The Athletic Hockey Show

Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille tackle eight NHL storylines that we got wrong, two months into the season, including the New York Rangers being a top team in the league, the Nashville Predators returning to glory, that the Golden Knights and Hurricanes would take a step back and underestimating the Winnipeg Jets. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the struggles of the New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres, with the two New York State teams in the bottom third of the NHL standings. They comment on the 'soft tampering' charge from the Senators towards the Rangers regarding Brady Tkachuk, they take a closer look at the revamped goaltending in Colorado, and the NHL's hottest team, the Los Angeles Kings and if Andrew Brunette will be the next coach to be fired.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Igor Shesterkin has signed the biggest goalie contract in NHL history, but his New York Rangers are in a tailspin and maybe even he can’t save their season. Plus, Laz and Jesse discuss whether tear-down tanks and rebuilds through the draft actually work, the Pens and Bruins rising from the dead, Scott Wedgewood’s awesome start in Denver with the Avs, which country is favored to win the 4 Nations Face-Off, and more.Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laz and The Athletic’s Arthur Staple react to the New York Rangers trading team captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks amidst a tumultuous stretch and discuss why this happened now, how this will impact the locker room, and more.Host: Mark LazerusWith: Arthur StapleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Nations Face-Off rosters have been officially announced. World Junior selection camp rosters, too. So, on today’s episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, and Scott discuss which prospects left off 4 Nations rosters could be included when the 2026 Olympics roll around. Plus, the guys give their thoughts on Team Canada omitting four top-10 picks from their WJC camp roster, options for Team USA’s second line, and more. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille, along with Dom Luszczyszyn analyze the rankings, position by position for the 4-Nations face-off, slotting the forwards, defenders and goalies for Team Sweden, Finland, Canada and the United States.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleWith Dom LuszczyszynExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank, Sean and Sean discuss the Buffalo Sabres epic collapse vs Colorado on Tuesday night and the New York Islanders, two of the NHL's most disappointing teams so far this season, they debate the rumoured roster of Team Canada at the 4-Nations cup, and if Hockey Canada is over thinking their roster and they stick tap the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Flames for their moving tributes for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, Tuesday in Calgary.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frank CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max and Laz debate which young star you would rather have for your team, Flyers phenom Matvei Michkov or potential generational Blackhawk Connor Bedard. The guys welcome Chris Johnston to discuss the 4 Nations rosters, the NHL cracking down on tampering and the David Jiříček trade to Minnesota, and Jesse Granger stops by to tell the fellas what the Avs can expect from new goalie Scott Wedgewood.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Chris Johnston and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Rangers in a tailspin, Sean, Frank and Sean debate if the Rangers truly are "open for business" as GM Chris Drury stated, with the Blueshirts boss reportedly dangling Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba in trade talks. The guys discuss the brutal goaltending in Colorado where the Avs rank 30th in the NHL with 3.77 goals allowed per game and Frankie reviews the inaugural CHL-USA Prospects Challenge.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No NHL team is perfect, and with Thanksgiving upon us, Max and Laz identify the fatal flaw that could derail each Stanley Cup contender on their path to June glory. Before that, the guys discuss Blues GM Doug Armstrong replacing Drew Bannister with Jim Montgomery a mere 22 games into his tenure as head coach. Plus, The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun talks other coaches on the hot seat, early trade rumblings, and 4 Nations roster construction. And, Jesse Granger closes things out with thoughts on the very uncertain goaltending situation for the Carolina Hurricanes.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Pierre LeBrun and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices