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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 McIndoe
With: Frankie Corrado & Patrice Bergeron
Executive Producer: Chris Flannery
Producer: Jeff Domet
Watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow
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