The Dallas Stars have made a somewhat unlikely run to the Stanley Cup Finals under interim head coach Rick Bowness, who took the helm in December after Jim Montgomery was fired for unprofessional conduct. It's the latest stop in a long and winding hockey career, which has turned Bowness into something of a legend in hockey circles. The Athletic’s Sean Shapiro joins us to discuss Bowness's 37-year coaching odyssey, how he has steered the Stars to the Stanley Cup Finals, and why so many people are rooting for the veteran coach to succeed.

Sean Shapiro's profile of Rick Bowness:

https://theathletic.co.uk/2073784/2020/09/18/bonesys-awesome-after-37-years-stars-coach-rick-bowness-gets-a-real-chance/?source=theleadpodcast

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