the Flyers might be heading next if he's the man in charge, plus the influence John Tortorella will have on the decision-making process.

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Kevin Cheveldayoff

Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

11/13/24 • 28 min

Frank sits down with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff in Toronto during Hockey Hall of Fame weekend to discuss his their unbelievable start, improvements they have made during the off-season, how Scott Arniel has left his mark on the team, the growth of their leadership group, and the importance of Connor Hellebuyck.

TIMESTAMPS

2:15 - Did you see this start coming?

3:15 - What has enabled the team to come together and be so productive?

4:45 - Improved power play

6:45 - New coaching staff, but still familiar

9:45 - Continuity leading to success

16:10 - Resisting the urge to rebuild the team after playoff loss

18:00 - Growth of the leadership group

21:55 - Kyle Connor has a little more swag this year

25:10 - The value of Connor Hellebuyck

Music Credit: Metronomy - The Look

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Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli currently has 54 episodes available.

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The average episode length on Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli is 29 minutes.

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