The Athletic Hockey Show

Matthew Tkachuk weighs-in on Brady Tkachuk’s contract situation, Jack Eichel expected to take Buffalo Sabres pre-camp physical, the Winnipeg Jets as Canada’s best team, and much more with Eric Duhatschek

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey are joined by The Athletic’s own Eric Duhatschek to discuss a variety of topics heading into the opening of NHL training camps...

Traverse City Prospect Tournament breakdown, listener questions, and more

17 Sep 2021

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First, Max and Corey sit down together in Traverse City, Michigan at the 2021 Prospect Tournament and give their thoughts on how the first couple of g...

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner joins the show, Connor McDavid calls out officiating, Stanley Cup prop bets, and more

16 Sep 2021

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Ian Mendes gets the full Granger treatment as Jesse Granger spends the episode as a guest co-host. They discuss Connor McDavid's comments calling abou...

Mike Sullivan on building Team USA, Kirill Kaprizov contract negotiations, Brady Tkachuk ready to cash in

14 Sep 2021

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Sean Gentille and guest co-host Max Bultman welcome Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan, the bench boss for Team USA at the 2022 Winter Olymp...

Vladimir Tarasenko's future with St. Louis Blues. Can Connor McDavid crack 150 points? Will the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-peat?

13 Sep 2021

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Ian and Hailey welcome Jeremy Rutherford from the Athletic St. Louis to discuss Vladdy Tarasenko's future with the Blues, if Jordan Binnington is a le...

Corey’s best under-23 NHL player rankings, Carolina Hurricanes get Jesperi Kotkaniemi, a bunch of listener questions, and more

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey discuss the upcoming prospect tournaments they’re most looking forward to, the Montreal Canadiens declining to match the Caroli...

Sidney Crosby to miss start of Penguins' season, NHL players to return to the Olympics, the rebuild is over in Ottawa, and more

09 Sep 2021

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Ian and Sean discuss Sidney Crosby missing the beginning of the season, with Evgeni Malkin also missing time, will this hurt the Penguins' chances for...

Wayne Gretzky remembers Ace Bailey

08 Sep 2021

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On this special episode, Dan Robson, senior enterprise writer for The Athletic, talks to the great Wayne Gretzky about his former teammate, friend, an...

Carolina Hurricanes Don Waddell on acquiring Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Projecting Team USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics

07 Sep 2021

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Craig and Sean return with a new edition of the Athletic Hockey Show USA. The guys welcome Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Don Waddell who takes u...

Corey’s NHL Pipeline Rankings, the Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheet, Team Canada’s U18 and U20 camp, listener questions, and more

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey give their thoughts on the Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheet situation and discuss Kotkaniemi’s likely projection as a second-line...

Jesperi Kotkaniemi's offer sheet, Jack Eichel changes agents, and more

02 Sep 2021

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Ian and Sean return for the first TAHS Thursday show of September with a deep dive on the Hurricanes' offer sheet for Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Is this a no...

Your fantasy NHL changes: listener poll results

30 Aug 2021

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Ian, Hailey, and special guest cohost Sean Gentille, discuss listener responses to a series of questions including which one change should be made to ...

Answering your NHL "what if" questions

26 Aug 2021

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Ian and Sean spend the episode discussing many NHL "What if" questions. What if Wayne Gretzky had stayed in Edmonton? How many Cups would they have wo...

Team Canada’s Natalie Spooner calls in, the future of the Arizona Coyotes with Katie Strang, Jack Eichel and the “unamused face” emoji tweet, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey talk about Jack Eichel’s “unamused face” emoji tweet from late last week, which set off yet another whirlwind of speculati...

The great Hockey Hall of Fame debate

19 Aug 2021

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe spend the next hour discussing the Hockey Hall of Fame. First, should the selection process be more transparent? Do statis...

Mark Giordano of the Seattle Kraken joins the show, 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship kick off, NHL and NHLPA vaccination plans, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

16 Aug 2021

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First, Ian and Hailey discuss the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship set to begin in Calgary this week, featuring the return of Marie-Philip Poulin ...

Discussing the ten most likeable players in NHL history

12 Aug 2021

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe spend this episode concocting a list of the ten most likeable players in NHL history. Who are the shoo-ins? Who doesn't ma...

Tom Fitzgerald on the improved New Jersey Devils, Jon Cooper to coach Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics and Carter Hart's new deal with the Philadelphia Flyers

09 Aug 2021

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Tom Fitzgerald, the general manager of the New Jersey Devils joins Ian and Hailey to discuss the Devils off-season moves, led by the monster deal for ...

Hlinka Gretzky Cup: Corey’s dispatch from Slovakia

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, on the season finale of the Prospect Series, Corey joins the show from the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Slovakia and talks to Max about the large scou...

Nathan MacKinnon's eating habits, John Tortorella joins ESPN, the taboo of gambling allegations and more

05 Aug 2021

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe kick things off discussing Nathan MacKinnon's fitness and eating habits as revealed by Nikita Zadorov in an interview. Wha...

Evander Kane gambling allegations, the Jack Eichel-Buffalo Sabres standoff intensifies, grading offseason moves with Dom Lusczyszyn, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and guest cohost Sean Gentille, filling in for Hailey, discuss the increasingly contentious Jack Eichel-Buffalo Sabres standoff after Eiche...

NHL Draft recap, World Junior Summer Showcase analysis, early 2022 NHL Draft thoughts, listener questions, and more

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey recap all-things NHL Draft and discuss the biggest surprises, including Tyler Boucher going to the Ottawa Senators at No. 10, the...

Agent J.P. Barry on client Dougie Hamilton's deal in New Jersey: NHL Free Agency day one recap

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the season finale of Two Man Advantage, Scott and Pierre look back on a busy first day of free agency in the NHL. The guys discuss Dougie Hamilton'...

NHL Free Agency recap (recorded LIVE!)

28 Jul 2021

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Ian and Hailey are joined by The Athletic’s Peter Baugh, Daniel Nugent-Bowman, Charlie O’Connor, Saad Yousuf, and Joe Smith to help break down all...

Free Agency Frenzy: Marc-Andre Fleury to the Blackhawks, Alex Ovechkin's 5-year extension with the Capitals, Tony DeAngelo, and more

28 Jul 2021

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Alex Ovechkin's 5-year extension with the Washington Capitals, the Hurricanes reportedly closing in on a deal with...

Jim & Ellen Hughes celebrate Luke's 4th overall selection. Accessing winners and losers so far in the NHL Off-season.

27 Jul 2021

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Craig and Sean take an early look at winners and losers in the NHL Off-season, including the Philadelphia Flyers who have revamped their blue line and...

Montreal Canadiens-Logan Mailloux bombshell with Arpon Basu, Buffalo Sabres-Jack Eichel trade waiting game with John Vogl, Multiple Choice Madness, and much more

26 Jul 2021

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To kick things off, Ian and Hailey are joined by The Athletic’s Arpon Basu to talk about the Montreal Canadiens drafting Logan Mailloux with the No....

NHL Draft: Corey’s final 2021 mock, assessing Canada’s U20 Summer Showcase roster, listener questions, and more

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey take a look at Canada’s National Junior Team Summer Showcase roster and discuss some of the big names involved, including Mason...

Seattle Kraken reveal roster, Why Carey Price and Vladimir Tarasenko weren't selected and Luke Prokop's brave step forward.

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Two Man Advantage, Scott and Pierre recap the Seattle Kraken's expansion draft. The guys discuss the Kraken's roster, the goaltending s...

Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft recap

22 Jul 2021

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Ian is joined by The Athletic’s Ryan S. Clark to break down the results of the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft and discuss the feeling around the cit...

The NHL Expansion Draft, can the Kraken be a playoff team in year one, dream primetime opening night matchups, and more

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Wednesday's Expansion Draft, how possible is it for the Kraken to reach the playoffs in year one? Also, with the r...

Stephen Johns rollerblades across America. Should the Kraken offer Gabriel Landeskog a contract and the captaincy? Gentille's fan poll.

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former NHL defenseman Stephen Johns joins Craig and Sean on the USA edition of the Athletic Hockey Show to talk about his journey rollerblading across...

The courage and leadership of Luke Prokop on a historic day for the NHL and the sport of hockey.

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pierre Lebrun and Sara Civian from the Athletic NHL are joined by Bayne Pettinger of C.A.A., the first openly gay agent in the NHL and Brock McGillis,...

NHL Draft: Corey’s seven-round mock breakdown, prospect skill rankings, listener questions, and more

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey go through Corey’s draft-eligible players skill rankings and discuss Justin Robidas and Miguel Tourigny as the No. 3 and No. 7 ...

Shea Weber injuries to prevent him from playing next season? Parise, Suter, Yandle buyouts. Andre Tourigny - Arizona Coyotes head coach. two time Stanley Cup Champion Dean Lombardi

15 Jul 2021

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On the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Scott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun welcome the new head coach of the Arizona Coyotes Andre...

Minnesota Wild buy out contracts of Ryan Suter and Zach Parise, Duncan Keith to Edmonton, Stanley Cup odds for next season, and more

14 Jul 2021

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the surprising news of the Minnesota Wild buying out the contracts of both Ryan Suter and Zach Parise, their legac...

Unceremonious exit of Duncan Keith with Chicago Blackhawks. Pekka Rinne retires from the NHL and Scott Wheeler breaks down the top US prospects available in the draft.

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the USA edition of TAHS Craig Custance and Sean Gentille talk about the lack of fanfare in Chicago with Duncan Keith being dealt to Edmonton from t...

Ottawa Senators hire Pierre McGuire, Vladimir Tarasenko’s trade request with Jeremy Rutherford, Nikita Kucherov’s “$18m Over The Cap” t-shirt, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Ottawa Senators hiring the polarizing, longtime broadcaster Pierre McGuire as senior vice president of player develo...

Chris Peters from Hockey Sense on World U18s and the USHL, Corey's Draft Confidential, the latest staff mock draft, and more

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the NHL Draft now about two weeks away, Max and Corey are joined by Chris Peters from Hockey Sense to discuss World U18s, dive into players Fabia...

Tampa Bay Lightning are back-to-back Stanley Cup champions, Nikita Kucherov's postgame press conference, Vladimir Tarasenko requests a trade, and more

08 Jul 2021

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning winning back-to-back championships, Nikita Kucherov's legendary post-game press conference...

Remembering Matīss Kivlenieks. Tampa Bay Lightning can be the first team to win the Stanley Cup on home ice since 2015. Adam Fox, 2021 Norris Trophy winner

07 Jul 2021

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Scott and Pierre welcome Adam Fox, the 2021 Norris Trophy winner to the Two Man Advantage edition of the The Athletic Hockey Show. Fox, the New York R...

Montreal Canadiens extend Stanley Cup final vs Tampa Bay Lightning. Grading the job NBC Sports did in covering the NHL and Joe Smith's report card on the Bolts game four performance.

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Tuesday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille look back on game four of the Stanley Cup Final between Tampa Bay...

NHL mourns loss of Columbus Blue Jacket Matiss Kivlenieks, Tampa Bay Lightning look to sweep Montreal Canadiens in Stanley Cup Final. Mark Lazerus discusses Jonathan Toews comeback, Duncan Keith trade request and sexual assault investigation in Chicago.

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Monday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Ian Mendes and Hailey Salvian discuss the shocking news from the Columbus Blue Jackets, that goalie...

NHL Draft defensemen breakdown, Corey’s USA Hockey U18 camp dispatch, listener questions, and more

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Max and Corey take a look at this year’s likely first round defensive prospects including Owen Power, Luke Hughes, Daniil Chayka, Carson Lambos, Cor...

Canadiens dominate, but lose in Game 2 vs Lightning, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins signs extension with Oilers, and more

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday and Blake Coleman's soul-crushing goal in the last moments of the 2nd...

Dave Hakstol, Seattle Kraken head coach. Making sense of the Chicago sexual assault investigation with Katie Strang and Rick Westhead. Surprises with NHL awards

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott and Pierre welcome Dave Hakstol, the head coach of the Seattle Kraken to chat about his excitement in joining the NHL's 32nd team, and lessons l...

The big boys show up for the powerhouse Tampa Bay Lightning in game one of the Stanley Cup final. Winnipeg Jets Nate Thompson discusses his time as a Bolt and a Hab and reviews game one..

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Craig Custance on vacation, Ryan Clark from the Athletic Seattle joins Sean Gentille as guest co-host on Tuesday's The Athletic Hockey Show USA. ...

Chicago Blackhawks abuse allegations, Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Final preview with Dom Lusczyszyn, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Chicago Blackhawks organization’s potential mishandling of the sexual assault allegations brought by a former play...

Craig Button talks 2021 NHL Draft, Corey’s Mock Draft 1.0, and much more

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, TSN’s Director of Scouting, the great Craig Button joins the show to discuss the 2021 NHL Draft prospect pool, how important it is to listen ...

NY Islanders force game seven vs Tampa Bay. Nikita Kucherov injury. Montreal Canadiens look to eliminate Vegas Golden Knights tonight

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Thursday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the New York Islanders overtime victory over Tampa Bay which ...

Rod Brind'Amour feels like the richest coach in the NHL. Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning one win away from the Stanley Cup Final.

23 Jun 2021

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Scott and Pierre welcome Rod Brind'Amour, the 2021 Jack Adams winner to the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show. Rod discusses his C...

Brayden Point leads the way for Tampa Bay Lightning. Does Matthew Tkachuk want to move on from Calgary Flames? Buffalo Sabres - Eichel, Reinhart ready for change.

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Sean discuss the powerhouse Tampa Bay Lightning, and who, on a team full of superstars, is their most valuable.The guys talk about the perfo...

Robin Lehner drinks Haterade, sinks Habs in Game 4, NHL officiating woes continue, Lady Byng award controversy, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Off the top, Ian and Hailey explain why they’re too scared to invite celebrities onto the show, and then discuss Robin Lehner’s Game 4 performance...

NHL Draft: Pronman’s top 151 prospects, Owen Power headed back to Michigan?, listener questions, and more

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey discuss presumptive first overall pick Owen Power’s potential return to Michigan for his sophomore season, instead of starting ...

Should the NHL expand video review? Is Tyler Toffoli the best free agent signing this season? Will voters hold a grudge towards Nikita Kucherov in the Conn Smythe race? Jesse Granger on the Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In light of some controversial, game changing calls in the Islanders/Lightning series, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss if video review should be e...

Pekka Rinne on his future with the Nashville Predators, NY Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning is a war on ice, and Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens is a goaltending duel between Carey Price and Marc-Andre Fleury.

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pekka Rinne, the 2021 King Clancy memorial trophy winner joins Scott and Pierre on the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show. Pekka lo...

What's next for Rod Brind'Amour, Dougie Hamilton and the Carolina Hurricanes. Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche's window is now and Jon Cooper's Tampa Bay Lightning need to up their mental game vs New York Islanders.

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Tuesday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille welcome Sara Civian from The Athletic Carolina, and Peter Baugh f...

NHL Final Four underdogs: talking New York Islanders with Arthur Staple, Montreal Canadiens with Arpon Basu, Dougie Hamilton’s Carolina Hurricanes future, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, on a jam-packed episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Hailey discuss the Carolina Hurricanes giving Dougie Hamilton’s camp permission ...

Owen Power solidifies No. 1 ranking at Worlds, 2021 NHL Draft centers deep dive, thoughts on the Erie OHL Showcase, listener questions, and more

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey recap the 2021 IIHF World Championship where consensus number one pick Owen Power solidified his ranking playing big minutes for ...

A semifinals matchup between Barry Trotz and Jon Cooper, Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele raise eyebrows in Jets' exit interviews, and more

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Sean predicting the hockey future for the second week in a row, what it be this week? Also, a semifinals matchup b...

Tampa advances, Winnipeg packs up, Dougie Hamilton's future in Raleigh, Montreal awaits a winner between Colorado and Vegas.

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott and Pierre take a look at what's next for the Winnipeg Jets. Should they blow it up and start all over, or stay the course? The guys look at the...

Bruins/Islanders officiating takes center stage, Jack Eichel: a wanted man and Meghan Duggan talks about her new job with the New Jersey Devils.

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Sean discuss Bruce Cassidy's frustration over the officiating in the Boston Bruins / NY Islanders series. They guys look at the impact that ...

Vegas Golden Knights-Colorado Avalanche series living up to the hype, Aaron Portzline on the state of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Multiple Choice Madness, and much more

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the electric Vegas Golden Knights-Colorado Avalanche series, now tied at two games apiece heading back to Colorado for G...

NHL Draft Lottery recap, The Athletic NHL's 2021 Mock Draft 1.0 breakdown, listener questions, and more

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, on the debut episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max Bultman and Corey Pronman discuss the NHL Draft Lottery results, includin...

Mark Scheifele hit overshadows game 1 of Canadiens-Jets, the Avalanche- Golden Knights series, NHL Draft Lottery and more

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Mark Scheifele's hit late in the game on Wednesday that overshadowed game one in the Canadiens-Jets series, will a...

Dave Tippett on the Oilers adopting a playoff mindset. Making sense of the Maple Leafs collapse, Vasilevskiy the best in the world and landing spots for Seth Jones.

02 Jun 2021

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Dave Tippett, the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers joins Pierre and Scott to discuss his teams early exit from the playoffs, and how his group needs ...

Maple Leafs choke in game seven. Justin Abdelkader and Team USA go for gold at the World Championships, Seth Jones to move on, MacKinnon's Avalanche the cream of the crop.

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Sean look back on the game seven between Toronto and Montreal, and how the Maple Leafs star players failed to show up yet again, in an elimi...

Montreal forces game seven vs Toronto, Dom Luszczyszyn previews the game. Plus, is Nathan MacKinnon the best in the NHL and who is more sought after, Seth Jones or Jack Eichel?

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Hailey welcome Dom Luszczyszyn to preview game seven between Montreal and Toronto on Monday night, the frustration of Leaf fans towards Mitch ...

Maple Leafs- Canadiens series underwhelms, goalie interference, and netminder issues for the Penguins and Panthers

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss how disappointing the highly-anticipated Montreal-Toronto series has been so far, and the goalie interference in W...

Cam Neely on his Boston Bruins, Wayne Gretzky joins TNT Sports, Connor McDavid's time will come and Florida's goalie controversy.

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott and Pierre discuss TNT's official announcement on the hiring of the great one, Wayne Gretzky as their lead studio analyst for their NHL coverage...

Don Granato on coaching the Sabres, Spencer Knight extends the Panthers, Jarry's gaffe has the Penguins on the brink and Connor McDavid's Oilers swept from the playoffs,

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille recap a busy night in the NHL playoffs. The Penguins, with a struggling Tristan Jarry between the pi...

Winnipeg Jets stun Edmonton Oilers, Murat Ates joins the show, John Tavares and the media, way-too-early Conn Smythe picks, and more

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Winnipeg Jets stunning the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in overtime to go up three game to none in the series, after the Oile...

Previewing Maple Leafs-Canadiens, Nazem Kadri is back to playoff trouble, and Alex Ovechkin sounds off to Ilya Samsonov

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe recap the latest in the NHL Playoffs, including a preview of the Maple Leafs-Habs series, Nazem Kadri once again getting h...

Don Waddell on his Caniacs, Tocchet to interview with Rangers and Seattle and Kucherov and the Bolts cap circumvention

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Scott and Pierre discuss the first round of the playoffs, including great series between...

Ryan Miller ready for his next chapter. Crosby to the Canadiens? Bolts and Panthers attract new fans and Brad Marchand leads Bruins

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The debut edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Tuesday edition with Craig Custance and Sean Gentille focuses on the NHL from the south side of the 49t...

Lightning-Panthers steal the show with Joe Smith, NHL playoffs opening weekend thoughts, Stanley Cup picks, Canucks-Flames weirdness, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

17 May 2021

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To kick things off, The Athletic’s Joe Smith joins the show to discuss the Lightning’s 5-4 win over the Panthers in Game 1 of their opening round ...

Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3

15 May 2021

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Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founder...

Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3

15 May 2021

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Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders ...

Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3

15 May 2021

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Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s...

NHL Playoff preview, Rangers fire David Quinn, Jack Eichel and more with Craig Custance

13 May 2021

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe are joined by Craig Custance to share some exciting news for The Athletic Hockey Show listeners, preview the NHL playoffs,...

Doug WIlson on the SJ Sharks, Rangers fire David Quinn, Jack Eichel's future in Buffalo, Patrik Laine's nightmare season & coaching changes begin.

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott and Pierre discuss the playoff matchups that are now set in the NHL, led by the battle of Florida, Toronto and Montreal, Caps and Bruins and the...

Connor McDavid hits 100 points, coaching carousel spinning, Toronto Maple Leafs with James Mirtle, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss Connor McDavid’s milestone weekend, hitting the hundred-point plateau against the Canucks, the coaching carousel begin...

New York Rangers, Tom Wilson, and a wild night at Madison Square Garden

06 May 2021

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe dig into the news dominating the week including Tom Wilson, the Rangers firing John Davidson and Jeff Gorton, and Wednesda...

Bill Daly on Tom Wilson, NYR and Virtanen. McDavid's drive to 100, Norris Trophy vote and Seguin returns to the Stars.

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Daly, the deputy commissioner of the NHL joins Scott and Pierre on the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey show to discuss the New Y...

Jake Virtanen sexual misconduct allegations, Seattle Kraken become NHL official, Adam Vingan talks Nashville Predators, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss headlines from around the NHL, including the sexual misconduct allegations brought against Vancouver Canucks forward Jak...

The NHL is heading to TNT, Connor McDavid’s pursuit of 100 points, what if the NHL had compensatory draft picks and more

29 Apr 2021

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the secondary rights for the NHL going to TNT, will this allow an opportunity for the league to loosen up in broad...

Stan Bowman - GM of the Chicago Blackhawks, NHL & Turner TV deal, playoff races in Montreal/Calgary, Nashville/Dallas and more.

28 Apr 2021

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Scott and Pierre welcome Stan Bowman, the general manager of the Chicago Blackhawks to the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show. Stan...

Calder Trophy debate: Kaprizov vs. Robertson, Canucks catch-up with The VANcast, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss Artem Anisimov’s Sens goaltending debut that never was over the weekend after Matt Murray, Anton Forsberg, and Marcus ...

Canucks come back strong after pause, Robin Lehner's comments on the NHL's treatment of players during the pandemic, and more

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the Canucks' strong return to play, could they make a miraculous run to the playoffs? Also, in regards to the NHL'...

Jarmo Kekäläinen on the Blue Jackets retool. Canucks shock Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars back in the playoff race

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jarmo Kekäläinen, the General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets is our guest this week on the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic hockey sh...

Canucks stun Maple Leafs in return to play, Dom Luszczyszyn talks trade deadline fallout, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Vancouver Canucks’ 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night in their return to play after a devastatin...

Patrick Marleau on Gordie Howe's games played record, breaking the record in a San Jose uniform, and will he retire at the end of the season?

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau joins Scott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun on a special edition of Two Man Advantage, to celebrate being on the cu...

J.T. Miller's comments on the Canucks' return to play, Nick Foligno joins the Toronto Maple Leafs, and more

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Taylor Hall to the Bruins and Jack Eichel being out for the remainder of the season, who has a better chance next ...

Two Man Advantage recaps the 2021 NHL trade deadline

14 Apr 2021

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Scott and Pierre look back on the 2021 NHL trade deadline. The guys discuss the immediate payoff for the Bruins with the Taylor Hall trade, the disapp...

NHL Trade Deadline Edition (recorded LIVE!)

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Hailey are joined by The Athletic’s Scott Burnside, Jonas Siegel, Kevin Kurz, Fluto Shinzawa, Josh Yohe, and Mark Lazerus before and after t...

Trade Deadline insights with Craig Button, the Devils-Islanders trade, how will the NHL handle the Canucks' situation and more

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Jack Campbell's record-breaking streak in net for Toronto, the latest transaction between the New Jersey Devils an...

Jim Rutherford on Trade Deadline 2021, Avalanche, Sabres, Blues, Maple Leafs & Jets look to be active at the deadline

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of Two Man Advantage, Scott and Pierre welcome three time Stanley Cup Champion Jim Rutherford, one of the most proactive General Manag...

Introducing Shattered: The Athletic's new narrative series on the New York Knicks

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to announce The Athletic's new podcast series - Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks. Hosted by hip-hop legend Chuck D, ...

Will the Vancouver Canucks play again this season, talking Washington Capitals with Tarik El-Bashir, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First up, The Athletic’s own Tarik El-Bashir joins the show to break down how the Washington Capitals have once again found themselves near the top ...

Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon take trips to the sin bin, Erik Karlsson's press conference apple, and more

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Connor McDavid's elbow and Nathan MacKinnon's helmet toss, the Sabres snapping their losing streak against the now...