On a special episode of Club 30, Henrik sits down with The Captain, Mark Messier. They talk about the pressure and experience it took to bring the Cup to New York, why his focus on the mental side of the game helped him succeed, and how a winning culture has to be lived and not just taught. Mark also reflects on his most memorable moments at Madison Square Garden and why he still gets chills walking back into the building today.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Interview Introduction
2:48 - Mark Messier Arrival
13:35 - Greatest Hockey Team Experience
15:43 - Significant Training Center Photos
20:08 - Leadership Comfort Level
24:26 - Handling Pressure Situations
26:17 - Athlete's Mental Preparation
28:26 - Learning from Experience
29:40 - Hockey Lessons for Life After Retirement
31:24 - Ongoing Competitive Spirit
34:06 - Current Passions and Excitements
36:06 - The Essence of Game 7
39:23 - Game 7 Business Analogies
46:14 - NHL Career Highlights
49:45 - Interview Conclusion
51:40 - Host's Reflections
54:27 - Outro
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Mark Messier is a living hockey legend, top five all-time. His leadership was unparalleled when it came to his contribution towards the NY Rangers' first Stanley Cup in more than a generation. With all the cups and all the accolades, Mark still remains grounded. I'd have to say Mark is one of my few heroes I could tolerate meeting and not regret it. Cheers!
When Messier raised that Cup in 1994 he raised it not only for those who were in MSG, not only for those who were watching on TV, and not only for New Yorkers. He raised that Cup for anyone who had ever been alive between 1940 and 1994 who rooted for the Rangers. I am sure that every soul that ever lived in NYC between those years was there in MSG that night.
That is exactly how my dad and many others felt when petro lifted the cup for the blues. It was a night I’ll remember forever
I remember when the Blues came into the league... :) @@bradyhill2136
The King and the Captain. Amazing, powerful and fun interview. Happy 2024!!
My childhood hero
Messier being a huge U2 fan is something I didn't expect but I'm happy to hear
They said the oilers couldn't win without gretzky.Messier goes out and wins the hart and stanley cup.Said he's too old when he came to the rangers.He wins the hart and the presidents trophy twice and the stanley cup🐐
Mark Messier Should be an NHL coach or general manager in the future. Let's go New York Rangers ranger fan for life. Thank you, mark.😊
If you ever wanted to know why Messier is called "The Captain", just watch this interview. amazing stuff
As a lifelong Islanders fan, (which means an equally as long Ranger-hater) Messier (in my opinion) solidified himself in that '94 playoff run as the ultimate team captain. Watching him raise The Cup gave me chills. #salutecaptain #11
God, I really wish that this year's team could find a place for Messier before the playoffs. He is the greatest captain of all time and his experience and intelligence can only help in the locker room. I absolutely love this man and I know he would make a huge positive impact on players like Krider, Panarin, Truba, and many others in the room.
Thanks so much for sharing this with us!! I would have loved to hear Mess explain what those particular “non negotiables” of the culture. Oh well, another chance to have Mess on again!!
I love how humble mark messier is! 24:27
You must be joking.
I could listen to these guys speak for a dozen more hours. Please, more Messier... :)
Great interview. Messier is an amazing individual. Smart, focused and with a lot of heart. You can’t listen to him without being inspired. Thanks Henrik
I wished he could have been the captain in 2014 for Henrik 💙❤️
Vi älskar dig Henke ❤❤
so much solid info on navigating life on this show
That was awesome. Great conversation and cool getting insights from both legends. Subscribed!
Pat and Henrik the two greatest NY athletes without a championship.....
You can put Rod Gilbert in that category as well
My two favorite Rangers of all time, the greatest captain ever and the King
Mess needs to be in the Ranger organization in some capacity.
1000 %
Yes! :) @@PaulieV42
The real question is, how the heck has the Rangers organization not had him in the organization all these years. Especially with some form of interaction with players? To me they totally dropped the ball!
I completely agree with you. It must have something to do with owner but I have no idea of what that could be... Messier is the greatest leader ever in hockey. He's right here. He has always been right here... :) @@rc642001
@@rc642001 I know.
I’m with Mark this should have kept going, I could listen for days. What an inspiring chat. Please do another one soon ! LGR ! #11 🗽
Ma message should be a general manager or a NHL coach in the future. Let's go new york rangers😊
Love that Hagstrom
33:10...Made me think...Some people are built this way....some learn it...some a bit of both...some struggle their whole lives with it...I know where I am in that mix...The most important thing is not to judge anyone in where they are with these things. We are all on our own journey's what seems easy to one may be monumentally difficult and challenging for another...and that's just how life is.
Good interview but when you have a former Rangers player, let alone the most famous one, he really should be asked a few questions about the current team. On the subject about leadership, I really wish he would've asked Mark about the current Rangers, player leadership (5 Alternate Captains?) and coaching leadership.
6 MFing Stanleys ... Two without Gretz. This guy is the sauce.
Make a show post Juniors and talk the tournament and players with a hockeybuddy👍...Kungen ❤️
Henke har du ett eget Rockband du spelar i ?
Jaromir jagr som gäst skulle va kung
Doth mine eyes deceive me!?!?!
Mark SOUNDS young compared to others his age after spending his whole career LOOKING older lol...
WHO ARE THESE PPL
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The King of No Cups
ranger fans were pissed off at mark twice: (1) when he got roger nielson fired in 1992 and couldn't back it up. missing the playoffs in 1993.(2) when his ego got in the way in 1997, went back on his word and decided to go for the cash and leave the rangers after the 97' season. They spent the off season building around him and then he took off because garden management dealt with the pat rick ewing deal first and for big money, while messier stated "take a supporting role and play for less money" was on the table
addison scare gardon
Sure sucked with the Canucks
This was a wonderful interview. I feel sorry that after listening to this, all you can say is he sucked with the Canucks. It didn’t work out for many reasons, but the fact that you can’t appreciate the intelligence and character of Messier as a man is sad.
no thanks
I like the Rangers to be in the semi-finals or better in 2024. This could be the year, I am interested to see if they make any moves at the trade deadline. Good luck NYC. 🪄