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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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Every Cup contender's fatal flaw as we hit Thanksgiving
No NHL team is perfect, and with Thanksgiving upon us, Max and Laz identify the fatal flaw that could derail each Stanley Cup contender on their path to June…
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World Juniors roster projections
Ahead of the 2025 World Juniors, Corey, Max, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters deep dive into The Athletic’s projected tournament rosters and discuss the…
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Was Whitecloud’s hit on Knies a product of poor officiating?
Jesse Granger and Michael Russo welcome NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada and 32 Thoughts to discuss the rumored cap escalation in the…
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Boston Bruins fire Jim Montgomery
Mark Lazerus and Fluto Shinzawa discuss the Bruins firing Jim Montgomery after almost three seasons behind the bench in Boston. The guys look at what went…
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Is it time for the Bruins to fire Jim Montgomery?
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the struggling Boston Bruins and ask if it's time to make a coaching change? The guys look at the slow motion Red Wings rebuild…
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Would NHL teams and players benefit from shorter-term max contracts?
Max and Laz are back together on a Monday to discuss the potential for shorter-term max contracts in the next CBA, brought up during last week’s NHL general…
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Hagens and Martone battle for No. 1 in latest NHL Draft rankings
On today’s Prospect Series episode, Max, Corey, and Scott discuss whether James Hagens or Porter Martone belong at the top of the latest 2025 NHL Draft…
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5 NHL teams that have disappointed so far this season
Hailey and Sean present five teams, who have disappointed the most, as we approach the quarter mark of the NHL season, presenting two teams from the Pacific…
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Can the Jets regular season success transfer to the playoffs?
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the record making Winnipeg Jets start to the season, they continue to debate the Penguins direction and Sidney Crosby's future…
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NHL All-Underachieving Team draft
Laz and guest cohost Peter Baugh each pick three forwards, two defensemen, and a goalie to fill out their roster of underachievers a month into the season…
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How will the NCAA-CHL eligibility change impact hockey?
On a special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss the NCAA vote allowing CHL players to…
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Are Ovi and the Caps for real?
Hailey and Sean welcome Dom Luszczyszyn to discuss his 16 stats piece including the struggling Edmonton Oilers and Colorado Avalanche, Alex Ovechkin and the…
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Why aren’t more NHL’ers wearing neck guards?
Sean and Sean discuss the scary situation in St. Louis last night when Dylan Holloway took a puck to the neck from a shot by Nick Paul, and why most NHL…
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Which NHL starts are most concerning as the Thanksgiving Line of Doom looms?
As the calendar flips to November, with the Thanksgiving Line of Doom approaching quickly, Max and Laz discuss which teams currently sitting outside the…
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Is Michkov or Stankoven the early Calder frontrunner?
Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss the Calder Trophy race about a month into the season, Macklin Celebrini’s potential impact on the race…
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Can the underachieving Oilers overcome the loss of McDavid?
On Halloween, Hailey and Sean discuss the injury to Connor McDavid and the impact on the already underachieving Edmonton Oilers, the upstart Columbus Blue…
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Are the Penguins a Draft Lottery team?
Sean, Frank and Sean tap their sticks for former Penguins legend Marc-Andre Fleury who played his final game in Pittsburgh for the Minnesota Wild. The boys…
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Who gets 4 Nations roster spots for the US and Canada?
On today’s Monday show, Max and Laz build out their 4 Nations rosters for the US and Canada, with The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun weighing in on…
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2019 U18 World Championship retrospective
On a special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Corey, Craig Custance, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters look back on one of the greatest junior…
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Top 10 NHL front office rankings
Hailey and Sean welcome Arthur Staple to discuss the top 10 NHL front office rankings, as voted by forty NHL front office executives. A crew of our writers…
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Is Trouba the NHL’s hit unicorn?
Sean, Frank and Sean look back on the NHL's one and only Frozen Frenzy of the season, with all 32 NHL teams in action on the same night, was it too early in…
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What can the winless Preds teach us about free agency?
On today’s Monday show, Max and Laz discuss what’s gone wrong with the 0-5 Predators to start the season after signing the trio of Stamkos, Marchessault, and…
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NHL re-drafts: 2020, 2021, 2020, 2023
On this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters deep dive into Corey’s NHL re-drafts of the 2020…
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Are Crosby and Malkin the greatest duo in NHL history?
Hailey and Sean bring on Rob Rossi to discuss a historic night in Pittsburgh for Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, with Crosby becoming only the 10th player in…
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Is it too early for NHL wake-up calls?
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss a timely fight and a star benching that seemed to inspire the Oilers to their first win of the season, the overachieving Calgary…
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Which NHL starts are for real?
First up on today’s show, the one and only Ian Mendes returns to talk to Max and Laz about his new role as VP of communications for the Ottawa Senators. Then…
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What's it like to go behind the scenes with NHL leaders?
On a special reunion edition of the Tuesday Boyzzz, Sean Gentille welcomes old friend Craig Custance on Canadian Thanksgiving to talk about his new book The…
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The NHL’s top 5 Cup or bust teams
Hailey and Sean dive deep into which teams need to – and realistically could – capitalize on their window of contention the most? The clock is ticking on the…
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Overreactions from NHL opening night
Sean, Frank and Sean draw some hasty conclusions after opening night of the 2024/2025 NHL season including the Seattle Kraken blowing a 2 goal lead in their…
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Swayman gets $66 million worth of pressure with Bruins extension
Max and Laz are back on this Monday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss Jeremy Swayman’s contract extension with the Bruins, why locker room access…
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Which NHL prospects stood out this preseason?
Max, Corey, and Scott discuss this preseason’s standout prospects, the 2024 draftees still competing for jobs in training camp, and weigh in on the “preseason…
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The Athletic Hockey Show starting lineup draft
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille welcome Max Bultman and Sean McIndoe to the Thursday show for the annual The Athletic Hockey Show starting lineup draft. Each…
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Can Swayman and Bruins repair fractured relationship?
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the storylines that interest them the most heading into the 2024/25 NHL season, led by the contract dispute between Jeremy Swayman…
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NHL Draft 2025 first look: can Hagens hold his No. 1 spot?
Max and Corey discuss the dynamics of the 2025 NHL Draft, including whether James Hagens will go wire-to-wire as the presumptive No. 1 pick, potential risers…
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Who are the NHL’s biggest breakout candidates this season?
Max and Laz pick which players are poised to take their games to the next level in 2024-25. Plus, The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun talks Swayman…
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Prospect Series U23 draft
Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters draft teams of 6 forwards, 4 defensemen, and 1 goalie from a pool of the world’s best…
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The Athletic NHL player tiers
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille welcome Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn to deep dive The Athletic NHL player tiers. This year's project involves 150…
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Will Shesterkin’s next deal cripple the Rangers?
Sean Gentille, Sean McIndoe and Frank Corrado, in the best shape of their podcast lives, discuss Igor Shesterkin and his camp trying to reset the goalie…
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Which NHL teams are most overrated or underrated?
Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus dive deep into the projected point totals for the NHL this season and make their choices for which teams are overrated or…
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7 NHL goalie battles heading into training camp
Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger present 7 goaltending battles to watch out for as NHL training camps open up, including if Jeremy Swayman can handle a full load…
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NHL prospect tournament check-ins
On today’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, the guys discuss all the action from prospect tournaments across North America, including Scott…
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Which NHL rebuild is closest to the Stanley Cup?
On today’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, the full squad, Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters deep dive into Corey’s NHL…
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Are you buying or selling on these NHL contenders?
Hailey and Sean conclude their four part podcast series on buying or selling their imaginary stock with the legitimate Stanley Cup contenders for the 2024-25…
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Is Michkov or Celebrini the Calder favorite?
On today’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and Scott answer listener questions and comments about Corey’s U23 rankings and the…
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U23 NHL players and prospects rankings
Max and Corey deep dive into Corey’s 2024 ranking of the best NHL players and prospects under the age of 23 and discuss the Brayden Yager-Rutger McGroarty…
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Remembering Johnny Gaudreau
Mark Lazerus, Aaron Portzline, and Hailey Salvian react to the tragic deaths of Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL Pipeline Rankings: Top 8
Max and Corey break down the top 8 teams in Corey’s 2024 NHL Pipeline Rankings including the New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, and Chicago Blackhawks, and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL Pipeline Rankings: No. 16-9
Max and Corey break down the No. 16-9 teams in Corey’s 2024 NHL Pipeline Rankings including the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Minnesota Wild, and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL Pipeline Rankings: No. 24-17
Max and Corey break down the No. 24-17 teams in Corey’s 2024 NHL Pipeline Rankings including the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL Pipeline Rankings: Bottom 8
Max and Corey break down the bottom 8 teams in Corey’s 2024 NHL Pipeline Rankings including the Tampa Bay Lightning, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders…
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Are you buying or selling on these 8 teams in transition?
Hailey and Sean take a look at 8 teams in transition with playoff hopes. Are you buying or selling on rebuilding teams the Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Kraken…
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Oilers decline to match offer sheets to Broberg and Holloway
Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger discuss the Edmonton Oilers decision to walk away from Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway, declining to match the offer sheet by…
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Are you buying or selling on these playoff hopeful tiers?
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille return, with the NHL Buying and Selling series, where they look at if they're buying or selling what teams around the league…
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Will the Oilers match offer sheets for Holloway and Broberg?
Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger discuss the St. Louis Blues twin offer sheets for Oilers forward Dylan Holloway and defender Philip Broberg from the Edmonton…
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Are you buying or selling on the NHL's 'middle class'?
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille dissect the NHL's mushy middle, eight non playoff teams who have aspirations to vault into the top 16 of the league this…
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World Junior Summer Showcase takeaways
It’s a Prospect Series takeover of the Monday show this week as Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters give their thoughts on how Team USA and Team Canada…
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Why was Jeff Marek pulled off Sportsnet?
Mark Lazerus, Katie Strang and Dan Robson discuss NHL commentator Jeff Marek's departure from Rogers Sportsnet after the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas, the NHL…
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Do goalie stats tell us who the best goalies are?
On today’s Monday episode, Laz is joined by The Athletic’s own Max Bultman to discuss potential Patrik Laine trade destinations now that he’s been cleared by…
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Do the Devils or Rangers have a higher ceiling?
On today’s Wednesday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max Bultman is joined by guest cohost Peter Baugh to discuss Dean Evason’s hiring as the new CBJ head…
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Is there a good way to evaluate an NHL coaching staff?
On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Laz and guest cohost Shayna Goldman discuss if Leon Draisaitl is the best NHL No. 2 ever, Dom’s list of…