DFO Rundown: Kevin Weekes on diversity in hockey, interviewing for general manager jobs, and goaltending

Episode two of ‘The DFO Rundown’ features a great interview with Kevin Weekes of the NHL Network!

He joined Jason Gregor & Frank Seravalli around the nine-minute mark to talk about interviewing for the Pittsburgh Penguins GM job, diversity in hockey, and how being a young goaltender is different now compared to when he was growing up.

Weekes gave some great insight and shared his thoughts on how the NHL and hockey, in general, can become more inclusive and accepting.

On top of that, Gregor and Seravalli talked about some big stories from around the league, such as the impressive run that the Chicago Blackhawks have put together, the drama with Patrik Laine in Columbus, and what changes could be coming for the Anaheim Ducks.

(0:55) – The Blackhawks, Kevin Lankinen, and Patrick Kane for Most Valuable Player?

(2:45) – Blue Jackets, Jack Roslovic’s impact, and the Patrik Laine benching

(7:45) – Looking at Ryan Getzlaf’s future

(9:00) – Kevin Weekes joins the show

(10:00) – Interviewing for the Penguins GM job

(19:00) – Being a young goaltender

(29:00) – Diversity in the NHL & hockey in general

The episode can be listened to below…

It can also be watched on YouTube…