Does Rantanen make the Hurricanes Stanley Cup favorites?
Max, Laz, and The Athletic’s own Peter Baugh discuss the continued fallout from Friday night’s blockbuster Avs-Canes trade including how Mikko Rantanen’s Denver departure will define Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland’s tenure there, if No. 96’s arrival in Raleigh has transformed the Hurricanes into Stanley Cup frontrunners, which teams will vie for Rantanen’s services if he reaches free agency this summer, and much more. Plus, the guys talk about the recent Rangers resurgence and whether they should be buyers or sellers at the NHL trade deadline.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Peter BaughExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Jan 56min
Rantanen traded to Canes in 3-team NHL blockbuster
Max and Laz give their instant reaction to the blockbuster three-team trade sending Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall to the Hurricanes, Martin Necas, Jack Drury, and a pair of picks to the Avs, and a 3rd round pick to the Blackhawks, with Chicago retaining half of Rantanen’s salary.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Jan 15min
Was Lane Hutson ranked too low on the U23 list?
Max, Corey, Scott, and FloHockey’s Chris Peters comb through the midseason under-23 NHL player rankings and debate the placement of Lane Hutson, Connor Bedard, Brock Faber, Nate Danielson, Jett Luchanko, Brock Faber, and Leo Carlsson.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.
24 Jan 54min
Can the Devils overcome the injury to Markström?
Hailey and Sean discuss the potential long term injury in New Jersey to Jacob Markstrom, and how Jake Allen and the Devils need to get in gear, to hold position as one of the top 3 teams in the Metro. They talk about Adam Fantilli's big night for the upstart Blue Jackets in Toronto and how Columbus should be a buyer at the deadline and the Wild welcoming back Hart Trophy candidate Kirill Kaprizov and captain Jered Spurgeon to their lineup. Shayna Goldman joins to talk about her favorites for the Wildcard spots in the East and West and provides her preferred destinations for JT Miller ahead of the deadline and we take a look at PWHL expansion candidates. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleWith: Shayna GoldmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Jan 56min
Is the Montreal Canadiens hot streak sustainable?
The playoff picture continues to be fascinating in the Eastern Conference, Sean, Frank and Sean discuss the red hot Habs and why they might be the real deal. The guys talk about the Senators, Rangers and Bruins who have picked up their game to stay in the race, nachos on the ice in Edmonton and the surprising resurgence of Pierre-Luc Dubois and they look at possible destinations for JT Miller, who continues to be on the trade block in Vancouver. Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith Frank CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Jan 57min
Which NHL wild card contender inspires the most confidence?
Max and Laz take a look at the ten teams competing for the final two Eastern Conference playoff spots and decide how confident they are in each one making the playoffs on a 1-10 scale. First, The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston joins the show to talk about the latest on the Canucks and a potential JT Miller trade with the Big Apple emerging as a possible destination. Plus, the guys discuss the Connor McDavid-Conor Garland fracas and a likely suspension for No. 97.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Chris JohnstonExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Jan 52min
Why is Celebrini No. 1 on the U23 midseason rankings?
Max and Corey break down the midseason under-23 NHL player rankings and discuss why Macklin Celebrini sits atop the list, how the 2024 defense class ranks, the difficulty evaluating the Hutson brothers, a trio of Blackhawks prospects on the rise, and more. Plus, the guys answer some listener questions in the first mailbag of 2025. Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey PronmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Jan 42min
Will Tristan Jarry ever play for the Penguins again?
Hailey and Sean welcome Penguins beat writer Josh Yohe to discuss the Pens decision to waive Tristan Jarry with three and a half years left on his contract, how much of the latest failure in Pittsburgh is on General Manager Kyle Dubas, and where this franchise goes from here. Max Bultman drops by to talk about the Red Wings 7-2 turnaround with Todd McLellan behind the bench, and we update our listeners on our team draft from the start of the season.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleWith: Josh Yohe and Max BultmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Jan 52min
