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NHL trade deadline recap: Rantanen, Marchand deals headline the day Mar 08, 2025

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The 2025 NHL trade deadline is now in the history books and the group breaks down the day’s biggest moves, including the Stars acquiring Mikko Rantanen from the Canes and the Panthers acquiring Brad Marchand from the Bruins, winners and losers, how the balance of power has shifted in both conferences, and much more.

Host: Hailey Salvian

With: Sean Gentille, Mark Lazerus, Sean McIndoe, and Scott Wheeler

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producers: Chris Flannery and Jeff Domet

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Panthers add Marchand in last-second deadline stunner Mar 07, 2025

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The Brad Marchand era is over in Boston as the Bruins have dealt their captain to the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe dissect the shocking deadline deal and the potential for a Tkachuk-Bennett-Marchand “super pest” line in South Florida.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Stars land Rantanen in blockbuster NHL trade deadline move Mar 07, 2025

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Max Bultman, Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe discuss the huge deadline day trade between the Hurricanes and Stars involving Mikko Rantanen, who negotiated an 8 year, 12 million dollar per year deal with Dallas, to get the trade done. The Hurricanes, who acquired Rantanen earlier this season from Colorado, received Logan Stankoven and two 1st round picks in 2026 and 2027 from the Stars.

Host: Max Bultman

With: Sean McIndoe and Sean Gentille

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Maple Leafs acquire Scott Laughton from Flyers Mar 07, 2025

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Sean McIndoe and Scott Wheeler breakdown the trade between the Leafs and Flyers, with Toronto finally acquiring a 3rd line centre, with Scott Laughton and a pair of picks coming to the Leafs for prospect Nikita Grebenkinand a protected 2027 1st round pick with Philly retaining 50 percent of Laughton's salary over the next two seasons.

Hosts: Sean McIndoe and Scott Wheeler

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Senators deal Norris to Buffalo for Cozens Mar 07, 2025

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Sean McIndoe and Corey Pronman breakdown the trade involving Josh Norris, along with Jacob Bernard-Docker being moved to the Sabres in exchange for center Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert, a 28 year old defensemen and a 2nd round pick in 2026.

Hosts: Sean McIndoe and Corey Pronman

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Avs get Nelson in late-night deadline deal Mar 07, 2025

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The Colorado Avalanche and New York Islanders made the first big splash of NHL trade deadline day as the clock struck midnight with the Avs acquiring Brock Nelson and William Dufour, sending Calum Ritchie, Oliver Kylington, a 2026 or 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2028 third-round pick to the Isles.

Hosts: Max Bultman

With: Peter Baugh

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Can Canada forgive Gretzky’s silence? Mar 06, 2025

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On this special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Laz is joined by The Athletic’s own Dan Robson to dig deeper into his “Why Canadians are stung by Wayne Gretzky’s silence” piece and discuss Gretzky’s allegiance to US President Donald Trump, his silence after Trump’s calls to make Canada the 51st state, the potential impact on his legacy, and more.

Host: Mark Lazerus

With: Dan Robson

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Who are the top teams to watch on NHL trade deadline day? Mar 06, 2025

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With the trade deadline less than two days away, Hailey and Sean tackle a busy news cycle for the NHL, including Alex Ovechkin sitting 10 goals away from NHL history, a devastating season ending injury for Jack Hughes, and an active trade day, for the Lightning, Predators, Kraken and Penguins. Plus, they look at what other teams to watch, who we expect to be very active, leading up to the Friday 3pm ET deadline.

Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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White hot Lightning and Stars are 'all in' ahead of NHL trade deadline Mar 05, 2025

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Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning, both on heaters and poised to be major players ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. The guys take a closer look at what is going wrong right now in Winnipeg, as the Jets continue to struggle to score goals, and they rate the NHL's 'big fish' at the deadline, the highly sought after Brock Nelson, of the New York Islanders.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Frankie Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Will the Panthers add more as the NHL trade deadline approaches? Mar 03, 2025

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The Panthers made a splash Saturday night ahead of the NHL trade deadline acquiring Seth Jones from the Blackhawks. The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston talks to Max and Laz about how the defending Stanley Cup champions are approaching this Friday’s deadline and which other teams to keep an eye on, as well. Plus, The Athletic’s own Peter Baugh joins the show to discuss the Rangers’ playoff outlook after sending Ryan Lindgren and Jimmy Vesey to the Avs, Laz weighs in on the Hawks side of the Jones deal, and more.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

With: Chris Johnston and Peter Baugh

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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