The Athletic Hockey Show

Toronto Maple Leafs fined $100K, Bobby Orr to 'throw out' first puck at Winter Classic, and Canada's goalie production problem

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a definitely not-prerecorded at all edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Sean discuss TML being hit with an $100K fine for traveling early,...

Connor McDavid on pace for 153 points, Bill Armstrong's plan to rebuild Arizona Coyotes and Team USA at the world junior championships

28 Dec 2022

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Rob, Jesse and Russo marvel at Connor McDavid's season, with 97 on an absolute tear during a 16 game point streak. The guys discuss the Christmas hang...

WJC pre-tournament games notebook, predictions, players to watch, and more

23 Dec 2022

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On a brand new edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters give their thoughts on the World Junior...

Boston Bruins cleared of legal misconduct in Mitchell Miller signing, Six ideas to make the NHL better and who has the best shot to land Connor Bedard?

23 Dec 2022

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T'was the Thriday show before Christmas, when all throughout the podcast, Hailey and Sean discuss the release of the Boston Bruins independent investi...

What constitutes a revenge game?, Ovi rolls into Ottawa one goal away from Gordie Howe, DGB’s “middle five middling teams in the middle” power rankings, “The Hamburglar” retires, This Week in Hockey History, listener questions, and more

22 Dec 2022

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On this week’s Thursday edition of TAHS, Ian and Sean discuss what constitutes a “revenge game” (and end up doing a Jimmy Vesey career retrospec...

The always elite Sidney Crosby like a fine wine, Tage Thompson leading Kevin Adams' Buffalo Sabres back to respectability, Connor McDavid putting up Gretzky/Lemieux numbers

21 Dec 2022

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Rob, Jesse and Russo praise Sidney Crosby who hasn't let age affect his play as the former 'kid' is 8th in NHL scoring, Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyo...

Chris Therien's Road to Redemption is Philadelphia's story, Tampa Bay Lightning are good again and Alexander Ovechkin stalls at 800 goals

20 Dec 2022

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Craig and Sean discuss the resurgence of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Steven Stamkos on the cusp of reaching another milestone, the guys take a look a...

NHL discussing 84-game schedule, WJC starts next week with Hockey Canada scandal looming, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, Multiple Choice Madness, and much more

19 Dec 2022

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On the last Monday show of 2022, Ian and Julian discuss if shootouts should determine the Stanley Cup Final, as penalty kicks decided the World Cup ov...

USA cuts Will Smith from WJC roster, Chicago Blackhawks prospects on Canada’s blue line, listener questions, and more

16 Dec 2022

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The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series is back with a brand new episode as Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss top US NHL Draft eligi...

Alex Ovechkin is already the NHL's greatest goal scorer, Trevor Moore cashes in and Ryan Reynolds needs to buy the Ottawa Senators

16 Dec 2022

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Hailey and Sean welcome Tarik El-Bashir ahead of the Caps home game vs Dallas on Thursday evening, to discuss the 'Great 8's' historic assault on the ...

Which Gary Bettman comment is worse?, should the NHL update its awards’ names?, Granger Things, listener questions, and more

15 Dec 2022

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On a brand new Thursday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian asks Sean which recent Gary Bettman comment he has a bigger problem with, the guys di...

Alexander Ovechkin joins the 800 club, Mitch Marner extends point streak, John Shannon on his life in hockey

14 Dec 2022

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On a supersized roundtable, Rob, Jesse and Mike marvel at the wonder that is Alexander Ovechkin, who continues his assault of the NHL's all-time goal ...

Derek Lalonde cautiously optimistic with his Detroit Red Wing, Bo Horvat rejects Canucks offer, Kris Letang's triumphant return

13 Dec 2022

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Derek Lalonde, the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings joins Sean and guest co-host Max Bultman to discuss the progression of the Detroit Red Wings, h...

Gary Bettman’s 30 years as NHL commissioner, Scott Stevens’ legacy changing over time, Patrick Kane’s time with Chicago Blackhawks running out?, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, and more

12 Dec 2022

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Ian and guest cohost Mark Lazerus have you covered with a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show and discuss Thomas Chabot accidentally ...

Canada, USA WJC roster options, NHL prospects Corey was wrong about, listener questions, and more

09 Dec 2022

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Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters are back for a brand new episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series as the guys discuss roster opt...

Marie-Philip Poulin, Canadian Athlete of the Year, joins the show, Sidney Crosby on pace to score 47 goals, Kris Letang returns to the ice

09 Dec 2022

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Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille chat about Marie-Philip Poulin winning Canadian Athlete of the Year, insight into the process behind the voting, and ...

Tage Thompson's big night, if high-scoring NHL games are here to stay, and struggling contenders in Colorado and Florida

08 Dec 2022

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Tage Thompson's big game against the Blue Jackets Wednesday night, if the high-scoring games are here to stay, and...

Colorado facing an Avalanche of Injuries, Mitch Marner point streak continues and Shane Wright exacts revenge on Montreal Canadiens

07 Dec 2022

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On the heels of the news that Nathan MacKinnon will be out for a month, Peter Baugh joins Rob, Jesse and guest co-host Joe Smith to discuss the injury...

Jon Hamm, St. Louis Blues super fan spreads positive vibes for his hometown team

06 Dec 2022

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Actor and all around good guy Jon Hamm known for memorable roles in Madmen, The Town, Bridesmaids, Tag and more recently Top Gun Maverick, Fargo and C...

Bruce Cassidy's revenge game on tap, Brock Boeser nearly scratched on Hockey Fights Cancer night, what’s wrong with the New York Rangers?, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, Multiple Choice Madness, trivia!, and more

05 Dec 2022

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Ian and Julian kick off the week with a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show and discuss what’s wrong with the New York Rangers, if ...

NHL awards watch with Dom Luszczyszyn, and could this be the year the Washington Capitals miss the playoffs?

02 Dec 2022

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Hailey and Sean return to recap some of the NHL action from Thursday night, and discuss if this could be the year the Capitals miss out on the postsea...

The NHL's most likeable players, Alex Ovechkin breaks road goal record, and the great goalie debate

01 Dec 2022

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Ian and Sean return to discuss Sean's piece on the NHL's most likeable players, and the reaction to his inclusion of Claude Giroux and Sidney Crosby. ...

Real or no deal? The NHL's most surprising teams so far this season, Bernie Nicholls from flood lights to bright lights

30 Nov 2022

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Rob, Jesse and Mike take a look at some of the more surprising stories in the NHL including the upstart New Jersey Devils and Seattle Kraken, Jason Ro...

Bobby Holik, living life with a purpose

29 Nov 2022

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Former NHL'er Bobby Holik is Craig and Sean's special guest on The Athletic Hockey Show USA. Bobby catches up with the boys to discuss his life after...

Jason Robertson’s early Hart Trophy credentials, Hockey Night in Canada’s Harnarayan Singh joins the show, surprise teams of the NHL season, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

28 Nov 2022

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The Athletic Hockey Show is back with a brand new Monday edition as Ian and Julian discuss Rachel Doerrie’s alleged discrimination by the Vancouver ...

Thanksgiving is traditionally decision time for struggling NHL teams, Doug Armstrong's St. Louis Blues get their groove back and Bill Daly on the state of the NHL at the quarter mark of the season

23 Nov 2022

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Jesse Granger and Mike Russo are joined by guest co-host Joe Smith this week on the Thanksgiving edition of the roundtable. The boys discuss the red h...

Buffalo Sabres buried in negativity and snow, Evgeni Malkin scores in 1000th game, Matt Tkachuk vs Jonathan Huberdeau doesn't disappoint

21 Nov 2022

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Ian and Julian look back on the Calgary Flames led by Jonathan Huberdeau and the Florida Panthers and Matthew Tkachuk game from the weekend, and Julia...

NHL Draft 2023 top prospects: Connor Bedard vs. Adam Fantilli, early Calder Trophy contenders, listener questions, and more

18 Nov 2022

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On a brand new episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters dive into Corey’s NHL Draft 2023 top ...

The first coaching change of the NHL season feels imminent, Murat Ates on the Winnipeg Jets, and a dramatic reading gone wrong

18 Nov 2022

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Hailey and Sean talk about this weekend's USA-Canada Rivalry Series game in Seattle and wonder if a coaching change in the NHL will happen before then...

Checking in on the Connor Bedard sweepstakes, could Erik Karlsson make a return to Ottawa, and Vezina trophy odds

17 Nov 2022

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Ian and Sean check in on the Connor Bedard sweepstakes and discuss Sean's piece about which teams are currently in the best position to land the #1 dr...

Tom Fitzgerald's red hot New Jersey Devils have gone streaking, GM Meeting update and 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame candidates

16 Nov 2022

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Rob, Jesse and Russo welcome New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald, as the Devils extend their win streak to 10 games The guys talk with To...

The US-Canada hockey tournament everyone should want to watch, Hall of Famer Marian Hossa's new book

15 Nov 2022

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The band is back together, Craig and Sean discuss the World Cup of Hockey being delayed yet again, and how Hockey fans in North America can get their ...

Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2022, Lindy Ruff gets an apology from New Jersey Devils fans, author Theresa Bailey talks “Hockey Moms”, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

14 Nov 2022

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Ian and Julian are back with a brand new Monday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss the 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame class, the character and v...

U18 Five Nations Tournament recap, U17 Hockey Challenge notebook, listener questions, and more

11 Nov 2022

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On a brand new Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters sit down together in De...

Takeaways from the first month of the season, Saad Yousuf on the Dallas Stars, P.K. Subban to join ESPN

11 Nov 2022

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We are a month into the NHL season, and Hailey and Sean discuss some of their early observations. Also, some thoughts on adjusting our theme song. The...

Are the Ottawa Senators the NHL's most interesting team?, Hall of Fame bubble candidates, and scoring is again on the rise

10 Nov 2022

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Ian and Sean continue their conversation about Ryan Reynolds' interest in the Ottawa Senators, and the team's announcement that they will retire Chris...

The hockey world rallies around Isaiah Meyer-Crothers, Mike Rupp on the good, bad and ugly, this week in the NHL

09 Nov 2022

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On the roundtable, Rob, Jesse and Mike discuss Isaiah Meyer-Crothers powerful statement on bullying, and the Boston Bruins inept handling of the Mitch...

Atlantic Division surprises, Pittsburgh Penguins deep freeze and Ryan Reynolds confirms interest in Ottawa Senators

08 Nov 2022

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With Craig Custance on assignment, Sean Gentille welcomes Max Bultman as guest co-host on the Tuesday boyzzz. The guys take a look at the Atlantic Div...

Boston Bruins rescind Mitchell Miller contract offer, has time run out on the Pittsburgh Penguins?, DJ Smith gets the dreaded vote of confidence, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, and more

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian, Julian, and guest cohost Mark Lazerus deep dive into the Mitchell Miller-Boston Bruins saga t...

Prospect Series Live Room Q&A

04 Nov 2022

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Max and Corey answer listener questions about some of the world’s top hockey prospects.Please note: this episode was recorded live on Wednesday, Nov...

Hilary Knight joins the show, Kevin Bieksa signs one-day contract to retire as a Vancouver Canuck, Erik Karlsson's strong return to form

04 Nov 2022

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On a new Thriday Show, Hailey and Sean discuss Kevin Bieksa's return to Vancouver to sign his one-day contract to retire as a Canuck, Erik Karlsson's ...

Ryan Reynolds wants to buy the Ottawa Senators?, who gets a share of the "blame pie" in Toronto, and New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres are making noise in the East

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On a new Thursday Show with Ian and Sean, we have a birthday in the house. Then, Ian and Sean discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sean's piece this week,...

Connor McDavid goal scoring machine, the history of the E-Bug and will Vancouver, Toronto or St. Louis make a coaching change?

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Pizzo, Granger and Russo debate the struggles of the St. Louis Blues, the red hot Vegas Golden Knights, Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins, the reported...

Don Granato's Buffalo Sabres win more, not just for today, Boston Bruins: the NHL's best & Sheldon Keefe & Mitch Marner rift

01 Nov 2022

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Don Granato, the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres joins Craig and Sean to talk about his team's hot start, the contributions of youngsters Rasmus Dahl...

Torts’ Philadelphia Flyers off to a surprising start, Darryl Sutter on Jonathan Huberdeau’s whereabouts, are the New Jersey Devils for real?, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

31 Oct 2022

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First, Ian and Julian discuss Darryl Sutter’s blunt explanation of Jonathan Huberdeau’s absence from the first period against the Edmonton Oilers ...

Arizona Coyotes playing their first games in Mullett Arena, Brad Marchand returns to the Boston Bruins lineup earlier than expected, and poor early returns on the offseason's goalie carousel

28 Oct 2022

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On a new Thriday show, Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille are joined by bestie Dom Luszczyszyn to discuss the Coyotes' first home games in Mullett Arena...

Vancouver Canucks near tipping point as they face Seattle Kraken on Thursday, Chicago Blackhawks win four straight, and hockey-related Halloween costumes

27 Oct 2022

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To kick off the show, Ian and Sean kick around a couple of ideas for some hockey-related Halloween costumes, and discuss the Islanders' new "Potvin So...

Phil Kessel: NHL ironman, Eric Staal excited for the opportunity with Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks in turmoil

26 Oct 2022

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Rob, Jesse and Russo stick tap Phil Kessel, the NHL's consecutive games played leader, Carey Price's future in the NHL, the struggling Vancouver Canuc...

Phil Kessel poised to break Keith Yandle's Ironman record, resurgent Jordan Binnington leading the St. Louis Blues, Dominik Hasek calls for a ban of Russian players

25 Oct 2022

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Craig and Sean welcome NHL Ironman Keith Yandle on the day that Phil Kessel is set to break Yandle's consecutive games played record. Yandle, who reti...

Vancouver Canucks already at a boiling point, is Mike Sullivan actually underrated?, Chicago Blackhawks messing up the tank-job, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

24 Oct 2022

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Ian and Julian discuss Julian’s experience watching the Flames-Canes game from the stands instead of the press box over the weekend, Julian tries to...

Are Juraj Slafkovsky and Shane Wright NHL ready?, re-drafting the 2018-2021 classes, listener questions, and more

21 Oct 2022

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On a brand new episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max and Corey analyze how both Juraj Slafkovsky and Shane Wright have fared in the...

Reverse Retro 2.0 jerseys insights, Aaron Ekblad on LTIR a huge loss for the Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks face off Thursday night

21 Oct 2022

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It's a new Thriday, and Hailey and Sean recap some of the news of the week, including Aaron Ekblad on LTIR and how that impacts the Florida Panthers, ...

Toronto Maple Leafs concerns, Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks, Steven Stamkos' fast start, Daniel Alfredsson makes appearance at Ottawa Senators' home opener

20 Oct 2022

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A little over a week into the NHL season, Ian and Sean discuss the teams that seem close to already boiling over: the Maple Leafs, Wild, and Canucks. ...

Early Season NHL surprises, salary cap to rise dramatically and a grateful Tripp Tracy bounces back

19 Oct 2022

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Rob, Jesse and Russo discuss surprise storylines this season including the unbeaten Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, Calgary Flames and Dallas S...

Shining Stars playing perfect in Dallas, Early season struggles for Minnesota Wild, Instant Replay and virtual ads on the boards distracting to the game

18 Oct 2022

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Sean Gentille and guest co-host Joe Smith welcome Daryl Reaugh to praise the undefeated Dallas Stars who are coming off a 4-1 win over Winnipeg on Mon...

The Detroit Red Wings are undefeated, Justin Davis talks toxicity in hockey culture, Torts’ Philadelphia Flyers are also undefeated, and more

17 Oct 2022

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Ian and Julian kick off the week with a discussion about the 2-0 Philadelphia Flyers, and come up with a new segment idea in the process, and are then...

Travis Sanheim signs extension with Philadelphia Flyers, Patrik Laine to miss 3-4 weeks, and your early season overreactions

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On a new Thriday show (recording closer to Friday than Thursday), Hailey and Sean look back at some of the slate of games that have been played over t...

The Avalanche raise their Stanley Cup banner, a Connor McDavid hat trick and an odd ref monologue as the NHL season gets underway

13 Oct 2022

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With the return of the NHL season, Ian and Sean discuss the Wednesday's Maple Leafs-Canadiens game, and that man in the florescent jacket. Also, Conno...

Nino Niederreiter's red hot start, NHL Season begins and Don Granato signs extension with Buffalo Sabres

12 Oct 2022

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Rob Pizzo, Michael Russo and guest co-host Joe Smith look back on the first night of NHL action in North America, with the Rangers beating Tampa Bay a...

NHL 2022-23 Season Preview (recorded LIVE!)

11 Oct 2022

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Hosts Ian Mendes and Sean Gentille are joined by The Athletic NHL’s Pierre LeBrun, Arthur Staple, Peter Baugh, and Eric Stephens to preview the 2022...

Ian Cole suspended by Tampa Bay Lighting surrounding sexual assault allegations and the NHL top 99 players since 1967

10 Oct 2022

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The Tuesday boyzzz, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille, offer an olive branch to Canadians Julian McKenzie and Ian Mendes to host the Monday show in cel...

Connor Bedard joins the show, NHL preseason prospects update, USHL and USNTDP notes, and more

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Corey sits down in the Regina Pats media room with potential No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft Connor Bedard to discuss being a hockey nerd, oth...

Rod Brind'Amour joins the show, pressure mounts for Hockey Canada, and are the Calgary Flames better or worse than last season?

07 Oct 2022

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On a new Thriday episode, Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille discuss the latest news in the Parliamentary hearings for Hockey Canada. Also, Jason Robert...

Can the Toronto Maple Leafs win with Matt Murray, Jason Robertson signs extension with Dallas Stars, over/unders on season goal totals

06 Oct 2022

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Ian and Sean are joined by The Athletic's Jonas Siegel to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs, and if the addition of Matt Murray could help them get over...

NHL predictions for 22/23, Connor McDavid ready to lead the Edmonton Oilers to the promised land and Matt Barzal extension with NY Islanders

05 Oct 2022

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Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and Michael Russo give their predictions for the upcoming season including who wins the Cup, the Hart, the Norris, which coac...

Keith Tkachuk's boys Matthew and Brady ready to battle in Atlantic Division, Are the Tampa Bay Lightning still contenders?

04 Oct 2022

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US Hockey Hall of Fame member Keith Tkachuk joins the Tuesday boys to discuss Matthew's move to Florida with the Panthers, Brady ready to lead the pla...

Johnny Hockey and the Columbus Blue Jackets, Sharks-Preds set to open NHL regular season in Czechia, Taylor Hall week-to-week with injury, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

03 Oct 2022

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Ian and Julian discuss the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators kicking off the regular season schedule with a “home and home” from the Czech R...

Rasmus Sandin signs extension with Toronto Maple Leafs, Trevor Zegras injured in preseason game against Arizona Coyotes, and can the Colorado Avalanche repeat?

30 Sep 2022

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The Thriday show returns with Hailey and Sean discussing Rasmus Sandin's contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the injury issues the te...

Can the Ottawa Senators make a playoff push this season, 22 NHL names to watch, and odds for this year's Rocket Richard winner

29 Sep 2022

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To kick off the show, Ian and Sean discuss one of the biggest storylines heading into the NHL season: Did the Senators do enough this offseason to mak...

Winnipeg Jets transition year, NHL Salary Cap to climb over the next three years and can Jack Eichel lead the Golden Knights back to the playoffs?

28 Sep 2022

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On the roundtable, Rob, Jesse and Russo discuss the NHL salary cap potentially climbing up to 10 million dollars over the next three seasons, and how ...

John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers long season ahead, Spencer Knight signs extension with Florida Panthers & did the St. Louis Blues improve enough this off-season?

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the American's edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Craig and Sean discuss Sean, Dom and Shayna's work on The Athletic's NHL previews, specifically...

The futures of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane with the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks-Trevor Zegras contract talks will wait, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

26 Sep 2022

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On a new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian reminisce about the first NHL games they ever attended and discuss covering their...

Nils Lundkvist traded to the Dallas Stars, prospect tournament recaps, listener questions, and more

23 Sep 2022

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Max, Corey, and new regular cohost FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss the New York Rangers trading Nils Lundkvist to the Dallas Stars, Corey’s trip ...

Jack Campbell joins the show, Flyers’ Ryan Ellis likely out for the season, Trevor Zegras contract talks on hold in Anaheim

23 Sep 2022

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The new Friday show with Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille kicks off talking training camp and what it's like to cover as a writer, before diving into ...

No extension in Toronto for GM Kyle Dubas, Columbus Blue Jackets sit low in season preview, betting lines for teams to make or miss the playoffs

22 Sep 2022

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With the news that Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas will not be getting a contract extension, Ian and Sean discuss what needs to happen for the team this sea...

NHL training camps open, Nathan MacKinnon's team friendly deal and Bill Daly on the salary cap, world cup and the Hockey Canada scandal

21 Sep 2022

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Jesse Granger, Michael Russo and Joe Smith look back on the massive deal signed by Nathan MacKinnon which somehow is still a team friendly deal for Co...

Nathan MacKinnon becomes NHL's highest paid player, Zdeno Chara, PK Subban and Keith Yandle retire, Mike Grier's rebuild in San Jose

20 Sep 2022

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On the season premiere of The Athletic Hockey Show USA with Craig Custance and Sean Gentille, discuss Nathan MacKinnon's monster 8 year extension with...

Blake Wheeler stripped of Winnipeg Jets captaincy, Jason Robertson remains unsigned, the Mt. Rando of goalies who won the Stanley Cup, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

19 Sep 2022

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The Ian Mendes-Julian McKenzie era on the Monday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show begins and the guys discuss Blake Wheeler losing his captaincy of...

Could an in-season tournament work for the NHL, Blackhawks set date for Marion Hossa's jersey retirement, and teams with bizarre off-seasons

15 Sep 2022

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With the NBA moving closer to holding an "in-season" tournament in their 2023-24 season, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss if a similar thing could ...

Jordan Kyrou's max deal in St. Louis, PK Subban still looking for a deal and John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers dressing room overhaul

14 Sep 2022

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Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Jesse Granger of the Athletic welcome Michael Russo, national NHL writer and Wild beat writer as the new co-host of the...

Nick Suzuki named captain of the Montreal Canadiens, Bauer’s Mary-Kay Messier talks Girls Hockey Bill of Rights, Evan Rodrigues signs with the Colorado Avalanche, and more

12 Sep 2022

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First, Ian and Hailey talk about Hailey’s new role at The Athletic covering women’s hockey and the NHL, her trip to Denmark for the Women’s Worl...

Tim Stutzle signs 8-year contract with Senators, Arpon Basu on expectations for the Canadiens, Jake Oettinger's new deal in Dallas

08 Sep 2022

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Tim Stutzle signing an eight year contract with the Ottawa Senators. Is it a gamble for the team or a smart play? ...

Predictions for the NHL season, JT Miller's extension has Canucks in win mode now and Mike Babcock retires from coaching

07 Sep 2022

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Rob Pizzo and Jesse Granger return with a new edition of The Athletic Hockey Show roundtable to tackle predictions for the new NHL season. The guys pr...

Best U23 NHL players and prospects and listener questions in a supersized mailbag

06 Sep 2022

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First, Max and Corey break down Corey’s ranking of the best NHL players and prospects under 23 years of age, and discuss the dominance of the Hughes...

Arizona Coyotes will play at Mullett Arena, NHL 23's cover features Sarah Nurse and Trevor Zegras, and the World Cup of Hockey returns February 2024

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After willing the Nazem Kadri news into existence last week, Ian and Sean wonder if they can influence more news to happen this episode. We'll see. Th...

NHL Pipeline Rankings: Top 8

25 Aug 2022

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Max and Corey break down the top 8 teams in Corey’s 2022 NHL Pipeline Rankings, including the Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, Carolina Hurricane...

Peter Deboer's Dallas Stars ready for the next challenge, Keeping up with the Keeper of the Cup Phil Pritchard

24 Aug 2022

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This week on the roundtable, Rob, Sara and Jesse say hello to Dallas Stars head coach Peter Deboer who talks about his new team in Big D, reuniting wi...

NHL Pipeline Rankings: No. 16-9

24 Aug 2022

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Max and Corey break down the No. 16 through No. 9 teams in Corey’s 2022 NHL Pipeline Rankings, including the Winnipeg Jets, Seattle Kraken, Chicago ...

NHL Pipeline Rankings: No. 24-17

23 Aug 2022

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Max and Corey break down the No. 24 through No. 17 teams in Corey’s 2022 NHL Pipeline Rankings, including the Washington Capitals, Colorado Avalanch...

Brad Treliving and the Calgary Flames win the summer, recapping the 2022 World Junior Hockey Championships

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On the Monday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Ian Mendes and Hailey Salvian welcome Cassie Campbell Pascall from Hockey Night in Canada and ESPN ...

NHL Pipeline Rankings: Bottom 8

22 Aug 2022

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Max and Corey break down the bottom 8 teams in Corey’s 2022 NHL Pipeline Rankings, including the Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Peng...

NHL front office confidence rankings, does Nazem Kadri have a deal in place, lack of buzz around WJC

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Sean discuss the Nazem Kadri situation as of Thursday morning, is this one of the weirdest offseason stories? Also, Dom Luszczyszyn's piece ab...

NHL to allow teams to sell advertising on jerseys, Mark Scheifele walks back his end of season comments and re-living the Eric Lindros trade to Philadelphia

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Jesse Granger golfing Torry Pines this week, Rob and Sara welcome Sean Shapiro, the Athletic's business hockey reporter to fill in on the roundta...

Andrew Mangiapane talks Flames offseason, new contract, bread puns, and more, has Nazem Kadri signed with the New York Islanders?, USA Women’s World Championship roster announced, and listener podcast topic suggestions

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Hailey and guest cohost Sean Gentille discuss whether Nazem Kadri has signed with the New York Islanders or not, and what his potential deal co...

Answering more hockey questions you may have been afraid to ask

11 Aug 2022

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The initial response for listeners' hockey questions was so massive, Ian and Sean had to give the topic a second episode. This week, they discuss swap...

Familiar faces Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci return to Boston Bruins, Max Pacioretty out longterm again and loopholes in the NHL CBA

10 Aug 2022

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Rob, Sara and Jesse discuss the latest injury to Max Pacioretty, as the newest Carolina Hurricane needs surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon.With ...

2022 IIHF World Junior Championship preview, Hlinka-Gretzky Cup recap, Johnathan Huberdeau’s 8-year extension with the Calgary Flames, listener questions, and more

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey talk about Johnathan Huberdeau’s 8-year, $84 million extension with the Calgary Flames and then discuss Team Canada running awa...

Answering the hockey questions you may have been afraid to ask

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a new fan to the sport, or a hockey fan for thirty years, there may be some rules in the NHL you may be confused about. Ian and Sean spend this epi...

Daniel Negreanu talks Vegas Golden Knights, World Series of Poker, fantasy hockey, and more, Kirill Kaprizov returns to Minnesota, Michigan head coach Mel Pearson accusations, and more

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Rob, Jesse, and Sara discuss John Klingberg’s 1-year, $7 million deal with the Anaheim Ducks, Kirill Kaprizov’s return to the United States...

John Klingberg signs with the Anaheim Ducks, Nazem Kadri and Patrice Bergeron remain unsigned, how the Hockey Canada investigations should impact coverage of upcoming junior tournaments, listener questions, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and guest cohost Julian McKenzie discuss the surprise signing of John Klingberg with the Anaheim Ducks on a 1-year, $7 million contract, ho...