The Athletic Hockey Show

Hailey and Sean dive into Cale Makar being a part of the Costco army, and for no reason at all, being blocked by celebrities on Twitter. In NHL news, if Rick Tocchet could be a fit as a coach of the Canucks, and John Tortorella vs. iPads. Next, they hand out some midseason award, and to wrap up, another patented Thriday draft, this time picking All-Stars from players not selected on the initial roster.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on Youtube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowPost your job for free at LinkedIn.com/NHLSHOWSign up today at StitchFix.com/HOCKEY to get $20 off your first purchase!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Kraken and Bruins set to face off on Thursday night, Ian and Sean discuss the Kraken's success and which team is out performing expectations between the two. Then, discussing Hakstol vs Montgomery for Jack Adams at this point of the season, what if fans could root for All-Star coaches, and the Blues make an appearance in the Tank Index. Also, Canadiens players are brushing up on their French.Next, Jesse Granger joins to discuss current Norris and Vezina odds in "Granger Things"... and forklifts. To wrap up, the Islanders welcome their millionth fan, the listener 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 at (845) 445-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to the TAHS Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/NHLSHOWSign up today at StitchFix.com/HOCKEY to get $20 off your first purchase!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the roundtable, Rob Pizzo, Michael Russo and Jesse Granger discuss the up and down play of the Edmonton Oilers, what teams are the best fit for pending UFA's Bo Horvat and Matt Dumba, if the NHL all-star game roster selection needs an overhaul, and is John Tortorella's act with the media is wearing thin? Anthony and Chris Stewart join Russo and Rob to discuss their NHL careers, giving back through their hockey camps and how much they are looking forward to seeing their jerseys honored together, in Kingston this weekend by the Frontenacs. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowPost your job for free at LinkedIn.com/NHLSHOWSign up today at StitchFix.com/HOCKEY to get $20 off your first purchase!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke Hughes, the captain of the 2023 US World Junior Hockey team joins Craig Custance and Sean Gentille to discuss Team USA's bronze medal showing at the tournament in Halifax, what he has learned from University of Michigan head coach Brandon Naurato, his favorite classes to take at U of M, taking advantage of N.I.L. deals for college athletes and how his big brothers Quinn and Jack have helped guide him, as he prepares to make the jump to the NHL with the New Jersey Devils. Plus, Craig and Sean take a look at some of the coaches who could be on the hot seat, and why we haven't seen any coaching changes in the NHL so far this season, as we enter the second week of January.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowPost your job for free at LinkedIn.com/NHLSHOWSign up today at StitchFix.com/HOCKEY to get $20 off your first purchase!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time in 2023, the Monday edition of TAHS is back, as Ian and Julian are joined by guest cohost Mark Lazerus to discuss if the NHL would ever allow a crazy trade like the recent WHL deal that sent 4 players and 10 draft picks from Kamloops to Everett in exchange for Olen Zellweger and Ryan Hofer, hypothetical Connor McDavid trade packages, if the Seattle Kraken and Los Angeles Kings will make the playoffs, John Tortorella’s comments on the All-Star Game, if stars like David Pastrnak and Auston Matthews decided to play our their contracts they could usher in a new era of player empowerment, and the guys close things out by awarding this week’s Jack Adams Winner of the Week 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 $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowPost your job for free at LinkedIn.com/NHLSHOWSign up today at StitchFix.com/HOCKEY to get $20 off your first purchase!Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code NHL23 at Manscaped.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hailey and Sean discuss Max Pacioretty's return to the Hurricanes, Jake DeBrusk going on LTIR, and Hailey's favorite hockey moment of the week- Trevor Zegras stealing an opponent's stick. Then, friend of the show Max Bultman jumps on to give a big picture of the World Juniors, dive into Jakub Vrana and the Red Wings, and what route the team could take at the trade deadline. To wrap up, the NHL has expanded fan power in the All-Star voting this year, and the duo try to predict moves fanbases could make.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowCancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to http://RocketMoney.com/HOCKEYSHOW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a brand new Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show immediately following the World Junior Championship gold medal game, Max and Corey, on location at the Scotiabank Centre in Halifax, give their instant reaction to Canada’s victory and discuss Shane Wright’s big night, Connor Bedard’s all-time tournament performance, Luke Hughes taking heat online over the last week or so, Slovakian goalie Adam Gajan making a big impression, impacts on the 2023 NHL Draft, and much more.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowCancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to http://RocketMoney.com/HOCKEYSHOW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian and Sean discuss the World Juniors tournament, and with Connor Bedard excelling, could we see a wild race to the bottom for the #1 pick in the draft? Also, as the Canucks go off the rails, if they could be a late entry into the Bedard sweepstakes. Then, as Chris Chelios and Brian Leetch go back to back in The Athletic's NHL99, who would you take at their peak? To wrap up, which team could be last to get an outdoor game in the mailbag, and a painful jersey memory for DGB is brought to light in "This Week in Hockey History".Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM: (845)445-8459Save on a subscription to The Athletic: http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowCancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to http://RocketMoney.com/HOCKEYSHOW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first new roundtable of the year, Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and guest co-host Joe Smith welcome Mikhail Sergachev from the Tampa Bay Lightning who talks about his elevated role with the perennial favorites this season, and he shares funny stories on Victor Hedman and Andrei Vasilevskiy.Plus, the roundtable looks at what the NHL can learn from the Damar Hamlin injury in the NFL, we hot stove the Athletic's trade board with Timo Meier and Jonathan Toews two of the more intriguing pieces available, we continue to marvel at Tage Thompson and Alex Ovechkin and we ask what year is it, as we stick tap a Czech league goal from 50 year old Jaromir Jagr which was assisted by 40 year old Tomas Plekanic.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowRight now, you can get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for just $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowCancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to http://rocketmoney.com/HOCKEYSHOW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first new The Athletic Hockey Show podcast of 2023, the Tuesday boyzzz, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille start out with some thoughts on Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety who went into cardiac arrest on Monday night. Hamlin is a Pittsburgh-are native and graduated from the same high school as Gentille. Plus, Sean defends his Sergei Fedorov piece in The Athletic's NHL 99 project.Shayna Goldman stops by to highlight some of the low lights from the NHL this past year, including Gary Betttman's statement that everyone loves digital board ads, the scandals involving the Chicago Black Hawks and Boston Bruins, and brutal year on the ice from the Anaheim Ducks and the recent struggles of the New Jersey Devils after a promising start to the season.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowRight now, you can get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for just $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowCancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to http://rocketmoney/com/HOCKEYSHOW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.