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Jeff and Elliotte kick off the show chatting about the craziness during last night's Red Wings-Sharks game, the debut of Patrick Kane with Detroit, and the Wild's win-streak being snapped. Next, they discuss what Rod Brind'amour is thinking after the Hurricanes blew a two-goal lead to the Flames last night, before getting into Connor Zary's impressive impact in Calgary and if he can contend for the Calder Trophy. To wrap up, the pair weigh in on Seattle's six-game losing streak, whether Ron Francis is working on a big move, 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.

After a busy week around the NHL, Jeff kicks off the show with Matt Marchese to break it all down. They discuss Quinton Byfield and the Kings' big week, the Sharks spoiling Patrick Kane's season debut last night, and Adam Fantilli's start to his NHL career in Columbus amidst the team's struggles. Then, Mike Commito joins the show to discuss his newest book "Leafs 365: Daily Stories from the Ice" featuring some interesting stories about the Leafs as a brand, Terry Fox's connection to hockey, and more (34:05). Later on, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino stops by to discuss how Adam Fantilli and Leo Carlsson have looked early on into their NHL careers and how their respective teams are handling their development (50:10). The pair also chat about the young starts emerging in Anaheim, how Jacques Martin can help D.J. Smith develop the young stars in Ottawa, Byfield's rapid development, 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 Hockey Hall of Famer and Senior Vice President of Hockey Operations for the PWHL, Jayna Hefford! They discuss the PWHL pre-season, the rule changes that the league is experimenting with, how the league is preparing for their opening game on January 1st, 2024, ticket sales, and more. Then, former NHL head coach and Stanley Cup champion, Claude Julien stops by to chat about the importance of coaches and upper management being on the same page, his time coaching Brad Marchand, and if he ever thought Marchand would wear the ‘C' in Boston (17:50). They also reflect on some of the players who Julien coached in the NHL, shed some light on the reality of the myths surrounding players like Zdeno Chara, and discuss the evolution of coaching philosophies. To end off the show, Jeff is joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox to discuss the Leafs blue line being hit with the injury bug, William Nylander's contract situation and it's correlation with Mitch Marner's next deal, and where Ilya Samsonov ranks in the Leafs depth chart at the quarter mark of the season (50:00). 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 and Elliotte kick off the show discussing what the Leafs are looking for on the blue line. Then, the pair get into what the Devils could be planning following Dougie Hamilton's injury, what is going on between the Oilers and Philip Broberg, and recap their biggest takeaways from the Board of Governors Meeting. Later, Jeff and Elliotte chat about what to expect from Patrick Kane as he is set to make his season debut with the Red Wings tonight, the Oilers' five-game win streak, and what has changed under the new coaching staff. 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 big news surrounding the Ottawa Senators hiring Jacques Martin. Sportsnet's own Kelly Hrudey joins Jeff to discuss what went wrong in Calgary last night against the Wild, how Dan Vladař and Dustin Wolf performed, the impact coaching changes can have on a locker room, and more. Then, Ian Mendes of The Athletic joins the show to discuss the Senators adding Jacques Martin behind the bench, D.J. Smith's job security, who could be the next coach in Ottawa, and Michael Andlauer's vision for Ottawa (32:29). Then, Minnesota Wild General Manager, Bill Guerin, joins the show (50:07)! He discusses his team's 5-game win-streak since the coaching change, why he thought that John Hynes was the right man for the job, the timing of the change, and what he's noticed from rookie blue-liner Brock Faber. 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 Greg kick off the show discussing the Ottawa Senators' coaching staff following the addition of Jacques Martin, what is going through D.J. Smith's head, and more. Then, the pair weigh in on the highs and lows of the "Hughes Bowl" last night, as well as the NHL Board of Governors Meeting. Next, they chat about the discussions regarding the NHL's participation in the 2026 Olympics and the concerns surrounding arena construction in Italy. They end things off discussing some of the proposed rule changes that the PWHL could implement ahead of their inaugural 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 kicks off the show with L.A. Kings analyst Daryl Evans to discuss the Manchester Monarchs' red-hot start to the AHL season. Later, they chat about Quinton Byfield's breakout season, Anže Kopitar's legacy as one of the best two-way players to ever play the game, and the defensive pair of Mikey Anderson and Drew Doughty. Then, Jeff and Matt weigh in on the Arizona Coyotes' impressive first quarter of the season, Victor Hedman's career following his 1000th career NHL game last night, and Tage Thompson's nearing return (16:22). Later on, Coyotes Head Coach André Tourigny stops by to discuss he team's historic 5-game stretch having defeated the last five different Stanley Cup winning teams, as well as Connor Ingram's rise and the Yotes' improved defensive structure (47:03). 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 Elliotte Friedman live from Seattle at the NHL Board of Governors meeting. They break down what the NHL salary cap will look like next season, what's next for the NHL Draft, and the agenda for today's meetings. Then, they discuss Michael Andlauer's comments to the media yesterday and what his approach to improving the team will be, his thoughts on the current coaching staff, Senators fans, and more. Later, Elliotte breaks down the situation regarding the Capitals and Evgeny Kuznetsov after he was scratched against the Coyotes last night, and discuss if the Coyotes could be looking to add some big names. 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 program with Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now. They break down how Brad Marchand has handled the pressure of becoming the Bruins' new captain, where we've seen the absence of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci most so far this season, and the team culture that has paved the way early on this year. Next, Jeff welcomes former NHL head coach and NHL Network analyst, Bruce Boudreau, to the show (19:05). They discuss the year-long process that is ‘making the playoffs', the Wild's win streak under their new head coach Jon Hynes, what it is like to come into a locker room as a new head coach in the middle of the season, and the Leafs' struggles to win games in regulation. Finally, Sportsnet's Louie DeBrusk joins the show to break down the mentality of the Oilers' new coaching staff, his thoughts on Connor McDavid's recent stretch of play, and more (51:46)! 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.

Live from the NHL Board of Governors meetings in Seattle, Elliotte Friedman joins Jeff to discuss the biggest topics on the agenda including the Coyotes' future home, potential new owners around the league, the Olympics, TV rights deals, and more! Later on, they dive into Quinton Byfield's breakout season with Los Angeles, the strength of the Byfield-Kopitar-Kempe line, and the patience teams and fans need to practice when developing top prospects. Jeff and Elliotte wrap up with a chat about the Sabres' underwhelming start and GM Kevyn Adams' next steps, before breaking down Nino Niederreiter's 3-year contract extension with the Jets. 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 Josh Yohe of the Athletic. They break down Tristan Jarry's elite performance throughout the month of November capped off by scoring the first goalie goal in Penguins history, before getting into Sidney Crosby's elite play and Erik Karlsson's start to his tenure in Pittsburgh. Then, Thomas Drance of Canucks Talk stops by to discuss the addition of Nikita Zadorov on Vancouver's blue line, as well as Brock Boeser's ability to take charge in the goal-scoring department following Bo Horvat's departure (14:34). Producer David Ciss sends us into the weekend recapping the biggest storylines in the NHL this week (37:15)! 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 the show today and kicks things off with Elliotte Friedman to break down a very eventful 24-hours around the NHL. They start with the Sam Montembeault contract extension in Montreal, before diving into the Nikita Zadorov trade. They break down the return the Flames received for Zadorov, how Vancouver was able to win the race, and the next steps in Calgary. Then, they look to Toronto and their pursuit of Zadorov, as Elliotte dives into what stopped the Leafs from getting a deal done, whether or not the Leafs are looking into another Flames defender in Chris Tanev, and if they can extend him if he were to move to Toronto. They end things off with a chat about Tristan Jarry scoring the first goalie goal in Penguins history, the Oilers' four-game win streak, the likelihood of Jack Campbell returning to Edmonton soon, 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 return of Elliotte Friedman after a two-day absence! They dive into the Patrick Kane pursuit and which teams were the most heavily pushing to sign the former 1st overall pick before he decided on Detroit. Later, the pair get into the areas the Leafs most need to address, their injury plagued blue line, and whether or not they will spend a high price on a big-name rental. Next, Jeff and Elliotte weigh in on what's next for Corey Perry, whether this is the end of his NHL career, if other teams are interested in his services, and the secrecy surrounding the situation that resulted in his contract termination. They end things off with a chat about Bill Guerin's decision to fire Dean Evason and bring in Jon Hynes. 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.

Greg Wyshynski joins Jeff as they kick off the show discussing what would change in hockey if Godzilla existed. Then, they discuss a rule that stopped teams from flying on the same plane together, how the biggest rivalries have evolved over time, the return of the NHL-All Star Game draft, some of the biggest names still without an NHL contract, and which of those players could be signed next. Jeff and Greg wrap up this episode with a chat about who Lou Lamerello's successor could be on Long Island. 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 Matt Marchese as they break down the biggest storylines around the NHL. They discuss Chris Tanev's pending return after blocking a shot with his face earlier this week, Doug Armstrong looking to make history, and Charlie Lindgren's impressive performance last night for the Capitals. Next, Cory Lavalette of North State Journal stops by to chat about the Hurricanes' blue line, whether a trade could be in the works, and Carolina's situation regarding their AHL affiliate, before teeing up tonight's matchup against the Islanders (31:52) 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.

Jeff kicks off the show with Hailey Salvian of The Athletic to break down how the Blackhawks have handled the Corey Perry situation, Brock Boeser leading the league in goals, the PWHL announcing their season openers, and more. Then, legendary voice of the Predators, Peter Weber, joins the show to reflect on calling his 2000th game, the Predators' 6-game win streak with Filip Forsberg leading the way, and the best players he's watched in Nashville over the years (31:36). Next, HHOF broadcaster Sam Rosen stops by to discuss the Rangers' division-leading first quarter of the season, Artemi Panarin's strong start to the year, and Jonathan Quick's impact in New York (50:13). Later on, Matt Marchese joins Jeff as they discuss the first edition of the “All-Star Fact of the Day”. Finally, Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News weighs in on Devon Levi's demotion to the AHL, the season so far for the Sabres, Peyton Krebs continuing to search for his role with the team, and more (01:22:22). 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 Max Bultman of the Athletic to break down the big news regarding Patrick Kane's decision to sign in Detroit. Then, Matt Marchese and Jeff look back on the craziness from last night's Panthers-Senators game, the “fire D.J. Smith” chants from the home crowd, and more. Later, Michael Russo joins the show to discuss the coaching change in Minnesota, what Jon Hynes brings to the table, and why the Wild decided that he was the right fit at the helm (31:45). Shayna Goldman kicks off the second hour with her thoughts on how Kane will fit in with the Red Wings, the Sabres' up-and-down season, and if Boston will come back down to Earth (50:04). Dallas Stars General Manager and reigning GM of the Year, Jim Nill stops by to discuss the rise in hip injuries around the game, what goes into building a team's schedule, his thoughts on neck guards, and more (01:20:28)! 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 Peter Baugh of the Athletic to break down the first quarter of the season in Colorado, what areas the Avs could stand to improve, and Jonathan Drouin starting to find his game. Then, Dave Randorf, play-by-play voice of the Tampa Bay Lightning, joins the show to discuss Andrei Vasilevskiy's return between the pipes, how Jonas Johansson performed in his absence, Nikita Kucherov's elite play, and the team's electric elite powerplay (18:10). Finally, former NHL head coach Dallas Eakins joins the show to discuss his new job with Adler Mannheim of the DEL (48:38). They discuss his journey through hockey, his transition to a manager role in addition to coaching, the sport's development in Germany, his time in Anaheim, 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 Elliotte Friedman as they discuss the biggest storylines around the NHL after a busy weekend. They start with the Edmonton Oilers' big weekend which included a 8-2 win over the Ducks last night, before diving into Andrei Vasilevskiy's return from injury, the Wild's recent losing streak, and Nico Hischier's importance to the Devils. Later on, the pair get into the Maple Leafs' subpar stretch, which teams are in on Patrick Kane, and where the Kings rank around the league. Jeff and Elliotte end things off discussing the Predators' win streak and whether or not they are a rebuilding team. 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 Mark Lazerus of The Athletic to the show to break down the mysterious Corey Perry situation, how Connor Bedard has grown since the start of the season, the new Blackhawks' young core, and how they compare to those key players that helped shape the team's dynasty. Then, former Maple Leafs GM Gord Stellick stops by to chat about William Nylander's outstanding season and what his next contract might look like, before weighing in on the Oilers' current situation (17:30). Soon after, Jeff breaks a big move in the WHL regarding Leafs prospect Fraser Minten. Finally, Matt Marchese joins the show to go through this week's biggest storylines around the world of hockey including Edmonton's struggles, the NHL's proposed international tournament, and much more (45:30). 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 Elliotte to the program with the latest news surrounding the Corey Perry situation in Chicago and Toronto placing John Klingberg on LTIR. They discuss what Brad Treliving can do with the cap space now available to him, the Flames' difficult schedule down the stretch, and how the next couple of weeks can dictate the direction that Craig Conroy takes this season. The pair wrap up with some thoughts on the Sabres electing to keep Zach Benson past the 10-game mark, what the plan could be for him down the stretch, 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 Sportsnet's Eric Francis to break down Calgary's lifeless performance against the Predators last night, what we can expect from the Flames over the next couple of weeks, and if the team's ‘signs of life' are sustainable. Soon after, Scott Laughlin of NHL Network Radio stops by to discuss Alex Ovechkin's comments that both he and Sidney Crosby ‘saved the league', before getting into his biggest storylines around the NHL at the American Thanksgiving mark (17:45). To wrap up, Matt Marchese joins the program to share your responses to our question of the day (47:26)! 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 debating whether or not the Oilers need to bite the bullet and make a move for a goaltender, before getting into the next steps for the Blackhawks. Later, the pair weigh in on the Blue Jackets' big win over Chicago, Patrik Laine scoring a goal after being a healthy scratch, Zach Werenski's 4-point night, and what the future has in store in Columbus. Jeff and Elliotte wrap up chatting about Colorado's depth players stepping up last night, whether Zach Benson will stay in Buffalo for the season, 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 Hailey Salvian, as they break down the Canucks' success so far this season, some of the notable benchings around the league including Patrik Laine, the start of the PWHL training camp, and the growing pains that the league is facing as they work to get ready for opening night. Then, Islanders reporter Andrew Gross joins Jeff to discuss the below average start to the season on Long Island, what Lou Lamoriello's plan will be going forward, and Cal Clutterbuck getting to the 1000th game marker (33:47). Later on, Sportsnet's John Bartlett joins the show to tee up tonight's game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Tampa Bay Lightning (50:05)! They discuss Andrei Vasilevskiy closing in on a return from his injury, Kyle Connor and Nikita Kucherov going head-to-head, 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 Marek and ESPN's Greg Wyshynski kick off this week's edition of MvsW discussing the hockey slang of today and the best hockey nicknames. Then, the pair weigh in on Jon Cooper's announcement that Andrei Vasilevskiy could return to the lineup at some point during Tampa's three-game road trip, how his return might impact the goalie market, and more. Later, they chat about how the hockey world is approaching the Oilers' underwhelming season, the Blues' mentality on the blueline, Jordan Binnington re-establishing himself in St. Louis, Patrik Laine's relationship with the Blue Jackets' front office, 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 Michael Russo of the Athletic as they discuss his time at the NHL Global Series in Sweden, what made the event so successful, the history of Swedish hockey, Dean Evason's job security, and more. Then, Hockey Hall of Fame forward Dave Andreychuk joins the show to reflect on his time in Tampa Bay following the announcement that he will be inducted to the Lightning Hall of Fame (15:20). He recalls the trades that helped Tampa win the Cup in '04, playing under John Tortorella, his time playing with fellow Lightning HOF inductee Brad Richards, what it was like playing with Martin St. Louis, and more. Then, Brian MacLellan, General Manager of the Washington Capitals, stops by to discuss how important Charlie Lindgren has been for the team between the pipes, if the team is focused on Alexander Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's goal record, Nicklas Bäckström's injury and what he has meant to the organization (41:16). 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 discussing the Oilers' defensive struggles following a loss to the Florida Panthers last night. They weigh in on whether the team can outscore their issues, the state of Edmonton's blue line, and how much blame should be place on the goaltending. Later, the pair get into Blue Jackets President John Davidson's comments on whether or not the team is in panic mode and their mentality going forward. Jeff and Elliotte wrap up today focusing on the Kraken and Golden Knights' Winter Classic jerseys, Quinton Byfield's breakout season, the Kings' roster construction, 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 former NHL forward and Flyers radio analyst, Todd Fedoruk, as they break down Philadelphia's 5-game win streak, the players who are leading the way, and more! Then, Sportsnet's own David Amber joins the show to tee up Rogers Monday Night Hockey (17:20)! They discuss Calvin Pickard's anticipated season debut with Edmonton tonight, as well as some of the biggest storylines from Canadian teams so far this season. Later on, Matt Marchese stops by to recap a busy weekend in the NHL including Nikita Kucherov's grumpy postgame interview, some other notorious grumps in the NHL, and what to make of Patrik Laine being a healthy scratch on Sunday (52:30). 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 Elliotte to tee up “decision week”. They discuss the Blue Jackets' decision to bench Patrik Laine on Sunday, their takeaways from the NHL Global Series, and more. Later, the pair weigh in on the biggest stories coming out of Toronto surrounding William Nylander's contract status, as well as what we could learn about John Klingberg this week. Jeff and Elliotte wrap up today with a chat about a struggling teams' mentality ahead of the unofficial “deadline week” AKA American Thanksgiving. 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 Aaron Portzline of The Athletic and NHL Network to discuss the struggles that the Blue Jackets have faced so far this year after such a promising offseason. They discuss Johnny Gaudreau and Patrik Laine getting benched late in game last night against the Coyotes, if the veteran stars in Columbus can lead the team to a championship, and more. Next up, Kevin Woodley AKA "The Goalie Whisperer" joins the show to break down the biggest stories around the world of goaltending, how Devon Levi has kicked off his NHL career, and the evolution of goaltender training (20:07). Later on, Matt Marchese recaps a busy week around the NHL including the Oilers' first two games under their new coaching staff, the Islanders' 7-game losing streak, and more (45:06). 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 kicks off the show with Elliotte Friedman as they break down what is going on in Columbus after a loss to the Coyotes last night which saw Patrik Laine and Johnny Gaudreau get benched towards the end of the game. Then, they discuss the Canucks falling to Jonathan Huberdeau and the Flames, the decisions ahead for Calgary and the growing interest in the team's pending UFA defenders. Later, the pair weigh in on some of the big injuries we've seen around the league including Pierre-Luc Dubios, the Global Series kicking off yesterday, an update on Patrick Kane's next destination, 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 NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger live from Sweden to preview the NHL Global Series which kicks off this afternoon! They discuss Daniel Alfredsson's role with the Senators at the Global Series and if his role will grow under a new general manager, before teeing up Ottawa's upcoming battle with the Red Wings. Then, Shayna Goldman of The Athletic stops by to discuss how Peter Laviolette has begun his tenure in New York, whether the Canucks are the real deal or benefiting from puck luck, and Devon Levi's development in Buffalo (19:30). Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre wraps up today's show with his thoughts on how Vancouver's players have bought in to Rick Tocchet's system, Filip Hronek's rocket shot, and more (51:15)! 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 Elliotte Friedman as they discuss Bo Horvat's return to Vancouver. Then, the pair weigh in on the Oilers and Canucks both completing comebacks last night, the belief that the Canucks have in themselves, Darnell Nurse's usage under the Oilers' new coaching staff, and more. Later, they chat about the Hurricanes' recent struggles finding the back of the net and keeping pucks out of their own, before ending things off focusing on the NHL Global Series in Sweden and Mats Sundin's involvement with the Leafs. 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 Matt Marchese kick off the show breaking down the biggest stories from a big slate of games around the NHL last night. They weigh in on the potential changes to the 3v3 overtime format, Devon Levi's struggles early on this season, whether stars should play on the penalty kill, and more. Then, Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds joins the show to discuss Cole Perfetti's ice time concerns, what Adam Lowry brings to the Jets as the new captain, and Kyle Connor's league-leading goal-scoring abilities (32:48). Later, Dallas Stars Director of Player Personnel, Rich Peverley joins the show to discuss how the Stars have been able to not only draft top talent, but develop their prospects into legitimate NHL players (50:00). Rich also weighs in on the importance of the AHL for prospect development, Thomas Harley's growth within the organization, 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 welcomes ESPN's Greg Wyshynski to the show to talk about the legacy of Gary Bettman's tenure as the commissioner of the NHL and how the league values public contract/salary databases. Later on, they discuss the proposed changes to the NHL's 3v3 overtime structure, who the face of Swedish hockey is in today's NHL, the best Swedish hockey player of all time, 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 welcomes Elliotte to the show to break down the NHL's General Manager Meetings and discuss the biggest proposals coming out of the event. They kick things off discussing the proposed rule changes regarding overtime and the shootout, an update on the league's stance on cut-resistant technology, and more. Then, they discuss game one of the Kris Knoblauch era in Edmonton, what to make of the performances from the Oilers' stars, and how Paul Coffey looked behind the bench. They end things off discussing the Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony last night and who could be inducted next year. 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 Matt Marchese as they weigh in on the beginning of the Kris Knoblauch era in Edmonton, the idea that the AHL should implement a salary cap, and if the league should allow 19-year-olds from the CHL to play. Then, they discuss the breaking news surrounding a man being arrested in connection to the death of Adam Johnson. Later, Paul Pidutti of AdjustedHockey.com joins the show to discuss last night's Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the next batch of potential Hall of Famers, and why defensive defenceman deserve more consideration (29:18). Next, Brock McGillis stops by to chat about his Culture Shift Tour, as he embarks on a 100-day journey across Canada to discuss his story as a gay man in hockey, and shares how we can go about improving the culture in the sport (50:00). They also discuss the NHL's pride tape debacle, the positive feedback he has received from players at all levels of the game, 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 Penguins play-by-play voice Josh Getzoff as they discuss the Penguins retiring Jaromir Jagr's number and his impact in Pittsburgh, before focusing in on the team's current four-game win streak. Next, Mr. Game 7 himself, Justin Williams joins the show to tee up tonight's Rogers Monday Night Hockey games, how the Oilers need to approach the remainder of the season after a coaching change, and more (17:18). Matt Marchese stops by to chat about how long Jay Woodcroft will be a free agent for and if he was really the problem in Edmonton, before kicking around the idea of an NHL Ref All-Star game (32:13). Sportsnet's Bob Stauffer wraps up today's show with a discussion on what to expect from the Oilers in the Kris Knoblauch era and what lead to the team's massive changes behind the bench (48:12). 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 breaking down the comments from Ken Holland and Jeff Jackson following the firing of Head Coach Jay Woodcroft. Then, Elliotte Friedman joins the conversation to share why Kris Knoblauch was chosen as the team's next coach. Later, they discuss Jaromir Jagr getting his number retired in Pittsburgh, Alexis Lafreniere's big night on Sunday, his improvement this season since playing alongside Artemi Panarin, Islanders fans turning on Lane Lambert, and William Nylander's contract situation in Toronto. 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 Liam McHugh, host of the NHL on TNT, to help make sense of the Edmonton Oilers' season which continues to get worse after a 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. The pair also chat about Connor Bedard's 4-point night against the Lightning, Liam's time working with Rick Tocchet, the Kings' hot start to the year, and more. Later on, The Athletic's Jeremy Rutherford joins the show to break down Robert Thomas' improved shot this season, the Blues' struggles to score goals, and Jordan Binnington's future in St. Louis (31:03). Producer David Ciss sends us into the weekend with his recap of some of the biggest storylines from this week including what the Oilers should do next, the benefits of a three-goalie system, and much more (49:57)! 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.

Host Matt Marchese is joined by Elliotte Friedman to break down the biggest news from around the NHL! They kick things off with a discussion about the Maple Leafs' defensive struggles, John Klingberg being out of the lineup, and more ahead of tonight's matchup against Calgary. Next, they weigh in on Jay Woodcroft's future in Edmonton, the Oilers not being able to buy a save, if Ken Holland has to make a move for his coach, and if the team is actively searching for a goalie. Later, Matt and Elliotte discuss the Penguins' announcement about retiring Jaromir Jagr's number later this season, the price to keep Elias Pettersson in Vancouver, Connor Bedard's 4-point night, and if the embellishment call against Adam Fantilli was justified. 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 Lightning Insider Erik Erlendsson, who dives into what to make of Tampa Bay's hockey club. They discuss Victor Hedman's offensive numbers, how the goaltending has been able to handle the workload with Andrei Vasilevskiy out, Steven Stamkos' future in Tampa Bay, and more! Then, ESPN's Arda Ocal joins the show to discuss the Oilers' struggles and some goalies they could potentially target on the trade market (18:02). Later on, they discuss the Bruins not skipping a beat despite losing their heart and soul in Patrice Bergeron, how the young guns have been able to full the void, the team's elite goaltending, and more. Meghan Angley of DNVR wraps up today's show with a chat about all things Avalanche (48:44). Meghan and Matt discuss her conversation with Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg earlier this week, Mikko Rantanen's unique abilities, whether or not it is too early to say the Jonathan Drouin experiment has failed, 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.