The Athletic Hockey Show

Is McKenna or Stenberg the NHL Draft’s best winger?

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Since the Toronto Maple Leafs grabbed the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft, the conversation has mostly been about Gavin McKenna going first overall. Still...

Nick Suzuki's line must produce for Habs to beat Hurricanes

21 May 2026

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The Eastern Conference Final between the Canadiens and Hurricanes begins tonight in Raleigh. The Sean's welcome Arpon Basu to discuss the Habs despera...

Final Four Stanley Cup playoffs preview

20 May 2026

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The NHL’s Final Four is locked in with the Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final and the Vegas Golden Knights a...

Who’s the best goalie left in the Stanley Cup playoffs?

18 May 2026

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The Vegas Golden Knights-Colorado Avalanche Western Conference Final matchup is set, but there is still one game left to play in the East, as the guys...

Rating the NHL Draft’s top defensemen

15 May 2026

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With the NHL Draft quickly approaching, the guys break down Corey’s latest ranking and mock and discuss defense as the strength of this year’s dra...

Kris Knoblauch fired by Edmonton Oilers

14 May 2026

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The Edmonton Oilers have fired Kris Knoblauch after three seasons on the job, and Sean and Shayna discuss how roster construction played a big role in...

Craig Berube out as Maple Leafs head coach

13 May 2026

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Pavel Dorofeyev leads the Golden Knights to a game 5 overtime win over Anaheim. The Sabres beat the Habs in a penalty filled game 4 in Montreal. Sean,...

Are the Carolina Hurricanes the Stanley Cup favorite?

11 May 2026

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The Carolina Hurricanes are the first team to advance to the third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, dispatching the Philadelphia Flyers in four game...

Best and worst case NHL Draft prospect scenarios

08 May 2026

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We’re a couple of days removed from the NHL Draft Lottery, with the Toronto Maple Leafs jumping up to grab the No. 1 pick, and today the guys discus...

Sharp Sabres get the jump on Habs

07 May 2026

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The Sabres beat the Habs in game one of their second round series led by dominant performances by Josh Doan and Zach Benson. Sean and Shayna discuss t...

Is Gavin McKenna destined to be a Maple Leaf?

06 May 2026

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The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery Tuesday night and the hockey world is buzzing. Sean, Frank and Sean share their thoughts on what the...

Maple Leafs get No. 1 pick in NHL Draft Lottery surprise | Instant Reaction

06 May 2026

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The Toronto Maple Leafs entered Tuesday night’s NHL Draft Lottery with the No. 5 pick, and the possibility of losing their first round pick altogeth...

Canadiens steal Game 7 from the Lightning

04 May 2026

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The Montreal Canadiens went 27 minutes without a shot on goal in last night’s Game 7, including the entire second period, but they still found a way...

Chaos at U18 Men’s Worlds

01 May 2026

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With the NHL Draft Lottery set for next Tuesday night, the guys talk about some of the most interesting scenarios that could play out when the ping po...

Is this the end of an era for the Penguins?

30 Apr 2026

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Did the Penguins have their last dance with Malkin, Letang and Sid? The young gun Flyers eliminated Pittsburgh in overtime and Max and Shayna dissect ...

Ingram saves the Oilers season

29 Apr 2026

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The Oilers played their best game of the playoffs to stave off elimination. Sean, Frankie and Sean dissect a pivotal game 5 led by Connor Ingram and V...

Ducks push Oilers to the brink as McDavid decision looms

27 Apr 2026

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The Anaheim Ducks pushed the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination on a controversial overtime goal to end Game 4, taking a commanding 3-1 serie...

Will we see 3 sweeps in the first round?

24 Apr 2026

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The Senators, Penguins and Kings are trending towards being swept in the first round. Hailey and Max discuss disappointing series for Ottawa, Pit...

Is Habs-Lightning the best series of the first round?

22 Apr 2026

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Brandon Hagel led the charge for the Lightning with a Gordie Howe hat trick and Nikita Kucherov snapped a 16-game playoff goal drought as the Lightnin...

Slafkovsky, Thompson storm Stanley Cup playoff opening weekend

20 Apr 2026

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The Stanley Cup playoffs are back after a weekend packed with series-opening games. The guys give their thoughts on every Game 1 from both conferences...

Western Conference playoff preview

17 Apr 2026

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On a special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, the guys preview all four Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff matchups, discuss what to expect wh...

Eastern Conference playoff preview

16 Apr 2026

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The Eastern Conference matchups are set! Hailey, Sean and Max preview all four East first round Stanley Cup playoff series, and are joined by Matt Fai...

Rick Bowness with the best coach rant in 20 years

15 Apr 2026

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The Columbus Blue Jackets lost 6 straight home games to end their season and Rick Bowness unloaded on the character and commitment of the team in his ...

Who are the NHL’s top 100 prospects?

14 Apr 2026

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On a special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max and Scott break down Scott’s top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking, discussing...

Decoding Alex Ovechkin’s retirement plans

13 Apr 2026

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Alex Ovechkin very well may have played his final home game in a Washington Capitals uniform Sunday afternoon, but The Great 8 isn’t letting us know...

Who has the NHL’s best prospect pool?

10 Apr 2026

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On today’s episode, the guys deep dive into Scott’s 2026 NHL prospect pool rankings, an annual list that includes evaluations of roughly 500 prosp...

McDavid is all 'Hart' in one-man show in San Jose

09 Apr 2026

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Connor McDavid was a one man wrecking crew against the Sharks on Wednesday night. Hailey Salvian and Shayna Goldman praise the unstoppable McDavid, di...

Red Wings poised to miss 10th straight postseason

08 Apr 2026

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The Detroit Red Wings freefall from first in the Atlantic to missing the postseason cut for a tenth straight season is almost complete. Max Bultman, S...

Islanders fire Roy, hire DeBoer in late-season shakeup

06 Apr 2026

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For the second time in a week there has been a major change behind the bench of an NHL team, this time with the New York Islanders firing head coach P...

Do the Ottawa Senators have a podcast problem?

02 Apr 2026

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The latest episode of Brady and Matthew Tkachuk's podcast, featured a visit from their father Keith. On that show, subtle shots about the toughne...

Will Linus Ullmark be the downfall of the Senators?

01 Apr 2026

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A lost Linus Ullmark had a night to forget in Tampa Bay, and the Senators playoff push stalled after getting pounded by the Bolts. The guys ask if Edm...

Can John Tortorella spark the Golden Knights? - With Chris Pronger

30 Mar 2026

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The cutthroat Vegas Golden Knights fired Stanley Cup Champion Bruce Cassidy with eight games remaining in the regular season, replacing him with John ...

Frozen Four and Memorial Cup previews

26 Mar 2026

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With both the NCAA men’s hockey championship and the CHL playoffs set to begin this week, the guys deep dive into both tournaments and make their Fr...

Catastrophic Red Wings loss puts playoffs in doubt

25 Mar 2026

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15 games in the NHL on a chaotic Tuesday night separated the legitimate playoff believers from the dreamers. Sean, Frankie and Sean dissect a disappoi...

Why the NHL’s suspension problem isn’t going away

23 Mar 2026

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In the wake of Florida Panthers forward AJ Greer’s three-game suspension for boarding Calgary Flames forwards Connor Zary, Max and Laz discuss wheth...

Revisiting the 2017 NHL Draft

20 Mar 2026

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Today, the guys revisit one of the most interesting, and debated, drafts in recent history, the 2017 NHL Draft, and reflect on how it has panned out n...

Why does Gary Bettman love the NHL playoff format?

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The General Manager meetings are in the books. Michael Russo joins Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn for a full recap on the event, including goa...

Eric Karlsson's return as an elite NHL defender

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Erik Karlsson's bounceback season has helped the Pittsburgh Penguins to once again become a playoff contender in the East. Sean, Frank and Sean praise...

Who’s the NHL’s luckiest team?

16 Mar 2026

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As the saying goes, sometimes it's better to be lucky than good, and in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Max and Jesse make their picks for the luck...

Who are the NHL’s most surprising rookies?

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Corey’s latest NHL Draft rankings are out and with them comes yet another new No. 1 in OHL defenseman Chase Reid. The guys break down what has been ...

Will Jacob Fowler start for the Habs in the playoffs?

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jacob Fowler stole the show in Montreal vs the Senators last night. Hailey Salvian and Dom Luszczyszyn discuss the Habs decision to start him over Sam...

Are the Buffalo Sabres a legitimate Stanley Cup contender?

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Buffalo Sabres continue to be the NHL's hottest team, Sean, Frank and Sean ask if they truly are a Stanley Cup contender this season, they discuss...

Five first-round playoff series we want to see

09 Mar 2026

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On a post-NHL trade deadline Monday, Laz and Jesse break down some of the under-the-radar acquisitions that could really pay off during the playoffs. ...

Avalanche bring Nazem Kadri back in last-minute blockbuster: NHL trade deadline recap

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Colorado Avalanche, already favorites to win the Stanley Cup, made by far the biggest deal on an underwhelming NHL trade deadline day, acquiring N...

What's the holdup on the Colton Parayko trade? (with Chris Johnston)

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On NHL trade deadline eve, Hailey and Sean welcome NHL insider Chris Johnston to discuss what the hold up is on the pending trade involving Colton Par...

Is the Robert Thomas to Buffalo deal really dead?

04 Mar 2026

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With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, Sean, Frank and Sean take a look at the teams that they want to see make a move leading up to the deadli...

NHL trade deadline breakdown (with Pierre LeBrun)

02 Mar 2026

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We are mere days away from the NHL trade deadline and so there’s no better time to have The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun join the show to ...

Should Trey Augustine be the Hobey Baker frontrunner?

27 Feb 2026

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On today’s Prospect Series episode, the guys welcome Grand Forks Herald college hockey writer Brad Schlossman to discuss the top Hobey Baker Award c...

The Olympic party is over

26 Feb 2026

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The Olympic party is over and it’s time to clean it up. And so today, Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman and Michael Russo react to the US Olympians retu...

Connor Hellebuyck to receive highest US civilian honor

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Coming off a celebration in Miami, a luncheon at the White House, and for most of the gold medal-winning United States hockey team, an appearance...

USA grabs gold on Jack Hughes’ OT tally: Men’s Olympic recap

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Team USA struck gold for the third time in Men’s Olympic hockey history on Sunday, triumphing over Canada on the strength of a Jack Hughes winner le...

Finland wins bronze in blowout over Slovakia | Instant Reaction

21 Feb 2026

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Team Finland, the Men's 2022 gold medal winners, captured bronze with a convincing 6-1 win over upstart Slovakia. Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe could...

USA and Canada on gold medal collision course: Men’s Olympic semifinals recap | Instant Reaction

21 Feb 2026

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The matchup the hockey world has been waiting 12 years for is finally set, as the United States and Canada will officially play for Olympic gold on Su...

USA wins gold in OT thriller: Women’s Olympic recap | Full Episode

19 Feb 2026

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After Team USA Women’s hockey team beat Canada for gold, Sean Gentille and Shayna Goldman were joined by Hailey Salvian on the scene in Milan to dis...

USA and Canada advance to Olympic semifinals after OT wins | Full Episode

19 Feb 2026

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Quinn Hughes and Mitch Marner are the toast of their respective countries as Olympic powerhouses United States and Canada both survived scares to adva...

Men’s Olympic qualifiers recap | Instant Reaction

18 Feb 2026

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Max Bultman and Jesse Granger give their instant reaction following the Men's Olympic hockey qualification playoffs and look ahead to the quarterfinal...

US-Canada gold medal matchup set | Instant Reaction

16 Feb 2026

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The US and Canada Women’s Olympic hockey teams punched their tickets to the gold medal game in Milan on Thursday. Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn ...

Men’s Olympic preliminary round recap

16 Feb 2026

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The guys recap the Men's Olympic hockey preliminary round following the final matchup between the US and Germany and look ahead to the qualifier round...

USA steamrolls Latvia in Olympic opener

13 Feb 2026

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After a bit of a slow start and two disallowed goals in the first period, Team USA, led by Brock Nelson, blew past Latvia in their Olympic opener. Jes...

Is Jordan Binnington the right choice for Canada’s Olympic opener?

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With Canada and Czechia ready for their debuts at the 2026 Olympics, Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn welcome Michael Russo from Milan to help previe...

Men’s Olympic hockey preview (Part 2)

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NHL players are set to play Olympic ice hockey for the first time in 12 years as the men’s tournament gets underway on Wednesday. Today, in the seco...

Men’s Olympic hockey preview (Part 1)

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NHL players are set to play Olympic ice hockey for the first time in 12 years as the men’s tournament gets underway on Wednesday. Today, in the firs...

Draisaitl calls out Oilers after another loss

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Edmonton Oilers can't get a save, defend or win right now, and Leon Draisaitl speaks out about it post game, putting the blame on everyone, includ...

Artemi Panarin traded to the Los Angeles Kings | Instant Reaction

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Gentille is joined by Peter Baugh and Vince Mercogliano to give their instant reaction to the Los Angeles Kings acquiring Artemi Panarin from the...

Should the Rangers rush to move Artemi Panarin?

04 Feb 2026

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The chatter has picked up on the Rangers and Artemi Panarin ahead of today's NHL Olympic trade freeze. Sean, Frank and Sean discuss if the Rangers sho...

Is it too late for these NHL teams to make the playoffs?

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Every year we look at the NHL standings around Thanksgiving, see which teams are in the playoffs, and figure that’s basically how things will end up...

Which top NHL prospects could be dealt by the trade deadline?

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Corey and Scott compare and contrast their latest NHL Draft rankings, highlighting the big differences in each of their lists. Before that, the...

Previewing the Olympic Women’s hockey tournament

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games beginning next week in Milano Cortino, Hailey and Sean preview the women's tournament, including their gold me...

Why the Maple Leafs should sell on the season

28 Jan 2026

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With the Maple Leafs winless on their 5 game home-stand and 8 points out of a playoff spot, Sean, Frank and Sean ask if it is time for the Maple Leafs...

The eight true Stanley Cup contenders

26 Jan 2026

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On today’s episode, the guys separate the pretenders from the contenders and make their list of eight NHL teams that can really win the Stanley Cup ...

Brady Tkachuk talks Olympics, Canada rivalry, and going for gold

25 Jan 2026

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In this exclusive interview, just a couple weeks away from the Milano Cortina Olympics, The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun talks with Ottawa S...

Why did Team USA pick Jackson Lacombe over Lane Hutson?

22 Jan 2026

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There has been an outbreak of unfortunately timed injuries around the NHL as the Olympics get closer and closer, with Team Sweden being hit hard by in...

The Cole Caufield revenge game

21 Jan 2026

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Sean McIndoe, Frankie Corrado and guest co-host Shayna Goldman discuss the Habs last second win vs the Minnesota Wild, with Cole Caufield scoring the ...

What to expect from Rangers Retool 2.0

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The New York Rangers are never far from the headlines in the hockey world, but that was especially true last Friday when GM Chris Drury penned an open...

Macklin Celebrini tops Pronman’s latest U23 rankings

16 Jan 2026

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It’s no surprise that San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini, a potential Hart Trophy candidate this season, lead’s Corey’s comprehensive list...

Should the Rangers fire Chris Drury?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 'Fire Drury' chants returned to MSG on Wednesday night as the Rangers again took it on the chin at home, this time at the hands of the Ottawa Sena...

Who replaces Brayden Point if he can't play in the Olympics?

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sean and Sean offer up their replacements for Brayden Point, if the star forward from the Tampa Bay Lightning won't be healthy enough in time to play ...

Olympic ice passes test weekend, but barely

12 Jan 2026

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Olympic hockey is set to begin in 25 days, but construction on the arenas in Italy has not been completed and problems with the ice surface persist, d...

Is Macklin Celebrini a Hart Trophy favorite?

08 Jan 2026

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After yet another impressive night from Macklin Celebrini, Hailey and Sean debate if it's time for the teenage phenomenon to be considered a Hart Trop...

Are the New Jersey Devils the most disappointing team in the NHL?

07 Jan 2026

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The New Jersey Devils got run out on Long Island last night, getting blown out 9-0 by the Islanders. Sean, Frank and Sean wonder if it's time the Devi...

2026 World Juniors recap

06 Jan 2026

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The guys give their instant reaction to the 2026 World Junior gold medal game between Sweden and Czechia and recap the rest of the tournament live fro...

Olympic roster breakdowns: should Jason Robertson be on Team USA?

05 Jan 2026

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After months of speculation and predictions, we officially have Olympic rosters for the US, Canada, Sweden, and Finland. Today, the guys break down th...

World Juniors medal round preview

01 Jan 2026

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Max, Corey, and Scott take a look back at what they've seen during the World Juniors preliminary round and discuss what to expect heading into the qua...

Our top five hockey storylines for 2026

29 Dec 2025

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With the countdown to the new year on, Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi present their top five storylines that they are looking forward to the most, in hoc...

2026 World Juniors preview

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the World Junior Championships set to officially begin on Friday, the guys break down everything you need to know before puck drop, including whi...

What we’re giving all 32 NHL teams for Christmas

22 Dec 2025

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With Christmas just days away, the guys are feeling the holiday spirit, ready to hand out one thoughtful gift to every NHL franchise. What does your f...

How the Wild’s Quinn Hughes impacts the Avalanche and Stars

18 Dec 2025

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The NHL world is still buzzing about Quinn Hughes joining the Minnesota Wild. Joe Smith joins Hailey and Sean to talk about the star defender's immedi...

Will Tristan Jarry be the last goalie the Oilers trade for this season?

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tristan Jarry faced Stuart Skinner, as the Oilers played the Penguins 5 days after the teams swapped starting goaltenders. Sean Gentille, Sean Mcindoe...

What the Quinn Hughes trade means for the Wild and Canucks

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Quinn Hughes is officially a member of the Minnesota Wild, scoring a goal in a 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins in his debut Sunday night, but there’s...

Quinn Hughes traded to the Minnesota Wild | Instant Reaction

13 Dec 2025

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Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler give their instant reaction to the massive Quinn Hughes trade which sent the Norris Trophy-winning defenseman from the...

Gavin McKenna drops to No. 4 in NHL Draft rankings shakeup

12 Dec 2025

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There is a new No. 1 in Corey’s latest NHL Draft rankings with Tynan Lawrence vaulting to the top spot and Gavin McKenna falling three spots to No. ...

How will the NHL handle a last-minute Olympic pullout?

11 Dec 2025

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Fresh of the NHL Board of Governor meetings in Colorado Springs, The Athletic and TSN NHL Insider Chris Johnston joins Sean Gentille to discuss the ve...

Who has the most punchable face in the NHL?

10 Dec 2025

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The Athletic NHL's latest anonymous player poll is out, Sean, Frank and Sean discuss who has the honour of being the most punchable face in the NHL, o...

Is Quinn Hughes on his way out of Vancouver?

08 Dec 2025

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With trade rumors swirling around Quinn Hughes in Vancouver, Max and Jesse are joined off the top of the show by The Athletic’s own Thomas Drance to...

Building Canada and USA Olympic depth charts

05 Dec 2025

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On today’s Prospect Series episode, the guys work together to create full Olympic depth charts for both Canada and the US, debating the locks, the f...

Will the Seguin injury slow down the shooting Stars?

04 Dec 2025

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Tyler Seguin suffered a season ending injury this week, but the Dallas Stars keep rolling. Hailey Salvian and Shayna Goldman discuss the NHL's second ...

Is Nathan MacKinnon better than Connor McDavid?

03 Dec 2025

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The Colorado Avalanche are a league best 19-1-6 to start the season. Sean, Sean and Frank discuss the powerhouse team led by MVP favorite Nathan MacKi...

Which Thanksgiving bubble teams will actually make the playoffs?

01 Dec 2025

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Every hockey fan knows that teams in playoff position at Thanksgiving usually stay in and teams outside playoff position at Thanksgiving usually stay ...

Are the Oilers capable of saving the McDavid era?

26 Nov 2025

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After another embarrassing home ice loss by the Oilers, Sean, Frank and Sean discuss Edmonton's disastrous start to the season, including brutal goalt...

Which NHL offseason moves have aged the best and worst?

24 Nov 2025

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First, the guys are joined by The Athletic’s own Murat Ates to talk about Connor Hellebuyck undergoing “a minor Arthroscopic knee procedure” tha...