The Athletic Hockey Show

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 Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Panthers, Mark Scheifele’s valiant performance in the Jets’ Game 6 loss to the Stars, and more. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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.

Hailey and Sean reunite to discuss the pathetic, predictable, effort by the Maple Leafs in a pivotal game 5 over 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 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 Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 behind the Ducks bench to close the show. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Pierre LeBrun and Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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 opinion on the Utah hockey club finally settling on a team name and logo, as they pick the Mammoth to represent Salt Lake City in the NHL Host: Sean Gentille With: Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 still remain? Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 latest Stanley Cup odds from our friends at BetMGM. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and Minnesota on Thursday night. Hosts: Jesse Granger and Mark Lazerus Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 dysfunctional Canucks and what team Mike Sullivan should coach next? Host: Sean McIndoe and Sean Gentille With: Frankie Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the Senators and Blues, the Lightning hoping to regroup after losing Game 1 to the Panthers, and Vegas and the Wild shooting to take the all important Game 3 in their series. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Max Bultman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 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.

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.

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. Host: Mark Lazerus With: Dan Robson and Katie Strang Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.