Show notes
Among the topics discussed:
- How Daley came to the decision to retire from the NHL this past off-season.
- His beginnings in Toronto and the family dynamic that shaped him as a young boy.
- His rise through the ranks in youth hockey in the Toronto area before being drafted into the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
- Growth as both a player and person with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL amidst an instance of racism towards Daley by his then-coach John Vanbiesbrouck.
- Realizing his NHL dream by being drafted by the Dallas Stars in 2002 and the people in the Stars organization that helped him grow as a professional.
- Getting dealt first to Chicago, then the Penguins, and how the fit in Pittsburgh was perfect from the beginning.
- Reflections on the Cup runs, and dealing with personal struggles while reaching a professional dream.
- His thoughts on the message behind the Hockey Diversity Alliance, and where he sees the organization’s impact going.
- Excitement with joining the Penguins staff as a Hockey Operations Advisor.
