
Alex Formenton turns himself into police, vibes are low for Blue Jackets, and can Matthews reach the 70 goal plateau this season?
Ian Mendes and Mark Lazerus discuss the latest news on the Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal, with former NHL player Alex Formenton becoming the first of five members of the 2018 world junior team to turn himself into police. The guys talk about the Edmonton Oilers 16 game win streak, Auston Matthews reaching the 40 goal mark in his 46th game and the mess of a season in Columbus with Patrick Laine entering the NHL/NHLPA Assistance Program, David Jiricek voicing frustration at his AHL demotion and Elvis Merzlikins requesting a trade for a team that had brighter prospects before the Mike Babcock incident derailed their season before it even began.Eric Loh, NHL on ESPN Programming & Acquisitions Senior Manager joins Mark and Ian to chat about the broadcasting landscape in sport, new innovations on the horizon for ESPN, growing the game and he takes listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Jan 20241h 1min

Which teams can win the Stanley Cup without elite goaltending?
Hailey, Max and Sean discuss fifteen contending teams that they think can win the Stanley Cup without elite level goaltending, and the teams that they think can only win with elite goaltending.Plus, the crew offer their opinion on the ongoing story involving five members of the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team who have to surrender to London, Ontario police for their part in a sexual assault from June of 2018, in London Ontario, at a Hockey Canada banquet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Jan 202449min

5 members of Canada’s 2018 WJC team to surrender to police on sexual assault charges
Ian Mendes and Julian McKenzie welcome Katie Strang, the Athletic investigative reporter to discuss the investigation into the sexual assault claim from June of 2018, involving members of the 2018 Canadian junior hockey team and the fact that five unnamed players have finally been asked to surrender to London Ontario police.Ian and Julian debate the timing of the news that Ryan Smith, the owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz has formally asked the NHL to initiate the expansion process and bring a team to Salt Lake City, and if the NHL really needs to expand so soon again.Plus, Fluto Shinzawa joins from Boston to talk about the Bruins, who despite limitations on their roster, and the loss of star players, continue to excel, and the guys stick-tap the Edmonton Oilers who extend their winning streak to 14 games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Jan 20241h 2min

Penguins own goal humiliation, Tom Fitzgerald extended in New Jersey, Jacob Markstrom leads goalie availability ahead of trade deadline
Ian and Julian discuss Tom Fitzgerald's extension and promotion with the Devils and what the future holds for head coach Lindy Ruff. They break down the Penguins scoring on their own net in a humiliating loss in Arizona on Monday night. The guys ask Down Goes Brown if the Pens can recover from what was one of the worst losses in franchise history. They discuss if a streaming deal is on horizon for the NHL, and DGB presents his five storylines he wants to see play out in the second half.Jesse Granger joins to talk about the evolution of the goaltending position, Bruce Cassidy's harsh but fair criticism of the Vegas Golden Knights and possible landing spots for on the block goalies including Jacob Markstrom, Jusse Saros, Marc-Andre Fleury and Jake Allen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Jan 20241h

Patrick Roy named Islanders head coach, Corey Perry signs with the Oilers, Shane Pinto back with Sens after suspension, celebrity ASG captains revealed, and more
On today’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian welcome The Athletic’s own Peter Baugh off the top of the show to discuss Patrick Roy becoming New York Islanders head coach over the weekend, if the Isles can realistically make the playoffs, how Roy and Lou Lamoriello can coexist, and much more.Plus, the guys talk about horrible hockey moments they don’t want to relive, Corey Perry signing with the Edmonton Oilers, Shane Pinto returning from his 41-game suspension, the celebrity All-Star Game captains, and the Jets-Bruins tilt tonight in Boston.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Jan 20241h 1min

Corey’s U23 NHL players and prospects ranking, Chipotle All-American Game notebook, listener questions, and more
This week on The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series, Max, Corey, and The Athletic’s own Scott Wheeler discuss Corey’s latest under 23 NHL players and prospects ranking, with Corey defending where he placed guys like Cole Perfetti, Brock Faber, Dmitri Simashev, Alexis Lafrenière, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Connor Zary.Plus, the guys give their thoughts on the 2024 Chipotle All-American Game, Cole Eiserman in a long list of pure goal-scorers who can rub people the wrong way sometimes, and they close things out with a bunch of listener questions in the mailbag.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGet a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Jan 20241h 1min

Stanley Cup field is wide open, 2018 draft class defenders excelling in 2024
Hailey, Max and Sean return to discuss the Stanley Cup contenders in the NHL including Edmonton, Colorado, Vegas, Boston, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Carolina, Florida, Pittsburgh, the Devils and the New York Rangers. They take a closer look at 2018 draft defenders, selected in the first round that are killing it this season: Norris Trophy favorite Quinn Hughes, Rasmus Dahlin, Noah Dobson and Evan Bouchard. Plus we answer your questions in our mailbag, including where to find the best chicken nuggets in Sweden, the available goalies who fit best in New Jersey and if you had to pick one, who makes the hall of fame? Joe Pavelski or Claude Giroux? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Jan 20241h 14min

Oilers the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, trade destinations for Fleury and Zegras and the Flyers rebuild is on hold
Ian and Julian discuss the listless Maple Leafs who are in a tailspin, the Oilers who extended their franchise record 11 game winning streak, the surprising Flyers who are making a move in the Metro, the Canucks who are looking to add at the deadline and possible trade destinations for Marc-Andre Fleury and Trevor Zegras. Down Goes Brown joins to comment on Mitch Marner's puzzling post game comments after yet another Maple Leaf loss and what bubble playoff teams should be worried now? Plus the guys stick tap Cody Hodgson who has come out of retirement after signing a PTO with Milwaukee of the AHL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Jan 202459min