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Knight Shift

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London Knights
Ontario Hockey League
Memorial Cup
Erie Otters
Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds
World Junior Hockey Championship
Hockey
Kitchener Rangers
NHL
Czechia
Oshawa Generals
OHL Priority Selection
Saginaw Spirit
Team Canada
National Hockey League
NHL Draft
NHL Free Agency
Windsor Spitfires
Forest City Film Festival
Team Of the Century

An exclusive London Knights podcast with Mike Stubbs & Kyle Grimard.

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Latest Episodes

Having a look at the 2026-27 London Knights depth chart: Who is back and who is new? Kyle Grimard and Mike Stubbs discuss new and old names and where they now fit as they look ahead to next season.

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Hear stories from Pat Riggin, stories about Chris Houle and an interview with Brian Cooke who has joined the Knights for the 2026-27 season.

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Talking with Easton Cowan, Max McCue, George Diaco and Nazem Kadri. The four ex-Knights tell some stories as all four took part in the 12th annual Nazem Kadri Charity Golf Classic.

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Recapping the 2026 NHL Draft and the start of NHL Free Agency. Hear from Ryan Brown and Maksim Sokolovskii.

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Recent Guests

Brian Cooke
Newest London Knights goaltender for 2026-27
London Knights
Episode: Talking goalies and talking with the newest goalie on the London Knights - Episode 280 - Knight Shift
Easton Cowan
Calder Cup winner, former London Knight
Ontario Hockey League / Toronto Maple Leafs organization
Episode: Talking with Easton Cowan, Max McCue, George Diaco and Nazem Kadri - Episode 279 - Knight Shift
George Diaco
Former London Knight, pro hockey in Europe
Kalmar HC (Finland) / Sweden leagues
Episode: Talking with Easton Cowan, Max McCue, George Diaco and Nazem Kadri - Episode 279 - Knight Shift
Max McCue
Former London Knight, AHL/HL player
Columbus Blue Jackets organization
Episode: Talking with Easton Cowan, Max McCue, George Diaco and Nazem Kadri - Episode 279 - Knight Shift
Nazem Kadri
NHL veteran, multiple playoff runs and Stanley Cup experience
NHL / Calgary Flames (historical context)
Episode: Talking with Easton Cowan, Max McCue, George Diaco and Nazem Kadri - Episode 279 - Knight Shift
Ryan Brown
Player drafted by Dallas Stars, London Knights alumnus
London Knights / Dallas Stars
Episode: Recapping the 2026 NHL Draft and the start of NHL Free Agency - Episode 278 - Knight Shift
Maks Sokolovskii
Draftee discussed, player with size and development story
Phildelphia Flyers? (team that drafted him)
Episode: Recapping the 2026 NHL Draft and the start of NHL Free Agency - Episode 278 - Knight Shift
Rob Simpson
London Knights Associate General Manager
London Knights
Episode: Recapping the London Knights 2026 OHL Priority Selection
Terry Doyle
Host of OHL Priority Selection on-site in Kingston
OHL / Kingston event host
Episode: Previewing the 2026 OHL Priority Selection in Kingston

Hosts

Mike Stubbs
Host of Knight Shift with extensive involvement in London Knights media and broadcasting
Kyle Grimard
Co-host of Knight Shift, frequent collaborator on Knights coverage

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Been great so far.

    I have been waiting for one of these for years. Great episodes so far.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Brad9013
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners value the deep-dive analysis and insider access to Knights content.
Guests bring strong expertise from hockey and related industries.
Production and host chemistry are consistently praised for clarity and energy.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#134
Canada/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#128
New Zealand/News/Sports News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mini-pod: Meet Kaeden Hawkins, Rene Van Bommell commits and Rick Steadman and Canada set for Hlinka-Gretzky
Q: No way. So the first time you would have heard about the London Knights would have been when? When a family member started talking about them?
I've always heard about the Knights since I started hockey, wearing Knights gear and going to games; it's felt like a natural and long-awaited path to London.
Atop the Midwest again, breakaways, the return of the live draft and a preview of the trop north - Episode 243 - Knight Shift
Q: What was it that made you want to leave Russia to try hockey in Canada?
Zakharov explains he moved for better development opportunities, supported by his father's connections, and has found great growth and fit with the London organization, feeling confident about his path and the team's trajectory.
A banner raising, a pane of glass breaking and the returns from NHL clubs - Episode 235 - Knight Shift
Q: What is the league doing about the glass incident?
The hosts discuss that the league is reviewing the circumstances, considering safety improvements and bench-side glass policy, and inviting public comments; the incident is treated as a serious safety concern.
Two new Knights players, an idea to help teams who lose players early and history for Sam O'Reilly and Jared Woolley
Q: Grew up in the Atlanta area, what was it like and how did you end up in hockey and London?
Geno explains growing up in Woodstock, Georgia, his switch from baseball to hockey after a birthday party, his family background, and how he landed in London to pursue the OHL opportunity, emphasizing his focus on developing as a player and embracing the Knights' culture.
Post trade deadline, Jacob Xu and Michael Simpson goes to College - Episode 251 - Knight Shift
Q: Tell us a little bit about you as a player.
Xu characterizes himself as a two-way, physical player with puck-moving ability and speed, emphasizing his adaptability and willingness to contribute in multiple facets of the game.

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This show provides in-depth, authentically local hockey coverage focused on the London Knights and surrounding juniors, pro alumni, and major junior playoff narratives. Episodes frequently unpack Memorial Cup storylines, team branding, and roster moves, while weaving in interviews with former Knights, current players, and industry insiders to offer both on-ice analysis and behind-the-scenes context. A standout angle is the blend of game-day breakdowns with long-form conversations about player development, alumni impact, and cross-league events, often delivered with a community-minded, recognizable host duo.

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1. Brian Cooke
2. Easton Cowan
3. George Diaco
4. Max McCue
5. Nazem Kadri
6. Ryan Brown
7. Maks Sokolovskii
8. Rob Simpson

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