The Hockey Lifers

T.J. Oshie and Alan May join Jeff Marek on The Hockey Lifers to talk about Alex Ovechkin's decision to return to the Washington Capitals for a 22nd NHL season. Oshie, May and Marek share Ovi stories, reflect on his legendary career and how he'll contribute to a talent-laden Capitals roster. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...

Jeff Marek is joined by long-time NHL broadcaster, Pierre McGuire, to reflect on the 2026 NHL Draft class, the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees, and what it was like to be between Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby during their iconic rivalry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeff Marek is joined by Capitals insider Tarik El-Bashir to react to some thrilling news around the NHL and give his latest on Alex Ovechkin's future. The show also welcomes in Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell to discuss his busy offseason and preparing for the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Jeff Marek is joined by former Capitals legend and current team analyst T.J. Oshie to look back on his 2018 Stanley Cup run with Washington. The two chat about the Hurricanes' Cup win back on Sunday night, and then Jeff replays his interview with the Keeper of the Cup, Phil Pritchard, to share some fun Stanley Cup memories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Jeff Marek welcomes former Capital Karl Alzner to reflect on the thrilling start to the Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes. The two then revisit Jeff's interview with Washington Assistant GM Ross Mahoney, diving into his NHL Draft process from the past and where it may be headed in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Jeff Marek is joined by former Stanley Cup-winning defenseman and current ESPN color analyst Erik Johnson to preview the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes, share his thoughts on the Avalanche's collapse in the Western Conference Final, and look back on trying to stop prime Alex Ovechkin during his career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Jeff Marek welcomes in former Washington Capitals goaltender and current team analyst Brent Johnson to share stories of growing up in hockey royalty, the time he hit Islanders' Rick DiPietro with a southpaw sock and getting to share the ice with two of the all-time greats in Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Jeff Marek welcomes in Hockey Hall of Fame journalist and current TSN contributor Michael Farber to dive into the new level of electricty the Canadiens' have brought to Montreal during their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff run. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Former NHL goalie and Carolina Hurricanes commentator Tripp Tracy joins Jeff Marek to talk about the Hurricanes' dominant run through the Eastern Conference playoffs. Then, Tracy tells a few stories from his playing career, featuring a crazy story about Sergei Fedorov and also hits on the Capitals-Hurricanes rivalry. 0:00 Wrap around the Stanley Cup Playoffs 4:27 Tripp Tracy Interview 6:12 Ca...

Jeff Marek is joined by former Capitals defenseman Karl Alzer to hear stories from his career - including the time he got credit for a goal that belonged to Alex Ovechkin - talk about the 2026 NHL Playoffs and what it takes to be an NHL Iron Man. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeff Marek welcomes former Philadelphia Flyers forward and current analyst for NBC Sports Philadelphia Scott Hartnell to reflect on the Flyers' current playoff run and the spark 19-year-old Porter Martone has provided, shares memories from his 17-year playing career, including some feisty ones against the Capitals and an iconic glove throw against the Lightning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Jeff Marek welcomes in former NHL goaltending great Ryan Miller to share his excitement about the Buffalo Sabres ending their 14-year Stanley Cup Playoffs drought, talks about playing for Team USA and surrendering the Golden Goal during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, and discusses how difficult it was to try to stop Alex Ovechkin during the prime of his historic NHL career. See Privacy Policy at htt...

Jeff Marek and Alan May reflect on Alex Ovechkin’s future, discuss the Capitals missing postseason contention and how they can respond moving forward, and welcome former Boston Bruin defenseman and current team analyst Mike Milbury for an interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jeff Marek is joined by former Washington Capital and current team analyst Alan May to discuss his journey to playing in the NHL, assesses the Capitals’ recent play, and talks about Alex Ovechkin’s goal-scoring greatness — exactly one year since breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Jeff Marek takes you through the latest NHL news surrounding the Las Vegas Golden Knights' late-season coaching change as well as an update on where the NHL Playoff standings sit with roughly two weeks left in the regular season. Then, he's joined by former NHL player and current Iowa Wild GM Matt Hendricks to talk about his career, pivot to a front office role and the origins of his famous shooto...

Jeff Marek welcomes TSN hockey analyst Craig Button to discuss just how special a player the Capitals’ Cole Hutson can be, what he learned under his father, Jack, who founded the NHL’s Central Scouting Bureau, and to share his thoughts on the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft class. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Jeff Marek welcomes former NHL referee turned current lead rules analyst for ESPN, Dave Jackson, to discuss his career officiating games, how the game of hockey has changed over time, an iconic penalty he assessed to one of the all-time greats, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On the latest edition of The Hockey Lifers, Jeff Marek is joined by Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson. They talk about his experience at the Milan Olympics with Team Canada, featuring the first Olympic Gordie Howe hat trick, his thoughts on John Carlson after he was traded to the Anaheim Ducks, as well as his hometown roots in Toronto, a city near and dear to his heart. See Privacy Policy at...

U.S. Olympian and Gold Medalist Hayley Scamurra joins Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau for a bonus episode of The Hockey Lifers to talk about Team USA's Olympic experience and dramatic victory in the women's hockey final. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Following the United States’ epic 2–1 gold medal win over Canada, Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau react to the 46-year drought-ending victory, highlight the players and moments that stood out most, and welcome U.S. National Team Development Program executive Scott Monaghan to discuss the growth of USA Hockey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

The Hockey Lifers share their thoughts on how the Men's Olympic Ice Hockey tournament has unfolded thus far, react to Tom Wilson's historic Gordie Howe hat trick against France, and welcome in former USA Hockey GM Brian Burke for an interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this edition of The Hockey Lifers, Bruce Boudreau shares with Jeff Marek memories from playing on Super Bowl Sunday, preview the Men's Olympic Ice Hockey games beginning on Wednesday, and look ahead to how things could shape up for the Capitals and other teams around the NHL post-Olympic break. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

A very special edition of The Hockey Lifers sees Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau welcome in Washington Capitals great T.J. Oshie, who dives into his new career in broadcasting, looks back on his iconic shootout goals at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics and how they impacted the way current players craft their moves, and shares his expectations for Team USA at the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Ol...

On this edition of The Hockey Lifers, Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau discuss the challenges of being traded in the NHL, which players could be shipped off ahead of the March trade deadline, and welcome NHL on ESPN play-by-play commentator and studio host John Buccigross to chat about covering collegiate hockey, whether anyone will ever catch Alex Ovechkin’s all-time goal-scoring record, and more. S...

In this edition of The Hockey Lifers, Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau welcome Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick, as he shares his thoughts on Alex Ovechkin’s future, the upcoming 2026 Olympic hockey tournament in Milano Cortina, and his family’s hockey legacy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...