The Athletic Hockey Show

The Athletic
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Dec 16, 2022 • 58min

USA cuts Will Smith from WJC roster, Chicago Blackhawks prospects on Canada’s blue line, listener questions, and more

The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series is back with a brand new episode as Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss top US NHL Draft eligible Will Smith getting cut from Team USA’s World Junior roster, Team Canada’s blue line full of Chicago Blackhawks prospects, and the guys answer a bunch of listener questions in the mailbag to close things out. 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/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 16, 2022 • 1h 8min

Alex Ovechkin is already the NHL's greatest goal scorer, Trevor Moore cashes in and Ryan Reynolds needs to buy the Ottawa Senators

Hailey and Sean welcome Tarik El-Bashir ahead of the Caps home game vs Dallas on Thursday evening, to discuss the 'Great 8's' historic assault on the NHL's goal scoring record and the resurgence of the once struggling Washington Capitals.Salvian and Gentille take a look at the struggling LA Kings, and stick tap Trevor Moore who signed an extension with his hometown team, they debate the merits of a play-in round of the playoffs, how the NHL and the Ottawa Senators need Ryan Reynolds in their lives and we send our love to Calgary Flames Assistant General Manager Chris Snow and his #Snowystrong better half Kelsie.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/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 15, 2022 • 50min

Which Gary Bettman comment is worse?, should the NHL update its awards’ names?, Granger Things, listener questions, and more

On a brand new Thursday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian asks Sean which recent Gary Bettman comment he has a bigger problem with, the guys discuss whether the NHL should follow the NBA’s lead and change the names of their awards, and more.Plus, Jesse Granger stops by in Granger Things as the guys debate an NHL playoff play-in round, discuss the vetting process for NHL owners, and answer listener questions in the mailbag to close things out. Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM: (845)445-8459!Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show's Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 14, 2022 • 1h 27min

Alexander Ovechkin joins the 800 club, Mitch Marner extends point streak, John Shannon on his life in hockey

On a supersized roundtable, Rob, Jesse and Mike marvel at the wonder that is Alexander Ovechkin, who continues his assault of the NHL's all-time goal scoring record held by Wayne Gretzky. The guys discuss Mitch Marner's impressive 23 game point streak and go over some of the bigger storylines from the just wrapped board of governor meetings, including news on the salary cap, playoff format and the Ottawa Senators ownership interest.John Shannon, the legendary executive producer of NHL hockey, who went in front of the camera later in life as a hockey insider, talks about his first book 'Evolve or Die', a look behind the scenes of working in broadcasting for the NHL, Hockey Night in Canada and Sportsnet during his storied career.The boys also give their take on Bo Horvat, Darryl Sutter, Jack Eichel and the beast that is Tage Thompson in another edition of rapid fire.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/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 7min

Derek Lalonde cautiously optimistic with his Detroit Red Wing, Bo Horvat rejects Canucks offer, Kris Letang's triumphant return

Derek Lalonde, the head coach of the Detroit Red Wings joins Sean and guest co-host Max Bultman to discuss the progression of the Detroit Red Wings, how he is fitting into the Detroit community, his time in Tampa Bay and being a member of the Bills Mafia.Sean and Max analyze Bo Horvat's contract situation in Vancouver, and what teams should be coveting the star center, this trade season, and we stick tap Kris Letang as he makes a successful return to the Penguins lineup after suffering a stroke less than two weeks ago.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/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 12, 2022 • 54min

Gary Bettman’s 30 years as NHL commissioner, Scott Stevens’ legacy changing over time, Patrick Kane’s time with Chicago Blackhawks running out?, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, and more

Ian and guest cohost Mark Lazerus have you covered with a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show and discuss Thomas Chabot accidentally smacking his stick into teammate Travis Hamonic’s face, NHL Board of Governors meetings and Gary Bettman’s 30 years as league commissioner, Scott Stevens being ranked No. 49 in The Athletic’s NHL 99 project and how legacies change over time, the great Jaromir Jagr stepping out of the Kladno Knights owner’s suite and picking up 2 assists at the age of 50, Jack Hughes records the longest recorded shift in NHL history, Patrick Kane’s time with the Chicago Blackhawks probably running out, Alex DeBrincat off to a pedestrian start with the Ottawa Senators, and the guys hand out this week’s Jack Adams Winner of the Week award to close the show.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/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 9min

Canada, USA WJC roster options, NHL prospects Corey was wrong about, listener questions, and more

Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters are back for a brand new episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series as the guys discuss roster options for Team Canada and Team USA heading into the 2023 World Junior Championships, NHL prospects Corey was wrong about, and a bunch of listener questions in the mailbag to close things out.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/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 9, 2022 • 1h 14min

Marie-Philip Poulin, Canadian Athlete of the Year, joins the show, Sidney Crosby on pace to score 47 goals, Kris Letang returns to the ice

Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille chat about Marie-Philip Poulin winning Canadian Athlete of the Year, insight into the process behind the voting, and Poulin being the first woman hockey player to win the award. Then, Poulin joins the show to discuss the award, reflect on her year of accomplishments, the continuous push to grow women's hockey, and much more. To wrap up, Sidney Crosby is showing no signs of slowing down, Kris Letang is back on the ice, and a dive into the comment section.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show's Youtube channel: youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 10min

Tage Thompson's big night, if high-scoring NHL games are here to stay, and struggling contenders in Colorado and Florida

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Tage Thompson's big game against the Blue Jackets Wednesday night, if the high-scoring games are here to stay, and theories why they have stuck around. Also, fans react poorly to Ian and Hailey Salvian's attendance story, and Sean calls out one fanbase in particular in return.Then in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger discusses the swing in odds for Thompson's Rocket Richard chances, the Golden Knights suffering from their own Vegas Flu, and contenders currently on the outside looking in on the playoffs. To wrap up, "boot hockey" is definitely a thing, a DGB Intern comes through, 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's Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 7, 2022 • 58min

Colorado facing an Avalanche of Injuries, Mitch Marner point streak continues and Shane Wright exacts revenge on Montreal Canadiens

On the heels of the news that Nathan MacKinnon will be out for a month, Peter Baugh joins Rob, Jesse and guest co-host Joe Smith to discuss the injury riddled defending Stanley Cup champions and to promote his new book:  Force of Nature: Joe Sakic, a star studded team and how the Colorado Avalanche built a Stanley Cup winner.Plus, the roundtable looks back on Paul Maurice's return to Winnipeg, the Jets turnaround with Rick Bowness this season, Shane Wright's revenge against the Montreal Canadiens, Mitch Marner's point streak extended and we discuss where we think trade chips Brock Boeser and Patrick Kane may end up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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