
Jeff, Justin and Anthony are joined by Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston to talk about Joe Thornton’s spot in the Leaf lineup, when provincial governments might give the green light on games and Mathew Barzal’s negotiations with the Islanders. Should Josh Ho-Sang be on an NHL roster and what are the biggest questions facing the Leafs this season?



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. 4: “Matty, Time To Cue The Mr. Perfect Music”

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 former NHL goalie and current NESN analyst, Andrew Raycroft, to talk about the Bruins’ decision between the pipes for Game Two, the mindset of Jeremy Swayman if he doesn’t start and the evolution of Brad Marchand. Next up, Producer Matt weighs in on Vancouver’s non-challenge, Mark Stone’s potential return to the lineup and what qualifies as a true first-round upset (18:00). Later on, NHL netminder and new Sportsnet analyst, Jake Allen, discusses his broadcasting debut and what he looks for in his analysis, before breaking down how shooters turned to shooting “triangle” and not five-hole (49:08).

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Who Will Start for Boston + Jake Allen Joins the Show

Jeff and Elliotte kick things off talking about Vegas embracing the role of the villain, before debating who is facing the bigger consequences with a series loss between the Golden Knights and Stars. Next, they pair take a look back at the weekend of playoff games and share which matchup stood out the most. To wrap, they discuss what Colorado might do in net for Game 2, Evander Kane telling people he’s been playing through a sports hernia, and the disappointment for Leaf fans in Game 1.

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: Opening Weekend Without Surprises

Gord Stellick kicks off the show with Sportsnet’s Chris Cuthbert to tee up the Leafs-Bruins first round matchup. They discuss the first playoff meeting in five years between Toronto and Boston, who we can expect to see between the pipes for the two teams, and more. Then, TNT's Darren Pang joins the show to reflect upon his time working in Arizona and the impact the team has had in the growth of the sport, before getting into the Lightning as underdogs and what we can expect from Patrick Roy and the Islanders (21:59). Later on, Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds joins the show to discuss how the Jets have built their team, the teams trade deadline additions, how the front office has fixed the locker room, Laurent Brossoit not getting his name on the Jennings Trophy, and more (47:26).

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 affiliates.

Are the Lightning Underdogs? + How the Jets Fixed Their Locker Room

Former Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Gord Stellick hosts today's show alongside Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. They break down the NHL officially announcing the Arizona Coyotes' relocation to Utah, what the future has in store for hockey in the desert, and how the NHL and Utah were able to get a deal done quickly. Then, they discuss how the Leafs look heading into a playoff matchup with the Bruins, if Boston scares teams as much as they used too, the most excitement matchups of the first round, if Vegas has what it takes to defend the Stanley Cup, and more.

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.

The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: Welcome to the NHL Utah + 2024 First Round Playoff Preview

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).

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. 4: “Matty, Time To Cue The Mr. Perfect Music”

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