by Pierre McGuire
Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire goes beyond scores and hot takes to reveal how great hockey teams are truly built through culture, leadership, character, and the decisions made long before the puck ever drops. Hosted by Pierre McGuire, the show delivers elite hockey insight shaped by decades inside the game as a coach, executive, scout, broadcaster, and historian. Pierre translates greatness from the locker room to the front office, the scouting trail, and beyond.
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July 1, 2026
<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="251" data-end="539">Welcome to another episode of Inside The Game with Pierre McGuire. In this conversation, Pierre sits down with Dan Muse, Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins, for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, coaching, player relationships, and the people who helped shape his path in hockey.</p> <p data-start="541" data-end="816">Muse reflects on his unique journey into the game, from falling in love with hockey without having a rink nearby, to playing in Alabama and Massachusetts, to building his coaching foundation through teaching, college hockey, and years spent learning from influential mentors.</p> <p data-start="818" data-end="1205">The conversation dives into Muse's time at Yale, including the 2013 National Championship run, the importance of leadership inside a team, and how a true group effort can create something special. Muse also shares what it is like to coach Sidney Crosby and why Crosby's daily consistency, preparation, and pursuit of another level continue to separate him from almost everyone in sports.</p> <p data-start="1207" data-end="1428">Pierre and Dan also discuss delegation, staff culture, organizational buy-in, and why everyone inside a winning organization matters, from the players and coaches to scouts, support staff, and everyone behind the scenes.</p> <p data-start="1430" data-end="1607">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.</p> <p data-start="1609" data-end="1633">Produced by 1TEAM Media.</p>
June 24, 2026
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Jason Spezza joins Pierre McGuire on Inside The Game for a wide ranging conversation about life after playing, joining the Pittsburgh Penguins organization, and the lessons that shaped his hockey journey.</p> <p class="isSelectedEnd">Spezza reflects on breaking into junior hockey at 15, representing Canada at the World Juniors, being drafted second overall, and growing through the highs and lows of his time in Ottawa. He also looks back on the Pizza Line, the 2007 Stanley Cup Final, his transition to Dallas and Toronto, and the mindset it took to keep evolving as a player.</p> <p>Now in management with the Penguins, Spezza shares what he has learned about player development, building standards in an organization, working with young players in Wilkes Barre, and what makes Sidney Crosby the definition of daily excellence.</p>
April 21, 2026
<p>Welcome to another episode of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire. In this conversation, Pierre sits down with Jeff Gorton, Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Montreal Canadiens and one of the most respected team builders in the NHL.</p> <p> </p> <p>Jeff takes us through his unconventional path from a non-traditional hockey background to the top of the sport, sharing how relationships, patience, and opportunity shaped his career. From learning under legends to making franchise-defining decisions like the Joe Thornton trade, Gorton provides a rare look inside the moments that shape organizations.</p> <p> </p> <p>The conversation dives deep into the art of team building, including the Bruins' legendary 2006 draft, the acquisition of Tuukka Rask, and the strategic rebuild of the New York Rangers. Jeff also opens up about leadership during adversity, including losing his job in New York and how he stayed grounded in the process.</p> <p> </p> <p>Now in Montreal, Gorton shares how he and Kent Hughes are building a culture rooted in trust, alignment, and belief. From hiring Martin St. Louis to identifying emerging stars like Lane Hutson, this episode reveals how great teams are built through vision, patience, and culture long before the puck ever drops.</p> <p> </p> <p>Jeff Gorton is the Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Montreal Canadiens. He previously served as General Manager of the New York Rangers and held leadership roles with the Boston Bruins. Over his career, he has played a key role in drafting and developing elite NHL talent and is widely regarded as one of the top hockey minds in the game.</p> <p> </p> <p>New episodes of Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire drop every week. Subscribe for elite culture insights, high level strategy, and unmatched access to the people who build greatness.</p> <p> </p> <p>Produced by 1TEAM Media.</p>
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Inside the Game with Pierre McGuire goes beyond scores and hot takes to reveal how great hockey teams are truly built through culture, leadership, character, and the decisions made long before the puck ever drops.
Hosted by Pierre McGuire, the show delivers elite hockey insight shaped by decades inside the game as a coach, executive, scout, broadcaster, and historian. Pierre translates greatness from the locker room to the front office, the scouting trail, and beyond.
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