The Athletic Hockey Show

After yet another impressive night from Macklin Celebrini, Hailey and Sean debate if it's time for the teenage phenomenon to be considered a Hart Trophy favourite? They welcome Peter Baugh to discuss the impact injuries to the Rangers Igor Shesterkin and Adam Fox and if it would benefit the blue shirts to step on the break, regroup and look towards next season? Plus Hailey forecasts the Canadian W...

The New Jersey Devils got run out on Long Island last night, getting blown out 9-0 by the Islanders. Sean, Frank and Sean wonder if it's time the Devils pull the plug on this season, they praise the quietly red hot Philadelphia Flyers, they ask who would be the better Stanley Cup matchup, the Avalanche vs the Lighting or the Hurricanes vs the Stars. Plus Frankie gives his scouting report of stando...

The guys give their instant reaction to the 2026 World Junior gold medal game between Sweden and Czechia and recap the rest of the tournament live from St. Paul. This episode was recorded live at 11:30pm ET on January 5, 2026 Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Got a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14 Watch full episo...

After months of speculation and predictions, we officially have Olympic rosters for the US, Canada, Sweden, and Finland. Today, the guys break down those lineups and discuss the biggest snubs, the potential reserves, and the medal favorites almost exactly one month from the start of the games. Plus, five NHL predictions for 2026 and thoughts on how to recapture some Winter Classic magic. Hosts: Ma...

Max, Corey, and Scott take a look back at what they've seen during the World Juniors preliminary round and discuss what to expect heading into the quarterfinals and beyond. Plus, thoughts on the US and Canada's Olympic rosters. This episode was recorded live at 1:00pm ET on January 1, 2026 Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flann...

With the countdown to the new year on, Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi present their top five storylines that they are looking forward to the most, in hockey in 2026, including the Women and Men's Olympic hockey tournament in Milan, if NHL parity will ruin the trade deadline, and can the Florida Panthers three-peat with another Stanley Cup championship? Host: Jesse Granger With: Rob Rossi Executive Pr...

With the World Junior Championships set to officially begin on Friday, the guys break down everything you need to know before puck drop, including which teams have a chance to medal, awards predictions, and storylines to watch as the tournament gets underway. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Got a question? Ask it here...

With Christmas just days away, the guys are feeling the holiday spirit, ready to hand out one thoughtful gift to every NHL franchise. What does your favorite team have waiting for them under the tree? Find out on today’s episode. Enjoy the holidays everyone! Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.y...

The NHL world is still buzzing about Quinn Hughes joining the Minnesota Wild. Joe Smith joins Hailey and Sean to talk about the star defender's immediate impact in Minnesota, what the odds are that he sticks around long-term, and how Hughes being with the Wild will impact division foes Colorado and Dallas. Plus Hailey and Sean discuss the red hot Florida Panthers, the stumbling Winnipeg Jets, and...

Tristan Jarry faced Stuart Skinner, as the Oilers played the Penguins 5 days after the teams swapped starting goaltenders. Sean Gentille, Sean Mcindoe and Frank Corrado discuss if Jarry is the answer in Edmonton, or will Stan Bowman go goalie shopping again before the deadline? The guys stick tap Leon Draisaitl scoring his 1000th career point, the unstoppable Connor McDavid who is on an absolute h...

Quinn Hughes is officially a member of the Minnesota Wild, scoring a goal in a 6-2 win over the Boston Bruins in his debut Sunday night, but there’s still plenty more to discuss around the blockbuster deal that sent him out of Vancouver. On today’s episode, The Athletic’s Thomas Drance once again joins the show to give his thoughts on the post-Hughes world for the Canucks. Plus, Max and Jesse brea...

Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler give their instant reaction to the massive Quinn Hughes trade which sent the Norris Trophy-winning defenseman from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren, Zeev Buium and an unprotected 2026 first-round pick. Hosts: Corey Pronman and Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Watch full epis...

There is a new No. 1 in Corey’s latest NHL Draft rankings with Tynan Lawrence vaulting to the top spot and Gavin McKenna falling three spots to No. 4. Plus, thoughts on World Junior camp rosters and listener questions in the mailbag, including what the Red Wings would have to send to the Canucks in a hypothetical Quinn Hughes trade, to close things out.  Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and...

Fresh of the NHL Board of Governor meetings in Colorado Springs, The Athletic and TSN NHL Insider Chris Johnston joins Sean Gentille to discuss the very latest on the ongoing Olympic rink issue in Milan, what happens to the NHL schedule if the league and the players back out and Chris provides an update on the ongoing trade rumours involving Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes. Host: Sean Genti...

The Athletic NHL's latest anonymous player poll is out, Sean, Frank and Sean discuss who has the honour of being the most punchable face in the NHL, odds on where Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby will play next season if no state tax really matters and the guys look at four games from Tuesday night which featured last second goals. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frank Corrado Executiv...

With trade rumors swirling around Quinn Hughes in Vancouver, Max and Jesse are joined off the top of the show by The Athletic’s own Thomas Drance to discuss the star defenseman’s future with the Canucks and the direction of the franchise. Plus, the guys check in on the Norris, Vezina, and Jack Adams races and close things out with a look at some other potential trades involving the likes of Steven...

On today’s Prospect Series episode, the guys work together to create full Olympic depth charts for both Canada and the US, debating the locks, the final spots, and much more. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Got a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14 Watch full episodes on YouTube: http...

Tyler Seguin suffered a season ending injury this week, but the Dallas Stars keep rolling. Hailey Salvian and Shayna Goldman discuss the NHL's second best team the Stars, they ask is the 3-2-1 point system the way to go in the NHL and with the PWHL expected to expand to four more teams in time for next season, Hailey and Shayna submit their suggestions for PWHL expansion. Host: Hailey Salvian With...

The Colorado Avalanche are a league best 19-1-6 to start the season. Sean, Sean and Frank discuss the powerhouse team led by MVP favorite Nathan MacKinnon, and if he is better than Connor McDavid right now. The guys talk about the once-great Winnipeg Jets, mired in a bad slump and having players-only meetings, the breakout season for Jesper Wallstedt and the Minnesota Wild and how the Olympic ice...

Every hockey fan knows that teams in playoff position at Thanksgiving usually stay in and teams outside playoff position at Thanksgiving usually stay out. In fact, nearly 80 percent of playoff teams at Thanksgiving actually make it to the postseason. And so, on today’s episode, the guys break down both the Eastern and Western Conference playoff pictures and try to figure out which bubble teams are...

After another embarrassing home ice loss by the Oilers, Sean, Frank and Sean discuss Edmonton's disastrous start to the season, including brutal goaltending, awful defence and mediocre offence and if Connor McDavid will inevitably have to force the team to deal him to a contender after this season. The guys analyze the Canucks declaring that they are open to moving their veterans, which has to inc...

First, the guys are joined by The Athletic’s own Murat Ates to talk about Connor Hellebuyck undergoing “a minor Arthroscopic knee procedure” that will keep him out of the Winnipeg Jets lineup for four to six weeks, as well as how Jonathan Toews’s season is going so far, and which of Mark Scheifele, Connor Bedard, or Tom Wilson could end up on Team Canada at the Olympics. Plus, Mikko Rantanen’s aut...

On today’s Prospect Series episode, the guys work together to create full World Juniors depth charts for both Canada and the US, debating which current NHLers will or will not be in the mix, the locks, the fringe candidates, and much more. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Got a question?...

At the quarter mark of the NHL season, Sean Gentille and Jesse Granger take a look at some of the shocks and surprising teams and players, including the Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and players like Shane Pinto, Jakob Chychrun, Cutter Gautheir, Morgan Geekie and Spencer Knight. Plus Hailey Salvian joins us from Vancouver on the eve of the PWHL's third season to rank the eig...

Patrick Roy was caught on mic threatening Stars forward Miko Rantanen after his hit on Islanders defender Alex Romanov in Dallas on Tuesday night. Sean, Frankie and Sean discuss the code, Roy's threat to Rantanen and what the league will say about it. The guys marvel at Matthew Schaefer, Mark Scheifele and the historic night for Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini. Plus, Sean and Sean call ou...