Erik Gudbranson on Leadership, Sidney Crosby & Muskoka Hockey | On the Road with Jeff Marek

In this brand-new episode of On the Road with Jeff Marek, Jeff sits down lakeside in Muskoka with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Erik Gudbranson for an in-depth conversation about hockey, leadership, and life. From Muskoka Hockey’s rise as a summer training hub with NHL stars to unforgettable Sidney Crosby practice stories, Gudbranson opens up about his career journey, his development from a top draft pick with the Florida Panthers, and what it means to bring leadership and resilience to the Blue Jackets’ locker room. The two also dive into Gudbranson’s memories of playing alongside legends like the Sedins in Vancouver, what makes Montreal and Calgary such special hockey cities, and how becoming a father reshaped his perspective on the game. With stories that range from first goals at Madison Square Garden against Henrik Lundqvist to the emotional bond of teammates in Columbus, this episode captures the spirit of hockey both on and off the ice. Whether you’re a fan of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Florida Panthers, Pittsburgh Penguins, or Vancouver Canucks, you won’t want to miss this candid Muskoka cottage conversation with one of hockey’s true leaders.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Erik Gudbranson on Muskoka Hockey & NHL summer training
03:25 – How training has evolved since being drafted 3rd overall by Florida Panthers
05:45 – Adjusting his game and the importance of skating
07:10 – First days with the Panthers & memorable teammates
08:30 – First NHL fight & first NHL goal at Madison Square Garden
09:30 – Playing with Sidney Crosby & the Penguins — practice stories
11:20 – Life with the Sedins & lessons from Vancouver
13:00 – Jeff Marek’s Muskoka cottage memories & Airbnb partner story
14:40 – Columbus Blue Jackets culture & Johnny Gaudreau effect
16:05 – Locker room leadership and resilience after tragedy
18:00 – Life in Columbus & family roots in the city
19:15 – Montreal vs Calgary — the best Canadian hockey cities
20:05 – Bell Centre atmosphere & Saturday night in Montreal
21:30 – Seeing the game differently from the press box
22:10 – Gudbranson on leadership, being a good teammate & handling criticism
24:50 – Becoming a father & how it changed his perspective on hockey
27:10 – What makes hockey special: sacrifice, brotherhood & family moments
28:20 – Closing thoughts & thanks

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