Which teams to watch as NHL free agency approaches
The NHL season is over, but the action is just picking up with the NHL Draft set to begin Friday night and the opening of free agency quickly approaching next week. The Athletic’s NHL insider Pierre LeBrun joins the show to discuss all the latest on pending free agents like Sam Bennett, Mitch Marner and John Tavares, the trade market for guys like Jason Robertson and Rasmus Andersson, Johnathan Toews’ deal with his hometown Jets, and more. Plus, The Athletic’s own Jesse Granger talks about John Gibson and the goalie trade market and Laz and Jesse compete in a little game of “Is This a Real NHL Prospect?” to close out the show.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Pierre LeBrun and Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Juni 50min
NHL Mock Draft 2025: projecting 32 first-round picks
The 2025 NHL Draft is now just one week away and on today’s Prospect Series episode, the guys make all 32 first round selections, projecting where the game’s top prospects could actually end up going on draft night.Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Juni 58min
Top 5 teams to watch this off-season
With the Stanley Cup awarded and the NHL draft next on the league calendar, Hailey and Sean take a look at teams they expect to be most active, with roster tweaks, including buyouts and free agency, led by the Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Juni 1h 5min
Are the Florida Panthers a dynasty?
The Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup Champions with a convincing 6 game series win over the Edmonton Oilers. Sean, Frank and Sean wonder, are the Panthers a dynasty? The guys discuss pending free agent Sam Bennett winning the Conn Smythe trophy as playoff MVP, the work the Panthers have to do to re-sign Bennett, Aaron Ekblad and Brad Marchand, and what the future holds for Connor McDavid, Corey Perry and the goalie tandem in Edmonton with the Oilers.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Juni 43min
Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions | Instant Reaction
The Florida Panthers are once again the Stanley Cup champions, dominating their way through the playoffs en route to a second consecutive victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Max and Laz give their instant reaction to the Panthers’ Game 6 win and discuss what’s next for Connor McDavid’s Oilers.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Juni 26min
How Oilers-Panthers Stanley Cup Final could become the best ever
This Stanley Cup Final between the Oilers and Panthers has delivered some incredible hockey so far, but there are still many questions left to be answered. What would it take for this to become the greatest Stanley Cup Final in history? Should the Oilers start Stuart Skinner or Calvin Pickard in goal for their must-win Game 6? Is Brad Marchand becoming the Conn Smythe favorite?Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Jesse GrangerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Juni 41min
Did a backup goalie change the course of the Cup Final?
The Oilers rebounded from a 3-0 first period deficit and a last second tying goal in the third period to beat the Panthers in overtime on the strength of Leon Draisaitl's game winner. Hailey and Sean discuss a shocking game four, the Oilers continued parade to the penalty box, Calvin Pickard's perfect playoff record and what we should expect in game five in Edmonton on Saturday night. Plus, they discuss the Rangers salary dump, sending Chris Kreider to the Ducks and Connor Helleybuyck becoming the first goalie in 10 seasons to win the Vezina and Hart Trophy.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Juni 49min
What are NHL insiders saying about the 2025 draft class?
Max, Corey, and Scott discuss Corey’s annual NHL Draft Confidential piece where league evaluators give their thoughts on this year’s prospects. Plus, the guys talk about their final draft rankings and compare the top of the 2024 and 2025 classes to close the show. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanWith: Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 Juni 40min
