The Jeff Marek Show Sportsnet

Jeff and Sportsnet's Jason Bukala look at the Sharks winning the lottery after a very tough season and if we see both Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith in San Jose this coming year, as well as what the team will be getting in Celebrini. Next, they discuss the elite talent coming out of Western Canada and why we’ve seen that change. To wrap up, Jeff and Jason chat about which players we should have our eyes on after the first overall pick.

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Jeff and Greg look back on last night's NHL Draft Lottery, the latter getting to observe the process, and discuss conspiracy theories with the event over the years. Moving on, the guys talk about the Jacob Trouba missed hit, the Rangers rolling through the first six games of the playoffs and why Carolina is still in a comfortable spot because of how well they play at home. Wrapping up, Jeff and Greg react to Colorado’s comeback in Game 1 against Dallas, why the Avs look like a juggernaut and how much more attractive the San Jose head coaching vacancy has become.

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Jeff and Producer Matt discuss chaotic NHL Draft Lottery scenarios, how the Bruins overcame great odds to win Game 1 and if Matt Rempe stays in the Rangers lineup. Mike Kelly of NHL Network and Sportlogiq chats about Jeremy Swayman’s dominance, how close the Hurricanes might be to making a goalie switch and reaction to the Hart Trophy finalists (17:15). Later on, college hockey insider Mike McMahon weighs in on where things currently stand with any potential NCAA-CHL agreement, the potential legal issues on the horizon and how any deal would level the playing field for NCAA teams (48:56).

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 and Elliotte look at the coaching news around the league including why the Senators chose Travis Green over other candidates, if the league is taking a different approach to their coaching hires and Sheldon Keefe taking responsibility for the Leafs’ first round exit. The conversation shifts to how Toronto’s management post-season availabilities changed, which remaining coaching job is the most intriguing and what’s next for the Kings. To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte react to Boston’s surprising Game 1 win over Florida, Jeremy Swayman taking the reins of the net and Matt Rempe’s impact, both good and bad, for the Rangers.

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Jeff chats with Sportsnet's Dan Murphy about his memories of covering Rick Bowness, how the Canucks got past the Predators and the influence of Director of Goaltending Ian Clark. Jeff and Producer Matt discuss the Bruins’ plan in net for Game 1 against the Panthers and if Matt Rempe should be in the Rangers lineup in Game 2 (19:10), before Sheldon Keefe speaks to the media (31:34). Later on, Sportsnet's Garry Galley talks about the mindset for the Bruins ahead of Game 1, Gustav Forsling’s impact on the Panthers’ defensive unit and Aleksander Barkov playing the role of Patrice Bergeron in this series (52:09).

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 Elliotte kick off the show talking about Travis Green and the link to the Ottawa Senators, Rick Bowness announcing his retirement and how the game will miss him. Next, the conversation moves to the Toronto Maple Leafs, how the Keith Pelley hire will affect the early part of the off-season and the future of Brendan Shanahan. In closing, the guys look at the Vegas Golden Knights after a first round exit, if Nic Hague might become available and Nashville’s need for additional scoring.

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.