The Athletic Hockey Show

With the Flames on the verge of losing Matthew Tkachuk on the heels of Johnny Gaudreau, what can be expected from this team next season? Also, they look back at other teams that have lost two superstars in one offseason, and it may make Flames fans feel better...or worse. Then, Nazem Kadri is still available, and how likely it is that Tkachuk will eventually end up with St. Louis Blues at some poi...

This week on the roundtable, Rob Pizzo, Sara Civian and Jesse Granger discuss the fluid situation in Calgary involving Matthew Tkachuk who is rumoured to be on the trade block after news leaked that he is not willing to sign a long term deal with the Flames. The crew tackles NHL arbitration and the sometimes awkward negotiation that comes from it, with Andrew Mangiapane, Jesper Bratt and Kasperi K...

On the season finale of the Athletic Hockey Show USA: The Tuesday boyzzz, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille welcome Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau. The most sought after NHL free agent of the summer discusses the reason he chose to sign with Columbus, how excited he is to play with Patrik Laine, his look forward to the arrival of his baby this fall with wife Meredith, and Gaudreau fi...

First, Ian asks Hailey about her trip to the Calgary Stampede and then they discuss the vibe around the city of Calgary now that Johnny Gaudreau is off to Columbus, some possible reasons why he left, the Ottawa Senators’ major top-6 upgrade, and more. Plus, a bunch of listener questions including whether the Sens or the Maple Leafs have the better top-6, potential Nazem Kadri landing spots, which...

Ian and Sean kick off the show by welcoming Aaron Portzline on to discuss the surprising news of Johnny Gaudreau signing to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday, including how it came to fruition, and the effect it could have on the psyche of Columbus fans. Ian and Sean then discuss if this could be the most shocking free agent signing of all time, and Sean shares his thoughts on the signing of...

Rob Pizzo and Jesse Granger welcome guest co-host Shayna Goldman to look back on the first day of NHL free agency. The roundtable discusses why Johnny Gaudreau and Nazem Kadri, the bluechip pieces available in free agency have yet to sign new deals. We take a look at an active day with Claude Giroux, Andre Burakovsky, Darcy Kuemper, Ben Chiarot, Andrew Copp, Vincent Trocheck, Jack Campbell and Ily...

Paul Maurice, the new head coach of the President Trophy Champion Florida Panthers joins Craig and Sean and settle back, because class is in session! Maurice, a master communicator, talks about his excitement in getting to coach one of the NHL's most dynamic teams, what Bill Zito said to get him to take the job and what led to his decision to leave the Winnipeg Jets last winter. Pierre Lebrun retu...

First, on a special Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max and Corey look back at this weekend’s NHL Draft and discuss why they liked what the Montreal Canadiens, Seattle Kraken, San Jose Sharks, Winnipeg Jets, Minnesota Wild, and Buffalo Sabres did with their picks. Then, the guys talk about Danila Yurov sliding to the Minnesota Wild at No. 24, seemingly the only Russian...

Max and Corey sit down in the stands of the Bell Centre in Montreal immediately following the first round of the NHL Draft and discuss the Montreal Canadiens selecting Juraj Slafkovsky with the No. 1 pick, the Seattle Kraken adding Shane Wright at No. 4, the Chicago Blackhawks acquiring 3 first round picks after trading away Alex DeBrincat and Kirby Dach in separate deals, why Simon Nemec was pick...

Sitting down together in person in Montreal for the NHL Draft, Ian, Sean and Jesse first recap their Wednesday night in the city, before diving into the latest with Kirill Kaprizov, and how this situation may affect Russian players in the NHL Draft. Next, they dive into Kris Letang's 6 year extension with Pittsburgh, and what it may mean for Evgani Malkin's future with the team. The guys then dig...

On the last episode before the NHL Draft, Max and Corey sit down together in Montreal to discuss who the Montreal Canadiens will take with the No. 1 pick, and how that decision will impact the rest of the players chosen in the first round. Then, the guys dig into Corey's final mock draft, including the potential for Marco Kasper to get picked in the top-10, if decision-makers will shy away from Ru...

Ian Mendes and Arpon Basu welcome Sportsnet draft analyst Sam Cosentino, ahead of the 2022 NHL draft in Montreal. Sam discusses who he thinks will be selected in the first round of the draft on Thursday night and if the Habs will take Shane Wright or Juraj Slafkovsky with the number one selection. Plus, the guys take a look at the salary cap dump that Tampa Bay made this weekend, sending top 4 def...

First, less than a week away from the NHL Draft, Max and Corey talk about the Minnesota Wild trading Kevin Fiala to the Los Angeles Kings for a 2022 first-round pick in 2022 and prospect Brock Faber, and then deep dive into Corey’s latest 7-round mock and discuss a shakeup in the top-4, some big names falling into the 20s, differences between Corey’s and Bob McKenzie’s lists, the possibility of dr...

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe kick off the show discussing the Minnesota Wild trading Kevin Fiala to the Los Angeles Kings. What does this move signal foo the states of both clubs? Also, if we will see an offer sheet appear this offseason. Then, Nazem Kadri has earned himself a hefty contract, the duo discuss if he will be a member of the Avalanche next season, as well as the future of Evgeni Malkin...

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports and Sara Civian and Jesse Granger fro. the Athletic marvel at the season that was, for Colorado Avalanche defensemen Cale Makar. The roundtable breaks down the Avalanche 6 game Stanley Cup win over Tampa Bay, the Bolts laundry list of injuries and they offer their opinion on this years inductees for the Hockey Hall of Fame and why the Hall needs to change the way prospect...

Sean Gentille welcomes guest co-host Max Bultman to this week's show. Max provides an update on the Detroit Red Wings head coaching search and what winger Tyler Bertuzzi's trade value is. We stick tap the Stanley Cup Champion Colorado Avalanche and Sean and Max take a look at the 2022 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees and discuss the change that needs to be made in the Hall of Fames voting. Gentille a...

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Colorado Avalanche winning their first Stanley Cup since 2001, defeating the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in 6 games, Nazem Kadri’s redemption story, and what his next contract will look like, if this is the end for the Lightning’s run of greatness, and much more. Plus, thoughts on ESPN’s Avalanche-Red Wings rivalry documentary, the need for mor...

First, Max and Corey break down the Calder Trophy vote and discuss Moritz Seider taking home the award with Trevor Zegras, Michael Bunting, and Lucas Raymond behind him, and then the guys catch up on this year’s crop of goalie prospects, including Topias Leinonen, Tyler Brennan, and more. Then, the guys talk about Corey’s dueling mock draft with an NHL source and discuss guys like Marco Kasper, Jo...

Ian and Sean discuss the controversial end to Game 4 of Avs-Lightning on Wednesday night. Should there have been a penalty for too many men, and should every goal be reviewed like touchdowns are in the NFL? Also, why the Lightning's first goal of the game was allowed, despite Darcy Kuemper losing his mask.  Then, they react to Paul Maurice being hired as the new coach for the Florida Panthers, rel...

Rob Pizzo from CBC Sports, and Jesse Granger and Sara Civian from the Athletic recap the major awards in the NHL handed out on Tuesday night in Tampa Bay. The roundtable discusses Auston Matthews winning the Hart and Ted Lindsay, Igor Shesterkin taking home his first Vezina, Cale Makar capturing the first of what projects to be many Norris Trophies and Detroit's Moritz Seider winning the Calder Tr...

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First, Hailey and guest cohosts Julian McKenzie and Sean Gentille discuss the Colorado Avalanche jumping out to a 2-0 Stanley Cup Final series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning, including a monstrous 7-0 Game 2 win, the Avs’ defensive brilliance so far, Cale Makar as a top-5 talent, Jon Cooper getting last change with the series shifting to Tampa Bay, and much more. Then, The Athletic’s Charlie O’...

First, Max and Corey break down Corey’s NHL Draft Confidential piece in which he talks to various NHL personnel about the top names in 2022 NHL Draft, including Shane Wright, Matthew Savoie, Connor Geekie, Brad Lambert, and more, as well as discuss Corey’s attribute grades for this year’s draft class. Then, Daily Faceoff’s Chris Peters joins the show and he and Corey debate a few of the prospects...

Ian and Sean discuss game one of Avs-Lightning, and how Wednesday's game certainly lived up to the hype of this matchup. Also, has there been a harder road to the Final than this playoff run for Tampa? Then, Gary Bettman and Bill Daly each held press conferences ahead of Game 1, and Ian and Sean discuss the prospects of the World Cup of Hockey returning in February, and the NHL setting a revenue r...

Host Ian Mendes is joined by The Athletic’s Joe Smith and Peter Baugh, who cover the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche respectively, as well Mark Lazerus, Michael Russo, and Dom Luszczyszyn to preview the Stanley Cup Final, take listener questions, and more. And, right now, you can get a 6 month subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hoc...