The Athletic Hockey Show

In light of some controversial, game changing calls in the Islanders/Lightning series, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss if video review should be expanded in the NHL. The boys ask, is Tyler Toffoli the best free agent pickup in the NHL and what was with Jeff Petry's eyes last night?Jesse Granger joins in another edition of Granger Things as they recap game two between Vegas and Montreal and they take a look at the betting lines in the remaining two series. In this week in hockey history, Ian and Sean take a look back at the 1990 entry draft, and the time Phil Esposito, as GM of the New York Rangers traded a first overall pick for Quebec's head coach.Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com, or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pekka Rinne, the 2021 King Clancy memorial trophy winner joins Scott and Pierre on the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show. Pekka looks back on his career in Nashville, what the future holds for him with the Predators and his relationship with Jusse Saros.Scott and Pierre take a look at the NHL Final Four series between the Islanders and the Lightning, a series, tied at one win a piece which projects to go long. The guys discuss how Montreal's roster, built for the playoffs can hold their own vs Vegas, is a goaltending duel for the ages between Carey Price and Marc-Andre Fleury.Plus the guys address the recent coaching hirings in New York and Columbus, with Gerard Gallant and Brad Larsen running the bench for the Rangers and the Blue Jackets.In Ask the Dorks, Scott and Pierre answer your questions on Dougie Hamilton, Seattle expansion, Seth Jones and a lot more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On the Tuesday edition of the Athletic Hockey Show, Craig Custance and Sean Gentille welcome Sara Civian from The Athletic Carolina, and Peter Baugh from The Athletic Denver to discuss the elimination of Stanley Cup favorites Carolina and Colorado in the second round of the playoffs. In Raleigh, The crew discuss what to do with Dougie Hamilton and Rod Brind'Amour, who are both free agents in Carolina, and the work ahead in Denver, as Joe Sakic looks to keep his core intact for another run at the Stanley Cup.The guys also discuss Jon Cooper's comments on his Tampa Bay team, with the Bolts needing more mental toughness to deal with the New York Islanders style of play. Plus, Sean and Craig stick tap Stephen Johns career, and his decision to pack it in after serious concussion issues, and the hiring of Brad Larsen in. Columbus and Gerard Gallant in New York City.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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First, on a jam-packed episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Hailey discuss the Carolina Hurricanes giving Dougie Hamilton’s camp permission to speak with other teams about a possible sign-and-trade, Max Pacioretty facing his former team, the Montreal Canadiens, in the Final Four as a member of the Vegas Golden Knights, and more.Then, The Athletic’s Arthur Staple joins the show to talk about the New York Islanders’ clinical Game 1 win over the defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, the impact of successive trade deadline acquisitions JG Pageau and Kyle Palmieri, if the Islanders are boring and/or bad for hockey, and much more.Next, The Athletic’s Arpon Basu calls in to discuss how the last three weeks have been for the Montreal Canadiens, working their way back from a three-games-to-one series deficit against the Toronto Maple Leafs in round one to now finding themselves in the Final Four, the Canadiens embracing their role as an atypical underdog, Carey Price’s play in the playoffs, and much more.Plus, to wrap things up, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions including whether you’d rather start a franchise with a $10 million player or a $5 million coach, which Boston Bruins UFA stays or goes, and if Sabres fans should be concerned about Owen Power’s likely NCAA return next season.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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First, Max and Corey recap the 2021 IIHF World Championship where consensus number one pick Owen Power solidified his ranking playing big minutes for Team Canada en route to a gold medal, give their thoughts on the play of other tournament prospects Danila Klimovich, Alexei Kolosov, and Matthew Beniers, and discuss the potential draft status of players participating in the Erie OHL Showcase over the last couple of weeks.Then, the guys break down the pool of center prospects set to be selected in this year’s NHL Draft including Matthew Beniers, Mason McTavish, Kent Johnson, Chaz Lucius, Aatu Räty, Francesco Pinelli, and more.Plus, to close things out, the guys answer listener questions about how the mid-to-late 2021 first-rounders compare to previous years, what makes Fabian Lysell such a polarizing prospect, how much Corey’s day-to-day work would change if he went to work for an NHL team, and many more.And, don’t forget, you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Sean predicting the hockey future for the second week in a row, what it be this week? Also, a semifinals matchup between two of the best coaches in the league, Barry Trotz vs Jon Cooper, Carolina fans cheering for their team off of the ice as the Hurricanes were eliminated, and Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele make some interesting comments in their Jets end-of-season interviews.Then, in the mailbag, is Shea Weber a first-ballot HOFer, and where should the league head next for a Global Series, and as always, they wrap up with a look back in "This Week in Hockey History"Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com, or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Scott and Pierre take a look at what's next for the Winnipeg Jets. Should they blow it up and start all over, or stay the course? The guys look at the series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes, and where the prized possession of the NHL off-season, Dougie Hamilton may wind up. Burnsie and Lebrun also address the Golden Knights / Avalanche series, the big win for Vegas in game 5, and the hope for this classic series in the making, go the full seven games.Stanley Cup Champion Vincent Damphousse, now a studio analyst with RDS joins Scott and Pierre to look back on the Habs improbable run which led to the Stanley Cup in 1993, drawing parallels to the Habs current one which sees them in the semi finals of the Stanley Cup playoffs, awaiting an opponent from Denver or Vegas. Finally, Burnside and Lebrun take your questions in Ask the Dorks on topics including the Bolts cap management, the Seattle expansion draft and Seth Jones. Plus the guys discuss the Norris Trophy nominees, Victor Hedman, Adam Fox and Cale Makar.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Craig and Sean discuss Bruce Cassidy's frustration over the officiating in the Boston Bruins / NY Islanders series. They guys look at the impact that Kyle Palmieri has had on the Islanders, and if he is the best trade deadline acquisition this season. Custance and Gentille take a look at possible suitors for Jack Eichel, led by Minnesota, Los Angeles, Anaheim and the New York Rangers.Meghan Duggan - US Olympian and current manager of player development for the New Jersey Devils joins the Athletic Hockey Show to talk about her new gig with the Devils, the NHL Draft, pay equity, her time with Team USA and her favorite, most inspirational books that she's read. Plus, Craig and Sean stick tap Gerard Gallant's efforts at the World Hockey Championships, and the series between Vegas and Colorado. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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