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NHL's top 10 best and worst contracts Jul 31, 2025

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Jesse Granger and Dom Luszczyszyn take a closer look at the NHL's best valued contracts, led by Jack Hughes, Brandon Hagel and Seth Jarvis, and the NHL's top 10 worst valued contracts, with Jonathan Huberdeau, Igor Provorov and Tanner Jeannot leading the way.

Host: Jesse Granger

With: Dom Luszczyszyn

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Who are the World Junior Summer Showcase standouts? Jul 30, 2025

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The guys are on the ground in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the World Junior Summer Showcase and on today’s episode they discuss the challenges Team USA will face when vying for a three-peat in December, Canada’s unusual strength in goal for a change, which players are standing out so far, roster battles, and more.

Host: Max Bultman

With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Hockey Canada players found not guilty in sexual assault case Jul 24, 2025

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Mark Lazerus and Dan Robson discuss the Hockey Canada sexual assault case that concluded today in London, Ontario and give their reaction to the not guilty verdicts for the five former players, Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote.

Host: Mark Lazerus

With: Dan Robson

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Which NHL teams improved the most this offseason? Jul 21, 2025

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As the NHL offseason rolls along, Laz and Jesse take a look at Dom Luszczyszyn’s article ranking how much each franchise has improved, or declined, this summer. Before that, the guys talk about Yegor Chinakhov’s trade request out of Columbus and the power dynamic in the league shifting more towards the players than in years past. Plus, who could be the next (or first) 50-goal scorer for your favorite team?

Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Why Bowen Byram signed an extension with the Sabres Jul 16, 2025

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Sean and Sean discuss the reasons why Bowen Byram decided to stay with the Sabres, signing for two more years, leading him to unrestricted free agency. The guys dissect the Arthurs Silovs trade to Pittsburgh, with Edmonton losing yet another opportunity to upgrade their goaltending, and Gentille and McIndoe answer your questions in an extended summer mailbag.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Way-too-early NHL predictions for the 2025-26 season Jul 14, 2025

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Is it too early to pick next season’s Stanley Cup winner? The surprise playoff team? The Calder winner? Maybe, but that’s exactly what The Athletic Hockey staff did and today, Sean, Scott, and Jesse break it all down. Plus, the guys discuss Scott’s just-released top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking, sneak peak his top 20 goalie prospects, and wonder: did Gavin McKenna really get $700,000 to play at Penn State?

Host: Sean Gentille

With: Jesse Granger and Scott Wheeler

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Labor peace in the NHL for 4 more years Jul 09, 2025

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Gentille and McIndoe discuss the NHL and Players Association coming together to officially sign a 4-year contract, ensuring labor peace in the NHL until the 2029-30 season. The guys dissect the trade between Edmonton and Tampa Bay involving Issac Howard and Sam O'Reilly, and how the Oilers have failed, so far, to upgrade their goaltending.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Gavin McKenna commits to Penn State | Instant Reaction Jul 08, 2025

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Gavin McKenna, the presumptive No. 1 pick in next year’s NHL Draft, is officially joining the Penn State Nittany Lions, making the jump from the WHL to the Big Ten and the NCAA. Max and Corey give their instant reaction to the signing and discuss how things could play out next season.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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What did we get wrong about the 2024-25 NHL season? Jul 07, 2025

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They say hindsight is 20/20, that you can easily see what the right move was looking back on an event, but of course not beforehand. Today, Max and Jesse look back on the past season and determine what they got wrong and how they can learn from those mistakes going forward. Before that, the guys discuss the latest free agent signings, including Nikolaj Ehlers joining the Hurricanes and Brent Burns signing with the Avalanche. Plus, Sebastian Cossa’s difficult path to becoming the Red Wings’ starting goalie and Jesse’s “Winners and losers of the offseason NHL goalie carousel” article.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Who won and who lost NHL free agency? Jul 02, 2025

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The day after 121 deals were made, and $672 million was spent, Gentille, McIndoe and Frankie Corrado take a look at the winners and losers of NHL Free Agency 2025. The guys wonder where Nikolaj Ehlers will end up, and look ahead to what we expect will be a busy July for trades made in the NHL.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Frankie Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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