Episode Mark Johnson (508): SPECIAL GUEST AARON BELL Talks Junior Hockey. Milt Schmidt Award Candidates Discussion.

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.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Get ScuttlePuck merch at our store here. Visit Aaron Bell's website Hockey Docs  Buy Aaron's Book "Junior Hockey Giants"  Title Player  Mark Johnson  News: McDavid contract watch continues - things pretty quiet but "insiders" expect something before training camp in 3-5 year range  Tkachuk - surgery needed but waiting - why?  INTERVIEW: Aaron Bell - Junior Hockey Giants -  Guess the 5th Milt Schmidt -    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.   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