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Jeff and Greg talk about famous New Jersey Devils fans, if Patrik Elias belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame, and Pittsburgh not being able to clinch a playoff spot. Next, they discuss Jeff Carter’s diminished play, if they can imagine Sidney Crosby playing anywhere other than Pittsburgh, and what it could be like without Crosby and Alex Ovechkin in the playoffs (15:59). Finishing up, Jeff and Greg weigh in on the Flames’ season, why no teams can withstand what they lost, and why history is not on the side of the Bruins for winning the Cup (26:00).

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.

Russ Cohen, Anthony Mingioni, and Mike Augello talked to ESPN's Greg Wyshynski about Fanatics, Rangers vs. Devils in the playoffs, Leafs and Wrestlemania.

Jeff and Greg look back on Connor McDavid’s comments about the need for best-on-best international hockey, the positive spotlight an event like that would shine on the NHL, and if you can have a World Cup of Hockey without Russia. Next, they discus at the idea of only having NHLers play in the tournament and the logistics on the idea, before brainstorming a “Ryder Cup” style event or only pitting two countries against each other. To wrap, Jeff and Greg chat about the amount of elite athletes in the United States becoming hockey players.

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Jeff and Greg discuss the thought of having to “like” your favourite team in order to still root for them. Next, the guys give their thoughts on what change they would propose at the GM meetings and if there is a conversation to be had about eliminating the offside rule (05:10). To finish up, they look at the lack of experimenting of late in the AHL, Jeff’s yearning for a rule that ends a powerplay if the opposing team scores shorthanded, and debate the idea of teams picking their playoff opponents (28:13)

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Jeff and Greg discuss the latter’s recent conversation with Brad Marchand, before getting into what’s needed to improve buy-in from the players for All-Star Weekend festivities. Next, they chat about the importance of the All-Star Game to the NHL, the continues rise of franchise values, and how coaching philosophies change as coaches spend more time with the same team (08:21). They finish up with a discussion about the Flames' confusing season, what’s gone on in the Pacific Division this year, and Seattle’s quiet trade deadline (29:23).

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Jeff and Greg look at the Coyotes inventing a new term "trade related reasons" and how refreshing their honesty was, before discussing the idea of Arizona trying to bring more teams into the fold for a potential Jakob Chychrun trade. Later on, the guys chat about Nashville’s trade deadline plans, if Erik Karlsson can flip the switch to become a more well-rounded defenseman, and the pipe dream of him playing for the Oilers.

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Jeff and Greg look back on the latter’s hot pink suit that he wore during All Star Weekend, some of the figures from Florida's hockey history, and Stephen Weiss’ career with the organization. Next, the guys chat about Igor Larionov’s moving expenses, the length of Bo Horvat's contract, and the future of Semyon Varlamov (11:43). To wrap, Jeff and Greg discuss the roster construction of the Islanders, what damage they could do if they got into the playoffs and if the players would like the idea of expanded playoffs (19:33).

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 Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski checks in from Florida to discuss NHL All-Star Weekend, the new events in this year’s skills competition, the evolving relationship between Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, and the NHL’s current lack of meaningful rivalries. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (29:00)! Justin and Brent tee up the betting odds for tonight’s NHL All-Star Skills competition and debate which pro sports league has the best All-Star Weekend. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay!

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Jeff and Greg discuss the Flyers' decision to play Ivan Provorov following his refusal to wear the "Pride Night" warmups, the tricky nature of what happened, and the social media response. Next, they talk about Evander Kane’s impact since joining the Oilers, Edmonton's Stanley Cup drought during the McDavid-Draisaitl era, and where Seattle fits into the Western Conference playoff picture (20:00). To finish up, Jeff and Greg weigh in on Jim Rutherford’s press conference and how tough a job the Canucks have ahead of them, before sharing their thoughts on the passing of Gino Odjick (27:00)

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Jeff and Greg start off discussing the latter’s interview with John Scott about his All-Star experience, a conspiracy theory about Scott’s trade to Montreal, and why everyone was so angry surrounding the event. The guys then reminisce about their thoughts during the voting process for Scott, how one executive wasn’t happy about discussing it, and how we’re slowly getting back to giving the game back to the fans (11:00). To wrap, Jeff and Greg chat about the idea of having players who weren't voted in still compete in the skills competition, who would play each of them in a John Scott movie, and Joe Sakic replacing Bobby Clarke on the Hall of Fame Selection Committee (20:00).

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Jeff and Greg look back at old trade deadline shows, the latter feeling like Doug MacLean was going to beat him up, and why former GMs owe it to the fans to write books. Moving on, they discuss what’s going on in Vancouver with Bo Horvat, why Nashville and St. Louis are two of the more interesting storylines, and which current coach would make a good GM (12:00). To finish up the segment, Jeff and Greg look at the potential rise in the salary cap, the negotiation tactic used by the NHL, and the digital ad conundrum (26:00).

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Jeff and Greg debate whether or not “The Dishigan” should actually be called “The Zegras”, and why Sonny Milano is not the Marty Jannetty of the play. Next, the guys discuss the pickup in physicality across the league, the impact of players like Tom Wilson and why teams are looking for tougher players in the draft (04:00). Moving on, Jeff and Greg chat about if momentum really exists, New Jersey's Chico Resch “Take On Me” video, and how much the Devils’ fan base loves Vitek Vanecek (15:00). To wrap, they talk about Jack Hughes’ defensive improvement, how good Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg’s two-way games were, and thoughts on the Colorado Avalanche with their injury situation (25:00).

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Jeff and Greg start off with their thoughts on the World Cup and discuss the long-time belief that soccer would pass hockey in popularity in the United States. Next, the guys react to the breaking news of Kris Letang suffering a stroke that will keep him sidelined indefinitely (06:13). Moving on, they discuss the high-scoring game between the Seattle Kraken and L.A. Kings, Jaden Schwartz’s baffling stat line, and why it’s harder to defend in today’s game (10:39). Jeff then offers up a theory on why the Selke Trophy is a bizarre award for a league that wants an increase in offence (17:25). To finish up, the guys chat about no leads being safe in today’s game, if there needs to be more former goaltenders monitoring the current crop of netminders, and more (25:06)!

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Jeff is joined for a full hour by ESPN Senior NHL Writer, Greg Wyshynski for MvsW! In honour of USA playing England in the World Cup, they start by discussing their favourite USA Hockey jerseys. Sticking on the ice, they share their confidence level in the New Jersey Devils to make the playoffs, and how solid their young stars have looked this season. Later, they discuss the parity and unusual starts from teams around the league at the American Thanksgiving mark of the season. Finally, they discuss the explosion of offence in the NHL.

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Jeff and Greg start off with their reaction to the New Jersey Devils’ 10-game winning streak, why they may not need an elite goaltender to win, and the importance of health regarding their top players (00:00). Next, the guys discuss the Canadiens’ reverse retro jersey, why Greg ranks the Florida Panthers' jersey so highly, and their plans for the All-Star Game in Florida (06:52). Later on, Jeff and Greg debate if the New York Islanders are for real, if Mathew Barzal is a star or a complimentary player and the reasons behind his goal-less drought despite being tied for the team lead in points (13:23). To wrap, they discuss who would get into Greg’s Hall of Fame, Connor McDavid’s dominance, and the renaming of the Conn Smythe Trophy (25:09).

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Jeff and Greg talk about the evolution of hockey podcasts from the time of their original MvsW podcast, if players should be allowed to participate in the shootout if they are still serving a penalty at the end of overtime, and if officials should have the ability to review phantom penalties (00:00). Next, the guys share some rule changes that they would make, former teammate stories about Phil Kessel, and the idea of resting players in today’s game as it pertains to the Ironman streak (14:26). To wrap up, they chat about Kessel looking like a "throwback" player, how his Hall of Fame candidacy stacks up against other players of his era, and the issues with the Vancouver Canucks (24:22).

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Jeff and Greg kick things off talking about the latter’s Stanley Cup pick, why the price for second pairing defencemen continues to climb, and which teams might be interested in Patrick Kane (02:47). Next, the guys look at the state of the Florida Panthers after losing Aaron Ekblad, if the Norris Trophy is Cale Makar’s to lose for the next decade and his biggest competition for the award this season (11:20). To wrap up, Jeff and Greg discuss the up-and-coming teams in the Atlantic, the ghosts of Jim Benning still surrounding this Vancouver Canucks group, and how they view the Toronto Maple Leafs’ current situation (18:08).

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.