The Athletic Hockey Show

T'was the Thriday show before Christmas, when all throughout the podcast, Hailey and Sean discuss the release of the Boston Bruins independent investigation into the handling of the controversial signing of Mitchell Miller. They take a look at Pierre Lebrun's six ideas that he would implement if he was commissioner of the NHL for a day, including conference playoffs, fixing the point system and moving up free agency. They discuss six teams in competition for the chance to select Connor Bedard first overall in the 2023 NHL draft and they present their predictions for what teams will qualify for the playoffs, as we approach the NHL Christmas break.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Thursday edition of TAHS, Ian and Sean discuss what constitutes a “revenge game” (and end up doing a Jimmy Vesey career retrospective), if you’re a Sens fan attending the game in Ottawa tonight, would you rather see Ovi tie or break Gordie Howe’s goals record or see the Senators win, guys who went “supernova” for a brief period of time in honor of Andrew “Hamburglar” Hammond’s retirement this week, DGB’s “middle five middling teams in the middle” power rankings, if the Florida Panthers moved on from Andrew Brunette too quickly, and the guys close things out with listener questions in the mailbag and This Week in Hockey History.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob, Jesse and Russo praise Sidney Crosby who hasn't let age affect his play as the former 'kid' is 8th in NHL scoring, Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov who has led the Canes to a 10-0-2 record in their past 12 games and Connor McDavid who is putting up Gretzky/Lemieux type numbers.Mike had a chance to sit down with Tage Thompson and Kevyn Adams from the Buffalo Sabres about the Sabres continued development and Tage's massive start to the season which sees him third in NHL scoring.Plus we address the aggressive manner in which NHL linesmen Dan Kelly removed Michael Bunting off the ice in Toronto, Cale Makar's honest plea to the refs in the Colorado / Islanders game, John Tortorella benching Kevin Hayes and a lot more on the final roundtable ahead of the Christmas break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig and Sean discuss the resurgence of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Steven Stamkos on the cusp of reaching another milestone, the guys take a look at Alexander Ovechkin's 2 game goal scoring slump and the Philadelphia Flyers transition year filled with injuries, indifferent play and already a 10 game losing streak under John Tortorella.Former Flyer Chris Therien joins Craig and Sean to discuss his new book 'Road to Redemption' why it's a Philly story, his battle with addiction, his new outlook on life with his family and what he thinks of the Flyers, including Tortorella's decision to recently bench Flyers leading scorer Kevin Hayes.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the last Monday show of 2022, Ian and Julian discuss if shootouts should determine the Stanley Cup Final, as penalty kicks decided the World Cup over the weekend, the NHL potentially expanding to an 84-game schedule, Ovi looking to pass Gordie Howe on the all-time goals list this week, if the ongoing Hockey Canada scandal will put a damper on the World Junior Championship set to begin next week, Ryan Reaves and Kirill Kaprizov dressed up as Santa and an elf for pre-game skate, how many more players will hit 1,000 career PIMs, Joe Malone’s career, and the guys wrap things up with this week’s Jack Adams Winner of the Week and a little Multiple Choice Madness.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series is back with a brand new episode as Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss top US NHL Draft eligible Will Smith getting cut from Team USA’s World Junior roster, Team Canada’s blue line full of Chicago Blackhawks prospects, and the guys answer a bunch of listener questions in the mailbag to close things out. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hailey and Sean welcome Tarik El-Bashir ahead of the Caps home game vs Dallas on Thursday evening, to discuss the 'Great 8's' historic assault on the NHL's goal scoring record and the resurgence of the once struggling Washington Capitals.Salvian and Gentille take a look at the struggling LA Kings, and stick tap Trevor Moore who signed an extension with his hometown team, they debate the merits of a play-in round of the playoffs, how the NHL and the Ottawa Senators need Ryan Reynolds in their lives and we send our love to Calgary Flames Assistant General Manager Chris Snow and his #Snowystrong better half Kelsie.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a brand new Thursday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian asks Sean which recent Gary Bettman comment he has a bigger problem with, the guys discuss whether the NHL should follow the NBA’s lead and change the names of their awards, and more.Plus, Jesse Granger stops by in Granger Things as the guys debate an NHL playoff play-in round, discuss the vetting process for NHL owners, and answer listener questions in the mailbag to close things out. Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM: (845)445-8459!Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show's Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a supersized roundtable, Rob, Jesse and Mike marvel at the wonder that is Alexander Ovechkin, who continues his assault of the NHL's all-time goal scoring record held by Wayne Gretzky. The guys discuss Mitch Marner's impressive 23 game point streak and go over some of the bigger storylines from the just wrapped board of governor meetings, including news on the salary cap, playoff format and the Ottawa Senators ownership interest.John Shannon, the legendary executive producer of NHL hockey, who went in front of the camera later in life as a hockey insider, talks about his first book 'Evolve or Die', a look behind the scenes of working in broadcasting for the NHL, Hockey Night in Canada and Sportsnet during his storied career.The boys also give their take on Bo Horvat, Darryl Sutter, Jack Eichel and the beast that is Tage Thompson in another edition of rapid fire.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek Lalonde, the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings joins Sean and guest co-host Max Bultman to discuss the progression of the Detroit Red Wings, how he is fitting into the Detroit community, his time in Tampa Bay and being a member of the Bills Mafia.Sean and Max analyze Bo Horvat's contract situation in Vancouver, and what teams should be coveting the star center, this trade season, and we stick tap Kris Letang as he makes a successful return to the Penguins lineup after suffering a stroke less than two weeks ago.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.