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Jonathan Toews will not return to Chicago Blackhawks next season, NHL playoff teams are set, and Pittsburgh Penguins' postseason streak ends Apr 13, 2023

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Jonathan Toews playing his final game for the Blackhawks on Thursday night, and both Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin missing the playoffs this year. Also, is there any hotter seat than Penguins GM Ron Hextall's, and the futures of Dallas Eakins in Anaheim and Pierre Dorion and DJ Smith in Ottawa. Next, Ian gives DGB powers to pick the playoff matchups, and the many goalie concerns for playoff teams. To wrap up, they answer listener questions in the mailbag, and discuss what could possibly be the best name in sports in "This Week in Hockey History".

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Adam Fantilli Hobey Baker winner, Pittsburgh Penguins playoff streak in jeopardy and Winnipeg Jets clinch final spot in West Apr 12, 2023

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On the Wednesday roundtable, Adam Fantilli, the Hobey Baker winner and presumptive second selection overall in the 2023 NHL draft joins to talk about his magical season with Michigan, the frozen four, playing with his brother in Michigan, idolizing Patrice Bergeron and looking forward to the NHL draft in June, in Nashville.

Rob, Jesse and Mike look back on a devastating loss by Pittsburgh to Chicago on Tuesday, which puts the Penguins 17 season playoff streak in doubt as the Islanders and Pens battle it out for the final playoff spot left in the East. The guys discuss if changes are on the horizon in Calgary, the fantastic individual seasons for Connor McDavid, Erik Karlsson, David Pasternak, and the Boston Bruins historic season, the career achievements from Sidney Crosby, Claude Giroux and Joe Pavelski and the spirited game between the Jets and Minnesota Wild which sees the Jets clinch the final playoff spot in the West.

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Former NHL'er Brian Boyle on the Eastern Conference playoff race, Calgary Flames eliminated, Claude Giroux and Joe Pavelski record 1000th career NHL points Apr 11, 2023

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On the Tuesday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show USA, Craig and Sean discuss the tight race in the East for the wild card slots, with the Panthers and Penguins poised to get in and the NY Islanders falling apart and out of the East race. The guys stick tap Claude Giroux and Joe Pavelski's 1000th NHL points and put the lid on a very disappointing season for the Calgary Flames who were eliminated from playoff contention on Monday night.

Former NHL'er Brian Boyle joins Craig and Sean to look back on his career in hockey and about his new opportunity with the NHL Network as a playoff analyst. Boyle comments on the playoff race including the Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers and New York Islanders vying for the final two slots in the East. Plus Brian shares his comments on the current playoff format, the salary cap and the historic season from the Boston Bruins and the comeback year for Norris Trophy candidate Erik Karlsson.

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Boston Bruins set single-season wins record, Toronto Maple Leafs EBUG Jett Alexander mops up 7-1 win, revamping the NHL Draft lottery system, and more Apr 10, 2023

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Ian and Julian kick off the final week of the NHL regular season on today’s Monday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show and discuss Toronto Maple Leafs EBUG Jett Alexander playing the final 1:10 of a 7-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens over the weekend, the Boston Bruins setting the NHL’s single-season wins record of 63 against the Philadelphia Flyers yesterday, Mark Lazerus’ piece about disincentivizing tanking to win the NHL Draft lottery, the upcoming week as one of the most exciting final stretches in recent years with a number of playoff spots still on the line, and the guys close things out with a little Multiple Choice Madness and handing out this week’s Jack Adams Winner of the Week award.

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Seattle Kraken clinch first playoff berth in team history, Cale Makar out indefinitely, can the New Jersey Devils win a playoff round this year? Apr 07, 2023

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After an eventful Thursday night of NHL games, Hailey and Sean take a lap around the league to discuss the Seattle Kraken clinching a playoff berth for the first time in team history, Cale Makar being out indefinitely for the Avalanche, the volatile ups and downs of the Minnesota Wild in the Western Conference. Then in the East, the Panthers holding on to a wildcard spot, an argument for Matthew Tkachuk as a Hart finalist, if these Devils can win a playoff round, and more.

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Wild card races coming down to the wire, players working in rival's front offices, NHL Playoffs betting lines Apr 06, 2023

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Ian kicks off this episode with a travel pitch for Sean, then asks him how he would feel if Mats Sundin ended up working in the Senators' front office. Then, as the regular season nears its conclusion, and the wild card spots come down to the wire, should we be pulling for the Predators to make the playoffs? Next, Jesse Granger joins the show for "Granger Things", discussing the technology used in Bauer's Konekt goalie skates, NHL awards being pulled down from betting sites, and serves up some playoff lines for Ian and Sean. To wrap up, some listener emails, and a look back with "This Week in Hockey History".

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Bruce Cassidy wants his name on the Stanley Cup, Calgary Flames implode vs Chicago & is Matthew Tkachuk a Hart Trophy candidate? Apr 05, 2023

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On the Wednesday roundtable, Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and Mike Russo look back on a busy week in the hockey world, as the playoff picture becomes clearer and the regular season winds down. The guys talk about Calgary losing to Chicago in a must win game, the overachieving Nashville Predators and how Florida, led by Matthew Tkachuk have vaulted past Pittsburgh and the NY Islanders in the East wild card race.

Bruce Cassidy, the head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights joins Jesse Granger and Michael Russo to discuss how Vegas is 'enjoying the moment', qualifying for the playoffs after missing out last season. Coach Cassidy talks about the Knights winning games with mostly backup and journeyman goaltenders, the loss of Captain Mark Stone to injury, the maturation of Jack Eichel, playoff bound for the first time, and how his Bruins team loss to the St. Louis Blues in the final in 2019, continues to motivate him to get his name on the Stanley Cup.

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Eastern Conference wild card heats up, Hobey Baker Finalists and Danny Dekeyser on Red Wings bright future Apr 04, 2023

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Sean Gentille and guest co-host Max Bultman take a look at the tight race in the East for the wild card with the New York Islanders, Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers gets tighter. Plus the guys analyze Hobey Baker finalists Adam Fantilli, Matthew Knies and Logan Cooley and what wild card teams do the division leaders not want to face in the first round.

Former NHL'er Danny Dekeyser joins Sean and Max to discuss his decision to hang up his skates, the positive outlook for his former team the Detroit Red Wings and how the balance of power is set to shift in the East to the Wings, Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators. Plus, Danny shares his passion for working with kids at his hockey camp, now that his playing days are over.

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Kris Letang hits 1,000 games played, but is he a Hall of Famer?, Calgary Flames-Winnipeg Jets game of the week Wednesday night, a potential LA Kings-Arizona Coyotes game in Australia, and more Apr 03, 2023

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On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian discuss Kris Letang hitting the 1,000 games played milestone and whether he’s a Hall of Famer or not, a potential LA Kings-Arizona Coyotes regular season game in Australia, the Calgary Flames with a legitimate chance to jump into the final Western Conference playoff spot on Wednesday night at the Winnipeg Jets.

Plus, the guys close out the show answering listener questions and comments, handing out the Jack Adams Winner of the Week award, and playing a round of Multiple Choice Madness.

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Evolution of fighting in hockey: a roundtable discussion Apr 01, 2023

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On this special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Julian McKenzie is joined by The Athletic NHL’s Sean McIndoe, Dan Robson, Daniel Nugent-Bowman, Robert Rossi, and Kevin Kurz to discuss the evolution of fighting in the game of hockey, the physical, mental, and emotional toll fighting can have on the combatants, whether it’ll ever be completely removed from the sport, and more.

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