32 Thoughts: The Podcast

Jeff and Elliotte discuss why, despite the New Jersey Devils' struggles, it wouldn't make sense for them to make a coaching change right now. They dive into a penalty filled affair between Vegas and Tampa on Thursday night and they throw out some of their favourite Hart Trophy candidates (27:25). Elliotte expands on some questions about the future of Frederik Andersen in Carolina (37:55) and also talks about Nolan Patrick's future in hockey (40:57). The guys discuss John Gruden (the hockey one) possibly becoming the Head Coach of the Ottawa Senators (45:55) and touch on Devon Toews going after his own players through the media (48:21). Jeff and Elliotte wrap the podcast by vouching for Jaromir Jagr to be eligible for the Hockey Hall of Fame now, rather than in another three years after he suited up for Kladno again (1:19:47).The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (56:31).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 dive into Anti Raanta's demotion to AHL Chicago and which teams might be in line for his services, if any. They also talk about what the Edmonton Oilers are going to do in net as Jack Campbell has been struggling in Bakersfield (12:19). Jeff and Elliotte get into the St. Louis Blues and their new coach bump (19:42). Elliotte outlines the latest details he's been given about an Olympic meeting this coming week (25:18). Also, more Shane Pinto/Senators news (29:09)? They wrap the podcast by talking about a couple more big hits from behind this past weekend (46:02). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (33:13).Audio Credits: Bally Sports Midwest Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 dive into the coaching change in St. Louis that saw Craig Berube lose his job as the head coach of the Blues. They also talk about the comments made afterwards by Jordan Kyrou and the sour reception he received Thursday night from Blues fans. Jeff and Elliotte also talk about Roberto Luongo being inducted into the Canucks' Ring of Honour and the whole night that went with it (17:35). They dove into Toronto's comeback against the Blue Jackets, only to fall short in OT (23:25). They talk Chris O'Hearn parting ways with the Minnesota Wild and what they have been able to put together so far (31:40). Elliotte provides an update on Shane Pinto's return to play with the Ottawa Senators (36:09), and gives his thoughts on the NHL's revamped Skills Competition at this season's All Star Weekend (48:08). They wrap the podcast by talking about Sidney Crosby's MVP calibre season thus far (1:08:11).The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (51:52).Audio Credits: Bally Sports Midwest Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 back at a particularly violent weekend in the NHL that saw some nasty hits on the likes of Larkin, Zub, Barron, Brodin, and Gudbranson. How will the NHL react and can we expect the league to dial things down in the aftermath of this weekend? They also talk about Ethan Bear's future and how the Washington Capitals have emerged as favourites (21:22). Elliotte also suggests that Andrei Kuzmenko could possibly be shopped around by the Vancouver Canucks (23:40). The guys dive into the unravelling of the Carolina Hurricanes (25:24). Elliotte gives Jeff his flowers admits he was wrong about the Philadelphia Flyers (34:03).The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (37:13) and Elliotte sits down for a 1-on-1 interview with Nashville Predators defensemen Luke Schenn (1:01:32).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 dive into Patrick Kane's debut with the Detroit Red Wings which resulted in a 6-5 overtime loss at the hands of the San Jose Sharks. They whip through a few stories from Thursday in the NHL including: the LA Kings continuing to roll, the Canucks breaking the Minnesota Wild's winning streak, and Leafs taking the battle of Ontario 4-3 over the Senators. Jeff and Elliotte dive into the defencemen market, and most notably the Leafs who have lost John Klingberg (13:11). They talk about the New Jersey Devils' role in the trade market (25:38) and discuss if Calgary will make a decision on their goaltending (35:02). Jeff and Elliotte touch on Philip Broberg and the resurgent Edmonton Oilers (44:25) and wrap the podcast by talking about the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes (1:02:47).The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (51:24).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 talk about what they expect to come out of the NHL Board of Governors meetings in Seattle, Washington. They look back at Elliotte's headlines from Saturday, including the Leafs interest in Nikita Zadorov (6:50), a potential Sean Walker trade (12:31) and a potential Marc-Édouard Vlasic move (22:20). Jeff and Elliotte dive into the Edmonton Oilers commitment to Jack Campbell (26:32) and talk about the extension for Sam Montembeault in Montreal (37:46). They wrap up the podcast by highlighting some experimental changes in the PWHL's Utica camp (1:00:17).The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (48:07).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 react to the statement released by Corey Perry regarding the incident that led to his contract termination by the Chicago Blackhawks. Elliotte dives into the Nikita Zadorov trade to Vancouver and unveils what he believes is next for Calgary (15:36). Jeff and Elliotte then outline the latest details regarding Kane's decision to sign with Detroit and what teams were also in pursuit of the veteran winger (20:40) and discuss the vibe around the Toronto Maple Leafs and what possible moves they could make (39:26). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (49:37) and talk to newly appointed WHL Commissioner Dan Near (58:57).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 share the latest developments in Patrick Kane's future as the free agent continues to assess his options while also limiting the amount of information that has leaked out. Are the Detroit Red Wings the new clubhouse leader (1:29)? They dive into what happened between the NHL and Marc-Andre Fleury last week and key in on the NHL's bigger worry behind individual causes (19:03). Jeff and Elliotte discuss whether Jacob Trouba's punishment was too light for hitting a player in the head with his hockey stick (46:04), talk about the Dmitri Voronkov situation in Columbus (49:31), and Jeff and Elliotte close out the podcast by talking about friend of the podcast and pro wrestler, CM Punk (57:25).The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (26:20). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 discuss the Corey Perry situation and then dive into the Edmonton Oilers' continued struggles (3:38). They talk about the Oilers having to manage a narrative that Connor McDavid is flexing his power within the organization (5:52). Elliotte highlights his biggest takeaways from a big Columbus win on Wednesday (23:01) and the guys provide an update on Patrick Kane's future (30:51). Next, the latest on the John Klingberg situation (35:22) and Jeff and Elliotte wrap up the podcast by talking about Winter Classic jersey reveals for the Kraken and the Golden Knights (1:00:00).The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (38:07). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 dive into the benching of Patrik Laine by Pascal Vincent and the Columbus Blue Jackets. Elliotte talks about the issues he has with the decision, and they debate whether Columbus is putting Laine in the best position to succeed. They also talk about the potential impact this is having on star prospect Adam Fantilli (15:07). Jeff and Elliotte move on to the thriving Philadelphia Flyers, and Elliotte highlights how important Philadelphia is to the NHL (21:00). Elliotte also provides some World Cup of Hockey (30:07) and 2024 NHL All Star Game (33:00) updates. The guys then dive into the Edmonton Oilers' hunt for a goaltender (40:10) and wrap the pod by discussing the success of the NHL's Global Series in Stockholm (1:04:44). The guys answer your questions and Jeff has a mind blowing story in the Montana’s Thought Line (58:12). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 begin with the 2023 NHL Global Series in Sweden where the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings kicked things off on Thursday. They talk about the importance of these games and the importance of international best-on-best hockey for a nation like Sweden (7:26). They dive into Daniel Alfredsson's role with the Senators and how Mats Sundin should be more involved with the Leafs (9:45). Jeff and Elliotte talk about what's next for the New York Islanders after they lose 7 in a row (17:58), Elliotte provides an update on contract talks between the Canucks and Elias Pettersson (34:30) and the guys also talk about the NHL contemplating changes to 3 on 3 overtime (43:51). Elliotte also provides the latest on Patrick Kane's future in the NHL (52:28). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (58:12) and Elliotte sits down with Calgary Flames defensemen Chris Tanev (1:09:25).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 expand on the news that Jay Woodcroft has been replaced as Head Coach in Edmonton by Kris Knoblauch. They dive into the reasons behind the coaching change and why Knoblauch and Paul Coffey were chosen to step in. They also discuss what is at stake for the Oilers this season. Next, Jeff and Elliotte shed some light on the latest with Nikita Zadorov who reportedly requested a trade out of Calgary (25:30), talk about the Florida Panthers who are 7-2-1 in their last 10 and are getting quickly getting healthier (35:13) and Elliotte gives an update on a possible Samuel Montembeault extension in Montreal (41:00). Jeff and Elliotte then talk about Bo Horvat's return to Vancouver this week (1:14:54) and they wrap the pod by talking about this year's Hockey Hall of Fame class (1:17:14).Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions on the Montana’s Thought Line (56:07).Audio Credit: Bally Sports WestEmail the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Cam Barra and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 react to the latest Edmonton Oilers loss, this time at the hands of the lowly San Jose Sharks. Where do the Oilers go from here? Next, the guys give their input on the latest out of Vancouver, where former Canucks President Trevor Linden spoke about his tenure with the franchise and the disagreements that took place between his scouting staff and Jim Benning (17:00). They also dive into the Jonathan Huberdeau situation in Calgary who was sat for an entire 3rd period (28:10). Jeff and Elliotte move on to their thoughts on John Klingberg's struggles with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season (38:17), comment on the resurgent form of Artemi Panarin (47:30), and give the Kings and Golden Knights their flowers for an amazing hockey game on Wednesday night (56:20). Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions on the Montana’s Thought Line (1:04:00).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Cam Barra and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

It may be November but the temperature in three Canadian hockey markets is rising by the day. Jeff and Elliotte key in on Edmonton, Ottawa, and Toronto as these three NHL teams continue to struggle out the gate. In Edmonton the scrutiny is being placed on the goaltending (03:16) and they discuss whether Jay Woodcroft should be on the hot seat (13:00). In Ottawa they're chanting "fire DJ Smith" and Brady Tkachuk did his best to distract from it (20:30). In Toronto, the criticism is placed on the new players (29:00). Why has it been so difficult for them to translate in Toronto? They also touch on the San Jose Sharks giving up 10 goals in back-to-back contests (41:10). What is the way forward for San Jose and how will ownership tolerate a season like this? They wrap the pod by talking about Jack Hughes' injury and how it may not be as bad as originally feared (1:11:24).Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (1:00:22).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 react to Michael Andlauer's very honest press conference from Wednesday and give their thoughts on the way he spoke about the punishments levied against his hockey club (3:40), the intricacies of no-trade-clauses (13:40), and how they'll remember the Dorion Era in Ottawa (22:00). Next, they dive into neck protection in the NHL and how some players are choosing to embrace change (40:00). Elliotte proclaims that the Canucks are Canada's best team (53:00), Jeff and Elliotte look back at the career of Paul Stastny as he announces his retirement from the NHL (1:05:37), and they dive into the Nicklas Backstrom's decision to step away from the team and how the Capitals are managing the club legend (1:08:55). They close the pod by touching on the Calgary Flames' decision to put a pause on extension talks with players (1:14:55).Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (38:04).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

Elliotte joins Jeff live from Edmonton at the NHL's Heritage Classic between the Oilers and Flames. They dive into the game, talk about Elliotte's interview with Oilers' legend Paul Coffey and what Paul had to say to the Oilers' roster (3:00). Also discussed is what the start of the season could mean for the future of the Calgary Flames (6:30). Jeff and Elliotte get into the fallout of the Shane Pinto suspension and the latest out of Ottawa (15:00) and talk about Joe Thornton's retirement announcement and look back on his career (26:30). Jeff and Elliotte also touch on the tragedy in Europe that saw ex-NHL player Adam Johnson pass away from an accidental skate cut during an EIHL game (37:30). Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (48:00).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 add more insight to the Shane Pinto suspension and discuss in depth where they believe the NHL and NHLPA will go from here. They recap a bizarre night across the NHL that included the Ducks defeating the Bruins, the Penguins beating the Avs 4-0, the Lightning decimating the Sharks, and no Morgan Frost again for Philadelphia (36:00). They talk about Cole Perfetti's confusing ice time in Winnipeg (40:00). Elliotte adds to his report about the NHL overwhelmingly voting for decentralizing the Entry Draft (59:00). Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (49:00).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 react and add to the news that Shane Pinto has been suspended for breaking the NHL’s gambling rules. Elliotte dives into what he’s been told and reveals how the NHL came to this conclusion.Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 dive into the latest Edmonton Oilers news, including an injury to Connor McDavid and an interesting comment from Evander Kane (00:21). They discuss Rasmus Andersson and the Flames appealing his suspension for charging Patrik Laine (15:43). The Detroit Red Wings come under the spotlight after a big weekend for Alex DeBrincat. What can we make out of the direction of their franchise (25:00)? Next up is a discussion on the Calder Trophy race and the impressive Leo Carlsson in Anaheim plus Elliotte adds to his interview with Elias Pettersson that was released over the weekend (51:00). They finish up the podcast talking about the Toronto Maple Leafs' and their comeback over the weekend (1:08).Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (55:00).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 talk about the NHL's ongoing discussions around decentralizing the Entry Draft (5:30). They dive into the economic landscape around the NHL and the dip in attendance in a gate driven league (22:00). Next, they get into the upcoming Alex DeBrincat revenge game (37:00). Jeff and Elliotte also talk about the Golden Knights' strong start, their lack of a Stanley Cup hangover, and their organizational strengths (42:00). Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (48:00).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 open the podcast discussing the latest with the future of pride tape in the NHL. Elliotte adds to the Conor Garland story and the Canucks' mission to add cap space (10:48). They dive into everything that's going on in Ottawa after a big weekend for the Senators (14:00). Elliotte provides some insights into the future of the NHL Draft and how the league is looking to improve the viewing experience. (18:30). The guys also talk about whether they are worried about the Oilers' tough start to the season (27:30). They touch on the Devon Toews extension (39:00), and set up Auston Matthews' first clash with Connor Bedard (43:00).Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (55:00).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 begin the show recognizing the tribute to Chris Snow in Calgary. They discuss the injury to Zach Werenski on Thursday night (3:29), talk about Connor Bedard's NHL debut and how Brad Marchand went after the young star (9:18). Next, they dive into the Canucks blowout of the Edmonton Oilers (23:30) and Elliotte revisits what he said about Elias Pettersson last episode. Jeff and Elliotte also talk about the Maple Leafs start to the season and the controversy behind them changing their goal song to Pursuit of Happiness (43:20).Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (57:42).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

On the eve of the NHL regular season Jeff and Elliotte run through all 32 franchises across the league and give their thoughts on what each team's outlook is for 2023-2024. Time Stamps for each division:The Pacific (4:43)The Central (34:48)The Metropolitan (1:03:04)The Atlantic (1:34:00)Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (1:29:32).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 dive into the latest on the Anaheim Ducks, including what they've learned about Pat Verbeek this summer amidst the contract negotiations for Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale. They also discuss the very real possibility of NHL expansion and a rise in the NHL's salary cap (18:00). Next, Dustin Wolf is heading to the Calgary Wranglers (28:42), thoughts on the New Jersey Devils through the preseason (34:24), and reaction to troubling allegations made towards Wenatchee Wild Head Coach Kevin Constantine (43:41).Jeff and Elliotte answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (50:29).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 with Steve Staios becoming the President of Hockey Ops in Ottawa. Then, they dive into Lassi Thomson being put on a waivers by the Senators (11:53) and the latest on the Anaheim Ducks (17:30). The guys discuss which players they were shocked to see make it to waivers on Sunday, including Canucks defensemen Jack Rathbone (32:14). Also, Connor Bedard becomes the focus of conversation as he continues to wow in the preseason (36:38).The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (51:11) and sit down with Washington Capitals Forward Tom Wilson (1:16:38).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 dive into the Calgary Flames decision to name Mikael Backlund the 21st captain in franchise history while also extending him (1:56). They also talk about Patrick Kane and his rehab after his hip resurfacing surgery (17:50), discuss the latest on Devon Toews' future (26:00) and provide an update on Drysdale and Zegras in Anaheim (40:25).The guys then answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (48:19) and sit down with Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane (56:00) and Tampa Bay Lightning Defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (1:08:31).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Fox 5 VegasThe 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.

The Ottawa Senators make it official. Michael Andlauer is the new owner of the NHL franchise. Jeff and Elliotte react to his journey to ownership and give their thoughts on his opening press conference (6:00). They weigh in on a number of NHL young stars, including Logan Cooley, Connor Bedard, and Juraj Slafkovsky (16:33) as the NHL Pre-Season gets underway. They also react to Evgeny Kuznetsov speaking out against former Capitals coach Peter Laviolette (25:23).The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (41:17) and sit down with LA Kings President Luc Robitaille (54:12) and Edmonton Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson (1:04:51).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: The Ottawa Senators, Sportsnet, & NBC Sports ChicagoThe 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.

Could Steven Stamkos be pushed out of Tampa? Jeff and Elliotte react to recent comments made by Lightning GM Julien BriseBois and captain Steven Stamkos (1:00). They break down the Tanner Pearson trade (17:23) and look at Shane Pinto's future in Ottawa (22:00). They also provide updates for Devon Toews in Colorado (27:13) and Backlund and Kylington in Calgary (31:47). Plus, the possibility of William Nylander playing center in Toronto (34:40). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (47:35) and sit down with Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (55:34) and Oilers Head Coach Jay Woodcroft (1:13:03).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Jordan McRae, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Fox 13 Tampa Bay, ABC Action News Tampa 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.

The Mike Babcock era has come and gone in Columbus. Jeff and Elliotte discuss Babcock resigning (1:00) and how we got to this point with the Blue Jackets. They also talk about the job ahead for Pascal Vincent (19:45), Connor Bedard putting on a show at rookie camp (25:00), what’s coming next in Ottawa for the Sens (28:45) and Jaromir Jagr’s career continuing (33:00). Plus, the guys answer your questions from the Montana’s Thought Line (35:30) and then sit down with Anders Lee (42:35) and Seth Jarvis (55:30). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and Cam Barra, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Chicago BlackhawksThe 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.

Bedard, Crosby, J. Hughes, Leon Draisaitl & a piece of podcast news to wrap up the podcast. Jeff and Elliotte kick things off by discussing the Babcock situation (1:00), the Player Media Tour in Las Vegas (9:00), PTOs (15:30), Shane Pinto and Ottawa (18:30) and they take your questions (43:30).The guys then chat with Connor Bedard (23:00), Sidney Crosby (33:55), Jack Hughes (49:30) and Leon Draisaitl (1:05:30).Finally, the gents say goodbye to a member of their team (1:19:00).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Future Islands + BADBADNOTGOOD - Seasons (Waiting On You)Listen to the full track HERE*Also heard on this episode was … Not The I Care - Tell MeThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Barchords.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.

Massive news day at Media Day! Jeff and Elliotte break down the Mike Babcock player meeting situation in Columbus (1:00), chat with Johnny Gaudreau in Vegas about how his new coach approached getting to know the players (19:30), and Billy Daly provides the league's perspective on the Blue Jackets news as well as several other topics (33:28).The guys also discuss the Thomas Tatar contract (12:00), the blue line in Carolina (13:20), a new captain in Winnipeg (15:40), Ottawa sale (17:30) and they chat with Troy Terry who tells us about his contract negotiation over the summer (47:30).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.Music Outro: Portugal. The Man - ChampListen to the full track HERE*additional music by Jack HarlowThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Generation Now and TNT.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 is now a musician! The guys kick things off with a conversation about the current state of the NHL (1:00), the latest on the Senators (8:30), they wonder what the Ducks will do with Jamie Drysdale (13:00), Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville speaking to coaches and GMs in New York last week (26:20) and they take your Montana’s Thought Line questions (21:00).Also, they catch up with Filip Gustavsson (30:30) and Lucas Raymond (39:40) at the European Media Tour.LINK to Eric Engel's article can be found HEREEmail the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Rodriquez - Rich Folks HoaxListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Columbia.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.

Lots of rumours in the air! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the latest around the Jets and Connor Hellebuyck (3:00), they wonder if we’ll see anything from the Flames (8:00), the Senators lock in Jake Sanderson for 8 years (13:10), news around Rasmus Dahlia (20:10), Morgan Frost extends with Philadelphia (25:10), Bill Armstrong signs an extension in Arizona (27:30), the latest on Shane Wright (32:50) and we might see the “C” handed out in Vancouver (34:30).The guys also chat with Alexander Barkov (37:20), Pierre Engvall (50:00), Tim Stutzle (1:01:00) and JJ Peterka (1:13:45) while they were in Stockholm from the European Media Tour.Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Cold Weather Captains - Royal PurpleListen to the full track HERE*Additional tracks heard in this episode were performed by OMA.This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: After The Whistle.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.

Training Camps are weeks away! Elliotte kicks off the podcast by discussing some of the latest news from around the league and then the guys chat with several NHLers from the European Media Tour in Stockholm. They catch up with Rasmus Sandin (6:15), Filip Zadina (20:20) + a Montana's Thought Line question, Jesper Bratt (31:10), Martin Necas (45:40) and Hampus Lindholm (58:25). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: The Darcys - The RiverListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

We’re in Sweden! Jeff and Elliotte attend the NHL European Media Tour in Stockholm (34:00) and catch up with a number of players including William Nylander (14:00) and Rasmus Andersson (1:06:10). But before that, they get into the news of the summer — Auston Matthews signs a 4-year extension with the Maple Leafs (1:00).The guys also get to other news including — the comments by Elias Pettersson (26:10), Brandon Hagel getting an extension with the Lightning (43:20), Jonathan Toews taking time away from hockey (46:30), Tom Wilson, Patrice Bergeron retiring (50:15), Alexis Lafrenière (57:10), Evan Bouchard stays in Edmonton (56:00), and they get to your questions on the Montana’s Thought Line (1:31:00).Jeff and Elliotte take time to remember Rodion Amirov, Bobby Baun and Rick Jeanneret (1:21:00).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Lucky Lo - Peak/ValleyListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Cam and Strick Podcast, Da Beauty League, Jake’s Takes and MSG.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.

He's an award-winning musician with a busy summer of touring, but Dallas Green (Alexisonfire & City and Colour) found time ahead of the playoffs to sit down with Jeff and Elliotte for a lengthy chat about how the pandemic reinvigorated his passion, playing in legendary venues, opening for Rage Against the Machine & The Red Hot Chili Peppers, how athletes and musicians have to find a level of obsession and an ability to set aside criticism, his writing process, and he tells us about his feature piece with Ryan O’Reilly at Massey Hall (which you can watch HERE)Alexisonfire Tour DatesCity and Colour Tour DatesEmail the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: City and Colour - A Little MercyListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Dine Alone Records, Sportsnet, and Still Records.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.

What a year! Jeff and Elliotte put the season to bed by going through all 32 teams discussing their free agency moves, what they will be looking to do ahead of next season, and things to keep an eye on throughout the off-season.CAROLINA (5:50), COLUMBUS (11:30), NEW JERSEY (16:30), ISLANDERS (18:40), RANGERS (23:26), PHILADELPHIA (27:30), PITTSBURGH (30:40), WASHINGTON (35:20)BOSTON (39:20), BUFFALO (43:35), DETROIT (46:30), FLORIDA (49:10), MONTREAL (51:20), OTTAWA (53:08), TAMPA BAY (59:14), TORONTO (1:02:03)ARIZONA (1:15:40), CHICAGO (1:17:40), COLORADO (1:20:12), DALLAS (1:23:20), MINNESOTA (1:25:25), NASHVILLE (1:27:36), ST. LOUIS (1:33:20), WINNIPEG (1:34:40)ANAHEIM (1:39:09), CALGARY (1:44:34), EDMONTON (1:47:22), L.A. (1:50:56), SAN JOSE (1:53:08), SEATTLE (1:58:41), VANCOUVER (2:01:33), VEGAS (1:59:33)Email the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Alexisonfire - World Stops TurningListen to the full track HEREAll Concert Dates HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Bally Sports, CJOB, MSNBC, NESN, NHL Network and Sportsnet.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.

Thank you Music City! Jeff and Elliotte wrap up the NHL Draft from Nashville (1:00), break down the Flyers pick (15:00), go over the Oilers-Red Wings trade (26:45), the latest on Tyler Bertuzzi (28:00) and Brett Pesce (32:30), wonder what the Jets will do next (33:00), and Jeff explains the situation between the PWHPA and the PHF (40:20).Then, Elliotte and Jason Bukala review some of the biggest storylines from the NHL Draft (47:00) and look ahead to next season's prospects.Email the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Mike Floss - Local SatisfactionListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: CBC, Fox News, NHL Network and Sportsnet.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.

Here we go! Jeff and Elliotte get to the latest news around the league including the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade to the Kings (2:00), Alex Newhook on his way to Montreal (7:00), possible destinations for Alex DeBrincat (11:00), NHL Awards (13:00), Toronto’s plans (15:30), decisions to be made in Boston (18:00), Calgary and New Jersey make a deal (20:30), Flyers trade Kevin Hayes to St Louis (23:00), and Evgenii Dadonov signs in Dallas (25:00).Plus, the guys sit down with Predators GM Barry Trotz (27:30) at Bridgestone Arena to talk about the early years in Nashville, some of the challenges they had to overcome, building out rosters on a tight budget, transition from coach to management and so much more.Email the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: HalfNoise - Boogie JuiceListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Nashville Predators.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.

We’re in Nashville! Jeff and Elliotte kick off the podcast by discussing the latest news around the league and then get into their draft preview (24:05) with Sam Cosentino and Jason Bukala.They discuss Elliotte’s role during the NHL Awards on Monday (01:00), the talks between the Blues and Flyers (2:00), Carolina trades for Tony DeAngelo (9:00) and signs Jordan Staal (11:10), the Kings look to be in on Pierre-Luc Dubois (12:30), Predators made a trade (15:45), the latest on Alex DeBrincat (18:40) and Vegas close to a deal with Adin Hill (21:00).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Miki Fiki - ChaosListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 are joined by Vegas Golden Knights owner, Bill Foley, to talk about his Stanley Cup prediction (40:00), who is in charge of designing the ring (and the allowance), the Cup tour this summer, building more rinks in the Vegas area, the salary cap, the difference between the Premier League and the NHL, his favourite Golden Knight and more!But they kick off the podcast by discussing Elliotte’s conversation with commissioner Gary Bettman in New York at the NHL Board of Governors meeting (00:00) and the news surrounding the “cause-based” jerseys, Arizona, franchise sales, and Larry Tanenbaum selling a share of MLSE holdings (13:10). They also go over what is happening in Calgary (20:40), what we might see from Winnipeg (29:20) and Philadelphia (30:00) next week at the NHL Draft, interest in Milan Lucic (33:20), Hershey Bears winning the Calder Cup (34:00), and if we’ll see Hershey head coach Todd Nelson make the leap to the NHL (36:10).Watch the full interview with Gary Bettman HEREEmail the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Fleece - Do You Wanna PartyListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KKGK, NBC Sports Philadelphia, NHL Network and Sportsnet.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.

Chuck Fletcher joins the podcast! Jeff and Elliotte chat with the former General Manager about the upcoming NHL Draft as he’ll be joining Sportsnet for all the coverage in Nashville (43:00). They also get into Chuck’s time in Philadelphia and what went wrong during his five seasons (1:13:45).The guys also get into some news from around the league including draft talk (1:00), the latest from Calgary (11:30), Buffalo on the hunt for defensemen (15:20), Montreal signs Sean Monahan (16:30), Winnipeg has decisions to make (22:30), Rangers look to add some coaches (23:10), Leafs keeping busy (24:30), Carson Soucy being linked to teams … Vancouver (26:40), who will Chicago surround Connor Bedard with (29:20), who might be heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame (36:00) and Jeff updates us on the BCHL story that caught everyone off guard last week (39:50).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: The Skinner Brothers - Death From AboveListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Columbia and NHL Network.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.

Canucks make a big more! Vancouver buys out the remainder of Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s contract. Jeff and Elliotte break it down from Vancouver’s perspective (3:45), what the team might do next and how it impacts the Coyotes.They also have a few laughs thanks to the Vegas Golden Knights and their unbelievable Stanley Cup parade (17:40), the latest on Connor Brown (27:00), Edmonton and Jonathan Toews (28:30), the search for a new assistant coach in Toronto (31:40), teams to keep an eye on (33:00), Jeff predicts the top 5 picks at next weeks NHL Draft (34:45), the Winnipeg Ice moving to Washington (37:30), and they take your questions (40:00).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail!Music Outro: Bennett Coast - BenderListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KTNV Las Vegas.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.

Welcome to the off-season! Jeff and Elliotte discuss one of the most sought-after players this summer --- Ivan Barbashev (01:00), wonder what we’ll see from the Panthers as they have some work to do over the coming months (10:20) and Elliotte talks about the Golden Knights Stanley Cup parade down the strip (8:20).They also go into the Jesper Bratt contract (15:10), Alex DeBrincat (19:00), lots of interest in Pierre-Luc Dubois (20:30), some rumblings out of Edmonton (22:20), Tom Wilson (23:20), Leafs begin talks with players including Auston Matthews (24:30), Kyle Dubas continues to build out his staff (29:30) as do the Flyers (30:30), intrigue with Matvei Michkov as the draft approaches (31:15) and they take your questions + voicemails (36:30).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Mudrigo - TouchéListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

Vegas celebrates! Elliotte does the podcast walking down the Vegas strip as Jeff navigates us through some of the stories we’ve seen from the Golden Knights this season (01:00). They also discuss Michael Andlauer purchasing the Ottawa Senators (24:00) and the Rangers hiring Peter Laviolette (36:10).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: LUUKHANYO - Hii RollerListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: FilmNation Entertainment & Sportsnet.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.

Vegas can win the Stanley Cup at home! Jeff and Elliotte recap a crazy finish to Game 4 in Florida (01:00), talk Conn Smythe trophy and wonder if we’ll see Matthew Tkachuk at full strength.They also get into some news from around the league including — Flyers looking to make more moves (21:10), Ottawa sale (24:30), Calgary lock in their head coach (31:00), teams eye Pierre-Luc Dubois (36:00), Kyle Dubas signs a benchmark contract with the Penguins (38:30), Leafs are still undecided on Sheldon Keefe (41:20), Vegas will host the 2024 NHL Draft (42:10) and Jeff mentions a goalie to keep an eye on this off-season (44:00).They also take your voicemails and emails to wrap up the episode — and we hear from Kevin Woodley! (46:40)Watch the entire Panthers 2014 Draft piece HEREEmail the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Say She She - PrismListen to the full track HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KKGK, Sportsnet and WQAM-AM.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.

The rats are back! Jeff and Elliotte recap a wild finish to game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final (5:50) and they chat with Brandon Montour (41:10) as well as Vegas captain, Mark Stone (49:10).They kick the podcast off with some breaking news as the Columbus Blue Jackets pull off a sign and trade for Damon Severson (00:00) and then get into some more news from around the league including — the coaching search in Calgary (16:40) and New York (17:50), Shane Doan joins Toronto front office (19:30), the latest on Alex DeBrincat (24:00) and Pierre-Luc Dubois (30:40), Kings re-sign Vladislav Gavrikov (28:00), Islanders add to their front office (33:30), and an interesting story arises in Canada that could hurt teams north of the border (36:30).Watch the entire Vegas Golden Knights OGs piece HEREEmail the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: David James Allen - By The SummertimeListen to the full album HERE (out today!)This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KKGK, Sportsnet and WQAM-AM.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.

Lots of action away from the ice! Jeff and Elliotte get into the three-way trade between the Kings-Blue Jackets-Flyers (00:00), wonder what Philly will do with Carter Hart (12:30), the latest on Alex DeBrincat (18:30), Toronto’s core four (22:15), Calgary’s coaching search (27:50), Anaheim hires Greg Cronin as their head coach (32:10), Lou Lamoriello speaks (39:20), Montreal signs Cole Caufield (44:20), and they get into the Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights up 2-0 (48:30).Plus, they catch up with Bruce Cassidy (1:05:45) and Paul Maurice (1:15:00) in Las Vegas.Watch the entire Zach Whitecloud piece HEREEmail the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Winston Surfshirt - For The RecordListen to the full track hereAlso heard, Shayhan - PavementThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KKGK, MSG and Sportsnet.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.

Viva Las Vegas! Jeff and Elliotte are in Sin City covering Stanley Cup Media Day. But before we get into everything, Elliotte provides an update on some breaking news -- Mike Babcock will be the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets (00:00)! We then hear from both coaches on where the Stanley Cup will be won (5:30), the guys discuss Kyle Dubas being named the president of hockey operations in Pittsburgh (8:50), Toronto hiring Brad Treliving as their GM (23:30), Ottawa sale (33:00), Philadelphia filling out their front office (36:00), Patrick Kane injury (37:30), interest in Alex Killorn and Tyler Bertuzzi (38:45), and the goalie marketing (40:10).Jeff and Elliotte also chat with Matthew Tkachuk (43:30) and Alex Pietrangelo (55:50) ahead of the Stanley Cup Final.Email the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Moise - PARANOIAListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Chopped Herring Records & Sportsnet.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.

Ryan Smith is the owner of the Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake. He is also the executive chairman and co-founder of Qualtrics, an experience management company based out of Provo, Utah. He has expressed interest in owning an NHL team and has had conversations with the league about why he feels Utah is ready for the NHL.Jeff and Elliotte chat with Ryan about his journey, how he got into sports ownership, relocation or expansion, why Utah makes sense, surrounding himself with smart people, taking risks, working with Danny Ainge, some of his mentors, what he’s passionate about, and his friendship with Wayne Gretzky and Jon Cooper.Email the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Columbia Records & TNT.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.