Jeff and Elliotte wonder if the heat is right back on Kyle Dubas despite Toronto’s first round victory, the struggles for the team’s best players and what move Sheldon Keefe might be contemplating for Game Four. Next, they chat about the Draft Lottery, if some teams have waited until the results are found to hire a new coach and Evan Bouchard’s emergence in the playoffs. In closing, Jeff and Elliotte talk about Seattle’s lopsided victory over Dallas, the loss of Miro Heiskanen for the Stars in that game and who has been impressive for the Kraken. 

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Marek & Friedman: Florida Heading For A Sweep?

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 Kate Shefte of the Seattle Times about the Kraken moving on from Dave Hakstol, if the new opening is Dan Bylsma’s to lose and if this could be a summer of big moves for Seattle. Next up, Jeff and Producer Matt battle it out on goaltender interference and Jon Cooper’s post-game comments, before discussing the career of T.J. Oshie (18:52). Later on, NHL analyst Colby Armstrong talks about having fun on the NHL on TNT panel, which series has been his favourite and the Panthers taking over as the top dog in the state of Florida (49:40). 

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Dave Hakstol Dismissed + Colby Armstrong Joins the Show

Jeff and Elliotte start off by look at the two disallowed goals in the closing game for Tampa, if we’ve seen the torch passed from the Lightning to the Panthers in the state of Florida and what the future holds for certain members of the Bolts. Next, they chat about the entertainment in the Dallas-Vegas series, the emergence of Wyatt Johnston and the Leafs making changes ahead of Game 5. In closing, Jeff and Elliotte weigh in on Winnipeg’s lineup juggling, Vancouver looking to close out against Nashville and the firing of Dave Hakstol in Seattle.

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: Did Tampa Pass the Torch in Florida?

Guest host Matt Marchese is joined by Dave Randorf, play-by-play voice for the Tampa Bay Lightning, to discuss Mikhail Sergachev's return and the factors that can help the Bolts claw back into the series, before teeing up tonight's do-or-die Game 5 in the Battle of Florida. Next up, Sportsnet's own David Amber joins the conversation to share his takeaways from a busy weekend of playoff hockey and preview Monday's slate of games (18:20). Later on, Vince Mercogliano of USA Today and SNY stops by to discuss the Rangers' 4-0 sweep of the Capitals, what lies ahead in the second round, and what's next for Washington's aging core (51:05). 

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Bolts' Bolstered Blue Line + Caps Swept Away

Guest host Matt Marchese is joined by Elliotte Friedman to discuss a busy weekend in the NHL playoffs. The pair dive into the Canucks' comeback win in Nashville with third-string goaltender Arturs Silovs between the pipes, along with Auston Matthews' ailment that kept him off the ice during the third period of Saturday's game. Later on, the pair dive into the state of the Jets after falling behind 3-1 to the Avalanche, what to make of Connor Hellebuyck's play in the series, and their other takeaways from this weekend's postseason slate.

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The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: A Matthews Update and the Comeback Canucks

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.

Marek & Friedman: Florida Heading For A Sweep?

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