The Block Party

Jake Guentzel on Nikita Kucherov, Signing in Tampa Bay & Playing For Team USA

On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jake Guentzel. They discuss his first 2 seasons in Tampa, playing with both Sidney Crosby and Nikita Kucherov, Stadium Series games, the NHL playoff format and representing Team USA in next month’s Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Derek King On Building An Outdoor Rink In Tampa, Planning For The Weather & The Importance Of The Stadium Series

On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by NHL VP of Hockey Operations Derek King to discuss the logistics of setting up the 2026 NHL Stadium Series Game at Raymond James Stadium on February 1st, 2026. From the challenges of preparing for an outdoor hockey game in Florida, the significance of the game for the Tampa Bay Lightning and the NHL, how they plan to pull this off, the impact of weather on ice conditions and game day preparations, reflections on past outdoor games and the evolution of NHL outdoor events. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Jonas Johansson on Swedish Goaltenders, Backing Up Vasilevskiy & Next Month's Stadium Series Game

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Brayden Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Jonas Johansson. They discuss the rise of Swedish goaltenders in the NHL, having to start when Andrei Vasilevskiy has been hurt, the excitement of the upcoming Stadium Series game, how he mentally prepares for games, talking with the media and his love for Tampa Bay and the Lightning. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Declan Carlile on His NHL Journey, Being Undrafted & Playing Against His Idols

On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Declan Carlile. They discuss his journey to the NHL as a undrafted player, the transition from College to pro, adjustments he’s had to make along the way and his idols growing up, playing against those guys and the camaraderie amongst his teammates. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Jeff Tambellini on His Family's Hockey Legacy, His New Role & Going From Player To Management

On this week's Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations, Jeff Tambellini. They discuss his family's rich hockey legacy, his journey through the sport and his transition from player to management. He discusses the importance of player development, the role of analytics in decision-making, and the challenges of navigating the NHL's salary cap. Jeff reflects on representing Team Canada and the dynamics of working with current players now that he's in management. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.