#45: Craig Ludwig Interview : Raw Knuckles Podcast

2 time Stanley Cup Winner Craig Ludwig joins the podcast this week to talk about his hockey story, Winning cups in both Montreal and Dallas, And More!
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[@michelbeaulieu6208]

Ludwig, i freakin loved that guy, tough solid defenceman. Funny thing i don't think i ever heard him talk before.

[@davidburke2697]

I know, right

[@Nsdus5676]

Me neither. Always wondered what he sounded like. Him and those big ass shin pads 😊

[@seanonsports7362]

The pairing of Chelly and Luds was perfect. Chelly won his 1st Norris thanks to him. Bought ME a beer because I knew who he was here in Michigan haha

[@ericduceppe1313]

Being a Habs fan for over 35 years now, Mr. Nilan you have always been one of my favorites. I have a lot of respect for Craig Ludwig and will always remember that one time that he held-up two guys (one in each hand) against the board during a brawl and it still impress me to this day. Thanks to both of you for being a part of my favorite team.

[@therawknucklespodcast]

Thanks Eric

[@destinationxterra]

Childhood memories Thank you for this interview … It’s an honor to see M. Ludwig #17 🔵⚪️🔴 #17 #30 does not exist anymore in NHL

[@bobabooey4537]

Ludwig was a rock solid NHL d-man... here on a rock solid pod cast.

[@a2zme]

Ludwig was a beauty hockey player .. solid dMan.. quiet leader .. mean elbows! :)

[@IntoTheWildFlyFishing]

I never met Craig, yet. But, one of my best friends knows him. I live 30 minutes from there. I love busting musky on the fly there. Pretty cool having a northern Wisco guy on! I saw his kid play at NMU his entire career. Great interview. You're a natural, Knuckles!

[@jacksmith5692]

First time I saw Ludwig was with James Patrick, Dave Tippett, Phil Sykes, and Troy Murray at North Dakota on ESPN. I'm a Rangers fan since 1969/70 and was very interested to watch Patrick the Rangers number 1 pick in 1981.

[@louisdore-savard8429]

I don't know what Toronto would be like 😆😆. Good one! We don't know either lol.

[@drevildog1]

I always respected Craig, but today I learned so much about leadership. What a class act.

[@mikemaners4411]

Great to see you both! Super pcast once again, bravo!

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Makes nostalgic for my days growing up in mtl.

[@grizzlysilver9856]

They don't make defensemen like Ludwig anymore..what a solid player!

[@bobabooey4537]

I agree... I think he was known as a great defensemen, but I always felt he was still underrated.

[@daveyboy_]

Christ the Canadian's of the 80's had thee best 'D' .

[@darrellbevacqua3871]

I am an Islanders fan, loved the year he played for us!

[@claudejuniormalo3012]

I see some similarities with Arber Xaehaj.

[@mikemaners4411]

Please have Bob Gainey on a podcast, they are all part of your circle and dynasty!

[@therawknucklespodcast]

He'll be on stay tuned...

[@2K9s]

Ludwig had the greasiest shin pads in the history of hockey.

[@chaosreign7851]

Ludwig was such a rock on defense. I was so disappointed when they traded him.

[@moonobservergilles5730]

I enjoyed Craig Ludwig while playing in Montreal a solid modest type of guy. Made the Habs that much better when he was on the ice, like with Lafleur,Ronison Lapointe Nilan

[@mrdave4714]

Love this podcast guys! Also read your book Knucks...fantastic! I'm 50 years old and a huge Habs fan...everyone has "their team" a certain era that they connect with. For me it was 1984-1995 Habs...those 10 years produced awesome memories for me! When you have guests on from that era, I just love it. Brings back great memories...thanks for putting on a fantastic show

[@therawknucklespodcast]

Thanks Mr.Dave-really appreciate the support!

[@richardblais7445]

great interview as allways,go to the dep tabarnac, so funny. lololol

[@naomiandalex]

Another great show! Thanks Chris!

[@penzman5385]

Can't remember how much but I remember canadiens players saying Ludwig was a beast on the bench press.

[@kozmokramer9897]

Happy Birthday Chris

[@therawknucklespodcast]

Thanks so much

[@kozmokramer9897]

Loved Chris from his start in the NHL. # 30 forever!!!

[@joebruin666]

I remember the shot blocks with them giant shin pads haha

[@darrellbevacqua3871]

Best Hockey Podcast! Barry, Knucks & Tim do an awesome job!

[@therawknucklespodcast]

Thank you Darrell-Help us spread the word and get people to subscribe!

[@ryansullivan5575]

Love Luds! (and Knuckles oc)

[@gorjanninkovski935]

Best podcast ever RK is

[@justinschoenwalder5902]

He taped. Curt Giles to his legs. Lol respect Giles

[@robdedrick2052]

I grew up a Habs fan . After my Family moved from Montreal to Vancouver in 68 . Later the Canucks arrived . I route for Both now . Just look at the Canucks 23/24 roster . How many will be playing for USA next World Cup or Olympics ?

[@kellyoskrdal890]

Luds is a great interview. Excellent segment

[@allanfrederick8705]

He said you can't eat Northern's.... but you can, you just have to fillet them boneless. Spring pike is my favorite.

[@jessesparks4511]

How in hell do you not have hundreds of thousands of subs? You have THE best hockey show on the net.

[@wilseph1]

What a guy!

[@GarnetBailey-jg5wz]

Luds could be very, VERY mean without being dirty or cheap. Tough, tough dude.

[@nickdifabrizio6105]

The only way to play defence!!

[@gordwarren6406]

Hey Chris did you ever fight darren mcartey with the red wings

[@jessesparks4511]

Mr. Nilan...I've tried other hockey podcasts like Spittin, Cam and Stricks and other but luckily found yours and I love it. I recently subscribed and listen to one of your shows every day during my morning walks. You're one of the few interviewers who actually let the guests speak uninterrupted. Love you and your style of play when you were in the NHL.....but I've been an Isles fan for over 40 years....sorry. Keep up the great work and the awesome guests and interviews.

[@stacydornan9765]

Ludwig was a pretty rough customer himself from what I recall fro my beloved habe of the 70s and early 80s

[@testosapiens]

Who’s Poutine Head ??

[@Oliver-fs2ep]

Hey Chris.....some interview ideas for yall........bring in Jean perron lol and confront him that would be epic lmaoooo But yea .there's no better interviewer then you with the hockey players .....try to get === Patrick Roy Mike Keane Odelein Russ courtnall Mario Roberge Mario Tremblay Serge Savard Svoboda Andre racicot Steve Penney Georges laraque Roenick Bob Gainey Ronald Corey Andy Moog Vanbiesbrouck Hextall Peter Stastny Rejean Houle Mike Richter Michel Bergeron Felix Potvin Mathieu Schneider Damphousse Chris Neil Tie Domi Tony twist Peter sidorkiewicz Jj daigneault Eric Desjardins Brian Hayward Ray bourque Donald brashear Carbonneau Micky ward Arturo Gatti jr. Hilton brothers Wendel Clark Dougie Gilmour Theo Fleury Sundin Owen Nolan Messier Mats naslund Gaston gingras Chris simon Grant Fuhr Al MacInnis Craig Janney Garry galley Bobby Orr Derek Sanderson Terry O'Reilly Cheevers Phil esposito Pat Bergeron Corey Crawford Cujo Glen Sather Kelly Hrudey Tikkanen Jari kurri Khabibbulin Rick tabaracci Dale hunter Stephane fiset Dan kordic Joe Simpson Ron Francis Tom barrrasso Pat Jablonski Darren puppa Dave Poulin Cam Neely Al iafrate Kirk McLean Joe Sakic Marcel Dionne Paul DiPietro Gilbert dionne Iginla Larry Murphy Scottie Bowman Ken Dryden Roggie Vachon Billy smith Bernie parent Brian Leetch Modano Doug weight Keith Tkachuk Barry Melrose Lanny McDonald Mike Vernon Michel goulet Bob essensa Steve shutt Guy Lapointe Guy Hebert Pavel Bure Alex mogilny Alex Kovalev Jagr Hasek Darius kasparaitis Olaf kolzig Jose Theodore Jeff hackett Ed Belfour Jocelyn Thibault Artur irbe Dicky Eklund Tyson fury Kevin Weekes Dave Taylor Luc Robitaille Eric fichaud Serge Savard John Casey Neal broten Marty turco Byron dafoe Jim carey*goalie lol* Mark Fitzpatrick Ron tugnutt Claude Lapointe Js giguere Dan cloutier Mikka kiprussoff Chris Osgood Yzerman Nicklas Lidstrom Darren Mccarthy Chris simon Scott Young Bob hartley Joe Juneau Jacques Martin Ken Hitchcock Pat Quinn Jim corsi Dwayne roloson Darian hatcher Dave Manson Peter bondra Kovalchuk Patrick Marleau Joe Thornton Jacques demers John LeClair Lindros Hextall Bobby Clarke Dominic rouselle Mark howe Jason Spezza Daniel alfredsson Pascal LeClaire Rick nash Patrick lalime Alexandre Daigle Zdeno chara Chris Phillips Danny heatley Peter forsberg Henrik lundqvist Alex auld Marc Denis Jimmy Waite Bill ranford Steve Smith Paul.coffey Mario lemieux Shayne Corson Mike liut Sean Burke Scott Steven's Ken daneyko Brodeur Chris terreri Rick dipietro Pat LaFontaine Clint malarchuk Martin havlat Andrei Markov Valeri Bure Vincent Lecavalier Garth snow Kariya Darcy tucker Manny fernandeZ Rejean lemelin Steve Kasper Stephane quintal Bill guerin Robert sauve Rod brindamour Cam.ward Tommy salo Don Beaupre Daniel berthiaume Ken wreggett Frank pietrangelo Glenn healey Mike palmateer Darryl sittler Sutter brothers Mario Gosselin Chris pronger Tony twist Matthew barnaby Pj stock Eric daze Steve duschesne Steve begin Mike Ribeiro Peter worrell Mathieu Garon Sergio momesso Enrico ciccone Mark tinordi Thomas kaberle Brian berrard Marc bureau Patrice brisebois Dino ciccarelli Jason doig Sheldon Souray Dave Schultz Pierre bouchard

[@therawknucklespodcast]

WOW, Thanks for the list! That's quite a list and I'll definitely use your recommendations!

[@therawknucklespodcast]

We did have Mike Keenan on about 3 months ago-make sure you check that one out!

[@Oliver-fs2ep]

@@therawknucklespodcast keep up the good work🙌

[@Oliver-fs2ep]

@@therawknucklespodcast yea I know.... I've seen allllll your videos.....but I wrote...... mike Keane*.former habs*......not mike Keenan lol its all good man

[@Oliver-fs2ep]

@@therawknucklespodcast I added some more.....now your good for the next 20 years lol

[@robertlegault9226]

Loved Ludwig!!! I had read about him that he had played both Hockey and was a middle Linebacker in Football. The first time I saw him was at the Pionnier bar in Pointe- Claire village. I has just 17 at the time ( underage) and Ludwig had just arrived and still had a football player build. He was huge, massive legs standing there wirh his arms crossed starring down the place. We're like holy shit, who is that? This guy is going kick the crap out of everybody! I ended up speaking to him and he told me who he was. Years later, I would see him all the time at Cheers and buy him shots. Great guy!

[@daveyboy_]

Now, there's hardly any bars in the W.I

[@brucelowe3391]

Great talker, sharp, love the stories. Thanks.

[@tonysaurusrex6718]

Great show guys! Me and my boys still talk about defending à la Ludwig! 👊🏾

[@googleaccount2637]

Legend has it Craig was the Pantera connection with the Stars & was buddies with Vinnie Paul & Darryl Abbott. 🎸 🥁

[@michaelfeeney4550]

Knucks and Stapes - Love the podcast. Knucks one of these pods please interview your Co Host - Stapes . People need to hear this legends story OMG. Also Stapes you gotta get some of your Russian teammates on a show. Russia stories are unbelievable.

[@therawknucklespodcast]

Thanks Michael-That's actually not a bad idea....

[@moonobservergilles5730]

So nice to see Craig Ludwig again thanks your three for sharing the interview enjoyed it brings back good memories :)

[@calvee123]

Awesome, I had no idea your pod casts were on KZbin. I have now subscribed. I used to listen to your show on TSN690, before they let you go. Miss you on the radio, but the cream rises to the top, and here you are again Chris, with more media for us Hab Fans to listen and watch..... Thanks Chris Nilan!!

[@therawknucklespodcast]

Calvin, awesome, thanks so much for subscribing!

[@carlbruun386]

Outstanding interview, Ludwig underrated player. Great stuff! Poor Jean Perron, he really wasn’t liked by the players in Montreal.

[@ThePelicans44]

Ludwig, I have a signed stick from him during his short stay with the Islanders. He did not want to be here. Should have asked him why!

[@MrGlovesave33]

Ludwig great dman there. The shin pads got wider and wider each season. Goalies loved this guy. Great chat guys. Ty 😊

[@jean-paulmorin913]

I remember his big shin pads .lol thank you all for the great games. You were kings.

[@kenbarthSimAV8tor]

Always enjoyed Craig's game 👍 Stay well 👍

[@funkynelg]

I turned against Montreal the day they traded Luds.

[@MrFelix002]

great ro see luwig doing wonderful good show guys

[@justinschoenwalder5902]

The ultimate shot blocker

[@gozu1033]

I can't get enough of you guys, great show.

[@Jos_Blo]

nice

[@joeyjazzjosh]

Can anyone tell me which coach they were refering to when they said Pudding Head??

[@kellismith4329]

John Perron

[@joeyjazzjosh]

@@kellismith4329 I knew it.

[@kellismith4329]

@@joeyjazzjosh great stories for sure

[@kevnoxious]

John Newberry is or was a Firefighter in Victoria BC

[@davidrowen7867]

Ludwig Green were so steady for the Habs

[@davidg1087]

John Entwhistle is alive !!!

[@Brdanin1]

Where is this podcast with Pepe that is mentionned at the end? I mean is there a new one? There was one last summer.

[@therawknucklespodcast]

We've only had him on once

[@russellsmith4195]

Great show

[@therawknucklespodcast]

Thanks Russell