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Episode 18: Terry Ryan: Canadiens 8th Overall Pick Talks Oilers, Babcock & Shoresy
Terry Ryan, the Montreal Canadiens 8th overall pick in the 1995 NHL Draft, joins Raffaele Papaianni on the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast.
Terry shares his journey from growing up in Newfoundland and fighting for scouting exposure to adapting to the physical style of WHL hockey with the Tri City Americans. He reflects on being drafted by the Canadiens, arriving at NHL training camp, his time with the Edmonton Oilers organization, and the pressure that came with being a high draft pick.
He also tells stories about playing against Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux, his experiences with coaches Mike…
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