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Kelly McCrimmon's Golden Knights excel at playing by the rules Mar 13, 2024

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Sean Gentille and guest co-host Michael Russo discuss the news that Anson Carter is heading a group to bring NHL hockey back to Atlanta for a third time, and what they must do to make this expansion work. The guys talk about the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche who tried to keep in step with Vegas at the NHL trade deadline, and the four game suspension to Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe, and what the hulking rookie needs to do to keep his aggressive play in check.

Kelly McCrimmon, the General Manager of the Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights joins to talk about his team stealing the show on trade deadline day, how Vegas used LTIR to their benefit and Kelly answers back at his critics who say the Golden Knights are bending the rules.

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Everybody hates Vegas Mar 11, 2024

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Ian and Laz are back on a brand new Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss the Golden Knights pulling off the heist of the NHL trade deadline, acquiring Tomas Hertl from the Sharks, Torts getting ejected and suspended for two games, the Islanders winning six straight to get back into the playoff picture, whether people would be more annoyed with the Pens or Blackhawks drafting Macklin Celebrini, the Wild getting an overtime win with their goalie pulled and the little-known rules about that, and more.

Plus, The Athletic’s NHL insiders Chris Johnston and Pierre LeBrun join the show to help recap the trade deadline and preview next week’s GM meetings, and to close things out, The Athletic’s own Jesse Granger talks to the guys about Vegas’ salary cap situation next season, what a fully healthy VGK playoff lineup could look like, the Devils’ deadline goalie deals, the surprisingly low betting odds for the Canucks and Jets to win the Cup, and more.

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Golden Knights shock the hockey world with Tomas Hertl deal Mar 08, 2024

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Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille recap the two biggest trades on NHL trade deadline day with the Sharks sending Tomas Hertl to Vegas and New Jersey shipping Tyler Toffoli to Winnipeg, plus they give their thoughts on the Jake Guentzel trade to the Hurricanes by the Penguins late on Thursday night.

Tune in for the Monday The Athletic Hockey Show with Ian Mendes, Mark Lazerus, Chris Johnston and Pierre Lebrun for a full recap on the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline.

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Golden Knights have the stones to go all-in every year Mar 07, 2024

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On the day before the NHL trade deadline, Hailey, Max and Sean discuss a flurry of transactions on Wednesday and Thursday, including Noah Hanifin being dealt to the Golden Knights, a true hockey trade between Buffalo and Colorado involving Casey Middelstadt and Bowen Byram and a change of address for Scott Walker, Alex Wenneberg, Vlad Tarasenko, Adam Henrique, Sam Carrick, Anthony Beauvillier and Joel Edmunson. Plus, the crew takes a look at who is left with Jake Guentzel, Tyler Toffoli Matt Dumba and David Savard leading the way.

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Is Jim Rutherford the most effective executive ever, in the history of the NHL trade deadline? Mar 06, 2024

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Sean Gentille and Down Goes Brown praise Jim Rutherford for taking the trade deadline to the next level and lament the lack of impact forwards available as the deadline approaches.

Frankie Corrado shares his own personal trade deadline story, we break down the Devils firing of Lindy Ruff and hiring of Travis Green, Frankie presents his opinion on the Martin Pospisil hit against Vince Dunn and if he thinks there are still races in the conferences, or do we already have our 16 playoff teams?

Plus, the boys marvel at Connor McDavid and Cale Makar, and look back on the 20th anniversary of Todd Bertuzzi attacking Steve Moore and the NHL's most penalized game ever between Philadelphia and Ottawa, which may have been the beginning of the end of fighting in the NHL.

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Connor Bedard, Josh Manson and the cowardly slash Mar 04, 2024

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On this Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Laz discuss Josh Manson’s controversial slash on Connor Bedard over the weekend, why the Rangers’ Matt Rempe fighting every other night is unsustainable and dangerous longterm, a brief history of NHL teams using their home rinks to mess with their opponents, and much more.

Before that, NHL insider Pierre LeBrun joins the show to discuss the latest rumblings ahead of this Friday’s trade deadline including the Devils’ pursuit of Jacob Markstrom, potential landing spots for Pavel Buchnevich, if the Pens would consider trading more than just Jake Guentzel, and more.

Plus, The Athletic’s own Jesse Granger talks to the guys about the state of the playoff races in both conferences, the Predators’ fascinating goaltending conundrum, Johnathan Quick’s unlikely contract extension with the Rangers, and the VGK’s trade deadline targets.

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2024 NHL Draft consensus big board Mar 01, 2024

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On today’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max and Corey first talk about The Athletic’s recent A1 article, “Who will draft Trevor Connelly? Inside the NHL’s evolving scrutiny of top prospects” and then discuss Corey’s top college, CHL, and European free agents ranking, Max’s 2024 NHL Draft consensus big board, and the guys close things out with listener questions in the mailbag.

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Chris Tanev traded to Dallas: Stars acquire the top trade piece in the NHL Feb 29, 2024

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Hailey and Sean review the creative trade involving Calgary, New Jersey and Dallas which saw Jim Nill acquiring highly coveted defender Chris Tanev.

Dom Luszczyszyn, national NHL writer for The Athletic, stops by to discuss the upcoming deadline, and his Trade Board and he gives the three players he would trade for and three players he would steer clear of. Plus, Hailey and Sean stick tap the PWHL's playoff plan, as that league's successful inaugural season continues to make positive news, giving the fans what they want.

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Are the Florida Panthers the NHL's most hated team? Feb 28, 2024

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Sean Gentille and Down Goes Brown wonder if the Florida Panthers, led by the polarizing Nick Cousins are the NHL's most hated team, they discuss if it's time for New York Islanders ownership to move on from Lou Lamoriello, and if the New Jersey Devils should acquire a goaltender before considering a coaching change. Plus Sean and Sean present what they learned in the past week in the NHL, with the Nashville Predators rolling after their cancelled trip to the sphere in Vegas and the Detroit Red Wings development into a legitimate playoff team.

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Patrick Kane OT winner lifts Red Wings over Blackhawks in Chicago return Feb 26, 2024

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It’s Monday, so Ian and Laz are back on The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss Patrick Kane’s triumphant return to the United Center in Chicago on Sunday, how to decide if a jersey should be retired or not, NHL referee Garret Rank’s theatrical goal call during an Isles-Blues game, Gary Bettman’s upcoming fireside chat with Jets fans in Winnipeg, Connor McDavid’s 100-assist pace, and more.

Before that, The Athletic’s NHL insiders Chris Johnston and Pierre LeBrun join the show to talk about CJ’s conversation with Jets chairman Mark Chipman, Pierre’s conversation with Stars GM Jim Nill, if the Devils are still looking for a goalie, the Flames as the team to watch as the deadline approaches, and when to expect teams to start sitting tradable players.

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