First game memories, inserting past players into current lineups, checking on the Wendel Clark Line
Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe dive into the mailbag for this summer episode, including discussing memories attending their first games, checking which players have now crossed the "Wendel Clark Line", inserting players from teams' pasts into current lineups, the pre-salary cap NHL, and more.Have a question for the show? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM (845) 445-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowTo get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/hockeyshow to support the show and use code HOCKEYSHOW for 15% off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Aug 202346min
Penguins acquire Erik Karlsson in trade with Sharks, drafting an NHL starting lineup to win Stanley Cups in the next five years
Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille step in for a Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show to break down Sunday's trade that sends Erik Karlsson from the San Jose Sharks to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and all the pieces included. Then, they are joined by Mark Lazerus and Max Bultman for a summer draft . Their mission- to draft a starting lineup with the goal of winning as many Stanley Cups as possible in the next 5 years, while also falling under a $45 million salary cap for their lineups. There will be panic picks, friendships will be tested, who leaves the episode as the winner?Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ hockeyshowTo get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/hockeyshow to support the show and use code HOCKEYSHOW for 15% off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Aug 20231h 13min
World Junior Summer Showcase and the Hilinka Gretzky Cup
On this edition of the Prospect Series, Max Bultman from the Athletic and Chris Peters of Flo Hockey report from the World Junior summer showcase in Plymouth. The boys take a closer look at how Team USA's roster might shape out including the unprecedented deep depth at forward including Will Smith, Jimmy Snuggerud, Frank Nazar, Isaac Howard, Cutter Gauthier and Cole Eiserman.Corey joins Max from the Hilinka Gretzky cup ahead of the gold medal game between Canada and Czechia, and provides an update most notably Canada's performance in the tournament.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowGo to grammarly.com/go to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Aug 202355min
Discussing Rocky Wirtz's legacy, athletes you hated as a child, results of the animated theme bracket
Julian McKenzie is joined by friend of the Monday Show Mark Lazerus, and things kick off with a discussion of athletes they hated as a kid, that they later went on to interact with in a professional capacity. Then, Laz talks about Rocky Wirtz, both sides of his legacy's coin, and what could lie ahead for the Blackhawks. Then, a dive into the mailbag with a discussion about what "best contracts" mean, NHL players they would like to see on "Hot Ones", and the final results of the animated show theme song bracket.Questions/Comments? Email us: theathletichockeyshow@gmail.comSave on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowGo to grammarly.com/go to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 Juli 202350min
Patrice Bergeron retires, Rocky Wirtz complicated legacy and Dallas Stars perennial Stanley Cup favorite
This week on the roundtable, Rob Pizzo and Jesse Granger stick tap the career of future hall of famer Patrice Bergeron, they take the Athletic's off-season fan survey, discuss the Maple Leafs decision to LTIR Matt Murray and look back on the complicated tenure of blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday. The guys welcome Saad Yousuf from Dallas to discuss the perennial Stanley Cup favorites in the Lone Star state, which saw the Stars improving this off-season with the addition of Matt Duchene to an already stacked team. Plus the guys comment on Sebastian Aho signing a max extension in Carolina, Ilya Samsonov's arbitration award, Vince Dunn's massive deal in Seattle and Dave Hakstol's extension with the Kraken.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowStart building your credit up. Open a Chime Checking account with at least a $200 qualifying direct deposit to get started. Get started at chime.com/nhlshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Juli 202357min
Worst team rebrands, Ilya Samsonov's arbitration ruling, best contracts in the NHL
On the morning of Twitter's rebrand to X, Ian and Julian discuss the NHL's history of team rebrands, especially the less successsful ones. Next, Ilya Samsonov's arbitration ruling, and a look at Dom Luszczyszyn's piece about the ten best contracts in the NHL. To wrap up, Julien rolls out his cartoon theme song bracket, and absolutely no one can get mad about it, guaranteed.Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowStart building your credit up. Open a Chime Checking account with at least a $200 qualifying direct deposit to get started. Get started at chime.com/nhlshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Juli 202359min
Five Key NHL Off-season trends, which NHL team has improved the most this off-season and Ilya Samsonov's arbitration filing
On the Wednesday roundtable, Rob Pizzo and Shayna Goldman talk about the five key NHL offseason trends that are emerging this summer, possible destinations for remaining free agents Vladimir Tarasenko, Jonathan Toews, Matt Dumba, Tomas Tatar, Martin Jones and Anthony DeAngelo, possible landing spots for on the block defensemen Brett Pesce, the arbitration filling for Maple Leafs RFA Ilya Samsonov, legal issues for Alex Galchenyuk and how Patrik Laine will fair with Mike Babcock as his head coach..Rob and Shayna welcome Dom Luszczyszyn from the Athletic to discuss his latest piece, Which NHL teams have improved the most this offseason? Rating all 32 teams. The crew discusses Dom's top three improved teams, and the bottom three that missed the opportunity to improve this off-season.Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGo to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGOHead to FACTORMEALS.com/nhlshow50 and use code nhlshow50 to get 50% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Juli 202350min
Connor Bedard signs Entry Level Contract with Blackhawks, fleshing out tournament ideas
Ian responds to Hailey's "Athletic Hockey Show Host Survivor" answer, and an early debate brews about children's show theme songs, before tabling it to discuss Connor Bedard signing his ELC with the Blackhawks on his 18th birthday and other players who had a great day on their birthday, and one player to maybe have the worst. Also talking 1989 game "Blades of Steel" and asks the hockey equivalent of a game " Football Manager". Next, a listener suggests an offseason best on best tournament, discussing Scott Wheeler's idea for an in-season tournament, and more.You can email the show anytime at theathletichockeyshow@gmail.comSubscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowGo to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGOHead to FACTORMEALS.com/nhlshow50 and use code nhlshow50 to get 50% off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Juli 20231h 5min
