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Are the St. Louis Blues good or just lucky? Mar 26, 2025

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Sean McIndoe and Shayna Goldman discuss the heater that the St. Louis Blues have been on as they continue to hunt for the final playoff slot in the West. They look at the playoff matchups if the NHL season were to end today, they dig deep into John Tortorella's curious postgame comments, after another brutal Philadelphia Flyers effort and they ask why the Winnipeg Jets and the Washington Capitals, the top two teams in the NHL, get no respect in playoff prognostication?

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Host: Sean McIndoe

With: Shayna Goldman

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Which bottom-10 NHL team could win a Cup within 10 years? Mar 25, 2025

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The 2025 NCAA men’s ice hockey tournament is set to begin Thursday, leading up to the Frozen Four on April 10 and 12, and Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters have you covered with a preview and predictions. First, the guys each rank their top 3 NHL rebuilders on track to win a Stanley Cup over the course of the next decade.

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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Why has the Habs rebuild worked so quickly? Mar 24, 2025

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The Montreal Canadiens are one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now, currently sitting in the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Max is joined by The Athletic’s own Arpon Basu to talk about the Habs rebuild, Lane Hutson’s game, and how the playoffs could work in a 36-team league. Before that, The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston joins the show to recap last week’s GM meetings, including changes to next year’s All-Star weekend, potential Houston expansion, and the great playoff races happening as the season winds down.

Host: Max Bultman

With: Chris Johnston and Arpon Basu

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Will the Hart Trophy go to a non-forward this year? Mar 20, 2025

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Max Bultman, Shayna Goldman and Peter Baugh debate the chances for a goalie or a defenceman to win the NHL's MVP award, traditionally won by a forward with players like Connor Hellebuyck, Zach Werenski and Quinn Hughes having Hart Trophy calibre seasons for their clubs. They discuss X-factors for teams hunting for a playoff spot, with less than 20 games to go in the season. Plus, we welcome Ryan McDonagh of the Tampa Bay Lightning to discuss his thoughts on the Bolts chances this spring, if it's time that a defender or goalie wins the Hart, and his partnership with the new Body Check Cup.

Host: Max Bultman

With: Shayna Goldman and Peter Baugh

Guest: Ryan McDonagh

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Will the Montreal Canadiens make the playoffs? Mar 19, 2025

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Sean McIndoe and Frankie Corrado discuss the playoff-like atmosphere in Montreal between the Ottawa Senators and the Canadiens, with the red hot Habs currently in a playoff spot. The guys discuss the NHL owner rankings with Frankie providing his experience with ownership, and Corrado shares a personal story on neck guard protection. Plus, Anaheim Ducks forward Alex Killorn joins Frankie and Rob Rossi to discuss the Ducks rebuild, extending the NHL regular season and overtime, and his partnership with the new Body Check Cup.

Host: Sean McIndoe

With Frank Corrado and Rob Rossi

Guest: Alex Killorn

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Who we want in the playoffs vs. who we’re gonna get Mar 17, 2025

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Laz and guest cohost Jesse Granger break down the wild card races in both conferences, picking which teams they want to make the playoffs and which ones will actually make it. Before that, the guys discuss the drawbacks of a potential 84-game NHL schedule and why the almost universally disliked current playoff format isn’t going anywhere. Plus, a look at Jesse’s goaltending tandem power rankings and this offseason’s lackluster free agent goalie crop to close the show.

Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Can Knight be a true No. 1 for the Blackhawks? Mar 14, 2025

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Max and Corey break down the latest 2025 NHL Draft ranking featuring Matthew Schaefer at No. 1 in an impressive group at the top of the list. Before that, the guys discuss some of the younger players and prospects moved at the NHL trade deadline and they close things out with listener questions in the mailbag.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Should Connor Hellebuyck be the Hart Trophy favorite? Mar 13, 2025

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Mark Lazerus, Rob Rossi and Peter Baugh take a look at the front runners for the Hart, Vezina, Norris and Calder trophies, and if goalie Connor Hellebuyck is the odds on favorite to win the MVP. The guys discuss the Wild Card races, with Ottawa looking to solidify their spot in the East, and four teams vying for that final spot, and in the West with the Canucks, Blues and Utah trying everything to take over Calgary for the final slot.

Host: Mark Lazerus

With: Rob Rossi and Peter Baugh

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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How the NHL trade deadline changed the balance of power in the league Mar 12, 2025

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Jesse Granger and Frankie Corrado take a look at who the Stanley Cup favorites are, after the NHL trade deadline changed the balance of power in the NHL. The guys dissect the powerhouse teams, headlined by the Panthers, Stars and Oilers, and contenders in Colorado, Winnipeg, Carolina, Toronto, Tampa and Washington. Plus the guys take a deeper look into Aaron Ekblad's suspension for using performance enhancing drugs, and the Ottawa Senators pulling away from the rest of the Eastern Conference wild card contenders.

Host: Jesse Granger

With: Frankie Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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For Mitch Marner, Jonathan Toews, what does the future hold? Mar 10, 2025

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It’s been two years since Jonathan Toews last played a game for the Chicago Blackhawks, but now Captain Serious is feeling healthy again and is looking to make an NHL return. First, Max, Laz, and The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun wrap-up a wild NHL trade deadline including how the Mikko Rantanen-to-Dallas deal finally got done, the fallout in Toronto after the Leafs tried to trade Mitch Marner, and how close to the deadline Brad Marchand was dealt to the Panthers. Plus, the guys take a look at the post-trade deadline Stanley Cup odds to close the show.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

With: Pierre LeBrun

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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