Hockey Central @ Noon

Jeff and Elliotte start the segment looking towards Long Island after the Islanders relieved Barry Trotz of his head coaching duties, sort through his potential landing spots and discuss how his firing could have a domino effect around the NHL (00:11). Next, the guys reflect on the poor weekend across the board for Canadian teams, the Leafs’ inability to close and how Edmonton spoiled an golden opportunity in LA (12:55). To cap things off, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Capitals’ defensive strategy against Florida and Brad Marchand’s incredible performance (17:45). 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 Mike Russo about the resurgence by the Wild in Game 2 to draw the series even, Minnesota’s ability to line match with the Foligno-Eriksson Ek-Greenway combination, and what’s going through the mind of Cam Talbot (00:28). Later on, Louie DeBrusk discusses the importance of players adjusting quickly to the playoff style, the mentality that allows certain players to succeed in the postseason, and how skill players have adjusted to the ever-changing game (19:18). To wrap up, TNT's John Forslund looks at how the Hurricanes got out to a 2-0 series lead against the Bruins, Jaccob Slavin being an underrated defenseman across the league,  and the impact of adding of Max Domi (54:01). 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 Cale Makar’s incredible performance against Nashville, re-visit the draft class of 2017 and weigh-in on Colorado’s ability to continually draft good players (00:30). Next, the guys talk about Jake Oettinger’s play in the series with Calgary, why no one should be surprised at the low scoring nature of the matchup and what to expect the rest of the way (07:49). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte look at Sidney Crosby through the first two games of the Penguins’ series, Jake Guentzel’s ability to play with Crosby, Connor Ingram’s playoff debut and the Leafs’ lineup shuffle (13:29). 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 chats with The Athletic's Peter Baugh about surprising lineup moves in Game 1 for the Avalanche, Gabriel Landeskog’s first game back from injury and the Predators trying to target Nazem Kadri as part of their strategy (00:14). Afterwards, Justin Bourne weighs in on the Leafs’ Game 2 loss to the Lightning, if we’ve learned anything from the first two games and what lineup changes we may see ahead of Game 3 (19:22)! Finally, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic looks at the Capitals' defensive performance in Game 1, the team’s ability to turn it on in the playoffs and what's led to Evgeny Kuznetsov's turnaround this year (52:36).  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 wax poetic about Victor Hedman’s impressive performance in Game 2, potential lineup changes for the Maple Leafs for Game 3 and why it might be time to get into Andrei Vasilevskiy’s kitchen (00:47). Next, the guys look at the Hurricanes’ dominance of the Bruins through the first two games, how Carolina makes things easier on themselves defensively and the mentality switch for players once the playoffs roll around (09:21). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte tee up the next slate of games tonight and share their expectations for the remainder of the Penguins-Rangers series (19:11). 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 Marek is joined Greg Millen who discusses his takeaways from last night's Flames-Stars matchup, how Calgary used their top line to hold a lead late in the game, the physical nature of the roster and shares a memory of playing alongside Brian Sutter (02:33). To wrap up, Jeff welcomes in Producer Matt who looks at the offense so far in the playoffs and which Bruins team will show up in game two against the Hurricanes  (16:09). 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 and Greg open by reacting to the Penguins’ OT win over the Rangers, how intense all three overtimes were, why Jake Guentzel might be the best winger that Sidney Crosby has played with and the goaltending performances in the game (00:29). Next, the guys talk about the Capitals' opening game win over the Panthers, Florida looking oddly like Washington teams from years past and why it would be great for the Panthers to win the cup (17:55). To finish, Jeff and Greg discuss the most intriguing series at this point, why the winner of the St. Louis-Minnesota series might be a real problem in the West, and how the Blues deploy their very balanced attack up front (24:54). 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 and Elliotte look back on the Penguins' lengthy overtime win over the Rangers, Louis Domingue coming into the game in relief and the Devils' announcing changes to their coaching staff (00:32). Next, the guys discuss the Flames' willingness to play in low-scoring games and how the Capitals were able to steal Game 1 away from the Panthers (06:24). Finally, Jeff and Elliotte chat about what to expect from the Lightning in Game 2, Marc-Andre Fleury getting the start after his Game 1 loss, and how the identity of the Blues has changed (14:05). 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 Gary Galley to tee up the opener of the Rangers-Penguins series, if this could be the last hurrah for the Pittsburgh core and who he would match up against the Sidney Crosby line (01:25). Later on, analytics expert Mike Kelly looks back on the surprising win for LA, how their defensive structure is such a key to any success and the decision by the Blues to start Ville Husso in goal (20:05). To wrap up, voice of Hockey Night in Canada Craig Simpson chats about the officiating in Game One between Toronto and Tampa Bay, the Leafs’ consistent penalty kill and why Tampa didn’t look like themselves (48:51). 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 the Leafs’ dominance of the Lightning, if Tampa looked different in the opener and how the crowd seemed to have a different feel to it (00:23). Next, the guys talk about Phillip Danault’s performance against Edmonton, why that series is far from over and David Perron being without a contract for next year (10:59). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte discuss Carolina continuing to stymie the Bruins, Antti Raanta’s first career playoff start and what to look for in the Calgary-Dallas series starting up tonight (15:48). 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 is joined by NESN's Billy Jaffe to talk about why we need to not overreact to the Bruins regular season struggles against the Hurricanes, the incredible year for Charlie McAvoy and how the goaltending tandem may shake out for Boston (00:29). Later on, David Amber looks ahead to the Oilers-Kings series and outlines the mismatch between the Flames and Stars and how much he is looking forward to seeing “Playoff Matthew Tkachuk” (17:55). To wrap up, TNT's Darren Pang discusses the coldest rinks in the NHL, the parity between the Blues and Wild and why he thinks that all four goalies might get into a game this series (48:25). 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 off with a look at who might be at the top of the Red Wings’ coaching list, what happens in Winnipeg and if there is a willingness by the organization to move some of the bigger name players (00:27). Next, the guys discuss the unpredictable nature of the playoffs, if Tampa can be a three-peat champion and the unproven goaltenders in the Bruins-Hurricanes series (09:00). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte chat about the balanced matchup between the Wild and the Blues, how the Kings will try to slow down the Oilers and Zdeno Chara’s future (14:44). 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 ESPN's Kristen Shilton to discuss the surprisingly interesting matchup between the Leafs and Bruins, what questions surround the Leafs ahead of the playoffs and the season for Timothy Liljegren (00:29). Later on, Derek Wills looks at this year’s edition of the Flames, Johnny Gaudreau’s Hart Trophy-like season and Jacob Markstrom being well-rested ahead of the playoffs (15:23). To wrap up, The Athletics's Mark Lazerus weighs in on the outside-the-box hiring of Jeff Greenberg, the front office dynamic and why this could be a franchise changing off-season in Chicago (44:49). 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 segment asking Elliotte a question about which time slot he would have preferred if he were playing (00:07). The guys then move on to discuss how Senators’ fan reacted to last night’s ceremonial puck drop and the future of the club in Ottawa,  before discussing why this season has been so important for the Panthers' organization (03:00). Next up, Jeff and Elliotte talk through the Predators’ goaltending situation without Juuse Saros, the dangerous nature of “picking” your playoff opponent and the possibility of Zdeno Chara playing his final NHL game (12:17). To finish, a look at Calgary’s top line, the In-Season Stanley Cup and Dustin Brown calling it a career (16:24). 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 Jason York to look at the future of the Senators, Tim Stutzle’s great play down the stretch and why it’s hard to gauge players when there isn’t anything to play for (00:08). Next up, Eric Engels gives the latest on Carey Price, where Jeff Petry could land this off-season and which player could be of interest to the club (15:37). To wrap up today, Ken Wiebe discusses the potentially substantial changes made with the Jets this coming summer, Pierre Luc-Dubois next deal and who could be a head coaching candidate (49:17). 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 Elliotte discuss the Vegas Golden Knights’ inability to score in the shootout to help save their season, if injuries are the main reason for the team’s lack of success and how this could be a very interesting off-season for the organization (00:08). Elliotte weighs in on which goalie injury is the most concerning to him heading into the playoffs, CEO David Morehouse’s departure from the Penguins, where Bo Horvat fits in the Canucks’ off-season plans and the interest around the league in Andrei Kuzmenko (16:05). 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 chats with Luke Gazdic about Connor McDavid being voted the player you would want most if you needed to win a game in the NHLPA Player Poll, the impact of having Dave Manson behind the bench and what Jay Woodcroft brings to the team (00:38). To wrap up, Producer Matt makes his return from the injured list to give his thoughts on the Player Poll (15:37). 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 Greg open up the segment with a look at the NHLPA Player Poll! They start off with Brad Marchand being a player that you would want on your team and some surprising names not on the best passer list (00:10). Next, the guys move onto the goalie you would like to have to win one game, the idea that Zdeno Chara could be a basketball player and NHL players having transferrable skills to other sports (08:33). Jeff and Greg discuss the rise of Jason Robertson, Radek Faksa becoming a very good two-way player and how good Jake Oettinger has been since taking over the number one job (17:41). To finish off, a chat about Jack Eichel’s return from injury and expectations, the Vegas failures down the stretch and what names we could see move on from the team this off-season (25:05). 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 and Elliotte open up the segment reflecting on an incredible night in the NHL including the Vegas-Dallas matchup, and touch on how important it is for the Stars to lock up Jason Robertson (07:33). Next, the guys discuss Vancouver being eliminated from playoff contention, Bruce Boudreau’s future and who the team may listen to trade offers for (13:04). To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte look at the job done by Jay Woodcroft since taking over, how well the Brett Kulak deal has worked out, the potential matchup between the Flames and Predators and Auston Matthews getting to the 60-goal mark (18:45). 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 is joined by new Pro Hockey Federation Commissioner Reagan Carey to talk about her new appointment as the head of the PHF (05:25). They chat about how her experience in USA hockey gave her the best position to help grow the Women’s professional game, the strides the PHF has already taken and the areas where they still have room to grow. Afterwards, NHL on ESPN analyst Ryan Callahan joins to preview the pivotal contest between the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights tonight, before discussing how players in trade rumors are effected emotionally, Tampa Bay's playoff readiness and how Jon Cooper factors in, and compares Connor McDavid's skillset to Sidney Crosby's (18:25). Finally, we are joined by former goaltender and current Special Advisor to the President of the Dallas Stars, Marty Turco (50:05)! He shares his thoughts on Dallas' season so far, the play of Jake Oettinger in goal, and the impact of Jason Robertson, Joe Pavelski and Roope Hintz on their top line. The views and opinions expres