The Athletic Hockey Show

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Sep 23, 2022 • 1h 19min

Jack Campbell joins the show, Flyers’ Ryan Ellis likely out for the season, Trevor Zegras contract talks on hold in Anaheim

The new Friday show with Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille kicks off talking training camp and what it's like to cover as a writer, before diving into the news of Ryan Ellis being expected to miss the season for the Flyers. Also, Ducks GM Pat Verbeek says a new contract for Trevor Zegras will wait until the offseason, and Jakob Chychrun still awaits a trade out of Arizona.Then, goalie Jack Campbell joins the show to discuss becoming a member of the Edmonton Oilers and looking ahead to participating in the Battle of Alberta, and obviously, Red Lobster.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 22, 2022 • 55min

No extension in Toronto for GM Kyle Dubas, Columbus Blue Jackets sit low in season preview, betting lines for teams to make or miss the playoffs

With the news that Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas will not be getting a contract extension, Ian and Sean discuss what needs to happen for the team this season for him to get one. Also, as season previews are released on The Athletic for each NHL team from Dom Luszczyszyn, Shayna Goldman, and Sean Gentille, the pair dig into the placement of the Blue Jackets. Then, Jesse Granger returns for a new "Granger Things", with lines for teams that may make or miss the playoffs. To wrap up, "Barry Gettman" calls in with a response, people loved Wilson Phillips, and more.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/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 21, 2022 • 53min

NHL training camps open, Nathan MacKinnon's team friendly deal and Bill Daly on the salary cap, world cup and the Hockey Canada scandal

Jesse Granger, Michael Russo and Joe Smith look back on the massive deal signed by Nathan MacKinnon which somehow is still a team friendly deal for Colorado. The guys stick tap the careers of Zdeno Chara, P.K. Subban and Keith Yandle, they discus the Jets decision to strip Blake Wheeler of his Captaincy and take a look at some of the more surprising PTO's offered to established NHL'ers this fall.Bill Daly, the deputy commissioner of the NHL joins Russo and Sean Gentille from NHL media week to discuss a number of topics including the salary cap, the world cup, advertising on jerseys and the NHL's view on the recent sexual assault scandals involving Hockey Canada.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 20, 2022 • 1h 6min

Nathan MacKinnon becomes NHL's highest paid player, Zdeno Chara, PK Subban and Keith Yandle retire, Mike Grier's rebuild in San Jose

On the season premiere of The Athletic Hockey Show USA with Craig Custance and Sean Gentille, discuss Nathan MacKinnon's monster 8 year extension with Colorado, making him the highest paid player in the NHL with an AAV of 12.6 million a season. The guys celebrate the careers of NHL defensemen Zdeno Chara, P.K. Subban and Keith Yandle who retired from their playing careers on Tuesday and we look back on the NHL's media availability in Vegas with the games top stars and praise MacKinnon and Jonathan Huberdeau who stole the show and Connor McDavid who missed the mark with his vanilla, polarizing comments on the Hockey Canada scandal.Mike Grier the new General Manager in San Jose joins in segment two to discuss the rebuild in San Jose, trading away Brent Burns, the infectious energy of Tomas Hertl, being a trailblazer in hockey as the first black GM in the game and Mike talks about his brother Chris who manages the NFL's Miami Dolphins, and if he is signing Joe Thornton to a PTO. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 19, 2022 • 1h 13min

Blake Wheeler stripped of Winnipeg Jets captaincy, Jason Robertson remains unsigned, the Mt. Rando of goalies who won the Stanley Cup, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

The Ian Mendes-Julian McKenzie era on the Monday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show begins and the guys discuss Blake Wheeler losing his captaincy of the Winnipeg Jets, Jason Robertson remaining unsigned by the Dallas Stars, whether Patrick Kane and Johnathan Toews are entering their last training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks or not, realistic Johnny Hockey expectations with the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Mt. Rando of goalies who won the Stanley Cup, highlights from the NHL player tour in Vegas as reported by Michael Russo and Sean Gentille, and a couple of Multiple Choice Madness questions to close things out.Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 15, 2022 • 1h 5min

Could an in-season tournament work for the NHL, Blackhawks set date for Marion Hossa's jersey retirement, and teams with bizarre off-seasons

With the NBA moving closer to holding an "in-season" tournament in their 2023-24 season, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss if a similar thing could work for the NHL, and also if a play-in tournament for the playoffs should come back. Next, the Blackhawks have set Marion Hossa's jersey retirement ceremony for November 20th, and if it means Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook aren't far behind. The duo brainstorm for Sean's next piece ranking team's bizarre offseason, and somehow, somewhere, Wilson Phillips gets involved.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/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 14, 2022 • 56min

Jordan Kyrou's max deal in St. Louis, PK Subban still looking for a deal and John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers dressing room overhaul

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Jesse Granger of the Athletic welcome Michael Russo, national NHL writer and Wild beat writer as the new co-host of the Athletic Hockey Show roundtable.The crew takes a look at the Jordan Kyrou max deal in St. Louis, Connor McDavid challenging his teammates in Edmonton, John Tortorella seeking a stronger dressing room dynamic in Philadelphia and the remaining list of unsigned NHL free agents led by P.K. Subban.Plus the guys discuss the art of the headline, Nick Suzuki's captaincy in Montreal and Bo Horvat's desire to stay in Vancouver for his entire playing career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 12, 2022 • 1h 5min

Nick Suzuki named captain of the Montreal Canadiens, Bauer’s Mary-Kay Messier talks Girls Hockey Bill of Rights, Evan Rodrigues signs with the Colorado Avalanche, and more

First, Ian and Hailey talk about Hailey’s new role at The Athletic covering women’s hockey and the NHL, her trip to Denmark for the Women’s World Championship, and her new weekly show on The Athletic Hockey Show feed, and discuss the Colorado Avalanche signing Evan Rodrigues to a 1-year deal, the Montreal Canadiens naming Nick Suzuki team captain, Ian’s Dallas Cowboys looking bad to start the season, and more.Plus, Vice President of Marketing for Bauer Hockey, Mary-Kay Messier joins the show to talk about Bauer’s Girls Deserve Equal Ice initiative and the Girls Hockey Bill of Rights, the 2022 Women’s World Championship, Hillary Knight as a pioneer for Women’s hockey, the potential for a Women’s pro league, and more.Sign the Girls Hockey Bill of Rights here: https://www.bauer.com/en-US/Girls-Hockey-Sign-Petition.htmlAnd, right now, you can get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 8, 2022 • 1h 5min

Tim Stutzle signs 8-year contract with Senators, Arpon Basu on expectations for the Canadiens, Jake Oettinger's new deal in Dallas

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Tim Stutzle signing an eight year contract with the Ottawa Senators. Is it a gamble for the team or a smart play? Next, Jake Oettinger's new 3-year deal in Dallas, and how teams approach goalie contracts.Then, Arpon Basu joins the show to share his insights on the Montreal Canadiens, including tanking for Connor Bedard, expectations for Juraj Slafkovsky, Kirby Dach's new contract, and Carey Price on LTIR.To wrap up, a new icing rule proposal is offered up in the mailbag, as well as a listener asking for a comparison of two young defensemen, and learn where the Los Angeles Kings held their first training camp in "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/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 7, 2022 • 52min

Predictions for the NHL season, JT Miller's extension has Canucks in win mode now and Mike Babcock retires from coaching

Rob Pizzo and Jesse Granger return with a new edition of The Athletic Hockey Show roundtable to tackle predictions for the new NHL season. The guys provide their sure-shot predictions, the 50/50 shot and the long shot, including will the Boston Bruins make the playoffs, will the Maple Leafs advance to the second round and what playoff team from last season will miss the cut this year?Thomas Drance from the Athletic Vancouver joins the boys to discuss the Canucks expensive extension for JT Miller, what's next on GM Patrik Allvin's to do list, Bruce Boudreau seemingly at peace in his contract year and how the Canucks need to be in win mode now.Plus, Rob and Jesse discuss Mike Babcock's announcement that he is retiring from coaching, (unless an NHL team comes calling, Team Canada wins gold over the US at the Woman's world's, Keith Kinkaid's Happy Gilmore mask and pulling the goalie in overtime in the KHL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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