The Sheet with Jeff Marek

On today’s episode of The Sheet, Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski react to the major announcement that Alex Ovechkin will retire at the end of the season, reflecting on what Ovi has meant to the NHL, the impact he’s had on the sport, what his legacy will ultimately look like, and what the league will miss when one of the greatest goal scorers of all time steps away. Jeff and Greg also run through the biggest stories from around the NHL, including Gavin McKenna skipping recent optional skates before returning to the ice ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ matchup with the Nashville Predators, and just how high the panic level should be among Leafs fans following a 1-2 start. They also discuss Dylan Larkin preparing to make his season debut for the Detroit Red Wings while trade speculation continues, the latest on Simon Edvinsson reportedly preferring a trade and where that situation could ultimately lead, and the ongoing stalemate between Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets. Plus, the Ottawa Senators’ 2-0 start, Ivan Demidov being sidelined for 2-4 weeks, Macklin Celebrini missing last night’s game with a lower-body injury, and plenty more from around the NHL.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey 👍🏼Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/thesheet 👍🏼Taco Time: https://tacotimecanada.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff Marek is joined by Max Bultman to break down the latest news surrounding the Detroit Red Wings, starting with Simon Edvinsson and reports that the unsigned restricted free agent would prefer a trade out of Detroit. They discuss how the relationship reached this point, why Edvinsson may be looking for a fresh start, what the Red Wings could be seeking in return, and which teams could emerge as potential landing spots. Max also dives into the ongoing Dylan Larkin situation after the Red Wings captain was booed during Detroit’s home opener, whether his future with the organization is becoming increasingly uncertain, the possibility of his trade list expanding, and what Detroit’s asking price could look like as the situation develops. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the October 5th edition of The Sheet, Jeff Marek breaks down a chaotic start to the season in Detroit as Max Bultman joins the show to discuss the latest surrounding unsigned restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson, who reportedly now prefers a trade from the Red Wings. Marek and Bultman dig into how negotiations between Detroit and Edvinsson reached this point, why the 23-year-old defenceman may be ready to move on, what the Red Wings would need in return, potential landing spots and whether there is still a path toward getting a contract done. They also dive into the ongoing Dylan Larkin saga after the former Red Wings captain was booed during Detroit’s home opener, examining where the relationship between Larkin, the organization and the fanbase went wrong, whether his list of potential destinations could expand, what Detroit is asking for in a trade and whether a resolution is getting any closer. Later, David Pagnotta joins Jeff to go around the NHL and provide the latest on Edvinsson and Larkin, Connor Hellebuyck’s unresolved situation with the Winnipeg Jets and which teams could still enter the market for the star goaltender, plus the Toronto Maple Leafs’ continued search for roster upgrades, what John Chayka could be looking to add and which players may become available as the NHL season gets underway. All that plus the latest NHL trade rumours, news and storylines coming out of the weekend on The Sheet.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey 👍🏼Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/thesheet 👍🏼Taco Time: https://tacotimecanada.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NHL agent Ian Pulver joins Jeff Marek to break down the new contract for his client Tristan Luneau and what went into getting the deal done with the Anaheim Ducks. Pulver discusses Luneau’s development and the type of player Anaheim believes he can become, why NHL teams are increasingly looking to lock up young talent early, and how the league’s evolving contract landscape is changing negotiations between players, agents and general managers. They also get into Anaheim’s unique offseason, including the impact of the Ducks’ offer-sheet situation and Pavel Mintyukov’s contract, before pulling back the curtain on the life of an NHL agent, the relationships behind negotiations and what it takes to represent players in today’s league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek, Jeff is joined by Brian Burke for his first appearance of the season to give his perspective on the changing NHL landscape. The longtime NHL executive discusses the rise of player empowerment, how contract negotiations have evolved, the challenges facing modern general managers, offer sheets and how he would have approached a situation like Anaheim’s, plus his early impressions from around the league. Then, NHL agent Ian Pulver joins Jeff to go inside the brand-new contract extension for his client, Tristan Luneau, who signed a six-year, $43.2 million deal with the Anaheim Ducks. Pulver explains what went into getting the deal done, why NHL general managers are increasingly looking to lock up their young players before their prices climb, what the Ducks see in Luneau and how Anaheim’s eventful summer helped shape the negotiation. They also discuss the ripple effects of the Leo Carlsson offer sheet, Anaheim’s decision to match it, Pavel Mintyukov’s new contract, the changing RFA market and what life is like negotiating contracts in today’s NHL. Finally, Adam Copeland joins Jeff to talk about his career in professional wrestling, what he’s working on now, his journey through WWE and AEW, and his lifelong love of the Toronto Maple Leafs.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey 👍🏼Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/thesheet 👍🏼Taco Time: https://tacotimecanada.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.