Raw Knuckles
One of the National Hockey League’s all time toughest players, Chris Nilan and Spittin’ Chiclets funniest-ever guest and former pro, Tim Stapleton co-host RAW KNUCKLES. An entertaining and inspiring podcast about the NHL, universal issues dealing with sports, and about life and facing it everyday with humor and insight.
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Episodes
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Chris and Tim have a chat with Brent Sopel about the state of hockey today, his struggles with dyslexia, and his time in Russia!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Brent Sopel Foundation
8:59 - First Training Camp
15:18 - Getting Sober
17:58 - Time in Chicago
22:42 - Brian Burke
26:17 - Changing of Hockey
30:25 - Time in Montreal
32:38 - Time in Russia
41:31 - Picking up Crackers
42:46 - Growing up in Alberta
44:43 - Toughest Players
48:05 - Advice to Younger Self
55:14 - Tough Times
1:00:10 - Youth Coaches
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Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Knuckles gives his thoughts on Cole Caufield's 8 year deal with Montreal.
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Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Knuckles is joined by Tim this week to answer your questions!
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - What did the Stanley Cup winners from Chicago bring to the Atlanta Thrashers locker room?
1:17 - Behn Wilson fights
3:20 - Could Chicago support two NHL teams?
6:40 - Vladislav Tretiak or Ken Dryden?
8:21 - Claude Noel as a coach?
15:14 - Most intense fight?
21:47 - State of the game in the ECAC?
23:26 - Best and worst thing about playing in Russia?
27:07 - Would Max Pacioretty be interested in a return to Montreal?
29:31 - North American or International rink size?
32:46 - Guy Carbonneau personality?
33:40 - Vladimir Krikunov?
36:10 - Why didn't the Bruins take an interest in Knuckles before the Habs?
40:05 - Which former player impressed you the most?
41:44 - Raw Knuckles Intro - "He's a Madman!"
45:49 - When did you feel comfortable doing interviews for the NHL?
47:21 - Russian girls?
48:32 - The Beatles or The Rolling Stones?
49:53 - Coleslaw?
50:11 - Ever been starstruck?
54:03 - How does "money on the board" work in the locker room?
55:27 - Concussions and equipment?
56:14 - Who do you have the Habs picking in the draft?
57:25 - Stanley Cup Predictions
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Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Chris and Tim sit down with one of Tim's old teammates, Jay Rosehill! Jay talks about everything from college parties to living in the U.K.!
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Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Knuckles gives his thoughts on the Canadiens' goaltender Sam Montembeault!
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Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Chris and Tim sit down with one of Chris' teammates Rick Green to talk about playing against each other, their favorite coaches, and retirement!
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Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Knuckles gives his quick thoughts on why it's taking so long to sign Cole Caufield.
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Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Knuckles and Tim sit down with Andrew Shaw to talk about fighting in the NHL, retirement, and concussions.
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Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Knuckles hits you with his thoughts on the overload of sports betting commercials during NHL games.
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Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Chris sits down and answers burning questions from fans of the show!
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CHRIS NILAN
Chris Nilan was tough. For an Irish kid growing up in Boston, there was no other way. It seemed likely that Chris would end up on the wrong side of prison bars until he found hockey. He defied the odds and became one of the few American’s to become an integral part of The Montreal Canadiens, bringing his toughness & grit, and helping them win a Stanley Cup in ’86. Beyond being one of the toughest enforcers of his era, he could also score; having seasons where he notched over 20 goals. He ended his career as the leader in penalties per minute and still holds the record for the most penalties in a single game. Today he is still considered by many to be one of the National Hockey Leagues most accomplished enforcers. But without hockey as his anchor, he lost his way in retirement, descending into alcoholism & drug addiction, almost losing his life on more than one occasion. After getting sober, Chris began hosting his own sports radio show, OFF THE CUFF on TSN690 radio Montreal In March 2013. After nearly a decade on the show, he was fired by the company for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Tim Stapleton
American Former NHL Player from Chicago. He spent Time with the Toronto Maple Leafs , Atlanta Thrashers, And Winnipeg Jets. In 2011, Tim scored the last goal in Thrashers' history. Tim also played around the world in Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, Belarus, and Russia