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Ian and Hailey are joined by The Athletic’s Scott Burnside, Jonas Siegel, Kevin Kurz, Fluto Shinzawa, Josh Yohe, and Mark Lazerus before and after the NHL trade deadline, giving their respective insights and analysis.Please note: this episode was recorded from 2:00-3:30pm ET on Monday, April 12, 2021.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.

12 Apr 20211h 27min

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Jack Campbell's record-breaking streak in net for Toronto, the latest transaction between the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders, and some teams and players to keep an eye on at the deadline. Then, former NHL GM and current TSN analyst Craig Button joins the show to give some insights into the trade deadline, including how trade talks can develop, the human aspect of deciding to move a player, and "the fairest trade in NHL history".Then, in "This Week in Hockey History", a situation where a coach had to step in to play a game, which current coach would you want to see take the ice?Have a question for the show? 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.

8 Apr 20211h 1min

On this edition of Two Man Advantage, Scott and Pierre welcome three time Stanley Cup Champion Jim Rutherford, one of the most proactive General Manager's in NHL history. Jimmy looks back on his record of trade deadline deals from his time as a manager with Hartford, Carolina and Pittsburgh.Scott and Pierre discuss what teams might be the most active leading up to the deadline. The improved Nashville Predators have decisions which need to be made, are they a playoff team? The same questions apply to Columbus Blue Jackets, St. Louis Blues, Arizona Coyotes and the Boston Bruins. Plus in the North Division, Toronto and Winnipeg are keen to make impact deals.Pierre tells Scott that he is looking forward to seeing what the Colorado Avalanche might have up their sleeve, with goaltending being a top priority and Lebrun takes Burnsie behind the scenes of trade deadline day at TSN.Finally, the boys taken your questions on the Kraken, Sabres, Habs and Red Wings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Apr 20211h 3min

We are excited to announce The Athletic's new podcast series - Shattered: Hope, Heartbreak and the New York Knicks. Hosted by hip-hop legend Chuck D, the series dives deep on the past 20 years of the Knicks. Shattered reveals never-heard-before stories about the Knicks, team owner James Dolan and the NBA, with interviews from dozens of voices including franchise legend Patrick Ewing.This is the first 5 minutes of episode one - a look at how the 90's Knicks team broke apart. To listen to the rest click this link or search Shattered wherever you get your podcasts. A new episode of Shattered will be released every Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Apr 20216min

First up, The Athletic’s own Tarik El-Bashir joins the show to break down how the Washington Capitals have once again found themselves near the top of the NHL standings despite an aging roster, if the franchise will look to upgrade their goaltending at the trade deadline, and who they might target, Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record, and much more.Plus, Ian and Hailey discuss the Vancouver Canucks’ COVID-19 crisis, and whether or not the team should play again this season, as upwards of fourteen players and coaches have been added to the protocols list, less-than-normal trade chatter a week away from the NHL trade deadline, and a round of Multiple Choice Madness to close things out.And, you can get 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.

5 Apr 20211h 1min

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Connor McDavid's elbow and Nathan MacKinnon's helmet toss, the Sabres snapping their losing streak against the now-spiraling Flyers, and Erik Karlsson's press conference snack. Also, "This Week in Hockey History" looks back at EBUG Scott Foster, and what possibly may be the best April Fool's prank ever in the NHL.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.

1 Apr 202140min

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty joins The Athletic Hockey Show: Two Man Advantage to discuss his bounce back season, his drive to win and playing in a COVID-19 world.Plus, Scott and Pierre look ahead to the April 12th NHL trade deadline. The Seattle Kraken are set to play a role in this years deadline, goaltending could play a factor, especially in Colorado, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The guys talk about the great season in Florida for the Panthers, despite losing Aaron Ekblad to season ending injury and who might join Joel Quenneville as a finalist for the Jack Adams Award.Finally, the guys take your questions on the next Sabres head coach, the Avalanche's team toughness and what the status is on Alex Ovechkin's contract negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Mar 202157min

First up, Ian and Hailey discuss Aaron Ekblad’s terrible, likely season-ending leg injury, and how it’ll impact the Panthers’ playoff aspirations, how relaxed Canadian quarantine rules could change trade deadline decision-making in the North, market value for Taylor Hall as a rental, the Capitals defying certain expectations to remain an elite team in the league, and more.Then, The Athletic’s Rick Carpiniello joins the show to talk New York Rangers and discuss the chances of the team making the playoffs this season, Brendan Lemieux getting shipped to Los Angeles for a fourth round pick, the play of Alexis Lafrenière and Kaapo Kakko, Kris Knoblauch’s work as acting head coach while David Quinn was on the COVID list, the likelihood of Tony DeAngelo getting traded before the deadline, and Rick’s article on Brian Leetch comparing his game to that of Adam Fox.Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment of the Hailbag.And, right now, you can join The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow or for just 1 CAD a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshowcanada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Mar 20211h 6min