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April is upon us! Jeff and Elliotte discuss Gary Bettman's night out with Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake (1:00), Executive Director of the NHLPA Marty Walsh addresses the media for the first time (4:50), AHL teams looking to push Scott Howson out the league (17:00), a wild game between the Senators-Flyers (24:00), Pittsburgh still in the race (29:30) and the Rangers sign Filip Chytil to a 4-year extension (35:10).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Tyler Ramsey - Evening CountryListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: CHED, SportsNet AT&T and Sportsnet.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.

Andrew "Hustler" Paterson and Michael Remis host Winnipeg Sports Talk Daily. They count down to the evening's Winnipeg Jets game vs. the Detroit Red Wings and discuss the Western Conference playoff picture. Guests: Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet (43:36) and Winnipeg Ice play-by-play voice Brian Munz (1:23:53).

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joined for his weekly visit chatting about the Predators & the latest in the NHL. Big game for the Preds & Penguins tonight & today is MLB Opening Day. 

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Bob and Mark discuss how galvanizing a previous meeting between the Oilers and Kings was for Edmonton and how it has helped transformed Edmonton's season in a positive way ever since. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew "Hustler" Paterson and Michael Remis host Winnipeg Sports Talk Daily. They continue to discuss the fallout from Tuesday's Winnipeg Jets loss to the San Jose Sharks, today's practice and the upcoming homestand. Guests: Former NHL goalie/current Jets analyst Trevor Kidd (28:21), Brandon Rewucki of Skates (1:01:19) and JD Bunkis of Sportsnet 590 The Fan (1:42:04).

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins for his weekly visit talking the latest in the NHL & the Nashville Predators. 

He's skilled and has his dad's edge. Max Domi was a first-round draft pick in 2013 and is in his 8th season in the NHL. He has made his way around the league but contributed everywhere he's played. He joins Jeff to talk about his new club in Dallas, the situation with his teeth, why he's always been a pass-first player, finding the right stick, growing up around great hockey players, his obsession with shoes, and playing under Pete DeBoer.Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: RealLiveAnimals - EmptyListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: NBC Sports Chicago, Root Sports and Sportsnet.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.

Bob and Louie discuss whether or not there will be any retribution on Mikey Anderson for injuring Draisaitl's ankle in last year's playoff series and just how impressive the offensive accomplishments have been this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gene peels back the curtain on what it's like interviewing two of the best hockey players in the world on a nightly basis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Playoffs are around the corner! Jeff and Elliotte talk about the play of the Maple Leafs as of late and discuss a conspiracy theory that's been making the rounds (2:30). They also get into the exciting game between the Bolts-Bruins (9:20), the future of the Jets core (15:30), Rod Brind'Amour's 2nd-period interview against the Bruins (26:10), College free agent signings (33:20), things falling into place for Pittsburgh (36:40), Washington's situation with Evgeny Kuznetsov (39:30), Devils clinch the playoffs (42:00), Seattle continue to roll (44:45) and what March 26th means in the hockey world (49:00).Plus, the guys congratulate Toronto Six for winning the Isobel Cup (00:00) and taking your questions (58:00).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Kwamé - Push The Panic Button!!!Listen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Bally Sports, KKSE-FM, KJR FM, NESN, Sportsnet, Toronto Maple Leafs Radio Network and WXDX-FM.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.

Sat and Bik break down the game as the Canucks took care of the Stars 3-1 in Dallas. Hear from Dan Riccio following the game, Head Coach Rick Tocchet at the podium, and Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre!This podcast was produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff and Elliotte look at the careers of both John Garrett and Steve Coates as they announce this will be their last seasons in the booth. Next, the guys weigh in on the Western Conference wildcard race, the Jets not being able to close the door, and Nashville's tough schedule down the stretch (14:09). To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte chat about the Hurricanes' impressive play, why the Devils could cause problems for the Rangers, and why it's so hard to count out the Penguins as long as Sidney Crosby is in the lineup (23:08). 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 Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal about the injuries to both Reilly Smith and Logan Thompson, before discussing how important the Jonathan Quick trade was for the team. Producer Matt Marches brings up today's "Random Player of the Day" – Paul Lawless (18:10)! Next up, author Kevin Snow talks about his new book The Science of Hockey: The Math, Technology, and Data Behind the Sport, which was his favourite chapter to write, and the importance of the evolution of hockey sticks (31:13). We wrap things up hearing a snippet of Jason Robertson's appearance on the 32 Thoughts Podcast (52:54). 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.

John Garrett says see you later and Jason Robertson carries on. Jeff and Elliotte kick off the podcast by talking about the news of John "Cheech" Garrett leaving the Canucks broadcast (00:01). They are also joined by Dallas All-Star Jason Robertson (59:00) and discuss the exciting game between the Penguins-Stars (54:00).With everyone back from Dallas, the guys dive into the comments made by Connor McDavid about the WBC (10:00), Jared Bendar getting an extension (20:45), the fan reaction to the 10-year NHL x Fanatics deal (29:00), Flyers giving a chance to younger players (35:30), spectacular performances in Canes-Ranges (38:10) & Leafs-Panthers (39:15) and a look at the west with the Jets (48:30) and the Golden Knights-Flames (50:30).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Joshua Ray Walker - Sexy After DarkListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Bally Sports, MSG, Root Sports, Sportsnet, WFAN and WXDXThe 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 from 32 Thoughts The Podcast and Sportsnet joined us! Elliotte gave us some behind the scenes info on Chuck Fletcher's firing, Danny Briere's future, possible President candidates, Ivan Provorov, Kevin Hayes, Carter Hart and Travis Sanheim. He also gave us some info on some other teams and different stories from his career.Ian Peters from HockeyXP also joined us to tell us about his upcoming event in Philadelphia. You can find more details at hockeyxp.comRiley and Derek also discussed Owen Tippett's emergence, Tyson Foerster, Connor McDavid's OT winner for his 60th goal of the season and Alex Ovechkin hitting 40 again. Nasty Knuckles is an original show created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show will feature a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks...The guys will bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world all for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Greg look back on Connor McDavid's comments about the need for best-on-best international hockey, the positive spotlight an event like that would shine on the NHL, and if you can have a World Cup of Hockey without Russia. Next, they discus at the idea of only having NHLers play in the tournament and the logistics on the idea, before brainstorming a “Ryder Cup” style event or only pitting two countries against each other. To wrap, Jeff and Greg chat about the amount of elite athletes in the United States becoming hockey players. 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 opens the show with Producer Matt talking about his time in Dallas chatting with Max Domi, Jake Oettinger and others, before looking back on Clayton Keller's great season and Sidney Crosby's incredible backhand. Former NHLer and current NHL analyst Brian Boyle chats about wrapping up his playing career and moving into broadcasting, as well as the Penguins' push towards the playoffs, and his time with the Maple Leafs' young stars (34:55). Later on, Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe weighs in on the importance of international hockey for the NHL, Rick Bowness sending messages to his players down the stretch, and if this is the last hurrah for the core in Winnipeg (50:40). 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.

Alex Kirry and Scott Mitchell are joined by Utah Jazz TV analyst Mike Smith to get his thoughts on the Utah Jazz as the season is wrapping up. Follow UnRivaled on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap another disappointing loss for the Raptors against the Indiana Pacers and chat about their lack of focus on defensive, fourth quarter struggles, inability to find a back-up guard option, and all the same recurring themes throughout this inconsistent season. Later, Sportsnet's Michael Grange joins the program for a report from Raptors practice, before discussing the future of this core group, why the acquisition of Jakob Poeltl hasn't made an overall impact on the team's record, and revisits the decision to trade a first rounder for Thad Young (31:12).  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.

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joined for his weekly visit. What did he hear from the NHL GMs meetings last week & a whole lot more on the Nashville Predators. 

Louie weighs in on the greatness of Connor McDavid after he scored his 60th of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss the importance of the Raptors' upcoming four-game homestand, before ranking the team's potential play-in opponents and discussing the matchups against Brooklyn, Miami, Atlanta, and Chicago. Later, play-by-play voice Matt Devlin drops by the studio to try his first-ever bubble tea and chat about the optimism surrounding the Raptors entering the final few weeks of the regular season (27:49). 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.

In hour one, Jason Brough & guest host Jamie Dodd look back at a busy day in sports, they talk a Canucks home loss to the Golden Knights as well as the World Baseball Classic, plus they look at the NHL playoff race w/ Sportsnet's David Amber. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Bik and Dan break down the game as the Canucks fall 4-3 to the Golden Knights. Hear from Randip Janda following the game, Head Coach Rick Tocchet and players at the podium, and Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre!This podcast was produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Dan and Bik are joined by Sportsnet's NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman to discuss the impact Rick Tocchet has had on the Canucks so far, what the priorities for the Canucks are this offseason, and more!This podcast was produced by Josh Elliott-Wolfe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Andrew "Hustler" Paterson and Michael Remis host Winnipeg Sports Talk Daily. They recap last night's Winnipeg Jets win over the Arizona Coyotes and look ahead to the upcoming road trip. Guests: TSN's Frank Corrado (33:41), Brandon Rewucki of the Skates & Plates podcast (1:03:50) and Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan in Calgary (1:26:05).

Scott Laughlin of NHL Network Radio joins host Matt Marchese to chat about if Alex Barkov is underappreciated in Florida, Jared Bednar's contract extension in Colorado, the current front runners for the Jack Adams Award, and Ottawa's regrets dealing Filip Gustavsson for Cam Talbot. Next up, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino previews this year's top prospects on the draft board, the most likely landing spots for Connor Bedard, and how the "best of the rest" could shake out (32:30). Later on, MSG's Steve Valiquette weighs in on the Rangers' lineup versatility, Patrick Kane's deceptive shot, Jacob Trouba's captaincy cace, and the keys to Ilya Shesterkin's turnaround (50:06). Matty brings us today's "Random Player of the Day" - Dit Clapper! Josh Yohe of The Athletic wraps things up discussing the state of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the keys to the team's playoff push heading down the stretch (01:20:40) 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.

Jay joins us to talk about the Penguins struggles and gave some STRONG takes on the Penguins not coming to the defense of Sidney Crosby the other night. 

Thoughts on Jack Campbell and Edmonton's goaltending situation heading into the playoffs, Mattias Ekholm's impact and Ken Holland's work over the last four year as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob joins us to react to the 2-1 loss to Ottawa last night. Hear what he says about the lack of response to Crosby getting hit, who should be getting more ice time and more. 

Elliotte Friedman joins host Matt Marchese to chat about the recent play of the Colorado Avalanche, Gabriel Landeskog's injury timeline, and the team's success without Cale Makar in the lineup. Next up, the pair discuss the state of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the job ahead for GM Ron Hextall, and the X-factors behind the Florida Panthers' playoff push (15:00). To wrap up, Matt and Elliotte look back on the Calgary Flames' up-and-down season, the Buffalo Sabres inking Devon Levi to a three-year contract, and what's on the horizon for Jordan Binnington (21:00). 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.

Will Lou is joined by Blake Murphy to dive into why the team has struggled in the fourth quarter this season, whether the team needs to adjust their offensive strategy and what other factors are contributing to this season-long problem. Later, the two discuss the team's inability to find a second point guard and O.G. Anunoby's one-of-a-kind defence (33:02).  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.

Adam Vingan of Sportsnet and Sportlogiq joins host Matt Marchese to chat about how the Predators have stayed afloat in the Western Conference playoff race, the job ahead when Barry Trotz steps into the GM role, and how Nashville's young talent has helped fuel this run. Next up, former NHL executive and current Sportsnet analyst Mike Futa weighs in on the Maple Leafs' line juggling, who should be the team's number one goaltender, how Toronto stacks up against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the state of the playoff contenders out West (14:45). Meghan Angley of DNVR Sports wraps things up discussing Colorado's late season surge, Mikko Rantanen's 50-goal pace this season, Bowen Byram's impact on the powerplay, and more (45:03). 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.

Satiar Shah of Sportsnet 650 Vancouver hosts in place of Jeff. Producer Tristan Marchegiani hops aboard to take a look around the league and decipher the true Cup contenders and the top dogs in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Next up, three-time Stanley Cup champion and Devils analyst Ken Daneyko focuses in on the top defenders in the NHL and breaks down the ins and outs of playing the position at a high level in today's game (23:47). Afterwards, host of Hockey Prospect Radio on SiriusXM and PHD candidate Shane Malloy joins the show to share his perspective on scouting prospects, before weighing in on if Connor Bedard is ready to make the leap to the NHL level (50:43). Finally, The Athletic's Corey Masisak discusses goaltender James Reimer's decision to not take part in San Jose's warmups during the team's Pride Night celebration (01:16:45). 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.

Justin Bourne of Sportsnet joined Sean & Chris to discuss the tightening wild card race in the East, the latest on the Isles, and his brand new book Down & Back available where all books are sold!Follow @hockeynightny on social media for updates.Presented by Blue Line Deli and Bagels (bluelinedeli.com)Sponsored by Lost Farmer Brewing Co. (lostfarmerbrewing.com)Sponsored by Main Street Board Game Cafe (mainstboardgamecafe.com)Recorded at Floored Media (flooredmedia.com)Powered by Go Hockey Media (gohockeymedia.com)

Will Lou and Alex Wong recap Toronto's loss in Milwaukee on Sunday and chat about Precious returning to the rotation, O.G.'s two-way play, and the Raptors continuing to have a problem at back-up point guard. Later, they're joined by radio colour analyst Paul Jones to discuss the team's play since the trade deadline, the recurring fourth quarter struggles, and shares a behind the scenes look at his cameo in O.G.'s new commercial (29:39)! 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.

In hour three, Jason Brough and guest host Jamie Dodd talk Canucks w/ Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre, plus the boys tell us what they learned. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jason Brough & guest host Jamie Dodd look back at a wild weekend in sports, they talk a rather successful Canucks road swing with  Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre, plus the boys tell us what they learned. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

It's never a dull moment in the Fedzino, teams bankrupting Walmart locations, pay what you want admission nights, Binghamton fan's paying Trav's debts and more. Minor pro hockey will leave you on the edge of your seat. New episodes every Sunday at 11am eastern! :)Buy SHEATH and get 20% off the best underwear on the planet with code "BIZKIT69" at https://www.sheathunderwear.comINSTA ► https://instagram.com/slanginthebizkit?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/slanginthebizkitTimestamps00:00 The coffee is hot but not strong enough00:47 Is roll up the rim to win dead?02:44 Big black barry03:25 Connor Bedard has never had fast food?07:10 Trav heading back to Winnipeg and back to skating08:10 Scotty Scheffler's menu for the Master was straight out of Applebee's10:03 Andrew Hammond got free McDonalds for life10:50 Trav applied for Shoresy and Letterkenney12:20 Sportsnet accusing Matt Murray of cheating18:39 Legendary Patrick Roy moments22:15 Sheath Underwear use code "BIZKIT69" for 20% off23:15 Jimmy Garapollo is doing damage in San Fransisco24:27 Aaron Rogers is a legend27:55 NFL does this before every team checks into a hotel30:50 Motor City Rockers shut down Walmart in Detroit35:00 The Rockers need help getting fans in37:30 Motor City hot laps39:18 Binghamton Black Bear fans are paying Trav's bills40:50 Europe or FPHL?41:56 Trav extended Eric Masters / Rocco Decostanzo's career's45:30 Dalton Jay's told Trav he would get him in net..... it happened

Jeff chats with The Athletic's Shayna Goldman about the lack of goaltending between the Panthers and Canadiens, why Matthew Tkachuk has been such a good fit with the Panthers, and why Jonathan Huberdeau's season hasn't gone quite to plan. Host of The Ice Cap on SiriusXM Jonathan Davis talks about the Kings' chances for a deep playoff run, if the Oilers can win with their goaltending tandem, and if Seattle missed the boat on making deadline moves (33:02). George Richards of FloridaHockeyNow.com looks at the offensive bonanza between Florida and Montreal, Anthony Duclair's play since returning from injury, and how All-Star Weekend was received by the locals (49:43). President of the Toronto Six Sami Jo Small discusses her team's upcoming playoff series, the players that we should look out for, and what went into signing Daryl Watts (01:14:30). Producer Matt Marchese wraps things up with his "Week in Review" (01:28:42)! 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.

Will Lou and Alex Wong discuss Toronto's impressive win over the Thunder and chat about Pascal's bounce-back performance, Nick's decision to play Christian Koloko and Precious Achiuwa, and how many bench players the Raptors will need to perform for the play-in tournament, before randomly revisiting the NBA bubble series against the Celtics. Later, the Friday fan shoutouts return! The two chat about Michael Jordan selling the Hornets, Jimmy Butler listening to Nickelback, and more (36:35)! 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.

Will Lou is joined by theScore's Joseph Casciaro and Joe Wolfond to chat about Jakob Poeltl's impact on the Raptors since the trade deadline and why the bench has been so terrible of late, before diving into O.G. Anunoby's case for Defensive Player of the Year and All-Defensive Team. Later, they look ahead to tonight's matchup against the OKC Thunder and discuss Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's impressive season (35:31).  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.

Jason Brough & guest host Jamie Dodd look back at a busy day in sports, they talk the NHL GMs meetings and the projected salary cap increase buoyed by a potential deep run by big-market teams like the Leafs, they preview tonight's Canucks matchup at Arizona, plus they talk some hockey with Sportsnet's David Amber. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff is joined by Sportsnet's Louie DeBrusk to talk about how the evolution of Connor McDavid's thinking of the game has allowed him to reach the next level and how opposing coaches have tried to match up against him. Producer Matt Marchese wraps things up with today's "Random Player of the Day" – Lou Nanne (15:51)! 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 Gary Bettman's comments about the potential salary cap increase next season, how he opened the door for negotiations, and why this might be the first order of business for the new NHLPA Executive Director. Next, the guys discuss the potential sale of the Senators, if there could be a bully offer from a group, and why the NHL seems happy about it (16:58). In conclusion, Jeff and Elliotte look back on Nashville's win over the Red Wings, how they've managed to stay in the playoff race, and preview the big game tonight between the Sabres and Capitals (18:55). 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 discuss the thought of having to “like” your favourite team in order to still root for them. Next, the guys give their thoughts on what change they would propose at the GM meetings and if there is a conversation to be had about eliminating the offside rule (05:10). To finish up, they look at the lack of experimenting of late in the AHL, Jeff's yearning for a rule that ends a powerplay if the opposing team scores shorthanded, and debate the idea of teams picking their playoff opponents (28:13) 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 things off discussing the big topics on the docket at the NHL GM meetings, how trade calls will adapt and change in the future, and if there are easier ways to facilitate three-team deals. Later on, they wonder about the idea of punishment for fights after clean hits and the lack of suspensions around the league this season, before Elliotte is pulled away into some breaking news from the meetings (13:00). 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 Rich Peverley, Dallas Stars Director of Player Personnel, about the Stars' organizational success, why the championship window might be open for a little longer than people think, and how Joe Pavelski's leadership has been a big key for the team with some of the younger players. Later on, former NHL coach Bruce Boudreau jumps on to play a little word association and share some stories from his hockey life including going to Bobby Orr's cottage and his junior days with the legendary Toronto Marlboros (17:18). Lance Lysowski of The Buffalo News wraps things up with a look at Alex Tuch's importance to the Sabres, the lack of pieces added at the trade deadline, and if prospect Devon Levi can be fast-tracked to the NHL (42:25). 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.