
NHL on Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston joins Jeff, Anthony and Justin to talk about the Leafs scrimmage over the weekend, the plethora of waiver movement across the league and the retirement of Corey Crawford. Canadiens analyst PJ Stock stops by to discuss Corey Perry on waivers, Josh Anderson’s addition and the need for improved goaltending.



The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jan. 11: “Hold On, One Goal Is A Good Year!”

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 chats with Jason Gregor, host of The Jason Gregor Show, about his Bob Cole memories, how the Kings managed to even their series with the Oilers and if there’s some concern surrounding Stuart Skinner. Sportsnet's own John Bartlett looks back on the impact that Bob Cole had on his career, before getting into the goaltending questions in the Jets-Avalanche series and the struggles by Winnipeg’s second line (19:41). Later on, Producer Matt gives a William Nylander update and takes a look back on the 2014 draft (52:30).

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.

Oilers Concerns + Jets Looking for 2nd Line Breakout

Jeff and Elliotte kick off the show looking back on the life of Bob Cole and the impact he had on the hockey world. Next, they chat about which of the Islanders or Lightning would be more discouraged by a sweep, the entertainment in the Battle of Florida and how Tampa has become a very attractive destination. To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte talk about Ilya Sorokin, an interesting name that has surfaced in the San Jose coaching search and the spotlight on Elias Pettersson.

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.

The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: Lightning & Islanders on the Brink

Jeff chats with Hurricanes studio analyst Shane Willis about the conclusion of Game 2 between the 'Canes and Islanders, how Carolina can overcome the loss of Brett Pesce and the improvements made by Seth Jarvis. Later, Jeff reminisces about the life and times of Bob Cole with Harry Neale, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Ron MacLean, John Davidson, Mark Askin and Dick Irvin (17:22).

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.

Remembering the Legendary Bob Cole

Jeff and Elliotte react to the news of what William Nylander is dealing with and Brad Marchand’s great performance in Game 3. Next, they look at Vegas taking a 2-0 series lead going back home, the chemistry between Mark Stone and Tomas Hertl, and Bruce Cassidy getting the most out of his team. To wrap up, the guys chat about L.A. grabbing an OT win over Edmonton, the firing of David Quinn in San Jose and Alex Vlasic’s extension in Chicago.

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.

The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: A Nylander Update

Jeff and Producer Matt look back at Nashville’s Game 2 victory, Elias Pettersson’s struggles and the potential ramifications of another first round exit for Tampa. The Athletic's Peter Baugh chats about how the Rangers have shut down Alex Ovechkin, Igor Shesterkin being the key a long playoff run and Colorado’s depth (32:48). Later on, Matt joins the conversation to discussing the commentary surrounding Mark Stone and his injury, before providing an update on Brett Pesce (49:50).

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.

Jan. 11: “Hold On, One Goal Is A Good Year!”

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