Interviews

Below is a list of personalities interviewed by Alan Bass through his writing career, along with links to applicable articles. Lists appear in alphabetical order.

Alan at the 2009 NHL Scouting Combine with The Hockey News

NHL Players (Current and Former):

• Taylor Beck (Right Wing, Milwaukee Admirals, 2010-Present)
• Myles Bell (Defenseman, Regina Pats, Kelowna Rockets, 2009-2012)
• Marc-Andre Bourdon (Defenseman, Philadelphia Flyers, 2011-Present)
• Michael Chaput (Center, Lewison MAINEiacs, Shawnigan Cataractes, 2008-Present)
• Bobby Clarke (Hockey Hall of Fame Center, Philadelphia Flyers, 1969-1984; General Manager, Philadelphia Flyers, 1984-1990, 1994-2006)
• Sean Couturier (Center, Philadelphia Flyers, 2011-Present)
• Cedrick Desjardins (Goaltender, Hamilton Bulldogs, Norfolk Admirals, Lake Erie Monsters, 2006-Present)
• Dave Feamster (Defense, Chicago Blackhawks, 1981-1985)
• Claude Giroux (Center, Philadelphia Flyers, 2008-Present)
• Vic Hadfield (Left Wing, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, 1961-1977)
• Terry Harper (Defense, Montreal Canadiens, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Colorado Rockies, 1963-1981)
• Paul Henderson (Right Wing, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, Atlanta Flames, 1962-1980)
• Pat Hickey  (Forward, New York Rangers, Colorado Rockies, Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques, St. Louis Blues)
• Arturs Kulda (Defenseman, Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets, 2010-Present)
• Orland Kurtenbach (Center, Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, 1957-1974)
• Reggie Leach (Right Winger, Philadelphia Flyers, California Golden Seals, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, 1970-1983)
• John LeClair (Left Winger, Philadelphia Flyers, Montreal Canadiens, Pittsburgh Penguins, 1990-2007)
• Eric Lindros (Center, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Dallas Stars, 1992-2007)
• Mark Messier (Hockey Hall of Fame Center, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, Vancouver Canucks, 1979-2004)
• Mark McNeill (Center, Prince Albert Raiders, 2008-2012)
• Gustav Nyquist (Left Wing, Detroit Red Wings, 2011-Present)
• Bernie Parent (Hockey Hall of Fame Goaltender, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, 1965-1979)
• Luke Pither (Forward, Adirondack Phantoms, 2010-Present)
• Keith Primeau (Center, Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, Detroit Red Wings, 1990-2006)
• Zac Rinaldo (Forward, Philadelphia Flyers, 2011-Present)
• Rod Seiling (Defenseman, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, Atlanta Flames, 1962-1979)
• Brendan Smith (Defenseman, Detroit Red Wings, 2010-Present)
• Colin Wilson (Forward, Nashville Predators, 2009-Present)
• Steve Valiquette (Goaltender, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Edmonton Oilers, 1999-2010)
• Keith Yandle (Defenseman, Phoenix Coyotes, 2007-Present)
• Jeff Zatkoff (Goaltender, Manchester Monarchs, 2008-Present)

NHL Executives (Current and Former):

• Hakan Andersson (Amateur Scout, Detroit Red Wings, 1990-Present)
• Gary Bettman (NHL Commissioner, 1993-Present)
• Scotty Bowman (Nine-time Stanley Cup champion/Hockey Hall of Fame head coach, St. Louis Blues, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, 1967-2002)
• Bruno Campese (Fmr. Head Coach/General Manager, Prince Albert Raiders)
• Jimmy Devellano (Hockey Hall of Fame Executive, General Manager, Detroit Red Wings, 1982-1997)
• Cliff Fletcher (General Manager, Atlanta/Calgary Flames, 1972-91; General Manager, Toronto Maple Leafs, 1991-97, 2008; General Manager, Phoenix Coyotes, 2000-01)
• Barry Hanrahan (Assistant General Manager, Philadelphia Flyers, 2007-Present)
• Paul Holmgren (General Manager, Philadelphia Flyers, 2007-Present)
• Scott Howson (General Manager, Columbus Blue Jackets, 2007-Present)
• Curtis Hunt (Fmr. Head Coach, Regina Pats)
• Ed Lang (President of Business Operations, Nashville Predators)
• Peter Laviolette (Head Coach, Philadelphia Flyers, 2010-Present)
• Lou Lamoriello (Hockey Hall of Fame General Manager, New Jersey Devils, 1987-Present)
• Don Luce (Director of Player Development, Philadelphia Flyers)
• BJ MacDonald (NHL Central Scouting)
• Jack McGregor (Fmr. Pennsylvania State Senator, Pittsburgh Penguins Founder)
• Jim Nill (Assistant General Manager, Detroit Red Wings, 1994-Present)
• Bert Olmstead (General Manager/Head Coach, California/Oakland Seals, 1967-70)
• Chris Pryor (Director of Hockey Operations, Philadelphia Flyers)
• Jack Riley (General Manager, Pittsburgh Penguins, 1967-70, 1972-74)
• Brendan Shanahan (Right Wing, New Jersey Devils, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, New York Rangers, 1988-2009; NHL Senior Vice President of Player Safety, 2009-Present)
• Ed Snider (Founder/Chairman, Philadelphia Flyers)
• John Stevens (Head Coach, Philadelphia Flyers, 2007-2009)
• Peter Sullivan (NHL Central Scouting)
• Dale Tallon (General Manager, Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, 2005-Present)
• Bill Torrey (General Manager, Oakland Seals, 1970; General Manager, New York Islanders, 1972-92; General Manager, Florida Panthers, 2000-01)
• Don Waddell (General Manager, Atlanta Thrashers, 1999-2010)
• John Ziegler (Fmr. NHL President, 1977-1992)

Media Members:

• Kenny Albert (Broadcaster, New York Rangers)
• Bruce “Scoop” Cooper (Hockey Historian)
• Mike “Doc” Emrick (Broadcaster, New Jersey Devils, Versus/NBC)
• Stan Fischler (Hockey Historian)
• Lauren Hart (Anthemist, Philadelphia Flyers)
• Jim Jackson (Broadcaster, Philadelphia Flyers, 1993-Present)
• Keith Jones (Broadcaster, Versus/NBC)
• Ryan Kennedy (Columnist, The Hockey News
• Brad Kurtzberg (Author, Shorthanded: The Untold Story of the Seals: Hockey’s Most Colorful Team
• Jiggs McDonald (Broadcaster – Los Angeles Kings, Atlanta Flames, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers, 1967-2004)
• Dave Mishkin (Broadcaster, Tampa Bay Lightning)

Other:

• Eustace King (Sports Agent, O2K Management)
• Benoit Larose (Head Buyer, Pro Hockey Life Sporting Goods, Inc.)