I had been a fan of this show for a long time, but they’ve essentially turned into a Toronto maple leafs defender show. All they do is defend dirty plays and horrendous coaching decision by the Leafs while simultaneously crying any time the Leafs get their feelings hurt. Elliot is a pathetic excuse for a hockey commentator and should be ashamed of himself for endorsing headshots(only when committed by Toronto mind you). They come across as whiny, sniveling sycophants.
Hockey retires to many numbers jersey!Also to many player each year nominated to hockey hall of fame. Might as well put everyone in the hall of fame.The hall is now so dam dilute Your show is not bad.You put to many people on a dam statue!
Absolutely the best hockey podcast. Well researched, well produced, and entertaining. Would like them to cover some of the harder topics in Hockey, but I understand needing to keep contacts.
Your story has become tiresome, a German host named Dieter once said. I never thought I’d say it about this show but I’m there it’s not so much the content it’s the delivery and it’s not Elliot it’s Marek
if he says something terrible you can be sure he’ll repeat it, if it’s really bad, he’ll say it three times he just loves jamming phrases that he thinks up into your subconscious, Elliot will rip him sometimes in fun, but there’s a razor of truth in his insult. Please just don’t say the first thing that comes into your head, Jeffie. And definitely don’t say the thing that you thought about for three days and can’t wait to let out with a squeal.
Boys, do you read these things? What happened to the end of pod music? Admit, some was bad. Some was really good. Most was listenable. Why did that end?
Outstanding podcast. Loved watching him play with the Flyers. What a warrior. Hated seeing him getting traded. Great coach. Outstanding person. Thanks for interviewing him.
Good show, especially for those of us in US that do not get coverage outside our local teams.
Enjoy the banter and chemistry between the guys.
I do have an isssue with they stance on social norms of the day, in particular their belief you wear the LGBTQ…. Jersey or you are some kind of racist.
We all know Toronto is the center of the universe. We know Vancouver is a disaster but there are 32 teams in the NHL.
I would expect some coverage of those pesky teams not named Maple Leafs and Canucks. It is 32 Thoughts for the 32 teams. Not 32 thoughts about Toronto and Vancouver.
Friedman is pretty awesome, has his finger on the pulse for the most part. Jeff is an uncoordinated buffoon stumbling through his clunky takes. What an absolute idiot of a man
But a “hockey player’s hockey player” would never quit cuz of eczema. Dudes play after taking pucks to the mouth, breaking bones etc etc, and this dude was too itchy? I’m out
I enjoy this show for the unique insight into the goings-on around the NHL, but putting out this episode without any mention of Mitchell Miller is absurd. Even if it didn’t come up in the interview, it should have been mentioned in the pre-recorded insert.
That is the story in the league right now, and it reminds me of this show’s hesitation to discuss Kyle Beach during that time last year.
Do better.
Jeff and Elliott get along well and have a great rapport, which makes them easy to listen to….just two guys talking hockey. But the real star of the show is Amil Delic. The production value of this podcast is incredible. The little drops and added background music to stories takes the listener experience to another level. Kudos Amil. Keep up the great work.
If you want to hear a weekly show that kisses the butts of the hockey elites than this show is for you. Never a critical word is uttered for fear a losing their precious access to the hockey gods. Old guy hockey elitism at its finest.
These guys not only deliver an informative and entertaining podcast, but they make a great effort and take great pride in keeping the content as current as possible. Their efforts are really appreciated.
I wish I liked it as they have some good points and insights, but I just can’t get over how arrogant they sound. Every week I try listening to it but find myself turning it off.
One game a week at 2 pm would be great. The minor leagues do a school day game but at 10:30 am or 11:00 am. It would also be great for retirees but also like baseball that has the businessman special game.
Great podcast! I also enjoy your weekly spots on SiriusXM too.
I enjoy this podcast and the information and discussions that Jeff and Elliote have. I appreciated that it had shorter episodes 2 days a week instead of the longer episodes weekly when the show first started. I also enjoy the humor of the show and the chemistry between the two hosts. However, can you please turn down the bumper music? There is one bumper where it sounds like nails on a chalkboard, and if you are listening with ear-buds, it can get really loud. Personally I wish they would either bring back the old bumper music or get rid of it entirely. I'm afraid my hearing will go out sometimes when I listen to this show.
Ugh, too much pearls clutching and outdated view of hockey. Catch up with times, before you are left behind. Hockey evolved and this podcast should too. Elliotte is clinging to “his generation’s” perception of life and game too much to the point to becoming irrelevant and annoying.
Yes, Covid is occurring, but when 2/3s of the podcast is covering Covid and not the sport, you know, the distraction we’re desiring, it’s time to
tap out. I can take the political rants to an extent (they’re Canadian, you already know they’re left leaning); the 5 minutes of “here’s a band you never heard of from X…” got old real quick.
These guys hold themselves out to be the ultimate in sports journalism. What a joke! While far more important issues plague the NHL, these guys spend their time talking of inane garbage. It’s like a verbal comic book!
James is good as always but Elliot has such backwards and thoughtless rants that it becomes unlistenable. His latest view on the NHL just doing a “do over” in response to Bettman’s awful presser is a classic take from Friedman. He just wants to keep the access.
Elliotte,
I know you explained why you’re apologizing, but it strikes me as very odd. It’s almost as if you’re making yourself a part of this story — a much bigger part than necessary.
It also seemed a little tone deaf to admit the embarrassment of being scooped by TSN. Why go there right now?
I love your work, but this just seems oddly self-centered. You didn’t do anything wrong.
The new artwork looks incredible, and these guys are even better. I can’t think of anyone that I’d rather hear breaking down hockey than these two. Great work!!
Love listening and getting some hockey news out in Eureka, CA. Sabres fan who supports Eichel in getting whatever surgery he and his doctors think is best for him.
I appreciate the diverse and unique perspectives that are highlighted on this show. When something crazy happens in hockey I look forward to hear what Jeff and Elliot have to say. (Looking forward to the yellow laces episode!!)
Outside of the occasional obligatory PC left wing topics this is really good otherwise. Marek is too deep in the forest to understand NHL scoring, blimp goalies and horrible officiating. Typical dense CanDian clod apologist for game that has had the life sucked out of it . But he is knowledgeable. Friedge is very fair journalist. Far better than listening to shallow vulgarian and faux NJ tough guy wyshinski
Elliot & Jeff know the game! I feel like I’m sitting around with my pals their delivery is so chill. You get the highs lows gut wrenching stories of real people involved in our great game.
