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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
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Are the Florida Panthers a dynasty?
The Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions with a convincing 6 game series win over the Edmonton Oilers. Sean, Frank and Sean wonder, are the Panthers a…
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Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions | Instant Reaction
The Florida Panthers are once again the Stanley Cup champions, dominating their way through the playoffs en route to a second consecutive victory over the…
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How Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final could become the best ever
This Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers has delivered some incredible hockey so far, but there are still many questions left to be answered…
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Did a backup goalie change the course of the Cup Final?
The Oilers rebounded from a 3-0 first period deficit and a last second tying goal in the third period to beat the Panthers in overtime on the strength of Leon…
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What are NHL insiders saying about the 2025 draft class?
Max, Corey, and Scott discuss Corey’s annual NHL Draft Confidential piece where league evaluators give their thoughts on this year’s prospects. Plus, the guys…
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Oilers lack of composure leads to Game 3 beat down
The Panthers destroyed the Oilers in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Gentille, McIndoe and Corrado discuss the Oilers flat performance, the parade to the…
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Is Brad Marchand the best trade deadline acquisition ever?
We’re just two games into the Stanley Cup Final, with Game 3 set for tonight in Florida, but the Oilers and Panthers have delivered a killer series so far…
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What we’re hearing at the NHL Scouting Combine
With the full Prospect Series crew on location in Buffalo, New York for the NHL Scouting Combine, the guys discuss what they’re hearing from teams there. Plus…
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McDavid and Draisaitl 'take over' in Game 1 win for Oilers
The Oilers come from behind to win game one of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime against the Florida Panthers. Hailey and Sean break down the complete game by…
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Amid Canada-U.S. tension, will Canadians cheer for Oilers in Stanley Cup Final?
The Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Oilers begins tonight in Edmonton. Gentille, McIndoe and Corrado look ahead to the final rematch…
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Who wins the Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup rematch?
We officially have a Stanley Cup Final rematch between Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers and the defending champion Florida Panthers. Max and Laz break down the…
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Debating and ranking the NHL Draft top 10
What’s it like inside an NHL Draft scouting meeting? On today’s special edition of the Prospect Series, the guys work to construct a consensus NHL Draft top 10…
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Flawless Panthers punch ticket to third straight Stanley Cup Final
Is Connor McDavid destined to sign a free agent deal with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs in the summer of 2026? Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi welcome Sean…
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Oilers handling the pressure in a crazy hockey market
The Oilers take a three-games-to-one lead over the Stars in the Western Final, as Corey Perry turns back the clock. Frank, Sean and Sean discuss the Oilers…
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Why can't the Hurricanes make playoff adjustments?
The Carolina Hurricanes, on the verge of being swept again in the conference final, seem unable or unwilling to adjust to playoff hockey. Max and Laz dig in to…
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What can the NHL’s final four teams teach us?
There are only four teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and every franchise would love to be there next season. So, what lessons can be learned about…
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Why each team left standing could win the Stanley Cup
Florida, Dallas, Edmonton and Carolina are the final four teams remaining in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Hailey and Sean take a deep dive into why each of…
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Are the Hurricanes doomed?
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the Panthers game one win over the Hurricanes, Carolina's strategy to get in the face of Sergei Bobrovsky and their inability to…
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Have these Maple Leafs finally reached their end?
The NHL’s final four is now in place with the Hurricanes and Panthers in the East and the Oilers and Stars in the West. On today’s Monday episode, Max and Laz…
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Which 2025 NHL Draft forwards are most intriguing?
It’s officially mock draft season with a draft order set and the 2025 NHL Draft quickly approaching. Today, the guys audit Corey and Scott’s latest mocks…
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Maple Leafs hit rock bottom in humiliating Game 5 loss
Hailey and Sean reunite to discuss the pathetic, predictable effort by the Maple Leafs in a pivotal Game 5 against the far superior Florida Panthers. They…
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Top 5 disappointing players in the postseason
Sean, Frank and Sean are back together, they look back on Mikael Granlund's dominant performance for the Stars in game 5 vs the Jets as Dallas takes a…
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Who are the Conn Smythe contenders right now?
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full effect with incredible moments happening every night, but which players have stood out from the crowd to put themselves…
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Will Matthew Schaefer go first overall at the NHL Draft?
On today’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and Scott talk about what makes Matthew Schaefer the presumptive No. 1 pick in this…
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Who are the most under-appreciated players of Round 2?
Sean Gentille welcomes Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn to discuss the under-appreciated players in the playoffs for the remaining 8 teams, including Logan…
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Should the Capitals be panicked after Canes Game 1 OT win?
Sean and Sean pick apart the Canes overtime win over the Capitals in game one, and if Washington can bounce back after head coach Spencer Carbery said he…
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Isles snag No. 1 pick in NHL Draft Lottery shocker | Instant Reaction
In a huge turn of events at the NHL Draft Lottery, the New York Islanders defied the odds and jumped up nine places to take the number one spot in this June’s…
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Was this the best first-round weekend in NHL playoff history?
This year’s Stanley Cup playoffs opening round closed with a pair of thrilling Game 7’s, beginning Saturday night with Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars…
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Whose NHL Draft stock rose or fell at U18 Worlds?
With the full Prospect Series crew on location in Frisco, Texas for the U18 World Championship, the guys get together to discuss the state of the top of this…
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Hellebuyck bends but doesn't break
Jesse and Mark react to the Jets huge Game 5 win over St. Louis, the up and down play of Connor Hellebuyck, and if Brayden Schenn will be suspended for a late…
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Are we witnessing another Maple Leafs collapse?
With the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs entering night 11, Sean, Frank and Sean wonder if the Maple Leafs will cough up another three game series…
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Which players have raised their profile in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
With the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in full swing, Max and Jesse highlight some of the players who have elevated their game and raised their…
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Dallas Stars spoil Landeskog's triumphant return
Hailey and Max look back on night five of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, beginning with Gabriel Landeskog's triumphant return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup, only…
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Have the Maple Leafs finally found their killer instinct?
Sean, Frank and Sean look back on night four of the Stanley Cup playoffs with Toronto and Carolina taking two games to none series leads over Ottawa and New…
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Lou Lamoriello out as Isles GM | Instant Reaction
Sean Gentille and Arthur Staple give their instant reaction to the New York Islanders announcing that Lou Lamoriello's contract as President and General…
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What to expect as Hockey Canada trial begins this week
Five members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team — Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, and Cal Foote — are set to stand trial on…
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Stanley Cup Playoffs opening weekend takeaways
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially underway and Max and Laz give their thoughts on all the action from opening weekend. Plus, the guys discuss the big…
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Western Conference NHL playoff preview
Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn preview the four western conference first round playoff series, including the Stars in tough vs the…
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Eastern Conference NHL playoff preview
Frank, Sean and Sean preview the first round matchups in the Eastern Conference, including the battle of Ontario between the Maple Leafs and Senators, the…
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Is Chris Drury the right person to fix the Rangers?
Max and Laz address Calvin de Haan's fiery comments directed at the New York Rangers, the disappointing season for the blue-shirts and if GM Chris Drury is the…
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Hurricanes-Devils locked in as first Stanley Cup Playoff matchup
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the appeal of a Hurricanes-Devils first round playoff series, Matthew Knies next contract with the Maple Leafs, and the Montreal…
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Will the Ottawa Senators make some noise in the playoffs?
Hailey and Sean discuss the Ottawa Senators clinching a playoff spot after an eight year drought, and the Vancouver Canucks amazing third period comeback over…
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Can Demidov impact Canadiens playoff push? | Instant Reaction
In a surprise joint decision between the Montreal Canadiens and SKA of the KHL, one of the world’s top prospects, Ivan Demidov, will join the Habs for the rest…
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On Ovechkin, the beloved, complicated, greatest goal-scorer in NHL history
Alexander Ovechkin made history Sunday afternoon on Long Island, passing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time goals leader. Today, Max, Laz, and The Athletic’s…
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Was Ovechkin's record-breaking goal worth the wait? | Instant Reaction
Jesse Granger and Sean McIndoe react to history being made as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th career NHL goal, breaking Wayne…
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Potential first round NHL playoff matchups
Hailey Salvian, Sean Gentille and Max Bultman play a little 'Would you Rather', taking a look at the current division leaders, Toronto, Washington, Winnipeg…
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Ovechkin on the edge of goal scoring history
Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe marvel at the season, and legendary career for Alexander Ovechkin, who is now 4 goals away from setting the all time goals…
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Top 10 John Tortorella media moments
John Tortorella is out as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, fired at the end of last week and replaced on an interim basis by Brad Shaw. On today’s…
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Tortorella out as Flyers head coach
The Athletic’s own Shayna Goldman and Kevin Kurz give their instant reaction to the Philadelphia Flyers relieving John Tortorella of his head coaching duties…
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Are the St. Louis Blues good or just lucky?
Sean McIndoe and Shayna Goldman discuss the heater that the St. Louis Blues have been on as they continue to hunt for the final playoff slot in the West. They…
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Which bottom-10 NHL team could win a Cup within 10 years?
The 2025 NCAA men’s ice hockey tournament is set to begin Thursday, leading up to the Frozen Four on April 10 and 12, and Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s…
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Why has the Habs rebuild worked so quickly?
The Montreal Canadiens are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now, currently sitting in the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff…
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Will the Hart Trophy go to a non-forward this year?
Max Bultman, Shayna Goldman and Peter Baugh debate the chances for a goalie or a defenceman to win the NHL's MVP award, traditionally won by a forward with…
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Will the Montreal Canadiens make the playoffs?
Sean McIndoe and Frankie Corrado discuss the playoff-like atmosphere in Montreal between the Ottawa Senators and the Canadiens, with the red hot Habs currently…
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Who we want in the playoffs vs. who we’re gonna get
Laz and guest cohost Jesse Granger break down the wild card races in both conferences, picking which teams they want to make the playoffs and which ones will…
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Can Knight be a true No. 1 for the Blackhawks?
Max and Corey break down the latest 2025 NHL Draft ranking featuring Matthew Schaefer at No. 1 in an impressive group at the top of the list. Before that, the…
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Should Connor Hellebuyck be the Hart Trophy favorite?
Mark Lazerus, Rob Rossi and Peter Baugh take a look at the front runners for the Hart, Vezina, Norris and Calder trophies, and if goalie Connor Hellebuyck is…
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How the NHL trade deadline changed the balance of power in the league
Jesse Granger and Frankie Corrado take a look at who the Stanley Cup favorites are, after the NHL trade deadline changed the balance of power in the NHL. The…
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For Mitch Marner, Jonathan Toews, what does the future hold?
It’s been two years since Jonathan Toews last played a game for the Chicago Blackhawks, but now Captain Serious is feeling healthy again and is looking to make…
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NHL trade deadline recap: Rantanen, Marchand deals headline the day
The 2025 NHL trade deadline is now in the history books and the group breaks down the day’s biggest moves, including the Stars acquiring Mikko Rantanen from…