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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 Recap: Who drafted the best class?
3d ago00:34:34Summary readyHow will Gavin McKenna fit on the Maple Leafs? Was Daxon Rudolph the right choice for the Sabres at No. 4? And did the San Jose Sharks begin a countdown to a Stanley Cup? The 2026 NHL Draft picks are in and now we get to decide who won, who lost, who fits, who doesn't, and how it all plays out next season and beyond.Join The Athletic’s Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and Max Bultman, along with FloHockey’s Chris Peters, as they recap all the action from the 2026 NHL Draft.This episode was recorded live at 5:00pm ET on June 27, 2026.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.
SummaryNHL Draft: Round 1
4d ago03:52:37Summary readyThis year marks one of the most interesting NHL Draft classes in recent memory. But beyond the near certainty of Gavin McKenna going No. 1 to Toronto, where will players like Ivar Stenberg, Chase Reid, and the rest of the draft class land? Join The Athletic Hockey Show LIVE for instant reactions and expert analysis throughout the entire first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.Co-presented by FloHockey, and hosted by The Athletic’s Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and Max Bultman, alongside FloHockey's Chris Peters, this special event will feature the sharpest minds in the business, breaking down every pick and every trade, with exclusive access to the best prospects highlights around. You won't find coverage like this anywhere else.This episode was recorded live at 7:00pm ET on June 26, 2026.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.
SummaryNHL Draft preview: What we know about the draft order shakeup
6d ago00:45:44Summary readyThe 2026 NHL Draft is just two days away, but the action started early with a flurry of picks and players traded over the last few days. Today, the Prospect Series crew breaks down the deals for Bowen Byram, Jordan Kyrou, William Eklund, and Simon Nemec, the total shakeup to the draft order, and last minute intel ahead of Friday night. Plus, quick thoughts on highly-touted 2027 prospect Landon DuPont reportedly going to Michigan next season.This episode was recorded live at 12:00pm ET on June 24, 2026.Join us for The Athletic Hockey Show x FloHockey NHL Draft Live on YouTube for the entire first round of the NHL Draft on Friday, June 26 at 7:00pm ET and a full draft recap after the last pick is made on Saturday, June 27.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.
SummaryDid Brady Tkachuk quit on the Ottawa Senators?
1w ago00:47:59Summary readyBrady Tkachuk wanted out of Ottawa and the Senators captain got his wish on Sunday, joining his brother Matthew in Florida, after the Panthers traded three first rounders to the Senators to get him. Sean, Frank and Sean dissect the trade and look ahead to more scenarios like this happening. Plus the guys discuss five General Manager's who are on the hot-seat leading up to the draft and free agency, hometown boy Darren Raddysh signing a max deal in Toronto and Jonathan Toews calling it a career in the NHL.Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frank CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWe are happy to announce the upcoming release of The Hockey 100, the definitive ranking of the greatest players of the beautiful game. This is set to release ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season in October and you can pre-order today from the link in our episode description.Pre-order The Hockey 100: http://hc.com/9780063329195Watch 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 clearing Mike Babcock a bad look for the NHL?
2w ago00:59:31Summary readyMike Babcock has been cleared by the NHL after the league investigated his conduct during his tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets, paving the way for the Edmonton Oilers to hire Babcock as their next head coach. Sean, Frank and Sean present their opinions on Babcock, the Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller, and Kelly McCrimmon's end of season comments on the Golden Knights being the most hated team in the NHL and the possibility of Rod Brind'Amour being one of Hockey's Hall of Fame inductees next week.Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frank CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWe are happy to announce the upcoming release of The Hockey 100, the definitive ranking of the greatest players of the beautiful game. This is set to release ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season in October and you can pre-order today here: http://hc.com/9780063329195Watch 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 2026: Predicting all 32 first-round picks
2w ago00:52:29Summary readyWe are just over a week away from the 2026 NHL Draft, and on today’s Prospect Series episode, the guys make all 32 first-round selections, projecting where top prospects like Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, and Chase Reid could actually end up going on draft night.Join us for The Athletic Hockey Show x FloHockey NHL Draft Live on YouTube for the entire first round of the NHL Draft on Friday, June 26 at 7:00pm ET.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.
SummaryCarolina Hurricanes win the Stanley Cup | Instant Reaction
2w ago00:32:32Summary readyWith the Stanley Cup in the building, the Carolina Hurricanes eliminated the Vegas Golden Knights, capturing their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. Max and Shayna look back on a memorable Stanley Cup Final, Jordan Staal winning the Conn Smythe, the disappearing act by the Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner, and the storybook ending for Brandon Bussi, who won three straight games in relief of Frederik Andersen in the Final.This episode was recorded live at 11:30pm ET on Sunday, June 14, 2026.Host: Max Bultman and Shayna GoldmanExecutive 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.
SummaryCan the Hurricanes capture the Stanley Cup?
3w ago00:33:40Summary readyThe Carolina Hurricanes are one win away from their second Stanley Cup in franchise history after a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in last night’s Game 5 in Raleigh. Today, the guys break down the historic play of Canes captain Jordan Staal, Brandon Bussi’s improbable return to the Carolina net, and what the VGK must do to force a Game 7 on Wednesday night. Plus, thoughts on where Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse could play next season after requesting a trade out of Edmonton and Nikita Kucherov very narrowly edging out Connor McDavid for his second Hart Trophy as league MVP. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive 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 Draft: Who’s our consensus top 10?
3w ago00:57:18Summary readyWith about two weeks to go until the NHL Draft, the guys work to construct a consensus top 10 list, ranking the prospects and placing them into tiers with debates and concessions along the way.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.
SummaryHas Jordan Staal entered the Conn Smythe Trophy race?
3w ago00:50:33Summary readyThe Carolina Hurricanes, led by captain Jordan Staal, evened-up the Stanley Cup Final at two games apiece. Sean, Frank and Sean break down another nail-biter in Vegas, if Staal has done enough to enter the Conn Smythe Trophy race and how Brandon Bussi did in his first career playoff start. They discuss Mike Babcock potentially joining the Edmonton Oilers, the NHLPA asking the NHL to delay the hiring until a proper investigation can be done and the bad press that Dylan Larkin has received since demanding a trade out of Detroit.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.
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