Mike Johnson on Playing in Toronto, Sundin & Domi, Getting Traded and Joining the Media

Former Maple Leaf and current analyst for TSN and NHL Network, Mike Johnson joins the podcast to look back at his career and his time with the Maple Leafs, including breaking into the league as an undrafted rookie and being put on Mats Sundin's wing, getting to play for the Leafs after growing up in Scarborough, his memories of Tie Domi as a teammate, and finding out he was traded to Tampa for Darcy Tucker. Mike also talks about his time in smaller markets like Tampa and Phoenix and his eventual move into the media, as well as his thoughts on the current team and how a player like William Nylander is perceived in the market. Plus, Jonas and James discuss the latest proposal for the NHL's return to play efforts and the issues surrounding a 24-team playoff format. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.