Sean Gentille and Arthur Staple give their instant reaction to the New York Islanders announcing that Lou Lamoriello's contract as President and General Manager will not be renewed and discuss what comes next for the franchise. Host: Sean Gentille With: Arthur Staple Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean, Frank and Sean look back on night four of the Stanley Cup playoffs with Toronto and Carolina taking two games to none series leads over Ottawa and New Jersey, Minnesota tying their series with Vegas, and Florida destroying Tampa Bay, on Lightning ice in their game one.The boys look ahead to a three game slate in night five, with Montreal and Edmonton attempting to even their series with Washington and Los Angeles and Dallas traveling to Colorado to face the Avalanche in pivotal game three. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frankie Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hailey and Max look back on night five of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, beginning with Gabriel Landeskog's triumphant return to the Colorado Avalanche lineup, only to be spoiled by Tyler Seguin and the Stars in overtime. They discuss the upstart LA Kings taking a 2-0 series lead over the Oilers, and the Capitals handling the Habs with ease to lead their series 2-0. Hails and Max look ahead to night six of the playoffs, with the Maple Leafs and Jets looking to put a stranglehold on their series with the Senators and Blues, the Lightning hoping to regroup after losing Game 1 to the Panthers, and Vegas and the Wild shooting to take the all important Game 3 in their series. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Max Bultman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Five members of Canadas 2018 World Junior hockey team Michael McLeod, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart, Dillon Dube, and Cal Foote are set to stand trial on sexual-assault charges this week stemming from a June 2018 incident in which a 20-year-old woman alleged she was assaulted over several hours in a London, Ontario, hotel room. The Athletics Mark Lazerus, Dan Robson, and Katie Strang discuss what to expect during the trial over the next several weeks, beginning with jury selection on Tuesday. Host: Mark Lazerus With: Dan Robson and Katie Strang Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Max and Laz address Calvin de Haan's fiery comments directed at the New York Rangers, the disappointing season for the blue-shirts and if GM Chris Drury is the right person to fix what ails Gotham's hockey team. Chris Johnston stops by to discuss some of the other NHL teams who failed to make the playoffs this season, and what is next for the Sabres, Red Wings, Blackhawks, Bruins and Penguins. Plus, Scott Wheeler and Chris Peters from the Prospect Series join Max for a Frozen Four recap. Host: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Chris Johnston, Scott Wheeler and Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Frank, Sean and Sean preview the first round matchups in the Eastern Conference, including the battleof Ontario between the Maple Leafs and Senators, the battle of Florida with the LIghtning hosting the Panthers and Carolina vs New Jersey. They all take blame for the Canadiens not clinching yet, and the storybook ending, which is still possible for the Blue Jackets, as the powerhouse Washington Capitals await a first round opponent. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frankie Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn preview the four western conference first round playoff series, including the Stars in tough vs the Avalanche, the Kings and Oilers part 4, Minnesota hard pressed to upset Vegas and the President Trophy champion Jets vs the streaking Blues. Plus, Sean welcomes Hailey Salvian, who is in Czechia for a Women's World Hockey Championships update. Host: Sean Gentille With: Shayna Goldman, Dom Luszczyszyn, Hailey Salvian Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially underway and Max and Laz give their thoughts on all the action from opening weekend. Plus, the guys discuss the big mess in the Big Apple with Peter Laviolette out as Rangers head coach and they respond to some Playoff Crisis Line messages throughout the show. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the appeal of a Hurricanes-Devils first round playoff series, Matthew Knies next contract with the Maple Leafs, and the Montreal Canadiens preparing for the debut of Ivan Demidov. The guys talk about the return of Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek being just what the doctor ordered for the WIld, Jordan Binnington going after Corey Perry, and they lament a tough week for the NHL family, which lost Ray Shero, Greg Millen and Mark Laforest. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe With: Frankie Corrado Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a surprise joint decision between the Montreal Canadiens and SKA of the KHL, one of the worlds top prospects, Ivan Demidov, will join the Habs for the rest of the season. Max, Scott, and Arpon discuss reasonable expectations for Demidov down the stretch, his potential spot in the lineup, and more. Host: Max Bultman With: Scott Wheeler and Arpon Basu Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hailey and Sean discuss the Ottawa Senators clinching a playoff spot after an eight year drought, and the Vancouver Canucks amazing third period comeback over a Dallas Stars team who suddenly have defensive issues. With the Women's World Hockey Championships underway in the Czech Republic, Hailey and Sean preview the tournament, with Canada and the United States, once again leading the way. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe marvel at the season, and legendary career for Alexander Ovechkin, who is now 4 goals awayfrom setting the all time goals scored record in the NHL. The guys take a look at the biggest game of the night in the NHL with the Leafs and Panthers battling for the Atlantic Crown, the 10 game heater for the St. Louis Blues and why it probably doesn't matter, and what the new 12 year, 11 billion dollar Canadian TV deal means for your team. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hailey Salvian, Sean Gentille and Max Bultman play a little 'Would you Rather', taking a look at the current division leaders, Toronto, Washington, Winnipeg and Vegas and their potential first round matchups. Plus they discuss Alex Ovechkin, 3 goals awayfrom setting the all time goal scoring record in the NHL, andJalen Chatfield's controversial takedown in a fight with Connor McMichael on Wednesday night. You listen to us. Now, we want to hear from you. We're asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going totheathletic.com/athletic/survey25. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille With: Max Bultman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jesse Granger and Sean McIndoe react to history being made as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th career NHL goal, breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. Ovechkin scored the goal vs. countryman Ilya Sorokin and the New York Islanders. Sean Gentille, who witnessed the historic goal live at UBS Arena in New York, stops by to add his opinion on the great feat by Ovechkin, who stands alone now as the greatest goal scorer in the history of the NHL. Hosts: Jesse Granger and Sean McIndoe With Sean Gentille Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alexander Ovechkin made history Sunday afternoon on Long Island, passing Wayne Gretzky as the NHLs all-time goals leader. Today, Max, Laz, and The Athletics Dan Robson discuss Ovis on-ice greatness, his off-ice support of Vladimir Putin, and the realities that will shape his legacy. Plus, The Athletics Jesse Granger joins the show to talk about the sweet spot of good goaltending and great goal-scoring the league is currently in, the real key to beating a goalie nowadays, and an Eastern Conference wild card check-in to close things out. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus With: Dan Robson and Jesse Granger Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Tortorella is out as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, fired at the end of last week and replaced on an interim basis by Brad Shaw. On todays episode, Max and Laz power-rank 10 of Torts classic media moments and discuss if this will have been his last shot behind an NHL bench. First, the guys break down which trade deadline acquisitions have fit in nicely on their new teams and which have not. And, with nine games left and five goals to go, will Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzkys all-time record this season? Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletics own Shayna Goldman and Kevin Kurz give their instant reaction to the Philadelphia Flyers relieving John Tortorella of his head coaching duties Thursday morning and discuss whats next for the franchise and the veteran coach. Host: Shayna Goldman With: Kevin Kurz Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sean McIndoe and Shayna Goldman discuss the heater that theSt. Louis Blues have been on as they continue to hunt for the final playoff slot in the West. They look at the playoff matchups if the NHL season were to end today, they dig deep into John Tortorella's curious postgame comments, after another brutal Philadelphia Flyers effort and they ask why the Winnipeg Jets and the Washington Capitals, the top two teams in the NHL, get no respect in playoff prognostication? You listen to us. Now, we want to hear from you. We're asking you to fill out a quick survey about you and your podcast habits by going totheathletic.com/athletic/survey25 Host: Sean McIndoe With: Shayna Goldman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 2025 NCAA mens ice hockey tournament is set to begin Thursday, leading up to the Frozen Four on April 10 and 12, and Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockeys Chris Peters have you covered with a preview and predictions. First, the guys each rank their top 3 NHL rebuilders on track to win a Stanley Cup over the course of the next decade. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockeys Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Montreal Canadiens are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now, currently sitting in the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Max is joined by The Athletics own Arpon Basu to talk about the Habs rebuild, Lane Hutsons game, and how the playoffs could work in a 36-team league. Before that, The Athletics NHL insider Chris Johnston joins the show to recap last weeks GM meetings, including changes to next years All-Star weekend, potential Houston expansion, and the great playoff races happening as the season winds down. Host: Max Bultman With: Chris Johnston and Arpon Basu Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices