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First, Max and Corey give their thoughts on the Jesperi Kotkaniemi offer sheet situation and discuss Kotkaniemi’s likely projection as a second-line center, the salary cap implications for the Carolina Hurricanes, if the Montreal Canadiens should match the offer or not, and more.Then, Corey gives his thoughts on Team Canada’s combined U18 and U20 prospects camp, including the good reviews for Mason McTavish and Olen Zellweger, Shane Wright’s so-so performance, how impactful the 2020 draft for the Ottawa Senators could be, and more.Next, the guys deep dive into Corey’s NHL Pipeline Rankings, reviewing the top six teams on his list, and talk about what goes into the rankings process, some of biggest up-or-down swings in this year’s list compared to last year’s, and much more.Finally, to close things out, the guys answer listener questions about how the Hurricane’s potential addition of Jesperi Kotkaniemi would impact Corey’s Pipeline Rankings, why Marco Rossi was ranked lower than Matthew Boldy and Calen Addison on the Minnesota Wild’s list, Michael Rasmessen’s slotting above Filip Zadina on the Red Wings chart, how many prospects will realistically challenge for the No. 2 overall selection in next year’s draft, which college squad outside of Michigan will be the most interesting to follow next season, and how Corey compares North American leagues to the Russian leagues.And, right now you can sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for 50% off when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Sep 20211h 6min

Ian and Sean return for the first TAHS Thursday show of September with a deep dive on the Hurricanes' offer sheet for Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Is this a no-win spot for the Habs? Also, Jack Eichel has switched agents, but how does that affect the situation in Buffalo? Listeners had many thoughts on the August shows, so the guys take some time to address the feedback. Then, in "This Week in Hockey History", the Devils and Blues get into an offer sheet conflict of their own.Have a question or comment for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com, or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Sep 202155min

Ian, Hailey, and special guest cohost Sean Gentille, discuss listener responses to a series of questions including which one change should be made to the NHL’s rules/on-ice product, which one change should be made involving the schedule/format, which one change should be made to player contracts/salary cap, and more.Plus, listener suggestions about mandatory offer sheets, commissioner term limits, abolishing the entry draft, adopting relegation, limiting teams to just one coach on the bench at a time, establishing a “gold plan” for eliminated teams, and introducing an “over-and-back” rule for overtime.And, right now you can save 50% on an annual subscription to The Athletic when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Aug 20211h 8min

Ian and Sean spend the episode discussing many NHL "What if" questions. What if Wayne Gretzky had stayed in Edmonton? How many Cups would they have won? What if the refs hadn't missed Matt Duchene's egregious off side? What if Buffalo won the McDavid lottery? And much more!Have a comment, or a what if question to ask Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com, or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Aug 202142min

First, Ian and Hailey talk about Jack Eichel’s “unamused face” emoji tweet from late last week, which set off yet another whirlwind of speculation about a potential trade out of Buffalo.Then, Team Canada’s Natalie Spooner calls in to discuss the first week of IIHF Women's World Championships in Calgary, how the last two years have felt like “the longest offseason of training ever”, Thursday’s rivalry game against Team USA, the importance of the PWHPA, and much more.Next, The Athletic’s own Katie Strang joins the show to give an update on the future of the Arizona Coyotes after the City of Glendale informed the franchise it will opt out of its joint lease agreement for Gila River Arena following the 2021-22 season, how unique this situation is in professional sports, the financial health of the Coyotes organization, what would have to happen for hockey to truly thrive in the desert, and much more.Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey play a round of Multiple Choice Madness about where the Coyotes will be playing five years, if the Flames should be allowed to call Nikita Zadorov “Big Z”, the best goalie to never win a Stanley Cup, and which team improved their Stanley Cup odds the most this offseason.And, don’t forget, you can 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.

23 Aug 20211h 3min

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe spend the next hour discussing the Hockey Hall of Fame. First, should the selection process be more transparent? Do statistical milestones or rings matter? What about goalies?Then, should past players like Keith Tkachuk or Alex Mogilny be in the HOF? What about current players like Anze Kopitar or Steven Stamkos, will they eventually get there? Do you agree with the guys? Email your thoughts to theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com, or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on an annual subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Aug 20211h 1min

First, Ian and Hailey discuss the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship set to begin in Calgary this week, featuring the return of Marie-Philip Poulin after an almost two-year layoff from competitive hockey, the NHL’s 2022 Olympic involvement still in doubt, the NHL and NHLPA strongly advising players to get vaccinated or potentially face fines for missing games, Jumbo Joe Thornton signing with the Florida Panthers, and more.Then, Seattle Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano joins the show to talk about the hectic days leading up to his selection in the expansion draft, mixed emotions about leaving Calgary as the captain of the Flames, expectations for the inaugural season in Seattle considering the success the Vegas Golden Knights had in their first year, and much more.Plus, to close things out in Multiple Choice Madness, Ian and Hailey answer which country could spoil a Canada vs. USA gold medal game showdown at Women’s Worlds, who would be the first overall pick in a redraft of the 2018 NHL Draft, if Vancouver Canucks fans should be freaking out about Elias Pettersson’s comments in a Swedish newspaper last week or not, and what food or drink they’d like to have out of the Stanley Cup.And, don’t forget, you can 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.

16 Aug 20211h 5min

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe spend this episode concocting a list of the ten most likeable players in NHL history. Who are the shoo-ins? Who doesn't make the cut? Do you agree with the list they ended up with?Email your thoughts to theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com, or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459!Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Aug 202158min