Behind the Scenes in Pittsburgh with Jason Spezza + The Candy Jar!

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this episode digging deeper into Rick Bowness' comments about the Blue Jackets' effort down the stretch, the front office changes in Seattle, and the Maple Leafs' ongoing GM search. Jason Spezza (15:17), former NHLer and Penguins Assistant GM, joins the boys to discuss the work behind the scenes of Pittsburgh's turnaround and playoff berth. Jason also shares what Dan Muse brings to the coaching staff, his personal journey that led him to a post-playing career in management, and his opportunity with Team Canada's management staff at the 2026 World Championships. Later, Producer Mike Gentile (38:43) stops by to debut "The Candy Jar" with questions about playoff underdogs, Canadian Cup contenders, front office vacancies, underrated 100-point seasons, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.