The Athletic Hockey Show

Chris Tanev traded to Dallas: Stars acquire the top trade piece in the NHL

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey and Sean review the creative trade involving Calgary, New Jersey and Dallas which saw Jim Nill acquiring highly coveted defender Chris Tanev.Do...

Are the Florida Panthers the NHL's most hated team?

28 Feb 2024

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Sean Gentille and Down Goes Brown wonder if the Florida Panthers, led by the polarizing Nick Cousins are the NHL's most hated team, they discuss if it...

Patrick Kane OT winner lifts Red Wings over Blackhawks in Chicago return

26 Feb 2024

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It’s Monday, so Ian and Laz are back on The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss Patrick Kane’s triumphant return to the United Center in Chicago on Su...

Auston Matthews is the fastest U.S. born player to score 50 goals in a season

22 Feb 2024

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Hailey, Max and Sean take a deep dive into Auston Matthews remarkable season, which has seen the Arizona native score 51 goals in 54 games. From how a...

The 'cooked' Penguins are open for business and Frank Corrado debuts with the Seans

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Gentille and Down Goes Brown along with former NHL'er Frankie Corrado discuss the disappointing Penguins being open for business ahead of the tr...

Connor Bedard returns… with trepidation?

19 Feb 2024

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Ian and Laz are back on this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss Laz’s viral moment with Connor Bedard following No. 98’s return...

NHL trade deadline: which prospects could be on the move?

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Prospect Series edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters give their thoughts on the standouts from...

15 teams to keep an eye on ahead of the trade deadline

15 Feb 2024

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Hailey, Max and Sean take a look at the potential sellers, including Anaheim, Calgary and San Jose, buyers in Manhattan, Raleigh, Edmonton, Tampa Bay ...

No, NHL player safety doesn't hate the Maple Leafs

14 Feb 2024

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It's the debut episode of the Sean's! Gentille and McIndoe are hosting the Wednesday The Athletic Hockey Show. Gentille and Down Goes Brown dissect t...

Ridly Greig, Morgan Rielly, and the unwritten rules of hockey

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian Mendes and Mark Lazerus let listeners know about some exciting changes to The Athletic Hockey Show lineup before diving into the Ridly Grei...

Sergachev's injury likely a season ender, NHL's audit on hits stat and should the Maple Leafs & Penguins stand pat at the trade deadline?

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey and Sean look back at the ugly injury to Mikhail Sergachev and how it might be a season ending injury for Tampa's top four defender. They discu...

Oilers aim to tie NHL winning streak record in Vegas, Kings coaching change and Bo Horvat is an Eagle

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes, Jesse Granger and Down Goes Brown discuss the game of the night in the NHL between the Golden Knights and the Oilers, as Edmonton looks to...

London Police address charges against five 2018 Canadian world junior players

05 Feb 2024

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On this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Laz are joined by The Athletic’s own Katie Strang to break down today’s London Police ...

Midseason lottery mock draft, Corey's latest rankings and Jiricek vs. Nemec

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the Friday Prospect Series, Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, along with Chris Peters from Flo Hockey dissect Corey's midseason prospect r...

Who won the Elias Lindholm trade? NHL All-Star weekend and The Athletic player poll

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey, Max and Sean breakdown the trade between Vancouver and Calgary with the Canucks receiving Elias Lindholm for picks, prospects and Andrei Kuzme...

Midseason Draft Rankings, 2024 Prospect Game and Boston College dominates Boston University

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this special Wednesday edition of the prospect series, Max Bultman, Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler dive into Wheeler's mid season draft rankings, ...

NHL All-Star player draft is on Thursday, will struggling Kings and Flyers rebound in 2nd half and is Kris Knoblauch the Jack Adams favorite?

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Jesse Granger along with Down Goes Brown discuss the highly anticipated NHL All-Star player draft, the work ahead for Pittsburgh's Kyle...

Alex Formenton turns himself into police, vibes are low for Blue Jackets, and can Matthews reach the 70 goal plateau this season?

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Mark Lazerus discuss the latest news on the Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal, with former NHL player Alex Formenton becoming the fi...

Which teams can win the Stanley Cup without elite goaltending?

25 Jan 2024

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Hailey, Max and Sean discuss fifteen contending teams that they think can win the Stanley Cup without elite level goaltending, and the teams that they...

5 members of Canada’s 2018 WJC team to surrender to police on sexual assault charges

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Julian McKenzie welcome Katie Strang, the Athletic investigative reporter to discuss the investigation into the sexual assault claim fr...

Penguins own goal humiliation, Tom Fitzgerald extended in New Jersey, Jacob Markstrom leads goalie availability ahead of trade deadline

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian discuss Tom Fitzgerald's extension and promotion with the Devils and what the future holds for head coach Lindy Ruff. They break down t...

Patrick Roy named Islanders head coach, Corey Perry signs with the Oilers, Shane Pinto back with Sens after suspension, celebrity ASG captains revealed, and more

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian welcome The Athletic’s own Peter Baugh off the top of the show to discuss Pa...

Corey’s U23 NHL players and prospects ranking, Chipotle All-American Game notebook, listener questions, and more

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, and The Athletic’s own Scott Wheeler discuss Corey’s latest under 23 NHL player...

Stanley Cup field is wide open, 2018 draft class defenders excelling in 2024

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey, Max and Sean return to discuss the Stanley Cup contenders in the NHL including Edmonton, Colorado, Vegas, Boston, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Carolin...

Oilers the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, trade destinations for Fleury and Zegras and the Flyers rebuild is on hold

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian discuss the listless Maple Leafs who are in a tailspin, the Oilers who extended their franchise record 11 game winning streak, the surp...

Marc-Andre Fleury second in all time goalie wins, Merzlikins and Markstrom trade rumors & Steven Stamkos won't be traded from Lightning this season

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian welcome Michael Russo to praise Marc-Andre Fleury's record 552 career goalie wins and the goal scoring prowess of the ageless Sidney Cr...

Should the Pens trade Jake Guentzel?, Hart Trophy anomalies, bubble playoff teams that should be worried, can Ovi score 20 goals this season?, and more

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian ask the question: are the Dallas Cowboys the NFL’s Toronto Maple Leafs? Then...

Prospect Series: Cutter Gauthier-Jamie Drysdale trade breakdown, quick thoughts on NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max and Corey break down the Cutter Gauthier-Jamie Drysdale trade and discuss how th...

Midseason NHL awards, Corey Perry allowed to return to NHL and what Cutter Gauthier and Jamie Drysdale bring to the Ducks and Flyers

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey Salvian and Max Bultman discuss what newly acquired Cutter Gauthier brings to the up and coming Anaheim Ducks, and how young blueliner Jamie Dr...

Connor Bedard to miss all-star game, Jamie Drysdale to make Flyers debut and streaking giants in NHL

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian welcome Kevin Kurz from Philadelphia to discuss the continued fallout from Cutter Gauthier wanting out of the Flyers organization and n...

Cutter Gauthier forces trade out of Philadelphia, room on the red hot Canucks bandwagon and Jack Adams favorites

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Julian McKenzie welcome Mike Russo to discuss the surprise trade between Philadelphia and Anaheim, with Jamie Drysdale joining the Flye...

William Nylander signs monster extension with the Leafs, Connor Bedard out with a fractured jaw, the PWHL’s record setting start, and more

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian, Julian, and guest cohost Mark Lazerus discuss William Nylander’s monster $92 million...

USA wins WJC gold over Sweden, the “BC Line” impresses, thoughts on the media all-star team selections, looking ahead to the Ottawa and Minnesota tournaments, and more

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, and The Athletic’s own Scott Wheeler record immediately following t...

WJC: Canada’s early exit, Sweden escapes Switzerland, a potential USA-Sweden gold medal game, and more

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a brand new Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss what went wro...

Top hockey storylines on the horizon in 2024

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes, Julian McKenzie, Mark Lazerus and Sean McIndoe discuss major storylines on the horizon in the hockey that they're looking forward to cover...

WJC: Canada’s lackluster start, USA unbeaten but not unscathed, players who have impressed, players who have disappointed, and more

30 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a brand new Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max Bultman is joined by Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and FloHockey’s Chris Pet...

Professional Women's Hockey League 2024 preview

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey Salvian, Max Bultman and Sean Gentille preview the inaugural season for the Professional Women's Hockey League, including a closer look at the ...

The top 10 storylines in the NHL in 2023

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There was no shortage of storylines in the NHL in 2023. Ian Mendes, Julian McKenzie, Mark Lazerus and Sean McIndoe review the year in question, disse...

USA tops Canada in WJC pre-tournament finale, Tanner Molendyk, Tristan Leneau out for Canada, all-tournament and medal predictions, and more

23 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss Team USA’s 6-5 win over Canada in the world juniors pre-tournament finale, the news that Tanner M...

Don Granato feels the heat in Buffalo, Dylan Larkin calls out player safety and could Phil Kessel be a fit with Blackhawks?

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Mark Lazerus discuss tough times in Buffalo as the Sabres players backed their coach Don Granato after Sabres fans started chanting for...

Sidney Crosby, the NHL's forgotten super-star, Jacques Martin's return to Ottawa and Alex Ovechkin's power outage

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Guest co-hosts Jesse Granger and Mark Lazerus praise Sidney Crosby who slots 13th on the all-time scoring list, and still climbing, and asks, do we ta...

Sens and DJ Smith: Something's Gotta Give, MacKinnon & Kucherov early Hart favorites and the Penguins hit rock bottom

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Julian MacKenzie discuss the latest 4 game losing streak for DJ Smith's Ottawa Senators, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov, the earl...

Canada’s WJC roster announced, Rutger McGroarty ready to go for the US?, listener questions, and more

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday and another brand new episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series as Max and Corey, both on location at Team USA’s world junio...

The top 10 centers in the NHL right now

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey, Max and Sean take a deep dive into the top NHL centers, right now. The crew presents their top 10, from McDavid, MacKinnon, Matthews, Barkov, ...

Craig Berube fired by Blues, Capitals moving to Virginia, life without Kyle Connor for Jets

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian welcome Jeremy Rutherford to discuss the St. Louis Blues decision to fire Craig Berube, replacing him with Drew Bannister, and how GM ...

Strange things in the NHL's Upside down Metro Division, Islanders fans boo John Tavares 1000th career point & Mikko Rantanen throws shade at Artturi Lehkonen's dad

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian stick tap John Tavares for recording his 1000th career NHL point in the hostile environment of his former stomping grounds on Long Isla...

Connor McDavid vs. Connor Bedard: the NHL’s next great rivalry?, Gudbranson, Perron facing Department of Player Safety hearings, Tavares heads to Long Island 2 points shy of 1,000, playoff bubble teams best bets, and more

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Julian is joined by guest cohost Mark Lazerus to discuss Laz’s and Daniel Nugent-Bowman’...

Latest Canada, USA world juniors roster projections, lamenting the likely end of the in-person NHL Draft, and more

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show it’s a full house as Max and Corey are joined by The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler...

The Athletic Hockey Show NHL watchability rankings

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey, Max and Sean break down the current state of all 32 NHL franchises on ice performance and provide a guide to what teams you should be watching...

Jacques Martin to consult Senators coaching staff, Patrick Kane showtime debut for the Red Wings is set and Los Angeles are the Kings of the NHL on the road

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian discuss Ottawa's decision to bring Senators legendary coach Jacques Martin back into the fold with the team to be a senior consultant t...

NHL draft in Vegas, The Flyers have 'balls' and the Coyotes are on a heater

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian praise the NHL's announcement that the 2024 draft will be held at the world famous Sphere in Vegas, the discuss the Arizona Coyotes un...

NHL Board of Governors meeting, PWHL experimenting with different rules, celebrity captains at the NHL All-Star Game, listener questions, and more

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian discuss the big topics on the docket at the annual NHL Board of Governors meet...

NHL prospects Corey was wrong about, Calder Trophy check-in, listener questions

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday and a brand new episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series as Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters break down Corey’s a...

Quarter Season Report: Surprises, good and bad in the NHL

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey, Max and Sean share their good and bad surprises, team and player performance, division by division, as the NHL reaches the quarter mark of the...

Blackhawks Kyle Davidson moving on from Corey Perry, CJ's NHL trade board, the double tap in the shootout & Thatcher Demko & Jonathan Quick's renaissance in net.

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian try to make sense of Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson's post Corey Perry presser in Chicago, how dangerous rumors are when they get out of c...

Patrick Kane motors into Detroit, Corey Perry's contract terminated in Chicago and the John Hynes era begins with Wild

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian discuss Patrick Kane's decision to sign a one year deal with the Detroit Red Wings, the Chicago Black Hawks termination of Corey Perry...

Corey Perry leaves Blackhawks for “foreseeable future”, Patrick Kane to the Red Wings?, Jacob Trouba fined for stick-swinging incident, and much more

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian, Julian, and guest cohost Mark Lazerus discuss Corey Perry leaving the Blackhawks for the fore...

World juniors roster predictions, NHL Trade Value Player Rankings, and more

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and The Athletic’s own Scott Wheeler break down their 2024 world j...

Thanksgiving measuring stick in the NHL, Vasilevskiy to return on road trip and hockey is back in Southern California

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian look ahead to a busy night in the NHL, including a rookie face-off between Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli in Columbus, they look ahead...

Patrik Laine embarrassed by benching, NHL’s 2025 international tournament and scheduling quirk results in quiet night in NHL

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian discuss the perplexing NHL schedule which has the NHL dark on Tuesday and Thursday of this week, the proposed international tournament ...

Dean Evason’s time running out in Minnesota?, William Nylander in the early Hart mix, we need a World Cup of Hockey, and more

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian discuss Ian’s whirlwind trip to Sweden for the NHL Global Series, Dean Eva...

NHL Draft 2025: a way-too-early outlook, U18 and U20 Five Nations tournaments notebook, listener questions, and more

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max and Corey take a way-too-early look at the 2025 NHL Draft’s top prospects,...

Kori Cheverie: PWHL Montreal Head Coach poised to make history, again!

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey and Sean welcome the PWHL Montreal head coach Kori Cheverie as training camps have began in the PWHL. Kori discusses her journey from player to...

Anaheim Ducks: the cardiac kids of the NHL, US-born players leading the league in goals, Global Series preview from Stockholm

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the Wednesday The Athletic Hockey Show, Sean Gentille and Jesse Granger stick tap the Anaheim Ducks season to date, with the Ducks authors of six, ...

Man arrested for the death of Adam Johnson, NHL considers a change in 3 on 3 OT rules and Bill Guerin's Wild still not at the top of their game

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Julian McKenzie and Mark Lazerus discuss the news out of Britain where an arrest has been made involving the death of Adam Johnson.The guys look ahead...

Jay Woodcroft out as Oilers head coach, Nikita Zadorov trade request, Connor Bedard’s big weekend, Alexis Lafrenière starting to thrive, and more

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Julian is joined by guest cohost Mark Lazerus to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the “Lis...

Huberdeau benching overshadows Flames win, Sharks record tying futility streak is over and the best fit for free agent Patrick Kane

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and guest co-host Jesse Granger discuss the Flames come from behind win over Nashville, the 3rd period benching of Jonathan Huberdeau, the ...

Jack Campbell waived by Oilers, can Auston Matthews score 50 in 50? Lindy Ruff's Devils are Stanley Cup Favorites and Mike Grier calls out the Sharks

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian tackle the Oilers decision to waive Jack Campbell, and what it means for an Edmonton team that only have two wins this season. They deb...

Chicago Blackhawks facing new lawsuit, Brady Tkachuk’s pointed postgame comments, Jack Hughes injured, and more

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian, Julian, and Laz discuss a second former Chicago Blackhawks player filing a lawsuit against th...

NHL rookies: who stays beyond 10 games?, Corey’s latest 2024 NHL Draft ranking, listener questions, and more

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a brand new Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max and Corey are joined by The Athletic’s own Scott Wheeler to discuss which NH...

Michael Andlauer chirps back at NHL, players experimenting with neck guards and Canucks surprise start to the season: real, or not?

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey, Max and Sean dig into Senator owner Michael Andlauer's honest comments regarding the NHL's handling of the Evgenii Dadonov trade fiasco. They...

Pierre Dorion fired as GM after Senators stripped of 1st round pick, Nicklas Backstrom takes step back from hockey and what we learned in October around the NHL

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian discuss the Senators punishment and surrender of their first round pick for their role in the voided Evgenii Dadonov trade in 2022 and ...

NHL pushing Players Association on mandatory neck guards, Anaheim Ducks overachieving early and it's sunny in Philadelphia with Keith Jones leading the way

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this Halloween edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian breakdown the Ducks last second win over the Penguins, the first matchup between...

Will Adam Johnson’s death cause hockey equipment to evolve?, “active investigation” into botched Evgenii Dadonov trade, Heritage Classic thoughts, and more

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian are joined by The Athletic’s own Josh Yohe to discuss the tragic death of former Pi...

Shane Pinto suspended 41 games for activities relating to sports wagering

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey, Max and Sean discuss the breaking news involving Ottawa Senators restricted free agent Shane Pinto, who has been suspended for 41 games for ac...

Critiquing the Frozen Frenzy, Dumba rips NHL over Pride tape debacle and early season freak outs

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Julian McKenzie and Mark Lazerus look back on the NHL's frozen frenzy. What worked? What didn't work and what should change for the next time they hav...

NHL rescinds Pride tap ban, all 32 teams in action tonight and Todd McLellan's LA Kings aim to contend in the West

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian discuss the NHL's announcement reversing the league decision on banning pride tape. They take a look at the Frozen Frenzy, which featur...

Alex DeBrincat’s blazing start for the Red Wings, what constitutes an NHL dynasty?, Evander Kane drops the gloves after limited ice time, Connor McDavid injured, and much more

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a busy Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian are joined by The Athletic’s own Mark Lazerus to discuss Connor Bedard’s firs...

Corey’s NHL redrafts: revisiting ’22, ’21, ’20, and ’19

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Max and Corey revisit NHL Drafts from 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019 to look at which players have risen or fallen since the day they were picked and disc...

It's early, but is Ovechkin slowing down? The under appreciation of Evgeni Malkin and are the Senators and Red Wings contenders in the East?

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey, Max and Sean review Ottawa's blowout win over the Capitals and Detroit's home ice win over Penguins and ask are Ottawa and Detroit contenders ...

Ryan Reaves doesn't like Corey Perry, NHL considering decentralizing the draft, Marc-Andre Fleury with a night to remember in Montreal

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian look back on the LA Kings win over the Jets with over 4000 empty seats in Pierre-Luc Dubois' return to Winnipeg. The guys discuss the N...

Evgeny Kuznetsov's slow shootout goal, NHL asks coaches to stop verbally abusing referees and Bill Zito's Florida Panthers motivated to return to the Final

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Ian and Julian debate Evgeny Kuznetsov's slower than slow shootout winner, Lindy Ruff benching Timo Meir, Curtis Lazar and John Marino in the 3rd pe...

Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff joins the show, what is wrong with the Edmonton Oilers?, VGK and Boston Bruins off to great starts, listener questions, and more

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a jam-packed Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian are joined by Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to discuss recent longter...

Calder Trophy deep dive: Connor Bedard’s the favorite, but who can challenge him?

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a brand new episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters deep dive into the 2023-24 NHL Calder T...

Brock Boeser's memorable opening night, Connor Bedard scores his first NHL goal and the Team Draft: Winner gets Steaks?

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey, Sean and Max share their takeaways from the first couple of days of the NHL season, including Brock Boeser's 4 game game in Vancouver, Connor ...

VGK raise their Stanley Cup banner: can they repeat?, DGB’s oddly specific NHL season predictions, Vezina Trophy favorites, This Week in Hockey History, and more

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian talk about the start of the regular season, Scott Laughton pushing back against the N...

Sidney Crosby vs. Connor Bedard: NHL Opening Night, Pride-themed stick tape banned, does Rasmus Dahlin have to win a Norris Trophy now?, and more

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes, Julian McKenzie, and Mark Lazerus discuss the NHL’s reported ban on Pride-theme stick tape, the Sidney Crosby-Connor Bedard matchup in P...

Hope for the 10 worst NHL teams, Board of Governors meeting recap, goalies primed for breakout seasons

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More then ready for the regular season to begin, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Sean's piece on hope for the NHL's bottom feeder teams. Next, a r...

Auditing the model and rankings for The Athletic’s 23/24 season preview

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille dissect the Athletic's ranking of all 32 teams in the NHL season preview 23/24. Hailey and Sean look at the East and...

Remembering Chris Snow, can the Lightning survive without Vasilevskiy and is Jack Hughes a hart trophy contender?

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian pay tribute to Chris Snow, the Assistant GM of the Calgary Flames who passed away Saturday after a long courageous battle with ALS.The ...

USHL Fall Classic recap, NHL preseason prospects thoughts, the end of the Chicago Steel dynasty?, listener questions, and more

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters give their thoughts on the USHL Fall ...

Offseason Bizarro-meter rankings, Mikael Backlund signs 2-year extension and becomes Flames captain

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Sean dive into the offseason Bizarro-meter rankings, and everyone else playing for second place behind the Columbus Blue Jackets. Also, news o...

Predictions for the 2023/2024 season, Are the Islanders a bubble team in the East and will Sens move out money to sign Shane Pinto?

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the final Wednesday roundtable, Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Jesse Granger and Michael Russo of The Athletic present their predictions for the 202...

Carter Verhaeghe vs. Kyle Connor in The Athletic’s NHL Player Tiers, does the preseason need a mercy rule?, immaculate vibes around the Ottawa Senators, and more

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Julian are back on this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss whether preseason hockey needs a mercy rule after the Flames 10-...

Breaking down The Athletic NHL Player Tiers 2023-24

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille are joined by Dom Luszczyszyn to take a deep dive into this year's Athletic NHL Player Tiers. They discuss Connor McD...

Don Waddell's Carolina Hurricanes a Stanley Cup front runner again, Canucks/Canadiens trade will benefit Pearson & DeSmith and the final word on the Mike Babcock affair

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As NHL training camps open across North America and in Australia, Don Waddell, the General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes joins the Roundtable to ...

NHL rookie tournaments recap: Buffalo, Penticton, Traverse City, and Vegas

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a special Wednesday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max and Corey are joined by The Athletic’s own Scott Wheeler and Thomas ...

Mike Babcock resigns as CBJ head coach, The Athletic’s NHL Player Tiers, training camp storylines, and more

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian Mendes and Julian McKenzie are joined off the top of the show by The Athletic’s own A...

NHLPA heads to Columbus to investigate Babcock story, Adam Lowry named Jets captain, playoff odds for the Tampa Bay Lightning

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe return to discuss the latest in the Mike Babcock situation, as the NHL and NHLPA heads to Columbus to investigate. Also, t...

Babcock and Blue Jackets deny phone sharing controversy, NHL open to a return to Atlanta and Pat Brisson provides an update on Trevor Zegras and Patrick Kane

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's edition of the roundtable, Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Jesse Granger of the Athletic discuss the controversy with the Blue Jackets, g...