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Was Lane Hutson ranked too low on the U23 list? Jan 24, 2025

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Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters comb through the midseason under-23 NHL player rankings and debate the placement of Lane Hutson, Connor Bedard, Brock Faber, Nate Danielson, Jett Luchanko, Brock Faber, and Leo Carlsson.

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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Can the Devils overcome the injury to Markström? Jan 23, 2025

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Hailey and Sean discuss the potential long term injury in New Jersey to Jacob Markstrom, and how Jake Allen and the Devils need to get in gear, to hold position as one of the top 3 teams in the Metro. They talk about Adam Fantilli's big night for the upstart Blue Jackets in Toronto and how Columbus should be a buyer at the deadline and the Wild welcoming back Hart Trophy candidate Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jered Spurgeon to their lineup. Shayna Goldman joins to talk about her favorites for the Wildcard spots in the East and West and provides her preferred destinations for JT Miller ahead of the deadline and we take a look at PWHL expansion candidates.

Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille

With: Shayna Goldman

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Is the Montreal Canadiens hot streak sustainable? Jan 22, 2025

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The playoff picture continues to be fascinating in the Eastern Conference, Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the red hot Habs and why they might be the real deal. The guys talk about the Senators, Rangers and Bruins who have picked up their game to stay in the race, nachos on the ice in Edmonton and the surprising resurgence of Pierre-Luc Dubois and they look at possible destinations for JT Miller, who continues to be on the trade block in Vancouver.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With Frank Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Which NHL wild card contender inspires the most confidence? Jan 20, 2025

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Max and Laz take a look at the ten teams competing for the final two Eastern Conference playoff spots and decide how confident they are in each one making the playoffs on a 1-10 scale. First, The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston joins the show to talk about the latest on the Canucks and a potential JT Miller trade with the Big Apple emerging as a possible destination. Plus, the guys discuss the Connor McDavid-Conor Garland fracas and a likely suspension for No. 97.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

With: Chris Johnston

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Why is Celebrini No. 1 on the U23 midseason rankings? Jan 17, 2025

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Max and Corey break down the midseason under-23 NHL player rankings and discuss why Macklin Celebrini sits atop the list, how the 2024 defense class ranks, the difficulty evaluating the Hutson brothers, a trio of Blackhawks prospects on the rise, and more. Plus, the guys answer some listener questions in the first mailbag of 2025.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Will Tristan Jarry ever play for the Penguins again? Jan 16, 2025

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Hailey and Sean welcome Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe to discuss the Pens decision to waive Tristan Jarry with three and a half years left on his contract, how much of the latest failure in Pittsburgh is on General Manager Kyle Dubas, and where this franchise goes from here. Max Bultman drops by to talk about the Red Wings 7-2 turnaround with Todd McLellan behind the bench, and we update our listeners on our team draft from the start of the season.

Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille

With: Josh Yohe and Max Bultman

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Can Zach Werenski vault himself into the Hart Trophy conversation? Jan 15, 2025

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Sean, Frank and Sean discuss The Athletic's top NHL players and prospects under 23 list, specifically, the rankings of Habs defender Lane Hutson and Blackhawks center Connor Bedard. The guys take a closer look at Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen who has two shutouts in his last three starts and the NHL's Eastern Conference wild card race, which continues to be intriguing for the Columbus Blue Jackets, led by Norris Trophy favorite Zach Werenski.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Frankie Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Why every NHL team should be in on an Elias Pettersson trade Jan 13, 2025

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Max and Laz discuss what the Canucks could potentially get in an Elias Pettersson trade, Todd McLellan’s Red Wings in the midst of a 7-game winning streak, and if we should actually believe in the resurgence of the Washington Capitals. Plus, The Athletic’s own Jesse Granger helps break down the Caps’ goaltending, his 2024-25 NHL Goalie Tiers, and the surprising Metro Division odds.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

With: Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

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Who are the mid-season candidates for NHL Awards? Jan 09, 2025

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With the NHL at the midway point of the season, Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger discuss the leading candidates for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Adams, Selke, Vezina, Richard, and Art Ross trophies. Plus the boys present their candidates for the 'Rod Langway' trophy, an award which should exist to honor the NHL's best defensive defenseman.

Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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Are the Canucks prepared to move on from Pettersson and Miller? Jan 08, 2025

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On the first new Wednesday show of the year, Gentille, Corrado and McIndoe discuss the dysfunction in Vancouver between Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller and if the Canucks are prepared to deal both players, they take a closer look at the unique contract extension signed by Anaheim Ducks forward Frank Vatrano and surprise teams who have moved up and down the standings in the past few weeks including the feel good Columbus Blue Jackets, the red hot Vegas Golden Knights and the stumbling Carolina Hurricanes.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Frank Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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