EP. 158 - Morgan Geekie's NHL Journey - The Road to 33 Goals:

Up My Hockey with Jason Podollan

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Morgan Geekie shares his journey from small-town Manitoba to becoming a 33-goal scorer for the Boston Bruins, highlighting the importance of resilience and embracing your unique development path in professional hockey.
• From being drafted 90th overall in the WHL to 67th in the NHL after being overlooked in his first year of eligibility
• Started this season as a healthy scratch before scoring more goals than NHL stars like Nathan McKinnon and Jack Eichel
• Growing up in Strathclair, Manitoba (population ~700) and developing alongside his brothers, including Connor Geekie
• The mental challenges of transitioning from being a fan to playing alongside NHL stars you once idolized
• Importance of time spent in the AHL for proper development and appreciation of the NHL
• How Boston's team culture, where "everything is earned," helped shape his professional approach
• Balancing old school and new school hockey mentalities as someone who bridges the generational gap
The lesson from Morgan's story is powerful: everyone's development timeline is different, and the path to success isn't linear. Control what you can control, embrace where you are, and keep pushing forward - your ceiling might be higher than you imagine.

Chapters

1. Morgan Geeky's Career Year with Boston (00:00:00)

2. Growing Up Small Town to NHL Draft (00:08:56)

3. Hockey Player Development and Finding Value (00:21:34)

4. Improving Skating and Game Mechanics (00:35:49)

5. AHL Experience and Team Culture (00:46:38)

6. Balancing Skill with Structure (01:01:23)

7. Generational Differences in NHL Players (01:14:28)

8. Equipment Talk and Training Philosophy (01:28:30)

9. Contract Negotiations and Future Outlook (01:40:11)