The Sheet with Jeff Marek

A blockbuster trade rocks the NHL on the eve of the 2026-27 season, and Columbus Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell joins Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski to break it all down. Hours after Columbus sent Kirill Marchenko, Elvis Merzlikins and Miles Wood to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae and a 2027 second-round pick, Waddell explains why the Blue Jackets made the move, the decision to move on from Marchenko, what Columbus believes it is getting in Knies and how the trade came together. Waddell also discusses Adam Fantilli’s new six-year, $82.5 million contract, the importance of getting one of the franchise’s cornerstone players locked up long term and where the Blue Jackets stand following a headline-filled summer. Then, with the NHL regular season getting underway, Jeff and Greg go around the league with the biggest opening-night stories, predictions, bold takes and everything to watch as the 2026-27 season begins.

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The latest NHL news and biggest hockey storylines are front and centre on The Sheet with Jeff Marek. Jeff is joined by NHL insider David Pagnotta to break down the league’s latest uniform and equipment enforcement, including players being penalized for wearing their jerseys tucked in, what could be next when it comes to NHL player visors, and the potential impact of the NHL salary cap continuing to rise over the next two seasons. Jeff and Dave also have a special announcement you won’t want to miss. Later, Mike Augello of Hockey Hotstove joins Jeff to take a deep dive into the Buffalo Sabres after their breakthrough 2025-26 season. They discuss Buffalo’s summer, the Sabres’ roster changes, the ongoing questions surrounding Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Alex Lyon, the team’s goaltending situation heading into the new season, expectations for the Sabres after their return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and what comes next for a young Buffalo team looking to build on its success. Plus, more NHL news, analysis, rumours and insider information from around the league on The Sheet with Jeff Marek.

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Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski are back for another edition of The Sheet, breaking down the biggest stories from around the NHL as the 2026-27 season approaches. The guys lead with Mark Messier’s stunning criticism of the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock, including his concerns over Babcock’s history, the stories he’s heard from former players and the unusual involvement of Edmonton’s leadership group in the hiring process. Jeff and Greg discuss what Messier’s comments mean for Babcock, Connor McDavid and an Oilers organization entering the season under an even brighter spotlight. Then, the guys head to Detroit, where Dylan Larkin’s return to the ice has created another talking point around the Red Wings. Jeff and Greg react to the viral footage of Larkin in battle drills, the conversation around his compete level and effort, and the continued uncertainty surrounding his future in Detroit following his offseason trade request. Plus, Greg dives into his latest ESPN bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams ahead of the 2026-27 season, Jeff and Greg take a look at some of the wild new arena food being unveiled around the league, and Mike Halford and Jason Brough join the show! Halford and Brough discuss launching their new weekday morning show with Daily Faceoff Vancouver and The Nation Network, making the jump from traditional sports radio to digital media, what they want to build with the new show and, of course, the latest surrounding the Vancouver Canucks. All that and much more on today’s edition of The Sheet with Jeff Marek.

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On today’s episode of The Sheet, Jeff Marek is joined by Brent Wallace to break down a massive summer of change for the Ottawa Senators following the departure of Brady Tkachuk. Wallace gives his assessment of how the Senators look without their former captain, what he expects from Ottawa this weekend, how the team moves forward after losing one of the faces of the franchise, and Michael Andlauer’s recent comments surrounding Tkachuk’s departure. After Brent leaves, Jeff turns things over to the chat for some wild NHL predictions, reacting to bold calls for the upcoming season, debating which ones could actually happen, and sharing his thoughts on some of the biggest storylines around the league. Later, Carter Meyer joins the show after leaving the U.S. National Team Development Program to join the Quebec Remparts before eventually heading to Boston College. Meyer discusses his decision to make the jump to the QMJHL, why Quebec was the right destination, what he hopes to gain from playing for the Remparts, and how the move fits into the next stage of his hockey career.

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On today’s episode of The Sheet, hosted by Jeff Marek, Jeff is joined by Jonny Lazarus, Tyler Yaremchuk and Jay Rosehill for a wide-ranging discussion around the biggest storylines shaping the NHL. The panel dives into Rod Brind’Amour’s comments about the Carolina Hurricanes potentially not playing any preseason games, and what that could mean for preparation ahead of the regular season. They also examine the Columbus Blue Jackets and how the ongoing negotiations with Adam Fantilli could impact Zach Werenski and the team’s future salary structure. Plus, the panel debates whether Leo Carlsson’s massive contract could be one of the most consequential deals in NHL history, finishes the sentence “If the Edmonton Oilers don’t win the Stanley Cup this year…,” reveals the one rule or CBA change they would make to the NHL, and names a player who could enter an awards race despite never previously being considered a serious contender. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.