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The Athletic Hockey Show
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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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NHL Draft Combine: What did we learn?
Yesterday00:52:58Summary readyAfter last week’s NHL Scouting Combine, where the top draft-eligible prospects do fitness testing and sit for interviews with NHL teams, the guys break down what they learned from the event and if players like Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, and Caleb Malhotra hurt or helped their case for draft night. Plus, a deep dive into Corey’s NHL Draft Confidential piece, where scouts and execs give anonymous quotes about the top prospects in the class, potential Dylan Larkin trade packages, and thoughts on a wild Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, featuring a Mitch Marner natural hat trick, an improbable Carolina Hurricanes comeback, and ultimately a double overtime Vegas Golden Knights victory to take a 2-1 series lead.Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryDid Seth Jarvis save the Hurricanes’ season?
4d ago00:45:23Summary readyThe Carolina Hurricanes rallied from a 2-0 third period deficit to beat the Vegas Golden Knights in overtime and even up the Stanley Cup Final. Max and Shayna discuss the controversial coaches challenge late in the game by John Tortorella, and if Rod Brind'amour will capitalize on this second chance for the Hurricanes, and tweak his lines ahead of game 3? Thomas Drance stops by to provide an update from the NHL scouting combine in Buffalo, he shares his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final, and Manny Malhotra officially being named head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. Plus, Max and Shayna discuss Dylan Larkin's shocking request, formally asking the Detroit Red Wings to trade him.Host: Max Bultman and Shayna GoldmanWith: Thomas DranceExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryHow the Hurricanes’ stars could cost them the Stanley Cup
6d ago00:53:07Summary readyThe Golden Knights beat the Hurricanes in a back-and-forth Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Sean, Frank and Sean dissect the game, praise the Golden Knights’ resilience, the accidental blocked shot by Mitch Marner, the struggles of the Hurricanes’ first line and the indifferent play of goalies Frederick Andersen and Carter Hart. The NHL’s new All-Star Game format and Gary Bettman’s status as NHL commissioner caught the attention of Sean and Sean in what they learned this week.Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frank CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryGolden Knights-Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final preview
1w ago00:38:17Summary readyThe Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes is set to begin tomorrow night, but today, the guys preview the series and discuss what to expect when the puck drops for Game 1. Plus, Dom clarifies his Montreal Canadiens “fraudulence” post, The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston joins the show to talk about his latest offseason trade board, as well as Claude Lemieux’s family donating his brain to Boston University’s CTE Center for research into long-term effects of repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injury.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Dom Luszczyszyn and Chris JohnstonExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryNHL Mock Draft: If we were the GM…
2w ago00:41:34Summary readyWe are less than a month away from the NHL Draft and on today’s episode the guys deep dive into their annual GM mock, where they play general manager for every first round pick, making decisions based on their own lists and their given team’s needs. Before that, they take a look at Corey’s scouts and execs survey to get a sense of where the league is on the draft’s top 10 picks, and to close things out, they break down this year’s goalie and overager crop.Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerWith: FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryRemembering Claude Lemieux
2w ago00:13:29Summary readyClaude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe winner, has died. Today, Mark Lazerus and Dan Robson remember the man and look back on his career as one of the NHL’s most prolific playoff performers.If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.This episode was recorded at 3:15pm ET on Thursday, May 28, 2026.Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Dan RobsonExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryAvalanche eliminated in stunning sweep
2w ago00:53:48Summary readyThe Vegas Golden Knights punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, sweeping the President Trophy-winning Colorado Avalanche last night. Sean and Sean dig into how the Avs’ season ended in such disappointing fashion and if the Habs or Hurricanes match up better vs. the Golden Knights. The guys look ahead to Game 4 between Carolina and Montreal and stick tap Evgeni Malkin returning to the Penguins for another season.Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryHow are the Golden Knights doing this?
2w ago00:42:16Summary readyThe Vegas Golden Knights are just one win away from eliminating the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche from the playoffs and advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine years as an NHL franchise. Today, the guys break down how Vegas is putting it all together at the exact right time and how injuries to Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon have derailed the Avs. Plus, thoughts on the Carolina Hurricanes dominating the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final and one Conn Smythe pick for each of the final four teams left in the playoffs to close things out.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryIs McKenna or Stenberg the NHL Draft’s best winger?
3w ago00:51:04Summary readySince the Toronto Maple Leafs grabbed the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft, the conversation has mostly been about Gavin McKenna going first overall. Still, another winger named Ivar Stenberg is in the mix at the very top. Today, the guys compare McKenna and Stenberg and discuss if there’s a realistic case for the Leafs to take the Swede over the Canadian with the top pick. Plus, a deep dive into the draft’s center class, headlined by Caleb Malhotra and a quick Men’s World Championship prospect check-in and Memorial Cup picks to close things out. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerWith: FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SummaryNick Suzuki's line must produce for Habs to beat Hurricanes
3w ago00:37:56Summary readyThe Eastern Conference Final between the Canadiens and Hurricanes begins tonight in Raleigh. The Sean's welcome Arpon Basu to discuss the Habs desperately needing more from Nick Suzuki and his linemates and Lane Hutson's surprisingly steady defense in the playoffs. Hailey Salvian joins from Ottawa, the site of the Montreal Victoire's historic Walter Cup championship win over the Charge and Hailey tells us why she picked Marie-Philip Poulin as playoff MVP over Ann-Renée Desbiens. Plus, the boys look back on the Golden Knights' win over the Avalanche in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final.Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Arpon Basu and Hailey SalvianExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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