The Athletic Hockey Show

Max Bultman, Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe discuss the huge deadline day trade between the Hurricanes and Stars involving Mikko Rantanen, who negotiated an 8 year, 12 million dollar per year deal with Dallas, to get the trade done. The Hurricanes, who acquired Rantanen earlier this season from Colorado, received Logan Stankoven and two 1st round picks in 2026 and 2027 from the Stars.Host: Max BultmanWith: Sean McIndoe and Sean GentilleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean McIndoe and Scott Wheeler breakdown the trade between the Leafs and Flyers, with Toronto finally acquiring a 3rd line centre, with Scott Laughton and a pair of picks coming to the Leafs for prospect Nikita Grebenkin and a protected 2027 1st round pick with Philly retaining 50 percent of Laughton's salary over the next two seasons. Hosts: Sean McIndoe and Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean McIndoe and Corey Pronman breakdown the trade involving Josh Norris, along with Jacob Bernard-Docker being moved to the Sabres in exchange for center Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, a 28 year old defensemen and a 2nd round pick in 2026.Hosts: Sean McIndoe and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Colorado Avalanche and New York Islanders made the first big splash of NHL trade deadline day as the clock struck midnight with the Avs acquiring Brock Nelson and William Dufour, sending Calum Ritchie, Oliver Kylington, a 2026 or 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2028 third-round pick to the Isles.Hosts: Max BultmanWith: Peter BaughExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Laz is joined by The Athletic’s own Dan Robson to dig deeper into his “Why Canadians are stung by Wayne Gretzky’s silence” piece and discuss Gretzky’s allegiance to US President Donald Trump, his silence after Trump’s calls to make Canada the 51st state, the potential impact on his legacy, and more.Host: Mark LazerusWith: Dan RobsonExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the trade deadline less than two days away, Hailey and Sean tackle a busy news cycle for the NHL, including Alex Ovechkin sitting 10 goals away from NHL history, a devastating season ending injury for Jack Hughes, and an active trade day, for the Lightning, Predators, Kraken and Penguins. Plus, they look at what other teams to watch, who we expect to be very active, leading up to the Friday 3pm ET deadline.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning are on hot streaks and gearing up to make big moves ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The hosts dissect the Winnipeg Jets' scoring woes and the urgency for player acquisitions. Exciting trade prospects like Brock Besser and Alex Tuck are discussed, along with the Lightning's financial strategies for enhancing their roster. Emotions run high as the deadline approaches, impacting players and fans alike, while humorous banter among the hosts adds a light-hearted touch to the serious business of hockey trades.

NHL insider Chris Johnston shares expert insights on the Panthers' bold trade for Seth Jones from the Blackhawks as they eye enhancements post-deadline. He discusses the frantic atmosphere that surrounds team strategizing during this time. Joining him, Peter Baugh analyzes how the Rangers shift their roster while keeping playoff aspirations intact, shedding light on recent trades and player management. Sparks fly as they explore the complex dynamics of player acquisitions, and the show's lighter moments also reference perfect culinary delights for hockey fans.

The hosts dive into their top five anticipated NHL trade deadline moves, spotlighting teams like the Winnipeg Jets and the Dallas Stars. They discuss the Jets' need for an impactful forward and the Stars' desire for a right-shot defender. The conversation also covers the Washington Capitals' search for a third-line center and the Oilers' goalie needs. Expect lively insights on defensemen strategies for the Florida Panthers as well. All this as they explore how these moves could reshape playoff aspirations.

Frankie Corrado, a former NHL player, joins the discussion to dive into the struggles of star player Elias Pettersson. The talk highlights Pettersson's recent performance issues and the potential ramifications of his no-movement clause. They also touch on trade speculations involving Mikko Rantanen and Seth Jones, detailing the frustrations of players and teams as the deadline approaches. The conversation is filled with insights on media scrutiny and player dynamics, painting a vivid picture of the current NHL landscape.