The Athletic Hockey Show

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Aaron Ekblad gruesome leg injury, Taylor Hall trade value, Rick Carpiniello talks New York Rangers ups and downs, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag, and more Mar 29, 2021

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First up, Ian and Hailey discuss Aaron Ekblad’s terrible, likely season-ending leg injury, and how it’ll impact the Panthers’ playoff aspirations, how relaxed Canadian quarantine rules could change trade deadline decision-making in the North, market value for Taylor Hall as a rental, the Capitals defying certain expectations to remain an elite team in the league, and more.

Then, The Athletic’s Rick Carpiniello joins the show to talk New York Rangers and discuss the chances of the team making the playoffs this season, Brendan Lemieux getting shipped to Los Angeles for a fourth round pick, the play of Alexis Lafrenière and Kaapo Kakko, Kris Knoblauch’s work as acting head coach while David Quinn was on the COVID list, the likelihood of Tony DeAngelo getting traded before the deadline, and Rick’s article on Brian Leetch comparing his game to that of Adam Fox.

Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment of the Hailbag.

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Tim Peel's dismissal, NHL moments you wish had a hot mic, draft lottery changes and more Mar 25, 2021

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the latest on the Tim Peel drama, does the league's officiating need an overhaul? Also, a breakdown of the changes to the draft lottery and a chat about if tanking ever really works.

Then in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger comes on to talk about if officiating through a gambling lens, and which teams are most affected betting-wise when it comes to playing their starting or backup goalie.

To wrap up, Ian and Sean discuss your thoughts for NHL moments you wish had a hot mic present, and another look into "This Week in Hockey History"

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Ron Hextall on the Penguins resurgence, Tim Peel disciplined by the NHL & the latest on the NHL Trade Deadline Mar 24, 2021

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Scott and Pierre have the Athletic Hockey Show, Two Man Advantage edition, discussing the breaking news from the NHL that Tim Peel will no longer officiate NHL games because of comments made about the Nashville Predators which were captured on a hot mic in last night's Red Wings, Predators game.

The guys take a look at how active the NHL trade deadline will be, with the big day, less than 3 weeks away with thoughts on what Anaheim, Nashville, the New York Islanders, Philadelphia and Toronto will attempt to do by April 12.

Ron Hextall, the general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins joins the show to talk about his first month on the job in the steel city. Hexy discusses working with Brian Burke, being around Sidney Crosby, having the chance to get back into a GM job, and knocking out 4 of Mario Lemieux's teeth.

All this, plus another round of 'Ask the Dorks' with great questions on Patrick Marleau, Anaheim Ducks and the Canadian quarantine.

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Connor McDavid Hart Trophy credentials, New York Islanders with Arthur Staple, Carolina Hurricanes with Sara Civian, Multiple Choice Madness, a brand new Hailbag, and more Mar 22, 2021

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First, Ian and Hailey discuss which teams, other than the Buffalo Sabres, have been the most disappointing so far this season, whether Connor McDavid should be the landslide Hart Trophy favorite or not, and more.

Then, The Athletic’s own Arthur Staple joins the show to discuss the routinely underrated New York Islanders, how Anders Lee’s injury could impact GM Lou Lamoriello’s trade deadline targets, Mathew Barzal’s overall game, and much more.

Next, The Athletic’s Carolina Hurricanes writer Sara Civian calls in for a quick conversation about the state of the Canes, Rod Brind'Amour’s case for being Coach of the Year, goaltending options as the trade deadline approaches, and more.

Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment of the Hailbag, including one about the future of Team Canada’s goaltending.

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Flyers blown out by Rangers, Robin Lehner speaks out about his injury, and more Mar 18, 2021

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Buffalo firing Ralph Kruger and if any coaches would want anything to do with the current situation in Buffalo. Then, the Flyers lost to the Rangers 9-0 on Wednesday night, are goalie issues again rearing their ugly head for Philadelphia?

In "Granger Things", Jesse Granger drops in to talk about Robin Lehner publically addressing his concussion, and the most, and least, profitable teams to bet on at the halfway point of the season.

Sean and Ian address a listener question about whether the Kraken will pay tribute to the Metropolitans in any way, and in "This Week in Hockey History", a look back at the St. Patrick's Day Massacre and the Richard Riots.

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Buffalo Sabres fire Ralph Krueger, trade speculation on Hall, Ekholm and Rakell and Steve Levy of ESPN drops by. Mar 17, 2021

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Pierre and Scott dissect the Buffalo Sabres morning announcement, relieving Ralph Krueger and Steve Smith of their coaching duties, while elevating Don Granato to the interim head coach in Buffalo. The guys discuss the work ahead for GM Kevyn Adams, the future of Taylor Hall and Jack Eichel in Buffalo and what other pieces could get moved before the deadline.

Scott and Pierre also take a look at some of the trade chips that teams like Toronto, the Islanders, Winnipeg, Philadelphia and more have interest in, including Matthias Ekholm Rickard Rakell, Nick Foligno and more.

Steve Levy stops by the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show to discuss ESPN's excitement on welcoming back NHL coverage to their network, working with Barry Melrose and he even gives Pierre some advice on his Dallas Cowboys. All this and another round of questions answered by Pierre and Scott on 'Ask the Dorks'.

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Carolina Hurricanes surge into first place, Corey Pronman joins the show, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag, and more Mar 15, 2021

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First, Ian and Hailey break down headlines from the last week around the league, including the Carolina Hurricanes becoming the first team to win twenty games this season, Erik Karlsson saying he “didn’t sign up for a rebuild” with the underperforming San Jose Sharks, and the continuing John Tortorella-Patrik Laine benching saga in Columbus.

Then, The Athletic’s senior NHL prospects writer Corey Pronman joins the show to discuss whether in hindsight Alexis Lafrenière, Tim Stützle, or Quinton Byfield should’ve gone first overall in the 2020 draft, the challenges in evaluating the 2021 draft class because of COVID-19, prospects that could be on the move at this year’s trade deadline, Calder trophy possibilities, and more.

Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment of the Hailbag.

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The NHL returns to ESPN, trade deadline expectations, and do the Canucks or Sabres have the most tortured fan base? Mar 11, 2021

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss their expectations for the upcoming trade deadline and the possible lack of significant trades. Also, thoughts on the NHL's return to ESPN, and if the Canucks or the Sabres have the most tortured fanbase in the league.

Then, in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger joins to discuss if the books take home-ice advantage into account with some arenas allowing limited fans in attendance, best futures bets to win the Stanley Cup, and his interview with Allan Walsh on Marc-André Fleury's season.

To wrap up, Ian and Sean answer some mailbag questions, and dive into "This Week in Hockey History".

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Bob McKenzie on NHL Draft changes, Sutter returns to Flames & ESPN returns to NHL Hockey Mar 10, 2021

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Bob McKenzie, Hockey Hall of Fame broadcaster and writer joins Scott and Pierre on the Two Man Advantage edition of The Athletic Hockey Show. The guys discuss proposed changes to the NHL draft, living in the COVID-19 world, one year later and the boys share their memories on the life of Walter Gretzky.

Scott and Pierre also take a deep dive into Darryl Sutter returning to Calgary to coach the Flames, the NHL signing a 7 year broadcast contract with ESPN and they take your questions on the Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators in our weekly mailbag segment.

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Tom Wilson suspended again, Buffalo Sabres at a breaking point with Tim Graham, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag, and more Mar 08, 2021

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First, Ian and Hailey break down yet another Tom Wilson suspension, this time getting seven games for boarding Brandon Carlo during last Friday’s Caps-Bruins matchup, the Calgary Flames naming Darryl Sutter head coach following Geoff Ward’s dismissal, the Vegas Golden Knights getting kicked out of their San Jose hotel mid-road trip, and more.

Then, The Athletic’s Tim Graham stops by to discuss the anger and frustration building around the Buffalo Sabres organization as the team continues to flounder, his article talking to five former Sabres captains about the rough state of the franchise, the return of fans to the KeyBank Center at the end of the month, and more.

Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey hit five Multiple Choice Madness questions and they open up the Hailbag and answer listener questions about the NHL’s lack of load-management and a hypothetical Jack Eichel-for-Filip Forsberg trade.

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