The Athletic Hockey Show

Hailey and Sean dive deep into which teams need to – and realistically could – capitalize on their window of contention the most? The clock is ticking on the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Plus they look back on an entertaining 2nd night of action in the NHL with 36 goals combined, scored in the 5 games played.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean, Frank and Sean draw some hasty conclusions after opening night of the 2024/2025 NHL season including the Seattle Kraken blowing a 2 goal lead in their home opener, the Joonas Korpisalo led Bruins getting crushed by the Florida Panthers, and the unstoppable Utah Hockey Club on a heater, dominating the Chicago Blackhawks in the first game in the history of the franchise. Plus, the guys over react to Igor Shesterkin reportedly turning down 88 Million dollars over 8 years from the New York Rangers and what Connor Bedard's sophomore season might look like. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frank CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Laz are back on this Monday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss Jeremy Swayman’s contract extension with the Bruins, why locker room access is crucial to sports journalism, the inconspicuous start to the NHL regular season at the Global Series, and more. Plus, The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston weighs in on the Swayman deal, Shesterkin’s next contract, and Amazon’s “Faceoff: Inside the NHL” docuseries.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Chris JohnstonExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max, Corey, and Scott discuss this preseason’s standout prospects, the 2024 draftees still competing for jobs in training camp, and weigh in on the “preseason is too long” debate. Plus, the guys answer some great questions in the mailbag to close the show.Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille welcome Max Bultman and Sean McIndoe to the Thursday show for the annual The Athletic Hockey Show starting lineup draft. Each member selects one center, left winger, right winger, two defenders and a goaltender with the goal of building a roster where the team with the most combined points wins bragging rights this season. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleWith: Max Bultman and Sean McIndoeExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the storylines that interest them the most heading into the 2024/25 NHL season, led by the contract dispute between Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins, what non playoff teams will make the jump to a playoff position this season, will Matvei Michkov and John Tortorella live in harmony in Philadelphia, will Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky's goal record this season and who will be the first coach fired?Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Corey discuss the dynamics of the 2025 NHL Draft, including whether James Hagens will go wire-to-wire as the presumptive No. 1 pick, potential risers over the course of the season, and what it could all mean on draft night. Plus, the guys answer some listener questions in the mailbag to close the show.Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Laz pick which players are poised to take their games to the next level in 2024-25. Plus, The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun talks Swayman, Shesterkin, and the length of the preseason, and Jesse Granger makes his goalie breakout picks to close the show.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Pierre LeBrun and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters draft teams of 6 forwards, 4 defensemen, and 1 goalie from a pool of the world’s best under-23 players on this special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series.Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille welcome Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn to deep dive The Athletic NHL player tiers. This year's project involves 150 players, broken down into five tiers, the MVP cornerstones, the franchise pillars, the all-star candidates, the bona-fide stars and the elite support. This season we expanded the tiers by one and adding 25 extra players, and goaltenders.  Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleWith: Shayna Goldman and Dom LuszczyszynExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.