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Men’s Olympic hockey preview (Part 1) Feb 09, 2026

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NHL players are set to play Olympic ice hockey for the first time in 12 years as the men’s tournament gets underway on Wednesday. Today, in the first of our two-part men’s Olympic hockey preview, the guys break down Team USA, Sweden, Czechia, Switzerland, Latvia, and Denmark, and make their medal picks and predict who will be tournament MVP and best goalie.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Draisaitl calls out Oilers after another loss Feb 05, 2026

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The Edmonton Oilers can't get a save, defend or win right now, and Leon Draisaitl speaks out about it post game, putting the blame on everyone, including the front office and coaching staff. Sean and Shayna discuss the turmoil in Edmonton, they welcome Peter Baugh from New York to put a lid on the Rangers trading Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings, and they ask if Gavin McKenna's felony assault arrest in Pennsylvania will affect his draft ranking.

Host: Sean Gentille and Shayna Goldman

With: Peter Baugh

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Artemi Panarin traded to the Los Angeles Kings | Instant Reaction Feb 04, 2026

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Sean Gentille is joined by Peter Baugh and Vince Mercogliano to give their instant reaction to the Los Angeles Kings acquiring Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers for Liam Greentree and a conditional third-round pick, minutes before the Olympic trade deadline Wednesday afternoon.

This episode was recorded live at 3:30pm ET on February 4, 2026

Hosts: Sean Gentille

With: Peter Baugh and Vince Mercogliano

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Should the Rangers rush to move Artemi Panarin? Feb 04, 2026

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The chatter has picked up on the Rangers and Artemi Panarin ahead of today's NHL Olympic trade freeze. Sean, Frank and Sean discuss if the Rangers should be in a rush to move him before the Olympic trade freeze and what teams are most interested in the enigmatic winger. The guys talk about the growing rift between the Flyers Matvei Michkov and coach Rick Tocchet and they ask, is Tampa Bay forward Nikita Kucherov under-appreciated?

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Frankie Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Is it too late for these NHL teams to make the playoffs? Feb 02, 2026

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Every year we look at the NHL standings around Thanksgiving, see which teams are in the playoffs, and figure that’s basically how things will end up. But, is that really how it works? Today, Max and Laz compare the playoff field from the end of November to the current standings and decide which still-outside-the-playoffs teams are really cooked. Before that, the guys discuss the breaking news that Barry Trotz will step down as GM of the Nashville Predators, as well as give their thoughts on the Bruins-Lightning Stadium Series game, featuring a very rare and always fun goalie fight. Plus, a quick look at tonight’s Sharks-Blackhawks game featuring the first Macklin Celebrini vs. Conor Bedard matchup of the season.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Which top NHL prospects could be dealt by the trade deadline? Jan 30, 2026

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Today, Corey and Scott compare and contrast their latest NHL Draft rankings, highlighting the big differences in each of their lists. Before that, the guys discuss some of the top prospects Stanley Cup contenders could look to move before the trade deadline to solidify their chances of being the last team standing in June.

Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler

With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Previewing the Olympic Women’s hockey tournament Jan 29, 2026

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With the 2026 Winter Olympic Games beginning next week in Milano Cortino, Hailey and Sean preview the women's tournament, including their gold medal favorites, who the tournament MVP will be, who the best European player is, and what makes Canada vs the United States so special ahead of game one on February 5th.

Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Why the Maple Leafs should sell on the season Jan 28, 2026

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With the Maple Leafs winless on their 5 game home-stand and 8 points out of a playoff spot, Sean, Frank and Sean ask if it is time for the Maple Leafs to sell, and if Brad Treliving should be overseeing the reboot? The guys praise the Buffalo Sabres, currently on a 19-3-1 heater, the Devils finally clearing cap space, sending Ondřej Palát to the Islanders and Isls GM Mathieu Darche, who continues to tweak his playoff bound team. Plus, they check in on Cole Caufield, Jason Robertson and Alex DeBrincat, three of the top five American born goal scoring leaders this season, who remain on the outside looking in, at an Olympic roster spot.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Frankie Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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The eight true Stanley Cup contenders Jan 26, 2026

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On today’s episode, the guys separate the pretenders from the contenders and make their list of eight NHL teams that can really win the Stanley Cup this season, as well some teams just outside the top eight who, with some trade deadline magic, could vault themselves into that elite group. Plus, Max and Laz give their thoughts on Pierre LeBrun’s exclusive Brady Tkachuk interview from The Athletic Show over the weekend.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

With: Rob Rossi

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Brady Tkachuk talks Olympics, Canada rivalry, and going for gold Jan 25, 2026

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In this exclusive interview, just a couple weeks away from the Milano Cortina Olympics, The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun talks with Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk about donning the Team USA sweater and representing his country on the world stage, the 4 Nations tournament, and the US-Canada rivalry, as a prelude to the Winter Games, and what winning a gold medal alongside his brother, Matthew, would mean to him.

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