Eddie Olczyk on Penguins History, Olympics, and His Comeback Story

Описание: A special edition of Off Set with Larry Richert and Jay Caufield featuring NHL legend and broadcaster Eddie Olczyk. Eddie looks back on wearing three hats in Pittsburgh as a Penguin player, coach, and broadcaster alongside the late great Mike Lange. He also dives into what it was like jumping into the NHL as a teenager, the challenges of rebuilding teams in a hard cap era, and how coaching shaped his broadcasting career.

Plus, Eddie shares the incredible story behind his love for horse racing and how he willed his way onto NBC’s Kentucky Derby coverage, along with some unforgettable stories from Chicago and the old days around the rink. The conversation closes with an emotional, inspiring look at Eddie’s stage three cancer battle, the role his wife and family played in his recovery, and why awareness and screenings matter.

Recorded ahead of Eddie heading to Milan to cover the Olympics, with thoughts on USA vs Canada and what it will take to win gold.

Sponsored by Henderson Brothers & Rohrich Automotive.
Produced by 1TEAM Media.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro and welcoming Eddie Olczyk
01:12 Eddie’s Penguins connection and Mike Lange memories
02:06 Teenage pressure. Olympics. And the 1984 draft story
05:07 Why Pittsburgh is a true hockey town
08:22 Rebuilds. tough decisions. and the salary cap reality
11:59 From player to coach to broadcaster. what it changed
15:37 Classic Mike Lange booth stories
20:16 Local vs national broadcasts and credibility on air
23:00 Eddie’s horse racing passion and Kentucky Derby path
29:45 The Brother Ray racing form story
32:25 Grand Forks. Winnipeg. and the IOU payout story
37:28 Olympics preview. USA vs Canada
39:09 Eddie’s cancer fight. family. caregivers. and perspective
45:54 Closing thoughts and thanks