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The Athletic Hockey Show: Five First Round Playoff Series We Want To See

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On a post-NHL trade deadline Monday, Laz and Jesse break down some of the under-the-radar acquisitions that could really pay off during the playoffs. Before that, the guys talk about one of the wildest games of the season, last nights 8-7 barnburner between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Buffalo Sabres, including a potential suspension looming for Brandon Hagel. Plus, the five first-round playoff series we want to see, and, with Connor Bedard likely to become the next captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, the guys discuss the pros and cons of a player taking on that role at a young age.Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Are The Buffalo Sabres A Legitimate Stanley Cup Contender?

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The Buffalo Sabres continue to be the NHL's hottest team, Sean, Frank and Sean ask if they truly are a Stanley Cup contender this season, they discuss the fading Detroit Red Wings with their playoff hopes quickly vanishing, they breakdown the controversial goaltender interference and ejection of Nathan MacKinnon on Connor Ingram and the Edmonton Oilers beating Western giants Vegas and Colorado in back to back games.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic:https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Will Jacob Fowler Start For The Habs In The Playoffs?

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Jacob Fowler stole the show in Montreal vs the Senators last night. Hailey Salvian and Dom Luszczyszyn discuss the Habs decision to start him over Sam Montembeault and if the youngster will be the number one goalie heading into the playoffs. They discuss the Washington Capitals, who seem to have derailed since the trade deadline, pending UFA Nick Schmaltz re-signing with Utah, and the NHL modifying the disciplinary sanction originally imposed on the Ottawa Senators franchise for its role in connection with the July 2021 trade of Evgenii Dadonov, and they revisit their pre-season award predictions.Host: Hailey SalvianWith: Dom LuszczyszynExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Who Are The Nhl’s Most Surprising Rookies?

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Coreys latest NHL Draft rankings are out and with them comes yet another new No. 1 in OHL defenseman Chase Reid. The guys break down what has been a chaotic year of rankings and discuss why theres been so much movement from list-to-list. Before that, they talk about this seasons most surprising, and disappointing, NHL rookies and dive into the race for second place behind Matthew Schaefer in the Calder conversation. Plus, listener questions in the mailbag to close things out.Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerWith: FloHockeys Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Avalanche Bring Nazem Kadri Back In Last Minute Blockbuster: Nhl Trade Deadline Recap

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The Colorado Avalanche, already favorites to win the Stanley Cup, made by far the biggest deal on an underwhelming NHL trade deadline day, acquiring Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames, reuniting with the 35-year-old center who helped them win it all four years ago. The crew recaps all the other trades of note from Fridays deadline, as well as some of the deals that went unmade, and discusses what it means down the stretch and into the playoffs.This episode was recorded live at 4:00p ET on Friday, March 6.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleWith: Max Bultman, Dom Luszczyszyn, Vince Mercogliano, and Shayna GoldmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Whats The Holdup On The Colton Parayko Trade? (with Chris Johnston)

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On NHL trade deadline eve, Hailey and Sean welcome NHL insider Chris Johnston to discuss what the hold up is on the pending trade involving Colton Parayko and the Buffalo Sabres. They talk about the latest speculation involving players like Robert Thomas, Nazem Kadri, Vinny Trocheck, Scott Laughton, Bobby McMann, Conor Garland, Dougie Hamilton, Jordan Binnington and Sergey Bobrovsky with the deadline quickly approaching.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleWith: Chris JohnstonExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic:https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Is The Robert Thomas To Buffalo Deal Really Dead?

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With the NHL trade deadline fast approaching, Sean, Frank and Sean take a look at the teams that they want to see make a move leading up to the deadline on Friday at 3pm ET. It all starts with the NHL's hottest team since December, the Buffalo Sabres, who are linked to St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas. The guys also want to seeaction in the East from the Detroit Red Wings, Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals, and in the West, it's all about the Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild and the Dallas Stars improving their rosters for the push to the playoffs.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Nhl Trade Deadline Breakdown (with Pierre Lebrun)

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We are mere days away from the NHL trade deadline and so theres no better time to have The Athletics NHL insider Pierre LeBrun join the show to break down all the latest rumors and potential deals ahead of Fridays buzzer, as well as give some insight into the Los Angeles Kings firing head coach Jim Hiller over the weekend. Plus, Jesse Granger and Sean McIndoe debate where Connor Hellebuyck ranks among historys best goalies after his gold medal win in Milan and Max and Laz marvel at Islanders phenom Matthew Schaefer, whose 20th goal of the year set an all-time record for 18-year-old defensemen.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Pierre LeBrun, Jesse Granger and Sean McIndoeExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Connor Hellebuyck To Receive Highest Us Civilian Honor

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Coming off a celebrationin Miami, a luncheon at the White House, and for most of the gold medal-winning United States hockey team, an appearance at the State of the Union, Sean, Frank and Sean discuss a whirlwind coupleof days for the American team, including Connor Hellebuyck being named a recipientof the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Frankie presents his Dudes of the Men's tournament in Milan, the guys debate if Auston Matthews has shed the criticismof not being a winner, and with the Olympic trade freeze over, Sean and Sean comment on the Brett Kulak for Samuel Girard trade between Colorado and Pittsburgh and Sidney Crosby being placed on IR for four weeks due to a lowerbody injury.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: The Olympic Party Is Over

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The Olympic party is over and its time to clean it up. And so today, Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman and Michael Russo react to the US Olympians returning to their respective clubs and facing the media, answering tough questions about the unfortunate politicization of their historic win in Milan. Meanwhile, with the NHL trade deadline eight days from now, the group discusses how centers are the hot commodity this year. Plus, Shay and Sean present the teams in each conference they are looking forward to watching as the push to the playoffs begins.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Shayna GoldmanWith: Michael RussoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic:https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Should Trey Augustine Be The Hobey Baker Frontrunner?

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On todays Prospect Series episode, the guys welcome Grand Forks Herald college hockey writer Brad Schlossman to discuss the top Hobey Baker Award contenders and how the first year of CHL imports and the introduction of NIL money has changed the landscape of NCAA hockey. Plus, a look at this years crop of college and international free agents that could make their way onto NHL rosters.Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: FloHockeys Chris Peters and Brad SchlossmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryGot a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Usa And Canada On Gold Medal Collision Course: Men’s Olympic Semifinals Recap | Instant Reaction

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The matchup the hockey world has been waiting 12 years for is finally set, as the United States and Canada will officially play for Olympic gold on Sunday in Milan. Jesse Granger and James Mirtle give their instant reaction following the Men's Olympic hockey semifinals and look ahead to the gold medal match, as well as the Slovakia-Finland bronze medal game slated for Saturday afternoon.This episode was recorded live at 6:00pm ET on February 20, 2026.Hosts: Jesse Granger and James MirtleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Finland Wins Bronze In Blowout Over Slovakia | Instant Reaction

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Team Finland, the Men's 2022 gold medal winners, captured bronze with a convincing 6-1 win over upstart Slovakia. Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe couldn't help but wonder if Finlandwouldhave had more success at the tournament if they had difference makerAleksander Barkov in the lineup and Sean and Sean take a look at the gold medal matchup between Canada and the United States, slated to begin at 8:10am ET Sunday morning.This episode was recorded live at 5:00pm ET on February 21, 2026.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Usa Grabs Gold On Jack Hughes’ Ot Tally: Men’s Olympic Recap

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Team USA struck gold for the third time in Mens Olympic hockey history on Sunday, triumphing over Canada on the strength of a Jack Hughes winner less than two minutes into overtime. The guys break down all the action from an excellent gold medal game, and recap the first Olympic hockey tournament to feature NHL players in the last 12 years, including thoughts on the tournament MVP vote, players who changed opinions with their play, and what this all means for the future of best-on-best hockey.Hosts: Max Bultman, Sean Gentille, and Jesse GrangerWith: Mark LazerusExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Us Canada Womens Gold Medal Matchup Set | Instant Reaction

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The US and Canada Womens Olympic hockey teams punched their tickets to the gold medal game in Milan on Thursday. Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn break down the two semifinal games from today, discuss Canadas struggles throughout this tournament and wonder if the dominant United States team can run the table and win gold.This episode was recorded live at 5:45p ET on Monday, February 16.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Dom LuszczyszynExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Usa Wins Gold In Ot Thriller: Women’s Olympic Recap | Full Ep

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After Team USA Womens hockey team beat Canada for gold, Sean Gentille and Shayna Goldman were joined by Hailey Salvian on the scene in Milan to discuss the thrilling finish, OT hero Megan Keller, Hilary Knight ending her Hall of Fame career as a champion, the goaltending of Aerin Frankle, and what Marie-Philip Poulin and the Canadians need to do moving forward. Plus, thoughts on Switzerlands bronze medal victory over Sweden earlier in the day and a quick update on injured Canadian Mens captain Sidney Crosby, with the semifinals set to begin on Friday.This episode was recorded live at 5:05p ET on Thursday, February 19Hosts: Sean Gentille and Shayna GoldmanWith: Hailey SalvianExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server:https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic:https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Usa And Canada Advance To Olympic Semifinals After Ot Wins | Full Ep

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Quinn Hughes and Mitch Marner are the toast of their respective countries as Olympic powerhouses United States and Canada both survived scares to advance to the Olympic semifinals. Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe react to an exciting day of hockey, with Slovakia eliminating Germany and Finland beating Switzerland in yet another overtime game to punch their tickets to the semifinals, as well.This episode was recorded live at 6:00pm ET on February 18, 2026.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Men’s Olympic Preliminary Round Recap

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The guys recap the Men's Olympic hockey preliminary round following the final matchup between the US and Germany and look ahead to the qualifier round.This episode was recorded live at 6:00p ET on Sunday, February 15.Hosts: Max Bultman and Jesse GrangerWith: Mark LazerusExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Us Canada Gold Medal Matchup Set | Instant Reaction

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The US and Canada Womens Olympic hockey teams punched their tickets to the gold medal game in Milan on Thursday. Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn break down the two semifinal games from today, discuss Canadas struggles throughout this tournament and wonder if the dominant United States team can run the table and win gold.This episode was recorded live at 5:45p ET on Monday, February 16.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Dom LuszczyszynExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Athletic Hockey Show: Men’s Olympic Qualifiers Recap | Instant Reaction

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Max Bultman and Jesse Granger give their instant reaction following the Men's Olympic hockey qualification playoffs and look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups between Slovakia and Germany, Canada and Czechia, Finland and Switzerland, and the US and Sweden. Plus, The Athletic's own Arpon Basu calls in from Milan to give his thoughts on the day's action.This episode was recorded live at 6:00pm ET on February 17, 2026.Hosts: Max Bultman and Jesse GrangerWith: Arpon BasuExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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