The Athletic Hockey Show

Scott Wheeler, a hockey analyst renowned for his NHL prospect expertise, teams up with sports journalist Thomas Drance to dive into the exciting world of prospect tournaments. They discuss standout performances from events like the Prospects Challenge and the Young Stars Classic, highlighting talents like Yuri Koolich and Ato Ratu. The duo navigates the challenges young prospects face, the competitive nature of emerging players, and the developmental paths critical for their NHL futures. Insights into team dynamics and potential impacts add depth to the conversation.

On today’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, the full squad, Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters deep dive into Corey’s NHL rebuild ranking and discuss why certain teams are closer to contention than others, goaltending impacts, potentially tradable assets, and more. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts dive into the intriguing world of NHL playoff contenders for the upcoming season. They assess whether to 'buy' or 'sell' stock in teams like the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers based on off-season changes. Young prospects like Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg are highlighted for their potential impact. The Dallas Stars face a delicate balance between an aging roster and emerging talent, while roster moves from the Vancouver Canucks and Bruins set the stage for a competitive landscape. Tune in for valuable insights!

On today’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and Scott answer listener questions and comments about Corey’s U23 rankings and the guys discuss Scott’s take on this season’s Calder Trophy race.Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max and Corey deep dive into Corey’s 2024 ranking of the best NHL players and prospects under the age of 23 and discuss the Brayden Yager-Rutger McGroarty trade, the Sharks acquiring Yaroslav Askarov, the Blues cashing in on their offer sheets to Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway, and more.Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Lazerus, Aaron Portzline, and Hailey Salvian react to the tragic deaths of Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau.Host: Mark LazerusWith: Aaron Portzline and Hailey SalvianExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max and Corey break down the top 8 teams in Corey’s 2024 NHL Pipeline Rankings including the New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, and Chicago Blackhawks, and discuss the best U23 prospects for each franchise in the group, expectations, projections, and more.Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max and Corey break down the No. 16-9 teams in Corey’s 2024 NHL Pipeline Rankings including the New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Minnesota Wild, and discuss the best U23 prospects for each franchise in the group, expectations, projections, and more.Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max and Corey break down the No. 24-17 teams in Corey’s 2024 NHL Pipeline Rankings including the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames, and discuss the best U23 prospects for each franchise in the group, expectations, projections, and more.Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max and Corey break down the bottom 8 teams in Corey’s 2024 NHL Pipeline Rankings including the Tampa Bay Lightning, Edmonton Oilers, and New York Islanders, and discuss the best U23 prospects for each franchise in the group, expectations, projections, and more.Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices