John Cooper
Mentioned in 15 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows
Head coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Canada's men's hockey team who has been a notable figure in recent Olympic and NHL discussions. Podcasters have covered his coaching philosophy on game strategy, his comments criticizing three-on-three overtime format, and his personal circumstances including his father's passing. His tactical approach and public statements have made him a recurring topic across sports talk and hockey analysis shows.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Take That for Data
“Never won Jack Adams despite sustained excellence; comparison point for Bednar's overlooked success”
Empty Netters Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
Kings Cups, Kessel Stories, and Hating Boston College with Alec Martinez
“Coached Martinez at select festival level; one of two great coaches on Team Michigan”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 Hour 3 Seth Everett & Dave McCarthy
“Quoted discussing team's recent performance and reliance on goaltending”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 27, 2026
USA Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Victory // Lightning Round of Callers // Agenda Free Friday - 2/27 (Hour 2)
“Canadian hockey coach whose post-game comment 'it ceases to be hockey' when three-on-three was criticized as excuse-making”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
A Buyers’ Market and Nobody Wants to Blink
“Lightning coach; condolences offered for father's passing after Olympics”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 26, 2026
February 26, 2026 Hour 1
“Tampa Bay Lightning coach missing games due to father's passing”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 21, 2026
One More to Go
“USA coach; emphasized wanting to dictate pace and terms; said Crosby has better chance playing Sunday”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 19, 2026
Puck. Don't. Lie.
“Canada's head coach; smiled and walked away when asked about missed too many men call”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 17, 2026
Olympic Hockey Group Stage Recap - Canada and USA Dominate w/ Chris Chelios and Jason Demers
“Canada head coach praised for keeping team relaxed and composed, recognized as one of best NHL coaches”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 5, 2026
Did The Panarin Trade Save The Kings Season w/ Bayne Pettinger
“Team Canada Olympic coach known for bringing players together; actively recruited Sam Bennett despite injury to Anthony Cirelli”
Empty Netters Podcast · Feb 3, 2026
Bruins Lightning Stadium Series Was The GREATEST Outdoor Game Ever
“Tampa Bay Lightning coach whose outfit choice became notable moment during Stadium Series game”
Spittin Chiclets · Jan 13, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 611: Featuring Tom Brady
“Tampa Bay Lightning head coach; discussed for Jack Adams consideration and team's nine-game winning streak”
Spittin Chiclets · Jan 9, 2026
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 610: Featuring Kelly Chase, Nathan Mackinnon, Andi Petrillo, Scott Laughton, and Ryan Malone
“Tampa Bay Lightning coach; reached 1000th NHL game milestone during episode's timeframe”
Spittin Chiclets · Dec 8, 2025
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 603: Featuring Ken Reid & Morgan Geekie
“Tampa Bay Lightning coach; showed restraint during bad hand-pass review call; Jack Adams consideration”
The Daily · Jan 7, 2024
The Sunday Read: ‘Ghosts on the Glacier’
“Surface operations engineer for Apollo 17 mission who died on Aconcagua in 1973 alongside Janet Johnson”