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Jeff kicks off the show with Red Wings reporter Kevin Allen to discuss Detroit's expectations for Lucas Raymond, the goaltending situation with three goalies on the roster, Alex DeBrincat’s start to his Wings tenure, Derek Lalonde’s coaching style, and more! Then, Sportsnet’s David Amber joins the show to tee up tonight’s Rogers Monday Night Hockey games with his thoughts on the Leafs first two games of the season, what he expects from Joseph Woll between the pipes against Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks, and what to make of the Canucks' start to the season (16:50). Later on, Jeff welcomes The Athletic's Peter Baugh to the show to discuss Colorado's start to the year after a disappointing playoff exit in their cup defence last season (50:15). They discuss the team's mentality going into the season, if Alexandar Georgiev is a sleeper pick for the Vezina, Jonathan Drouin’s start to life in the mile high city, 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 focusing on Connor Bedard, specifically the comments circulating of the media pressure he is facing early on in his career and the importance of marketing player's personalities. They discuss how Auston Matthews was marketed, the way he handles the spotlight in Toronto, and how the NHL markets their players in comparison to other sports leagues. They end off the show discussing the NHL’s meetings surrounding the banning of pride tape, whether the league could reverse the ban, 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.

Jeff kicks off the show with The Athletic's Hailey Salvian to break down Daniel Alfredsson joining the Senators front office, Devon Toews' 7-year extension with the Avalanche, Jack Hughes' big season opener against the Red Wings, Detroit's different approach to their rebuild, and what makes the Senators so exciting this season. Then, Sportsnet's Louie DeBrusk stops by to break down what went wrong in the Oilers' 8-1 blowout, and what to expect from Edmonton's netminders and d-core this season (32:04). Then, it’s time for the Random Hockey Fact of the Day! Next up, former NHL goalie and Bruins analyst, Andrew Raycroft breaks down what to expect from Boston in the post Bergeron and Krejci era, and the mentality the team after last season's shocking playoff exit (51:17). Finally, Ian Mendes of The Athletic discusses the atmosphere in Ottawa with Alfredsson back in the Senators front office, before focusing in on what his role could be and when we can expect to learn more about his duties (01:24:06).

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 welcomes Shayna Goldman of The Athletic and Too Many Men podcast to break down Owen Power’s big contract extension with the Buffalo Sabres, where Patrick Kane could end up, and the decision-making process behind letting prospects burn a year off their ELC’s. Next up, The Athletic's Aaron Portzline stops by ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets' season opener against the Philadelphia Flyers (32:44)! They discuss the Blue Jackets looking to trade a defender, the controversial decision to scratch three young players in their opening game of the season, and Patrik Laine's role playing down the middle and growth in Columbus. Later on, Lindy Ruff, Head Coach of the New Jersey Devils, chats about his coaching career and learning under Roger Neilson, what Tyler Toffoli brings to the Devils, Jack Hughes' evolution as a player, last year’s emotional playoff exit, and more (51:28)! Finally, Canadian Olympian and Sportsnet 960 Flames analyst, Meaghan Mikkelson joins the show to review the Flames' season opener against the Winnipeg Jets, how Andrew Mangiapane and Jacob Markstrom looked in the contest, and how Mikael Backlund re-signing and getting the ‘C’ impacts other pending free agents (01:23:31).

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 Sportsnet.ca’s Eric Engels to tee up the Habs' season opener, who the Canadiens X-factor will be this season, what fans should expect from 2022 first overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky, along with Mike Matheson, Kirby Dach, and Alex Newhook. Next, Gord Stellick, former General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and NHL analyst on FAN590 joins the show before the Leafs kick off their season against the Montreal Canadiens (16:43)! They break down the expectations on the Leafs this year and how the team can take their regular season success to the playoffs, before reflecting on the legendary career of Barry Melrose.

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 his ‘Random Hockey Fact of the Day’. Next, he welcomes Greg Wyshynski to discuss his pre-season Stanley Cup predictions, how Leon Draisaitl elevates his game in the playoffs, his demands from the Oilers during the offseason, and how comparable he is to Nathan MacKinnon. Later, they discuss the old faces in new places, what it was like to see the Predators hit the ice without Mattias Ekholm, and the Connor Bedard era in Chicago. Then, they dissect how Bedard looked on the defensive side of the puck, how he has conducted himself with the media, and how Pittsburgh, the oldest team in the league, looked against Bedard and the Blackhawks last night. To wrap up, the pair weigh in on what the next few seasons will look like for Kyle Dubas, and the most interesting teams heading into the season.

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 break down the opening night of the 2023-2024 NHL season and what they saw from Connor Bedard in his long-awaited NHL debut. Then, they discuss Conor Garland and his future with the Canucks after the team gave him permission to discuss a trade other teams, and which teams could be in talks to land the Canucks' winger. Then, they discuss the role that ‘tough guys’ still have on NHL rosters, the Senators situation regarding Shane Pinto and heading into their opening night game a player short, Josh Norris’ injury situation, 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.

Matt Marchese kicks off the show with former NHL defender, 3x Stanley Cup champ, and Tampa Bay Lightning Analyst, Brian Engblom! They chat about the Lightning’s season opener against the Nashville Predators, the current situation surrounding Steven Stamkos and his contract situation, how the team will fare without Andrei Vasilevskiy to start the season, and what we can expect after a disappointing early playoff exit last season. Next, Matt is joined by the Kevyn Adams, General Manager of the Buffalo Sabres, to discuss Rasmus Dahlin's long-term contract extension, his expectations for his team this season, and more (20:22)! To wrap up, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner weighs in on the NHL’s decision to ban pride tape, his expectations for the Leafs this season, and how he thinks the team's newest additions will bolster the lineup (49:27).

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.

The 2023-2024 NHL season kicks off tonight and Jeff and Elliotte are back to break down the latest news around the league. They dive into the Jets locking up Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck long term, what Elias Lindholm’s extension could look like, the Sabres signing their franchise blue-liner Rasmus Dahlin long term, and more. Then, they break down the Lassi Thompson waiver situation and how he ended up back with the Senators organization, before teeing up the first three games of the NHL season. They end off the show discussing the NHL’s decision to ban pride tape and what the fallout could be.

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.

The Calgary Flames are getting a new rink?! Sportsnet’s Eric Francis joins Jeff to discuss the big announcement, the impact the new arena will have on the community, the financial implications of the new project, how the arena situation impacts attracting players in free agency, the legacy of the Saddledome, and more! Then, they move on to the team's outlook on the ice, which pending free agents he expects to re-sign with the team this offseason and what Elias Lindholm’s next contract might look like. Then, Jeff introduces a brand new segment “Random Hockey Fact of the Day” (20:07)! Later on, we hear New Jersey Devils star centre Jack Hughes' 32 Thoughts interview discussing the expectations for the Devils this season, the team's playoff run last season, his brother Quinn becoming the Canucks' newest captain, and more (29:19)! Next, ready to help his team defend their title, Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon joins the show! He discusses how his team will approach the year and keep things fresh, the impact Phil Kessel had on the roster last season, Ivan Barbashev’s importance to the team, and the status of some of the teams top pending UFA’s (45:52).

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.