Not much going on in the NHL but author Aaron Bell has a new book out titled "Junior Hockey Giants" and he joined us to tell us all about the book and regale us with tales from his time working for the CHL. Plus we have a lively discussion on who should win the inaugural Milt Schmidt award.
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Potential Inaugural Recipients (Past or Present):
1. Patrice Bergeron – Boston Bruins
- 20-year Bruin, ultimate team-first player, Selke legend, captain with quiet strength, community leader.
2. Steve Yzerman – Detroit Red Wings
- 22-year playing career in Detroit; transitioned to front office. Humble, tough leader. Maintained loyalty even post-retirement by returning to Detroit in GM role.
3. Nicklas Lidström – Detroit Red Wings
- Entire 20-season career with the Wings. Graceful, steady, classy. Embodied humility and professionalism.
4. Dustin Brown – Los Angeles Kings
- Longtime captain, two-time Cup winner, played entire career with LA. Quiet but fierce leadership.
5. Henrik Lundqvist – New York Rangers
- Though retired with a heart condition before playing a game for the Capitals, his loyalty to the Rangers was unwavering. Iconic presence and community figure.
6. Shane Doan – Arizona Coyotes/Winnipeg Jets Franchise
- Stayed with the franchise through relocations and struggles. Embodied loyalty, leadership, and class.
7. Jean Béliveau (Posthumous) – Montreal Canadiens
- A legend whose playing, executive, and ambassador roles spanned decades. Perhaps the closest parallel to Schmidt in character.
8. Stan Smyl – Vancouver Canucks
- Played entire career with Vancouver, then served in many off-ice roles. Loyal servant to the franchise through thick and thin.
9. Craig Anderson – Buffalo Sabres (Honorary for Ottawa)
- While not a full-career one-team player, could be considered for special service and character with Ottawa during their rebuild years.
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NHL Players with 10+ Seasons All with One Team
| Player | Team | Seasons | Years Active |
| Steve Yzerman | Detroit Red Wings | 22 | 1983–2006 |
| Nicklas Lidström | Detroit Red Wings | 20 | 1991–2012 |
| Henri Richard | Montreal Canadiens | 20 | 1955–1975 |
| Jean Béliveau | Montreal Canadiens | 20 | 1950–1971 |
| Joe Sakic | Quebec/Colorado | 20 | 1988–2009 |
| Stan Mikita | Chicago Blackhawks | 22 | 1958–1980 |
| Mario Lemieux | Pittsburgh Penguins | 17 | 1984–2006* |
| Gilbert Perreault | Buffalo Sabres | 17 | 1970–1987 |
| Daniel Alfredsson | Ottawa Senators | 17 | 1995–2013* |
| Rod Gilbert | New York Rangers | 18 | 1960–1978 |
| Ken Daneyko | New Jersey Devils | 20 | 1983–2003 |
| Shane Doan | Winnipeg/Phoenix/Arizona Coyotes | 21 | 1995–2017 |
| Alex Delvecchio | Detroit Red Wings | 24 | 1950–1974 |
| Bob Gainey | Montreal Canadiens | 16 | 1973–1989 |
| Denis Potvin | New York Islanders | 15 | 1973–1988 |
| Patrik Elias | New Jersey Devils | 20 | 1995–2016 |
| George Armstrong | Toronto Maple Leafs | 21 | 1949–1971 |
| Henrik Lundqvist | New York Rangers | 15 | 2005–2020* |
| Craig Ramsay | Buffalo Sabres | 14 | 1971–1985 |
| Pekka Rinne | Nashville Predators | 15 | 2005–2021 |
| Thomas Steen | Winnipeg Jets | 14 | 1981–1995 |
| Borje Salming | Toronto Maple Leafs | 16 | 1973–1989* |
Connections: Marcel Dionne, Peter Sarno, Cory Locke, Mark Savard
