The Athletic Hockey Show

Ian and Sean spend the episode discussing many NHL "What if" questions. What if Wayne Gretzky had stayed in Edmonton? How many Cups would they have won? What if the refs hadn't missed Matt Duchene's egregious off side? What if Buffalo won the McDavid lottery? And much more!Have a comment, or a what if question to ask Ian and Sean? Email [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Ian and Hailey talk about Jack Eichel’s “unamused face” emoji tweet from late last week, which set off yet another whirlwind of speculation about a potential trade out of Buffalo.Then, Team Canada’s Natalie Spooner calls in to discuss the first week of IIHF Women's World Championships in Calgary, how the last two years have felt like “the longest offseason of training ever”, Thursday’s rivalry game against Team USA, the importance of the PWHPA, and much more.Next, The Athletic’s own Katie Strang joins the show to give an update on the future of the Arizona Coyotes after the City of Glendale informed the franchise it will opt out of its joint lease agreement for Gila River Arena following the 2021-22 season, how unique this situation is in professional sports, the financial health of the Coyotes organization, what would have to happen for hockey to truly thrive in the desert, and much more.Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey play a round of Multiple Choice Madness about where the Coyotes will be playing five years, if the Flames should be allowed to call Nikita Zadorov “Big Z”, the best goalie to never win a Stanley Cup, and which team improved their Stanley Cup odds the most this offseason.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe spend the next hour discussing the Hockey Hall of Fame. First, should the selection process be more transparent? Do statistical milestones or rings matter? What about goalies?Then, should past players like Keith Tkachuk or Alex Mogilny be in the HOF? What about current players like Anze Kopitar or Steven Stamkos, will they eventually get there? Do you agree with the guys? Email your thoughts to [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship set to begin in Calgary this week, featuring the return of Marie-Philip Poulin after an almost two-year layoff from competitive hockey, the NHL’s 2022 Olympic involvement still in doubt, the NHL and NHLPA strongly advising players to get vaccinated or potentially face fines for missing games, Jumbo Joe Thornton signing with the Florida Panthers, and more.Then, Seattle Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano joins the show to talk about the hectic days leading up to his selection in the expansion draft, mixed emotions about leaving Calgary as the captain of the Flames, expectations for the inaugural season in Seattle considering the success the Vegas Golden Knights had in their first year, and much more.Plus, to close things out in Multiple Choice Madness, Ian and Hailey answer which country could spoil a Canada vs. USA gold medal game showdown at Women’s Worlds, who would be the first overall pick in a redraft of the 2018 NHL Draft, if Vancouver Canucks fans should be freaking out about Elias Pettersson’s comments in a Swedish newspaper last week or not, and what food or drink they’d like to have out of the Stanley Cup.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe spend this episode concocting a list of the ten most likeable players in NHL history. Who are the shoo-ins? Who doesn't make the cut? Do you agree with the list they ended up with?Email your thoughts to [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Fitzgerald, the general manager of the New Jersey Devils joins Ian and Hailey to discuss the Devils off-season moves, led by the monster deal for free agent Dougie Hamilton, signing top 6 forward Tomas Tatar and drafting Luke Hughes.Ian and Hailey discuss Hockey Canada's announcement, naming Jon Cooper the head coach for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics and his all-star staff led by Barry Trotz, Peter Deboer and Bruce Cassidy.Mendes and Salvian take a look at the new contract signed by Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, who looks to have a bounce back season, after taking a step back in his sophomore season for the Orange and Black in 2021.As always, we wrap the podcast with multiple choice madness and we dip into the Hail-bag with questions on possible RFA targets and what player needs to embrace his full Nikita Kucherov, and not take himself so seriously during media availability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, on the season finale of the Prospect Series, Corey joins the show from the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Slovakia and talks to Max about the large scouting presence at the showcase and how the tournament sets the prospect watchlist for the early part of next season, as well as thoughts on some of Team USA’s top players, Team Slovakia becoming the story of the tournament so far, featuring guys like Juraj Slafkovsky, Simon Nemec, Dalibor Dvorsky, and Ondrej Molnar.Plus, the guys discuss Team Russia and their impressive 2023 draft eligible winger Matvei Michkov, Ivan Miroshnichenko, and Mikhail Gulyayev, Team Finland’s Joakim Kemell, and Team Sweden’s lackluster performance so far.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe kick things off discussing Nathan MacKinnon's fitness and eating habits as revealed by Nikita Zadorov in an interview. What, no pasta for anyone?! Also, John Tortorella will be joining ESPN, but which version of Torts will we really see on TV? Also, Sean discusses trying to find a winner in his preseason prediction contest.Then in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger joins the show to discuss gambling allegations, and why they are so taboo in sports. Then, the guys answer of bunch of listener questions, including who has the worst contract in the NHL, a look back at the trade that sent Dominik Hasek from Chicago to Buffalo in "This Week in Hockey History", and more.Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Ian and guest cohost Sean Gentille, filling in for Hailey, discuss the increasingly contentious Jack Eichel-Buffalo Sabres standoff after Eichel’s agents released a statement late last week detailing how “the process is not working” for a variety of reasons, including a disagreement over how to treat a herniated disc in the star player’s neck, the allegations levied against Evander Kane on social media by his wife that he bet on his own games and intentionally threw them, Marc-Andre Fleury’s decision to report to Chicago and play for the Blackhawks next season after being blindsided by a trade from the Golden Knights last week, and more.Then, The Athletic’s own Dom Lusczyszyn joins the show to grade some of the biggest moves this offseason including Zach Werenski’s gigantic contract extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets, featuring a higher average annual value than Cale Makar’s deal with the Colorado Avalanche, the Seattle Kraken’s signings of Alex Wennberg and Jaden Schwartz, Barclay Goodrow’s six-year deal with the New York Rangers, the goaltending decisions of the Buffalo Sabres and Arizona Coyotes, and more.Plus, Ian and Sean close things out with Multiple Choice Madness questions, including if the NHL should push to join the Summer Olympics, the most intriguing remaining free agent, Western Conference playoff bubble teams, and the best rivalry-inducing playoff matchups for next season.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Max and Corey recap all-things NHL Draft and discuss the biggest surprises, including Tyler Boucher going to the Ottawa Senators at No. 10, the Columbus Blue Jackets taking Kent Johnson and Cole Sillinger with their dual first round picks, the Detroit Red Wings and the Minnesota Wild trading up to take goalies Sebastian Cossa and Jesper Wallstedt respectively, the Montreal Canadiens selecting Logan Mailloux with the final pick of the first round, and more.Then, the guys give their analysis on Team USA’s 2021 World Junior Summer Showcase, which also includes teams from Finland and Sweden, currently underway in Plymouth, Michigan, and discuss the standout play so far of Aatu Räty, Thomas Bordeleau, Jake Sanderson, and others.Plus, early thoughts on 2022 NHL Draft eligible players including Shane Wright, Ivan Miroshnichenko, Danila Yurov, Logan Cooley, and Brad Lambert, as well as listener questions about realistic NHL timelines for Sebastian Cossa and Jesper Wallstedt, if the New Jersey Devils have amassed enough talent to be contenders within four years, the point of Central Scouting, and more.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the season finale of Two Man Advantage, Scott and Pierre look back on a busy first day of free agency in the NHL. The guys discuss Dougie Hamilton's huge payday with the New Jersey Devils, with Dougie's agent, J.P. Barry of C.A.A.Scotty and Pierre look at the work Seattle did in signing goalie Philipp Grubauer and bringing in Jaden Schwartz and Alex Wennberg. Colorado having to react to the loss of Grubauer with the high price paid to acquire Darcy Kuemper.Lebrun praises the work done by Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff, bringing in Brendan Dillon and Nate Schmidt, plus the guys take a look at the work done in Carolina, Boston and Toronto and what is next for the Buffalo Sabres and disgruntled captain Jack Eichel,. Finally, Burnsie and Lebrun take your questions in the final instalment of 'Ask the Dorks' this season, on the Athletic Hockey Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian and Hailey are joined by The Athletic’s Peter Baugh, Daniel Nugent-Bowman, Charlie O’Connor, Saad Yousuf, and Joe Smith to help break down all the big signings from the first few hours of the NHL free agency period.Please note: this episode was recorded from 3:00-4:00pm ET on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Alex Ovechkin's 5-year extension with the Washington Capitals, the Hurricanes reportedly closing in on a deal with Tony DeAngelo, and what kind of contract to expect for Dougie Hamilton as he hits the market. Also, who has the biggest potential to be overpaid this free agent period, and a discussion about the worst free agency signing of all time.Then in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger stops by to discuss the Golden Knights sending Marc-Andre Fleury, the face of their franchise, to the Chicago Blackhawks.Ian and Sean dig into the pros and cons of getting rid of the NHL Draft, and in "This Week in Hockey History", a look at the one-for-one trade of Brendan Shanahan for Chris Pronger, and Luc Robitaille being traded to Pittsburgh.Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig and Sean take an early look at winners and losers in the NHL Off-season, including the Philadelphia Flyers who have revamped their blue line and the Columbus Blue Jackets who dealt Seth Jones and drafted Kent Johnson and the Florida Panthers who acquired Sam Reinhart.On the loser list, the Seattle Kraken may have missed out on making some big bold moves to get their franchise off the ground.Jim and Ellen Hughes, the parents of Luke, Jack and Quinn join Sean and Craig to celebrate Luke Hughes being drafted 4th overall in the NHL by the New Jersey Devils. The hockey super parents discuss the work to be done by Luke to make the Devls, the excitement of Jack when he heard his brother's name called and Quinn's progression as the number one defenseman for the Vancouver Canucks. Craig and Sean also marvel at the impressive wall of fame in Jim's office with countless pictures of the Hughes family's connection to hockey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick things off, Ian and Hailey are joined by The Athletic’s Arpon Basu to talk about the Montreal Canadiens drafting Logan Mailloux with the No. 31 pick in Friday night’s NHL Draft despite Mailloux’s request not to be drafted following his criminal conviction in Sweden, the Habs’ rationale for going ahead with the controversial pick anyway, what message the decision sends to women both inside and outside the game of hockey, and more.Then, The Athletic’s John Vogl joins the show to discuss the state of the Buffalo Sabres, including the team’s asking price for their disgruntled captain, Jack Eichel, the deals sending Sam Reinhart to the Florida Panthers and Rasmus Ristolainen to the Philadelphia Flyers, Owen Powers’ extremely likely return to Michigan next season after the Sabres took him first overall in this year’s draft, and much more.Plus, Ian wishes Hailey a very happy birthday, thoughts on pending free agents Dougie Hamilton and Zach Hyman, and Multiple Choice Madness, featuring questions about the most surprising trade from last week, where Gabriel Landeskog will end up signing, and the most interesting celebrity Hailey shares a birthday with.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Max and Corey take a look at Canada’s National Junior Team Summer Showcase roster and discuss some of the big names involved, including Mason McTavish, Dylan Guenther, Kent Johnson, Carson Lambos, and Corson Ceulemans.Then, the guys break down Corey’s final mock draft heading into tonight’s NHL Draft and discuss why he has William Eklund going to the Anaheim Ducks at No. 3, why the Ottawa Senators’ selection at No. 10 is the most pivotal one in the draft, a late push for Zachary L’Heureux, why Matthew Coronato finished at No. 17, and much more.Plus, to close things out, the guys answer a bunch of listener questions including if Mason McTavish is really a better option at center than Fyodor Svechkov, NHL comps for Brandt Clarke, ranking the top ten prospects purely on upside, if Taige Harding is the next Colton Parayko, what are the chances William Eklund falls to No. 6, and many more.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Two Man Advantage, Scott and Pierre recap the Seattle Kraken's expansion draft. The guys discuss the Kraken's roster, the goaltending selections, the strong defensive core led by Mark Giordano and Plus, they dive deep into why Seattle didn't select Carey Price or Vladimir Tarasenko.Scott and Pierre look at the work to be done now in Calgary with the loss of their captain, and in Edmonton after they lost Adam Larsson.The guys also stick tap Luke Prokop, the Predators prospect who made history this week, coming out as the NHL's first openly gay player.Scott and Pierre also take your questions in 'Ask the Dorks' with many questions on how the Kraken did during the expansion draft, and how the Predators and Flyers are shaping up as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian is joined by The Athletic’s Ryan S. Clark to break down the results of the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft and discuss the feeling around the city leading up to the picks being made, why big names like Carey Price and Vladimir Tarasenko went unchosen, the start of a potential rivalry with the Vancouver Canucks on opening night next season, and much more.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Wednesday's Expansion Draft, how possible is it for the Kraken to reach the playoffs in year one? Also, with the regular season schedule being unveiled this week, dream doubleheader matchups to showcase the NHL on opening night on a new network. In the mailbag, the guys discuss what they would do with their 24 hours with the Stanley Cup, and is there a beverage that HASN'T been consumed out of it? Wrapping up with "This Week in Hockey History," is Chris Osgood a Hall of Famer, and a look back at Lou Lamoriello becoming GM of the Maple Leafs.Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former NHL defenseman Stephen Johns joins Craig and Sean on the USA edition of the Athletic Hockey Show to talk about his journey rollerblading across the United States to raise awareness for mental health. The boys discuss some of Stephen's favorite spots along the way, what inspired him to experience this adventure , and how he still suffers from concussion like symptoms every day since his hit back in 2018.Custance and Gentille ask if the Seattle Kraken should offer a free agent contract to Gabriel Landeskog, as the Kraken prepare for the expansion draft which happens on Wednesday night.They guys dissect the Athletic NHL's fan poll with questions on the league's best GM, best uniforms and which player you would have a beer with. Plus the boys stick tap Luke Prokop and his groundbreaking announcement that hopefully changes not only hockey, but sports in general. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pierre Lebrun and Sara Civian from the Athletic NHL are joined by Bayne Pettinger of C.A.A., the first openly gay agent in the NHL and Brock McGillis, the former OHL goaltender, and the first men's openly gay hockey player. The panel discusses Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop's historic announcement, coming out as a gay athlete in the sport of hockey.Sara, Pierre, Brock and Bayne look at the impact of Luke's statement, the support of his junior team the Calgary Hitmen and his NHL team the Nashville Predators. Brock and Bayne marvel at Luke's leadership and bravery and what it means to future players moving forward. The panel also acknowledges the work still to be done, with coaching, in the locker room and on the ice, as hockey strives to indeed make the sport for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Max and Corey go through Corey’s draft-eligible players skill rankings and discuss Justin Robidas and Miguel Tourigny as the No. 3 and No. 7 best skaters in the draft respectively, William Eklund as the most dynamic player in this year’s class, which goalies other than Sebastian Cossa and Jesper Wallstedt should people pay attention to, highly-skilled prospects like Nikita Chibrikov and Alexander Kisakov, and more.Then, the guys work through Corey’s full, seven round mock draft and discuss which teams are in the best position to make a value pick at the spot they’re currently slated to pick, whether the New Jersey Devils will unite two of the Hughes Brothers by selecting Luke Hughes at No. 4, at which point the draft turns into a “picking-by-need” affair, and more.Plus, to close out the show, the guys answer listener questions about why teams are reluctant to choose goalies with the No. 1 pick, and why Marc-Andre Fleury was the exception to the rule, if Fyodor Svechkov is being over- or underrated, thoughts on Cole Perfetti's year, and many more.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Scott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun welcome the new head coach of the Arizona Coyotes Andre Tourigny and Dean Lombardi, two time Stanley Cup Champion with the Los Angeles Kings, the current senior advisor to Chuck Fletcher and the Philadelphia Flyers.Tourigny talks about his opportunity with the Yotes, the rebuild and what he learned from Hockey Canada and his time as an assistant with Patrick Roy and the Colorado Avalanche.Lombardi marvels at the job that Vegas has done as an expansion team, he talks about how content he is with his job advising Chuck Fletcher in Philadelphia, and if there is a book to be written on his life in hockey. Scotty and Pierre talk about the injuries to Shea Weber which reportedly will keep him from playing next season, and how the injury will affect who the Habs will protect in the expansion draft.The guys discuss the buyouts to Ryan Suter and Zach Parise in Minnesota, Keith Yandle in Florida, and what we might see next as the news in the NHL continues to be very fluid leading up to the Expansion draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the surprising news of the Minnesota Wild buying out the contracts of both Ryan Suter and Zach Parise, their legacy with the Wild, and if Alex Ovechkin is the only player to sign a 10+ year contract that has worked out. Also, Edmonton's trade for Duncan Keith, and Ian asks for Sean's thoughts on the Senators' hire of Pierre McGuire.Then in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger discusses the future odds for next year's Stanley Cup champion, and which teams odds may shift the most as a result of offseason moves. In the mailbag, a pitch on offseason moves for the Buffalo Sabres, and if the 2019 St. Louis Blues could be counted as a Cup-winning Cinderella team, a look back with "This Week in Hockey History" and more.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the USA edition of TAHS Craig Custance and Sean Gentille talk about the lack of fanfare in Chicago with Duncan Keith being dealt to Edmonton from the Blackhawks. The guys discuss the continued distraction in Chicago, with the sexual assault investigation ramping up, plus, what future could general manager Stan Bowman have with the team, after the investigation is completed?Craig and Sean turn the page on the Stanley Cup Final, and welcome Scott Wheeler ahead of the NHL draft. The guys get into Scott's moving story on NHL prospect Mackie Samoskovich, a native of Newport Connecticut, and a Sandy Hook alumnus. The guys look at some of the top eligible American born players, with the draft 10 days out. Custance and Gentille give a stick tap to Pekka Rinne who retired this morning after spending his entire NHL career with the Nashville Predators, and the guys wonder if the New York Islanders should pursue Vladimir Tarasenko and that the Sabres shouldn't be in a hurry to deal Jack Eichel, before the NHL expansion draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Ottawa Senators hiring the polarizing, longtime broadcaster Pierre McGuire as senior vice president of player development, Nikita Kucherov making waves ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup parade with an Instagram selfie wearing an “$18m Over The Cap” t-shirt, whether the actual expansion draft or the potential trades leading up to it are more exciting, and more.Then, The Athletic’s own Jeremy Rutherford joins the show to talk about St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko’s trade request, what his trade value is after three shoulder surgeries, which are the biggest point of contention between him and the organization, possible landing spots, if the Tkachuk Brothers could end up as teammates at some point, GM Doug Armstrong’s biggest issues ahead of the protection list deadline, and more.Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions including which big name player will be traded first this offseason, which current TV broadcaster would fit in an NHL front office, and if the NHL should decide playoff games with shootouts.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the NHL Draft now about two weeks away, Max and Corey are joined by Chris Peters from Hockey Sense to discuss World U18s, dive into players Fabian Lysell and Logan Stankoven, and Chris shares insight on the USHL.Also, Corey's "Draft Confidential", the latest staff mock draft and much more!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning winning back-to-back championships, Nikita Kucherov's legendary post-game press conference, and let it rip about that whole salary cap thing. Plus, Patrick Maroon wins his third championship in a row, and is it time now to name Jon Cooper the best coach in the game? Also, the offseason could be more interesting as Vladimir Tarasenko requests a trade from St. Louis, and Duncan Keith from Chicago.Then, Ian and Sean answer listener questions including an idea about higher seeded teams being able to chose their opponent in the offseason, and as always, a look back with "This Week in Hockey History."Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott and Pierre welcome Adam Fox, the 2021 Norris Trophy winner to the Two Man Advantage edition of the The Athletic Hockey Show. Fox, the New York Rangers star blue liner talks about his breakout season, Olympic involvement, his defense partner, roommate and friend Ryan Lindgren and what winning the Norris, means to him.Burnside and Lebrun preview game five of the Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens and how Tampa has an opportunity to be the first team since 2015 to win the Stanley Cup on home ice.Plus the guys touch on the shocking passing of Columbus Goalie Matīss Kivlenieks, the similarities between the rebuilds in Arizona and Buffalo, and we take your questions in another round of 'Ask the Dorks' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Tuesday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille look back on game four of the Stanley Cup Final between Tampa Bay and Montreal, with Joe Smith.Plus the guys look at the value of Ryan McDonagh, and if he should be protected by Tampa for the expansion draft, and if he should be named to team USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics.The guys grade the job of NBC Sports, covering the NHL, as the contract with the network and the league is coming to an end at the conclusion of the Cup final.Custance and Gentille dissect Corey Pronman's latest column, on what 20 NHL scouts and executives really think of the top prospects leading up to the draft later this month.Finally, Craig and Sean pay tribute to Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Matīss Kivlenieks who tragically lost his life in an unfortunate accident on the July 4th weekend, and the boys tap their sticks for Stephen Johns who recently wrapped up his rollerblading across the United States to raise awareness for mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Monday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Ian Mendes and Hailey Salvian discuss the shocking news from the Columbus Blue Jackets, that goalie Matiss Kivlenieks has passed away at the age of 24.Ian and Hailey take a look at the Stanley Cup Final, with the Tampa Bay Lighting poised to sweep the Montreal Canadiens, despite the wishes of Tampa Bay mayor Jane Castor. Mendes and Salvian discuss lineup changes for Montreal and Conn Smythe trophy contenders for Tampa Bay.Mark Lazerus from the Athletic Chicago joins the show to discuss his exclusive interview with Hawks captain Jonathan Toews on his return to play from his year long injury, Duncan Keith's trade request to the Pacific North West and the ongoing sexual assault investigation within the Chicago Blackhawks organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Corey take a look at this year’s likely first round defensive prospects including Owen Power, Luke Hughes, Daniil Chayka, Carson Lambos, Corson Ceulemans, and more, and discuss concerns about Brandt Clarke’s skating abilities against forwards with speed, Kirill Kirsanov’s potential to excel at the NHL level, and other players who could sneak into the first round.Before that, Corey gives his thoughts on some of the players that stood out during his time spent at USA Hockey U18 camp in Buffalo this week.Plus, to close things out, the guys answer listener questions whether the Los Angeles Kings should try to move the No. 8 pick for immediate help or not, a realistic point project for Cole Caufield in a full season, how Bowen Byram would stack up against the top four defenseman in this year’s draft, and more.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday and Blake Coleman's soul-crushing goal in the last moments of the 2nd period. If the Lightning do go back to back, is it time to consider them a dynasty? Also, Ryan Nugent Hopkins' extension with the Edmonton Oilers, is this contract a sign of things to come for a softer market this summer?Then, Jesse Granger hops on to discuss the evolution of betting lines over the season for the top four NHL Awards categories, the duo hit the mailbag to discuss expanded playoffs and cross-checking, and in "This Week in Hockey History" a look back at fascinating trade drama involving Eric Lindros and more.Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott and Pierre welcome Dave Hakstol, the head coach of the Seattle Kraken to chat about his excitement in joining the NHL's 32nd team, and lessons learned from his first turn as a head coach in the NHL, in Philadelphia.Investigative reporters Katie Strang from the Athletic and Rick Westhead from TSN and CTV join Burnside and Lebrun to try to make sense of the sexual assault investigation involving a former player and the Chicago Blackhawks organization.Scott and Pierre discuss some of the surprise winners of the NHL awards, wonder if an offer-sheet could be in Cale Makar's future, they break down the contracts for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Wayne Simmonds and they look at the time line for the NHL's involvement at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Craig Custance on vacation, Ryan Clark from the Athletic Seattle joins Sean Gentille as guest co-host on Tuesday's The Athletic Hockey Show USA. Sean and Ryan breakdown game one of the Stanley Cup final between Tampa Bay and Montreal, plus they discuss the highlights from Gary Bettman and Bill Daly's state of the NHL address, and they address the investigation underway in Chicago regarding the sexual assault incident from 10 years ago, when video coach Brad Aldrich assaulted an unidentified player on the Hawks.Winnipeg Jets Center Nate Thompson, a native of Anchorage Alaska, and a former member of the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning joins Sean and Ryan. Nate gives us the inside scoop on the two teams playing in the Stanley Cup final, how good Nick Sazuki amd Jesperi Kotkaniemi can be, and if anyone can stop Nikita Kucherov andTampa Bay's lethal powerplay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Chicago Blackhawks organization’s potential mishandling of the sexual assault allegations brought by a former player against former video coach Brad Aldrich, how Gary Bettman and the NHL will address the ongoing situation, the latest updates, and more.Then, they break down the Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Tampa Lightning and Montreal Canadiens including whether it’s possible for the Habs to be a lovable underdog or not, the emotional appeal of rooting for Luke Richardson and his family, if Jon Cooper and the Lightning should sit Nikita Kucherov early in the series so he can be healthy as time goes on, and more.Next, The Athletic’s Dom Lusczyszyn joins the show to address loyalty concerns amidst the budding rivalry between the Monday and Tuesday episodes of The Athletic Hockey Show, how the Canadiens have been able to punch above their weight to reach the Final, if the series will be referendum on the best goalie in the world right now, who wins, and more.Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions, including who should be the Conn Smythe winner if the vote happened right now.Sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, TSN’s Director of Scouting, the great Craig Button joins the show to discuss the 2021 NHL Draft prospect pool, how important it is to listen to dissenting voices when it comes to scouting, how his current day evaluations differ from years past, how welcoming differences of opinion adds value to an organization, and much more.Then, Craig and Corey talk about some of the differences in their prospect rankings and discuss the top defensive players like Owen Power, Brandt Clarke, Simon Edvinsson, and Luke Hughes, as well as forwards Fedor Svechkov, Zach L’Heureux, and more.To close things out, the guys break down Corey’s first mock draft of the year and talk about the potential floor for top goalie prospects Jesper Wallstedt and Sebastian Cossa, how a Jack Eichel trade could impact the top of the draft, if Mason McTavish is a top six pick or not, and more.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Thursday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the New York Islanders overtime victory over Tampa Bay which will force game seven in the Stanley Cup semi-final. They guys praise the old building at Nassau Veterans memorial coliseum in Long Island and the fans that hope it will be able to host Stanley Cup games, one last time before they move into their new building.The guys dissect the non call on the cross check to Nikita Kucherov and what h9is absence might do for the Bolts in game seven.Plus Jesse Granger of the Athletic Los Vegas stops by to discuss the Golden Knights and Habs who play game 6 in Montreal tonight, and Jesse provides tips to bet on Conn Smythe Trophy long shots.Finally, Ian and Sean take a look back in this week in hockey, with significant changes to the game with the adoption of the loser point in OT, John Zeigler's legacy and the Flames moving from Atlanta to Calgary. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott and Pierre welcome Rod Brind'Amour, the 2021 Jack Adams winner to the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show. Rod discusses his Carolina Hurricanes season which ended at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning, his contract extension with the Canes, Dougie Hamilton's future in Raleigh and Rod's love for the organization and North Carolina.Scott and Pierre look at the final four in the Stanley Cup playoffs, including the impressive game 5 wins for Montreal and Tampa Bay, and if Vegas and the New York Islanders have it in them to bounce back in game 6.Plus, the guys dissect the Vancouver Canucks announcement, welcoming the Sedin twins back to the organization and the impact they will have as Vancouver looks to rebound from a nightmare 20/21 season.Finally, in Ask the Dorks, the guys answer your questions on officiating during the playoffs, where Jack Eichel might end up and who the most interesting free agent is this coming off-season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig and Sean discuss the powerhouse Tampa Bay Lightning, and who, on a team full of superstars, is their most valuable.The guys talk about the performance Robin Lehner gave for the Vegas Golden Knights in game four in Montreal, and the motivation that Lehner provided for himself, by reading negative comments about him on twitter.Custance and Gentille welcome John Vogl, who covers the Sabres for the Athletic for a discussion on the work still to do in Buffalo as they look to hire a new head coach, possible more help in the front office, and oh ya, the need for goalies and the trading of their top two centers in Jack Eichel and Sam Reinhart.Finally, Craig and Sean dissect the Matthew Tkachuk wants out of Calgary rumours and the guys pay tribute former NHL'er Tom Kurvers who lost his life after a long battle with long cancer at the age of 58 yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off the top, Ian and Hailey explain why they’re too scared to invite celebrities onto the show, and then discuss Robin Lehner’s Game 4 performance replacing Marc-Andre Fleury in net for the Golden Knights, Lehner’s postgame comments about fueling himself with negative tweets prior to the game, how this impacts Fleury’s legacy going forward, who should start in goal on Wednesday night, and more.Plus, thoughts on Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon and Montreal head coach Dominique Ducharme testing positive for COVID-19, questionable officiating taking over as a major storyline this postseason, Ryan Pulock’s incredible game-saving stop on Ryan McDonagh in the dying seconds of Isles-Lightning Game 4, Damien Cox going off on Lady Byng award voters for choosing Jacob Slavin as the winner, and more.And, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions including who’s more likely to finish their career with their current team: Marc-Andre Fleury or Carey Price, if Sasha Barkov deserves the title of best two-way player in the NHL, the best feeling in professional sports, and more.You can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Max and Corey discuss presumptive first overall pick Owen Power’s potential return to Michigan for his sophomore season, instead of starting his pro career, if any other draft eligible players could make the leap into the NHL next season, Fabian Lysell being left off Team Sweden’s U20 roster, and more.Then, the guys take a look at Corey’s top 151 2021 NHL Draft prospects and talk about Mason McTavish, Matthew Coronato, and Simon Edvinsson as risers in the latest rankings, Sebastian Cossa and Jesper Wallstedt, unheralded KHL defenseman Kirill Kirsanov, and more.Plus, to close things out, the guys answer listener questions about Aleksandr Kisakov’s perception among scouts, if the Buffalo Sabres can actually win a Jack Eichel trade, possible 5th round or later steals, and many more.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In light of some controversial, game changing calls in the Islanders/Lightning series, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss if video review should be expanded in the NHL. The boys ask, is Tyler Toffoli the best free agent pickup in the NHL and what was with Jeff Petry's eyes last night?Jesse Granger joins in another edition of Granger Things as they recap game two between Vegas and Montreal and they take a look at the betting lines in the remaining two series. In this week in hockey history, Ian and Sean take a look back at the 1990 entry draft, and the time Phil Esposito, as GM of the New York Rangers traded a first overall pick for Quebec's head coach.Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pekka Rinne, the 2021 King Clancy memorial trophy winner joins Scott and Pierre on the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show. Pekka looks back on his career in Nashville, what the future holds for him with the Predators and his relationship with Jusse Saros.Scott and Pierre take a look at the NHL Final Four series between the Islanders and the Lightning, a series, tied at one win a piece which projects to go long. The guys discuss how Montreal's roster, built for the playoffs can hold their own vs Vegas, is a goaltending duel for the ages between Carey Price and Marc-Andre Fleury.Plus the guys address the recent coaching hirings in New York and Columbus, with Gerard Gallant and Brad Larsen running the bench for the Rangers and the Blue Jackets.In Ask the Dorks, Scott and Pierre answer your questions on Dougie Hamilton, Seattle expansion, Seth Jones and a lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Tuesday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille welcome Sara Civian from The Athletic Carolina, and Peter Baugh from The Athletic Denver to discuss the elimination of Stanley Cup favorites Carolina and Colorado in the second round of the playoffs. In Raleigh, The crew discuss what to do with Dougie Hamilton and Rod Brind'Amour, who are both free agents in Carolina, and the work ahead in Denver, as Joe Sakic looks to keep his core intact for another run at the Stanley Cup.The guys also discuss Jon Cooper's comments on his Tampa Bay team, with the Bolts needing more mental toughness to deal with the New York Islanders style of play. Plus, Sean and Craig stick tap Stephen Johns career, and his decision to pack it in after serious concussion issues, and the hiring of Brad Larsen in. Columbus and Gerard Gallant in New York City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, on a jam-packed episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Hailey discuss the Carolina Hurricanes giving Dougie Hamilton’s camp permission to speak with other teams about a possible sign-and-trade, Max Pacioretty facing his former team, the Montreal Canadiens, in the Final Four as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights, and more.Then, The Athletic’s Arthur Staple joins the show to talk about the New York Islanders’ clinical Game 1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, the impact of successive trade deadline acquisitions JG Pageau and Kyle Palmieri, if the Islanders are boring and/or bad for hockey, and much more.Next, The Athletic’s Arpon Basu calls in to discuss how the last three weeks have been for the Montreal Canadiens, working their way back from a three-games-to-one series deficit against the Toronto Maple Leafs in round one to now finding themselves in the Final Four, the Canadiens embracing their role as an atypical underdog, Carey Price’s play in the playoffs, and much more.Plus, to wrap things up, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions including whether you’d rather start a franchise with a $10 million player or a $5 million coach, which Boston Bruins UFA stays or goes, and if Sabres fans should be concerned about Owen Power’s likely NCAA return next season.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Max and Corey recap the 2021 IIHF World Championship where consensus number one pick Owen Power solidified his ranking playing big minutes for Team Canada en route to a gold medal, give their thoughts on the play of other tournament prospects Danila Klimovich, Alexei Kolosov, and Matthew Beniers, and discuss the potential draft status of players participating in the Erie OHL Showcase over the last couple of weeks.Then, the guys break down the pool of center prospects set to be selected in this year’s NHL Draft including Matthew Beniers, Mason McTavish, Kent Johnson, Chaz Lucius, Aatu Räty, Francesco Pinelli, and more.Plus, to close things out, the guys answer listener questions about how the mid-to-late 2021 first-rounders compare to previous years, what makes Fabian Lysell such a polarizing prospect, how much Corey’s day-to-day work would change if he went to work for an NHL team, and many more.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Sean predicting the hockey future for the second week in a row, what it be this week? Also, a semifinals matchup between two of the best coaches in the league, Barry Trotz vs Jon Cooper, Carolina fans cheering for their team off of the ice as the Hurricanes were eliminated, and Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele make some interesting comments in their Jets end-of-season interviews.Then, in the mailbag, is Shea Weber a first-ballot HOFer, and where should the league head next for a Global Series, and as always, they wrap up with a look back in "This Week in Hockey History"Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott and Pierre take a look at what's next for the Winnipeg Jets. Should they blow it up and start all over, or stay the course? The guys look at the series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes, and where the prized possession of the NHL off-season, Dougie Hamilton may wind up. Burnsie and Lebrun also address the Golden Knights / Avalanche series, the big win for Vegas in game 5, and the hope for this classic series in the making, go the full seven games.Stanley Cup Champion Vincent Damphousse, now a studio analyst with RDS joins Scott and Pierre to look back on the Habs improbable run which led to the Stanley Cup in 1993, drawing parallels to the Habs current one which sees them in the semi finals of the Stanley Cup playoffs, awaiting an opponent from Denver or Vegas. Finally, Burnside and Lebrun take your questions in Ask the Dorks on topics including the Bolts cap management, the Seattle expansion draft and Seth Jones. Plus the guys discuss the Norris Trophy nominees, Victor Hedman, Adam Fox and Cale Makar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig and Sean discuss Bruce Cassidy's frustration over the officiating in the Boston Bruins / NY Islanders series. They guys look at the impact that Kyle Palmieri has had on the Islanders, and if he is the best trade deadline acquisition this season. Custance and Gentille take a look at possible suitors for Jack Eichel, led by Minnesota, Los Angeles, Anaheim and the New York Rangers.Meghan Duggan - US Olympian and current manager of player development for the New Jersey Devils joins the Athletic Hockey Show to talk about her new gig with the Devils, the NHL Draft, pay equity, her time with Team USA and her favorite, most inspirational books that she's read. Plus, Craig and Sean stick tap Gerard Gallant's efforts at the World Hockey Championships, and the series between Vegas and Colorado. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.