Hour 3: Setting the Leafs up for Playoff Success w/ Jamal Mayers

Emergency Pod: Giordano In, Dermott Out: Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning get the call to the studio, as the Leafs acquire Mark Giordano from the Kraken, and deal away Travis Dermott to the Canucks. They discuss Petr Mrazek being put on waivers, the signing of Finnish goaltender Harri Säteri, break down the acquisition cost for Giordano - two second round picks - and bring on Sportsnet's David Amber to discuss where the Leafs stand after the changes on defence (19:48). Afterwards, they chat with the man who broke the news, Ryan Leslie, on what kind of player and person Toronto is getting in Giordano and what to expect from a potential blueline reunion with TJ Brodie (36:33). 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. by Leafs Nation

50 min listen

Leafs Hour: Power-Play Powering Down: Nick Kypreos starts by sharing stories from yesterday's Night with the Blue and White Gala with Justin Bourne and Sam McKee. Then, looking ahead to the Leafs’ game on Saturday against the Jets - Jarnkrok's injury in practice today, what the team does with Reaves now that he's been activated off of IR, if Sheldon Keefe should split up the top power-play unit and Nylander's post-extension slump. Later, former NHLer and NHL analyst Brad May (32:06) shares his thoughts on the Leafs' regular season urgency, how the team should deal with Tavares and Brodie showing their ages and the power-play problem. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Rounding Out the Flames' Roster w/ Brad Treliving: Jeff is joined by Brad Treliving to talk about bringing in Calle Järnkrok, why some might be hesitant to bring in a player when the team is playing well and what helped the deal get across the finish line (0:39). Next, Mike Rupp tells us which team he wished he played for in his career, gives some old fighting stories and talks about one of Jeff’s favourite players in Tanner Jeannot (19:54). We hear from Jeannot during his appearance on the 32 Thoughts Podcast (43:10). To finish, George Richards weighs in on the Claude Giroux to Florida rumours, if the team may make other moves and how good Sam Reinhart has been for the club (53:14). 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. by The Jeff Marek Show

69 min listen

Golden Memories with Eric Lindros and Sarah Nurse: Jeff answers questions from Producer Matt about Zdeno Chara, which goalie he would start his franchise with, and more (1:22). Then Eric Lindros reminisces about winning gold in Salt Lake in 2002, watching Mario Lemieux in awe and why he loves international hockey (17:13). To finish, Sarah Nurse looks back on winning gold in Beijing, breaking the tournament record for points, and getting to play on the top line (45:38). 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. by The Jeff Marek Show

64 min listen

Marek & Friedman: Have the Oilers Reached Their Breaking Point?: Jeff and Elliotte open with a talk about the Oilers' loss to Florida, the team's goaltending situation, the tension in the organization, and whether Edmonton has reached its breaking point (1:02). Next, the guys touch on the Panthers' relentlessness, the Canucks' GM search, J.T. Miller trade rumours, and what to make of the team (7:27). Then a chat about the the Flyers and what changes might be coming, and last night's chippy affair between the Bruins and Capitals which saw Brad Marchand leave the game injured following a hit from Garnet Hathaway (14:37). To wrap, the guys talk about the state of the Jets following the team's loss to the Predators, and the 10th annual Hockey Talks game tonight in Vancouver (21:47). 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. by The Jeff Marek Show

25 min listen

Demons, Playoff Success, and the Sabres' Turnaround with Brad May: Former NHLer Brad May phones in to talk about the Leafs' penchant for blowing 4-1 leads, the way in which Erik Kallgren exited the Panthers game, what it takes to be successful in the playoffs, and the Sabres' play as of late (0:28). To wrap, Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam talk more about Ilya Mikheyev and what his next contract might look like, and more on the Hart Trophy conversation (20:37). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

39 min listen

All Eyes on José Berríos Tonight: Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall joins Blair & Barker to discuss the latest surrounding the Blue Jays including if José Berríos is tipping his pitches, the work he is putting in with Pete Walker, Teoscar Hernández' two-run double and recent plate approach, and what he’s noticing from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. offensively (01:02). Play-by-play broadcaster for TBS Brian Anderson previews Game 2 of the Yankees-Blue Jays series and comments on how he prepares to call potential milestones when he’s on the mic (26:37). 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. by Blair & Barker

49 min listen

Has the Lightning's Storm Finally Settled?: Jeff is joined by The Athletic's Ian Mendes to discuss about the positive news out of Ottawa regarding a new arena, Josh Norris’ next contract and if Claude Giroux could be a target for the club this off-season (00:29). Later on, Scott Laughlin of NHL Network radio weighs in on his expectations for Game 5, Colorado’s unorthodox route to success in the Cup final, and highlights Gabriel Landeskog’s role as “the fixer” (19:39). To finish up, Producer Matt answers Jeff’s Roller Hockey International question from earlier in the show and gives his thoughts on Game 5 between the Avalanche and Lightning (50:04). 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. by The Jeff Marek Show

69 min listen

Leafs Hour: Trade Takeaways with Brad Treliving: The deadline is all wrapped up, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the day headlined by Vegas' big splash at the buzzer for Tomáš Hertl. They get into the biggest stories of deadline day - potential injury and contract concerns around Hertl, the Oilers stay relatively quiet and the Jets make a push with a trade for Toffoli. Then, the guys discuss trade winners and losers. Later, Leafs' GM Brad Treliving (20:42) joins the show to share his thoughts on the team's moves at and ahead of the deadline, what newly acquired Connor Dewar brings, his faith in the group and looks ahead at a probable first-round matchup against the Bruins. Finally, some thoughts on the Leafs' greasy 4-1 loss to the Bruins last night. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

NHL's Bottom Line with Brian Lawton: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with a chat about the quality of the Wild Card race in the East and Lukas Raymond's heroics for Detroit last night. They are joined by former player, agent and GM Brian Lawton (6:45), who shares his thoughts on the race, which of the contending teams could steal a round if they sneak in and if the NHL would or should consider a play-in format. Then, he weighs in on the Coyotes' move and why it never worked out in Arizona. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes - McDavid hits the 100-assist mark, Hart Trophy picks and Bruins commentator Jack Edwards announces his retirement. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Jays Talk Plus: Hypothetical Packages for Soto & Ohtani + Red Sox Setup: Blake Murphy returns with Jays Talk Plus and is joined by Sportsnet.ca's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss their expectations for the Toronto ballclub ahead of the second half, resting George Springer, if the front office can make a move for Juan Soto, and the main priorities to improve on ahead of the trade deadline (5:42). Afterward Blake looks back Alek Manoah's showcase at the 2022 All-Star Game (35:42). FanGraphs' Dan Szymborski jumps on to chat about the tight race in the AL Wild Card, why he would like to see the White Sox add Soto to their roster, and if outfielder Bryan Reynolds could fit on the Jays (53:58). Finally, Blake previews the Blue Jays and Red Sox series to kick-off the second half of the season (1:15:20). 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. by Blue Jays Talk

98 min listen

Hour 1: Ranking Mark Giordano's Possible Blue Line Partners: It's a special NHL Trade Deadline edition of Leafs Nation! Brent and Gord look back on some of the early deadline deals, and chat about which Leafs' defenceman would make most sense to be paired with Mark Giordano, Kaapo Kahkonen heading to San Jose, Marcus Johansson being acquired by the Capitals, the Wild going all-in with Marc-Andre Fleury, Colin Blackwell's usability, and Travis Dermott parting thoughts (0:57). Later, Jennifer Botterill stops by to chat about Fleury heading to Minnesota, the Leafs' goaltending situation, the importance of Jack Campbell getting his confidence back, the team's addition of Mark Giordano, and the state of the Jets (24:26). 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. by Leafs Nation

49 min listen

Live from Rogers Centre, It's Opening Day!: Happy Opening Day! Blair and Barker are live from Rogers Centre as the Blue Jays get set to take on the Texas Rangers, and are joined off the hop by Dan Shulman to chat about the atmosphere at the ballpark, how a crowd can impact play-by-play, Bo and Vlad Jr. being "young veterans", reasonable expectations for Alek Manoah, Danny Jansen and Cavan Biggio, the acquisition of Bradley Zimmer, how key a healthy George Springer and Jordan Romano will be to the team's success, how aggressive Charlie Montoyo might be, and how the Jays might use PitchCom (2:22). Next, Rangers manager Chris Woodward stops by to discuss the makeup of his group after a busy offseason, if chemistry is an issue, what Corey Seager brings to the club, and his experiences so far with PitchCom (30:47). 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. by Blair & Barker

50 min listen

Bunting's Hatty Leads Leafs to Come Back Victory: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Leafs' wild come from behind victory over the Detroit Red Wings. 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. by Leafs Nation

30 min listen

Will Jim Rutherford Make His Mark Early on the Canucks?: Guest host Gord Stellick is joined by Iain MacIntyre to look at how Jim Rutherford might approach his early tenure with the Canucks and what’s gone wrong for Elias Pettersson (0:44). Next, Mark Spector talks about the Oilers’ losing streak and if the club might be heavy into the goaltending market (15:58). To finish, Jesse Granger discusses how Vegas has adjusted to all their injuries and the timeline for Jack Eichel (33:48). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. by The Jeff Marek Show

49 min listen

Leafs Hour: At 'C' Level: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the Flyers as they come to town to take on the Leafs, and John Tortorella's comments on young players' expectations entering the NHL. Looking ahead to the game, they discuss Marner, Tavares and Nylander coming back from illness and Giordano's injury status. After, a chat about whether Morgan Rielly could or should be the Leafs' next captain. Finally, Flyers GM Daniel Brière (27:19) shares how he's approaching the trade deadline, the addition of Jamie Drysdale and the decision to name Sean Couturier captain. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

“No Goaltending, Just Vibes”: Jeff chats with The Athletic's Shayna Goldman about the lack of goaltending between the Panthers and Canadiens, why Matthew Tkachuk has been such a good fit with the Panthers, and why Jonathan Huberdeau’s season hasn’t gone quite to plan. Host of The Ice Cap on SiriusXM Jonathan Davis talks about the Kings’ chances for a deep playoff run, if the Oilers can win with their goaltending tandem, and if Seattle missed the boat on making deadline moves (33:02). George Richards of FloridaHockeyNow.com looks at the offensive bonanza between Florida and Montreal, Anthony Duclair’s play since returning from injury, and how All-Star Weekend was received by the locals (49:43). President of the Toronto Six Sami Jo Small discusses her team's upcoming playoff series, the players that we should look out for, and what went into signing Daryl Watts (01:14:30). Producer Matt Marchese wraps things up with his "Week in Review" (01:28:42)! The views and opinions expressed in th by The Jeff Marek Show

100 min listen

MvsW: The Norris Debate & Other Award Musings: Jeff and Greg look at how effective Nazem Kadri might be if he plays in Game 4, the Lightning’s ability to win without Brayden Point and why the latter isn’t sold on Darcy Kuemper (02:26). Next, the guys talk about Tampa’s line matching when they’re at home, the Norris Trophy balloting and Roman Josi’s candidacy (08:18). To finish up, Jeff and Greg go over their Hart Trophy ballots and how valuable Igor Shesterkin was to the Rangers (25:11). 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. by The Jeff Marek Show

35 min listen

Takeaways from the NHL playoffs and how it relates to Minnesota Wild by Judd's Hockey Show - a Minnesota Wild podcast

35 min listen

Mets need Soler power, Yamamoto's javelin, Rays step back?: Would a Jorge Soler addition vault the Mets into wildcard contention? (1:42) AJ and Todd debate Soler v. JD Martinez and if the Mets are about to surprise some peeps. (12:39) Is every aspiring pitcher in the country about to be tossing a javelin? We dive into Yamamoto's unique training regimen and (18:54) highlight the deadliness of a Splitter. (29:34) Our hosts think the Rays might take a step back this year and the BetMGM World Series odds are pointing to a decline. (25:28) Follow along an ongoing former teammate mystery with Toddfather trying to figure out who lost his mojo without McDonald's before games! Hosts: Frazier, Pierzynski, Braun We love those tags when you're rocking FT gear -- If you haven’t signed up for BetMGM yet, use bonus code *FOUL* and you will receive $158 in Bonus Bets Instantly when placing your first wager of at least $5 with BetMGM! by Foul Territory

45 min listen

Jays Talk Plus: Explain It Black Post-Season Preview: Blue Jays Central's Chris Black and Joe Siddall joins Blake Murphy to make a case to hold onto a fourth starter for a Wild Card series, who should follow Alek Manoah in Game 2, Teoscar Hernández's improved base running, if the Jays will change their batting approaches in the post-season, and how they would throw to Toronto's lineup if they were an opposing pitching coach (04:09). Then, The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath chats about covering the playoffs, George Springer's experience in the post-season, and what's she most looking forward to in the upcoming Wild Card games (29:40). 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. by Blue Jays Talk

49 min listen

Jays Talk Plus: Ross Atkins Speaks to the Media: We head down to Rogers Centre where General Manager Ross Atkins speaks to the media for his end-of-season availability after the Jays get swept in the Wild Card to the Mariners (00:20). Then, Blake Murphy and Sportsnet producer Chris Black share their reactions from Atkins' comments on the roster and interim manager John Schneider heading into next year (22:51). Afterward, the guys discuss how strongly the organization will stick with the current group of position players, if they need to re-evaluate their trade deadline approach, the bullpen's potential to reach elite pitching levels, adding left-handed batters, and George Springer's future in the outfield (24:59). 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. by Blue Jays Talk

49 min listen

MORITZ SEIDER, CALDER WINNER (ROOKIE OF THE YEAR) - June 22nd, 2022: MORITZ SEIDER IS THE CALDER TROPHY WINNER! Tune in as we discuss the first Detroit Red Wings player to be named NHL Rookie of the Year since 1965, as we break down Seider's phenomenal rookie season, the awards ceremony, Yzerman, Ilitch, & Larkin... by Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

71 min listen

Major Mark Stone Setback: Matt Marchese is joined by Florida Hockey Now's George Richards who discusses what it means for the state to host the All-Star game, the Panthers' season so far and if they have the runway and assets to turn it around after the break. Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick joins Matt to share stories about the Random Player of the Day - Link Gaetz (16:33). He also chats about the Maple Leafs, how the loss to the Bruins proves they still need a big deadline swing on the blue line, who they can target and Michael Bunting's saga with officiating crews (24:02). Finally, Vegas analyst Ben Gotz provides insight (48:30) on Mark Stone's successful surgery, what his timetable is and how the Golden Knights will proceed without him. 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. by The Jeff Marek Show

66 min listen

Could Daniel Brière Be a Front Runner for Habs GM?: Jeff and Producer Matt try to decode Jeff Gorton’s introductory press conference (1:21). SiriusXM's Scott Laughlin gives his two cents on Gorton’s press conference and if Daniel Brière could potentially be on the list of possible GM candidates in Montreal (17:18). Sportsnet's Chris Cuthbert tees up the Hockey Night in Canada matchup between the Leafs and Wild and what he’s most looking forward to seeing (47:42). 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. by The Jeff Marek Show

65 min listen

Minnesota Wild youngsters shining bright late in season by Judd's Hockey Show - a Minnesota Wild podcast

33 min listen

Ray Ferraro on the Lightning's Late Game 3 Surge by Real Kyper & Bourne

49 min listen

Draft Lottery and Playoff Pictures - Apr. 13th, 2022: With the end of the season fast approaching, it's time to take stock. Tune in as we cover the Detroit Red Wings & their recent loss, including a strong game from Moritz Seider (5:48). We also discuss Detroit's difficult remaining games, Draft... by Winged Wheel Podcast - A Detroit Red Wings Podcast

74 min listen

Vladdy Jr. Gets The Day Off: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start off breaking down the lineups ahead of the Blue Jays - Red Sox finale, including days off for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Xander Bogaerts (00:05). WEEI's Rob Bradford stops by to break down the game of pitcher Garrett Whitlock and why Bogaerts still doesn't have a long term deal (11:14). Sportsnet's Ben Wagner joins from Rogers Centre to shed some light on the foot injury for Vladdy Jr., and what injury replacements could fill in if Teoscar Hernandez is unable to go in the next few weeks (33:17). 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. by Blair & Barker

50 min listen

Should We Stop Relying on the Olympics for Best-on-Best Hockey?: Brent and Gord discuss their takeaways from the season up to the Christmas break including Alex Ovechkin turn-back-the-clock start and Nazem Kadri bursting onto the scene in Colorado. Hockey insider Frank Seravalli discusses the NHL's decision to pause the season through Christmas day, what went into the decision, how players and owners have been affected and whether we could see the return of the World Cup of Hockey (29:18). 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. by Leafs Nation

54 min listen

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Hour 3: Setting the Leafs up for Playoff Success w/ Jamal Mayers

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