The Hockey Lifers

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Jeff Marek hosts a brand new podcast series on Monumental Sports Network. The Hockey Lifers breaks down happenings across the NHL and delivers exclusive interviews from some of the biggest names both in and around the sport.

  1. 3d ago

    Erik Johnson on the Knights vs Canes Stanley Cup Final, the Avalanche's collapse & facing prime Ovi

    Jeff Marek is joined by former Stanley Cup-winning defenseman and current ESPN color analyst Erik Johnson to preview the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes, share his thoughts on the Avalanche's collapse in the Western Conference Final, and look back on trying to stop prime Alex Ovechkin during his career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    56 min

  2. May 26

    Brent Johnson on his hockey royalty upbringing, knocking out Rick DiPietro and playing alongside Ovi & Sid

    Jeff Marek welcomes in former Washington Capitals goaltender and current team analyst Brent Johnson to share stories of growing up in hockey royalty, the time he hit Islanders' Rick DiPietro with a southpaw sock and getting to share the ice with two of the all-time greats in Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 1m

  3. May 18

    Michael Farber on the magic of playoff hockey in Montreal

    Jeff Marek welcomes in Hockey Hall of Fame journalist and current TSN contributor Michael Farber to dive into the new level of electricty the Canadiens' have brought to Montreal during their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff run. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    51 min

  4. May 11

    Tripp Tracy on Hurricanes' playoff dominance and his secret practice with Sergei Fedorov

    Former NHL goalie and Carolina Hurricanes commentator Tripp Tracy joins Jeff Marek to talk about the Hurricanes' dominant run through the Eastern Conference playoffs. Then, Tracy tells a few stories from his playing career, featuring a crazy story about Sergei Fedorov and also hits on the Capitals-Hurricanes rivalry. 0:00 Wrap around the Stanley Cup Playoffs 4:27 Tripp Tracy Interview 6:12 Canes start Stanley Cup Playoffs 8-0 11:55 Sean Walker vs Ridly Greig’s battle in the 1st Round   15:41 Stankoven & Hall leading the way for the Canes 22:44 Carolina’s identity as the most athletic in the NHL 31:03 Why Jaccob Slavin is the best defensive d-man in the NHL  35:15 Facing Sergei Federov in a secret practice 40:20 Evolution of the Capitals – Hurricanes rivalry 44:07 Tripp’s only call-up to the NHL 53:43 Favorite story of Chad LaRose 59:39 Remembering Ernie “Punch” McLean See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 3m

  5. May 4

    What it takes to be an NHL Iron Man & owning an uncounted Alex Ovechkin goal with Karl Alzner

    Jeff Marek is joined by former Capitals defenseman Karl Alzer to hear stories from his career - including the time he got credit for a goal that belonged to Alex Ovechkin - talk about the 2026 NHL Playoffs and what it takes to be an NHL Iron Man. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 3m

  6. Apr 27

    Scott Hartnell on the Flyers' resurgence with Porter Martone, brawling the Capitals' young guns & throwing his glove to save a goal

    Jeff Marek welcomes former Philadelphia Flyers forward and current analyst for NBC Sports Philadelphia Scott Hartnell to reflect on the Flyers' current playoff run and the spark 19-year-old Porter Martone has provided, shares memories from his 17-year playing career, including some feisty ones against the Capitals and an iconic glove throw against the Lightning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min

  7. Apr 20

    Ryan Miller on Buffalo's return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the 2010 Golden Goal & trying to stop Ovi in his prime

    Jeff Marek welcomes in former NHL goaltending great Ryan Miller to share his excitement about the Buffalo Sabres ending their 14-year Stanley Cup Playoffs drought, talks about playing for Team USA and surrendering the Golden Goal during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and discusses how difficult it was to try to stop Alex Ovechkin during the prime of his historic NHL career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    54 min

  8. Apr 15

    Evaluating Alex Ovechkin's future & Mike Milbury on coaching Alan May

    Jeff Marek and Alan May reflect on Alex Ovechkin’s future, discuss the Capitals missing postseason contention and how they can respond moving forward, and welcome former Boston Bruin defenseman and current team analyst Mike Milbury for an interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 19m
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Jeff Marek hosts a brand new podcast series on Monumental Sports Network. The Hockey Lifers breaks down happenings across the NHL and delivers exclusive interviews from some of the biggest names both in and around the sport.

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