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Jeff kicks off the show with Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal as they discuss the feel-good story that has been Evgeny Kuznetsov’s bounce back in Carolina, along with who could be on their way out in the offseason and Pyotr Kochetkov’s play in goal. Later on, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox joins the show to discuss the Flyers scratching their new captain tonight against the Maple Leafs, how Max Domi has looked throughout the second half of the season, Mitch Marner’s looming contract situation, and more (14:04).

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Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski of ESPN kick off the program breaking down the news that Flyers captain Sean Couturier is expected to be scratched in tonight's game against the Maple Leafs. They discuss the Sabres' goaltending, the craziness of the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Predators' play since the cancelation of the U2 Concert, and more. Later on, the pair weigh in on potential locations for NHL expansion or relocation, before debating if the league is more interested in Salt Lake City or Ryan Smith. 

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.

Jeff kicks off the show with Shayna Goldman of The Athletic to recap a busy weekend around the NHL. They discuss the Sabres' loss to the Red Wings, the Islanders' losing streak, if Detroit is postseason-ready, and the most intriguing playoff races around the league. Next up, former NHL head coach and Stanley Cup Champion, Claude Julien joins the show (16:00)! He chats about his time working with Zdeno Chara behind the Bruins' bench, if fear has left the game, how Barry Trotz has transitioned to a GM role, John Tortorella's ejection last week, and if he would welcome letting officials explain their calls. Later on, General Manager of the St. Louis Blues and Team Canada, Doug Armstrong connects with Jeff live from the GM Meetings in Florida (49:32)! He takes us behind the scenes of how the meetings work, before getting into the Blues' playoff push, Jordan Binnington’s play, the Canadian goalie pool and the nature of roster construction at the Olympics.

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Jeff kicks off the show with Elliotte Friedman live from Florida as he covers the NHL General Manager meetings. He shares the rule changes that have been floating around, as well as the latest from the Department of Player Safety and the state of officiating in the league. Later, the pair discuss the Habs assigning David Reinbacher to the Laval Rocket, the Coyotes' arena situation, and if now is the right time for Seattle to call up Shane Wright. Jeff and Elliotte wrap with thoughts on the Wild’s tough weekend and their biggest takeaways from the Ducks' season after being eliminated from playoff contention.

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.

Jeff kicks off the show with NHL Network's Mike Rupp discussing Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s play as of late for the Sabres, Evgeni Kuznetzov’s first goal with the Hurricanes, how Don Waddell built a legit second-line at the deadline, and what the Stars need from Jake Oettinger. Next, Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now comments on the Bruins' effort against the Habs last night, Jake DeBrusk’s future in Boston, and how the organization is feeling post-deadline (31:26). Then, former NHL defender Jason Demers reflects on his time playing with Jaromir Jagr and the toughest player he ever played against, before getting into his concerns with the Stars' goaltending (50:25). Later on, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com shares how Anthony Duclair and Matt Dumba have looked early on in Tampa Bay, as well as his thoughts on Steven Stamkos’ future with the team (01:21:00).

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Jeff kicks off a “laid back’ edition of the program with former defenceman turned Devils colour analyst, Ken Daneyko! They discuss how he recorded over 2000+ PIMs without being suspended and how the game has evolved from a physical standpoint over the years. Next, Josh Ho-Sang chats about his return to pro hockey with the ECHL’s Florida Everblades, as well as his ventures off the ice including a new app and rap album (32:40). Later on, former NHL referee and ESPN's lead rules analyst, Dave Jackson answers your questions on officiating including John Tortorella's ejection, what qualifies as goalie interference, how to become a referee, and much more (50:05)! Then, former Thrashers social media and website manager, Ben Wright discusses Anson Carter’s bid for the NHL to expand to Atlanta, when he began to hear the rumours, if he believes a team could thrive in Atlanta for a third time, and what went wrong in previous attempts (01:27:30).

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.

Jeff kicks off the show with the Athletic’s Hailey Salvian as they discuss Matt Rempe’s 4-game suspension, the NHL Global Series, if the Panthers could become the next Lightning, if it’s time to call up Shane Wright in Seattle, and potential PWHL expansion. Then, Troy Ryan, Head Coach of PWHL Toronto, weighs in on his team's win streak after a tough start to the season, as well as the steep learning curb for the athletes and the staff adjusting to the league (34:07). Later, Rob Brind’Amour, Head Coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, weighs in on the impact of Jake Guentzel and Evgeny Kuznetsov, how involved he is with his goaltenders, his mentality leading up to the playoffs, and Seth Jarvis’ development (50:00).

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.

Jeff and ESPN's Greg Wyshynski kick off the program with their thoughts on the PWHL’s impact in New York, before getting into Matt Rempe’s four-game suspension and his wave goodbye to Kurtis MacDermid. Next, they discuss Kris Letang looking scrambled after the deadline, how Kyle Dubas approached his team's transactions, and Sidney Crosby’s next contract extension. Later on, the pair debate if the Lightning will open the vault for Steven Stamkos in the offseason, potential fits if he does decide to enter free agency, if the Sabres will look different next year, and if the Kraken’s season is essentially over.

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.

Jeff kicks off the show with ESPN’s Arda Ocal as they break down the scenes live from New York last night regarding Rempe-Mania and the elbow against Jonas Siegenthaler. They discuss if Matt Rempe was under orders not to fight, John Hynes strategy over the weekend to try and steal a point from the Predators, Lou Lamoriello’s non-activity at the deadline, and the complaints surrounding the use of Golden Knights LTIR. Then, The Athletic’s Ian Mendes joins the show to discuss Josh Norris latest season-ending injury, if the Senators should run it back with the same group, and why the team has not hired their next head coach (35:38). Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic compares being on the panel during the trade deadline versus being on the ice and what he makes of the Oilers' moves, before sharing his thoughts on Rempe’s start to his career as someone who someone who has been his situation (50:05). Later, Arizona Coyotes General Manager Bill Armstrong discusses his team's trade deadline, the mentality of the group amidst a rebuild, Dylan Guenther’s development, goalie coach Corey Schwab’s impact, and the future of the franchise in Arizona (01:20:35).  

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.

Jeff kicks off the show with Shayna Goldman of The Athletic to help recap the trade deadline! They discuss Kyle Dubas’ strategy for the future and the current state of the Penguins, the notable moves from Dallas, Winnipeg and Las Vegas, as well as PWHL Toronto’s impressive play as of late. Next up, Avalanche play-by-play voice Conor McGahey looks into the decision to move Bowen Byram for Casey Mittelstadt, how Samuel Girard has looked since his return, and the message the front office sent to the locker room with the type of moves the team made (34:51). Sportsnet's David Amber weighs in on John Tortorella’s suspension and fine over the weekend, the frustration brewing in Pittsburgh, and the Islanders' current win-streak, before teeing up Rogers Monday Night Hockey (50:00). Finally, Las Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon discusses his approach to the trade deadline, the big names they acquired, how he responds to the controversy regarding utilizing LTIR space, and much more (01:19:00)!

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.