Are the Rangers bluffing?
With the Rangers in a tailspin, Sean, Frank and Sean debate if the Rangers truly are "open for business" as GM Chris Drury stated, with the Blueshirts boss reportedly dangling Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba in trade talks. The guys discuss the brutal goaltending in Colorado where the Avs rank 30th in the NHL with 3.77 goals allowed per game and Frankie reviews the inaugural CHL-USA Prospects Challenge.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Marras 202452min
Every Cup contender's fatal flaw as we hit Thanksgiving
No NHL team is perfect, and with Thanksgiving upon us, Max and Laz identify the fatal flaw that could derail each Stanley Cup contender on their path to June glory. Before that, the guys discuss Blues GM Doug Armstrong replacing Drew Bannister with Jim Montgomery a mere 22 games into his tenure as head coach. Plus, The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun talks other coaches on the hot seat, early trade rumblings, and 4 Nations roster construction. And, Jesse Granger closes things out with thoughts on the very uncertain goaltending situation for the Carolina Hurricanes.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Pierre LeBrun and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Marras 202459min
World Juniors roster projections
Ahead of the 2025 World Juniors, Corey, Max, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters deep dive into The Athletic’s projected tournament rosters and discuss the thought process behind their projections, one player each guy feels should have been included but wasn’t, and much more. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Marras 202445min
Was Whitecloud’s hit on Knies a product of poor officiating?
Jesse Granger and Michael Russo welcome NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada and 32 Thoughts to discuss the rumored cap escalation in the NHL, injury report transparency, why Jim Montgomery was fired and the lack of center ice depth in the NHL. Plus the guys talk about Kirill Kaprizov as a legitimate Hart Trophy candidate, and the Zach Whitecloud hit on Matthew Knies, in a very physical game on Wednesday night in Toronto.Hosts: Jesse Granger and Michael RussoWith: Elliotte FriedmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Marras 202453min
Boston Bruins fire Jim Montgomery
Mark Lazerus and Fluto Shinzawa discuss the Bruins firing Jim Montgomery after almost three seasons behind the bench in Boston. The guys look at what went wrong this year, after a sluggish 8-9-3 start and what interim coach Joe Sacco can do to get this team back on track.Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Fluto Shinzawa Executive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Marras 202413min
Is it time for the Bruins to fire Jim Montgomery?
Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the struggling Boston Bruins and ask if it's time to make a coaching change? The guys look at the slow motion Red Wings rebuild, Alex Ovechkin's knee injury, which puts his goal scoring record on hold, and Frank presents his 'Dudes' project, ahead of what Sean and Sean learned this week.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Marras 20241h 1min
Would NHL teams and players benefit from shorter-term max contracts?
Max and Laz are back together on a Monday to discuss the potential for shorter-term max contracts in the next CBA, brought up during last week’s NHL general managers meeting, how Connor Bedard can’t score right now, how Martin Necas can’t not score right now, and the guys try to answer the age old question: what is goaltender interference? Plus, The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston weighs-in on the max contract idea, the coaching carousel spinning faster in Chicago, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Detroit, and more.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Chris JohnstonExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Marras 202446min
Hagens and Martone battle for No. 1 in latest NHL Draft rankings
On today’s Prospect Series episode, Max, Corey, and Scott discuss whether James Hagens or Porter Martone belong at the top of the latest 2025 NHL Draft rankings, if Matthew Schaefer could challenge for the number one spot, and more. Plus, the guys take a very early look at the 2026 class, headlined by Gavin McKenna, and they close things out with a bunch of listener questions in the mailbag. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Marras 202445min
