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Nov 7, 2022 • 50min
Boston Bruins rescind Mitchell Miller contract offer, has time run out on the Pittsburgh Penguins?, DJ Smith gets the dreaded vote of confidence, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, and more
On this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian, Julian, and guest cohost Mark Lazerus deep dive into the Mitchell Miller-Boston Bruins saga that’s engrossed the hockey world for the last several days and then discuss if time has finally run out on the winless-in-7-straight Pittsburgh Penguins, which which fanbase, Philadelphia Flyers or Chicago Blackhawks, should be more worried about falling out of the Connor Bedard sweepstakes, Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion giving head coach DJ Smith the dreaded vote of confidence, and the guys give out this week’s Jack Adams Winner of the Week award and try to remember which NHL players don’t wear visors.Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2022 • 42min
Prospect Series Live Room Q&A
Max and Corey answer listener questions about some of the world’s top hockey prospects.Please note: this episode was recorded live on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2022 • 1h 24min
Hilary Knight joins the show, Kevin Bieksa signs one-day contract to retire as a Vancouver Canuck, Erik Karlsson's strong return to form
On a new Thriday Show, Hailey and Sean discuss Kevin Bieksa's return to Vancouver to sign his one-day contract to retire as a Canuck, Erik Karlsson's return to form, and that bonkers Bruins-Penguins game on Tuesday.Then, US Olympian Hilary Knight joins Hailey and Sean to discuss her busy schedule, including playing in the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association, training for the Rivalry Series between the States and Canada, growing the women's game, working for ESPN, her new house in Minnesota and if she has one more Olympic games in her, in 2026 in Italy.To wrap up, Hailey mixes metaphors, pitches a brand new product, and more!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on Youtube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 3, 2022 • 59min
Ryan Reynolds wants to buy the Ottawa Senators?, who gets a share of the "blame pie" in Toronto, and New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres are making noise in the East
On a new Thursday Show with Ian and Sean, we have a birthday in the house. Then, Ian and Sean discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs, Sean's piece this week, and who gets pieces of the "blame pie" for the team's rough start to the season. Next, the Ottawa Senators are up for sale, Ryan Reynolds is reportedly interested, and Ian asks for some related crowdsourcing help from the listeners. Also, the New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres are both off to strong starts, is there any scenario where both teams could make the postseason?To wrap up, digging into penalty-free NHL games in the mailbag, a look back with "This Week in Hockey History", and more.Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM (845)445-8459Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on Youtube: youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2022 • 1h 7min
Connor McDavid goal scoring machine, the history of the E-Bug and will Vancouver, Toronto or St. Louis make a coaching change?
Pizzo, Granger and Russo debate the struggles of the St. Louis Blues, the red hot Vegas Golden Knights, Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins, the reported rift between the Maple Leafs Sheldon Keefe and Mitch Marner and Connor McDavid lightning it up and the Oilers play of late.Stephen Whyno, the Associated Press writer who covers the NHL, has written a book on one of the strangest things in sport, the hockey back-up goalie, the E-Bug. Whyno shares stories of Hockey's Emergency Goalies and the wildest one-day job in sports, his new book available in stores right now.Plus the guys stick tap the performance of Erik Karlsson and discuss outrages, shocking or hilarious quotes from the NHL in light of Darryl Sutter's washroom break reveal of Jonathan Huberdeau. Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 1, 2022 • 1h 9min
Don Granato's Buffalo Sabres win more, not just for today, Boston Bruins: the NHL's best & Sheldon Keefe & Mitch Marner rift
Don Granato, the head coach of the Buffalo Sabres joins Craig and Sean to talk about his team's hot start, the contributions of youngsters Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson and Jack Quinn and the guiding force of veterans Craig Anderson, Kyle Okposo and Jeff Skinner. Also this week on the American's, Craig and Sean stick tap the somewhat surprising play of the Boston Bruins and Vegas Golden Knights, and debate the growing controversy in Toronto revolving around coach Sheldon Keefe and star player Mitch Marner.Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2022 • 43min
Torts’ Philadelphia Flyers off to a surprising start, Darryl Sutter on Jonathan Huberdeau’s whereabouts, are the New Jersey Devils for real?, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, Multiple Choice Madness, and more
First, Ian and Julian discuss Darryl Sutter’s blunt explanation of Jonathan Huberdeau’s absence from the first period against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night, if it’s too early to start believing in the New Jersey Devils, and Ian coins a new phrase for poor defensive zone play. Plus, The Athletic’s Charlie O’Connor joins the show to talk about Torts’ surprising Philadelphia Flyers, Carter Hart, Sean Couturier, Kevin Hayes, Gritty costumes, the vibes in Philly, and more, the guys hand out the Jack Adams Winner of the Week award, and close things out with Multiple Choice Madness.Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 2022 • 1h 2min
Arizona Coyotes playing their first games in Mullett Arena, Brad Marchand returns to the Boston Bruins lineup earlier than expected, and poor early returns on the offseason's goalie carousel
On a new Thriday show, Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille are joined by bestie Dom Luszczyszyn to discuss the Coyotes' first home games in Mullett Arena. Then, Brad Marchand makes his return from injury almost a month ahead of schedule to a Bruins team that already has had a strong start. Also, Sean is very excited for this week's Taylor Swift-themed power rankings, the early returns on the goalie carousel has been less than stellar, and to wrap up, a five-round Halloween candy draft that may tear the crew apart.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 2022 • 1h 2min
Vancouver Canucks near tipping point as they face Seattle Kraken on Thursday, Chicago Blackhawks win four straight, and hockey-related Halloween costumes
To kick off the show, Ian and Sean kick around a couple of ideas for some hockey-related Halloween costumes, and discuss the Islanders' new "Potvin Socks" merch. Then, a couple observations on Dom Luszczyszyn's latest projections, with thoughts on the Canucks, Blackhawks and Lightning. In "Granger Things", Jesse Granger joins the show to share some NHL betting trends, including most profitable teams, and best teams to bet the under. To wrap up the show, a dive into the mailbag, and in "This Week in Hockey History", Ian and Sean discuss not one, but two possibly unbreakable records.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: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2022 • 1h 7min
Phil Kessel: NHL ironman, Eric Staal excited for the opportunity with Florida Panthers and Vancouver Canucks in turmoil
Rob, Jesse and Russo stick tap Phil Kessel, the NHL's consecutive games played leader, Carey Price's future in the NHL, the struggling Vancouver Canucks, Marc-Andre Fleury reaches another milestone and Alexandar Georgiev gets the last laugh in Manhattan. On the management side of the game, coaching an original six team intrigues Barry Trotz and Billy Guerin challenges his Minnesota Wild.Stanley Cup and Olympic Gold Medal champion Eric Staal joins the roundtable to discuss his new deal with the Florida Panthers, playing with brother Marc, and for Paul Maurice and what he thinks the Panthers chances are this season. Plus in light of the Arizona Coyotes less than stellar road dressing rooms at Mullet Arena, we ask Eric what the worst road arena dressing room in the NHL is?Get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3BKz27u Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


