The Jeff Marek Show
1,228 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 681 ratingsSportsnet insider Jeff Marek goes around the league in Sportsnet 590 The FAN’s national NHL show, airing live across the country daily from 12pm-2pm ET. Opinion, news and analysis featuring daily segments from insider Elliotte Friedman.
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Marek & Friedman: Are the Hurricanes Having a Speed Wobble?
May 25, 2022 16:51 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBJeff and Elliotte kick off the segment looking back at the Rangers' Game 4 victory, why the Hurricanes aren’t adjusting well to the speed of the series and the impact of New York’s trade deadline acquisitions (00:30). Next, the guys look back on a great night from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and reflect on the myriad of different coaches he's played for (08:34). Finally, Jeff and Elliotte share their thoughts on Ville Husso’s play against the Avalanche and their expectations for Game 5 (16:31). ...
Andrei Vasilevskiy Forges His Hall of Fame Resume
May 24, 2022 18:09 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBJeff chats with The Athletic's Joe Smith about Andrei Vasilievskiy’s ranking among the modern goaltending greats, what the biggest surprise was in the series with the Panthers and when Brayden Point could be back in the lineup (02:18). Later on, NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp discusses what impact Chris Tanev would have on the Battle of Alberta, Connor McDavid’s ability to be “sudden” and how Tampa dismantled the Panthers in round two (17:34). Finally, Kelly Hrudey weighs in on Vasilevskiy’s ...
Marek & Friedman: Tampa Rolls Again
May 24, 2022 16:53 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBJeff and Elliotte look back on the Lightning’s series win over the Panthers, where Andrei Vasilevskiy ranks among greatest goaltenders of recent memory, and what the future holds for Claude Giroux (00:13). Next, the guys discuss Nazem Kadri’s incredible performance in Game 4 and some of the Blues players' interest in revenge rather than winning (14:56). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte chat about the Battle of Alberta and how some believe the Flames can slow down Connor McDavid (23:05). The ...
Mark Giordano Returns for Two in T.O.
May 23, 2022 18:06 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBMatt Marchese moves to the host's chair and welcomes in Flames' radio voice Derek Wills to look back on Jacob Markstrom's series so far, what went wrong during Game 3 in Edmonton, and projects Chris Tanev's potential return and Calgary's needed adjustments for Game 4 (00:18). Next up, Leafs Nation's own Gord Stellick checks in to chat about Mark Giordano's freshly minted 2-year deal, who could be the odd-one-out on the Leafs' blue line, Nick Paul's influence on Tampa's series with Florida, a...
Marchese & Friedman: Oilers Top Line Shifts the Series
May 23, 2022 17:05 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOn today's Victoria Day edition, Matt Marchese welcomes in Elliotte Friedman to discuss how the Oilers' turned the Battle of Alberta in their favour, the effectiveness of loading up the top line, Connor McDavid's unworldly stretch of play and Evander Kane's resurgence with Edmonton (00:35). The pair then revisit Milan Lucic's collision with Mike Smith that led to a game misconduct, and shift their attention South as Tampa closed to within one game from the conference finals with Corey Perry ...
Who Needs to Step Up for New York?
May 20, 2022 18:29 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBJeff is joined by The Athletic's Arthur Staple to discuss how the Rangers' youngsters fared against the Hurricanes' top defensive pair, the importance of K’Andre Miller, and Gerard Gallant case for the Jack Adams Trophy (00:09). Later on, David Amber gives his thoughts on the surprise 2-0 lead by the Lightning over the Panthers, the in-game sacrifices being made by Tampa, the Oilers' inability to score first throughout the season and Brady Tkachuk cheering on his brother during the Battle of...
Marek & Friedman: Tampa Puts on Their Work Boots
May 20, 2022 16:43 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBJeff and Elliotte react to Tampa’s Game 2 victory, relate the club to the "Rocky" movies, and chat about the importance of playing to the final whistle and if there’s a move to be made to help the Panthers’ powerplay (01:28). Next, the guys discuss how St. Louis evened up their series with Colorado, the areas the Blues will give the Avs trouble and Craig Berube’s masterclass (14:25). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte weigh-in on the most surprising part of Game 1 of the Battle of Alberta, the Oil...
Checking In with Isles New Head Coach Lane Lambert
May 19, 2022 18:04 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBJeff is joined by Islanders Head Coach Lane Lambert to share his reaction to getting the news of his promotion, what attracted him to coaching, when he knew he was ready to be a head coach in the NHL, what Barry Trotz meant to his career, and an outlook on his team's season next year (00:19). Next, Shayna Goldman stops by to chat about the controversy surrounding Brady Tkachuk supporting his brother and the Flames, the poor performance from both goalies in the Battle of Alberta, why she's pa...
Marek & Friedman: Battle of Alberta Lives Up to the Hype
May 19, 2022 16:54 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBJeff and Elliotte share their takeaways from a high-scoring affair in Game 1 of the Battle of Alberta, the goaltending performance, and why Rasmus Andersson has become an important piece for the Flames (01:32). Next, the guys discuss the support for Matthew Tkachuk from his family including his dad Keith and brother Brady, and the reason why his father did not throw his hat onto the ice for his son's hat trick (12:01). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte look at the Rangers' missed opportunity to t...
A Deep Dive Into Flames-Oilers
May 18, 2022 18:03 - 17 minutes - 12 MBJeff chats with “Battle of Alberta” author and Sportsnet columnist Mark Spector about his favourite memories and characters from the long-standing rivalry, Connor McDavid taking his game to the next level, and how he views the goaltending matchup between the teams (00:39). 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.
MvsW: Conn Smythe Front Runners
May 18, 2022 17:52 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBJeff and Greg open up the segment by assessing the top candidates to win the Conn Smythe Trophy, and wonder if you could give the award to someone who doesn’t play in the Stanley Cup Finals. Next, the guys discuss this year’s Lady Byng candidates and ask whether or not goalies should be considered for the award (06:16). Jeff and Greg then ponder why the Florida Panthers can’t play at their best in the postseason, and if altitude could be a reason for the Blues' struggles in Colorado (11:30)....
Marek & Friedman: The Battle of Alberta Begins
May 18, 2022 16:48 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBJeff and Elliotte start out by sharing their takeaways from last night's action as Colorado took Game 1 over the Blues and Nikita Kucherov turned up the intensity against Florida as Tampa found their groove. Next, the guys share their Battle of Alberta memories, before looking ahead to their expectations for tonight's chapter and what to expect in the Rangers-Hurricanes series (07:35). To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte discuss Kevin Fiala’s future in Minnesota, how the Kraken will approach fre...
What’s Next for the Leafs After Another Early Exit?
May 17, 2022 18:20 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBJeff opens the show by taking a closer look at some of the comments made by Toronto’s players following their end of season media conferences, what the future holds for the goaltending duo in Minnesota, and what happens next in Pittsburgh (01:18). Later on, Producer Matt weighs in on the impact of Chris Tanev’s potential return to the Flames’ lineup, Evgeni Malkin’s future with the Penguins, and plays a game of “Staying or Going” with some unrestricted free agents around the league (33:33). ...
Tampa Continues Their Playoff Dominance
May 16, 2022 18:07 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBJeff is joined by Dave Randorf, play-by-play voice of the Lightning, to look ahead to their upcoming series against the Panthers, and reflect on Nick Paul’s impressive Game 7 and Andrei Vasilevskiy putting together another great performance in an elimination game (01:13). Later on, Luke Fox weighs in on yet another first round exit by the Leafs, why this was a missed opportunity and what’s next for the organization (18:40). Finally, NHL Network analyst E.J. Hradek gives his thoughts on Lane ...
Marek & Friedman: The Coaching Carousel Begins
May 16, 2022 16:59 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBJeff and Elliotte react to the news of Lane Lambert’s hire by the Islanders, Toronto’s need for a tough player in their top-six forward group, the breaking news of Pete DeBoer being fired in Vegas and why Barry Trotz might be a good fit there (00:17). Next, the guys discuss the future for the Penguins, Bryan Rust getting to test unrestricted free agency and Jake Oettinger’s incredible performance in the series against Calgary (11:30). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte envision what the off-season...
Reflections From the Shark Tank with Patrick Marleau
May 13, 2022 18:14 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBJeff is joined by Patrick Marleau to reminisce about his career, share his secrets about how he was able to stay in the league for so long, and discuss his relationship with the Hrudeys (01:07). Later on, Eric Francis looks back on the two goals that lifted Calgary to a Game 5 victory, Jacob Markström’s play in the series to this point and the potential for the Battle of Alberta in the second round (20:00). Sam Cosentino checks in to chats about how bright the future is for Matty Beniers in...
Marek & Friedman: Officiating Front & Centre in the Playoffs
May 13, 2022 16:51 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss Game 6 between the Leafs and Lightning, how the officiating is being viewed across the league and the importance of consistent calls (00:19). Next, the guys look at Edmonton sending their series to a seventh game, why that might have been the best game Connor McDavid has played and the extent of Leon Draisaitl’s injury (08:34). Finally, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Bruins forcing Game 7, the future of Cam Talbot with the Wild and the Flames trying to close out thei...
Can McDavid Carry the Oilers Again?
May 12, 2022 18:11 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBJeff looks into the Oilers trying to stave off elimination against the Kings, Connor McDavid constantly having to “bring his team into the fight” and how the Kings have played the underdog card really well with Harnarayan Singh (01:44). Later on, Gord Stellick tells old draft stories from the 1985 Draft, what he looks for ahead of Game 6 between Toronto and Tampa, and Jack Campbell outplaying Andrei Vasilevskiy (17:10). To wrap up, Andy Strickland chats about Jordan Binnington seeing the ice...
Marek & Friedman: Can the Leafs Finally Close It Out?
May 12, 2022 16:55 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBJeff and Elliotte start off looking at the Hart Trophy finalists, before moving onto first round action including if Leafs can finally close out a first round series and which Lightning player they are most interested in watching tonight (00:08). Next, they discuss the Oilers having to play without Darnell Nurse, how Craig Berube has managed the series with the Wild and how the Hurricanes are taking a new-school/old-school approach to their game (06:29). To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte react...
The Panthers Await the Barkov Breakout
May 11, 2022 18:22 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBJeff chats with Panthers' analyst George Richards about Florida's inability to provide offense against the Capitals, why he's still awaiting a big game from Alex Barkov, and looks back on Sam Reinhart’s first year with the club (00:50). Later on, Kacey Bellamy joins to take a look at the state of the women’s game, and discusses how she landed her new role as Scout and Player Relations Liaison with the PHF and what that role entails (24:58). The views and opinions expressed in this podcas...
MvsW: Does the NHL Have a New Heel?
May 11, 2022 17:55 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBJeff and Greg kick off the segment looking at the battle between Brad Marchand and Tony DeAngelo, question if DeAngelo has become the new heel of the league and if in the process, he is making Marchand look like a sympathetic figure (04:23). Next, the guys discuss the Bruins' inability to win in Carolina, the importance of line matching in the playoffs, Connor McDavid trying to keep the Oilers afloat and how Sidney Crosby has willed the Penguins to a series lead (11:02). Jeff and Greg move o...
Marek & Friedman: Oilers and Lightning to the Brink
May 11, 2022 16:45 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBJeff and Elliotte start off discussing Darnell Nurse’s headbutt on Phillip Danault, the precedent for headbutt suspensions and how the Kings have managed to push the Oilers to the brink of elimination (00:07). Next, the guys look at the Leafs’ big comeback win over the Lightning, how the “Core Four” lead the way and the goaltending battle in the series (11:23). To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte chat about the Calder finalists, Minnesota being one game away from elimination, Jake Oettinger’s gr...
Never Count Out Sidney Crosby
May 10, 2022 18:06 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBJeff is joined by Penguins' play-by-play voice Josh Getzoff to talk about Sidney Crosby’s incredible start to the playoffs, the team’s ability to win despite having some key injuries and what makes Jake Guentzel such a consistent performer (01:41). Later on, Anthony Stewart looks at training among younger players in today’s game, Cale Makar's evolution into a generational talent, Colorado’s balance and if there was a surprise in the Leafs not making any lineup changes (17:23). To wrap up, Ti...
Marek & Friedman: What’s Next for the Predators?
May 10, 2022 16:51 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBJeff and Elliotte start off revisiting Barry Trotz' dismissal from behind the bench in Long Island and discuss what they’ve learned since and the fan base's fondness the former coach (00:31). The guys then look ahead to the Nashville Predators first point of business this off-season, the impact of the NHL Draft Lottery, and the surprising lack of lineup changes for the Leafs ahead of Game 5 (09:02). To cap things off, Jeff and Elliotte reflect after Patrick Marleau called it a career, and ch...
Can Dallas Continue to Shut Down Calgary?
May 09, 2022 18:08 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBJeff chats with Ryan Leslie about what Dallas has done so well to shut down Calgary’s offense, why Matthew Tkachuk needs to focus more on his offensive game, and what makes Blake Coleman such a big factor going forward (00:41). Later on, Nick Kypreos weighs in on the what led up to the Islanders' dismissing Barry Trotz today, before switching gears to the Leafs, their lack of urgency in Game 4 and the lineup decisions ahead (17:00). To wrap up, The Athletic's Kevin Kurz reflects on possible ...
Marek & Friedman: A Shocker on the Island
May 09, 2022 16:55 - 26 minutes - 18 MBJeff and Elliotte start the segment looking towards Long Island after the Islanders relieved Barry Trotz of his head coaching duties, sort through his potential landing spots and discuss how his firing could have a domino effect around the NHL (00:11). Next, the guys reflect on the poor weekend across the board for Canadian teams, the Leafs’ inability to close and how Edmonton spoiled an golden opportunity in LA (12:55). To cap things off, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Capitals’ defensive st...
Fleury Leads the Wild Bounce Back
May 06, 2022 18:20 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBJeff chats with The Athletic's Mike Russo about the resurgence by the Wild in Game 2 to draw the series even, Minnesota’s ability to line match with the Foligno-Eriksson Ek-Greenway combination, and what’s going through the mind of Cam Talbot (00:28). Later on, Louie DeBrusk discusses the importance of players adjusting quickly to the playoff style, the mentality that allows certain players to succeed in the postseason, and how skill players have adjusted to the ever-changing game (19:18). T...
Marek & Friedman: The Dominance of Cale Makar
May 06, 2022 16:55 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss Cale Makar’s incredible performance against Nashville, re-visit the draft class of 2017 and weigh-in on Colorado’s ability to continually draft good players (00:30). Next, the guys talk about Jake Oettinger’s play in the series with Calgary, why no one should be surprised at the low scoring nature of the matchup and what to expect the rest of the way (07:49). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte look at Sidney Crosby through the first two games of the Penguins’ series, Jake...
Lineup Changes Ahead for Toronto?
May 05, 2022 18:29 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBJeff chats with The Athletic's Peter Baugh about surprising lineup moves in Game 1 for the Avalanche, Gabriel Landeskog’s first game back from injury and the Predators trying to target Nazem Kadri as part of their strategy (00:14). Afterwards, Justin Bourne weighs in on the Leafs’ Game 2 loss to the Lightning, if we’ve learned anything from the first two games and what lineup changes we may see ahead of Game 3 (19:22)! Finally, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic looks at the Capitals' defensive...
Marek & Friedman: Carolina’s Simplified, Successful Style
May 05, 2022 17:07 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBJeff and Elliotte wax poetic about Victor Hedman’s impressive performance in Game 2, potential lineup changes for the Maple Leafs for Game 3 and why it might be time to get into Andrei Vasilevskiy’s kitchen (00:47). Next, the guys look at the Hurricanes’ dominance of the Bruins through the first two games, how Carolina makes things easier on themselves defensively and the mentality switch for players once the playoffs roll around (09:21). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte tee up the next slate of...
Calgary’s Top Line Shines…Defensively
May 04, 2022 18:38 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBJeff Marek is joined Greg Millen who discusses his takeaways from last night's Flames-Stars matchup, how Calgary used their top line to hold a lead late in the game, the physical nature of the roster and shares a memory of playing alongside Brian Sutter (02:33). To wrap up, Jeff welcomes in Producer Matt who looks at the offense so far in the playoffs and which Bruins team will show up in game two against the Hurricanes (16:09). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those...
MvsW: Which Team Should Be Most Concerned After One Game?
May 04, 2022 18:20 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBJeff and Greg open by reacting to the Penguins’ OT win over the Rangers, how intense all three overtimes were, why Jake Guentzel might be the best winger that Sidney Crosby has played with and the goaltending performances in the game (00:29). Next, the guys talk about the Capitals' opening game win over the Panthers, Florida looking oddly like Washington teams from years past and why it would be great for the Panthers to win the cup (17:55). To finish, Jeff and Greg discuss the most intrigui...
Marek & Friedman: The Marathon at the Garden
May 04, 2022 16:57 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBJeff and Elliotte look back on the Penguins' lengthy overtime win over the Rangers, Louis Domingue coming into the game in relief and the Devils' announcing changes to their coaching staff (00:32). Next, the guys discuss the Flames' willingness to play in low-scoring games and how the Capitals were able to steal Game 1 away from the Panthers (06:24). Finally, Jeff and Elliotte chat about what to expect from the Lightning in Game 2, Marc-Andre Fleury getting the start after his Game 1 loss, a...
The Swan Song for the Pittsburgh Core?
May 03, 2022 18:06 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBJeff is joined by Sportsnet's Gary Galley to tee up the opener of the Rangers-Penguins series, if this could be the last hurrah for the Pittsburgh core and who he would match up against the Sidney Crosby line (01:25). Later on, analytics expert Mike Kelly looks back on the surprising win for LA, how their defensive structure is such a key to any success and the decision by the Blues to start Ville Husso in goal (20:05). To wrap up, voice of Hockey Night in Canada Craig Simpson chats about th...
Marek & Friedman: Turning Over a New Leaf?
May 03, 2022 16:54 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBJeff and Elliotte look at the Leafs’ dominance of the Lightning, if Tampa looked different in the opener and how the crowd seemed to have a different feel to it (00:23). Next, the guys talk about Phillip Danault’s performance against Edmonton, why that series is far from over and David Perron being without a contract for next year (10:59). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte discuss Carolina continuing to stymie the Bruins, Antti Raanta’s first career playoff start and what to look for in the Calga...
Can the Kings Slow the Oilers Down?
May 02, 2022 18:34 - 1 hour - 46 MBJeff is joined by NESN's Billy Jaffe to talk about why we need to not overreact to the Bruins regular season struggles against the Hurricanes, the incredible year for Charlie McAvoy and how the goaltending tandem may shake out for Boston (00:29). Later on, David Amber looks ahead to the Oilers-Kings series and outlines the mismatch between the Flames and Stars and how much he is looking forward to seeing “Playoff Matthew Tkachuk” (17:55). To wrap up, TNT's Darren Pang discusses the coldest r...
Marek & Friedman: Teeing Up Round One
May 02, 2022 17:10 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBJeff and Elliotte start things off with a look at who might be at the top of the Red Wings’ coaching list, what happens in Winnipeg and if there is a willingness by the organization to move some of the bigger name players (00:27). Next, the guys discuss the unpredictable nature of the playoffs, if Tampa can be a three-peat champion and the unproven goaltenders in the Bruins-Hurricanes series (09:00). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte chat about the balanced matchup between the Wild and the Blues,...
What Is the Biggest Concern Surrounding the Leafs?
April 29, 2022 18:52 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBJeff is joined by ESPN's Kristen Shilton to discuss the surprisingly interesting matchup between the Leafs and Bruins, what questions surround the Leafs ahead of the playoffs and the season for Timothy Liljegren (00:29). Later on, Derek Wills looks at this year’s edition of the Flames, Johnny Gaudreau’s Hart Trophy-like season and Jacob Markstrom being well-rested ahead of the playoffs (15:23). To wrap up, The Athletics's Mark Lazerus weighs in on the outside-the-box hiring of Jeff Greenberg...
Marek & Friedman: The Panthers’ Presidential Prize
April 29, 2022 16:58 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBJeff kicks off the segment asking Elliotte a question about which time slot he would have preferred if he were playing (00:07). The guys then move on to discuss how Senators’ fan reacted to last night’s ceremonial puck drop and the future of the club in Ottawa, before discussing why this season has been so important for the Panthers' organization (03:00). Next up, Jeff and Elliotte talk through the Predators’ goaltending situation without Juuse Saros, the dangerous nature of “picking” your ...
The Future of Non-Playoff Canadian Teams – Good, Bad & Ugly
April 28, 2022 18:16 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBJeff is joined by Jason York to look at the future of the Senators, Tim Stutzle’s great play down the stretch and why it’s hard to gauge players when there isn’t anything to play for (00:08). Next up, Eric Engels gives the latest on Carey Price, where Jeff Petry could land this off-season and which player could be of interest to the club (15:37). To wrap up today, Ken Wiebe discusses the potentially substantial changes made with the Jets this coming summer, Pierre Luc-Dubois next deal and wh...
Marek & Friedman: What’s Next for Vegas?
April 28, 2022 16:53 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss the Vegas Golden Knights’ inability to score in the shootout to help save their season, if injuries are the main reason for the team’s lack of success and how this could be a very interesting off-season for the organization (00:08). Elliotte weighs in on which goalie injury is the most concerning to him heading into the playoffs, CEO David Morehouse’s departure from the Penguins, where Bo Horvat fits in the Canucks’ off-season plans and the interest around the leagu...
All the Right Moves in Edmonton
April 27, 2022 18:23 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBJeff chats with Luke Gazdic about Connor McDavid being voted the player you would want most if you needed to win a game in the NHLPA Player Poll, the impact of having Dave Manson behind the bench and what Jay Woodcroft brings to the team (00:38). To wrap up, Producer Matt makes his return from the injured list to give his thoughts on the Player Poll (15:37). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of R...
MvsW: Reflecting on the NHLPA Player Poll
April 27, 2022 18:01 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBJeff and Greg open up the segment with a look at the NHLPA Player Poll! They start off with Brad Marchand being a player that you would want on your team and some surprising names not on the best passer list (00:10). Next, the guys move onto the goalie you would like to have to win one game, the idea that Zdeno Chara could be a basketball player and NHL players having transferrable skills to other sports (08:33). Jeff and Greg discuss the rise of Jason Robertson, Radek Faksa becoming a very ...
Marek & Friedman: The Best Night of Hockey All Year?
April 27, 2022 16:52 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBJeff and Elliotte open up the segment reflecting on an incredible night in the NHL including the Vegas-Dallas matchup, and touch on how important it is for the Stars to lock up Jason Robertson (07:33). Next, the guys discuss Vancouver being eliminated from playoff contention, Bruce Boudreau’s future and who the team may listen to trade offers for (13:04). To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte look at the job done by Jay Woodcroft since taking over, how well the Brett Kulak deal has worked out, the...
Growing the Game with New PHF Commissioner Reagan Carey
April 26, 2022 18:37 - 1 hour - 46 MBJeff Marek is joined by new Pro Hockey Federation Commissioner Reagan Carey to talk about her new appointment as the head of the PHF (05:25). They chat about how her experience in USA hockey gave her the best position to help grow the Women’s professional game, the strides the PHF has already taken and the areas where they still have room to grow. Afterwards, NHL on ESPN analyst Ryan Callahan joins to preview the pivotal contest between the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights tonight, ...
Marek & Friedman: Reunited and It Feels So Good!
April 26, 2022 17:27 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBJeff and Elliotte are back after a week away! They start off the conversation by going over Elliotte's trip to the ball game last night and his time in the booth with Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth (06:39). They then get down to business discussing the latest Robin Lehner injury news, what it means for the Golden Knights tonight against Dallas, and what missing the playoffs could mean for the off season in the Sin City (08:30). They then switch gears to the Edmonton Oilers and the underrated co...
The Legend of Guy Lafleur with Steve Shutt
April 25, 2022 18:18 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBGuest host Gord Stellick is joined by Producer Matt to talk about some of the longevity of some of the legendary lines in hockey and why we don’t see that today (06:15). Later on, former NHLer Steve Shutt looks back at the life of Guy Lafleur, the pressure of playing in Montreal and what he makes of some of the Canadian teams this year (16:20). Finally, Dave Schoen weighs in on the Golden Knights’ breakdown against the Sharks, when the season started to go south for them and what’s going wit...
What is the Future for Bruce Boudreau in Vancouver?
April 25, 2022 18:04 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBGuest host Gord Stellick is joined by Jonathan Davis to reflect on Ryan Getzlaf’s career, the Western Conference playoff race and why the Kings might not be an easy out in the playoffs (06:34). Afterwards, Iain MacIntyre looks back on the Canucks’ season and discuses Bruce Boudreau's future behind the bench in Vancouver (29:26). 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 af...
Are the Flames the Best Chance at a Canadian Cup?
April 22, 2022 18:23 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBGuest host Gord Stellick is joined by Eric Francis who shares his most memorable stories of Guy Lafleur, before diving into the Flames' Stanley Cup chances and why Darryl Sutter has been so important for this group (00:35). Next up, NHL.com's Dave Stubbs looks back on the life Lafleur, his indefinable ability to lift fans out of their seats, and how he turned his early career struggles around (17:42). Finally, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli looks ahead to the future of Carey Price in Montre...
Remembering The Flower
April 22, 2022 17:10 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBGuest host Gord Stellick shares his memories of Guy Lafleur before NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger jumps on to share his own (07:05). The two then discuss the narrative surrounding the Lightning, the effects of fatigue over an 82-game season, as well as what a potential series between Toronto and Tampa might be decided by. Afterwards, keeper of the Cup Mike Bolt looks back on his career, some of the most memorable stories and some of the most memorable destinations he’s been to in his job (30:32)....