The Athletic Hockey Show

The NHL season is nearly upon us, and with that in mind, the guys take a look at the field of rookies likely vying for the Calder Trophy and make their picks for frontrunners, dark horses, and long shots heading into opening night. Got a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14 Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman, Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NHL division previews conclude with the Pacific. Are the Vegas Golden Knights the team to beat? Can Connor McDavid get the Oilers over the hump? Did the Kings do enough in the offseason? Will the Canucks and Flames take the next step? How much longer for the rebuilds in Anaheim, San Jose and Seattle? Hailey, Jesse and Sean are joined by The Athletic’s team of beat writers to preview it all. Hosts: Hailey Salvian, Sean Gentille, and Max Bultman With: Eric Stephens, Thomas Drance, Daniel Nugent-Bowman, Shayna Goldman, Julian McKenzie and Shayna Goldman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we preview the NHL’s Central Division, arguably the deepest division in hockey. Can the Jets repeat as Presidents’ Trophy winners? Will the Stars finally make it past the Conference Finals? Is this the year the Mammoth take the next step into the playoffs? The guys answer all those questions and much more, alongside The Athletic’s writers for each team. Hosts: Mark Lazerus, Sean McIndoe, and Jesse Granger With: Peter Baugh, Scott Wheeler, Scott Powers, Murat Ates, Jeremy Rutherford, Michael Russo, and Joe Smith Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we preview the NHL’s Metro Division, a division very much in flux with many questions heading into this season and beyond. Can the Rangers regroup and make it back to the playoffs? Will Ovi’s Caps repeat the success they had last season? Is this the year the Hurricanes reach the Stanley Cup Final? The guys answer all those questions and much more, alongside The Athletic’s writers for each team. Hosts: Max Bultman and Peter Baugh With: Shayna Goldman, Scott Wheeler, Vince Mercogliano, Aaron Portzline, Kevin Kurz, and Josh Yohe Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We kick off our NHL division previews for the 2025-26 season starting with the Atlantic Division, led by the two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers who will be without their captain and MVP Sasha Barkov with an injury for the entire season. Are the Lightning now the team to beat Will the Maple Leafs win without Mitch Marner? Is it a reboot or a rebuild for the Bruins? Is this finally the year that the Red Wings and Sabres join the Habs and Sens in the playoffs? Hailey, Max and Sean and The Athletic’s beat writers preview it all. Hosts: Hailey Salvian, Sean Gentille & Max Bultman With: Shayna Goldman, Julian McKenzie, Matthew Fairburn, Arpon Basu, Jonas Siegel and Fluto Shinzawa Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time in Prospect Series history, but certainly not the last time, Corey responds to comments left on his U23 rankings, as well as his recent 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 re-drafts. Does he really hate Gabe Perreault? Why is Shane Wright ahead of Lane Hutson? Is he really obsessed with Zeev Buium? All that and a lot more on this really fun episode. Got a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14 Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode, the guys dive into both Scott’s 2025 NHL Prospect Tiers, his own placement of 120 or so under-23 players into the different tiers, then vetted by scouts and executives, as well as Corey’s first 2026 NHL Draft ranking of the season, headlined by Gavin McKenna in the No. 1 spot. Plus, the guys close things out with some listener questions in the mailbag. Got a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14 Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the final installment of Hailey and Sean's Buy or Sell series, they take a closer look at the NHL's central division, analyzing the additions and subtractions for each team this off-season, and who will improve and decline as the battle for the central division begins October 7. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hailey and Sean dig into the Pacific Division teams, what additions and subtractions were made in the offseason, and who will improve and decline as the battle for the Pacific begins October 7. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is once again time for The Athletic Hockey Show Prospect Series under-23 draft. The rules are simple: draft teams of 6 forwards, 4 defensemen, and 1 goalie from a pool of the world’s best prospects. Plus, the guys give their thoughts on the biggest snubs after all the picks are made. Got a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14 Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hailey and Sean tackle the Metro Division teams, what additions and subtractions were made in the off-season, and who will improve and decline as the battle for the Metro begins October 7th. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hailey and Sean take a closer look at the seven Atlantic Division teams, what additions and subtractions they made in the off-season, and who will improve and who will decline as we prepare for the 2025/2026 NHL season. Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s show, Max, Corey, and Scott answer a simple question: which rebuilding NHL team, one of the 16 that missed the playoffs last season, has the best chance of winning a Stanley Cup within the next 10 years? Plus, the guys close things out with some listener questions in the mailbag. We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6 Got a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14 Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the calendar turns to September, with the start of the NHL season about a month away, Corey’s 2025 under-23 NHL player rankings have officially been released. On today’s episode, the guys break down the list in detail, starting at the top with names like Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard. Plus, a debate about the proper placement for Canadiens Juraj Slafkovsky, Ivan Demidov, and Lane Hutson, surprises in the defenseman ranks, and much more. We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6 Got a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14 Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler and FloHockey’s Chris Peters Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Corey break down the top 8 teams in Corey’s annual NHL pipeline rankings including the Philadelphia Flyers, the Montreal Canadiens, and the Chicago Blackhawks, and discuss the best prospects for each franchise in the group. We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6 Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Corey break down the No. 16-9 teams in Corey’s annual NHL pipeline rankings including the St. Louis Blues, the New Jersey Devils, and the New York Islanders, and discuss the best prospects for each franchise in the group. We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6 Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Corey break down the bottom 8 teams in Corey’s annual NHL pipeline rankings including the Dallas Stars, the Boston Bruins, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, and discuss the best prospects for each franchise in the group. We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6 Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max and Corey break down the bottom 8 teams in Corey’s annual NHL pipeline rankings including the Colorado Avalanche, the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs, and discuss the best prospects for each franchise in the group. We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6 Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This summer’s very competitive Hlinka Gretzky Cup is now in the books with the US taking gold over Sweden and Canada finishing an underwhelming tournament with the bronze medal. Max, Corey, and Scott discuss what contributed to Canada’s poor performance, Keaton Verhoeff’s play, why Finland’s Oliver Suvanto was the second best center behind Canada’s Tynan Lawrence at the tournament, and much more. Plus, the guys break down Scott’s latest 2026 NHL Draft ranking and have a quick debate on Ryan Lin to close things out. We want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6 Hosts: Max Bultman and Corey Pronman With: Scott Wheeler Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Chris Flannery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Gentille digs into the continuing rebuild in Philadelphia, with Flyers beat writer Kevin Kurz. The guys discuss the addition of Rick Tocchet behind the bench, the goaltending and powerplay issues from last season, what the prospect pool looks like and how much longer the rebuild will continue in Philly, before the Flyers can once again be considered a contender in the NHL. Want want to hear from you! Please fill out our listener survey: https://forms.gle/CDbF51vAPngm2ZYS6 Host: Sean Gentille With: Kevin Kurz Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.