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Podcast: Celebrity Interviews
Episode: Neil Smith: Building a Stanley Cup Winner, Leading the Rangers, and Staying in the Moment
Description: In this powerful and insightful episode, former NHL General Manager Neil Smith joins hosts Neil Haley and Greg Hanna to share unforgettable moments from his storied career. From drafting and signing future legends like Adam Graves, to leading the New York Rangers to a Stanley Cup after a 54-year drought, Smith recounts what it was like to build a championship team in the heart of the world's most pressure-packed sports market.Smith discusses the pressures of being a GM in New York, working with iconic players like Mark Messier, and managing the personalities and expectations of team owners. He...