NHL Rumor Mill Heating Up ft. Andi Petrillo & David Pagnotta

Episode 2 of On the Road with Jeff Marek takes us to a stunning cottage on Airbnb located in beautiful Muskoka, Ontario, where Jeff Marek sits down with Edmonton Oilers CEO of Hockey Operations, Jeff Jackson. From his days as an NHL player, to working as an agent representing Connor McDavid, to now helping lead one of the league’s most storied franchises, Jackson’s career path is one of the most fascinating in hockey.In this conversation, Jackson opens up about transitioning from life on the ice to NHL front offices, what it was like representing McDavid as a teenager, and navigating the pressures of working in Toronto’s hockey spotlight as an executive with the Maple Leafs. He shares untold stories about Mario Lemieux, John Brophy, and life as an NHL roommate, while also talking about the business side of the game, his time building a player agency, and eventually joining Wasserman.The episode isn’t just about hockey. Jackson and Marek dive into music, travel, and culture, touching on everything from why hockey players love City and Colour, to wild concert memories with Kevin Costner and U2, to the best road-trip stops in the NHL. Jackson also reflects on Sam Gagner’s post-playing career with Muskoka Hockey and why he believes Connor McDavid’s leadership and humility make him one of the most impactful captains in the game today.This episode captures the unique mix of hockey, travel, culture, and storytelling that defines On the Road with Jeff Marek.00:00 – Intro00:42 – Jeff Jackson’s hockey journey: player, agent, executive02:14 – The reality of summers in hockey management04:26 – Early playing days & lessons from Brantford06:07 – John Brophy stories & making the NHL09:11 – Life with the Maple Leafs front office12:18 – Transition into player agency & recruiting challenges15:19 – Building a hockey agency & joining Wasserman16:12 – Jeff Marek’s Airbnb story & sponsor message17:06 – Music talk: City and Colour & Dallas Green18:46 – Best concerts ever (Tragically Hip, U2 & Kevin Costner cameo)21:02 – Connor McDavid as a teenager: what made him different22:55 – McDavid’s leadership, humility & drive to win24:20 – Sam Gagner’s hockey mind & Muskoka Hockey project27:39 – Favorite NHL cities & road-trip memories29:33 – Playing in Quebec City with the Nordiques30:42 – Best NHL roommates & road life stories31:40 – Playing against Mario Lemieux32:48 – Closing thoughts#OnTheRoad #JeffMarek #AirbnbPartner #Hockey #NHL #EdmontonOilers #ConnorMcDavid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Sep 33min

Join Jeff Marek for a special edition of The Sheet, live from TD Station at center ice ahead of the Saint John Sea Dogs' highly anticipated home opener against the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles! In this exciting episode, Jeff is joined by Trevor Georgie, the CEO and President of JSM Sports Entertainment, who shares insights into his time as the Sea Dogs' General Manager, including their Memorial Cup victory, and the transition to his current leadership role. Later, Jeff sits down with Alexis Joseph, the first overall pick in the 2025 QMJHL Draft and a top projected pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. Alexis opens up about the excitement of being selected first overall, preparing for life in the QMJHL, and the pressure of living up to such high expectations. Tune in for an inside look at the future of junior hockey from two influential figures in the game!#TheSheet #JeffMarek #SaintJohnSeaDogs #QMJHL #Hockey #MemorialCup #TrevorGeorgie #AlexisJoseph #FirstOverallPick #FutureStars #HockeyTalk #JuniorHockey #CapeBretonScreamingEagles #2025QMJHLDraft #2027NHLDraft #HockeyProspects #SeaDogs #JSMsports #HockeyNews #TDStation #HomeOpenerReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Sep 58min

On today’s episode of The Sheet on the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel, host Jeff Marek is joined by co-host Greg Wyshynski for a jam-packed show. The guys start with the big news out of New York: J.T. Miller has been named the 29th captain in Rangers history, and the team announced a new jersey sponsorship deal with Mark Messier’s Game 7 brand. They also reflect on the recent passings of Ken Dryden and Bob Goodenow, revisit yesterday’s wide-ranging conversation with Kyle Dubas, and dive into Wyshynski’s latest ESPN piece that looks at quirky player equipment habits and the ever-debated NHL playoff format. Later, Mollie Walker stops by to go deeper on all things Rangers — from the captaincy announcement and new leadership group to the jersey sponsorship and what these moves signal for the future of the franchise.#NYR #NHL #TheSheet #DailyFaceoff #JTMiller #Rangers #Hockey #NHLPlayoffs #JeffMarek #GregWyshynski #MollieWalkerReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Sep 1h 2min

Jeff sits down with Pittsburgh Penguins President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Kyle Dubas, for a wide-ranging conversation. They dive into the Penguins’ rookie games, Sidney Crosby’s status in Pittsburgh, the decision to bring back Marc-André Fleury on a PTO, the role of analytics in today’s NHL, and even the story behind the now-famous “two phone photo.”Shout out to our sponsors!👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/👍🏼 Simply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Sep 42min

Hockey is back, and so is The Sheet with Jeff Marek — now airing weekdays at 1 ET exclusively on the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel. To kick off the new season, Jeff sits down with Pittsburgh Penguins President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Kyle Dubas, for a wide-ranging conversation. They dive into the Penguins’ rookie games, Sidney Crosby’s status in Pittsburgh, the decision to bring back Marc-André Fleury on a PTO, the role of analytics in today’s NHL, and even the story behind the now-famous “two phone photo.”Later in the episode, Jeff is joined by OHL Commissioner Bryan Crawford to break down the league’s newly announced standards, the evolving NCAA/CHL relationship and the impact of charging NCAA scouts to attend games, the FloHockey broadcast deal, and what it all means for junior hockey moving forward.Tune in to stay ahead of the season and get the insight you can’t find anywhere else. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel so you never miss a moment of The Sheet!#TheSheet #JeffMarek #KyleDubas #PittsburghPenguins #SidneyCrosby #MarcAndreFleury #PenguinsHockey #NHLSeason #DailyFaceoff #OHL #BryanCrawford #JuniorHockey #CHL #NCAA #HockeyNews #HockeyTalk #HockeyPodcastShout out to our sponsors!👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/👍🏼 Simply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Sep 1h 19min

In the debut episode of "On the Road with Jeff Marek", we take you to Muskoka, Ontario, with a very special guest — Sam Gagner. This series brings you cottage-side conversations with some of the biggest names in hockey. Jeff sits down with Sam — former 6th overall pick, London Knights standout, Edmonton Oilers fan favourite, and the man behind Muskoka Hockey — for an in-depth conversation about life, hockey, and family.From his unforgettable 8-point night against the Chicago Blackhawks, to building Muskoka into a hockey hub alongside players like John Tavares and Taylor Hall, Gagner opens up about his career, transition into player development with the Ottawa Senators, and the balance of family life at the cottage. The two also dive into stories about backyard rinks, growing up with a father who played in the NHL, the sacrifices of his wife (a doctor), and how cottage life provides a rare escape from the demands of the NHL.00:42 – Introducing Sam Gagner in Muskoka2:20 – Life after the NHL season4:20 – The origins of Muskoka Hockey6:30– Building a summer hockey destination with NHL stars8:07 – Transition into player development with the Ottawa Senators10:34 – Lessons from his father & growing up in a hockey family13:57 – Backyard rink memories with John Tavares and more17:24 – Sam Gagner’s legendary 8-point night vs. Chicago19:53 – Playing & Training with McDavid, Draisaitl, and Crosby21:44 – Family sacrifices and the role of hockey wives23:56 – How Sam Gagner wants to be remembered by teammatesThis series was in partnership with AirBnB: https://click.pscrb.fm/2fWatch the full interview on the Daily Faceoff YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/oQfzZB2h7m4?si=UI3lW5RI4Q1dYNk5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Sep 26min

Nick Alberga from Leafs Morning Take joins the show to react to Mitch Marner’s sit-down with TSN’s Mark Masters, the fan reaction to his comments, and what it all means moving forward.Shout out to our sponsors!👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/👍🏼 Simply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Sep 24min

On today’s episode of The Sheet, host Jeff Marek dives into a packed show on the Daily Faceoff YouTube Channel. Jeff is first joined by ESPN's Greg Wyshynski to break down the latest on Connor McDavid’s contract situation and his revealing comments at the Canadian Olympic press conference. They also tackle Luke Hughes’ RFA status as the young blueliner remains unsigned by the New Jersey Devils, plus Mikael Backlund’s eye-opening comments that all but confirm Rasmus Andersson’s days in Calgary may be numbered. Later, Nick Alberga from Leafs Morning Take joins the show to react to Mitch Marner’s sit-down with TSN’s Mark Masters, the fan reaction to his comments, and what it all means moving forward.#TheSheet #DailyFaceoff #JeffMarek #ConnorMcDavid #NHL #GregWyshynski #NickAlberga #LeafsMorningTake #MitchMarner #LukeHughes #RasmusAndersson #CalgaryFlames #TorontoMapleLeafs #HockeyNewsShout out to our sponsors!👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/👍🏼 Simply Spiked: https://www.simplyspiked.ca/en-CAReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting____________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us on ⬇️Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoffDaily Faceoff Merch:https://nationgear.ca/collections/daily-faceoff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Sep 1h 11min