Brian Lawton
Former NHL player, agent, and general manager with experience in analytics adoption and hockey operations, providing perspective on data-driven GM searches and team architecture.
Best podcasts with Brian Lawton
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Apr 9, 2026 • 50min
Behind the Leafs' 'Data-Centric' GM Search + Astronaut Chris Hadfield!
Brian Lawton, former NHL player, agent and GM who helped pioneer analytics in hockey. Colonel Chris Hadfield, former Canadian astronaut and bestselling author who mixes space stories with Leafs fandom. They discuss Artemis II and moon settlement ideas. They also cover analytics-first GM searches, how teams should embed data, and why organizational architecture matters.
Mar 5, 2026 • 50min
Parayko Blocks a Trade and No-Move Clauses with Brian Lawton
Brian Lawton, former NHL player, agent and GM, walks through the Parayko trade leak and why a no-move clause changed everything. He explains best practices for handling protected players and why no-move clauses are spreading. Short takes on who might move before the deadline, how markets shift fast, and medical concerns that chill big deals.
