Hockey Central @ Noon

Jeff chats with Daily Faceoff's Mike McKenna about the issues surrounding goalies knocking nets off, the reasons behind goalposts coming off of their moorings, and how to solve the problem. Later on, The Athletic's Peter Baugh shares an update on the Colorado Avalanche's injury issues, before getting into Alexandar Georgiev’s breakout season and potential trade targets on the Avs' radar (19:47). We wrap with Kelly Hrudey of Hockey Night in Canada, who weighs in on Matthew Tkachuk’s first game in Calgary since his offseason departure, how Flames fans might react, and the issues surrounding goalie masks (48:01). 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 start off reacting to Roope Hintz’s extension with Dallas, the Stars having their young stars locked up, and how they’ve been able to build up their rebuild on the fly. Next, they discuss Pontus Holmberg’s play with the Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner’s impressive point streak, and the Philadelphia Flyers struggles (09:05). To wrap up, Jeff and Elliotte talk about Igor Shesterkin’s post-game comments, how much trouble the New York Rangers’ bottom-six are having, and the Seattle Kraken’s surprise start (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 is joined off the top by Producer Matt as they react to the Canucks’ big weekend, Seattle’s surge, Jason Robertson’s incredible start to the year, and more. Later on, Red Wings beat writer Kevin Allen discusses the historic Detroit-Toronto rivalry, how the Wings' got off to such a solid start, and what Dylan Larkin’s next deal might look like (32:47). Afterwards, former NHLer Keith Yandle chats about the early part of his broadcasting career, players who he loved competing against, and where the Maple Leafs have improved from previous years (49:47). We wrap up with Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre, who looks at the most recent winning streak for Vancouver, Bo Horvat’s long-term future, and why Elias Pettersson is playing his best hockey right now (01:21:26). 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 affiliates.

Jeff is joined for a full hour by ESPN Senior NHL Writer, Greg Wyshynski for MvsW! In honour of USA playing England in the World Cup, they start by discussing their favourite USA Hockey jerseys. Sticking on the ice, they share their confidence level in the New Jersey Devils to make the playoffs, and how solid their young stars have looked this season. Later, they discuss the parity and unusual starts from teams around the league at the American Thanksgiving mark of the season. Finally, they discuss the explosion of offence in the NHL. 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.

On this episode of The Jeff Marek Show, Shayna Goldman of The Athletic joins! To start, she he shares her thoughts on who the real St. Louis Blues of 2022-23 are. The two then discuss the tight rope teams like the Canucks need to walk between the hockey and business when running a franchise. During her preview of some of Friday's matinee games, Shayna says that the New York Rangers have not shown consistency with scoring depth, and also feels there is no easy answer for the Oilers.  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 Friday by discussing if the Regina Pats would possibly consider trading Connor Bedard. After, Elliotte discusses the fallout between the Chicago Blackhawks and Kirby Dach, how Martin St. Louis can give him a fresh start, and the Maple Leafs' need for a "next man up" mentality with their injuries on the back end (10:00). Finally, the guys share their thoughts on Shane Wright's instant production in the American Hockey League, and explain how important the the CHL is to the AHL's success (18:21). 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 is joined by Sportsnet NHL analyst, Anthony Stewart, to discuss New Jersey Devils fans tossing objects onto the ice during their loss to the Maple Leafs last night, how he would have handled that situation as a player, and why this win meant so much for Toronto. Later, Jeff is joined by former New York Islanders defenceman, Thomas Hickey. They discuss the Islanders' season so far as we hit American Thanksgiving, how Mat Barzal is "Dennis Savard-ian", and how Jean-Gabriel Pageau has developed into the Swiss Army knife every coach would want (11:13). Later on, the unfortunate breaking news of Börje Salming's passing hits. We are joined by Maple Leafs legend Darryl Sittler to discuss Salming's life, career, and lasting legacy (31:57). 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 discussing a wild night in New Jersey that saw 3 disallowed goals for the New Jersey Devils, leading to fans showing their frustration by throwing beer bottles onto the ice (02:16). They then share their opinions on the Devils' season so far after the team's 13-game win streak was snapped, and focus in on the Maple Leafs' acquisition of Conor Timmins (08:32). To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte comment on Spencer Martin's strong play for the Canucks in their win over the Colorado Avalanche (20:32). 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 The Athletic's Ian Mendes about the Ottawa Senators' recent skid, what he takes away from Pierre Dorion’s comments, and Jake Sanderson’s great start to his rookie year (00:00). Later, The Athletic's Hailey Salvian focuses in on the Calgary Flames’ road trip, how tough the Dallas Stars are to play against, and the Vezina-calibre season we’ve seen from Connor Hellebuyck (15:21). Afterwards, Producer Matt joins the show to share some of your favourite NHL conspiracy theories (34:03). We wrap up with Johnny Duco, head coach of the Toronto Metropolitan University Bold men's hockey team, who chats about hosting next season’s U Sports National Championship, working with Nathaniel Brooks, and how his squad is shaping up this season (51:25). 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 off discussing their favourite hockey conspiracy theories including how Bobby Clarke tried to build a team without a star goaltender, and Sidney Crosby landing in Pittsburgh Penguins' lap (00:00). Next, they react to Morgan Rielly's injury, potential Leaf trade targets and Jakob Chychrun’s first game back in the Arizona Coyotes' lineup (08:02). To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte comment on another tough loss for the Canucks, the goal that was called back in that game, and what's going on in Ottawa (14:00). 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 is joined by Producer Matt off the top to discuss a busy week in the NHL and the return of Jakob Chychrun. Then, TNT's Darren Pang reacts to the St. Louis Blues’ six-game winning streak, the depth in the organization, and Ryan O’Reilly’s turnaround after a slow start (15:19). NESN's Andrew Raycroft stops by to chat about the impact of Hampus Lindholm on the Boston Bruins’ blueline, Jim Montgomery’s coaching style, and Brad Marchand’s Hall of Fame resume (32:42). Play-by-play voice of the Lightning Dave Randorf talks about how Tampa Bay has overcome their early season struggles, how good this team is at adapting, and his confidence in Mikhail Sergachev (49:38). 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 affiliates.

Jeff and Elliotte start off chatting about weird NHL rules including one allowing goalies to change on the fly, and reference a game when it actually happened thanks to a listener's tweet (00:00). Next, the guys look at the busy week ahead for a lot of teams around the league, if we are getting closer to the sale of the Ottawa Senators, and if we might see more celebrities try and get involved in NHL ownership (04:32). To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte reminisce about old Leafs-Islanders matchups, before talking about Mathew Barzal’s unique personality, and why there isn’t a rush to make any moves in Vancouver (17:08). 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.

Maple Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph joins Matt Marchese to look back on last night's game against the New Jersey Devils and discuss the biggest questions facing Toronto, how to fill the void left by Jake Muzzin, and how they Leafs have stayed afloat in the Atlantic division despite a slew of early injuries (00:00). Later, TNT's Liam McHugh adds to Leafs-Devils conversation with his thoughts on New Jersey's young stars, before pivoting to discuss if the New York Islanders have the depth to compete this season and the ripple effects of Alex Edler's hit on Connor McDavid (19:07). We wrap up with Dan Riccio, host of "Canucks Central" on Sportsnet 650, who checks the pulse in Vancouver ahead of the Canucks' upcoming tilt vs. the Los Angeles Kings, and looks into which players could be on the trade block (46:40). 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.

Elliotte Freidman joins Matt Marchese in place of Jeff Marek to look back on Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby both turning back the clock last night, and reflect on where they stand amongst the NHL's best of all time (00:00). Later, they discuss if Jesper Bratt is in line for a big payday, what's to come in Washington, and how Nicklas Bäckström's future will impact the Capitals' trajectory (03:03). To wrap up, Elliotte and Matt debate if the Seattle Kraken are for real, which teams can be considers top-tier in the NHL, and how the salary cap can put a time-limit on NHL dynasties (10:56). 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.

Jeff is joined off the top by The Athletic's Shayna Goldman to talk about the Buffalo Sabres' swoon, Tage Thompson’s success at centre, and Mathew Barzal’s bizarre scoring (or lack thereof) season (00:00). Next up, Paul Pidutti, creator of the "Pidutti Point Share", discusses his system to determine who should be a Hall of Famer, Curtis Joseph’s candidacy, and which players are overdue for their Hall call (24:23). Later on, Sportnset's Sam Cosentino looks at Connor Bedard’s incredible run, Leo Carlsson’s rise in the draft rankings, and Michael Misa’s early season success with the Saginaw Spirit (44:23). 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 at the role of analytics in Hall of Fame conversations for players who have been passed over, Joe Pavelski’s candidacy, and why Steve Larmer should be inducted (01:30). Next, the guys discuss Jake Muzzin’s importance to the Maple Leafs even when he’s not playing, the recent rise of Timothy Liljegren and Jordie Benn, and if Andrew Brunette could be a candidate for the head coaching position in Vancouver (05:44). To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte chat about the New Jersey Devils' improved decision making, the controversial hit by Alex Edler on Connor McDavid, and why the NHL's stars need to be protected (15:06). 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 affiliates.

Jeff is joined by Jonathan Davis, host of the "Ice Cap" on SiriusXM radio, to talk about the Vegas Golden Knights' early success, why he doesn’t believe the Los Angeles Kings have taken the next step forward, and if the Seattle Kraken are as good as their record shows. 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 start off with their reaction to the New Jersey Devils’ 10-game winning streak, why they may not need an elite goaltender to win, and the importance of health regarding their top players (00:00). Next, the guys discuss the Canadiens’ reverse retro jersey, why Greg ranks the Florida Panthers' jersey so highly, and their plans for the All-Star Game in Florida (06:52). Later on, Jeff and Greg debate if the New York Islanders are for real, if Mathew Barzal is a star or a complimentary player and the reasons behind his goal-less drought despite being tied for the team lead in points (13:23). To wrap, they discuss who would get into Greg’s Hall of Fame, Connor McDavid’s dominance, and the renaming of the Conn Smythe Trophy (25:09). 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.

Elliotte joins Jeff in-studio to talk about the idea of reuniting Erik Karlsson with the Senators, if Ottawa is closing in on must-win territory, and the keys to the New Jersey Devils’ 10-game winning streak (00:00). Next, the guys look at what’s next for Vancouver after this road recent road trip, how Erik Källgren bought the Leafs some time, and reflect on Börje Salming’s lasting impact (12:57). To finish, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Pittsburgh Penguins struggles, how the Washington Capitals' roster will shape up by next season, and notes from the GM Meetings (22:14). 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 is joined by Producer Matt to discuss last night's Hall of Fame induction ceremony, if there's a chance that the Conn Smythe Trophy will be renamed, and look ahead to Henrik Lundqvist’s Hall of Fame candidacy for next year (00:00). Later on, Bernice Carnegie shares her thoughts on being at her father’s Hall of Fame induction, his impact on hockey despite never playing in the NHL, and what she admired most about him growing up (28:14). 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.