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 Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Chris and Tim are joined by three former "Chesapeake Icebreakers" of the ECHL. Jamie O'Leary, Mike "Tambo" Tamburro , and Ryan Mougenel to talk about Knuckles coaching style, and share stories of the wild times in the ECHL.
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Chris & Tim speak with Theo Fleury about his NHL stories, escaping his abuser, and beating his addictions.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Nilan shares his thoughts on Alex Ovechkin and his chances of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record for All-Time goals.
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Nilan takes a moment to thank the viewers for supporting him throughout the year, along with wishing them a Merry Christmas.
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Chris and Tim speak with Pierre Gervais about his experiences and stories as the Head Equipment Manager of the Montreal Canadiens.
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Chris and Tim are joined by Habs Rookie Defensemen Arber Xhekaj aka Wi-Fi aka The Sheriff to talk about his journey from Costco to the NHL, And how he is adjusting to the National Hockey League.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Chris and guest co-host Anita Astley speak with Kevin Stevens about his struggles with addiction along with the subsequent emotional turmoil and recovery.
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