Toronto Maple Leafs goaltending concerns rising, Dom Luszczyszyn on Johnathan Huberdeau and the Hart trophy, NHL trade deadline teams to watch, listener questions, and more

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

First up, Ian and Hailey discuss the surprising developments out of the Big Apple as New York Rangers defenseman Tony DeAngelo cleared waivers Monday afternoon, leaving his playing future in serious doubt, Sam Bennett reportedly asking for a trade out of Calgary, and Minnesota Wild prospect Marco Rossi reportedly set to miss the entire season due to post-COVID-19 complications.Then, The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to talk about the biggest statistical surprises from the first month of the NHL season, the possibility of Connor McDavid reaching 100 points this year, how he calculates his daily picks and game probabilities, his love for the Minnesota Wild, and much more.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, 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.

1 Feb 202158min

On this episode, Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the sudden departure of Penguins GM Jim Rutherford. Also, with the Super Bowl pitting Tom Brady vs Patrick Mahomes, we will ever see a superstar matchup in the Final? Then in "Granger Things", Ian and Sean chat with Jesse Granger about the Vegas Golden Knights playing with their coaches out for COVID-19 precautions, and the five most/least profitable teams to bet on so far.Finally, in the mailbag, the duo answers a voicemail about John Gibson, why doesn't he get more credit? 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.

28 Jan 202151min

Ray Shero, the former General Manager of the New Jersey Devils, joins Scott and Pierre to discuss how he is staying active in preparation for his next job. Shane Doan, joins to talk about returning to the Arizona Coyotes in the front office and the work to be done in Glendale.Plus, Scott and Pierre address Kelly McCrimmon going behind the bench in Vegas with the Knights coaching staff isolated. The guys analyze the Laine/Dubois deal and how US teams have the advantage acquiring players because of the strict Covid-19 rules in Canada. They take a look at Vince Dunn who is on the block in St. Louis and the antics in Calgary last night between Jake Muzzin and Matthew Tkachuk.Finally the guys answer listener questions in another edition of Ask the Insiders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Jan 20211h 15min

First, Ian and Hailey break down the blockbuster trade between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Winnipeg Jets that sent disgruntled center Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Jets, returning Finnish sniper Patrick Laine and Jack Roslovic to the Jackets, Alexis Lafrenière’s slow start in the Big Apple, the Flames having a strange, five day break after playing just three games, and more.Then, Detroit Red Wings forward Bobby Ryan joins the show to discuss his record-setting start with the team, how having a couple hundred fans in the building makes a huge difference for the vibe on the ice as opposed to playing in an empty arena, semi-bubble life on the road as the Wings prepare for four straight games at the Dallas Stars, his golf game, getting breakfast at the Boot & Blade during his time with Owen Sound Attack, and more.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, 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.

25 Jan 20211h 8min