LeClair is pure legend. One of the main reasons I became a Flyers fan. He was a monster and seems like a great guy. For me, his era was the golden age of hockey.
I agree. What a beast. My favorite player in my 20s, and my family told me I am related to him...oddly enough I am related to Jean Béliveau. But, LeClair was a real deal power forward with the likes of Neely. Johnny Lac should be a Hall of Fame inductee soon.
I remember when he was at BFA St. Albans and played my High School for the State Championship. We all hated him since he single handedly manhandled our team. Then when he played his first game with the Montreal Canadians we all watched in awe and cheered when he scored his first goal.
Best day of my life was when I got to go into the Philly locker room after a game against the pens. Got to meet the team and get my picture with John. Also got an autographed Roenick stick. John was my hero growing up and still think back to that day 15 or so years later.
This guy was strong as fuck, even back then. Pairing him with Lindros was probably the best factor ever to get some extra performance. And he loves Philly, lives there too. In terms of Philedaplhian Athletes, he is world classy.
When they asked LeClair about the state of the game I couldn't help but to think back to his era and wish hockey was like that still. Hated the flyers but they were fun to watch. Along with Detroit and the avs. It was must see hockey.
Was able to shake his hand in the line after a youth game (his son's) several years back. Huge man...imagine how intimidating Legion of Doom was back in the day.
I got to see him in St. Albans when he brought the cup there. I have no idea where that photo ended up but the memory remains. And when he got traded to Philly and played with Eric Lindros, I felt like I died and went to heaven. My two favorite players of all time on the same team.
John is a beauty, so happy to hear the stories about him bullying Flower and talking shit about Whit 😂😂😂 John is one hell of a legend, 3 50+ goal seasons in a row in his prime, mind boggling stats from his prime 448 points in 5 seasons with 235 goals during that time. We call that a beast where I'm from.
This man honestly CAN be considered the most important and greatest Flyer of all time. My favorite Flyer definitely and SOOOO important to those 90s Flyers teams. And as an added bonus - yes hes a YANK! Not every great player with a French name is a Canuck! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
I was working for the Fredericton Canadians, Montreal's farm team when John was a rookie in 1991. He did not spend much time in the minors as I recall. You could see the brief time He was with us he was a special player. My buddy played college hockey for Middlebury against LeClair and the University of Vermont. he said he knew He had pro potential back then
36:15 Nah Whit, you're right. '02 was the year Belarus upset Sweden. Tommy Salo let in a goal from center ice (or so it seemed) and Belarus eliminated Sweden. Sweden beat Canada earlier in the tournament so it for sure would've been a tough matchup for them.
I had a Canadians Jersey and after he was traded i bought a Philly LeClair Jersey. Nobody seemed to mind me wearing either of them when I went to watch him play in Boston, Montreal, Philly or even Ottawa. I had numerous LeClair cards, an autographed 8x10 pic of him and several news paper articles with him in it. John's cousins house burned to the ground back in the 90's and I gave all of my memobilia to his cousins daughters that were at that time were very young. Maybe once a year now I see the girls and they always tell me how much they appreciate everything I gave them! Makes me feel good knowing how much they appreciate it!
One of the turning points in the transition from perineal contenders, to mediocrity was the trading of this man. Serge Savard would never have ever let this guy go.
@@sweetswing1 I met LeClair and Lindros when I was 18 at a charity event. Shook both of their hands. I was 6'1" 230lbs. By all accounts, a big kid with big hands. Or so I thought. LeClair and Lindros have hands that could palm a watermelon. That's the first time I remember thinking "We may look like the same species, but these guys are different."
Renberg may have been better than Leclair who should be in the HOF. Unfortunately Renberg got hurt half way through his 3rd year and he was never the same player. Watch Renberg in 1994, 1995 & the first half of 96. Great player. He was not the weak link on that line, he was just the first to be slowed down by injuries.
Belarus beat Sweden in the quarterfinals. Tied at 3 with less than 5 to go, a shot hit Tommy Salo in the helmet and kinda just rolled over him into the net.
This guy and Lindros were my childhood heroes. Love that fact that we got him from the Habs, and he lit them up everyone we played them lol. Can’t even count the number of 4 goal games for LeClair. My man
The '96 World Cup is still the only best-on-best tourney the Americans have won. Ya hate to see it...or say it, but, yeah, the Yanks ain't got no heart.
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LeClair is pure legend. One of the main reasons I became a Flyers fan. He was a monster and seems like a great guy. For me, his era was the golden age of hockey.
That was the best era of hockey
Yeah 90s and early 2000s
Best power forward in US hockey history. Absolutely loved his style.
He was incredible in the 93 playoffs for the Habs. Was so mad when he was traded.
I am surprised that he didn't score 500 career regular season goals.
@@DucksUpDogsDownCatsSlide it was a much more physical era. The man is a hall of famer in my book
I agree. What a beast. My favorite player in my 20s, and my family told me I am related to him...oddly enough I am related to Jean Béliveau. But, LeClair was a real deal power forward with the likes of Neely. Johnny Lac should be a Hall of Fame inductee soon.
Along with Tkachuk
I remember when he was at BFA St. Albans and played my High School for the State Championship. We all hated him since he single handedly manhandled our team. Then when he played his first game with the Montreal Canadians we all watched in awe and cheered when he scored his first goal.
Best day of my life was when I got to go into the Philly locker room after a game against the pens. Got to meet the team and get my picture with John. Also got an autographed Roenick stick. John was my hero growing up and still think back to that day 15 or so years later.
That must have been 2004 i think. LeClair, Roenick, Recchi, Primeau and Amonte on the same team.
I can bee wrong??
they gotta get gomer on again for part two
This guy was strong as fuck, even back then. Pairing him with Lindros was probably the best factor ever to get some extra performance. And he loves Philly, lives there too. In terms of Philedaplhian Athletes, he is world classy.
My dad played in youth hockey in Vermont, he’ll always be one of my favorite.
Detroit, Philly, Jersey, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Colorado and the Canadian teams from the late 90s will always be etched into my memory.
Ah, the before times, when the leafs were actually consistently good. Ah, the memories. I forget how that feels.
Should be in the Hall🔥
Forsberg, Tkachuk, Leclair and Lindros the players I grew up watching damn I miss those type of players!
I remember the time he shot the puck through the side of the goal netting, and it still counted. Fucking Legend
Hasek was so pissed at that, he knew it never went in
Memories are on fire! JL, Legion of Doom, great time in hockey..
One of my last memories of Leclair was him rolling his eyes on the bench when Crosby was leaning over to look at a replay lol
vega21 I’m a pens fan but definitely remember that
RA is your Cousin... From Boston!
That was the litteral image of the differences in generations lol.
He was a pure power forward. Such a monster around the net and slapshot snipes.
His mom was my nurse when I had surgery haha. My home town hero.
When they asked LeClair about the state of the game I couldn't help but to think back to his era and wish hockey was like that still. Hated the flyers but they were fun to watch. Along with Detroit and the avs. It was must see hockey.
Lidstrom's pattern on his stick was awesome to play with. I miss that stick and playing all those beer league games.
What a great game.
Great show. Thanks! Big fan of John from his days in Montreal and Philly.
Haha finally an interview us pens fans and flyer fans can both be happy about.
Do Mark Recchi next!
Les Diquens that is what I was hoping too. It would be a good interview and I’m sure he would have great stories both from being a player and a coach
Cool to hear him talk about Desjardins. My favorite player and the reason I wear 37 on all my jerseys. Such a solid player.
I was 10 in every sport
As a Flyers fan since the 80s, too 3 favorite all time. What a power forward.
Was able to shake his hand in the line after a youth game (his son's) several years back. Huge man...imagine how intimidating Legion of Doom was back in the day.
I got to see him in St. Albans when he brought the cup there. I have no idea where that photo ended up but the memory remains.
And when he got traded to Philly and played with Eric Lindros, I felt like I died and went to heaven. My two favorite players of all time on the same team.
One of the best flyers and power forwards ever!
Johnny leclair was an intricate part of my childhood and growing up. Legion of doom forever baby.
I loved watching LeClair.
Favorite Flyer as kid. First hockey jersey I ever had.
john leclair was my first hockey coach, his sons were on the team, good people
2004-2005 lockout i took a LeClair shot to the chest, i swear it moved me 2 feet. Heaviest shot ever I ever saw
Prayers to you John. Hope you make a speedy recovery
John is a beauty, so happy to hear the stories about him bullying Flower and talking shit about Whit 😂😂😂 John is one hell of a legend, 3 50+ goal seasons in a row in his prime, mind boggling stats from his prime 448 points in 5 seasons with 235 goals during that time. We call that a beast where I'm from.
Tremendous interview and he expressed himself so well explaining the difficulty dealing with Nick and Larry
This man honestly CAN be considered the most important and greatest Flyer of all time. My favorite Flyer definitely and SOOOO important to those 90s Flyers teams. And as an added bonus - yes hes a YANK! Not every great player with a French name is a Canuck! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
One of my favourite players how he has not been inducted in the hockey hall of fame is ridiculous one of the best power forwards of all time.
He's still 🔥!! Luved him. Gr8Interview. Patrick story, typical lol. 💗
I was working for the Fredericton Canadians, Montreal's farm team when John was a rookie in 1991. He did not spend much time in the minors as I recall. You could see the brief time He was with us he was a special player. My buddy played college hockey for Middlebury against LeClair and the University of Vermont. he said he knew He had pro potential back then
He should be in the hall of fame .only one player has more goals from 95-2000 ..his play in international hockey is what puts him in the hall
Hell of a career u had.. Coming from montreal, all i gotta say is thanks..respect..🍻
1996 World Cup of Hockey says it all! Team Canada had no answer for John LeClair....he was a BEAST!!! USA! USA! USA!!!
Yep. LECLAIR was named to the all-star WORLD CUP team that year. Twice he was an USA all star plus 5 nhl all star selections.
Habs fan here. I was devastated when Marmaduke got traded to the Flyers. Awesome player.
great podcast Leclair could host the show what a natural just like on ice
In times like these, we need a Legion of Doom 2: Electric Boogaloo
Loved the man-love given to Neely (my favorite player).
I never heard him talk before. He awesome.
36:15 Nah Whit, you're right. '02 was the year Belarus upset Sweden. Tommy Salo let in a goal from center ice (or so it seemed) and Belarus eliminated Sweden. Sweden beat Canada earlier in the tournament so it for sure would've been a tough matchup for them.
Class act. Loved what he had to say about Desjardins.
Desjardins should be in the HOF. His best plays were preventing highlights. He was the most important Flyer for a decade
Desjardins was unbelievably good. There was a noticeable drop off for the Flyers everytime he wasn't on the ice, even at the end of his career.
I still have my LeClair jersey that I bought in 93, I loved that kid, such a terrible trade.
I had a Canadians Jersey and after he was traded i bought a Philly LeClair Jersey. Nobody seemed to mind me wearing either of them when I went to watch him play in Boston, Montreal, Philly or even Ottawa. I had numerous LeClair cards, an autographed 8x10 pic of him and several news paper articles with him in it.
John's cousins house burned to the ground back in the 90's and I gave all of my memobilia to his cousins daughters that were at that time were very young.
Maybe once a year now I see the girls and they always tell me how much they appreciate everything I gave them! Makes me feel good knowing how much they appreciate it!
Love that he lives in the Philly Suburbs still
Favorite player of the band Phish
My favorite player growing up
my dad who was a goalie was also my coach growing up, and in game warmups anybody that shot the puck anywhere near our goalies head was doing pushups.
John was a Great skater on top of his skills
He is huge next to biz. Amazing player for Philadelphia.
Smile on his face, looking through Whit’s soul.. “that’s why you didn’t come to Martha’s Vineyard for a while”
Great interview
One of the turning points in the transition from perineal contenders, to mediocrity was the trading of this man. Serge Savard would never have ever let this guy go.
Biz- sit down. It looks like he’s got his wrench hanging out.
Loved LeClair. Hated when Montreal traded him. One of thr best power forwards ever.
I had no idea how big LeClair was, the size of the mitts on the guy when he picks up the beer can!
Brick Shithouse.
@@sweetswing1 I met LeClair and Lindros when I was 18 at a charity event. Shook both of their hands. I was 6'1" 230lbs. By all accounts, a big kid with big hands. Or so I thought. LeClair and Lindros have hands that could palm a watermelon. That's the first time I remember thinking "We may look like the same species, but these guys are different."
One of the greatest Montreal had and traded him for recchi. I had a feeling he was gonna be a great one and he showed it in Philly.
Worste Hab trade ever
Legendddd
Leclair is awesome
Legend
I bleed NY Ranger blue, but this guy was one of my absolute favorites.
Saw the thumbnail and wondered why Bill Engvall was going on Spittin' Chiclets.
We NEED the Hull interview
JOHN LECLAIR SCORES AGAIN!!!!! FOR THE SECOUND OVERTIME GAME IN A ROW
2:56 Y'atsa beauliful place
How ripped does biz look in this video? Love LeClair, partially why im a philly fan. Legion of Doom!
Bizzzzzzx
My first hockey and sports jersey was a John Leclair Jersey. I wish I was alive during the legion of doom
As a Leafs fan it was not fun.
Fire interview
I always thought Mike Keane would be an great head coach after retirement.
Sixty dozen. Biz is heavy in the cooking shows lately
Renberg may have been better than Leclair who should be in the HOF. Unfortunately Renberg got hurt half way through his 3rd year and he was never the same player.
Watch Renberg in 1994, 1995 & the first half of 96. Great player. He was not the weak link on that line, he was just the first to be slowed down by injuries.
25:30 the “Assistant” captain story: thought Leclair was gonna troll him and say “yea I said that because it’s an “Alternate” captain not “Assistant”
Oh you’re Channel brings of so many memories. Oh my God God I hated this guy because he was so good.
This is gonna be sick
Johnny vermont pure philly legend 🍻
Love the show but who is Rex?? Can you tell us players full names? Nicknames/ first names dont work if the players arent that well known.
I remember when john played for Montreal...he had some great physical confrontations with lindros...whenever they played philly
They drinking that Yuengling oh baby
Belarus beat Sweden in the quarterfinals. Tied at 3 with less than 5 to go, a shot hit Tommy Salo in the helmet and kinda just rolled over him into the net.
Just to be clear were the first Pigeons here😎😎
Legion of Doom. Some Johnny play live for U Vermont
Any sport I ever played i was #10
Last time I was this early my girlfriend had to get an abortion. Love the interviews, thanks boys!
This guy and Lindros were my childhood heroes. Love that fact that we got him from the Habs, and he lit them up everyone we played them lol. Can’t even count the number of 4 goal games for LeClair. My man
If they put ads they would make more money...
RIP Jacques
It would be cool to know if age-reversing biotech became a reality, would these retired players attempt come backs.
can you boys get some better mics? jesus christ
MARMADUKE!!
YOU WON ME THE POOL YOUR FIRST YEAR IN PHILLY, WHAT A PLAYOFF PERFORMANCE WITH THE HABS
The '96 World Cup is still the only best-on-best tourney the Americans have won. Ya hate to see it...or say it, but, yeah, the Yanks ain't got no heart.
Healthy Turgeon and the Isles beat Montreal in 93!
36:00 whits right. Sweden lost to Belarus 4-3.
who is rick from red deer
Cousin of Mike from Canmore
How the fuck doesn't any of them remember Belarus beating Sweden!
He's still huge! Lol.