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Top 5 teams to watch this off-season Jun 19, 2025

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With the Stanley Cup awarded and the NHL draft next on the league calendar, Hailey and Sean take a look at teams they expect to be most active, with roster tweaks, including buyouts and free agency, led by the Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild.

Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Are the Florida Panthers a dynasty? Jun 18, 2025

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The Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions with a convincing 6 game series win over the Edmonton Oilers. Sean, Frank and Sean wonder, are the Panthers a dynasty? The guys discuss pending free agent Sam Bennett winning the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP, the work the Panthers have to do to re-sign Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand, and what the future holds for Connor McDavid, Corey Perry and the goalie tandem in Edmonton with the Oilers.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Frankie Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions | Instant Reaction Jun 18, 2025

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The Florida Panthers are once again the Stanley Cup champions, dominating their way through the playoffs en route to a second consecutive victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Max and Laz give their instant reaction to the Panthers’ Game 6 win and discuss what’s next for Connor McDavid’s Oilers.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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How Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final could become the best ever Jun 16, 2025

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This Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers has delivered some incredible hockey so far, but there are still many questions left to be answered. What would it take for this to become the greatest Stanley Cup Final in history? Should the Oilers start Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in goal for their must-win Game 6? Is Brad Marchand becoming the Conn Smythe favorite?

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

With: Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Did a backup goalie change the course of the Cup Final? Jun 13, 2025

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The Oilers rebounded from a 3-0 first period deficit and a last second tying goal in the third period to beat the Panthers in overtime on the strength of Leon Draisaitl's game winner. Hailey and Sean discuss a shocking game four, the Oilers continued parade to the penalty box, Calvin Pickard's perfect playoff record and what we should expect in game five in Edmonton on Saturday night. Plus, they discuss the Rangers salary dump, sending Chris Kreider to the Ducks and Connor Helleybuyck becoming the first goalie in 10 seasons to win the Vezina and Hart Trophy.

Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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What are NHL insiders saying about the 2025 draft class? Jun 12, 2025

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Max, Corey, and Scott discuss Corey’s annual NHL Draft Confidential piece where league evaluators give their thoughts on this year’s prospects. Plus, the guys talk about their final draft rankings and compare the top of the 2024 and 2025 classes to close the show.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman

With: Scott Wheeler

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Oilers lack of composure leads to Game 3 beat down Jun 10, 2025

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The Panthers destroyed the Oilers in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Gentille, McIndoe and Corrado discuss the Oilers flat performance, the parade to the penalty box, goalie interference and if Edmonton can regroup to even the Final at 2, on Thursday night. The guys discuss Conn Smythe Trophy leaders, what Sam Bennett could get in free agency and the boys stick tap Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson and TJ Oshie who officially retired from the NHL on Monday.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Frank Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Is Brad Marchand the best trade deadline acquisition ever? Jun 09, 2025

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We’re just two games into the Stanley Cup Final, with Game 3 set for tonight in Florida, but the Oilers and Panthers have delivered a killer series so far. Which players are inching closer to a potential Conn Smythe? Is Brad Marchand cementing himself as an all-time trade deadline acquisition? And, are we expecting to see anything in Game 3 that we haven’t seen in the series already? Plus, the guys discuss where the Stars, and now former head coach Pete DeBoer, go from here.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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What we’re hearing at the NHL Scouting Combine Jun 06, 2025

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With the full Prospect Series crew on location in Buffalo, New York for the NHL Scouting Combine, the guys discuss what they’re hearing from teams there. Plus, analyzing major decisions the top 7 teams are currently trying to make and listener questions in the mailbag to close out the show.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman

With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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McDavid and Draisaitl 'take over' in Game 1 win for Oilers Jun 05, 2025

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The Oilers come from behind to win game one of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime against the Florida Panthers. Hailey and Sean break down the complete game by the Oilers, they welcome Thomas Drance to discuss the Florida Panthers turning into a hockey hotbed and Hailey and Sean take a look at PWHL expansion with star players Hilary Knight joining Seattle and Sarah Nurse lacing up for Vancouver.

Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille

With: Thomas Drance

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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