The Sheet with Jeff Marek

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/

Jeff Marek sits down with Adam Copeland for a wide-ranging conversation ahead of his return to the historic Maple Leaf Gardens, a building that played a major role in Copeland’s childhood and his love of both hockey and professional wrestling. Copeland reflects on checking off career bucket-list venues like Arena México, Wembley Stadium and now Maple Leaf Gardens, why certain buildings carry so much meaning, and how those memories continue to fuel him this deep into his career.The conversation also dives into the similarities between hockey and professional wrestling, including the famous Brad May–Chris Barch fight and whether a cooperative hockey fight could essentially be considered pro wrestling. Copeland explains how acting helped him understand the importance of facial expressions, camera awareness and creating memorable moments, why connecting emotionally with the audience matters more than championships or moves, and how his perspective has changed during the second act of his career. He also discusses what it means to connect with younger fans, learning to embrace real emotion in the ring, his upcoming match with Steve Maclin, and the wrestling matches he believes helped change the industry, including Hulk Hogan vs. André the Giant, Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior and Hogan vs. The Rock.

Drew Remenda joins Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski to discuss Macklin Celebrini's second season in the NHL, expectations in San Jose, a young Celebrini compared to a young McDavid, and more.

Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski recap a wild opening two days around the NHL, breaking down the Pittsburgh Penguins’ dominant win over the Philadelphia Flyers and Nick Robertson’s two-goal performance, Kirill Marchenko’s first couple of games with the Toronto Maple Leafs following the blockbuster trade, and Gavin McKenna’s first taste of NHL regular-season action. Jeff and Greg also dive into Nathan MacKinnon losing his cool against the Los Angeles Kings, including his fight with Brandt Clarke and the helmet toss that followed, plus early impressions of the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights, what stood out from the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes in their first meeting of the season, and the latest surrounding Quinn Hughes and what could potentially come next. Then, the focus shifts to San Jose as the Sharks prepare to open their season against the Florida Panthers, with Macklin Celebrini set for his first regular-season game as captain. Drew Remenda joins the show to break down everything Sharks, including San Jose’s offseason, where the organization stands in its rebuild, what still needs to happen for the Sharks to become a legitimate contender, expectations for Celebrini entering his second NHL season, and much more.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/

Jeff Marek breaks down a chaotic opening night across the NHL, starting with the gritty battle between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers before getting into Kirill Marchenko’s highly anticipated debut with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jeff also reacts to opening-night wins for the Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights over the New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks, plus a wild first game in Edmonton as the Oilers and Vancouver Canucks went toe-to-toe in Mike Babcock’s debut behind the Edmonton bench. Then Stefen Rosner joins Jeff in studio to tee up the Islanders season opener in Toronto against the Maple Leafs, expectations of Schaefer in his second season, Bo Horvat being named captain, Mathieu Darche's summer, and more. Later, Sunny Mehta joins the show to discuss the New Jersey Devils’ offseason, expectations for the season ahead, how the NHL continues to evolve on and off the ice, and how those changes are reshaping the role of the modern general manager. Jeff and Sunny dig into roster construction, analytics, organizational philosophy and much more from around the league. 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/

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.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey 👍🏼Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/thesheet

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.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey 👍🏼Sports Interaction: https://www.sportsinteraction.com/thesheet

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.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Coca Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/ca/en/offerings/coca-cola/hockey