NHL podcast: Mike Johnson on unexpected playing career, growth as analyst
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Welcome to Puck Pursuit, an interview-style podcast hosted by John Matisz, theScore's national hockey writer.
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Mike Johnson, ex-NHL forward and current analyst for NHL Network, TSN, NBC, and SiriusXM, joins the show to discuss a variety of topics, including:
- Going straight from college to Maple Leafs' lineup
- Highlights from Toronto's deep 1998-99 playoff run
- Montreal teammate Alexei Kovalev's endearing side
- Being coached by Wayne Gretzky in Phoenix
- Mindset as a broadcaster, importance of being honest
... and more!
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