From The Archives: Exclusive Interview With Alex Steen

by on September 2, 2010 in League News - 441 Comments

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First, a confession.  Or, more like an obvious statement.

I love covering hockey.  I love covering it, in all of its forms and states.  I love writing game recaps and game previews.  I love writing opinion pieces, and I love talking with those in the hockey business, to pick their brains whenever possible.

Also, one thing most know about me, is that I love the world of radio.

To me, there is nothing better than a day at work when you have the sports radio station on, hours upon hours of good debate, quality guests, and overall exciting programming.

In a perfect world, I’d love to do MLHS radio once a week (if not more) but I know all of us have pretty hectic schedules.  In my time before I became a writer on this site, I spent most of my time toiling in the minor leagues of sports writing.  I did a decent job of gaining interviews and access to players.  I began to develop the practice of recording all interviews I did, for the purpose of later transcribing them.

Going through my computer today, I realized I still have them.

First up in “From The Archives” I wanted to share the exclusive one-on-one interview I did with former Maple Leafs first round pick Alex Steen.  This interview was completed a few weeks following his trade out of Toronto, and while some of it may be time sensitive, there is a lot of good information in there still relevant, including his thoughts on Ron Wilson, the Leafs, and more.

A quick reminder that the audio files may be slightly rough and unpolished, as I wasn’t sure at the time anyone would ever hear them.

Alex Steen Interview Pt. 1 (Clip runs long, however, audio ends around the 8:15 mark)

Alex Steen Interview Pt. 2

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  • http://www.tsn.ca Nabeel

    djstml wrote:

    @ Nabeel:
    i just hope Nazem Kadri excels at his very best to help guarantee a spot on the leafs roster this year

    I’m really hoping a lot of good things from Kadri but wont be disappointed if he struggles. Hes a rookie, will make a lot of mistakes, that is a given.

    I also want to see Ross and McKegg develop into future bottom 6 players for the Leafs.. I really believe McKegg can be that top 6 winger.. lets see how his development goes.. Great draft picks by Burke and CO

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  • djstml

    @ tmlfan:
    i see how it is.. well in that case, i bet im a better skater than you are lmaoo (never skated in my life)

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  • tmlfan

    Will Mueller be taking part in the rookie tournament? if so i’d say he would be on the first line

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  • http://www.tsn.ca Nabeel

    Do anyone know what players are eligible for the Rookie tournament or any roster news for it?

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  • djstml

    @ tmlfan:
    yes i believe they said he will in an article from the toronto sun

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  • http://www.tsn.ca Nabeel
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  • tmlfan

    @ Nabeel:
    I believe aulie is going to be there for sure

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  • http://www.tsn.ca Nabeel

    Other notables on the Leafs projected rookie tournament roster include defenceman Jesse Blacker, Keith Aulie and Simon Gysbers, and newly-signed goaltenders Jussi Rynnas and Ben Scrivens.

    http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/nhl/mapleleafs/article/840221–nazem-kadri-to-lead-leaf-rookies-in-london-tournament
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    Skaters scheduled to appear at the tournament for the Toronto Maple Leafs are Nazem Kadri, Jesse Blacker, Keith Aulie, Marcel Mueller, Brad Ross and Greg McKegg. Also participating for Toronto will be goaltenders Jussi Rynnas and Ben Scrivens.

    http://mapleleafshotstove.com/2010/08/19/maple-leafs-hot-stove-to-have-exclusive-rookie-tournament-coverage/

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  • gunner_36

    djstml wrote:

    @ tmlfan:
    i see how it is.. well in that case, i bet im a better skater than you are lmaoo (never skated in my life)

    You should try it.

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  • djstml

    Nabeel wrote:

    Do anyone know what players are eligible for the Rookie tournament or any roster news for it?

    Source: article titled “young gun is locked and loaded” by lance hornby

    “young leafs scheduled to join kadri in london include newly signed goaltenders jussi rynnas and ben scrivens, defenceman jesse blacker, keith aulie and simon gysbers and forwards brayden irwin, marcel mueller, jamie devane, ken ryan and recent draft picks brad ross, greg mckegg, sam carrick and josh nicholls.”

    nuff said, you’re welcome

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  • http://www.tsn.ca Nabeel
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  • gunner_36

    @ tmlfan:
    You never told me what YGBIA was.

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  • djstml

    @ Nabeel:
    god dammit, i hate the CIA shit!! lol

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  • tmlfan

    @ gunner_36:
    it was ygbai and it stands for “your getting better at it”

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  • djstml

    well played well played

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  • Colton Orr is The Sheriff

    @ tmlfan:
    Where you from in New Brunswick? I’m a Brunswicker too. Doesn’t seem like there’s too many on this site.

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  • gunner_36

    djstml wrote:

    @ Nabeel:
    god dammit, i hate the CIA shit!! lol

    You read my mind.

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  • djstml

    @ gunner_36:
    no he attended kindergarten but was unable to complete his ABC so they failed him and told him to come back when he could successfully recite his ABC’s and well you know, he said when he returned… :D

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  • gunner_36

    tmlfan wrote:

    @ gunner_36:
    it was ygbai

    Maybe that’s why I couldn’t get it.

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  • djstml

    @ tmlfan:
    ygbai can easily be passed as a foreign language which makes me think.. are you a russian spy?

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