Nick Bowins is joined by Jason Demers to share his transition from a 700-plus game NHL career to life as an NHL Network analyst and media personality, offering valuable insights for aspiring broadcasters and hockey professionals alike.
Jason Demers spent parts of over a decade in the NHL, primarily with the San Jose Sharks, before transitioning into broadcasting after his retirement; a message from a producer at NBC nudged him to apply to NHL Network, and three years later he's built a growing career as an analyst while also branching into his own YouTube content. We talk about the leap from playing to broadcasting, the mentors who taught him how to actually interview players, how he balances honest analysis with respect for the guys still in the league, and the advice he'd give any player looking to make the same jump. If you're trying to break into sports media, broadcasting, or content creation, this conversation is packed with real, valuable insight.
🏒 In this episode:
\- How an abrupt end to his playing career led him into broadcasting
\- The mentors who taught him how to interview players the right way
\- Balancing honest analysis with respect for the players in the league
\- Building his own brand and content outside of NHL Network
\- His best advice for players and students trying to break into broadcasting
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Jason DemersGuest
Nick BowinsHost