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Max Bultman, Sean Gentille, and Shayna Goldman break down Alex Ovechkin’s Capitals winning his final home opener against Sidney Crosby’s Penguins and discuss how Caps head coach Spencer Carbery can maximize Ovi’s production throughout the season. Plus, thoughts on Oilers-Ducks, Stu Skinner’s nice start for the Jets, McKenna vs. Marner tonight when the Maple Leafs visit the Golden Knights, and more. And, to close things out, Harman Dayal joins the show to talk about the seven NHL players who could make or break their team’s season. This episode was recorded live at 3:00pm ET on October 8, 2026. Hosts: Max Bultman & Sean Gentille With: Shayna Goldman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Panthers Brad Marchand suffers a tough break in Los Angeles, Gavin McKenna breaks out of his slump in Toronto and Dylan Larkin scores in his season debut in front of a hostile Detroit crowd. Plus, is Macklin Celebrini in play, to one day break Alex Ovechkin's goal scoring record? The Sean's and Frank discuss this and stick tap Nick Schmaltz and the Hurricanes and demand more from the Canadiens, Flyers and Predators. Host: Sean Gentille & Sean McIndoe With: Frank Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Detroit Red Wings, once the NHL’s model franchise, now find themselves in a precarious position with captain Dylan Larkin sidelined due to injury, and awaiting a requested trade out of Hockeytown, and with defenseman Simon Edvinsson back in Sweden awaiting a new contract. The guys discuss the latest out of Detroit and break down how their troubles could have been avoided in the offseason. Plus, reaction to Alex Ovechkin’s final season announcement, an uneven start for the Oilers, how Sasha Barkov’s potentially longterm injury will impact the Panthers and the Eastern Conference, and commissioner Gary Bettman saying the league could tweak no-trade clauses if issues continue to arise. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the 2026-27 NHL season gets underway this week, the Prospect Series crew looks at the health of every franchise, including current rosters, who’s coming up in the prospect pipelines, and potential to win the Stanley Cup in the future, and drafts them from No. 1 all the way to No. 32. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL season might be new, but the Edmonton Oilers goaltending stays the same, and so has Mike Babcock's intensity. Jakub Dobeš continues his dominance over the Maple Leafs, Jeremy Swayman shuts out the Rangers, the Golden Knights roll over the Blackhawks, and the Panthers spoil the Hurricanes Stanley Cup banner raising. Sean, Frank and Sean recap the first five games of the regular season, they discuss 10 teams that need a strong start to the season, and Jonas Siegel presents his Maple Leaf 'IF' list, ranking the variables facing the overhauled team. Host: Sean Gentille & Sean McIndoe With: Frank Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Max Bultman, Sean Gentille, and Shayna Goldman as they preview the full slate of NHL Opening Night games, break down Monday's Matthew Knies-Kirill Marchenko blockbuster trade, and discuss what they're looking forward to as the 2026-27 season gets underway. Host: Max Bultman and Sean Gentille With: Shayna Goldman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet This episode was recorded live at 3:00pm ET on September 29, 2026 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the 2026-27 NHL season set to begin tomorrow night, the guys deep dive into Jesse’s annual ranking of the top 45 goalies in the league, including the four who’ve separated themselves from the rest to land in the top tier. Plus, the guys have a great, in-depth conversation about Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill’s critique of defensive analytics in hockey, where hockey analytics are heading, and what it truly takes to build a premier front office. And, don’t forget to join us on YouTube tomorrow at 3:00pm ET for our LIVE NHL opening night preview: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With NHL training camps operating at a much quicker pace because of the shortened preseason, rookies and prospects have had to make an impact right away this year. Today, the guys break down which players have done just that, discussing the standouts from each division and what to expect as the regular season gets underway next week. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Fantilli, Alexander Nikishin and Simon Edvinsson are the remaining restricted free agents yet to be signed by their NHL clubs with only 6 days remaining until the start of the season. We discuss why that is, and what the end game is for the Blue Jackets, Hurricanes and Red Wings. Plus McIndoe enlists Corrado and Gentille to participate in his prediction game for the 26/27 NHL season. Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frank Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a seemingly unprecedented NHL offseason, with Brady Tkachuk forcing his way off the Senators and onto the Panthers, Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck both requesting trades, and Leo Carlsson signing a massive offer sheet with the Flyers, the guys break down the implications of hockey’s shifting balance of power and how it could impact the future of the game. Before that, the guys discuss yet another star Blue Jackets player, Kirill Marchenko, refusing to commit longterm in Columbus. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the NHL’s 2026-27 season which begins in less than two weeks, Sean, Frank and Sean present their outside the box, dark horse, long-shot selections to win the Hart, Calder, Vezina, Adams and Norris Trophies. Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frank Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As NHL training camps are set to open this week, the long wait for hockey is almost over. And, with that in mind, on today’s episode the guys break down the ten biggest storylines for the 2026-27 NHL season. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, the guys put their money where their mouth is on their best under-23 player debates, drafting their own 11-player rosters comprised of six forwards, four defensemen and a goalie. Who ended up with the best squad? Check out the episode and let us know in the comments. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a tumultuous summer in hockeytown with the Red Wings moving on from long time General Manager Steve Yzerman, with a search for a new head of Hockey Operations still in process with training camp right around the corner. Sean Gentille and Max Bultman dissect team captain Dylan Larkin’s controversial demand for a trade, they take a look at the Red Wings roster construction, prospect pool and if the Red Wings 10 year playoff drought will extend to another season. Host: Sean Gentille With: Max Bultman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor Hellebuyck’s name has dominated off-season trade rumours. Will the former Hart Trophy and Vezina Trophy winner be moved by the Jets, or can Winnipeg rebound to a league powerhouse like they were two seasons ago? Sean Mcindoe and Murat Ates take a look at the Jets from their strength in goal with Hellebuyck and Stuart Skinner, to their stable defense led by Josh Morrissey and newcomer Mario Ferraro and their deep forward group headlined by Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, Gabriel Valardi and Cole Perfetti and they ask, can the Winnipeg Jets return to the top 8 in the Western Conference and once again become a favourite to compete for the Stanley Cup? Host: Sean McIndoe With: Murat Ates Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been four years since the 2022 NHL Draft took place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, where the hometown Canadiens drafted Slovakian winger Juraj Slafkovsky first overall. On today’s episode, the guys revisit how the draft played out and discuss the risers, the biggest misses, and where, in hindsight, players like Logan Cooley, Lane Hutson, and Shane Wright should have been picked. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys deep dive back into the past three NHL Drafts, 2025, 2024, and 2023, and discuss how projections have changed over time for players like Ilya Protas, James Hagens, Matvei Michkov, and Charlie Stramel, and what the draft orders should have looked like in hindsight. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With eyes on the present and the future in today’s episode, the guys open things up by breaking down Corey’s summer best under-23 NHL player ranking and close things out with a deep dive into Scott’s first 2027 NHL Draft ranking of the year. In between, they debate the placement of players like Zach Benson, Tij Iginla, and Jake O’Brien on Corey’s list and discuss Landon DuPont as Scott’s No. 1 prospect and what Alexis Joseph must do heading into his QMJHL season. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s that time of year once again for Corey’s annual NHL Pipeline Rankings, a comprehensive look at the future of all 32 NHL teams. Today, the guys break down the best young players in each organization, the overall outlook for the clubs based on their prospects, and what they could use in their systems to become true Stanley Cup contenders. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brady Tkachuk has taken his talents to South Beach, but are the Senators better off without their former captain or is this the beginning of a retool in Canada’s capital? Of the ten teams featured in the How To Fix series this offseason, the Senators are the only one to have made the playoffs last season. Sean McIndoe and Julian McKenzie discuss why that is the case, the strength of the team with the forward group, a defense corps that keeps getting better, and the ongoing sore spot for the Sens in goal. Host: Sean McIndoe With: Julian McKenzie Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Chicago Blackhawks are entering year four of the Connor Bedard era with the star player beginning the season on injured reserve, rehabbing offseason shoulder surgery. Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers break down the young talent in Chicago and ask if Sam Rinzel, Artyom Levshunov, Anton Frondell, Frank Nazar and Roman Kantserov can take the next step in Bedard’s absence, and if franchise icon Patrick Kane can help guide this young team to where they want to go. Host: Mark Lazerus With: Scott Powers Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the World Junior Summer Showcase in the books and the Hlinka Gretzky Cup wrapping up this weekend, the guys get together to give their thoughts on the tournaments, including the outlooks for Canada and the US, and discuss which players stood out and which didn’t. Plus, thoughts on how 2027 and 2028 NHL Draft prospects, including the potential No. 1 pick in next summer’s draft, Landon DuPont, have fared so far at the Hlinka Gretzky. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The St. Louis Blues were very busy this offseason, acquiring Mason McTavish, Brandon Carlo and Connor McMichael in trades, as legendary Blue Alex Steen officially takes over as general manager. Jeremy Rutherford joins Sean Gentille to discuss the Blues’ changes, the longterm statuses of Robert Thomas and Colton Parayko in the organization, Joel Hofer set to take the starting job in goal from Jordan Binnington and if the team has done enough to get back into the playoff conversation in the Western Conference. Host: Sean Gentille With: Jeremy Rutherford Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just two years removed from winning the Presidents’ Trophy as the best team in the NHL, the underachieving New York Rangers have missed the playoffs the past two seasons, even with building blocks Igor Shesterkin, Mika Zibanejad and Adam Fox in place. Mark Lazerus welcomes Peter Baugh and Vince Mercogliano to discuss the Rangers’ offseason, including drafting Albert Smits fifth overall, trading Vincent Trochek and acquiring Pavel Dorofeyev and Joonas Korpisalo, as New York looks to return to the playoffs and avoid sending another “letter” to their long-suffering fans. Host: Mark Lazerus With: Peter Baugh and Vince Mercogliano Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vancouver Canucks are in full rebuild mode, from the front office down to drafting Caleb Malhotra third overall. With the Quinn Hughes era now over, Thomas Drance joins Sean Gentille to discuss the Sedin twins, Ryan Johnston and Manny Malhotra instilling some order to the chaotic Canucks, the trade value of Elias Pettersson, Brock Boeser and Filip Hronek, if goalie Thatcher Demko can rebound from the injuries that have stalled his career and what a successful season in Vancouver would look like for Marco Rossi, Zeev Buium, the Canucks, and their rabid fans. Host: Sean Gentille With: Thomas Drance Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Jersey Devils traded goalie Jacob Markstrom and defenseman Simon Nemec this offseason as new General Manager Sunny Mehta looks to make his mark on a team that underachieved in the Tom Fitzgerald era. Sean Gentille welcomes Peter Baugh to discuss the Devils’ outlook for the upcoming season, including captain Nico Hischier committing longterm to the franchise, the failed offer sheet for Barrett Hayton, new additions Evan Rodriguez and Jesper Boqvist, and a change in net for the Devils. Host: Sean Gentille With: Peter Baugh Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL’s World Cup of Hockey is set for February 2028, but it’s never too early to start arguing about lineup projections for both Team Canada and Team USA, which is exactly what the guys do on today’s episode. Max, Corey, and Scott break down which forwards, defensemen, and goalies should make the cut, including a very spicy debate about Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson’s potential role on the US blue line. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski put an end to trade speculation with a joint statement early in July. With Werenski recommitting to Columbus, attention is now turned to signing Adam Fantilli longterm and keeping star forward Kirill Marchenko happy, too. Aaron Portzline joins Sean McIndoe to discuss the perennially underachieving Blue Jackets and if Jet Greaves, along with new additions Valeri Nichushkin and Ryan Lomberg, can assist Werenski in leading the Jackets back to a playoff spot in 2026-27. Host: Sean McIndoe With: Aaron Portzline Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Toronto Maple Leafs were the most active NHL team when July’s free agency period opened, signing seven players, including goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, trading for Nick Paul and Darren Raddysh, and drafting Gavin McKenna first overall. But was it enough? Are the Leafs fixed or is there still more work to be done? Maple Leafs writer Jonas Siegel joins Sean McIndoe to answer those questions, as The Athletic Hockey Show’s annual summer series on how to turn non-playoff, underachieving clubs into playoff caliber teams returns. Host: Sean McIndoe With: Jonas Siegel Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, the guys break down Scott’s summer top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking, discussing a new group at the top including Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, and arguing about the placement of guys like Gabe Perreault, Zayne Parekh, and Dmitri Simashev. Plus, thoughts on the pools of the teams with the most prospects ranked, the rise of Ilya Protas and more. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the summer rolls on and the NHL offseason continues, the Chicago Blackhawks are one of the few teams creating headlines. Today, Laz and Shayna discuss Connor Bedard’s shoulder surgery that’ll keep him out for four months and whether it’s fair to label him “injury prone” at this point in his career, as well as the possibility of Hawks legend Patrick Kane reuniting with the club to help buoy the offense while Bedard is out. Plus, thoughts on the Anaheim Ducks officially matching Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet and how high Shayna’s concern-o-meter is for the Dallas Stars and Jason Robertson and the Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski. Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Shayna Goldman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leo Carlsson and Barret Hayton eagerly await decisions by the Anaheim Ducks and Utah Mammoth on their offer sheets from the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils. Sean, Frank and Sean debate the pros and cons of the Ducks letting Carlsson walk. They discuss the shocking move by legendary Ottawa Senator Daniel Alfredsson to join the Maple Leafs as an associate head coach, and the guys learn that baseball players are far more passionate about playing in the all-star game, than hockey players ever will be. Host: Sean Genttille and Sean McIndoe With: Frank Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL offseason has been a wild one so far and the Philadelphia Flyers’ five-year, $90 million offer sheet to the Anaheim Ducks’ Leo Carlsson is just the latest in a string of major events. The guys break down how they think it’ll all play out and then dive into Corey’s first 2027 NHL Mock Draft, with Everett Silvertips defenseman Landon DuPont going first overall. Plus, the guys close things out with listener questions in the mailbag and Chris gets a nice surprise at the end of the show! Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NHL Free Agency 2026 saw almost a billion dollars spent. Jess and Dom present their best and worst contracts, including the NHL's all-time goal scoring leader Alex Ovechkin re-signing with the Capitals, along with affordable contracts for Ivan Demidov, Tyson Foerster, Viktor Arvidsson, Mats Zuccarello and Stuart Skinner and bad value contracts for Bowen Byram, Rasmus Andersson Jacob Trouba and Sergei Bobrovsky. Plus the guys address Zach Werenski's decision to stay with the Blue Jackets, an offer-sheet for Barret Hayton in New Jersey and value contracts for John Carlson in Tampa Bay and Frederik Andersen in Edmonton. Host: Jesse Granger and Dom Luszczyszyn Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s July 1 and NHL free agency is in full effect with the Toronto Maple Leafs signing two-time Stanley Cup champion goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, the San Jose Sharks signing defenseman Jacob Trouba, the Washington Capitals adding former-Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner, and more. The guys break down all the big signings from the first day of free agency, as well as discuss extensions for Bowen Byram in Chicago with the Blackhawks, the Utah Mammoth acquiring Vincent Trocheck from the New York Rangers, and the latest on where Zach Werenski will play next season. This episode was recorded live at 4:00pm ET on July 1, 2026. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How 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 Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This 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 Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow…

The 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 Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to…

Brady 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 McIndoe With: Frank Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet We 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/9780063329195 Watch full episodes on YouTube:…

Mike 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 McIndoe With: Frank Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet We 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/9780063329195 Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe…

We 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 Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With 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 Goldman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 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 Pronman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With 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 Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 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 McIndoe With: Frank Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After 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 Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic:…

The 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 Goldman With: Thomas Drance Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See…

The 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 McIndoe With: Frank Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 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 Lazerus With: Dom Luszczyszyn and Chris Johnston Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We 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 Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkF Subscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.