Jeff and Elliotte’s player blitz continues with a trio of defencemen from the Central Division.

Klingberg talks about his high shots from the point, the importance of winning the Norris and how good Miro Heiskanen is. Makar opens up about being thrown into the fire at the end of the season, Joe Sakic and what it’s like to be at the NHL’s Media Tour while still eligible for the Calder. Finally, Dumba discusses learning from other sports about marketing himself and the frustration of being at the top of his game and then going down with injury last season

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC — we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca

Music Outro: MONOWHALES - Really Wanna Let You Down

Check our their upcoming tour here: https://www.monowhales.com/

This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: 790 KABC, 97.1 The Ticket, AM 790, KFAN, KTCK AM and Sportsnet.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff and Elliotte’s NHL Media Tour interviews continue with the two greatest players of their generation.

Ovechkin discusses becoming a father, how “goalies are liars” when it comes to his visor and breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. Crosby talks about being idolized by current players, his thoughts on Evgeni Malkin trade rumours and being rough on refs early in his career. 

All of that plus much more.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by GMC Sierra trucks, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC — we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca

Music Outro: Eamon McGrath - City of Glass

Find Eamon’s latest record “Guts” here: https://eamonmcgrath.ca/

This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: CBC and Sportsnet.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff and Elliotte are back with more from the NHL’s Media Tour in Chicago.

Among the topics discussed are: Krug’s career as an undersized defenceman, Eichel’s expectations for the Sabres, Barzal’s thoughts on people not taking the Islanders seriously last season and much more. 

Plus, Jeff and Elliotte go over some news and notes from around the league and break down the Mitch Marner deal.  

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by GMC Sierra trucks, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC — we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca

Audio Credits: 630 CHED, AM 970, Maple Leafs Radio Network, NESN, Sportsnet, WBZ and WGR.

This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Music Outro: Jane’s Party ft. Skye Wallace - Straight from the Heart

Find upcoming tour dates for Jane’s Party here: http://www.janesparty.com/

Tour and music for Skye Wallce can be found here: https://www.skyewallace.com/

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

In the first installment of our Star Series segments, Jeff and Elliotte sit down with Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Nikolaj Ehlers in Chicago as part of the NHL Media Tour.

They discuss a number of items, including: The Rangers' rebuild, what RNH would like to see from the Oilers and what Ehlers thinks when he hears his name in trade rumours.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC — we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

Music Outro: Billy Wild - The Waves

This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: CHED 630, Fox Sports, MSG Network, NBC (Jimmy Fallon) and Sportsnet.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Steve Mayer is the NHL's Chief Content Officer, in charge of everything from the look and feel of awards shows to programming to future media ventures. Mayer sits down with Jeff and Elliotte for a candid conversation about the past, present and future of the NHL as an off-ice entertainment entity. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World's-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC -- we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca. Audio Credits: Sportsnet Music Outro: Omega - Petroleum Lampa [Qualiton] The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.