The Athletic Hockey Show

Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning is the Stanley Cup final we all wanted, Scott Wheeler's final draft rankings & New York Rangers take a giant step forward

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Sean gush over the Stanley Cup final matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche.The guys discuss if the Bolts are in...

Tampa Bay Lightning-Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Final set, potential Johnny Gaudreau free agency landing spots, John Tortorella the frontrunner to coach the Philadelphia Flyers?, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

13 Jun 2022

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First, the reunited dynamic duo of Ian Mendes and Hailey Salvian welcome The Athletic’s Joe Smith to the show to talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning ...

Corey’s NHL Mock Draft 2.0, which NHL Draft prospects have the most upside?, NHL Draft Combine final thoughts, and more

10 Jun 2022

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First, Max and Corey give their final thoughts on their time at the NHL Draft Combine last week, Corey comments on Max’s recent article where he ask...

Previewing Game 5 of Lightning-Rangers, disrespected fanbases, and a new bar is set for listener voicemails

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Ian Mendes on vacation, Jesse Granger is back in the host's seat as he and Sean McIndoe preview Thursday night's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference...

Tampa Bay Lightning even up series with New York Rangers, Boston Bruins might be unrecognizable next year and who's better, Makar or MacKinnon?

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Sara Civian and Jesse Granger from the Athletic discuss the Colorado Avalanche long layoff after sweeping the Edmonton O...

Colorado Avalanche advance to Stanley Cup, Bruce Cassidy fired by Boston Bruins and better times ahead for Buffalo Sabres

07 Jun 2022

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Craig and Sean discuss the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche sweeping the Edmonton Oilers and advancing to the Stanley Cup for the first time in 21 years....

Tampa Bay Lightning alive after ECF Game 3 win, Evander Kane suspended 1 game for boarding Nazem Kadri, the Nathan MacKinnon-Connor McDavid matchup, Patrice Bergeron wins the Selke, Top Gun callsign rankings, and more

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s very wholesome episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Hailey makes her long-awaited return to the podcast and is joined by guest cohosts Ju...

NHL Draft Combine: Rutger McGroarty, Cutter Gauthier, and Juraj Slafkovsky join the show, Corey’s top 127 prospects in this year’s draft, and more

03 Jun 2022

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Max and Corey are on the scene at the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo, New York for this week’s episode and are joined by highly-rated prospects Rutger...

Discussing offside video review, goalie questions for the Oilers and Avalanche, and Conn Smythe odds

02 Jun 2022

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Ian quizzes Sean on Thursday's "very important" NHL birthday before diving into a discussion on offside video review after the controversial Cale Maka...

Controversial onside call shadows Colorado Avalanche win over Edmonton Oilers in game one of Western Final

01 Jun 2022

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Rob Pizzo of CBC Sports and Jesse Granger from the Athletic breakdown game one of the Western Conference final between the Colorado Avalanche and Edmo...

Stanley Cup Final Four is set, Carolina Hurricanes collapse and Doug Weight on John Tavares, Barry Trotz & the magic of MacKinnon vs McDavid

31 May 2022

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Craig and Sean return to preview the NHL's final four with matchups involving Edmonton facing Colorado and the New York Rangers taking on the two time...

NHL Draft roundtable: will the Montreal Canadiens select Shane Wright with the No. 1 pick?, listener questions, and more

27 May 2022

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First, Max and Corey welcome The Athletic’s Montreal Canadiens writers Arpon Basu and Marc Antoine Godin to discuss the Habs having the first overal...

Can the Avalanche rebound from their Game 5 collapse, will Connor McDavid reach 40 points in the playoffs, and ugly jersey numbers

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe talk abut the St. Louis Blues' comeback win Wednesday night versus the Avalanche, will the Avs be able to rebound from Gam...

Connor McDavid can't be contained, Nazem Kadri looks to vault Colorado Avalanche into Western Final and is it back to the drawing board for the Florida Panthers?

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Jesse Granger from the Athletic breakdown the battle of Alberta, the historic run by Connor McDavid and some suspect goa...

Nazem Kadri answers threats with epic Game 4 hat trick, Tampa Bay Lightning sweep Florida Panthers, looking ahead to Hurricanes-Rangers and Flames-Oilers, favorite backup goalies in NHL history, and more

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No Ian? No Hailey? No worries! First up, guest cohosts Julian McKenzie and Sean Gentille break down Nazem Kadri’s legendary performance for the Colo...

Gerard Gallant's war of words with Carolina Hurricanes, Bryan Rust extended in Pittsburgh and St. Louis moves forward without Jordan Binnington vs Colorado Avalanche

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Sean celebrate Victoria Day with a special edition of the Tuesday boyzzz TAHS on a Monday!The guys discuss the antics of Max Domi in the dyi...

Corey’s latest 2022 NHL Mock Draft, who wins the Calder Trophy?, IIHF World Championship update, listener questions, and more

20 May 2022

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First, Max and Corey break down Corey’s latest 2022 NHL Mock Draft and discuss the Seattle Kraken’s likely choice between right-handed defensemen ...

The Battle of Alberta starts with a bang and other observations from Round 2 of NHL Playoffs, potential coaches for the Golden Knights

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Sean discuss Game 1 of the Battle of Alberta on Wednesday night that was completely unhinged with fifteen goals scored. Is that game indicativ...

Tampa Bay & Colorado get the leg up in round two, The battle of Alberta and New York and Carolina begin Wednesday night

18 May 2022

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Rob, Sara and Jesse breakdown the Tampa Bay Lightning's game one win over the Florida Panthers, Nikita Kucherov's sick hands, and the Panthers struggl...

Jake Oettinger a legitimate number one netminder, NY Islanders hire Lane Lambert and Boston Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins & Washington Capitals find themselves at a crossroads

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Tuesday boys praise the play of Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger who has proven himself to be a number one goalie in the NHL and as an important...

Game 7s galore on an incredible weekend of playoff hockey, James Mirtle on another Toronto Maple Leafs first round exit, Jeremy Rutherford previews St. Louis Blues-Colorado Avalanche, and much more

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and guest cohost Julian McKenzie talk about one of the best weekends of playoff hockey of all time, featuring five Game 7s, with both Sunda...

Future of Sports Pt. 2

15 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of ...

Future of Sports Pt. 1

14 May 2022

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In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching gam...

NHL Draft Lottery results: Habs win No. 1 pick, The Athletic NHL’s lottery team mock draft, Corey’s latest 2022 NHL Draft ranking, listener questions, and more

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey talk about the results of the NHL Draft Lottery, with the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils securing the first and second ...

Sidney Crosby exits Game 5 with injury, Florida Panthers may be finally settling in, and a look at Thursday's slate of games

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jesse Granger gets the call-up to sit in the host chair as Ian is on vacation, and with Sean, recaps Wednesday night's playoff action, including Sidne...

Toronto Maple Leafs, LA Kings & Carolina Hurricanes a win away from round two, Montreal awarded the first pick, but New Jersey is the big winner at the draft lottery

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Jesse Granger from the Athletic recap game 5 wins in Toronto and Carolina, and for St. Louis in Minnesota and Los Angele...

NHL Draft Lottery instant reaction (recorded LIVE!)

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series hosts Max Bultman and Corey Pronman react to the results of the 2022 NHL Draft Lottery in realtime, answering...

Colorado Avalanche advance to 2nd round, Barry Trotz possible landing spots, NY Rangers on the brink of elimination and the NHL Draft Lottery is tonight

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Craig and Sean discuss the New York Islanders surprising decision to fire Barry Trotz after four seasons behind the bench for Lou Lamoriello's team. T...

Lou Lamoriello fires Barry Trotz as New York Islanders head coach, Stanley Cup playoffs first round storylines, Josh Yohe joins the show to talk Pittsburgh Penguins, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and guest cohost Julian McKenzie dive into Monday morning’s breaking news that New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello fired head coach Barr...

Gary Bettman says playoff format won't change, backup goalies aplenty in round 1, and spicy pork and broccoli

05 May 2022

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Ian and Sean discuss Gary Bettman's comments on the NHL's playoff format from Wednesday night, and if there would be benefits to changing seedings or ...

Evgeni Malkin ends epic OT, Colorado Avalanche toy with Nashville Predators and Andrew Ladd focusing on mental, physical and social wellbeing for young hockey players

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob, Sara and Jesse discuss an exciting 2nd night of the playoffs, led by the Penguins triple OT win over New York, Florida's 3rd period collapse over...

Mitch Marner's redemption, Mike Smith's gaff, David Perron's hat trick and Antti Raanta's 35 saves highlight night one in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Night two preview with Shayna Goldman

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Custance and Gentille look back on night one of the Stanley Cup playoffs, dissecting game one wins for Toronto, Edmonton, Carolina and St. Louis. The ...

Stanley Cup Playoffs preview show (recorded LIVE!)

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes is joined by The Athletic NHL's writers to preview every first round playoff series and discuss the players to watch, make predictions, and...

Team USA dominating IIHF U18 tournament in Germany

29 Apr 2022

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On this edition of the Prospect Series Max and Corey discuss the 2022 IIHF Under 18 tournament happening right now in Germany. The guys analyze how p...

Positive thoughts for eliminated teams, locked in playoff matchups, ballots for NHL player awards

28 Apr 2022

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe kick off this week discussing Sean's piece sharing positive thoughts for the teams eliminated from the postseason. Which t...

NHL Playoff Picture taking shape, Auston Matthews scores 60 goals and Montreal Canadiens pay tribute to Guy Lafleur

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the NHL playoff picture becoming clearer, Rob, Sara and Jesse take a look at some of the more enticing matchups, what series they are looking for...

Troy Terry skills it up, much love to Ryan Getzlaf and better times ahead for Anaheim Ducks and the NHL Schedule and playoff format needs a refresh

26 Apr 2022

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Craig and Sean welcome Troy Terry of the Anaheim Ducks to discuss the up and coming Ducks, playing and learning from the legendary Ryan Getzlaf, skil...

Vegas Golden Knights desert soap opera is a must-watch, Tampa Bay Lightning torch the Florida Panthers, is Phil Kessel a Hall of Famer?, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian, Hailey, and guest cohost Sean Gentille discuss the must-watch Vegas Golden Knights soap opera unfolding in the desert, with the team blowi...

A puzzling goalie decision in Las Vegas, Alex Ovechkin scores 50th goal, NHL Global Series to return

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Sean kick off the show with thoughts on Pete DeBoer pulling Robin Lehner after the first period of Wednesday's Golden Knights-Capitals game. S...

Jonathan Huberdeau in position to win his first Art Ross Trophy, Goaltending tandems in the playoffs, and Seattle Kraken first year review

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the roundtable, Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Sara Civian and Jesse Granger from the Athletic NHL discuss the red hot Florida Panthers le...

Tage Thompson's breakout season in Buffalo, Vegas Golden Knights team identity isn't what it once was and Dylan Larkin's season ending injury in Detroit isn't such a bad thing for the draft lottery chasing Red Wings.

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Buffalo's Tage Thompson joins Craig and Sean in the midst of his breakout season for the Sabres as he attempts to reach the 40 goal mark, moving to ce...

Eugene Melnyk story fallout, Tampa Bay Lightning playing possum?, Vladimir Tarasenko’s bounce back season for the St. Louis Blues, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the reaction to the Eugene Melnyk piece Ian, Katie Strang, and Dan Robson published last week in The Athletic, as well a...

Frozen Four recap, Dryden McKay’s Hobey Baker win, IIHF World U18 Championships preview, Ben Meyers signs with the Colorado Avalanche, listener questions, and more

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey break down the Frozen Four and discuss Corey’s pick, Denver, defeating Max’s pick, Minnesota State, 5-1 in the championship g...

A roundtable discussion on Eugene Melnyk, Wild fans Venmo Ryan Hartman, and digging into the loser point

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a roundtable discussion moderated by Sean Gentille and Craig Custance, Katie Strang, Ian Mendes, and Dan Robson discuss their piece on Senators own...

Former NHL referee Dave Jackson on how to fix officiating, Johnny Gaudreau, Auston Matthews and Chris Kreider lead the pack of US hockey players having outstanding seasons and what to do with the NHL's bonus or loser point

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Jackson who was a referee in the NHL for 28 years before joining ESPN as an analyst joins the Wednesday roundtable with CBC's Rob Pizzo and Sara ...

Jack Roslovic on home ice in Columbus, NHL needs a play-in system for the playoffs, Auston Matthews ceiling and the Los Angeles Kings season long luck could be running out

12 Apr 2022

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Jack Roslovic of the Columbus Blue Jackets joins Sean to talk about what it's like to play for his hometown team, the rebuild in Columbus his pending ...

Evgeni Malkin facing a suspension, 51-in-50: the Auston Matthews goalscoring binge, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey discuss how concerned the Los Angeles Kings should be about potentially missing the playoffs as the regular season winds down, E...

Most miraculous NHL returns from injury, Buffalo Sabres eliminated from playoffs for 11th season in a row, Calder trophy odds

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of Sean McIndoe's favorite obscure records were broken, and Ian pitches his first of many piece ideas in this episode for Sean to write later. As ...

Chris Pronger's epic twitter thread, Ryan Getzlaf to retire, Carey Price to finally return and Is the NHL clamping down on chirping?

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Sara Civian, Jesse Granger and Julian McKenzie from the Athletic NHL discuss Chris Pronger's epic twitter thread which t...

Brian Boyle's chance to win with the Pittsburgh Penguins is now, Patrick Maroon says the game is 'going' the wrong way and can Auston Matthews reach the 70 goal plateau this season?

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Gentille and guest co-host Max Bultman welcome Brian Boyle of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Boyle shares how he has fit in with the powerhouse Pens, b...

Trevor Zegras skills it up and the Arizona Coyotes can’t handle it, Keith Yandle’s ironman streak ends with a healthy scratch, Brady Tkachuk plays street hockey, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and guest cohost Julian McKenzie talk about Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk joining a kids street hockey game on his way home from a ...

Corey’s 2022 NHL Draft ranking update, Max’s A1 piece on “The Frölunda way”, listener questions, and more

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey deep dive into Corey’s newly-updated 2022 NHL Draft ranking and discuss Juraj Slafkovsky’s jump into the top tier alongside p...

Eugene Melnyk's complicated legacy, Rules Court discusses OT, and April Fools' Day hockey pranks

31 Mar 2022

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Ian and Sean discuss the Eugene Melnyk's complicated legacy as the owner of the Ottawa Senators, Ian shares some stories, and hope for the team's futu...

NHL goal scoring per game the highest in 25 years, NHL GM Meetings recap and Rob Lehner quits twitter

30 Mar 2022

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Julian McKenzie pinch hits for Rob Pizzo who is celebrating the birth of his daughter Charlotte and Jesse Granger returns to the roundtable with Sara ...

Matthew Tkachuk's Calgary Flames out to prove the critics wrong, Eugene Melnyk, Ottawa Senators owner passes away and Tampa Bay loads up for a potential three-peat this spring

29 Mar 2022

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Craig Custance and Sean Gentille discuss the shocking news out of Ottawa, as the Senators franchise announced that owner Eugene Melnyk had passed away...

Johnny Gaudreau making a case for the Hart trophy, Detroit Red Wings lose 11-2 to the Pittsburgh Penguins, NHL GM meetings start this week, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

28 Mar 2022

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First, Ian, Hailey, and guest cohost Max Bultman discuss the Detroit Red Wings giving up eleven goals in an ugly 11-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins ...

CHL Top Prospects game notebook, NHL trade deadline breakdown, listener questions, and more

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey break down all the action from the CHL Top Prospects game, with Corey on hand in Kitchener, Ontario, including thoughts on the pr...

Evgenii Dadonov trade is reversed, the lack of blockbuster trades at the deadline, and best Stanley Cup odds

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Sean's latest piece comparing rosters of teams built solely by number of times a player has been traded. And speak...

NHL trade deadline winners, Evgenii Dadonov still in limbo, Darryl Sutter sends goalie coach to face media post game and Women's Hockey Associations set to meet with NHL

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Jesse Granger in the infirmary, Rob Pizzo and Sara Civian share their winners from the 2022 NHL trade deadline on an all new The Athletic Hockey ...

Pierre Lebrun on Evgenii Dadonov trade from Vegas to Anaheim under review, Marc-Andre Fleury shores up Minnesota Wild goaltending and buyer and seller winners on trade deadline day

22 Mar 2022

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Craig Custance and Sean Gentille welcome Pierre Lebrun, the day after the completion of NHL trade deadline 2022. The boys discuss the trade that is un...

NHL trade deadline recap (recorded LIVE!)

22 Mar 2022

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Ian Mendes and Sean Gentille cohost this special livestream edition of The Athletic Hockey Show to break down all the action from NHL trade deadline d...

Ben Chiarot traded to Florida Panthers, Tomas Hertl signs extension with San Jose Sharks, could the Vegas Golden Knights miss the playoffs?

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On a new Thursday show with Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe, the duo discuss if the Florida Panthers overpaid in their trade with the Montreal Canadiens f...

NHL trade deadline is 5 days out, Officiating needs to be overhauled in the NHL and Analytics are an acquired taste in hockey

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pizzo, Sara Civian and Jesse Granger discuss the trades that Colorado made the past few days, in acquiring Josh Manson and Nico Sturm and how thos...

Matt Duchene of the Nashville Predators, Josh Manson joins Colorado Avalanche and Craig Anderson wins his 300th career NHL game

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille spend some time with Matt Duchene who is having a career season in music city. Duchene discusses his kids...

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending concerns rising, Dom Luszczyszyn on Johnathan Huberdeau and the Hart trophy, NHL trade deadline teams to watch, listener questions, and more

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Hailey and guest cohosts Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn discuss what the level of concern is for the Toronto Maple Leafs right now with both...

Prospect Series Live Room Q&A

11 Mar 2022

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Max Bultman and Corey Pronman take listener questions about prospects from around the world and give their thoughts on potential NHL stars of the futu...

Phil Kessel finds way to keep ironman streak alive, Michael Bunting's Calder candidacy, and would the Devils terminate P.K. Subban's contract to allow him to make a Cup run?

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week's Thursday show kicks off with a discussion about Phil Kessel skating one shift Tuesday night before leaving for the birth of his child. Was...

Jack Eichel meets the media in Buffalo, NHL award rankings and Colorado vs Carolina a Stanley Cup preview?

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the roundtable, Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Sara Civian and Jesse Granger from the Athletic look ahead to Jack Eichel's return to Buffa...

Eric Tulsky of the Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars rollercoaster season and Jack Eichel set to return to Buffalo vs the Sabres

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Tulsky, the assistant General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes joins Craig and Sean to discuss the Eastern Conference powerhouse Canes, scoutin...

Johnathan Huberdeau controversial Hart trophy credentials with Shayna Goldman, breaking down the Calgary Flames-Colorado Avalanche weekend tilt, Tim Peel goes off on Mark Scheifele, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey talk about the awesome clash of Stanley Cup contenders that took place over the weekend, with the Calgary Flames edging out the ...

Will the recent news cycle affect Alex Ovechkin's legacy?, Kyle Davidson named Chicago Blackhawks GM, troubling games for the Toronto Maple Leafs

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To kick off the show, the guys give an update on the search for the Las Vegas anthem singer. Then, with the current news cycle, will Alex Ovechkin's l...

NHL agent Dan Milstein on Russian players safety, Maple Leaf goaltending woes, Chicago Blackhawks hire within with Kyle Davidson named GM & NHL's puck and player tracking

02 Mar 2022

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Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Jesse Granger and Sara Civian from the Athletic welcome NHL agent Dan Milstein from the Gold Star Management group to di...

JT Compher excels in his many roles with the Colorado Avalanche, NHL and IIHF disciplines Russia, and face-off win. probability added to NHL puck and player tracking

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Craig Custance on assignment, Sean Gentille welcomes Sean Shapiro as guest co-host this week on The Athletic Hockey Show USA. Sean and Sean discu...

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending questions, Marc-Andre Fleury trade destinations, Igor Shesterkin Hart trophy credentials, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

28 Feb 2022

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First, Ian welcomes Hailey back to the show after her three-week hiatus covering the Olympics, and then they discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning-Nashville...

Olympics recap: Juraj Slafkovsky takes MVP honors, NHL takes note, Corey’s latest college, junior, and European free agent rankings, prospects who could get traded, Max’s SHL tour, Corey’s Beanpot notebook, and more

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey talk about Max’s eight-day trip to Gothenburg, Sweden where he got a close-up look at a number of Detroit Red Wings prospects p...

Sean Avery signs with an ECHL team, Martin St. Louis' impact on Canadiens, hottest teams and players out of the All-Star break

24 Feb 2022

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To start things off, Ian and Sean share their thoughts on Sean Gentille and Craig Custance's rendition of the Canadian national anthem from the Tuesda...

Fleury & Giroux headline trade deadline 22, Jay Woodcroft's Oilers are figuring it out, Zdeno Chara ties a record and did Nathan MacKinnon get away with one?

23 Feb 2022

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On the Wednesday The Athletic Hockey Show, Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports returns to the roundtable, along with Jesse Granger and Sara Civian. This week, t...

Cole Caufield catches fire playing for Martin St. Louis, Dallas wants to extend Joe Pavelski and Everett Fitzhugh breaking barriers with Seattle Kraken

22 Feb 2022

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Craig and Sean pay up on their bet with the Monday show, singing 'O Canada' after the Canadian women won Gold in Beijing over team USA.The guys stick ...

Cheryl Pounder talks Team Canada, MPP’s ECHL offer, and growing women’s hockey, Claude Giroux at the top of the NHL trade board, there’s an outdoor game this week?, Igor Shesterkin almost scored, and more

21 Feb 2022

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First, in honor of Family Day in Canada, Ian and guest cohost Julian McKenzie pick which NHL family they want to join as honorary members, and discuss...

Team Canada wins Olympic gold, Marie-Philip Poulin is the most clutch player ever, Jack Eichel returns and Golden Knights storylines aplenty

17 Feb 2022

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Ian and Sean overcome a late night to discuss Team Canada's win in the women's gold medal game over the U.S., and Marie-Philip Poulin cementing her sp...

Sidney Crosby scores number 500, Jack Eichel to make his Vegas debut tonight and trade deadline chips are falling into place

16 Feb 2022

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This week on the Wednesday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Jesse Granger and Sara Civian welcome back Sean Shapiro, The Athletic's sports busines...

Jacob Trouba of the New York Rangers, Gold Medal Team USA vs Team Canada women's preview & Toffoli trade to open the flood gates ahead of the deadline

15 Feb 2022

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On this edition of the Athletic Hockey Show USA, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille welcome New York Rangers defensemen Jacob Trouba. Trouba joined the ...

Michael Russo talks Minnesota Wild, Anson Carter, and more, Tyler Toffoli dealt to the Calgary Flames, Canada-USA Women’s gold medal game set, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and guest cohost Julian McKenzie discuss what the NHL gets “right” other than the way the Stanley Cup gets presented, in light of the N...

Olympic roster evaluations and expectations, 2022 WJC potentially scheduled for August, answering great listener questions, and more

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey talk about IIHF President Luc Tardif’s comments that the 2022 World Junior Championship could take place in August, after the N...

Martin St. Louis becomes Canadiens' interim coach, Brad Marchand suspended six games, Tuukka Rask retires, and Sidney Crosby is on the verge of 500 goals

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Sean kick off the show discussing the surprising news of Martin St. Louis becoming the interim coach of the Canadiens, following Dominique Duc...

Brad Marchand to be disciplined by player safety, Tuukka Rask to retire & Arizona Coyotes arena fiasco

09 Feb 2022

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Jesse and Sara welcome Sean Shapiro, the Athletic sports business reporter as guest co-host with Rob Pizzo on Olympic duty for the CBC.The roundtable ...

Cammi Granato can play too, Women's Team USA vs Team Canada doesn't disappoint, Chicago Blackhawks GM search

08 Feb 2022

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Hockey Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist Cammi Granato joins Craig and Sean to promote her new children's book 'I Can Play Too," the story of a ...

“The Michigan” innovator Mike Legg joins the show, Gary Bettman’s reaction to Rocky Wirtz’s town hall outburst, Trevor Zegras should’ve won the ASG Breakaway Challenge, Canada-USA women’s hockey rivalry, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and guest cohost Julian McKenzie discuss Chicago Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz’s wild town hall comments in response to The Athletic’s o...

Rocky Wirtz's outburst at Blackhawks' town hall meeting goes viral, NHL All-Star Weekend, and discussing the New York Islanders' season

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ian and Sean discuss the town hall meeting the Chicago Blackhawks held on Wednesday evening, and the comments made by Rocky Wirtz that went viral. Als...

The Wednesday Game's icy field of dreams, Seattle Kraken sputtering in season one and NY Rangers the surprise of the NHL's first half

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With Rob Pizzo on Olympic duty for the CBC, Jesse Granger pilots the roundtable along with Sara Civian and special guest Michael Russo from the Athlet...

Keith Yandle's journey to NHL's Ironman title, NHL skills competition gets a makeover and Trevor Zegras owns the 'Michigan' move

01 Feb 2022

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Craig and Sean welcome NHL Ironman Keith Yandle. Yandle discusses his road to an NHL record for consecutive games played, the people that have support...

Team Canada GM Shane Doan joins the show, Evander Kane scores in Edmonton Oilers debut, the Montreal Canadiens are having a terrible season, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Hailey bids farewell to The Athletic Hockey Show for the duration of the Olympics, as she’ll be covering the games on a daily show for the CB...

Aaron Dell handed a 3-game suspension, Keith Yandle breaks ironman record, and the potential temporary home for the Arizona Coyotes

27 Jan 2022

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To kick off this Thursday's episode, Ian and Sean discuss Buffalo Sabres' Aaron Dell being handed a 3-game suspension, the rarity of goalie suspension...

Aaron Dell has a date with Player Safety, Keith Yandle is the NHL's newest Ironman and Team Canada 2002 celebration turns 20

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports, along with Sara Civian and Jesse Granger from the Athletic discuss Keith Yandle's record setting iron man streak, trendsett...

Alex Tuch is ready to take the Buffalo Sabres to the next level, Kirill Kaprizov is feeling Minnesota & Keith Yandle poised to break the NHL Ironman mark

25 Jan 2022

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Craig and Sean welcome star Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch to this week's podcast. Tuch, a native of Western New York talks about his love for the c...

Jacob Panetta-Jordan Subban incident fallout, Keith Yandle on the precipice of consecutive games played record, Brad Marchand is great at Twitter, can the NHL ASG be exciting?, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Ian and Hailey talk about an incident that took place over the weekend in the ECHL between the South Carolina Stingrays’ Jordan Subban and th...

Corey’s midseason 2022 NHL Draft rankings, BioSteel All-American Game notebook, listener questions, and more

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, Max and Corey, who were both in attendance at the BioSteel All-American Game, featuring the top American-born prospects eligible for the upcomi...

Pairing NHL teams with their NFL equivalents, famous player vs. media battles, and the 1996 Stanley Cup Final will tear the show apart

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Now that we know the results of the 49ers-Cowboys playoff game, does Sean regret not nailing down a bet with Ian? Also, are the Cowboys the Maple Leaf...

Leon Draisaitl's pissy response, Kent Hughes huge task to rebuild Montreal Canadiens, All-Star Nazem Kadri and the red hot Colorado Avalanche and Willie O'Ree finally gets his jersey retired

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports, along with Sara Civian and Jesse Granger from the Athletic return with the Wednesday roundtable. The crew discusses the hea...

Team USA Head Coach David Quinn on shaping Olympic Roster, Claude Giroux & Marc-Andre Fleury on the trade block, Kent Hughes named GM of Montreal Canadiens

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

David Quinn, the head coach of Team USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing China joins Craig and Sean to discuss USA's roster, including Jake Sand...