The Jeff Marek Show

Jeff is joined by NHL Network Radio's Scott Laughlin to talk about the Vancouver Canucks’ inauspicious start, the Florida Panthers losing Aaron Ekblad for a significant period of time, and early returns on Calgary's new-look roster (00:00). The Athletic's Charlie O’Connor weighs in on the Philadelphia Flyers’ great start to the year, the early reliance on Carter Hart, and the improvements for Ivan Provorov and Travis Konecny (23:32). The Athletic's Ian Mendes wraps up the show talking about Daniel Alfredsson’s future in Ottawa and Claude Giroux being the perfect fit for the Senators, before looking back on a wild game against the Boston Bruins (42:20). 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 discuss the latest news coming out of the NHL Board of Governors meeting including a potential increase in the salary cap and if the World Cup of Hockey could be on it’s way back (00:00). Next, the guys look into the Vancouver Canucks’ early struggles, how New Jersey is keeping the wolves at bay, and what to make of the new-look Buffalo Sabres (10:24). To wrap up, Jeff and Elliotte talk about Aaron Ekblad hitting the IR, Gabriel Landeskog’s knee surgery, and if the Calgary Flames are currently the top dogs in the league (19:59). 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.

St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong joins Jeff to chat about Jake Neighbours' strong start to the season, Jordan Binnington’s appetite to fight, and his approach to potentially signing pending free agents Ryan O’Reilly and Vladimir Tarasenko (00:00). Sportsnet's Anthony Stewart tells stories about Pavel Datsyuk putting him on a highlight reel and almost joining another team’s skate while being a member of the Panthers, before going on to talk about the Maple Leafs’ effort last night against the Coyotes (17:28). Finally, Dallas Start Head Coach Peter DeBoer weighs in on what changes he wants to implement on the Star and the varying styles of play on his roster, before dismissing the narrative that some coaches can’t change their styles (47:27). 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.

Jeff is joined by Elliotte as he gets celebrity spotted in New York City (00:00). Moving onto hockey, the guys talk about Toronto's loss to Arizona, Sheldon Keefe’s post-game comments and areas of concern with the group (02:39). Next, Jeff and Elliotte react to the Canucks blowing another lead, if Bruce Boudreau’s post-game comments were taken a bit out of context and why a coaching change doesn’t seem to be an option (07:45). To finish up, they look at what could be discussed at the Board of Governor’s meeting, the hot start for the Bruins and how good Jack Eichel has looked early on (15:11). 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 Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe about Mason Marchment’s early performance after losing his father, the Jets’ opening night victory against the Rangers, and the potential success for the team’s top line (00:00). Next up, David Amber joins the show to talk about the debut of Monday Night Hockey on Sportsnet, the biggest early season storylines, and David Perron always wanting to model his game after Alexei Kovalev (17:27). Later on, Golden Knights Head Coach Bruce Cassidy looks at the defensive performances from some of his top forwards, his expectations for Jack Eichel this year, and how he approaches the eye test versus analytics debate (46:56). 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 the week off with a look at which teams have struggled out of the gate, the Sharks' early returns this season, and players taking significant qualifying offers and walking to free agency (00:00). Next, they weigh in on Calgary's start to the year and the already tumultuous Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation (10:15). To finish off, Jeff and Elliotte discuss how good Pittsburgh has looked early on, Philadelphia’s not-so-surprising call up from Lehigh Valley, and the team getting the “Full Tortorella” (17:44). 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 chats with The Athletic's Peter Baugh about Cale Makar’s physical presence, the adjustments the Colorado Avalanche have made early in the season, and if Jonathan Toews could be a fit by trade deadline (00:00). Next up, Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean joins the show to look back on the Summit Series, before discussing why the game’s best scorers often play on the wing and how the Toronto Maple Leafs responded following Sheldon Keefe’s fiery post-game comments Wednesday (19:49). We wrap up with Producer Matty, who shares his "Week in Review" (49:00)! 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 start things up by looking at Travis Sanheim’s extension with the Philadelphia Flyers and what it means for Ivan Provorov (00:00). Next, they look ahead to Brent Burns’ return to San Jose tonight, Rick Bowness' impact in Winnipeg, and if the Detroit Red Wings can make the leap in the Atlantic (05:18). To finish things off, Jeff and Elliotte share the latest in the investigation surrounding Ian Cole, reaction to last night's Flames-Avs contest, and the questions surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltending tandem (15:33). 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.

Pittsburgh Penguins radio play-by-play voice Josh Getzoff joins Jeff to share his thoughts on the Pens' offseason season, Evgeni Malkin deciding to stay with the team, and the pressure on this veteran group with the band being back together (00:00). NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp wonders if the Florida Panthers could miss the playoffs, before discussing which teams have the identity of “being tough to play against” and expectations in New Jersey surrounding the Devils this season (15:54). To wrap up, Sportsnet's Eric Engels reacts to the Canadiens opening night victory against the Maple Leafs, the debuts of three rookies for the Habs, and looks ahead to what a successful season in Montreal looks like (46:57). 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 affiliate.

Jeff and Elliotte look back on Edmonton’s comeback against the Canucks, Connor McDavid’s stellar performance, and the jolt Elias Pettersson provided at the beginning of the game (08:05). Next, the guys weigh in on learning curve for young players early in the season, Kaiden Guhle leading Montreal in ice time last night, and Sheldon Keefe’s critical post-game comments (13:52). To wrap up, Jeff and Elliotte look forward to tonight's game between the Flames and Avalanche, and discuss their expectations for the Senators (20:53). 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 affiliate.

Jeff is joined by Sportsnet's Thomas Drance to talk about the importance of locking up young, somewhat unproven players, why the Canucks’ offseason didn’t reflect what many thought would happen, and looks ahead to the trade deadline and the scenarios if the team is out of playoff contention (01:10). To wrap up, we hear Jeremy Swayman’s appearance on the 32 Thoughts Podcast talking about how ballet helped him become a better goaltender (17:13). 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.

MvsW returns! Jeff and Greg look back on the matchup between the Rangers and Lightning, the early signs that Tampa is hurting without Ondřej Palát and Ryan McDonagh on the roster, and the former luxury of having Mikhail Sergachev on the third defensive pairing (00:00). Next, the guys shift their attention to Vegas to discuss their opening night win over the Kings, the positive signs in L.A. despite the loss, and how strange it is seeing Phil Kessel in a Golden Knights uniform (11:31). Moving on, they look at the Devils’ playoff chances with their improved roster and if Philadelphia has an appetite for a rebuild this season (18:56). To finish off this week’s segment, Greg shares why he thinks the Canucks are the most interesting team this season, before they both weigh in on Bo Horvat’s next contract and the positivity surrounding Pete DeBoer’s first year in Dallas (30:29). 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 opening words from referees Chris Rooney and Graham Skilliter before puck drop, and the recent contract extension for Mattias Samuelsson in Buffalo (00:00). Next, the guys look back on the Rangers' win over the Lightning and how New York's speed played a role, before discussing the differences between last night's early game and the late night contest between the Golden Knights and Kings (07:52). In closing, Jeff and Elliotte focus on the expectations in Toronto for the Leafs and take a step back to review some of the other games on the schedule (12:52). 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 chats with The Athletic's Hailey Salvian about her new show on Sportsnet 960, the shakeup today within Hockey Canada, and how this iteration of the Flames compare to last year's team (00:00). Sportsnet's Paul Grant then weighs in on the latest news surrounding Hockey Canada and takes a look ahead to what's next for the organization (16:58). Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com sorts through the roster turnover in Tampa, the club’s ability to find gems in the later rounds of the draft, and the expectations for Mikhail Sergachev following the departure of Ryan McDonagh on the blue line (29:31). Finally, Detroit Red Wings Head Coach Derek Lalonde shares his evolution from goalie to coach, when he decided that coaching could be a viable career option, and his initial thoughts when he was offered the Red Wings job (43:59). To wrap up, Jeff and Producer Matt give us a hockey history lesson (56:48). 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 of sweeping changes at Hockey Canada, look ahead to where things go from here, and share an update on the situation involving Ian Cole (00:00). Next, the guys focus in on the Rangers and Lightning, Elliotte’s picks for the major NHL Awards, and how Jacob Trouba fits as the Rangers' captain (15:57). To finish off the segment, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the expectations surrounding the Kings this year, how the injuries in Vegas will affect the team out of the gates, and the value of Nic Hague's recent extension (23:26). 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.