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Jeff, Justin and Brian weigh in on the NHL’s decision to postpone the combine, draft and awards show (1:17). Bruce Boudreau stops by to discuss how he is passing the time, his coaching career and his cameo in “Slap Shot” (20:34). Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan joins the show to talk about his day-to-day routine now and Kyle Clifford’s future with the club (49:05). New Jersey Devils interim GM Tom Fitzgerald chats with the panel about his career in hockey and his trade deadline moves (1:07:54).

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David, Anthony and Brian talk about celebrity encounters to kick off the show (1:20). Flames GM Brad Treliving talks about when Brian cut him from Canucks’ camp, his career and his captain, Mark Giordano (6:56). Connor Bedard is the first player in WHL history to be granted exceptional player status (31:10). NHL player agent JP Barry stops by to discuss an agent’s role during these unfamiliar times (47:51). Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Michael Bublé joins the show to talk about his love for hockey, the Canucks and a story about a touching celebrity encounter he had (1:09:23).

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Jeff, Anthony and Brian react to the news of the CHL cancelling their playoffs and the Memorial Cup (3:36). Vegas Golden Knights President Of Hockey Ops George McPhee joins the panel to discuss his career in hockey as well as Brian’s and Pat Quinn’s influence on his career (21:31). Dallas Stars Interim Head Coach Rick Bowness stops by to chat about his tenure in the NHL, how he got started in coaching and his current roster (47:07). Oilers GM and President of Hockey Ops Ken Holland tells the story about his pro career and how he almost became a vacuum salesman (1:08:07).

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The World Championships were cancelled, Lou Lamoriello says he will match a Mathew Barzal offer sheet and more (1:46). The Boston Bruins were the best team in the NHL before the pause and head coach Bruce Cassidy stops by (18:17). What does a comic do to pass the time at home? Gerry Dee joins the guys (38:32). Jeff and Brian welcome Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill who chats about what he’s been up to and his coaching career (47:08).

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The show begins with a discussion of how the fellas fell in love with the game of hockey (1:56), then we take PM Justin Trudeau’s daily address live (11:50). Ducks coach Dallas Eakins joins to talk about coaching a young Nazem Kadri (37:56), followed by Sabres coach Ralph Kruger on his time at Southampton FC and a certain conversation with Jack Eichel (48:40). PLUS Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet on refereeing and his early years with the Flyers (1:13:29).

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Jeff Marek, Anthony Stewart, and Brian Burke host. The guys kick things off by analyzing comments from NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly from earlier in the morning (4:52), and then speak to Hurricanes play-by-play man John Forslund, who has been quarantined after spending a night in a room formerly occupied by Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert (18:45). Former Toronto Maple Leaf Clarke MacArthur recounts some stories, including why you should never invest in a plan from Anthony (33:52).

In the second hour, Winnipeg’s Paul Maurice stops by to discuss the talent that are Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele, his “welcome to the NHL” moment, and why Connor Hellebuyck is one of the best goaltenders in the league (51:54). Finally, the guys speak to Canadian poker player Daniel Negreanu to follow up on Anthony’s cards challenge (1:12:39).

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David Amber, Anthony Stewart, and Brian Burke host. The crew discuss the breaking news that the first NHL player, an Ottawa Senator, has tested positive for COVID-19 (2:44). Afterwards, SN’s own Justin Bourne joins to propose a new playoff format for when (if?) the NHL returns from the hiatus, while David presents his own solution to the playoff conundrum, including…a round-robin (17:17)?

In the second hour, two NHL head coaches stop by; Pittsburgh’s Mike Sullivan discusses having a player like Sidney Crosby making his life easier, his involvement with USA Hockey, and Tom Brady leaving his hometown Patriots (47:17). Columbus’ John Tortorella joins next to chat about his coaching job this year with the Blue Jackets, and some of his earliest coaching gigs (1:04:41).

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Jeff Marek, Anthony Stewart, and Brian Burke host. The guys discuss what they’ve been doing during the hiatus, and ahead of the re-airing of the 2014 Winter Classic between the Leafs and Red Wings, Brian discusses the Winter Classics of the past (1:21). We cut away for the Justin Trudeau presser in Ottawa for another update on the COVID-19 pandemic (35:14), before returning to hear from Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston to discuss the next steps the NHL could take (59:29). Finally, Brian tells the story about signing Jonas Hiller as an undrafted free agent, after the goalie officially announced his retirement yesterday (1:20:38).

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Truculent Fridays makes its return as Brian remembers Ken King (1:27). What does the NHL do with its playoff format (7:03)? Brian tells a story about a conversation he had with Jaromir Jagr before his draft (32:19). Do GMs go back and re-evaluate old trades (41:27)? Chirping is part of the game, but who historically are the best at it (45:14)? NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joins the show to discuss future plans for the league, how the decision to suspend the season came about and more (1:03:05). Brian talks about his relationship with a pair of pretty famous brothers in the film industry (1:22:22).

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Jeff, Anthony and Justin provide their thoughts on the NHL’s expected decision to place the season on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic with Hockey Night in Canada’s Elliotte Friedman dropping in with his takes (0:21). Infectious disease specialist Dr. Sumon Chakrabarti of Trillium Health Partners provides some information about COVID-19 (37:08). The NHL officially puts the season on pause (1:09:49).

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.