What I’ve learned; 1.) Shannon 2.) Is 3.) The 4.) Best 5.) Hockey 6.) Content 7.) Creator 8.) On 9.) This 10.) Platform

I don't mind at all that you are a Canucks, Stars and Bruins fan. It would be strange if you knew as much about hockey as you do, and NOT have favorite teams, Excellent job as always.

Not just the best hockey content creator, but without question, the best person on this website today. Incredibly humble, super kind, and hard working beyond belief. You set an example that others should follow, not just on KZfaq, but in life.

Your honest and down to earth attitude is what we are respecting. You are not trying to be some one else and you always keep your feet on the ground. Thank you very much for your work! 🙂👍🏻👍🏻

No fancy editing, production etc. Just a guy who loves and knows hockey. That’s why I’ve always stayed.

I love your videos man! Your off-season videos have been keeping me sane while I wait for hockey to be back lol

I’ve been very grateful! Been watching you for a very long time! You were one of the first Hockey KZfaqrs I’ve watched way back in 2016-17, your history videos are very underrated and what got me watching your videos! A huge inspiration why I created a Hockey channel and talk about hockey videos! It’s been an amazing journey seeing you from under 10k subs to over 250k subs over the years!

Heard you on S and P this week. Glad I found you! Great channel. GO CANUCKS!

I had a KZfaq channel. I never expected, or cared, to make a dime off of it. I just figured I'd do it for a hobby. I'd upload about every other day. I had the channel for about 10 weeks. The highest number of views I ever got was 4. I had one subscriber. To give a fair explanation, I did not advertise it on my Facebook page, nor did I go around telling neighbors or coworkers about it. I figured it would be sink or swim on outside views. It was sink, obviously. KZfaq channel success is a "snowball" sort of thing. Once you get some traction on the KZfaq grid, the algorithms can give your channel appearance in more places.

Shannon telling me about how well list videos do while i watch his list video

Shannon next time you are on with Dangle, or vice versa, PLEASE ask him his thoughts on 2 teams in Toronto.

RE Bias: One thing I like about your videos is that sure, you have your favorite teams, you're open about it, but you recognize that and otherwise you're pretty evenhanded.

Actually, I think you are one of the least-biased people in hockey. Also, you 'gave' hockey back to me, and I will always be grateful for that. :)

Hey Shannon, I'm a recent subscriber but have been devouring your videos for the last few months and I want to give a stick tap for your ethics and consistency. You describe in more detail in this video some of the elements that make my brain adore your content so much. You have a thorough and academic approach that makes it so even when I disagree with you, I understand why you have a certain view clearly and how that view is built, and you'll almost always have mentioned whatever my opinion is.. so I hardly feel the need to comment.. just hit like and find the next video to scratch my hockey nerd itch.. but thanks for mentioning how YT ads work in more detail because I habitually skip them and did not realize this affected you. I'm happy to let them to support you, keep up the honest work.

As a KZfaq Premium subscriber, i was really worried I wasn't supporting you (I watch you daily) so I subscribed / joined the subscription support as long as I could - I'm a broke student, lol, so I'm really glad to hear my views are still supporting you.

I was super disapointed to see Wayne Gretzky hook up with MGM betting. It's an ethical thing from my perspective as he's the face of hockey for many kids. I've always been impressed with how you run your channel and am very relieved to hear you speak on the possible pitfalls of the wrong partnerships/sponsorships.

I’ve actually found the history videos highly entertaining. I still rewatch your stuff on Harold Ballard, Eddie Livingstone and others when I’m having a rough day, so I know there are bigger and more entertaining jerks than some of the ones I’m dealing with. I love those videos about the goofballs, characters and pains in the butt of hockey, past and present. I guess I’m a little older than some of your subs. I don’t watch list videos so I can skip to the end. That’s no fun. I want to hear why those players, people or items are in that order.

i look forward to you inviting special guests or your friends to talk hockey! something to try out ha.

Keep it up shannon, your channel is basically the hockey encyclopedia. You’ve uploaded so much information it’s actually crazy.

I’ve had KZfaq premium for a few years. I’ve always wondered how it affects the creators I watch, as I don’t get ads. I’m very glad to know that some of it goes to you! Also I love the backdrop and your cat! No green screen!

Thank you, Shannon. I really enjoy your approach. I find those channels that have elaborate studios, video effects, hosts with exaggerated expressions & constant hand waving (Dangle) multi camera/multi edits, & blasting music exhausting.

As a fan from as late as 2015 in Scotland, this is where I learned what I know, Thank you Shannon

You’re truly a unicorn Shannon 🍻 can confirm you really haven’t changed since the beginning and love that the cats have become a channel staple 😂

@The Hockey Guy excellent breakdown! really explains what running a YT channel entails. 💯 i am so happy for your hard work paying off. you are a down-to-earth guy that had a dream and literally skated with it. you not only provide hockey news for us shift workers (and many other walks of life lol...but you're also an inspiration and provide hope for people to run/skate with their dream too. 💙 selfishly i just wish you would do more videos about the tampa bay lightning lol 😉 cheers from the oakville, ontario car plant!🍁

You are such a great KZfaqr, I would tune in to watch you sweep your kitchen floor or mow the lawn. You are a gifted entertainer and a damn good man. Your humility is inspiring. Keep up the awesome job, my friend.

I've been subscribed since you were in only double digits for subscribers. It's been very good watching your numbers rise and your presentation style mature. You are deserving of all your success Shannon, you worked hard for it. Sometimes I feel that you don't get the depth of info about certain things going on with my favorite team, but you are following 32 and mostly I only follow one. I appreciate that you stay neutral until you have more information about things going on that have other channels and media in an uproar. You don't pass around gossip as fact.

I think most people agree with me on my reaction to your top 10s: 1) I have warmed up to advanced stats too, I don't like advanced stat zealots but as a goalie appreciate their work. 2) I personally never cared about your bias because it was so much harder to detect than everyone else's bias. 3) For whatever reason lists are super, super fun. 4) I like history videos, I enjoy them, but yeah I enjoy lists and news much more. 5) We're all proud to see you be where you're at, and we're excited to see you grow! 6) Your instincts are great. One of my favorite things about you is you don't come off as some Toronto elitist who says the dumbest possible thing about sports but think's he/she is genius because they get paid millions by faceless corporations who do not care. I love the fact that you use a whiteboard and magnets, I love to see your cats, and I love seeing your jersey collection. It gives me a feeling of a smart, hockey fan, not a pompous "I was a crappy hockey player for six years so I know everything including ten games in the NHL so I know everything." 7) Lack of integrity gets money, but integrity gets you money and respect. 8) I'm also very hesitant to appreciate 8-year contracts but it was your video on current 8-year contracts that convinced me they were good. 9) As a Utahn in addition to being an Albertan I am super proud of what happened in Vegas, everything about it was awesome and it's great to see Canadian elitists eat it when hockey works in the desert. I hope Arizona comes around because as a proud hockey fan I want it to work; I don't want to admit hockey isn't that great and have it relocate (I get that if you're in Quebec City you have different feelings and I won't argue with you). 10) Like him or not Donald Trump constantly spoke (among many things) that you should always pursue to have fun in your work.

Everything you do is damn near perfect in my opinion I love all the videos my favorites have to be the historical videos and career videos.

Love seeing your success man! A causal podcast style video with you and some friends, maybe the one who shall not be named, would be really fun! Thankz again man!

Shannon, you're a legend. I'm really glad you made this eppie. Give us a little peak behind the scenes. I've always wondered why you don't do live streams, since you do your videos in one take anyways. I think once a week of you (and a moderator) just talking and responding to people, would really elevate your profile.

Shannon was talking about ads for his videos and boom! An Ad shows up. Decided to watch it all for THG. Heres to you for all the good work you do!

I’m glad I’ll never have to skip the start of a hockey guy video to go past a raid shadow legends ad

Great to see you being acknowledged by the “professional media”. When I first saw your videos a few years ago I thought they were a bit amusing - some over enthusiastic fan trying to be a commentator in his basement. But I pretty quickly found myself looking for your game summaries every morning and subscribing. You could have added “be reliable” to your list here - the fact that you’re posting game summaries every night and interesting videos almost every day in the off-season, while staying focused on hockey, must be a big part of your recent success. When Marc Maron started podcasting, before anyone was making money doing it, he said the most important thing he did early on was commit to posting 2 shows a week, whether he had a guest or not, or even nothing much to say. Keep up the great work, it’s appreciated!

About point 4 and 6 I love history videos! I thought everyone did? I want more of them! And your right, trust your instincts. THIS is what people want. And to be afraid to keep your hickups and screwups in, it make it more "organic" and geniuin.

Just discovered the channel this summer. Just became a backer on Patreon today. Thanks for the interesting videos!

Placing the ad in the middle of saying that's how you make money. I see you 😏 Kidding. Love ya THG!

I found you about a year ago through a Reddit comment I believe. You've helped me immensely as a new, more engaged hockey veiwer, in understanding the game. The amount of work you put into the channel is immense and does not go unnoticed. THANK YOU.

Let it go, let it go Can't hold it back anymore Let it go, let it go Turn away and slam the door I don't care what they're going to say Let the storm rage on The cold never bothered me anyway

6. On a date... trust Shannon s instincts.

I’m surprised that the history videos don’t do as well I really enjoy them and always love learning new hockey stuff or some of the craziness of ownership or management of some teams. Keep up the great work

Awesome Shanon. IMHO I find your hockey channel to "feel" l the most genuine. and your set and props are a big part of that feel. Congratulations. If I want a more dramatic show, Steve Dangle is the one for pure entertainment value. Never the less, for succinct hockey summary's I prefer THG. :-)

Just a fan? Just a SUPERFAN! And I like your history videos, since I missed a lot during my first 20 years as a fan just focusing on one favorite team.

The moment you start talking about ads I get clobbered by them. Just found it ironic and keep up the good work

Your the most unbiased sports fan I know and it feels like hockey has probably the most biased sports fans.

This channel is my hockey oasis from sports gambling and I'm very grateful. Thanks!

Love the Whiteboard. It allows you to catch up on elements of video.

i absolutely love your energy! your sense of humor is great, your knowledge, your dedication to the channel and the sport! thanks for always making great content shannon!

Your the best in the business ,I Share your videos with all my hockey fan friends . Your ability to be non baised is so good I used to think you were a Montreal canadiens fan based on how you reviewed there games lol

Some history video suggestions. The puck. goalie equipment, rules, Gary Bettman

on the point about list videos, the algorithm loooves them. every single time im watching a short update on your channel and then im distracted, it starts playing some list video haha and most of the time i let it go just feels chill

As someone who made a ton of commentaries, number 2 rings really true. Great video man

Shannon as always great video. I subscribe to other channels for my hockey fix but I always seem to watch more of yours and enjoy. Keep up exactly what you're doing as it's working! I'm getting pumped up for the 2022 / 2023 season.

.. so I'm taking food off your table by skipping ads? ughhh fine mom, I'll watch the ads! Thanks for the content Shannon. I appreciate your instincts and love the channel. I'm grateful for your stand on sponsorship / partnerships - but I would like more THG BETX content! Also like history videos and I like the live streams! .. I don't know how well you do with the live streams but I hope you do well enough to keep doing them! Go Jets! (oops. boo bias)

Your great, I love watching your videos. Your down to earth style is exactly what I want to see.

Your videos are so relaxing and soothing to watch in the evenings. I also love your career profile videos of players from the 80s, 90s, etc.

You do make very good and also very nice content buddy,

I'm here to get the news, love those videos. Would like to see a separate "rumor mill" news video during the off season, rumors are fun! Just separate it from the news update and it will work.

The way you handle your bias is excellent. You are up front about it. You are a hockey fan. How can a person complain?

I like that you don't have a green screen, feels like you invite us to your home and talk about hockey.

The whiteboard is iconic. It's not The Hockey Guy without it. It's a real part of this channel's personality.

Watching and listening to you, this channel is so relaxing to me. Because it's nothing like we see in TV or on other places. It's like just watching and listening a friend talk about hockey and all your favorite topics.

Great job on channel. I cant wait to see how Jamie Benn does this season . Hopefully you wont make a buyout video on him . Robertson video soon , if they sign him 1 year. We know Benn is going. Roope is next to sign

I would love an uncensored hockey guy podcast. That would be amazing.

I don't know how I didn't discover this channel until a few weeks ago, but really enjoying it so far! Really like the creative subject ideas and the output of content is great.

A Shannon podcast where every once in a while he just talked hockey would be amazing. Just chilling and talking hockey with whoever would be great content for a podcast. Perfect hockey talk vibes for a podcast, it would like a chill convo about hockey which always hits different

Let ad play for you Shannon..no skipping #5

Great video, sir. As a KZfaqr (non hockey related), I find your advice invaluable. Thanks so much!

Good for you for finding a way to make the videos you love re: history videos. Great channel

Shannon, as much as I have enjoyed watching your channel evolve, I really do miss your 45 mins rant videos. I may be in the minority but watching a fellow Canucks fan go thru the same pain feels cathartic. It'll be nice to see a throw back video like that from time to time . Just like how John Cena goes back to OG Cena who still raps?

Great list! For anyone with an audience they want to grow, the question of whether to use profanity comes down to a simple calculation: Will I lose more people by cursing or by not cursing? If anyone thinks more people will unsubscribe because there’s not profanity than because there is, well, bless your heart. 🤔 I’m no delicate flower when it comes to language but I’ve quit watching some KZfaqrs who create very good content because they can’t seem to get more than three sentences out without dropping an f-bomb. I’m not offended, just annoyed by their self-indulgence. You made the smart choice, Shannon!

That white Canucks jersey is very underrated imo

I love your history videos, and I'm grateful you enjoy making them :)

I'm here for the cats... kidding, love the content Shannon, also, cats are adorable 😍

I don't watch hockey anymore so you're my sole source for hockey. Your instinct was right on the money,as this is a great channel. 😊👏

I started following the NHL last season. I’ve got to say your channel is a godsend for anyone getting into hockey. Always informative & fun…but most importantly for me always welcoming and kind. Even your subscribers are some of the best hockey fans just based off comments I see across social media.

excellent insights, thanks so much for sharing Shannon!

Since I started watching your channel I've learned a lot about hockey. Not just how it's really played but the history of it as well.

Great job you do Shannon; always entertaining content and I love the history videos… much appreciated sir!

What I like about you is that you're an uber-mensch.... you're just a guy who likes hockey and helps us other schmucks by providing the insight of a guy who's spending full time watching the NHL.

Welcome back!

I like the history videos, I know it doesn't get viewers, but I just wanted to let you know Shannon that I like them.

Loved this

I love listening to you. Idk why or what it is but you are THG

A human without bias is no human

Well done mate,!!

The funny thing is I'd rather watch THG than Sekeres and Price. Thanks Shannon, and your family and pets. :)

Keep up the good work. Don’t go changin

Thank you for all you do THG. You are the premier avenue for all things Hockey and i hope to keep watching you for decades. Thanks.

Thanks Shannon

That Top 10 list epitomizes why we love this channel. Do something you love and you will do it well. Do something well and others will want to support you. Shannon, you are a credit to sports analysts, bloggers, reporters, fans, etc. You are authentic and pure class. And, Yvonne is amazing and cheers for the best team. :)

the career videos are a favorite of mine!

You’re absolutely the best. Keep it up!!!

Keep up the great content Shannon

How about a career video on Gary "suitcase" Smith or Marc Tardiff?

Keep doing your thing Shannon

i've recently discovered your channel. I like your work. I'm a lifelong hockey fan since the first Saturday night going to Brown University, 59 years ago!! I appreciate you've eliminated the cursing. I'd be out.

dude, my wife and I watch every single one of your videos... You're the only youtuber that we binge watch. We love your stuff, ps Go oilers

I’m surprised the history videos aren’t popular. I love them in the morning drinking coffee

I enjoy hearing the stats behind the history. Keep on keepin' on, Shannon!

Regarding long contracts, if you’ve been a Canucks fan long enough you kinda embrace the chaos in time.