Jeff and Elliotte start by talking about the passing of the iconic singer and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot (7:35). Next, they discuss what changes could be coming in New York, Gerard Gallant’s future and how the Devils' stars played in the closing games (9:07). To wrap, they discuss the Matthew Tkachuk factor against the Leafs, Brandon Montour’s impressive playoff and Florida’s ticket selling plan (18:01). 

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Marek & Friedman: Changes Coming in the Big Apple?

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 and Elliotte look at the coaching news around the league including why the Senators chose Travis Green over other candidates, if the league is taking a different approach to their coaching hires and Sheldon Keefe taking responsibility for the Leafs’ first round exit. The conversation shifts to how Toronto’s management post-season availabilities changed, which remaining coaching job is the most intriguing and what’s next for the Kings. To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte react to Boston’s surprising Game 1 win over Florida, Jeremy Swayman taking the reins of the net and Matt Rempe’s impact, both good and bad, for the Rangers.

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The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: Two Coaching Jobs Off the Board

Jeff chats with Sportsnet's Dan Murphy about his memories of covering Rick Bowness, how the Canucks got past the Predators and the influence of Director of Goaltending Ian Clark. Jeff and Producer Matt discuss the Bruins’ plan in net for Game 1 against the Panthers and if Matt Rempe should be in the Rangers lineup in Game 2 (19:10), before Sheldon Keefe speaks to the media (31:34). Later on, Sportsnet's Garry Galley talks about the mindset for the Bruins ahead of Game 1, Gustav Forsling’s impact on the Panthers’ defensive unit and Aleksander Barkov playing the role of Patrice Bergeron in this series (52:09).

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Vancouver Gets Ready for Edmonton + Teeing Up Panthers-Bruins

Jeff and Elliotte kick off the show talking about Travis Green and the link to the Ottawa Senators, Rick Bowness announcing his retirement and how the game will miss him. Next, the conversation moves to the Toronto Maple Leafs, how the Keith Pelley hire will affect the early part of the off-season and the future of Brendan Shanahan. In closing, the guys look at the Vegas Golden Knights after a first round exit, if Nic Hague might become available and Nashville’s need for additional scoring.

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The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: The Murky Future of the Leafs

Jeff and Producer Matt look back on Toronto’s Game 6 victory over Boston, if Jim Montgomery is on the hot-seat with a Bruins’ series loss and the award landscape this season. Former NHL defenceman and current Predators analyst, Hal Gill discusses what has made Andrew Brunette so impactful with the Preds, the vibe surrounding the Nashville players and how the team has rebounded after Colton Sissons’ missed empty net in Game 4 (32:50). Shayna Goldman of The Athletic weighs in on the entertainment of the first round, Rick Tocchet being the favourite for the Jack Adams Trophy and how the Leafs have clawed back into their series with Boston (50:02). Later on, Golden Knights insider Gary Lawless chats about how good the series between Vegas and Dallas has been, the decision to go to Adin Hill in Game 5 and Alex Pietrangelo’s play in the series (01:22:17).

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The Leafs Stay Alive + Setting Up a Couple of Game 6's

Jeff chats with Corey Masisak of the Denver Post about how Justus Annunen’s illness changed the series with Winnipeg, Cale Makar's case as the best defenseman in the league without winning the Norris Trophy and how impressive both Artturi Lehkonen and Valeri Nichushkin were in the first round. Later on, Producer Matt talks about Jeff’s bookshelf, Connor Hellebuyck’s season ending comments about his performance in round 1 and his ridiculous superstitions for Leaf playoff games (17:23).

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Marek & Friedman: Changes Coming in the Big Apple?

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