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The Athletic Hockey Show
The Athletic's flagship hockey podcast delivers daily insights, prospect rankings, betting picks, and much more, Monday through Friday, all season long.
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The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL's Final Four is set: Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes, and new Philadelphia Flyers President of Hockey Operations Keith Jones joins the show
Sean Gentille and guest co-host Max Bultman welcome Keith Jones, the Philadelphia Flyers new President of Hockey Operations to discuss taking this leap with…
The Athletic Hockey ShowESPN riles up hockey fans with wonky scheduling, Vegas Golden Knights await winner of Seattle Kraken-Dallas Stars Game 7, Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers facing offseasons of change, and more
On this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Julian and guest cohost Mark Lazerus discuss hockey fans’ anger at ESPN for airing a meaningless St. Louis…
The Athletic Hockey ShowMock Draft Season is officially underway, 2023 NHL Draft Lottery recap, Scott Powers talks Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks, and more
On this week’s loaded Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters break down the results of the 2023 NHL…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCarolina Hurricanes eliminate New Jersey Devils to move on to Conference Final, Alex Pietrangelo and Darnell Nurse given one-game suspensions
Hailey and Sean discuss the Hurricanes being the first team to punch their Conference Final ticket, and questions for the New Jersey Devils moving forward…
The Athletic Hockey ShowToronto Maple Leafs avoid elimination in Game 4, Alex Pietrangelo to have hearing with Player Safety, Keith Jones named Philadelphia Flyers' Team President
With Ian away from his post, Sean is joined by Shayna Goldman to discuss the Maple Leafs' win Wednesday night against the Panthers to avoid the sweep, the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowToronto Maple Leafs attempt to delay the inevitable, Dallas and Carolina one step closer to conference final and Craig Button on Connor Bedard and the 2023 Draft
Jesse, Russo and guest co-host Joe Smith discuss how the second round has lacked competitiveness. Lopsided games, goalie pulls and a series poised to end in a…
The Athletic Hockey ShowChicago Blackhawks win Connor Bedard sweepstakes, Vegas runs over Edmonton and Will Smith is ready for NHL Draft
Sean Gentille and guest co-host Max Bultman discuss the Chicago Blackhawks winning the draft lottery and the right to draft Connor Bedard, and the Anaheim…
The Athletic Hockey ShowChicago Blackhawks win 2023 NHL Draft Lottery (recorded LIVE!)
On this special livestream edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max Bultman and Corey Pronman give their instant analysis on the Chicago…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL Draft Lottery: which team deserves to win the Connor Bedard sweepstakes?, Gerard Gallant out as New York Rangers head coach, Florida Panthers take 3-0 series lead over the Toronto Maple Leafs, and more
On a brand new Monday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Julian is joined by guest cohost Mark Lazerus to discuss tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery, and run a…
The Athletic Hockey ShowU18 Worlds recap, Scott Wheeler and Corey compare latest NHL Draft rankings, listener questions, and more
On this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters recap the U18 World Championship and discuss Ryan…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL playoffs field wide open, league awards finalists named, and the Boston Bruins' murky future
With the Bruins, Avalanche and Lightning all eliminated, Hailey and Sean dive into what feels like a wide open playoff field. Hailey yells. Also, discussing…
The Athletic Hockey ShowSnoop Dogg gives insight into Ottawa Senators ownership bid, Draisaitl's 4-goal performance isn't enough to lift Oilers over Golden Knights
Ian shares his experience in getting Snoop Dogg on the phone for a twenty minute interview, what he learned about the rapper's push for the Ottawa Senators…
The Athletic Hockey ShowFlorida Panthers, Seattle Kraken strike first in 2nd round, Golden Knights-Oilers series might come down to goaltending, and the temperature is hot in Winnipeg after early playoff exit for Jets
This week on the roundtable, Rob, Jesse and Russo take a look back on Tuesday night's second round, game one road wins for Florida and Seattle over Toronto and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNew York Rangers eliminated in 1st round after aggressive trade deadline, Matthew Tkachuk moves the needle more than Connor McDavid on U.S. TV and Colby Armstrong embracing opportunity with TNT
This week on The Athletic Hockey Show USA, Craig and Sean talk about the New York Rangers elimination from the Stanley Cup playoffs, and how the blue shirts…
The Athletic Hockey ShowFlorida Panthers eliminate Boston Bruins in Game 7 OT stunner, Darryl Sutter out as Calgary Flames head coach, Snoop Dogg part of Ottawa Senators ownership bid, and much more
On today’s jam-packed Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian discuss the Florida Panthers’ stunning Game 7 overtime win to eliminate the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowU18 Worlds: Will Smith, Gabe Perreault, Ryan Leonard leading the way for Team USA, Macklin Celebrini, Matthew Wood bright spots for Team Canada, listener questions, and more
On this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Corey is on location in Basel, Switzerland at the U18 World Championship and is joined by…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWinnipeg Jets first team eliminated from postseason ahead of a weekend slate of elimination games
Hailey and Sean discuss the Vegas Golden Knights eliminating the Winnipeg Jets from round one, give a postmortem on the Jets' season, and look ahead to Friday…
The Athletic Hockey ShowGame 5 of Maple Leafs-Lightning on deck, Kraken push Avalanche to brink of elimination, vintage Bobrovsky appears in Panthers win
Ahead of Thursday night's Maple Leafs- Lightning matchup, Ian checks on how Sean is feeling about the team, about watch parties, and the pair make some…
The Athletic Hockey ShowIslanders stave off elimination vs. Hurricanes, Panthers’ season on the brink against Bruins, Oilers one win away from advancing
Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and guest co-host Jeremy Rutherford look back on the Islanders outlasting Carolina and forcing a game five, the Stars Jake Oettinger…
The Athletic Hockey ShowMaple Leafs push Lightning to brink of elimination, Cale Makar's hit on Jared McCann, and David Quinn on his first season with the San Jose Sharks, Team USA, and more
Craig and Sean breakdown a shocking turn of events in Tampa Bay last night which has Toronto, inexplicably one game from eliminating the Lightning, Jack Hughes…
The Athletic Hockey ShowStanley Cup Playoffs weekend recap, how is Leon Draisaitl still underrated?, revisiting which series is going to Game 7, inaugural Conn Smythe Winner of the Week, Multiple Choice Madness, and more
On this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian are joined by The Athletic’s own Mark Lazerus to recap a great weekend of playoff hockey and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowStanley Cup Playoffs: Power ranking the round one matchups
To wrap up the week, Hailey and Sean share their thoughts on Thursday night's playoff games, before diving into a power ranking of their interest levels the in…
The Athletic Hockey ShowToronto Maple Leafs: will this series be a tipping point?, Minnesota Wild Game 2 goalie decision backfires
Ahead of Thursday night's game, Sean shares his thoughts about the Maple Leafs' loss to the Lightning in Game 1, and if this playoff round could be a major…
The Athletic Hockey ShowRon Francis's Seattle Kraken historic first playoff win, Chris Kreider makes playoff history for New York Rangers, and the Maple Leafs history of playoff duds continues
On the Wednesday roundtable, Rob Pizzo, Michael Russo and Jesse Granger welcome Seattle Kraken General Manager and Hockey Hall of Famer Ron Francis. They…
The Athletic Hockey ShowStanley Cup Playoffs: night one features overtime, upsets, and a controversial hit, and John Wroblewski celebrates Team USA's win at Women's Worlds
Craig and Sean look back on the first night of the Stanley Cup playoffs, with the shorthanded Boston Bruins beating Florida, Carolina outlasting the Islanders…
The Athletic Hockey ShowStanley Cup Playoffs opening night, Brad Treliving out as Calgary Flames GM, who should win the Norris Trophy?, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, and more
It’s opening night of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs and Ian and Julian have you covered on this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show as the guys pick…
The Athletic Hockey ShowFrozen Four recap, the 2022 NHL Draft revisited, U18 Worlds preview, listener questions, and more
On a brand new Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters recap this year’s Frozen Four, including what’s…
The Athletic Hockey ShowDiscussing NHL Playoff matchups in round 1, Anaheim Ducks secure last place and best draft lottery odds
With most of the matchups finalized as of Friday morning, Hailey and Sean go through the round one slate of the playoffs and discuss which ones they are most…
The Athletic Hockey ShowJonathan Toews will not return to Chicago Blackhawks next season, NHL playoff teams are set, and Pittsburgh Penguins' postseason streak ends
Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Jonathan Toews playing his final game for the Blackhawks on Thursday night, and both Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAdam Fantilli Hobey Baker winner, Pittsburgh Penguins playoff streak in jeopardy and Winnipeg Jets clinch final spot in West
On the Wednesday roundtable, Adam Fantilli, the Hobey Baker winner and presumptive second selection overall in the 2023 NHL draft joins to talk about his…
The Athletic Hockey ShowFormer NHL'er Brian Boyle on the Eastern Conference playoff race, Calgary Flames eliminated, Claude Giroux and Joe Pavelski record 1000th career NHL points
On the Tuesday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show USA, Craig and Sean discuss the tight race in the East for the wild card slots, with the Panthers and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowBoston Bruins set single-season wins record, Toronto Maple Leafs EBUG Jett Alexander mops up 7-1 win, revamping the NHL Draft lottery system, and more
Ian and Julian kick off the final week of the NHL regular season on today’s Monday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show and discuss Toronto Maple Leafs EBUG…
The Athletic Hockey ShowSeattle Kraken clinch first playoff berth in team history, Cale Makar out indefinitely, can the New Jersey Devils win a playoff round this year?
After an eventful Thursday night of NHL games, Hailey and Sean take a lap around the league to discuss the Seattle Kraken clinching a playoff berth for the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWild card races coming down to the wire, players working in rival's front offices, NHL Playoffs betting lines
Ian kicks off this episode with a travel pitch for Sean, then asks him how he would feel if Mats Sundin ended up working in the Senators' front office. Then…
The Athletic Hockey ShowBruce Cassidy wants his name on the Stanley Cup, Calgary Flames implode vs Chicago & is Matthew Tkachuk a Hart Trophy candidate?
On the Wednesday roundtable, Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and Mike Russo look back on a busy week in the hockey world, as the playoff picture becomes clearer and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowEastern Conference wild card heats up, Hobey Baker Finalists and Danny Dekeyser on Red Wings bright future
Sean Gentille and guest co-host Max Bultman take a look at the tight race in the East for the wild card with the New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowKris Letang hits 1,000 games played, but is he a Hall of Famer?, Calgary Flames-Winnipeg Jets game of the week Wednesday night, a potential LA Kings-Arizona Coyotes game in Australia, and more
On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian discuss Kris Letang hitting the 1,000 games played milestone and whether he’s a Hall of…
The Athletic Hockey ShowEvolution of fighting in hockey: a roundtable discussion
On this special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Julian McKenzie is joined by The Athletic NHL’s Sean McIndoe, Dan Robson, Daniel Nugent-Bowman, Robert…
The Athletic Hockey ShowA fight for the Central Division crown, the Winnipeg Jets' tumble, Auston Matthews returns to form
It's a return of the bestie hour as Hailey and Sean are reunited with Dom Luszczyszyn to dive into the playoff outlook for both Conferences, including the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowRyan Reynolds back in Ottawa, a potential first round playoff preview with Rangers-Devils Thursday night, diving into Golden Knights' goaltending
Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe talk the latest on the Senators' sale front, as Ryan Reynolds is back in Ottawa, and a possible first round playoff preview as the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowFlorida Panthers tailspin, Peter Laviolette's future with the Washington Capitals and Brianna Decker jumps into coaching post retirement
Brianna Decker, Olympic gold medalist and six-time world champion joins Craig Custance and Sean Gentille on The Athletic Hockey Show USA to discuss her reasons…
The Athletic Hockey ShowJoe Biden chirps the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pens-Caps: have we seen the last great moment in this rivalry?, Brooks Koepka heckles Aaron Ekblad, and more
On this week’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian are back to discuss Joe Biden chirping the Toronto Maple Leafs on Parliament Hill, if…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCanadian gold medalist Erin Ambrose joins the show, Penguins' late playoff push, and drafting NHL goal songs
Hailey and Sean kick off a new Thriday show diving into the Penguins' push for the postseason and beyond. Then, Canadian gold medalist Erin Ambrose joins the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowConnor McDavid crosses 60-goal mark, discussing the wild card races, and a deep dive on goalie gear
Ian and Sean discuss Connor McDavid scoring his 60th goal of the season, and if hitting the 70-goal mark is possible for him as the regular season winds down…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAlex Ovechkin sets record for 40 goal seasons, Matt Boldy's Minnesota Wild tie for Central lead and Jared Bednar extended in Colorado with the Avalanche
On the Wednesday Roundtable, Rob, Jesse and Russo marvel at Alex Ovechkin who set the NHL record with the most 40 goal seasons, they discuss Jared Bednar's…
The Athletic Hockey ShowHarvard Women's ice hockey: alleged hazing and mistreatment of athletes, Pittsburgh Penguins fall out of playoff position, NHL partners with Fanatics as on-ice uniform fitter
Katie Strang, the Athletic's investigative reporter joined Craig Custance and Sean Gentille on The Athletic Hockey Show USA, to discuss her and Hailey…
The Athletic Hockey ShowJames Reimer refuses to wear San Jose Sharks Pride jersey, Ottawa Senators ownership update, Florida Panthers threatening for the final playoff spot in the East, and much more
Ian, Julian, and guest cohost Mark Lazerus kick off the week with the Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show and discuss in depth James Reimer refusing to…
The Athletic Hockey ShowFleury vs. Binnington, and a look at the playoff picture and race for Connor Bedard following Thursday's games
On a rare FRIDAY Thriday show (does that make sense?), Hailey and Sean recap their week and discuss Marc-André Fleury's desire to square up against Jordan…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCarson Briere video goes viral, NHL gets animated with Big City Greens broadcast, NHL Draft Lottery date set
Ian is joined by guest co-host Mark Lazerus talk about the NHL diving into a broadcast for a younger audience with this week's "Big City Greens" animated game…
The Athletic Hockey ShowFlyers GM Daniel Briere talks about his new role, GM meetings wrap-up
Rob Pizzo and Jesse Granger discuss proposed rule changes at the GM meetings, the Bruins reaching 50 wins at a record pace, and as Chuck Fletcher was relieved…
The Athletic Hockey ShowRon Hextall’s Pittsburgh Penguins seem playoff bound, Connor McDavid’s on the verge of NHL history, who’s going to win the Norris Trophy?, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, Multiple Choice Madness, and more
It’s Monday, so Ian and Julian are back on The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss the Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators flipping roles from just a week ago…
The Athletic Hockey ShowTop prospects moved at the NHL trade deadline, Corey’s latest 2023 NHL Draft ranking, listener questions, and more
On this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max and Corey discuss some of the top prospects that were moved at last week’s NHL trade…
The Athletic Hockey ShowMinnesota Wild's Kirill Kaprizov to miss 3-4 weeks, Team Canada's IIHF Women's World Championship roster announced
Hailey and Sean return to discuss the Wild losing Kaprizov to injury, and the roster announcement for Canada's IIHF Women's World Championship team. Next, they…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe human side of NHL trades, Seattle Kraken's Brandon Tanev bobblehead giveaway, Tony DeAngelo suspended two games for spearing Corey Perry
With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, Ian and Sean discuss the human side of trades and the toll it takes on players. Then, with the Kraken releasing…
The Athletic Hockey ShowDavid Poile 41 years as an NHL General Manager, Hextall & Fletcher under fire in Pennsylvania & McDavid continues his assault on NHL goalies
David Poile, the President of Hockey Operations and GM of the Nashville Predators, joins Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and Michael Russo on The Athletic Hockey Show…
The Athletic Hockey ShowPierre LeBrun recaps a very active NHL trade deadline: did any teams get significantly better?
Craig and Sean welcome the Athletic and TSN Hockey Insider Pierre Lebrun for a post trade deadline discussion on the winners and losers of the deadline, the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowTrade dudline or best trade deadline ever?, the Calgary Flames could miss the playoffs, the Ottawa Senators could make the playoffs, Jon Cooper benches the Tampa Bay Lightning stars, and more
Ian and Julian are here for a brand new Monday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss which current NHLer could host SNL, their favorite trades from…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL trade deadline 2023 recap (recorded LIVE!)
Cohosts Ian Mendes and Hailey Salvian are joined by The Athletic NHL’s Fluto Shinzawa, Mark Lazerus, Sean Gentille, and James Mirtle, to recap all the deals…
The Athletic Hockey ShowBoston Bruins sign David Pastrnak to 8-year extension and get Tyler Bertuzzi, Jakob Chychrun traded to Ottawa Senators
Ian and Sean discuss the lively NHL week leading up to Friday's trade deadline, including Filip Hronek to Vancouver, the Senators' win in the Jakob Chychrun…
The Athletic Hockey ShowEnd of an era for Patrick Kane in Chicago and Jonathan Quick in LA, Tom Fitzgerald's NJ Devils acquire the top deadline prize in Timo Meier
This week on the Wednesday roundtable, Rob, Jesse and Russo discuss the flurry of activity leading up to the trade deadline, including Patrick Kane officially…