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 break down both Conference Finals and make their Stanley Cup picks. Before that, the guys discuss an all-too-familiar Game 7 thumping for the Maple Leafs and the inevitable changes to come in Toronto, including potential destinations for pending UFA Mitch Marner. Plus, thoughts on the “ruthless”, defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Pant...
May 19, 2025•52 min
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, including Anton Frondell going to the Blackhawks at No. 3 on both lists. Plus, how factoring in potential playoff performance would shake up the first round rankings, how far James Hagens could fall if he doesn’t go first overall, and why Roger McQueen is one of the most fascinating prospects in the class. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman ...
May 16, 2025•48 min
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 discuss the Edmonton Oilers eliminating the Vegas Golden Knights, punching their ticket to the Western Final, and the two potential elimination games happening Thursday night, with the Stars and Hurricanes looking to advance past the Jets and Capitals. Host: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Dom...
May 15, 2025•49 min
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 commanding lead, they ask if the Hurricanes / Capitals series is the most boring playoff matchup, and Frankie presents his top 5 most disappointing players, so far this playoff season. Guess who is definitely on the list? Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frankie Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on A...
May 14, 2025•48 min
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 into the Conn Smythe conversation? Max, Laz, and Jesse break down the top picks halfway through the second round. First, The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun talks “next level of hatred” between the Leafs and Panthers, the coaching and GM carousels currently spinning, and more. Plus, the guys discuss Joel Quenneville’s return to the NHL ...
May 12, 2025•46 min
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 year’s NHL Draft, why James Hagens has fallen out of that conversation, and the guys answer listener questions in the return of the mailbag to close the show. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 09, 2025•47 min
Sean Gentille welcomes Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn to discuss the under-appreciated players in the playoffs for the remaining 8 teams, including Logan Stankoven, John Klingberg, Tyler Seguin and Jake McCabe. The crew looks back on the Maple Leafs game 2 win over the defending cup champion Panthers and the force of nature that is Mikko Rantanen who is clearly the best player on the planet right now, as Dallas takes a 1-0 lead over the Winnipeg Jets. Plus, Dom, Shayna and Sean offer their o...
May 08, 2025•56 min
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 thought the Caps would be better. The guys wonder if Calvin Pickard can keep up his steady play, as the Oilers set an NHL record with their fifth straight come from behind victory, in game one vs Vegas, what the Maple Leafs should do with Sam Bennett and if Connor Hellebuyck will have a better round two vs the Stars, or if his playoff demons st...
May 07, 2025•49 min
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 draft. The Prospect Series crew discusses who the Isles might take first overall, how this impacts the rest of the lottery teams going forward, and the guys take a quick look at The Athletic’s staff mock now that the draft order has been established. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters Exec...
May 06, 2025•27 min
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 ousting the Colorado Avalanche in stunning fashion and ending Sunday night with the Winnipeg Jets making a miracle comeback to eliminate the St. Louis Blues in double overtime in the third-longest Game 7 in NHL history. Max and Laz break down both games and then close the show with a quick look at all four second-round matchups, including the ...
May 05, 2025•48 min
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 year’s NHL Draft, which players have seen their stock rise or fall during the tournament, and how Monday night’s draft lottery could shake things up before picks are made in June. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast....
May 02, 2025•43 min
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 hit on Mark Scheifele? The guys discuss the Capitals and the Panthers moving on to the second round, the valuable learning experience for the Habs and the disappointing effort from a Lightning team that many thought would win the Cup. Plus the guys look at the two series they are covering, with Dallas and Vegas aiming to eliminate Colorado...
May 01, 2025•54 min
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 lead? They discuss Marc-Andre Fleury having to relieve an ill Filip Gustavsson as the Wild lose to Vegas in overtime, the dominant Edmonton Oilers winning their third straight over the LA Kings, and Jacob Markstrom doing everything he could to stave off elimination, ultimately losing to the Canes in double OT. Plus Sean and Sean discuss the dy...
Apr 30, 2025•59 min
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 profile so far. Before that, the guys react to news of the Pittsburgh Penguins parting ways with head coach Mike Sullivan and discuss where he could end up and what’s next for the Pens. Plus, a look at where every series stands heading into Monday night’s slate of games. Hosts: Max Bultman and Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery ...
Apr 28, 2025•58 min
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 to be spoiled by Tyler Seguin and the Stars in overtime. They discuss the upstart LA Kings taking a 2-0 series lead over the Oilers, and the Capitals handling the Habs with ease to lead their series 2-0. Hails and Max look ahead to night six of the playoffs, with the Maple Leafs and Jets looking to put a stranglehold on their series with ...
Apr 24, 2025•54 min
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 Jersey, Minnesota tying their series with Vegas, and Florida destroying Tampa Bay, on Lightning ice in their game one.The boys look ahead to a three game slate in night five, with Montreal and Edmonton attempting to even their series with Washington and Los Angeles and Dallas traveling to Colorado to face the Avalanche in pivotal game three....
Apr 23, 2025•59 min
Sean Gentille and Arthur Staple give their instant reaction to the New York Islanders announcing that Lou Lamoriello's contract as President and General Manager will not be renewed and discuss what comes next for the franchise. Host: Sean Gentille With: Arthur Staple Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2025•12 min
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 sexual-assault charges this week stemming from a June 2018 incident in which a 20-year-old woman alleged she was assaulted over several hours in a London, Ontario, hotel room. The Athletic’s Mark Lazerus, Dan Robson, and Katie Strang discuss what to expect during the trial over the next several weeks, beginning with jury selection on Tuesday...
Apr 22, 2025•16 min
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 mess in the Big Apple with Peter Laviolette out as Rangers head coach and they respond to some Playoff Crisis Line messages throughout the show. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 21, 2025•54 min
Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn preview the four western conference first round playoff series, including the Stars in tough vs the Avalanche, the Kings and Oilers part 4, Minnesota hard pressed to upset Vegas and the President Trophy champion Jets vs the streaking Blues. Plus, Sean welcomes Hailey Salvian, who is in Czechia for a Women's World Hockey Championships update. Host: Sean Gentille With: Shayna Goldman, Dom Luszczyszyn, Hailey Salvian Executive Producer: Chris Flanne...
Apr 17, 2025•58 min
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 battle of Florida with the LIghtning hosting the Panthers and Carolina vs New Jersey. They all take blame for the Canadiens not clinching yet, and the storybook ending, which is still possible for the Blue Jackets, as the powerhouse Washington Capitals await a first round opponent. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frankie Corrado Ex...
Apr 16, 2025•58 min
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 right person to fix what ails Gotham's hockey team. Chris Johnston stops by to discuss some of the other NHL teams who failed to make the playoffs this season, and what is next for the Sabres, Red Wings, Blackhawks, Bruins and Penguins. Plus, Scott Wheeler and Chris Peters from the Prospect Series join Max for a Frozen Four recap. Host: M...
Apr 14, 2025•50 min
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 Canadiens preparing for the debut of Ivan Demidov. The guys talk about the return of Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek being just what the doctor ordered for the WIld, Jordan Binnington going after Corey Perry, and they lament a tough week for the NHL family, which lost Ray Shero, Greg Millen and Mark Laforest. Hosts: Sean Gentille and S...
Apr 10, 2025•50 min
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 a Dallas Stars team who suddenly have defensive issues. With the Women's World Hockey Championships underway in the Czech Republic, Hailey and Sean preview the tournament, with Canada and the United States, once again leading the way. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on ...
Apr 09, 2025•56 min
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 of the season. Max, Scott, and Arpon discuss reasonable expectations for Demidov down the stretch, his potential spot in the lineup, and more. Host: Max Bultman With: Scott Wheeler and Arpon Basu Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 08, 2025•14 min
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 Dan Robson discuss Ovi’s on-ice greatness, his off-ice support of Vladimir Putin, and the realities that will shape his legacy. Plus, The Athletic’s Jesse Granger joins the show to talk about the sweet spot of good goaltending and great goal-scoring the league is currently in, the real key to beating a goalie nowadays, and an Eastern Confe...
Apr 07, 2025•47 min
Jesse Granger and Sean McIndoe react to history being made as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th career NHL goal, breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. Ovechkin scored the goal vs. countryman Ilya Sorokin and the New York Islanders. Sean Gentille, who witnessed the historic goal live at UBS Arena in New York, stops by to add his opinion on the great feat by Ovechkin, who stands alone now as the greatest goal scorer in the history of the NHL. Hosts: Jesse Granger and Sean McInd...
Apr 06, 2025•19 min
Hailey Salvian, Sean Gentille and Max Bultman play a little 'Would you Rather', taking a look at the current division leaders, Toronto, Washington, Winnipeg and Vegas and their potential first round matchups. Plus they discuss Alex Ovechkin, 3 goals away from setting the all time goal scoring record in the NHL, and Jalen Chatfield's controversial takedown in a fight with Connor McMichael on Wednesday night. You listen to us. Now, we want to hear from you. We're asking you to fill out a quick sur...
Apr 03, 2025•51 min
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 scored record in the NHL. The guys take a look at the biggest game of the night in the NHL with the Leafs and Panthers battling for the Atlantic Crown, the 10 game heater for the St. Louis Blues and why it probably doesn't matter, and what the new 12 year, 11 billion dollar Canadian TV deal means for your team. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McI...
Apr 02, 2025•53 min
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 episode, Max and Laz power-rank 10 of Torts’ classic media moments and discuss if this will have been his last shot behind an NHL bench. First, the guys break down which trade deadline acquisitions have fit in nicely on their new teams and which have not. And, with nine games left and five goals to go, will Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s al...
Mar 31, 2025•53 min
