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Jeff looks back on Canada’s gold medal win over the US, the greatness of Marie-Philip Poulin and the play of Ann-Renée Desbiens with Jayna Hefford (0:30). Next, Ryan Leslie stops by to look at the Flames' winning streak and if Brad Treliving is done making moves just yet (19:10). Then we hear from Alex Pietrangelo from 32 Thoughts (36:45). To finish, Shayna Goldman looks at the Canadian women's dominance in the Olympics, what positives we can take away from the tournament and what the US' downfall was in the gold medal game (48:22).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 affiliate.

Jeff and Elliotte chat about the Canadian women's Olympic team's gold medal win, and whether this team is the best ever (0:16). Next, they touch on Claude Giroux's press conference, a prospect of interest for Philly, and the Panthers' interest in Giroux (3:48). The guys take a look at Jack Eichel's debut, whether the Avalanche can achieve their deadline goals while keeping Alex Newhook, and the Blackhawks' reported interest in Raptors VP of Basketball Ops Teresa Resch (10:44). To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte talk about the World Juniors being re-played in August and the Women's World U18s being held in June, Brock Boeser trade rumours and why the focus is on his next deal  (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 affiliate.

Jeff chats with Meaghan Mikkelson about another gold medal game between Canada and the US at the Olympics and why we shouldn’t be surprised with Canada’s goal scoring prowess (0:53). Jeff then brings on Producer Matt to react to Kent Hughes’ comments about Ben Chiarot being dealt soon and Jack Eichel’s return to the NHL (17:40)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 affiliate.

Jeff welcomes Greg to the show with a conversation about the men’s Olympic hockey tournament, the rivalry between the Canadian and US women’s teams, and why Canada has an advantage at this year’s games (0:12). Next, the guys talk about why this is a crucial moment in women's hockey as many women at these Olympics may land jobs with NHL teams and the league itself, how women’s hockey is covered and why a women’s league could be successful (15:38). Finally, the two look ahead to Jack Eichel’s debut with Vegas, why people should stop complaining about salary cap “cheating” and why more GMs should write books once they're done (27:22).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 affiliate.

Jeff and Elliotte discuss what the future might hold for Eric Staal and Josh Ho-Sang following the Canadian men's elimination from the Olympic tournament, and give their takeaways from the men's side(0:22). The two then share their thoughts on Sidney Crosby notching his 500th career goal, and where Crosby and Ovechkin would fit on their Mount Rushmore of NHLers (4:04). Next, the guys touch on the teams that are reportedly interested in Claude Giroux, Giroux being 12 games away from his 1000th game as a Flyer, Dillon Dube finding the back of the net, and how the Flames look (9:41). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte take a look at the Oilers' win over the Kings, Jack Eichel getting set for his debut Wednesday night, Steve Staios being a name to watch from a front office point of view, and Brad Marchand appealing his six-game suspension (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 affiliate.

Jeff and Producer Matt talk about Jaromir Jagr on his 50th birthday and react to comments made by Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon (1:16). Next, Brad Treliving discusses the move to bring Tyler Toffoli to Calgary, and why he isn’t big on making deals on trade deadline day (16:57). Then Eric Engels gives the Montreal perspective on the deal between the Habs and Flames, how the fan base has reacted to the trade, and who might be next to move (1:16). To wrap, Colby Armstrong reminisces about his time playing with Martin St. Louis and discuss how the Penguins have surprised everyone this season (1:41). 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 Vegas placing Mark Stone on LTIR to make the team cap-compliant for Jack Eichel's Golden Knights debut, and whether a luxury tax is preferable for the league and fans (1:29). Next, the guys talk about expectations for Eichel, and the Tyler Toffoli trade (9:40). Then they take a look at Patrick Kane in Chicago, how much say Kane has/wants in front office personnel decisions, how teams have been inquiring about the winger, and where the Blackhawks are at in the team's GM search (19:38). To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Oilers' play under Jay Woodcroft, the impressive Wild, and takeaways from Leafs-Kraken (21:51).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 affiliate. 

Jeff and Producer Matt look at the deal made between the Flames and Canadiens, as well as CNN’s tweet about the US men’s Olympic team’s win over Canada (1:49). Next, Scott Laughlin gives his take on Tyler Toffoli heading to Calgary, why it’s a good fit and the idea of using cap space to acquire draft picks (21:12). Then we hear from Flames GM Brad Treliving as he speaks to the media following his big move (38:42). To finish, Shannon Szabados stops by and weighs in on the gold medal matchup between Canada and the US, Marie-Philip Poulin’s greatness and the resurgence of Erin Ambrose (52:14).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 affiliate.

Jeff and Elliotte discuss the news that Tyler Toffoli-Calgary Flames trade talks are heating up, Ontario increasing arena capacity limits, and the Canadiens picking up goaltender Andrew Hammond from the Wild over the weekend (0:10). Next, they talk about the Coyotes' temporary arena situation, what the messaging might be like coming from the team and ASU, and whether Arizona sportsbook revenue could count towards hockey-related revenue (7:55). To wrap, they touch on a Canada-US women's hockey final at the Olympics, whether this is Jack Eichel week in Vegas, and the Leafs getting "Demko-ed" in Vancouver (14:55).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 affiliate. 

Jeff chats with Nathaniel Brooks about his coaching career, being a part of “NHL Bound” and his experiences in hockey (1:00). Next, David Amber gives the lay of the land on the Canadian contingency in the NHL, who has caught his eye in Calgary and the upcoming matchup between the Canucks and Maple Leafs (17:25). Afterwards, Cammi Granato discusses her move to the Canucks as the newest Assistant General Manager and why Vancouver was the right team for her to join (42:80).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 open with a  chat on the state of the Flyers following the team's latest injury news, touch on reports that Philly scouts were present at last night's Avalanche-Lightning game, and talk about Claude Giroux's future. Then the guys discuss the news that the Coyotes will be playing at Arizona State University's arena for the next three seasons, and the biggest question facing the team with this agreement (6:27). Next, the latest on Tomas Hertl and the San Jose Sharks, Jay Woodcroft's NHL coaching debut as the Oilers face the Islanders, and Matt Murray seemingly finding his form (14:01). The two finish with a discussion on tomorrow's Canucks-Leafs matchup (22:28).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 affiliate.

Jeff chats with Hall of Fame defenseman Scott Niedermayer about being a part of the hiring process for the GM search in Anaheim and getting more involved with the team in recent months (0:52). Next, Bob Stauffer weighs in on the Oilers firing Dave Tippett and what new coaches Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson will bring to the group (16:30). To finish, Eric Engels stops by to talk about Martin St. Louis being appointed the interim head coach of the Habs and what’s next for the front office (49:25).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 and Elliotte open with a chat about the Dave Tippett firing in Edmonton, which Oilers player may benefit the most from the change, the team's goaltending situation,  the revolving door of Edmonton coaches, what interim bench boss Jay Woodcroft will bring to the mix, and the pressure on Ken Holland from ownership. Then the guys discuss the Canadiens' firing of Dominique Ducharme, Martin St. Louis being named interim head coach, Jim Montgomery's history with Kent Hughes, and whether Vincent Lecavalier could be joining the Canadiens front office (14:53). To finish, the two take a look at Dallas Eakins' status with the Ducks, and the hiring of Cammi Granato as Canucks AGM (24:41).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 reacts to Tyler Kennedy’s Twitter video explaining Brad Marchand’s run-in with the Penguins and checks in with Producer Matt on the previous night’s rough and tumble affair with between the Jets and Wild, which featured a knee from Marcus Foligno on Adam Lowry (1:50). Later,  Producer Matt finishes off the show with five questions for Jeff including who is more hated between Marchand and Tom Wilson and what the 500 goal plateau means in today’s NHL (18:40).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 affiliate.

Jeff opens by asking Greg about his time in Vegas at All Star Weekend, why the weekend was a success and the idea of having the All Star game there every year. Next, they discuss a potential return date for Jack Eichel, how the Golden Knights could make his salary work and if you can trust Robin Lehner (7:43). The guys then talk about Greg’s piece on China’s men’s Olympic team, how they almost got uninvited from their own Olympics and how hard these Olympics are to handicap on the men’s side (18:42). Finally, a look at the future for the Anaheim Ducks with players like Mason McTavish and Trevor Zegras in the fold, the job ahead for Pat Verbeek and Brad Marchand being Brad Marchand (26:44).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 and Elliotte open with a discussion on the Canadiens' 7-1 loss to the Devils, the state of the Habs, and whether there's interest in Christian Dvorak. Next, they touch on Brad Marchand and his entire "act" last night against the Penguins including his roughing of Tristan Jarry, and Fluto Shinzawa reporting that Tuukka Rask's comeback may be coming to an end (6:03). Then the two take a look at the goaltending situations in Washington and Colorado (16:50). To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte give their thoughts on Edmonton's 4-0 loss to the Golden Knights (20:15).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 affiliate.

Jeff chats with Mark Lazerus about being the focal point of Rocky Wirtz’s tirade and why it’s hard to trust the Blackhawks organization (00:45). Bill Watters talks about his time around Bill Wirtz, and tells some legendary stories about some of the people he’s crossed paths with in the hockey world (17:52). To wrap up, Producer Matt jumps on for a resurrection of “Matty Has Questions” (53:56). 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 joins Jeff off the top to share some memories of Dan Shulman's late father Arnie. Next, the guys touch on Cubs assistant manager Jeff Greenberg emerging as a candidate for the Blackhawks' GM job, and how many front office hires Chicago may make (2:50). The guys head to Vegas and chat about how the Golden Knights might bring Jack Eichel into the mix cap-wise and lineup-wise, before pivoting to the Leafs and touching on Auston Matthews leaving last night's game against the Canes with an apparent head injury, and Mitch Marner's hot-streak (10:15). To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte talk about the Blues extending Robert Bortuzzo and Logan Brown, and Pat Maroon signing an extension with the Lightning (21:39).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff chats with Hockey Unfiltered's Ken Campbell about Gary Bettman downplaying Rocky Wirtz’s tantrum, the idea of having a World Cup of Hockey every four years and why Arizona’s arena situation is a potential mess for the league (00:54). To wrap up, The Athletic's Hailey Salvian looks ahead to the upcoming matchup between Canada and the United States in Olympic women's hockey, debates if this is the best Canadian women’s team she’s ever seen and highlights the emergence of Sarah Fillier on the international scene (30:27). 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 is joined by Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick to chat about the performance put on by the city of Las Vegas for All Star Weekend, what to make of Gary Bettman and Bill Daly’s press conference, and more (05:57). Next up, former NHLer Wojtek Wolski looks back on his Olympic experience in 2018 and shares how difficult it may be for this year’s roster to gel together without any pre-tournament games to prepare (33:32). 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.