Jeff and Elliotte kick things off with their takeaways from the London Police press conference yesterday afternoon regarding the 2018 WJC sexual assault investigation. Next, the pair discuss the interest Chris Tanev is garnering around the league, what last night's game on Long Island exposed on the Maple Leafs' blue line, and Matt Barzal’s post-All-Star confidence. Later on, Jeff and Elliotte discuss D.J. Smith joining the Kings, Nathan MacKinnon’s effort last night against the Rangers, New York's goalie tandem, and Paul Maurice’s comments ahead of puck drop tonight.

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The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: Barzal’s Confidence Is Showing + D.J. Smith Joins the Kings

Sportsnet insider Jeff Marek goes around the league in Sportsnet 590 The FAN’s national NHL show, airing live across the country daily from 12pm-2pm ET. Opinion, news and analysis featuring daily segments from insider Elliotte Friedman.

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Matt Marchese kicks off the show with former NHL defenceman and current NHL Network analyst, Jason Demers. They discus his time playing with Aleksander Barkov and his training regiment, tee up the matchup between Connor McDavid and Barkov, and share how the Panthers are a different team then they were last year. Later, the pair get into discuss Aaron Ekblad’s growth over time and how he has developed his defensive abilities, before reflecting on his time playing with Joe Pavelski. Then, Sportsnet 650's Thomas Drance joins the show to discuss the coaching changes in Vancouver, the Sedin twins’ new roles in the organization, Jaroslav Svejkovský’s promotion behind the bench, what it will take to keep Filip Hronek with the Canucks, and more (29:37).

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Demers Reflects on Pavelski’s Career + Drance Talks Sedins' New Roles in Vancouver

Jeff and Matt Marchese discuss some off-the-radar picks for which players could end up in unexpected spots on July 1st. They discuss other underrated factors that influence decisions for free agents including when players have children who play high level hockey. Then, Jackie Redmond of NHL Network and TNT joins the show to break down her predictions for the Stanley Cup Finals, before getting into the breakout performances in the playoffs and what to expect from each side's special teams units (16:24).

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July 1st Predictions + Jackie Redmond Tees Up the Stanley Cup Final

Jeff and ESPN's Greg Wyshynski kick off the show discussing the Oilers' keys to success in the Stanley Cup Finals against the Panthers. The pair weigh in on why reaching a Cup final with Edmonton is vindication for Ken Holland, the goaltending in the series, Leon Draisaitl’s future with the Oilers, and more. Later, they debate who will be the last man standing from the legendary 2003 NHL Entry Draft, if Joe Pavelski is a Hall of Famer, where he ranks amongst American born players, and what the summer has in store for the Dallas Stars.

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.

MvsW: Has Holland Been Vindicated? + Is Pavelski a Hall of Famer?

Jeff and Elliotte kick off the show discussing Joe Pavelski’s career after hinting that he is likely going to retire. The pair look into who will be the last man standing from the 2002 and 2003 NHL Drafts, before throwing around some potential landing spots for pending UFA Jake Guentzel. Later, Jeff and Elliotte get into what the Sharks and Blackhawks will do to surround their young centers with elite talent, how the Rangers will approach Igor Shesterkin's contract negotiations, and what rookie Matt Rempe needs to work on this off-season. They wrap up today's episode with thoughts on the Hurricanes' plan for Martin Nečas, along with which teams have the assets that the team desires.

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 Latest with Elliotte Friedman: Who Will Be the Last Man Standing From the 2003 Draft + What’s Next For Necas?

Jeff kicks off the show with Saginaw Spirit General Manager Dave Drinkell fresh off of a Memorial Cup victory! They discuss the key players he brought in to help Saginaw win the Cup, how ownership spared no expense to help the team host the event, the impact of being the first American OHL team to win the championship, and much more. Then, the first ever captain of the Florida Panthers and two-time Stanley Cup winner, Brian Skrudland joins the program (17:33). He reflects upon some of the most memorable stories from his career, his experience leading the Panthers to their first ever Cup final in franchise history, and the team’s impact on the Florida community. Later, they get into his time in the Panthers front office when they drafted Alex Barkov second overall, along with his time with the Habs, and more. Finally, Matt Marchese joins Jeff to go over their favourite Stanley Cup Finals memories, before reading your answers to today's Question of the Day (50:10)!

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 Latest with Elliotte Friedman: Barzal’s Confidence Is Showing + D.J. Smith Joins the Kings

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