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The Athletic Hockey Show: Rick Bowness With The Best Coach Rant In 20 Years

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The Columbus Blue Jackets lost 6 straight home games to end their season and Rick Bowness unloaded on the character and commitment of the team in his season ending press conference. Sean and Sean react to that, they discuss the yet to be determined Western Conference playoff matchups, and former NHL'erCameron Gaunce from TSN stops by to share a coaching rant story of his own, they discusses Julien BriseBois and the Lighting being at the top of the NHL agent poll, the dysfunction insideMaple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and Cam tells us what matchup he wants to see in the first round of the playoffs.Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Cameron GaunceExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Eastern Conference Playoff Preview

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The Eastern Conference matchups are set! Hailey, Sean and Max preview all four East first round Stanley Cup playoff series, and are joined by Matt Fairburn from the Sabres beat, to preview the feel good Buffalo Sabres who went from worst to first in the Atlantic Division with the postseason beginning on Saturday. Plus, Hailey, Sean and Max make their first round picks.This episode was recorded live at 12:00pm ET on April 16, 2026.Host: Hailey Salvian, Sean Gentille and Max BultmanWith: Matthew FairburnExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic:https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Who Are The Nhl’s Top 100 Prospects?

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On a special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max and Scott break down Scotts top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking, discussing Michael Misa and Porter Martone in a tier of their own at the very top, some of the biggest risers from last years ranking, as well as some of Scotts favorites, the hardest guys to slot, and the goalies to close things out.Hosts: Max Bultman and Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Decoding Alex Ovechkin’s Retirement Plans

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Alex Ovechkin very well may have played his final home game in a Washington Capitals uniform Sunday afternoon, but The Great 8 isnt letting us know one way or another at least not yet. And so, Max, Laz, and Sean Gentille discuss if we are in fact witnessing the end of Ovis storied NHL career. Plus, The Athletics own Kevin Kurz joins the show to talk about the surging Philadelphia Flyers and, to close things out, the guys predict which teams will grab the final playoff spots in the East and West during this final stretch of the season.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Sean Gentille and Kevin KurzExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Who Has The Nhl’s Best Prospect Pool?

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On todays episode, the guys deep dive into Scotts 2026 NHL prospect pool rankings, an annual list that includes evaluations of roughly 500 prospects and sorts the leagues farm systems from No. 32 to No. 1, and discuss why there were only two teams in the conversation at the top of the list, the rest of the top 10, and some of the biggest risers and fallers this season.Hosts: Max Bultman and Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Red Wings Poised To Miss 10th Straight Postseason

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The Detroit Red Wings freefall from first in the Atlantic to missing the postseason cut for a tenth straight season is almost complete. Max Bultman, Sean McIndoe and Frank Corrado discuss what went wrong in the Motor City, the Anaheim Ducks six-game losing streak, and what went wrong for Tom Fitzgerald and the New Jersey Devils. Plus, former NHL'er Cameron Gaunce joins to discuss the red-hot Flyers, the unstoppable Sens, the perfect Golden Knights since Torts took over and the boys give their picks for the final playoff spot in the West.Host: Max Bultman and Sean McIndoeWith: Frank Corrado and Cameron GaunceExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Mcdavid Is All Hart In One Man Show In San Jose

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Connor McDavid was a one man wrecking crew against the Sharks on Wednesday night. Hailey Salvian and Shayna Goldman praise the unstoppable McDavid, dissect the injury to Connor Ingram and how it affects the Oilers wonky goaltending. They debate Alex Ovechkin's future in the NHL, they stick tap the PWHL's record setting night at Madison Square Garden and welcome Eric Stephens for an in-depth conversation on the San Jose Sharks, LA Kings and Anaheim DucksHost: Hailey Salvian and Shayna GoldmanWith: Eric StephensExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic:https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Islanders Fire Roy, Hire Deboer In Late Season Shakeup

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For the second time in a week there has been a major change behind the bench of an NHL team, this time with the New York Islanders firing head coach Patrick Roy and replacing him with Pete DeBoer with just four games left on the schedule. Today, the guys break down the Isles surprising decision, assess John Tortorellas first week of work with the Vegas Golden Knights, and check in on Macklin Celebrinis Hart Trophy potential as the young phenom keeps his San Jose Sharks in playoff contention. Plus, the Buffalo Sabres are playoff-bound for the first time in 14 years, ending the leagues longest drought, while the Detroit Red Wings are in danger of extending their nine-year postseason absence after another end-of-season collapse.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Do The Ottawa Senators Have A Podcast Problem?

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The latest episode of Brady and Matthew Tkachuk's podcast featured a visit fromtheir father Keith. On that show, subtle shots about the toughness of the Sens, Brady's ice time and his free agency in two yearswere presented by Keith. Neither brother called their pop on those statements. Hailey and Sean debate if this latest distraction in the Senators universe could be detrimental to their already fragile playoff push. After missing out on the playoffs last season, the Bruins on the cusp of another 100 point year are the surprise of the Eastern Conference. Fluto Shinzawa joins to tell us how Don Sweeney's team re-tooled so quickly and we salute Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks who find them back in the playoff race with a week and a half remaining in the NHL season.Host: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleWith: Fluto ShinzawaExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Will Linus Ullmark Be The Downfall Of The Senators?

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A lost Linus Ullmark had a night to forget in Tampa Bay, and the Senators playoff push stalled after getting pounded by the Bolts. The guys ask if Edmonton would trade their struggling goalie Tristan Jarry straight up for Ullmark. They discuss the equallybad Red Wings who wrapped up their fourth straight brutal March. The guys dive deep into Keith Pelley's 'strange' press conference in Toronto and the search for a new management team for the Leafs, plus Sean and Sean stick tap another exciting goalie fight and the reigning GM of the year, Jim Nill getting a two year extension with the Dallas Stars.Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frank CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic:https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Can John Tortorella Spark The Golden Knights? With Chris Pronger

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The cutthroat Vegas Golden Knights fired Stanley Cup Champion Bruce Cassidy with eight games remaining in the regular season, replacing him with John Tortorella in an effort to spark the slumping team. Hall of Fame'r Chris Pronger joins Max Bultman and Sean Gentille to discuss Vegas' gamble, the plethora of capable defensemen in line for a Norris Trophy nomination, the suddenly red hot Philadelphia Flyers and his new book, 'Earned' which comes out on April 14th.Host: Max Bultman and Sean GentilleWith: Chris ProngerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic:https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Catastrophic Red Wings Loss Puts Playoffs In Doubt

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Fifteen games in the NHL on a chaotic Tuesday night separated the legitimate playoff believers from the dreamers. Sean, Frankie and Sean dissect a disappointing Red Wings home ice loss in regulation against a red hot Ottawa Senators team, they discuss the playoff bound Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators, why Zach Werenski should be considered a Hart Trophy nominee alongside the favorite, Nikita Kucherov and the goaltending failures in Vegas and Edmonton and Cole Caufield having a shot at being the first Hab to ever win the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard trophy as the leading goal scorer in the NHL.Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic:https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Frozen Four And Memorial Cup Previews

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With both the NCAA mens hockey championship and the CHL playoffs set to begin this week, the guys deep dive into both tournaments and make their Frozen Four and Memorial Cup picks.Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerWith: FloHockeys Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Why The Nhl’s Suspension Problem Isn’t Going Away

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In the wake of Florida Panthers forward AJ Greers three-game suspension for boarding Calgary Flames forwards Connor Zary, Max and Laz discuss whether the punishment fit the crime, how the NHL could do more to curb these kinds of dangerous hits, and the major obstacle preventing those changes. Plus, The Athletics own Aaron Portzline joins the show to discuss the surging Columbus Blue Jackets, who despite a 1-0 loss the New York Islanders on Sunday night, remain one of the leagues hottest teams. And, to close things out, the guys talk about the teams with a lot at stake down the stretch towards the playoffs.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Aaron PortzlineExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Why Does Gary Bettman Love The Nhl Playoff Format?

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The General Manager meetings are in the books. Michael Russo joins Sean Gentille and DomLuszczyszyn for a full recap on the event, including goalie interference clarification, the player safety department getting a vote of confidence, if the NHL has relaxed there standards on head-shots and why the current NHL playoff format will remain. Plus, Sean and Dom discuss Sidney Crosby's return frominjury, the Sens and Avs getting goalied last night and Jack Hughes clarifying his comments on the Hockey Hall of Fame.Host: Sean GentilleWith: DomLuszczyszyn and Michael RussoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Revisiting The 2017 Nhl Draft

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Today, the guys revisit one of the most interesting, and debated, drafts in recent history, the 2017 NHL Draft, and reflect on how it has panned out nine years later. The class featured some of the best players currently in the league including Cale Makar, Nico Hischier, Nick Suzuki, Miro Heiskanen, and Jason Robertson, as well as some picks that just didnt pan out like Nolan Patrick and Lias Andersson. Plus, to close things out, the guys break down Scotts latest NHL Draft rankings.Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerWith: FloHockeys Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Erik Karlssons Return As An Elite Nhl Defender

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Erik Karlsson's bounceback season has helped the Pittsburgh Penguins to once again become a playoff contender in the East. Sean, Frank and Sean praise the job of Pens head coach Dan Muse, they submit Travis Green and Rick Bowness as Jack Adams candidates, and they ask did the Colorado Avalanche peak too early? Plus they discuss a staggering potential 8 team turnover qualifying for the playoffs this season to last and Jack Hughes wanting his game winning puck from the Olympics back from Hockeys Hall of Fame.Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Who’s The Nhl’s Luckiest Team?

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As the saying goes, sometimes it's better to be lucky than good, and in the spirit of St. Patricks Day, Max and Jesse make their picks for the luckiest teams in the NHL this season. Plus, The Athletics own Sean McIndoe joins the show to discuss Auston Matthews sustaining a season-ending injury following a Radko Gudas-induced knee-on-knee hit last week, Gudas subsequent five game suspension, and if the Maple Leafs should launch a full-scale rebuild this coming offseason. And, to close things out, the guys deep dive into Jesses NHL goalie tandem power rankings 2.0.Hosts: Max Bultman and Jesse GrangerWith: Sean McIndoeExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Five First Round Playoff Series We Want To See

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On a post-NHL trade deadline Monday, Laz and Jesse break down some of the under-the-radar acquisitions that could really pay off during the playoffs. Before that, the guys talk about one of the wildest games of the season, last nights 8-7 barnburner between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Buffalo Sabres, including a potential suspension looming for Brandon Hagel. Plus, the five first-round playoff series we want to see, and, with Connor Bedard likely to become the next captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, the guys discuss the pros and cons of a player taking on that role at a young age.Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Are The Buffalo Sabres A Legitimate Stanley Cup Contender?

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The Buffalo Sabres continue to be the NHL's hottest team, Sean, Frank and Sean ask if they truly are a Stanley Cup contender this season, they discuss the fading Detroit Red Wings with their playoff hopes quickly vanishing, they breakdown the controversial goaltender interference and ejection of Nathan MacKinnon on Connor Ingram and the Edmonton Oilers beating Western giants Vegas and Colorado in back to back games.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic:https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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