18-26 (.409)
League Note
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the regular season was reduced to 56 games and began on January 13, 2021. Due to cross-border travel restrictions imposed by Canada, the league temporarily realigned for this season, putting all seven Canadian teams into one division.
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Feb 11, 2021
Tuukka Rask's brain cramp, Ron Hextall becomes Penguins GM, drama in Columbus and more / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe
Tuukka Rask's brain cramp, Ron Hextall becomes Penguins GM, drama in Columbus and more / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Tuukka Rask's mistake and other notable "brain cramp" sports moments. As Ron Hextall becomes the GM for the Penguins, they chat about other ex-players that have ended up with a heated rival. - Then, Columbus is the heart of NHL drama, and the duo discusses the Laine situation and John Tortorella, in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger brings the teams that go over/under the total the most, and they wrap with answering your listener questions and "This Week in Hockey History". - Have a question? Email [email protected] or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Feb 10, 2021
Jason Spezza rejuvenated in Toronto. Burke & Hextall in Pittsburgh, Koivu calls it a career, & Laine benched by Torts
Jason Spezza rejuvenated in Toronto. Burke & Hextall in Pittsburgh, Koivu calls it a career, & Laine benched by Torts / Jason Spezza, the hometown Toronto Maple Leafs centre joins Scott and Pierre on the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show. - Spezza talks about what it means to him to play for his childhood team, how every game is like a playoff game this season in the North, and what he has his eye on, once his playing days are over. - - Plus Pierre and Scott discuss the Penguins hiring of Brian Burke as their President of Hockey Operations and Ron Hextall as the new GM in Pittsburgh. - Burnside and Lebrun also take a look at the career of Mikko Koivu who called it a career on Tuesday, the controversy in Columbus surrounding Patrik Laine being benched by John Tortorella. The guys also praise the work of Barry Trotz behind the Islanders bench and how the Canucks might be able to get out of their latest tailspin. - As always, the guys wrap the show answering your questions via twitter, including topics on the trade deadline, Florida Panthers and the Winter Olympics. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 10, 2021
Report: Patrik Laine Benched After Verbally Disrespecting Blue Jackets Coach / The Columbus Blue Jackets benched Patrik
Report: Patrik Laine Benched After Verbally Disrespecting Blue Jackets Coach / The Columbus Blue Jackets benched Patrik Laine during Monday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes for a verbal dispute with a member of the coaching staff...
Feb 10, 2021
Report: Patrik Laine Benched After Verbally Disrespecting Blue Jackets Coach / The Columbus Blue Jackets benched Patrik
Report: Patrik Laine Benched After Verbally Disrespecting Blue Jackets Coach / The Columbus Blue Jackets benched Patrik Laine during Monday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes for a verbal dispute with a member of the coaching staff...
1 hour
Feb 8, 2021
Hurricanes-Blue Jackets botched review, Sabres-Devils COVID-19 fallout with John Vogl, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag, and more / First up, Ian
Hurricanes-Blue Jackets botched review, Sabres-Devils COVID-19 fallout with John Vogl, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag, and more / First up, Ian and Hailey discuss the terribly botched review in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 6-5 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, the impressive Florida Panthers suffering their first regulation loss over the weekend, the Vancouver Canucks’ struggling to find their identity early on, the impact of the PWHPA-Toronto Maple Leafs partnership, and more. - Next, The Athletic’s John Vogl joins the show to discuss the palpable anger coming from the Buffalo Sabres organization after the New Jersey Devils seemingly violated COVID-19 protocols during their two-game set last weekend, changes made to league protocols in response, the impact on the Sabres, now with nine players out of the lineup, and more. - Finally, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment of the Hailbag. - And, don’t forget, you sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Jan 25, 2021
Bobby Ryan calls in, Pierre-Luc Dubois-Patrick Laine blockbuster trade, Multiple Choice Madness, the Hailbag returns, and more / First, Ian
Bobby Ryan calls in, Pierre-Luc Dubois-Patrick Laine blockbuster trade, Multiple Choice Madness, the Hailbag returns, and more / First, Ian and Hailey break down the blockbuster trade between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Winnipeg Jets that sent disgruntled center Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Jets, returning Finnish sniper Patrick Laine and Jack Roslovic to the Jackets, Alexis Lafrenière’s slow start in the Big Apple, the Flames having a strange, five day break after playing just three games, and more. - Then, Detroit Red Wings forward Bobby Ryan joins the show to discuss his record-setting start with the team, how having a couple hundred fans in the building makes a huge difference for the vibe on the ice as opposed to playing in an empty arena, semi-bubble life on the road as the Wings prepare for four straight games at the Dallas Stars, his golf game, getting breakfast at the Boot & Blade during his time with Owen Sound Attack, and more. - Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions and Hailey answers listener questions in another installment of the Hailbag. - And, don’t forget, you sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 22, 2021
NHL Trade Rumors: Pierre-Luc Dubois Talks Heating Up Amid Blue Jackets Drama / Columbus Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois
NHL Trade Rumors: Pierre-Luc Dubois Talks Heating Up Amid Blue Jackets Drama / Columbus Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois may soon have a new home, ending a fractious relationship between player and team. "Columbus is closing in on a trade involving Pierre Luc Dubois," TSN's Darren Dreger reported Friday...
Jan 22, 2021
NHL Trade Rumors: Pierre-Luc Dubois Talks Heating Up Amid Blue Jackets Drama / Columbus Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois
NHL Trade Rumors: Pierre-Luc Dubois Talks Heating Up Amid Blue Jackets Drama / Columbus Blue Jackets center Pierre-Luc Dubois may soon have a new home, ending a fractious relationship between player and team. "Columbus is closing in on a trade involving Pierre Luc Dubois," TSN's Darren Dreger reported Friday...
1 hour
Jan 20, 2021
Joe Pavelski on Dallas Stars Covid-19 outbreak, Keith Yandle stars for Florida, Mike Babcock speaks and Pierre Luc-Dubois future with
Joe Pavelski on Dallas Stars Covid-19 outbreak, Keith Yandle stars for Florida, Mike Babcock speaks and Pierre Luc-Dubois future with Columbus / Joe Pavelski of the Dallas Stars joins Scott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun on the latest Two Man Advantage at The Athletic Hockey Show. Pavelski addresses how he battled Covid-19 over Christmas, how the Stars are chomping at the bit to get their season going and how he gave advice to his old pal Jumbo Joe Thornton, ahead of his move to Toronto in the off-season. - Plus Pierre and Scott praise the play of Keith Yandle, they discuss Mike Babcock breaking his silence and what the future holds for Pierre Luc Dubois in Columbus. All this and a lot more on Wednesday's episode of the Athletic Hockey Show. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices