The Athletic Hockey Show
Episodes
Should Connor Hellebuyck be the Hart Trophy favorite?
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Lazerus, Rob Rossi and Peter Baugh take a look at the front runners for the Hart, Vezina, Norris and Calder trophies, and if goalie Connor Helleb...
How the NHL trade deadline changed the balance of power in the league
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Granger and Frankie Corrado take a look at who the Stanley Cup favorites are, after the NHL trade deadline changed the balance of power in the N...
For Mitch Marner, Jonathan Toews, what does the future hold?
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been two years since Jonathan Toews last played a game for the Chicago Blackhawks, but now Captain Serious is feeling healthy again and is look...
NHL trade deadline recap: Rantanen, Marchand deals headline the day
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 NHL trade deadline is now in the history books and the group breaks down the day’s biggest moves, including the Stars acquiring Mikko Ranta...
Panthers add Marchand in last-second deadline stunner
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Brad Marchand era is over in Boston as the Bruins have dealt their captain to the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Sean Gentille a...
Stars land Rantanen in blockbuster NHL trade deadline move
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max Bultman, Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe discuss the huge deadline day trade between the Hurricanes and Stars involving Mikko Rantanen, who negotia...
Maple Leafs acquire Scott Laughton from Flyers
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McIndoe and Scott Wheeler breakdown the trade between the Leafs and Flyers, with Toronto finally acquiring a 3rd line centre, with Scott Laughton...
Senators deal Norris to Buffalo for Cozens
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean McIndoe and Corey Pronman breakdown the trade involving Josh Norris, along with Jacob Bernard-Docker being moved to the Sabres in exchange for ce...
Avs get Nelson in late-night deadline deal
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Colorado Avalanche and New York Islanders made the first big splash of NHL trade deadline day as the clock struck midnight with the Avs acquiring ...
Can Canada forgive Gretzky’s silence?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Laz is joined by The Athletic’s own Dan Robson to dig deeper into his “Why Canadians are stun...
Who are the top teams to watch on NHL trade deadline day?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the trade deadline less than two days away, Hailey and Sean tackle a busy news cycle for the NHL, including Alex Ovechkin sitting 10 goals away f...
White hot Lightning and Stars are 'all in' ahead of NHL trade deadline
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning, both on heaters and poised to be major players ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline....
Will the Panthers add more as the NHL trade deadline approaches?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Panthers made a splash Saturday night ahead of the NHL trade deadline acquiring Seth Jones from the Blackhawks. The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris...
Top 5 NHL trade deadline deals we’d make
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille present the five trade deadline deals they want to see, for NHL front runners the Winnipeg Jets, who would benefit fr...
What happened to Elias Pettersson?
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the nightmare season for Elias Pettersson and the biting comments from his head coach Rick Tocchet, they look at what is ...
Top 5 NHL storylines for the home stretch
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the NHL season heads towards the playoffs, and with the trade deadline quickly approaching, the guys break down the biggest storylines to watch dow...
Could Adam Fox be an Olympic snub after his 4 Nations performance?
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the 4 Nations Face-Off in the rearview, speculation about roster changes for the Italy Olympics has begun in earnest. Max, Corey, and Scott talk ...
Canada wins 4 Nations Face-Off in OT thriller
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille discuss the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game between Canada and the United States in a thrilling overtime win for...
4 Nations Face-Off final preview
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean preview the much anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off championship game, between Canada and the United States from Boston on Thursday night....
Will Quinn Hughes play in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game?
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss Quinn Hughes possibly being added to Team USA's roster ahead of the championship game between the States and Canada on Th...
USA-Canada at 4 Nations lived up to the hype
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 4 Nations Face-Off took center stage Saturday night as Team USA downed Canada 3-1 in what could be the only matchup between the two rivals… and ...
Canada beats Sweden in 4 Nations Face-Off opener
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Lazerus, Rob Rossi and Peter Baugh discuss and dissect the first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off, an overtime win for Canada over Sweden in Montre...
Which 4 Nations lineup comes out on top?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean breakdown the Swedish, Finnish, Canadian and U.S. line combinations and defensive units at the 4-nations faceoff. They critique...
Who will win the 4 Nations Face-Off?
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NHL is officially on break as the 4 Nations Face-Off is set to begin with a Canada-Sweden round-robin matchup Wednesday night. On today’s Monday...
Sharks top 2025 NHL prospect pool rankings
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On a jam-packed Prospect Series episode, Max, Scott, and Corey break down Scott’s 2025 NHL prospect pool rankings, discuss Corey’s latest NHL Draf...
USA and Canada roster projections for the Milan Olympics
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the hockey world gets set for the Four Nations Face-Off, taking place in Boston and Montreal next week, Hailey and Sean, along with Max Bultman, ta...
Will Ovi catch Gretzky this season?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With 29 games left in the Capitals regular season, Sean, Frank and Sean discuss Alex Ovechkin's chances of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals sco...
How will the NHL salary cap increase affect small market teams?
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Mark are joined by Pierre Lebrun to discuss the NHL and Players Association announcement of significant salary cap increases over the next th...
Canucks trade JT Miller back to the Rangers
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Laz are back again on a Friday night to give their instant reaction to the Canucks finally trading JT Miller, Jackson Dorrington, and Erik Bra...
Why did 'Yeti' fall out of contention for the Utah Hockey Club?
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean discuss the mountain of red tape that the Utah Hockey Club has had to navigate while trying to pick a team name. They talk about Fenwa...
Why the Rantanen trade won't trigger an East arms race
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Sean and Frank discuss the Eastern Conference GM's who went on the record with Pierre Lebrun after the Hurricanes acquired Mikko Rantanen and Ta...
Does Rantanen make the Hurricanes Stanley Cup favorites?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max, Laz, and The Athletic’s own Peter Baugh discuss the continued fallout from Friday night’s blockbuster Avs-Canes trade including how Mikko Ran...
Rantanen traded to Canes in 3-team NHL blockbuster
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Laz give their instant reaction to the blockbuster three-team trade sending Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall to the Hurricanes, Martin Necas, Ja...
Was Lane Hutson ranked too low on the U23 list?
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters comb through the midseason under-23 NHL player rankings and debate the placement of Lane Hutson, Con...
Can the Devils overcome the injury to Markström?
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean discuss the potential long term injury in New Jersey to Jacob Markstrom, and how Jake Allen and the Devils need to get in gear, to ho...
Is the Montreal Canadiens hot streak sustainable?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The playoff picture continues to be fascinating in the Eastern Conference, Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the red hot Habs and why they might be the rea...
Which NHL wild card contender inspires the most confidence?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Laz take a look at the ten teams competing for the final two Eastern Conference playoff spots and decide how confident they are in each one ma...
Why is Celebrini No. 1 on the U23 midseason rankings?
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Corey break down the midseason under-23 NHL player rankings and discuss why Macklin Celebrini sits atop the list, how the 2024 defense class r...
Will Tristan Jarry ever play for the Penguins again?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean welcome Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe to discuss the Pens decision to waive Tristan Jarry with three and a half years left on his con...
Can Zach Werenski vault himself into the Hart Trophy conversation?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss The Athletic's top NHL players and prospects under 23 list, specifically, the rankings of Habs defender Lane Hutson and B...
Why every NHL team should be in on an Elias Pettersson trade
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Laz discuss what the Canucks could potentially get in an Elias Pettersson trade, Todd McLellan’s Red Wings in the midst of a 7-game winning ...
Who are the mid-season candidates for NHL Awards?
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the NHL at the midway point of the season, Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger discuss the leading candidates for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Adams, Sel...
Are the Canucks prepared to move on from Pettersson and Miller?
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the first new Wednesday show of the year, Gentille, Corrado and McIndoe discuss the dysfunction in Vancouver between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Mill...
World Juniors recap: US wins gold, David Carle’s future, prospects who impressed
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025 World Juniors have come to an end with Team USA taking their first ever back-to-back gold medal over an impressive Finland squad 4-3 in overt...
US beats Canada on New Year’s Eve, but will they win World Juniors gold?
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Max, Corey, and Scott get together for the final time in 2024, just moments after a 4-1 US win over Canada at the World Juniors, to discuss Canada’s...
Will Connor Bedard have a signature moment at the Winter Classic?
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Lazerus, Scott Powers and Jeremy Rutherford preview the 2025 Winter Classic between the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks from historic Wrig...
Latvia upsets Canada in World Juniors stunner
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Max, Corey, and Scott break down Latvia’s historic 3-2 shootout victory over Canada at the World Juniors moments after the game and discuss what wen...
The top 10 hockey stories of 2024
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille look back on another exciting season of NHL, international and women's hockey. Hails and Sean discuss the Panthers hi...
5 Stanley Cup Playoff matchups we want to see
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max and Laz make their picks for the five playoff matchups they’d love to see this spring. ...
World Juniors: how has Canada looked after two pre-tournament games?
22 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a special Saturday night edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Corey and Scott give their quick thoughts on Canada’s 4-2 pre-tourn...
2025 World Juniors preview
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s officially World Juniors season with the tournament set to begin next week. On today’s Prospect Series episode, Max, Corey, and Scott discuss...
Are the Rangers done making moves?
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the NHL holiday trade freeze coming into effect Thursday at 11:59pm ET, Rangers beat writer Arthur Staple joins Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille ...
Why Buffalo won't win until Pegula sells the Sabres
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the final two Sean's and a Frank show of 2024, the boys discuss the implosion of the Buffalo Sabres, who are currently riding an 11 game losing s...
Will Joel Quenneville’s NHL return be with the Rangers?
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the New York Rangers continue to spiral, Max and Laz wonder if head coach Peter Laviolette will pay the price for his underachieving team, with Joe...
Which players made Canada’s World Junior roster?
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Team Canada made its final cuts for its roster for the 2025 World Juniors on Friday afternoon and Max, Corey, and Scott discuss the standouts, the cut...
8 things we were wrong about this NHL season
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille tackle eight NHL storylines that we got wrong, two months into the season, including the New York Rangers being a top...
Can the Rangers and Sabres nightmare seasons be salvaged?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the struggles of the New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres, with the two New York State teams in the bottom third of the NH...
Is Igor Shesterkin good enough to mask brutal Rangers defense?
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Igor Shesterkin has signed the biggest goalie contract in NHL history, but his New York Rangers are in a tailspin and maybe even he can’t save their...
Rangers trade Trouba to Ducks
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laz and The Athletic’s Arthur Staple react to the New York Rangers trading team captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks amidst a tumultuous stretc...
Which NHL prospects left off 4 Nations rosters could make Olympic teams in 2026?
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
4 Nations Face-Off rosters have been officially announced. World Junior selection camp rosters, too. So, on today’s episode of The Athletic Hockey S...
4 Nations Face-Off positional rankings
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille, along with Dom Luszczyszyn analyze the rankings, position by position for the 4-Nations face-off, slotting the forwa...
Are the New York Islanders the least interesting team in the NHL?
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Frank, Sean and Sean discuss the Buffalo Sabres epic collapse vs Colorado on Tuesday night and the New York Islanders, two of the NHL's most disappoin...
Bedard or Michkov, who'd you rather?
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Laz debate which young star you would rather have for your team, Flyers phenom Matvei Michkov or potential generational Blackhawk Connor ...
Are the Rangers bluffing?
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Rangers in a tailspin, Sean, Frank and Sean debate if the Rangers truly are "open for business" as GM Chris Drury stated, with the Blueshirts...
Every Cup contender's fatal flaw as we hit Thanksgiving
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No NHL team is perfect, and with Thanksgiving upon us, Max and Laz identify the fatal flaw that could derail each Stanley Cup contender on their path ...
World Juniors roster projections
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the 2025 World Juniors, Corey, Max, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters deep dive into The Athletic’s projected tournament rosters and di...
Was Whitecloud’s hit on Knies a product of poor officiating?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse Granger and Michael Russo welcome NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada and 32 Thoughts to discuss the rumored cap escalation ...
Boston Bruins fire Jim Montgomery
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Lazerus and Fluto Shinzawa discuss the Bruins firing Jim Montgomery after almost three seasons behind the bench in Boston. The guys look at what ...
Is it time for the Bruins to fire Jim Montgomery?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the struggling Boston Bruins and ask if it's time to make a coaching change? The guys look at the slow motion Red Wings r...
Would NHL teams and players benefit from shorter-term max contracts?
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Laz are back together on a Monday to discuss the potential for shorter-term max contracts in the next CBA, brought up during last week’s NHL...
Hagens and Martone battle for No. 1 in latest NHL Draft rankings
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Prospect Series episode, Max, Corey, and Scott discuss whether James Hagens or Porter Martone belong at the top of the latest 2025 NHL Dr...
5 NHL teams that have disappointed so far this season
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean present five teams, who have disappointed the most, as we approach the quarter mark of the NHL season, presenting two teams from the P...
Can the Jets regular season success transfer to the playoffs?
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the record making Winnipeg Jets start to the season, they continue to debate the Penguins direction and Sidney Crosby's f...
NHL All-Underachieving Team draft
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laz and guest cohost Peter Baugh each pick three forwards, two defensemen, and a goalie to fill out their roster of underachievers a month into the se...
How will the NCAA-CHL eligibility change impact hockey?
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss the NCAA vote allowing CHL...
Are Ovi and the Caps for real?
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean welcome Dom Luszczyszyn to discuss his 16 stats piece including the struggling Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche, Alex Ovechkin a...
Why aren’t more NHL’ers wearing neck guards?
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Sean discuss the scary situation in St. Louis last night when Dylan Holloway took a puck to the neck from a shot by Nick Paul, and why most N...
Which NHL starts are most concerning as the Thanksgiving Line of Doom looms?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the calendar flips to November, with the Thanksgiving Line of Doom approaching quickly, Max and Laz discuss which teams currently sitting outside t...
Is Michkov or Stankoven the early Calder frontrunner?
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss the Calder Trophy race about a month into the season, Macklin Celebrini’s potential impact...
Can the underachieving Oilers overcome the loss of McDavid?
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Halloween, Hailey and Sean discuss the injury to Connor McDavid and the impact on the already underachieving Edmonton Oilers, the upstart Columbus ...
Are the Penguins a Draft Lottery team?
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean tap their sticks for former Penguins legend Marc-Andre Fleury who played his final game in Pittsburgh for the Minnesota Wild. The...
Who gets 4 Nations roster spots for the US and Canada?
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Monday show, Max and Laz build out their 4 Nations rosters for the US and Canada, with The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun weighin...
2019 U18 World Championship retrospective
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Corey, Craig Custance, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters look back on one of the greate...
Top 10 NHL front office rankings
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean welcome Arthur Staple to discuss the top 10 NHL front office rankings, as voted by forty NHL front office executives. A crew of our wr...
Is Trouba the NHL’s hit unicorn?
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean look back on the NHL's one and only Frozen Frenzy of the season, with all 32 NHL teams in action on the same night, was it too ea...
What can the winless Preds teach us about free agency?
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s Monday show, Max and Laz discuss what’s gone wrong with the 0-5 Predators to start the season after signing the trio of Stamkos, Marche...
NHL re-drafts: 2020, 2021, 2020, 2023
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters deep dive into Corey’s NHL re-draft...
Are Crosby and Malkin the greatest duo in NHL history?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean bring on Rob Rossi to discuss a historic night in Pittsburgh for Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, with Crosby becoming only the 10th p...
Is it too early for NHL wake-up calls?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss a timely fight and a star benching that seemed to inspire the Oilers to their first win of the season, the overachieving ...
Which NHL starts are for real?
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First up on today’s show, the one and only Ian Mendes returns to talk to Max and Laz about his new role as VP of communications for the Ottawa Senat...
What's it like to go behind the scenes with NHL leaders?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On a special reunion edition of the Tuesday Boyzzz, Sean Gentille welcomes old friend Craig Custance on Canadian Thanksgiving to talk about his new bo...
The NHL’s top 5 Cup or bust teams
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey and Sean dive deep into which teams need to – and realistically could – capitalize on their window of contention the most? The clock is tic...
Overreactions from NHL opening night
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean draw some hasty conclusions after opening night of the 2024/2025 NHL season including the Seattle Kraken blowing a 2 goal lead in...
Swayman gets $66 million worth of pressure with Bruins extension
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Laz are back on this Monday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss Jeremy Swayman’s contract extension with the Bruins, why locker r...
Which NHL prospects stood out this preseason?
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Max, Corey, and Scott discuss this preseason’s standout prospects, the 2024 draftees still competing for jobs in training camp, and weigh in on the ...
The Athletic Hockey Show starting lineup draft
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille welcome Max Bultman and Sean McIndoe to the Thursday show for the annual The Athletic Hockey Show starting lineup dra...
Can Swayman and Bruins repair fractured relationship?
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the storylines that interest them the most heading into the 2024/25 NHL season, led by the contract dispute between Jerem...
NHL Draft 2025 first look: can Hagens hold his No. 1 spot?
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Corey discuss the dynamics of the 2025 NHL Draft, including whether James Hagens will go wire-to-wire as the presumptive No. 1 pick, potential...
Who are the NHL’s biggest breakout candidates this season?
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Max and Laz pick which players are poised to take their games to the next level in 2024-25. Plus, The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun talks Swa...
Prospect Series U23 draft
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters draft teams of 6 forwards, 4 defensemen, and 1 goalie from a pool of the wor...