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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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Episodes
The Athletic Hockey ShowCritiquing Meier, McCabe & Lafferty, Orlov and Jeanott trades, Updated trade board and Pheonix Copley makes the most of his chances with LA Kings
With Craig on assignment, Sean welcomes Shayna Goldman as our guest co-host this week. Gentille and Shayna critique the most recent trades, including Timo…
The Athletic Hockey ShowTimo Meier traded to the New Jersey Devils, the latest on Patrick Kane and the New York Rangers, the Tampa Bay Lightning add Tanner Jeannot, Barry Trotz replacing David Poile as Nashville Predators GM, and more
Ian and Julian are back for a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss Julian’s trip to Mullet Arena covering the Calgary Flames, the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL trade deadline: should the New Jersey Devils swing for Timo Meier?, top undrafted free agents, U18 Four Nations recap, listener questions, and more
Max and Corey are back with a brand new Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss the 7 2023 NHL Draft first round picks already traded…
The Athletic Hockey ShowHow Timo Meier became the NHL trade deadline's top target, and five potential team destinations
Hailey and Sean start off the show with an apology to the Thriday fans, then Hailey apologizes to Sean, then the two apologize in advance once again to the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowPatrick Kane heats up ahead of the trade deadline, Shea Weber traded to the Arizona Coyotes and the math behind LTIR moves
Ian and Sean discuss the hazards of recording a show around the trade deadline before diving into Patrick Kane's recent offensive hot streak and Sean's piece…
The Athletic Hockey ShowTimo Meier the NHL's most wanted with trade deadline 10 days out, Luke Schenn awaits a trade and Ryan O'Reilly fitting in with Maple Leafs
This week on the roundtable, Rob, Jesse and Russo welcome NHL player agent Ben Hankinson. Ben, who represents Luke Schenn, Brock Boeser and Tim Stützle to name…
The Athletic Hockey ShowIs Patrick Kane headed west? Underdog Charlie Lindgren happy where he is with the Washington Capitals, Meier & Chychrun await to be dealt by NHL trade deadline
With the NHL trade deadline less than two weeks out, Craig and Sean discuss the moves already made, including Horvat, Tarasenko and O'Reilly, and the deals yet…
The Athletic Hockey ShowRyan O’Reilly traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Patrick Kane catches fire ahead of the NHL trade deadline, Stanley Cup contender checklist with Shayna Goldman, “Corsi!”, and more
The dynamic duo is back together on this week’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show as Ian and Julian discuss Patrick Kane’s 5-goals-in-2-games outburst…
The Athletic Hockey ShowHow to bring back blockbuster trades to the NHL, and sitting stars ahead of the trade deadline
Ian and Sean discuss ways to bring back blockbuster trades in the NHL, with apologies to Blockbuster Video. Also, with the Coyotes sitting Jakob Chychrun, and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowJim Nill's Central leading Dallas Stars poised to make a move ahead of trade deadline, Ryan Reynolds teams up with The Remington Group to try to buy the Ottawa Senators
Jim Nill, the General Manager of the Dallas Stars joins Rob, Jesse and Russo, 17 days before the NHL trade deadline to discuss the Stars season, if the trade…
The Athletic Hockey ShowDon Waddell likes his Carolina Hurricanes, but hopes to add another piece to the puzzle
Don Waddell, the President and General Manager of the Carolina Hurricanes joins Craig and Sean, 18 days ahead of the NHL trade deadline to discuss his plans to…
The Athletic Hockey ShowPatrick Kane “not like the happiest” after Vladimir Tarasenko trade, Erik Karlsson headed to the Edmonton Oilers?, the Western Conference playoff race is wide open, and more
On a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Julian takes Ian’s seat and Mark Lazerus takes Julian’s seat as the guys set your week off right and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowVladamir Tarasenko traded to the New York Rangers, playoff panic meter
Hailey and Sean dive into the big news of Thursday of the Blues trading Vladamir Tarasenko, diving into the Rangers' side before Blues beat writer Jeremy…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe Athletic's NHL99 ballots revealed
The curtain for The Athletic's NHL99 project has been pulled back, and Julian McKenzie and Sean McIndoe dig into DGB's ballot, including thoughts on Mario…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCapitals, Wild and Kraken on the playoff bubble, Meier leads trade deadline targets, Auston Matthews next contract and will anyone ever catch Gretzky's all time scoring record?
As the unofficial second half begins, Rob, Jesse and Mike welcome Mike Rupp from NHL Network to discuss the push for the playoffs, the trade deadline, changing…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe Athletic NHL 99 roundtable: outliers, controversies and sure bets
Craig Custance and Sean Gentille welcome The Athletic writers Eric Duhatschek, Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn who along with Sean were on the panel for The…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL All-Star Weekend gets bad reviews, Gary Bettman media availability takeaways, Bo Horvat signs 8-year New York Islanders extension, Multiple Choice Madness, and more
On this week’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian are joined by The Athletic’s own Mark Lazerus, fresh off a trip to NHL All-Star…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCorey’s NHL Draft 2023 midseason ranking, Aatu Raty headed to the Vancouver Canucks, listener questions, and more
On this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max and Corey discuss Aatu Raty’s future impact with the Vancouver Canucks after being…
The Athletic Hockey ShowOops! All mailbag!
After some important Groundhog Day news, and a little All-Star chat, Hailey and Sean move on to the real star this week: the mailbag episode. Hailey and Sean…
The Athletic Hockey ShowGary Bettman’s 30 years as NHL commissioner, US television ratings drop, potential playoff matchups, and more
Ian and Sean invent a new measurement for cold weather in NHL terms before discussing Gary Bettman's 30 years as NHL Commissioner, should the position have a…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNY Islanders begin negotiations with Bo Horvat, Gary Bettman celebrates 30 years and Florida Panthers host ALL-Star weekend
Rob, Jesse and Russo take a look at the NHL's first big trade of the season and the New York Islanders chances at extending newly acquired Bo Horvat. The guys…
The Athletic Hockey ShowBo Horvat dealt to the New York Islanders, Ryan Miller Victory Tour
Craig and Sean welcome Kevin Kurz, who covers the Islanders for the Athletic, to analyze the trade involving the NHL's premier trade chip, Bo Horvat. The guys…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNew York Rangers Pride Night controversy, Bobby Hull’s complicated legacy, are teams using their EBUGs incorrectly?, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, Multiple Choice Madness, and more
On a jam-packed Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian discuss whether the NHL should avoid scheduling games opposite NFL playoff matchups…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCHL Top Prospects Game: Bedard, Benson, and more, Corey’s Michigan-Minnesota series notebook, Max’s Rögle BK trip, a supersized mailbag, and more
On a brand new episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss the Michigan-Minnesota series from this…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAndrei Kuzmenko signs extension with Canucks, Ryan O'Reilly wants to stay in St. Louis, diving into stats for Sabres and Bruins
Hailey and Sean are joined by Dom Luszczyszyn to analyze the two-year extension Andrei Kuzmenko signed with Vancouver. Also, Ryan O' Reilly's wish to stay in…
The Athletic Hockey Show'Bruce, there it is' chant breaks out in Seattle, new All-Star Skills competitions announced, Ray Bourque cracks Top 10 of NHL99
First, Ian and Sean follow up on some important NFL business, before discussing the "Bruce, there it is" chant breaking out at the Kraken-Canucks game at…
The Athletic Hockey ShowRick Tocchet wins as Vancouver turns the page on Boudreau, Gary Bettman says nobody tanks and Mike Murphy celebrates 50 years in Hockey
Rob, Jesse and Russo discuss the fallout from Bruce Boudreau's time in Vancouver, Rick Tocchet's debut behind the Canucks bench and the lessons to be learned…
The Athletic Hockey ShowBarry Trotz recharged and ready for next coaching job, Bo Horvat trade options
Stanley Cup champion Barry Trotz joins Craig and Sean to discuss how he has fared during his self imposed year off from hockey, how he reached out to Bruce…
The Athletic Hockey ShowBruce Boudreau out, Rick Tocchet in as Vancouver Canucks coach, Johnny Gaudreau returns to Calgary
To kick off a packed Monday, Ian and Julian discuss Johnny Gaudreau's return to Calgary on Monday night. Then, Harman Dayal joins the show to discuss Rick…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCorey’s best U23 NHL players and prospects, USA Hockey BioSteel All-American Game thoughts, and more
First, Max and Corey deep dive into Corey’s midseason best NHL players and prospects under 23 ranking and discuss Matty Beniers jumping into the top-5…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe San Jose Sharks, Erik Karlsson and the trade deadline, and Tim Stutzle separates himself from the rest of the 2020 draft class
Hailey and Sean discuss Steven Stamkos' milestone and his body of work, give some updates in the world of women's hockey, and re-examine the 2020 draft and Tim…
The Athletic Hockey ShowSteven Stamkos hits 500 goals, Connor McDavid's placement on the NHL99 list, what does a realistic extension for Cole Caufield look like?
To kick off, Ian and Sean have some important NFL business to attend to before discussing Steven Stamkos hitting the 500-goal benchmark. In what tier does he…
The Athletic Hockey ShowIvan Provorov refuses to wear Pride Night jersey for the Flyers in warmup, Jason Priestley on Harold Ballard's complicated history
Charlie O'Connor joins Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and Michael Russo on the roundtable to discuss Ivan Provorov's decision to not take part in Philadelphia's…
The Athletic Hockey ShowBrandon Tanev's Seattle Kraken playoff push, Patrick Kane & Jonathan Toews need to move on & Jim Rutherford throws shad at Bruce Boudreau again
This week on the Tuesday boyzzz, Craig and Sean welcome Brandon Tanev of the red hot Seattle Kraken, (even though they lost last night). Tanev discusses his…
The Athletic Hockey ShowRyan O’Reilly to the Toronto Maple Leafs?, Seattle Kraken: Pacific Division disruptors, remembering Gino Odjick, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, Multiple Choice Madness, and more
On a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian let’s Julian know he has high anxiety about the Dallas Cowboys-Tampa Bay Buccaneers game…
The Athletic Hockey ShowProspect Series Live Room Q&A
Max and Corey answer listener questions about some of the world’s top hockey prospects. Please note: this episode was recorded live on Wednesday, January 11…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAre the Vancouver Canucks and Rick Tocchet a match, Mid-season team awards, and drafting unselected NHL All-Stars
Hailey and Sean dive into Cale Makar being a part of the Costco army, and for no reason at all, being blocked by celebrities on Twitter. In NHL news, if Rick…
The Athletic Hockey ShowSeattle Kraken exceeding expectations, St. Louis Blues join the Tank Index, and mid-season Norris and Vezina odds
With the Kraken and Bruins set to face off on Thursday night, Ian and Sean discuss the Kraken's success and which team is out performing expectations between…
The Athletic Hockey ShowEdmonton Oilers lackadaisical play, Matt Dumba's time in Minnesota winding down and Anthony and Chris Stewart's jerseys honored this weekend
On the roundtable, Rob Pizzo, Michael Russo and Jesse Granger discuss the up and down play of the Edmonton Oilers, what teams are the best fit for pending…
The Athletic Hockey ShowLuke Hughes and Team USA refused to come home from Halifax empty handed
Luke Hughes, the captain of the 2023 US World Junior Hockey team joins Craig Custance and Sean Gentille to discuss Team USA's bronze medal showing at the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowConnor McDavid for Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar: who says no?, the Western Conference playoff picture, Torts hates the All-Star Game, why don’t NHL stars play out their contracts?, and much more
For the first time in 2023, the Monday edition of TAHS is back, as Ian and Julian are joined by guest cohost Mark Lazerus to discuss if the NHL would ever…
The Athletic Hockey ShowMax Bultman on Jakub Vrana and the direction of the Red Wings, Trevor Zegras: stick thief, and predicting NHL All-Star fan votes
Hailey and Sean discuss Max Pacioretty's return to the Hurricanes, Jake DeBrusk going on LTIR, and Hailey's favorite hockey moment of the week- Trevor Zegras…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWorld Juniors recap: Canada gets the gold over Czechia, USA takes bronze, and Connor Bedard steals the show
On a brand new Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show immediately following the World Junior Championship gold medal game, Max and Corey, on…
The Athletic Hockey ShowConnor Bedard exceeds expectations at World Juniors, Canucks go off the rails, and looking back at a ten-player trade between the Maple Leafs and Flames
Ian and Sean discuss the World Juniors tournament, and with Connor Bedard excelling, could we see a wild race to the bottom for the #1 pick in the draft? Also…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe Athletic trade board, Mikhail Sergachev's expanded role with Tampa Bay Lightning and tanking for Connor Bedard
On the first new roundtable of the year, Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and guest co-host Joe Smith welcome Mikhail Sergachev from the Tampa Bay Lightning who talks…
The Athletic Hockey ShowDamar Hamlin injury and the impact on the sports world, the NHL's worst performances of 2022
On the first new The Athletic Hockey Show podcast of 2023, the Tuesday boyzzz, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille start out with some thoughts on Damar Hamlin…
The Athletic Hockey ShowConnor Bedard’s scorching WJC start, Alexis Lafrenière’s healthy scratch, will the US win Group B?, revised tournament predictions, and more
Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters are back for the final Prospect Series episode of 2022 to discuss Alexis Lafrenière’s healthy scratch for the New York…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAlexis Lafrenière is a healthy scratch for the Rangers, Rob Rossi on concerns about the Penguins, and another draft goes perfectly fine
In the last Thriday episode of 2022, Hailey and Sean discuss the Rangers' move to scratch Alexis Lafrenière. Then, Rob Rossi joins the show to discuss if there…
The Athletic Hockey ShowToronto Maple Leafs fined $100K, Bobby Orr to 'throw out' first puck at Winter Classic, and Canada's goalie production problem
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, and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowConnor McDavid on pace for 153 points, Bill Armstrong's plan to rebuild Arizona Coyotes and Team USA at the world junior championships
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 hangover with…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWJC pre-tournament games notebook, predictions, players to watch, and more
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…
The Athletic Hockey ShowBoston 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?
T'was the Thriday show before Christmas, when all throughout the podcast, Hailey and Sean discuss the release of the Boston Bruins independent investigation…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWhat 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
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 retrospective), if…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe 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
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 Pyotr…
The Athletic Hockey ShowChris Therien's Road to Redemption is Philadelphia's story, Tampa Bay Lightning are good again and Alexander Ovechkin stalls at 800 goals
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 at…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL 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
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 over the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowUSA cuts Will Smith from WJC roster, Chicago Blackhawks prospects on Canada’s blue line, listener questions, and more
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 eligible Will…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAlex Ovechkin is already the NHL's greatest goal scorer, Trevor Moore cashes in and Ryan Reynolds needs to buy the Ottawa Senators
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 NHL's…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWhich Gary Bettman comment is worse?, should the NHL update its awards’ names?, Granger Things, listener questions, and more
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 discuss…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAlexander Ovechkin joins the 800 club, Mitch Marner extends point streak, John Shannon on his life in hockey
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 scoring…