On this special edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Julian McKenzie is joined by The Athletic NHL’s Sean McIndoe, Dan Robson, Daniel Nugent-Bowman, Robert Rossi, and Kevin Kurz to discuss the evolution of fighting in the game of hockey, the physical, mental, and emotional toll fighting can have on the combatants, whether it’ll ever be completely removed from the sport, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a return of the bestie hour as Hailey and Sean are reunited with Dom Luszczyszyn to dive into the playoff outlook for both Conferences, including the fight down the stretch for the Central's crown, the Jets' spiral allowing playoff hopes for team like the Predators and Flames to stay alive, Auston Matthews starting to look like himself again, and more. To wrap up, in celebration of baseball's Opening Day, a draft of ballpark foods, obviously 100% without controversy or yelling. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe talk the latest on the Senators' sale front, as Ryan Reynolds is back in Ottawa, and a possible first round playoff preview as the Rangers take on the Devils Thursday night. Also, as the regular season nears its close, which is more impressive, the gap between the Bruins and the rest of the league, or Connor McDavid and the rest of the league's players? Also they discuss the idea of 24 hours straight of NHL games on one day. Then in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger fields a few listener questions regarding goaltending in Vegas, and to wrap up, a dive into the mailbag and a look back with "This Week in Hockey History". Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM: 845-445-8459! Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brianna Decker, Olympic gold medalist and six-time world champion joins Craig Custance and Sean Gentille on The Athletic Hockey Show USA to discuss her reasons as to why she retired, breaking her leg in her final game, jumping into the coaching ranks at Shattuck St. Mary's her involvement with the PHF and continuing the work to help grow the women's game. Craig and Sean take a look at the recent tailspin of the Florida Panthers, which sees them fall in the payoff race in the East, the fallout from the Staal brothers not wearing Panther pride jerseys and Brooks Koepka heckling Aaron Ekblad. The guys discuss Peter Laviolette's future with the struggling Washington Capitals and where that team is headed and answer your questions and respond to your comments in the famed segment three. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show, Ian and Julian are back to discuss Joe Biden chirping the Toronto Maple Leafs on Parliament Hill, if we’ve seen the last great moment between the Caps and Pens with Ovechkin and Crosby as the headlining stars, unique best-on-best tournament concepts, Brooks Koepka heckling Aaron Ekblad, the Buffalo Sabres’ statement on their Pride Night tonight, and an ideal cookie lineup. Plus, the guys close things out with a bet about the final playoff matchups, some listener questions, the Jack Adams Winner of the Week, and Multiple Choice Madness. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hailey and Sean kick off a new Thriday show diving into the Penguins' push for the postseason and beyond. Then, Canadian gold medalist Erin Ambrose joins the show to preview the Women's World Championships, reflect on the PWHPA and the Dream Gap tour, coaching, the Maple Leafs, and thoughts on NHL Pride Nights. To wrap up, Producer Danielle joins in for a NHL goal song mini-draft. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at http://chime.com/nhlshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian and Sean discuss Connor McDavid scoring his 60th goal of the season, and if hitting the 70-goal mark is possible for him as the regular season winds down. Then, a look at the wild card race in the Eastern Conference, and who looks like they could squeeze their way in between the Penguins, Panthers and Islanders. In the West, do either the Kraken or Jets have a chance at upsetting a division leader? Then in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger geeks out on goalie gear and gives the guys a deep dive into that world. To wrap up, a listener shares thoughts on fighting after clean hits in the mailbag, and a look back with "This Week in Hockey History'. Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM: (845) 445-8459! Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at http://chime.com/nhlshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Wednesday Roundtable, Rob, Jesse and Russo marvel at Alex Ovechkin who set the NHL record with the most 40 goal seasons, they discuss Jared Bednar's three year extension with Colorado and take a look at the playoff races in the East and West, with Florida and NY Islanders vaulting past Washington and Pittsburgh, and Winnipeg and Seattle holding on in the West over Calgary and Nashville. Matt Boldy from the Minnesota Wild stops by, on the heels of his last second overtime goal against New Jersey Tuesday night, and the Wild's rebound since the all-star break which sees them tied for first in the Central Division.  Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at http://chime.com/nhlshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Strang, the Athletic's investigative reporter joined Craig Custance and Sean Gentille on The Athletic Hockey Show USA, to discuss her and Hailey Salvian's reporting on the hazing and abuse allegations directed towards Harvard's women's hockey team, the alleged abusive behavior by coach Katey Stone and how some of their alumni allegedly took part in hazing within the program and Craig, Sean and Katie talk about the independent investigation which is currently underway at Harvard University. Plus Craig and Sean take a look at the Florida Panthers who finally find themselves in a playoff position, the Pittsburgh Penguins who are in jeopardy of missing the playoffs for the first time in 16 seasons and the NHL's partnership with Fanatics as the leagues new official on ice uniform fitter ahead of responding to your questions, comments and concerns in the legendary third segment of the Tuesday boyzzz show.  Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at http://chime.com/nhlshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian, Julian, and guest cohost Mark Lazerus kick off the week with the Monday edition of The Athletic Hockey Show and discuss in depth James Reimer refusing to wear a Pride Night jersey for the San Jose Sharks over the weekend, voting being open for The Athletic NHL’s best goal song in the league project, the Arizona Coyotes falling behind in the Connor Bedard sweepstakes, the Nashville Predators potentially missing the playoffs, the Florida Panthers looking like a real threat to the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders for the final playoff spot in the East, and more. Plus, Ian gives an update on the Ottawa Senators ownership situation, and the guys close things out with listener follow-ups, the Jack Adams Winner of the Week, and a round of Multiple Choice Madness. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at http://chime.com/nhlshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a rare FRIDAY Thriday show (does that make sense?), Hailey and Sean recap their week and discuss Marc-André Fleury's desire to square up against Jordan Binnington in Wednesday's Blues-Wild game, before diving into an action-packed slate of Thursday games that had both playoff and tankathon implications. Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Visit http://betterhelp.com/NHLSHOW today to get 10% off your first month Go to http://grammarly.com/tone to download and learn more about Grammarly Premium’s advanced tone suggestions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian is joined by guest co-host Mark Lazerus talk about the NHL diving into a broadcast for a younger audience with this week's "Big City Greens" animated game, and maybe other ways to draw in kids to the sport. Then, the two discuss the viral video of Carson Briere, son of new Flyers GM Daniel Briere. Next, the NHL Draft Lottery date has been set, and a listener writes in a suggestion on a way to curb tanking. In "Granger Things", Jesse Granger joins the show to answer Laz's betting question and to discuss the piece he and Russo wrote about nets coming off of their moorings. Then, the QMJHL plans to ban fighting, a dive into the mailbag, and to wrap up, a look back with "This Week in Hockey History". Have a question for the show? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM @ (845) 445-8459! Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Visit http://betterhelp.com/NHLSHOW today to get 10% off your first month Go to http://grammarly.com/tone to download and learn more about Grammarly Premium’s advanced tone suggestions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Pizzo and Jesse Granger discuss proposed rule changes at the GM meetings, the Bruins reaching 50 wins at a record pace, and as Chuck Fletcher was relieved of GM duties in Philadelphia, who else could be on the hot seat? Then, checking in from Florida, Russo chats with Flyers interim GM Daniel Briere about his new role and his plans for the team going forward, and Russo and Gentille give their GM meetings wrap-up. To close out the show, another round of Rapid Fire. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Visit http://betterhelp.com/NHLSHOW today to get 10% off your first month Go to http://grammarly.com/tone to download and learn more about Grammarly Premium’s advanced tone suggestions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Monday, so Ian and Julian are back on The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss the Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators flipping roles from just a week ago, whether Ron Hextall deserves an apology now that his Pittsburgh Penguins seem poised to make the postseason, first round playoff matchups the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes would rather avoid, Connor McDavid looking like he’ll become just the fifth player in NHL history to lead the league in goals, assists, and points, if the NHL needs to follow the NBA’s lead in setting a games played minimum to win seasonal awards, who should win this year’s Norris Trophy, and much more. Plus, the guys close things out answering some listener comments, handing out this week’s Jack Adams Winner of the Week award, and a round of Multiple Choice Madness.  Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Visit http://betterhelp.com/NHLSHOW today to get 10% off your first month Go to http://grammarly.com/tone to download and learn more about Grammarly Premium’s advanced tone suggestions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s Prospect Series episode of The Athletic Hockey Show, Max and Corey discuss some of the top prospects that were moved at last week’s NHL trade deadline, Corey’s latest 2023 NHL Draft ranking, and the guys open up the mailbag and answer listener questions to close things out. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/NHLSHOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hailey and Sean return to discuss the Wild losing Kaprizov to injury, and the roster announcement for Canada's IIHF Women's World Championship team. Next, they comment on the recent decisions some teams have made regarding Pride Nights, before diving into a listener mailbag. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/NHLSHOW Go to Indochino.com and use code AthleticNHL to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Try Peloton risk-free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at onepeloton.ca/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, Ian and Sean discuss the human side of trades and the toll it takes on players. Then, with the Kraken releasing a Brandon Tanev bobblehead for Thursday's game, they brainstorm some more potential NHL bobblehead ideas. Also, Tony DeAngelo gets a two-game suspension for spearing Corey Perry, and is it time to worry about the Winnipeg Jets? Next, in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger discusses Fred Braithwaite strapping the pads on for the Silver Knights as the EBUG at 50 years old, and early returns on Jonathan Quick in net for the Golden Knights. To wrap up, a dive into the mailbag and a look back with "This Week in Hockey History". Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM (845) 445-8459! Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/NHLSHOW Go to Indochino.com and use code AthleticNHL to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Try Peloton risk-free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at onepeloton.ca/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Poile, the President of Hockey Operations and GM of the Nashville Predators, joins Rob Pizzo, Jesse Granger and Michael Russo on The Athletic Hockey Show roundtable to look back on his 41 years in the NHL as a General Manager, why he decided that now was the right time to step down, what the city of Nashville means to him and how excited he is that his old friend Barry Trotz will be taking over the position of GM with the Predators, this summer. Plus the roundtable discusses who is under bigger fire in Pennsylvania, Ron Hextall or Chuck Fletcher? We talk about Jonathan Quick in Vegas, Jon Cooper benching his stars, the Calgary Flames bouncing back from getting booed off the ice, Connor McDavid doing Connor McDavid things and could the NHL return to Atlanta for a third time? Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/NHLSHOW Go to Indochino.com and use code AthleticNHL to get 10% off any purchase of $399 or more. Try Peloton risk-free with a 30-Day Home Trial, New Members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at onepeloton.ca/home-trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig and Sean welcome the Athletic and TSN Hockey Insider Pierre Lebrun for a post trade deadline discussion on the winners and losers of the deadline, the trades that almost went down and the seeds that have been planted by general managers for the next active time for the league at the NHL draft in Nashville. The guys talk about the NFL combine and how Anthony Richardson made a huge impact and leap forward during his time trials. Craig asks Sean, is there a system in place at the NHL combine which would enable an NHL prospect to leap forward in his draft ranking. Plus, Craig and Sean talk about that no matter how many trades a team makes, the ultimate team success relies heavily on the play of the goaltending and the guys ask, what team, if any, got significantly better at the deadline? The Tuesday boyzzz answer? One team. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/NHLSHOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian and Julian are here for a brand new Monday episode of The Athletic Hockey Show to discuss which current NHLer could host SNL, their favorite trades from the 2023 NHL trade deadline, the Calgary Flames looking like they’re going to miss the playoffs while the Ottawa Senators have arrived as a playoff contender, Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper benching Steven Stamkos, Nikita Kucherov, and Braden Point for the third period of a 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres Saturday night, Toronto Maple Leafs fans invading Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, and more. Plus, the guys are willing to bet that the Boston Bruins will not make it to the Stanley Cup Final, and, to close things out, answer some listener questions, hand out the Jack Adams Winner of the Week award, and play a round of Multiple Choice Madness. Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for $2 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/NHLSHOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices