Hartman Tells Russo His Side of the Story + Valiquette Talks Quick’s Ageless Play

The Jeff Marek Show

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4.4 • 887 Ratings

🗓️ 5 January 2024

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

Jeff kicks of the show with former NHL defenceman turned Devils analyst, Ken Daneyko! They discuss what he learned from playing with the great Larry Robinson, the tendencies we see in today’s game on the defensive side of the puck, and which player is "the engine" on the Devils. Next, The Athletic's Michael Russo breaks down his exclusive interview with Ryan Hartman for his side of the Cole Perfetti controversy, before chatting about the rivalry between the Jets and Wild and Minnesota's injury and salary cap situation (16:44). Later, former Maple Leafs GM Gord Stellick shares his take on the NHL's soap opera season so far, before focusing in on Toronto to chat about Martin Jones' back-to-back starts, Auston Matthews’ case for the Hart Trophy, and William Nylander’s next contract (29:30). Lastly, former NHL goaltender now Rangers analyst, Steve Valiquette stops by to discuss Brennan Othman's NHL debut, Jonathan Quick’s vintage season, and much more (49:06)! 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.

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0:00.0	This is the Jeff Merrick Show on the Sports Net Radio Network.
0:12.0	Welcome back to the program coming up top of the hour.
0:14.6	Mike Russo from the Athletic, Gordon Stelik stops by, and Steve Valaket as well.
0:19.3	We'll talk about the Rangers and Goldtenders.
0:21.3	Steve, of course, the owner of Clear Sight Analytics the best
0:25.4	way we have to measure and evaluate goal tenders ladies and gentlemen.
0:28.3	In the meantime three games on the go around the NHL this evening you will get
0:31.8	a chance to watch two of the great
0:33.3	young superstars going head to head as a New Jersey Devils with Jack Hughes
0:37.1	face off against Chicago Blackhawks with Connor Bedard. Ken Danico here from
0:41.8	MSG Plus for comments from the devil's point of view.
0:44.8	Ken, how are you today? Thanks for being aboard. I'm good, Jeff. How are you this
0:49.1	afternoon and just getting ready for what you mentioned a couple of really good
0:54.0	young players. What are good players on both sides?
0:58.0	100% and like great young talent on both sides as well and you know I'm not sure how much you've had a
1:04.6	chance to watch the Black Hawks this year but I mean Bedard is one thing and we all
1:09.2	watch the highlights of Bedard like everybody watches Connor Bedard but you know you're a
1:14.4	defenseman I know you have your eyes on the blue line Kevin Korsinski is
1:18.7	outstanding and I'm really curious to see what you think about the name of Alex Vlassick doesn't get a lot of
1:27.3	headlines although he's a giant he's six foot six two hundred and five two
1:31.5	hundred ten pounds stay-at-home guy plays 20 minutes 200 and
1:36.0	stay at home guy plays 20 minutes a night like this black hawks team like I know they're not there yet and not close to being there yet
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