Playoff Pool Runs Deep + Flyers' History with Russian Athletes

The Jeff Marek Show

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4.4 • 887 Ratings

🗓️ 29 March 2024

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

Jeff kicks off the show with Sportsnet’s Iain Macintyre as they discuss the Vancouver's pursuit of clinching a playoff spot, Nikita Zadorov’s impact in the Canucks' locker room, the deep playoff field this year, and Patrik Allvin’s GM of the Year candidacy. Then, E.J. Hradek of NHL Network joins the show as they discuss the Jack Adams Award race, the Flyers' history with Russian athletes, and much more (18:16). Later on, NESN's Billy Jaffe stops by to discuss the Bruins clinching a playoff berth, Boston's center depth, and Jim Montgomery’s coaching performance this season (48:09). 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 SportsNet Radio Network.
0:12.1	Welcome back to the program.
0:13.4	So the comes top of the hour, E.J. Raddick stops by from NHL Network.
0:18.4	Also, Billy Jaffe from Nesson covering off the Boston Bruins, who clinched yesterday
0:23.8	thanks to, Czech's notes, the Montreal Canadiens. Still waiting for that thank you tweet.
0:31.6	Who beat the Philadelphia Flyers yesterday. In the meantime, you know what's going to happen soon for
0:35.7	the Vancouver Canucks that are going to officially clinch a playoff spot.
0:38.7	When that happens, I cannot tell you.
0:40.8	We thought maybe yesterday not so fast, stars three, Canucks won,
0:44.9	but one day, probably sooner than later, the Vancouver Canucks will clinch.
0:49.9	As we bring aboard Ian McIntyre from Sportsnet and Sportsnet.com.
0:53.2	Ian, how are you today?
0:54.7	I'm doing very well. How are you, Jeffrey?
0:58.3	I am well. So the question for all Canadian teams at any time, and most specifically,
1:04.3	around this time of year when there are clinching scenarios or playoff positioning or just
1:09.3	making it into the playoffs in general.
1:12.9	The default setting for hockey fans in this country is always worry.
1:18.5	So what is most worrying to a Vancouver Canucks fan?
1:21.5	We'll start with the obvious right out of the gates.
1:23.8	What is most worrying for the Vancouver Canucks right now today?
1:28.3	Well, there's a long list because doom is never far.
1:35.3	It's always lurking somewhere in this market.
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