The Jeff Marek Show

Jeff is joined off the top by The Athletic's Shayna Goldman to talk about the Buffalo Sabres' swoon, Tage Thompson’s success at centre, and Mathew Barzal’s bizarre scoring (or lack thereof) season (00:00). Next up, Paul Pidutti, creator of the "Pidutti Point Share", discusses his system to determine who should be a Hall of Famer, Curtis Joseph’s candidacy, and which players are overdue for their Hall call (24:23). Later on, Sportnset's Sam Cosentino looks at Connor Bedard’s incredible run, Leo Carlsson’s rise in the draft rankings, and Michael Misa’s early season success with the Saginaw Spirit (44:23). 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 the role of analytics in Hall of Fame conversations for players who have been passed over, Joe Pavelski’s candidacy, and why Steve Larmer should be inducted (01:30). Next, the guys discuss Jake Muzzin’s importance to the Maple Leafs even when he’s not playing, the recent rise of Timothy Liljegren and Jordie Benn, and if Andrew Brunette could be a candidate for the head coaching position in Vancouver (05:44). To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte chat about the New Jersey Devils' improved decision making, the controversial hit by Alex Edler on Connor McDavid, and why the NHL's stars need to be protected (15:06). 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 is joined by Jonathan Davis, host of the "Ice Cap" on SiriusXM radio, to talk about the Vegas Golden Knights' early success, why he doesn’t believe the Los Angeles Kings have taken the next step forward, and if the Seattle Kraken are as good as their record shows. 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 start off with their reaction to the New Jersey Devils’ 10-game winning streak, why they may not need an elite goaltender to win, and the importance of health regarding their top players (00:00). Next, the guys discuss the Canadiens’ reverse retro jersey, why Greg ranks the Florida Panthers' jersey so highly, and their plans for the All-Star Game in Florida (06:52). Later on, Jeff and Greg debate if the New York Islanders are for real, if Mathew Barzal is a star or a complimentary player and the reasons behind his goal-less drought despite being tied for the team lead in points (13:23). To wrap, they discuss who would get into Greg’s Hall of Fame, Connor McDavid’s dominance, and the renaming of the Conn Smythe Trophy (25:09). 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 joins Jeff in-studio to talk about the idea of reuniting Erik Karlsson with the Senators, if Ottawa is closing in on must-win territory, and the keys to the New Jersey Devils’ 10-game winning streak (00:00). Next, the guys look at what’s next for Vancouver after this road recent road trip, how Erik Källgren bought the Leafs some time, and reflect on Börje Salming’s lasting impact (12:57). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins struggles, how the Washington Capitals' roster will shape up by next season, and notes from the GM Meetings (22:14). 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 Producer Matt to discuss last night's Hall of Fame induction ceremony, if there's a chance that the Conn Smythe Trophy will be renamed, and look ahead to Henrik Lundqvist’s Hall of Fame candidacy for next year (00:00). Later on, Bernice Carnegie shares her thoughts on being at her father’s Hall of Fame induction, his impact on hockey despite never playing in the NHL, and what she admired most about him growing up (28:14). 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 Brian Burke, President of Hockey Operations of the Pittsburgh Penguins, to reflect on the careers of Henrik and Daniel Sedin, the story of how he drafted both in 1999, and shares a thought on the other Hall of Fame inductees 00:00). Sportsnet's Chris Cuthbert gives his thoughts on the 2022 Hall of Fame class, Börje Salming’s storied career, and Saturday’s game between the Leafs and Canucks (20:25). Later on, Sportsnet's Eric Engels looks back on the great start for the Canadiens, Kirby Dach turning his career around in Montreal, and if there have been any conversations with Cole Caufield on an extension (52:40). 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.

Jeff and Elliotte react to the news regarding Jake Muzzin’s injury, before discussing why it’s so hard to trade for a defenceman right now and the top options that might be available (00:00). Next, they reflect on the Maple Leafs' tribute for Börje Salming over the weekend, as well as Al Morganti and Bill Clement being honoured by the Hall of Fame (09:07). To finish up, they look into the Winnipeg Jets' great start to the season and the impact of Rick Bowness on that group (15:18). 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 a visit from Leafs Nation's own Gord Stellick to look back on the career of Börje Salming, the Sedin twins having to deal with similar experiences, as well as a discussion about this year’s Hall of Fame class (00:00). Then, it's time for another edition of #AskJM where Producer Matt throws questions about rule changes, coaching hierarchies and the Buffalo Sabres starting a November swoon (22:22). Jeff and Matt wrap up today's podcast with the Week in Review (40:47)! 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.

We kick things off with Elliotte sharing an update with Jeff from the morning skates of Toronto and Pittsburgh (00:00). Next, the guys talk about Zach Werenski’s season-ending injury and how it drastically changes the outlook for the Blue Jackets, before discussing Jack Eichel and Connor McDavid's high-level play this season (03:50). Moving on, Jeff and Elliotte chat about Arizona’s surprising start, if Seattle is as good as they’re currently playing, and the Flames’ current losing streak (13:21). To wrap, the guys share a thought on Pyotr Kochetkov eventually becoming a full-time NHL goalie (26:04). 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 New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald about the team’s recent run of success, the play of Vitek Vanecek in goal, and why John Marino has been such a good fit (00:00). Later on, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic weighs in on the St. Louis Blues’ lack of goal scoring, how much the team misses Alex Pietrangelo, and if moves are inevitable with some of their pending UFAs (18:27). Next up, Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe looks into how the Winnipeg Jets climbed atop of the Central Division, Connor Hellebuyck's Vezina-type start to the season, and the role reversal for Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor (35:24). We wrap up with Producer Matt who reads your Twitter questions (54:12)! 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 and Elliotte start off reacting to the news of Martin Brodeur being named the Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations for the New Jersey Devils (00:00). Next, they discuss Spencer Knight’s shutout performance against the Carolina Hurricanes, what's brewing in Ottawa, and look back on Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin's impact on the league (04:04). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte debate Bo Horvat’s next deal, the young players in Montreal stepping up, and the return of Charlie McAvoy to the Boston Bruins' lineup (13:44). 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 Sportsnet's Eric Francis to talk about another loss for the Calgary Flames, an update on Jonathan Huberdeau’s injury status, and why Nazem Kadri has been such a good fit early on (00:00). We wrap up with Producer Matt, who shares a Troy Crowder story and looks back at some of the tough guys of the 1990’s (17:40). 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.

Jeff and Greg start off reacting to a recent podcast appearance by Wayne Gretzky where he discussed his famous Jofa helmet and playing pro hockey while going to high school, before sharing their own stories of "The Great One" (00:00). Next, the guys discuss Troy Crowder playing with all three Gretzkys, his political career, and the history behind the now iconic Jofa helmet (17:37). To finish up, Jeff and Greg look back on the Philadelphia Flyers wearing Cooperalls during their warmup last night, the St. Louis Blues' lack of physicality, and the ongoing battle between Jim Rutherford and Bruce Boudreau (26:15). 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 and Elliotte kick things off discussing Ryan Reynolds’ appearance at the Ottawa Senators game and his potential involvement in a new ownership group (00:00). Next, they react to the statement made by Isaiah Meyer-Crothers through the Hockey Diversity Alliance in relation to Mitchell Miller (02:54). To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte look at Vancouver’s win over Ottawa, the Senators' need for help on the back end, and the early season struggles for the St. Louis Blues (08:00). 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.