Jeff and Producer Matt look back on the life of Petr Klima before discussing the remaining series after one game and Leon Draisaitl’s ability to score from behind the net. Harnarayan Singh weighs in on a 7th straight series opening loss for the Oilers, Edmonton’s mistakes and some added pressure on Vincent Desharnais (34:19). Steve Goldstein chats about Sergei Bobrovsky’s season, the Panthers being tougher to play against and appreciation for Matthew Tkachuk (51:14). 

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Draisaitl’s Effort Not Enough for Oilers

Sportsnet 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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Jeff is joined by The Athletic's Shayna Goldman to discuss Alex Meruelo's absence from the Coyotes’ final game, which playoff series is the most intriguing and if Nikita Kucherov is the league’s most cerebral player. Next up, Sportsnet's Eric Francis chats about how the season went for the Flames, reflections on Craig Conroy’s first year as the team’s GM and Yegor Sharangovich’s inaugural season in Calgary (33:56). Later, Producer Matt weighs in on the Jets’ projected lineup before their finale against the Canucks, Coyotes broadcaster Todd Walsh’s sign-off and what’s next for youth hockey in the Arizona market (50:03). Finally, Sportsnet's Eric Engels puts a bow on the Canadiens’ season and discusses Nick Suzuki's Selke consideration and Martin St. Louis’ growth as an NHL head coach (01:23:34).

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The Coyotes Bid Farewell + A Season Review for Two Canadian Teams

Jeff is joined by Washington Capitals Head Coach Spencer Carbery to chat about qualifying for the playoffs after a wild ride of a season, the play of Charlie Lindgren and coaching Alex Ovechkin during his chase for Wayne Gretzky’s record. Later on, Producer Matt weighs in on about who might “win” the 2003 NHL Draft, John Tortorella’s explanation of pulling his goalie against Washington and the Coyotes leaving Arizona (15:34).

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The Caps Clinch with Spencer Carbery

Jeff and Greg react to the Capitals getting into the playoffs and if history could repeat itself in a series between the Capitals and Rangers. Next, they discuss how Detroit fell short of the playoffs, where things stand with the “Yzerplan” and the Sabres’ coaching situation. To finish, Jeff and Greg look at why Buffalo “should” take a step forward next year and what could be an emotional night for the Coyotes and their fan base.

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MvsW: Where Are We at With the “Yzerplan”?

Jeff and Elliotte look back on a questionable icing call in the Red Wings-Canadiens game during a great night of hockey all around. Next, they look at the travel for the Eastern Conference first round, Toronto pushing to get Auston Matthews goal 70 and if the Leafs were distracted by it. To wrap up, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the idea of changes in Detroit, some names linked to the vacant Sabres coaching position and the final game for the Arizona Coyotes.

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The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: The East Matchups Are Set

Jeff chats with Kings analyst Daryl Evans about how L.A. matches up with their two potential playoff opponents, Quinton Byfield’s game heading into the playoffs and Jim Hiller providing a different voice for the team. Producer Matt joins Jeff to look at the potential for an early goalie pull for the Flyers in a big game with the Capitals, which coaching vacancy is the most intriguing and clinching scenarios in the Eastern Conference (16:00). Later on, Mike Augello of The Hockey News gives his take on the firing of Don Granato, the team's inability to add during this past off-season and who might be the next captain of the Sabres (47:33).

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.

Draisaitl’s Effort Not Enough for Oilers

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