Luke Gazdic talks NHL career, broadcasting and the evolution of sports betting in Canada

Former professional hockey player turned broadcaster Luke Gazdic was the latest guest on the Martin Lycka Safe Bet Show, supported by the Player Protection Hub, filmed live at the recent Canadian Gaming Summit in Toronto.Gazdic recapped his time in the NHL and the minor leagues, before discussing his current role as a hockey analyst and how sports betting has changed in Canada from the start of his career until now.The Player Protection Hub is a membership-only news discussion and research hub dedicated to the global player protection and responsible gambling space. Designed to be the home of player protection news and multimedia content, and one-stop-shop for all relevant research, and to facilitate discussion led by our high-level membership base. The Player Protection Hub aims to raise industry standards across the board. Register here https://playerprotectionhub.com/00:00 Introduction to Luke Gastic's Journey01:30 Draft Day and Early Career Challenges04:43 First NHL Game and Scoring a Record Goal08:23 Family Influence and Growing Up in Hockey10:39 Evolution of the Game: Skill vs. Physicality15:42 Transitioning from Player to Sportscaster19:57 The Impact of Sports Betting on Hockey