Spittin Chiclets Spittin' Chiclets Episode 630: Featuring Pat Brisson, Lanny McDonald & Dave Babych
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Mar 20, 2026 Lanny McDonald, Hall of Fame forward known for his iconic mustache and Cup-winning career. Pat Brisson, powerhouse NHL agent behind many superstar contracts. They trade stories about hockey history, community rink projects, player development, contract strategy, scouting prodigies, and the World Cup of Hockey destinations. Short, lively conversation full of anecdotes and big-league behind-the-scenes moments.
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Why Hockey Alumni Keep Showing Up
- Veterans feel a duty to give back because hockey provided them careers and community, motivating clinics and alumni events across remote regions.
- Lanny says clinics in Hudson Bay communities show identical kid enthusiasm regardless of location, underlining hockey's universal grassroots impact.
Biz's Wendell Clark Shrine Bought For Five Grand
- Paul Bissonnette bought a custom Wendell Clarke metal jersey sculpture at charity auction for $5,000 and declared it his team's talisman to restore Maple Leafs' luck.
- He described the piece's metal leaf construction, autographs, and vows to keep it personally rather than donate it to the team.
Locker Room Access Was Pat Brisson's Launchpad
- Pat Brisson traced his transition from a junior player to agent by leveraging locker-room relationships in Los Angeles and representing Luke Robitaille, turning informal access into a business.
- Early work included arranging appearances and negotiating appearance fees (Luke from $500 to $2,000), showing small deals scale into major agency careers.