Chris 'Knuckles' Nilan NHL Enforcer Stanley Cup Winner

Chris Nilan's NHL career was a total longshot and after years of abusing alcohol and opiates so was his chance at sobriety. But, as he will tell you, there's always hope.

'Knuckles', a nickname he earned through 13 years as an NHL enforcer, not only defied the odds in pro hockey but also in recovery.

Now, when he's not carrying the message of recovery, he's sharing his quick wit and straight shooting on his podcast 'Raw Knuckles'.

Chris' amazing life includes a Stanley Cup, a relationship he couldn't avoid with Whitey Bulger, and the miracle of sobriety.

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The Payoff is a look at the great life that awaits in sobriety on other side of addiction - but not without taking you through the madness first. Hosted by Pete Sousa.