
Jeff and Justin discuss the impact of ESPN’s rights deal with the NHL, Connor Hellebuyck’s performance against Toronto, and what Sheldon Keefe would be preaching during this losing streak. Former NHL Head Coach Bruce Boudreau stops by to talk about owning a junior hockey team, Alex Ovechkin’s run-in with Travis Frederic, and Tom Wilson’s hit on Brandon Carlo.



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March 10: The Leafs’ Skid Hits Three

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 Dallas Star General Manager Jim Nill about the expectations for his club coming into this season, how Pete DeBoer rotates his lines, and scouting Wyatt Johnston. Next up, Olympic and World Champion Gold Medalist Erin Ambrose looks back on another World Championship after defeating the United States, how Marie-Philip Poulin took the game over and how physical the tournament was compared to PWHL games (18:22). Later on, Jesse Granger of The Athletic weighs in on the timeline for Alex Pietrangelo’s return, what made Noah Hanifin want to stay in Vegas and how the Golden Knights operate with their salary cap in-season (50:22).

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Jim Nill on the Stars + Erin Ambrose on Another Title!

Jeff and Elliotte look at the potential aftermath from Alex Meruelo’s sale of the Coyotes, if the sale could be wrapped up in the coming week and how aggressive Ryan Smith will be this coming off-season. Next, they discuss why the NHL would want Smith as an owner, Auston Matthews’ pursuit of 70 goals and how complicated the Hart Trophy race gets if he accomplishes the feat.  

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The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: Will the Salt Lake Franchise Be Aggressive?

Jeff chats with college hockey insider Mike McMahon about Montreal draft pick Jacob Fowler’s play this season, the future of both Boston University and Michigan and the potential agreement between the NCAA and CHL. Later on, former NHL defenceman and author of “Thundermouth: Memoirs of a Broad Street Bully", Joe Watson talks about his relationship with his younger brother, the start of the "Broad Street Bullies" and playing for Fred Shero (17:15). Producer Matt wraps up the week with a look back on Joel Quenneville’s appearance on the Cam & Strick Podcast (51:17).

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Memories with Flyer Legend Joe Watson

Jeff and Elliotte kick off Friday's show reacting to a faceoff play by the Penguins in overtime, before discussing if the temperature is hotter in Pittsburgh or Detroit and the Islanders continuing their winning streak. They finish up by talking about if Auston Matthews will play the remaining games, the turmoil in Arizona and memories of the "Broad Street Bullies".

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The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: The Trick up Sid’s Sleeve

Jeff and Producer Matt react to Elliotte Friedman’s appearance on the PHNX Coyotes Podcast and look back on a chat with prospective NHL owner, Ryan Smith. Former NHLer Thomas Hickey chats about the Islanders’ recent run of success, how Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat have grown playing together and what he’s learned about Patrick Roy (31:50). Next up, Gordon Monson of the Salt Lake Tribune looks at the viability of an NHL franchise in Salt Lake City, how Ryan Smith is viewed in the market and the potential for the growth of hockey at the youth level in the community (50:10). Later on, Anton Thun of Quartexx Management offers an agent’s perspective on the Coyotes potentially moving to Salt Lake City, his experience with a player on a team that was relocating and Coyotes' long-term outlook (01:03:51). The Athletic's Charlie O’Connor wraps up today's show discussing Philadelphia's attempt to stop the bleeding, if the Sean Couturier's scratching has negatively affected the team and the John Tortorella effect (01:23:04).

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March 10: The Leafs’ Skid Hits Three

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