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Jeff kicks things off with Red Wings play-by-play voice, Ken Daniels! They discuss how Alex DeBrincat has fit in with Detroit early on, his developing chemistry with Dylan Larkin, how the new-look defensive core has fared, and the team's scoring depth within the bottom-six. Next up, the Las Vegas Golden Knights are not feeling the cup hangover, and insider Gary Lawless knows why (16:33)! They discuss the idea of decentralizing the NHL draft and what's behind the Jets' dip in attendance, before moving on to the Knights' surging start to the season and Bill Foley's approach to designing their Stanley Cup rings. To wrap things up, Sportsnet's own Luke Gazdic joins the show to discuss the state of the Oilers, the impact of Connor McDavid’s injury, Evander Kane’s frustration with his ice time, and more (48:58)!

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 Elliotte kick off the show breaking down the latest news from the NHL over the weekend. They focus in on how Steve Yzerman has built the Red Wings into a strong team based on their defence, the NHL’s new advanced statistics website, and how to determine which analytics matter the most. Later on, the pair dive into the Maple Leafs' goaltending situation after Saturday’s big win over Tampa Bay, the chemistry developing between Max Domi and Matthew Knies, and more!

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 Michael Russo to break down all things Minnesota Wild! He shares his thoughts on the idea of decentralizing the NHL draft, before focusing in on Marc-Andre Fleury’s potential last game in Montreal and the case for Filip Gustavsson to be the team's starting goaltender. Then, it’s time for Jeff Marek’s 'Random Hockey Fact of the Day' (17:25)! After that, Matt Marchese joins to conversations to discuss why it takes some teams and players longer to get accustomed to the season and the mentality behind having three goaltenders on a roster. Next up, former NHLer and Stanley Cup champion, Mike Rupp stops by to chat about John Tortorella’s approach to the Flyers' rebuild, what to expect as Alex DeBrincat returns to Ottawa, and the Golden Knights' red-hot start to the season (32:51). Later on, Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds joins the show to discuss Winnipeg's attendance woes, the team choosing to stick with the same core, and if those two points may be related (51:23).

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Jeff and Matt kick off the show recapping last night's vintage slap shot goal from Filip Forsberg. Then, Elliotte Friedman joins the show to break down the biggest storylines coming from yesterday's busy slate of NHL games. They discuss the Oilers' 4-1 loss to the Flyers, the state of Philadelphia's rebuild, Joel Farabee’s strong start to the season, and Sean Couturier’s play since he returned. Later, the pair weigh in on the Flames' start to the season, how the team has improved since last year, and the Golden Knights' 5-0 start in search of a Stanley Cup repeat. They close the show with a preview Saturday’s Leafs vs. Lightning matchup, focusing in on Tampa Bay's pursuit of a netminder, before chatting about how Devon Levi has fared to start the season in Buffalo.

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 Marek kicks off the show with Vancouver Canucks legend Stan Smyl. They discuss his decision to move on from the front office, moving to B.C. at the age of 13 and spending 40+ years in Vancouver, and his new role within the organization. He reflects on some of the notable moments of his career, his impact on the lives of Canucks players, staff, fans, and one member of the Jeff Marek Show. Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino joins the show (17:58) to share his thoughts on the idea of decentralizing the NHL draft and if the Ottawa Senators won the 2020 NHL Entry Draft before diving into his 2024 NHL Draft Rankings. Next, Seattle Kraken analyst Alison Lukan (49:59) joins the show to discuss the Kraken’s tough start to the season, why Ron Francis and company decided to let Daniel Sprong walk, what to expect from Shane Wright this season and if he could earn a full-time role at some point this season, Vince Dunn’s start to the season after a big payday this offseason, and more.

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 Elliotte kick off the show with the Ottawa Senators and Josh Norris’ return from injury against the Washington Capitals. They discuss Norris’ 2-goal performance in his return, Ovechkin’s goalless start to the season and the Capitals' slow start to the season, how older teams and players tend to take longer to heat up entering a season, and more. Then they discuss Elliotte’s report on the leagues' idea to decentralize the NHL Draft. They break down the reactions around the league, how the fan experience could be improved, and more. Then, they discuss Luke Schenn’s injury and how it could affect the Predators' interest in Connor Garland.

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 Scott Laughlin of SiriusXM NHL Radio Network. They discuss how attendance is impacted by rebuilding teams, how the Flyers' young players will develop under John Tortorella, Rick Tocchet blasting his team so early into the season, Leon Draisaitl making Oilers history, and more! Then, The Athletic's Rob Rossi joins the show to discuss how the Penguins ownership has approached the last 12 months, what Sidney Crosby’s next contract could look like, if ownership would be willing to commit to a rebuild while Crosby is still with the team, and the early returns on Erik Karlsson (29:20). After that, Jeff brings in producer Matt Marchese to discuss the hot start to the season from defenceman Brady Skjei, what we can expect from a healthy Carolina Hurricanes lineup, Andrei Svechnikov’s Rocket Richard potential, and more (50:08)!

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Jeff kicks off the show with his 'Random Hockey Fact of the Day'! Then, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski joins the show as they discuss some of the most interesting general managers around the league and who they would pick if they had to build a team from scratch tomorrow. They discuss the financial pain associated with a rebuild, if the L.A. Kings will target a goaltender like Carter Hart, and which prospect they would target in a potential return. The dynamic duo finish off by reflecting on Marc-Andre Fleury’s career.

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Jeff welcomes Jonathan Davis of Sportsnet 960 and NHL Network Radio to break down why Pierre-Luc Dubois joined the Kings and what we can expect to see from him as he returns to Winnipeg tonight. They also look into Los Angeles' goaltending situation, whether or not they are Cup contenders, if Quinton Byfield can ever be an everyday centre, the plan for Brandt Clarke, and more! Then, former NHL coach and GM Doug MacLean stops by to discuss his new book ‘Draft Day’ and retells some behind the scenes stories from his time working in the NHL and being on the draft floor (18:10). Later on, former New York Islanders defenceman and current studio analyst, Thomas Hickey weighs in on the Isles' surprisingly quiet offseason, what Pierre Engvall has brought to Long Island, the state of the power play, and more (50:56)!

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Jeff and Elliotte kick off the show discussing an unforgettable night from Capitals forward Matthew Phillips, who scored his first goal and added an assist to help Washington secure their first win of the season against his former team. They discuss Evgeny Kuznetsov’s patented and controversial shootout move, how Connor Bedard fared against Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs, the biggest names already scratched and benched just a week into the season, and much more!

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.