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Oops! All mailbag! Feb 03, 2023

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After some important Groundhog Day news, and a little All-Star chat, Hailey and Sean move on to the real star this week: the mailbag episode. Hailey and Sean answer listener questions including sharing their favorite Canadian/ American snacks, their cringiest interview moments, dark horse trade deadline teams, and more.

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Gary Bettman’s 30 years as NHL commissioner, US television ratings drop, potential playoff matchups, and more Feb 02, 2023

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Ian and Sean invent a new measurement for cold weather in NHL terms before discussing Gary Bettman's 30 years as NHL Commissioner, should the position have a term limit? Then, the ratings are down 22% for the league in the United States, and it's never too early to discuss potential NHL playoff matchups. To wrap up, a dive into the mailbag, and a look back at an outdoor game played at a prison in "This Week in Hockey History".

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NY Islanders begin negotiations with Bo Horvat, Gary Bettman celebrates 30 years and Florida Panthers host ALL-Star weekend Feb 01, 2023

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Rob, Jesse and Russo take a look at the NHL's first big trade of the season and the New York Islanders chances at extending newly acquired Bo Horvat. The guys discuss how the media covered the death of Bobby Hull, Gary Bettman celebrating 30 years as NHL commissioner and how social media handled the altercation between Troy Stetcher and Trevor Zegras.

Former NHLer Jeff Chychrun, studio analyst for the Panthers on Bally Sports Florida, joins Rob and Mike from Miami to discuss how the Panthers are preparing for All-Star weekend, including the much anticipated alumni game that he is taking part in. Jeff updates us on the up and down season for the Panthers and he addresses how his son Jakob is dealing with being on the trade block by the Arizona Coyotes.

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Bo Horvat dealt to the New York Islanders, Ryan Miller Victory Tour Jan 31, 2023

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Craig and Sean welcome Kevin Kurz, who covers the Islanders for the Athletic, to analyze the trade involving the NHL's premier trade chip, Bo Horvat. The guys discuss if this trade was made a couple of months too late for the Islanders, who surrendered Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty and a conditional first round pick in 2023.

Ryan Miller joins Craig and Sean to look back on the ceremony in Buffalo last week, when the Sabres retired his number 30. The guys talk about the maturation of this years Buffalo Sabres, Ryan's plans for the future, and they look back on the artwork featured on Ryan's many awesome goalie masks.

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New York Rangers Pride Night controversy, Bobby Hull’s complicated legacy, are teams using their EBUGs incorrectly?, Jack Adams Winner of the Week, Multiple Choice Madness, and more Jan 30, 2023

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On a jam-packed Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian discuss whether the NHL should avoid scheduling games opposite NFL playoff matchups, the Boston Bruins losing 3 straight games for the first time this season, and which Eastern Conference team is their biggest threat, the New York Rangers Pride Night controversy just a week or so after Ivan Provorov refused to wear a Pride jersey during Philadelphia Flyers warmups, Edmonton Oilers EBUG Matt Berlin closing out a win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night, the passing of Bobby Hull and his complicated legacy, if sports commissioners should have term limits in light of Gary Bettman’s upcoming 30-year anniversary as NHL commish, and the guys close things out by awarding this week’s Jack Adams Winner of the Week and answering a Multiple Choice Madness question.

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CHL Top Prospects Game: Bedard, Benson, and more, Corey’s Michigan-Minnesota series notebook, Max’s Rögle BK trip, a supersized mailbag, and more Jan 27, 2023

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On a brand new episode of The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters discuss the Michigan-Minnesota series from this past weekend, including an impressive showing from Adam Fantilli and whether Matthew Knies and/or Luke Hughes could jump right into the NHL following their respective college seasons, Max’s trip to Ängelholm, Sweden to take in a few of Rögle BK games, the CHL Top Prospects Game featuring Connor Bedard, Zach Benson, and others, plus a supersized mailbag to close things out.

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Andrei Kuzmenko signs extension with Canucks, Ryan O'Reilly wants to stay in St. Louis, diving into stats for Sabres and Bruins Jan 27, 2023

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Hailey and Sean are joined by Dom Luszczyszyn to analyze the two-year extension Andrei Kuzmenko signed with Vancouver. Also, Ryan O' Reilly's wish to stay in St. Louis, and if David Pastrnak could become the NHL's highest-paid player this year. Next, they dive into Dom's 16 Stats this week, including the Sabres' playoff chances, and if the Bruins' chance at the all-time season wins record. To wrap up, the crew draft their favorite HBO shows.

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'Bruce, there it is' chant breaks out in Seattle, new All-Star Skills competitions announced, Ray Bourque cracks Top 10 of NHL99 Jan 26, 2023

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First, Ian and Sean follow up on some important NFL business, before discussing the "Bruce, there it is" chant breaking out at the Kraken-Canucks game at Climate Pledge Arena. Next, breaking down DGB's piece building a roster for the 25-26 season, the NHL announces new games for the All-Star Game's skills competition, and Ray Bourque cracks the Top 10 in The Athletic's NHL99. To wrap up, we now know who Avs fans have to thank for the Stanley Cup win in the mailbag, and a look back with "This Week in Hockey History".

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Rick Tocchet wins as Vancouver turns the page on Boudreau, Gary Bettman says nobody tanks and Mike Murphy celebrates 50 years in Hockey Jan 25, 2023

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Rob, Jesse and Russo discuss the fallout from Bruce Boudreau's time in Vancouver, Rick Tocchet's debut behind the Canucks bench and the lessons to be learned on how this entire saga was played out. The guys discuss commissioner Gary Bettman's comments that nobody in the NHL tanks, Vegas joins Philadelphia in minimizing IPAD use on the bench, and Max Pacioretty's horrific injury with his 2nd ruptured achilles tendon in a year, and what Carolina will do to try to replace him.

Mike Murphy from the NHL joins Rob and Mike to celebrate his 50 years in hockey as a player, head coach, assistant coach and an executive in the leagues front office. The guys talk about the inception and evolution of the NHL's situation room, if Murph has any regrets and what's next in retirement.

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Barry Trotz recharged and ready for next coaching job, Bo Horvat trade options Jan 24, 2023

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Stanley Cup champion Barry Trotz joins Craig and Sean to discuss how he has fared during his self imposed year off from hockey, how he reached out to Bruce Boudreau after he was fired from Vancouver, and what fellow Stanley Cup champion head coaches have taught him over the years.

Craig and Sean take a look at trade options for the NHL's most sought after rental player, Bo Horvat, plus what do the Carolina Hurricanes have in store now that the team has lost Max Pacioretty after his second right achilles tendon tear in a year and how messed up are the Vancouver Canucks?

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