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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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- 5 days ago1h 0m
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 Washington's front office structure and what makes their group special compared to other organizations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago49 min
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 prediciton before the regular season begins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago57 min
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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 31, 202658 min
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, sharing 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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 24, 202641 min
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 Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 17, 202649 min
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 goalie coaches to be inducted into the Hall of FameSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 10, 202658 min
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 one more season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 3, 202643 min
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 and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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