The Athletic Hockey Show

JT Compher excels in his many roles with the Colorado Avalanche, NHL and IIHF disciplines Russia, and face-off win. probability added to NHL puck and player tracking

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Craig Custance on assignment, Sean Gentille welcomes Sean Shapiro as guest co-host this week on The Athletic Hockey Show USA. Sean and Sean discu...

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending questions, Marc-Andre Fleury trade destinations, Igor Shesterkin Hart trophy credentials, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian welcomes Hailey back to the show after her three-week hiatus covering the Olympics, and then they discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning-Nashville...

Olympics recap: Juraj Slafkovsky takes MVP honors, NHL takes note, Corey’s latest college, junior, and European free agent rankings, prospects who could get traded, Max’s SHL tour, Corey’s Beanpot notebook, and more

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey talk about Max’s eight-day trip to Gothenburg, Sweden where he got a close-up look at a number of Detroit Red Wings prospects p...

Sean Avery signs with an ECHL team, Martin St. Louis' impact on Canadiens, hottest teams and players out of the All-Star break

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To start things off, Ian and Sean share their thoughts on Sean Gentille and Craig Custance's rendition of the Canadian national anthem from the Tuesda...

Fleury & Giroux headline trade deadline 22, Jay Woodcroft's Oilers are figuring it out, Zdeno Chara ties a record and did Nathan MacKinnon get away with one?

23 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Wednesday The Athletic Hockey Show, Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports returns to the roundtable, along with Jesse Granger and Sara Civian. This week, t...

Cole Caufield catches fire playing for Martin St. Louis, Dallas wants to extend Joe Pavelski and Everett Fitzhugh breaking barriers with Seattle Kraken

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Sean pay up on their bet with the Monday show, singing 'O Canada' after the Canadian women won Gold in Beijing over team USA.The guys stick ...

Cheryl Pounder talks Team Canada, MPP’s ECHL offer, and growing women’s hockey, Claude Giroux at the top of the NHL trade board, there’s an outdoor game this week?, Igor Shesterkin almost scored, and more

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, in honor of Family Day in Canada, Ian and guest cohost Julian McKenzie pick which NHL family they want to join as honorary members, and discuss...

Team Canada wins Olympic gold, Marie-Philip Poulin is the most clutch player ever, Jack Eichel returns and Golden Knights storylines aplenty

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Sean overcome a late night to discuss Team Canada's win in the women's gold medal game over the U.S., and Marie-Philip Poulin cementing her sp...

Sidney Crosby scores number 500, Jack Eichel to make his Vegas debut tonight and trade deadline chips are falling into place

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Wednesday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Jesse Granger and Sara Civian welcome back Sean Shapiro, The Athletic's sports busines...

Jacob Trouba of the New York Rangers, Gold Medal Team USA vs Team Canada women's preview & Toffoli trade to open the flood gates ahead of the deadline

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Athletic Hockey Show USA, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille welcome New York Rangers defensemen Jacob Trouba. Trouba joined the ...

Michael Russo talks Minnesota Wild, Anson Carter, and more, Tyler Toffoli dealt to the Calgary Flames, Canada-USA Women’s gold medal game set, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and guest cohost Julian McKenzie discuss what the NHL gets “right” other than the way the Stanley Cup gets presented, in light of the N...

Olympic roster evaluations and expectations, 2022 WJC potentially scheduled for August, answering great listener questions, and more

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey talk about IIHF President Luc Tardif’s comments that the 2022 World Junior Championship could take place in August, after the N...

Martin St. Louis becomes Canadiens' interim coach, Brad Marchand suspended six games, Tuukka Rask retires, and Sidney Crosby is on the verge of 500 goals

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Sean kick off the show discussing the surprising news of Martin St. Louis becoming the interim coach of the Canadiens, following Dominique Duc...

Brad Marchand to be disciplined by player safety, Tuukka Rask to retire & Arizona Coyotes arena fiasco

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse and Sara welcome Sean Shapiro, the Athletic sports business reporter as guest co-host with Rob Pizzo on Olympic duty for the CBC.The roundtable ...

Cammi Granato can play too, Women's Team USA vs Team Canada doesn't disappoint, Chicago Blackhawks GM search

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hockey Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist Cammi Granato joins Craig and Sean to promote her new children's book 'I Can Play Too," the story of a ...

“The Michigan” innovator Mike Legg joins the show, Gary Bettman’s reaction to Rocky Wirtz’s town hall outburst, Trevor Zegras should’ve won the ASG Breakaway Challenge, Canada-USA women’s hockey rivalry, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and guest cohost Julian McKenzie discuss Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz’s wild town hall comments in response to The Athletic’s o...

Rocky Wirtz's outburst at Blackhawks' town hall meeting goes viral, NHL All-Star Weekend, and discussing the New York Islanders' season

03 Feb 2022

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Ian and Sean discuss the town hall meeting the Chicago Blackhawks held on Wednesday evening, and the comments made by Rocky Wirtz that went viral. Als...

The Wednesday Game's icy field of dreams, Seattle Kraken sputtering in season one and NY Rangers the surprise of the NHL's first half

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Rob Pizzo on Olympic duty for the CBC, Jesse Granger pilots the roundtable along with Sara Civian and special guest Michael Russo from the Athlet...

Keith Yandle's journey to NHL's Ironman title, NHL skills competition gets a makeover and Trevor Zegras owns the 'Michigan' move

01 Feb 2022

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Craig and Sean welcome NHL Ironman Keith Yandle. Yandle discusses his road to an NHL record for consecutive games played, the people that have support...

Team Canada GM Shane Doan joins the show, Evander Kane scores in Edmonton Oilers debut, the Montreal Canadiens are having a terrible season, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Hailey bids farewell to The Athletic Hockey Show for the duration of the Olympics, as she’ll be covering the games on a daily show for the CB...

Aaron Dell handed a 3-game suspension, Keith Yandle breaks ironman record, and the potential temporary home for the Arizona Coyotes

27 Jan 2022

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To kick off this Thursday's episode, Ian and Sean discuss Buffalo Sabres' Aaron Dell being handed a 3-game suspension, the rarity of goalie suspension...

Aaron Dell has a date with Player Safety, Keith Yandle is the NHL's newest Ironman and Team Canada 2002 celebration turns 20

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports, along with Sara Civian and Jesse Granger from the Athletic discuss Keith Yandle's record setting iron man streak, trendsett...

Alex Tuch is ready to take the Buffalo Sabres to the next level, Kirill Kaprizov is feeling Minnesota & Keith Yandle poised to break the NHL Ironman mark

25 Jan 2022

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Craig and Sean welcome star Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch to this week's podcast. Tuch, a native of Western New York talks about his love for the c...

Jacob Panetta-Jordan Subban incident fallout, Keith Yandle on the precipice of consecutive games played record, Brad Marchand is great at Twitter, can the NHL ASG be exciting?, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey talk about an incident that took place over the weekend in the ECHL between the South Carolina Stingrays’ Jordan Subban and th...

Corey’s midseason 2022 NHL Draft rankings, BioSteel All-American Game notebook, listener questions, and more

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey, who were both in attendance at the BioSteel All-American Game, featuring the top American-born prospects eligible for the upcomi...

Pairing NHL teams with their NFL equivalents, famous player vs. media battles, and the 1996 Stanley Cup Final will tear the show apart

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we know the results of the 49ers-Cowboys playoff game, does Sean regret not nailing down a bet with Ian? Also, are the Cowboys the Maple Leaf...

Leon Draisaitl's pissy response, Kent Hughes huge task to rebuild Montreal Canadiens, All-Star Nazem Kadri and the red hot Colorado Avalanche and Willie O'Ree finally gets his jersey retired

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports, along with Sara Civian and Jesse Granger from the Athletic return with the Wednesday roundtable. The crew discusses the hea...

Team USA Head Coach David Quinn on shaping Olympic Roster, Claude Giroux & Marc-Andre Fleury on the trade block, Kent Hughes named GM of Montreal Canadiens

18 Jan 2022

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David Quinn, the head coach of Team USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing China joins Craig and Sean to discuss USA's roster, including Jake Sand...

Connor McDavid despondent after another Edmonton Oilers loss, Nazem Kadri All-Star Game snub, evaluating market value for every NHL team, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian laments his Dallas Cowboys once again losing in the first round of the playoffs and then asks Hailey and guest co-host Dom Lusczyszyn if th...

Corey’s updated best U23 NHL players, Team USA men’s Olympic hockey roster breakdown, listener questions, and more

14 Jan 2022

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First, Max and Corey deep dive into Corey’s newly-updated best under-23 NHL players list and discuss some of the biggest risers, including New Jerse...

Kodak Black breaks Hockey Twitter, Connor McDavid comments on Evander Kane, and Jack Eichel's progress towards Golden Knights debut

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Death, taxes, and celebrities at Florida Panther games. Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss a new challenger to this weeks-long discussion as Kodak Bl...

Edmonton Oilers interested in Evander Kane, Bobby Clarke rips Ron Hextall, Jack Eichel practices with the Vegas Golden Knights and Kodak Black has himself a night in South Florida

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports is joined by Jesse Granger from the Athletic NHL, with Sara Civian on assignment this week. The boys discuss the Edmonton Oi...

John Klingberg frustrated with Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins not ready to rebuild just yet, Olympic memories from 2018 with Jim Slater

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Sean discuss John Klingberg's frustration with the Dallas Stars, and the likelihood of him being on the move at trade deadline. The guys tak...

San Jose Sharks terminate Evander Kane, Edmonton Oilers nearing rock bottom, Multiple Choice Madness featuring a Rally Monkey, and much more

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey talk about the excitement and the energy young, American players like Jack Hughes, Trevor Zegras, and the Tkachuk Brothers are b...

The Edmonton Oilers are in a spiral, the Pittsburgh Penguins are rolling, and Cale Makar's epic 3-on-3 goal

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In their first show of 2022, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the Oilers hitting a boiling point. What happens next, a coach firing or a trade for ...

Florida Panthers and Bill Zito enjoying the ride so far, Gigi Marvin on retirement and Team USA's 2022 Winter Olympic Roster

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the first edition of the Athletic Hockey Show USA for 2022, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille welcome Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito and...

Biggest NHL storylines heading into 2022, New Year’s resolutions for hockey, Multiple Choice Madness, and much more

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the first show of the new year, Ian and Hailey are joined by guest cohost, The Athletic’s own Julian McKenzie to look ahead at what could be the ...

2022 World Junior Hockey Championship cut short by COVID-19

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Prospect Series with Max Bultman and Corey Pronman, the boys welcome Chris Peters from Daily Face-off to discuss the IIHF's decision on...

Our top NHL stories of 2021, Brad Marchand speaks out about NHL involvement in the Olympics

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Wednesday roundtable, Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports along with Sara Civian and Jesse Granger from the Athletic NHL look back on the year that was i...

The Winter Classic Jagr Salute with Mike Rupp. Should John Vanbiesbrouck be running team USA and Connor McDavid would have gone to Beijing, despite the risk

28 Dec 2021

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Craig and Sean welcome Stanley Cup Champion Mike Rupp, a studio analyst with NHL Network ahead of the Winter Classic between St. Louis and the Wild in...

World Junior Championship preview: it’s Canada’s tournament to lose, but USA, Sweden, Russia, and Finland will try to steal the gold

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey preview the World Junior Championship and discuss Team Canada as the tournament’s significant favorite, boasting a roster with ...

The Top Ten Weirdest NHL Moments of 2021

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The NHL's Lake Tahoe game vs. The Sun. Nikita Kucherov's heel turn in his post-Stanley Cup win press conference, the Jack Eichel saga, and much more. ...

NHL players will not participate in 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, NHL will take Olympic break to makeup postponed games

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Sara Civian, Jesse Granger and Julian McKenzie from the Athletic NHL discuss the NHL and Player Association's announceme...

NHL and NHL Players Association agree that NHL players will not participate in Beijing 2022 Olympics, Bobby Ryan wants to play for Team USA at the Olympics, World Junior Hockey Championship preview with Jon Morosi

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Sean, or as I like to call them, Santa and his number one Elf ,welcome Bobby Ryan to the show. Ryan, who is over in Switzerland is hoping to...

Paul Maurice resigns as Winnipeg Jets head coach, NHL Olympic participation on thin ice, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey are joined by The Athletic’s own Murat Ates to talk about Paul Maurice’s surprising resignation as head coach of the Winnipe...

WJC: Canada and USA early roster thoughts, camp updates and projections, a bunch of listener questions, and much more

17 Dec 2021

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First, Max and Corey, who visited Team Canada’s World Junior camp this week, give their early thoughts on the makeup of the team, including Hendrix ...

Olympics roster projections, LeBron James wears a Mario Lemieux jersey, and the debut of NHL Rules Court

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Sean dive into projected Olympic rosters, does Russia have the best top-six? Also, Tom Wilson being projected to make the USA roster, and Cana...

Another COVID-19 outbreak in the NHL is inevitable, Alex Ovechkin shows no signs of slowing down, Bruce Boudreau is a perfect 5-0 as the Vancouver Canucks head coach

15 Dec 2021

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Trevor Zegras of the Anaheim Ducks is good for the game. Bill Guerin named GM of Team USA, COVID 19 outbreak in the NHL; again and the Arizona Coyotes pay their bills

14 Dec 2021

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Craig Custance and Sean Gentille return with a new The Athletic Hockey Show: the Americans. The boys get set to welcome Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Z...

Vancouver Canucks feeling the Bruce Boudreau Effect, does the NHL need to redefine “clean hits”?, Matthew Tkachuk vs. Brady Tkachuk and other listener questions, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian, Hailey, and guest cohost Dom Luszczyszyn, talk about the weirdest or saddest things to do when on a roadtrip alone, and then discuss wheth...

Corey’s A1 Matvei Michkov feature, Trevor Zegras and the Calder Trophy race, a 2021 Capital City Challenge dispatch, listener questions, and more

10 Dec 2021

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First, Max and Corey talk about the impressive play of Anaheim Ducks rookie Trevor Zegras, and his all-time highlight reel, lacrosse-style assist to S...

The Arizona Coyotes saga continues, Jason Spezza's six-game suspension, two massive hits from Jacob Trouba, and team records after coach firings this season

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It never ends in Arizona. Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the news from Wednesday about the City of Glendale threatening to lock the Coyotes out o...

Trevor Zegras with the greatest pass in NHL history, Jacob Trouba scary hit on Juijhar Khaira, and no job in the front office or behind the bench is safe in the NHL and a lot more

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Sara Civian and Jesse Granger from The Athletic reconvene the Wednesday roundtable, praising Trevor Zegras's out of this...

Dylan Larkin's Detroit Red Wings playing meaningful games in December, NHL officiating issues, Bruce Boudreau wins in his debut with the Vancouver Canucks and more.

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Max Bultman who covers the Red Wings returns to fill in for Craig Custance and co-host the American's edition of the Athletic Hockey Show along with S...

Philadelphia Flyers axe Alain Vigneault, and Charlie O’Connor joins the show, Vancouver Canucks clean house, Bruce Boudreau hired as head coach, Robin Lehner opts out of Olympics, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss a tumultuous weekend for the Vancouver Canucks as the organization fired GM Jim Benning and head coach Travis Green foll...

The battle for most miserable team in Canada, the Maple Leafs seem unstoppable, way-too-early dream playoff scenarios, and more

02 Dec 2021

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Ian and Sean discuss Sean's piece about the battle of the worst team in Canada, and it appears the Senators may be running away with the title. Also, ...

Rod Brind'amour demeaning display costs him $25,000, Jeff Gorton's Montreal Canadiens search for a GM begins and Jake Debrusk's trade request.

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rob, Sara and Jesse discuss the controversial fine levied by the NHL on Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour for his demeaning display behin...

Pittsburgh Penguins sale is official, Shawn Thornton on fighting his way to the top, the most valued US franchises in the NHL

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Custance and Sean Gentille are reunited and it feels so good. The boys discuss the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins to Fenway Sports Group and wh...

Brady Tkachuk goes off on Brendan Lemieux after on-ice bite, Artemi Panarin throws glove at Brad Marchand, Arpon Basu talks Montreal Canadiens turmoil, the reignited Ovi-Crosby debate, a brand new Hailbag, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Brady Tkachuk-Brendan Lemieux biting incident, Tkachuk’s blistering postgame comments, and how long a suspension L...

What If: Undoing trade deals in NHL history

25 Nov 2021

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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe spend the next hour discussing deals in NHL history, dig into undoing some t...

NHLPA asks for strict protocols in Vegas for all-star weekend ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Stanley Cup contender NY Islanders nightmare season continues and who will be the next NHL coach to lose his job?

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Wednesday roundtable with Rob Pizzo of CBC Sports and Jesse Granger and Sara Civian from the Athletic, we discuss the NHL players Associations ...

Thanksgiving NHL standings a benchmark for playoff position. Tristan Jarry leads the Pittsburgh Penguins and can Jack Campbell make the Olympic team for team USA?

23 Nov 2021

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With Thanksgiving fast approaching, Sean and guest co-host Max Bultman take a look at the NHL standings. 80 percent of teams that are in playoff spots...

Calgary Flames catch fire, talking New York Islanders and New York Rangers with Arthur Staple, a brand new Hailbag, Multiple Choice Madness, and much more

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey talk about the red-hot start to the season for the Calgary Flames, featuring 7 shutouts over their first nineteen games, the Ari...

Jonathan Bates, former Vancouver Canucks college scout, joins the show, breaking down Corey’s “NHL prospects I was wrong about” piece, international prospect tournaments recap, and more

19 Nov 2021

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First, Max and Corey are joined by former Vancouver Canucks college free agent scout, and cohost of The Elev802 Podcast, Jonathan Bates, to discuss th...

Trevor Zegras gets misconduct penalty for OT celebration, the Pittsburgh Penguins getting sold, New York Islanders finish 13-game road trip, and more

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and guest co-host Julian McKenzie kick off the episode discussing Anaheim Duck's forward Trevor Zegras being assessed a game misconduct pen...

Is the Hockey Hall of Fame just the Hall of very good? Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings shockingly good and NHL's Winter olympic involvement in jeopardy after Ottawa Senators COVID-19 outbreak.

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Wednesday round table, Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports, along with Sara Civian and Jesse Granger from the Athletic look back on the 2020/21 class for...

Justin Faulk's St. Louis Blues return to elite team status. Celebrating Hockey's Hall of Fame inductees and Ron Francis frustrated by Seattle Kraken's effort.

16 Nov 2021

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Jarome Iginla to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Torts on Connor McDavid, Aaron Portzline talks Columbus Blue Jackets, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey talk about Hailey’s first trip back to Ottawa after leaving to cover the Calgary Flames, Ian taking Hailey for a cup of less-t...

Bob Murray resigns as GM of the Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights struggle, Connor McDavid's effect on the betting world, and more

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe are joined by Ducks beat writer Eric Stephens to discuss Bob Murray's resignation as GM of Anaheim, the investigation that...

Bob Murray investigation, Jack Eichel surgery, giving Carey Price space to recover and what is wrong with the Colorado Avalanche?

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Wednesday roundtable edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports, along with Jesse Granger and Sara Civian from the Athletic...

Quinn Hughes not focused on 2022 Olympics. Alex Ovechkin ties Brett Hull all-time in goals and Jack Eichel set to have surgery on Friday.

09 Nov 2021

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Craig and Sean welcome Vancouver Canucks defensemen Quinn Hughes. The Orlando Florida native discusses the Canucks power-play, his friendship with Bra...

Jeremy Colliton out as Chicago Blackhawks head coach, San Jose Sharks off to a surprising start with Kevin Kurz, the 10 best lines in hockey, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

08 Nov 2021

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First, Ian and Hailey talk about Ian’s trip to Grand Forks, North Dakota to watch Ottawa Senators prospects play for the Fighting Hawks, and then th...

NHL rookies deep dive, Corey’s latest 2022 NHL Draft rankings, powerhouse Michigan Wolverines update, listener questions, and more

05 Nov 2021

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First, Max and Corey look back at the first month of the NHL season and discuss which rookies, and high-end young players, have lived up to the hype s...

Jack Eichel traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, Gary Bettman's future, Nashville Predators will retire Pekka Rinne's number, and more

04 Nov 2021

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After the news broke early Thursday morning, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe are joined by Buffalo Sabres beat writer John Vogl to break down the trade th...

Cheveldayoff / Chipman press conference passes the test, Adam Fox gets paid and Alex Ovechkin keeps rolling.

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Wednesday round table, Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports along with Jesse Granger and Sara Civian from the Athletic dissect the Winnipeg Jets press con...

Fallout from Gary Bettman press conference on Kyle Beach, Bryce Salvador pledges to help clean up minor hockey

02 Nov 2021

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On this episode of The Athletic Hockey Show USA, Craig and Sean look back on the press conference held by the NHL on Monday afternoon regarding former...

Jenner & Block-Chicago Blackhawks fallout, Sidney Crosby’s rough return, are the Calgary Flames boring?, Detroit Red Wings deep dive with Max Bultman, listener questions in the Hailbag, and more

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Hailey and guest cohost Sean Gentille discuss the continued fallout from the Jenner & Block report and the Chicago Blackhawks sexual assaul...

Discussions and questions continue surrounding the Chicago Blackhawks, Sidney Crosby primed for return, when will the Coyotes win a game, and more

28 Oct 2021

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Ian Mendes is joined by guest co-host Max Bultman to discuss Sidney Crosby getting ready to return to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the team's success ...

Chicago Blackhawks sexual assault investigation leaves many questions still to be answered

27 Oct 2021

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On this edition of the Wednesday roundtable, Katie Strang, the Athletic's senior investigative reporter joins Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports, along with Sa...

David Backes surfs into retirement. St. Louis Blues, Florida Panthers & Carolina Hurricanes remain undefeated in NHL

26 Oct 2021

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David Backes, the former Captain of the St. Louis Blues joins Craig and Sean on the Americans edition of the Athletic Hockey Show to chat about his ca...

Craig Anderson joins the show, the Chicago Blackhawks set a dubious record, the Toronto Maple Leafs are in trouble already, Multiple Choice Madness, and much more

25 Oct 2021

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First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Seattle Kraken’s first home game, whether the franchise retiring jersey No. 32 for their fans was a cool move or n...

Buffalo Sabres off to great start, is it too early to panic for the Canadiens and Blackhawks, Jasperi Kotkaniemi prepares his return to Montreal, and more

21 Oct 2021

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With the Buffalo Sabres off to a strong start, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss if they could be the NHL's most lovable team right now, and if it's...

Vegas Golden Knights overrun with injuries, NHL fashion, Montreal Canadiens flame out and the red hot Buffalo Sabres

20 Oct 2021

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Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports along with Sara Civian and Jesse Granger from the Athletic bring you the Wednesday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show. On t...

Jack Hughes destined for a breakout season in New Jersey, Evander Kane suspended for 21 games and are we over the Seattle Kraken?

19 Oct 2021

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Craig and Sean welcome Jack Hughes of the New Jersey Devils. the boys discuss Jack's OT goal celebration, the outlook for the up and coming Devils, Ja...

Auston Matthews set for season debut tonight, Brady Tkachuk signs longterm with the Ottawa Senators, Filip Zadina postgame comments about Conor Garland, Nikita Kucherov potentially headed to LTIR (again), Multiple Choice Madness, and much more

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey talk about the the origins of Hailey’s dog’s name, and Ian shares a Gilbert Brulé story involving U2 frontman Bono, and the...

Alex Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals-Rangers falls flat, Morgan Geekie's goal celebration, oddly specific team predictions and more

14 Oct 2021

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NHL Hockey that counts is back, and Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss a Capitals-Rangers matchup that did not quite live up to expectations, while O...

Seattle Kraken, Vegas Golden Knights rivalry is born, TNT debuts NHL coverage and will it be fight night in DC between the Rangers and Capitals?

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Wednesday Athletic Hockey Show debuts with Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Sara Civian and Jesse Granger from the Athletic.Pizzo, Civy and Jesse loo...

NHL opening night has arrived, Dom Lusczyszyn talks projected standings, player tiers, and much more, plus Multiple Choice Madness to close the show

12 Oct 2021

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First, Ian and Hailey talk about opening night of the 2021-22 NHL season, how great it is for the game of hockey to be back on ESPN, and debuting on T...

Bill Daly on Jack Eichel, Evander Kane, the new US NHL TV contract and the Seattle Kraken, Storylines conclude as Tampa Bay Lightning look to 3-peat

11 Oct 2021

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Bill Daly, the deputy commissioner of the National Hockey League joins Craig Custance and Sean Gentille to address some of the major storylines in the...

Michigan torches Bowling Green, Calder Trophy picks, NHL teams whose prospects will take them to the next level this season, and much more

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey talk about the Michigan Wolverines, featuring a lineup with four of the top five picks in the 2021 NHL Draft, torching the Bowlin...

New season resolutions, John Vogl on Jack Eichel situation hanging over Buffalo Sabres, Arthur Staple on the New York Islanders' push for the Cup, and more

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the opening of the NHL season less than a week away, Ian and Sean discuss resolutions for the "new year", including cutting Kraken fans some slac...

Chicago Blackhawks ready to compete for a playoff spot, sexual assault allegations still overhead, Colorado Avalanche enter the season as a Stanley Cup favorite, but goaltending concerns remain.

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, the American's, Craig and Sean welcome Mark Lazerus and Peter Baugh as storyline week continues on the At...

Robin Lehner’s wild weekend tweetstorm, New York Rangers playoff hopes with Rick Carpiniello, Toronto Maple Leafs high expectations with James Mirtle, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss Robin Lehner’s weekend tweetstorm essentially accusing NHL teams of medical malpractice, as a reaction to Jack Eichel’...

Corey’s USHL Fall Classic dispatch, preseason prospect notebook, listener questions, and more

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey talk about Corey’s trip to the USHL Fall Classic in Pittsburgh over the weekend, and discuss Adam Fantilli really standing out ...

Most intriguing players to watch this NHL season, Arizona Coyotes relax game day dress code, renaming player awards and more

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"All or Nothing: The Toronto Maple Leafs" drops Friday on Amazon, will Sean be tuning in? He and Ian then dive into his pieces on the most intriguing ...

John Buccigross on ESPN's new NHL coverage. Henrik Lundqvist legacy and Doug Armstrong's work ahead for St. Louis Blues

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Sean welcome John Buccigross from ESPN to discuss the new NHL season and ESPN's coverage, as the network gets set to be a rights holder for ...

Joel Quenneville joins the show, Tyler Bertuzzi forgoes COVID-19 vaccination, Ukranian league player Andri Denyskin’s horrendous on-ice actions, Multiple Choice Madness, and much more

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey talk about Dom Lusczyszyn’s preseason rankings and discuss where the Seattle Kraken could end up in the Pacific division, the ...

Shane Wright of the OHL's Kingston Frontenacs joins the show, Arizona Rookie Faceoff notes, Traverse City Prospect Tournament wrap-up, and more

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey are joined by the potential No. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft, Shane Wright of the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs to discuss how he f...

Jack Eichel stripped of Buffalo Sabres captaincy, ranking weirdest off-seasons, and more

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the news out of Buffalo with Jack Eichel no longer being captain of the Sabres, and what it means for both the pla...

Travis Zajac was made in New Jersey. Hughes, Pettersson, Kaprizov and Tkachuk remain unsigned as NHL training camps set to open.

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Sean welcome Travis Zajac who retired from the NHL yesterday. Travis looks back fondly at his 15 years in the NHL, how New Jersey and Lou La...