On today’s Prospect Series episode, the guys discuss early season standouts in the NHL, including Isles 2025 No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer, Red Wings 2023 No. 201 pick Emmitt Finnie, as well as Ducks and Blackhawks who have impressed so far. Plus, a look at how some prospects outside the NHL have fared at the start of the year and a bunch of listener questions in the mailbag to close things out.Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryGot a question? Ask it here: t.co/fYieuQEg14Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is it time to worry about Matvei Michkov?
Hailey and Sean welcome Kevin Kurz to discuss the Flyers opening two weeks under Rick Tocchet and the slow sophomore start for Matvei Michkov. They talk about the red hot start for the New Jersey Devils, the Flames slow burn and who Calgary should put on the trade block, the Islanders firing their goalie coach already, Matthew Schaefer's ridiculous speed bursts per game and pending UFA Martin Nečas' monster start to his season in Denver with the Avalanche.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleWith: Kevin KurzExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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NHL front-office rankings: no-state-tax teams dominate
Gentille, McIndoe and Corrado dissect The Athletic's front-office rankings, with Florida, Dallas, Tampa, Winnipeg and Vegas rounding out the top five, the surprise ranking of the Oilers at No. 11, and no votes at all for Steve Yzerman and his staff, once regarded as one of the top front-offices in the NHL. The guys get Frankie's perspective on the Sens without Brady Tkachuk, the Oilers snapping their three-game losing streak, Anthony Stolarz’s criticism of his teammates in Toronto and they stick tap Brad Marchand's return to Boston and Alex Ovechkin approaching career marks of 900 goals and 1,500 games played.Hosts: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Brad Marchand returns to Boston as America’s Rat
The theme of this week’s episode is “returns”. Joel Quenneville made his return to Chicago last night as the head coach of the Anaheim Ducks. ESPN’s NHL insider Emily Kaplan joins the show to talk about Brad Marchand making his return to TD Garden when his Florida Panthers take on the Boston Bruins tomorrow night. And, Jesse Granger helps close out the show discussing the goalies who have returned to form this season.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Jesse Granger and ESPN’s Emily KaplanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Why Carter Hart signed in Vegas
With Carter Hart signing a contract in Vegas, Hailey Salvian and Sean Gentille welcomed Jesse Granger, hours before the deal became official to discuss why the Golden Knights are taking a chance on Hart, Adin Hill's injury, and the inexperience of Akira Schmid in net. Arpon Basu joins from Montreal to talk about the Habs' tidy bit of business, locking up Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson and the front office duo of Gorton and Hughes as well. Plus, Hailey and Sean discuss the rink delays in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics and what NHL players have to expect at the Olympic village.Hosts: Hailey Salvian and Sean GentilleWith: Jesse Granger and Arpon BasuExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/VTm9VjkFSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Athletic's flagship hockey podcast delivers daily insights, prospect rankings, betting picks, and much more, Monday through Friday, all season long. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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