Among the topics covered:
- Ryan’s thoughts on his father Rick’s run to the Stanley Cup Final in the bubble as the interim Head Coach of the Dallas Stars.
- Rick’s impact on Ryan getting involved in the game of hockey and creating a name for himself in the sport.
- Growing up in Nova Scotia and summer hockey sessions against a young phenom named Sidney Crosby.
- Ryan’s transition from hockey player to hockey ops and growing into roles in Atlanta and Winnipeg before joining the Penguins.
- Working in the Penguins’ pro scouting department and the onus on him and his team to find productive players for Pittsburgh in the pro ranks.
- The approach of the entire scouting staff in leading up to the 2020 NHL Draft.
- How scouting potential fits for the Pittsburgh Penguins has changed in the time of a global pandemic.
