On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss 00:00 Threats of waivers, no movement, and no trade clauses 22:30 The personalities of different front offices 31:00 Negotiating a deal for a Four Nations player 32:00 Going to hockey games for free 34:00 The hardest GMs to negotiate with 39:30 Meeting a player for the fir…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss seeing Bruce Springsteen with Jonathan Huberdeau (00:00), and the rising NHL salary and how that effects players, owners, and fans (09:30). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: November 20, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Ag…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss the NHLPA's new CTE advisory committee (00:00), the upcoming Four Nations Face Off (34:00), and the NCAA changing its rules on CHL players (36:00). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: November 7, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episode…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss Marc Andre Fluery's last game in Pittsburgh (00:00), NHL franchise values skyrocketing (11:50), and then are joined by Nashville Predators forward Zachary L'Heureux (22:00). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: October 30, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentpr…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss Max Pacioretty's journey to the Toronto Maple Leafs (00:00), the debut of the Utah Hockey Club (22:00), and 20 years at Octagon (28:00). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: October 11, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent …

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss Marc-Andre Fleury working the ice crew and the misnomer of restricted free agents holding out. Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: October 2, 2024 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, 00:00 Expansion is coming 11:00 Training camp for an agent 22:00 Rogers takes control of MLSE 30:00 Restricted free agents don't hold out 41:00 Is a giant salary cap jump coming? 52:50 Jersey numbers in contracts 56:00 Career advice Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Reco…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, 00:00 Our condolences to the Gaudreau family 04:00 Summer Vacation 15:00 Perron & Flower 22:00 Askarov goes from Nashville to San Jose 30:00 Doug Armstrong's offer sheets 45:00 Expansion is coming 50:00 Colby Barlow skips training camp Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde R…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, the busy NHL calendar (00:00), the final centralized draft (08:45), Leafs draft pick Miroslav Holinka (15:00), Adam Jiříček is drafted by the St. Louis Blues (18:45), Sean Durzi re-signs in Utah and salary cap jumps (25:00), Drouin returns to the Avalanche (34:50), David Perron h…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, they chat about what it's like to negotiate and sign a massive extension (00:00) and then they are joined by Vancouver Canucks defencemen Filip Hronek to talk about his off-season, playing in the playoffs, and his love for Vancouver (31:30). Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamW…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, 00:00 How do you prepare a player for the NHL combine? 06:00 The draft may not be decentralized 12:45 Adam Jiricek's time at the combine 18:00 Oil Kings prospect Adam Echo 19:45 Filip Hronek needs a new contract and how arbitration works 32:30 David Perron is a UFA 35:30 Max Paci…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, playing in tough hockey markets (00:00), seeing Stanley Cup Playoff game live (16:00), how has the refereeing been so far? (29:30), HRR and the new NHL TV deal (32:30), Utah's new team (43:00), and the World Championships and an Adam Jiříček update (53:30). Follow us on Twitter: …

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, they dive deep into the current state of the Arizona Coyotes, discussing a possible move to Salt Lake City, the NHLPA's role in the Coyotes saga, Alex Merulo's potential sale of the team to the Smith Group, the status of no trade clause, and much more. Follow us on Twitter: @wals…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, they chat about: 00:00 Bobby Bonilla Day 12:30 Shohei Ohtani's gambling scandal 26:40 Chris Simon's passing and the NHL's stance on CTE 42:00 Working in Russia and Ivan Fedotov's return to North America 51:00 Looking ahead to the playoffs Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWyld…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde speak with General Manager of the Minnesota Wild, Bill Guerin. In this conversation, Bill Guerin discusses the rules of negotiations, emotional memories of winning the cup building, preparation for trade deadline day, dissension and conflict in decision-making, and much more. Follow u…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are speaking with Hall of Fame sportswriter Helene Elliott. This week, Helene retired from her role at the Los Angeles Times after 47 years in the business. During her conversation on Agent Provocateur, Helene, Allan, and Adam speak about her start in the business, covering the Miracl…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by Sean Packard, Director of Tax at Octagon. They chat about: 00:00 What makes athlete tax returns so complicated 16:00 Dispelling the myth that it's more lucrative to play in places with no state income tax 19:45 How compensation is paid to a pro-athlete and RCA 25:30 The …

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are live from The Rec Room in Toronto on All-Star weekend and they chat about, Allan's experience at All-Star, the NHL returning to the Olympics, and Allan tells a never before heard story about a high draft pick. Follow AP on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: February 2, 2024 V…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss: 00:00 The Flyers trade Cutter Gauthier for Jamie Drysdale 40:30 Max Pacioretty's journey back to the NHL 43:15 Allan's experience at this year's World Junior Championship 51:45 Nathan Walker's contract extension 54:00 The Hockey News 100 People of Power and Influence Follow u…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss: 00:00 Happy Holidays! 03:00 Scouts are the unsung heroes of NHL front offices 13:00 David Perron's 6 game suspension and the meeting with the DOPS 15:15 The Appeals Process for Suspensions 47:00 Underperforming teams around the NHL and the role of analytics Follow us on Twitt…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by Toronto Maple Leafs defencemen William Lagesson to talk about, his time in Toronto and his reaction to the media, playing in front of family in the Global Series in Sweden, and the search for his first career NHL goal. Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded:…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss: 00:00 Non-monetary items in contracts 06:30 Skyrocketing franchise values 16:00 The triple hard cap and expansion 37:00 An NHL World Cup and Olympic participation 58:00 Tips for an aspiring agent 1:05:00 The best client, coach, and GM dinner guests 1:09:00 Biggest negotiation…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by Jocelyn Lemieux to discuss his battle with concussions and his decision to seek help for the long term effects caused by repeated brain injuries. They also take a look at hockey's relationship to CTE and the historic treatment of concussions in the NHL. Follow us on Twit…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by Brian Burke to discuss the NHL's decision to ban its players from using Pride Tape. This comes on the heels of the League deciding to cancel all 250 theme nights this season preventing teams from hosting military appreciation events, Hockey Fights Cancer night, Pride cel…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by John Shannon to talk about transitioning from being a producer and to an on-air talent, his years at Hockey Night in Canada, and the many lessons learned from a life in sports broadcast television. Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde Recorded: October 3, 2023 Visi…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are by Spittin Chiclets Host Paul Bissonette! They chat about, Agent Provocateur is back! (00:00), what have the last 10 days been like for Biz? (02:50), the invasive nature of Mike Babcok's actions (09:30), why don't players feel comfortable going to upper management? (16:00), when d…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, are joined by David Slack, American animation and television writer and producer, to chat about the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike that has shut down Hollywood, what could bring an end to the strike, how it relates to the NHL, and the importance of unions. Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde chat about AP coming back for season number 3 and being at the draft (00:00), the second Jiříček (08:00), Sean Durzi being traded to Arizona (19:00), Max Pacioretty signing with the Washington Capitals (22:30), Jonathan Drouin being recruited to Colorado by Nathan MacKinnon (25:00), W…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss Michael Andlauer buying a majority share of the Ottawa Senators (00:00) and the option for pro sports unions across North America to decertify to gain back control of their rights and the history of the NBPA and NFLPA doing just that. Follow us on Twitter: @walsha & @AdamWylde…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by former NHL General Manger Ray Shero to chat about his time in Nashville, Pittsburgh, and New Jersey, growing up in hockey with his dad Fred Shero, and his potential next steps in the game. Recorded: May 23, 2023 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of…

Get an Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/agentp It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍 On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde give their thoughts on the current state of officiating in the NHL. They discuss the problems at hand, what the NHL is, and isn't, doing to fix those issues, and …

Get an Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/agentp It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍 On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by Phil de Picciotto! Phil is the founder and President of Octagon and has been at the forefront of the sports, music, and entertainment industry for m…

Get an Exclusive NordVPN deal here ↣ https://nordvpn.com/agentp It’s risk- free with Nord’s 30-day money back guarantee! 👍 On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by ESPN & TNT colour commentator Ray Ferraro! They chat about Ray time as a player during the 1992 NHL strike, transitioning from player to broadcaster…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde chat about a busy trade deadline, Jonathan Drouin's meeting a huge fan, the Diamond Sports bankruptcy and more! Originally aired: March 19, 2023 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde. Powered by https://sportsinte…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by general manager of the executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, Steve Yzerman. They chat about making the move from player to management, leaving Tampa for Detroit, the day-to-day duties of a GM, and much more! Originally aired: February 22,…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss the future of the NHLPA. After a long search for a new executive director of the National Hockey League Players Association, the committee is rumoured to have landed on Marty Walsh, the current U.S. Secretary of Labor. Originally aired: February 14, 2023 Visit https://sdpn.ca/…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh answers questions from YOU, the Agent Provocateur listeners. Adam Wylde asks him everything from, the worst client experiences to whether or not Gary Bettman would come on the show, and plenty more! Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/-CJ1sShpT6o Originally aired: January 22, 2023 Visit https:/…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by TSN play-by-play broadcaster Gord Miller. They chat about the Hockey Can’t Stop tour, calling the World Juniors, name pronunciation, Adam's run in with Gord, and much more! Originally aired: January 12, 2022 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes of Age…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by the legendary Scotty Bowman! They chat about Scotty's incredible coaching career, including his many trips to the Stanley Cup Finals and the countless Hall of Famers he coached. Originally aired: December 26, 2022 Visit https://sdpn.ca/agentprovocateur for more episodes …

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde chat with NBA agent Alex Saratsis. Alex Saratsis is the Co-Managing Director of Octagon Basketball and represents NBA talent like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/MyiU_MG7ZmA Originally aired: December 12, 2022 Visit https://sdpn.ca/…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jan Rutta joins the show to talk about winning two very different Stanley Cups, his love of the NFL, playing in Europe, and much more! Originally aired: November 30, 2022 Powered by https://sportsinteraction.com/sdpn Any opinion expressed is not adv…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, they chat with Christopher Nowinski about CTE and its relationship with hockey and the NHL. Chris Nowinski, PhD, is co-founder and CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization leading the fight against concussions and CTE and dedicated to improving the lives…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur with Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde, they chat about David Jiříček making his NHL debut, NHL players adjusting to new teams and cities, the upcoming CBA negotiations and potential lockout, and the history of contract bonuses. Originally aired: November 1, 2022 Powered by https://sportsinteraction.com/sdpn Any opinio…

Bruce Dowbiggin, Canadian sports broadcaster, journalist and author, joins Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde to recant stories of the 2004-2005 NHL Lockout. Learn more about Bruce here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Dowbiggin Follow Bruce on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dowbboy?s=20&t=1E1TPrQ8OK3L9c8ds7ANdQ Originally aired: October 13, 2022 Powered…

TW: This episode contains stories of hazing and abuse. On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde speak to Justin Davis, one of Allan's first ever clients, about his new book, Conflict Scars. It's a eye opening look at the darkest parts of the hockey world as Justin pursues his NHL dreams as a teenager playing Major Junior Hoc…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde have a quick catch-up after their summer break and then they are joined by Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Ron Hextall to talk about his minor and pro career and transitioning from a scout to an NHL GM. Originally aired: September 15, 2022 Powered by https://sportsinteraction.com/…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde discuss, Allan has been VERY busy during Free Agency (00:00), the Florida Panthers trade Jonathan Huberdeau to the Calgary Flames (08:00), the Vegas Golden Knights trade Max Pacioretty to the Carolina Hurricanes (18:00), Marc-André Fleury re-signs in with the Minnesota Wild (27:30), D…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh share stories from the NHL draft (00:00). Then he and Adam Wylde are joined by top NHL Draft prospect David Jiříček (25:30). Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/E2OWjUPjaVc Originally aired: July 4, 2022 Visit Duer: https://shopduer.com?utm_source=agentprovocateur&utm_medium=podcast&utm_ca…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by Sean Durzi. Sean was born and raised in Mississauga, ON, and drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs. He currently plays defence for the Los Angeles Kings. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Wn1F_tZqbas Originally aired: June 27, 2022 Visit Duer: https://shopduer.c…

On this episode of Agent Provocateur, Allan Walsh and Adam Wylde are joined by Bill Hodgman to talk about his career as a lawyer and prosecutor. Bill served as a prosecutor during the O. J. Simpson murder trial, was the lead attorney in the prosecution of Charles Keating, and successfully prosecuted Suge Knight. Originally aired: June 16, 2022 Watc…