The day after 121 deals were made, and $672 million was spent, Gentille, McIndoe and Frankie Corrado take a look at the winners and losers of NHL Free Agency 2025. The guys wonder where Nikolaj Ehlers will end up, and look ahead to what we expect will be a busy July for trades made in the NHL. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frankie Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 02, 2025•55 min
As the clock struck noon earlier today, NHL free agency officially began, but the biggest names on the market were largely off the board already. Max, Laz, and Jesse discuss Mitch Marner to Vegas, and the loss of Alex Pietrangelo, the Panthers re-signing their trio of Bennett, Marchand, and Ekblad, Edmonton and the waning goalie market, and more. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Jul 01, 2025•28 min
With one day to go before NHL Free Agency, Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi discuss the flurry of trades, signings and buyouts leading up to Free Agency. The guys along with the Athletic's Shayna Goldman take a closer look at the intriguing names including Mitch Marner, Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad, Brock Boeser, Nikolaj Ehlers, Jake Allen, Corey Perry, Vladislav Gavrikov and Ivan Provorov who look to cash in, with Free Agency beginning at 12 noon Eastern on July 1st. Hosts: Jesse Granger and Rob Ross...
Jun 30, 2025•51 min
The 2025 NHL Draft is history after 224 players were picked over the course of two days and seven rounds. Which teams were the standouts? The winners? The losers? Max, Corey, and Scott break it all down and discuss the picks they loved, and the ones they didn’t, what they thought of the decentralized format, and they take top level look at the 2026 class headlined by Gavin McKenna to close things out. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Pro...
Jun 29, 2025•49 min
With the first round of this year’s NHL Draft now in the books, the guys recap all the action and discuss an impressive haul for the Isles, the expected run on centers, Philly prioritizing size up front, the Penguins’ maneuvering, goalies Pyotr Andreyanov and Joshua Ravensbergen, and more. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 28, 2025•33 min
Matthew Schaefer is officially Long Island bound as the New York Islanders selected the defenseman with the No. 1 pick in this year’s NHL Draft. Max, Corey, and Scott give their instant reaction to the pick. 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.
Jun 27, 2025•7 min
We’re now just one day away from the 2025 NHL Draft, but questions still remain, starting with the San Jose Sharks and their choice with the No. 2 pick. Max, Corey, and Scott preview the draft and discuss the possibility of Anton Frondell, not Michael Misa, going to the Sharks, pick ranges for guys like Roger McQueen and Brady Martin, and if the Rangers made the right choice transferring the No. 12 pick to the Penguins, opting to keep their own 2026 first instead. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pr...
Jun 26, 2025•42 min
The boys discuss possible destinations for Mitch Marner, including Chicago, Anaheim, Utah, Columbus, Seattle, Los Angeles and the Vegas Golden Knights. Sean, Frank and Sean stick tap the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class led by Alex Mogilny, and they talk about the Florida Panthers savage Stanley Cup celebrations. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frankie Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 25, 2025•56 min
What would the 2015 NHL Draft look like if the picks were made with hindsight? On today’s special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Scott, and The Athletic’s own Peter Baugh do just that, re-drafting one of the best classes in history and giving big picture thoughts about how it played out the second time around. Host: Max Bultman With: Scott Wheeler and Peter Baugh Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Jun 24, 2025•56 min
The NHL season is over, but the action is just picking up with the NHL Draft set to begin Friday night and the opening of free agency quickly approaching next week. The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun joins the show to discuss all the latest on pending free agents like Sam Bennett, Mitch Marner and John Tavares, the trade market for guys like Jason Robertson and Rasmus Andersson, Johnathan Toews’ deal with his hometown Jets, and more. Plus, The Athletic’s own Jesse Granger talks about John ...
Jun 23, 2025•51 min
The 2025 NHL Draft is now just one week away and on today’s Prospect Series episode, the guys make all 32 first round selections, projecting where the game’s top prospects could actually end up going on draft night. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 20, 2025•59 min
With the Stanley Cup awarded and the NHL draft next on the league calendar, Hailey and Sean take a look at teams they expect to be most active, with roster tweaks, including buyouts and free agency, led by the Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 5 min
The Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions with a convincing 6 game series win over the Edmonton Oilers. Sean, Frank and Sean wonder, are the Panthers a dynasty? The guys discuss pending free agent Sam Bennett winning the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP, the work the Panthers have to do to re-sign Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand, and what the future holds for Connor McDavid, Corey Perry and the goalie tandem in Edmonton with the Oilers. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Fra...
Jun 18, 2025•43 min
The Florida Panthers are once again the Stanley Cup champions, dominating their way through the playoffs en route to a second consecutive victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Max and Laz give their instant reaction to the Panthers’ Game 6 win and discuss what’s next for Connor McDavid’s Oilers. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 18, 2025•26 min
This Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers has delivered some incredible hockey so far, but there are still many questions left to be answered. What would it take for this to become the greatest Stanley Cup Final in history? Should the Oilers start Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in goal for their must-win Game 6? Is Brad Marchand becoming the Conn Smythe favorite? Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hos...
Jun 16, 2025•42 min
The Oilers rebounded from a 3-0 first period deficit and a last second tying goal in the third period to beat the Panthers in overtime on the strength of Leon Draisaitl's game winner. Hailey and Sean discuss a shocking game four, the Oilers continued parade to the penalty box, Calvin Pickard's perfect playoff record and what we should expect in game five in Edmonton on Saturday night. Plus, they discuss the Rangers salary dump, sending Chris Kreider to the Ducks and Connor Helleybuyck becoming t...
Jun 13, 2025•49 min
Max, Corey, and Scott discuss Corey’s annual NHL Draft Confidential piece where league evaluators give their thoughts on this year’s prospects. Plus, the guys talk about their final draft rankings and compare the top of the 2024 and 2025 classes 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....
Jun 12, 2025•41 min
The Panthers destroyed the Oilers in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Gentille, McIndoe and Corrado discuss the Oilers flat performance, the parade to the penalty box, goalie interference and if Edmonton can regroup to even the Final at 2, on Thursday night. The guys discuss Conn Smythe Trophy leaders, what Sam Bennett could get in free agency and the boys stick tap Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson and TJ Oshie who officially retired from the NHL on Monday. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe ...
Jun 10, 2025•49 min
We’re just two games into the Stanley Cup Final, with Game 3 set for tonight in Florida, but the Oilers and Panthers have delivered a killer series so far. Which players are inching closer to a potential Conn Smythe? Is Brad Marchand cementing himself as an all-time trade deadline acquisition? And, are we expecting to see anything in Game 3 that we haven’t seen in the series already? Plus, the guys discuss where the Stars, and now former head coach Pete DeBoer, go from here. Hosts: Max Bultman a...
Jun 09, 2025•46 min
With the full Prospect Series crew on location in Buffalo, New York for the NHL Scouting Combine, the guys discuss what they’re hearing from teams there. Plus, analyzing major decisions the top 7 teams are currently trying to make and listener questions in the mailbag to close out the show. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 06, 2025•49 min
The Oilers come from behind to win game one of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime against the Florida Panthers. Hailey and Sean break down the complete game by the Oilers, they welcome Thomas Drance to discuss the Florida Panthers turning into a hockey hotbed and Hailey and Sean take a look at PWHL expansion with star players Hilary Knight joining Seattle and Sarah Nurse lacing up for Vancouver. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille With: Thomas Drance Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Produce...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 8 min
The Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Oilers begins tonight in Edmonton. Gentille, McIndoe and Corrado look ahead to the final rematch between the Panthers and Oilers, which team's depth plays better, what goalie will rise to the occasion and who's stars will come to play? Frankie presents his top 5 'Dudes of the Final' Plus Sean and Sean wonder, will this Stanley Cup Final play differently this year, with rising political tensions between Canada and the United States? Hosts...
Jun 04, 2025•50 min
We officially have a Stanley Cup Final rematch between Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers and the defending champion Florida Panthers. Max and Laz break down the series and discuss which players have the most to prove this time around. Plus, thoughts on Pete DeBoer throwing Jake Oettinger under the bus and The Athletic’s own Rob Rossi joins the show to talk about the last Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Red Wings and Penguins in 2009. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Rob Rossi Execu...
Jun 02, 2025•52 min
What’s it like inside an NHL Draft scouting meeting? On today’s special edition of the Prospect Series, the guys work to construct a consensus NHL Draft top 10 list, having the kinds of debates and discussions NHL teams are currently having about a month away from draft night. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 30, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Is Connor McDavid destined to sign a free agent deal with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs in the summer of 2026? Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi welcome Sean McIndoe to discuss. Before that, Jesse and Rob marvel at the powerhouse Florida Panthers who disposed of the Carolina Hurricanes to advance to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, and the guys wonder if the Dallas Stars have it in them to extend their Western Conference series with the Oilers. Hosts: Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi With: Sean M...
May 29, 2025•50 min
The Oilers take a three-games-to-one lead over the Stars in the Western Final, as Corey Perry turns back the clock. Frank, Sean and Sean discuss the Oilers targeting Roope Hintz's ankle, the injury to Zach Hyman and what the Stars have to do to get back in this series. The guys turn the page to the East, where Florida can punch a ticket to their third straight Stanley Cup Final with a win against the Hurricanes tonight. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frankie Corrado Executive Produc...
May 28, 2025•51 min
The Carolina Hurricanes, on the verge of being swept again in the conference final, seem unable or unwilling to adjust to playoff hockey. Max and Laz dig in to find out why? Ray Ferraro from ESPN joins the boys to discuss the Western Final. Are the Stars cooked vs the Oilers, or does this series have a chance to go long? Plus the guys take a look at the favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Ray Ferraro Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Do...
May 26, 2025•36 min
There are only four teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and every franchise would love to be there next season. So, what lessons can be learned about roster construction from each of the conference finalists? Plus, the guys discuss Anton Frondell as one of the most interesting players in the draft class and the potential for chaos this summer with the CHL-NCAA transfer window in full effect. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive P...
May 23, 2025•47 min
Florida, Dallas, Edmonton and Carolina are the final four teams remaining in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Hailey and Sean take a deep dive into why each of the four teams left standing could realistically win the Stanley Cup this season. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2025•54 min
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the Panthers game one win over the Hurricanes, Carolina's strategy to get in the face of Sergei Bobrovsky and their inability to score in the conference final. The guys talk about the Mitch Marner era in Toronto ahead of looking forward to the Western Conference final between Edmonton and Dallas, and if today's athletes do indeed have challenges winning in big markets? Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frankie Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Prod...
May 21, 2025•50 min
