NHL podcast: Mike Johnson on unexpected playing career, growth as analyst

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!