The Block Party

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.

Jack Finley on His NHL Journey, Overcoming Injuries & His Love Of Tampa's Sunshine

On this week’s Block Party podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Jack Finley. They discuss his journey to the NHL, the challenges he’s faced including injuries and the rehab process, plus the mental toughness required to succeed at the professional level. He shares insights into his training routines, favorite cities for food, and his thoughts on the future of the NHL, his love of sunshine in Tampa, players he admires and more. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Victor Hedman on Stadium Series Commercial, Upcoming Olympics & His Dog Harry's Lasting Impact

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined live at the Cigar City Taproom by Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman. They discuss his time as captain of the team, his commercial for the Stadium Series with Baker Mayfield, helping Anthony Cirelli through a hurricane, the upcoming Olympics, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy, and the lasting impact that his dog Harry has made throughout the Tampa Bay community. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dominic James On Taking A Puck To The Face, His NHL Journey and Scoring His First Goal

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by Tampa Bay Lightning forward Dominic James. They discuss his injury after he took a puck to the face, his journey from Michigan to the NHL, why he signed in Tampa, scoring his first NHL goal, adjusting to pro life, what he’s learned from veterans like Nikita Kucherov, his friendship with Charle-Édouard D’Astous and more. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dan Hinote on Coming To Tampa Bay, Why He's A Coach & Lightning-Panthers Rivalry

On this week’s Block Party Podcast, presented by Jai Alai IPA, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn are joined by new Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant Coach Dan Hinote. They discuss his journey from West Point to the NHL, why he became a coach and how he landed in Tampa Bay. Plus he discusses becoming a stock trader, selling AT&T door to door, his family history and how the Red Wings-Avalanche rivalry from a generation ago compares to the Lightning-Panthers. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.