The Jeff Marek Show

Jeff chats with Ken Wiebe about the Stanley Cup Final, how this could be a transformative off-season it could be in Winnipeg and if Pierre-Luc Dubois’ destination is Montreal or bust. Anton Thun weighs in the Canadian Revenue Agency’s court case against Toronto Blue Jays players and how that could potentially affect Canadian NHL teams, why playing in non-tax states is only a small part of the conversation and what the biggest issues new NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh will face. Bruce Boudreau looks at Matthew Tkachuk’s all-round game, Vegas being an underrated passing team and the feel-good story about Bruce Cassidy. 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 another bidder for the Senators dropping out, how this process has played out and strategies in trying to buy the team. Next, they chat about Damon Severson heading to Columbus, how they stack up in the Metropolitan and Ryan Huska being the leading candidate for the Flames’ head coaching job. Finishing up, Jeff and Elliotte look back on Florida’s win over Vegas, how the Golden Knights controlled a lot of the game and what the Golden Knights can take away from the loss. 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 Jason Bukala about what he’s learned at the NHL Draft Combine, if Arizona could use draft capital to move up and where Matvei Michkov could end up. Mike Rupp weighs in on which injuries are the most common in the playoffs, the Matthew Tkachuk hit on Jack Eichel and how much Ivan Barbashev has increased his value in these playoffs. We hear from Bruce Cassidy and his appearance on the 32 Thoughts Podcast. 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 John Collins joining the Islanders ownership group, the Rangers continued coaching search and if the Blue Jackets are anywhere near done making moves. Next, the guys chat about Winnipeg’s upcoming off-season, Pierre-Luc Dubois’ potential preferred destinations and how well Coachella Valley has done in their first year in the AHL. To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte weigh in on Florida’s approach in the first two games, needing to be better in front of their net and if teams may re-evaluate how they do business at the trade deadline. 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 Dave Meltzer to discuss the passing of the Iron Sheik, his impact on the wrestling world and his post-wrestling popularity. Andrew Brunette chats about why joining the Predators was a good fit, the outside perspective of the team and what he wants people to know about his coaching style. 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 what’s gone on in the first two games between Vegas and Florida, the Golden Knights not getting pushed around and the Panthers feeling like they’re hard done by. Next, they chat about the depth for Vegas coming to the forefront, how the team’s overall success has impacted the interest in franchise ownership in the league and if the league is now lockout-proof. To finish up, Jeff and Greg share memories of the late Iron Sheik. 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 Elliote look back on the three-team deal between the Flyers, Kings and Blue Jackets, Daniel Briere kickstarting the rebuild in Philadelphia and Ivan Provorov’s fresh start. Next, they discuss the pressure on Jarmo Kekalainen, why Columbus trading the third overall pick doesn’t make a ton of sense and if the Flyers are taking calls on Carter Hart. To wrap up, they chat about Toronto’s potential interest in Hart, the all of a sudden flooded goalie market and New Jersey trying to get a deal done with Timo Meier. 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 Paul Maurice throwing five defenseman on the ice, the loss of Radko Gudas and Adin Hill’s incredible run. Shayna Goldman discusses Vegas’ impact on opposing goalies, Ivan Barbashev’s fit and the hit by Matthew Tkachuk on Jack Eichel. Greg Cronin chats about taking over as the head coach position in Anaheim, the conversations with Pat Verbeek leading up to getting the job and how players have changed since he started coaching. Pat Brisson looks back on the discussions between he and Kent Hughes on Cole Caufield’s contract, negotiating deals with a rising cap and Eichel’s return to form. Scott Laughlin weighs in on Vegas’ win over Florida, live reaction to a reported deal between the Kings, Flyers and Blue Jackets as well as a look at how financially stable the league has become. 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 Aaron Portzline about Mike Babcock’s imminent hire in Columbus, how it was received by some of the players and what this hire means for Jarmo Kekalainen’s future. Keith Jones looks back on one coach that helped his career, how Florida was affected by rust after the first period in Game One and how Nic Hague is getting under the skin of opposing players. We hear from Ryan Smith and his appearance on the 32 Thoughts Podcast discussing his interest in bringing an NHL team to Salt Lake City. Eric Engels weighs in on Cole Caufield’s extension, why it was a win for Montreal to get him signed for the term and total they did, as well as the idea of the Habs taking Matvei Michkov at pick # 5. 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 the atmosphere in Game One between Vegas and Florida, Adin Hill’s performance and the Panthers trying to get under the Golden Knights’ skin. Next, they react to Cole Caufield’s new extension, Patrick Roy adding another trophy to the cabinet and Greg Cronin getting hired in Anaheim. To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte touch on Mike Babcock’s hire in Columbus, if this is Jarmo Kekalainen’s last head coaching hire and if Shane Doan could end up 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.

The Athletic’s Rob Rossi joins host Matt Marchese to share his takeaways from Brad Treliving’s introductory press conference in Toronto, the extent of Kyle Dubas’ new role in Pittsburgh, and what’s atop both of the new hire’s to-do lists. Next up, Leafs Nation’s own Gord Stellick checks in on the task ahead for Treliving with the Maple Leafs, what the future holds for Sheldon Keefe, and how much roster changeover he expects this summer. We wrap up with Chris Cuthbert, voice of the Stanley Cup Final, who previews the unexpected matchup ahead of Game 1, the growth of the sport within both Las Vegas and South Florida, and who has the edge between stars Matthew Tkachuk and Jack Eichel. 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 Friedman joins host Matt Marchese to discuss the intrigue of this Stanley Cup Final ahead of Game 1, the influence of having two southern markets meet in the championship, and how it may translate to TV ratings. Next, they chat about how GM Bill Zito constructed the Panthers’ roster, the key pieces that helped propel this team, and the impact Paul Maurice has had behind the bench. To wrap up, the two weigh in on the short list of suitors in the Ottawa Senators’ sale, when we may see a final decision made, and the state of local NHL broadcasts after MLB’s recent agreement with Diamond Sports Group. 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.

To start this episode, we hear from Kyle Dubas in his introductory press conference as the Penguins President of Hockey Operations. Later on, Jeff is joined by Producer Matt to react to Dubas’ media availability and hear some clips from Brad Treliving's introductory press conference in Toronto (25:53). We wrap up with Spencer Carbery, newly appointed Head Coach of the Washington Capitals, to discuss how his experience in Toronto helped him grow as a coach and what he's learned about coaching superstar talents (53:03). 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 and Elliotte react to the crazy morning which sees Brad Treliving get introduced and Kyle Dubas get named the Penguins President of Hockey Ops. Next, they discuss some of the things said by Treliving, if adding a defenseman might be top of the list and what other priorities he has. To wrap up, they chat about the timing of the Dubas hire, if some of the names the interviewed for the Penguins GM job are still on the board and how he may look at the roster. 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 about Vegas’ dominant Game 6 win over the Stars, Jack Eichel’s “Redemption Tour” and Jonathan Marchessault and Reilly Smith’s added motivation in the Cup Final. Luke Fox gives his thoughts on Brad Treliving joining the Maple Leafs as their new GM, what moments he had in Calgary that can lend themselves well to his time in Toronto and what should be tops on his to-do list. 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 if Brad Treliving is a good fit with the Maple Leafs, what his downfall in Calgary may have been and why the Matthew Tkachuk trade isn’t a template for re-building a team. Next, the guys weigh in on how Treliving’s time with the Flames helps certain aspects in managing in Toronto, not having time on his side for big decisions and how Brendan Shanahan figures into everything. Finishing up, they look at Sheldon Keefe’s future, Auston Matthews potential feeling on an extension with a new GM and the Cup Final having two American superstars at the forefront. 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 Brad Treliving being on his way to Toronto, what he learned from his Calgary experience and what are the first few things on his docket after taking over. Next, they discuss what sets Brad Treliving apart from other candidates, if the Flames might be interesting trade partners with Toronto and if changes might be made around the core and not with the core. To wrap up, Jeff and Elliotte look at the future of some of the front office staff, where Kyle Dubas may end up and if we could see any other vacancies around the league could get filled soon. 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 Daryl Reaugh about the Stars’ end of the season, the importance of maintaining a roster with veteran players and Jake Oettinger’s future. Producer Matt guides the ship with some answers on the QOD. Tarik El-Bashir weighs in on the Capitals hiring Spencer Carbery, how far the club cast their net in their search for the next coach and Carbery’s task of fixing the powerplay. Kristians Rubins looks back on winning bronze at the World Championships, seeing all the Latvian fans as the team was flying into Riga and what it was like to score the winning goal and how it changed his life. 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 the complete domination by Vegas in the closeout game, Jamie Benn’s performance and William Karlsson’s incredible playoff. Next, they chat about uncomfortable conversations about the future of certain players on the Stars, if moving off Benn is really an option and which free agents may return. To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte react to the hiring of Spencer Carbery in Washington, Andrew Brunette landing in Nashville and who might be the lead candidates in New York and Columbus. 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 Mike Russo about the feel-good story of Jacob Middleton at the World Championships, his sit down with Paul Maurice and the appreciation for Matthew Tkachuk. John Bartlett talks about Latvia’s bronze medal at the World Championships, how great the series between Dallas and Vegas has been, as well as what Jamie Benn’s return might look like. Paul Pidutti weighs in on why goalies have been overlooked for the Hall of Fame, why Curtis Joseph deserves consideration and how hard it is to evaluate goalies from pre-1955. 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.