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The Hockey Lifers
by Monumental Sports Network
Jeff Marek hosts The Hockey Lifers, which breaks down happenings across the NHL and delivers exclusive interviews from some of the biggest names both in and around the sport.
Episodes
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Early season takeaways from the Capitals and the rest of the NHL with Devante Smith-Pelly
Devante Smith-Pelly is back with Jeff Marek on the latest Hockey Lifers to discuss early-season takeaways from the Washington Capitals and their new-look roster as well as the league as a whole. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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New age of NHL offer sheets, no-trade clauses & player empowerment with former Rangers GM Neil Smith
Jeff Marek is joined by one of The Hockey Lifers' newest co-hosts, Karl Alzner to share early thoughts on the Washington Capitals' season, featuring some statement wins over elite competition. Then, they're joined by former Rangers general manager Neil Smith to talk about the state of trades and...
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Alex Ovechkin announces final NHL season + Ovi vs. Crosby memories with Doc Emrick
It's a loaded episode of The Hockey Lifers, as Jeff Marek and Tarik El-Bashir react to breaking news that the 2026-27 season will be Alex Ovechkin's last in the NHL. Then, Jeff is joined by legendary play-by-play broadcaster Doc Emrick to reflect on some of the greatest moments of Ovechkin's...
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Ted Leonsis on Alex Ovechkin's return, the Capitals' culture & what it means to be a Hockey Lifer
Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis joins Jeff Marek for a wide-ranging discussion about the state of hockey fandom and how it's grown, Alex Ovechkin's legacy and the era of one-team players in the NHL, as well as his return to the Capitals for the 2026-27 season. Later, they talk about...
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Karl Alzner reacts to a new era of player empowerment in the NHL & previews the 2026-27 season
Former Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner stops by The Hockey LIfers to talk about all the big-money extensions going to young players in the NHL, takes a look at the 2026-27 Capitals and gives his Stanley Cup prediction before the regular season begins. See Privacy Policy at…
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Previewing the 2026-27 Capitals with Spencer Carbery and Vincent Desharnais
It's a Capitals-centric episode of The Hockey Lifers, as Jeff Marek is joined by head coach Spencer Carbery and free-agent acquisition Vincent Desharnais to get fans ready for the 2026-27 season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Aaron Ward talks Zdeno Chara's final game & shares stories from a 15-year NHL career
Jeff Marek talks to two-time Stanley Cup champion Aaron Ward, who shares stories from his 15-year career playing with legendary players like Zdeno Chara, Marian Hossa and Jaromir Jagr, and talks about the state of hockey today and whether he'd be able to adapt to the modern game. See Privacy…
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Looking at the next generation of hockey stars and top prospects with Cam Robinson
Jeff Marek is joined by prominent hockey prospect analyst Cam Robinson for a wide-ranging discussion on the game's top young players both in the league now and coming in via the NHL Draft. Robinson and Marek also break down top prospects within the Washington Capitals' organization, headlined by...
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The art of elite goaltending with the 'Goalie Whisperer' Kevin Woodley
Go between the pipes on this episode of The Hockey Lifers, as Jeff Marek is joined by Kevin Woodley, also known as the "Goalie Whisperer," to talk all things goaltending. From the state of the position to how the United States has become the new goalie factory, Woodley also makes his case for...
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Devante Smith-Pelly on his magical 2018 Cup run, playing in Siberia during COVID & Alex Ovechkin's return
Washington Capitals legend Devante Smith-Pelly joins Jeff Marek to look back on his emotional 2018 Stanley Cup run with the team, becoming a household name in the organization, what it was like playing in Siberia during COVID, and how much it means seeing Alex Ovechkin run it back for at least…
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Inside Alex Ovechkin’s decision to return and his legacy as D.C.’s greatest athlete with Barry Svrluga
Jeff Marek welcomes The Athletic columnist Barry Svrluga to break down Alex Ovechkin's decision to return to the Washington Capitals for a 22nd NHL season and reflect on The Great 8's legacy as the greatest athlete Washington, D.C. has ever seen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…
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Alexa Landestoy on a big Capitals offseason, Alex Ovechkin's return & her life around the game of hockey
Jeff Marek is joined by Monumental Sports' studio host for the Washington Capitals, Alexa Landestoy, to reflect on a very busy offseason for the organization, Ovi's exciting decision to return for a 22nd NHL season and her life being embedded into the game of hockey. See Privacy Policy at...
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Olaf Kolzig Part 2 | Kolzig's Stanley Cup runs, winning the Vezina Trophy & his role with the Capitals' development staff
In Part II of Olaf Kolzig's interview with Jeff Marek on The Hockey Lifers, the two look back on the Capitals' first Stanley Cup run in 1998 and fast forward to the winning run in 2018, Kolzig winning the NHL's Vezina Trophy in 2000, and his role in the organization's development staff. See…
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Olaf Kolzig Part 1 | Alex Ovechkin's return, Ovi vs. Semin & early hockey memories
Legendary goalie Olaf Kolzig joins Jeff Marek for the first of a two-part interview, covering his thoughts on Alex Ovechkin's return to the Washington Capitals, his take on Ovechkin vs. Alexander Semin, and recounts his earliest memories as a hockey player. See Privacy Policy at...
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What Alex Ovechkin's return means for the Capitals with T.J. Oshie and Alan May
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...
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Pierre McGuire on the NHL Draft, selecting the HHOF class & being between the benches for Sid vs Ovi
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...
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Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell shares NHL Draft philosophy & Tarik El-Bashir on Ovi's looming decision
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...
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Phil Pritchard on the legend of the Stanley Cup & T.J. Oshie recounts the Caps epic 2018 celebration
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…
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Inside the NHL Draft process with Capitals Assistant GM Ross Mahoney
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...
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Erik Johnson on the Knights vs Canes Stanley Cup Final, the Avalanche's collapse & facing prime Ovi
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…
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Brent Johnson on his hockey royalty upbringing, knocking out Rick DiPietro and playing alongside Ovi & Sid
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...
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Michael Farber on the magic of playoff hockey in Montreal
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…
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Tripp Tracy on Hurricanes' playoff dominance and his secret practice with Sergei Fedorov
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...
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What it takes to be an NHL Iron Man & owning an uncounted Alex Ovechkin goal with Karl Alzner
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…
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Scott Hartnell on the Flyers' resurgence with Porter Martone, brawling the Capitals' young guns & throwing his glove to save a goal
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...
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Ryan Miller on Buffalo's return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the 2010 Golden Goal & trying to stop Ovi in his prime
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...
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Evaluating Alex Ovechkin's future & Mike Milbury on coaching Alan May
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...
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Alan May on fighting his way to the NHL & Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal, one year later
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...
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Vegas pivots to John Tortorella, the NHL playoff push & origin of The Paralyzer with Matt Hendricks
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…
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Craig Button on Cole Hutson, 2026 Draft Class & his dad’s secret mission to sign Michal Pivoňka
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...
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Inside the life of an NHL referee with Dave Jackson
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...
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Tom Wilson talks John Carlson trade, his Toronto roots & Olympic experience with Team Canada
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...
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Hayley Scamurra talks winning Olympic gold, her experience in Milan & the future of the PWHL
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…
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USA Hockey wins gold at Milan Olympics in epic rematch vs Canada
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...
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Tom Wilson makes Olympic history, reaction from first week of games in Milan & an interview with Brian Burke
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...
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Favorite memories of Super Sunday, previewing the 2026 Olympics & state of the NHL heading into the break
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…
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T.J. Oshie on the art of the shootout, expectations for Team USA & starting his media career
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...
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Latest NHL Trade Rumors & John Buccigross on predicting Alex Ovechkin's goals record
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...
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Capitals GM Chris Patrick on Alex Ovechkin's future, 2026 Olympics and family's hockey legacy
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...
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Alex Ovechkin hits another milestone, mentors trip brawls & an interview with PWHL star Hayley Scamurra
In this episode of The Hockey Lifers, an unforgettable mentors' trip memory is shared, plus Jeff and Bruce talk Alex Ovechkin's continued greatness, and speak with PWHL and USA Olympian, Hayley Scamurra. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong on Tom Wilson, Logan Thompson making Olympic roster
Following the news that Capitals’ Tom Wilson and Logan Thompson will be headed to the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Games, Canada GM Doug Armstrong joins the Hockey Lifers to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Latest on the World Juniors, post holiday break brawls & an interview with Mark Howe
In this episode of The Hockey Lifers, Jeff Mark and Bruce Boudreau chat about news around the league upon returning from the holiday break, the 50th anniversary of the World Juniors Tournament and welcome in NHL legend Mark Howe for Part I of their interview. See Privacy Policy at...
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Living the Capitals-Penguins rivalry & memories from the 2011 Winter Classic with Dan Bylsma
On this episode of the Hockey Lifers, Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau re-live the iconic Capitals-Penguins rivalry, discuss Sidney Crosby becoming Pittsburgh's all-time points leader, chat about the latest news around the NHL and are joined for an interview with Stanley Cup and Jack Adams Award...
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Jackie Redmond on John Cena’s last match, Quinn Hughes to the Wild and covering both the WWE & NHL
The Hockey Lifers welcome in WWE and NHL reporter, Jackie Redmond to discuss John Cena's emotional retirement, the Quinn Hughes trade and her career as a multi-sport reporter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Paul Bissonnette talks Tom Wilson, Milan Olympics & becoming hockey's biggest voice
Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau are joined this time by former player and current NHL on TNT analyst, Paul Bissonnette to chat about his evolving career in hockey, the upcoming Olympics and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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Defenseman Special: Latest on Quinn Hughes, John Carlson, Jakob Chychrun & an interview with Rod Langway
It's a defenseman special of The Hockey Lifers! Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau are joined by a Washington Capitals icon and Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman, Rod Langway for a story-packed interview from his outstanding hockey career, while the guys also hit on some standouts across the league from...
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Fellow hockey lifer Stan Bowman talks growing up with hockey royalty and chasing another Stanley Cup
On this episode of The Hockey Lifers, Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau are back as the two chat about Dylan Strome's newborn daughter, Bruce shares a funny story about when his son was born, share some past and present NHL stories and are later joined for an interview by Edmonton Oilers GM Stan...
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'Slap Shot' stories with Bruce Boudreau and 'Killer' Carlson actor Jerry Houser
Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau are back for another edition of The Hockey Lifers that features an incredible interview with special guest Jerry Houser, who played Dave "Killer" Carlson in the hit 1977 hockey film, "Slap Shot." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
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Alex Ovechkin enters uncharted territory with 900th goal, Hockey Hall of Fame inductions
Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau join you from Toronto to reflect on Alex Ovechkin scoring his 900th career goal, react to the newest members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, featuring San Jose Sharks legend Joe Thornton and much more on the latest edition of The Hockey Lifers. 0:00 Bruce looks back at...
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Chris Pronger on his HOF career, near-trades and winning a cup amid Kobe Bryant trade hysteria
Jeff Marek and Bruce Boudreau are joined by Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Pronger for a wide-ranging interview about his career, experiences winning a Stanley Cup, how hockey has evolved and so much more. Then, Jeff and Bruce hit on news around the NHL, the Capitals' power-play struggles and…
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Jeff Marek hosts The Hockey Lifers, which breaks down happenings across the NHL and delivers exclusive interviews from some of the biggest names both in and around the sport.
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