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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 ShowDerek Lalonde cautiously optimistic with his Detroit Red Wing, Bo Horvat rejects Canucks offer, Kris Letang's triumphant return
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, how he is…
The Athletic Hockey ShowGary 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
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 smacking…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCanada, USA WJC roster options, NHL prospects Corey was wrong about, listener questions, and more
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 options for…
The Athletic Hockey ShowMarie-Philip Poulin, Canadian Athlete of the Year, joins the show, Sidney Crosby on pace to score 47 goals, Kris Letang returns to the ice
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille chat about Marie-Philip Poulin winning Canadian Athlete of the Year, insight into the process behind the voting, and Poulin…
The Athletic Hockey ShowTage Thompson's big night, if high-scoring NHL games are here to stay, and struggling contenders in Colorado and Florida
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 theories…
The Athletic Hockey ShowColorado facing an Avalanche of Injuries, Mitch Marner point streak continues and Shane Wright exacts revenge on Montreal Canadiens
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 riddled…
The Athletic Hockey ShowJon Hamm, St. Louis Blues super fan spreads positive vibes for his hometown team
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 Confess…
The Athletic Hockey ShowBruce 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
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 Ovi is…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL awards watch with Dom Luszczyszyn, and could this be the year the Washington Capitals miss the playoffs?
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 postseason. Then…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe NHL's most likeable players, Alex Ovechkin breaks road goal record, and the great goalie debate
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. Also, an…
The Athletic Hockey ShowReal or no deal? The NHL's most surprising teams so far this season, Bernie Nicholls from flood lights to bright lights
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 Roberts and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowBobby Holik, living life with a purpose
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 hockey…
The Athletic Hockey ShowJason 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
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 Canucks…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThanksgiving 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
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 hot St…
The Athletic Hockey ShowBuffalo Sabres buried in negativity and snow, Evgeni Malkin scores in 1000th game, Matt Tkachuk vs Jonathan Huberdeau doesn't disappoint
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 Julian takes…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL Draft 2023 top prospects: Connor Bedard vs. Adam Fantilli, early Calder Trophy contenders, listener questions, and more
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 prospects…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe first coaching change of the NHL season feels imminent, Murat Ates on the Winnipeg Jets, and a dramatic reading gone wrong
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, in…
The Athletic Hockey ShowChecking in on the Connor Bedard sweepstakes, could Erik Karlsson make a return to Ottawa, and Vezina trophy odds
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 draft pick…
The Athletic Hockey ShowTom Fitzgerald's red hot New Jersey Devils have gone streaking, GM Meeting update and 2023 Hockey Hall of Fame candidates
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 Tom about…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe US-Canada hockey tournament everyone should want to watch, Hall of Famer Marian Hossa's new book
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…
The Athletic Hockey ShowHockey 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
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 values of…
The Athletic Hockey ShowU18 Five Nations Tournament recap, U17 Hockey Challenge notebook, listener questions, and more
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 Detroit to…
The Athletic Hockey ShowTakeaways from the first month of the season, Saad Yousuf on the Dallas Stars, P.K. Subban to join ESPN
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. Then, Saad…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAre the Ottawa Senators the NHL's most interesting team?, Hall of Fame bubble candidates, and scoring is again on the rise
Ian and Sean continue their conversation about Ryan Reynolds' interest in the Ottawa Senators, and the team's announcement that they will retire Chris Neil's…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe hockey world rallies around Isaiah Meyer-Crothers, Mike Rupp on the good, bad and ugly, this week in the NHL
On the roundtable, Rob, Jesse and Mike discuss Isaiah Meyer-Crothers powerful statement on bullying, and the Boston Bruins inept handling of the Mitchell…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAtlantic Division surprises, Pittsburgh Penguins deep freeze and Ryan Reynolds confirms interest in Ottawa Senators
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 Division…
The Athletic Hockey ShowBoston 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
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 that’s…
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, November 2…
The Athletic Hockey ShowHilary Knight joins the show, Kevin Bieksa signs one-day contract to retire as a Vancouver Canuck, Erik Karlsson's strong return to form
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 return to…
The Athletic Hockey ShowRyan 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
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, and who…
The Athletic Hockey ShowConnor McDavid goal scoring machine, the history of the E-Bug and will Vancouver, Toronto or St. Louis make a coaching change?
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 rift…
The Athletic Hockey ShowDon Granato's Buffalo Sabres win more, not just for today, Boston Bruins: the NHL's best & Sheldon Keefe & Mitch Marner rift
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 Dahlin, Tage…
The Athletic Hockey ShowTorts’ 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
First, Ian and Julian discuss Darryl Sutter’s blunt explanation of Jonathan Huberdeau’s absence from the first period against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday…
The Athletic Hockey ShowArizona 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
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. Then…
The Athletic Hockey ShowVancouver Canucks near tipping point as they face Seattle Kraken on Thursday, Chicago Blackhawks win four straight, and hockey-related Halloween costumes
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 Socks"…
The Athletic Hockey ShowPhil Kessel: NHL ironman, Eric Staal excited for the opportunity with Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks in turmoil
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 Canucks…
The Athletic Hockey ShowPhil 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
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 retired from…
The Athletic Hockey ShowVancouver 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
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 remember…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAre Juraj Slafkovsky and Shane Wright NHL ready?, re-drafting the 2018-2021 classes, listener questions, and more
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 early…
The Athletic Hockey ShowReverse 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
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, and with…
The Athletic Hockey ShowToronto Maple Leafs concerns, Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks, Steven Stamkos' fast start, Daniel Alfredsson makes appearance at Ottawa Senators' home opener
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. Then…
The Athletic Hockey ShowEarly Season NHL surprises, salary cap to rise dramatically and a grateful Tripp Tracy bounces back
Rob, Jesse and Russo discuss surprise storylines this season including the unbeaten Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowShining Stars playing perfect in Dallas, Early season struggles for Minnesota Wild, Instant Replay and virtual ads on the boards distracting to the game
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 Monday…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe Detroit Red Wings are undefeated, Justin Davis talks toxicity in hockey culture, Torts’ Philadelphia Flyers are also undefeated, and more
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 joined…
The Athletic Hockey ShowTravis Sanheim signs extension with Philadelphia Flyers, Patrik Laine to miss 3-4 weeks, and your early season overreactions
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 the last…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe Avalanche raise their Stanley Cup banner, a Connor McDavid hat trick and an odd ref monologue as the NHL season gets underway
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, Connor McDavid…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNino Niederreiter's red hot start, NHL Season begins and Don Granato signs extension with Buffalo Sabres
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 and Vegas…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL 2022-23 Season Preview (recorded LIVE!)
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 2022-23 NHL…
The Athletic Hockey ShowIan Cole suspended by Tampa Bay Lighting surrounding sexual assault allegations and the NHL top 99 players since 1967
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 celebration…
The Athletic Hockey ShowConnor Bedard joins the show, NHL preseason prospects update, USHL and USNTDP notes, and more
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, other top…
The Athletic Hockey ShowRod Brind'Amour joins the show, pressure mounts for Hockey Canada, and are the Calgary Flames better or worse than last season?
On a new Thriday episode, Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille discuss the latest news in the Parliamentary hearings for Hockey Canada. Also, Jason Robertson's…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCan the Toronto Maple Leafs win with Matt Murray, Jason Robertson signs extension with Dallas Stars, over/unders on season goal totals
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 the hump…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL predictions for 22/23, Connor McDavid ready to lead the Edmonton Oilers to the promised land and Matt Barzal extension with NY Islanders
Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and Michael Russo give their predictions for the upcoming season including who wins the Cup, the Hart, the Norris, which coach gets…
The Athletic Hockey ShowKeith Tkachuk's boys Matthew and Brady ready to battle in Atlantic Division, Are the Tampa Bay Lightning still contenders?
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 playoff…
The Athletic Hockey ShowJohnny 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
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 Republic on…
The Athletic Hockey ShowRasmus Sandin signs extension with Toronto Maple Leafs, Trevor Zegras injured in preseason game against Arizona Coyotes, and can the Colorado Avalanche repeat?
The Thriday show returns with Hailey and Sean discussing Rasmus Sandin's contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the injury issues the team has…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCan the Ottawa Senators make a playoff push this season, 22 NHL names to watch, and odds for this year's Rocket Richard winner
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 make the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWinnipeg 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?
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 that is a…
The Athletic Hockey ShowJohn Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers long season ahead, Spencer Knight signs extension with Florida Panthers & did the St. Louis Blues improve enough this off-season?
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 with the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe futures of Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane with the Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks-Trevor Zegras contract talks will wait, Multiple Choice Madness, and more
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 first…