The Athletic Hockey Show

Matvei Michkov, the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, has had an eventful week for the Flyers with rumors swirling that the young forward had requested a trade out of Philadelphia following a heated argument on the bench with teammate Nick Seeler Monday night. Today, the guys break down Michkov’s development and discuss who’s to blame for his largely turbulent time in Philly. Plus, Corey and Scott recap the 2026 U17 World Challenge and the 2026 U20 Five Nations tournaments and close things out with listener questions in the mailbag.Hosts: Max Bultman, Corey Pronman, and Scott WheelerExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson has given head coach Jeff Blashill a vote of confidence after a very disappointing start to the season for Connor Bedard's team. Max, Gentille and Shayna discuss and compare the rebuild in Chicago to rebuilds in Vancouver, San Jose and Calgary and Hailey Salvian joins us from Denmark, the host country for the 2026 Women's World Championships, the jersey controversy for team USA and team Canada, and we debate the new PWHL names and logos for expansion Hamilton, Detroit, San Jose and Vegas. This podcast was recorded live at 3pm ET on Thursday, November 12th, 2026Hosts: Max Bultman & Sean GentilleWith: Shayna Goldman and Hailey SalvianExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

Jets fans showered absentee former hero Connor Hellebuyck with chirps and chants as Winnipeg doubled up the Devils on Tuesday night. The guys try to find closure for Hellebuyck and the Jets, they discuss Matvei Michkov reportedly wanting out of Philadelphia, Jakob Chychrun's monster hit on Nick Cousins and Cole Caufield's phantom slash on Quinn Hughes which led to an overtime win for the WIld in Montreal last night. Hosts: Sean Gentille & Sean McIndoeWith: Frank CorradoExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

When the Winnipeg Jets traded Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils 17 days ago, everyone circled November 10 on the calendar, the date of the three-time Vezina winner’s first trip back to Winnipeg to face his former team. But, Devils GM Sunny Mehta had other plans, pulling the plug on Hellebuyck’s start on Tuesday, citing “win probability” as the reason in a public statement Sunday night. Today, Laz, Jesse, and Shayna break down why it was the wrong move for the star netminder, the Devils organization, and anyone who wants to be entertained while watching a hockey game. Before that, the crew discusses the disastrous Chicago Blackhawks who are sticking with head coach Jeff Blashill despite a 4-13-1 start, the dangers of a teardown rebuild, and which currently rebuilding teams are actually doing it right. Plus, our weekly check of the Connor McData and whether No. 97 should be in the Selke mix at the end of the season.Hosts: Mark Lazerus and Jesse GrangerWith: Shayna GoldmanExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

Connor Bedard's Blackhawks and Macklin Celebrini's Sharks have stumbled out of the gate to start the season. Max, Sean and Drancer discuss which franchise is in more trouble, they debate the ups and downs of the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins and give their style points on the NHL's Hometown Remix jerseys.This episode was recorded live on November 5th at 3pm ETHosts: Max Bultman & Sean GentilleWith: Thomas DranceExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

2026 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Patrice Bergeron discusses his storied career, why the current edition of the Boston Bruins should be feared, Sidney Crosby's legacy and what he thinks of star players demanding trades with term left on their contracts. The Winnipeg Jets set an NHL record with the latest 4-goal comeback win in league history vs.the Canadiens on Tuesday night, and Frankie Corrado was in the building to witness the much needed win for the Jets. Connor Hellebuyck releases a damage control instagram post directed at Winnipeg hockey fans, the Detroit Red Wings ask Dylan Larkin's agents to expand his trade list, which they declined and we pick possible landing spots for Nikita Kucherov.Hosts: Sean Gentille & Sean McIndoeWith: Frankie Corrado & Patrice BergeronExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

With the World Juniors less than two months away, both Corey and Scott have their own 2027 NHL Draft rankings out this week. On today’s episode, the guys give their overall thoughts on the class and compare and contrast their lists. But first, they react to the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s Friday ruling that the IIHF must let Russian teams play in its events and discuss how things could play out in the immediate future. 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/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

This NHL season has already been full of unexpected twists and turns and Friday brought yet another wild one as reigning league MVP Nikita Kucherov requested a trade out of Tampa Bay after informing the Lightning he will not re-sign with the club. Today, the guys break down Kucherov’s shocking trade request and discuss some potential destinations for him, if he actually gets traded at all. Plus, a spotlight on the incredibly tight Atlantic Division standings, the surging Montreal Canadiens, now winners of five straight without captain Nick Suzuki, and our obligatory “McData” check-in on Connor McDavid’s current points pace to close things out.Hosts: Max Bultman and Mark LazerusExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Chris FlanneryWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow

Max Bultman, Sean Gentille, and Thomas Drance discuss the latest twist in the Dylan Larkin saga in Detroit with the former Red Wings captain letting the team know he won’t play for the foreseeable future in hopes a trade materializes. Plus, Bill Guerin’s comments about trying to sign Quinn Hughes, Sergei Bobrovsky’s rough start as a Maple Leaf, Devin Cooley out with a knee injury, and more.This episode was recorded live on Thursday, October 29th at 3pm ETHosts: Max Bultman & Sean GentilleWith: Thomas DranceExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff DometWatch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshowSubscribe to The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/hockeyshow