Marek Show (Do Not Use)

Jeff chats with James Boyd, GM of the Ottawa 67's, about the process of selecting the players for Team Canada, getting three players back from the NHL for the tournament, and his expectations for both Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli. Former NHLer and author of "Pain Killer: A Memoir of Big League Addiction", Brantt Myhres looks back on the process of writing his book, his battle with addiction, and the idea of “fighting sober” (15:32). We wrap up with The Athletic's Mike Russo, who chats about his piece on Ryan Reaves, Jacob Middleton being one of the more interesting characters on the Wild, and the potential goaltending controversy brewing in Minnesota (41:50).

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 start things off reacting to Artem Zub's extension with Ottawa and ponder where Pierre Dorion is looking to add next (06:00). Next, the pair look at the potential three-headed monster in net in Carolina, why players shouldn’t lose their job because of injury, and the New Jersey Devils’ recent slide (10:00). To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte focus in on Jon Cooper's comments following a loss to Toronto, the interaction between Michael Bunting and linesman Dan Kelly, and how high the pressure is in Edmonton (18:00).

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 looks at the Vegas Golden Knights’ home struggles, the injury issues with Jack Eichel and Shea Theodore, as well as the constant turnover on the third line with Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Later on, NESN's Billy Jaffe weighs in on the Boston Bruins' continued success, how the goaltending tandem of Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman have contributed, and how the third line is taking advantage of their opportunities (15:00). Finally, former NHL netminder Andrew Hammond shares some stories about the day he signed a contract with the Ottawa Senator and some memorable games during his historic run, before looking ahead to what his post-playing career might look like (44:38).

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 react to Cale Makar's honest approach, resulting in a penalty for the opposing team being overturned, and why only star players can get away with it (06:00). Next, they look at Tage Thompson’s rise to superstardom, if he’s what the Buffalo Sabres thought Jack Eichel would be, and why Juraj Slafkovsky is on the receiving end of so many big hits (11:00). Finally, Jeff and Elliotte debate if there is a number of games a goalie needs to play before you know how good they are, how badly the Canucks need the Christmas break, and how hard the St. Louis Blues are to figure out this year (20:00).

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 chats with Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal about Pyotr Kochetkov’s emergence, the potential for a Jordan Staal extension, and Martin Necas’ bounce back season. Later on, Kraken analyst for ROOT SPORTS, Alison Lukan weighs in on the importance of balanced scoring for Seattle, the waiver claim for Eeli Tolvanen, and the team’s use of analytics by their front office (14:45). Afterwards, Producer Matt looks at Jacob Trouba’s troll job on Andreas Athanasiou (36:28). We wrap up with USA Today's Vince Mercogliano, who adds to the Trouba vs Athanasiou conversation, before getting into the younger players producing offensively during the Rangers' latest winning streak and expectations for two of New York's top prospects (45:20).

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 start off looking at Stuart Skinner’s freshly minted extension with the Oilers, where it ranks among other young goalie contracts, and the idea of not knowing which goalie is your bonafide starter in the playoffs (07:00). Next, they discuss Calgary’s big win over the San Jose Sharks, the adjustment period for Jonathan Huberdeau, and the potential for Alex Ovechkin to pass Gordie Howe against the Red Wings tonight (15:00). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte reminisce about old “Hockey Night in Canada Towel” stories, before chatting about the strength of the Metropolitan division and the Boston Bruins being the first team to 50 points (22:00).

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.

Sportsnet's Marc Spector joins Matt Marchese to discuss the offside call that cost the Oilers' in overtime last night, Connor McDavid aging like fine wine, and how he and Leon Draisaitl have evolved into the best 1-2 punch in the NHL. Next up, NHL Network radio's Jonathan Davis shares some NHL betting trends he's picked up on and why he's adopted a contrarian approach to sports gambling (17:35). They also get into Trevor Moore's contract extension with the L.A. Kings, what's behind the Vegas Golden Knights' success, what's on the horizon in Anaheim, and the early playoff picture (26:51). We wrap up with Karl Alzner, host of the "Alz Caps" podcast, who chats about the state of the Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin's latest milestone and his pursuit of the next (46:27).

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.

Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese to weigh in on the St. Louis Blues' overtime win over Edmonton and take a closer look at the offside call that cost Connor McDavid and the Oilers the game (05:00). The pair then get into why teams are having difficulties making moves early on this season, Mitch Marner's point streak coming to an end at 23, and his case to win the Selke trophy (11:00). To wrap up, Matt and Elliotte identify some potential landing spots for Jakob Chychrun, if the Arizona Coyotes would consider moving Karel Vejmelka, and why Trevor Moore has found success in L.A. (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.

Jeff is joined by play-by-play voice Randy Hahn to talk about his career following calling his 2,000th game, his memories of the early years of the San Jose Sharks, and which players he loved covering during his tenure. Later on, Producer Matt opens up the mailbag with questions about which game or event you've always wanted to attend, blue pucks on TV, and having to watch reviews in real-time (23:20). Finally, ESPN's Ryan Clark looks at goalie tandems taking over the NHL, the travel component when figuring out workloads for goaltenders, and how teams evaluate netminders in today’s game (53:50).

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 hosts in place of Jeff Marek, and is joined by Elliotte Friedman to weigh in on Ryan Reaves' hit on Filip Hronek last night and if any further discipline is required (05:00). The guys then shift their attention out West to discuss what the Canucks' ceiling is this season, Bo Horvat's strong play amidst trade rumours, and why many teams are struggling to make deals right now (12:00). To finish up, Matt and Elliotte chat about the NHL's plans for growth from the Board of Governors meeting and what's next for Jesse Puljujarvi (20:00).

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.