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Top 10 NHL front office rankings Oct 24, 2024

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Hailey and Sean welcome Arthur Staple to discuss the top 10 NHL front office rankings, as voted by forty NHL front office executives. A crew of our writers surveyed executives across the league to lay out the NHL’s top 10 front offices with the Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers reaching the podium.

Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille

With: Arthur Staple

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Trouba the NHL’s hit unicorn? Oct 23, 2024

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Sean, Frank and Sean look back on the NHL's one and only Frozen Frenzy of the season, with all 32 NHL teams in action on the same night, was it too early in the season? Could the matchups have been a bit better? Should they have these nights more than once a year? The guys discuss the force that is Jacob Trouba, and his latest clean massive hit, this time on Montreal's Justin Barron. Plus, they tease who the NHL’s Top 10 Front Offices are - As voted by 40 NHL executives.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Frank Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What can the winless Preds teach us about free agency? Oct 21, 2024

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On today’s Monday show, Max and Laz discuss what’s gone wrong with the 0-5 Predators to start the season after signing the trio of Stamkos, Marchessault, and Skjei on July 1 and what lessons can be learned about spending big on free agents. Plus, The Athletic’s own Jesse Granger joins the show to talk about the paradoxical impact of lower save percentages leading to higher premiums for elite goalies.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

With: Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NHL re-drafts: 2020, 2021, 2020, 2023 Oct 18, 2024

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On this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters deep dive into Corey’s NHL re-drafts of the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 classes.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman

With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Crosby and Malkin the greatest duo in NHL history? Oct 17, 2024

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Hailey and Sean bring on Rob Rossi to discuss a historic night in Pittsburgh for Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, with Crosby becoming only the 10th player in the NHL to reach the 1600 point plateau and Malkin becoming the 48th player to reach the 500 goal mark. It's not all great in Pittsburgh though as they address the monumental struggles of Tristan Jarry between the pipes. Plus, Hailey and Sean take a look at the Avalanche, who are battling injuries, brutal goaltending and have zero cap space, as a bad start could turn into a nightmare of a season in Colorado.

Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille

With: Rob Rossi

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it too early for NHL wake-up calls? Oct 16, 2024

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Sean, Frank and Sean discuss a timely fight and a star benching that seemed to inspire the Oilers to their first win of the season, the overachieving Calgary Flames, Utah Hockey Club, Winnipeg Jets and Tampa Bay Lightning, they discuss the awkwardness of a fight in practice between teammates, stick tap goal scoring machine Filip Gustavsson and the heart wrenching tribute to Johnny Gaudreau between the Blue Jackets and Florida Panthers in Columbus on Tuesday.

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Which NHL starts are for real? Oct 15, 2024

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First up on today’s show, the one and only Ian Mendes returns to talk to Max and Laz about his new role as VP of communications for the Ottawa Senators. Then, the guys turn their attention to teams off to good or bad starts this season and determine which ones are for real. And, The Athletic’s own Jesse Granger joins the show to discuss Connor Hellebuyck’s hot start, Anthony Stolarz settling in for the Leafs, and what to make of the Avs goaltending so far.

Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark Lazerus

With: Ian Mendes and Jesse Granger

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Chris Flannery

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's it like to go behind the scenes with NHL leaders? Oct 14, 2024

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On a special reunion edition of the Tuesday Boyzzz, Sean Gentille welcomes old friend Craig Custance on Canadian Thanksgiving to talk about his new book The Franchise: The Business of Building Winning Teams which will be released on Tuesday, October 15th. Craig and Sean discuss Craig's labor of love which features NHL heavy hitters who make the hard, big decisions in hockey, including Ted Leonis, Julien BriesBois, Kyle Dubas, Lou Lamoriello, George McPhee, Brad Treliving and Jim Nill.

Host: Sean Gentille

with: Craig Custance

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NHL’s top 5 Cup or bust teams Oct 10, 2024

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Hailey and Sean dive deep into which teams need to – and realistically could – capitalize on their window of contention the most? The clock is ticking on the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vegas Golden Knights, Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Plus they look back on an entertaining 2nd night of action in the NHL with 36 goals combined, scored in the 5 games played.

Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Overreactions from NHL opening night Oct 09, 2024

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Sean, Frank and Sean draw some hasty conclusions after opening night of the 2024/2025 NHL season including the Seattle Kraken blowing a 2 goal lead in their home opener, the Joonas Korpisalo led Bruins getting crushed by the Florida Panthers, and the unstoppable Utah Hockey Club on a heater, dominating the Chicago Blackhawks in the first game in the history of the franchise. Plus, the guys over react to Igor Shesterkin reportedly turning down 88 Million dollars over 8 years from the New York Rangers and what Connor Bedard's sophomore season might look like.

Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe

With: Frank Corrado

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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