The retired NHL defenceman talks about playing for Brian Burke, making the Stanley Cup Final in his rookie season, his rivalries in the OHL, why former junior teammate Bill Bowler could've succeeded in today's NHL, the importance for kids to play a variety of sports, having Alexander Mogilny as a teammate, Mark Messier's adjustments with his skates, the evolution of Aleksander Barkov & Jonathan Huberdeau, and how he got the nickname "JovoCop."

The former NHL goaltender & GM reflects on making the Stanley Cup Final in his rookie season, being on the 1987 Canada Cup team, an especially rough game as a member of the Melville Millionaires, the toughness of Mike Stothers, his ability to stick handle, being part of the Eric Lindros trade, his second stint as a player with Philadelphia, getting a Mercury Cougar for being the first NHL goalie to score a goal, winning a Stanley Cup with the Kings as an assistant GM, the talent that is Carter Hart, and having his fingerprints still on the current Philly squad.

NHL On Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston kicks off the show to breakdown the next phase in the return to play protocol with Jeff, Brian and Anthony (5:26). Hall of Fame forward Bernie Federko stops by to discuss the importance of Jake Allen to the Blues, his career and playing with the legendary Red Berenson (29:10). Former […]

The Hockey Hall of Fame member/Blues TV analyst chats about the importance of Jake Allen for the Blues, playing with Bob Bourne in juniors, having Red Berenson as a NHL coach, being the first Blues player to be elected to the HHOF, retiring after hitting 1,000 games, going into broadcasting, the quality of the St. Louis coaching staff, the Brett Hull trade, and if he sees Alex Pietrangelo returning next season.