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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 …
3 days ago
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 …
1 week, 2 days ago
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 Ovechk…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
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…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
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 Deshar…
1 month ago
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 Ch…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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 leag…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
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 al…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
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 househol…
2 months ago
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 s…
2 months, 1 week ago