Have these Maple Leafs finally reached their end?

Over the next four shows, Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoe ask beat writers from four NHL cities how to fix their teams. From perennial rebuilds to quick fixes, our guys are on the case. Sean McIndoe kicks the project off with perhaps the toughest team in the league to fix, the Buffalo Sabres. Matt Fairburn joins Sean to discuss the seemingly never ending rebuild in Buffalo, and if the Sabres have a shot of ending their 14 year playoff drought this year.We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6Host: Sean McIndoeWith: Matthew FairburnExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Aug 38min

Jesse Granger and Dom Luszczyszyn take a closer look at the NHL's best valued contracts, led by Jack Hughes, Brandon Hagel and Seth Jarvis, and the NHL's top 10 worst valued contracts, with Jonathan Huberdeau, Igor Provorov and Tanner Jeannot leading the way.Host: Jesse GrangerWith: Dom LuszczyszynExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31 Jul 57min

The guys are on the ground in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the World Junior Summer Showcase and on today’s episode they discuss the challenges Team USA will face when vying for a three-peat in December, Canada’s unusual strength in goal for a change, which players are standing out so far, roster battles, and more. Host: Max BultmanWith: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Jul 43min

Mark Lazerus and Dan Robson discuss the Hockey Canada sexual assault case that concluded today in London, Ontario and give their reaction to the not guilty verdicts for the five former players, Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote.Host: Mark LazerusWith: Dan RobsonExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Jul 33min

As the NHL offseason rolls along, Laz and Jesse take a look at Dom Luszczyszyn’s article ranking how much each franchise has improved, or declined, this summer. Before that, the guys talk about Yegor Chinakhov’s trade request out of Columbus and the power dynamic in the league shifting more towards the players than in years past. Plus, who could be the next (or first) 50-goal scorer for your favorite team?Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Jul 46min

Sean and Sean discuss the reasons why Bowen Byram decided to stay with the Sabres, signing for two more years, leading him to unrestricted free agency. The guys dissect the Arthurs Silovs trade to Pittsburgh, with Edmonton losing yet another opportunity to upgrade their goaltending, and Gentille and McIndoe answer your questions in an extended summer mailbag.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Jul 50min

Is it too early to pick next season’s Stanley Cup winner? The surprise playoff team? The Calder winner? Maybe, but that’s exactly what The Athletic Hockey staff did and today, Sean, Scott, and Jesse break it all down. Plus, the guys discuss Scott’s just-released top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking, sneak peak his top 20 goalie prospects, and wonder: did Gavin McKenna really get $700,000 to play at Penn State?Host: Sean GentilleWith: Jesse Granger and Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Jul 1h 5min

Gentille and McIndoe discuss the NHL and Players Association coming together to officially sign a 4-year contract, ensuring labor peace in the NHL until the 2029-30 season. The guys dissect the trade between Edmonton and Tampa Bay involving Issac Howard and Sam O'Reilly, and how the Oilers have failed, so far, to upgrade their goaltending. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Jul 42min