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The Boston Bruins are quietly sitting atop the Atlantic Division standings, once again defying the logic of their eventual decline. The Athletic’s own Fluto Shinzawa joins the show to discuss how the Bruins have gotten off to their great start. Before that, the guys break down why Connor Hellebuyck is in a perfect spot wth the New Jersey Devils and talk about Connor McDavid unbelievably upping his points pace from last week, now projecting for 252 over 84 games. Plus, a look into Flames goalie Devin Cooley’s incredible postgame interviews and his approach to the mental side of goaltending to close things out. Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Jesse Granger and Fluto ShinzawaExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Athletic Hockey Show crew gives their instant reaction to the Winnipeg Jets trading three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils for Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad, Alexander Command, Nico Daws, a 2027 seventh-round pick and a 2029 second-round pick and discuss what this means for the future in Wininpeg, the balance of power in the Eastern Conference, a potential Jack Hughes-Quinn Hughes-Connor Hellebuyck Team USA reunion in Newark, and more.This episode was recorded live at 12:40pm ET on Friday, October 23, 2026.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Scott Wheeler and Shayna GoldmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’re just about a month into the 2026-27 NHL season and on today’s episode the guys reflect on the early performances of young players like Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg, Trevor Connelly, Porter Martone, Michael Misa, and more, and discuss who could find themselves in the Calder conversation by year’s end. Plus, a quick World Juniors stock watch and listener questions in the mailbag to close things.Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerWith: FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It was a night for Brady Tkachuk to forget, as his Florida Panthers lost 5-1 in Ottawa. Senators fans let their former Captain know how they really feel after he forced a trade to Florida. Max, Sean and Shayna look back on the playoff-like atmosphere in Ottawa, and discuss Tkachuk's return to Canada with Julian McKenzie, and how it compared to brother Matthew's return in Calgary a few years earlier. Plus the crew discuss possible trade destinations for Simon Edvinsson, Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck.Hosts: Max Bultman & Sean GentilleWith: Shana Goldman and Julian McKenzieExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dylan Larkin's ten team trade list has been leaked, with the guys ranking what teams best fit Larkin's style of play. Brady Tkachuk prepares to return to Ottawa tonight to face his former team in front of an amped up Senators crowd, and the guys look back on impressive performances from the Islanders, Devils, Kraken, Sharks and Oilers from a busy Tuesday night in the NHL.Host: Sean Gentille & Thomas DranceWith: Frank CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Connor McDavid’s torrid start to the NHL season continued over the weekend with a five-point night against the Mammoth on Saturday night, bringing his point total to 23 in eight games. The guys discuss McDavid’s chances of reaching the 200-point plateau, if he has any Hart Trophy competition so far, and if he’s truly the most skilled player to ever play the game. Plus, the Panthers becoming the first team in NHL history to record at least one natural hat trick in 3 straight games, Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa for the first time on Wednesday night, the latest on Connor Hellebuyck’s situation with the Jets, and excellent starts to the season for Jake Oettinger and Linus Ullmark.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz joins Max Bultman and Sean Gentille to discuss the awful start to the season for the Philadelphia Flyers. Plus, thoughts on the Avs-Stars back-to-back, and reaction to the latest news around the NHL. This episode was recorded live on Thursday, October 15th at 3pm ETHost: Max Bultman & Sean Gentille With: Kevin KurzExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The NHL Frozen Frenzy returned to arenas across North America on Tuesday night and the boys share their opinions on if it works or not. They take you through all 16 games including the red hot Rangers, the return of Connor Bedard, a statement win for the WInnipeg Jets, Rick Bowness disappointed with the Blue Jackets again, the Flyers rough start and Alex DeBrincat committing long-term to the struggling Detroit Red Wings.Host: Sean Gentille & Sean McIndoeWith: Frank CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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