The Athletic Hockey Show
The Athletic's flagship hockey podcast delivers daily insights, prospect rankings, betting picks, and much more, Monday through Friday, all season long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gavin McKenna commits to Penn State | Instant Reaction
Gavin McKenna, the presumptive No. 1 pick in next year’s NHL Draft, is officially joining the Penn State Nittany Lions, making the jump from the WHL to the Big Ten and the NCAA. Max and Corey give their instant reaction to the signing and discuss how things could play out next season.Â
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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What did we get wrong about the 2024-25 NHL season?
They say hindsight is 20/20, that you can easily see what the right move was looking back on an event, but of course not beforehand. Today, Max and Jesse look back on the past season and determine what they got wrong and how they can learn from those mistakes going forward. Before that, the guys discuss the latest free agent signings, including Nikolaj Ehlers joining the Hurricanes and Brent Burns signing with the Avalanche. Plus, Sebastian Cossa’s difficult path to becoming the Red Wings’ starting goalie and Jesse’s “Winners and losers of the offseason NHL goalie carousel” article.Â
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Who won and who lost NHL free agency?
The day after 121 deals were made, and $672 million was spent, Gentille, McIndoe and Frankie Corrado take a look at the winners and losers of NHL Free Agency 2025. The guys wonder where Nikolaj Ehlers will end up, and look ahead to what we expect will be a busy July for trades made in the NHL.
Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe
With: Frankie Corrado
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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NHL free agent “frenzy”: is this now a league of haves and have nots?
As the clock struck noon earlier today, NHL free agency officially began, but the biggest names on the market were largely off the board already. Max, Laz, and Jesse discuss Mitch Marner to Vegas, and the loss of Alex Pietrangelo, the Panthers re-signing their trio of Bennett, Marchand, and Ekblad, Edmonton and the waning goalie market, and more.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus
With: Jesse Granger
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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How much NHL free agency money will be spent?
With one day to go before NHL Free Agency, Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi discuss the flurry of trades, signings and buyouts leading up to Free Agency. The guys along with the Athletic's Shayna Goldman take a closer look at the intriguing names including Mitch Marner, Brad Marchand, Aaron Ekblad, Brock Boeser, Nikolaj Ehlers, Jake Allen, Corey Perry, Vladislav Gavrikov and Ivan Provorov who look to cash in, with Free Agency beginning at 12 noon Eastern on July 1st.Â
Hosts: Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi
With: Shayna Goldman
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
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NHL Draft recap: grades, winners, and losers
The 2025 NHL Draft is history after 224 players were picked over the course of two days and seven rounds. Which teams were the standouts? The winners? The losers? Max, Corey, and Scott break it all down and discuss the picks they loved, and the ones they didn’t, what they thought of the decentralized format, and they take top level look at the 2026 class headlined by Gavin McKenna to close things out.Â
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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NHL Draft first round recap: Schaefer headlines pivotal day for Islanders
With the first round of this year’s NHL Draft now in the books, the guys recap all the action and discuss an impressive haul for the Isles, the expected run on centers, Philly prioritizing size up front, the Penguins’ maneuvering, goalies Pyotr Andreyanov and Joshua Ravensbergen, and more.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Islanders take Schaefer first overall at NHL Draft | Instant Reaction
Matthew Schaefer is officially Long Island bound as the New York Islanders selected the defenseman with the No. 1 pick in this year’s NHL Draft. Max, Corey, and Scott give their instant reaction to the pick.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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NHL Draft preview: could Frondell jump Misa at No. 2?
We’re now just one day away from the 2025 NHL Draft, but questions still remain, starting with the San Jose Sharks and their choice with the No. 2 pick. Max, Corey, and Scott preview the draft and discuss the possibility of Anton Frondell, not Michael Misa, going to the Sharks, pick ranges for guys like Roger McQueen and Brady Martin, and if the Rangers made the right choice transferring the No. 12 pick to the Penguins, opting to keep their own 2026 first instead.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler
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Mitch Marner's preferred destinations
The boys discuss possible destinations for Mitch Marner, including Chicago, Anaheim, Utah, Columbus, Seattle, Los Angeles and the Vegas Golden Knights. Sean, Frank and Sean stick tap the 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame class led by Alex Mogilny, and they talk about the Florida Panthers savage Stanley Cup celebrations.
Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe
With: Frankie Corrado
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Re-drafting the 2015 NHL Draft: is it the best of all-time?
What would the 2015 NHL Draft look like if the picks were made with hindsight? On today’s special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Scott, and The Athletic’s own Peter Baugh do just that, re-drafting one of the best classes in history and giving big picture thoughts about how it played out the second time around.Â
Host: Max Bultman
With: Scott Wheeler and Peter Baugh
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Which teams to watch as NHL free agency approaches
The NHL season is over, but the action is just picking up with the NHL Draft set to begin Friday night and the opening of free agency quickly approaching next week. The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun joins the show to discuss all the latest on pending free agents like Sam Bennett, Mitch Marner and John Tavares, the trade market for guys like Jason Robertson and Rasmus Andersson, Johnathan Toews’ deal with his hometown Jets, and more. Plus, The Athletic’s own Jesse Granger talks about John Gibson and the goalie trade market and Laz and Jesse compete in a l...
NHL Mock Draft 2025: projecting 32 first-round picks
The 2025 NHL Draft is now just one week away and on today’s Prospect Series episode, the guys make all 32 first round selections, projecting where the game’s top prospects could actually end up going on draft night.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
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Top 5 teams to watch this off-season
With the Stanley Cup awarded and the NHL draft next on the league calendar, Hailey and Sean take a look at teams they expect to be most active, with roster tweaks, including buyouts and free agency, led by the Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild.
Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
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Are the Florida Panthers a dynasty?
The Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions with a convincing 6 game series win over the Edmonton Oilers. Sean, Frank and Sean wonder, are the Panthers a dynasty? The guys discuss pending free agent Sam Bennett winning the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP, the work the Panthers have to do to re-sign Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand, and what the future holds for Connor McDavid, Corey Perry and the goalie tandem in Edmonton with the Oilers.
Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe
With: Frankie Corrado
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
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Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions | Instant Reaction
The Florida Panthers are once again the Stanley Cup champions, dominating their way through the playoffs en route to a second consecutive victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Max and Laz give their instant reaction to the Panthers’ Game 6 win and discuss what’s next for Connor McDavid’s Oilers.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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How Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final could become the best ever
This Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers has delivered some incredible hockey so far, but there are still many questions left to be answered. What would it take for this to become the greatest Stanley Cup Final in history? Should the Oilers start Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in goal for their must-win Game 6? Is Brad Marchand becoming the Conn Smythe favorite?
Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus
With: Jesse Granger
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Did a backup goalie change the course of the Cup Final?
The Oilers rebounded from a 3-0 first period deficit and a last second tying goal in the third period to beat the Panthers in overtime on the strength of Leon Draisaitl's game winner. Hailey and Sean discuss a shocking game four, the Oilers continued parade to the penalty box, Calvin Pickard's perfect playoff record and what we should expect in game five in Edmonton on Saturday night. Plus, they discuss the Rangers salary dump, sending Chris Kreider to the Ducks and Connor Helleybuyck becoming the first goalie in 10 seasons to win the Vezina and Hart Trophy.
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What are NHL insiders saying about the 2025 draft class?
Max, Corey, and Scott discuss Corey’s annual NHL Draft Confidential piece where league evaluators give their thoughts on this year’s prospects. Plus, the guys talk about their final draft rankings and compare the top of the 2024 and 2025 classes to close the show.Â
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Oilers lack of composure leads to Game 3 beat down
The Panthers destroyed the Oilers in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Gentille, McIndoe and Corrado discuss the Oilers flat performance, the parade to the penalty box, goalie interference and if Edmonton can regroup to even the Final at 2, on Thursday night. The guys discuss Conn Smythe Trophy leaders, what Sam Bennett could get in free agency and the boys stick tap Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson and TJ Oshie who officially retired from the NHL on Monday.
Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe
With: Frank Corrado
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
<...Is Brad Marchand the best trade deadline acquisition ever?
We’re just two games into the Stanley Cup Final, with Game 3 set for tonight in Florida, but the Oilers and Panthers have delivered a killer series so far. Which players are inching closer to a potential Conn Smythe? Is Brad Marchand cementing himself as an all-time trade deadline acquisition? And, are we expecting to see anything in Game 3 that we haven’t seen in the series already? Plus, the guys discuss where the Stars, and now former head coach Pete DeBoer, go from here.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus
Executive Producer: Chris Flan...
What we’re hearing at the NHL Scouting Combine
With the full Prospect Series crew on location in Buffalo, New York for the NHL Scouting Combine, the guys discuss what they’re hearing from teams there. Plus, analyzing major decisions the top 7 teams are currently trying to make and listener questions in the mailbag to close out the show.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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McDavid and Draisaitl 'take over' in Game 1 win for Oilers
The Oilers come from behind to win game one of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime against the Florida Panthers. Hailey and Sean break down the complete game by the Oilers, they welcome Thomas Drance to discuss the Florida Panthers turning into a hockey hotbed and Hailey and Sean take a look at PWHL expansion with star players Hilary Knight joining Seattle and Sarah Nurse lacing up for Vancouver.Â
Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille
With: Thomas Drance
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Amid Canada-U.S. tension, will Canadians cheer for Oilers in Stanley Cup Final?
The Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Oilers begins tonight in Edmonton. Gentille, McIndoe and Corrado look ahead to the final rematch between the Panthers and Oilers, which team's depth plays better, what goalie will rise to the occasion and who's stars will come to play? Frankie presents his top 5 'Dudes of the Final' Plus Sean and Sean wonder, will this Stanley Cup Final play differently this year, with rising political tensions between Canada and the United States?
Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe
With: Frankie Corrado
Executive Producer...
Who wins the Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup rematch?
We officially have a Stanley Cup Final rematch between Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers and the defending champion Florida Panthers. Max and Laz break down the series and discuss which players have the most to prove this time around. Plus, thoughts on Pete DeBoer throwing Jake Oettinger under the bus and The Athletic’s own Rob Rossi joins the show to talk about the last Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Red Wings and Penguins in 2009.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus
With: Rob Rossi
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chri...
Debating and ranking the NHL Draft top 10
What’s it like inside an NHL Draft scouting meeting? On today’s special edition of the Prospect Series, the guys work to construct a consensus NHL Draft top 10 list, having the kinds of debates and discussions NHL teams are currently having about a month away from draft night.Â
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Flawless Panthers punch ticket to third straight Stanley Cup Final
Is Connor McDavid destined to sign a free agent deal with his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs in the summer of 2026? Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi welcome Sean McIndoe to discuss. Before that, Jesse and Rob marvel at the powerhouse Florida Panthers who disposed of the Carolina Hurricanes to advance to their third straight Stanley Cup Final, and the guys wonder if the Dallas Stars have it in them to extend their Western Conference series with the Oilers.
Hosts: Jesse Granger and Rob Rossi
With: Sean McIndoe
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
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Oilers handling the pressure in a crazy hockey market
The Oilers take a three-games-to-one lead over the Stars in the Western Final, as Corey Perry turns back the clock. Frank, Sean and Sean discuss the Oilers targeting Roope Hintz's ankle, the injury to Zach Hyman and what the Stars have to do to get back in this series. The guys turn the page to the East, where Florida can punch a ticket to their third straight Stanley Cup Final with a win against the Hurricanes tonight.
Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe
With: Frankie Corrado
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
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Why can't the Hurricanes make playoff adjustments?
The Carolina Hurricanes, on the verge of being swept again in the conference final, seem unable or unwilling to adjust to playoff hockey. Max and Laz dig in to find out why? Ray Ferraro from ESPN joins the boys to discuss the Western Final. Are the Stars cooked vs the Oilers, or does this series have a chance to go long? Plus the guys take a look at the favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus
With: Ray Ferraro
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff...
What can the NHL’s final four teams teach us?
There are only four teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and every franchise would love to be there next season. So, what lessons can be learned about roster construction from each of the conference finalists? Plus, the guys discuss Anton Frondell as one of the most interesting players in the draft class and the potential for chaos this summer with the CHL-NCAA transfer window in full effect.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
Why each team left standing could win the Stanley Cup
Florida, Dallas, Edmonton and Carolina are the final four teams remaining in the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Hailey and Sean take a deep dive into why each of the four teams left standing could realistically win the Stanley Cup this season.
Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Are the Hurricanes doomed?
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the Panthers game one win over the Hurricanes, Carolina's strategy to get in the face of Sergei Bobrovsky and their inability to score in the conference final. The guys talk about the Mitch Marner era in Toronto ahead of looking forward to the Western Conference final between Edmonton and Dallas, and if today's athletes do indeed have challenges winning in big markets?
Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe
With: Frankie Corrado
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Have these Maple Leafs finally reached their end?
The NHL’s final four is now in place with the Hurricanes and Panthers in the East and the Oilers and Stars in the West. On today’s Monday episode, Max and Laz break down both Conference Finals and make their Stanley Cup picks. Before that, the guys discuss an all-too-familiar Game 7 thumping for the Maple Leafs and the inevitable changes to come in Toronto, including potential destinations for pending UFA Mitch Marner. Plus, thoughts on the “ruthless”, defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, Mark Scheifele’s valiant performance in the Jets’ Game 6 loss to the Stars, and more.Â
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Which 2025 NHL Draft forwards are most intriguing?
It’s officially mock draft season with a draft order set and the 2025 NHL Draft quickly approaching. Today, the guys audit Corey and Scott’s latest mocks, including Anton Frondell going to the Blackhawks at No. 3 on both lists. Plus, how factoring in potential playoff performance would shake up the first round rankings, how far James Hagens could fall if he doesn’t go first overall, and why Roger McQueen is one of the most fascinating prospects in the class.
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters
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Maple Leafs hit rock bottom in humiliating Game 5 loss
Hailey and Sean reunite to discuss the pathetic, predictable effort by the Maple Leafs in a pivotal Game 5 against the far superior Florida Panthers. They discuss the Edmonton Oilers eliminating the Vegas Golden Knights, punching their ticket to the Western Final, and the two potential elimination games happening Thursday night, with the Stars and Hurricanes looking to advance past the Jets and Capitals.Â
Host: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Top 5 disappointing players in the postseason
Sean, Frank and Sean are back together, they look back on Mikael Granlund's dominant performance for the Stars in game 5 vs the Jets as Dallas takes a commanding lead, they ask if the Hurricanes / Capitals series is the most boring playoff matchup, and Frankie presents his top 5 most disappointing players, so far this playoff season. Guess who is definitely on the list?
Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe
With: Frankie Corrado
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
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Who are the Conn Smythe contenders right now?
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full effect with incredible moments happening every night, but which players have stood out from the crowd to put themselves into the Conn Smythe conversation? Max, Laz, and Jesse break down the top picks halfway through the second round. First, The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun talks “next level of hatred” between the Leafs and Panthers, the coaching and GM carousels currently spinning, and more. Plus, the guys discuss Joel Quenneville’s return to the NHL behind the Ducks bench to close the show.Â
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Will Matthew Schaefer go first overall at the NHL Draft?
On today’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and Scott talk about what makes Matthew Schaefer the presumptive No. 1 pick in this year’s NHL Draft, why James Hagens has fallen out of that conversation, and the guys answer listener questions in the return of the mailbag to close the show.Â
Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman
With: Scott Wheeler
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Chris Flannery
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Who are the most under-appreciated players of Round 2?
Sean Gentille welcomes Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn to discuss the under-appreciated players in the playoffs for the remaining 8 teams, including Logan Stankoven, John Klingberg, Tyler Seguin and Jake McCabe. The crew looks back on the Maple Leafs game 2 win over the defending cup champion Panthers and the force of nature that is Mikko Rantanen who is clearly the best player on the planet right now, as Dallas takes a 1-0 lead over the Winnipeg Jets. Plus, Dom, Shayna and Sean offer their opinion on the Utah hockey club finally settling on a team name and logo, as they...
Should the Capitals be panicked after Canes Game 1 OT win?
Sean and Sean pick apart the Canes overtime win over the Capitals in game one, and if Washington can bounce back after head coach Spencer Carbery said he thought the Caps would be better. The guys wonder if Calvin Pickard can keep up his steady play, as the Oilers set an NHL record with their fifth straight come from behind victory, in game one vs Vegas, what the Maple Leafs should do with Sam Bennett and if Connor Hellebuyck will have a better round two vs the Stars, or if his playoff demons still remain?Â
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