Marek Show (Do Not Use)

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about Johnny Gaudreau, and Colby Armstrong about the Leafs' loss to the Predators; on William Nylander's movements during P. K. Subban's goal,the Leafs' style of play and concerns about it heading into the second half of the season, the Lightning; on Hampus Lindholm's iffy hit on Connor McDavid, McDavid's usage, the importance of having players who can protect stars, and how the game has changed over the years in terms of braveness; more on Linholm's hit, the possibility of the Leafs' trading for Dougie Hamilton or Jaccob Slavin, the Flames' play, the Golden Knights' tenacity, and the Canadiens' loss to the Wild.

Jeff Marek asks Gord Stellick about the Leafs' win over the Canucks, and Colby Armstrong about possible solutions to the Ducks' problems; on Trevor Moore's first goal, how non-first round draft picks find their way into lineups, Auston Matthews' game and size, and the team's powerplay ; on Michael Hutchinson's first two starts for the Leafs, and the Ducks' struggles; Chris Mason, former goalie and current Predators TV analyst, on being on the Atlanta Thrashers team that relocated to Winnipeg, what makes Pekka Rinne special, Juuse Saaros' goaltending style and ceiling, expectations for the Predators, on David Poile's ability to build a team with no-trade clauses (outside Rinne), what Mattias Ekholm brings to the team, and the unsung hero on the squad.

Jeff Marek asks Brian Burke abou the next-generation game, and Doug MacLean about Elias Petterson's injury; on the Leafs' loss to the Wild, the team's "too cute" play, and Mitch Marner's All-Star snub; on Elias Pettersson's injury, the parity in the league, and the Penguins' impressive turnaround; Burke and MacLean answer your questions during "Ask the GM."

Jeff Marek asks Mike Zigomanis about a Maple Leafs day game, and Doug MacLean about the talent that is Elias Pettersson; on Pettersson's strength, his ability to back-check, what to expect from Michael Hutchinson in his start; Minnesota Wild beat writer Michael Russo on the Wild's scoring problems, and the crossroads the organiztion is at; on the Wild's goaltending, their defence corps, William Nylander playing with Auston Matthews; on Thatcher Demko, Elias Petterson's great night, and Brandon Pirri's strong play.

David Amber asks Doug MacLean about the Winter Classic, and Nick Kypreos about tomorrow's afternoon Leafs game; on New Years' resolutions, whether it makes sense to move Kasperi Kapanen to the third line and have William Nylander play with Auston Matthews, the pressure on Nylander, chemistry issues, and Frederik Andersen's injury; on the Winter Classic, the spectacle surrounding outdoor games, Duncan Keith's future in Chicago, and what's next for the Blackhawks; on Alex Ovechkin's decision to sit-out the All-Star Game, who could replace Ovechkin, and the format of the game; on the Senators and their struggles, possible moves the team could make, David Rittich's health status, and the Penguins' turnaround.

Jeff Marek asks John Shannon about Edmonton GM Peter Chiarelli's latest moves & Gord Stellick about the Leafs' 50/50 weekend (0:13); Maple Leafs fall 4-0 to the Islanders, Frederik Andersen hurt, Toronto acquires goalie Michael Hutchinson, William Nylander still without a goal (2:25); What's Leafs GM Kyle Dubas' job until the end of the season? (15:08); Coverage of Chiarelli addressing the media about his latest trades (22:06); Reaction to Chiarelli's news conference (31:23).

David Amber asks Doug MacLean about the Flames' win over the Jets, and Brian Burke about the Canucks' big win over the Oilers (0:15); on the the streaking Leafs' match-up vs. the streaking Blue Jackets, what to expect from the game, Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky's contract situations, and what the Blue Jackets should do with the players (1:47); on Carey Price's injury and his huge contract (15:46); on David Rittich's emotional play, the Canucks' depth, and Elias Pettersson's impressive play (23:48); Brian Burke and Doug MacLean answer your questions (32:52).

David Amber asks Doug MacLean and Nick Kypreos how their Holidays were [1:49], The Hockey talk starts with their opinions of selection of the All-Star Captains [5:01], Doug MacLean talks about the level of intensity of the All-Star Games [9:56], On who has been the Leafs MVP so far this season [12:35], When should you get concerned about Nylander's lack of production [20:31], what are the biggest surprise and dissapointments of the first half of the season [33:37], and the boys go over the 13 games on top for the night [41:15].

Jeff Marek askes Brian Burke about Dougie Hamilton wearing the number 19 Hartford Whalers jersey, and Gord Stellick about the Leafs' big weekend (0:20); on the Leafs' two wins heading in to the Christmas break, John Tavares hot start and if he will be the next Leafs captain (1:42); on Mitch Marner's play in overtime vs. the Red Wings (8:45);on Morgan Rielly's play, how team's make a selection in the draft, and how scouts evaluate players (15:30); on Nazem Kadri's Selke candidacy (23:11); the Hurricanes made a few people angry with their Whalers sweaters on Sunday (30:51).

Jeff Marek asks Brian Burke about which NHL game caught his eye Thursday night, and John Shannon about which game caught his (0:15); on the Leafs' win over the Panthers, and Auston Matthews' incredible scoring pace, and the state of hockey in the U.S. (1:58); on the state of the Leafs' captaincy, whether a captain's role is overrated (14:57); on the interesting ceremonial puck drop in Philly, and what's next for the Flyers (19:29); Burke answers your questions (33:52).