35-14 (.714)
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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2021 Draft Picks
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2
57
Matthew Knies LW
5
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Ty Voit C/LW
6
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Vyacheslav Peksa G
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Jul 29, 2021
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Agent J.P. Barry on client Dougie Hamilton's deal in New Jersey: NHL Free Agency day one recap / On the season finale of Two Man Advantage, Scott and Pierre look back on a busy first day of free agency in the NHL. The guys discuss Dougie Hamilton's huge payday with the New Jersey Devils, with Dougie's agent, J.P. Barry of C.A.A. - Scotty and Pierre look at the work Seattle did in signing goalie Philipp Grubauer and bringing in Jaden Schwartz and Alex Wennberg. Colorado having to react to the loss of Grubauer with the high price paid to acquire Darcy Kuemper. - Lebrun praises the work done by Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff, bringing in Brendan Dillon and Nate Schmidt, plus the guys take a look at the work done in Carolina, Boston and Toronto and what is next for the Buffalo Sabres and disgruntled captain Jack Eichel,. Finally, Burnsie and Lebrun take your questions in the final instalment of 'Ask the Dorks' this season, on the Athletic Hockey Show. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jul 21, 2021
The NHL Expansion Draft, can the Kraken be a playoff team in year one, dream primetime opening night matchups, and
The NHL Expansion Draft, can the Kraken be a playoff team in year one, dream primetime opening night matchups, and more / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Wednesday's Expansion Draft, how possible is it for the Kraken to reach the playoffs in year one? Also, with the regular season schedule being unveiled this week, dream doubleheader matchups to showcase the NHL on opening night on a new network. - In the mailbag, the guys discuss what they would do with their 24 hours with the Stanley Cup, and is there a beverage that HASN'T been consumed out of it? Wrapping up with "This Week in Hockey History," is Chris Osgood a Hall of Famer, and a look back at Lou Lamoriello becoming GM of the Maple Leafs. - Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459! - Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 14, 2021
NHL Final Four underdogs: talking New York Islanders with Arthur Staple, Montreal Canadiens with Arpon Basu, Dougie Hamilton’s Carolina Hurricanes
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Jun 5, 2021
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Jun 2, 2021
Dave Tippett on the Oilers adopting a playoff mindset. Making sense of the Maple Leafs collapse, Vasilevskiy the best in
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May 31, 2021
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May 31, 2021
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May 27, 2021
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May 26, 2021
Maple Leafs' John Tavares Says He'll Match Donations Up to $50K to Help Kids in Need / Toronto Maple Leafs
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May 26, 2021
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May 26, 2021
Cam Neely on his Boston Bruins, Wayne Gretzky joins TNT Sports, Connor McDavid's time will come and Florida's goalie controversy.
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May 24, 2021
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May 22, 2021
John Tavares Cleared of Structural Damage to Head, Neck, Spine After Scary Injury / Toronto Maple Leafs general manager -
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May 22, 2021
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May 21, 2021
Maple Leafs' John Tavares Sent Group Text to Tell Team He Was OK After Scary Injury / Toronto Maple Leafs
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May 21, 2021
Maple Leafs' John Tavares Sent Group Text to Tell Team He Was OK After Scary Injury / Toronto Maple Leafs
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May 21, 2021
Maple Leafs' John Tavares out of Hospital After Injury from Being Kneed in Head / The Toronto Maple Leafs
Maple Leafs' John Tavares out of Hospital After Injury from Being Kneed in Head / The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Friday that center John Tavares is out indefinitely after getting kneed in the head during the Leafs' Game 1 first-round playoff loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday...
May 21, 2021
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May 20, 2021
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May 20, 2021
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May 20, 2021
Maple Leafs' John Tavares Stretchered Off with Injury After Being Kneed in Head / Toronto Maple Leafs star
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May 20, 2021
Maple Leafs' John Tavares Stretchered Off with Injury After Being Kneed in Head / Toronto Maple Leafs star
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1 hour
May 20, 2021
Previewing Maple Leafs-Canadiens, Nazem Kadri is back to playoff trouble, and Alex Ovechkin sounds off to Ilya Samsonov / Ian
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May 12, 2021
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May 10, 2021
Connor McDavid hits 100 points, coaching carousel spinning, Toronto Maple Leafs with James Mirtle, Multiple Choice Madness, and more /
Connor McDavid hits 100 points, coaching carousel spinning, Toronto Maple Leafs with James Mirtle, Multiple Choice Madness, and more / First, Ian and Hailey discuss Connor McDavid’s milestone weekend, hitting the hundred-point plateau against the Canucks, the coaching carousel beginning to spin over the weekend, potential John Tortorella landing spots, Stanley Cup Final Four predictions, fallen ice cubes, and more. - Then, The Athletic’s James Mirtle joins the show to talk about the North Division champion Toronto Maple Leafs, who will be in goal when the playoffs begin next week, if Auston Matthews is already on the Leafs’ Mt. Rushmore or not, what the roster could look like next season, and much more. - Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions. - 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 - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 5, 2021
Auston Matthews Talks Maple Leafs, Dream NHL Line, NFTs, More in B/R AMA / At just 23 years old, Auston
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Auston Matthews Talks Maple Leafs, Dream NHL Line, NFTs, More in B/R AMA / At just 23 years old, Auston
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Apr 28, 2021
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Apr 28, 2021
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1 hour
Apr 21, 2021
Jarmo Kekäläinen on the Blue Jackets retool. Canucks shock Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars back in the playoff race /
Jarmo Kekäläinen on the Blue Jackets retool. Canucks shock Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars back in the playoff race / Jarmo Kekäläinen, the General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets is our guest this week on the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic hockey show. Jarmo discusses the retool in Columbus, acquiring first round picks for Nick Foligno and David Savard, plus how he is going to proceed on extending Patrik Laine, Seth Jones and Zach Werenski. Jarmo addresses the future of John Tortorella as head coach, and his opinion on Torts benching big name players. - Scott and Pierre talk about the playoff races in the league, highlighting the play of Vancouver who has beat Toronto in back to back games after overcoming an outbreak of COVID-19 which crippled the Canucks for three weeks. Plus, the guys take a look at how well Dallas and Carolina are playing and what kind of roster Roberto Luongo's team Canada will have at the 2021 World Hockey Championships. - Finally, in the latest edition of 'Ask the Dorks' Scott and Pierre discuss the front runners for the Jack Adams trophy, which players acquired at the deadline, might be 'sneaky' good pickups, including Sam Bennett, Riley Nash and Jani Hakanpaa and who has the best goaltending duo in the NHL? - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 19, 2021
Canucks stun Maple Leafs in return to play, Dom Luszczyszyn talks trade deadline fallout, Multiple Choice Madness, and more /
Canucks stun Maple Leafs in return to play, Dom Luszczyszyn talks trade deadline fallout, Multiple Choice Madness, and more / First, Ian and Hailey discuss the Vancouver Canucks’ 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night in their return to play after a devastating COVID-19 outbreak canceled a string of their scheduled games, the possibility of playoff bubbles taking place in the United States this season, rather than in Canada like last season, and Ian getting himself into hot water with Ottawa Senators fans for tweeting he’d be “cool with” the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the Stanley Cup. - Then, The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to give his thoughts on this year’s NHL trade deadline, including Taylor Hall’s early impact with the Bruins, Nick Foligno’s fit in Toronto, how much the Caps gave up to acquire Anthony Mantha, and much more. - Plus, Ian, Hailey, and Dom run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions to close out the show. - You can 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
Apr 15, 2021
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1 hour
Apr 8, 2021
Trade Deadline insights with Craig Button, the Devils-Islanders trade, how will the NHL handle the Canucks' situation and more /
Trade Deadline insights with Craig Button, the Devils-Islanders trade, how will the NHL handle the Canucks' situation and more / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss Jack Campbell's record-breaking streak in net for Toronto, the latest transaction between the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders, and some teams and players to keep an eye on at the deadline. Then, former NHL GM and current TSN analyst Craig Button joins the show to give some insights into the trade deadline, including how trade talks can develop, the human aspect of deciding to move a player, and "the fairest trade in NHL history". - Then, in "This Week in Hockey History", a situation where a coach had to step in to play a game, which current coach would you want to see take the ice? - Have a question for the show? Email [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459! - Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Apr 7, 2021
Jim Rutherford on Trade Deadline 2021, Avalanche, Sabres, Blues, Maple Leafs & Jets look to be active at the deadline
Jim Rutherford on Trade Deadline 2021, Avalanche, Sabres, Blues, Maple Leafs & Jets look to be active at the deadline / On this edition of Two Man Advantage, Scott and Pierre welcome three time Stanley Cup Champion Jim Rutherford, one of the most proactive General Manager's in NHL history. Jimmy looks back on his record of trade deadline deals from his time as a manager with Hartford, Carolina and Pittsburgh. - Scott and Pierre discuss what teams might be the most active leading up to the deadline. The improved Nashville Predators have decisions which need to be made, are they a playoff team? The same questions apply to Columbus Blue Jackets, St. Louis Blues, Arizona Coyotes and the Boston Bruins. Plus in the North Division, Toronto and Winnipeg are keen to make impact deals. - Pierre tells Scott that he is looking forward to seeing what the Colorado Avalanche might have up their sleeve, with goaltending being a top priority and Lebrun takes Burnsie behind the scenes of trade deadline day at TSN. - Finally, the boys taken your questions on the Kraken, Sabres, Habs and Red Wings. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Mar 24, 2021
Ron Hextall on the Penguins resurgence, Tim Peel disciplined by the NHL & the latest on the NHL Trade Deadline
Ron Hextall on the Penguins resurgence, Tim Peel disciplined by the NHL & the latest on the NHL Trade Deadline / Scott and Pierre have the Athletic Hockey Show, Two Man Advantage edition, discussing the breaking news from the NHL that Tim Peel will no longer officiate NHL games because of comments made about the Nashville Predators which were captured on a hot mic in last night's Red Wings, Predators game. - The guys take a look at how active the NHL trade deadline will be, with the big day, less than 3 weeks away with thoughts on what Anaheim, Nashville, the New York Islanders, Philadelphia and Toronto will attempt to do by April 12. - Ron Hextall, the general manager of the Pittsburgh Penguins joins the show to talk about his first month on the job in the steel city. Hexy discusses working with Brian Burke, being around Sidney Crosby, having the chance to get back into a GM job, and knocking out 4 of Mario Lemieux's teeth. - All this, plus another round of 'Ask the Dorks' with great questions on Patrick Marleau, Anaheim Ducks and the Canadian quarantine. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Mar 17, 2021
Buffalo Sabres fire Ralph Krueger, trade speculation on Hall, Ekholm and Rakell and Steve Levy of ESPN drops by. /
Buffalo Sabres fire Ralph Krueger, trade speculation on Hall, Ekholm and Rakell and Steve Levy of ESPN drops by. / Pierre and Scott dissect the Buffalo Sabres morning announcement, relieving Ralph Krueger and Steve Smith of their coaching duties, while elevating Don Granato to the interim head coach in Buffalo. The guys discuss the work ahead for GM Kevyn Adams, the future of Taylor Hall and Jack Eichel in Buffalo and what other pieces could get moved before the deadline. - Scott and Pierre also take a look at some of the trade chips that teams like Toronto, the Islanders, Winnipeg, Philadelphia and more have interest in, including Matthias Ekholm Rickard Rakell, Nick Foligno and more. - Steve Levy stops by the Two Man Advantage edition of the Athletic Hockey Show to discuss ESPN's excitement on welcoming back NHL coverage to their network, working with Barry Melrose and he even gives Pierre some advice on his Dallas Cowboys. All this and another round of questions answered by Pierre and Scott on 'Ask the Dorks'. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Mar 10, 2021
Bob McKenzie on NHL Draft changes, Sutter returns to Flames & ESPN returns to NHL Hockey / Bob McKenzie, Hockey
Bob McKenzie on NHL Draft changes, Sutter returns to Flames & ESPN returns to NHL Hockey / Bob McKenzie, Hockey Hall of Fame broadcaster and writer joins Scott and Pierre on the Two Man Advantage edition of The Athletic Hockey Show. The guys discuss proposed changes to the NHL draft, living in the COVID-19 world, one year later and the boys share their memories on the life of Walter Gretzky. - Scott and Pierre also take a deep dive into Darryl Sutter returning to Calgary to coach the Flames, the NHL signing a 7 year broadcast contract with ESPN and they take your questions on the Buffalo Sabres, Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators in our weekly mailbag segment. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 10, 2021
Justin Bieber Writes 'Love Letter' to NHL's Maple Leafs with 'Hold On' Song / Grammy-winning singer Justin Bieber has released
Justin Bieber Writes 'Love Letter' to NHL's Maple Leafs with 'Hold On' Song / Grammy-winning singer Justin Bieber has released a new song that he calls a "love letter" to the Toronto Maple Leafs ...
Mar 10, 2021
Justin Bieber Writes 'Love Letter' to NHL's Maple Leafs with 'Hold On' Song / Grammy-winning singer Justin Bieber has released
Justin Bieber Writes 'Love Letter' to NHL's Maple Leafs with 'Hold On' Song / Grammy-winning singer Justin Bieber has released a new song that he calls a "love letter" to the Toronto Maple Leafs ...
Mar 9, 2021
Don't Blame the Maple Leafs for the Division They're Playing in / When it comes to popularity, brand recognition and
Don't Blame the Maple Leafs for the Division They're Playing in / When it comes to popularity, brand recognition and history, the Toronto Maple Leafs are the New York Yankees of the NHL . And like the Yankees, the Leafs are desperate for a championship...
Mar 9, 2021
Don't Blame the Maple Leafs for the Division They're Playing in / When it comes to popularity, brand recognition and
Don't Blame the Maple Leafs for the Division They're Playing in / When it comes to popularity, brand recognition and history, the Toronto Maple Leafs are the New York Yankees of the NHL . And like the Yankees, the Leafs are desperate for a championship...
50 minutes
Mar 4, 2021
Zach Parise gets benched, the Jack Eichel situation, and a big day for Mario Lemieux and Teemu Selanne in This
Zach Parise gets benched, the Jack Eichel situation, and a big day for Mario Lemieux and Teemu Selanne in This Week in Hockey History / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the Maple Leafs running away with the North division and being a Stanley Cup favorite. Then, Zach Parise gets benched in Minnesota and a look back at when Cam Neely was benched by Steve Kasper. - The situation is bubbling over in Buffalo, what is the move the Sabres need to make with Jake Eichel? Also, the Habs fire their goalie coach mid-game, a chat about bad narratives in response to a listener voicemail, and in This Week in Hockey History, a look back at a big day for both Mario Lemieux and Teemu Selanne. - Have a question? Email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at (845) 445-8459! - Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Mar 1, 2021
Buffalo Sabres dysfunction, Dom Luszczyszyn on Eichel trade value, playoff probabilities, Crosby offensive regression, and more, Multiple Choice Madness, and
Buffalo Sabres dysfunction, Dom Luszczyszyn on Eichel trade value, playoff probabilities, Crosby offensive regression, and more, Multiple Choice Madness, and the Hailbag / First, Ian and Hailey discuss some headlines, including the obvious problems in the Buffalo Sabres organization, Jordan Binnington’s raucous exit from the Blues-Sharks game Saturday night, cautious optimism about the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols heading into March, and more. - Then, The Athletic’s own Dom Luszczyszyn joins the show to talk about Jack Eichel’s potential value on the trade market, North Division playoff probabilities, whether the Blackhawks or Kings have a better chance to make the playoffs, Sidney Crosby’s slight offensive regression, Evgeni Malkin’s elite years possibly coming to an end, and more. - Plus, to close things out, Ian, Hailey, and Dom run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions, and in another installment of the Hailbag, the group answers questions about the Maple Leafs and whether they’re good, feasting on poor goaltending, or both, a hypothetical Jack Eichel trade, and more. - 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 - The Athletic listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Feb 18, 2021
Katie Strang on the Coyotes, the surprise of the Blackhawks, and is Sidney Crosby in top five all-time? / Ian
Katie Strang on the Coyotes, the surprise of the Blackhawks, and is Sidney Crosby in top five all-time? / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss the Maple Leafs' embarrassing loss to the Senators earlier in the week, and the two surprise teams of the season so far, the Panthers and Blackhawks. Also, is Sidney Crosby in the conversation for top five player all-time? - Then Katie Strang joins the show to discuss her piece on the Arizona Coyotes, the organization's reaction, and more. - Finally, Ian and Sean wrap up with answering your questions, and take a look at "This Week in Hockey History". - Have a question? Email [email protected] or leave a voicemail at (845) 445-8459! - Save on a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/hockeyshow - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 hour
Feb 15, 2021
Steve Dangle joins the show, Tony DeAngelo speaks out, Francisco Aquillini’s dreaded vote of Canucks confidence, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag,
Steve Dangle joins the show, Tony DeAngelo speaks out, Francisco Aquillini’s dreaded vote of Canucks confidence, Multiple Choice Madness, Hailbag, and more / First, Ian and Hailey discuss Canucks owner Francisco Aquillini’s Twitter rant, defending GM Jim Benning and attacking the media, BellMedia eliminating the TSN 1040 station in Vancouver, Tony DeAngelo breaking his silence with Larry Brooks in the New York Post, Don Waddell’s odd statement regarding the Cedric Paquette and Alex Galchenyuk for Ryan Dzingel trade, and more. - Then, Steve Dangle, host of the appropriately named The Steve Dangle Podcast, joins the show to talk about his feud with WWE Hall of Famer Edge over who’s the biggest Leafs fan, the upcoming Leafs-Sens three game set, the impact Wayne Simmonds has had on the swagger of the Maple Leafs, and more. - Plus, to close things out, Ian, Hailey, and Steve 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
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
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
56 minutes
Jan 21, 2021
An Edmonton-Toronto snooze fest, Mike Babcock, the Capitals break COVID-19 protocols and more / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss
An Edmonton-Toronto snooze fest, Mike Babcock, the Capitals break COVID-19 protocols and more / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe discuss last night's less-than-exciting matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs, and offer up a solution. Also, Mike Babcock breaking his silence, the Washington Capitals breaking COVID-19 protocols, and the resurgence of Keith Yandle. - Then, in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger comes on to dispel the myth of the second games of these series this season being lower scoring, his perspective on the Robin Lehner and Marc-Andre Fleury dynamic, and more. - Ian pitches his idea for new NHL divisional organization, they discuss the O'Brien trophy in "This Week in Hockey History" and answer your questions. - Have a question? Send it to [email protected], or leave a VM at (845) 445-8459! - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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
59 minutes
Jan 14, 2021
Opening night thoughts, Penguins and Capitals past and present, and betting trends to watch / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe
Opening night thoughts, Penguins and Capitals past and present, and betting trends to watch / Ian Mendes and Sean McIndoe share a memory of their college ball hockey glory days before jumping into some thoughts on the opening night of the NHL season, including the entertaining Maple Leafs- Canadiens game, is it possible to overreact to the Penguins loss, and how division realignment can affect old playoff rivalries. - Then, Golden Knights beat writer Jesse Granger joins the show to discuss betting trends to watch, including tracking the seven teams that missed the playoffs, Cup favorites, and more. - Finally, Ian and Sean wrap up with answering some listener questions, and hit you with some "This Week in Hockey History" knowledge. - - Have a question? Email the show at [email protected] or leave a voicemail: (845) 445-8459 - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 16, 2020
Former Sharks Star Joe Thornton Signs 1-Year Contract with Maple Leafs / The Toronto Maple Leafs announced
Former Sharks Star Joe Thornton Signs 1-Year Contract with Maple Leafs / The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they have signed former Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks star center Joe Thornton to a one-year deal for $700,000...
Oct 16, 2020
Former Sharks Star Joe Thornton Signs 1-Year Contract with Maple Leafs / The Toronto Maple Leafs announced
Former Sharks Star Joe Thornton Signs 1-Year Contract with Maple Leafs / The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they have signed former Boston Bruins and San Jose Sharks star center Joe Thornton to a one-year deal for $700,000...