Hockey Central @ Noon

Jeff and Elliotte react to Tage Thompson’s big night against the Detroit Red Wings and focus in on why the Buffalo Sabres were keen on getting an extension done this past offseason (00:43). Next, they look at the latest financial valuations for NHL franchises, how the potential sale of the Ottawa Senators will affect the league, and why investing in hockey teams has been a worthwhile venture for buyers (08:02). To wrap up, Jeff and Elliotte check in on the St. Louis Blues after another loss and discuss how significant losing a top defenseman has been for St. Louis and the Winnipeg Jets (15:46). 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 brings on Producer Matt to look back on the Leafs’ western trip, the atmosphere at Mullett Arena, and Jeff’s favourite scary goalie mask in honour of Halloween (00:00). Mike Harrington of Buffalo News discusses the start for the Sabres, Rasmus Dahlin’s Norris Trophy candidacy and JJ Peterka’s fit on the roster (24:01). Later on, Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin weighs in on Marc-Andre Fleury’s big week which lead him to being named the third star, Calen Addison’s great start and what Matt Dumba brings to the team every single night (40:19). 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 back on the Dallas Stars' inaugural Hall of Fame ceremony which the latter attended (00:00). Next, the guys look at the Maple Leafs' struggles of late, if there could be a potential coaching change, and how much power Auston Matthews has within the organization (05:37). Moving on, Jeff and Elliotte check the temperature in Vancouver after back-to-back wins, the Vegas Golden Knights great start, and storylines around the league that have caught their eye (11:30). To finish off, they look at the situation with Shane Wright and the Seattle Kraken and Wyatt Johnston sticking around in Dallas (23:32). 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 Coyotes analyst Craig Morgan ahead of Arizona’s first game at Mullett Arena about the visiting dressing rooms and how future plans can be changed if the team is able to draft Connor Bedard (00:00). The Athletic's Shayna Goldman shares her hockey origin story, losing fandom when you get into hockey media, and Phil Kessel’s record breaking week (16:47). Producer Matt finishes off the show with one of Jeff’s most hockey statements of all time, an apology to Avalanche fans, and the Week in Review (50:21)! 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 Vancouver’s first victory of the season, Bruce Boudreau notching career win number 600, and reflect on his coaching career to this point (00:00). Moving on, the guys discuss Toronto’s effort level against San Jose, how poorly the Leafs' defence has played and Erik Karlsson’s overtime winner (10:57). To wrap up, Jeff and Elliotte weigh in on Brad Marchand’s return to the Bruins’ lineup, why he could play in any era, and his sneaky Selke candidacy every year (17:15). 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 is joined by Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind’Amour to talk about is process integrating new players into the organization, what it’s like having Brent Burns around, and Andrei Svechnikov starting to reach his potential (00:00). Later on, Hailey Salvian of The Athletic and Hockey Central on Sportsnet 960 looks at the old-school/new-school approach by the Hurricanes, the Canadian National Women’s team roster for the Rivalry Series and the challenges for the PWHPA (20:00). We wrap with The Athletic's Kevin Kurz who discusses Ilya Sorokin’s incredible performance against the New York Rangers, the atmosphere in the arena for the cross-town rivalry and Josh Bailey ahead of a milestone game (53:14). 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 and Elliotte react to the news of Brad Marchand’s early return to the lineup, Patrik Allvin’s media conference comments and if Bo Horvat could sign an extension sooner rather than later (01:00). Next, the pair look back on the Edmonton Oiler's win over the St. Louis Blues, Ilya Sorokin’s standout performance against the New York Rangers and why the New York Islanders are so intriguing (11:52). To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the possibility of the Buffalo Sabres front office “rewarding” their players, Ethan Bear’s future in Carolina, and Sean Couturier’s setback (15:46). 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 Aaron Portzline about the Columbus Blue Jackets’ rough start, the effect of Johnny Gaudreau on his teammates, and the club’s interest in Jakob Chychrun (00:00). Later on, Producer Matt jumps on to talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning’s start and Jon Cooper using “disappointing” for the second time in a short while (17:55). 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 talk about the evolution of hockey podcasts from the time of their original MvsW podcast, if players should be allowed to participate in the shootout if they are still serving a penalty at the end of overtime, and if officials should have the ability to review phantom penalties (00:00). Next, the guys share some rule changes that they would make, former teammate stories about Phil Kessel, and the idea of resting players in today’s game as it pertains to the Ironman streak (14:26). To wrap up, they chat about Kessel looking like a "throwback" player, how his Hall of Fame candidacy stacks up against other players of his era, and the issues with the Vancouver Canucks (24:22). 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 talks about a pet peeve as it pertains to the shootout with Elliotte, before looking back on Phil Kessel’s record breaking night and why he’s such a throwback (00:00). Jumping off the Kessel conversation, the guys talk about “game management” and rest for players, while also mentioning how Andrew Cogliano’s Ironman streak ended (10:03). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Maple Leafs’ LTIR situation with Jake Muzzin, Nazem Kadri continuing to look like Calgary’s best player, and the goaltending tandem of Jacob Markstrom and Dan Vladar (15:35). 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.

Producer Matt joins Jeff as he tells a story about Sam Gagner, before chatting about Andrei Svechnikov’s goal scoring potential and Alexandar Georgiev’s return to MSG (00:00). Later on, ESPN's Ryan Callahan weighs in on the NHL’s Ironman streak, his thoughts on Phil Kessel’s career, and the role of intimidation in today’s game (18:20). We wrap with NESN's Billy Jaffe who looks at the history between the Bruins and the Dallas Stars, the new look for Boston under Jim Montgomery, and the steadying influence of Hampus Lindholm (48:00). 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 kick things off looking at the Vancouver Canucks losing yet another game, how the front office might proceed in the next couple of weeks and why they aren’t going to make any “stupid” decisions (00:00). Next, they react to Daniel Alfredsson’s comments about being around the rink again, Shane Pinto’s torrid start and the depth at the centre position for Ottawa (11:40). To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte chat about Denis Gurianov being scratched and a rough outing for Mackenzie Blackwood (19:05). 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 Iain MacIntyre to look at Vancouver’s horrible home opener loss to the Sabres, what's next for the club and why this team has underperformed despite the talent they have on the roster (00:00). Daily Faceoff's Mike McKenna weighs in on Carter Hart’s early season success, why a player's dominant performances in the minor leagues are a good barometer for future success, and why Eric Comrie’s skating ability has been a big factor his strong play this year (16:10). Voice of the Red Wings Ken Daniels talks about the impact of Derek Lalonde in Detroit, Dylan Larkin’s impact on Dominik Kubalik, and the trust in the "Redwood Line" (49:22). 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.

To kick things off, Jeff asks Elliotte for his thoughts on the Vancouver Canucks after their horrible start, which roster pieces will be around for the long haul, and how much pressure Bruce Boudreau is under (00:00). Next, they look back on Toronto’s win over the Winnipeg Jets over the weekend, the standouts for the Leafs early on this season, and Carey Price’s comments about having no plans to retire (07:19). To wrap up, Jeff and Elliotte talk about the New York Islanders’ rough weekend and difficult week ahead, Shane Pinto’s great start for the Ottawa Senators, and go around the league to identify the players they believe in and who they have doubts about (17:05). 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 Steve Valiquette, CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, who talks about his relationship with the late Mike Bossy, how the New York Rangers have started the year and the true number one goalies around the league (00:00). Florida Panthers analyst George Richards discusses Eric Staal's contract following his PTO, his short time covering Paul Maurice, and how the Cats' goaltending situation will shake out between Sergei Bobrovsky and Spencer Knight (15:56). Later on, The Athletic's Corey Masisak weighs in on Erik Karlsson’s start to the year, Timo Meier’s contract situation, and the big contracts that aren’t producing a return so far (32:43). Producer Matt wraps up the show with his Week in Review (45:50)! 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 Nick Robertson’s performance in his season debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs and brother Jason’s inability to tell a lie (00:00). Next, they chat about another loss for the Canucks, any potential lineup changes in Vancouver, and what’s next for Jake Muzzin (06:40). To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the importance of the Panthers' game against Tampa in the Battle of Florida, and David Poile taking part in his 3,000th game as an NHL general manager (16:59). 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.

Jeff and Elliotte reminisce about Cooperalls with the Flyers sporting them in today's reverse retro jersey reveal, and get into why the former has such a love for jersey and equipment nuances (00:00). To finish up, the guys look at Sheldon Keefe backpedaling from his post-game comments following Monday's game against Arizona, Rasmus Sandin’s big opportunity ahead, and Jim Rutherford's comments about how hard it is to assess a team after such a small sample size (15:17). 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 discuss the Philadelphia Flyers sporting Cooperalls during their warmup when they wear the newly revealed reverse retro jerseys (00:00). The Athletic's Mike Russo weighs in on the Minnesota Wild’s reverse retro jerseys, the team's early goaltending struggles and how impressive Matt Boldy has been this season (03:40). 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 kick things off talking about the latter’s Stanley Cup pick, why the price for second pairing defencemen continues to climb, and which teams might be interested in Patrick Kane (02:47). Next, the guys look at the state of the Florida Panthers after losing Aaron Ekblad, if the Norris Trophy is Cale Makar’s to lose for the next decade and his biggest competition for the award this season (11:20). To wrap up, Jeff and Greg discuss the up-and-coming teams in the Atlantic, the ghosts of Jim Benning still surrounding this Vancouver Canucks group, and how they view the Toronto Maple Leafs’ current situation (18:08). 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 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.