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The Carolina Hurricanes rallied from a 2-0 third period deficit to beat the Vegas Golden Knights in overtime and even up the Stanley Cup Final. Max and Shayna discuss the controversial coaches challenge late in the game by John Tortorella, and if Rod Brind'amour will capitalize on this second chance for the Hurricanes, and tweak his lines ahead of game 3? Thomas Drance stops by to provide an update from the NHL scouting combine in Buffalo, he shares his thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final, and Manny Malhotra officially being named head coach of the Vancouver Canucks. Plus, Max and Shayna discuss Dylan Larkin's shocking request, formally asking the Detroit Red Wings to trade him.Host: Max Bultman and Shayna GoldmanWith: Thomas DranceExecutive 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 Golden Knights beat the Hurricanes in a back-and-forth Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Sean, Frank and Sean dissect the game, praise the Golden Knights’ resilience, the accidental blocked shot by Mitch Marner, the struggles of the Hurricanes’ first line and the indifferent play of goalies Frederick Andersen and Carter Hart. The NHL’s new All-Star Game format and Gary Bettman’s status as NHL commissioner caught the attention of Sean and Sean in what they learned this week.Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeWith: Frank 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.
The Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes is set to begin tomorrow night, but today, the guys preview the series and discuss what to expect when the puck drops for Game 1. Plus, Dom clarifies his Montreal Canadiens “fraudulence” post, The Athletic’s NHL insider Chris Johnston joins the show to talk about his latest offseason trade board, as well as Claude Lemieux’s family donating his brain to Boston University’s CTE Center for research into long-term effects of repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injury.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Dom Luszczyszyn and Chris JohnstonExecutive 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.
We are less than a month away from the NHL Draft and on today’s episode the guys deep dive into their annual GM mock, where they play general manager for every first round pick, making decisions based on their own lists and their given team’s needs. Before that, they take a look at Corey’s scouts and execs survey to get a sense of where the league is on the draft’s top 10 picks, and to close things out, they break down this year’s goalie and overager crop.Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerWith: FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive 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.
Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe winner, has died. Today, Mark Lazerus and Dan Robson remember the man and look back on his career as one of the NHL’s most prolific playoff performers.If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.This episode was recorded at 3:15pm ET on Thursday, May 28, 2026.Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Dan RobsonExecutive 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 Vegas Golden Knights punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup final, sweeping the President Trophy winning Colorado Avalanche. Sean and Sean dig into how the Avs season ended in such a disappointing fashion and if the Habs or Hurricanes match up better vs the Golden Knights. The guys look ahead to game 4 between Carolina and Montreal and stick tap Evgeni Malkin returning to the Penguins for another season.Host: Sean Gentille and Sean McIndoeExecutive 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 Vegas Golden Knights are just one win away from eliminating the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche from the playoffs and advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine years as an NHL franchise. Today, the guys break down how Vegas is putting it all together at the exact right time and how injuries to Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon have derailed the Avs. Plus, thoughts on the Carolina Hurricanes dominating the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final and one Conn Smythe pick for each of the final four teams left in the playoffs to close things out.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusWith: Jesse GrangerExecutive 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.
Since the Toronto Maple Leafs grabbed the No. 1 pick in the NHL Draft, the conversation has mostly been about Gavin McKenna going first overall. Still, another winger named Ivar Stenberg is in the mix at the very top. Today, the guys compare McKenna and Stenberg and discuss if there’s a realistic case for the Leafs to take the Swede over the Canadian with the top pick. Plus, a deep dive into the draft’s center class, headlined by Caleb Malhotra and a quick Men’s World Championship prospect check-in and Memorial Cup picks to close things out. Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerWith: FloHockey’s Chris PetersExecutive 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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