The Athletic Hockey Show: Offseason Bizarro-meter rankings, Mikael Backlund signs 2-year extension and becomes Flames captain

Author: Coach Rox

Posted on: October 06, 2023

Episode Description

Ian and Sean dive into the offseason Bizarro-meter rankings, and everyone else playing for second place behind the Columbus Blue Jackets. Also, news out of Calgary of Mikael Baklund becoming the next Flames captain, after re-signing for only two years. Next, Josh Bailey wears an A in a preseason game while on a PTO with the Ottawa Senators. Then, in the mailbag, a listener wonders about the expectations for the Red Wings this season, a deep dive on Bob MacMillan, and to wrap up, a look back at an important rule change in "This Week in Hockey History". Have a question for the show? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM: (845)445-8459! Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Youll be amazed at what you can do with Grammarly. Go to grammarly.com/GO to download for FREE today. Head to factormeals.com/nhlshow50 and use code nhlshow50 to get 50% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices