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Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 4min
Kris Letang hits 1,000 games played, but is he a Hall of Famer?, Calgary Flames-Winnipeg Jets game of the week Wednesday night, a potential LA Kings-Arizona Coyotes game in Australia, and more
On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian discuss Kris Letang hitting the 1,000 games played milestone and whether he’s a Hall of Famer or not, a potential LA Kings-Arizona Coyotes regular season game in Australia, the Calgary Flames with a legitimate chance to jump into the final Western Conference playoff spot on Wednesday night at the Winnipeg Jets.Plus, the guys close out the show answering listener questions and comments, handing out the Jack Adams Winner of the Week award, and playing a round of Multiple Choice Madness. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowLinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at http://LinkedIn.com/nhlshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 2023 • 1h 19min
Evolution of fighting in hockey: a roundtable discussion
On this special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Julian McKenzie is joined by The Athletic NHL’s Sean McIndoe, Dan Robson, Daniel Nugent-Bowman, Robert Rossi, and Kevin Kurz to discuss the evolution of fighting in the game of hockey, the physical, mental, and emotional toll fighting can have on the combatants, whether it’ll ever be completely removed from the sport, and more.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year 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.

Mar 31, 2023 • 60min
A fight for the Central Division crown, the Winnipeg Jets' tumble, Auston Matthews returns to form
It's a return of the bestie hour as Hailey and Sean are reunited with Dom Luszczyszyn to dive into the playoff outlook for both Conferences, including the fight down the stretch for the Central's crown, the Jets' spiral allowing playoff hopes for team like the Predators and Flames to stay alive, Auston Matthews starting to look like himself again, and more. To wrap up, in celebration of baseball's Opening Day, a draft of ballpark foods, obviously 100% without controversy or yelling.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 2023 • 57min
Ryan Reynolds back in Ottawa, a potential first round playoff preview with Rangers-Devils Thursday night, diving into Golden Knights' goaltending
Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe talk the latest on the Senators' sale front, as Ryan Reynolds is back in Ottawa, and a possible first round playoff preview as the Rangers take on the Devils Thursday night. Also, as the regular season nears its close, which is more impressive, the gap between the Bruins and the rest of the league, or Connor McDavid and the rest of the league's players? Also they discuss the idea of 24 hours straight of NHL games on one day.Then in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger fields a few listener questions regarding goaltending in Vegas, and to wrap up, a dive into the mailbag 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!Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year 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.

Mar 28, 2023 • 1h 1min
Florida Panthers tailspin, Peter Laviolette's future with the Washington Capitals and Brianna Decker jumps into coaching post retirement
Brianna Decker, Olympic gold medalist and six-time world champion joins Craig Custance and Sean Gentille on The Athletic Hockey Show USA to discuss her reasons as to why she retired, breaking her leg in her final game, jumping into the coaching ranks at Shattuck St. Mary's her involvement with the PHF and continuing the work to help grow the women's game.Craig and Sean take a look at the recent tailspin of the Florida Panthers, which sees them fall in the payoff race in the East, the fallout from the Staal brothers not wearing Panther pride jerseys and Brooks Koepka heckling Aaron Ekblad. The guys discuss Peter Laviolette's future with the struggling Washington Capitals and where that team is headed and answer your questions and respond to your comments in the famed segment three.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year 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.

Mar 27, 2023 • 1h 12min
Joe Biden chirps the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pens-Caps: have we seen the last great moment in this rivalry?, Brooks Koepka heckles Aaron Ekblad, and more
On this week’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian are back to discuss Joe Biden chirping the Toronto Maple Leafs on Parliament Hill, if we’ve seen the last great moment between the Caps and Pens with Ovechkin and Crosby as the headlining stars, unique best-on-best tournament concepts, Brooks Koepka heckling Aaron Ekblad, the Buffalo Sabres’ statement on their Pride Night tonight, and an ideal cookie lineup.Plus, the guys close things out with a bet about the final playoff matchups, some listener questions, the Jack Adams Winner of the Week, and Multiple Choice Madness.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year 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.

Mar 24, 2023 • 1h 26min
Canadian gold medalist Erin Ambrose joins the show, Penguins' late playoff push, and drafting NHL goal songs
Hailey and Sean kick off a new Thriday show diving into the Penguins' push for the postseason and beyond. Then, Canadian gold medalist Erin Ambrose joins the show to preview the Women's World Championships, reflect on the PWHPA and the Dream Gap tour, coaching, the Maple Leafs, and thoughts on NHL Pride Nights. To wrap up, Producer Danielle joins in for a NHL goal song mini-draft.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowStart making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at http://chime.com/nhlshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2023 • 1h
Connor McDavid crosses 60-goal mark, discussing the wild card races, and a deep dive on goalie gear
Ian and Sean discuss Connor McDavid scoring his 60th goal of the season, and if hitting the 70-goal mark is possible for him as the regular season winds down. Then, a look at the wild card race in the Eastern Conference, and who looks like they could squeeze their way in between the Penguins, Panthers and Islanders. In the West, do either the Kraken or Jets have a chance at upsetting a division leader?Then in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger geeks out on goalie gear and gives the guys a deep dive into that world. To wrap up, a listener shares thoughts on fighting after clean hits in the mailbag, 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 on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowStart making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at http://chime.com/nhlshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2023 • 57min
Alex Ovechkin sets record for 40 goal seasons, Matt Boldy's Minnesota Wild tie for Central lead and Jared Bednar extended in Colorado with the Avalanche
On the Wednesday Roundtable, Rob, Jesse and Russo marvel at Alex Ovechkin who set the NHL record with the most 40 goal seasons, they discuss Jared Bednar's three year extension with Colorado and take a look at the playoff races in the East and West, with Florida and NY Islanders vaulting past Washington and Pittsburgh, and Winnipeg and Seattle holding on in the West over Calgary and Nashville.Matt Boldy from the Minnesota Wild stops by, on the heels of his last second overtime goal against New Jersey Tuesday night, and the Wild's rebound since the all-star break which sees them tied for first in the Central Division. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowStart making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at http://chime.com/nhlshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2023 • 1h 15min
Harvard Women's ice hockey: alleged hazing and mistreatment of athletes, Pittsburgh Penguins fall out of playoff position, NHL partners with Fanatics as on-ice uniform fitter
Katie Strang, the Athletic's investigative reporter joined Craig Custance and Sean Gentille on The Athletic Hockey Show USA, to discuss her and Hailey Salvian's reporting on the hazing and abuse allegations directed towards Harvard's women's hockey team, the alleged abusive behavior by coach Katey Stone and how some of their alumni allegedly took part in hazing within the program and Craig, Sean and Katie talk about the independent investigation which is currently underway at Harvard University.Plus Craig and Sean take a look at the Florida Panthers who finally find themselves in a playoff position, the Pittsburgh Penguins who are in jeopardy of missing the playoffs for the first time in 16 seasons and the NHL's partnership with Fanatics as the leagues new official on ice uniform fitter ahead of responding to your questions, comments and concerns in the legendary third segment of the Tuesday boyzzz show. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowStart making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at http://chime.com/nhlshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


