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Jeff and ESPN's Greg Wyshynski kick off the program with their thoughts on the PWHL’s impact in New York, before getting into Matt Rempe’s four-game suspension and his wave goodbye to Kurtis MacDermid. Next, they discuss Kris Letang looking scrambled after the deadline, how Kyle Dubas approached his team's transactions, and Sidney Crosby’s next contract extension. Later on, the pair debate if the Lightning will open the vault for Steven Stamkos in the offseason, potential fits if he does decide to enter free agency, if the Sabres will look different next year, and if the Kraken’s season is essentially over.

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Jeff and Greg kick off the show breaking down the biggest news around the league. They discuss Vegas acquiring Anthony Mantha from the Capitals, who the Golden Knights will look to bring in next, Washington locking up Rasmus Sandin, and how the Caps should approach the future. Later, the pair weigh in on Vladimir Tarasenko joining the Panthers, Sidney Crosby’s future in Pittsburgh, and much more!

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Jeff and ESPN's Greg Wyshynski kick off the show talking about how Matt Rempe has become an NHL sensation, his fighting technique, if he will be in the lineup after the deadline, and the state of fighting in the NHL. Later, the pair discuss Gary Bettman’s comments to the media surrounding the Jets' future in Winnipeg amidst attendance issues and the team's success on the ice, before looking at the importance of tonight's game for the St. Louis Blues.

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Jeff and Greg kick off the show discussing the NHL returning to the Olympics and the Four Nations Tournament announcement. Then, the duo recap this year's All-Star game and discuss the effort from the players, the new-look skills competition, and much more! Later on, they discuss Greg’s latest piece outlining his mid-season NHL awards predictions including why Connor Hellebuyck deserves to be in the MVP conversation and what it would take for a goalie to win the Lady Byng.

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Jeff welcomes Greg Wyshynski back to the show as they break down the biggest storylines around the league at the All-Star break! They discuss the L.A. Kings' struggles as of late, if Rob Blake would like a redo on his big off-season trades, and what to make of the team's goaltending. Later on, the pair try to figure out who the Seattle Kraken really are, before looking ahead to this weekend's NHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition!

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Jeff welcomes ESPN's Greg Wyshynski to the show for this week's edition of MvsW! They kick things off discussing Connor McDavid’s comments to the media in Chicago following a lengthy offside call, before debating the merits of no video review. Next, Jeff and Greg weigh in on the Cutter Gauthier/Jamie Drysdale swap, Drysdale's surprise by the move, how Gauthier has handled the situation so far, and the experience of playing under John Tortorella. The pair wrap up with a chat about the race for the President's Trophy, the Panthers' strong play as of late, and much more!

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Jeff and Greg Wyshynski kick off the new year breaking down the young hockey talent that is coming out of the United States, the development paths that are available to youth in America, and what the future has in store for the U.S./Canada rivalry. Then, the pair discuss how the American squad will fare at the World Juniors with Canada being eliminated, before getting into the Senators' upcoming decisions and the situation between Ryan Hartman and Cole Perfetti.

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Jeff and Greg kick things off debating if the Flyers are who the Sabres thought they would be this season, before getting into John Tortorella's approach to coaching a rebuilding team. They discuss which NHL coaches they would like to see write a book, Don Granato sounding defeated after last night’s 9-4 loss, if the Sabres' head coach is on the hot seat, as well as Buffalo's goaltending and defensive struggles. Then, Jeff and Greg get into Devon Toews calling out his Avalanche teammates last night following a loss to the Blackhawks, Jack Hughes’ tough game against the Flyers last night, and more!

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Jeff welcomes Greg Wyshynski to the show as they recap the most interesting points that came out of Doug Armstrong’s press conference following the firing of Craig Berube. Then, they discuss some of the notable active defenders around the NHL and debate which should be inducted into the Hockey Hall Of Fame after their careers. Next, they chat about Greg’s story on Connor Ingram and his whirlwind of a journey that has led him to being a potential Vezina candidate this year. Finally, Jeff and Greg weigh in on the idea of teams conducting practices during the evenings as opposed to morning skates, and how teams around the NHL view the idea.

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Jeff and Greg kick off the show discussing the Ottawa Senators' coaching staff following the addition of Jacques Martin, what is going through D.J. Smith’s head, and more. Then, the pair weigh in on the highs and lows of the "Hughes Bowl" last night, as well as the NHL Board of Governors Meeting. Next, they chat about the discussions regarding the NHL's participation in the 2026 Olympics and the concerns surrounding arena construction in Italy. They end things off discussing some of the proposed rule changes that the PWHL could implement ahead of their inaugural season. 

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Greg Wyshynski joins Jeff as they kick off the show discussing what would change in hockey if Godzilla existed. Then, they discuss a rule that stopped teams from flying on the same plane together, how the biggest rivalries have evolved over time, the return of the NHL-All Star Game draft, some of the biggest names still without an NHL contract, and which of those players could be signed next. Jeff and Greg wrap up this episode with a chat about who Lou Lamerello’s successor could be on Long Island.

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Jeff Marek and ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski kick off this week's edition of MvsW discussing the hockey slang of today and the best hockey nicknames. Then, the pair weigh in on Jon Cooper's announcement that Andrei Vasilevskiy could return to the lineup at some point during Tampa’s three-game road trip, how his return might impact the goalie market, and more. Later, they chat about how the hockey world is approaching the Oilers' underwhelming season, the Blues' mentality on the blueline, Jordan Binnington re-establishing himself in St. Louis, Patrik Laine’s relationship with the Blue Jackets' front office, and more.

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Jeff welcomes ESPN's Greg Wyshynski to the show to talk about the legacy of Gary Bettman’s tenure as the commissioner of the NHL and how the league values public contract/salary databases. Later on, they discuss the proposed changes to the NHL’s 3v3 overtime structure, who the face of Swedish hockey is in today’s NHL, the best Swedish hockey player of all time, and more!

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Jeff is joined by ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski as they discuss the Sharks getting their first win of the season, the team’s defensive core, Mike Grier’s message to the team, and more. Then, they discuss the Oilers waiving Jack Campbell and who is to blame for the struggles in Oil Country.

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Jeff welcomes ESPN's Greg Wyshynski to the show for another edition of MvsW! They kick things off discussing the breaking news out of Ottawa regarding the Senators losing their first-round pick as a result of their involvement in the Evgenii Dadonov trade controversy. They compare the situation in Ottawa to that of Ilya Kovalchuk and the Devils all those years ago, before considering the potential ramifications for Pierre Dorion. Later on, Jeff and Greg discuss the news out of Washington surrounding Nicklas Bäckström taking a step away from the team due to injury, the ongoing neck guard debate following the tragic passing of Adam Johnson, and much more.

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Jeff is joined by ESPN's Greg Wyshynski for this week's edition of MvsW! They start off with a discussion on the state of defence in the NHL today and what it takes to build a cup contending blue line. Next, they shift focus to the struggles surrounding the Washington Capitals and the Pittsburgh Penguins and if either of those teams can bounce back from their tough starts, before sharing some early impressions of the Vancouver Canucks. To wrap up, Jeff and Greg weigh in on the vote on the decentralization of the draft and the pros and cons of both sides of the coin.

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Jeff Kicks off the show with his ‘Random Hockey Fact of the Day’. Next, he welcomes Greg Wyshynski to discuss his pre-season Stanley Cup predictions, how Leon Draisaitl elevates his game in the playoffs, his demands from the Oilers during the offseason, and how comparable he is to Nathan MacKinnon. Later, they discuss the old faces in new places, what it was like to see the Predators hit the ice without Mattias Ekholm, and the Connor Bedard era in Chicago. Then, they dissect how Bedard looked on the defensive side of the puck, how he has conducted himself with the media, and how Pittsburgh, the oldest team in the league, looked against Bedard and the Blackhawks last night. To wrap up, the pair weigh in on what the next few seasons will look like for Kyle Dubas, and the most interesting teams heading into the season.

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Jeff and Greg discuss the doomsday scenario for the Maple Leafs, the current unanswered questions about the team and if there’s an obvious player move that could be made this offseason. Next, they talk about comparisons with the Panthers moving Matthew Tkachuk and the Leafs potentially moving Mitch Marner, Florida’s roster construction and the importance of adding toughness (13:14). In closing, Jeff and Greg look at the Devils getting beat bad in the playoffs and Norris remorse for players like Brent Burns and Miro Heiskanen, before chatting about Lindy Ruff’s post-game comments (20:29).

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Jeff and Greg discuss the idea of Patrick Kane signing one-year deals with different teams or if he might want to settle with a team on a longer-term deal. Next, they talk about Kane and Vladimir Tarasenko hitting free agency for the first time in their careers, if the latter might be a fit with the Islanders and how some of the Ranger players might view Gerard Gallant (01:30). To wrap up, Jeff and Greg chat about the Bruins putting a banner up for their season, which player from the 2016 NHL Draft you would rather have, and the performance by the Panthers in Game One against the Leafs (16:17).

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Jeff and Greg start the segment off the rails with a conversation about how they would handle a failed drug test as an athlete. Moving on, the guys look at the improvement of the Oilers over the course of their series, the decision by Minnesota to start Marc-Andre Fleury in Game 2, and Edmonton going back to Stuart Skinner in Game 5 (08:29). In closing, Jeff and Greg chat about the turnaround in the Devils-Rangers series, what’s going on with Timo Meier, and the play of Akira Schmid (16:04).

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