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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 ShowNHL Draft 2024: Wheeler’s latest on Eiserman, Celebrini, Buium, Iginla, and more
On today’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max is joined by Scott Wheeler to talk about Scott’s recent feature on enigmatic sniper Cole…
The Athletic Hockey ShowDark horse contenders in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
With three weeks left in the regular season, Hailey, Sean and guest co-host Dominik Luszczyszyn present their dark horses for the playoffs with the Kings…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAre the New York Rangers underrated?
Sean and Sean present what they learned this past week in the NHL with Gentille asking if the New York Rangers, the NHL's point leader are underrated, and DGB…
The Athletic Hockey ShowZach Hyman, Sam Reinhart join the 50-goal club
On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Laz discuss Laz’s great article on multilingual NHLers, Zach Hyman and Sam Reinhart joining the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL No. 1 center tiers
Hailey, Max and Sean discuss and debate Sean's latest piece at The Athletic, the No. 1 center tiers. A project Sean took on, to classify the top of every…
The Athletic Hockey ShowJohn Tortorella's gamble pays off as Flyers respond to Couturier healthy scratch
New Papa Frankie Corrado joins Sean and DGB to discuss John Tortorella's controversial decision to bench captain Sean Couturier, in the Flyers regulation win…
The Athletic Hockey ShowEvery playoff team could win the Stanley Cup
On this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Laz discuss Laz’s devil-may-care attitude about singing out loud at the supermarket, little…
The Athletic Hockey ShowMacklin Celebrini and everyone else: Pronman’s latest NHL Draft 2024 ranking
On a brand new Prospect Series edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max and Corey break down Corey’s latest NHL Draft 2024 ranking and discuss the clear gap…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWho are the real contenders post trade deadline?
Hailey, Max and Sean present their top contenders in the East and West after all the moves that were made, and weren't made, leading up to the NHL trade…
The Athletic Hockey ShowKelly McCrimmon's Golden Knights excel at playing by the rules
Sean Gentille and guest co-host Michael Russo discuss the news that Anson Carter is heading a group to bring NHL hockey back to Atlanta for a third time, and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowEverybody hates Vegas
Ian and Laz are back on a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss the Golden Knights pulling off the heist of the NHL trade deadline…
The Athletic Hockey ShowGolden Knights shock the hockey world with Tomas Hertl deal
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille recap the two biggest trades on NHL trade deadline day with the Sharks sending Tomas Hertl to Vegas and New Jersey shipping…
The Athletic Hockey ShowGolden Knights have the stones to go all-in every year
On the day before the NHL trade deadline, Hailey, Max and Sean discuss a flurry of transactions on Wednesday and Thursday, including Noah Hanifin being dealt…
The Athletic Hockey ShowIs Jim Rutherford the most effective executive ever, in the history of the NHL trade deadline?
Sean Gentille and Down Goes Brown praise Jim Rutherford for taking the trade deadline to the next level and lament the lack of impact forwards available as the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowConnor Bedard, Josh Manson and the cowardly slash
On this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Laz discuss Josh Manson’s controversial slash on Connor Bedard over the weekend, why the Rangers’…
The Athletic Hockey Show2024 NHL Draft consensus big board
On today’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max and Corey first talk about The Athletic’s recent A1 article, “Who will draft Trevor…
The Athletic Hockey ShowChris Tanev traded to Dallas: Stars acquire the top trade piece in the NHL
Hailey and Sean review the creative trade involving Calgary, New Jersey and Dallas which saw Jim Nill acquiring highly coveted defender Chris Tanev. Dom…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAre the Florida Panthers the NHL's most hated team?
Sean Gentille and Down Goes Brown wonder if the Florida Panthers, led by the polarizing Nick Cousins are the NHL's most hated team, they discuss if it's time…
The Athletic Hockey ShowPatrick Kane OT winner lifts Red Wings over Blackhawks in Chicago return
It’s Monday, so Ian and Laz are back on The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss Patrick Kane’s triumphant return to the United Center in Chicago on Sunday, how to…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAuston Matthews is the fastest U.S. born player to score 50 goals in a season
Hailey, Max and Sean take a deep dive into Auston Matthews remarkable season, which has seen the Arizona native score 51 goals in 54 games. From how and where…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe 'cooked' Penguins are open for business and Frank Corrado debuts with the Seans
Sean Gentille and Down Goes Brown along with former NHL'er Frankie Corrado discuss the disappointing Penguins being open for business ahead of the trade…
The Athletic Hockey ShowConnor Bedard returns… with trepidation?
Ian and Laz are back on this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss Laz’s viral moment with Connor Bedard following No. 98’s return to the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL trade deadline: which prospects could be on the move?
On today’s Prospect Series edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters give their thoughts on the standouts from last week’s…
The Athletic Hockey Show15 teams to keep an eye on ahead of the trade deadline
Hailey, Max and Sean take a look at the potential sellers, including Anaheim, Calgary and San Jose, buyers in Manhattan, Raleigh, Edmonton, Tampa Bay and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNo, NHL player safety doesn't hate the Maple Leafs
It's the debut episode of the Sean's! Gentille and McIndoe are hosting the Wednesday The Athletic Hockey Show. Gentille and Down Goes Brown dissect the five…
The Athletic Hockey ShowRidly Greig, Morgan Rielly, and the unwritten rules of hockey
First, Ian Mendes and Mark Lazerus let listeners know about some exciting changes to The Athletic Hockey Show lineup before diving into the Ridly Greig-Morgan…
The Athletic Hockey ShowSergachev's injury likely a season ender, NHL's audit on hits stat and should the Maple Leafs & Penguins stand pat at the trade deadline?
Hailey and Sean look back at the ugly injury to Mikhail Sergachev and how it might be a season ending injury for Tampa's top four defender. They discuss the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowOilers aim to tie NHL winning streak record in Vegas, Kings coaching change and Bo Horvat is an Eagle
Ian Mendes, Jesse Granger and Down Goes Brown discuss the game of the night in the NHL between the Golden Knights and the Oilers, as Edmonton looks to extend…
The Athletic Hockey ShowLondon Police address charges against five 2018 Canadian world junior players
On this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Laz are joined by The Athletic’s own Katie Strang to break down today’s London Police press…
The Athletic Hockey ShowMidseason lottery mock draft, Corey's latest rankings and Jiricek vs. Nemec
On the Friday Prospect Series, Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, along with Chris Peters from Flo Hockey dissect Corey's midseason prospect rankings…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWho won the Elias Lindholm trade? NHL All-Star weekend and The Athletic player poll
Hailey, Max and Sean breakdown the trade between Vancouver and Calgary with the Canucks receiving Elias Lindholm for picks, prospects and Andrei Kuzmenko. The…
The Athletic Hockey ShowMidseason Draft Rankings, 2024 Prospect Game and Boston College dominates Boston University
On this special Wednesday edition of the prospect series, Max Bultman, Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler dive into Wheeler's mid season draft rankings, they…
The Athletic Hockey ShowNHL All-Star player draft is on Thursday, will struggling Kings and Flyers rebound in 2nd half and is Kris Knoblauch the Jack Adams favorite?
Ian Mendes and Jesse Granger along with Down Goes Brown discuss the highly anticipated NHL All-Star player draft, the work ahead for Pittsburgh's Kyle Dubas…
The Athletic Hockey ShowAlex Formenton turns himself into police, vibes are low for Blue Jackets, and can Matthews reach the 70 goal plateau this season?
Ian Mendes and Mark Lazerus discuss the latest news on the Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal, with former NHL player Alex Formenton becoming the first of…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWhich teams can win the Stanley Cup without elite goaltending?
Hailey, Max and Sean discuss fifteen contending teams that they think can win the Stanley Cup without elite level goaltending, and the teams that they think…
The Athletic Hockey Show5 members of Canada’s 2018 WJC team to surrender to police on sexual assault charges
Ian Mendes and Julian McKenzie welcome Katie Strang, the Athletic investigative reporter to discuss the investigation into the sexual assault claim from June…
The Athletic Hockey ShowPenguins own goal humiliation, Tom Fitzgerald extended in New Jersey, Jacob Markstrom leads goalie availability ahead of trade deadline
Ian and Julian discuss Tom Fitzgerald's extension and promotion with the Devils and what the future holds for head coach Lindy Ruff. They break down the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowPatrick Roy named Islanders head coach, Corey Perry signs with the Oilers, Shane Pinto back with Sens after suspension, celebrity ASG captains revealed, and more
On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian welcome The Athletic’s own Peter Baugh off the top of the show to discuss Patrick Roy…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCorey’s U23 NHL players and prospects ranking, Chipotle All-American Game notebook, listener questions, and more
This week on The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, and The Athletic’s own Scott Wheeler discuss Corey’s latest under 23 NHL players and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowStanley Cup field is wide open, 2018 draft class defenders excelling in 2024
Hailey, Max and Sean return to discuss the Stanley Cup contenders in the NHL including Edmonton, Colorado, Vegas, Boston, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Carolina…
The Athletic Hockey ShowOilers the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, trade destinations for Fleury and Zegras and the Flyers rebuild is on hold
Ian and Julian discuss the listless Maple Leafs who are in a tailspin, the Oilers who extended their franchise record 11 game winning streak, the surprising…
The Athletic Hockey ShowMarc-Andre Fleury second in all time goalie wins, Merzlikins and Markstrom trade rumors & Steven Stamkos won't be traded from Lightning this season
Ian and Julian welcome Michael Russo to praise Marc-Andre Fleury's record 552 career goalie wins and the goal scoring prowess of the ageless Sidney Crosby…
The Athletic Hockey ShowShould the Pens trade Jake Guentzel?, Hart Trophy anomalies, bubble playoff teams that should be worried, can Ovi score 20 goals this season?, and more
On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian ask the question: are the Dallas Cowboys the NFL’s Toronto Maple Leafs? Then, the guys…
The Athletic Hockey ShowProspect Series: Cutter Gauthier-Jamie Drysdale trade breakdown, quick thoughts on NHL Central Scouting midterm rankings
On a special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max and Corey break down the Cutter Gauthier-Jamie Drysdale trade and discuss how the deal…
The Athletic Hockey ShowMidseason NHL awards, Corey Perry allowed to return to NHL and what Cutter Gauthier and Jamie Drysdale bring to the Ducks and Flyers
Hailey Salvian and Max Bultman discuss what newly acquired Cutter Gauthier brings to the up and coming Anaheim Ducks, and how young blueliner Jamie Drysdale…
The Athletic Hockey ShowConnor Bedard to miss all-star game, Jamie Drysdale to make Flyers debut and streaking giants in NHL
Ian and Julian welcome Kevin Kurz from Philadelphia to discuss the continued fallout from Cutter Gauthier wanting out of the Flyers organization and newly…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCutter Gauthier forces trade out of Philadelphia, room on the red hot Canucks bandwagon and Jack Adams favorites
Ian Mendes and Julian McKenzie welcome Mike Russo to discuss the surprise trade between Philadelphia and Anaheim, with Jamie Drysdale joining the Flyers and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWilliam Nylander signs monster extension with the Leafs, Connor Bedard out with a fractured jaw, the PWHL’s record setting start, and more
On a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian, Julian, and guest cohost Mark Lazerus discuss William Nylander’s monster $92 million, 8-year…
The Athletic Hockey ShowUSA wins WJC gold over Sweden, the “BC Line” impresses, thoughts on the media all-star team selections, looking ahead to the Ottawa and Minnesota tournaments, and more
On this special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, and The Athletic’s own Scott Wheeler record immediately following the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWJC: Canada’s early exit, Sweden escapes Switzerland, a potential USA-Sweden gold medal game, and more
On a brand new Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss what went wrong for Team…
The Athletic Hockey ShowTop hockey storylines on the horizon in 2024
Ian Mendes, Julian McKenzie, Mark Lazerus and Sean McIndoe discuss major storylines on the horizon in the hockey that they're looking forward to covering in…
The Athletic Hockey ShowWJC: Canada’s lackluster start, USA unbeaten but not unscathed, players who have impressed, players who have disappointed, and more
On a brand new Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max Bultman is joined by Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters from…
The Athletic Hockey ShowProfessional Women's Hockey League 2024 preview
Hailey Salvian, Max Bultman and Sean Gentille preview the inaugural season for the Professional Women's Hockey League, including a closer look at the six teams…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe top 10 storylines in the NHL in 2023
There was no shortage of storylines in the NHL in 2023. Ian Mendes, Julian McKenzie, Mark Lazerus and Sean McIndoe review the year in question, dissecting the…
The Athletic Hockey ShowUSA tops Canada in WJC pre-tournament finale, Tanner Molendyk, Tristan Leneau out for Canada, all-tournament and medal predictions, and more
Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss Team USA’s 6-5 win over Canada in the world juniors pre-tournament finale, the news that Tanner Molendyk and…
The Athletic Hockey ShowDon Granato feels the heat in Buffalo, Dylan Larkin calls out player safety and could Phil Kessel be a fit with Blackhawks?
Ian Mendes and Mark Lazerus discuss tough times in Buffalo as the Sabres players backed their coach Don Granato after Sabres fans started chanting for Granato…
The Athletic Hockey ShowSidney Crosby, the NHL's forgotten super-star, Jacques Martin's return to Ottawa and Alex Ovechkin's power outage
Guest co-hosts Jesse Granger and Mark Lazerus praise Sidney Crosby who slots 13th on the all-time scoring list, and still climbing, and asks, do we take this…
The Athletic Hockey ShowSens and DJ Smith: Something's Gotta Give, MacKinnon & Kucherov early Hart favorites and the Penguins hit rock bottom
Ian Mendes and Julian MacKenzie discuss the latest 4 game losing streak for DJ Smith's Ottawa Senators, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov, the early season…
The Athletic Hockey ShowCanada’s WJC roster announced, Rutger McGroarty ready to go for the US?, listener questions, and more
It’s Friday and another brand new episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series as Max and Corey, both on location at Team USA’s world junior camp, are…
The Athletic Hockey ShowThe top 10 centers in the NHL right now
Hailey, Max and Sean take a deep dive into the top NHL centers, right now. The crew presents their top 10, from McDavid, MacKinnon, Matthews, Barkov, Hughes…