Stan Fischler Talks Legendary Goalies & Reveals The Original Hockey Writer

Editor's note: Stan Fischler is the Gordie Howe of hockey media.

With the same amazing longevity, Stan's version of the Howe Hat Trick is scoring more than 100 hockey books, assisting countless journalists get their start, and throwing a sharp elbow when necessary in thousands of entertaining, insightful columns and broadcasts.

"The Maven," still sharing wisdom for THN here, is a legend I'm honored to call a friend.

One of the joys of listening to Stan Fischler is that the conversation can lead almost anywhere. And wherever we end up, it'll be an interesting place in the hockey world.

On this Kraken Reaction , we begin by wondering how the outcome of the Vancouver-Edmonton Stanley Cup playoff series might have changed if Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko hadn't gotten injured.

From there, Stan reveals the identity of the original hockey writer, brings up a pair of legendary netminders, and, well, listen for yourself.