The Jeff Marek Show

Jeff kicks off the show with The Athletic's Arthur Staple to recap yesterday's Eastern Conference Final matinee between the Rangers and Panthers. They discuss Igor Shesterkin’s dominance, Alexis Lafrenière and Barclay Goodrow’s performance in the series so far, and his thoughts on the Jacob Trouba elbow controversy. Then, recently retired NHL head coach Rick Bowness stops by to discuss his transition from coaching, before getting into the players he has worked with who elevate their game in the playoffs, how close the Jets are to a Cup, and what to expect from Scott Arniel in Winnipeg (17:35). Later, Oilers radio voice Cam Moon tees up Game 3 of the Stars-Oilers series tonight in Edmonton (35:07). He weighs in on Kris Knoblauch’s polite postgame comments on Saturday, Evan Bouchard becoming a well-known figure amongst Oilers fans, and much more. Finally, newly appointed head coach of the Winnipeg Jets, Scott Arniel shares the process that lead to him being named the team's head coach, if we can expect a similar style of play under his leadership, and his expectations for Cole Perfetti and Gabe Vilardi next season (48:54). 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.

Jeff kicks off the show with Elliotte Friedman as they break down the performance on both sides of the conference finals over the weekend. They discuss the vibes in Edmonton tonight ahead of Game 3, the lineup changes for both the Oilers and Stars, and the comments Connor McDavid and Kris Knoblauch had postgame on Saturday. Next, they discuss the officiating in the postseason, how Joe Pavelski has looked in the playoffs and if his legendary career is coming to a close. Later on, the pair dive into Jacob Trouba's elbow in Sunday's game, Don Waddell's anticipated arrival in Columbus and if there will be big changes on the ice for the Blue Jackets. 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 Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal to discuss today's news of Don Waddell's resignation as general manager of the Carolina Hurricanes. They break down why Waddell decided to leave, his history as an executive, if the GM role is Eric Tulsky’s to lose, and Martin Necas’ future with the 'Canes after multiple trade attempts. Then, PWHL Minnesota Head Coach Ken Klee joins the show ahead of tonight’s Game 3 of the PWHL Finals (16:22). They discuss how the Canada vs. U.S. rivalry and the meteoric rise of the PWHL in it’s first season, before recapping the series against Toronto. Later on, with the interim tag removed, L.A. Kings Head Coach Jim Hiller stops by to discuss what L.A. will prioritize going forward, the development of Quinton Byfield and how close he is to becoming a full-time center in the NHL (47:02). 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.

Jeff and Elliotte kick off the show discussing the breaking news surrounding Don Waddell resigning as the General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes. They discuss Eric Tulsky being promoted to interim GM, the search for a full-time GM, Columbus’ plans for their front office, a potential Jesperi Kotkaniemi buyout, and more. Later, the pair recap last night's Game 1 of the Western Conference Final and discuss Connor McDavid’s whirlwind of a performance, before teeing up Game 2 between the Panthers and Rangers. 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 Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals including what went wrong at home for the Rangers and the quality of the officiating. Later, the pair discuss Rick Tocchet winning the Jack Adams Award, Gabriel Landeskog's announcement that he will not retire, and much more! Then, former Dallas Stars goaltender and Special Assistant to the President, Marty Turco joins the show to tee up Game 1 between the Oilers and Stars and the players to keep an eye out for throughout the series (31:33). Next up, Sportsnet's John Bartlett recaps last night’s ECF with a focus on the elite goaltending matchup, the referee's explanation on goalie interference, how the Panthers built their team through trades, and more (50:03). Later, Devils reporter Ryan Novozinsky stops by to discuss Sheldon Keefe being named as the Devils new head coach, how he will fit in with his new team, and what we can expect from New Jersey this off-season (01:19:27). 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 kicks off the show with Matt Marchese as they break down their Conn Smythe power rankings ahead of the Conference Finals, before getting into how Bill Zito has transformed the Panthers and the Avalanche's offer for Artemi Panarin in 2019-2020. Next, Panthers analyst George Richards joins the show to tee up Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final (32:20). Later on, former NHL defenceman Chris Wideman stops by to discuss how miserable it is to play against Matthew Tkachuk, embellishment and goaltender interference calls in the playoffs, and his expectations for this round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (50:04). 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 and Greg Wyshynski kick off the show breaking down how the Rangers current roster was built. They discuss the importance of Adam Fox and Artemi Panarin wanting to come to New York, before teeing up tonight’s Eastern Conference Finals matchup between the Panthers and Rangers. Later on, they weigh in on the Canucks' playoff exit, how Vancouver fans should be feeling right now, if the Oilers can defeat the Stars, 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 ESPN’s Kristen Shilton as they break down the Maple Leafs' press conference this morning introducing Craig Berube as their new head coach. They look into what Berube brings to the table and if Toronto can become a more predictable team going forward. Next up, former NHL goaltender, Carter Hutton joins the show to discuss what the Canucks have in Arturs Silovs following his performance in the playoffs, his thoughts on the goaltenders remaining in the playoffs, and what the Leafs are getting in Berube (19:00). Then, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com weighs in on Tampa Bay's trade for Ryan McDonough as he rejoins his former team (36:50). To end off the show, Sportsnet’s Mark Spector recaps the Oilers' second round matchup against the Canucks, before teeing up the Western Conference Final between Edmonton and the Dallas Stars (50:23). 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 kicks off the show with Elliotte Friedman as they recap last night’s Game 7 between the Oilers and Canucks. They highlight Vancouver's difficulty getting shots off for the majority of the game, how Evan Bouchard has helped take Edmonton's power play to the next level and what's next for the Canucks. Later, the pair discuss the Maple Leafs introducing Craig Berube as their new head coach, their takeaways from the presser, the rumours surrounding Matvei Michkov heading to North America, 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 Producer Matt tee up Craig Berube's introductory press conference alongside General Manager Brad Treliving and Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan. Later on, Jeff and Matt break down their takeaways from the media availability and forecast the job ahead for Berube in Toronto (28:28). 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 Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour fresh off of a new contract extension. They discuss why the deal took more time than many expected and if there was any doubt that he would be behind the bench in Carolina next season. Next, Sportsnet NHL play-by-play voice Chris Cuthbert joins the program to tee up Game 7 between the Oilers and Canucks and recap Vancouver's poor performance in Game 6 (18:52). Later, Dr. Ali Rendely joins Jeff to discuss Brock Boeser’s blood clot and the road to recovery (36:16). They also discuss the relationship between professional hockey and blood clots, her career in sports and medicine, and much more. Finally, wrapping up the show, Dallas Stars analyst Brent Severyn stops by to discuss the Stars' playoff run so far, Pete DeBoer’s tactics and how tough it is to play in his system, Wyatt Johnston’s huge leap in the postseason, and much more (52:09). 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.

Jeff kicks off the show with Elliotte Friedman as they recap the second round of the playoffs so far and tee up tonight’s all Canadian Game 7 between the Oilers and Canucks. They discuss Brock Boeser set to miss the remainder of the season, what the Canucks need from Elias Pettersson, and more. Then, they discuss the Stars' play in the playoffs so far and DeBoer’s performance behind the bench in Dallas. They end things off discussing how Kris Knoblauch has used McDavid so far against the Canucks, Rod Brind-Amour’s contract extension, Aleksander Barkov’s Selke Trophy winning season, and tee up the Rangers-Panthers Eastern Conference Final. 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 play-by-play voice of the Avalanche, Conor McGahey, to talk about Jonathan Drouin’s resurgence with the Avs, the recovery by Colorado from Game 4 to Game 5 and the differences in Alexandar Georgiev from the first game of the playoffs to now. Liam McHugh of TNT stops by to look at how the personalities have shown up in the playoffs, Brad Marchand’s self-awareness and working alongside Wayne Gretzky (18:40). Producer Matt wraps up the week with some lineup updates in tonight's Stars-Avalanche clash, before looking into what’s next for the Hurricanes (52:37). 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 look back on a great night of hockey in Round 2, before getting into the Rangers' decision to keep Chris Kreider during their “rebuild” and how New York advanced to the Eastern Conference Final. The conversation moves to the Carolina Hurricanes, their very interesting off-season and the potential for a buyout of Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Jeff and Elliotte close out with a chat about what the Canucks were able to do in Game 5 against the Oilers, J.T. Miller’s continued success in the playoffs and who should start in goal for Edmonton in Game 6. 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 Hurricanes analyst Tripp Tracy about Jordan Staal’s impact against the Rangers, why Carolina’s penalty kill is so important and Freddy Andersen’s progression throughout the series. Shayna Goldman of The Athletic stops by to highlight a bounce back from a key moment in Game 5 by the Avalanche, big players missing from action and the latest in the PWHL playoffs (18:41). Later on, Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier gives his thoughts on Jacob Trouba and his leadership with the Rangers, as well as his own career and how he became the leader he did (44:10). Producer Matt joins Jeff to finish up talking about Brad Marchand’s comments about playoff hockey and Vancouver’s line shuffling (56:00). 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 look back on Colorado’s winning performance in Game 5, Jonathan Drouin finding his game again and Roope Hintz’s absence. Moving on, they discuss the Rangers trying to finish off the Hurricanes, a theory on Elias Pettersson’s play and the entertainment off the ice in the Canucks-Oilers series. Wrapping up, Jeff and Elliotte check out the latest coaching news around the league. 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 Canucks radio play-by-play voice Brendan Batchelor to discuss Vancouver’s confidence level ahead of Game 4, how the team is starting to resemble their head coach and Arturs Silovs' impressive run. Later on, Producer Matt jumps in to talk about breakout players in the playoffs including Silovs, Wyatt Johnston and Dakota Joshua (19:22). 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 and Greg look back on the Vancouver riots in response to the news of ESPN doing a documentary on it, as well as the series that surrounded it. The conversation moves to Boston's current situation, how the Panthers are playing more like previous editions of the Bruins and how Florida is just flat out playing better in this series. Next, the guys look at how Sergei Bobrovsky has had an “easier” workload this year over last year, the discourse around Valeri Nichushkin and how Dallas has overwhelmed Colorado in their series. 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 look at Colorado’s performance after finding out about Valeri Nichushkin’s suspension and what’s next for his contract. Next, they chat about Wyatt Johnston’s performance in Game 4, Jordan Staal’s “signature goal” and Carson Soucy’s suspension. In closing, Jeff and Elliotte weigh in on the Oilers’ goaltending situation, how much we learned about Edmonton in Game 4 and Boston trying to avoid elimination. 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 Producer Matt chat about Erin Ambrose’s record setting time on ice in PWHL Montreal’s loss to PWHL Boston, Don Sweeney speaking to the media and the incident between the Oilers and Canucks at the end of Game 3. Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic looks into the Sam Bennett’s impact in the playoffs, who the best team remaining is and the lack of response from the Oilers after Connor McDavid got cross checked by Carson Soucy (18:30). Later on, Oilers analyst Rob Brown weighs in on the Soucy-McDavid incident, the physicality on Edmonton’s top two players and how the defense and goaltending has been the biggest worry among Oiler fans (49:40). 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.