The Athletic Hockey Show

The Athletic
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Dec 12, 2022 • 54min

Gary Bettman’s 30 years as NHL commissioner, Scott Stevens’ legacy changing over time, Patrick Kane’s time with Chicago Blackhawks running out?, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, and more

Ian and guest cohost Mark Lazerus have you covered with a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show and discuss Thomas Chabot accidentally smacking his stick into teammate Travis Hamonic’s face, NHL Board of Governors meetings and Gary Bettman’s 30 years as league commissioner, Scott Stevens being ranked No. 49 in The Athletic’s NHL 99 project and how legacies change over time, the great Jaromir Jagr stepping out of the Kladno Knights owner’s suite and picking up 2 assists at the age of 50, Jack Hughes records the longest recorded shift in NHL history, Patrick Kane’s time with the Chicago Blackhawks probably running out, Alex DeBrincat off to a pedestrian start with the Ottawa Senators, and the guys hand out this week’s Jack Adams Winner of the Week award to close the show.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.
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Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 9min

Canada, USA WJC roster options, NHL prospects Corey was wrong about, listener questions, and more

Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters are back for a brand new episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series as the guys discuss roster options for Team Canada and Team USA heading into the 2023 World Junior Championships, NHL prospects Corey was wrong about, and 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.
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Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 14min

Marie-Philip Poulin, Canadian Athlete of the Year, joins the show, Sidney Crosby on pace to score 47 goals, Kris Letang returns to the ice

Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille chat about Marie-Philip Poulin winning Canadian Athlete of the Year, insight into the process behind the voting, and Poulin being the first woman hockey player to win the award. Then, Poulin joins the show to discuss the award, reflect on her year of accomplishments, the continuous push to grow women's hockey, and much more. To wrap up, Sidney Crosby is showing no signs of slowing down, Kris Letang is back on the ice, and a dive into the comment section.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show's Youtube channel: youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 10min

Tage Thompson's big night, if high-scoring NHL games are here to stay, and struggling contenders in Colorado and Florida

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Tage Thompson's big game against the Blue Jackets Wednesday night, if the high-scoring games are here to stay, and theories why they have stuck around. Also, fans react poorly to Ian and Hailey Salvian's attendance story, and Sean calls out one fanbase in particular in return.Then in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger discusses the swing in odds for Thompson's Rocket Richard chances, the Golden Knights suffering from their own Vegas Flu, and contenders currently on the outside looking in on the playoffs. To wrap up, "boot hockey" is definitely a thing, a DGB Intern comes through, and a look back with "This Week in Hockey History".Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM: (845)445-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show's Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 7, 2022 • 58min

Colorado facing an Avalanche of Injuries, Mitch Marner point streak continues and Shane Wright exacts revenge on Montreal Canadiens

On the heels of the news that Nathan MacKinnon will be out for a month, Peter Baugh joins Rob, Jesse and guest co-host Joe Smith to discuss the injury riddled defending Stanley Cup champions and to promote his new book:  Force of Nature: Joe Sakic, a star studded team and how the Colorado Avalanche built a Stanley Cup winner.Plus, the roundtable looks back on Paul Maurice's return to Winnipeg, the Jets turnaround with Rick Bowness this season, Shane Wright's revenge against the Montreal Canadiens, Mitch Marner's point streak extended and we discuss where we think trade chips Brock Boeser and Patrick Kane may end up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 6, 2022 • 1h 4min

Jon Hamm, St. Louis Blues super fan spreads positive vibes for his hometown team

Actor and all around good guy Jon Hamm known for memorable roles in Madmen, The Town, Bridesmaids, Tag and more recently Top Gun Maverick, Fargo and Confess, Fletch joins Sean Gentille and guest co-host Jeremy Rutherford to discuss his obsession for his hometown St. Louis Blues, his love for Ivan Barbarshev, growing up in St. Louis and being a three letter athlete at the John Burroughs School, the projects he's currently working on and if fellow actor Ryan Reynolds has inspired him to one day own an NHL franchise.Plus Sean and J.R. catch you up on the struggles of the New York Rangers, Shane Wright's revenge game vs the Montreal Canadiens and possible landing spots for Patrick Kane, the NHL's most sought after rental, as the season continues to spiral out of control for the Chicago Blackhawks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 10min

Bruce Cassidy's revenge game on tap, Brock Boeser nearly scratched on Hockey Fights Cancer night, what’s wrong with the New York Rangers?, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, Multiple Choice Madness, trivia!, and more

Ian and Julian kick off the week with a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show and discuss what’s wrong with the New York Rangers, if Ovi is entering Hank Aaron territory chasing Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, Brock Boeser’s nearly being scratched by the Vancouver Canucks on Hockey Fights Cancer night, Bruce Cassidy’s revenge game going back to Boston with his Golden Knights against the Bruins tonight, what kind of reception Johnny Gaudreau should expect from Flames fans upon his return to Calgary in the New Year, Steven Stamkos hit 1,000 points last week, and more.Plus, the guys create a new segment, hand out this week’s Jack Adams Winner of the Week award, answer a Multiple Choice Madness question, and Julian gives Ian a last minute trivia quiz to close the show.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.
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Dec 2, 2022 • 1h 15min

NHL awards watch with Dom Luszczyszyn, and could this be the year the Washington Capitals miss the playoffs?

Hailey and Sean return to recap some of the NHL action from Thursday night, and discuss if this could be the year the Capitals miss out on the postseason. Then Thriday bestie Dom Luszczyszyn is back to look at the early frontrunners for the Hart, Norris, Selke, Calder, and Vezina trophies. To wrap up, mascots, why not?Get a subscription to The Athletic for $2/month for 12 months: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 10min

The NHL's most likeable players, Alex Ovechkin breaks road goal record, and the great goalie debate

Ian and Sean return to discuss Sean's piece on the NHL's most likeable players, and the reaction to his inclusion of Claude Giroux and Sidney Crosby. Also, an unhinged Kings-Kraken game, Pat Maroon channels Jack Edward's comments into a positive, and Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's road goal record.Then, in "Granger Things" resident goalie Jesse Granger discusses that whole Matt Murray net thing, and Connor Hellebuyck not getting a whistle when his mask came off. To wrap up, a preseason take comes back to haunt somebody in the mailbag, and it's all wrapped up with "This Week in Hockey History".Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM: (845) 445-8459!Get a subscription to The Athletic for $2 month for 12 months: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 30, 2022 • 1h 16min

Real or no deal? The NHL's most surprising teams so far this season, Bernie Nicholls from flood lights to bright lights

Rob, Jesse and Mike take a look at some of the more surprising stories in the NHL including the upstart New Jersey Devils and Seattle Kraken, Jason Roberts and Bo Horvat goal scoring prowess, the surprisingly ordinary Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames and the shockingly good Winnipeg Jets.Plus the guys stick tap Alex Ovechkin's latest milestone, discuss Connor Hellebuyck's challenge to the NHL for safety and what Marco Rossi's demotion means for the Minnesota Wild.Bernie Nicholls who played 18 seasons in the NHL joins the boys to discuss his no holds bared new book, 'From Floodlights to Bright Lights' about his career, playing with Gretzky in LA, getting traded at the all-star game and so many more great stories from one of hockey's most exciting players from the 1990's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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