32 Thoughts: The Podcast A Convo With PK Subban and Jon Cooper
Feb 4, 2026
Jon Cooper, longtime Tampa Bay Lightning coach and Olympic leader, talks team selection, the ‘moments over minutes’ mindset, and blending veterans with new contributors. He reflects on goalie choice, building championship culture, club vs national dynamics, and keeping a core fresh for sustained success.
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Turn The Sound Off To Watch Smarter
- P.K. Subban (discussed) turns the TV sound off to focus on visual details when analyzing games.
- Use silence to form your own perspective before letting commentators influence your view.
Fighting Reasserts Hockey's Cultural Fabric
- P.K. Subban was surprised by the prominence of fighting under NHL rules in Four Nations.
- He views fighting as part of hockey's culture and a sign of today's players valuing toughness alongside skill.
Subbicam Sparked A Media Pivot
- Subban described the Subbicam and Olympic locker-room access after 2014 as a formative storytelling moment.
- He used that experience to launch his media work and share behind-the-scenes hockey stories.