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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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Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 2min
Dallas Stars spoil Landeskog's triumphant return
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 BultmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 7min
Have the Maple Leafs finally found their killer instinct?
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 McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2025 • 13min
Lou Lamoriello out as Isles GM | Instant Reaction
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 GentilleWith: Arthur StapleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 22, 2025 • 16min
What to expect as Hockey Canada trial begins this week
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 LazerusWith: Dan Robson and Katie StrangExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 21, 2025 • 1h 3min
Stanley Cup Playoffs opening weekend takeaways
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 LazerusExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 6min
Western Conference NHL playoff preview
Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn preview the four western conference first round playoff series, including the Stars in tough vs the Avalanche, the Kings and Oilers part 4, Minnesota hard pressed to upset Vegas and the President Trophy champion Jets vs the streaking Blues. Plus, Sean welcomes Hailey Salvian, who is in Czechia for a Women's World Hockey Championships update.Host: Sean GentilleWith: Shayna Goldman, Dom Luszczyszyn, Hailey SalvianExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 6min
Eastern Conference NHL playoff preview
Frank, Sean and Sean preview the first round matchups in the Eastern Conference, including the battle of Ontario between the Maple Leafs and Senators, the battle of Florida with the LIghtning hosting the Panthers and Carolina vs New Jersey. They all take blame for the Canadiens not clinching yet, and the storybook ending, which is still possible for the Blue Jackets, as the powerhouse Washington Capitals await a first round opponent.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 2025 • 58min
Is Chris Drury the right person to fix the Rangers?
Max and Laz address Calvin de Haan's fiery comments directed at the New York Rangers, the disappointing season for the blue-shirts and if GM Chris Drury is the right person to fix what ails Gotham's hockey team. Chris Johnston stops by to discuss some of the other NHL teams who failed to make the playoffs this season, and what is next for the Sabres, Red Wings, Blackhawks, Bruins and Penguins. Plus, Scott Wheeler and Chris Peters from the Prospect Series join Max for a Frozen Four recap.Host: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Chris Johnston, Scott Wheeler and Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 10, 2025 • 58min
Hurricanes-Devils locked in as first Stanley Cup Playoff matchup
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the appeal of a Hurricanes-Devils first round playoff series, Matthew Knies next contract with the Maple Leafs, and the Montreal Canadiens preparing for the debut of Ivan Demidov. The guys talk about the return of Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek being just what the doctor ordered for the WIld, Jordan Binnington going after Corey Perry, and they lament a tough week for the NHL family, which lost Ray Shero, Greg Millen and Mark Laforest.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 4min
Will the Ottawa Senators make some noise in the playoffs?
Hailey and Sean discuss the Ottawa Senators clinching a playoff spot after an eight year drought, and the Vancouver Canucks amazing third period comeback over a Dallas Stars team who suddenly have defensive issues. With the Women's World Hockey Championships underway in the Czech Republic, Hailey and Sean preview the tournament, with Canada and the United States, once again leading the way.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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