Nick Alberga is joined by newly appointed Hamilton Hammers head coach Jay McKee. First, McKee discusses his decision to leave the OHL's Brantford Bulldogs for the AHL, why the opportunity in Hamilton was too good to pass up, and how difficult it was to move on from Brantford. He also talks about his long-term goal of coaching in the NHL and the differences between coaching junior players and professionals.

Additionally, McKee shares his thoughts on Leafs prospect Ben Danford, whom he coached in Brantford. He raves about Danford's character, hockey IQ, and defensive instincts, projecting him as a future shutdown defenseman capable of matching up against the NHL's best players. McKee compares Danford's game to Chris Tanev and Gustav Forsling, while admitting the young blueliner reminds him of himself as a player. He also weighs in on how close Danford is to making the jump to the NHL.

Finally, McKee discusses Toronto's ongoing coaching search and the growing trend of NHL teams looking to the minor leagues for coaching talent, including the possibility of Joe Pavelski entering the mix.

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Nick Alberga recaps Carolina's 4-2 win over Vegas in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final as the Hurricanes moved one victory away from capturing the Stanley Cup. After that, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden joins the show to preview the Calder Cup Final against the Chicago Wolves and discuss what's fuelled his team's impressive playoff run.

Additionally, newly appointed Hamilton Hammers head coach Jay McKee stops by to discuss his move from the OHL to the AHL, his NHL coaching aspirations, and Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford's development and NHL potential.

Also, Nick weighs in on Joe Pavelski publicly confirming his involvement in the Leafs' coaching search and discusses whether Darnell Nurse, who reportedly wants out of Edmonton, could be a fit in Toronto.

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Nick Alberga catches up with Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden ahead of the Calder Cup Final. Gruden breaks down the Marlies' playoff run, the team's resilient identity, and the passionate fan support that's helped fuel their success. He also previews the matchup with the Chicago Wolves, explaining why their style closely mirrors that of their NHL affiliate, the Carolina Hurricanes.

Plus, Gruden discusses Easton Cowan's impressive postseason, Jacob Quillan's status, Artur Akhtyamov's stellar play between the pipes, and Ben Danford's rapid development since joining the Marlies. To wrap things up, Gruden addresses Toronto's ongoing coaching search, his NHL aspirations, and why he believes he's ready for the next step whenever that opportunity comes.

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