Trevor Zegras with the greatest pass in NHL history, Jacob Trouba scary hit on Juijhar Khaira, and no job in the front office or behind the bench is safe in the NHL and a lot more

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the Maple Leafs' embarrassing loss to the Senators earlier in the week, and the two surprise teams of the season so far, the Panthers and Blackhawks. Also, is Sidney Crosby in the conversation for top five player all-time?Then Katie Strang joins the show to discuss her piece on the Arizona Coyotes, the organization's reaction, and more.Finally, Ian and Sean wrap up with answering your questions, and take a look at "This Week in Hockey History".Have a question? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at (845) 445-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Feb 202155min

Doug Armstrong, the General Manager of the St. Louis Blues and Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics joins Pierre and Scott on the Two Man Advantage edition of The Athletic Hockey Show. Army discusses what he is looking for in players and coaches for the '22 winter games and how much the roster will turn over from the 2014 games. Army talks about the recently wrapped 7 games series between his Blues and the Arizona Coyotes and a breakout season for Jordan Kyrou and a comeback season for Justin FaulkPlus, Scott and Pierre marvel at the job Steve Hatz Petros has done organizing the NHL schedule, they discuss Katie Strang's reporting on the Arizona Coyotes and talk about the monster seasons of Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews and the Chicago Black Hawks and New Jersey Devils who have surprised with their season to date.Finally, the boys answer your questions via twitter in another round of Ask the Insiders with good stuff on the NHL point system, Mattias Ekholm trade rumours and the Capitals defense.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Feb 20211h 5min

First, Ian and Hailey discuss Canucks owner Francisco Aquillini’s Twitter rant, defending GM Jim Benning and attacking the media, BellMedia eliminating the TSN 1040 station in Vancouver, Tony DeAngelo breaking his silence with Larry Brooks in the New York Post, Don Waddell’s odd statement regarding the Cedric Paquette and Alex Galchenyuk for Ryan Dzingel trade, and more.Then, Steve Dangle, host of the appropriately named The Steve Dangle Podcast, joins the show to talk about his feud with WWE Hall of Famer Edge over who’s the biggest Leafs fan, the upcoming Leafs-Sens three game set, the impact Wayne Simmonds has had on the swagger of the Maple Leafs, and more.Plus, to close things out, Ian, Hailey, and Steve run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions, and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment of the Hailbag.And, don’t forget, you 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.

15 Feb 20211h 5min

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Tuukka Rask's mistake and other notable "brain cramp" sports moments. As Ron Hextall becomes the GM for the Penguins, they chat about other ex-players that have ended up with a heated rival.Then, Columbus is the heart of NHL drama, and the duo discusses the Laine situation and John Tortorella, in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger brings the teams that go over/under the total the most, and they wrap with answering your listener questions and "This Week in Hockey History".Have a question? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Feb 20211h 1min

Jason Spezza, the hometown Toronto Maple Leafs centre joins Scott and Pierre on the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show.Spezza talks about what it means to him to play for his childhood team, how every game is like a playoff game this season in the North, and what he has his eye on, once his playing days are over.Plus Pierre and Scott discuss the Penguins hiring of Brian Burke as their President of Hockey Operations and Ron Hextall as the new GM in Pittsburgh.Burnside and Lebrun also take a look at the career of Mikko Koivu who called it a career on Tuesday, the controversy in Columbus surrounding Patrik Laine being benched by John Tortorella. The guys also praise the work of Barry Trotz behind the Islanders bench and how the Canucks might be able to get out of their latest tailspin. As always, the guys wrap the show answering your questions via twitter, including topics on the trade deadline, Florida Panthers and the Winter Olympics.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Feb 202157min

First up, Ian and Hailey discuss the terribly botched review in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 6-5 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, the impressive Florida Panthers suffering their first regulation loss over the weekend, the Vancouver Canucks’ struggling to find their identity early on, the impact of the PWHPA-Toronto Maple Leafs partnership, and more.Next, The Athletic’s John Vogl joins the show to discuss the palpable anger coming from the Buffalo Sabres organization after the New Jersey Devils seemingly violated COVID-19 protocols during their two-game set last weekend, changes made to league protocols in response, the impact on the Sabres, now with nine players out of the lineup, and more.Finally, 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, don’t forget, you 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.

8 Feb 20211h

On this episode, Ian and Sean discuss the disastrous season of the Ottawa Senators, the somewhat surprising season of the Montreal Canadiens and the praise which is being heaped upon their once vilified General Manager, Marc Bergevin in Montreal. The guys ask, would you be disappointed if your favourite team traded for Tony DeAngelo and they take a look at preliminary Olympic Rosters, with the Beijing games one year out.Then in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger joins the show to provide an update on the Vegas Golden Knights coaches who are stuck in Covid-19 protocol. With the Superbowl taking place this weekend, Ian and Sean ask Jesse about Super Bowl/NHL prop bets.Finally, in the mailbag, Mendes and McIndoe answer querstions on Jeff Blashill's future with the Red Wings and the NHL's 20/21 divisional format.Have a question? Send it to theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com, or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Feb 202155min

Scott and Pierre welcome four time Olympic coach Ken Hitchcock to the Two Man Advantage edition of The Athletic Hockey Show. Hitch discusses coaching at the Olympics, the five man management crew led by Doug Armstrong, announced by Hockey Canada today, and what it felt like to coach at home in 2010 in Vancouver.Plus Scott and Pierre with an update on the Penguins general manager search, what might happen to the NHL schedule if more teams have to miss time due to Covid-19 protocols and the guys answer your questions on another round of Ask the Insiders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Feb 20211h