The Hockey Lifers

Monumental Sports Network

Jeff Marek hosts a brand new podcast series on Monumental Sports Network. The Hockey Lifers 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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41 episodes
Updated Monday

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Monday · 45 min
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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 20 · 27 min
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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 13 · 29 min
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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 7 · 44 min
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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 29 · 43 min
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 California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 22 · 59 min
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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 15 · 58 min
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 some fun Stanley Cup memories. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 8 · 1 hr 17 min
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 headed in the future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
June 1 · 56 min
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 stop prime Alex Ovechkin during his career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 26 · 1 hr 1 min
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 Sidney Crosby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 18 · 50 min
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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 11 · 1 hr 3 min
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 Capitals-Hurricanes rivalry. 0:00 Wrap around the Stanley Cup Playoffs 4:27 Tripp Tracy Interview 6:12 Canes start Stanley Cup Playoffs 8-0 11:55 Sean Walker vs Ridly Greig’s battle in the 1st Round 15:41 Stankoven & Hall leading the way for the Canes 22:44 Carolina’s identity as the most athletic in the NHL 31:03 Why Jaccob Slavin is the best defensive d-man in the NHL 35:15 Facing Sergei Federov in a secret practice 40:20 Evolution of the Capitals – Hurricanes rivalry 44:07 Tripp’s only call-up to the NHL 53:43 Favorite story of Chad LaRose 59:39 Remembering Ernie “Punch” McLean See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May 4 · 1 hr 3 min
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 and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April 27 · 42 min
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 against the Capitals and an iconic glove throw against the Lightning. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April 20 · 53 min
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 was to try to stop Alex Ovechkin during the prime of his historic NHL career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April 15 · 1 hr 18 min
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 and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April 6 · 1 hr 15 min
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 record. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
March 30 · 50 min
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 Matt Hendricks to talk about his career, pivot to a front office role and the origins of his famous shootout move, "The Paralyzer." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
March 24 · 54 min
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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
March 16 · 45 min
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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Hockey Lifers

Alexa Landestoy on a big Capitals offseason, Alex Ovechkin's return & her life around the game of hockey

Olaf Kolzig Part 2 | Kolzig's Stanley Cup runs, winning the Vezina Trophy & his role with the Capitals' development staff

Olaf Kolzig Part 1 | Alex Ovechkin's return, Ovi vs. Semin & early hockey memories

What Alex Ovechkin's return means for the Capitals with T.J. Oshie and Alan May

Pierre McGuire on the NHL Draft, selecting the HHOF class & being between the benches for Sid vs Ovi

Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell shares NHL Draft philosophy & Tarik El-Bashir on Ovi's looming decision

Phil Pritchard on the legend of the Stanley Cup & T.J. Oshie recounts the Caps epic 2018 celebration

Inside the NHL Draft process with Capitals Assistant GM Ross Mahoney

Erik Johnson on the Knights vs Canes Stanley Cup Final, the Avalanche's collapse & facing prime Ovi

Brent Johnson on his hockey royalty upbringing, knocking out Rick DiPietro and playing alongside Ovi & Sid

Michael Farber on the magic of playoff hockey in Montreal

Tripp Tracy on Hurricanes' playoff dominance and his secret practice with Sergei Fedorov

What it takes to be an NHL Iron Man & owning an uncounted Alex Ovechkin goal with Karl Alzner

Scott Hartnell on the Flyers' resurgence with Porter Martone, brawling the Capitals' young guns & throwing his glove to save a goal

Ryan Miller on Buffalo's return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the 2010 Golden Goal & trying to stop Ovi in his prime

Evaluating Alex Ovechkin's future & Mike Milbury on coaching Alan May

Alan May on fighting his way to the NHL & Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal, one year later

Vegas pivots to John Tortorella, the NHL playoff push & origin of The Paralyzer with Matt Hendricks

Craig Button on Cole Hutson, 2026 Draft Class & his dad’s secret mission to sign Michal Pivoňka

Inside the life of an NHL referee with Dave Jackson