Hour 2: Skate Deals, Bunting's Feistiness, and Makar's Guilty Conscience w/ Jeff Marek
Jeff Marek - friend of the show - joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Maple Leafs’ defensive performance against Tampa on Tuesday, Michael Bunting’s gritty skill set, if Dan Kelly will face any discipline from the NHL, Auston Matthews’ special Christmas-themed skates, the potential of star players signing skate deals, and Cale Makar currying favour with NHL officials. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on the Masters’ decision to allow LIV players to participate in the 2023 iteration of the tournament. Later, Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and prospects writer for The Athletic, checks in to chat about the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship, expectations for Connor Bedard at the tournament, Adam Fantilli’s skill set, and the current level of parity in international hockey (28:43). 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
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Show Notes
Jeff Marek - friend of the show - joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Maple Leafs’ defensive performance against Tampa on Tuesday, Michael Bunting’s gritty skill set, if Dan Kelly will face any discipline from the NHL, Auston Matthews’ special Christmas-themed skates, the potential of star players signing skate deals, and Cale Makar currying favour with NHL officials. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on the Masters’ decision to allow LIV players to participate in the 2023 iteration of the tournament. Later, Scott Wheeler, NHL Draft and prospects writer for The Athletic, checks in to chat about the upcoming World Junior Hockey Championship, expectations for Connor Bedard at the tournament, Adam Fantilli’s skill set, and the current level of parity in international hockey (28:43).
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