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

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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