Jeff chats with Jason Gregor, host of The Jason Gregor Show, about his Bob Cole memories, how the Kings managed to even their series with the Oilers and if there’s some concern surrounding Stuart Skinner. Sportsnet's own John Bartlett looks back on the impact that Bob Cole had on his career, before getting into the goaltending questions in the Jets-Avalanche series and the struggles by Winnipeg’s second line (19:41). Later on, Producer Matt gives a William Nylander update and takes a look back on the 2014 draft (52:30).   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the h ..read more

Jeff and Elliotte kick off the show looking back on the life of Bob Cole and the impact he had on the hockey world. Next, they chat about which of the Islanders or Lightning would be more discouraged by a sweep, the entertainment in the Battle of Florida and how Tampa has become a very attractive destination. To finish up, Jeff and Elliotte talk about Ilya Sorokin, an interesting name that has surfaced in the San Jose coaching search and the spotlight on Elias Pettersson.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect th ..read more

Jeff chats with Hurricanes studio analyst Shane Willis about the conclusion of Game 2 between the 'Canes and Islanders, how Carolina can overcome the loss of Brett Pesce and the improvements made by Seth Jarvis. Later, Jeff reminisces about the life and times of Bob Cole with Harry Neale, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, Ron MacLean, John Davidson, Mark Askin and Dick Irvin (17:22).   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 ..read more

Jeff and Elliotte react to the news of what William Nylander is dealing with and Brad Marchand’s great performance in Game 3. Next, they look at Vegas taking a 2-0 series lead going back home, the chemistry between Mark Stone and Tomas Hertl, and Bruce Cassidy getting the most out of his team. To wrap up, the guys chat about L.A. grabbing an OT win over Edmonton, the firing of David Quinn in San Jose and Alex Vlasic’s extension in Chicago.   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 & ..read more

Jeff and Producer Matt look back at Nashville’s Game 2 victory, Elias Pettersson’s struggles and the potential ramifications of another first round exit for Tampa. The Athletic's Peter Baugh chats about how the Rangers have shut down Alex Ovechkin, Igor Shesterkin being the key a long playoff run and Colorado’s depth (32:48). Later on, Matt joins the conversation to discussing the commentary surrounding Mark Stone and his injury, before providing an update on Brett Pesce (49:50).   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily re ..read more

Jeff and Greg discuss the idea of Utah’s team being called "NHL Utah", the secrecy surrounding William Nylander and availability of information with the NHL’s relationship with gambling companies. Next, they look at which star’s performance has been the most concerning, the Stanley Cup path for certain teams and how Nashville can beat Vancouver. To wrap up, Jeff and Greg chat about Spencer Carbery’s comments on Alex Ovechkin, the Islanders melting down in Game 2 and Lindy Ruff’s hire in Buffalo.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do no ..read more

Jeff is joined by Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre to talk about what has stood out early in the playoffs, Rick Tocchet’s decision to not challenge Ryan O’Reilly’s goal in Game 1 and the success of Vancouver’s third line. Next up, former NHL defenceman Chris Wideman chats with Jeff about when players start to prepare for the playoffs, what series has caught his attention and his own personal playoff experience (18:17). Later on, we hear from NHL Utah Owner Ryan Smith and his appearance on the 32 Thoughts Podcast (50:15).   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts ..read more

Jeff and Elliotte look back on Connor McDavid’s command performance Monday night and Los Angeles not being able to keep up offensively with Edmonton. Next, the guys discuss Auston Matthews’ best game as a Leaf, a bounce back from Ilya Samsonov and the secrecy surrounding William Nylander. To finish, Jeff and Elliotte react to the “double goalie pull”, the domination of the Hurricanes over the Islanders and Buffalo hiring Lindy Ruff as their (sort of) new head coach.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the posi ..read more

Jeff is joined by former NHL goalie and current NESN analyst, Andrew Raycroft, to talk about the Bruins’ decision between the pipes for Game Two, the mindset of Jeremy Swayman if he doesn’t start and the evolution of Brad Marchand. Next up, Producer Matt weighs in on Vancouver’s non-challenge, Mark Stone’s potential return to the lineup and what qualifies as a true first-round upset (18:00). Later on, NHL netminder and new Sportsnet analyst, Jake Allen, discusses his broadcasting debut and what he looks for in his analysis, before breaking down how shooters turned to shooting “triangle” and no ..read more

Jeff and Elliotte kick things off talking about Vegas embracing the role of the villain, before debating who is facing the bigger consequences with a series loss between the Golden Knights and Stars. Next, they pair take a look back at the weekend of playoff games and share which matchup stood out the most. To wrap, they discuss what Colorado might do in net for Game 2, Evander Kane telling people he’s been playing through a sports hernia, and the disappointment for Leaf fans in Game 1.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessa ..read more