Episode 38: The Scoop with Trevor Daley

Penguins Podcasts: The Scoop

Trevor Daley looks back on his sixteen-year NHL career with Josh Getzoff in Episode 38 of the Scoop Podcast presented by PPG. Among the topics discussed: -How Daley came to the decision to retire from the NHL this past off-season. -His beginnings in Toronto and the family dynamic that shaped him as a young boy. -His rise through the ranks in youth hockey in the Toronto area before being drafted into the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). -Growth as both a player and person with the Sault Ste. Marie. -Greyhounds of the OHL amidst an instance of racism towards Daley by his then-coach John Vanbiesbrouck. -Realizing his NHL dream by being drafted by the Dallas Stars in 2002 and the people in the Stars organization that helped him grow as a professional. -Getting dealt first to Chicago, then the Penguins, and how the fit in Pittsburgh was perfect from the beginning. -Reflections on the Cup runs, and dealing with personal struggles while reaching a professional dream. -His thoughts on the message behind the Hockey Diversity Alliance, and where he sees the organization’s impact going. -Excitement with joining the Penguins staff as a Hockey Operations Advisor.