Hockey Central @ Noon

Jeff and Elliotte are back after a week away! They start off the conversation by going over Elliotte's trip to the ball game last night and his time in the booth with Tom Cheek and Jerry Howarth (06:39). They then get down to business discussing the latest Robin Lehner injury news, what it means for the Golden Knights tonight against Dallas, and what missing the playoffs could mean for the off season in the Sin City (08:30). They then switch gears to the Edmonton Oilers and the underrated coaching performance of Jay Woodcroft, before previewing the Toronto Maple Leafs game tonight against the Detroit Red Wings and what Nick Robertson being in the lineup could mean (26:47). 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.

Guest host Gord Stellick is joined by Producer Matt to talk about some of the longevity of some of the legendary lines in hockey and why we don’t see that today (06:15). Later on, former NHLer Steve Shutt looks back at the life of Guy Lafleur, the pressure of playing in Montreal and what he makes of some of the Canadian teams this year (16:20). Finally, Dave Schoen weighs in on the Golden Knights’ breakdown against the Sharks, when the season started to go south for them and what’s going with the goaltending situation in Vegas (31:21). 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 affiliate.

Guest host Gord Stellick is joined by Jonathan Davis to reflect on Ryan Getzlaf’s career, the Western Conference playoff race and why the Kings might not be an easy out in the playoffs (06:34). Afterwards, Iain MacIntyre looks back on the Canucks’ season and discuses Bruce Boudreau's future behind the bench in Vancouver (29:26). 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 affiliate.

Guest host Gord Stellick is joined by Eric Francis who shares his most memorable stories of Guy Lafleur, before diving into the Flames' Stanley Cup chances and why Darryl Sutter has been so important for this group (00:35). Next up, NHL.com's Dave Stubbs looks back on the life Lafleur, his indefinable ability to lift fans out of their seats, and how he turned his early career struggles around (17:42). Finally, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli looks ahead to the future of Carey Price in Montreal, how shocking it would be if Bruce Boudreau didn’t return to Vancouver after this season, and the pressure on the Vegas Golden Knights (32:29). 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.

Guest host Gord Stellick shares his memories of Guy Lafleur before NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger jumps on to share his own (07:05). The two then discuss the narrative surrounding the Lightning, the effects of fatigue over an 82-game season, as well as what a potential series between Toronto and Tampa might be decided by. Afterwards, keeper of the Cup Mike Bolt looks back on his career, some of the most memorable stories and some of the most memorable destinations he’s been to in his job (30:32). 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.

Guest host Gord Stellick chats with Producer Matt about the Western Conference playoff race, the idea of Tampa Bay just wanting to get into the playoffs and some of the trophy races (7:12). Later, Luke Fox gives an update on both Auston Matthews and Jake Muzzin, Tampa’s mentality ahead of the playoffs and how hard it is for some teams in the East to play out the schedule (28:05).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 affiliate.

Jeff and Greg open with a chat about the chances of the Canucks making the playoffs, the European soccer-style cheering in Vancouver and why it would be good to see more like that (1:48). Next, the guys look at the possibility of an offer-sheet for Kevin Fiala, Johnny Gaudreau’s incredible season and if the Flames will be able to keep him (8:50). Jeff and Greg move on to chat about the Hart Trophy race, if Gaudreau is in the top-3, Roman Josi’s candidacy and what Jonathan Huberdeau’s next deal could look like (1:05). To finish, the guys react to Greg’s piece on theories around the league for the increase in scoring, why expansion could be part of the reason and which team they enjoying watching the most at the moment (24:44).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 affiliate.

Jeff chats with Mike Rupp about Vegas’ identity crisis, the Canucks messing up their playoff chances and why this season might be different for the Maple Leafs (5:34). Afterwards, Sam Cosentino looks at the incredible season for Connor Bedard, the Under-18 tournament and his most recent prospect rankings (32:21).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 affiliate.

Jeff chats with Kevin Woodley about the Canucks quest for the playoffs, the play of the Vegas goaltenders and why we’ve seen an increase in scoring around the league (1:03). To wrap, Kelly Hrudey looks back on the 35th anniversary of the Easter Epic between the Islanders  and Capitals, Mike Gartner’s opening goal and his post game beers after being completely dehydrated (33:00).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 affiliate.

Jeff is joined by Jim “Boomer” Gordon to talk about the disparity between the good teams and the bad in the NHL, the Vegas Golden Knights' playoff chances, and why there is so much hate for the club (6:02). Afterwards, Producer Matt takes a look at comments about the worst takes in hockey and the increase in scoring (36:42).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.

Producer Matt guest hosts and is joined by Colby Armstrong to talk about his favourite “worst take in hockey”, Jake Guentzel having another under-the-radar season and why Rickard Rakell has been such a great fit in Pittsburgh (0:28). Later, Anthony Stewart talks about the improved skill in the game, why Tom Wilson is such an important player for the Caps, and the pressure on the Edmonton Oilers (28:06).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 Damien Cox to talk about the worst takes in hockey today, what happens to the Islanders, and what went wrong with Winnipeg this year (5:15). Afterwards, Thomas Drance weighs in on the Canucks small playoff chance, decisions looming for the Canucks, and Bo Horvat’s importance to the club (30:25).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 affiliate.

Jeff chats with Blues GM Doug Armstrong about the maturation of Robert Thomas, how he complements Vladimir Tarasenko and a look at the parity at the goaltending position this season (0:22). Next, Brian Lawton looks back on the first time he played against Mike Bossy, what he makes of the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Penguins getting to the playoffs once again (19:38). Later, Dave Stubbs reflects on the life of Mike Bossy, his contributions to the game off the ice and the one moment that sticks out from his career (48:48).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 affiliate. 

Jeff opens with some thoughts on Mike Bossy as the NHL legend passed away earlier this morning (1:52), before Elliotte joins to share his own thoughts on the Hockey Hall of Famer (8:00). Afterwards, the guys chat about Carey Price making his season debut tonight against the Islanders, the NHLPA getting set to release findings from the probe into the handling of the Kyle Beach case, Vegas' big win over the Flames, and how teams across the league might start using LTIR more boldly to their advantage (12:13). To wrap, the guys talk about the Lightning's mindset after clinching a playoff spot, and the Penguins punching their ticket to the postseason for the 16th consecutive season (22:27).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 affiliate.

Jeff is joined by Peter Baugh to talk about Cale Makar’s improvement in his overall game, the impressive signing of Ben Meyers out of the University of Minnesota and the development of Valeri Nichushkin (0:27). Next, Shayna Goldman discusses the breakout for Robert Thomas, how the Blues stack up in the West and if we need an award for the league’s best passer (19:41). Ken Campbell looks at the latest player to be granted exceptional status by the OHL, if Vegas has become the league’s number one villain and how much of that is their own doing (50:03).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 affiliate.

Elliotte joins Jeff to chat about his time in Vancouver for the Canucks for Kids Fund Telethon (0:17), before touching on the vibe surrounding the team, the Capitals' five-game winning streak, and the similarities and differences between Auston Matthews and Alex Ovechkin as the two get set to go head-to-head (2:03). Next, the guys discuss the passing of Tom McCarthy and send their condolences to his family (10:06), before touching on the Kings' pursuit a playoff spot, Vegas' outing in Vancouver, what the return of Mark Stone means for the Golden Knights, and the Avalanche's signing of Ben Meyers (12:46).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 affiliate.

Jeff and Greg start things off wondering if the rest of the NHL is happy to see the Golden Knights struggle and look at how the team has used the LTIR to their disposal (0:27). Next, they look at how the Western Conference playoff race is shaping up, how difficult the road is for LA without their top pairing and why there is so much interest in Vegas from other fan bases (9:0). The guys look at the goaltending situation in St. Louis and who should be the starter in the playoffs, how good Robert Thomas has been this season and why the Blues aren’t talked about enough as a Cup contender (18:47). To finish, Jeff and Greg look at the perception of Brad Marchand as he gets older, which NCAA debutant impressed most and if we could see big changes in Dallas (28:38).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 kicks off the hour with Mike McKenna discussing Freddy Andersen’s wandering rush, Roger Neilson’s innovations and reactions to a busy night in the NHL (3:14). Next, Mike Russo looks at the Wild’s pursuit of Ben Meyers, Jonas Brodin’s impressive performance against Connor McDavid, Ryan Hartman's heated altercation with Evander Kane, and who starts game one of the playoffs (34:40). To wrap, Producer Matt stops by for a chat about baby names (49:30).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 chats with Luke Fox about the growth of the Sabres, the potential heat coming in the Leafs-Buffalo matchup and where William Nylander fits into the lineup when the playoffs come (0:45).  Next, Shane O’Brien looks back on his first game in the NHL, his respect for Dallas Eakins and being around a younger Mackenzie Weegar (17:12). Jon Morosi looks at the upcoming NHL debuts for some Michigan Wolverines, how good that team’s powerplay was and the development of first round pick Luke Hughes (34:16). To finish, Craig MacTavish weighs in on college players coming into the NHL mid-season, the rise of Canadian talent in the NCAA and why this is the best Oilers team we’ve seen in a long time (48:05).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 affiliate. 

Jeff and Elliotte chat about tonight's crucial matchup between the Canucks and Golden Knights, Mark Stone's possible return to action, the tough spot the Kings are in to hang on in the Pacific, and Evgeni Malkin's four-game suspension for cross-checking Mark Borowiecki (1:38). Next, the two touch on possible clinching scenarios for the Bruins as the team gets set to take on the Blues, the goaltending situations for both St. Louis as Boston, Charlie McAvoy's standing in the Norris Trophy race, and the great history of Bruins defencemen (12:02). To wrap, a look at the up-and-down Stars, and the Ducks picking up Dallas Eakins' option (18:07).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.