Marek Show (Do Not Use)

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about Auston Matthews' contract negotiations, and Marc Savard about the Panthers trying to claw their way into a playoff spot; on Matthews' possible extension, how long this may play out, what it means to live in Toronto; NBC Sports' Alan May on Capitals' winless streak, Evgeni Kuznetsov's struggles, Alex Ovechkin's incredible play, Tom Wilson's grittiness; Baffled by Oilers' Mikko Koskinen 3-year contract extension.

Jeff Marek asks Gord Stellick about the Leafs' recent slump, and Mike Zigomanis about the Islanders' impressive play; on who can the Leafs pin their struggles on, Mike Babcock's line shuffling, who the leaders are on the team, the tough spot Kyle Dubas is in; on Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews practicing together, and the Capitals' fifth straight loss; on Elias Pettersson's successful return from injury, the Islanders' success, and whether this will be the summer of the offer sheet.

Jeff Marek, Doug MacLean and Brian Burke kick the show off with a look at the Jets' win in Nashville. Before looking at the Leafs win in Tampa, the Leafs conversation closes out with a look at Mitch Marner's dominant start to the season, including Burke making the case that he's been the best Leaf this year. Who got the best in the Hurricanes and Wild trade? (12:23). The show wraps up with a Friday staple, ask the GM!

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about tonight's Leafs vs. Lightning match-up, and Doug MacLean about Thomas Chabot's return; on advice to the Leafs for tonight, how nervous the Leafs should be about the teams behind them in the standings; Lightning PXP voice Rick Peckham on the one concern the Lightning have, the team's defensive depth, Brayden Point's next contract, the potential cap crunch facing the team; on the cap crunch about to impact the Jets, and why Patrik Laine may not fit in well; Recapping last night's Canucks vs. Oilers game.

David Amber asks Doug MacLean about tonight's Avs vs. Sens match-up, and Nick Kypreos about last night;s Jets vs. Golden Knights battle ; on the Atlantic Division and the Leafs' place in it, their struggles, and the booing of Jake Gardiner; on the Canadiens' surprising season, and their style of play; on the Lightning's incredible season; on the strong Western Conference; on what the match-ups would be if the playoff format changed, the Florida and Ducks' struggles, and Canucks vs. Oilers.

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about the Leafs' loss to the Avalanche, and Colby Armstrong abot the Oilers' win over the Sabres; on the Leafs' disappointing play, Jake Gardiner's defensive struggles, the distractions that might be catching up to the Leafs, and what the team needs to do to help Jake Gardiner; the importance of having gritty players, and what Michael Ferland needs to do to be more effective; Milan Lucic and Zach Kassian's inspired play last night; NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman on Oilers players that could be on the move, players that Edmonton covets, and the St. Louis Blues' improved play; on the playoff race in the Atlantic.

Jeff Marek asks Gord Stellick about the Leafs' loss to the Bruins, and Colby Armstrong about Micheal Ferland's play vs. the Predators; on the Ducks-Stars trade, Bob Murray's vote of confidence for his head coach; on the Leafs' loss to the Bruins, whether Boston is in Toronto's head; Avs colour analyst Peter McNab on the team's struggles, what has gone wrong for the Avalanche, their goaltending situation, on potential moves Colorado could make; on Josh Gorges' decision to retire, the Canucks' gritty play as of late; Riley Armstrong stops by for a visit!

Jeff Marek asks Brian Burke about the Leafs' win over the Devils, and Doug MacLean about Rick Nash's career ; on the 'Last Man In' results for the ASG, and Rick Nash's career; on the Leafs' dominant outing vs. the Devils, and Zach Hyman's strong play; on Sergei Bobrobsky's return to the ice in practice, and why Columbus handled this the way they did; on Nathan MacKinnon and Jared Bednar's heated exchange the other night, and how G.M.'s handle player/coach confrontations; on Brad Marchand backing down from a fight with Lars Eller; Burke and MacLean answer your questions!

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about the Leafs' revamped powerplay, and Doug MacLean about the Sergei Bobrovsky situation in Columbus; on what could be going on with the Blue Jackets, whether this has to do with Bobrovksy being pulled in his last start, Nathan MacKinnon's heated exchange with Jared Bednar, and confrontations between players and coaches, and teams' depth problems due to the salary cap; the Oilers' struggles and why making the playoffs is so important to the organization; on the 2014 NHL Draft, the goaltending situation in New Jersey, and the offer sheet chatter that is consuming the league.

David Amber asks Nick Kypreos about the Ryan Reaves-Adam McQuaid dustup, and Doug MacLean about Toronto's anemic PP; on the Leafs' shuffling the powerplay, Frederik Andersen's expected return vs. the Bruins, the back-up goalie situation in Toronto, the red-hot Bruins and whether they're true contenders, the rolling Penguins and the reason behind their turnaround; on the Sharks and how they've been under-the-radar; Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant on his team's improved play, Marc-Andre Fleury's great season, Max Pacioretty finding his rhythm, Alex Tuch's growth, Reaves' grit and fight with McQuaid; on the tight Pacific division, the state of the Predators, and the Blackhawks.