It is once again time for The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series under-23 draft. The rules are simple: draft teams of 6 forwards, 4 defensemen, and 1 goalie from a pool of the world’s best prospects. Plus, the guys give their thoughts on the biggest snubs after all the picks are made.Got a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hailey and Sean tackle the Metro Division teams, what additions and subtractions were made in the offseason, and who will improve and decline as the battle for the Metro begins October 7.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hailey and Sean take a closer look at the 8 Atlantic Division teams, what additions and subtractions they made in the offseason, and who will improve and who will decline as we prepare for the 2025-26 NHL season.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today’s show, Max, Corey, and Scott answer a simple question: which rebuilding NHL team, one of the 16 that missed the playoffs last season, has the best chance of winning a Stanley Cup within the next 10 years? Plus, the guys close things out with some listener questions in the mailbag.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Got a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the calendar turns to September, with the start of the NHL season about a month away, Corey’s 2025 under-23 NHL player rankings have officially been released. On today’s episode, the guys break down the list in detail, starting at the top with names like Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard. Plus, a debate about the proper placement for Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky, Ivan Demidov, and Lane Hutson, surprises in the defenseman ranks, and much more. We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Got a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Max and Corey break down the top 8 teams in Corey’s annual NHL pipeline rankings including the Philadelphia Flyers, the Montreal Canadiens, and the Chicago Blackhawks, and discuss the best prospects for each franchise in the group.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Max and Corey break down the No. 16-9 teams in Corey’s annual NHL pipeline rankings including the St. Louis Blues, the New Jersey Devils, and the New York Islanders, and discuss the best prospects for each franchise in the group.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Max and Corey break down the bottom 8 teams in Corey’s annual NHL pipeline rankings including the Dallas Stars, the Boston Bruins, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, and discuss the best prospects for each franchise in the group.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Max and Corey break down the bottom 8 teams in Corey’s annual NHL pipeline rankings including the Colorado Avalanche, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs, and discuss the best prospects for each franchise in the group.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This summer’s very competitive Hlinka Gretzky Cup is now in the books with the US taking gold over Sweden and Canada finishing an underwhelming tournament with the bronze medal. Max, Corey, and Scott discuss what contributed to Canada’s poor performance, Keaton Verhoeff’s play, why Finland’s Oliver Suvanto was the second best center behind Canada’s Tynan Lawrence at the tournament, and much more. Plus, the guys break down Scott’s latest 2026 NHL Draft ranking and have a quick debate on Ryan Lin to close things out.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean Gentille digs into the continuing rebuild in Philadelphia, with Flyers beat writer Kevin Kurz. The guys discuss the addition of Rick Tocchet behind the bench, the goaltending and powerplay issues from last season, what the prospect pool looks like and how much longer the rebuild will continue in Philly, before the Flyers can once again be considered a contender in the NHL.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Host: Sean GentilleWith: Kevin KurzExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Has the legendary Steve Yzerman run out of magic as a General Manager? Will the motor city fanbase call for his job? Or is this coming season, the year that the Red Wings finally snap their 9 year playoff drought? Max Bultman joins Sean McIndoe to find out if the Red Wings still need fixing, or will John Gibson be enough to finally get this team back into the top 8 of the Eastern Conference?We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Host: Sean McIndoeWith: Max BultmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean Gentille welcomes Josh Yohe to discuss the rebuild in Pittsburgh, what players will be on the move at the deadline, Evgeni Malkin's future with the team after this season, what the prospect pool looks like and if the Penguins will be ready to contend again, before Sidney Crosby hangs up his skates.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Host: Sean GentilleWith: Josh YoheExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Over the next four shows, Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe ask beat writers from four NHL cities how to fix their teams. From perennial rebuilds to quick fixes, our guys are on the case. Sean McIndoe kicks the project off with perhaps the toughest team in the league to fix, the Buffalo Sabres. Matt Fairburn joins Sean to discuss the seemingly never ending rebuild in Buffalo, and if the Sabres have a shot of ending their 14 year playoff drought this year.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Host: Sean McIndoeWith: Matthew FairburnExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jesse Granger and Dom Luszczyszyn take a closer look at the NHL's best valued contracts, led by Jack Hughes, Brandon Hagel and Seth Jarvis, and the NHL's top 10 worst valued contracts, with Jonathan Huberdeau, Igor Provorov and Tanner Jeannot leading the way.Host: Jesse GrangerWith: Dom LuszczyszynExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The guys are on the ground in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the World Junior Summer Showcase and on today’s episode they discuss the challenges Team USA will face when vying for a three-peat in December, Canada’s unusual strength in goal for a change, which players are standing out so far, roster battles, and more. Host: Max BultmanWith: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark Lazerus and Dan Robson discuss the Hockey Canada sexual assault case that concluded today in London, Ontario and give their reaction to the not guilty verdicts for the five former players, Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote.Host: Mark LazerusWith: Dan RobsonExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As the NHL offseason rolls along, Laz and Jesse take a look at Dom Luszczyszyn’s article ranking how much each franchise has improved, or declined, this summer. Before that, the guys talk about Yegor Chinakhov’s trade request out of Columbus and the power dynamic in the league shifting more towards the players than in years past. Plus, who could be the next (or first) 50-goal scorer for your favorite team?Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sean and Sean discuss the reasons why Bowen Byram decided to stay with the Sabres, signing for two more years, leading him to unrestricted free agency. The guys dissect the Arthurs Silovs trade to Pittsburgh, with Edmonton losing yet another opportunity to upgrade their goaltending, and Gentille and McIndoe answer your questions in an extended summer mailbag.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is it too early to pick next season’s Stanley Cup winner? The surprise playoff team? The Calder winner? Maybe, but that’s exactly what The Athletic Hockey staff did and today, Sean, Scott, and Jesse break it all down. Plus, the guys discuss Scott’s just-released top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking, sneak peak his top 20 goalie prospects, and wonder: did Gavin McKenna really get $700,000 to play at Penn State?Host: Sean GentilleWith: Jesse Granger and Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Randy
HAILEY and Sean- are brutal. They are a great hosting pair for hockey kids. yay team!
Nick D
bro I love this show but 4+ min of ads before literally any content starts is insane for a 15m pod
Ross
bet he doesn't go to Winnipeg anytime soon lol. Paint the scarlet letter on him. L
Ross
makes the top 5 way easier to do
Ross
Hard no on Gretz