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Ian Mendes and Julian McKenzie discuss the moves in free agency over the weekend, including the latest with Detroit Red Wings putting Filip Zadina on waivers, the most interesting names still on the market, the Senators signing Joonas Korpisalo for five years, Penguins committing to Tristan Jarry and also being in on Erik Karlsson along with the Kraken, and much more. Subscribe to The Athletic Hoc...

Max Bultman and Corey Pronman take a look back on the 2023 NHL Draft, focusing on some of the more surprising picks from the two day event in Nashville. The guys look at some of the more prominent names taken in round two, including Gavin Brindley, Andrew Cristall, and Damian Clara, who was one of five goaltenders taken in the second round. Plus Corey gives his picks for what teams stood out overa...

Together in Nashville, Ian Mendes, Sean McIndoe and Jesse Granger recap their last few days, including a traveling nightmare for Sean, and a scooter adventure for Ian and Jesse. Next, their takeaways from Day 1 of the NHL Draft, including the lack of trades in round 1, and the Anaheim Ducks taking Leo Carlsson at #2. Then, Reilly Smith's trade to Pittsburgh, and they discuss Vegas' aggressive appr...

Max and Corey breakdown the first round of the 2023 NHL draft from the floor in Nashville, minutes after the first round was completed. The guys discuss what Connor Bedard will bring to Chicago, Anaheim's decision to draft Leo Carlsson over Adam Fantilli who fell to the third slot and the Columbus Blue Jackets and the risky decision by the Flyers to draft Matvei Michkov who still has three years r...

The roundtable is on site in Nashville for the 2023 NHL draft. Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and Mike Russo welcome The Athletic's Scott Wheeler for a final primer on a deep 2023 first round led by Connor Bedard. Rob, Jesse and Mike look at a busy week for NHL transactions including trades involving Taylor Hall, Pierre Luc Dubois, Tyler Toffoli and Alex Newhook, the extension for Jordan Staal, the awar...

Max Bultman and Corey Pronman preview the NHL Draft, including the ripple effect that may occur depending on who the Ducks pick at #2, the Canadiens' trade for Alex Newhook, and Matvei Michkov meeting with teams, and the questions he may be asked. Also, the team to watch in the first round, and thought's on Corey's final mock draft heading into Wednesday. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on Y...

Ian Mendes, checking in from Nashville, and Julian McKenzie discuss the news about the Flames late last week and if they will shift to an aggressive rebuild. Then, as Torey Krug's no-trade clause holds up his trade from the Blues to the Flyers, they dive into NTCs and NMCs. Also, discussing the possibility of the Kings bringing Pierre-Luc Dubois to Los Angeles. As the Draft rolls into town, Ian pr...

Max Bultman, Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler from The Athletic and Flo Hockey's Chris Peters play Chief Scout and General Manager, and select their picks for the first round of the NHL Draft, before it happens next week in Nashville.  Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try a...

Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille are joined by bestie Dom Luszczyszyn to dive into the news that Flames players Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanafin and Mikael Backlund may not re-sign in Calgary, and how that will shape the team's offseason. Then, with July 1 around the corner, a dive into free agency, and also, the toughest decisions teams will need to make in the offseason, including the Golden Knights...

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe react to the 2023 class of the Hockey Hall of Fame announcement on Wednesday, including flowers for Henrik Lundqvist and Caroline Ouellette, also the snub of Alexander Mogilny and the decision to only induct one woman this year, and start some early debate for the class of 2024. Next, with Connor Hellebuyck, Mark Scheifele, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Blake Wheeler all poten...

Stanley Cup Champion Nicolas Hague of the Vegas Golden Knights stops by the roundtable with Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and Michael Russo to discuss the Knights magical season, the unforgettable Stanley Cup parade on the strip, partying in Montana at Owner Bill Foley's ranch and looking forward to bringing the Stanley Cup home to Kitchener Ontario later this summer. Rob, Jesse and Mike discuss the re...

Craig and Sean welcome former NHL'er Patrick O'Sullivan to the Athletic Hockey Show USA to look back at the 2003 NHL Draft in Nashville, quite possibly, the greatest draft in the history of the game, his experience being drafted by Minnesota in the second round that year, what it was like to play against a 10 year old Alex Ovechkin and the evolution of the NHL and independent skills coach, which P...

On this edition of the Prospect Series, Max and Corey are joined by Chris Peters from Flo Hockey to look back on the combine with the draft less than two weeks out. The guys look at the measurements of some of the more notable prospects, the improvement of the defensive draft class, plus Corey's draft confidential and the boys dig into the Prospect Series mailbag. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey...

Hailey and Sean discuss Jesper Bratt's 8-year extension with the New Jersey Devils, and Jarome Iginla joining the Flames' front office, before diving into the ten(-ish) teams that could have the most interesting off-seasons. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on o...

Ian Mendes returns to the Thursday show with Sean McIndoe to discuss the Vegas Strip being shut down on Saturday night for the Golden Knights' victory parade. Could it be the most iconic location for Stanley Cup celebration ever? Also, with the Senators' sale now behind us, what lies ahead for Pierre Dorian and the team, as well as other compelling off-season stories surrounding the futures of pla...

The Vegas Golden Knights are Stanley Cup champions! Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and Joe Smith are joined by original Golden Knight Deryk Engelland to look back on the Golden Knights 5 game series win over the Florida Panthers, Jonathan Marchessault winning the Conn Smythe Trophy, Mark Stone and Jack Eichel's journey from serious injuries to champions, Bruce Cassidy's gesture to the original misfits a...

Sean Gentille and guest co-host Max Bultman welcome new Anaheim Ducks head coach Greg Cronin to discuss his opportunity with the Ducks, his long journey to being an NHL head coach, the road trip he is taking this summer visiting each member of the Ducks roster and what he thinks the Ducks can do this upcoming season. Sean and Max discuss Toronto billionaire Michael Andlauer who reportedly haa won...

Julian McKenzie is joined by guest co-host Mark Lazerus, and things may get heated in the first five minutes of the show. Then, with the Golden Knights being one win away from the first Stanley Cup, a discussion about which player has contributed most to the team's success. Next, on the other side, if the Panthers can again dig themselves out of a 3-1 deficit, and questions surrounding Matthew Tka...

The Prospect Series goes on the road this week, as Max and Corey are at the annual NHL combine in Buffalo ahead of the draft in two weeks in Nashville. The guys welcome Max Giese, to talk about the importance of the combine, his time as an NHL scout and his new gig with C.A.A. Plus, top prospects Tom Willander, Gabriel Perreault, and Dalibor Dvorsky stop by to chat with Corey and Max and share the...

Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille discuss the Panthers' Game 3 win over the Golden Knights Thursday night, Vegas' success through an aggressive approach to roster construction, and why the Panthers shouldn't be counted out just yet. Next discussing the sign and trade that sent Damon Severson to Columbus from New Jersey, what is the Blue Jackets' overall plan? Also, Shane Doan leaves the Coyotes to...

Sean McIndoe is joined by Shayna Goldman to gauge the level of concern for the Florida Panthers heading into Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night. Also, situations where a goalie switch from Sergei Bobrovsky to Alex Lyon may be necessary. Then, they dive into Dom Luszczyszyn's piece about Vegas' level of luck in the postseason. Next, comparing the extensions for Cole Caufield with the...

On the roundtable, Rob, Pizzo, Mike Russo and Jesse Granger welcome Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette. Bruno talks about the year that was behind the bench of the New Jersey Devils, and the Florida Panthers before that, and how coming full circle with Barry Trotz and David Poile, returning to the Predators to coach Nashville, is exactly where he needs to be. The roundtable discusses t...

Marty Walsh, the new Executive Director of the NHL players Association joins the Tuesday boyzzz, discussing his role in the Players Association, his relationship with Gary Bettman, the salary cap, the Arizona Coyotes situation, building the game and the Stanley Cup final. Plus Craig and Sean discuss the Anaheim Ducks decision to hire Greg Cronin, they look at the remaining coaching vacancies in Ne...

Julian McKenzie is joined by Max Bultman to react to Cole Caufield's 8-year extension with the Montreal Canadiens, the Blue Jackets reportedly looking to hire Mike Babcock as head coach, and if the NHL could return to Atlanta for a third time. Then they recap Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final and preview Monday night's Game 2 between the Golden Knights and Panthers. Also, if Adin Hill played himself...

Max and Corey are back in this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss Corey’s NHL Mock Draft 2.0 with some movement in the top 4, this year’s defense class, Corey’s latest interactive prospect rankings, as well as comparables for guys like Connor Bedard, Matvei Michkov, David Reinbacher, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@...