Jeff Marek

Toronto

Host, The Sheet at Daily Faceoff

IG: jeffmarekhockey

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The Sheet Blog: NHL coaching’s near-impossible feat

3 weeks ago | dailyfaceoff.com | Jeff Marek

As the coaching carousel got wound up this weekend with the firings of Peter Laviolette in New York along with Anaheim Ducks bench boss Greg Cronin, I would like to remind everybody of a sobering fact: in the history of the NHL, which stretches back to 1917, there have only been three head coaches who led two different teams to Stanley Cup victories.
The Sheet Blog: Hutson brothers’ NHL takeover reaches phase 2

1 month ago | dailyfaceoff.com | Jeff Marek

Solid move by the Edmonton Oilers signing Quinn Hutson of the BU Terriers to a two-year deal. There were a few teams after Hutson, but the Oilers were aggressive from the start and never relented in their pursuit. Outside of Oilers GM Stan Bowman helping to make this happen was Kalle Larsson, former GM of the USHL’s Dubuque Fighting Saints, now working in a player development role with the Oilers. Both Larsson and Bowman have ties with the Hutson family through Chicago.
The Sheet Blog: Slew of first-timers could rock NHL head coach carousel for 2025-26

1 month ago | dailyfaceoff.com | Jeff Marek

Plenty of names are popping up for the Philadelphia Flyers coaching position. And while Rick Tocchet’s name may be the one on everybody’s lips, there are plenty more who should get some consideration. Internally, Ian Laperriere, head coach of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, will certainly get a conversation, and I would hope interim head coach Brad Shaw will be given a chance to keep the job. But let’s go over a couple more. Pat Ferschweiler at Western Michigan is ready for the next step in his career.
The Sheet Blog: Making sense of Connor Bedard’s misconducts

1 month ago | dailyfaceoff.com | Jeff Marek

NHL: I could understand the 10-minute misconduct for abuse of officials against Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard last Thursday against San Jose. It was most likely an accumulation of comments directed at Chris Rooney, who just hit a boiling point and said enough.
The Sheet Blog: Stars, Wyatt Johnston working on contract extension

2 months ago | dailyfaceoff.com | Jeff Marek

To no surprise, I’m told the Dallas Stars and Wyatt Johnston are working away at what his next deal will look like. Ideally, Stars GM Jim Nill would prefer to have Johnston’s number nailed down before making Trade Deadline moves, but this isn’t a perfect world. It sounds like the Stars forward is in the $8-8.5 million AAV range on an eight-year deal. Nice hat trick by the 21-year-old last night against the St Louis Blues. You have to give props to Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson.
The Sheet Blog: Expect a ‘cattle auction’ if Sam Bennett reaches free agency July 1

2 months ago | dailyfaceoff.com | Jeff Marek

4 Nations Face-OffThe NHL and NHL Players’ Association owe a major thank you to the Tkachuk brothers after last Saturday’s scraps in Montreal. Nobody understands a moment better than those two. The start of that game will be talked about for decades and helped propel the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament to a whole new stratosphere…I don’t think he’ll ever win a Norris Trophy, but now everybody should understand how great Jaccob Slavin is and where he fits among the top blueliners in the game.
The Sheet Blog: Reivsiting the latest Canada/USA hockey classic

2 months ago | dailyfaceoff.com | Jeff Marek

Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn ImagesJust a couple of quick thoughts about Saturday in Montreal. The booing – this went completely according to script, and nobody can be surprised at the action or reaction. We knew no matter what, the audience was going to have a go at the U.S. anthem, and people would go banana sandwich about it online. Both happened.
The Sheet Blog: Is it time for a Canada, USA men’s hockey rivalry series?

Feb 10, 2025 | dailyfaceoff.com | Jeff Marek

Can we just be blunt about something? We all know the desired outcome for the Four Nations Faceoff is Canada vs. the United States, so if the NHL is going to put together some kind of ‘international calendar,’ just give the people what they want. A best-of-five series between Canada and the U.S.No tournament, just a series between two countries. Not unlike 1972, but this time, Canada faces off against their new best international rival – their neighbors.
The Sheet Blog: What’s the long-term plan at center for Flyers after trade?

Feb 3, 2025 | dailyfaceoff.com | Jeff Marek

Grassy knoll or Occam’s Razor? Do you side with conspiracy theories or do you believe the easiest, most obvious answer is the correct one? When you look at the Philadelphia Flyers’ side of the Morgan Frost/ Joel Farabee for Andrei Kuzmenko/Jakob Pelletier/picks trade, you can let your mind run with both. The Flyers have opened some cap space up along with, most importantly here, a center spot.
The Sheet Blog: Why a Flames trade deadline fire sale is off the table for now

Jan 20, 2025 | dailyfaceoff.com | Jeff Marek

I wonder how many teams have had to cast out bigger trade nets with the Calgary Flames still in playoff contention this deep into January? There was very much the belief that the Flames would have fallen apart by now and GM Craig Conroy would be setting up his deadline deals, but Calgary is in a Wildcard spot. That’s great for them, but teams hoping to get business done in Alberta are now having to look elsewhere. For now. Prices now for top players remain high.