The Athletic Hockey Show

On the last episode before the NHL Draft, Max and Corey sit down together in Montreal to discuss who the Montreal Canadiens will take with the No. 1 pick, and how that decision will impact the rest of the players chosen in the first round.Then, the guys dig into Corey's final mock draft, including the potential for Marco Kasper to get picked in the top-10, if decision-makers will shy away from Russian prospects Danila Yurov and Ivan Miroshnichenko, final thoughts on Shane Wright, and more.Plus, to close things, the guys open up the mailbag and answer listener questions about which first-rounder could move into the top-6, whether centers get extra points from scouts or not, Logan Cooley’s upside, why Rutger McGroarty is so polarizing, and many more.And, 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.

Ian Mendes and Arpon Basu welcome Sportsnet draft analyst Sam Cosentino, ahead of the 2022 NHL draft in Montreal. Sam discusses who he thinks will be selected in the first round of the draft on Thursday night and if the Habs will take Shane Wright or Juraj Slafkovsky with the number one selection.Plus, the guys take a look at the salary cap dump that Tampa Bay made this weekend, sending top 4 defender Ryan McDonagh to Nashville, and how Bolts GM Julien BriseBois time and time again makes excellent hockey deals for his club.Mendes and Basu also touch on the Winnipeg Jets hiring Rick Bowness and the San Jose Sharks firing Bob Boughner and the curious case of Flyers prospect Ivan Fedotov who was planing to evade military service in Russia, and what that might mean for Russian born prospects at the draft, and established Russian NHL players coming into next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, less than a week away from the NHL Draft, Max and Corey talk about the Minnesota Wild trading Kevin Fiala to the Los Angeles Kings for a 2022 first-round pick in 2022 and prospect Brock Faber, and then deep dive into Corey’s latest 7-round mock and discuss a shakeup in the top-4, some big names falling into the 20s, differences between Corey’s and Bob McKenzie’s lists, the possibility of draft-night trades, and much more.Then, the guys look at Corey’s list of needs for all 32 teams, with a highlight on the Arizona Coyotes, Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Montreal Canadiens.Plus, to close things out, the guys open up the mailbag and answer listener questions including how someone can become a more discerning prospect scout, if the New Jersey Devils are more likely to move the No. 2 pick if the Montreal Canadiens take Juraj Slafkovsky first overall, the material differences between Logan Cooley and Frank Nazar, and many more.And, 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.

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe kick off the show discussing the Minnesota Wild trading Kevin Fiala to the Los Angeles Kings. What does this move signal foo the states of both clubs? Also, if we will see an offer sheet appear this offseason. Then, Nazem Kadri has earned himself a hefty contract, the duo discuss if he will be a member of the Avalanche next season, as well as the future of Evgeni Malkin.Next, they dig into Sean's piece awarding the "Conned Smythe", and they react to the Hockey Hall of Fame's selections for 2022. To wrap up, they dig into the mailbag, and look back with "This Week in Hockey History".Have a question/comment 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.

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Sara Civian and Jesse Granger fro. the Athletic marvel at the season that was, for Colorado Avalanche defensemen Cale Makar. The roundtable breaks down the Avalanche 6 game Stanley Cup win over Tampa Bay, the Bolts laundry list of injuries and they offer their opinion on this years inductees for the Hockey Hall of Fame and why the Hall needs to change the way prospective members are nominated.Kyle Bukauskas from Sportsnet joins to discuss his Stanley Cup playoff run, he takes us behind the scenes of his job as Sportsnet's lead rink side reporter and talks about the infamous interview with Sir Charles Barkley, ahead of his and Sportsnet's coverage at the draft in Montreal next week.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Gentille welcomes guest co-host Max Bultman to this week's show.Max provides an update on the Detroit Red Wings head coaching search and what winger Tyler Bertuzzi's trade value is. We stick tap the Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche and Sean and Max take a look at the 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees and discuss the change that needs to be made in the Hall of Fames voting.Gentille and Bultman welcome Sean Shapiro, the Athletic's hockey business writer to critique TNT and ESPN's first year of hockey coverage, plus Sean explains why the NHL's record year of business doesn't compute to a larger salary cap and we answer your questions and respond to your comments in our widely popular Tuesday boyzzz third segment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Colorado Avalanche winning their first Stanley Cup since 2001, defeating the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in 6 games, Nazem Kadri’s redemption story, and what his next contract will look like, if this is the end for the Lightning’s run of greatness, and much more.Plus, thoughts on ESPN’s Avalanche-Red Wings rivalry documentary, the need for more transparency in the Hockey Hall of Fame’s voting process as the 2022 class is set to be announced, and a couple of Multiple Choice Madness questions to close things out.And, 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.

First, Max and Corey break down the Calder Trophy vote and discuss Moritz Seider taking home the award with Trevor Zegras, Michael Bunting, and Lucas Raymond behind him, and then the guys catch up on this year’s crop of goalie prospects, including Topias Leinonen, Tyler Brennan, and more.Then, the guys talk about Corey’s dueling mock draft with an NHL source and discuss guys like Marco Kasper, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, and Ivan Miroshnichenko, the huge opportunity for the Arizona Coyotes to add core pieces to their franchise and the Seattle Kraken looking to build out their farm system, and discuss The Athletic NHL’s staff mock, as well.Plus, to close things out, the guys open up the mailbag and answer listener questions about Ivan Miroshnichenko’s current draft projection, the potential for another Jarmo Kekalainen “Yegor Chinakhov” move, Corey’s favorite late round sleepers, and many more.And, 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.

Ian and Sean discuss the controversial end to Game 4 of Avs-Lightning on Wednesday night. Should there have been a penalty for too many men, and should every goal be reviewed like touchdowns are in the NFL? Also, why the Lightning's first goal of the game was allowed, despite Darcy Kuemper losing his mask. Then, they react to Paul Maurice being hired as the new coach for the Florida Panthers, relieving interim coach Andrew Brunette, and Ian and Sean share their thoughts on the NHL Awards.To wrap up, a mailbag question prompts a memory of one cent wings, if there was a winner in the legendary Avalanche- Red Wings rivalry, and a look back with "This Week in Hockey History".Have a question or comment for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com, or leave a VM (845) 455-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports, and Jesse Granger and Sara Civian from the Athletic recap the major awards in the NHL handed out on Tuesday night in Tampa Bay. The roundtable discusses Auston Matthews winning the Hart and Ted Lindsay, Igor Shesterkin taking home his first Vezina, Cale Makar capturing the first of what projects to be many Norris Trophies and Detroit's Moritz Seider winning the Calder Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year.We discuss Paul Maurice being named the head coach of the President's Trophy winning Florida Panthers, replacing interim head coach Andrew BrunetteWe preview game four of the Stanley Cup final between Colorado and Tampa Bay and ask is there a goalie controversy in Colorado?The roundtable welcomes Saad Yousef who discusses the Dallas Stars hiring of Peter Deboer and how the lone Star hockey team will always be in win now mode with GM Jim Nill running the show.Plus we go rapid fire on John Tortorella in Philadelphia, Ethan Bear's future with the Caners and the Shea Weber salary dump in Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.