The Athletic Hockey Show
Episodes
Calder Trophy preview: is Demidov or Buium the favorite?
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL season is nearly upon us, and with that in mind, the guys take a look at the field of rookies likely vying for the Calder Trophy and make thei...
NHL Pacific Division preview
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NHL division previews conclude with the Pacific. Are the Vegas Golden Knights the team to beat? Can Connor McDavid get the Oilers over the hump? Did t...
NHL Central Division preview
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we preview the NHL’s Central Division, arguably the deepest division in hockey. Can the Jets repeat as Presidents’ Trophy winners? Will the ...
NHL Metropolitan Division preview
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we preview the NHL’s Metro Division, a division very much in flux with many questions heading into this season and beyond. Can the Rangers reg...
NHL Atlantic Division preview
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off our NHL division previews for the 2025-26 season starting with the Atlantic Division, led by the two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Pan...
Corey reads the comments
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in Prospect Series history, but certainly not the last time, Corey responds to comments left on his U23 rankings, as well as his re...
Can Gavin McKenna be the next Nikita Kucherov?
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, the guys dive into both Scott’s 2025 NHL Prospect Tiers, his own placement of 120 or so under-23 players into the different ti...
Which Central Division teams are we buying and selling on?
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the final installment of Hailey and Sean's Buy or Sell series, they take a closer look at the NHL's central division, analyzing the additions and s...
Which Pacific Division teams are we buying and selling on?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean dig into the Pacific Division teams, what additions and subtractions were made in the offseason, and who will improve and decline as t...
Prospect Series U23 draft: who picked the best team?
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is once again time for The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series under-23 draft. The rules are simple: draft teams of 6 forwards, 4 defensemen, and ...
Which Metro Division teams are we buying and selling on?
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean tackle the Metro Division teams, what additions and subtractions were made in the offseason, and who will improve and decline as the b...
Which Atlantic Division teams are we buying and selling on?
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean take a closer look at the 8 Atlantic Division teams, what additions and subtractions they made in the offseason, and who will improve ...
Which NHL rebuild is closest to a Stanley Cup?
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s show, Max, Corey, and Scott answer a simple question: which rebuilding NHL team, one of the 16 that missed the playoffs last season, has ...
U23 rankings: a trio of Habs ordered incorrectly?
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the calendar turns to September, with the start of the NHL season about a month away, Corey’s 2025 under-23 NHL player rankings have officially b...
Which NHL team has the best prospect pipeline?
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Corey break down the top 8 teams in Corey’s annual NHL pipeline rankings including the Philadelphia Flyers, the Montreal Canadiens, and the ...
NHL prospect pipelines: Wild, Red Wings in No. 16-9
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Corey break down the No. 16-9 teams in Corey’s annual NHL pipeline rankings including the St. Louis Blues, the New Jersey Devils, and the Ne...
NHL prospect pipelines: Rangers, Canucks in No. 24-17
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Corey break down the bottom 8 teams in Corey’s annual NHL pipeline rankings including the Dallas Stars, the Boston Bruins, and the Pittsburg...
Who has the NHL’s bottom 8 prospect pipelines?
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Corey break down the bottom 8 teams in Corey’s annual NHL pipeline rankings including the Colorado Avalanche, the two-time defending Stanley...
Hlinka Gretzky and 2026 NHL Draft preseason ranking takeaways
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This summer’s very competitive Hlinka Gretzky Cup is now in the books with the US taking gold over Sweden and Canada finishing an underwhelming tour...
How to fix the Philadelphia Flyers
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Gentille digs into the continuing rebuild in Philadelphia, with Flyers beat writer Kevin Kurz. The guys discuss the addition of Rick Tocchet behi...
How to fix the Detroit Red Wings
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has the legendary Steve Yzerman run out of magic as a General Manager? Will the motor city fanbase call for his job? Or is this coming season, the yea...
How to fix the Pittsburgh Penguins
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Gentille welcomes Josh Yohe to discuss the rebuild in Pittsburgh, what players will be on the move at the deadline, Evgeni Malkin's future with t...
How to fix the Buffalo Sabres
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next four shows, Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe ask beat writers from four NHL cities how to fix their teams. From perennial rebuilds to...
NHL's top 10 best and worst contracts
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Granger and Dom Luszczyszyn take a closer look at the NHL's best valued contracts, led by Jack Hughes, Brandon Hagel and Seth Jarvis, and t...
Who are the World Junior Summer Showcase standouts?
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys are on the ground in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the World Junior Summer Showcase and on today’s episode they discuss the challenges Team US...
Hockey Canada players found not guilty in sexual assault case
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Lazerus and Dan Robson discuss the Hockey Canada sexual assault case that concluded today in London, Ontario and give their reaction to the not g...
Which NHL teams improved the most this offseason?
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the NHL offseason rolls along, Laz and Jesse take a look at Dom Luszczyszyn’s article ranking how much each franchise has improved, or declined, ...
Why Bowen Byram signed an extension with the Sabres
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Sean discuss the reasons why Bowen Byram decided to stay with the Sabres, signing for two more years, leading him to unrestricted free agency...
Way-too-early NHL predictions for the 2025-26 season
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it too early to pick next season’s Stanley Cup winner? The surprise playoff team? The Calder winner? Maybe, but that’s exactly what The Athleti...
Labor peace in the NHL for 4 more years
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gentille and McIndoe discuss the NHL and Players Association coming together to officially sign a 4-year contract, ensuring labor peace in the NHL unt...
Gavin McKenna commits to Penn State | Instant Reaction
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin McKenna, the presumptive No. 1 pick in next year’s NHL Draft, is officially joining the Penn State Nittany Lions, making the jump from the WHL...
What did we get wrong about the 2024-25 NHL season?
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They say hindsight is 20/20, that you can easily see what the right move was looking back on an event, but of course not beforehand. Today, Max and Je...
Who won and who lost NHL free agency?
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The day after 121 deals were made, and $672 million was spent, Gentille, McIndoe and Frankie Corrado take a look at the winners and losers of NHL Free...
NHL free agent “frenzy”: is this now a league of haves and have nots?
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the clock struck noon earlier today, NHL free agency officially began, but the biggest names on the market were largely off the board already. Max,...
How much NHL free agency money will be spent?
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With one day to go before NHL Free Agency, Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi discuss the flurry of trades, signings and buyouts leading up to Free Agency. T...
NHL Draft recap: grades, winners, and losers
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 NHL Draft is history after 224 players were picked over the course of two days and seven rounds. Which teams were the standouts? The winners?...
NHL Draft first round recap: Schaefer headlines pivotal day for Islanders
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the first round of this year’s NHL Draft now in the books, the guys recap all the action and discuss an impressive haul for the Isles, the expe...
Islanders take Schaefer first overall at NHL Draft | Instant Reaction
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Schaefer is officially Long Island bound as the New York Islanders selected the defenseman with the No. 1 pick in this year’s NHL Draft. Max...
NHL Draft preview: could Frondell jump Misa at No. 2?
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re now just one day away from the 2025 NHL Draft, but questions still remain, starting with the San Jose Sharks and their choice with the No. 2 p...
Mitch Marner's preferred destinations
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The boys discuss possible destinations for Mitch Marner, including Chicago, Anaheim, Utah, Columbus, Seattle, Los Angeles and the Vegas Golden Knights...
Re-drafting the 2015 NHL Draft: is it the best of all-time?
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would the 2015 NHL Draft look like if the picks were made with hindsight? On today’s special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Serie...
Which teams to watch as NHL free agency approaches
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL season is over, but the action is just picking up with the NHL Draft set to begin Friday night and the opening of free agency quickly approach...
NHL Mock Draft 2025: projecting 32 first-round picks
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 NHL Draft is now just one week away and on today’s Prospect Series episode, the guys make all 32 first round selections, projecting where t...
Top 5 teams to watch this off-season
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the Stanley Cup awarded and the NHL draft next on the league calendar, Hailey and Sean take a look at teams they expect to be most active, with r...
Are the Florida Panthers a dynasty?
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions with a convincing 6 game series win over the Edmonton Oilers. Sean, Frank and Sean wonder, are the Panthe...
Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions | Instant Reaction
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Florida Panthers are once again the Stanley Cup champions, dominating their way through the playoffs en route to a second consecutive victory over...
How Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final could become the best ever
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers has delivered some incredible hockey so far, but there are still many questions left to be answ...
Did a backup goalie change the course of the Cup Final?
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Oilers rebounded from a 3-0 first period deficit and a last second tying goal in the third period to beat the Panthers in overtime on the strength...
What are NHL insiders saying about the 2025 draft class?
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max, Corey, and Scott discuss Corey’s annual NHL Draft Confidential piece where league evaluators give their thoughts on this year’s prospects. Pl...
Oilers lack of composure leads to Game 3 beat down
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Panthers destroyed the Oilers in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Gentille, McIndoe and Corrado discuss the Oilers flat performance, the parade to...
Is Brad Marchand the best trade deadline acquisition ever?
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re just two games into the Stanley Cup Final, with Game 3 set for tonight in Florida, but the Oilers and Panthers have delivered a killer series ...
What we’re hearing at the NHL Scouting Combine
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the full Prospect Series crew on location in Buffalo, New York for the NHL Scouting Combine, the guys discuss what they’re hearing from teams t...
McDavid and Draisaitl 'take over' in Game 1 win for Oilers
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Oilers come from behind to win game one of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime against the Florida Panthers. Hailey and Sean break down the complete...
Amid Canada-U.S. tension, will Canadians cheer for Oilers in Stanley Cup Final?
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Oilers begins tonight in Edmonton. Gentille, McIndoe and Corrado look ahead to the final re...
Who wins the Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup rematch?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We officially have a Stanley Cup Final rematch between Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers and the defending champion Florida Panthers. Max and Laz bre...
Debating and ranking the NHL Draft top 10
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like inside an NHL Draft scouting meeting? On today’s special edition of the Prospect Series, the guys work to construct a consensus NHL...
Flawless Panthers punch ticket to third straight Stanley Cup Final
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Connor McDavid destined to sign a free agent deal with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs in the summer of 2026? Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi wel...
Oilers handling the pressure in a crazy hockey market
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Oilers take a three-games-to-one lead over the Stars in the Western Final, as Corey Perry turns back the clock. Frank, Sean and Sean discuss the O...
Why can't the Hurricanes make playoff adjustments?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Carolina Hurricanes, on the verge of being swept again in the conference final, seem unable or unwilling to adjust to playoff hockey. Max and Laz ...
What can the NHL’s final four teams teach us?
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are only four teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and every franchise would love to be there next season. So, what lessons can be learne...
Why each team left standing could win the Stanley Cup
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Florida, Dallas, Edmonton and Carolina are the final four teams remaining in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Hailey and Sean take a deep dive into why ...
Are the Hurricanes doomed?
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the Panthers game one win over the Hurricanes, Carolina's strategy to get in the face of Sergei Bobrovsky and their inabi...
Have these Maple Leafs finally reached their end?
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL’s final four is now in place with the Hurricanes and Panthers in the East and the Oilers and Stars in the West. On today’s Monday episode,...
Which 2025 NHL Draft forwards are most intriguing?
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s officially mock draft season with a draft order set and the 2025 NHL Draft quickly approaching. Today, the guys audit Corey and Scott’s lates...
Maple Leafs hit rock bottom in humiliating Game 5 loss
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean reunite to discuss the pathetic, predictable effort by the Maple Leafs in a pivotal Game 5 against the far superior Florida Panthers. ...
Top 5 disappointing players in the postseason
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean are back together, they look back on Mikael Granlund's dominant performance for the Stars in game 5 vs the Jets as Dallas ta...
Who are the Conn Smythe contenders right now?
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full effect with incredible moments happening every night, but which players have stood out from the crowd to put them...
Will Matthew Schaefer go first overall at the NHL Draft?
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and Scott talk about what makes Matthew Schaefer the presumptive No. 1 p...
Who are the most under-appreciated players of Round 2?
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Gentille welcomes Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn to discuss the under-appreciated players in the playoffs for the remaining 8 teams, includin...
Should the Capitals be panicked after Canes Game 1 OT win?
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Sean pick apart the Canes overtime win over the Capitals in game one, and if Washington can bounce back after head coach Spencer Carbery said...
Isles snag No. 1 pick in NHL Draft Lottery shocker | Instant Reaction
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a huge turn of events at the NHL Draft Lottery, the New York Islanders defied the odds and jumped up nine places to take the number one spot in thi...
Was this the best first-round weekend in NHL playoff history?
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This year’s Stanley Cup playoffs opening round closed with a pair of thrilling Game 7’s, beginning Saturday night with Mikko Rantanen and the Dall...
Whose NHL Draft stock rose or fell at U18 Worlds?
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the full Prospect Series crew on location in Frisco, Texas for the U18 World Championship, the guys get together to discuss the state of the top ...
Hellebuyck bends but doesn't break
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse and Mark react to the Jets huge Game 5 win over St. Louis, the up and down play of Connor Hellebuyck, and if Brayden Schenn will be suspended fo...
Are we witnessing another Maple Leafs collapse?
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs entering night 11, Sean, Frank and Sean wonder if the Maple Leafs will cough up another three game se...
Which players have raised their profile in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in full swing, Max and Jesse highlight some of the players who have elevated their game and raised ...
Dallas Stars spoil Landeskog's triumphant return
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Max look back on night five of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, beginning with Gabriel Landeskog's triumphant return to the Colorado Avalanche lin...
Have the Maple Leafs finally found their killer instinct?
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean look back on night four of the Stanley Cup playoffs with Toronto and Carolina taking two games to none series leads over Ottawa a...
Lou Lamoriello out as Isles GM | Instant Reaction
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Gentille and Arthur Staple give their instant reaction to the New York Islanders announcing that Lou Lamoriello's contract as President and Gener...
What to expect as Hockey Canada trial begins this week
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Five members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team — Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, and Cal Foote — are set to st...
Stanley Cup Playoffs opening weekend takeaways
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially underway and Max and Laz give their thoughts on all the action from opening weekend. Plus, the guys discuss th...
Western Conference NHL playoff preview
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn preview the four western conference first round playoff series, including the Stars in tough vs the ...
Eastern Conference NHL playoff preview
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank, Sean and Sean preview the first round matchups in the Eastern Conference, including the battle of Ontario between the Maple Leafs and Senators...
Is Chris Drury the right person to fix the Rangers?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Laz address Calvin de Haan's fiery comments directed at the New York Rangers, the disappointing season for the blue-shirts and if GM Chris Dru...
Hurricanes-Devils locked in as first Stanley Cup Playoff matchup
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the appeal of a Hurricanes-Devils first round playoff series, Matthew Knies next contract with the Maple Leafs, and the M...
Will the Ottawa Senators make some noise in the playoffs?
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean discuss the Ottawa Senators clinching a playoff spot after an eight year drought, and the Vancouver Canucks amazing third period comeb...
Can Demidov impact Canadiens playoff push? | Instant Reaction
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a surprise joint decision between the Montreal Canadiens and SKA of the KHL, one of the world’s top prospects, Ivan Demidov, will join the Habs f...
On Ovechkin, the beloved, complicated, greatest goal-scorer in NHL history
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander Ovechkin made history Sunday afternoon on Long Island, passing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time goals leader. Today, Max, Laz, and The ...
Was Ovechkin's record-breaking goal worth the wait? | Instant Reaction
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Granger and Sean McIndoe react to history being made as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th career NHL goal, breaking Way...
Potential first round NHL playoff matchups
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey Salvian, Sean Gentille and Max Bultman play a little 'Would you Rather', taking a look at the current division leaders, Toronto, Washington, Wi...
Ovechkin on the edge of goal scoring history
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe marvel at the season, and legendary career for Alexander Ovechkin, who is now 4 goals away from setting the all time g...
Top 10 John Tortorella media moments
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Tortorella is out as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, fired at the end of last week and replaced on an interim basis by Brad Shaw. On today...
Tortorella out as Flyers head coach
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic’s own Shayna Goldman and Kevin Kurz give their instant reaction to the Philadelphia Flyers relieving John Tortorella of his head coachi...
Are the St. Louis Blues good or just lucky?
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McIndoe and Shayna Goldman discuss the heater that the St. Louis Blues have been on as they continue to hunt for the final playoff slot in the W...
Which bottom-10 NHL team could win a Cup within 10 years?
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 NCAA men’s ice hockey tournament is set to begin Thursday, leading up to the Frozen Four on April 10 and 12, and Max, Corey, Scott, and Flo...
Why has the Habs rebuild worked so quickly?
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Montreal Canadiens are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now, currently sitting in the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference pla...
Will the Hart Trophy go to a non-forward this year?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max Bultman, Shayna Goldman and Peter Baugh debate the chances for a goalie or a defenceman to win the NHL's MVP award, traditionally won by a forward...
Will the Montreal Canadiens make the playoffs?
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McIndoe and Frankie Corrado discuss the playoff-like atmosphere in Montreal between the Ottawa Senators and the Canadiens, with the red hot Habs ...
Who we want in the playoffs vs. who we’re gonna get
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laz and guest cohost Jesse Granger break down the wild card races in both conferences, picking which teams they want to make the playoffs and which on...
Can Knight be a true No. 1 for the Blackhawks?
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Corey break down the latest 2025 NHL Draft ranking featuring Matthew Schaefer at No. 1 in an impressive group at the top of the list. Before t...