Hockey analyst Mike Johnson joins Daren Millard and John Shannon on 100% Hockey for a fast-moving conversation on one of the strangest weeks around the NHL.

The group reacts to a rare goalie fight during an outdoor game, breaks down mounting pressure on the Toronto Maple Leafs, and digs into what’s really happening behind the scenes as trade talk starts heating up. They also look at Auston Matthews’ recent surge and what it could mean for Toronto moving forward.

The conversation also covers:

- The shock resignation of Barry Trotz and what it means for the Nashville Predators
- How unexpected moments can swing momentum across the league
- Trade strategy, timing, and pressure markets
- The atmosphere and impact of outdoor NHL games

A lively, opinionated look at a league full of pressure points, surprises, and teams searching for answers.

Jim Nill joins Daren Millard and John Shannon on 100% Hockey for a wide-ranging conversation covering the challenges of managing a team through change, Olympic roster decisions, and the current state of the league.
Nill breaks down the season in Dallas with the Dallas Stars, touching on coaching adjustments, player development, and how leadership approaches tough stretches. He also shares insight into the process of helping shape Canada’s Olympic roster ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics, and what goes into preparing players for international competition.

They also discuss:

- Navigating coaching changes and evolving team dynamics
- Balancing short-term results with long-term development
- The complexities of Olympic preparation
- Lessons from Nill’s own playing career
- His perspective on where today’s NHL is headed

A thoughtful, behind-the-scenes look at team building, leadership, and decision-making from one of hockey’s most respected executives.

Ray Ferraro joins Daren Millard and John Shannon on 100% Hockey for a wide-ranging conversation about where the NHL stands as teams push toward the Olympic break.

The group breaks down the grind of the schedule, the different pressures facing players headed to international play versus those staying behind, and how front offices balance short-term results with long-term planning.

They also discuss:
- Rebuilds versus retools — and why timing matters more than ever
- Boston as a model of retooling without falling out of contention
- Managing players through uncertain stretches of a season
Trade and signing windows, and how patience plays into success
- The challenges facing teams like the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks
- How standings pressure is shaping decisions across the league

A smart, timely look at team-building philosophy and the realities of navigating the NHL calendar.