The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz: The Hockey Show – Panthers Legend Brad Marchand (feat. Sara Sivian)

Date: November 14, 2025
Location: Live from the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami
Hosts: Roy Bellamy, Chris, David "Dwoark" Druck, Ethan, and guests
Special Guest: Sara Sivian (Bleacher Report, Too Many Men Podcast)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Hockey Show, hosted by Roy Bellamy and crew, spotlights hockey’s current storylines through the signature Le Batard blend of smart analysis and irreverent humor. Key themes include a deep dive into the latest Hockey Hall of Fame class, player mental health moments, a tribute to late journalist Larry Brooks, NHL jersey fashion with Sara Sivian, and extended reflection on Brad Marchand’s milestone 1,000th career point as a Florida Panther. The show rounds out with stats, wins/fails, Panther talk, and sharp takes on league issues like the contentious “loser point” and NHL expansion.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Hockey Hall of Fame Class Review

• [01:29 – 04:26]
  Hosts dissect this year’s Hall of Fame inductees: Joe Thornton (“Jumbo”), Zdeno Chara, Duncan Keith, Alexander Mogilny, Jennifer Botterill, Brianna Decker, Jack Parker, and Danielle Sauvageau.
• Praise for Chara’s late-blooming career, Mogilny finally receiving overdue recognition, and the continued exclusion of goalies.
• Quote:
  “I think they definitely, definitely got this one right, this hall of fame class.” – David Druck [04:22]

2. Hockey Hall Entry: Difficulty Compared to Other Sports

• [05:17 – 06:06]
  Discussion about the relative ease of entering the Hockey Hall compared to the rigid and “petty” Baseball Hall.
• Quote:
  “Baseball is definitely the hardest because the media is subjective and petty.” – David Druck [05:32]

3. Personal Anecdote: Freezing During a Hall Assignment

• [06:29 – 09:06]
  Roy recounts an embarrassing “brain freeze” moment while covering a (very cold) Hall event in Toronto, culminating in forgetting to ask hockey exec Brian McCabe his own name.

4. Ryan O’Reilly: Athlete Self-Reflection & Nashville’s Downturn

• [10:15 – 13:35]
  Clip of O’Reilly’s unusually harsh self-critique following a loss, followed by commentary on Nashville’s losing streak and trade/cut speculation.
• Memorable Moment: O’Reilly:
  “Can’t make a six-foot pass to save my life. … I’m playing pathetic like that. It’s stupid.” [10:26]
• Varied hosts’ reactions: refreshing honesty vs. worries about athlete mental health.

5. Tribute: Larry Brooks of the NY Post

• [13:44 – 16:01]
  Tribute to recently deceased reporter Larry Brooks, spotlighting his influence on the hockey media landscape and his famous fiery exchanges with John Tortorella.
• Quote:
  “He’s a grinder and turned into an icon in this business.” – John Tortorella (as read by Roy) [15:13]
• Chris’s heartfelt reflection: “I’m at a loss for words, but I’m just sad, man. It just sucks.” [15:56]

6. Rapid-Fire Segments:

• Rosa En Un Minuto / One Minute Hockey Recaps – [16:18 – 18:40]
  Entertaining, bilingual recaps of the (boring) Penguins week, featuring deadpan Penguins misery and a highlight that “Sidney Crosby showed up physically, his impact, emotionally unavailable.” [18:20]
• Stat of the Week—Carter Verhaeghe Analysis – [19:10–20:23]
  Ethan spotlights Verhaeghe’s unlucky shooting stats and regression potential.
  • Quote:
    “He is bottom on the Florida Panthers in goals above expected with minus 3.5. ... Eventually the puck’s going to go in.” [19:17]
• Wins & Fails of the Week – [21:14–25:10]
  • Wins:
    • Rink Dude (youth hockey philanthropy)
    • Panarin’s resurgence post-shaved head
    • Marchand’s 1,000th point and iconic postgame photo
  • Fails:
    • Goalies’ meltdown in Bolts-Rangers [24:20]
    • Gary Bettman’s “Dumbo” gaffe during HHOF induction [24:55]

7. NHL Fashion Police: Olympic Jerseys with Sara Sivian

• [29:10–35:08]
  The group, joined by Sara Sivian, debates new Olympic hockey uniforms (Canada, Slovakia, Finland, USA).
• The consensus: Canada’s 3D logo is a flop (“looks like a garbage bag” – Ethan [31:53]), while Finland and Slovakia’s subtle designs win praise.
• USA’s is a modern, clean update, drawing positive comparisons to classic Rangers styling.
• Sara Sivian on Canada’s jersey:
  “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it… It’s such an iconic fixture, just leave it as it is traditionally.” [32:13]

8. Debate: The “Loser Point” in the NHL

• [29:45–31:16, 47:11-47:58]
  Sara and hosts dissect whether the NHL should scrap the point for overtime/shootout losers (“pathetically skating through the third period”).
• Quote:
  “Something needs to change… It’s not even worth it to watch these third periods anymore.” – Sara Sivian [47:18]
• Suggestion: extend 3-on-3 OT and eliminate shootouts/loser point.

9. Brad Marchand: 1,000th Point & Career Arc

• [35:19–38:04]
  In-depth reflection on Marchand’s development “from fourth liner to captain and back again,” especially his evolution off-ice into maturity and leadership.
• Quote:
  “The beautiful thing about him is that his entire career, he has played as if he could be sent down to the AHL again tomorrow.” – Sara Sivian [35:42]
• Joking speculation about Marchand retiring as a Panther (“He’s a Bruin at heart…But I love this arc with the Panthers.” – Sara [37:23])

10. League Hot Topics & Listener Questions (Sara Sivian)

• Joel Quenneville’s NHL return (Ducks) – nuanced discussion of personal accountability and meaningful rehabilitation after the Chicago scandal. [39:33]
• Youth Surge: Bedard, Carlson, Celebrini – patience is the lesson; enjoys the new generation’s energy and stats. [41:09]
• Oilers Goalie Woes & Leadership – The hosts clown the Oilers' goalie tandem and Knobloch’s noncommittal defense of Skinner. [42:37]
• Top 5 Early Season Surprises –
  • Kachuk brothers get a podcast
  • Ullmark’s struggles
  • Teams tanking for the loser point
  • Sabres’ continued struggles
  • Dubas’s Penguins trending up, Leafs trending down

11. Panthers Den: Florida Focus

• [52:59–58:26]
  Recap of the Panthers’ road trip (tough loss to Sharks, strong outings against Vegas and Washington), player analysis, and optimism as Tkachuk nears return.
  • Marchand: 9-game point streak
  • Reinhart: 10 goals, 1 assist – “Cy Young candidate” [55:47]
  • Lundell: Quietly effective in Barkov’s absence
• Conversation about quirky scheduling (no Saturday home games after the Olympics).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Can’t make a six-foot pass to save my life. … I’m playing pathetic like that. It’s stupid.”
  — Ryan O’Reilly [10:26]

• “He’s a grinder and turned into an icon in this business.”
  — John Tortorella (on Larry Brooks) [15:13]

• “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it…It’s such an iconic fixture.”
  — Sara Sivian (on Canada’s Olympic jersey) [32:14]

• “The beautiful thing about him is that his entire career, he has played as if he could be sent down to the AHL again tomorrow.”
  — Sara Sivian (on Brad Marchand) [35:42]

• “I wish people would ask more questions about what the alleged programs are and what [Quenneville] is doing in the community for victims of sexual abuse…It could be a way to feel better and feel like he is kind of giving back.”
  — Sara Sivian [40:11]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Time | |---------|------| | Hall of Fame Class Analysis | 01:29 – 04:38 | | Hall Entry Difficulty | 05:17 – 06:06 | | Hall Assignment Anecdote | 06:29 – 09:06 | | O’Reilly Clip & Nashville Turmoil | 10:15 – 13:35 | | Larry Brooks Tribute | 13:44 – 16:01 | | Rapid-fire Penguins Recap | 16:18 – 18:40 | | Carter Verhaeghe Stat Breakdown | 19:10 – 20:23 | | Wins/Fails of the Week | 21:14 – 25:10 | | NHL Jersey Fashion Police | 29:10 – 35:08 | | “Loser Point” Debate | 29:45 – 31:16, 47:11–47:58 | | Brad Marchand: 1,000th Point | 35:19 – 38:04 | | Big Picture Chat w/ Sara Sivian | 39:33 – 50:55 | | Panthers Den (Florida Deep Dive) | 52:59 – 58:26 |

Final Thoughts & Flow

The episode excels at blending candid, funny chemistry among hosts with topical debates—from hockey traditions to player psychology and league governance—grounded in both stats and storytelling. Sara Sivian’s segment is especially rich, addressing everything from superficial (jerseys) to existential (forgiveness in hockey culture) issues with bite and humor. Brad Marchand’s story is positioned as both personal milestone and reflection of hockey’s broader ability to evolve.

Even without hearing the episode, listeners can appreciate:

• Major league narratives (HOF, expansion, fashion, mental health)
• Candid player/coach interviews and reactions
• Injected local (Panthers) flavor, plus big-picture engagement
• The show’s signature blend of humor (“garbage bag jersey,” Bettman’s “Dumbo”)
• Insightful, quotable guest takes

For those who missed it: Expect a thoughtful, funny, and wide-ranging hockey pod that moves seamlessly from memorializing legends to analyzing the latest controversy to just roasting Canada’s Olympic jersey. The banter is peppered with notable quotes and current-event sharpness—just the kind of listen you’d expect from the Le Batard universe.