The Jeff Marek Show

Sportsnet

Sportsnet insider Jeff Marek goes around the league in Sportsnet 590 The FAN’s national NHL show, airing live across the country daily from 12pm-2pm ET. Opinion, news and analysis featuring daily segments from insider Elliotte Friedman.

  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    The Nasty Bruins-Panthers Series + Mike Rupp Joins the Show

    Jeff and Michael Russo of The Athletic discuss the Florida-Boston series, how the Panther fan base has evolved from his time covering the team and how Bill Zito has built the roster. Next, Jeff and Producer Matt talk about too many men and embellishment penalties in the playoffs, before looking into Jamie Benn's hit on Devon Toews and the play of Artemi Panarin (18:06). Mike Rupp, former NHLer and current NHL Network analyst, stops by to break down the Rangers' OT winner, how New York has played during these playoffs and Jacob Trouba’s violent, but clean style of play (45:52).

     

    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.

    10 May 2024, 6:08 pm
  • 32 minutes 2 seconds
    The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: New York Pushes Carolina to the Brink

    Jeff and Elliotte discuss the main takeaways from Toronto’s end of season management availability, what’s next for the team and Mitch Marner, as well as the latest on the coaching search. Next, they look at who might be starting for the Canucks in Game 2, Leon Draisaitl’s availability and what we will see from Connor McDavid. To close out the segment, Jeff and Elliotte react to the Rangers jumping out to a 3-0 series lead over the Hurricanes, what happens if Carolina gets swept and all the comebacks we’ve seen in the playoffs.

     

    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.

    10 May 2024, 4:38 pm
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    Maple Leafs Management Speaks

    Jeff introduces the Toronto Maple Leafs press conference featuring Keith Pelley, Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving (04:30). Later, Jeff and Producer Matt react to what we heard during the press conference and the sense of changes on the horizon for the club (50:32). Former Maple Leafs GM Gord Stellick joins the show give his thoughts on what was heard from management, how the tone of the message was different from years before and where the changes begin following the dismissal of Sheldon Keefe (01:03:45).

     

    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.

    10 May 2024, 4:10 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    The Travis Green Hire + Sheldon Keefe Bids Farewell to Toronto

    Jeff and Ian Mendes of The Athletic talk about how close the Senators roster is to being a playoff team, Travis Green’s hiring in Ottawa and how the fan base has reacted to it. Next up, Sportsnet's Luke Fox weighs in on Sheldon Keefe’s farewell video, his tenure with the Maple Leafs and the toll the job takes on coaches (18:52). Producer Matt joins the conversation to offer his thoughts on what’s next for the Leafs and David Pastrňák dropping the gloves with Matthew Tkachuk (38:26). Later, Cory Lavalette of the North State Journal looks at the future of Rod Brind’Amour in Carolina, the decision to go to Pyotr Kochetkov in net for Game 3 and what needs to improve in order for the Hurricanes to get back into this series (50:47).

     

    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 affiliates.

    9 May 2024, 6:03 pm
  • 29 minutes 58 seconds
    The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: Changes in Leaf Land

    Jeff and Elliotte react to the firing of Sheldon Keefe by the Maple Leafs, how he will be viewed around the league and who Toronto might be looking at for their head coaching vacancy. Next, they look at how Craig Berube might be viewed in the same light as Barry Trotz was the previous off-season, Vancouver’s comeback against Edmonton and the goaltending situations for both teams ahead of Game 2. In closing, Jeff and Elliotte chat about the ending of the Panthers-Bruins game and the narrative change on David Pastrňák.

     

    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.

    9 May 2024, 4:37 pm
  • 21 minutes 42 seconds
    Post-Lottery Fun with Jason Bukala

    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.

     

    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.

    8 May 2024, 5:04 pm
  • 26 minutes 37 seconds
    MvsW: Lottery Security Guard, Greg Wyshynski

    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.

     

    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.

    8 May 2024, 4:36 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Draft Lottery Chaos Scenarios + Hart Trophy Finalists Revealed

    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.

    7 May 2024, 6:03 pm
  • 31 minutes 36 seconds
    The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: Two Coaching Jobs Off the Board

    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.

     

    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.

    7 May 2024, 4:41 pm
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Vancouver Gets Ready for Edmonton + Teeing Up Panthers-Bruins

    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.

    6 May 2024, 6:31 pm
  • 29 minutes 55 seconds
    The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: The Murky Future of the Leafs

    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.

    6 May 2024, 4:39 pm
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